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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1953

Page

6

Child Killed by Car In Jackson While Riding With Parents

Gallipolis report of 27 month old Chucky Queen crushed after falling from a car at an ice cream stop on the Jackson to Route 35 shortcut. He died at Oak Hill Medical Center about 6:30 pm after the accident. The parents Mr and Mrs Charles A Queen of Columbus rushed him to a Jackson physician and on to the hospital. Final rites to be announced by Miller's funeral home.

Gallipolis Little Chucky Queen Oak Hill Medical Center Jackson Charles A. Queen Erma Barcus Columbus Route 35 Oak Hill Hospital Chucky Charlies A. Queen, Jr Iva Barcus Vine St J. Owen Lloyd

Gallipolis Man Fined for Stop Sign Violation

Carroll Price, 22, of Gallipolis Route 1 was charged by the Gallipolis post State Highway Patrol with failure to obey a stop sign. He was fined $10 and costs Thursday in Gallipolis Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol Carroll Price

Gallipolis Sesquicentennial Queen Mary Attends Events

Gallia County marks the sesquicentennial with Queen Mary Skinner and her two princesses Christine Fraley and Cosine Thomas. Mary will ride on the Gallipolis JC float in the Ohio State Fair parade and attend a three day reign in Columbus and a mid October double ring ceremony in Gallipolis. Glenn Foster of Athens will wed the bride as her grandmother Mrs. E G Sylvus cannot attend.

Gallipolis Mary Skinner Marguerite Skinner Fourth Ave Columbus Gallia County Queen Mary Glenn Foster Athens E. G. Sylvus

McNeir-Moshier Nuptials Planned in St Peter Church

Mrs. Rachel Sylvus McNeir of 224 First Ave. hosts a Saturday buffet for 12 out of town guests ahead of the 8 p m rehearsal for the marriage of her daughter Miss Sarah H Armstrong McNeir. The couple will wed Sunday at 11:30 a m at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with Rev. Richard H Ash presiding.

Rachel Sylvus McNeir First Ave Sarah H. Armstrong McNeir Miss McNeir St. Peter's Episcopal Church William Hill Moshier Montpelier Ohio Richard H. Ash

Community Notices And Upcoming Local Appointments

A mix of civil and social updates from the area. Ronald Canaday returns home before overseas service and will report to Camp Kilmer before England. Mrs. Blanche Canaday hosts him. Mrs. Gerald Canaday of Rio Grande is isolating for polio treatment in Columbus. Various residents visit relatives, attend schools, and prepare for local events including the Jackson Apple Festival. Freddy Wood begins training at Pittsburgh Embalming School. Marjorie Rinehart travels to Kent for her aunt’s funeral in Gallia County.

Ronald Keith Canaday Blanche Canaday Canaday Camp Kilmer N.J England Gerald Canaday Rio Grande University Hospital Columbus Fred Plymale Hillsboro H. A. Rosener I. J. Karl Huntington Robert H. Ruddell Earl W. Mauck George Ehman Ohio Sheriffs Association Jackson Jackson County Dave Trago Jerry Gilkey Walbridge Freddy Wood Pittsburgh Margaret PD. Carter F. F. Darling Marjorie Rinehart Gallia County Kent W. M. Rinehart

Two Men Jailed for Drunken Driving in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis Municipal Court on Thursday night Judge William H. Jones sentenced Neal Wendell Shimp, 29, of 910 Fourth Ave, and Elmer Hyde, 43, of Middleport, to five days in jail. Each man received a $50 fine plus costs, and a six month license suspension for operating motor vehicles under the influence of alcohol.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Neal Wendell Shimp Fourth Ave Elmer Hyde Middleport

Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Gatherings

Kingsbury Wyant of Cleveland visited with her parents in the community. Mrs. Ruby Smith and children, returning from Nitro W Va, reports Karen Sue suffered a broken arm. Albert Beal and Jenny Wyant visited relatives. Carleton Missionary Society met at Mrs. Weber Wood’s home. Virgil King’s shower honored. Prizes awarded to Jean Wood Lucille Beal Virginia Hedricks Mabel Brickles. Refreshments served by Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Wayne Beal. Attendees listed include Sadie Carl Elizabeth Murray Louise Harrison Mabel Brickles Jacsille Beal Neva King Virginia Hedrick Grace Houdashelt and Eth King Jane Beal.

Kingsbury Venera Wyant Cleveland Ruby Smith Owen Smith Nitro W. Va Smitha Karen Sue Albert Beal Columbus Jenny Wyant Orville Hunt Newark Carleton Missionary Society

Second annual Winton Two Garden Club flower show

The second annual flower show of the Winton Two Garden Club was held at North Wilton with Mrs. James Jackson of Ewington as judge. There were 97 entries. Residents and visitors include Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Calvin returning from New England, Eugene Wright rejoining the Air Force at Ladd AFB Alaska, and visits by T. R. Boring and Judy of McArthur, Dwight McLaughlin and son with the Gwens of Grafton, Kan., Emory Canade visiting Texas, and John Bay of Alcoa with local relatives. The Christian Church homecoming is planned for Sept 13 with a pot luck dinner.

Dwight McLaughlin Kenneth Gwen Grafton W. Va Emory Canade Texas Christian Church John Bay Alcoa Tenn Roy Wright Robert Bay Carpenter

Gallipolis Church Notices and Schedules

Local church listings show services and events for Gallipolis area churches. It includes Church of Christ, Church of God, St Louis Catholic, Church of the Nazarene, First Baptist, Salem Baptist, Pice Creek Baptist, St Peters Episcopal, First Presbyterian, Grace Methodist with service times, Sunday schools, evangelistic meetings, baptisms, weddings and upcoming parish and nursing school events.

