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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1940

Page

9

Instructors To Be Sent From Linden School

WPA recreation leaders from seven Southeastern Ohio counties arrive in Gallipolis for a five day training course. More than 125 leaders will be instructed by ten Linden Training School instructors with classes in art craft photography drama weaving puppetry and leadership at the River View Recreation Center. Public invited to attend sessions and possible outdoor meetings at Riverside Stadium if weather allows.

Gallipolis WPA Ohio Athens Washington Vinton Jackson Meigs Lawrence Gailia Linden Training School Columbus Riverview Recreation Center Sam McCullough Edith Bolander Forrest W. Mautz Martin A. Koontz Forrest McCune Esther M. Shields Harold Mackenzie Riverside Stadium

Gallipolis Lodge to Hold Annual Inspection Monday

J. Harley Bovie secretary announces Gallipolis Lodge B P O Ells will conduct annual inspection followed by initiation and supper Monday night detailing local lodge activities and schedule.

Gallipolis J. Harley Bovie Gallipolis Lodge B. P. O. Ells

Sheriff Pushes Gallipolis Patrol Substation

Sheriff EF Hatfield presses for a five man State Highway Patrol sub station in Gallipolis to aid local law enforcement. Athene station patrols state highways in the county have cut speed violations in several areas.

Gallipolis EF. E. Hatfield Athens

Flying Class To Be Opened On Saturday

Gallipolis Airport will host a secondary aviation class for Rio Grande College students, with 14 recent graduates in the initial group. The advanced program may not start before February due to a delayed delivery of a new Waco airplane, and about 30 hopefuls are on a waiting list with a quota of one third selected for active duty.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Russell Kerr Kerr Waco

Deer Sightings Reported Near Vinton District

Pearl Smith and George Clark of Coal Valley west of Vinton saw two buck deer near the Smith home. The animals grazed peacefully and were not disturbed. Officials believe they wandered from a Scioto County game preserve.

Gallipolis Pearl Smith George Clark Coal Valley Vinton Smith Scioto County

End Canning Work at School In Gallipolis

Gallipolis schools wind down canned food efforts as Washington School kitchens close for the season. Supt. E. E. Higgins reports about 1300 gallons prepared for winter use and a seven acre garden at East Gallipolis now bearing. Late corn tomatoes and sweet potatoes will join the lunch program but not be canned. Rio Grande Schools hold a third of the produce. rest stored. Higgins hails the garden and canning as worthwhile and beneficial to students, predicting healthier lunch participation through fall and winter.

Gallipolis Washington E. E. Higgins Seven Acre East Gallipolis Rio Grande Higgins

Social Notes From Gallipolis Reach Wide Circles

Miss Evelyn Saunders joins the state hospital stenographic staff. Others travel or visit: Mrs. George Kershaw from Massillon to see her parents in town. Maggie McClurg visiting Charleston. Jack Vornholt reenters St Vincents College Latrobe for pre med. Mrs Emma Woodward returns from Wilkes Barre. Mrs L E Smith home from Cincinnati. Chester Leaper resumes life after honeymoon. Ladies Bible Class meets at Mrs Lester Cooper's. The Congregation of Bulaville Christian Church to host Oct conference in Gallipolis with sessions at the church and dinner at the townhouse.

Gallipolis Evelyn Saunders Clyde Saunders State Hospital Bulaville Christian Church Ohio Eastern Marietta George Kershaw Massillon Fred Foster Maggie McClurg Charleston Frank Cox Jack Vornholt O. A. Vornholt St. Vincent's College Latrobe Emma Woodward Joseph B. Baker Evelyn White Wilkesbarre L. E. Smith Cincinnati Isadore Miller Chester Leaper Municipal Building First Presbyterian Church Lester Cooper

Reception Held for Mrs R L Pobst at Rio Grande College

A large attendance attended the 3 to 5 pm reception at Mrs. W A Lewis home on South College Ave honoring Mrs. R Lloyd Pobst wife of the new Rio Grande College president. Mrs. Lewis and Dean Mary Young hosted tean reception duties followed by guests welcomed by Mrs. Charles A Wood with aiding pours by Mrs. C T Sharpton and Mrs Mae Smeltzer.

