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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1952

Page

3

Gallipolis Launches 2300 Anti Cancer Fund Drive

Seventy five workers met at Grace Methodist Church to start a 2300 dollar cancer fund drive led by Mrs. Margarette Bradbury RN. L E Herget of Cleveland keynoted urging action and early detection. Local leaders include Mrs. Viola Plymale city chairman and George Randolph campaign manager. Healthcare partners Holzer Hospital and doctors attended as centers for detection and diagnosis.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Margarette Bradbury American Cancer Society L. E. Herget Cleveland Ohio Viola Plymale Paul Northup Clyde Ingels Robert Jenkins Wayne Foster Gallia County Medical Society James Venz Robert Ball George Randolph Bradbury Springfield Comer Bradbury Perry Bradbury Paul Martin Cheshire Clarence Irwin Green Hugo Pierotti Raymond Allison Robert Richards Russell Edwards Greenfield Merle Allison Eva Halley Guyan Marvin Cornwell Clay Trimble Jones John Houck Harrison Mary Emily Carter Walnut Kenneth Ward

Kellogg’s All Bran Promises Relief and Rejuvenation

Detroit reader reports happiness and relief from constipation after using Kellogg's All Bran. The ad touts the cereal as non habit forming, rich in iron and vitamins, and offers a double money back guarantee after ten days if unsatisfied.

Detroit Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich Adv

Sewer System Plans Approved by City Commission

The city commission approved sewer system plans mainly to complete a report to the federal government and pay engineers Burgess and Niple. Federal funds have been advanced to cover engineering services under the Interstate sanitary pact. City Manager J Roy Bartlett plans to spend Tuesday with engineers to review final revisions amid no immediate financing in sight.

Gallipolis Burgess and Niple City Commission J. Roy Bartlett

George Hout Wins Key For Scouting

George A. Pie Hout received the scoutmaster's key at a campfire program during the annual Boy Scout Camporee at Pete McCormick's Fairfield farm. Hout, Troop 200 scoutmaster for five years, was cited for training and service to the community and individuals. under his leadership, several boys have earned Eagle, including Carmen Frogale who completed requirements last Friday. Only two other Gallia County men hold the key: Pete McCormick and John Casey.

Gallipolis George A Pie) Hout Pete McCormick Fairfield Hout Dave Collins Carmen Frogale Gallia County John Casey

Holzer Hospital Births and Discharges

Holzer Hospital notes list births including Mrs John Jones Gallipolis a son and many others in surrounding towns. Discharges include several patients and babies such as Darrell Dodril and baby Earl Jacobs and baby among learned names.

John Jones Gallipolis Heber Bisnaugie Jackson John Helms Amos Landrum A. W. Thorne Rio Grande Emil Sullivan Arbuckle W. Va Elaine Hawley Minersville Wesley Dearduff Ed Williams Frost Hobart Jenkins, Jr Chillicothe Arch Worley Lronton Bert Patterson James Robert Smith, Jr H. P. Hatch Point Pleasant David Spencer Long Bottom James Floyd Rowland Grace Massie Wellston Carl Givens Hollis Harrison Ned Jones John Kriebel W. C. Chapman Frazier Bottom Oscar Fisher Oak Hill Vernon Wasmer Francis Briggs Fred Turner Guy Cole George Callahan Josephine Tab

Gallia Heifer Crowned Grand Champion at Miami Valley Show

Grand champion heifer at the Miami Valley Livestock Show, April 18 19, went to Princess Lee owned by Walker Hereford Farm Denver Walker Vinton near Porter Gallia County. Proud Jype Princeps placed first in a strong field of 11. two other Walker bulls also won first and second in smaller classes. A Cambrian Farms heifer from Everett Royer was reserve champion. Princess Lee sired by Jupiter Princeps 2nd dam Spring Violet calved June 30 1950 and previously won Meigs County Fair.

