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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1936

Page

10

Gallia County 1936 37 Teachers Directory Announced

Supt. H B Bradbury completes Gallia County teacher directory for 1936 37 opening Sept 8. Includes school boards janitors bus drivers salary schedules and board meeting dates with listings for Addison Rural Bulnville Bidwell Springfield Cadmus Centerville Cheshire Kyger Clay Rural Crown City Rodney Centenary Green Rural Gallia Greenfield Rural Shaffer Mercerville Siloan Harrison Rural Morgan Rural Ohio Rural Raccoon Rural Vinton area and Mudsoc schools.

Gallipolis Gallia County H. Bion Bradbury Addison Rural C. FE. George Mary Ellen Fulton Thelma Roush Bulnville Clair O'Hara Merrill Bunce Addison George O'Hara Bidwell-Springfield Dale Freshcorn Carl Topping Lyvonia Clark Grace Bisson Elizabeth Higgins Commercial Albert Wade Walter Neal Elizabeth Grover Daisy Glassburn Bernice Borden Beulah Anderson Marguerite Moore Evergreen Florence Trainer Mt. Zion Lucille Myers Cross Roads Emma Lawless John Pounds Buck Ridge Cadmus Eldon Wiseman Cecil Davis Darleen Richards Cc. C. Luman Glen Wiseman Ray Fry Helen Clark Luther Shelton Centerville L. F. Miller Mervin Davis Lowell Edwards Olwen Williams Charles Wilmore Florence Jones Cheshire Willard Weekly Kermit Massie Elizabeth Swisher Marie Baesel Harold Kennedy Leo Kennedy Lacie Martin Vivian Fowler Kyger Walter Rife Orin Smith Mary Price Gail Fulton Mary Thompson Clay Rural John Evans Mary Baker Eureka School Marshall Boggs White Thorne Frank Plymale Clipper Mill Marable Haffelt Herman Brucker Marjorie Houck Vica Dillon Crown City Gilbert Daniels Miriam Doughman Gordon Wooten Rodney School Ellen Broyles Centenary Green Rural Howard Broyles Edna Beard Marjorie Halley Gallia Greenfield Rural Stanton Jenkins Mary Ada Wagner Thelma Lloyd Wendell Wagner Shaffer John Lusher Mercerville James L. Hineman Marie Fowler Howard Hardway Ray Saunders Leslie Gothard Clara E. Moore Lawrence Smeltzer Gladys Sheets Albert Dennison Siloan and Murray Church Seward's Ridge Harrison Rural Stanley McKean Frances Buckle Kermit Price Bessie Kerns Effie White Mooney Evelyn Sims Hickory Grove Paul Shaw Pine Grove Frances Evans Muriel Jones Perry Rural Raccoon Rural Rio Grande B. Lewis Jones Mae Smeltzer Frances Burdell Victor Fowler Harry Anderson Lascille Carter Bessie Goetting Ray Troth Margaret Jones Mary Kerr Willis Aleshire Mudsoc John Allison Noland Carter Howard Neal Lola Fasig Gertrude R. Carman Juliette C. Spencer W. ©. Aleshire

Five Die in Gallia County Traffic Fatalities in 1936

The death of Alice Sue Shambll Thursday raises Gallia County traffic deaths to five for 1936. The others were Leander Walker, 48, killed near Porter January 18. Floyd Lewis of Vega, killed beyond city limits on Route 35 March 15. Chauncey Bunch, 35, killed on Pine Street curve July 4. Ada Meadows, 26, of near Gage, killed on Route 7 just below Gallipolis, dying August 8 from injuries.

Gallipolis Alice Sue Shambll Gallia County Leander Walker Porter Floyd Lewis Vega Chauncey Bunch Pine St Ada Meadows Gage

Music events listed include vocal and instrumental pieces

The listing mentions instrumental works featuring Esther Aleshire of Rio Grande along with vocal performances by Norma C and Fire of Gallipolis. The item highlights Rio Grande artist involvement and regional vocal showcases in a concert program.

Strumental Music Esther Aleshire Rio Grande Norma C Fire Gallipolis

Funeral Arrangements for Alice Shamblin Is Under Way

Funeral arrangements for 32 year old Alice Shamblin who was killed Thursday after being struck by a car have not been completed but burial is planned in Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire with services possibly Saturday. Her parents Mr and Mrs James Shamblin recently bought the New Villa in partnership with Orin Dillon. the eight Shamblin children lived nearby. The driver Fred Schlegel of Chillicothe said worn tires contributed to his path onto the berm in an unsuccessful attempt to avoid the child. At M B E Church Gallipolis the Rev H H Wilbur set sermon topics for Grace Methodist Church on Sunday The Delight of Jehovah in the morning and Christian Security in the evening with junior sermons Habits and Keep Trying.