Gallipolis R. Lloyd Pobst Rio Grande College W. A. Lewis South College Ave Lewis Mary Young Pabst Charles A. Wood C. T. Sharpton Mae Smeltzer Hazel Hill Frances Harlow Gertrude A. Chandler Martha Lou Lassiter Forrest Wyatt

All Persons of Draft Must Register October 16

Gallipolis reports draft authorities say anyone of draft age away from home on registration day October 16 may visit the nearest voting precinct to register for military service. The foreign registration cards will be sent to selective draft officials in the registrant’s home county and filed with others.

Gallipolis

County road work set for Monday resurfacing

The county engineer reports more than six city blocks will receive a bituminous top dressing Monday after remodel. The thoroughfares have crushed stone bases, been rolled, and allowed to settle for proper finish.

Gallipolis

Amateurs Enter Cash Prize Event at Riverview Center

Harold Mackenzie enrolls contenders for an amateur program with cash prizes during Fall Festival week. Registration is at Riverview Recreation Center and the Riverside Amphitheater hosts the event open to all participants.

Gallipolis Harold Mackenzie Riverview Recreation Center Riverside

Centenary Grange to Hold Annual Inspection Night

Annual inspection meeting of Centenary Grange set for tonight at 8 o clock in Gallipolis. Program features Mrs Ella Northup Junior Siders Estelle Northup Howard Broyles Billy Northup Herbert Klicker and County Prosecutor John Howell. Supper will be served after the program.

Gallipolis Centenary Grange Ella Northup Junior Siders Estelle Northup Howard Broyles Billy Northup Herbert Klicker John Howell

Eleven year old Moeller leaves hospital after nose injuries

James Moeller eleven son of Mr and Mrs John Moeller of Little Ryger returns home after nose injuries from a football fall at hospital.

Gallipolis James Moeller John Moeller Little Ryger

Middleport Girl Tops Freshman English at Rio Grande College

Miss Anna Virginia Mayes of Middleport places first among 60 freshmen taking English placement tests at Rio Grande College. Second is Arlene Spurlock of Cheshire, followed by Jo Ellen McDaniel of Richwood and Mildred Thevenin of Gallipolis. College opened with 160 students enrolled. about ten more expected. chapel programs moved to Calvary Baptist Church.

Gallipolis Anna Virginia Mayes Charles Mayes Middleport Rio Grande College C. T. Sharpton Arlene Spurlock Cheshire Jo- Ellen McDaniel Richwood Mildred Thevenin Mary Lucas Chillicothe Jesse Ward Paintsville Jeanne Newberry Wilmington Delaware Sarah Lewis Oak Hill James Thompson Glouster Joan Nickel Portsmouth Raymond Hively Calvary Baptist Church

Music Program At Gallia Academy High School

This morning's assembly at Gallia Academy High School featured a devotional by Alice Jean Bush followed by hymns and various numbers. Performers included Catherine Scott, Kate Dale, Ann Thornton, Eloise Clark, Elaine Lear, Marianna McHenry, Jerry Evans, Bette Faulkner, Richard Downs, and students William Safford and Principal Carl C Byers announced football prospects.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Alice Jean Bush Catherine Scott Kate Dale Ann Thornton Eloise Clark Elaine Lear Marianna McHenry Jerry Evans Bette Faulkner Richard Downs Carl C. Byers William Safford

Deardorff Funeral Proceedings Held for Local Merchant

William P. Deardorff 75 a local merchant died Wednesday afternoon at Hoijer Hospital. Funeral rites were conducted this afternoon at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Rev. Robert E. Leake of Bexley Church Columbus presiding and Elks ritual service performed. Pallbearers from the Elks Lodge included Will Sigler Stanley Lanier H B Ecker J H Bovie C T Robinson and E W Mauck. Interment followed at Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis William P. Deardorff Hojter Hospital St. Peter's Episcopal Church Robert E. Leake Bexley Church Columbus The Elks Elks’ Lodge Will Sigler Stanley Lanier H. B. Ecker J. H. Bovie C. T. Robinson E. W. Mauck Pine Street Cemetery

Installation of Officers Planned by Gallipolis Post

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion plans to install officers on Wednesday October 2. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited. W M Elliott will succeed A D Sallaz as post commander.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion W. M. Elliott A. D. Sallaz

Garments Exhibited by Local Red Cross Seamtresses

Women and children’s garments made in Gallipolis by volunteers are on display in a window at the Southern Ohio Electric Co. The shipment is planned soon for England.

