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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1936

Page

7

R. R. Starbuck to Lead Six Farm Meetings in Gallia County

Gallia County farmers will plan a 1937 program under County Agent R R Starbuck with Mrs Anna Gates White John Russell Vance Brumfield and Lester Hamrick. Meetings start at 8 PM at five township sites across October to discuss conservation payments crop classifications and insurance features. Twenty Rotarians will attend an inter city Rotary meeting in Marietta honoring Tom Summers newly elected governor of Rotary International.

Gallipolis Gallia County R. R. Starbuck Anna Gates White John Russell Vance Brumfield Lester Hamrick Starbuck White Gallipolis Township Addison Township Bulnville Cheshire Township Cheshire School Perry Township Cora Greenfield Township Gallia Morgan Township Huntington Township Vinton Grange Hall Springfield Township Bidwell School Raccoon Township Rio Grande High School Green Township Centenary Grange Hall Clay Township Elizabeth Chapel Thivener Guyan Township Mercerville Ohio Township Swan Creek Harrison Township Little Bullskin Walnut Township Mudsock Inter-Cities Marietta Tom Summers Rotary International

Madame Angel Pleads Not Guilty in Adultery Charge

Mrs. Parnie Angel, accused by Mrs. William Butler of adultery, pleads not guilty and is bound over to the grand jury under a $100 bond by Municipal Judge A J Stormont. Angel remains jailed in the county facility for intoxication sentence.

Gallipolis Parnie Angel William Butler A. J. Stormont Miss Angel

Gallia County Stills Wrecked by Raiders

Federal officers raided Kempers Hollow Gallia County and wrecked two stills of unknown ownership before the hunting season. They reported signs indicating prior locating of stills, but said all were hidden to keep hunters from finding them.

Gallipolis Gallia County Kemper's Hollow

Heat Curing Studied For Gallia County Tobacco

Gallia County considers heat curing Burley tobacco after George W. Gray of Gray's Warehouses cites a Kentucky test. A Lewis County grower compared coke heat curing to natural curing, with coke cured tobacco selling for 33 per hundred pounds versus 13 for natural. County Agent R. R. Starbuck will review results in Maysville before advising local growers.

Gallipolis Kentucky George W. Gray Gray Maysville R. R. Starbuck Lewis County Gallia County Starbuck

Relatives Hunt For Young Boy Missing After Bus Ride

In Gallipolis reports say a 12 year old Morgan Center boy disappeared after boarding a Piedmont bus on Highway 22. The stepson of Dale Ward former Gallia County dog warden, he was visiting relatives and was due home Sept 24. his mother and Ward fear he stayed longer with relatives and have not located him after Tuesday night.

Gallipolis Morgan Center Piedmont Hio Cambridge Dale Ward Gallia County

Nebo Church to Organize Meeting for Remodeling Plans

GALLIPOLIS The Nebo Church in Perry Township will hold an organization meeting at 1 o clock Saturday to plan remodeling of the church and cemetery improvements. Temporary officers include Thomas Rees of Columbus as chairman and Miss Lucille Rees as secretary with a committee to locate and identify graves led by Anne Samuel, James Parry, David Jenkins, Ben Evans and Lucille Rees. A second committee to set fundraising amounts and plan use of funds includes Evan Rees, John Jones, James Perry, Capt. Tom Jones, Gomer Jones, Mrs Eli za Davis and Mrs. David Davis of Centerville. In Gallia County, James Wetherholt of the undertaking firm has gone to Cincinnati to study embalming for a year.

Gallipolis Nebo Church Perry Township Thomas Rees Columbus Lucille Rees Gallia County Anne Samuel James Parry David Jenkins Ben Evans Lucille Ree Evan Rees John Jones James Perry Tom Jones Middleport Gomer Jones Eiiza Davis David Davis Centerville

Invading Army Drops Behind Enemy Lines by Parachute

A dramatic image shows a regiment delivered by speedy planes behind front lines and floated to earth by parachute. Troops carry full field equipment as they deploy in enemy territory.

Many Supplies Given Needy Last Month

In Gallia County during September director William Woods reports aid reached 500 families. Food distributed included 2400 cans beef 1000 pounds beans 500 bags flour 1400 cans evaporated milk 1000 pounds oats 1000 pounds dried peas 1500 pounds prunes, plus clothing and furnishings such as 300 dresses 150 men’s shirts 75 children’s slips 100 blankets and 50 pillow cases.

Gallipolis William Woods Gallia County Woods

Three Are Injured In Gallipolis Area

In Gallia County last week three individuals connected to Thivener were injured. Sherman Caldwell fractured his foot when a tree fell on him, Frank Caldwell was knocked unconscious by a hit and run driver, and Barney Haines was bruised after an automobile collision in Columbus. The Red Cross sixth district will be chaired by Frank Morrow of Wellston.

