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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1946

Page

2

Gallipolis adopts city run garbage collection plan

Gallipolis votes to introduce city supervised garbage and rubbish service on a subscription basis as soon as operational. Residents may subscribe for weekly pickup at 1.25 dollars a month with upfront payment. non subscribers must hire private removal. Districts will have scheduled pickups, with rear-yard collection optional and water tests required for subscribed properties. The plan includes a ten year ordinance and a contract with Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co for power and lighting.

Gallipolis Cy Commission Commission Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Meeting notes mix wartime letters and local notices in Cheshire

In Tokyo Pfc John Tom Mulford informs his parents of a reunion with WAC Pvt Shirley Mulford, a Cheshire cousin, over supper and home talk. The piece also mentions plans for paving Edge mont street, a warded contract, a water softening system rental proposal, and staff present at a council meeting including George Bowie Jr.

Cheshire Pfc John Tommy Mulford Tokyo D. N. Mulford WAC Pvt Shirley Mulford Tommy Far Wines Germany Edgemont Braet Tenkins Co Gaitholis J. H. Wherance French Co Implement Co George Bowie, Jr

James Cremeens Fined For DWI In Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS James Cremeens arrested on driving while intoxicated charges Saturday was fined 350 and costs when arraigned in municipal court Monday. He received a six month license suspension and was remanded to jail for non payment. James Alvin Bailey and Hayden R. Lewis, Lawrence County, were arrested on intoxication complaints in Gallipolis Monday at 9 p.m. according to police.

Gallipolis James Cremeens Fonday Cremeens James Alvin Bailey Hayden R. Lewis Lawrence County

Two Bladen Youths Hurt Following Car Crash

Richard Simms aged 17 and Charles Wall aged 17, both of Bladen, were treated at Holzer Hospital Sunday evening after their car driven by Simms blew a left front tire causing the vehicle to overturn three times. State Highway Patrol reported extensive vehicle damage.

Gallipolis Richard Simms Charles Wall Bladen Holzer Hospital Simms State Highway Patrol

$100 Award Posted For Flare Information

Gallipolis owner F W Wheeler of the Colony and Gallipolis theaters posts a $100 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person who lit a flare at the theater during the second show Saturday evening causing a firelike illusion and audience panic.

Gallipolis F. W. Wheeler Colony

Marriage licenses issued in Gallia County Probate Court

Gallia County Probate Court issued licenses on Saturday for Eugene McClelland a 23 year old sales representative from Pittsburgh Pa and Bette Jean Richards a 23 year old teacher from Thurman along with Lamar Johnson a 23 year old machine operator from Parkersburg and Anna Mae Painter a 19 year old gasnier from Vinton.

Gallipolis Gallia County Eugene McClelland Pittsburgh Bette Jean Richards Thurman Lamar Johnson Parkersburg Anna Mae Painter Gasnier Vinton

Two New Sons Born at Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis couple Mr and Mrs James Canter Wellston welcomed a son at Holzer Hospital on Saturday. Another couple Mr and Mrs Max Rinehart of Gallipolis had a son at Holzer Hospital on Monday.

Gallipolis James Canter Wellstan Holzer Hospital Max Rinehart

Gallia Woman Sues for 50600 Damage in Car Crash

Melvina Drummond of Gallipolis filed a damage suit in Gallia County Common Pleas Court seeking 50600 in damages plus costs. She alleges that on Route 218 between Gallipolis and Platform in November 1935 a car owned and operated by William H. Caldwell was driven at 30 mph and struck her vehicle, causing permanent injury and disfigurement.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Patients Listed From Holzer Hospital

Gallia county hospital notices list admitted patients including John Dunkle Gallpolis Route 2 Stephen Ward Dundas Earl Hoffman Pomeroy Richard Simms Bladen Charles Waugh Bladen Mrs Paul Williams Crown City Mrs Max Gallipolis Carolyn J Brady 3 Coalton and Mrs Florine Meeks Gallipolis Admitted late Saturday include Mrs Jessie Braley Vinton Mrs Oscar Ward Dundas Lula Sandy Racine Lewis E La Rue Kyger and Fred Gans Pomeroy Discharged Sunday include Mrs Russell Porter E L Pratt Charles Waugh Miss Susie Edwards Al Milfred Sheets and infant L V Mueller and Mrs Forrest Canter.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital John Dunkle Gallpolis Stephen Ward Dundas Earl Hoffman Pomeroy Richard Simms Bladen Charles Waugh Paul Williams Crown City Max Lula Sandy Racine Lewis E. la Rue Kyger Fred Gans Russell Porter E. L. Pratt Susie Edwards al Milfred Sheets L. V. Mueller Forrest Canter

Two Divorce Suits Filed in Gallia Court

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court two divorce suits were filed Saturday. James F. Benson sues Mussouri E. Benson of Lonsiana for extreme cruelty and gross neglect of duty. the couple married in Gallipolis on Oct. 31, 1943 and have one child. Paul Wise sues Ruby Wise, alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. they married in Gallipolis on Dec. 15, 1943.

