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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1956

Page

3

Swineherdettes to Miami trip funded by Kiwanis club

Gallipolis Kiwanis Club funded a trip for the state talent champions the Swineherdettes to Miami Beach Florida to perform at the American Farm Bureau Federation event. The group collected $1 per member at a dinner meeting forming the Swineherdette Booster Organization.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Miami Beach Fla American Farm Bureau Federation Paul E. Watson Kiwanis Club Kiwanis J Sherman Porter John Heiskeel Swine Herd Club Alva T. Grover Presi Taber Heiskell Electric Sherow J. Dean Eisel Roger In Florida Ara Swisher Hortie Roush Huber Fulton National Farm Bureau

Crashes in Gallia and Meigs Under Patrol Probe

Patrol investigate two Wednesday crashes in Gallia and Meigs counties. In Gallia County Route 7 south of Gallipolis a 21 year old Eu reka resident and a 33 year old Gallipolis man collided after attempting a pass, rail damage reported. In Meigs County a 38 year old Pomeroy man, Eugene Collins, was hospitalized with a fractured wrist after a night club exit and resulting crash, with offensive DUI charges anticipated upon release. A Norwood man, Jay H Gross, paid fines for speeding after a patrol arrest.

Malniport Save Ign ‘Way Gallia County Meigs County Gallipolis Margaret Marie Taylor Eureka Paul Victor Carruth Crs Robert 4 Smeltzer Pomeroy Collins Meigs General Hospital Jay H. Gross Norwood Parol

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital observed list

Holzer Hospital notes show births to Carroll Brown Gallipolis and Stanley Markin Radcliff both on December 5. A long list of admitted patients follows including medical surgical and obstetric cases across multiple towns such as Jackson Gallipolis Pomeroy Coalton Oak Hill and more with numerous names and affiliations.

Carroll Brown Gallipolis Stanley Markin Radcliff Les Brown Jackson Robert E. Wears Pliny Lowell M. McNickle Ravine Ray A. Whitt Thurman Eugene Harmon David H. Frank Pomeroy Clark F. ‘Thompson Bidwell Medical Frank Dillinger Coalton Surgical Macal George Montgomery Bladen Pauline Anthony Charleston Thomas H. Lee Sursical Fisher Oak Hill Medi

Vinton Forms Public Affairs Organization for Waterworks

Vinton Village Council created the Board of Public Affairs to oversee the new 64200 dollar waterworks project. The board, with members Charles Wade George as chairman, Mrs. Ruth Evans, and Mrs. Elsie McCoy, will serve until next November’s election. A 7:30 a.m. adjournment was set for Tuesday for bond company representatives and Attorney H W Cherrington to finalize the deal. Mayor Oly M Stewart presided with full council present.

Vinton Village Board of Public Affairs H. W. Cherrington Bonding Company Board of Public Affairs Charles Wade George Ruth Evans Elsie McCoy Oly M. Stewart

Legion Plans Christmas Party For Underprivileged Children

GALLIPOLIS Lafayette Post 27 American Legion with 25 attending spent its meeting discussing the December 23 Christmas party for underprivileged children. Toys are being repaired and donated, with a call for more usable used toys. In BLUE LAKE Rev. Lee Donors may telephone 173-R Wallace is holding a revival at Paw Paw Church, with the volunteer fire department aiding. Rev. Kenneth Betz will preach at Elizabeth Chapel at 1 am December 9. Mr. and Mrs. Roe Sheets and son visited Columbus relatives. Gloria Wallace and Dixie Waugh visited their parents. Mrs. C. E. Sheets.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion Legionnaires Blue Lake Lee Wallace Paw Paw Kenneth Betz Elizabeth Chapel Roe Sheets Keith Allen Russell Sheets Columbus Gloria Wallace Dixie Waugh Earl Wallace Homer Waugh C. E

Guests at Cheshire Relph Rife home noted

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Relph Rife include Mr. and Mrs. Burford Gray Libdy Linda and Jimmy from December. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. James Shamblin and other noted guests.

Faward G Cheshire Relph Rife Burford Gray Libdy Linda Jimmy Aa Petown James Shamblin

Whittington Family Relocates and Local News Update

Mrs Barbara Whittington and her son relocated to Maryland where Mr Whittington works. In Gallipolis Mrs Isabell and daughter Mrs Charldeen Han, plus Miss Sandra Kail, were mentioned with holiday gatherings at the homes of relatives. The piece notes arrivals, marriages, and visits among local families including Jimmy Preston Nancy and others, with ties to Pea ttyville Kentucky and a Pennsylvan ia visit.

Cheshire Barbara Whittington and Maryland Whitington Isabell Charldeen Han Gallipolis Sandra Kail Dhusy Paul Rife Bradburyeisner Jack Freeman Jimmy Preston Nancy America Clark Alva Kail Hol- Wamsley

Christmas Wishes Answer to a Mystery

A brief column explores how Christmas wishes reflect seasonal hope and communal spirit. It notes traditions, shared gestures, and the idea that giving joy strengthens bonds among family, friends, and neighbors during the holiday period.

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