Gallipolis Red Cross Southern Ohio Electric Co England

Road Plan Aims to Redraw Gallipolis Intersection

County Engineer F N Leonard says a new road layout will ease frequent flooding where the Mill Creek Road meets the main highway at the state hospital grounds. Parker Peters designed the project which includes a box culvert and two eliminated bridges, extending about half a mile toward the Gilman residence and the Betz home.

Gallipolis States F. N. Leonard State Hospital Mill Creek Road Parker Peters Basil Betz Arthur Gilman Mill Creek G. G. Kincon State Farm

Rio Grande Holds First Chapel Program at Gallipolis

Rio Grande College opened its chapel year with President R Lloyd Pobst as speaker at Rio Grande Baptist Church. Pastor Dr Charles A Weed delivered benediction and will speak next week. Pobst will preach Sunday. Pobst, perhaps Ohio's youngest college president, urged linking basic truths to broader understanding through education. Pobst set to speak at Holzer Hospital training school commencement tonight.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Rio Grande Baptist Church R. Lloyd Pabst Charles A. Weed Pobst Ohio Pabst Holzer Hospital Grace Methodist Church

Women's Chorus To Continue in Gallia

Gallia County Woman's Home Council members will carry on the chorus through the coming winter with the first practice date to be announced soon. An exhibit of the council's achievements will be in a booth at the Fall Festival next week. Volunteer hostesses at the booth include Mrs Anderson Robinson Miss Mae Evans Mrs Stella Wilcox Mrs C Y Lakin Mrs Glenn Powell Mrs Stanley Wood and Mrs Joe Miller.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Swimming Pool Ready for Winter at High School

Gallipolis reports the high school swimming pool prepared for winter. All removable paraphernalia stored and safeguards set against the spring inundation.

Gallipolis

Foggy Night Slows Ohio River Navigation

Fogs slow river traffic as the Ohio River remains at a lower water stage for the season. Navigation is conserved within pools to keep passage open amid heavy night fogs.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Funeral services held for 14 month old Franklin Wells

Funeral services were conducted in Crown City yesterday for Franklin Wells age 14 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wells. The family includes three other children. Condition improves for John Mortz Jr hospitalized in Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore after two operations for brain abscess.

Gallipolis Crown City Franklin Everett Wells Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore John Mortz, Jr

Chocolate Island Dessert Promotes Family Milk Ration

A recipe for a milk rich dessert called Chocolate Island describes using two cups milk and chocolate with eggs and vanilla to create a custard topped with meringue islands. It notes inexpensive dessert powders that can be made with a pint of milk and lists chocolate vanilla and butterscotch as popular flavors.

Marriage licenses issued to four couples in Gallipolis

License records name Homer Lanier 40 and Mary Frances Evans 19 plus Fred Milam 21 and Ruth Martin 21, both couples listed as residents of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Homer Lanier Mary Frances Evans Fred Milam Ruth Martin

FACHUS STRICKEN RECOVERING AT HOME IN GALLIPOLIS

Gallipolis resident Thomas S. Eachus suffered a heart attack while dining in a local restaurant and is now recuperating at his home.

Fachus Gallipolis Thomas S. Eachus

Hamburger for Home Gathering

Hamburger can be sweet music at a party with Johnny Green directing a home buffet supper. The recipe lists ground round steak, milk, eggs, bread crumbs and seasonings for a baked dish and meatballs with dumplings served over vegetables.

Johnny Green Johnny

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