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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1955
Page
6
Rio Grande College reports a high demand for new teachers from numerous school districts. Superintendents seek well trained instructors and the administration may refer a portion of graduates to filling teaching posts next fall.
The Rev. Pres ton C. Smith, pastor of Paintreek Baptist Church and president of the Gallipolis Ministerial Association, spoke at the West Virginia State Sunday School Convention in Huntington on Training and Guidance for Christian Leadership. He addressed over 400 delegates from major and smaller West Virginia cities, with text from Acts 8:31, and was joined by Mrs. Smith and a group including Mrs. Oliver T. Hemmons, Mrs. Marina Jewell, Raymond Jackson, and the Junior Choir.
Ten veterans plus ten volunteers depart at 3 am for Marion to start work on a training school wing using lumber donated for Rio Grande College. Marion town hosts Veterans Club President Granville Dixon and non veteran Roy Dixon who will participate, aiding the project.
A parse load of wheat moved through the Gallipolis roller dam early Thursday morning, with one load and several downriver barges listed. Numerous other up and down traffic and readings from Mason Pomeroy to Kanawha Falls are noted, as river stages indicate a steady fall and a slowing rise near dams.
Reedsville and nearby areas report a string of visitors and family updates. Karen Sprague sustained a broken leg after a Gary Barnhart incident, with Don and Mrs Barnhart’s son fracturing a right arm while playing. Mrs AC Stewart fractured her wrist falling at home. Harry Pickens of Racine visited on business. Anna Randolph, Carman, and Mary Jones of Pomeroy visited, with the latter two in Parkersburg briefly. Don Buchanan visited Port Homer, and Shatter returned home after visiting Mrs Shatter’s sister Ella Bailey. The Henry Bailey family from Columbus and Leona Smith and father W Buck joined local guests. PE Stanley and Dr. and Mrs. P E Stanley of Pomeroy were recent RL Larking visitors. May and Lewis households hosted Frank Randolph of Belpre among others. Jimmie King family of Rockland visited with Ralph Bartop. Blood donors at Pomeroy included Barbara, John David Sison-Miee, Lacy Kibble.
Rio Grande College will host its May Day dance on May 7 with Roy Mos setler elected as chairman. Food committee is Ruth Tanner chair, Warren Dicken and Timmie Lee Walker. Carl Benner leads entertainment with Ted Henderson Marzie Hughes Juanita Tee. Nelson Hourk Rosalie Story co-chair decoration. Pat Johnson Barbara Silvers Lascille Fleman Dick Houck Hank Dunker Don Shave on decoration as well as grounds committee led by Howard Blanchard Larry Owens Don Wothe Ted Coleman.
William Gallipolis was arrested Thursday and jailed on an alcohol violation. He was to appear before Municipal Judge William Janes for a hearing today.
Dr Hans H Schober Ohio University Fulbright lecturer criticizes William Shirers Athens remarks as biased and harmful to democracy. He urges objective view of postwar West Germany, stressing cooperation with the West and peaceful reunification rather than vengeance or outdated stereotypes.
Mr and Mrs Gar field Johnson of Columbus announce the birth of a son named John Williams on April 21. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Bill Johnson and Mr and Mrs Ben Stubborn Sr with great grandmother Mrs Nancy Johnson. Corning Route 1. Nearby, Corning and Columbus social visits are noted with relatives in Cleveland, Mansfield, Newark, and Logan. The wedding of Thee Murray Mosier and John Burns Jr at Glenwood Methodist Church in Columbus is referenced with a reception at Tonka's Provincial House KE Broad St. Olh fre from Congo attending were Mrs James Murray and others.
A community gathering at Nellie Shuttleworth home ties games and visits among Elizabeth Walters Iva Dishon Margaret Sherrard and Jean Wil. Several residents return home after weeks with friends. The Rebekah Lodge hosted the circle with readings by Nellie Shuttleworth and Margaret Sherrard. Patricia Ann born to Lawrence Danie ton and wife at Good Samaritan Grandpar Hospital.
Rio Grande College students will perform solos in a local talent program at Washington-Dev tut High School in Blackfork this evening. Bill Pum, former Rio Grande College student and a resident of Rio Grande, is in charge of the program.
Gallia County court records show Gasaarvuan Vonna OcAne Drews, 47, of Cheshire posted a $15 bond on a state highway patrol charge of disturbing the peace. The incident occurred Thursday, with Drews nearly cited for provoking a disturbance along the road.
A compact notice row listing multiple Gallipolis churches with pastors, service times, and activities for Sunday school worship evangelistic and prayer meetings. Includes Nazarene First Church of God Calvary Baptist Simpson Chapel Methodist Triedstone Baptist First Presbyterian St. John Catholic First Baptist Garfield Avenue Church of Christ Grace Methodist Paint Creek Baptist and related youth and choir activities.
Glouster Methodist pastor Rev Lawrence leads church school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 30 a m with sermon by Dr W Carl Hickey district superintendent after the morning service he will lead the fourth quarterly conference Mid week Worship and Bible Study 7 30 p m Glouster Church of Christ minister D K Teater sets Bible school at 9 a m and worship at 10 a m United in Faith sermon topic UP Church 6 30 p m evangelistic service 7 30 p m
A dense, mixed listing of church services for Holy Cross Catholic, First Baptist, Young People's Church, Church of the Nazarene, Adventist, Church of Christ, Oakdale, Jacksonville, Hollister, Trimble, and Seventh Day Adventist. Includes service times, pastors, special events such as Pentecost talk, Forty Hours devotions, First Communion, May crowning, prayers, Bible studies, and a junior class play. Also notes a speeding charge in Gallipolis court and a Trimble speed case with bond.
Last rites for Alty Clark 73 of Bidwell will be held at 2 pm Saturday at the Vernon McCoy Funeral Home. Alty Clark was a longtime resident of Bidwell and the family will receive friends prior to services.
A 51 year old Middleport man, Arthur Do th, was cited in Gallipolis Municipal Court on Monday for unsafe operation of a vehicle. The case was heard Thursday in relation to the charge.
Gallia County 4-H Activities group approved advisers on motion by Paul Plymale. Jimmy Evans discussed enrollment cards and gear for a potential softball team. New president Helen Mahan opened the meeting with members including Jean Newman and Dottie McCarley. Polly Walker led the pledge and Mary Jayne Jacobs spoke as Miss Virginia Griffin discussed 4-H value. Refreshments were served as the group reported a successful session.
Glouster Schools will present their annual circus Friday at 1 30 pm. Elementary pupils showcase acts including clowns, tightrope walkers, tumbling, a cowboy on a horse, pedal skating and band numbers. Parade to Message and portonsere clown.
The announced plan lists junior and second pre children enteringGlouster school immunization clinic for fall entry. Sessions are slated at Jouster 9 AM Wednesday Holster 10 AM Friday May 6 at Trimble grades school 1 PM Friday May 6.
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