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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1951
Page
10
River traffic updates show vessels listed with names and times at Gal lipolis locks and Kanawha River ports. The Ohio River levels are noted with gauges and depths at several landmarks, including Kana wha Falls and Point Pleasant.
A Logan poll of 26 residents across streets, restaurants, cars, and the county courthouse shows broad sympathy for Gen. Douglas MacArthur after his removal by President Truman. The majority criticize Truman while praising MacArthur’s knowledge of the Far East and accusing officials of bias.
The Logan office reports 34 more unemployment cases last week, raising total jobless to 345 after a dip to 311 two weeks prior. Statewide figures show a slight uptick with 34 616 jobless, up from 34 352. April 1950 state average was 113 966.
Saul M Saunders 29 of Scottown Ohio fined 10 dollars and costs in Municipal Court for driving on the left side of the road after a collision on Route 790 near Route 218. Dorris E Walker 34 Huntington was the other driver. Gary T Bane 16 was cited to juvenile court after a head on collision with William R Van Meter 30 on a township road near Clipper Mill on Route 7.
The Gallia Academy High School boys ensemble directed by Mrs Harris Deeping performed at the Kiwanis meeting in the Farmers Hotel. Members include Terry Johnson Donovan Davis Jim Dailey Steve McKean Bill George Pete Burdette Coleman Smeltzer Johnnie Ecker with soloists Bill George and Coleman Smeltzer. Accompanists were Helen Butterfield and Peggy Black. Gus Fry and Smith Runyan were welcomed as returning members.
The common pleas court case of John E Kemper guardian of the estate of Frank Ford minor against George R Ford Jr et al was dismissed from the court agenda by Judge Marley Meyer.
Mr and Mrs Walter Neal of New Straitsville welcome a son. The child joins the family, marking a joyous addition to the household.
Logan reports the play Grandad Steps Out presented Sunday by the St. John's PTA will be repeated at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the high school auditorium.
Gallia County Selective Service board 45 reports all but four men cleared. The four delinquent for failing to return marital status questionnaires will receive induction notices on April 19 and enter the armed forces on April 30 unless they correct their records now. Names listed: Herman F. Jeffries, Bradford B. Massey, Marek R. Rudd, James W. Trainer.
Local families including Harris Yost Sayre Furbee Proffitt and Proffitt enjoy visits and weekend trips across Gallipolis Pittsburgh Middleport Ravenswood Racine and Murraysville. The Great Bend Grange invites new members to an April 18, 1951 meeting to continue degree work.
In Clifton across the Ohio River from Middleport the great 1893 fire destroyed the main business district the salt works and 52 structures. The blaze spread three hours under high winds and reached nearby towns, but Middleport residents aided with bucket brigades and a fire engine.
Pacific Beach California minister Franks Crane, 27, a fifth generation Methodist, uses a motorcycle to visit parishioners. He reports daily calls on the modern contraption and says giving rides to youth has made him popular and boosted Sunday meeting attendance.
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