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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1952

Page

3

Progress in Gallia County Boy Scout Activities Noted

A Gallia County banquet at Farmers Hotel lauded increased Scout merit badges, new troops, and broader service. Dave Collins led awards including Tenderfoot to Star ranks, Roger Frazier earned Life Scout, and Carrie Frogale led the pledge as Eagle work awaited the six month public service delay. Dr. Charles F. Davis urged scouting values for civil defense and peace.

Gallipolis Gallia County Farmers Hotel Dave Collins Francis W. Shane Sherley Woods Cheshire Baptist Church Maurice Bane Lower River Road Court of Honor Pete McCormick Tenderfoot Paul Welker Thomas Ehrman William Shaw Edward Haycraft Sea Scouts Walter Walker Paul Hazlett Bob Weckman Glen Ward Charles Grover Charles Welker Larry Rood Bill Smeltzer David North Jerry Howells Billy Williams George Gilmore Bill Armstrong Joe Jamison Thomas Lee Albert Lee Joe Latham Ronnie Carr Everett George John Jacobs Lester Plymale Lee Tyler Donald Hill Jim Baird Robert Weckman James Casto Don Crace Raymond Reynolds Roger Frazier Troop Carmen Frogale Tom Hayes Jimmy Baird Bill Long J R. Townsend Charles F. Davis Rio Grande College Boy Scouts Liberty Scout Movement Carrie Frogale

County Home Council Reviews Mental Health and Family Life Education

Naomi Evans spoke on mental health at the Gallia County Home Council meeting presided by Mrs. Robert Ball. A skit showed family life counseling guiding a near-divorce couple to a counselor and inspiring a community project in schools to combat juvenile delinquency. A recreation and crafts room was proposed to aid skills and family income, while a TV lecture news push and local Grange discussions were noted plus a piano solo and potluck lunch.

Gallipolis Naomi Evans Gallia Home Council Fairfield W. H. Green

Annual Dance at Rio Grande College Celebrates Sweetheart Ball

The Women’s League sponsored Sweetheart Ball in the cafeteria lounge. Loren a McDermott sang The Sweetest Story Ever Told as couples danced. Sid Campbell, Kermit Daugherty, Ray Kellogg, Evelyn Kiehl, Ed Rouse, Pat Thompson, Charles Norris, Pat McArter, Wayne Wiseman and Dick Whitten performed. A faculty committee announced honors for best looking married couple Gerald and Jean Canaday sweetest couple Pat Thompson and Charles Norris cutest Willavene Sheets and Bill Pum best dancers Aldena Shato and Smith Runyan best matched Edith King and Joe Batt. Dr. and Mrs. Davis were named loveliest couple.

Gallipolis Women's League of Rio Grande College Lorena McDermott Sid Campbell Kermit Daugherty Ray Kellogg Evelyn Kiehl Ed Rouse Pat Thompson Charles Norris Pat McArter

Safety Council Meeting Set

Gallia County Safety Council schedules its next meeting with county agricultural agent William P. Smith announcing a survey showing lost time equaling one full time worker for 10 years. The meeting is set for February 27 at 7 30 p.m. in the County Extension Office to establish the first formal organization.

Gallipolis Gallia Gallia County

Bond set for Robert Mehl in auto larceny case

Robert Mehl bound over to the grand jury under a $500 probable bond after police arrested him for auto larceny and finding a stolen car in Chicago. Robert Carl Woerner of Findlay was returned to Franklin County on a Columbus check charge and possible auto larceny. The FBI is studying the Med case. John C. Long of Gallipolis, 66, fined $5 and costs for intoxication and Albert L. Long of Lancaster, 62, fined $10 and costs for failure to yield.

Gallipolis Robert Mehl Chicago Grand Robert Carl Woerner Findlay Columbus Franklin County D. C. Ferguson FBI John C. Long Albert L. Long Lancaster

Birth Announcement at Holzer Hospital

Mrs Burgan H Settle Jr of Wellston welcomes a son. Discharges include Herbert Bush Joyce Arledge Wyant Phillip Senter Mrs Rucker and baby Mrs Clark Thompson Mrs Luther Friend Mrs Henry Hill and baby. Admits include C W Cain Red House W V Dana Oliver Pomeroy R C Kirby Pt Pleasant Deborah Hunter Bidwell Walter Blazer Gallipolis and Mrs George Walters Jackson Helen Mayes Gallipolis.

