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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1956

Page

11

4 H Regulations for County Fair Told Advisers by Agent

Gallia County extension agent Gallipolis Wilnam P Smith informs 4H advisers of fair health rules for livestock. Beef and dairy cattle must be brucellosis tested within 60 days of closing. vaccinated heifers under 24 months may be exempt. all cattle must be tuberculosis tested negative. Hog cholera serum required within 15 days of closing. Health papers and certificates required for sheep and poultry. Exhibits due by Aug 8 at 4 pm. entries by Saturday. no removal before Aug 11.

Gallipolis wilnam _ P. Smith Smith County Extension Office Oth

Danner Dalliance Highlights Local Real Estate Turnover

Gallipolis society notes two major moves as the Danners sell their home on Portsmouth Avenue to Lonnie Norvell of Evans Grocery Co and plan to relocate near Athens where Mr Danner will rejoin The Messenger. The Meltons move into the Lloyds’ Chillicothe Road house, while the Lloyds occupy a Danner cottage. Also covered are upcoming weddings, engagements, and travels of local families, plus a Korean War era tale of Tong Won Lee’s marriage in New York City and community notes on local births and visitors.

James E. Danner Portsmouth Lonnie Norvell Norvell Evans Grocery Co Danner Norvells Joe Bill Melton Danners Robert Lloyd Tommy Athens the Messenger Esther Fiske Chauncey Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Gallipolis First Baptist Church Meltons J. Owen Lloyd Chillicothe Road Lloyds The Portsmouth Ave Tong Won Lee Rio Grande College Kyung Sook Lee Christ Methodist Church New York City Rio Grande A. R. Hawk Jackson

River Traffic and Crane Extinction Highlight Ohio River Brief

The Ohio River at Gallipolis rose to five and a half feet amid heavy rainfall, with multiple dam readings and boat movements listed for the river system. A later note describes the whooping crane dwindling to about 32 remaining in the United States, signaling near extinction.

Gallipolis Ohio River Montgomery Ing Point Pleasant Pomeroy-Mi Ton Ka Falls Hinton Lehigh 910 Crane Marjilea Bayou Manchac Hep Sohio State Atlas Cornell Central Cincinnati Creditor Kanawha Solvay Marmet Winfield Helen Jean Shearer Ogram Bayou Teche J. J United States

State Police Arrest Four six Convictions

Four arrests and six convictions marked a Gallipolis writ session of the State Highway patrol. Charles Leonard paid 25 dollars and costs for overloading a vehicle while Lewis Brown paid 50 and costs on the same charge. Armour Paul Mullin posted 20 dollars bond to appear in Gallipolis Municipal Court for a truck bed mud flap and stop sign violation. Indon E Houck was invited to the same session.

Gallipolis Latrer Court of Justice of the Peace James Johnson Charles Leonard Pomeroy Lewis Brown Paul Mullin Ames Indon E. Houck Upper River Road W. H. Jones William Swift Austin Ind Jerry K. Edwards Dake Hill

Draft Board Meeting Out In Gallia County

The Gallia County draft board cancelled a special meeting on Thursday night but completed classifications on about 400 registrants Tuesday. A backlog formed during months of inactivity with only one of three members present. James S. Porter was reinstated as the second member, having previously resigned for other duties. The third member, Howard Baker Saunders, was instated recently. No further meetings will occur until after the Junior Fair next week.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Lyne Attends Small Colleges Group Meeting in Maine

Rio Grande College president Dr. Paul R. Lyne travels to Maine for the inaugural gathering of a new alliance of small college presidents. The group formed in Chicago in April aims to push accreditation and advantages for member schools led by Dr. Hurley of Salem College West Virginia.

Vintons Aid to Jets Declared Illegal Act

Gallijulis Henry W Cherington legal adviser to the Vinton Village Council ruled Thursday that an appropriation to the Vinton Jets is illegal and void. The council approved twenty five dollars on Wednesday. The Jets, composed of Babe Ruth League youths, reside in the village. Jet Manager Bill Dowler announced the money had been rescinded.

Gallijulis Henry Ww. Cherington Vinton Vinton Jets Jets Bill Dowler

Holzer Hospital Notes July admissions and discharges

Admitted list from Holzer Hospital includes Mr and Mrs Alva Lark Pomeroy and July 2 birth of a son. Several patients admitted for medical and surgical care across Gallipolis Oak Hill Radcliffe Point Pleasant Wellston Jackson and other towns. Discharged patients listed, with names including Sue Lynn Trago Kathy Gieke and many others.