Gallipolis Miami Valley Gallia County Cambrian Farms Everett Royer Royer Princess Lee Jupiter Princeps Spring Violet Meigs County Juniper Princeps Walker Farm Lady Ruby

Bastiani Named to City Health Board in Gallipolis

Lawrence Bastiani was appointed to the city health board by the city commission replacing Arnold Dickerson. Dr W Lewis Brown and Mrs Stanford Cremeens were reappointed for five year terms.

Gallipolis Lawrence Bastiani City Health Board City Commission Arnold Dickerson W. Lewis Brown Stanford Cremeens

Veterans From Ohio on Transport Meigs Arrive San Francisco

Two Southeastern Ohio Korea veterans aboard the transport Gen M C Meigs are due to arrive in San Francisco Monday. Cpl Charles W Blair of Logan and Sgt George H Haughn of South Bloomingville are listed. Also notice to bidders for HEALING AND ELECTRICAL CONTRACT WORK at Athens County Court House in Athens Ohio with bids due May 1 1952.

San Francisco Ohio M. C. Meigs Charles W. Blair Zanesville Ave Logan George H. Haughn South Bloomingville Athens County Commissioners Board of County Commissioners Athens County Court House Athens Standerd Athens County Court House County Auditor 1Court House Inscho, Brand & Inscho East Broad Street Columbus Board of County, Commissioners

Cheshire Road Emergency Reported

Cheshire Town ship trustees notify the Board of County Commissioners that Jesse Creek road in Cheshire is blocked by a landslide. The blockage prevents school buses and the rural mail carrier from passing. Holzer Hospital and the commissioners set a relief patient rate of 14 dollars plus operating costs. Sheriff Ehman requests a 2600 dollar extra appropriation, allocated as 330 back pay for a deputy, 300 for special deputy hire and clerk, and 1700 for other costs. No action was reported.

Gallipolis Cheshire Board of County Commissioners Jesse Creek Holzer Hospital George Ehman

Three Hurt In Collision At Routes 124 And 788

A head on collision at the junction of Routes 124 and 788 injures three people. Jacob Kiser Jr. 23 Wellston Route 3 sustains lacerations of the left arm. Robert Williams 26 Wellston is identified as the other car’s driver. William Hughes 58 Wellston suffers bruises to both knees. The incident was reported by the State Highway Patrol at 4 20 p m Monday.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Jacob Kiser, Jr Wellston Robert Williams William Hughes

Lumber Company Theft Reported in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Chief of Police Chester Leaper says Plymale Wagner Lumber Co. was broken into likely Saturday night and about 200 dollars worth of goods stolen. The haul included 17 or 18 cans of white exterior paint, shellac, paint brushes, door locks, and a wooden trash box used to carry items. Police suspect a car was used for the theft and note the thieves appeared to know painting trade details. Also listed are local arrests and a minor traffic crash in Gallipolis with two named individuals and a fine.

Gallipolis Chester Leaper Plymale Wagner Lumber Co Leaper George Lear Ioot Lincoln St Glenn Stanley McCarty Hogsett W. Va George Clench

Lima Man Injured In Traffic Accident

Sheriff reports John Edens brother of Mrs John Lambert Vin ton in critical condition after an automobile accident. Edens allegedly failed to negotiate a bridge and the vehicle plunged. The warning came from Ralph Edens, a brother.

Gallipolis George Ehman John Edens John Lambert Vinton Lima Edens Ralph Edens

River Traffic Data at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River

Canal and river traffic reports show multiple vessels on the Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River with up or down movements. Ships listed include H. E. Jones J. J. Rowe Patsy Chattin and more with times and gauge readings at Point Pleasant rollers and lower gauge values.

Gallipolis Galipolis Locks H. E. Jones J. J. Rowe Patsy Chattin Louisiana Price Semet Kenna Martin Kanawha River Solway London Juanita Shirley Shamrock Marmet Keeley Bonnie Winfield Point Pleasant

Lost Weight and Inches With Rennel Concentrate

Blanche Kidd of Marietta Ohio reports losing 40 pounds and 8 inches from bust waist and hips after using Rennel Concentrate She claims better sleep less stomach trouble and improved nerves and energy with no diet changes. When unsatisfied she can return the product for a refund.

Blanche Kidd Marietta Ohio Rennel

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