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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1952

Page

8

Transfer of Four Townships In East Hocking Denied

Four petitions to move townships from East Hocking to Logan school district were denied by the State Department of Education after hearings on July 31. The department cited policy protection for new districts, contiguity rules, tax valuation impact, and pupil placement. Marion Falls and Green Townships petitions showed wide local support, but all four were rejected.

Logan East Hocking State Department of Education Hocking County Logan High Marion Township Logan City Green Township

Conservation Talk At Lake Logan Club House

Logan Izaak Walton League members heard Rev. William Stauffer of Sugar Grove discuss conservation. The humorist Mennonite minister and farmer spoke on national and state efforts, noting past soil conservation work in Tuscarawas County and legislative gains. Lawrence Adcock chaired the program. Stanley Baker organized the meal.

Lawrence Adcock Stanley Baker

H J Griffith Dies at Age 78 in Logan

Logan resident Howard J. Griffith 78 died at 8:10 am Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. He was born in Hocking County and lived in Washington Township. Survived by wife Lena May, son Wayne, three brothers Arch Edward Pearl and sister Bertha. Final rites Sunday at Mt Pleasant Methodist Church with burial at Elk Cemetery in McArthur. Friends may call at the township home until service time.

Logan Howard J. Griffith Hocking Valley Bertha Griffith Dayton Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church Carroll Chesser Elk Cemetery McArthur Freinds Washington Township

1952 Logan Home Telephone Directory Distribution

Logan and nearby areas receive the 1952 directory with McArthur Union Furnace listings added. Nearly 3400 names are included and McArthur numbers redirected through an operator system for Logan calls.

Logan Logan Home Telephone Directory Wilkesville Logan, McArthur Union Furnace McArthur

Hocking Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Mr and Mrs Charles McDonald McArthur welcome a daughter. Shirley Brumfield Hamden Route 1 and Joseph Jay Gompf Logan admitted. Mrs Howard Smyers Rockbridge Route 2 and Mrs George Geiger Logan Route 4 with a daughter discharged.

Charles McDonald, McArthur Howard Smyers Rockbridge Shirley Brumfield Hamden Joseph Jay Gompf Logan Harry Mundy Columbus George Geiger

Marriage License for Harold Wyckoff and Mona Davis

Harold Eugene Wyckoff, 19, a Logan Route 1 resident and plastic worker, and Mona Joan Davis, 16, of Logan, obtained a marriage license at home.

Harold Eugene Wyckoff Logan Mona Joan Davis

New Clock And Jail Window Upgrades For Hocking County

Hocking County Commissioners decided to buy an electric clock for the courthouse replacing the current one showing 7:50. They toured the jail and approved spending over 1300 to replace 13 windows with steel sashes, noting no second floor windows. They also approved dog casualty claims totaling 140 for nine sheep and issued nearby sheep payments to two residents. Bills of 34.35 for gasoline and 222.08 for county bills were authorized.

Logan Hocking County Harry Smith Berman Laurelville Samuel Johnson

Logan Blood Drive Draws 113 Donors

In Logan 113 people offered blood during a Red Cross Bloodmobile visit. The quota was 136 pints with 25 deferrals mainly for low hemoglobin or recent donations. Donors listed include Paul S. Kelley, Charles L. Cragg, Shendens Collins, and many others across multiple companies and organizations.

