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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1954

Page

11

Gallipolis Board Reverses Grade Entrance Age ruling

Gallipolis school board reversed itself on first grade age limits, restoring six by September 1 for first grade and five for kindergarten. Action could close kindergarten if a new first grade teacher cannot be found. Several staffing changes approved, including a home economics teacher and janitor, plus a one mile pupil transport limit. In a separate report, Harry Milo Miller Jr., 31, of Kgger Creek, remains in critical condition after a Route 7 crash near Cheshire with a basal skull fracture. details describe involved vehicles and responders at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis J. Gordon Gibert Dallas Sayre Kananga Jack Frazier County Sanitarian Kanauga Eleanor L. Miller Middleport Washington School Janet Wetherholt Miller Ohio University Harry Milo Miller, Jr Kgger Creek Holzer Hospital Cheshire Clymer Gem Bottling Co Berm Empire Furniture Co Leroy Mitchell

School Bus Inspection Schedule Set for Gallia County

The Ohio State Highway Patrol will conduct school bus inspections in Gallia County from September 13 to 20. Schedule assigns inspection points by district and school, with each day covering specific districts and buses. Obiervations include required operator licenses, certificates, and posted registration papers, plus laid out safety equipment.

Gallipolis Gallia Clay Green Centerville Perry Raccoon Rio Grande High School Cheshire High School Addison Cheshire Bidwell High School Bidwell Vinton Ohio State Highway Patrol B. Lewis Jones Harrison Jones

Democrats Plan District Dinner Rally in Jackson

A district wide Democratic dinner meeting is set for September 14 at 7 30 p m in Jackson Memorial Auditorium. Senator Henry M Jackson of Washington will address the Tenth District gathering with Gov Frank Lausche and other candidates invited. Local chairmen in eight counties will handle reservations.

Jackson Jackson Memorial Auditorium Harold E. (Foxy) Rowe Jackson County Henry M. Jackson Washington Rowe Frank J. Lausche Thomas Burke Truman A. Morris Robert Reid Lawrence Enoch S. Allen Meigs Emmett G. Will Vinton Marion J. Brown

Public Auction Of Real Estate In Canaantown Township

Ohio Athens County public notice of sheriff sale in case Robert Chappel versus William Robinson et al. On September 27 at 1:30 PM at the Athens Court House east door the north half of the west half of Fraction 3 of Town and Range 13 and the west half of No 18 in Sections 21 and 22 Lot 5 Range 15 will be sold for cash to satisfy a claim. Appraised at 2400 dollars, sale requires two thirds. Sheriff George Vateman and deputy.

State of Ohio Athens County Robert ©. Chappel William Robinson Athens County of O.C.P Wiles Robinson Mary Roebinson Athens Soamey Cannaneda Clark's Chapel Church Coolville Ridge Road Maxwell Hidge Road Maxwell Ridge Road Robinson Arm George Vateman Ath- de Song Dorothy J. Oeats Ery

Public sale ordered in Common Pleas court Athens County

Notice dated August 15 directs Sheriff Pateman to sell at public auction the real estate in Athens Township Waterloo and a second tract in Section 5 Town 11 Range Ohio Company Purchase. The 30 acre and additional 30 acre parcels appraised at 1500 dollars must bring at least two thirds. Sale set for Monday October 1:39 oclock P. M. Cash only.

Auto leaves road into cornfield in Gallipolis

A juvenile from Gallipolis Route 2 was in a Sunday 6:30 p.m. crash on Route 325. State Highway Patrol investigated. The car slid off the road into a cornfield. Rogers 22 Canton Ga was arrested by the patrol and fined 10 dollars plus costs for driving left of center in a separate accident on Route 141 last Thursday.

Gallipolis State Rogers Canton

Skull Injury Sustained By Construction Man

William F. Hunt of Zanesville is hospitalized at Holzer with a basal skull fracture from a work accident at a Collier Construction site near Jackson, two miles off Route 7 behind Addison. The firm is building towers for power lines from Kyger Creek Plant to the Pike Atomic Energy Plant.

Gallipolis William F. Hunt Keen St Zanesville Holzer Hospital Collier Construction Co Jackson Route 7 Addison Collier Construction Company Kyger Creek Ohio Valley Electric Co Pike Atomic Energy

Sheriff Hauls Hawley to Ohio Penitentiary

Sheriff George Ehman took James Hawley to the Ohio Penitentiary on Tuesday after Hawley was sentenced to one to three years for non support.

Gallipolis George Ehman James Hawley Ohio

Notice of Athens County Bond Bids Invitation

Bids will be received at the Athens County Commissioners Office in Athens Ohio until 12 noon on September 6 104 for purchase of county bonds totaling 193 000. Bonds mature 1955 1964 with semiannual interest at 4 percent or other bid rates. bond No 1 at 300. Bid must include 260 bond or certified check. Bonds issued to fund road project per May 27 1940 resolution. County reserves right to reject bids.

