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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1948

Page

2

Well Baby Clinic Planned by Gallia Group

Gallia group aims to open a Well Baby Clinic sponsored by the Westminster club of the Presbyterian Church by month’s end. Mrs. Mary Akers, school and city nurse, spoke at a Lafayette Post and auxiliary meeting, seeking a baby scale and noting church blankets for infants. Doctors will rotate attendance. Dr. John Nibert expected for first period.

Gallipolis Westminister Club The Presbyterian Church Mary Akers Lafayette Post Akers Medical Association John Nibert E. E. Higgins Maple Shade Legion Ohio United States Columbus Citizens Welfare Assembly W. M. Elliott Post Blazer Wetherholt John Houck Harry Maggied

Gallia County Homemakers Plan Achievement Day

Gallia County homemakers will attend Achievement Day at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis on Wednesday April 14 at 1030 AM. Guest speaker from Ohio State University Anne Biebricher will discuss The New Look in the Home focusing on color use in decorating. A covered dish luncheon follows with a planned menu and home foods.

Gallipolis Dorothy Maubeil Share Grace Methodist Church Gallia County Share Anne Biebricher Ohio State University Farm Women’s Camp Rio Grande

Deputies Arrest Man on Delinquency Charge

Gallipolis Alphonse Von Johnson jailed on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor awaiting a hearing before Judge John W Howell in probate court. He is said to be on parole from Mansfield Reformatory.

Gallipolis Alphonse von” Johnson John W. Howell Johnson Mansfield Reformatory

Dyer Recovers. Executrixs Appointed in Athens County

Local notices record Mason County Bank cashier Harry L Dyer recovering at home in New Haven after weeks of illness. Bertha Willis of Nelsonville named Executrix of Ida Auflick estate with four months to file claims. Ruth Le Fever McDonald appointed Administratrix of E Le Fever estate in Glouster. Clyde W Norris named Administrator of Pearl H Walker estate in Amesville. Bertha F Sanders named Executrix of Carson J Sanders estate in Millfield with four months to file claims.

Point Pleasant Harry L. Dyer Mason County Bank New Haven Harry Layne Bertha Willis Nelsonville Ohio Ida Auflick Athens County Francis D. White Ruth le Fever McDonald Glouster E. le Fever Giouster Said Clyde W. Norris Amesville Pearl H. Walker Ames Township Bertha F. Sanders Millfield Carson J. Sanders

Ben Turner Remembered as Loyal Friend to Meigs County

A Gallia County viewpoint honors Meigs County state representative Ben Turner. The piece praises his legislative approach, noting his strong local ties, advocacy for the aged and veterans, and devotion to Meigs County over Columbus. It also reflects on his character and gentlemanly conduct.

Ben Turner Meigs County Columbus Ben

Senior Group To Attend FFA Contest at Albany

Gallipolis prepares a senior group led by Charles Shaver to travel to Albany for the Future Farmers of America competition. Scraps books parliamentary procedure public speaking and other subjects are included. Jimmie Evans represents the club in public speaking.

Albany Gallipolis Charles Shaver

Scholarship Tests Set For Gallia Students

Gallia Academy High School will begin scholarship tests Friday across all grades as part of the preliminary district state championships. Seventeen exams will be given to students chosen by teachers, with winners advancing to the district state finals in Athens. Subjects include English Latin French physics chemistry biology American history world history algebra and geometry.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Athens

AWOL Soldiers Nabbed by Highway Patrol Near Gallipolis

Gallia county jail hosts two AWOL Army men from Fort Jackson South Carolina. T-5 William J Woods age 19 and T-5 Robert Payne age 19 were captured by state highway patrol and await arrival of military authorities.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol A.W.O.L Fort Jackson S. C William J. Woods Robert Payne

River Traffic Gallipolis Locks Faces Rising Water

Rains on the Kanawha River basin push Ohio River levels higher with upper Gallipolis gauge at 181 feet and lower at 21.5 feet. Locks report boats Brandt and Ogram-Dawson moving, while Huntington district vessels including La Belle Pat Hurley Keystone Neville Patriot Virginia Warner and Seniet navigate upstream or downstream as water grows.