Alvalark Pomeroy Clara Bugg Gallipolis Hugh Rickard Point Pleasant Donald Miller Oak Hill Ray Martin Hoggsett Surgical W. G. Brannon Kerr Stella Campbell Radcliffe Medical Avery Roberts Syracuse Mayme Deere Fronton Medica Lincoln Stiltner Cove William A. Wallace Jackson C. Edward Doyle Wellston Mance L. Ball South Webster William M. Clements Clara Oblinger Bernard Harper Dewey McCain Mildred Webb Russell Robert Canaday Northup George Crump Jessie Brown Henry Turner Ralph Foster Carolyn Johnson Marcella Cole John Marton Leroy Turner Robert L., Meyers Amelia, Wentz Charles Collins J.W. Evans Erma Mitchell Lester Rapp Donald Taylor

Iran Plans Release Of Former Premier Mossadegh

Tehran officials say former Premier Mohammed Mossadegh will be released from prison Saturday. He was sentenced on December 21, 1953, to three years of solitary confinement after a military court convicted him on 11 charges including attempting to overthrow the shah's regime and illegally dissolving parliament.

Tehran Iran Mohammed Mossadesh Mossadegh

Weekend visits and family gatherings across town

Weekend guests included Thuran Thuran and Roy Blevens at Mr. and Mrs. A W Rowe's home. Robert Hall and Pamela joined Don Beine's household, while Joe Lindewood of Bluefield visited Walter Lindemood's family. Thomas Lewis of Beaver visited Esta Lewis and Roger Williams with Rita Ann Frazier visiting Sharon Lanier. Olin Lanier attended a funeral near Gall.

Thomas Lewis Beaver Esta Lewis Roger Williams Steve Thomee Columbus Rita Ann Frazier Patriot Sharon Lanier Olin Lanier Ice Gall

Vinton Bean Dinner Claimed as First since 1882

In Wal l i polis the Vinton bean dinner is noted as the first of its kind dating to 1882. Commander Lewis Bartley of the Vinton American Legion Post announced the find after discovering a historical page by Dr Colby Feltman. The 74th dinner is scheduled Saturday with a 1:30 p.m. speech by Prosecuting Attorney Warren F Sheets.

Wallipolis Lewis Bartley Vinton American Legion Bartley Colby Feltman

4 H Leaders Plan Details For Fair

Vallipolis Gallia County junior leaders set exhibit placement and activities for the Junior Fair next week. They planned an educational petting booth with 4 H club demonstrations and work. Vickie Thomas presided as secretary in the Milk Marketing Administration Hall in absence of president and vice president. Sixteen members and Extension Agents Betty Ott and William P. Smith attended.

Vallipolis Gallia County Vickie Thomas Betty Ott William P. Smith

Rio Grande Sets Picnic for College Community

Gallipolis Rio Grande College will host a picnic on Friday August 10 on the campus green for students faculty and families. About 200 people expected with serving starting at 11 45 a m ham as the main dish. Summer term storage relocation means no special program.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Rio Grande

Patrolman Demonstrates Crash Causes at Grange Meeting

State Highway Patrolman C Leland Boggs showed slides of crash scenes and highway safety signs at the Ohio Valley Grange meeting in Gallipolis. He explained contributing factors to crashes and the role of road markings, with Mrs Homer Baker introducing him during the Grange inspection night.

Gallipolis C. Leland Boggs Ohio Valley Grange Homer Baker Grange

Clara Naomi Oblinger Hospitalized After Fall in Stewart

Clara Naomi Oblinger, 24, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad M. Oblinger of Pomeroy, was admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis Thursday after a fall from steps. The report notes a vacation Bible school incident at a neighbor’s house and mentions calls to friends in Neel Se, The Plains, and Millfield.

Gallipolis Clara Naomi Oblinger Conrad M. Oblinger Pomeroy

School Board Meeting Tonight Cancelled in Gallipolis

The special school board meeting for tonight in Gallipolis was cancelled with no action taken on approving the architect's plans. The meeting aimed to authorize bids. Frank Phillips of Massillon visited relatives in town as Ralph Justin and daughter and Mrs. Bessie Hill returned from a West Virginia Tennessee Maryland Kentucky trip.

Harry Mendenhall el Dorado Ark Ft. Scott Kan Hollywood Gallipolis Frank Phillips Massillon Ralph Justin Bessie Hill West Virginia Tennessee Maryland Kentucky

Gallipolis Area Church News Listings

Compiled church schedule itemizes Mass times at Catholic parishes, service hours for numerous Protestant and independent congregations in Gallipolis area, including First Church of God, Church of the Nazarene, Calvary Baptist, Simpson Chapel Methodist, First Presbyterian, Assembly of God, Triedstone Baptist, Bidwell Church of God, Garfields Avenue Church of Christ, St Peter's Episcopal, First Baptist, and Grace Methodist with weekly services, Sunday schools, youth groups, and midweek meetings.

