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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1952

Page

3

Gallipolis 2 Teacher Assignments Reported

County Superintendent B Lewis Jones announced two new teacher placements in Gallipolis area. Gerald Wagner was named Cadmus High School coach, and Betty J Wetherholt will teach fifth and sixth grades at Bulaville, both approved by local boards Monday. Wagner moved from Centerville School and is a WWII veteran who studied at Rio Grande College. Wetherholt, formerly Betty Fulton, is a Gallia Academy graduate with Rio Grande College education credentials and four years teaching experience.

Gallipolis Bidwell-Porter High School Rio Grande Colege Wetherholt Betty J. Fulton Addison Township Gallia Academy Rio Grande College Frank Wetherholt

Gallia County Feeder Calf Sale October 7 Planned

County Agent William P. Smith reminded Gallia County beef cattle owners of the Gallipolis Feeder Calf sales at the Ohio Valley Livestock Co. yards on October 7. Farmers may call the county extension office for more information and list their expected calf consignments to be known by September 1 or shortly after.

Gallipolis Gallia County William P. Smith Ohio Valley Livestock Co Smith

Nine Men Are Ordered To Report for Induction

Gallia County register 45 Gallipolis area men ordered to report to Ashland Kentucky for induction September 4 with ten others notified for pre induction physicals. Inductees include James O Montgomery Crown City and others. pre induction physicals include Melvin L Ours Bladen and James E Johnson Gallipolis among others.

Gallipolis Ashland Jack Switzer James O. Montgomery Crown City Lawrence E. Mayo Kerr John H. Drummond Argo, Ill Board 45 Earl L. Spurlock Bladen Freddie Gilmore Canton Lester E. Carter Northup John W. McDaniel Patriot Billy W. Price Patriot Route 2 Prestonburg Stanley L. Johnson Benton Harbor Mich Melvin L. Ours Richard N. Chatfield Toledo Donald Phillips Jesse J. Beaver Galipolis John L. Waugh Baden Robert E. Swisher Cheshire James E. Johnson Arion James M. Ballard Chagrin Falls Vinton Clement R. Johnson Fremont

10 4-H'ers Participate In State Fair

Nine girls and one boy from Ohio 4-H clubs traveled to Columbus to compete in team demonstration contests and other State Fair activities. Laura Wood and Margeda Edwards of Harris Lucky Ladies demonstrated fire prevention, while Kathleen Call and Jane Ann Call of Rio Lucky Clover demonstrated freezing foods. Diana Thorne and Sarah Jane Jones of Rio Lucky Clover joined the state style revue, with dresses by Norma Davis and Karen Broyles on display. Miss Jones and Don Swisher of Raccoon Valley entered the state health improvement contest.

Gallipolis Columbus Laura Wood Margeda Edwards Harris Lucky Ladies Kathleen Call Jane Ann Call Rio Lucky Clover Club Diana Thorne Sarah Jane Jones Norma Davis Karen Broyles Wide Awake Clubs Miss Jones Don Swisher Raccoon Valley Club

Auto Stolen Near Park

Gallipolis police seek a 1952 black and maroon two door sedan owned by Donald L. Johnson stolen Monday night or Tuesday morning after he parked on First Ave near City Park and left the keys in the ignition. A 1949 sedan stolen with another vehicle from Wood Motor Sales on Fourth and Pine is also missing. a jeep was recovered but the sedan remains unfound.

Gallipolis Donald L. Johnson Johnson First Ave City Park Charleston Wood Motor Sales Fourth and Pine Show

D A Beard Dies at Home in Gallipolis at 75

D A Beard 75 of Holcomb Hill Gallipolis died at 11 05 a m yesterday after six months of declining health. A native of Craig County Virginia he moved from Charleston West Virginia 33 years ago to farm and retired in 1942. He was Spanish American War veteran married Blanche Harper October 9 1904 with six children and five grandchildren surviving. Funeral services Thursday at 10 30 am at C R Waugh funeral home Gallipolis with Rev Donald Loomis officiating burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call prior to the service.

Gallipolis David A. Beard Holcomb Hill Charleston W. Va Craig County John W Martha Jane Laver Beard Blanche Harper Walton Beard Philippine Islands Earl A. Beard Jamestown N. Y Gladys France Albuquerque N. M Garnet Beard Columbus Kenneth Worman Third Ave John W. Beard Victorville Calif Mildred McCoy Muncie Ind Cr. Waugh Donald Loomis First Baptist Church Artist Church Mound Hill Cemetery

Power Trouble Hits Police Radio System in Gallipolis

A Monday Tuesday power failure caused by three transformers at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. Rock Springs substation disrupted radio sending for Gallipolis patrols and City Police. Low voltage hampered transmissions though receiving remained intact and radios functioned in many cases.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Junior Leaders Club Plans Cave Trip

The Gallia County Junior Leaders Club will tour Hocking County caves and other sites Sunday. County agricultural agent William P. Smith asked members to notify the extension office before Saturday and said transportation costs will be shared. He asked for car availability to aid transport and noted lunch will be served en route.

Gallipolis Gallia County Hocking County William P. Smith Smith

4 H Congress Dates Set for Sept 15 19 at OSU

Gallia County to send five delegates to the 4-H Club Congress on the Ohio State University campus September 15 to 19 with all expenses paid. Applicants must be 15 by January 1 1952 and submit a simplified report form to the county extension office by September 8. Advisory council to select delegates and two advisers for the conference with expenses covered by the Ohio 4-H Club Foundation.

Gallipolis Ohio State University William P. Smith Gallia County Smith County Extension Office Club Congress 4-H Ohio 4-H Club Foundation County 4-H Advisory Council

Divorce Granted to Ada Jean Caufman in Gallia County

A decree by Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz granted Ada Jean Caufman of 234 Fourth Ave to divorce John Sommers Caufman of Columbus. Filed July 1 the petition alleged gross neglect. Custody of two children awarded to Ada Jean Caufman.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Robert M. Betz Ada Jean Caufman Fourth Ave John Sommers Caufman Columbus

Marriage License for Hughes and Fellure

Lewis Ray Hughes and Janet Evelyn Fellure obtained a marriage license. Hughes, 19, lives in Gallipolis. Fellure, 19, resides in Bidwell.

Lewis Ray Hughes Gallipolis Janet Evelyn Fellure Bidwell

River Traffic Report From Kanawha and Gallipolis Locks

Boats reported on the Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River sections with multiple vessels moving up or down at listed times. Entries include Hood Nemicolon Stevenson Ken na Tampico J. T. Hatfield Ernestine Ogram Marmet Merrill and others with up and down statuses and times across 7 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Galligolis Locks Hood Stevenson Kenna Tampico J. T. Hatfield Ernestine Kanawha River Ogram Marmet Merrill Winfield Pittsburgher Francis Penn Keeley Cornell Invader Castle Cook

Weather notes and gauge readings at Kanawha Falls

The Athens Messenger reports river gauges with Upper 18.1 Lower 9.9 feet and three feet on the rollers. Kanawha Falls falls 0.66 feet. times noted for Vance and Hatfield events and pumper readings.

Vance Helen Hatfield Kanawha

Agnes Sorel Attracts King Charles VII With Necklace

Agnes Sorel drew the attention of King Charles VII of France by wearing a diamond necklace, described as a display of beauty and courtly elegance.

Agnes Sorel Charles VII of France

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