James Wetherholt Lincoln Pta Chester Scott Grace Methodist Church George Fuller Cheshire Pta Merrill Briggs Pie Hout Maurice Bane John Casey Frank Green R. Jackson Clyde Ramsey Cheshire Baptist Church Briggs Kirby Carmel Bidwell Floyd Evans Thurman Methodist Church Gerald Wagner Charles Simms Vinton Grange Francis Tyler Harold Werry Gallipolis Garland Nibert Robert MacKenzie Max Avner C. Mayes Harry Mills Ted Chandler Merrill O'Dell C. Mulford Fred Carmen Mary Fulton Norma Shamblin John Smart Tristate Area C. W. Cain Red House W. Va Dana Oliver Pomeroy R. C. Kirby Pt. Pleasant Deborah Hunter Bidwell Walter Blazer George Walters Jackson Helen Mayes Herbert Bush Joyce Arledge al Wyant Phillip Senter Kenneth Rucker Baby Clark Thompson Luther Friend Henry Hill

Baldwin Named Deputy Confined at Home by Sheriff

James Baldwin, newly appointed deputy in the Gallia County office of Sheriff George Ehman, is confined to his home for a few days as directed by the sheriff.

Gallipolis James Baldwin George Ehman Ehman

Fisher pleads not guilty in left of center driving case

William S. Fisher, 41, of Gallipolis, pleaded not guilty in Municipal Court to driving left of center following an accident with a semi driven by Samuel L. McWaters, 31, of Kanapolis, N C. A hearing will be set later. the crash occurred about five fifty five P M three miles west of Route 160 junction on Route 35. Ward A. Bergman, 41, of Columbus, was fined $10 and costs for speeding.

Gallipolis Williams Fisher State Highway Patrol Samuel L. McWaters Kanapolis N.C Ward A. Bergman Columbus

Mental Examining Board To Study Stearts Status

Judge Robert M. Betz appoints a three member mental examining board to report on the status of Charles Richard Stearts 21 indicted for second degree murder in the strangulation of his mother Mrs Mat tie Steorts 50 on January 29 Dr William F Ashe Holzer Hospital Dr D R Warehime coroner and Marshal C Greco psychiatrist are the panel The judge also reports Charles Clagg received one to three years for probation violation Ernest F Steven placed on probation for replacing stolen funds James P Little placed on probation for breaking and entering to be returned to Army camp.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Common Pleas Court Charles Richard Stearts Mattie Steorts William F. Ashe Holzer Hospital D. R. Warehime Marshal C. Greco Steorts Betz Charles Clagg Ohio Penitentiary Clagg

Two Common Pleas Court Suits Filed

William John Smith of Gallipolis sues for divorce from Katherine Eleanor Smith of North Kenova noting marriage in April 1950 and alleged gross neglect and cruelty. Florence Pendleton of Gallipolis files to quiet title involving the unknown heirs of W. D. Edwards, deceased.

Gallipolis William John Smith Katherine Eleanor Smith North Kenova Ohio Common Pleas Court Florence Pendleton W. D. Edwards

Gallipolis Resident Bound Over After Sheriff Return

Chris Anderson was brought back to Gallipolis from Springfield by the sheriff on a non support charge and was bound over for further proceedings.

Gallipolis Chris Anderson Springfield Sheriff's Office

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Safety Council Robert Mehl Bond Burgan H. Settle, Jr Wellston Dean Doan Oxfords Goodyear Athens, Ohio Mental Examining Board Ernest F. Steven James P. Little Eeac Common Pleas THE Athens Messenger Grand Jury Williamson of Furnace Best Illiamson New England Middle South He Maken G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Altmans' Fashion Center Kirkland Hall America Wipe Savers Corporation Ganoies Mademoiselle
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