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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1951

Page

7

Water line dispute at Hanersville to seek settlement

In Gallia County Ohio a meeting will discuss hydrauilc supply concerns for the Children's Home and Hanersville residents. City manager J Roy Bartlett and probate judge John W Howell will lead with County and City Commissioners and the Child Welfare Board to consider a four inch line and flat rate taps to secure future water supply. A petition with 75 names asks Addison Porter Road be raised eight feet to avert flooding when the Ohio River rises. The meeting is set for April 20 at 10 am with Henry J Robison of the State Welfare Department attending.

Gallipolis Hanersville J. Roy Bartlett John W. Howell of County Commissioners Child Welfare Board Board of County Commissioners Addison-Porter Ohio Bert Roush Henry J. Robison State Welfare Department

Suspects Held Over Pennsylvania Loot Ties

Gallipolis sheriff says two men held on charges tied to Beaver County thefts. One suspect had over 100 taxed cigarette packs plus gum cigars radio tools, and coins. Extradition waiver claimed. Evidence suggests cross state operation with garages and junk dealers in Ohio and Pennsylvania including Cleveland East Liverpool Steubenville Bridgeport Wheeling Beaver County.

Gallipolis George Ehman Pennsylvania Beaver County Keystone Ehman Ohio Cleveland East Liverpool Steubenville Bridgeport Wheeling

Wide Awake 4 H Club Elects Leadership and Plans Sewing Project

The Wide Awake 4 H Club elected Carolyn Bates president with Landa Bane as vice president and Diana Fife as secretary. Jean Evans became treasurer and Karen Broyles, Janet Cotton, and Jane Ann Worthup were named recreation leaders. Twelve girls attended and voted to pursue sewing as their project. Advisors are Mrs. Kenneth Betz, Mrs. Harold Broyles, and assistant Mr. Pete Saunders. A new 4 H Club formed at Bidwell names Marie Phillips president and Marianna Coleman vice president with Idelle Morehouse as assistant recreation leader. Dues are 10 cents monthly. Next meeting set for April 25 at Arlene Morehouse’s home.

Gallipolis Wide Awake Bane Recreation Hall Carolyn Bates Landa Bane Diana Fife Jean Evans Karen Broyles Janet Cotton Jane Ann ‘Orthup Kenneth Betz Harold Broyles Pete Saunders Bidwell Marie Phillips Marianna Coleman Helen Rutan Charlene Dennett Delores Mefford Mary Mitchell Idelle Morehouse Virginia Rutan Arlene Morehouse Joan Wickline Chester Lee

Suits Dismissed in Gallia Common Pleas Court

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court the actions Belle Hughes against Clyde Smith and Elaine Baker against Charles Vance Baker were dismissed.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Belle Hughes Clyde Smith Elaine Baker Charles Vance Baker

Big Docket Faces Judge in Gallipolis Court

Municipal Court runs three days a week as Judge William H. Jones handles a heavy docket. Names on the Monday arraignments include James Roberts Gallipolis Ferry with a $15 bond for intoxication and Kit Pauley same location for loitering. Other defendants span Bidwell Route 2 and Route 1, with speeding and intoxication fines and various costs.

Gallipolis William H. Jones James Roberts Gallipolis Ferry Kit Pauley Alvin James Roberts Bidwell Chris Anderson City Peral Kemper Arthur Persinger Forest J. Cremeens Bladen John Liumgnolo, Jr Columbus

Doctors Age Early Says Pittsburgh Physician

Dr. George J. Spencer reports selective service exams show doctors aging before age 50. He says many physicians look older than their age and recommends frequent short breaks and longer three day vacations to counter fatigue. He cites long hours and hard work starting in college as the main cause.

Pittsburgh George J. Spencer Spencer Wen An Calla Dr. Spencer

River Traffic Report from Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River

Boats listed at Gal lipolis locks include Fern up and Rand down with times noted. Keeley, Rowe, Kenna and others show varying rises and falls. Kanawha River reports Lon don, Solway, and several docked vessels with specific times. Ohio River gauges show a slow fall from upper to lower, with Kanawha Falls at 6.32 feet.

Gallipolis Fern Rand Keeley Rowe Kenna Kanawha London Solway Marmet Boata D. Zubic Talbot Keystone Jefferson Cook Lehigh Indiana Manitou Craig Navajo Dixie Snider Ohio River Roltiers Kanawha Falls

Laurel Run Laurel Run Friendly Neighbor Club Hosts Birthday

Mrs. Everett White hosted the Friendly Neighbor Club at her home in April the day centered on her birthday with gifts. Members present included Mrs. Henry Todd Mrs. Thomas Huddy Mrs. Herman Bumgardner and others. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Henry Todd on April 19.

