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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
3
The piece lauds Mr. McKnight for meeting standards set by the commission. It notes the challenge of dealing with unreasonable neighbors and emphasizes every citizen’s rights and the right to be heard. It praises the city manager form as broadminded and time-tested while offering commiserations for future headaches.
In Gallipolis Judge William H. Jones sentenced Gilbert Craddolph to 300 dollars fine and 30 days in jail with 18 months driving rights suspension for a major road incident. Craddolph may gain relief if he reimburses the owner of the wrecked car. Compan ion John Keels received 100 dollars for intoxication and remains jailed.
It promises quick relief from itching due to psoriasis eczema infections or athlete’s foot with YONDER SALVE described as a war time discovery. Free of acids and alcohol the white tasteless antiseptic claims painless application and rapid results sold in Athens by local druggists and stores.
Gallipolis Petit and grand jurors drawn for the September term. Eighteen grand jurors and thirty petit jurors were listed with names and home townships including Perry Huntington Raccoon Cheshire Greenfield Morgan and Springfield.
The Gallipolis locks logged a busy day with boats including Sohio State Pennsyl vania Castle Rand Win chester and Solvay passing through at various times from 11:15 a.m. to 11:20 p.m. Other district boats such as Jones Labelle Billy Peters Attaboy Talbot Sullivant Peage Bruce and Hatfield also recorded movements with up and down entries throughout the day.
The Gallia County Viewpoint praises Bill McKnight the new city commissioner and congratulates the two commissioners who filled the vacancy left by Jack Knight. It notes the swift selection, reduced delays, and the commission's dignity and fairness in serving a small community.
Gallipolis Ohio county commissioners approved additional funds for road maintenance and repair across multiple townships including Walnut Morgan Huntington Cheshire Green. Projects span Camp Creek Peniel and Will Gray roads, slag and gravel applications, brush cutting, and bridge work with a total $8000 earmarked for the county engineer.
Nannie Baird wins a divorce from Ira Baird in Common Pleas Court on cruelty grounds. A $500 settlement and household goods are reported as part of the settlement.
Lavoptik relieves irritated eyes including grittiness burning itching and tiredness. The advertisement claims 30 years of success and money back guarantee with eye cup included, available at all druggists.
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