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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1936

Page

10

Gallia Farmers Invited To Irrigation Meeting At Hotel Lafayette

Gallia County farmers are invited to an irrigation meeting at the Hotel Lafayette next Tuesday night September 15 at 7:30 after a 6 PM dinner option. County Agent R R Starbuck touts irrigation to boost moisture in dry seasons with experts Virgil Overholt and Joe Boyd detailing costs profits and methods. Walter Howell of Columbus and Frank Wilkinson of Toledo visited Gallia relatives after decades away, recalling Park Central Hotel days with O W McIntyre.

Gallipolis Gallia County R. R. Starbuck Hotel Lafayette Starbuck Rotary Club Rotary Committee Virgil Overholt Ohio State University Columbus Joe Boyd Walter Howell Frank Wilkinson Toledo Howell Wilkinson Park Central Hotel O. O. McIntyre

Morehouse Rites Held At Fairview Today

Gallipolis burial of Florence Morehouse 77 follows a Tuesday accident when struck by a car driven by WPA timekeeper Harlan Frederick. Rev. J. S. Stephenson presided at Fairview Cemetery with her children Grace Ed and Violet unable to attend. she was a former Florence Myers and a cousin of J. W. Myers.

Gallipolis Florence Morehouse Fairview J. S. Stephenson Bidwell Grace Columbus Morehouse Florence Myers J. W. Myers Engel Hill Chillicothe Huntington W. Va

Boy Shows Improvement After Tetanus Injury

Gallipolis reports teen son of Mr and Mrs Jack Cheney showing progress at Holzer Hospital after tetanus from a leg scratch by rusty wire over a week ago. He received lockjaw serum and is improving.

Gallipolis Ray Cheney Jack Cheney Holzer Hospital

Work Transferred in Gallia County Court Term

Judge W R White notes all remaining Common Pleas Court cases from the just ended term will be moved to the newly started term. The transfer affects all pending matters and schedules in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis W. R. White Common Pleas

Payne Announces Candidacy for Lawrence County Probate Judge

Gallipolis reports C. E. Payne former auto agency owner in town has announced his candidacy for the probate judgeship of Lawrence County, an office he held some years ago.

Gallipolis C. E. Payne Lawrence County Afeo

End of Summer Sea Ice Freshens As Salt Returns

A brief note explains how sea and ice regain freshness after summer ends as salt dissolves back into the water, renewing salinity. The process signals seasonal changes in ocean chemistry and habitat conditions.

Aged Pensions Increase In Gal lipolis County

In Gallipolis Ohio region the aged pension increases by ten dollars or part thereof under Governor Davey’s order. Leo Carter, clerk, notes many recipients seek to understand new award sheets. He explains the certificates lack county board signatures and urges patience while staff process 65 claims and 42 callers in one day.

Gallipolis Gal- Na Leo Carter Davey

Former Gallia Officer Dies

GALLIPOLIS A former Gallia County commissioner Henry A Wedemeyer 65 died after a skull fracture from a tree he fell while felling it. He was a Republican official and father of Walter Wedemeyer a former county truant officer. Survived by widow and daughter Mrs Freda Jenkins funeral planned at German Ridge Church Friday at 1 30 p m burial in German Ridge Cemetery.

Gallipolis Gallia Henry A. Wedemeyer Walter Freda Jenkins German Ridge Church John E. Rees Mia Walter Wedemeyer Lucille Rees

Harris Taylor Married in Clendennin Virginia

A marriage license was issued for Fred Harris age 33 of United Fuel at Clendennin West Virginia and Audra Taylor age 26 native of Emma West Virginia.

Gallipolis Fred Harris United Fuel Clendennin W. Va Audra Taylor Emma

Man charged with fraudulent check faces grand jury

Kenneth Wickline of near Bladen pleaded not guilty to uttering a fraudulent check in Municipal Judge A J Stormonts court and was bound over to the grand jury under 300 dollar bond. He allegedly changed a 1470 check to 141 70 and cashed it at the Haskins Tanner Store Tuesday. In a separate matter Nona Miles was granted a divorce from Shirley Miles in Common Pleas Court for extreme cruelty and gross neglect and given custody of Barbara Jean Mills with monthly visit rights for the father and costs assigned to Miles.

Gallipolis Kenneth Wickline Near Bladen A. J. Stormont Haskins-Tanner Store Nona Miles Shirley Miles Common Pleas Court Barbara Jean Mills Miles

George Walker Granted Increase by Industrial Commission

George Walker of Jackson receives an extra $75 monthly for one year from the Industrial Commission for injuries from his Jackson Iron Company employment. Attorney Leo E. Carter of Gallipolis represents him.

Gallipolis George Walker Jackson The Industrial Commission Jackson Iron Company Leo E. Carter Gallipolia

Churches Merge Form Coalton Circuit in Ohio

United Brethren Southeast Conference reorganizes the former Rio Grande Circuit, creating the Coalton Circuit with Rev. Ted McGuinness as pastor. Rev. G. W. Dunkle remains at Rio Grande. Rev. William Bartoe of Wellston to Pomeroy.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Coalton Ted McGuinness G. W. Dunkle William Bartoe Wellston Pomeroy

Lemke Clubs Sought in Gallia County

An announcement by G. E. Shoemaker of Cheshire calls for organizers to form Lemke Clubs in Gallia County. People who know how to organize should contact The Union Party at 188 West Randolph Street in Chicago.