Athens County County Court House Athens Ohio Saints County of Athens Ion i Giller

Nurses Diplomas Set At Holzer Hospital Commencement

Gallipolis nurse graduates will receive diplomas at Grace Methodist Church September 9 at 8 p.m. Dr. Charles E. Holzer Jr. will award diplomas to 15 named graduates. Ohio State University’s W. Guthrie, Ph.D., will give the commencement address with music and prayers featured in the program.

Gallipolis Charles E. Holzer, Jr Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Grace Methodist Church Carol Jane Ball Curry Julia Loretta Collins Radcliff Pearl Emogene Filiott Lois Louise Hall New Matamoras Margaret Marie Layne Pedro Marilyn Lou Long Vinton Betty Kathryn Meyers Williamstown W. Va Eleanor Jane Miller Wellston Nadine Jora Newland Clarice Evelyn Owens Valentine Pedro Barbara Lou Rader New Haven Norma Jean Scholl Pomeroy Mary Leona Trotter William Guthrie College of Arts and Sciences Ohio State University Stanley Lanier Paul M. Niswander D. Merrill Davis Jackson Lords

Births and Admissions at Holzer Hospital List

Holzer Hospital notes list births including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. James Holmes of Gallipolis and several sons for other couples. Admissions cover medical and surgical cases such as Ona Saunders of Gallipolis and Archie Saunders of Gallipolis along with multiple named individuals from surrounding towns.

James Holmes Gallipolis Fred Scott Pomeroy Meyers Dawn Fa Wrence Shafer Crown City Herbert Davis Oak Hill Walburn Wellston Aes William Sharpe Vinton Arthur Drummond Bidwell Carl Wiliams Coalton Ona Saunders Tine Gayhart Patriot Charles Hunter Columbus Robert Rice Middleport James A. Stansbury Archie Saunders Roy A. Downward Fred Henry Hamden Vera Jean Carter Howard Rader New Haven William J. Burke Gene Arthur Armstrong Paul William McCoy Point Pleasant John Stumbo Dudley Wayne Eggleton William Pike Syracuse Melvin Cook Franklin Fura Surgical de Adams, Jr Rayburn Letart Guy Parsons Ripley William Helfrich Gal— Surgical Kenneth Hall Surgical John Mann Bertha Randell Thomas Radford Medical Ernest M. Wiseman Racine

Glouster Scouts Named For High Scout Honor

Two Glouster Troop 72 members Wayne Lowery and Kenneth Russell were selected as candidates for the Order of the Arrow at Camp Kootaga on the Hughes River West Virginia. Twenty three Glouster scouts attended a week long camping with Ed win Carpenter as scoutmaster and plans for a winter camporee at Camp 72.

Glouster Camp Kootaga Hughes River West Virginia Order of the Arrow Wayne Lowery Kenneth Russell Order of Arrow Camp Kootaga Robert Smith Arthur Janchius Fritz Craig John Balderson Ronald Brady Allen Lowery John Moore Frederick Temple Eddie Nott Kenneth Whaley Ronald Swaro Pat Ferry John Dixon Gene Dean Oskey John Smith David Geirhart Gerald Six Dean Spencer Alvin Durning Roger Strohmeyer Lowery Edwin Carpenter Hines

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Paul Burtnett in Glouster

Mrs. Paul Burtnett was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by Mrs. Blanche Malloy and Mrs. Lis Lae at the Malloy residence. Prizes were awarded to several attendees including Mr. William Hensler, Mrs. Harry Myers, Donna Myers, Mrs. Winifred Snyder, and Mrs. Raphael West amid a decorated bassinet display.

Paul Burtnett Blanche Malloy Lis Lae Malloy William Hensler Harry Myers Donna Myers Winifred Snyder Raphael West William White Bernice Ribarin Carl Fouts Harold Norris Dale Moody Frank Burtnett Hazel Renner Dale Dew David White Richard Spence Beryl Dawson Charles Hufford Harold Snyder Sanford Snyder Richard Grubb de West Sylvia

Social Guests Gather for Weekends and Trips in Ohio

Saturday visitors include Mr and Mrs G H Chalfant and children from Coolville, and Mr and Mrs Wilfred Hill with two kids from Millersport. Phyllis Chalfant sings on a Parkersburg station and with Gospel Baptist Temple Choir. Several extended families travel to Niagara Falls Mackinac and North Bay for a five day trip.

Leslie Petty Trimble G. H. Chalfant Phyllis Larry Coolville Wilfred Hill Millersport Parkersburg Gospel Baptist Temple Chor Thomas Mitchell Columbus Ben Skinner C. A. Bingman FE. S. Bingman Watson D. K. Teater Teater Hazel Raber Niagara Falls Canada Mackinac Island North Bay Mr. Teater Buford Ohio Hillsboro Kenneth Bingman Barbara Athens E. S. Bingman Kenneth A&p Robert Messbarger George Jonas Ronald Jonas

Jacksonville Meth Church Board to Meet Wednesday

The Official Board of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m to discuss church matters and upcoming activities.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Methsist Church

Bible Class Graduation Conducted at Oakdale Church

Commencement exercises were held for a Southeast Ohio Vacation Bible School sponsored by the Synod of Ohio. Diploma awards went to eight of ten sessions with graduates from the Primary and Junior Departments listed by name.

