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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1947

Page

10

Grand and Petit Jury Panels Named by Gallia Commission

Gallia jury commission announced grand and petit jurors to meet in May. Names include Janet Bailey, Elma Caldwell, Kathleen Green, Jennie Hatfield, Becca Strait, Margaret Davis, John Burkle, Mamie Robinson, Vernon Coleman, Max Thomas, and Frank Allen among others. Jurors are drawn from Gallipolis Gallia and surrounding communities, with multiple addresses and routes listed.

Gallipolis Gallia the Jury Commission Grand Jury Janet Bailey Nd Ave Elma Caldwell City Kathleen Green Ewington Jennie Hatfield Bidwell George Ehrman Becca Strait Second Ave Garet Davis Fourth Ave John Burkle Vinton Mamie Robinson Garfield Ave Vernon Coleman Max Thomas Frank Allen Northup Luther Frederick W. L. Wickline Bladen John Ropeter Madge Alexander Charles Neal Frank Woods W. D. Crandall Ella Wills Gallip O. Skidmore R. Chamberlain Cheshire Willa Saunders Gid Brumfield Crown City Don Rees Ruth Richards Locust St S. E. Jenkins Rio Grande Briggs Kirby J. H. Gleason Patriot R. L. Rose

Infant Daughter Dies At Holzer Hospital

Linda Lou Johnson, seven months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Grant Johnson of Gallipolis, died at Holzer Hospital Wednesday evening shortly after admission. Funeral services were to be conducted by Miller's Home for Funerals.

Gallipolis Linda Lou Johnson Grant Johnson Holzer Hospital Miller

Motions Refused in Gillingham Case in Gallipolis Court

Judge Lewis Ward denied the defendant's motion to require more definite and certain charges in the plaintiffs second amended petition in the case of Helen G Hughes Haffelt Gillingham and Grace Gillingham versus Carl Gillingham and Marie Berridge in common pleas court at Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Lewis Ward Common Pleas Court Helen G. Hughes Haffelt Gillingham Grace Gillingham Carl Gillingham Marie Berridge

Son Named to Freshman Honor List at Ohio State

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Davis learn their son Dean is named on the freshman honor list of ch tering students at Ohio State University.

Gallipolis Kenneth Davis Dean Ohio Stateniversity

Baird Brothers File Labor Judgment Against Day

In Gallipolis the Baird Brothers led by manager Baird filed a common pleas court labor judgment for 49.98 against Lawrence Day.

Gallipolis Baird Brothers Baird Lawrence Day Common Pleas

Charge nolled in Liggins case in Gallia Common Pleas

Prosecuting Attorney Robert Betz consented to the charge nolled in the state versus Harry E. Liggins case in Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

Gallipolis Robert Betz Harry E. Liggins Common Pleas Court

Divorces Granted by Judge Warden at Gallia County Court

Judge Lewis Warden granted divorces in several cases in Gallipolis including Susan McClure versus Lloyd McClure and Alice J Johnson versus Willard Johnson on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Other petitions were dismissed for Elemma Haskins Lawson Haskins and Harry E Liggins Mary Elizabeth Liggins. The judge also granted Lewis J Kraus a divorce from Bertha Kraus of River Rouge Michigan on gross neglect.

Gallipolis Lewis Warden Susan McClure Lloyd McClure Alice J. Johnson Willard Johnson Elemma Haskins Lawson Haskins Harry E. Liggins Mary Elizabeth Liggins Warden Lewis J. Kraus Bertha Kraus River Rouge Mich Alice L. Johnson

Marriage Licenses Granted in Gallipolis Probate Court

Marriage licenses were issued in Probate Court to H C McMillin and Hazel E Myers of Ewington. Andrew J Rawson of Belpre and Jacqualeen E Morehead of Gallipolis. Russell Gribble and Mary Hackathorn of Gallipolis with Harold Clarkson of Parkersburg and Jane Powell of Rio Grande. Bettes Andrew Wall of Wyoming WV and Betty Lucille Davis of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis H. C. McMillin IGSI Hazel E. Myers Ewington Andrew J. Rawson Belpre Jacqualeen E. Morehhead Russell Gribble Mary Hackathorn Harold Clarkson Parkersburg Jane Powell Rio Grande Bettes Andrew Wall Wyoming W. Va Betty ‘Lucille Davis

Stitchers to Meet Gallipolis for Guest Night

Social Stitchers will meet at the First Baptist Church tonight at 7 30 for a guest night. The session brings together needlework enthusiasts for demonstrations and fellowship.

Gallipolis

Crow and relatives host dinner in Carbondale

Sunday guests at the Granville Crow home were his parents Mr and Mrs Orville Crow. Anna Howsen visited her brother and sister in law Robert and Mrs Todd at Mars Chapel. Infant son of Mural and Mrs Lowry received services at Asbury Tuesday afternoon. Herbert Ely and son Donald of Massillon spent the weekend with Brit France and family.

Carbondale Granville Crow Orville Crow Anna Howsen Robert Todd Mars Chapel Asbury Mural Lowry William Brown Herbert Ely Donald Massillon Brit France

B&PW State Nomination of Officers at Meet

Gallipolis officers will be nominated at a Grace Methodist Church dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Monday. Committee members are Mrs Margaret D Carter Mabel Thomas and Mrs Anne G White Middleport members will be guests Delegates will be elected to attend the state convention in Dayton in May.

