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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1936

Page

8

Bus drivers in Gallia County lack required certificates

Gallia County records list many bus drivers without certificates from the County Board of Education. Supt. H B Bradbury’s registry names dozens across districts including Addison Rural, Springfield Bidwell, Cadmus Evans and Callahan, Centerville, Green, Guyan Rural, Harrison, Morgan, Perry Rural, Raccoon, Vinton Village, and Walnut, highlighting extensive non certificated drivers.

Gallipolis Ohio County Board of Education Gallia County H. Bion Bradbury Charles McKinney B. R. Bumgardier Alva Kali Ted Roush B. N. Price Addison Harold Luckadoo J. H. Davis Lawrence Green Homer Kemper Bart Smeltzer Springfield-Bidwell Virgil Green Wyman Butt W. C. Calton Cadmus Evans Callahan Benson Jones Wilbur Alban David Elias Centerville Coughenour James Ward Samuel Swisher Charles Tipton Cheshire C. B. Saunders Clay Rural K. R. Knight Crown City H. Sheets H. White F. Hulshorst Frank Hill D. Wilcoxen Enoscope Green C. Shelton T. Cheatwood Russ Edwards W. Wright William Criner E. Clarkson Greenfield Therl Jones L. C. Halley Webb Sheets Ona Haner Arden Fulks E. Montgomery N. Carter W. Williams J. A. Wood L. Evans Perry Rural E. Jenkins C.f. Bonecutter A. H. Stevens Raccoon F. B. Ralph John Casto Charles V. Casto Clyde Eagle Walter McGhee H. Wallace Dwight Dodrill Vinton Village Foster Allison Eural Houck Elmer Myers Charles Mahan Walnut

Two Divorces Awarded in Gallia County Court

Gallia County Common Pleas Court granted two divorces on grounds of gross neglect. Mildred H. Murdock received custody of a minor, with Thomas I. Murdock allowed visits and $7.50 weekly child support. Albert M. Wagner also divorced Martha Wagner for gross neglect.

Gallipolis Gallia County William R. White Dulcie Hammond Ethel Pyles Floyad Hammond Millie Grover Cheshire Township Arthur T. Grover

Licensed To Marry In Gallipolis

Marriage licenses issued for Maynard Ellis and Juanita Delawder of Chester. Charles Gilmore and Leola Bolin of Langsville. FE. EB. Rhodes of Charleston and Bessie Crist of Roanoke. No employment listed.

Gallipolis Maynard Ellis Miner Piles Ellis Juanita Delawder Robert Delawder Cheshire Charles Gilmore Farmer Dayton Gilmore Pomeroy Leola Bolin Leif Bolin Langsville FE. EB. Rhodes Charleston W. Va Bessie Crist Roanoke

Irrigation Demonstration at Ohio Hospital for Epileptics

A sub surface irrigation project was set up at the Ohio Hospital for Epileptics in Gallipolis as a demonstration for vegetable growers. Land for the project was offered by Dr G G Kincon and Virgil Overholt of Ohio State University directed the work. William Danners owns a 124 year old cent with half dollar impression and, from a customer in his shoe shop, and also owns an 1864 three cent piece.

Gallipolis Ohio Hospital For G. G. Kincon Virgil Overholt Ohio State University Columbus Wiliam Danners

Genetics study planned by Gallia County youth group

County Agent R R Starbuck's office announced a quarter long genetics study led by Gallia County youth group. After sessions in October November and December a lecture by Dr G F Kin son of Ohio Hospital for Epileptics may cap the program.

Gallipolis Gallia County R. R. Starbuck G. FE. Kinson Onio Hoapital

Gallia Native Enoch Wood Dies at 78 in Coalton

Gallia native Enoch Wood age 78 pioneer merchant of Coalton Jackson County died Sunday night in Coalton He is survived by his wife Nannie Fisher of Gallia and five children Mrs H F Griffith Jasonville Indiana F L Wood Huntington West Virginia Fred Wood Homer Wood and Mrs Frank Dillinger Coalton.