St. Louis Catholic Adolph Golubieski GSI First Church of God Hershel McDonough George Holcombe First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Assembly of God Robert Howard Triedstone Baptist D. L. Latham BYPU Bidwell Churen God Mr. Satterfield Garneld Avenue Churen of Christ Glenn M. Graham Peter Pope St. Peter’s Episcopal Albert S. Chappelear, II First Baptist W. H. Green T. D. Bunyan Grace Methodist Second Ave Warren H. Wilson Lancaster W. H. Wilson

Lad on Bike Hit by Car in Reedsville

A 10 year old bicyclist was injured when he rode from an alley into a car on a township road near the Route 124 and 680 junction. The boy, Jes Hudwell of Reedsville, was treated for a head abrasion and body bruises and released. The car was driven by Clif ford T. Brett of Guysville. The incident occurred at 6 35 p m. on Thursday.

Gallipolis Reedsville Jes Hudwell St. Josep Parkersburg Clifford T. Brett Guysville William B. Roush Fort Wayne Ind Denney Rio Grande James H. Kel Elkhart W. H. Jones

Accidents Probed By Patrol in July in Gallia Meigs

Gallia Meigs County records show the Highway Patrol investigated one fatal accident and 34 others through July with 119 arrests. Eight traffic violations, 17 accident related, and 17 other misdemeanors. two people charged with felonies. Warning tickets totaled 531.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Galli Meigs County

Thomas Rites Are Saturday At Wellston

Funeral services for William Evan Thomas 15 who died Wednesday night at Holzer Hospital are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Gaskill funeral home Wellston Rev D H Householder invited to officiate burial will be in Ridgewood Cemetery Thomas founder of the Southeastern Ohio Athletic League SEC Sportswriters Association sent a floral tribute Survivors include daughter Mrs John L Katey Weber and her two children Dave and Tom and a sister Mrs W A Schoelloot Columbus

Gallipolis William Evan Thomas Holzer Hospital Gaskill Wellston D. H. Householder Thomas H. L. Myer Ridgewood Cemetery Southeastern Ohio Athletic League SEC Sportswriters’ Association John L Katey) Weber Dave Tom W. A. Schoelloot Columbus

Gallian Cited For Theft In Gallipolis

Harold Albert Stover 20 of Gallipolis Route 1 was charged with petty larceny and released on 25 dollar bond by city police Thursday. He is suspected of taking a shock absorber from wreckage at the Walter Wise Garage after an arrest early Wednesday. Two men, Glade Jones 53 and William Walters 34 both of Gallipolis, were arrested for intoxication and jailed overnight Thursday.

Gallipolis Harold Albert Stover Stover Walter Wise Glade Jones William Walters

Club OKs Elk picnic at Gun Clubhouse grounds

GALLIPOLIS Elks picnic approved at GalIlia County Gun Club meeting held Thursday. President Tom Comer presided as city water was announced available in the house for the first time. Keith Mullins was welcomed as a new member. officers Lou Gillespie Roy Small and trustees Red Sheets and Homer Beckett attended.

Gallipolis Galilia County Gun Club Tom Comer Keith Mullins Lou Gillespie Roy Small Red Sheets Homer Beckett

Notice of Appointment and Probate Proceedings in Athens County

Notice is hereby given that Chashee Ht Rowsell of Athens Ohio has been appointed Executor of the estate of Batata or Lana Sweeney deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 180% 1908. Roger J Jones Probate Judge. Additionally Ga ni Windland Route 1 Guyville Ohio appointed Administrator of Hartel Windland estate. Creditors must file within four months. Dated August 1956. Roger J Jones Probate Judge. Various administrators executors and guardians named for multiple estates with filings, hearings, and final accounts noted in Athens County Probate Court records, including notices to interested parties and deadlines for public postings.

Tates Charles Richart Hubbard James’ Musselwhite Lana Sweeney Chashee Ht. Rowsell Athens Ohio Gani Windland Guyville Hartel Windland Guyavius Athens County Crediton Fle Fou Roger J. Jones Yoni Eiclock Semuel Erskine Carn Ashton First Pinal Dusiervative Mary la Harber George Barer Covaund Sea Mabel Arminister Selby Jay Setna Moger Dui Olver Duh Neco Wa A Lavelle Hwan Mt Accon Walter Hamiton Ax Brecon Gotit Moe Hamiton Tnt Pinal George Bales Herbert Eceaseds Prat Morvin Mayme Herschel McCoy Metoy Syat Sin” McDonald Adoninstrater Watt ‘McDooat Daresay Jones, Jr O'Bieness Irma E- Vali Robert Selby Carince Brown Carolyn ML Sedwick Gerald,l. Sedwick Carl J. Sylvester

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