Laurel Run Everett White Friendly Neighbor Club April A White Henry Todd Thomas Huddy Herman Bumgardner Arthur Todd Charles Wood Clarence Patton Raymond Andrews Judith Herbert Ackison Harold van Bibber Charles Pattin Eugene Chesher Fredrick Norris Donald Campbell Donnie Clarence Green Lee Harden Logan Delmer Bartow Cohim Walter Bumgardner Carroll Chesser Asbury Junior Dalton Charlies Wood Halstead Lehman Pattonsville Road Harold Sater Lancaster Clarence Reider Near Carton Hill Clarence Strieter Nellie Sue Columbus Walter Mason Ottis Pretzel Millard Patton George Caudill H. F. Lent John Allen Charles Allen Carbondale V. R. Wolfe Lawrence Wolfe

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List

A hospital notes page lists admitted patients includingThomas A. Dunsmore and Mary Jiiden with several others from Gallipolis Racine Oak Hill and West Virginia. Discharged patients include Charles Duncan Florence Burnett Eldred Parsons Joyce Blades and many more from multiple towns.

Thomas A. Dunsmore Gallipolis Mary Jiiden Racine Yuy Waldron McArthur J. E. Black Oak Hill Lawrence Clark New Haven Gerald Gibbs Mason W. Va Percy Peoples Pomerol Patricia Lee Bush Ollie van Meter Clifton J. M. Reynolds South Side Waldo H. Clark Jackson Harrison Kirk Catlettsburg Kentucky Hayden Swingle Marsha Diane Nelson James Watson Henderson West Virginia Norman McCallum Minersville Charles Allen Kirker Arbuckle West Virgiia Oliver Kail Cheshire Robert C. Johnson Point Leaasart Paul Harrison Mercerville Walter Rose Northup Roy C. Wagner Howard Neigler Carolyn Sue Russell West Columbia Charles Duncan Raymond Swisher Florence Burnett Eldred Parsons Carl Knapp Robert Melior Joyce Blades Lawson Thompson Tanya Childs Betty Jo Rhdies Thurman Comer Jake Osler Guy Waldron Lettie Jennings Billy Meeks Otis Cooley Cleland Hines Joseph Jones Myrtle Rutherford Jamies Johnson Leslie Lemsey Leland Nelson Benjamin Hall Dwight McLaughlin

Woman Hurt In Accident On Route 160

Gallia County report states Mrs. Sedie Bird 43 of Dunbar West Virginia was injured in a Monday evening accident on Route 160 near Porter. She and her husband Howard Bird 59 were occupants of a panel truck. he was not hurt. The truck rolled after leaving the roadway to avoid another car. Mrs. Bird suffered a fractured clavicle chest bruise and possible rib damage. She was transported to Holzer Hospital. Municipal Court convictions included Zoloman Maggied Gallipolis for speeding and Lowell F Halley Crown City for driving left of center.

Gallipolis Sedie Bird Dunbar W. Va Route 160 Porter Howard Bird State Highway Patrol

Nine Men Sent To Portsmouth for Pre Induction Exams

GALLIPOLIS The Selective Service Board sent nine men to Portsmouth Tuesday morning for pre induction physical examinations and has transferred two men to other boards for the same purpose. Sent from Gallipolis were Ralph F Reynolds Charles E Lewis Carl C Ramsey Robert L Kiesling and Thomas C Eyang Henry D Jenkins Ernest L Daniels Ralph Mitchell. Transferred to other boards are Charles V Smith Gallia to Local Board 40 Columbus and John H Canterbury Gallipolis Route 2 to Board 37 West Account of draft processing in local area.

Gallipolis Selective Service Board Portsmouth Ralph FE. Reynolds Bidwell Charles E. Lewis Carl C. Ramsey Robert L. Kiesling Thomas C. Eyang Henry D Jenkins Patriot Columbus Ernest L. Daniels Ralph Mitchell Vinton Charles V. Smith Gallia John H. Canterbury West Virginia

Maxville Community Meeting and School Honor Roll

Mrs Alta Angle presided as the Maxville Methodist Society elected officers and held a pot luck supper with members and guests including Willard Sheets and the Summers. Honor roll listing six grade Jimmie Mohler Clara Patton Arlene Mohler Patricia Summer Janice Starr and others from Maxville School with B average or higher. Local residents George Wolfe Gore Anna Francisco Kenneth and others visited Maxville area. Ruth Nixon is mentioned.

Axville Alta Angie A Ee Maxville Jimmie Mohler Clara Patton Arlene Mohler Patricia Summel Janice Starr George Wolfe Gore Anna Francisco Kenneth Nelsonville Albert Rodgers Columbus H. A. Wilson Clifford Bell Urbana Mike McNary George Poling Michigan Ottis Poling Akron Ruth Nixon

Shipping Cars Pause For Lambing Season

Six carloads of Texas sheep halted at Livingston Montana as lambing season begins. A few days later twelve cars resumed movement headed for Kennewick Washington as railway officials explained the delay.

Livingston Mont Texas Kennewick Washington

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