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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1955

Page

5

Rear End Crash Burns Car Injuring Two Near Gallipolis

A car collided with a stopped vehicle on S Route 35 four miles west of Gallipolis, catching fire and injuring two people. Irene Gilliam 39 of Bidwell Route 2 suffered multiple rib fractures and chest injuries. Geneva Mayo 36 of Bidwell Route 2 was treated and released. The crash occurred at 6 45 am near Winters Service Station. Gallipolis post state highway patrol also reported a separate one car crash near the Meigs Athens county line injuring and damaging a guardrail. Several local arrests and fines were listed for various traffic offenses including DUI and speeding with bond issues.

Gallipolis S. Route 35 Emof Holzer Ugh Irene) Gilliam Bidwell Hosital Gilrt Geneva Meigs Athens County Cloyce Bradford Racine Bradford Mark Rogers Avon Ohio Munincipal William H. Jones Otto Molmen Port Washington N. Y Sebren Dean Huntington Rex Adkins John Adkins

Foe To Go To Conclave At Athens

Gallipolis Aerie 2290 announces a district meeting at 2 p m next Sunday in Athens with two carloads of Gallipolitans attending. A Rotary letter requests a library projector donation. Charles Neal remains on the board as honorary member for the final term months. A dance at Eagles Hall with George Tyler providing music.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Aerie Order of Eagles Eagles Athens A. Chapman Parsons Morris E. Haskins Gallia County Charles Neal Eagies Hall George Tyler Buell Hayes Charles A. Nuckles

River Traffic Gallipolis Crest Forecast Amid Rising Ohio

The Ohio River at Gallipolis dam neared crest projections with a 38.7 foot lower gauge at 7 p m and a 1/2 foot rise in three hours. Upper gauge stood 22.8 feet while Point Pleasant crest predictions shifted after actual 33.35 feet reading earlier. Various vessels and barges moved along Kanawha and Ohio Rivers, with several boats listed at Gallipolis and Marmet during the day.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Dam Ohio River Weather Bureau Point Pleasant Mason Reading Kanawha Falls Montgomery, Pa Kanawha River Winfield Marmet London Wheeling St. Marys W. Va Marietta Belpre Sohio State Stevenson Hillman Criss, Jr Bosworth Blazer Custer Faand Creek Bruce Pennsylvania Peal Linda Chotin Fleetwood Orleanian Inca Henry C. Ogram Francis

Mrs. Frank Wetherholt Returns From Worthington Visit

Gallipolis brief notes Mrs. Frank Wetherholt has returned from Worthington after visiting her daughter Mrs. Richard Smeltzer. Mr. and Mrs. Smeltzer and Debby were weekend guests of the Wetherholts and the Smeltzers. Benny Broyles left Tuesday for Columbus for a two week visit with relatives and resigned as secretary treasurer of Grace Methodist Church post graduate fellowship.

Frank Wetherholt Worthington Richard Smeltzer Smeltzer Debby Wetherholt Meade Smeltzer Benny Broyles Columbus Grace Methodist Church Post-Grad Fellowship

Rutland WSCS Holds Evening Meeting in Methodist Church

Rutland WSCS met in the Methodist Church dining room with Betty Siders and Herald Langfelt hosting. Devotional leaders were Marcia Denison and Mildred Pierce. theme centered on New Virtues and Old Roads with a concluding prayer by Dorothy Linter. The group conducted a business session, noted polio drive funds, birthday group report, and upcoming March hostesses.

Rutland WSCS Methodist Church Betty Siders Herald Langfelt Marcia Denison Mildred Pierce Ruter Davison Vld Livingston Dorothy Linter Sesson Jault Morris Rell Grace Thomas William Plummer Langfitt Rebecca Filen Susan Theobald Opal Thomas Ruth Earlwine Mary Lois Wolf Ellen Tucker Pauline Buck Naomi Chase Noretha Flaming Pierce Denison Janet Are Sheryl Wolf

Rotary Picks Eight Members For Board

Rotary elected eight directors at a Farmers Hotel dinner meeting in Gallipolis, deferring club officer elections to next Tuesday. The tie for seventh required an extra member, making eight for the year starting July 5. Members named were Herb Bush, Dr. Keith Brandeberry, A Chapman Parsons, A Kimball Sutter, George Fuller, Leo Mossman, B Foster, and Miles T Eping. Morris Haskins spoke on money and banking. guests included Heber Vance of Columbus and Carroll Casto of Point Pleasant. Alfred Arnold, a Rotarian from 1947 to 1952, rejoined the club.

Gallipolis Rotary Farmers Hotel Rotary Board Marshall D. Boggs Herb Bush Keith Brandeberry A. Chapman Parsons A. Kimball Sutter George Morris Haskins Heber Vance Columbus Carroll Casto Point Pleasant Alfred Arnold

Two Hart In Collision At Circle T Restaurant

Two Hart In Collision at the Circle T Restaurant on Eastern Avenue left two adults and a child with minor injuries. John A. Hart 38 of Monessen Pennsylvania was rear struck by Armit Allen Gee 51 of Gallipolis. Lana Gee 9 suffered a head bump.gee charged with failure to stop within assured clear distance. Separate speeding case: Earl Moody 22 of Gallipolis fined $10 and costs.