Gallipolis Enoch Wood Coalton Jackson County Gallia Nannie Fisher H. F. Griffith Jasonville Ind F. L. Wood Huntington W. Va Fred Wood Homer Wood Frank Dillinger

Freshman Gallia lineup eyed for Chesapeake clash

Gallia Academy High School coach Laurence Myers lists 43 players as probable for Friday’s Chesapeake game. The candidate group includes a full freshman line and potential positions from end to fullback with multiple players named per spot.

Gallipolis Laurence Myers Gallia Academy High School Chesapeake Stevers Perry Maniskas John Lewis Gibeau Fred Baker Gerald Davis Lewis Franklin Baker Brown Trout Bachus Sheets Valentine Waters Jim Reese Harold Smith Hardgrow Baker Roberts Stewart Darnell Wilson Vic Hager Ed Reese Cauffman Guy Lewis Fontana Blaine Mohr Canaday McKean Fife Strodder Craig Smith Harrison Ralph Saunders Francis Stover

Gallia County election board relocated to court attorney room

Gallia County commissioners directed the election board to use the attorney's room on the courthouse second floor during repairs. They also granted 250 cubic yards of gravel from Swan Creek to Ohio Township trustees for county roads, an emergency $2000 for the county engineer, and 50 cubic yards of crushed limestone to Raccoon Township trustees for the Albert Deckard road.

Gallipolis Gallia County Election Board Swan Creek Ohio Township Raccoon Albert Deckard

Gas Find Spurs Drilling Continuation On Reed Farm

Drilling of the Curt Reed farm test well in Cheshire Township halted at 3700 feet after a small gas flow. Ohio Fuel Gas Company may resume drilling to test flow and potential production.

Gallipolis Curt Reed Cheshire Township Ohio Fuel Gas Company

Exoneration for Gal Lipolis Grand Jury Case

Harry Alexander and Horace Mitchel of Gallipolis were exonerated by a Mason County Grand Jury in Point Pleasant W V after being held on charges of assault with intent to murder.

Gallipolis Harry Alexander Horace Mitchel Mason County Pt. Pleasant W. Va

Owner of Auto Files Action for Damages

Delbert Dillon of Crown City sues Virgil EB Northup for 150 dollars for damages to a Dillon car after a colt unhaltered ran into the vehicle while being led across State Highway No. 7 seven miles south of Gallipolis at 9 30 p m on July 3. Dillon alleges Northup was negligent.

Gallipolis Delbert Dillon Crown City Virgil EB. Northup Dillon Northup

Two Are Fined in Gallipolis City Court

John Chaney was fined 15 dollars and costs in Judge A. J. Stormont s court after arrest by Chief Fraley and Patrolman Cooper on Monday. Maple Shade a one legged man was arraigned the day before on a complaint by Mrs Gillespie for kicking over a pot of beans and released on 2 90 costs with a 10 dollar fine suspended. Both were charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Gallipolis John Chaney A. J. Stormont John Fraley W. B. Cooper Dal Gillespie Maple Shade Stormont

Partition Suit Settles Over Appraised Property Value

In Gallipolis C. E. Alexander sues Marie Alexander and others. The plaintiff agreed to take the property at its appraised value of 3580 dollars.

Gallipolis C. E. Alexander Marie Alexander

Dean Arundel Will Go to Yale This Year

GALLIPOLIS Dean Edna Arun del of Rio Grande College has been named an assistant in Yale University’s education social science and geography department in New Haven Conn She will be succeeded at Rio Grande by Miss Vivian Spurgeon of Youngstown

Gallipolis Edna Arundel Rio Grande College Yale University New Haven

Dies in Far West: Thomas Family Survives

Samuel Thomas, who died at Puyallup Washington, was born near Tyn Rhos in this county. Surviving relatives include his wife and brothers D W Thomas and Mia Elizabeth Housh of Gallipolis Mrs James E Devis of Rio Grande Ray Thomas of Thurman and David Thomas of Tyn Rhos.

