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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1955

Page

6

Brannon Speaks At Kiwanis Meeting In Glouster

Glouster coach Brannon and assistant John Dua fetter spoke at the Kiwanis Club gathering in Hotel Gordon. D. K. Teater introduced Brannon praising sports as a vehicle for character and discipline while stressing sportsmanship in defeat. Hootman of Columbus attended as a guest of Dan Kovach. next week's meeting shifts to Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. due to Labor Day with a board meeting to follow.

Glouster Brannon John Dua Fette Kiwanis Club Hotel Gordon I ‘D. K. Teater Branman Hootman Columbus Dan ‘Kovach Reemith Hortel Gordon Board of Directors Ses

Boy Hurt On Cycle In Gloucester Incident

A boy sustained injuries after a cycle accident in Gloucester. Authorities released the injured youth from hospital care after initial treatment. Relatives named Timothy Kinney and Will Kinney linked to the incident remain under local inquiry.

Rouster Timothy Kinney Arcane Es Steee Semietice Wracd Glouster Will Kinney

Let's Take A Trip to a Beautiful Spot

A promotional note invites families to revisit a favorite neon illuminated area described as a beautiful spot. It emphasizes returning for another visit within a week and hints at fond memories from prior trips.

Social Notes Highlight Local Hosts and Visits

UWLUUSSEL Social Notes lists Mra Johnston hostessing the Altar and Rosary meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday in the church hall with Loretta Johnston and Mrs Betty Grin ted as leaders. Also noted are Legion Hall meeting times, reports by Joyce Williams from Columbus, and meals with homemade cake and ice cream. The piece mentions numerous locals visiting, returning from Korea, and friends in Columbus, Glouster, Newark, and Worthington.

Mex Loretta Johnston Betty Grintead the Legion Hall Joyce Wileams Columbus Glouster Robert Smith Korea Donald McKnight Mee Thomas Reese William Zimmer Billy Kathy Tommy Patty le Roy N.Y Orville Bingman Esta Cunningham Marysville Charles Ettey Sara Kesler

Gallipolis Couple Weds in Garden City Church Ceremony

Miss Maxine Henry and Nadville Grimes exchanged nuptial vows at Gar field Avenue Church of Christ in a 3 pm Sunday ceremony. Henry wore a white lace gown with a portrait neckline and flowing ballerina length skirt while palms and baskets decorated the altar. The bride’s father gave her in marriage, and Grimes's late father and mother were named as his parents.

Lewis Mikell Garfield Avenue Church of Christ Maxine Henry Nadville Grimes Okey Henry Gafield Ave TL. Grimes Lakeland Flat Aidl Ana Laster Henry Columbus Lester Henry Ian John Trot Oran Henry Arnold Wallace Glenn Grahane Marie Bush Columbug Edith McCall Oran ‘Henry Gallia Academy High School Florida People’s Bank of

State Patrol Reports Arrests and Convictions

A Meigs County patrol log lists multiple arrests and fines for speeding, failing to stop, and drunken driving. Named suspects include Harry Roush of Pomeroy, Dempsey Hanes, Jimmy Swain, James Rakes, and William Janes, with various bonds posted and penalties imposed by local judges. The report also mentions a collision on the Silver Bridge, a pursuit by a Gallipolis post officer, and charges of intoxication against Virginia Randolph and Lee Leach.

Harry’ Roush Pomeroy Meigs County Dempsey Hanes Jimmy Swain Mercer Cambridge James Rakes Vile Star Columbus Wilever Wasliam H. Janes As- F Gallipolis Wickline Bladen Gallipolis Mantel Joa Durst Ashvile Ohio Peartne Robert Cupler Irate Siler Crown City Perce’ D. McCreedy Point Pier Silver Bridge Botscare McCreedy West Virginia Mike Murphy Virginia Randolph Lee Nora Leach Point Pleasant Leach Latham C. Bass Pome Roy Delbert W. Keener Charleston Owen C. McKinney Cheshire

Trimble Grange Meeting Sees Degree Conferrals

More than one hundred attendees gathered at the Trimble Grange Hall Saturday evening for a Grange meeting. The first and second degrees were conferred on nine candidates. Athens County Fair results show Trimble Grange taking third, Rome Grange first, Lodi and Athens fourth. Watermelon and cantaloupe were served. Officers to be elected September 10 at the next meeting.

BSLE Trimble Grange Hall Athens County Trimble Grange Rome

River listings and vessel movements in Kanawha and nearby towns

A dense list of river and canal traffic with names such as Marmet Winfield Gallipolis and Sioux City, noting pullers and load types including coal steel sulphur and pig iron. Times from morning to afternoon mark upriver downs and vessel movements on the Kanawha and nearby routes, with several crew or owner surnames like Bosworth Criss and Keeley appearing alongside river stations.

Montgomery Creditor Jerry Bosworth Alcott Pam Merritt Winfield Ogram Gallipois Gallipoi Stone Emnestine Sohio Sioux City Warren Hougland Pyettooat PYAY RH. Bosworth

No operator's charge cited in Gallipolis court notice

James W. Johnbaugh, 3, of Portland Indiana and another individual were cited by the State Highway Patrol for no operator's license. Bond set at $25 for appearance in Gallipolis Municipal Court next Tuesday. The patrol says the driver crossed the yellow line.

Ballipo! Alpert Osen- Gallipolis James W. Johnbaugh Portland Ind Postson Gallipolis Galle Municipal Polis

Chauncey Personals and Day- Sean Wedding Mentioned

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Chauncey Personal and Day- Sean ceremony with Sireape A Pigg Wa and Chapman. references Mr. and Mrs. Luth Sets and Mrs. Beulah Robinson. Sunday visitors of Miss Wilma I gene. church event at Buchtel Church Wednesday with parents noted.

Wale Chapman Sean Dod Buchtel Luth Beulah Robinson Eldon Miss. Wilma

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