James E. Hummell C. M. Guess C. L. Baker Clyde D Smith J. E. Vorhees Vinton County Mildred Simms Emma Belle Andrews Mary Maxwell Logan Clay Arlo Weiss Don Walker Mrs D. Walker Zee James Frazee NATCO Fred Gustin Clyde A. Ray Arthur E. Horn Samuel Mount Porter Barron Jr Frank E. Stewart William EE. Smith Louis Feeback Andrew Loudner Howard St. Clair Sylvia Foltz Lawrence Spencer General Electric Dorothy Sater William P. Guess Mildred F. Cummins Everett T. McWilliams Smeads Ralph H. Peacock Michael Scaparrotti Wilbur Oeffler Victor Sharb Joseph R. Holt Carlos Cooksey Rose Ackison Ethel Frazee Mary M. Snyder Judson E. Poling Robert W. Byers Myron A. Stoltz James W. Goss William M. Schultz Lola F. Mautz Florence L. Turner Edith B. Linscott Raymond Walker Robert E. Harris Sun Glow Frank W. Brewer Robert Berry Robert Thrush Frances E. Thrush Betty L. Heine Janet J. Parry Robert Parry Betty Farley Phyllis Kuhn John L. Backus VFW Grace L. Blume Blanche F. Snook Minnie Forrest Freda Davidson Irene Lovensheimer Robert E. Hansel Hal Brown Robert L. Rosser John F. Yates Ralph C. Boss Edna S. Boss Marabelle Higgins Hazel Eggleston Norma F. Stewart Williard Carr Burns Kenneth Gordon Nellie M. Gordon Della M. Sanders Floyd Clinton Hocking Valley Hospital Mary E. Stump Frank Mosure St. Matthew Lutheran Church Craig V. Kinney Fontella Nill Howard Sellars Leota L. Humphrey Evalan Hansel Delmar Freeman Freeman's Greenhouse Alice L. Ruble Fred E. Huls Hull Printing Co Arthur Kalklosch Lawrence W. Evans Thomas Rush Standard Oil Co Irene S. Murtha William B. Pence Robert R. Fisk Ford Hack Auto Florence Power Nora W. Wilson Ira Newton Burnsworth L. B. In Christ Church Mable Heidlebaugh Harold Sheets Dr. F. W. Blume Christine Frasure Don Kline Irene L. Sheets Pauline Hartman Betty Hartman Irene Gibson John Davis Ward

Local Social News From Sharpsburg Area

Mr and Mrs Carroll Graham and children Michael and Cathy Sue visited Vern Harris. Miss Elsie Thompson returned home after appendix surgery at a Marietta hospital. Sherman Lyle of Logan dined with Jennie Loeffler and Gladys Lee. Dick Pierce of Elizabeth City NC is on a 10 day leave. Frank Elliott family left for Mary and to visit Aaron Craig. Richard Thompson and Brenda, plus Bill Ramsen of Canton spent a weekend with Willie Smith. Maud Hill of Pennsylvania visited here. Jennie Loeffler and Gladys Lee dined with Aveusta Goddard. Residents varnished church floor. Gladys Lee visited her mother and sister in Marietta. Col Paul Keirns, just discharged, is on a 31 day leave before re enlistment for three more years.

Sharpsburg Carroll Graham Michael Cathy Sue Vern Harris Elsie Thompson Marietta Hospital Sherman Lyle Logan Jennie Loeffler Gladys Lee Dick Pierce Elizabeth City N. C Frank Elliott Mary Elliott Aaron Craig Richard Thompson Brenda Bill Ramsen Canton Willie Smith Maud Hill Pennsylvania Aveusta Goddard P. T. Spence D. M. Brown Marietta Paul Keirns Leonard Keirns

Home Demonstration Booth Promotes Business Center at Ohio Fair

Logan County Home Demonstration Council showcases a booth in the Arts and Crafts building at the Ohio State Fair with theme Business Center in the Home. Committee includes Mrs. Leslie Duffey and Mrs. Herbert Walker. Local workers span several days with names such as Mrs. Everett Dawley, Mrs. Jessie Stahr, and others. Three Logan Lads 4-H Club members Bill North Jim Allbery Louis Taulbee competed in livestock judging under advisor Ray Groves and may advance to the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago if they place high.