Gallipolis Samuel Thomas Puyallup Wash Tyn Rhos This County John Thomas Trenton D. W. Thomas Mia Elizabeth Housh James E. Devis Rio Grande Ray Thomas Thurman David Thomas

Carter partitions suit chooses appraised value

Nettie Carter the plaintiff in a partition action against Florence Jackson Nancy Robertson and Stella Thonypaon elected to take the property at its appraised value of 8526 and the case proceeds with the transfer to Carter.

Gallipolis Nettie Carter Florence Jackson Nancy Robertson Stella Thonypaon

Murray City Social Notes Highlights Weekend Visitors

Congressman Robert Secrest and wife from Caldwell were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Storer and friends. Many locals hosted relatives and friends from Akron Cleveland Athens Marietta Glouster Syracuse and Columbus as they visited for weddings, family events, and Exposition outings.

Murray City Robert Secrest Caldwell Albert Storer Howard Bush Wilma Grinstead Akron Mac McIntyre Cleveland Muskingum River George Tedrow Crooksville Velma Popoczy James Thomas Ofarberton John Shaffer Raymond Hoffman Barberton Charles Hoffman Mike Botts Mike Krevd Mary Mason Willis Donna Louise James Smart Marietta Ruth Davis Barneaville Hame Helen Laverty Athens Terry Bunting Andy Mason Willam Kennedy Rolland Campbell Donald Martin Camp Hocking Logan Don Solon Murray Lloyd Pettit Nelsonville Flossie Smith Mabel la Fever Glouster Maud Fenn John Fick Syracuse Dorcas Meigs County Phillip Fisher Gerald Robinson Marthlee Nancy Jane William Poling Joe Crew Columbus Gloria Jean Phoenix Arizona Poling Mr. Poling

Langsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Celebrations

Langsville records show D. 8. Miller and Columbus visitors at Miller homes. Road crews tar State Route 124 from Wilkesville to Rutland. Birthday celebrated for Henry Rumfield with an elaborate dinner and local relatives attending. Several families from Rutland Grove City and Columbus paid weekend visits, and residents joined in church services and family gatherings across the area.

Henry Rumfield Arthur Steele Richard Densmore Clyde Rumfield Columbus Olen Rumfield Grove City B. Steele William Ledlie Mabel Wilson Rutland Carol Pickens Raymond Hatfield Vu. S&s. Navy H. E. Phillips Max Gerby Clarence Stevens Washington D. H Raymond Smith Ft. Wayne Ind Mra. A. L. Smith Oakley Smith Indiana Smith Inez Sheets H. E. Miller Harmon Wyeth W. B. Davis Western Canada Davis Parker Jane Kennedy Pearle Kennedy Pataskala Robert McKnight Mary Bernice Norma Queen Imogene McArthur Jewett Akron Eva Taylor Charles Lansbury Howard Lansbury Bidwer Freman Campbell T M. Pickens Alice Miller von Miller John Union Sige W. Va Bert Miller

Meigs County Child Dies in Holzer Hospital

Emmy Lou Klein age four daughter of Mr and Mrs Oscar Klein of Middleport died in Holzer Hospital from what was believed to be sleeping sickness Her mother Frances Hunker a pianist is named as the child’s mother in law and family background is noted

Gallipolis Emmy Lou Klein Oscar Klein Middleport Holzer Hospital Frances Hunker

Spear seeks partition of 163 acre Perry and Walnut lands

In Common Pleas Court W E Spear the plaintiff and 17 defendants ask a friendly partition of the late Mary L Spear estate totaling 163 acres across Perry and Walnut Townships.

Gallipolis Mary L. Spear Perry Walnut Townships Common Pleas Court W. E. Spear

Dreaming on a Pacific Honeymoon Amid War Flight Plans

Kay and Ted share a fleeting tropical honeymoon on Honolulu’s beach as they await Ted’s long Pacific relay. She fears loneliness during six week gaps between flights, while he vows protection and a future together with their son Dickie. The scene blends affectionate vows with wartime travel.