Gallipolis Gala County

Five Individuals Charged In Intoxication Cases

Five persons arrested on intoxication charges Saturday night appeared in Gallipolis municipal court Monday. Lang Ward and Carol O Dell were fined $5 plus costs. Clarence Oldaker faced $15 and costs. Fay Rose, arrested Thursday, was fined $25 and costs. Clarence Kemp, at large, was released on promise to leave the city.

Gallipolis John XN. Lang Doc Ward Carol O'Dell Clarence Oldaker Fay Rose Clarence Kemp

Mason Mayor Invited to Radio Program on City Problems

Mason Mayor B W Krodel informed the city council that he and seven other mayors were invited to discuss city problems on a broadcast quiz program from WLAY in Cincinnati on Saturday August 17 The event will feature representatives from Pennsylvania Missouri and the mayor of New Orleans as guest of honor. Krodel said the floodwall project will not likely receive an appropriation before mid 1947 or begin before spring 1948 A treasurer report showed 817762.16 in the general fund with 5527.97 in bills approved A progress report on Vernon Ave indicated good progress A police department incident involving a blackjacking was referred for a concise statement The city plans to remove 52 government owned dwellings all in Burdette Addition The levy estimate for the year will be about 71000

Point Pleasant B. W. Krodel Pennsylvania Missouri New Orleans Krodel Wrodel Counei Vernon Ave Burdette Brown

Former Ohio Family Arrives in Mason

Mr and Mrs Z M Schlosser and their son Mike arrived yesterday from Celina Ohio and bought 182 Park Drive. He is a representative for a national furniture maker with a territory covering West Virginia parts of Ohio and Kentucky.

Point Pleasant Z. M. Schlosser Mike Celina Park Drive Mr. Schlosser West Virginia Ohio Kentucky

Morris Miller Confined to Home After Illness

Morris K. Miller special clerk at Appalachian Electric Power Co is ill with a nervous trouble and confined to his home at 125 Park Drive Dick Simmons was sent from the Charleston office to succeed him during his recuperation.

Point Pleasant Morris K. Miller Appalachian Electric Power Co Park Drive Dick Simmons Charleston Mr. Muller

Teachers Assigned To Schools POINT PLEASANT

Alarming list of new teacher placements announced to the board of education covering four Mason County schools. Names include C H Withers, Sidnes Burdette, Emme Offord Dunn, Leta Fogle, Paul Gorrell, Cary Rayburn, M Sander, Maude Skene, and many others across districts such as Fence Beller and Sunnyside. Principal assignments noted for several schools.

Point Pleasant Mondas Board of Education Sizh Mason County Pring Pals Teaciing C. H Withers Fence Beller Sidnes Dna Burdette Emme Offord Dunn Leta Fogle Paul Gorrell Garrett Greendan Cary HE. Rayburn Rudogh Rozers M. MM. Sander Maude Clifford Stalnaker Mildred June Cortril Hannan Hisam Alten Jordar Prine Pal Russell MacCoy Jess Lee Toler Ruth Himberting Buckie Edward Irvin Bug Run Inez Gerlach Calhoun Audrey Dabney Central Heren Poimey Cloverdale Chester Bartram Eight Mile Grace McDermut Graham Anna Allen Hill Sadie Aoner Leon Leslie Rayburn Mission Ridge Mary Kelly At. Olive Orwile Sturgeon Myrtle Walter Johnean North Point Pleasant Pauline Fogleson Ordnance Violet Gerlach Stevens Helen Stevens Sunnyside Mozella Gillesple Teawn Hall Helen Sturgeon Victo Dorothy Lunsford Watterson Ella Irvin West Columbia Less

Two Properties Sold In Mason County

Rupert L Kayser reports two property sales in Mason County. Fred Stewart, Joe Ray, and Pauline Ray sold a modern Jog cabin and three acres in Robinson District. Stewart plans to move to Huntington and Ray works at the local shipyard. Cleo and E F Sayre sold a seven room dwelling at 416 Viand Street to CGP Musgrave. lot fronts on Viand and extends to Crooked Creek.

Point Pleasant Rupert L Kayser Fred Stewart Joe Ray Pauline Ray Stewart Huntington Mr. Ray Cleo E. F. Sayre Viand St CGP “Musgrave Viand Crooked Creek

Two Youths Win FFA Honors at Jacksons Mill

At the 18th Annual FFA Convention in Jacksons Mill Sunday Gus Re Douglas Jr 19 of Grimms Landing Mason County was named State FFA Star Farmer receiving 125 dollars from Moonongahela Power Co Agriculture Counselor James L Copeman The Douglas farm spans over 500 acres His father is a former Mason County sheriff Delmar Parsons son of Clay ton Parsons Charleston Road won the public speaking contest earning a chance to compete at the regional event in New Brunswick New Jersey on September 6 The regional winner advances to the national contest in Kansas City Counting Sand in a Rat Hole was Parsons speech title

Point Pleasant Tua Mason County Delmar Parsons Clayton Parsons Charleston Road West Virginia New Brunswick N. J Kansas Cit

Annual Meeting Slated By Baptist Association

POINT PLEASANT The Teays Valley Baptist Association will hold its 14th annual meeting at Harmony Baptist Church South Side on Tuesday and Wednesday in August 2021. Delegates from 33 churches will attend.