Gallipolis Thivener Sherman Caldwell Frank Caldwell Barney Haines Sadie Sheets Columbus The Red Cross Gallia Jackson Meigs Vinton Counties Frank Morrow Morrow Manufacturing Company of Wellston

Garretts and Boice Attend National GAR Encampment

Dr and Mrs A B Garrett and M C Boice of Ryger attended the national GAR encampment in Washington D C last week. His grandson Dr Roland F Boice and his wife from Middletport accompanied him on the trip.

Gallipolis A. B. Garrett M. C. Boice Ryger National Gar Washington, D. C Roland F. Boice Middleport

Cheshire Social and Personal News Notes

Funeral services for Jacob Rupe were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon. A reception for the new Methodist pastor will be held Friday evening at the high school auditorium with all churches participating. P. T. A. begins its year with a first meeting Monday night. Guests included Walton Beaty of Leon West Virginia and Stump of Bucyrus. Various locals and visitors, including Aaron Thomas in Holzer Hospital, are noted.

S. V. Sayre Stump Bucyrus Harold Kennedy Stanley Ward Clara Jones Gallipolis Cora Webb Pomeroy Aaron Thomas Holzer Hospital C. H. Morrison Cheshire Morrison Edith Swisher Garnet Kirby Cora Rupe

Carpenter Social Briefs Summary of Local Visits and Employment Moves

Community members attend the National Brands Stores picnic at Athens County Fairgrounds. G L Morris of Cincinnati visits family. Georgia Nell Radekin trains in nurses' school in Cincinnati. Fontelle Caster finds work at Mara More in Columbus. Various local residents host or visit relatives across Columbus, Cincinnati, and Roanoke while others trade farms or take jobs nearby.

Carpenter National Brands Athens County Fairgrounds G. L. Morris Cincinnati W. M. Morris Georgia Nell Radekin Fontelle Caster Maramore Columbus Beverly Worley Warren Worley Carl Worley Portsmouth Charles Lizzie Worley Roanoke Elmer Houdashelt Frank Weatfall Golden Lewis Seldon Webb Lancaster Marsh Nichols Wesley Bobo Chillcothe Mery Bobo Jarret Bobo T. G. Price Lena Webb Ray Halliday Will McPherson Albany Halliday Orlin Sams Athens G. B. Radekin Arlin Verigan

Dirty air cleaner drops gas mileage and causes high speed misfire

A malfunctioning air cleaner leads to reduced fuel efficiency and frequent engine misfires at high speeds, impacting performance. This condition stresses the engine and may indicate intake or sensor issues requiring inspection.

Pythian Sisters to Meet at K of P Hall on Thursday

Pythian Sisters of Glouster Temple No 560 will hold a regular meeting at the K of P Hall Thursday evening. Bingo will follow and a potluck is planned with members asked to bring a preferred dish and a bingo prize. The Temple will serve lunch on election day November 3 on High Street.

Glouster Glouster Temple K. of P. Hall High Street

Health nurse visits eleven schools for diphtheria immunization

County health nurse Miss Margaret Jones visited eleven schools in Ohio Guyan and Clay Townships Tuesday to distribute diphtheria immunization blanks ahead of the season. New air mail schedules cut Buenos Aires to New York transit to about four and a half days, roughly 24 hours quicker than before.

Gallipolis Margaret Jones Ohio Guyan Clay Townships Buenos Aires New York

Glouster Kiwanis Hear Own Candidates at Meeting

In Richardson's absence the vice president led the Kiwanis Club at Hotel Gordon. Candidates Phil F. Robinson and Dr C A Pride spoke on their qualifications. Absent members Richardson and A Craft will explain their reasons before the election. Clyde Mason won the attendance prize. Next week’s meeting returns to Hotel Gordon with a 6:30 dinner.

M. M. Murphy Clyde Mason Gordon

Bible History At Ladies Study Club Meeting

The Catholic Ladies' Study Club in GLOUSTER met with Mrs. William Wolf hosting. Members heard Bible history by Mrs. Joe Wolf and readings on The Deck Ahead and The Deck of Cards in the Bible by Mrs. Ech stenkamper and Mrs. George Mudrie, followed by The Candidate For Justice of the Peace by Mrs. A. H. Chute. A lunch was served to numerous members and guests.

