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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1956

Page

3

Carriers Hear About The Messenger Havana Contest

In Gallipolis Ohio Valley carriers from Gallipolis Point Pleasant Kansuga Cheshire Bidwell Porter Vinton Wilkesville and Radcurt gathered for a preview of prizes for a four week national subscription contest. Mary Hayre of Point Pleasant selected as a representative will choose four magazines for the carrier plan. John Berry magazine representative clarified easy rules and cash rewards with the top prize a trip to Havana for winner and a companion. The meeting, led by Don Nicholson and Norman Saylor, concluded with refreshments.

Gallipolis Havana Cuba Messenger Bob Fowler Point Point Pleasant John Berry Kansuga Cheshire Bidwell Porter Vinton Wilkesville Radcuift

Orientation Meeting Planned for Gallia Academy Parents

Gallipolis progress report notes Principal Ross H Fleming of Gallia Academy High School will host an orientation for eighth grade parents district and county who plan high school enrollment. The session April 16 at 7 30 p m in Washington School will outline available courses and requirements. A week later freshman registration begins.

Gallipolis Ross H. Fleming Gallia Academy High School Gallia Academy High Washington School

VFW Plans Telerama For MS Benefit In Gallipolis

Lawrence Dickey commander of the Gallipolis Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announces a telerama benefiting the Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 18 year telethon will air on WHTN TV Huntington April 13 and 14 from 10 30 p m to 12 00 a m. Two telephones will be installed at headquarters on Court Street to aid the event.

Gallipolis Lawrence Dickey Galipolis Veterans of Foreign Wars Nearquarters Court St Ladies Lafayette Shrine Esta Reese Genie Baird Wil Nellie Corbush Rosebud Baker Worthy High Company of South Pacific John 1 Fraser Reed King Chan the Shepherds and Ceremonies Miss Baird Angels In the Wings

Gallia County Detours Lifted After High Water

Gallia County traffic reopened detours lifted Thursday evening as water receded. Route 35 beyond Jackson also reopened, easing travel that had diverted via Route 75 through McArthur. In Rio Grande Helen E Graham plans June studies at Columbus Business University after May high school graduation.

Gallipolis Gallia Jackson McArthur Rio Grande Columbus Business University Helen E. Graham K.P. Graham Raccoon Township High School

Herd Records Evaluated at Gallipolis Meeting

County Agent Bill Smith hosted a dairy records review session in Gallipolis last night. The annual gathering focused on herd record keeping and seeking improvements for better dairy management.

Gallipolis Bill Smith

Farm Loan Officers Hold Annual Meet in Gallipolis

Stockholders of the United Farm Loan Association for six southeastern Ohio counties meet at the Farmers Hotel tonight. Counties include Athens Gallia Jackson Meigs Lawrence and Vinton. Judge John W Howll of Gallia County presides with Arthur Gibson of Albany as secretary. Two new directors to be elected.

Gallipolis United Farm Loan Association Ohio Farmers Hotel Athens Gallia Jackson Meigs Lawrence Vinton John W. Howll Gallia County Arthur Gibson Albany

Accident Hospitalizes Harrisonville Man after Route 43 Crash

State Highway Patrol reports Alvin Dye, 31, of Harrisonville Route 1, injured in a 30 a.m. crash near Carpenter Meigs County on Route 43. Car ran off road, struck an oak, vehicle demolished, Dye hospitalized in Sheltering Arms with both legs fractured and severe lacerations.

Vallipols State Highway Patrol Alvin Dye Harrisonville Sheltering Arms Carpenter Meigs County

Grandma Gatewood Chooses Next Appalachian Trail Feat

Acelai WaLruLis-uranama Em ia Gatewood, famed for a 1050 mile Appalachian Trail hike, receives national acclaim. Congressman Jenkins plans to extend remarks in the congressional record detailing her feat.

WaLruLis Uranama Emia Gatewood A. Jenkins Congressional

River Traffic Delays Reported at Gallipolis Locks

River traffic updates list vessels with times at the Gallipolis locks including Reliance Creditor Northern Indiana Jeffcoat Ernestine Blazer Price and Solvay. Several listings show up or down movements with times ranging from early morning to evening. The report notes multiple entries across the day with varied vessel statuses.

Gallif Vine — Sioaty Gallipolis Reliance Creditor Northern Indiana Jeffcoat Ernestine Blazer Price Solvay

Local Briefs across Mineral region and surrounding towns

fragmented local notes from Mineral area listing hospital visits travel delays and family visits. includes mentions of St Joseph Hospital, Virginia and West Virginia connections, and several residents visiting relatives in Ravenna Wheeling and Athens.

Gallipolis Area Churches Schedule Readied

Church notices list weekly services at St Peters Episcopal First Sunday after Easter and many other congregations. Activities include Sunday school Bible study youth groups prayer meetings midweek services and special classes across multiple churches with pastors named and times shown.

St. Peters Episcopal The Promise Mary Bidwen Charen Mt Gsi Wetnewiay

Key Club Plans Dayton District Convention Attendance

Gallipolis Key Club members depart Friday at 12 30 p m for the Ohio District Convention in Dayton with Bill Brown lieutenant governor and Sandy Avner editor of Buckeye Key taking active roles. Avner also serves on the resolutions committee and will deliver a ten minute speech. Marland a center high school adviser noted. CAP Squadron meets in Washington with 19 members. First Lieutenant Robert J Dayton addresses flying principles and First Aid instruction by Cliff Smith as drill and courtesy prep for a May 13 Portsmouth contest. River levels vary along the Ohio with falls at Lock 13 and 14, rises at Locks 17 23 and 20 22 21 23.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Ohio Dayton Bill Brown Sandy Avner Buckeye Key Avner Marland CAP 207-C Civil Air Patrol Washington Robert J. Dayton Cliff Smith Portsmouth Bill Reese Ohio River

Recreational Fields Invaded at Gallia Academy High School

Gallia Academy High School hosts noon hour activities as two new recreational fields open. Square dancing with Ray Irwin calling marks Monday events alongside an intramural softball league featuring Freshmen through Seniors and Future Farmers of America participation.

Athens Messenger Community Meeting Schedule Highlights

Official board meets Friday at 7:50 p.m. On Wednesday the county womens home council holds a 3:30 p.m. Junior Choir gathers at 1:30 p.m. for a Membership Class for high school age. Evening events include Cheri al Choir at 6:45 p.m. Grace Choir at 7:30 p.m. WSCS Circles and a Boy Scout promotion team session also listed.

Athens Messenger SCS County Womens Home Ouneil Chereal Grace WSCS

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