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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1956

Page

9

Pair Confess Burglary Of Camp Farmhouse

Sheriff report two men Er nest Saxon and Charles Osler were arrested sleeping in a car near Point Pleasant depot. They confessed to burglaries at Shriner's camp near Bulaville and at a farm building, taking pliers breaking a window and a drink machine, plus small loot. Saxon, AWOL from Fort Bragg, and Osler held for trial.

Vallipolis George Phman Point Pleansant Ernest Paul Saxon Fort Bragg N. C Charles Edward Osler Galli Saxon Etan Amp Steve Rollins Oiler

Ladies Feted by Kiwanis 4s Goals Are Outlined

GALLIPOLIS fifty one persons attended the Kiwanis Ladies Night at the Lafayette Hotel in Kpolis presided over by President Dean Fisel who read a letter from Key Club President Jack Brown thanking the club for the gavel and gong. He presented several wards to members. nine year perfect attendance pins were awarded to Dr. Howard Foster Paul Watson and Russell Sarrett a three year pin to Jim Mac Soward. Lieutenant Governor Charles Hopsetter of the Ninth Division spoke and set goals for the Ohio District including four new clubs, two hundred representatives to the international convention in San Francisco. A film Build As Free Men based on Kiwanis International objectives was shown. Key Club guest was Sandy Avner and special guests were Mr and Mrs Peter Seel of Athens.

Gallipolis Kiwanis Lafayette Kpolis Dean Fisel Key Club Jack Brown Gong Howard Foster Paul Watson Russell Sarrett Jim Mac Soward Opeaxer Charles Hopsetter Ter Ohio San Francisco Kiwanis International Sandy Av Ner Peter Seel Athens

Visiting relatives and local gatherings in Cheshire area

Visiting Mr and Mrs Bert Hern welcomed Mr and Mrs Otto Hoffman of Jackson and Mr and Mrs Charles Hern and Mr and Mrs J F Sayre from Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Paul Wamsley moved to Ridgport. Mrs Norma Shamblin and sons of Rio Grande visited Mr and Mrs J H Shamblin. Mr and Mrs Vaughn Peters and son of Columbus were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Peters. Mr and Mrs William Barnette attended the funeral of Mr Barnette's sister in Milton recently. Donald Shamblin spent a weekend with his wife and family here. Mrs B I Hern.

Cheshire Bert Hern Otto Hoffman Jackson Charles Hern J. F. Sayre Pennsylvania Paul Wamsley Ruiddleport Norma Shamblin Sons Rio Grande J. H. Shamblin Vaughn Peters Son Columbus Clarence Peters William Barnette Mr. Barnette Milton Donald Shamblin

Friendly Beaver in Basement Sparks Dilemma

In Kankakee Davey Jones trapped a 35 pound beaver by a front foot and the beast remained calm. He wonders whether to make a pelt or keep the animal as a pet as the creature stays friendly in the basement.

Kankakee Davey Jones

Hospital Notes and Births at Holzer Hospital

Admitted list includes Mrs. Margaret Arnott Middleport medical Mrs Norman Lemaster Point Pleasant medical Mrs Frank Dill Syracuse surgical Mrs John L Brammer Gallipolis surgical Mrs W A Morgan Pomeroy medical Lloyd C Angel Gallipolis Marilyn K Hall Crown City surgical Leslie Hubbard Syracuse surgical Mrs Earl W Wallis Gallipolis Mrs Henry B Bisnaugle Jackson medical Kendall Lee Mullins Crown City medical Glendon Leonard Jack Mrs Clarence Rood Gallipolis Evelyn Deloris Nicholson McArthur medical Birth Mr and Mrs Lloyd Angel of 8 500 dismissed Mrs Tle Craddolph Mrs Harry Jone Paula King naa Dre Mrs Willia Seniteet se Seagmng Moshe Mrs Lloyd Angel Mrs Laura Tanner Mrs Stanley Fellure Mrs Ford Lawrence Miss Nora

Holzer Hospital Margaret Arnott Ort Norman Lemaster Point Pleasant Frank Dill Syracuse Surgical John L. Brammer Gallipolis W. A. Morgan Pomeroy Lloyd C. Angel Marilyn K. Hall Crown City Leslie Hubbard Earl W. Wallis Henry B Seagmng "Moshe Lloyd Angel Laura Tanner Stanley Fellure Ford Lawrence Nora

CAP Meeting Set Tonight in Gallipolis

Squadron 207 of the Civil Air Patrol will meet in room 110 at Washington School tonight, led by Commander Lt. Robert J. Dayton. The program features two Air Force films, drill training, and ceremonies in preparation for the May 13 Group 1 Drill Competition at the Portsmouth group headquarters. The squadron has received radio transmitting gear and expects to activate it soon, and plans to use an I 16 aircraft to provide cadet flight practice in the coming days.

Gallipolis Othve Civil Air Patrol Washington School Robert J. Dayton Air Force Portsmouth Dayton

Lausche to Speak in California for Fund Drive

Gov Frank Lausche plans a non-political talk in Los Angeles on April 26 at a Forest Lawn Foundation event aiding denominational colleges. He will not engage in out-of-state political talks until after the November election and will join wife Jane in California to visit a seriously ill cousin Mary Wilcox.