Logan High School Ari Bill North Jim Allbery Louis Taulbee Howard Nowels Ray Groves Chicago

Dawson Rites Set for Earl Dawson

Funeral services will be held at 1 30 p m Saturday in the Union Evangelical United Brethren Church for Earl Dawson 52 formerly of Logan who died Tuesday in his Cleveland home Burial will be in the church cemetery Friends may call at Leonard funeral home after 9 a m Saturday Survivors include his widow Marian two sons Earl Jr and Roy of Lancaster a daughter Beulah of Lancaster his parents Mr and Mrs John J Dawson Columbus three sisters Mrs Carl Teegardin Leesburg Pa Mrs Luther Stimmer and Mrs B C Liggett both of Columbus and a brother Doy Dawson Columbus

Logan Union Evangelical United Brethren Church Church Earl Dawson Cleveland Leonard Funeral Home Marian Dawson Earl, Jr Roy Lancaster Beulah John J. Dawson Columbus Carl Teegardin Leesburg Luther Stimmer B.C. Liggett Doy Dawson

Local Church News from Logan Area Churches

Church notices list service times and guest speakers for the Church of the Nazarene and St. Mathew and St. John's Lutheran churches. Jehovahs Witnesses outline weekly Watchtower and Bible study sessions and a Theocratic Ministry School.

Logan-Denver Vess Sent to Mansfield Reformatory

Logan Denver Vess aged 21 from Marion was sent to Mansfield Reformatory Thursday by Sheriff A J Waldron after being found guilty of nonsupport in a case brought by his wife Mrs Robin Vess.

Logan Denver Vess Marion Mansfield Reformatory A. J. Waldron Common Pleas Harley Meyer Robin Vess

Area Church Services and Schedules

Area churches publish service times with details for Albany Methodist Charge Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple Townhouse and St. Pauls Roman Catholic. Notable items include MYF worship at Albany at 10 45 a.m. and 7 p.m. Boy Scout meeting Monday 7 30 p.m. Masses at St. Pauls 8 p.m. and 9 a.m. 10 a.m. Rosary 7 p.m. Confession Saturday 4 30 to 5 30 and 7 30 p.m.

Albany — Church Pearl Chapel Snowville Temple—Church Townhouse — Church William H. Covert

Sunday religious activities and schedule with Brandeberry sermon

Sunday school at 9 30 for all ages with child care at 10 30. Morning worship at 10 30 featuring It s Contagious by Rev Edward D Brandeberry. Belles White Class social at 5 at Mr and Mrs James McMullen home. Wednesday prayer meeting 7 30. Thursday Bishop class picnic supper at 6 at Mr and Mrs D L Jones home.

Edward D. Brandeberry James McMullen D. L. Jones

Sunday worship schedule in local church services

Sunday school at 10 30 a m morning worship at 11 15 a m with Rev Myron Martin speaking. Evening service at 7 30 p m with Rev E C Kenney. Mid week prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m led by Pastor Rev Yorton Clark.

Myron Martin E. C. Kenney Yorton Clark

Sunday and midweek church services listed

New Marshfield and Union host Sunday schools at 9 30 a m with worship hours at 10 30 a m Evangelistic service at 7 45 p m midweek prayer and preaching times listed Pleasanton notes Sunday school at 9 30 a m Evangelistic service Wednesday 7 45 p m The Rev Kenneth D Frazier serves as pastor.

New Marshfield UNION

Methodist Charge and Local Church Service Schedule

Sunday school and worship times listed for several churches. McDougAl and Carbon Hill churches show Sunday school mornings and evening services with prayer meetings in midweek. The Rev G M Taylor and The Rev Herbert Harris are named pastors.

Sunday and weekday worship services listed for several towns

Chesterhill holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m with worship at 11 a m and a Thursday 8 p m service. Amesville schedules worship at 9 30 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m. Sharpsburg lists worship at 8 45 a m and Sunday school at 9 15 a m led by H D Frazier pastor.

Chesterhill Amesville Sharpsburg

Church Service Schedule With Theme The Boy Jesus

Morning worship at 9:30 and 10:30 service at the church. Theme The Boy Jesus. Choir rehearsal Friday evening led by Pastor James L. Hyde.

