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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

3

Gallia County appraisal details presented to Kiwanis group

Floyd McGuire of Cole Layer Trumble Dayton outlined Kyger Creek power plant property classifications and appraisal methods to the Gallipolis Kiwanis Club at the Lafayette Hotel. He described residential farm commercial public utilities and industrial categories and explained how replacement value and sound value are calculated before land value is added. Accompanying him were Glenn Roberts and County Auditor Charles Bodimer with questions raised by Atty. John E Halliday and others.

Gallipolis Gallia County Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Lafayette Kyger Creek Floyd McGuire Cole- Layer-Trumble Dayton Guire McGuire John E. Halliday Carroll K. Singer N. Howard Foster G. R. Swanson Glenn Roberts Charles W. Bodimer

Rough Days For Defendant Swindler in Gallipolis

Gallipolis residents Charles G. Swindler on Eastern Avenue faced multiple charges after drunken and disorderly conduct. Police say he resisted arrest and abused an officer. a later divorce filing was served during his jail stay. Swindler allegedly damaged a police cruiser during transit to the station.

Gallipolis Charles’ G. Swindler Eastern Avenue William H. Janes Swindler Pierce MccCreedy

Gallipolis Youth Fined for Unsafe Driving

Donald Lee Harrison aged 18 of Gallipolis was fined $10 and court costs by Municipal Judge William H. Jones on a State Highway Patrol charge of unsafe operation.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Donald Lee Harrison

Driver Cited After Collision Near Route 790

Harland T. Fillinger, 19, Crown City, was cited in Gallipolis for driving without a license after a 8:15 p.m. collision on Brumfield Road nine-tenths mile north of Route 790. His car headed north collided with a southbound car driven by Ranford E. Cox, 29, also of Crown City, on a hill crest.

Gallipolis Harland T. Fillinger Crown City Gallipolis Mattcion State Highway Patrol Brumfield Road Fillinger Ranford E. Cox

Gallipolis Social News Briefs Highlight Visiting Families

Gallipolis residents report visitors from Indianapolis Denver Huntington and London with several families and individuals staying with relatives. Mrs. Gilbert Bodimer visits her niece Mrs. L Claude Miller and Miss Marie Meal while Mr. and Mrs. W F Reynolds and children from Denver are the Holzer family guests. Mrs. Andrew Pavlish plans a Holzer Hospital vacation and assistant dietitian Mrs. Elias Sisson is named. Virgie Smith from Huntington visits her sister Mrs. Dot Sams. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Miles from Dayton spend the weekend with local friends. E L Cottrell and J C Harper families travel between Gallipolis Huntington and London for local business and visits.

Gilbert Bodimer Indianapolis L. Claude Miller Marie Meal W. F. Reynolds Elizabeth Holzer Goeff and Fritz Denver Colo Charles E. Holzer Andrew Pavlish Holzer Hospital Gallipolis East Dietitian Elias Sisson Virgie Smith Huntington Dot Sams Harvey Miles Dayton E.L. Cottrell

Town We Want panel discussion sponsored by B and PW Club

Gallipolis group sponsors a September 20 discussion titled The Town We Want inviting service clubs to supply panel members. A separate boxing injury statistic notes 29 fatalities in the United States from 1949 to 1953.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club B&pw United States

Missing Dog Case Solved in Meigs

Gallipolis police and State Patrol traced a Chihuahua stolen from a car at Shenang Springs. Officer Miz White investigated in Meigs County after a radio call from the sheriff. The dog was found walking along the highway with the owner confirming the recovery.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Miz White Meigs County

Giant 200 Inch Telescope Sees Candle Flame Far Away

The 200 inch telescope on Polomar Mountain can detect a candle flame 18 000 miles away. This power showcases advanced optical capability and precision in astronomical observation.

Polomar Mountain

Gallia County 4-H Club Meetings Plan Junior Fair Activities

Gallia County 4-H notes from multiple clubs including White Oak Jolly Workers and Kyger Happy Workers. Sessions covered junior fair booths, recreation, rural arts, fundraising for Canter's Cave donation, camp plans, and upcoming meetings at the homes of Eggleton Randolph Pettus Cremeens and others. Members and advisers attended with demonstrations and social activities such as a wiener roast, swimming, and picnics.

White Oak Jolly Workers Judy Eggleton Donna Harrington Carole Ann Burger Done Eggleton Lake Jackson Kyger Happy Workers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kiwanians J. Howard Neal Alomar Ural Alire J. C. Harper Hugo and Joe London Frank Christ Gaynard Harry Rayburn Harriet Vikki Susan Troy Christine Rose Rebecca Johnson Clarence Archer Meigs Everance Time Mater Nile Northup Lassies 4-H Club Janet Linda Randolph Rais Canter’s Cave Joan Pettus Martha Lupton Jane Caroline Cremeens Little Ryger Valley 4-H Club Carlos Swisher I, Pric Lady Levi
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