Columbus Frank Lausche California Forest Lawn Foundation Los Angeles

Women's groups meet in Mason and Racine with guests

The Pocahontas Farm Women's Club hosted Mrs. Jesse Brown with Mrs. A P Roush in charge. Devotions led by Mrs. Rup tert Rice. Guest speaker Mrs. Powell Reynolds, recently in Chanelion, spoke on foods and shelters in a disaster. Upcoming April 5 quilting at Mrs Clar ice Blessing. Guests included extended family from Racine and Graham.

Uprem Friars St Mark's Ladies Aid Powell Reynolds Reynolds Chanelion Jesse Brown Brown Mason Spencer Racine Virginia ‘Sharbaugh Graham Marcus Weaver Maxine Aaron Albert Woodruff C. C. Blessing Charles Aurora George Weirick Marty

Exposition Is Saturday Scout Display Hinted As Biggest and Best

Gallia Gallia Meigs district to stage two Saturday shows at the National Guard armory near Point Pleasant with themes on reforestation land and water conservation first aid and safety. Scouts from Troops 260 208 296 210 229 230 245 and others participate in puppet displays camping scenes model camp and nature conservation demonstrations. Tickets via scouts or at door for 2:39 pm and 7:30 pm showings.

Gallajulis Judson Brake National Guard Point Pleasant Gallipolis George 1 Wout Grace Methodist Church B. Sommerville Sint Scouts Cheshire Baptist Merrill Briggs Bidwell Methodist Bill Fraley Bidwell Conservasion Delbert Garnes Gallia Harold Jim Burnett Rio Grande R” Association Mt Middleport Kingsbury

Slides of Egypt Scenes Shown at Pembroke Club

Mrs Gus Frye organized an event for the Pembroke Club with Elmer Daniels presenting slides from Egypt and recounting experiences from a prior trip. Refreshments were served and the audience heard a member announce an upcoming program for April. Friends and relatives from nearby towns attended as guests.

Gallipoli Egypt Pembroke Club Gus Frye Elmer Daniels

Nominating Committee Unanimously Chosen For Club

The nominating committee was unanimously chosen and includes Mrs. Paul Niswander as vice president, Mrs. Margaret D. Carter as secretary, Miss Millie Watts. It served to 15 members and two guests, Mrs. Fred Plymare and Mrs. Ruth Shackleford. The next meeting will be April 17 with Mrs. Osa Baird.

Paul Niswander Margaret D. Carter Millie Watts Fred Plymare Ruth Shackleford Osa Baird

Pies Auction Aids Mercerville Senior Class Fund

About 200 people attended a social at Mercerville High School gym last night. Odie O'Donnell served as master of ceremonies and auctioneer, selling 35 pies for 70 dollars. Proceeds support the Senior Class trip to Washington DC and New York City. Korn Kuttere band performed after the auction.

Gallipolis Mercerville High School Merccerville Odie O'Donnell O' Donnell Washington, D.C New York City

Blue Cross Drive Ends In Gallia County Enrollment Ends Tomorrow

Gallia County drives to enroll for Blue Cross with a family contract covering unlimited unmarried children from three months to nineteen years. Single persons marrying can add their spouse within sixty days. Sponsored by Rotary Kiwanis Jaycees Chamber of Commerce and BPW the drive is at the Lafayette Hotel and Holzer Hospital. Dues can be paid at Commercial & Savings Bank.

Gallipolis Blue Cross Aggt Gallia County Dees Cross Rotary Kiwanis Jaycees Chambers of Commerce Business and Professional Women's Club Lafayette Hotel Eeem Lia County * Medical Ld Holzer Hos Commercial & Savings Bank

Three Gallia County Men Drafted for Army Induction

Three men from Gallia County will report to Ashland Kentucky for induction into the armed forces today. The draftees are Giles P. Borden Porter Thomas E. Wilson Bidwell and Spencer D. Moss Norton.

Gallipolis Ashland Gallia County Giles P. Borden Porter Thomas E. Wilson Bidwell Spencer D. Moss Norton

City Police Investigate Two Accidents in Town

Gallipolis police report two downtown collisions with sun glare and unclear stops. First Ave and Syeamore St involved Rudolf Nole driving east and Eckhard's car, with William Webb's truck damaged. no charges filed. Second Ave and Pine St saw Gerald Eckhard pull right as Howard Nole stopped for a light. no charges listed.

Gallipolis Twoane Change Ave Syeamore St Rudolf William W. Webb Patriot First Ave Gordon Webb Second Ave Piie Sts Gerald Bckhard Richmond Howard Nole Leipsie Ohio Second Nole

Ravenswood Residents Welcome Navy Seaman Home and Service Members

Sammy Gallagher of the U S Navy returned from California to Ravenswood after five months there and will proceed to Hawaii. Roger Carmichael, son of Mr and Mrs Edwin Carmichael, left for military service. Miss Carolyn Powell, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Powell, visited Ravenswood and her mother while employed in Columbus.

Sammy Gallagher U. S. Navy California Hawaii Roger Carmichael Edwin Carmichael Carolyn Powell Frank Powell Ravenswood Miss Powell Columbus

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