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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1954
Page
2
Ronald F. Knotts and Claude Maller filed suit in Galha County Common Teal Court on behalf of sewer and water users seeking enforcement of the ordinance. Plaintiffs argue the three purposes did not exist per last May referendum and note penalties for unpaid sewer rental charges after notices and water shutoffs.
In Gallipolis at Third and Olive a two car crash left Mrs Audrey Smith hospitalized with a head injury. Rebecca Edith Bane 48 was charged with failure to obey a stop sign after allegedly pulling from Olive onto Third Avenue, colliding with the Smith vehicle and causing heavy front end damage. The Smith car sustained damage to multiple panels and the left front fender.
The Rev Richard J. Ash rector of St Peter's Episcopal Church will chair the 1955 Gallia County March of Dimes campaign. This marks the second year of leadership by local clergy, following Dr William F Ashe who led to a county fundraising record. Ash will name his campaign staff after briefing from the state office. last year Ashe’s wife was among polio patients.
Funeral for 17 year old R B Morris from a hunting accident is set for 2 pm at Bidwell Methodist Church with Rev C M F Payne officiating. Burial will follow at Morgan Bethel Church Cemetery.
Gallipolis authorities report a Saturday Route 7 collision injuring James B. Cannon 24 of North Renova Ohio with lacerations to the forehead. Driver William F Stevens 26 of Ewing Junc cited for failure to yield.
Long account traces the Guthrie family and the Guthrie Hotel in Cheshire Village from 1837 onward, detailing land gifts for the church and academy, town growth, flood refuge use in 1913, and the area's coal industry and heritage. It notes key early settlers, schools, churches, and local landmarks shaping the community.
Mrs Sabra Stewart was installed as matron of Vin ton Chapter 375 Order of the Eastern Star with a gavel made from her family wood. The handle came from the cradle and the pear tree, crafted by her son Norman on leave from the USS Henry Gibbins, daughter-in-law Phyllis Gothard Stewart added ribbons, and 83 attendees watched the event at the Masonic Temple with a cake and ice cream reception.
Gallia County Probate Judge John W Tlowell's office shows two marriage license applications. Chandor Eugene Whittington 22 Cheshire laborer and Barbara Gale Howard 17 of Cheshire are listed as applicants. Details include Whittington born to Theodore and Dorothy Whittington in Cheshire and Howard born in Wheelersburg Kentucky with parents Clara Howard and Joseph Norman Ross.
The Holzer Hospital notes list new births and discharges in Gallipolis Crown City Bidwell and surrounding towns. Notable entries include Harry Norton 65 death in Radcliff and funeral plans at Radcliff Cemetery with survivors across families in Jackson Wellston and Columbus.
Frances J Jones of Chillicothe visited relatives here during the holiday weekend. Eural Houck and family from Mercerville visited Mrs. Houck's relatives. Baltimore guests Opal and Paul Burdette spent Saturday with locals. Revival services at Walnut Methodist drew area residents.
The famous carillon of the Leaning Tower of Pisa was silenced about two years ago due to fears that vibrations could hasten the tower’s collapse.
A list of property deeds shows transfers including 12 acres to Green Township and various parcels ranging from 2 to 62 acres. Purchasers include John T and Evra Bvaun Edward Phillips, Shoemaker, Casto, and Shin, with prices from 1500 to 4500 dollars and notes on oil and minerals interests.
The Gallipolis area report notes Ruth Ann Wetherholt and Osa Baird visiting relatives, with several local real estate transfers and divisions in Gallia County townships. Property descriptions include multiple acres, blocks, and names such as Howard, Myers, Beil, and Givens, with amounts listed from hundreds to thousands.
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