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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1954

Page

6

January Term Circuit Court Jurors Selected at Point Pleasant

Vernon Jones announced jurors for the January term in Point Pleasant. Court opens January 4 without a presiding judge due to Judge Miller’s illness. Grand jurors from districts Arbuckle, Cologne, Clendenin, Cooper, Graham, Hannan, Lewis, Robinson, Union, Waggener. petit jurors include Hartley, Weaver, Thomas, Bauer, Nibert, Newell, Keefer, Aten, Kirk, Hypes, Sullivan, Withers, Schwartz, Kelley, Parsons, Thomas, Lanier, Sayre, Barnett, and many others.

Point Pleasant Vernon Jones Lewis H. Miller Arbuckle D. R. Jarrell Cologne Wilber Durst Clendenin Albert Stevens Fred Brown Cooper C. E. Fry Graham Dallas Gibbs Ralph B. King Hannan I. M. Dailey Charles J Ervin Lewis Roy Kincade F. A. Morrison James H. Lewis Robinson Fort Rogers Union M. A. Greenlee Waggener Lester S. Stewart Dennis Budding Harley Hartley Marcus Weaver Hoy Thomas Sidney Bauer Henry Nibert Fred Newell Earl Keefer Edwin Aten W. E. Kirk Kermit Hypes Guy Sullivan Morton Withers Harold Schwartz Lawrence Arthur Jewell Landis Absten Carl FE. Barnett Elza Devault Marion Henry 0. M. Barker N. E. Williamson Byron Fry Russell Caudill Cecil Lucas R. H. Melrose John FR. Priddy William P. Hoffman Charles J. King Charles Conrad Elmer E. Plymare J. O. Rock Ray Thompson Gene McClung Oran Love, Jr J. H. M. Hanly Mark G. Williams Clyde Bowen Herman Adams Norman Weln

Hannan High Booster Club Organized in Point Pleasant

Hannan High School formed a booster club Friday evening at the home economics building. Rev. F. R. Saunders elected president with Wesley Ball as vice president Vincent Conrad as secretary and Mary Holley as treasurer The next meeting is January 5 1954 Many parents and friends attended including J B Winkler Beverly Morgan and George Anseld among others.

Point Pleasant Hanman High School F. R. Saunders Wesley Ball Vincent Conrad Mary Holley J. B Winkler Beverly H. Morgan Charles Powers Sam Holley Wesley Holley Bernard Holley John H. Jenkins Edith Gillespie Charles Withers, Sr Lorene Duffer Russell Duffer Howard Dillard Charles Withers L. F E. Bush John Dalton Janet Winkler Hubert Chapman Mary E. Criss Evelyn Brake W. F. Riddle J. F. Miller G. H. Chapman W. O. Rowsey J. F. Wheaton Fred Green the Rey Roy Ball Mr. Shank W. A. Wright Louis Birarukis

Auto Fatality Cow Listed in Gallia County

A traffic fatality occurred Saturday night in Gallia County when Leslie Casto, 17, of Vinton Route 1 struck a cow on Route 160 and veered into a field. The cow, an eight month old heifer, died. the car sustained medium damage. The owner is A. J. Maze.

Gallipolis Gallia State Highway Patrol Leslie Casto Vinton Porter Route 160 Casto A. J. Maze

Gallia Performers On Television Show

Gallia's Jim Bacon and Bill Saunders appeared on Bert Crump's amateur program around 1 30 p m Saunders sang Too Young with Bacon at the piano The camera focused on Bacon M hands during the instrumental intermission Saunders said he works for his father Virgil Saunders with Vernon Kuhn and admitted he was nervous.

Gallipolis Jim Bacon Bill Saunders Saunders Bert Crump Bacon Virgil Saunders Vernon Kuhn

Point Pleasant Cpl Mattox in Korea earns unit citation

Army Cpl Edward W. Mattox of Point Pleasant, son of Mrs Alice Mattox, serves in Korea with the 550th Quartermaster Refrigeration Company which recently received the Meritorious Unit Citation. A tractor driver, he arrived in Korea last January from Fort Eustis Virginia after completing basic training there. He entered the Army in July 1952.

