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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

8

Signs of life urged by Ohio patrolman in Gallia Meigs

Cpl. Pierce D. McCreedy of the Ohio State Highway Patrol told Gallipolis motorists to heed traffic signs and signals. He warned that speeding and improper passing cause fatal accidents on U S Route 3 and urged drivers to slow down and live.

Nara Cpl Pierce D. McCreedy Ohio State Highway Patrol Gallipolis Gallia Meigs Counties McCreedy Poral McCreedy

City OKs Eleven Moves In Adjourned Meeting

Gallipolis officials approved eleven measures including a water main extension of 20000 feet toward Centenary and its school, one side street parking on First Ave, and two water works improvements worth 60000 dollars. Bids from Universal Supply Co and Johns Mansville were accepted for meters and pipe respectively. Sealed bids were invited for hedgewood drive repair and gravel, and city solicitor Bailes was granted 100 dollars monthly expenses.

Gallipolis Route 141 Centenary There First Ave Court Vine St Parkersburg Universal’ Supply Co Charleston Johns Mansville Perry J. Bailes

Gallia County 1-H Activities Describe Camp Devotions

A Gallia County 1-H group met at Pheen Strong’s home with Brenda Moris in charge of devotions. The nine members prepared for a 4-H camp led by Merelyn Rucker.

Ogee Pheen ‘Trong Brenda Mobris Mearelyn Rucker

Gallipolis Ferry to Host Guffin Reunion Sunday

The Guffin reunion will be held Sunday at Tom McGuffin farm near Gallipilis Ferry, four miles south of Point Pleasant on Route 2. Miss Xylpha Smith of Gallipoli presides, with Charles Cargo of Bladen as temporary president and Ane McGuttin of Point Pleasant as secretary. The basket dinner is slated for noon.

Tom McGuffin Fonich

Gallia Academy gridiron players scheduled for physicals

Gallia Academy High School football candidates will take physical examinations this afternoon at the Washington school gymnasium. Equipment will be distributed Friday and the first squad meeting is set for Saturday. Linemen begin at 9 a.m. daily with backs at 4 p.m. daily.

Gallia Gridders Gallipolis Gallia Academy Washington School Nn Salon

Shower for Mr Luellen Held at Fore Home

Five attendees gathered at the Fore home of Mrs Lawrence for a shower honoring Mr Luellen. The Ladies Aid served cake and Mrs Evans served ice cream. The Luellens are staying with Mr and Mrs Stanley Niday at Cora Rodney Pond.

Ight John Luellen St the Fore

Scout Picnic Saturday Planned at Camp Arrowhead

Gallipolis district scouts plan an all unit picnic at Camp Arrowhead Ona West Virginia for 1 pm Saturday. Nelson R Leach MGM district scout executive notes it is for Cub Boy Scout and Explorer leaders and their teams. Registration is required and attendees should bring their own plates and utensils.

Gallipolis Mason-cama Oeigs - District Plenie Camp Arrowhead Ona W.va Nelson R Leach MGM District Burlingame Zanesville Hamilton

Amendments Pass On Milk Marketing in Sal/Polis Ohio

The milk marketing amendments won a majority vote estimated at 63 percent, reported by Robert W. Korataint after Tuesday night balloting. Postmarks by Friday may count, but analysts say the amendments will not be defeated. A required majority remained in doubt pending final tallies.

Robert W

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