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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1952

Page

12

New Divorce Suit Is Entered by Wife

Gallipolis Marjorie Rutherford filed a new divorce petition against Robert Rutherford of Edison Avenue. The first petition was filed May 2 and later dismissed. The new suit alleges gross neglect. The couple married in Catlettsburg on December 22 1933 and have four children. The plaintiff seeks custody of the children and support from the defendant.

Gallipolis Marjorie Rutherford Robert Rutherford Dison Ave Catlettsburg Ildren

Recovery of Car Sought in Gallipolis Suit

Howard J. McCall of Springfield files a replevin suit against Thelma Schoonover of Kananga for the recovery of a 1949 convertible alleging unlawful detention and $500 damages. The sheriff returned the car to the owner after action yesterday evening. two titles existed but one was invalid per Sheriff George Ehman.

Gallipolis Thelma Schoonover Kananga Howard J. McCall Springfield McCall Tawner Sheriff's Department George Ehman Ehman

Births and discharges listed for Gallipolis region

Birth notices include Mrs. Bill Matthews of Gallipolis a son and Mrs. John Wolfe of Middleport a daughter. Discharges cover multiple patients including Mrs. Robert Rider and baby and Mrs. James Arrowood and baby among others.

Bill Matthews Gallipolis John Wolfe Middleport Robert Rider James Arrowood George A. Young Robert Swartz Louise Mayse Sheila Leonard Bryce McClasky Elizabeth McGhee Shirley Jeffers

Minor crash on Third Ave in Gallipolis reported

City police investigated a minor collision on Third Avenue in Gallipolis. Vehicles driven by Wayne Shaver of Jackson Road and C Edward Johnson of 36 Mill Creek were involved. Shaver had stopped at an intersection when Johnson's car collided with his.

Gallipolis Third Ave Wayne Shaver Jackson Road C. Edward Johnson Mill Creek Shaver Johnson

Boy Run Over As He Falls From Tractor

A 12 year old Toledo boy James Alfred Leu was injured when he fell from a tractor on a county road near Bidwell at 3 30 p m. The boy and companion Johnny Coleman were attempting to cross a ditch into a field when thrown off. Leu was taken to Holzer Hospital by his father for surgery but condition not immediately learned.

Gallipolis Toledo Bidwell James Alfred Leu Alfred Leu Leus J. N. Caldwells Holzer Hospital Johnny Coleman Leo

Two Freed on Bonds in Gallipolis Police Action

Gallipolis city police yesterday arrested Bernard Clark forty two from Peoria Illinois on a speeding charge and released him on a twenty five dollar bond. Jack Phipps thirty five from Praise Kentucky was released on a twenty five dollar bond after being charged with driving without license plates.

Gallipolis Bernard Clark Peoria Ill Jack Phipps Praise

Sadie Day Sues Industrial Commission for Ohio Over Insurance Benefits

Sadie M. Day of 1294 Eastern Ave. files suit in Gallipolis Common Pleas Court seeking admission to state insurance fund. She alleges an accident at Gallipolis State Institute in June 1948 caused burns from steam to a radiator table and says compensation was denied after several hearings.

Allipolis Sadie M. Day Eastern Ave The Industrial Commission For Ohio State Insurance Fund Common Pleas Court Gallipolis State Institute

Kiwanians Visit Site Of Camp For Gallipolis

Twenty six Kiwanis members attended a picnic dinner on the proposed camp site near Tyn Rhos Cemetery in Raccoon Township near Rio Grande. Four guests were present. Plans call for a cabin on the 200 acre site with final decisions expected soon.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Tyn Rhos Raccoon Township Rio Grande Paul Watson Howard Foster Jim Dobbins F Uture

Suit for Recovery of 153 Dollars Filed

H W Walter of Walter's Hatchery in Gallipolis sues James A Pierce and Pearl Pierce of Bidwell for 153 dollars plus 6 percent interest. The note carries a warrant of attorney and automatics on nonpayment.

Gallipolis H. W. Walter Walter James A. Pierce Pearl Pierce Bidwell

River Traffic Report From Gallipolis And Kanawha District

Rivers reveal boat movements across Gallipolis locks Kanawha River and district ports with vessels Solvay Indiana Guadalcanal Lelia Ogram Tampico Bruce Semet Kenna Merrill Trade Winds Olcott Liberty Lee Tennessee Criss Jr Suffolk Stevenson Criss Sohio State Cherokee Keeley Banta and water levels Kanawha Falls and gauges noted. The piece ends with an odd Water-Walker aside about a petrel bird name origin citing Britannica.

Gallipolis Solvay Indiana Guadalcanal Lelia Ogram Tampico Kanawha River Bruce Semet Kenna Merrill Winfield Montgomery Olcott Liberty Lee Tennessee Criss Jr Suffolk Stevenson Criss Sohio State J. T. Hatfield Cherokee Keeley Banta Kanawha Falls

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