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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1956

Page

3

Car Pushes Into Gallipolis Restaurant. arrests made

A car crashed into Tyes Drive In on Eastern Ave in Gallipolis at 12 48 am injuring the lower section and scattering concrete blocks. Clarence Waugh 21 of Bladen started from a parked position and police suspect he thought his car was in reverse. Damage estimated at 1000. Anderson North 43 Gallipolis Route 2 was charged with operating under the influence and resisting arrest. A passenger was charged with intoxication. FIRST DAUGHTER BORN Robin Lee Judy born to Mr and Mrs Donald Judy of St Petersburg Fla they have three brothers.

Gallipolis Gallipoli Tye Eastern Ave Clarence Wilson ‘Waugh Bladen Waugh Anderson North Donald Judy St. Petersburg Fla Robin Lee Judy

Fifth Poisoned Dog Dies of Strychnine

Arnold Taylor of Neal Ave reports that C. L. Henry's dog died last weekend amid a string of strychnine poisonings after dogs belonging to John Ray Jim Flouck and Russell Young died. City police warn that strychnine hidden in candy or bologna could harm children too. Dr. George Ely, a veterinarian, says a child eating a piece would not survive to reach hospital.

Arnold Taylor Neal Ave. C. L. Henry John Ray Jim Flouck Russell Young City George Ely

Local News Notes On Visits And Festivities

Alfred Gerald Swartz and Norma Jeat stobinson toured Williamstown West Virginia with Mr and Mrs Harold Swartz. Dinsmore Boyle visited Millstone relatives. Linnie Gaul joined by Harold Kime and Liza Super of Athens spent days with James Crockarell in Alexandria and attended the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC. Helen D. Woode reports.

Gerald Swartz Norma Jeatstobinson Harold Swartz Williamstown W. Va Dinsmore Boyle Mallie Sturm Millstone Linnie Gaul Harold Kime Liza Super Athens James Crockarell Alexandria Washington, D. C Alfred Wscs Chester Wscs Lelen D. Woode

Wesley-Weds Elect Chiefs at Grace Church

The Wesley-Weds club elected officers at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis. Earl Durham became president with Ronnie Dobbins as first vice president Manning Weber as second vice president James Northup secretary and Tim Evans treasurer and steward. Forty members attended and plans included a square dance at Rio Grandet Simpson Chapel on April 25 and a May 7 Korea Missionary Sidwell dinner at 6:30 p.m. with tickets set at $1 for adults and 50 cents for children.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Earl Durham Ronnie Dobbins Manning E. Weber James A. Northup Tim Evans Durham Frank Hamilton R. White A. J Chapman Parsons Rio Grandet Simpson Chapel Curt Davis Grace Church Korea George Sidwell

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Runn in Detroit Route 1

Gallipolis Warehime Cuuic announces the birth at 12 04 a m last Friday of their second son to Mr and Mrs James Runn Hilda Cox of Detroit Route 1.

Gallipolis Warehime Cuuich James Runn Hilda Cox Pa ‘Troit

Hamilton Democrat Paul J. George Seeks Attorney General Nomination

Paul J. George of Hamilton seeks the Democratic nomination for attorney general, entering a four candidate race in the May primary. A war veteran and Mason, he won two prior Hamilton County races and served as Cincinnati Municipal Court judge in 1949, later losing a Common Pleas Court bid in 1950. A Shriner, Knight of Pythias, Moose, Eagles member and active Methodist layman, he was born in Hamilton and married Evelyn Coulson in 1950. they have a son and a daughter.

Paul J. George Norwood Atorney Hamilton County Ione Cincinnai Common Pleas Court George The Eagles Hamilton Hio Evelyn Coulson

River Traffic Readings at Gallipolis and Kanawha River Dams

A Sunday river traffic report lists towboats and cargo passing Gal lipolis with heights and gauges for the Ohio River and Kanawha River readings. Vessels include Cincinnati 35 Neville 53 James D Francis 60 and more with up and down movements and dam readings at Montgomery Pomeroy Mason Point Pleasant Hinton and Winfield.

Gallipolis Cincinnati Neville James D. Francis William Pitt Jerry Bosworth Marjelea Chambersburg Ohio River Montgomery Kanawha Falls Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Hinton O-Kan McCool Susan Hougland Liberty Forsythia Rower Mrs. Criss Lucas Kanawha Bruce Davy Crockett Helen Z Shearer Solvay Winfield Jones Advance Langa Point Sioux City

Horse Show's 15 Trophies Are Bought

Gallia County Riding Club Inc announced purchasing 15 trophies for the Kiwanis sponsored May 30 horse show at Memorial Field. President R H Chamberlain of Vinton led a 60 person meeting at Eno Grange Hall. Eugene Stevens of Bidwell Route 1 demonstrated the club's new sound projector with Western and nature movies.