Gallipolis Business & Professional Women's Committee Grace Methodist Church Margaret D. Carter Mabel Thomas Anne G. White Middleport Dayton

Pine Rock area obituary and community notices

Mrs. Drusilla Bratton, a former resident, died in Athens and was buried in Castor Cemetery. Charley Ogdin died Tuesday with services at Rutland and burial in Standish Cemetery. Laurel Grange hosted by Columbia Grange with members listed. Friendship Garden Club visited Albany Garden Club and gave plants. Laurel Grange admitted three new candidates and refreshments were served. Local families and projects around Athens and Albany noted with visits and illness updates.

Point Rock Drusilla Bratton Athens Castor Charley Ogdin Rutland Standish Laurel Grange Columbia Grange John Radekin G. A. Radekin W. R. Holcomb R. S. Vale Erma Vale Winnie Bolen Max Lois Bolen Everett Holcomb Clayton Morris Francis Canade Frank Westfall W. M. Morris Robert Fisher Helen Holcomb Columbus Everett Friendship Garden Club Albany Garden Club Henry Bobo Friendship Club John Rawlings Ben Caster Edgar Weyand Ginevra Foster Irene Jackson Even Morris

Arraignment Planned for Colby McClasky on Manslaughter Charge

Colby McClasky charged with manslaughter in the deaths of three people. An arraignment before Judge L. C. Warden was scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Colby McClasky L. C. Warden

Cattle Dinner Program Planned for Galatia County Banquet

Plans are set for the Annual Gallia County Cattle Banquet to be held April 25 at the Methodist Church. F W McDermott of Rio Grande College will MC, with group singing by Rio Grande and Centerville staff and students. Roy Battles of WLW Farm Program will speak and a color film Red Wagon on cattle industry history will be shown. Reservations due by April 19 at the county agent's office.

Gallipolis Gallia County F. W. McDermott Rio Grande College Carrie North Rio Grande Centerville Jack Williams Ronald Williams Ernest Wiggleworth Don Thomas Roy Battles WLW

Birthday dinner honors Hines family kin in Hemlock

A Hemlock birthday dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hines celebrated their daughter Mrs. Clifford Richards of Shawnee and granddaughter Beverly Ann Driggs of Crooksville. Attendees included Elsie Nowell, Clifford and Kenneth Richards, Oscar Helser, Clara Driggs, the Hines family, and others.

Paul McDaniel Columbus Forrest Dennis Glenn Clarence Vansickle Athens Frank Butts Glouster George Robinson Nancy Donna Indiana Hazel Tharp James McCoy Elsie Nowell Joe Hines Louella Tharp Judith Jane Harry Tharp Chester Tharp New Straitsville Priscilla Fitzer Howard Dishon Lancaster

Liquor Aid Appointed in Mansfield Assistant Role

Harry E. Hawley of Mansfield Ohio is named an assistant to State Liquor Director Stanley B Cofail in a state liquor office appointment. Hawley takes on duties supporting licensing enforcement and regulatory oversight within the agency.

Liquor Aid Columbus Harry E. Hawley Mansfield Ohio Stanley B. Cofail

Cheshire Junior Senior Banquet Set for April 18

GALLIPOLIS The Cheshire Junior Senior banquet program lists an 7 pm gathering in the auditorium. Naomi Milhoan gives the welcome, Dale Backus the response, Patty Thompson a history, Jo Ann McCarty a prophecy, Kathryn Fife the will, Farie Milhoan a vocal solo, Betty Matthews remarks by teachers and board, Charlotte Scott a piano solo, and W H Wolfe serves as toastmaster.

Gallipolis Cheshire Naomi Milhoan Dale Backus Patty Thompson Jo Ann McCarty Kathryn Fife Farie Milhoan Betty Matthews Charlotte Scott W. H. Wolfe

Doll Show and Food Sale Near Rio Grande PTA Meeting

A sale and doll show accompanies the Rio Grande PTA gathering tonight at 8 p.m. County Supt. B. Lewis Jones will speak at the event in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Rio Grande

Patrol Reports Two Car Collisions in Ohio Entries

State patrol reports two separate property damage collisions. One occurred at Swanson's entrance 1052 Second Ave with drivers Carrol Swanson 33 and Carol E Irvine 22 Marietta. A second collision east of Rio Grande involved Albert Marshall Ashland Kentucky and Hobart Woodall Chillicothe with property damage reported.

Gallipolis Carrol Swanson Carol E. Irvine Marietta Swanson Second Ave Rio Grande Albert Marshall Ashland Hobart Woodall Chillicothe

Eastern Star inspection set for Vinton chapter tonight

The Vinton chapter of the Eastern Star will host its annual inspection tonight, with members preparing for the review of rites and chapter conduct. Local officers expect a formal session and potential updates to practices.

Gallipolis Vinton

Bundle Day Aids Needy Students In Local Schools

Cold weather leads to no school in many areas while students in this city host Bundle Day today and Friday to collect serviceable clothing and outgrown shoes for sending to Washington school. E E Higgins notes the drive aims to help rural and European children in need.

Gallipolis Europe E. E. Higgins Washington School

Rally Practice Slated in Gallipolis Weekly Meeting

Gallipolis event notes a rally practice planned for April 24 and mentions the French City Council of Daughters of America meeting today to discuss the program and activities.

Gallipolis of Daughters of America

Bundle Day Inaugurated at Washington School Building

The Save the Children Federation drive began at the Washington School Building with bundles collected today and continuing tomorrow. Superintendent E. E. Higgins urged donations of serviceable clothing for children and adults for use in the United States and Europe, with special need for clothes for babies.

Gallipolis Save the Children Federation Washington E. E. Higgins United States Europe

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