Fred Smith William Echstenkamper Tom Noon George Mudrie A. H. Chute George Vermaaten John McCreanor John Exenkamper F. P. Kientz Josephine Wietzel Deal Tom McAllister Rothery Joe Thyne

Republican Conclave Called by GOP Head

A Republican meet ing will be held at the mayor s office Thursday evening at 7 30 for forming a local organization Willis Blower campaign manager for Trimble Township announced all Republicans are asked to attend and take part in forming the organization

Glouster Willis Blower Trimble Township

Troop 72 Outing Plans Marshmallow Roast Now

Troop 72 Boy Scouts led by Walter Gayton Jr scoutmaster enjoyed a marshmallow and wiener roast with games and singing. Attendees included Dean Peugh Herbert McDonald Nathan Lynch David Morris Larry Vaughn Billy Zimmer William Pough Glenford Mathews Gerald Vernon Paul Brown Pete Mathews and Sam Gayton.

Glouster Walter Gayton, Jr Dean Peugh Herbert McDonald Nathan Lynch David Morris Larry Vaughn Billy Zimmer William Pough Glenford Mathews Gerald Vernon Paul Brown Pete Mathews Sam Gayton

Birthday Party Held For Catherine Davis in Jacksonville

A social gathering was held at Miss Catharine Davis's home in Jacksonville to celebrate her seventeenth birthday. Guests included Elizabeth Bailey Betty Ruth Carpenter Boyd Pride Mary Jane Morris Mary Estelle Anderson Pattie Wolf Iane Cunningham Bonnie Sayre Lois Gibbs Mildred Zimmer Aldine Witham Patricia Ross Leonard Kleinman Lewis Koehler Fred Darling Bob Johnson David Trasin Dick Buchman John Harper Bill Thompson Ernest Gibbs Jack Crawford Richard Janchius William Howard Lewis McAllister and Max McCormick.

David Trasin Dick Buchman John Harper Bill Thompson Ernest Gibbs Jack Crawford Richard Janchius William Howard Lewis McAllister Max McCormick

Church Class Elects Officers for Coming Year

The Glouster Rogers Memorial Class at the church selects Carson Vernon as president Fred Jonas as vice president A M Bennett as treasurer B R Angle as secretary J V Yaw as teacher and Rev F G Boroff as assistant teacher Rally day is next Sunday and all class members are urged to attend.

Glouster — Rogers M. ©. Church Carson Vernon Fred Jonas A. M. Bennett B. R. Angle J. V. Yaw F. G. Boroff

Elections Thursday at American Legion Auxiliary meeting

Officers will be elected at the regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall Thursday night at 7 o'clock. Quilt workers meet Thursday at 2 PM for a quilting session and potluck supper. the quilt will be given away at the Armistice Day dinner. Californians visit Blowers in Glouster with relatives from Santa Anna Balboa and Corning. 26 states have guest laws limiting liability for non paying car passengers.

Glouster American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Auxiliary Blowers Glouster Polly Blower Irene Santa Anna Calif Blower Mis Fayette Blower Balboa John 8. Blower City J. G. Blower Corning

Kanauga Social and Personal Notes Brighten Town

Kanauga notes report church ceiling painting and new lights installed. Mrs. W. E. McDade visited Letart Falls friends. residents attended John A. Hamilton speech in Pt. Pleasant and Mason County Day. Mrs. A. G. Hares visited Huntington relatives. husband back from the Steamer Staunton. Mrs. Oscar Walker hosted Sunday School Class No. 3. Lloyd Bush and family moved in with the Wagner Sisters. Ed Johnson and Miss Edna Johnson of Charleston dined with John and Mrs Flynn. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Deem and Leslie and family visited Winton. Joe Vance returned from Ironton. Mrs. Jordon and nephew Gallipolis moved to Dewey Jordon property. Mrs. Clara Morrison and Gallipolis-born family visited Berkley Wrights. Rev. H. N. Smith preached his first Kanauga sermon and was well received. Mr. and Mrs. Brady Shaw of Pittsburgh spent the weekend with relatives.

Kanauga W. E. McDade Letart Falls John A. Hamilton Pt. Pleasant W. Va Mason County A. G. Hares Huntington Staunton Oscar Walker Lloyd Bush Wagner Sisters Ed Johnson Edna Johnson Charleston John Flynn W. F. Deem Gon Leslie Winton Joe Vance Ironeton

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Gallia Co James Wetherholt George J. Wetherholt & Sons Cinccinnati Little Jack Horner Jack Julie Richardson Vance Morrow Umit Carpenter Social Briefs Pythian Sisters Glouster Kiwanians Phil Robinson Dr. Pride Civic Club Ladies Study Club GOP Troop 72 Natta Ed League Windsor Tional Distiller ® Products Corporation Amas Cag New York City Catherine Davis Clover Farm
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