Jesus James L. Hyde

Kilvert Church of God reunion in Kilvert Park

Kilvert Church of God holds a reunion at Kilvert Park on Aug 31 with preaching by the Rev Mr Batie of Columbus. Long service led by Frank Bolis Cutler and program directed by Mable Magle also of Cutler.

Tabler-Jenkins Kilvert Park Batie Columbus Frank Bolis Cutler Mable Magle

Sunday School and Worship Schedule Announced

The Rev. George Halbirt leads services with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and worship at 10 45 a m. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday at 8 p m.

George Halbirt

Free Methodist Sunday Services and Pastor Visit

The Free Methodist church lists Sunday school at 9 30 a m morning worship at 10 30 a m preaching at 7 30 p m and a Thursday prayer meeting at 7 30 p m The Rev L A Robinson is the pastor.

Free Methodist L. A. Robinson

Bible School and Worship Schedule

The church announces Bible school at 9 30 am YPM at 7 pm evening worship and 8 pm mid week prayer meeting and Bible study on Wednesday The Rev John I Snedden is pastor.

John I. Snedden

South Canaan Baptist Service Times

South Canaan Baptist outlines morning worship at 9 45 and sermon at 10 45. Mid week prayer meeting and Bible study set for Thursday at 8 pm led by Pastor Rev John I Snedden.

South Canaan Baptist Bible School John I. Snedden

Bible School and Elders Conduct Meditations and Lord's Supper

The notice lists a Bible school at 9 15 a m and short devotions at 10 15 a m led by elders with meditations and the Lord's Supper.

Bible School

Sunday School and Picnic Service Schedule

Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by superintendent Cyrus Jones. Preaching at 11 a.m. by G. P. Ryan. Basket dinner at noon. Devotional service scheduled in the afternoon.

Cyrus Jones G. P. Ryan

New England Presbyterian Worship Schedule

Worship service at New England Presbyterian at 9 30 a m Sunday school follows at 10 30 a m led by minister Mervin Hess with prayers and hymns.

NEW England Presbyterian Mervin Hess

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian Services Schedule

The Rev. Max Williams leads Grahams Chapel Bible Christian. Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. preaching at 10 30 a.m. and 8 p.m. services follow.

Grahams Chapel Bible Christian

Divorce Suit Filed in Common Pleas Court

Margaret Nihiser of Logan Route 4 filed for divorce from Craven Nihiser of Logan Route 4 on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. A restraining order was granted. she sought alimony and relief.

Logan Common Pleas Margaret Nihiser Craven Nihiser

Sunday services and events at local churches

Rates and Clarks Chapel list Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 9 30 a m with Richland Ave also holding Sunday school at 9 30 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m YF gathering at 6 30 p m and prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m

Clarks Chapel Richland Ave

Plains First Church of God Service Schedule

Morning worship at 9 30. Sunday school at 10 30. YF at 6 30. Evening service at 7 30 led by Rev Mrs Hill of Cincinnati. Prayer praise and Bible study Wednesday at 7 30 led by Pastor Rev R E Kelchner.

Worship and Prayer Schedule at Local Church

The article lists worship times with a 10 30 a m service and a 7 30 p m prayer meeting. The Rev N L Russell is named as pastor.

Plains Church of the Nazarene Sunday Schedule

The Plains Church of the Nazarene announces worship at 10 30 a m NYPS service at 7 p m preaching at 7 30 p m prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 p m cottage prayer Saturday at James Rutter home Rev Lena Brandenburg pastor.

James Rutter Lena Brandenburg

Sunday church services and preacher schedule listed

Weathered church notice lists service times at 10 30 am and 7 30 pm with The Rev Charles Hill as speaker at both services and WYPS 7 pm with The Rev Roy E Deeter as pastor at the other service ставок

Charles Hill Roy E. Deeter

Church Services Announced for Weekend and Weekday

The Rev. Charles Hill will preach Saturday at 8 p.m. and again on Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school is at 9 a.m. A prayer meeting led by the Rev. Roy E. Deeter occurs Wednesday at 8 p.m.