Point Pleasant Army Edward W. Mattox Alice Mattox Korea 550Th Quartermaster Refrieration Company Mattox Fort Eustis

Two Fined Jail Terms Suspended in Gallipolis

Municipal Judge William H. Jones imposed 11 day suspended jail terms and fines in multiple cases. Joel Cating and Florence Sheline faced resisting arrest charges with $35 fines. Cating also got drunk and disorderly. Lewis Stiverson paid $35 with no costs for the same incident. Sheline was fined $5 and costs for intoxication. Walter F. Corvin, 23, Oak Hill, awaits grand jury on DUI under $500 bond. James Arrowood fined $10 for drunk and disorderly. Three others charged with intoxication had hearings today. Ralph Steinmetz faces no operator license charges.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Joel Cating Florence Sheline Cating Lafayette Grill Lewis Stiverson Jones Walter F. Corvin Oak Hill James Arrowood Carl Fred Phillips Bladen Bond Andrew Percy Bryant Ralph Steinmetz Harrisonvile

School Leaders Attend Cleveland Conclaves

GALLIPOLIS Marshall Boggs principal of Washington School and Ross Fleming assistant principal of Gallia Academy High School attended Cleveland conventions Thursday through Saturday. Boggs attended the Ohio Elementary School Principals Association meeting and Fleming represented at the Ohio Education Association representative assembly.

Gallipolis Marshall Boggs Washington School Ross Fleming Gallia Academy High School Cleveland Boggs Ohio Elementary School Principals Association Fleming Ohio Education Association

Methodist Men Dinner To Hear Scout Official

The Trinity Church Methodist Men will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m for a dinner at the church. Sam Traughber assistant scout executive of the Tri State Area Council will speak. C J Hyer the president will conduct a business meeting.

Point Pleasant Methodist Men of the Trinity Church Sam Traughber Tri-State Area Council C. J. Hyer

Doctrines of Church Discussed in Lecture

The Rev. Paul Bergstresser of the Lutheran Church led a lecture at 305 14th Street on the Lutheran interpretation of the Apostle's Creed. The ongoing series will resume January 8 with the next talk.

Point Pleasant Paul Bergstresser 14Th Street

Monument Donated for Shato Family in Vinton Cemetery

The russet granite monument honoring Marcus and Mattie Shato was donated by Gallipolis State Institute employees and patients. The Shatos, killed in an Oct 17 auto accident near Troy, were longtime GSI staff. Daughter Aldena Runyan chose the memorial, which features Eastern Star, Masonic, and Shrine emblems.

Vinton Marcus Mattie Shato Vinton Memorial Cemetery Gallipolis St. Cloud Minn

Mason County Courthouse Plans Win Approval

Mason County Court approved preliminary plans for a modern courthouse to be built in Point Pleasant. Architect Harry Nay, with Dorsel Wedge J F Wheaton and Ivan Bush, will supervise a 150 by 80 foot grey limestone building with granite trim housing county offices, the jail, library, and court facilities. Construction aimed within three months with bids to follow. about 370000 dollars was projected to be in the courthouse fund by year end.

Point Pleasant Mason County Dorsel Wedge J. F. Wheaton Ivan Bush Harry Nay Wheeling Nay DPA Agricultural and Health Department Court House Building Fund

Gallipolis DAR Christmas Party Held At Hedgewood Drive

Gallipolis hosts the Christmas party for the French Colony Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution at 7 30 p m today at the Hedgewood Drive residence of Mrs Howard Brannon. Hostesses include Mrs J S Clark Mrs Frank Wetherholt and Mrs Mary Ewing. Catherine Hayward and G B Gillingham present programs on American music and good citizenship. President general's message will be presented by Mrs L W Thompson with Mrs M T Epling speaking on national defense.

Gallipolis French Colony Daughters of the American Revolution Hedgewood Drive Howard Brannon J. S. Clark Frank Wetherholt Mary Ewing Catherine Hayward Advancement of American Music G. B. Gillingham DAR Good Citizenship Committee L. W. Thompson M. T. Epling Cochairman National Defense

Shrine children enjoy Christmas party at Gallipolis club

The Gallipolis Shrine Club hosted a Christmas party for Shrine children Sunday night, bringing gifts and holiday cheer to the youngsters in attendance.