Gallipolis Gallia G. EK. Shoemaker Cheshire Union Party West Randolph St Chicago, I

Lewin Davis Pleads Guilty to Provoking Breach of Peace

Lewin Davis of Third Ave pleaded guilty before Judge A J Blohnust to attempting to provoke a breach of the peace. He was fined and required to pay costs. Harry Shevenin, a neighbor, filed the charge and the fine and costs were paid.

Gallipolis Lewin Davis Third Ave A. J. Blohnust Costes Pria Harry Shevenin Neighbor

Eureka man jailed after drunken conduct in court

Orn Lyle of Eureka faced Justice Fred Millisor on Wednesday for intoxication. He was arrested near the Eureka commissary Tuesday evening.

Gallipolie Orn Lyle Euereke Sik Court of Justice Fred Millisor Eureka Commissary

Nutmeg and nace Epices From Same Plant Puzzling Note

A fragmented note mentions Nutmeg and nace as epices both sourcing from the same plant. The text references Amall teethpasters Atim in a cryptic, unclear context.

Ohio Insurance Division lists numerous insurer financials for 1935–1986

The Ohio Division of Insurance publishes a long ledger of annual statements for many insurers. The entries show each company’s assets, liabilities, net assets, paid-up capital, surplus, income, and expenditures as of dates in 1935 to 1986, with official seals and superintendent attestations.

State of Ohio Division of Insurance Columbus Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Hartford Connecticut Iowa Robert L. Bowen Ins. of Ohio Hoosier Casualty Company Indianapolis Indiana Ihe Insurance Company OF North America Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ins John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston Massachusetts Loyal Protective Insurance Company Witsess Supt. of Inc. of State of Maryland Casualty Company Baltimore Maryland Sea Columbia Massachusetts Fire and Marine Insurance Company Mercantile Insurance Company OF America New York State of New York Rehart L. Bowen Supe Merchants Fire Insrance Company Denver Colorado Mercha Fire Insurance Company Procipa State of Indians Divisson Jos of Inc Michigan Fire and Marine Insurance Company Detroit Fee Insurance Milwaukee Mechanics’ Insurance Company Milwaukee Wisconsin Minneapolis Fire and Marine Insurance Company Minneapolis Mutual Life Insurance Company OF Mutual Trust Life Insurance Company Chicago Illinois National Security Fire Insurance Company Omaha Nebraska National Union Fire Insurance Company Pittsburgh Newark Fire Insurance Company Newark NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Company Ing NEW Hampshire Fire Insurance Company Manchester Actus Division of Inc NEW York Casualty Company NEW York Life Insurance Company NEW York Underwriters Insurance Company Niagara Fire Insurance Company North American Accident Insurance Company North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, Limited United States London England North River Insurance Company Northern Assurance Company, Limited U. S Engand Northern Insurance Company Northwestern Mutual Fire Association Seattle Washington Beal Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Miwaukee OLD Colony Insurance Company Pawtucket Mutual Fire Insurance Company Pawtucket Rhode Island Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company Pennsylvania Lumbermens Mutual Fire Insurance Company Philadelphia Fire and Marine Insurance Company Phoenix Insurance Company Potomac Insurance Company District of Columbia Provident Mutual Life Insurance Company Philadelpphia Ohw Prudential Insurance Company OF America Colum Ben Jury Queen Insurance Company OF America West New Brighton Royal Insurance Company, Ltd Liverpool ST. Paul Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company Springfield Standard Accident Insurance Company State Mutual Life Assurance Company Worcester SUN Insurance Office, Limited Superior Fire Insurance Company United Benefit Life Insurance Company United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company United States Fire Insurance Company Western Assurance Company Toronto Canada

Mend to Grand Jury in Gallipolis Assault Case

Fred Wagner bound over by Municipal Court to grand jury on assault and battery charges filed by Robert Queen. In Gallipolis the telephone company replaces tall utility poles with smaller ones along main streets.

Gallipolis Fred Wagner Robert Queen

Wood alcohol poisoning toll noted for 1932

Wood alcohol poisoning caused only 12 deaths in 1932, a sharp drop from 250 deaths in 1930, according to health officials.

Six Killed on Roads in Gallia County 1936 Calendar Tragedy

In Gallia County Ohio six highway fatalities are recorded in 1936. Names include Mrs Barlow Morehouse of Porter and five others with incidents in Cheshire Gallipolis Vega Portran Pine Street and Route 7. The list cites ages and locations, reflecting a grim year on county roads.

Gallia Gallipolis Barlow Morehouse Porter Gallia County Alice Sue Shamblin James Shamblin Cheshire Leander Walker Portran Floyd Lewis Vega Chauncey Bunch Pine St. Curve Asa Meadows

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