Wheelersbur Edna Childers Point Pleasant Jones Wendell Powell Bidwell Coats John D. Beasley Delaware Ohio Tommy Adams Davis Hughes Elkin Beasley Gallipolis Eastern Avenue Circle T Kgger Creek John A. Hart Monessen Armit Allen Gee Pennsylvania Gee Lana Gee Hart William H. Jones Earl Junior Moody

Community Club Meets in Amesville Church Basement

The newly formed Men's Community Club met in the Presbyterian Church basement with G A Gardner as acting chairman in Rev Hess's absence. New members joined as film screenings and a welfare discussion followed, preparations for the March 3 meeting noted.

Amesville Presbyterian Church G. A. Gardner Mervin Hess Mr. Riley Jack Wyskiver Dille Sayer

Two Knights Raised at Naomi Lodge Meeting

Naomi Lodge 55 Knights of Pythias in Gallipolis Knighted Don Hemsworth and John De Lille on Tuesday night. Present also included De Lille brothers Martin and Charles, Champion Lodge 581 members, and Middleport Pythians Ford Hunker and Brad Wolfe. Chancellor-Commander John W. Mills presided.

Gallipolis Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias Don Hemsworth John de Lille de Lille Martin de Lille Charles de Lille Champion Lodge Columbus Middleport Pythians Ford Hunker The Domain of Ohio Brad Wolfe Fred Koopman Richard Cremeans John W. Mills

Perry County court actions mix real estate and estates

Local notices list anticipated hearings on a bill to reopen the old Perry County courthouse site in Somerset and to revoke a long standing prohibition. Probate actions name administrators and appraisers for estates of Churry Roberts and Householder with property and bond details. Divorces, wills, and multiple real estate transfers including Shawnee and Thorn Township properties are recorded along with marriage licenses in New Lexington and nearby towns.

New Lexington Judiciary Committee House of Ativen On & Bis Perry County Somerset David J. Lewis Wilters Bo Fesen Apprniaers Jark Sshiplett Robert Roger Woelfe Henry Ferguson Lloyd E. Householder Bertha Houseolder Jackson Stella A. — Late Reading Townshi William A Allen Flowers Alice M. Smith Alonzo Myers Howard H. Parker A. T. Pottet Grover Shepard CE. French Helen Borowits Blacklick Pranklin County T. H. Ruffner Pleasantville Grover Hoover W. A. Hite Noble A. Hoover Warren Sidney Clum Betty Narrigan Chum Mary Margaret Ashbaugh Shawnee Bianche Robert Danison Ralph and Monna Lou Danison Lexington Vannie V. Loggins Edward Loggins Bowersville Edward and Goldie Hodgson Robert and Ruth Woods

John Davis Dies at 79 in Gallipolis Farm Home

John Davis 79 a farmer and carpenter died at 5 50 pm Tuesday at his Northup Route 1 home after a week long stroke. He was bedfast seven years and survived by nieces nephews and a sister in Gallipolis. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery with services pending at C J Waugh funeral home.

Gallipolis John Davis Northup Smoky Row Mr. Davis Davis Harrison Township David D Katherine Griffiths Davis Cora Waugh Avis George Waugh Daniel Davis Laster Rachel) Siders Reesvis Mary Davis C. J. Waugh Mound Hill Edgar Henshaw Horer Henshaw Gallia County

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted in Jackson Area

A series of patient admissions and discharges are recorded from Holzer Hospital including numerous names from Jackson Racine and Gallipolis. The list features medical surgical and maternity cases with residents such as Grace Mercer Beverly Haisley and Kenneth Swann among others.

Grace BE. Mercer Jackson WP. Lyons Point Pleasant Beverly Haisley Patriot Charles Frank Dunit Acdivy Bell Crom Langeville Vietor RB. Caunte Racine Robert D. Laird Kenneth BR. Swann Oak Mill

Board Re Names Three New Directors At C C Chamberofcommerce

The C C Chamber of Commerce board names Selwyn White and Mac McGinness as new directors and re elects John Halliday Joe D Miller and Gilbert Beard to three year terms starting March 1 The last board meeting and luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel will elect officers and set the regular meeting date The roster lists terms expiring March 1 1967 and 1968 for multiple members including Sarrett O Dell Wetherholt Campbell and Epling

Selwyn White Mac McGinness John Halliday Joe D. Miller Gilbert Beard LaFayette Hotel Chamber of Commerce C of C Robert L. Rannelle Board of Directors Halliday, Beard, Miller Truman A. Morrie Harland T. Martin Paul E. Watson John R. Linder Rannells Thomas BE. Agee Neal B. Clark J. Russell Sarrett Merrill O'Dell Harold W Wetherholt Marianne B. Campbell Miles T. Epling

Patient Recovers At Home After Heart Ailment

Jonah Borden who will be 75 on February 28 recovers at home on Pine Street after three weeks in Holzer Hospital for a heart ailment. He was among patients hospitalized from December 29 to January 19.

Gallipolis Jonah Borden Pine Street Holzer Hospital

Manillness prompts hospital admission in Gallipolis

Charles B. Rife of the Gallipolis State Institute, ill for two weeks at his home on Upper Fourth Avenue, was to be admitted Wednesday to Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Charles B. Rife Gallipolis State Institute Upper Fourth Avenue Holzer Hospital

Itchy Pimples Kill Romance

Many broken romances stem from scratching blemishes such as pimples and eczema. Find relief with Peterson's Ointment advertised as soothing for itch and irritation with a money back guarantee after one application. Also advertised for tired cracked feet.

Peterson

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