Gallipolis Shrine Club Shrine

Santa to Visit VFW Hall for Christmas Party

Santa Claus will visit the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall on Court St this evening for a Christmas party and turkey dinner at 7 p m The event includes a 8 p m arrival by Santa and treats for children A gift exchange capped at 25 to 30 cents will take place Mrs Merrill Saunders VFW auxiliary president leads the plans assisted by Frank Belville VFW post commander

Santa Claus Veterans of Foreign Wars Court St VFW Merrill Saunders Frank Belville

Local families host relatives across Gallia County and beyond

A string of visits unfolds with Mr. and Mrs. Reese FE Lloyd and son Johnny from Jackson visiting J. Owen Lloyd and Mrs. Margaret Lloyd Porter in Gallipolis. Other trips include Charles B. Rife and sister Cora Miser. A G Milstead family with Tommy from Huntington. Frank Loucks and children from Marietta. and Ray Swisher funeral attendees in Charleston. Charles McCormick of Idaho plans winter in Norfolk with a daughter while noting Idaho ranch ownership of 400 acres.

Reese FE Lloyd Johnny Jackson J. Owen Lloyd Margaret Lloyd Porter Gallipolis Charles B. Rife Fourth Ave Cora Miser A. G. Milstead Tommy Huntington Frank Loucks Marietta Guy White S Court St Aul Martin Mercery Charles McCormick Arimo Idaho Earl Edwin T. Wey Norfolk Ray Swisher Charleston I. A. Blain B. O. Blain Stella Mohr Herman Condee Charlotte Hambrick Ira Swisher J. N. Dixon Columbus Homer Beckett Clarence Betz E. C. Waugh Portsmouth A. S. Lloyd John Lloyd

Immunizations Reach 1730 in Gallia County Schools

Gallia County reports 1730 diphtheria immunizations completed among school children last Thursday. Targeted effort involved Gallia County schools and health officials to raise herd immunity and protect students.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Sacred Heart Guild Social Notes and Local Health Update

The Sacred Heart Guild will meet January 6 at the parish house with new officers installed. Grace Stone is re-elected president with Nelson Park Jr as vice president, Car Adier secretary, and Dick Allen treasurer. Carson is improving at Holzer Hospital after surgery. Mrs Jabez Beard visits grandmother Mrs Sherman Beaver, Leon, who is ill. John Lewis of Charleston visits Mrs Dorothy Kent in Ohio Street for the weekend.

Sacred Heart Guild Grace Stone Nelson Park, Jr Car Adier Dick Allen Carson Holzer Hospital Jabez Beard South Side Sherman Beaver Leon John Lewis Charleston Dorothy Kent Ohio Street

Christmas Program at St Pauls Methodist Church Tonight

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at St Paul’s Methodist Church will host a Christmas program and party this evening at 7 30. A pantomime with Christmas carols will accompany the program and a grab bag of gifts will be presented. Hostesses include Mrs Elmo Thompson Mrs Thomas Vaughan and Mrs Homer Icard. Church women are invited to attend.

Women's Society of Christian Service St. Paul's Methodist Church Elmo Thompson Thomas Vaughan Homer Icard

Friendship Circle elects officers at Heights EUB Church

Mrs Marcus McDaniel was elected President of the Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church at a Friday gathering at Mrs Wyatt Riffle home in Country Club Addition. Other officers include Mrs Riffle as vice president and Mrs T L Morrison secretary and Mrs Ernest Warner treasurer. The group now meets monthly and held a six twenty p m pot luck dinner with gifts exchanged. Attendees included Mrs Harry Godfrey Mrs Elmer Bichersbach Mrs T F Yost Mrs Otto Rodgers Mrs Charles Musgrave Mrs Roy Blessing Mrs Hale Blessing Mrs A O Smith Mrs Elma Woods Mrs Morrison Mrs McDaniel Mrs Warner Mrs Joe Jewell Mrs R W Sayre and Janet Riffle.

Marcus McDaniel Friendship Circle of Heights Eub Church Wyatt Riffle Country Club Riffle T. L. Morrison Ernest Warner Harry Godfrey Elmer Bichersbach T. F. Yost Otto Rodgers Charles Musgrave Roy Blessing Hale Blessing A. 0. Smith Elma Woods Morrison McDaniel Warner Joe Jewell R. W. Sayre Janet Riffle

Christmas Party Hosts Named by Mrs. Piatt

Mrs. Fannie Piatt of Main Street will host a Christmas party for the Orpah Rebekah Lodge and Past Noble Grands Club at her home on Monday evening.