Gallipolis Alice Shamblin Gravel Hill Cheshire James Shamblin Orin Dillon Shamblins Alice Route 7 Fred Schlegel Berm Chillicothe M. BE H. H. Wilbur Grace Methodist Church

GOP Headquarters Set to Open Saturday in Gallia

Gallia County Republicans will open a headquarters Saturday in the Knights of Pythias Building. An executive and central committee meeting and plans for this fall's candidates are slated for 1:30 or 2 o'clock, chaired by Harry R. Hurn. Democrats have not announced headquarters plans.

Gallipolis Gallia County Knights of Pythias Harry R. Hurn Democratic Party

Gallipolis seeks WPA aid for street and road projects

E N Leonard county engineer submitted a 24000 project for city street improvement to the Works Progress Administration in Gallipolis. He has filed ten county road projects, and is preparing four more county road maps to enable thirteen more road grading and resurfacing projects to be sent to WPA offices.

Gallipolis Works Progress Administration E. N. Leonard WPA

McGhee Buys Half Interest in Gallipolis Barber Shop

Harry McGhee of Vinton purchases a 50 percent stake in the Vaughn Glassburn barber shop located in the Masonic Building. He previously barbered at the Hotel Libby shop alongside Harley Carman.

Gallipolis Harry McGhee Vaughn Glassburn Masonic Building McGhee Vinton Libby Harley Carman

Neff Takes New Sales Head Post in McConnelaville

Edward A. Neff of Addison has moved to MecConnesville Morgan County to head the sales force for David Lowe's Ford agency there. He previously worked for the Moore agency in Gallipolis and will reside with Mr. and Mrs. Max Bunce, natives of Gallia County, who live in McConnelsville while Bunce teaches at Reinersville and Mrs. Bunce runs a kindergarten class.

Gallipolis Edward A. Neff Addison MecConnesville Morgan County David Lowe Ford Agency Moore Agency Neff Max Bunce Gallia

Vinton School Bond Vote Planned in Gallipolis

Voters in the Vinton precinct will decide on an $18,000 bond to finish a fireproof school building, repair the existing structure, and buy equipment. The bond follows an earlier $14,000 issue defeated August 11 and supported construction under the Public Works Administration with Federal labor and local materials.

Gallipolis Vinton Public Works Administration PWA

Grace Church Board Officers Elected Grace Church Board Officers Elected

Grace Methodist Episcopal Church School Board in Gallipolis selected new officers including A. S. Lloyd as general superintendent C. E. Brumfield and C. D. Slagle assistants Thomas Rue secretary Stella Arthur treasurer Anna Margaret Gibbs librarian Charlotte Cornwell assistant Mrs Aldeth Robinson superintendent of the beginners department Dorothy Road armour primary department superintendent Mrs R R Starbuck junior department Elizabeth Niday young peoples department Elias Wetherholt adult department Mrs Carlos Niday missionary superintendent I E Myers temperance superintendent Mrs Clarence Booth cradle roll superintendent and Mrs J T Hall home department superintendent.

Young People's Department Elias Wetherholt Carlos Niday I. E. Myers Clarence Booth J. T. Hall Home Department

Survey Shows Many in Gallia Decline Work

In Gallia County hundreds refused WPA jobs while seeking state and federal aid. The survey notes many left relief rolls for reasons including refusing dam work, drinking on the job, loafing, quitting without reason, or demotion. Officials say relief requires enrollment with the National Reemployment Service.

Gallipolis Gallia County National

May Add Carnival To Fall Festival

GALLIPOLIS The Fall Festival here starting Oct. 12 may feature a carnival company now showing at the Mason County Fair Pt Pleasant WV as the main attraction in concessions and rides. Following action two years ago to prevent girlie shows of questionable character and skin games from being presented within city limits here Dr C R Niday commander of the local American Legion and Police Chief John Fraley went to Pt Pleasant Thursday and investigated the shows.

Gallipolis Carnival Company Mason County Fair Pt. Pleasant W. Va C. R. Niday American Legion John Fraley

Legion Delays Carter Court Martial Resolution Action

The American Legion, after assurances on Wednesday night, tabled resolutions to set aside Capt. Oberlin M. Carter's court martial for further discussion next week. The proposed measure mirrors the Patriot Home Coming decision with added content.

