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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

5

Rio Grande Expands As Enrollment Rises On Campus

Pre registration shows greater demand for New Dormitory and facilities to house women students. Varney Hall and Davis Cottage filled, a new student union is under construction, and a large dormitory northeast of the present building is planned. Plans include securing late lumber salvage and a major campus social center. Faculty and administrators outline summer sessions and exams coordinated by Dean W. Al Laws with staff committees handling training and study programs.

Varney Hall Davis Cottage Lyne College Veteran's Club Chiltoothe St Wal Uatas de. Boyd Davia Columbus Frank Morrow Welton Stanley Evans Galpin Sam Our. Welton Jean Cooper Vecretay Dean W. al Laws Herman Bush CR. Montgomery Phoebe Pitchford

Gallipolis System names Marshall Boggs as superintendent

Marshall Boggs, longtime Gallipolis school administrator and former principal of Washington School since 1946, was named superintendent at a Board of Education meeting Monday. The resignation of Superintendent Higgins opens the post, with Boggs previously serving as business manager and wartime Army service. The board also hired Langdon as mathematics and science teacher and added staff including Swanson as assistant football coach and several bus drivers and school workers.

Gallipolis Marshall Boggs Marsan —_ Boggs Nce 197 Board of Education Cee Hingine Higgins Boggs Washington School Bogis Fa Ang Lligging Voard Fowler Norwalk City James Langdon Point Pleasant Route Clifton Elementary School Mason County W.va Pleasant Junior High Schoo Charles "Swanson Asd Emerson Zorbin Howard Kirby Armet Lee BJ Mayes Tom Adams John McCalla Mei Lilian Weg Soak Washington Schon Goldie Long Cook Washington Rosemary Rucker Kitch‘en Helper Washington ‘School Meslava Lee Tood East Polis School Harry Brownell Gall

Two Mishaps Reported in Gallipolis Police Log

Gallipolis city police reported two incidents. Arthur C. Preston posted a $50 bond on an assured clear distance charge after rear ending Hubert Lee Farrus as he slowed for traffic on Second Avenue at 1:15 p.m. A separate accident near the window overlooking a parked car occurred on Second Avenue at 12:50 p.m. Vivian Jared and Janet Maggied, both residents of Gallipolis, were involved as owners of the two cars valued at $72.

Galliponan Sert Arthur C. Preston Preston Hubert Lee Farrus Second Avenue Municipal Court Second Ave Vivian Jared Janet Maggied Gallipolis

Patrol Reports 4 Convictions In Municipal Court

River traffic in Gallipolis and Municial Court fines and suspensions are listed. Four convictions include driving while intoxicated and breach of peace charges. Names such as William E Sayre Curtis W Smith and Pat Murphy appear with varying fines and sentence details. Boats on the Kanawha River and other district traffic activity are noted with vessels like Thed'313 and Helen mentioned along with times and equipment forfeitures.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Montany William E. Sayre Louisiana Pat Murphy William Ernestine Dons Davie Columbus Astee Stephen Foster Gerow Spey

Rio Grande Adds Two More Courses at Opening

Rio Grande College announces two new commercial training courses for the upcoming term under veteran professor F. W. Boyle head of commerce and business. Students may enroll in two short programs prepared for business work with one course possibly completed in a semester and the other in a year. The duration depends on prior training.

Rio Grande F. W. Boyle Commerce and Business Rio Grande College Wmester

Vinton Entries Seek Crown at Junior Fair

Dorothy Jay, 19, of Vinton High School, seeks Gallia County Junior Fair queen honors. She is active with 4-H clubs and local leadership groups and previously graduated from Vinton High. The event, hosted by the Gallia County Junior Fair, showcases youth in 4-H and community leadership.

Vinton Gallipolis Te Dervay Raccoon Valey Vinton High School Calin County - Advin'y Dorothy J Ay Israel Penaient Gall

Water Supply Survey Urged for Gallipolis

Gallipolis residents urged a city water survey to plan for current and future needs amid long-standing shortages. The meeting at Lafayette Hotel discussed extending mains and metering to curb excessive use, with emphasis on using the survey to guide improvements and conserve water for the community.

Gallipolis Lafayette Madison Zaleski U.S Paul Watson Rumip Chamber

Ferry service plans advance as plant officials visit

Carl Bias chairman of the Retail Merchants Committee reports progress on the ferry service. President Hali day notes a visit by various colony plant officials and their wives to study ores from all angles for life near the new operation.

O- 4 Miles Epiing Indstralingeiries Carl Bias Haliday Visite

Gallipolis Personal Notices Mention Travels and Visits

Gallipolis personal items note a son and Denver Keenan on a Sunday trip to Washington DC and a Canada vacation. Anne McGrath of Pittsburgh visits her family. Jorn Cornett stays with his parents. Gerald Davis and Mrs Davis host relatives from Chicago. Dr. and Mrs. Robert McMaster and daughter travel to Columbus to meet them. Joe Moch expects London and a daughter. Ellisenberg party from Monterey Park visits. Charles Baker and family vacationing at a Michigan camp.

Denver Keenan Washington Leo Mosman Canada Anne McGrath Pits Surahi Jorn Cornett Bre UA Corko Tx. Co Progerik Stone Gerald Davis Davis Chicago Jones Robert McMaster Columbus Joe Moch London-law Mr. Ellisenberg Monterey Park Cal Charles Baker Michigan

Four divorce suits filed in Gallipolis court

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court four divorce actions were filed. Plaintiffs include William H. Pugh Jr seeking divorce from Clara Belle Pugh on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Harold Hayes seeking divorce from Frances Hayes on neglect. Mildred Lagging seeking divorce from George Lagging on neglect and cruelty. and Aretia Petrie seeking divorce from Frank Petrie on cruelty and other alleged grounds.

Gallipolis Common’ Pleas Court William H. Pugh, Jr Che‘shire Clara Belle Pugh Harold Hayes Bidwell Frances Hayes Mildred Lagging Poe i George Tagere Anne’ Watters Ronnie Watters Pomeroy Ronters Aretia. Petrie Galliols Wllter Armory Frank Petrie

Three Are Fined In Municipal Court Gallipolis

In Gallipolis Municipal Court on Monday three individuals were fined with one person receiving two fines. Cornelius Lee, 46, was fined for intoxication and disorderly conduct plus another fine for intoxication from a saliant arrest. Boster, 48, was fined $5 and costs for intoxication, and Melvin Ours, 26, was fined $3 and costs.

Gallipolis Cornelius Lee Boster Melvin Ours Julien Ohio Tate Oriiencee Tompson Albany Athens

Mimi Roman and Geer Sisters Folk Hillbilly Show

A lively program features Mimi Roman a renowned rodeo figure along with the Geer Sisters and recording artists for RCA X labels and The Hayriders presenting folk and hillbilly singing in a local venue.

Mimi Roman Geer Sisters RCA the Hayriders

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