Fannie Piatt Main St Orpah Rebekah Lodge Noble Grands Club

Mountain Climbers 4 H Club Christmas Party Highlights

Randall Garland president opened the meeting at the Gar lands home in Gallipolis Ferry decorated with a Christmas tree. Johnny Mitchell gave scripture readings while Mary Frances Blain demonstrated a holiday table centerpiece. Miss Blain led carols and Charles Garland read a poem followed by Joe Jordan. The group voted to donate 10 to the senior high school for library books. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Howard Garland.

4-H Club Charles Wayne Randall Mary Lou Garland Gallipolis Ferry Randall Garland Johnny Mitchell Mary Frances Blain Miss Blain Charles Garland Joe Jordan Howard Garland

Weekend Guests Visit Friends Across West Virginia

The report lists numerous Sunday visits among residents and families in towns including St. Albans Hogsett Winfield Dam Hunt tom Apple Grove Galli polis Ferry Sissonville Mossman Circle Dunbar Leon Charleston Buffalo and nearby areas. Names include Gray Bright Shank Varnum Withers Jordan Newhouse Hayman Gibbs Casto Burdette White Russell Carson and others.

James Gray James II Garnette Gray Henrietta Gray St. Albans Wirt Bright Hogsett Harry Bright Winfield Dam Russell Shank Vernon Varnum Rosemary Hunttom J. M. Withers Apple Grove Lester Jordan Richwood Ohio Gallipolis Ferry Phyllis Newhouse Sissonville Carolyn Hayman Leon Earl Gibbs Charleston Mossman Circle Clarence Casto Dunbar Charlies Casto Guy Burdette Willard White Woodrow Russell ES. Bairden Melvin Carson Buffalo

Club Holds Yule Party at Hotel Gor​don and Home

The Chit Chat Club hosted its annual Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. at the Hotel Gordon. Afterward members gathered at Mrs. Shirley Sayre’s home for gift exchange with Mrs. Jeannine Byers winning a contest prize. Attendees included numerous members headed by Mrs. Jody Moore and Mrs. Glenna Gamwell.

Glouster Chit Chat Club Gordon Shirley Sayre Jeannine Byers Jody Moore Glenna Gamwell Dora Parker Ben Harry Joan Bailey Mary Trace Colleen Dunfee Ruth Christman Cynthia Phillips Pat Faires Betty Dennison Jeannine Hines Wanda Boyd Rose Kurtzman Mary Hail

Warrant Officer Home After Far East Duty

Warrant Officer Eugene B. Snyder returns to Glouster after 19 months in the Far East. His arrival greeted by family in Columbus on December 8. He spent seven months in Japan and twelve months as administrative officer at the Korean Base. he has 40 days leave before reporting to the 3rd Armored Division at Fort Knox Ky.

Glouster Eugene B. Snyder Far East

Pythian Sisters Hold Christmas Party in Moose Hall

The Pythian Sisters gathered at the Moose hall in Glouster for their annual Christmas party. A dinner preceded a gift exchange with hostesses Mrs. Grace Zimmers, Mrs. Inez Williams, Mrs. Fred Strohmeyer, Mrs. Emma Haskins, and Mrs. Bessie Thompson assisting.

Auxiliary Party Planned Thursday at Glouster Legion Hall

The American Legion auxiliary holds a Christmas party Thursday at 6 p m in Glouster Legion Hall A planned pot luck with turkey provided includes a gift exchange and a program for all members.

Glouster Auxiliary of the American Legion Legion Hall

Methodist Men Meet GLOUSTER

Methodist Men met Thursday evening in the church social rooms. The organization was explained and movies were shown. A nomination committee was appointed for the election of officers. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be Jan 14.

Glouster

Gilouster Personal Guests and Family Visits

Weekend visits featured Mr and Mrs Byron Shirkey of Columbus with his parents in Jacksonville. Fritz Heffkin and family visited Helfkin kin in Akron and Columbus relatives. Deborah Dezso from Akron visited grandparents Mr and Mrs William Lee for two weeks. Hannah Verian planned a stay with Uncle and Aunt in Los Angeles lasting several weeks.

Byron Shirkey Columbus E. C. Shirkey Jacksonville Fritz Heffkin Mr. Helfkin William Coey Akron Charles Caldwell Ddahman Medahman Anna Ddahman William Lee Robert Jewell Deborah Dezso Robert Dezso Hannah Verian J. N. Winder Los Angeles

Key Clubbers Take Part In State Work

Gallipolis governor John Louis Preston led Key Club activities over the weekend chartering Maple Heights Club and hosting the Ohio district workshop in Columbus. Lake County leaders and Gallia Academy staff attended the Saturday charter ceremony and the Sunday workshop at Capital University with officials including Bill Edgington and D. Ward Tilton.