Gallipolis Memoral Gallia County Riding Club, Inc R. H. Chamberlain Vinton Eugene Stevens Bidwell Eno Grange Hall Aon

Wahama High School Journalism Club Banquet Recap

Wahama High School hosted a Journalism Club banquet with Roush presenting a Western trip movie recording. Sandra Roush introduced by Toastmaster Ronnie McGlothlin, Diane Capehart editor of High Times announced as staff, Ruth Sayre named editor for next year. Other staff listed. Junior and Senior Bands performed at Regional Band Festival April 14. Senior class play Off the Track set for April 20 with advance tickets available.

Rose ‘Tennant Carol Ramey Sharon Berry Jim Henderson Jo Ann Justis Jane Ieenhower Ralph Stewart Wahama High School New Martinsville Drigo Dedrick

Fox Hunters Meet Draws Hounds From Four States

Gallia County and Gallipolis host a four state fox hunting event with hounds from Kentucky Indiana West Virginia and Ohio. The Ohio State Fox Hunters Association will award 100 pounds of dog food as a prize and a beach show and field awards follow trials at Gallia County kennels. A separate motor accident near Route 7 involved two northbound cars with minor injuries and was under investigation by State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Master Feed and Seed Co Ohio Elmer W. Graver Cincinnati Bob Gordon Gallia County Kentucky Indiana West Virginia Meigs County Catholic Post State Highway Patrol Jing Morton's Woods Gallia Okey Gallia Co Cart Middleport Henry George Ehman Evans C. Peery New Haven Packing Co Bill Matthews Standard Oli Co D. C Ficia Ers

Meigs rear-end crash on Rt 7 leads to multiple charges

A Detroit area rear-end collision on U S 4 near Rio Grande caused heavy damage to 10 vehicles and led to multiple charges. Peery, who failed to stop within the clear distance, faces a court appearance in Middleport Mayor C O Fisher's court. Bennett Bean also charged. Others include youths Dailey and Ross fined for unsafe operation. A 17-year-old Bidwell driver had license suspended for crossing the yellow line. Police reported injuries and hospital treatment for one passenger.

Peery Middleport F Isher Bennett E. Bean Detroit Rio Grande John D. Davis Thurman Beas Davis Trail Ean Gallipolls Municipal Court Ore Butler Holzer Hospital William H Janes Boboy Joe Dailey Bladen Richard Ross Bladen Route I Lawrence Kelly Dert 7Field

Hospital Notes List Multiple Admissions and Discharges

Holzer Hospital records show numerous admissions including Mr and Mrs Robert M Evans from St Albans with a daughter, medical cases for Mrs Walter Price Gallipolis, Miss Catherine Webb Ashland Ky surgical, and many others. Discharges include Mrs Nathan Clay and son and a long list of patients and family members across Gallipolis, Ironton, Ashland, and nearby areas.

Robert M. Evans Keith Chaffee Long Bottom W. W. Glassburn Bidwell Iller, Jr Oak James Hunley Ironton Catherine Webb Ashland Ira Patterson Lakin Thaddeus Sujka Jackon Boneva Jo Blair Beaver Charles Wilt Middleport Myrtle May Blessing Point Peasant Theodore R. Henderson Parrot James Meade Gallipolis Harold Saunders Blazen A. A. Beverick Oak Hill John Z. Griffin Edward A. Nett Frost Nathan Clay Robert Roush Warren Lane Clark M. Sheets Dale Lee Herdman James L. Franklin Harold Crabtree Jay ‘Simms John W. Smith Christine King James Harless John ‘A. Hodges Penny Long Fred E. Deer Robert D. Laird Wilburn Moore H. J. Tucker Delbert Pullin Cleatus Edward Bush

Injuries Reported After Ladder Fall At Home

GALLIPOLIS Billy William old son of Mr and Mrs Harrison Route 1 was admitted Saturday to Holzer Hospital for treatment of a head injury. He fell from a ladder at home. VINTON Mrs Vernon McCoy stunned Saturday from Akron, hospitalized in three weeks. She is progressing, according to her husband, ex mayor of Vinton.

Ion Gallipolis Billy William King Harrison- Me Sturday Holzer Hopital Fild McCoy Vinton Vernon Akron

New Surgical Treatments Offer Free Book on Male Ailments

An Excelsior Health ad from Exelon Springs Missouri promotes iron surgical methods for men past 40 troubled by nighttime urination back and joint pain and loss of vigor. The notice offers a free book detailing these treatments and how they may correct the troubles.

Excelsior Excelsior Fiture Exelon Spring Missouri

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