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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1956

Page

5

Kiwanis President Outlines Plans for 1957 Gallipolis

Vic Sheron, Kiwanis president-elect, outlined seven goals for 1957 at the Gallipolis Kiwanis Club organizational conference in the Lafay ette Hotel. Plans include completing the Kiwanis Youth Camp cistern and cabins, adding members, increasing attendance, interclub exchanges, and full committee reports.

Gallipolis Kiwanis Vic Sheron Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel Sherow Sheron Bill Watterson

Local Eagles Reap Praises For Sunday's Convention

Gallipolis Aerie 2290 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles praised last Sundays District 1 Eagles Convention during its weekly meeting led by Aerie chaplain Gerald G. Parsons known as Coach Parsons.

Gallipolis Eagles Gallipolis Aerie Order of Eagles Gerald G

Police Report Details Two Accidents in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police logged two accidents with heavy damage to one vehicle and moderate damage to another. Kelvin E. Payne 48 of Marysville collided with James B. Fisher 26 of Point Pleasant at Eastern and Berger at 1 20 p m. A second crash saw Roger Reese Henry 27 of Balden strike C L Haner’s parked car on Second Ave at 10 30 a m with moderate damage to Henry’s car and light damage to Haner’s.

Gallipolis Marysville Kelvin E. Payne James B. Fisher Point Pleant Eastern Berger Roger Reese Henry Balden C. L Pat) Haner Second Ave Henry Haner

Knights of Pythias lodge conferred rank on James Stom vaugh

In Naomi Lodge 55 at BLUE LAKE near Gallipolis the Knight rank was given to James Stom vaugh of Vinton at the regular convention Tuesday night. The Rev Wood announced plans for a Christmas party at Elizabeth Chapel Tuesday. Knight Kenneth Bet willard Knotts was appointed to head the party planning at Castle Hall with Mr and Mrs Joan Van Sickle and guests invited. Birth announced for Mrs Mary Van Sickle 18 ag? as Mr C Sheets and others donated for the cake. Deer hunting party—Orin Roush Sheets Frank Pet rie Arnold Kingery and James Halley hunted in Washington Forest Hardings County.

Gallipolis James Stomvaugh Vinton Knights of Pythias Naomi Lodge Blue Lake Wood Elizabeth Chapel Kenneth Bet Willard Knotts Dee Castle Joan van Sickle Mary van Sickle Lee Coder Orin Roush Sheets Frank Petrie Arnold Kingery James Halley Washington Forest Hardings County C. E. Sheets

Russian First Tumbleweed Arrives in the U S

A prairie pest known as Tumbleweed was introduced to the United States from Russia around 1875 via flax seed imports.

United States Russia

Hospital Notes Lists Births and Discharges

Holzer Hospital records show multiple births including a daughter for Kenneth and Mrs Ross of Jackson on December 11 and a son for James Arcadipone of Oak Hill on December 12. The list names numerous patients and medical staff with births and discharges across Oak Hill, Jackson, Gallipolis, Vinton, Point Pleasant, and nearby towns.

Kenneth Ross Jackson Bernard Kniggs Oak Hill Samuel Turek Jack L. Delaney Edward McClelland Wellston Stanley Spencer Vinton James ' Arcadipone Wyatt Roach Point Pleasant Richard Wayne Elliott Bladen Kelly M. Grubb William Richard Lewis Carol Jean Fletcher Gallipolis Calvin H. Keefer Dennie Waters Alfred E. Saunders Ray W. Markins Rutland Leo M. Clark Letart Phil B. Gahm Beaver William D. Swisher Middle Medical Hayden E. Stroth Oak Bill Otha Gregory Radcliff Samuel J. Burris Okey E. Coffee Edwin Baldwin

Aging Ohioan Dewitt Dewitt Receives Social Security at 100

Gallia County man Frenk Dewitz born May 26 1856 in Zanesville Ohio marks his 100th birthday as one of 47 centenarians in the U S and a rare Ohio Michigan area case. He recalls early work at a Woolen Mill and railroads while noting his Social Security credits began after 1943. He and wife or survivors are mentioned along with two sons grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Gallipolis Frenk Dewitz Bulaville Rd Gallipolis Route 1 United States Alaska Ohio-Michigan John R. Chatfield Anager Portsmouth Pacific Ocean Wild Bill Hickok Calamity Jane Bill Cody Dewitt Carl F Edmund E Ving Oregon

Charles Mack Dies at 99 in Cheshire

Charles Mack, 99, died at his son Fred Mack's home in Cheshire. Born March 8, 1868 in Pomeroy, he worked in Middleport and Gallipolis, married Hattie Tate in 1891, and belonged to the Spanish American Veterans and Knights of Pythias. Survived by sister Mary Mack and three children Ivan Fred and Grace Bradbury. Funeral set for Friday at Miller's Home for Funerals with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Charles Mack Fred Mack Cheshire Pomeroy Martin Barbara Schminger Mack Middleport Coxes Rothcchild’s Chicago Rggersville Mack Hattie Tate Kygerville G Polis P. A. Baker Jan Edward Knights of Pythias Mary Mack Los Angeles Ivan Bucyrus Fred Wyman Grace Bradbury Miller's Rev. C. of Gravel Hill Cemetery

Local Socials Show Visits From Athens And Columbus

Broadwell guests include Albert Ogg and Ella Ogg from Athens with Edith Stemen of Pickerington. Edith spends weeks with Rev Earl Snyder. Harry Van Dyke attends Earl Nolan funeral in Marietta. Recent visitors to Miss Mae Brown include Mrs Clarence Rathburn and Harold Rathburn of Columbus.

Oscar James Columbus Evalena Brill Keith Brill Walter Parsons Mae Brown

Two Are Convicted of Traffic Violations

Vianne Floyd Ravenswood 37 was convicted of driving while intoxicated by the Municipal Court after a State Highway Patrol arrest. He received a $75 fine plus costs.

Gallipolis Vianne Floyd Ravenswood

Man Given County Jail Term and License Suspended

A man was sentenced to ten five day terms in the county jail and had his operator license suspended for one year. Also, George Johnson, 42, of Gallipolis, was fined five dollars and costs for crossing a yellow line.

George Johnson Gallipolis

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