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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1947

Page

8

Semi Tractor-Trailer Jackknifes Injuring Three Near Gallipolis

A Sunday 12:05 a.m. Route 35 crash left Don Hager 18, Bidwell, John Hansen 24, Gallia, and Gordon Goble 10, Thurman Route 1, with injuries after a westbound semi driven by William Hartoon 24, Grove City, struck a halted car. Hager suffered a compound leg fracture and facial injuries. Hob? two others received minor injuries. Holzer Hospital treated all patients and authorities reported substantial property damage.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Don Hager Bidwell John W. Hansen Gallia Hansen Hager William Hartoon Grove City Robert Stewart

Failure to Signal Turn Charged After Crash

Clarence O. Mullen, 19, of South Webster, charged with failing to signal before turning after a Route 35 crash 6.2 miles east of Jackson. He was fined $15 and costs in Oak Hill justice court. A truck driven by Mullen left turned into a county road and struck a car driven by Edward P. Kwiatkowski, 31, of Detroit.

Gallipolis Jackson Clarence O. Mullen South Webster Mullen John M. Shaffer Oak Hill Edward P. Kwiatkowski Detroit

Gallia Academy Dramatics to stage Why the Chimes Rang

The Gallia Academy High School Dramatics Club presents Why the Chimes Rang at 7 30 p m Friday in the Washington School auditorium. Mrs Garland Gillingham serves as faculty advisor for the club.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Dramatics Club Washington School Garland Gillingham

Relief Gifts Sought by Rio Grande WSCS

The WSCS of Rio Grande Methodist Church in Gallipolis asks for clothing and blankets to be sent to affected overseas countries. Donations should be dropped at the church by Wednesday or arranged for pickup by calling 697-W111 or 678-W2.

Gallipolis WSCS Rio Grande

Oak Hill Man Charged With Reckless Driving

GALLIPOLIS Charles F Lambert of Oak Hill posted a $25 bond to appear in municipal court to face a reckless operation charge after a collision at Third and Pine Streets at 11 p m Saturday. James Olen Bush of 652 Third Avenue driving east made a left turn and struck Lambert as he drove south on Pine Street. Bush car sustained front fender wheel and steering gear damage while Lambert car suffered right headlight bumper and bumper spotlight damage.

Gallipolis Charles F. Lambert Oak Hill Third and Pine Streets James Olen Bush Third Avenue Lambert Pine Street

Winter-Time Bee Production and Poultry Care Tips

Forest A Brown summarizes a 1947 Ohio State University report detailing 1947 Gallia County extension work including 50 percent of days on 4 H club activities and 249 percent on adult outreach. Winter advice covers coop litter, hydration, lighting, and disease leuposis management with sanitation steps.

Gallipolis

Minor Hurts in 3-Car Mishap at Eastern and Berger

At 6:35 p m Saturday at the Eastern and Berger intersection three southbound cars collided after Fred McKown failed to stop. Ruth Circle sustained neck injuries, Glenn Baird’s car rear-ended Circle’s, and Patty Farley endured bruises and shock. McKown cited for reckless operation.

Ruth Circle Second Ave Glenn O. Baird Eastern Avenue Fred Allen McKown Smithers St Baird Patty Lou Farley Holzer Hospital Circle Fred McKown McKown

Welsh Teacher to Talk in Gallipolis Meeting

Dorothy M. Fowler principal of Lord Pontypridd Hospital School in Cardiff Wales will speak at 8 o'clock tonight at the home of Mrs Harold Wetherholt during the American Association of University Women gathering. Fowler is an exchange teacher in the United States for a year headquartered in Charleston West Virginia.

Gallipolis Dorothy M. Fowler Lord Pontypridd Hospital Cardiff Wales American Association of University Women Harold Wetherholt Reba Barr Charleston

Local Patrols Fine Unsafe Operation and No License

Gallipolis Jenkin Williams 64 of Oak Hill was fined 20 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to unsafe operation and was ordered to appear in JP John M. Shaffer’s court. Carl Richard Stewart 23 of West Columbia WV was fined 10 dollars and costs for operating without a license by JP J. H. Shato.

Gallipolis Jenkin Williams Oak Hill State Highway Patrol Court of Justice of the Peace John M. Shaffer Carl Richard Stewart West Columbia W.va Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato

River Traffic Report at Gallipolis Locks on Ohio River

Gauge readings at Gallipolis locks nine miles below Eureka showed 18 and 12.5 feet Sunday evening with 9 feet on rollers. Notable passages on the Ohio River included Hatfield Heekin Price Solvay William Penn Labelle Talbott Shearer Brandt Ivan Harris Dravo 42 and others at various locks. Kanawha Falls gauge rose to 2.69 feet with Winfield traffic on the Kanawha River listing George Verity Cook Criss at different times.

Gallipolis Ohio River Eureka Hatfield Heekin Price Solvay William Penn Labelle Wheeling Talbott Marietta Shearer Parkersburg Brandt Little Hocking Ivan Harris Bellville Ravenswood W. Va Kanawha Falls Winfield Kanawha River George Verity Cook Criss

Cincinnati Produce Prices From Cincinnati Market

AP report lists consumer graded eggs with U S A rates and wholesale grades among items priced in Cincinnati. Poultry figures cover heavies and under fives, fryers, roasters, broilers, roosters and turkeys. Butter and butterfat quotes and Rotawes price range are included.

Cincinnati U.S Ys Ib

Veteran 4-H Leader Cites Clubs' Value

A. B. Graham, founder of 4-H Clubs in 1902, told leaders at Island View Inn that club work for youths builds character and ethics, calling it a cure for old age and a source of non monetary reward. He noted 4-H's global spread and its role in better health and farms.

Gallipolis A. B. Graham Columbus Ohio Usda Extension Service Island View Inn Graham Agricultural Society of Young People Springfield China United States Germany America Lang Gallia Brown Smeltzer Rose Maurice Thomas James Roush Tom Agee Agee

Cincinnati Livestock Market Prices Report

Salable hogs Sold, under 275 lbs 25 lower, over 275 lbs steady, sows 23.55 to 26.25. Cattle 1,800 head, calves 300, strong to 50 higher in slaughter cattle. Baby beef and good cows led gains. top steer price 27.00 for 1022 lbs. Vealers steady with top 29.00. stock steers 20.00. lambs negligible sales, undertone steady.

Cincinnati

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