Church OF Christ Lewis Mikell Church OF God H. M. Smith ST. Louis Adolph Golublewski Gallipolis State Institute Church OF the Nazarene Vernon C. Shaffer Young People's Fellowship Salem Baptist Don P. Hawkins Herman Wood

Gallia County Land Transfers Highlights

Deeds filed in Gallia County detail transfers in Addison Township, Centerville, Morgan Township, and Springfield Township. Named parties include John E. Halliday and Gertrude Whittington estate, George W. Whittington, Dale Workman, Hazel Workman, Fred Mulford, Niday H. Scott estate, Wesley A. Scott dispute, Charles Ronald Halley, Vio Let Ruth Halley, Elmer N. Kelly, Ohio Valley Electric Corp, and McKee heirs. Record reflects 50 acre transfers, lot parcels, and an easement with values from 250 to 4000 dollars, stamped for internal revenue.

Gallipolis Gallia County Mary H. Wetherholt John E. Halliday Gertrude Whittington George W. Whittington Addison Township Dale L Hazel Mae Workman William H. Jones Niday H. Scott Fred Mulford Roush Cheshire Wesley A. Scott Charles O Glenna Jean Terry Charles Ronald Violet Ruth Halley Centerville Elmer N. Kelly Ohio Valley Flectric Corp Morgan Township Afton McKee Roma Afton McKee Sarah Floe McKee Bernard Earl McKee Larry Lee McKee Mary Williams Springfield Township Internal Revenue

Bashan Social Roundup Notes Weekend Visits

Mrs Effie Tarrence spent a weekend with Linnie Swan of Long Bottom. Mr and Mrs Calvin Orr of Antiquity were guests of Bert Orr. Mrs Russell Bailey and daughter from Middleport visited Mr and Mrs Arthur Morarity. Clint Orr and his wife visited their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Billy Orr of Reedsville. Walter Harris of Pomeroy visited J C McKay. Dan Billy and Violet Lyons of Graham Station visited Mr and Mrs George Roberts. Mrs Arthur Morarity and son attended a birthday party for Teddy Morarity.

Birth at Holzer Hospital News

A birth is reported to Holzer Hospital for Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Saunders of Northup a son. Admissions include Mrs. Jack F. Propp Apple Grove and others in surgical and medical wards from Rio Grande Gallipolis Jackson Oak Hill Hartford Kerr Pomeroy and nearby towns.

Arthur Saunders Northup Apple Grove Carl Winters Rio Grande Earl Vance Gallipolis Donald McKenzie Pomeroy Lewis Saunders Emil Knight Hartford James Grant Jackson Lee Dauber Kerr Edward Ray Lewis Parnell Brady Oak Hill Simon Conger

Final Rites for C D Chick Set for Saturday

Gallipolis notices 54 year old C Dewey Chick of Columbus dies after a illness. two ex Gallipolian pattern maker with Kinnear Manufacturing. Born May 6 1899 in Mason County W Va, survived by wife Mae Jones and children Rosemary Davis and Thomas Chick plus five grandchildren and siblings. Funeral at C J Waugh Funeral Home with Rev. Paul Niswander. Burial Pine Street Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.

Gallipolis C. J. Waugh C. Dewey Chick Columbus Mason County W. Va Thomas J Elizabeth Buster Chick Chick Gallia County Mae Jones Rosemary Austin Davis Thomas Chick Vinton Ira Chick First Ave Harry Mina) Burkett Tiffin Clarence Mabel) Betz Ed C Jessie) Waugh Portsmouth Clarence J. Waugh Paul M. Niswander Grace Methodist Church Pine

Church Will Dedicate Two Windows Sunday

St Peter s Episcopal Church in Gallipolis will dedicate two memorial windows at 6 30 p m Sunday One window with the figure of St Peter honors the late John Ernest and Maude D Halliday The other shows Christ in the temple honoring Rose Uhring Moore Rev Richard H Ash rector will lead evening prayer and the dedication service.

Gallipolis St. Peter's Episcopal Church St. Peter John Ernest and Maude D. Halliday Rose Uhrng Moore Richard H. Ash

Baltimore Oriole Named for Lord Baltimore Coat Arms

In 1632 the English king granted Lord Baltimore a charter to found Maryland. Settlers created an oriole with black and yellow plumage, matching Baltimore’s coat of arms, and named it the Baltimore oriole.

England Lord Baltimore Maryland Baltimore

Mrs Charles W Shaver Heads Gallipolis Garden Club

Mrs Charles W Shaver, wife of the Gallia Academy High School vocational agriculture instructor, was installed as president of the Gallipolis Garden Club at a meeting at her home. New officers include Mrs Gome Phillips as vice president, Miss Velma Roush as secretary, and Mr M Harold Brown as treasurer. The club plans a September tour to Adena and a district meeting in Middleport on September 25.

Gallipolis Charles W. Shaver Gallia Academy Shaver John Morgan Robert Cornwell

Auto Truck Collision Kills Five In Toledo Area

A car truck collision on Ohio 2 east of Toledo killed tavern operator Louis Paviica, 42, his wife Vera, 35, and three of their children James 3 Patricia 5 and infant Diane 4 months. Their two other children Barbara 2 and Gregory 6 survived with injuries and were taken to Riverside Hospital.

Toledo, Ohio Ohio Here Louis Paviica Vera James Patricia Diane Barbara Gregory Riverside Hospital

Police seek hit skip driver after sign flattened

Gallipolis police continued Tuesday night search for a motorist who struck and flattened a no parking sign on Pine Street between Vinton Avenue and the railroad track near the Homer W. Walter residence.

Gallipolis Pine St Vinton Ave Homer W. Walter

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