Charles Hill Roy E. Deeter

Church Activities Schedule With Floyd Linscott

Worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school follows 10:45 a.m. led by superintendent Floyd Linscott. MYF meets at 6:30 p.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m. Prayer meeting Thursday evening led by S A Steele.

Floyd Linscott S. A. Steele

Church Schedule With Sermon and Choir Rehearsal

Church services start with a 9 15 a m film for children and an adult class at 9 30 a m Morning worship at 10 30 a m features If You Tarry Till Youre Better Dr John Ver steegs sermon topic Choir rehearsal set for Thursday at 6 45 p m

John Versteeg

Morning Service and Sermon at the Good Shepherd

The Church of the Good Shepherd Episcopal invites worshipers to a morning service at 9 o clock followed by a sermon. A brief liturgical gathering and spiritual reflection will be conducted by the clergy.

Church OF the Good Shepherd Episcopal

Sunday and Thursday Evening Services Listed

The Rev. H. D. Frazier offers preaching Sunday at 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday night. The Rev. A. N. Maxwell preaches Thursday at 8 p.m. The Rev. H. D. Frazier is identified as pastor.

Bible Study and Prayer Meetings Schedule

Bible study on Sunday and Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Service meeting and ministry school on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Location 191 W Washington St.

W. Washington St

Church Activities Schedule With Local Pastor

Sunday school times listed for Canaanville Guysville and Stewart with long fest at 8 p.m. Midweek prayer service set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. The Rev. Harold Mowery is the pastor.

Canaanville Guysville Stewart Harold Mowery

Carthage PresbyterianSunday Service Led by Mer vin Hess

Mer vin Hess will lead a Sunday service at Carthage Presbyterian Church at 2 30 p m personnel rotations and sermon focus unspecified.

Mer‘vin Hess

Your Pot of Gold and the Kingdom Within You

A meditation on finding riches at home rather than chasing distant gold. The essay recalls Minnie and Dan, John Muir, and the idea that success and happiness come from within. It contrasts local wells of wealth with the lure of travel and urges recognizing spiritual abundance near us. The piece closes with the Beacon Hill quip about staying where one is.

Minnie Dan John Muir Charles Edson God John Milky Way Boston Beacon Hill

Gallipolis Approves Burkhart Lane Construction Plans

Gallipolis city commissioners meet in special session to pass four resolutions approving Burkhart Lane construction. The panel authorized right of way payments totaling 500 dollars to Robert Campbell and Lester Gates, funded by gas and motor vehicle funds, with county and township sharing remains. A flood road proposal near the Church of Christ at Routes 7 and 141 drew interest for fire access and Sunday parking. A street sweeper carrier was debated to cut long-term waste transport costs. City officials present included J. Roy Bartlett and council members John Morgan and Raymon Allison.

Gallipolis Burkhart Lane Church of Christ Robert Campbell Lester Gates Campbell Gates Garfield Ave Garfield J. Roy Bartlett Bartlett Bartlet John Morgan Raymon Allison Gut Frye Otis Drunmond

Hemlock Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Outings

Hemlock residents note multiple visits across counties with family and friends. Attendees include Bertha San from Crooksville and Mae Griffith from New Lexington visiting Nina Eayle, a Republican rally party traveling by chartered bus to Noble County lodge, and numerous trips to Athens Columbus Elyria Cleveland Parkersburg Park events.