Glouster Oakdale Church Synod of Ohio Ohio Nelsonville Helen Chapple Barbara Roach Columbus Waynesburg College Waynesburg I.a Mary Helen Jewell Edward Castner Tenafly N.J Union Seminary New York City Richard Dixon Gene Sabo Vera Dyer Ikle Nott Luanna Nott Peggy Sabo Patty Dixon Paul Moore Roger Dyer Mac Dyer Bruce Brunton Johnny Sabo Irene Nott Roger Moore Junior Department Irene Frawler Dixie Hook Eileen Frazier Roberta Nott Bill Brunton Kay Nott Jerry Dixon Lovel Lloyd Brunton

Mrs Brown Named Rehabilitation Chairman by Ohio Auxiliary

Mrs. W. J. Brown of Gallipolis is appointed rehabilitation chairman for the Ohio American Legion Auxiliary. She accompanied department president Mrs. Lester Nimon on visits to Ohio VA Hospitals and Soldiers Homes from Sunday to Friday. Future duties include a Washington trip, a September School of Instruction at the Neil House, and a October district conference in Lancaster.

Gallipolis W. J. Brown Ohio American Legion Auxiliary Lester Nimon Canton Ohlo VA Cleveland Brecksville VA Ohio Soldiers and Sailors Sandusky Soldiers and Sailors Orphans Home Xenia Dayton New VA Cincinnati Chillicothe VA Brown Washington American Legion Auxiliary Neil

Brazil's Rank in Area and Population

Brazil ranks second to Canada in area and second to the United States in population, also second to Canada in creations of the Western Hemisphere.

Brazil Canada United States

Vote Counting Complete For Conservation Groups

Gallia County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Organization completes ballot counting for township committees. Ten nominees per township. top man becomes chairman. County committee to be elected by chairmen. Interim period allows protests under law.

Gallipolis Harold Black Bill Smith W. J Brown Ralph Boster Farm Bureau Robert Ball The Grange Dan R. Wagoner Walnut Township Melvin Gilbert Perry Township James P. Roush Addision Township Gallia County

Recruiter Schedules Monday Post Office Hours and Enlistment Paths

Sergeant David Benjamin allocates Mondays 10 am to 2 pm at the Post Office for qualified men to choose a three year enlistment in branches such as Security, Adjutant General, Medical Service, Chemical, Military Police, Ordnance, Quartermaster, Signal, Transportation, Airborne, Engineers, Armor, Artillery, Infantry, Far East Command, and Regular Army. He also assists with WAC service inquiries.

Gallipolis David Benjamin Benjamin Security Agency Adjutant General's Corps Medical Service Chemical Corps Military Police Ordnance Corps Quartermaster Corps Signal Corps Transportation Corps Airborne Engineers Armor Artillery Infantry Far East Command Regular Army

George Washington's 1751 Barabos Journey Abroad

George Washington undertook his sole overseas voyage in 1751 to Barbados. The expedition marked his first extensive international travel and helped shape his early diplomatic and military perspectives.

George Washington Barbalos

Maple Tree Removal At Courthouse Approved

Gallia County commissioners authorize a $450 expenditure to remove a large maple tree on the courthouse lawn deemed dangerous for its cracked base and old condition. The work aims to prevent further instability and potential damage.

Gallipolis

Florida Calling aims south as Tom Moore expands show

Tom Moore, veteran MCN broadcaster, moves his Florida Calling program from Winter Haven to reach the sunny South. He plans a lakeside motor court and water skiing school as insurance against future quitting. The show from The Florida Citrus Commission studio features chatter music song and a telephone quiz.

Sunny South Lakeside Florida Florida Citrus Commission Winter Haven Tom Ladies Pair Chicago Itoo Florida Calling Ladies Fair Visual Pro

Driver Sent to Jail for Driving While Intoxicated

Ronald Cari Barbian, 24, Dayton, arrested by Gallipolis police, sentenced to five days in jail fined $50 and costs and six months driving rights suspension on a driving while intoxicated charge.

Gallipolis Ronald Cari Barbian Dayton

Local Society Notes From Woodall and Charleston Visits

Mrs. W W Barickman and Mrs James Price and son Johnny visited the Woodall home for the Gallia County Junior Fair. Mrs G H Norrin returned home after a week with her daughter in Charleston. Mr Weston Poisle and two sons and Mrs R Bobo and Greta spent the weekend with Mrs Donna Paisley and the Terry family. Mrs W W Barickman and Mrs James Price visited with Mr and Mrs Victor Knight. George Tyler and Ross Baker attended the Athens County Fair. Mrs Donna Paisley visited at her daughter's home recently. Mrs Verna Woodall

Meeting Set Tomorrow at Jacksonville Methodist Church

A meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Jacksonville Methodist Church. Women interested in the Labor Day dinner are invited to attend.

Jacksonville

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