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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1947

Page

3

Tarters Get 15 Years in Blackmail Case

Jurors found Henry and Juanita Tarter guilty of attempting to extort 300 dollars from Horace Condee, a blind coal dealer. Judge James Collier overruled a request for a new trial and sentenced the couple to one to five years each. defense plans to appeal.

Gallipolis Henry Juanita Tarter James Collier Ironton Jallia County Common Pleas Lewis C. Warden Horace Condee Henderson Condee William Cherrington Robert M. Betz

Four Fined and One Forfeits Bond in Local Court

In Gallipolis four persons were fined and one forfeited a bond in municipal court on Monday. Hillis Pinkerman paid 15 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Richard Kramer faced 50 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated with a six month license suspension. Burgin Bean forfeited a 15 dollar bond after intoxication arrest. William Cousins was fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication. Charles Lambert was fined 15 dollars and costs for reckless driving.

Gallipolis Hillis Pinkerman Richard Kramer Burgin Bean William Cousins Charles Lambert

River Traffic At Gallipolis Locks Reports Light

Gauges on the Gallipolis locks show Ohio River levels of 18.3 and 11.9 feet with nine feet on the rollers while traffic remains light. Vessels include the George M. Verity passing down at 10 45 p m and other boats reported at Montgomery Sardis Little Hocking Bellville Millwood and Marmet with Kana wha traffic noted as well.

Gallipolis Ohio River Eureka George M. Verity Ohio Creighton Jones Montgomery Ivan Harris Sardis Titan Little Hocking Heekin Bellville Leila Virginia Millwood W.va Kanawha Falls Kanawha River Marmet Winfield

Gallipolis Man Arrested Twice Fined for Intoxication

Kenneth Woodall was arrested Friday night by Deputy James Mills for intoxication and paid a fine in Judge J. H. Shate's court Saturday. He was arrested again Saturday night and fined $5 plus costs on Monday with a warning about his immediate reappearance. Harold O'Dell also received a $5 fine and costs for intoxication by Justice Shato.

Gallipolis Kenneth Woodall James Mills Justice the Peace J. H. Shate Harold O'Dell Justice Shato

Gallipolis Residents Change Homes

Gallipolis reports show many residents moving houses within weeks. M T Epling and sons relocate to First and Cedar. Paul Watson & Son move offices to State Street. Buell Hayes also moves to the Epling property.

Gallipolis M. T. Epling Miles John Richard State St Epling First and Cedar Epling Sand & Gravel Co Buell Hayes State Street Hayes G & J Auto Parts Paul Watson & Son Raymond Hoy First Ave George Tabit Paul Watson Addison Herbert Cardwell Raymond Gooch Grace Methodist Church Cardwell Gooch Vinton Ave Evans Packing Company H. M. Smith Sherman White Garfield Ave Earl Queen Mrs. Queen Hollis Johnston Delbert Boster Virginia Taylor Eastern Avenue Kanauga

Nurses Hold Christmas Meeting at Bush Home

Holzer Nurses' Alumnae and District Nurses met at Miss Alice Jane Bush's home in Mon day evening December 9. The gathering included an annual Christmas party with gift exchanges and a festive tree and candles. Miss Bush hosted lunch for the guests.

Bush Home Gallipolis Holzer Alice Jane Bush Locust Street Miss Bush

Gallipolis Livestock Prices at Ohio Valley Sale

Top real calves sold at 29 dollars at the Ohio Valley livestock sale in Gallipolis on Saturday. Hogs ranged 175 to 250 pounds at 24 to 26 dollars, steers 16 to 25, heifers 14 to 22, and milk cows 75 to 150. Lambs topped at 21, with other lamb categories 5 to 20 dollars. several cattle and sheep grades listed with varied prices.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges List

Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis reports admissions including Mrs. John Clark McArthur and others from McArthur Vinton and surrounding areas along with births to several residents. Discharges cover multiple patients and family members, with a separate note of a gift to a deputy and Jackson parking meters installed in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital John Clark McArthur J. T. Wallace Vinton Don Hager Bidwell Thomas Lee Farrell Edward Nutt Hamden John Churchill Mabel Scott Wellston Edward Joseph Earl Trent Ewington Goldie Watson Point Pleasant Johnson Hunter Jackson Hayden Stroth Oak Hill Elizabeth Howard John Ginther Pomeroy Minnie Waugh I. B. Weed Paul Rife Clyde Durst Leon W.va W. J. Howdyshell Rio Grande J. F. Halderman John W. Stevens Sam LaHugh Kathryn Leonard Tom Metzler Annie Taylor Ed Massie Tom Fitzpatrick Wade Fox Clarence Russell June Swan Harry Fisher Minnie Parkins Ed Hill Ethel Williams David Ward Jake Hale Bill Pickens Troy Prater H. A. Kuhl Charles McNamee W. W. Turner Gilbert Hobbs Evertt West James Kears Elmer Sigman William Foster

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Tarters Cherrington Collier G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Ictita Otarion Hearing Aid Co E. State St. Columbus, Ohio Harion BERRY Athens Nelsonville Gail D. Fisher Fred Holcomb Dessie Mae Russell John Howell Court House City Commission Altmans Balbriggan BAYON Quaker Phoenix P.J
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