Luella Tharp Judy Jane Logan Ruth Davis Joe Tom Zanesville Columbus Tom University Hospital Davis George Higgins Dillard William Coster Claude Imler Main Street Parkersburg W. Va John Powell McConnelsville Bill Wollett Canal Winchester David Green Groveport Paul Eloise McDaniel Ralph McDaniel John Thornton Fontelle Miller Georgie

Driver Fined After Crash Near Tuppers Plains

State Highway Patrol reported a crash on a county road near Tuppers Plains. Ross Mollohan, 20, of Reedsville, was fined $5 and costs for driving left of center after his car collided with Milford Hall, 40, of Reedsville. Three other arrests were made: Ray W. Wilson, 62, Harrisonville, for registration violation. Robert Thomas, 21, Vinton Route 2, for defective brakes. Ronald E. Flowers, 36, Cincinnati, fined $10 and costs by Jackson Mayor Arthur for driving left of center.

Gallipolis Tuppers Plains State Highway Patrol Ross Mollohan Reedsville Milford Hall Mollohan Ray W. Wilson Harrisonville Robert Thomas Vinton Ronald E. Flowers Cincinnati Jackson Arthur

Hospital Notes List Local Names in Ohio Victims

Holzer Hospital Notes list numerous individuals including Charles Abele Wellston Mrs Wayne Conn Vinton Edwin K Smith Jackson David Keith Smith Jackson Mrs Woodrow Hyland Scioto Furnace James A Lea Toledo Robert Knapp New Haven Harold McBride Jackson Roger McGuire Bladen Mrs Hubert Davis New Haven Mrs Frank Stevens Jackson Michael Thompson Cheshire Albert J Hess Jackson Mrs Elbert Edmiston Vinton plus Dianna Roberts Walter Windsor J O Frampton Everett Cook Loren Howard Mer Berry and many with babies among the Patterson and Dye families and Wilson Waugh Smith Fowler.

Charles Abele Wellston Wayne Conn Vinton Edwin K. Smith Jackson David Keith Smith Woodrow Hyland Scioto Furnace James A. Lea Toledo Robert Knapp New Haven Harold McBride Roger McGuire Bladen Hubert Davis Frank Stevens Michael Thompson Cheshire Albert J. Hess Elbert Edmiston Dianna Roberts Walter Windsor J. O. Frampton Everett Cook Loren Howard Mer! Berry Lawrence Patterson Edward Dye Thornton Wilson Ralph Waugh Albert Smith Roscoe Fowler

Soldier Completes Basic Training At Fort McClellan

Pvt. Donald E. Gabriel son of Clarence H. Gabriel of New Plymouth completed basic training at the Chemical Replacement Training Command Ft. McClellan Alabama. He will be assigned to his permanent station from the replacement training center.

Pvt Donald E. Gabriel Clarence H. Gabriel New Plymouth Chemical Replacement Training Command Ft. McClellan Ala Replacement Training Center

Gas Tax Funds Distributed to County and Townships

Alfred Schuldt of the Gallia county office said the state gasoline tax fund sent $22 000 yesterday for distribution to the maintenance and repair fund and to 15 townships. Allocation will be $10 000 to M and R and $12 000 to townships, higher than the usual $10 000 and $6 000 respectively.

Gallipolis M and R Alfred Schuldt

Gallipolis Church Notices This Week

Saint Peter's Episcopal Morning prayer 9 30 sermon 9 30. Holzer nursing school baccalaureate Aug 31 11. Regular morning prayer 10 30 starting Sept first. Grace Methodist 9 30, school 10 30, sermon A Friend Makes The Difference. First Baptist 9 45 Bible school 10 30 worship 10 30 youth 6 35 prayer 7 15. First Presbyterian 9 30 Sunday school 10 30 worship 10 30 choir Friday 7.

Saint Peter’s Episcopal Richard H. Ash First Ave Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Grace Methodist Paul M. Niswander First Baptist W. H. Green First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins

New Straitsville Visitors and School Opening Announced

Mr and Mrs George Davis and others visited relatives in Columbus and Detroit while families from Wichita Rochester and West Rushville joined Miss Kay Louise Sweazy for a short return visit. Buckeye Lake Park gathering included many local families as public school opens September 2 per Sept William Jones. Mrs Owen Wallace remains noted.

