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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1937

Page

13

Federal Employment Service Bureau Leaving Gallia County

The National Reemployment Service in Gallipolis will fold on Sept 15 with county director Ferry Dillon released that day. His assistants Ann Nibert and Earl Boyer were dismissed Sept 1 as offices move to Ironton. About 1,200 county residents are registered unemployed.

Gallipolis Gallia County National Reemployment Service Ferry Dillon Ann Nibert Earl Boyer Logan Furniture Co Second and Sycamore Sts Swan Creek Ewington Raccoon Creek

Lodge Team To Take Part in Parade

Gallipolis Camp Modern Woodmen of America sent a uniformed team to a national gathering parade in Columbus on Wednesday night led by Capt. Frank Brothers. Other members included Major O G Lyle Robert Plymale R P McCarley Forrest Davis Harry Dickey and others.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Camp Modern Woodmen of America Capt Frank Brothers Columbus Major O. G. Lyle Robert Plymale R. P. McCarley Forrest Davis Harry Dickey Clarence Rice John Preston J. E. Foster Clyde Neal Cecil Rice W. H. Sharp Raymond Jones

Two Divorces Granted in Gallia

Eva Eblin granted divorce from Orlando Eblin on gross neglect and returns to Barcus name. Susan Rose awarded divorce from Charles Rose on cruelty. Rose custody of three children awarded with father granted visitation.

Gallipolis Eva Eblin Orlando Eblin Barcus Susan Rose Charles Rose

Two Brothers Held for DUI in Gallia County Crash

John and Oscar Randolph of near Northup are jailed in Gallia County on DUI charges after their car hit a parked coal truck owned by George Moodispaugh of Fourth Ave and struck a Chillicothe Ave post. Both men uninjured. car left at scene. Dr. Robert Shaw, new dentistry graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Frank Shaw of Gallipolis, plans to practice in Columbus.

Gallipolis John Oscar Randolph Northup Gallia County George Moodispaugh Fourth Ave Chillicothe Ave Hatfield Cooper Robert Shaw Frank Shaw Columbus

Board Wins Case Over Daniels School House

In an opinion by Judge W. R. White the Guyan Rural District School Board is entitled to possession of a school house on the premises of Thomas E. and Nettie Daniels.

Gallipolis W. R. White The Common Pleas Court Guyan Rural

Bank Gets Judgment Against Wilcox in Gallia County Action

Virginian Joint Stock Land Bank wins a judgment for 861.24 against George R. and Blanche M. Wilcox. Mortgaged property is to be sold within five days unless payment is made, per court records.

Oyler family reunion set in Jackson City Park

Announcement by Mrs Edna Merrill secretary Wellston that the Oyler family reunion will be held Sunday September 15 in Jackson City Park Pastor Charles L Thayer Methodist pastor at Eureka is seriously ill with asthma and hay fever

Jackson Gallipolis Edna Merrill Wellston Oyler Jackson City Park Gallipolis Charles L. Thayer Eureka

Cleveland traffic plan boosts payments by 30 percent

Robert W. Chamberlin assistant safety director says Cleveland's new non fix traffic tickets show success with a 30 percent rise in parking violation fine payments in the first half of the plan.

Cleveland Robert W. Chamberlin

Gallia Quota Faces New Reductions

Gallia County WPA workers quota will be cut further over the coming months due to death removal or inefficiency. Ten workers were dropped Tuesday and vacancies will not be filled. As projects finish, workers receive the yellow ticket and will not be transferred to other jobs.

Gallipolis L. C. Gibson Athens WPA Gallia County

Body of Man Found in Ohio River At Kanawha Mouth

Drowned white man about 55 years old found floating at the Kanawha River mouth near Vern Filson. He wore dark trousers with suspenders, a size 16 shirt, an 8 1/2 shoe, sandy hair, two gold crowns on lower front teeth, and carried a cheap watch a skeleton key three one dollar bills and a purse. No signs of violence reported by officers aiding Pt. Pleasant police.

Gallipolis Pt. Pleasant W. Va Kanawha River Vern Filson

Realignment of Aged Aid Districts in Gallia Area

Henry J. Berrodin announced realignment of Aid for the Aged administration into six districts. Jackson County moves to District Three alongside Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, Highland, Pike, Ross, Pickaway, Lawrence, Gallia Meigs, Vinton, Hocking, Fairfield, Perry, Licking and Muskingum. Allen Barber of Dayton named district supervisor. Redistricting, effective immediately, aims to improve economies. each district will be subdivided into 26 smaller districts. Gallia County administration remains unchanged.

Gallipolis Henry J. Berrodin Jackson County Clermont Brown Adams Scioto Highland Pike Ross Pickaway Lawrence Gallia Meigs Vinton Hocking Fairfield Perry Licking Muskingum Allen Barber Dayton Gallia County

Mrs Armstrong III in Huntington critically ill after stroke

Mrs. William Armstrong, former Gallipolis resident and wife of a traveling salesman, is critically ill at the family home in Huntington. A message to Mrs. Kate Cherrington notes she recently suffered a paralysis stroke.

Gallipolis William Armstrong Huntington Kate Cherrington Armstrong

War veteran Hugh P. Halley seriously ill in Bladen

Ninety year old Hugh P. Halley, the last Civil War veteran in Bladen, is reported seriously ill at his home. Neighbors and local officials express concern for his health and note his long service to the community.

Gallipolis Hugh P. Halley Bladen

August Marriages Rise in Gallia County Report

Gallia County Probate Judge J. S. Clark announces August ties June for marriage license issuances with forty five couples applying. Listed couples include Roy Manuel Cooper and Iva Mse Keels from Bidwell, Basil Eads and Louise Burnette from Gallipolis, and others across Ohio and West Virginia.

Gallipolis J. S. Clark Gallia County Roy Manuel Cooper Chillicothe Iva Mse Keels Bidwell E. W. Jonas Pickering Ohio Lena Whyte Nelsonville Basil Eads Circleville Louise Burnette S. H. Parris Louise Smith Clendenin W. Va Sylvester Minnis Vinton Ruth Johnson Forrest Koeller Anna Belle Kimbrell Brookville G. T. Crisman Glenwith Almeda Webster A. C. Rouse Catherine Summerfield St. Albans Lawrence Shafer Grace Saunders Crown City O. G. Olson Gladys Botkins Charleston David Jaques Patriot Hazel Swanson Willie Roy Fannie McGuffin Merrill Taylor Rutland May Harper Pomeroy

Tall Corn Prize Offered to Gallia County 4-H Clubs

Ohio State Treasurer Clarence Kinsley offers 250 in prizes for the tallest corn in Ohio with 50 to the landowner 50 to the 4-H Club member and 150 to the 4-H Club to which the finder belongs. County Agent R. R. Starbuck says Gallia County 4-H Clubs are urged to enter through local leaders.

Gallipolis Towa Ohio Clarence Kinsley R. R. Starbuck Gallia County Starbuck

Motorist Is Fined By Gallia County Court

Arthur Johnson faced Common Pleas Court Judge W. R. White on drunken driving charges. He received a suspended 90 day workhouse sentence, a four month license suspension, a $10 fine plus costs, and a year of abstaining from alcohol. Minnie S. Kerr’s will admitted to probate in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis W. R. White Common Pleas Court Arthur Johnson Minnie S. Kerr

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