Gallipolis John Louis Buddy) Preston Ohio Cleveland Ohio District Workshop Columbus Gallipolis Key Club Larry Radeker Gov. Preston Maple Heights Capital University Kiwanis Preston Bill Edgington Stuart Henderson Ohio Kiwanis District D. Ward ‘Tilton Key Club International Key Club Kiwanis International Carl Frey Athens Maple Heights High School Radeker Edgington Buckeye Key

Mrs. Nettie Johnson Services Held

In Gallipolis the funeral service for Nettie Johnson 79 daughter of William and Sara Margaret Johnson was led by Rev J V Stone emeritus pastor Grace Methodist Church She died Saturday after moving recently from Kananga to Mill Creek road Burial followed at Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire She was widow of Ohio River boat engineer Joe Johnson and survived by daughter Louise Swain of Athens granddaughter Eva Claire Swain Hughes of Columbus and foster daughter Bessie Davis of Columbus

Gallipolis J. V. Stone Grace Methodist Church Miller's Funeral Nettie Johnson William and Sara Margaret Johnson Kanawha Buffalo Johnson Addison Baptist Church Louise Swain Athens Eva Claire Swain Hughes Columbus Bessie Davis

James Holley Rites Conducted at Church

Funeral services were held at Moore's Chapel for James Holley 79 a retired music teacher and farmer of Ashton. He became ill while visiting his son Luther Holley in Gallipolis Ferry Tuesday and died Friday afternoon. Survivors include Luther Holley Homer Holley Huntington wife A G Preston Gill Huntington sister Janice Craig Glennwood and two grandsons.

Point Pleasant Moore's Chapel James Holley Ashton Holley Luther Holley Gallipolis Ferry Luther Homer Holley Toledo A. G. Preston Huntington Janice Craig Glennwood

Mason Civic Council Sets Thursday Meeting in Mason

The Mason County Civic Council will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the junior high school with Gus Douglas Jr. as president. The group sponsors a Red Cross Bloodmobile event at Presbyterian Church on Dec 21 from noon to 6 p.m. with a 120 pint quota.

Point Pleasant Mason County Civic Council Gus Douglas, Jr Civil Council American Red Cross Presbyterian Church

Point Stores Begin Evening Hours for Christmas Shopping

Beginning this evening Point stores in Point Pleasant remain open until 9 p.m. for shoppers. The extended hours continue each night through December 24 when stores close at 6 p.m.

Point Point Pleasant

Trimble Methodist WSCS Christmas Party Postponed

The Trimble Methodist WSCS Christmas party has moved from Wednesday to Tuesday evening December 22. It will be hosted by Mrs. Sadie Morrison and will include a gift exchange.

Glouster Trimble Methodist Wscs Sadie Morrison

Airman Alec Lee Starts 30 Day Leave at Home

Airman Alec Paul D. Lee visits his parents Mr and Mrs William Lee during a 30 day leave. He spent two years at the Okinawa Air Base in the Pacific area and will report back to Lockbourne Air Base in Columbus after his leave.

Glouster Alec Paul D. Lee William Lee Lee Okinawa Pacific Lockbourne Air Base Columbus

Sheripp's Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Public auction of J M Pernhardt property in Berntown Township Athens County Ohio on January 14 1930 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the court house. Six tracts totaling about 1992 acres with detailed fractional descriptions and appraised value 5795 01. Sale requires two thirds minimum, cash terms. Sheriff George Bateman and Deputy Dorothy Parmiter oversee. attorney Charles L Moore.

Sheripp State of Ohio Athens County James Faltys Caldwell Bilg. & Loan O J&l Athos Athens Berntown J. M. Pernhardt Bern Proei I Tles George Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter Charles L. Moore

Groups Plan Parties During Yale Season

Civic and church groups, schools and clubs schedule Christmas events in Point Pleasant. The Central School PTA hosts a party Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the junior high auditorium. The Friendship Circle meets Friday at 6 30 p.m. with Mrs Wyatt Biffle. secret sisters will be revealed. Lamb da Chi Omega Sorority hosts tonight's party at Mossman Circle. Daughters of America hold yuletide gathering Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Appalachian Electric Power Co plans two parties for employees and families this week. Adults Friday at Moose Club 6 30 cocktails followed by buffet. children’s party December 22 at 7 30 p.m. Orpha Rebekah Lodge hosts Christmas observance with Past Noble Grands Club and gift exchange at Mrs Fannie Pratt’s home. Carpenters Auxiliary Christmas party December 22 hosted by Mrs J V Kapp. Point Pleasant Lions Club annual Christmas party December 21 announced by Tom Stansel. Presbyterian church Christmas party December 21 with services on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m.