New Straitsville George Davis Francis Fox Charles Welch Columbus John Herrington Johnnie George Wichita Kansas Nellie Jackson Lester White Rochester Mich Margaret Thompson Virgil Collins Eddie Donnie Detroit Pat Powers Kay Louise Sweazy Buckeye Lake Park Floyd Mathews Caroline Tommy Bobby Sonny Soulbeamer James Campbell Patty Larry David Peart Kenneth Carroll West Rushville Emma Morrison Clarendon Sadie Debolt Tulsa Owen Wallace John Jacob Hoy Arthur Maxwell Arthur, Jr Canada Niagara Falls Charles Strain Crooksville Pete Strain Straitsville William Jones

Pasadena Contractor Mixed Work with Politics

A Pasadena contractor repairing the main thoroughfare used his signs to urge motorists to vote for Ike. Democrats objected and police enforced a city ordinance banning political posters on public property.

Pasadena Calif Ike

Youth Burns From Gasoline Spill In Car Fire

An 18 year old Wellston resident, Rhard Nichols of 504 State Street, was admitted to Holzer Hospital with severe burns after fumes from gasoline he was draining from a tan fon ignited his car. Authorities reported the incident occurred yesterday in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Wellston Holzer Hospital Tanfon Rhard Nichols State St

River Traffic Update at Gallipolis Locks and District

Boats reported at the Gallipolis locks include Shirley Ellen Hatfield J T Winfield Solfield and several others with varied times from 7:55 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. District vessels Inca Trade Winds Neville Stevenson Liberty Nortarn Dauntless Guadalcanal Lee Price Robin Louisiana Kanawha gauges show 18.3 upper and 10.1 lone feet with Kanawha falling.

Gallipolis Mike Creditor Nemicolon Banta Keeley Francis Tampico Hoagland Shirley Ellen Hatfiel J. T. Winfield Solfield Inca Trade Winds Dows Neville Stevenson Liberty Nortarn Dauntless Own Guadalcanal

Township Ordered to Transfer Funds to Road Fund

Gallia County court action forces Guyan Township to move 600 dollars from general to road fund. Judge Robert M. Betz signed the order. Petition for transfer filed July 21 by township trustees.

Gallipolis Guyan Robert M. Betz

Miracle Vitamys with Iron Solubles Ad

Frayed nerves and stomach trouble described as benefits of Miracle Vitamys with Iron Solubles. Claims improved nerves and skin, better blood, and general well being as a supplement to diet. 100 tablets priced at $2.50, available at Quick's Drug Store in Athens Ohio with mail order option and wrapping postage.

T Quick Athens

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Falls Falls-Gore Green H. J. Griffith Phone Books Hocking Home Council Church News of Church OF the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler J. W. Steen NYPS Hi-Ny Steen ST. Mathew Lutheran Paul N. Varner ST. John’s Lutheran St. John Church Council Jehovah's Witnesses Watchtower Area Church Services Albany Methodist ST. Paul’s Jan B. Kish Central Ave. Methodist First Church OF God Ralph Leach G. M. Taylor McDougal Carbon Hill Herbert Harris Methodist Alexander Presbyterian Kilvert Church OF God East Canaan Albany Baptist Torch Baptist Max Williams Athens- Richland Methodist Charge the Plains First Church OF God N. L. Russell the Plains Church OF the Nazarene Federal Valley THE Plains Methodist Charge First Methodist Poston H. D. Frazier A. N. Maxwell Jehovah's Witnesses Guysville Methodist Charge Carthage Presbyterian Don D. Tullis Hemlock B. O Russell Faires Lily Sheline Ruth Bradley James Milhoan Trimble Milhoan Rheba Tharp Wallace Tharp Homer Tharp Gienna Williams Lal Lal Quick's
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