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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1955

Page

5

H Bomb Survival Lesson Warns Shelter Vital

A New York Times article outlines simple survival lessons for H bomb risk. It notes protection from nearby structures and city buildings offers some shield but risks remain.

Gallipolis Social Notes Amid Local Events

Gallia County social items recount weddings and showers at Georges Creek Grange for Mr and Mrs Marvin Wickline and a recent pair, Paul and Virginia Harrison, with gifts and visitors from Pleasantville and Bangor. Prize winners in village games are listed as Evelyn Williams, Alma McCormick, and Ecker, with refreshments served afterward. Nearby notes mention weather, highway plans, and residents visiting Columbus for the Daughters of America convention.

Creek Grange Marvin Lee Wickline Anoher Mev Paul Harrison Georges Creek Grange Vine St Mise ‘Ecker Pleasantville N.Y Katherine Miles Bangor Eulah Williams Alma McCormick Ecker W. H. Wilson Lucille Mayes Marie Houck Columbus The Daughters of America Deshler-Hilton Hotel Wilson Gallia French Paul France D. A. Beard

Snowfall Pattern in Japan's Sea Shore Bend

Geographer Clarence L Dow explains how winter monsoon steering air over the Japan Sea between Niigata and Takada creates high snowfall. He notes air funnels through a coast bend, rising due to the mountains and releasing moisture, forming dramatic snow events.

Metokyo Japan Japan Sea Niigata Tsuruga Takada Siberia Manchuria

River Traffic Notes and Ocean Readings at Gallipolis

Gallipolis river traffic reports list several boats and times on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with readings in feet at Montgomery and Chambersburg, while a separate item discusses lane and dock activity. A long narrative describes Japan field observations on river dike systems, housing, straw hats, mulberry fields, and two crop rice farming practices across various prefectures.

Ohio River Montgomery Chambersburg Point Pleasant Japan Fantom Totter

Pavlish Future Stars Entertain Fair Crowd at Gallipolis

Pavlish Future Stars directed by Mrs Francis Klein of Middleport entertained a large Pass County crowd Saturday night. Performers from Gallipolis and surrounding towns presented varied dances and tap routines including Perfidia The Sheik Knight of Gallipolis and Fantasia. Diana Capehart Judy Jacobs and others showcased feats praised by Mrs Klein as challenging and entertaining.

Jallipolis Andrew Pavlish Francis Klein Middleport Pass County Fenler Sei Wal Acreght Robinson Linda’ Mitchel Edie Gallipoli Arotine Knight Gallipolis Louisville Ieee Charles Nna Hess John ‘Strickland

Two Autos Sideswipe: One Driver Is Cited

Reported crash on a curve on Woods Mill Road near Route 804 sent Susie M. Harris and Nellie to Holzer Hospital for minor injuries. Hively cited in Gallipolis Municipal Court on a separate incident on Route 2.

Jeoeon Hivaly Bidwell J Senter Itaim Sun- Its Woods Mill Road Hively Gallipolis Susie M. Harris Vinton Nellie

Quartet and Trio Sweep Amateurs at Gallia County Junior Fair

At the Farm Bureau amateur show Saturday night in Gallipolis, the Gallipolis quartet won the senior division and the Con erville trio took the junior division. Second place in seniors went to Blendetter of Rio Grande. in juniors, Robin Evans and Sue darsell earned runner up. Judges were William C. Hurley and Mr. and Mrs. Carr of Huntington. Donald Poll Jr. was Gallia County Farm Bureau president.

Annd Polis Gallipolis Conerville

Truck Strikes Auto Parked on First Ave

WALRUS Lary pence investigates a crash where a truck hit a parked car in the 200 block of First Ave. John Foster 24 of Gallipolis says he fell asleep at the wheel. Damages included the truck’s left front and the car’s right rear.

Walrus Lary Pence John Foster Gallipolis First Ave Robert Livingston Galli Tolls

Senior Band Members Get Uniforms

The Band Boosters Club reports uniforms issued to senior band members. Mrs Smith notes the concession stand ran during the summer at the Gallpolis swimming pool and achieved gratifying results.

Gallpolis

X Rays Given During Gallipolis Visit

Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association operated a mobile diet X-ray unit last week at the Gallia County Junior Fair. It performed 1098 miniature solar genographs, up from 951 last year, with setup at Second and State in downtown Gallipolis. The service was funded by Christmas seals and supported by Columbus and Southern One Electric Co. and the Gallia County Agricultural Society. Clerical aid was provided by Carol Green.

Gallipolis Gallia County Acation E‘columbus Southern One Electric Co Gallia County Agricultural Society Carol Green

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Dy Alton L. Blakesles York Sean Gallipolis Social Notes Mra W. P. Cherringdon Find of Mr and Etberg Josephine “Mach California Williams L. Claude Miller Freddy Neigh Sts Peete Susie Beteser Stra May Sharon Mills Paul Besse Paul Eugene le Schaby Dean Harris Find Trs David Finch Add Walter Danner Floyd Boster Detroit NASA Islands Clarence L. Dow Ohio University Kyol Jew and Ochanoming Universities Tokyo Downoou Attic Jerry, Bosworth Marvein Stephen Foster Joe Smith Criss, Jr A. L. Yong Yims Reliance Atlas Solvay Winfield Kanawha River Aim Jimmy Colle Tim Invader Keeny Bruce Bonwortha Ince F. Sones Erin Lan ‘Smith Saday Aibugu Kerr Robert Burns Neuieat Epy Gallipolis Sans Cousty Prerine’ Tor Lancaster Joe Gallipolis Donald T. Houston Gallia County Farm Bureau, Cooperative Pacific Aimyo Owers Seodea USA Shikoku Kochi Kyushu Honshu Ene 1St Ave Homer Johnson Gary Cradlorph Mitchell Charles Whip Lewis Mister Roberts Bees Cinemas DOE Warner Roy Leland Hayward Holliday Holliday Galkipokii Ohio Jay Bradshaw Optometrist Warehime Clinic Walt Disney Davy Crockett Jane Wyman Ray Milland NS Ee Ma Downes Abo Lee Tse Ogambo Superscope & Technicos Jane Russell Ple Gary Miele Wed AQ Ward Keel Fernando Lamas Taylor Parker
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