Ted Pacific Dickie

Bunker Hill Social And Personal Notes

Dana Epple visited Mill Chase and M A Epple at Mr Union. Mr and Mrs David Whaley and family of Iowa are visiting relatives here. W D Thoma attended the United Brethren conference at Wilkesville. Mr and Mrs Howard Whaley Mr and Mrs Gilbert Michael and Mr and Mrs Dylvan Michael attended the Whaley reunion. W D Thoma and family attended the United Brethren Conference at Wilkesville. Sidney Jordan and sons of Mr Union were guests of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Michael.

Bunker Hill Glen Thoma H. H. Genheimer Dana Epple Mill Chase M. A. Epple Wilkesville Sidney Jordan Union Gilbert Michael

Straitsville Social Notes Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Straitsville residents share family visits moving news and new ventures. Mrs Wal ter Crooks visits daughter in Str aitsville. Rev William J Miller to lead M E Church. Sam Pastor opens dry goods store on Main St Sept 20. families travel to Pomeroy Oshbarnesey Dam and Columbus area for visits.

New Straitsville Walter Crooks Carbon Hill William Devol Barney Blankenship Mildred Raymond Young Lancaster Mary Margaret Sayre Columbus Lucy Switzer William J. Miller Oleans Mass M. E Boston School of Theology Miller

Collecting Handbills Becomes New Baltimore Hobby

Frederick C. Schlosser, a New Baltimore hardware dealer, has collected handbills for 30 years. He welcomes handbills on his porch, lawn, or in his mailbox and finds the hobby fascinating.

New Baltimore Mich U.R Frederick C. Schlosser Schlosser

Carpenter Social Notes and Local Gatherings

The column lists upcoming events in Columbia and surrounding areas including the annual inspection of Columbia and Laurel Granges, a Carpenter Baptist Church Sunday School picnic on September 27 at State Farm Grove with services at 9:30, picnic dinner at noon, and minister addresses in the afternoon. It notes school closure for Meigs County Fair, local visits, and residents traveling to Columbus and Antioch, Ohio, with multiple local families mentioned.

Carpenter Columbia Grange Laurel Grange Carpenter Baptist Church State Farm Grove The Grove

Queen Mary Liner Receives Massive 35 Ton Propellers

The Queen Mary now a British liner features four of the largest propellers ever built each weighing 35 tons.

Jacksonville Social Notes Full of Local Happenings in Ravenna and Athens Areas

In Ravenna, Jacksonville residents roll with kin and friends including T R Kinney family. Athens Messenger carrier Ralph M Hoisington marks four years as Jacksonville manager delivering 51047 papers yearly on 153 daily routes. PTA officers are announced as new. meetings planned for October. Numerous visits and social events across Glouster Hollister Captina Zanesville and Columbus are noted, with hospitalities and gatherings for Mary Alice Hallam and John Reinwald.

Jacksonville Rolland and Walden Deal Ravenna T. R. Kinney Ralph M. Hoisington Athens Messenger Messenger Jean Roman Detroit John Reinwald Mary Alice Hallam Martha Kloh Ira Conaway William Gaskella Kate Staubus William Kalt Maud Doris Bessie Davis Frank Dunlevy Joseph Watson Harold Phillips Lydia Watkins Zoa Reichle Josephine Wei Crooksville H. O. Davis C. von Scheele Edith Tinker Zanesville Kenneth Adams Paul Harold Shirkey Elyria David Kinder Frank Ley Athens C. F. Guinther Eliza Cox William Stephenson Jack, Glouster Columbus Richard Guinther

Zaleski Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Flights

Zaleski residents note visits from Sam Baughman and family in Athens and a Meadville to Washington trip. Royal Arch Masons meet in McArthur. Jeanne Sweeny visits with J H Sands in Nelsonville and Columbus. Martin McKibben makes first solo flight from Athens Airport. Minnie Jayjohn and Othello visit Kentucky. Velinus and Clelie James return from Columbus. Reverend Deeds continues at Hamden M E Church.

R. H. Thomas James G. McKibben Elmer McKibben Royal Arch Chapter McArthur Jeanne Sweeny Akron J. H. Sands Sands Nelsonville Columbus Martin McKibben Athens Minnie Jayjohn Othello Kentucky Velinus James Clelie James Hamden M. E. Church Zaleski Deeds

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