Gallipolis American Legion Oberlin M. Carter Legion Patriot

Hospital Discharges and Admissions in Gallia County

At Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Miss Pauline Whit latch Nelsonville was admitted for a tonsillectomy and expected home Thursday Mrs Caroline Lewis of Gallipolis entered for surgery Among the patients discharged were Paul Kent of Vinton Walter McCarley of Vinton and Wilbur Ward Jr of Cheshire

Gallipolis Pauline Whitlatch Nelsonville Holzer Hospital Caroline Lewis Paul Kent Vinton Walter McCarley Wilbur Ward, Jr Cheshire

Obituary of Katie McIntyre Tabb of Gallia County

Katie McIntyre Tabb age 55 sister of O O Intyre died in Kansas City Missouri Wednesday. She lived here when a child and she and her husband Newton H Tabb visited here last summer.

Gallia Gallipolis Katie McIntyre Tabb O. O.intyre Kansas City Newton H. Tabb

Rare blue Chihuahua pups born in Cheyenne

In Cheyenne Wyoming three Chihuahua puppies are reported with striking coloration, one blue and white and two solid blue, noted as an outstanding rarity in the animal kingdom. The report highlights the unusual coat colors of the newborns and their Mexican breed origin.

Cheyenne Wyo Iu.p Animal Kingdom

Albany R. D. 1 Social And Personal Notes

Albany R D 1 social notes detail visits and greetings from residents. Mrs By ron Phillips and Byron plus Miss Clarice and Evelyn Cooper attended the State Fair. Mrs Mary Robinett celebrates her 87th birthday with postcards.. Arch Arbaugh and Lewis Wyant visited Harold Peacock in Athens, others hosted or visited relatives across Albany area.

Albany R. D. No Byron Phillips Byron Clarice Evelyn Cooper Mary Robinett Ernest Lotz Kent Elizabeth McCoy Doris R. D Carroll Elliott Thomas Dixon Wales Mills Sidney Douglas Snowville Ardis Collins Bart Allen Ethel Bratton Five Points Art Rosser Nelsonville Dave Evans Columbus Laura Perry Arch Arbaugh Lewis Wyant Harold Peacock Athens

Oak Grove Social And Personal Mention

Oak Grove report lists local attendance at Clover Farm picnic in Athens and a well attended bingo night at York Grange Hall. Visits span Carbondale Owosso and Nelsonville with residents like Verna France Harold Wolfe and Helen Francis plus Wendell families and Hartman child.

Daugher Betty Verna France Lancaster Ernest Wachenschwanz Clifford Hartman Akron Harold Hartman Elnore Johnson Nelsonville Thomas Schultz Charles Wendell Lowery Allen Donald Wendell Iva Wendell

Licensed to marry Gallipolis

A marriage license was issued to John W. Butler a 23 year old dentist and Leola Annis Coulter a 20 year old student both of Vinton. They will go to Rochester New York where he will serve his interneship.

Gallipolis John W. Butler H. K. Butler Leola Annis Coulter Harold E. Coulter Vinton Rochester N. Y

Bunker Hill Social And Personal Notes

Reverend Sharp Granville filled his regular appointment Saturday evening and the Sunday School elected officers for the coming year. The Sunday School picnic is set for Sunday Sept 6 near the church. Ear Thomas had a tonsil operation last Thursday. Calvin Epple Mr Union visited with Dana Epple last week. Mr and Mrs W D Thoma and family attended the Michael reunion near Harrisonville. Mr and Mrs William Wahl Akron visiting Gilber Michael and Jessie Carr. Mrs Nora Cummings and daughter Ellen Akron visiting George Heilman and Jessie Carr. Dana Epple and children visited M A Epple and William Nicholson Mr Union. Leonard Epple and son Dana attended the Athens Fair last week. Blotting paper found by accident due to a paper mill sizing error.

William Wahl Akron

Ford Wins 500-Bus Detroit City Order

Dearborn Michigan Ford Motor Co lands a single order for 500 Ford V-8 metropolitan buses from the Detroit Street Railway. Deliveries begin within 90 days and the last bus is due by next spring. The 25 passenger pay entrance buses were designed with Detroit engineers after two years of testing on heavy routes.

Dearborn Mich Ford Motor Co Detroit Street Railway United States Detroit

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