Gallipolis Kanawha River Renick W. Va Radford Ohio River Ogram-Dawson Huntington la Belle Pat Hurley Keystone Neville Patriot Virginia Warner The Seniet

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and Births at Gallipolis

Admissions list includes Terry Staten Jackson C. E. Denney Bidwell Mrs Harold Criner Gallipolis Mrs John Baker Oak Hill Mrs Esther Pastor Oak Hill Mrs Lydia Randolph Northup Everett Henderson Gallipolis Charles Dickerson Wellston Mrs Kenneth Penniston Waverly Eugene Steele Gallipolis Births: a son to Mrs John Rice Portsmouth a son to Mrs Tom Campbell Oak Hill Discharges: Mrs Hester Hager Mrs Nettie Althouse Mrs Max Tawney Mrs Edward Kanouse and daughter Mrs Robert Eisenaugle and twins boy and girl Mrs Everette Mongomery and son B D Nichols and Stanley Harper.

Gallipolis Terry Staten Jackson C. E. Denney Bidwell Harold Criner John Baker Oak Hill Esther Pastor Lydia Randolph Northup Everett Henderson Charles Dickerson Wellston Kenneth Penniston Waverly Eugene Steele John Rice Portsmouth Tom Campbell Hester Hager Nettie Althouse Max Tawney Edward Kanouse Robert Eisenaugle Everette Mongomery B. D. Nichols Stanley Harper

Vocal Music Students To Be in State Finals

Mrs Harris Dooping director of vocal music for schools Gallipolis will take ENSEMBLE group of 13 to Columbus for the state finals at Ohio State University this Saturday.

Gallipolis Harris Doepping Columbus Ohio State University

Celestine Moch Buys Garrett Property After Sheriff Sale

Mrs Celestine Moch reportedly purchased the former Dr Alonzo Garrett residence on Second Avenue from E E Myers. The dwelling had been sold recently at sheriff's sale.

Gallipolis Celestine Moch E. E. Myers Alonzo Garrett Second Ave

Gallipolis Librarian Seeks County Organizational List

Janet Gregg, librarian at Gallia County District Library, asks civic, fraternal, religious, educational and other groups to send a postcard with the organization name and the president and secretary’s address. Secretaries of missionary societies and local groups are urged to cooperate. A story hour continues Friday April 9 in the children's room of the public library.

Gallipolis Janet Gregg Gallia County Gallipolis County Third State St Missionary Societies Parent Teachers Association

Parents Visit from Washington to Stay with Vaught Family

Mrs Cleo Vaught and her daughter Miss Caro lyn Vaught arrived from Washington for an indefinite stay with Mrs Vaughts parents Mr and Mrs George H Overholt of Ohio River Road. Mrs Vaught recalls illness and serves in government. public library offers story hours to acquaint children with books and stories. The librarian will visit communities to promote story hour programs as a free county service funded by the intangibles tax.

Point Pleasant Cleo Vaught Carolyn Vaught Washington

Two Farces To Be Given At High School Play

Thespians club at the Gallipolis high school will present two slapstick farces Thursday evening in the auditorium The Ghost Wore White and High School Daze Mrs Ruth Gillingham directs The cast of High School Daze includes Vivian Allison Barbara Caldwell Phyllis Wooten Jim Caldwell Mary Abbott John Epling Mack Lakin The Ghost Wore White cast features Miles Epling Peggy Pollock Jeanne Davis Joanna Mills Burl Judy Jeanne Ecker Joanne Bachus Janice Cating

Gallipolis Thespian Club Ruth Gillingham Vivian Allison Barbara Caldwell Phyllis Wooten Jim Caldwell Mary Abbott John Epling Mack Lakin Miles Epling Peggy Pollock Jeanne Davis Joanna Mills Burl Judy Jeanne Ecker Joanne Bachus Janice Cating

Hints to motorists on starting a car

Do not press the starter pedal beyond 15 to 30 seconds if the engine does not start. Experts advise a limit to prevent damage and wasted effort.

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