Robert Staal leads uncertain event at Bitty
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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1953
Page
22
An unclear note mentions Robert Staal involved in an event linked to Bitty, with sparse details on participants or outcome. The fragment suggests a local item or meeting but lacks concrete context or date.
Ben Haller of 87 Grosner Street Athens will be the opening day honoree for Athena Theater’s Stalag 17 presentation. Haller, a former sergeant and WWII veteran, served from 1942 until captured in 194? diary entries reference Kriegie prisoners. The event features Vic Bellamy Bon Tie Lou Buddy Ross and opening Aug 18 at the Hocking Drive-in Theatre with special stage acts by The Trail Hands and Midwestern Hayride personalities.
Gallipolis social notes record multiple visits and movements. Residents travel to Columbus, Cincinnati, Huntington, and Washington for health, family, and social events while others host gatherings and open houses.
Martinge license applications filed Friday in Gallia County Probate Court. Richard H Wade 24 Scottown mechanic son of Harley and Eliza Wade and Doris Les Fowler 21 Crown City secretary daughter of Emile and Dollie Tredway Fowler. Joan B Pisteth 21 of Pittsburgh U S Navy son of Patrick and Neilie Dugan Piste and Ruth Ann George 18 of Vinton daughter of Wendell M and Coral Alice Searles George.
Rep D O Taber of Gallia delivered the annual Rio Grande bean dinner address, tracing past constitutional challenges and predicting 20 years of American free enterprise. He criticized federal actions over the last two decades as constitutional circumventions and urged reforms aligned with Taft era governance.
The Chamber of Commerce states it did not advise Mr. Haskins to buy gravel at any specific location and that materials should be purchased locally if price and quality are favorable. It emphasizes support for Gallia County merchants who are taxpayers and suppliers when county officials order materials. CASE UNDER ADVISEMENT Gallia County updates: Judge Jones considers the State Highway Patrol charge against William T. Forter, who pleaded innocent. a hearing was held last week.
Birth announced for Clyde Harrison and wife in Middleport a son. Admis sions include Raron Crenault Jackson medical and several surgical cases from Gallpolis Fedro Vin ton Columbus Buffalo W Va. Discharges list multiple mothers with babies and several adults leaving in good order.
Clyde Mitchell known as Mr Rotary died at age 60 from a heart ailment. He led the Rotary Club for years and served as secretary treasurer of the Lake Pete Fishing Club, with a career in printing and office supplies. He leaves a wife Danise Holroyd Mitchell, a daughter Anna Jean Queen, a grandson Cyford Eugene Queen, and several siblings. Funeral services were set at the C. J. Waugh funeral home with Rev. Niswander officiating.
A first practice for the Gallipolis city schools band is set for Monday. Varsity band reports at 8 am and cadet band at 10 am in the band room at Old Washington School, inviting new candidates and existing members.
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