Point Pleasant Central School PTA Friendship Circle Wyatt Biffle Country Club Addition Harley Hartley Mossman Circle Lambda Chi Omega Greater Point Pleasant Council Daughters of America Appalachian Electric Power Co Moose Club Episcopal Parish House Orpha Rebekah Lodge Fannie Pratt Main St Noble Grands Club J. V. Kapp Carpenters Auxiliary Point Pleasant Lions Club Tom Stansel Presbyterian Church

Brothers Die Within Weeks. Funeral Rites Held

Funeral services were held today for Bert Eugene Shaw 75 and Joseph Jones 82 two men whose brothers had died within weeks. Shaw’s brother Thomas L. Shaw 73 died Nov 30 and John Shaw died eight or ten weeks earlier. all Bladen farmers. Jones’ brother Andrew Jones 74 died six days earlier. Shaw died Saturday at his daughter Adele Cremeens home in Portsmouth Road. interment in Mound Hill cemetery. Jones died Friday at 843 Third Ave. funeral at Paint Creek Baptist Church officiated by Rev Preston C. Smith. burial in Pine Street Cemetery. Jones never married.

Gallipolis Bert Eugene Shaw Joseph Jones Mr. Shaw Thomas L. Shaw John Shaw Shaw Brothers Bladen Mr. Jones Andrew Jones Miller’s Harold Adele) Cremeens Portsmouth Road Annette Angel Shaw Cremeens Lucy Hamilton Thelma Cooper Willa Houck Frances Shaw Huntington Earl Cremeens Mound Hill Cemetery Joseph Third Ave Paint Creek Baptist Church Preston C. Smith Pine Street

Thefts Cost S100 in Fines

In Gallipolis four Vinton men faced larceny charges for stealing hub caps from Ferrell Niday's car. Each received a 50 dollar fine plus costs, with 25 dollars suspended conditional on not appearing in court again. Names listed: Herbert Mahan 18, James Harvey Rece 20, Carl Herbert Osler 23, Cline Edward Oller 24. James Duncan 19 was moved to Gallia County jail for hearing on unauthorized use of an auto. Municipal Judge William H. Janes fined two men for intoxication: Jim Montgomery 24 with 10 dollars and costs, Charles Maxwell Ball 37 with 10 dollars and costs, 5 dollars suspended.

Gallipolis Vinton Ferrell Niday Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson Herbert Mahan James Harvey Rece Carl Herbert Osler Cline Edward Oller James Duncan Gallia County William H. Janes Janes George Ehman Jim Montgomery Chambersburg Charles Maxwell Ball

Jurors Drawn for January 1954 Common Pleas Term

Notice from Hocking County Ohio lists jurors to be publicly drawn on December 13 1953 at 10 00 AM for the January 194 term of the Common Pleas Court. Assunta Montella Crites must appear as defendant in a divorce petition filed December 1953 alleging gross neglect and willful absence. hearing scheduled after January 3 1954 with attorney Joel B. Draper.

Hocking County

Athens County Seeks Bids for Farm Lot Parcel Sale

The Athens County Commissioners invite bids under Section 2417 of the General Code for a 5.02 acre tract in Farm Lot 27, Athens Township. Bid documents require a 10 percent certified check, with 90 percent due at deed delivery. bids due by 12 noon EST January 4.

Notichr Board of Commissioners Athens County Ohio Athens State of Ohio River Survey Board of County Commissioners Bank of Obio County of Athens County Commissioners

Judge Hears Patrol Cases in Gallipolis Court

Gallipolis Municipal Court sat over the weekend hearing patrol cases from the Gallipolis Post and State Highway Patrol. Notable rulings include Jack L. Clark of Columbus fined 50 dollars with six months license suspension and five days in jail for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol Jack L. Clark Columbus Robert Broughman Dayton Robert Shipley Ashland Clifford S. Jaques Toledo Dee Kenneth Lambert Charles M. Harris James C. Runyon Ray Armstrong Stone

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