Point Pleasant Teays Valley Baptist Association Harmony Baptist Church South Side

Cpl Virgil Roberts Receives Marine Discharge

Cpl Virgil B. Roberts son of Mr and Mrs John T Roberts of 305 Twenty Second Street received an honorable discharge from the United States Marine Corps at Great Lakes Illinois on August 1. He spent the last year in the South Pacific and in Japan.

Point Pleasant Virgil B. Roberts John T. Roberts Twenty-Second St United States Marine Corps Great Lakes Roberts South Pacific Japan

Servicemen Honored by Main Street Baptist Church

Main Street Baptist Church in Point Pleasant held a Sunday dinner on August 4 to honor servicemen returning from duty. A 10:00 am program ran to 2:50 pm with dinner served at 1:00 pm for about 150 attendees. The event fulfilled a three year old weekly prayer for safe returns, led by Rev. C. G. Billups.

Point Pleasant Main Street Baptist Church C. G. Billups

Lodge Picnic Draws 250 From Several Lodges

The Minturn Lodge A F and A M held its annual picnic near Camp Conley on Sunday with about 250 attendees including members, families, and out of town guests. Ice cream and lemonade were served as games such as softball horseshoe pitching and croquet entertained until 3 30 p m Q O Haynes served as worshipful master and master of ceremonies

Point Pleasant Minturn Lodge Camp Conley Mason City Buffalo Q. O. Haynes

Picnic Set by Hickory Chapel Church Aug 13

The Square and Fair Sunday School Class at Hickory Chapel Church will hold a church picnic on the church grounds August 13. All members are invited to attend.

Point Pleasant Hickory Chapel

Realty Firm Gets Charter

Point Pleasant Mason Realty Co. has received a charter from the secretary of state. Capital authorized is $50 60 and the company is starting business with $10,000. The incorporators are Chester A. Roush John E. Brown Walden F. Roush and Homer S. Smith. The firm will engage in the business of buying and selling real estate. LEAVE FOR CHARLESTON The Rev. and Mrs. William Meade left Sunday for Charleston. He will supply St. John's Episcopal Church during August. DIVORCE SUIT FILED A suit for divorce was entered in circuit court Monday by Madeline May Leonard against Dallas B. Leonard.

Point Pleasant Point- Pleasant-Mason Realty Co Secretary of State Chester A. Roush Citizens National Bank John E. Brown Point Pleasant Building and Loan Association Walden F. Roush Chamber of Commerce Homer S. Smith State Amusement Co Charleston William Meade St. John's Episcopal Church Madeline May Leonard Dallas B. Leonard

Speeding Is Charged Gallipolis

Gallia County report: State Highway Patrol cited two men for speeding Sunday evening, fining Charles Mulholland 27 and George Knapp 23, both of Middleport, with $10 fines and costs. Also noted: Porter McKean and daughter Nelgene McKean drove to Nashville and back over a weekend, returning Sunday night. A newborn Michael Robert Lewis was born to Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis at Beech Hill on Monday August 3, weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Dr and Mrs Roy Eschenauer returned to 1808 Jefferson Blvd after a three week Northeastern US and Canada trip. John Davis and Arnold Bush, both local, were arrested for intoxication.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Charles Mulholland George Knapp Middleport Hirs Porter McKean Nelgene Third Ave Nashville Tenn Lewises Point Pleasant Robert Lewis Beech Hill Michael Robert Mrs Roy Eschenaur Jefferson Blvd United States Canada

Avon Lake Resident Injured in Car Crash west of Gallipolis

Edward H Beetler Jr of Avon Lake sustained minor cuts and scrapes when he fell asleep at the wheel, crashing into a guard rail and a small bridge on Route 33 four miles west of Gallipolis at 4 p.m. Monday. Considerable damage occurred to his car.

Gallipolis Edward H Beetler, Jr Avon Lake Route 33

Firm Reports Meters To Be Shipped Aug 12

GALLIPOLIS reports indicate meters ordered for installation in the city will be shipped from the Jerimiah plant on August 12. The meters already arriving will be installed on that date and should be properly set up by August 19.

Gallipolis Jerimiah Los

Land Deeds Listed in Gallia County Transfers

Real estate transfers recorded Saturday in Gallia County include Norville A Campbell and wife to Alma Susan Jenks for 10 acres in Huntington Township and Minnie Stevens and husband to James Stephens for 0.5 acre in Walnut Township.

Gallipolis Gallia County Norville A. Campbell Alma Susan Jenks Huntington Township Minnie Stevens James Stephens Walnut Township

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