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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1956
Page
3
Gallipolis cop urges parents to teach children traffic safety and model safe behavior. He cites typical routes for kids before school, stresses home and school cooperation, and warns to supervise play areas and equipment like bikes and skates.
GALLIPOLIS The Gallipoli detachment of the Ohio State Highway Patrol reports six arrests and fines. Russell A. Rowan, 31, Charleston, posted $20 bond for speeding in Gallipolis Municipal Court. William H. Young, 34, New Haven, fined $10 and costs for losing coal on the highway from his truck. Milas Hamp Walker, 49, Lenoir Route 1, forfeited $25 bond for passing without a required clearance distance. Lewis B. Swisher, 24, Vinton Route 1, fined $5 and no costs for operating without a valid license. Wayne O. Jividen, 23, Kanawha, forfeited $20 bond for speeding in Judge Nes court.
Mrs Iugen Plymale attended her first health board meeting in the city building. She replaces Mrs Omar Zimmerman who resigned. Lawrence Bastiani vice president was in charge in Dr Oscar Clarke's absence. The group approved by law the license of the crazy ward at Holser Hospital.
In Gallipolia the annual Rotary Anns dinner was held at the Farmers Hotel banquet hall. Organist Jimmy Bacon provided dim mer music. Gallia Academy High School band director Kimball Sutter led singing after dinner. Entertainment included Oscar and the Four Femms, a ladies quartet, and Sue Call and Jips Tomete performed a tap dance duet. Bobby Shertzer of Point Pleasant gave a standout solo tap dance. New members announced were Evan Evans Vance Johnson Bob Dayton and Frank Hamilton with their wives.
A tri state Ashland Oil dealers gathering was held in the Hotel Lafayette Gallipolis with attendees from Ripley Pomeroy and Gallipolis. The program featured a dinner and a film Sell Yourself about improving service for attendants and customers, directed by Burt Perry Ashland Oil and Refining Co and Lenard Manley Ashland Kentucky office, supervised by Orville Morris Ripley Pomeroy and Gallipolis district manager.
The Grace Guild met with Mrs Charles E Holzer hosting a social tea at her home while officers Mrs MT Epling and Mrs LH Nelson presided replacing the regent. Daughters of Union Veterans plan a Friday luncheon inspection at Farmers Hotel. Local notices include visits from D A Vornbolt and family and Mrs Max Altman in Detroit.
Bartlett city officials warn kite flyers to use dry cotton strings and avoid metal parts to prevent power outages and injury. The city manager notes even wet strings can conduct electricity and urges safe kite flying this spring while keeping distance from lines.
Gallipolis District Board of Education sped bond-funded construction plans after approving next week’s bond advertisement. They reviewed shop and music building drawings, set April 27 for the contract sale, and extended coverage with Commercial and Savings Bank to reflect new funds. The board also planned an additional $1.2 million insurance on all buildings and rents to meet co insurance requirements.
The Cheshire Junior Class presents a three act farce comedy Its a Great Life Friday at 8 pm in the Cheshire High School auditorium. Principal roles are played by Don Waugh Carolyn Roush Rita Spires Tom Cremeans Jane Ann Roush George Kirby Kay Clark Bob Veith Phyllis Johnson Anne Bean and Lester Elkins.
Naomi Lodge 85 Knights of Pythias in Gallipolis named James Morris and Robert S. Betz as Esquire. A speaking contest on freedom and related themes is planned for next week with a national prize of 1500 dollars and total awards of 3500 dollars across multiple contests. Boats on the Kanawha River reported with varying progress and vessel positions listed for the district.
Mrs. Mary Stillwell announced plans for Poppy Day at a Lafayette Post Ladies Auxiliary meeting in Gallipolis. Rehabilitation chair Mrs. Silas Hamilton reported $110.60 spent in the past three months on food Red Cross veterans hospitals and related aid. Stillwell chairs the Pan American committee promoting neighbor policies and yearly country studies. Haiti was discussed in a QA format.
Gallia County sheriff's department reports Gerald E. Dunaway and Albert Wesley Charles pleaded guilty to breaking and entering and car theft in Gallipolis. Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz sentenced them to terms of 15 years and 120 years, to run consecutively with current terms. Charles receives 15 years for burglary and Dunaway 20 years for car theft. both to be served in Columbus. The men were previously serving other terms.
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