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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1952

Page

5

Two Suspects Questioned In Theft of Purse $196

Gallipolis police and the sheriff's office questioned two men in a purse theft case from Eskew Facemire. The purse held $196 in assorted bills, with investigators noting inconsistent stories and surveillance since the missing Thursday event.

Gallipolis Eskew Facemire Fourth Ave Chester Leaper Howard West George Ehman Gordon Fisher James Baldwin Raymond Boothe Facemire Boothe

Doctor Charles Birch Retires After 60 Years Service

New York report notes Dr. Charles E. Birch, 88, White Plains physician, ends six decades of practice. He also retires a relic, a 54 year old goose neck wall telephone kept in his office despite newer models.

New York Charles E. Birch White Plains

River Traffic Reports at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River

List of boats passing through Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha River readings with vessel names, times, and upriver or downriver movements. Includes gauge readings at river sections and Ka nawha Falls level, reflecting district traffic and water depth.

Laquana Winfield FE. Hatfield Keeley Patsy Chattin Inca Heekin Alcott R. W. Lea Invader J. Marie Rand Jones Liberty Manitou Bruce Tennessee

PTA Bazaar Draws Crowd and Funds for School

A PTA bazaar at the school proved successful socially and financially, with proceeds near $90. A probate sale notice in Athens County lists a March 17 auction of 0.29 acres in Trimble Township, with minerals reserved and a minimum bid set at two thirds of the appraised value.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Athens Clyde Gillett Idds Curtis Patrick Curtis Roger J. Jones Jones & Jones

Four Drivers Fined On Speeding Charges

Four drivers accused of speeding were fined in municipal court after arrest by the State Highway Patrol. The defendants were Thomas H. Evans, 38, Pittsburgh. David Hirsch, 51, Columbus. John F. Anderson, 24, Glouster. and Charles Reynolds, 22, Columbus.

Gallipolis Thomas H. Evans Pittsburgh David Hirsch Columbus John F. Anderson Glouster Charles Reynolds

Lenten Services Planned Across Local Churches

Gallipolis Saint Peter's Episcopal Church opens Lent with Ash Wednesday service at 2 p.m led by Rev. William Bowie. Starting March 6 Thursday services at 7 30 p.m will follow with parish house discussions led by Reverend Bowie. Grace Methodist hosts a 6 p.m family dinner and a report on the national convention on family life. First Presbyterian plans delayed due to illness of Rev Linson H Stebbins and he will not preach next Sunday.

Gallipolis Saint Peter's Episcopal Church William Bowie Christ Church Point Pleasant Bowie Grace Methodist Church Linson H. Stebbins First Presbyterian Church Stebbins

Holzer Hospital Notes Admitted List Includes Many Local Names

A Holzer Hospital admission roundup lists David William Wood Gallipolis Mrs Brady L Hayes Addison Mrs Clara Woodyard Point Pleasant Lloyd Weaver Hamden and others including James Bowman Ironton Clara Cantor Jackson Margaret McClurg Gallipolis Mrs G B Hammond Gallipolis Mrs Thomas Rose Point Pleasant Mrs Vint Slavens Wellston and more. Also Jewell Jackson Cornette 41 Gallipolis Route 1 jailed for red-light crash fined 5 dollars and costs by city police.

David William Wood Gallipolis Brady L. Hayes Addison Clara Woodyard Point Pleasant Lloyd Weaver Hamden Elson Richards Thurman James Bowman Ironton Clara Cantor Jackson Margaret McClurg G. B. Hammond Thomas Rose Point Pleas Jewell Jackson Cornette

Final cotton dress school meeting held in Gallipolis

The last meeting of the cotton dress school under the Agricultural Extension Service was at Bane's Recreation Hall on Lower River Road. Attendees included Mrs. Claude Evans and others. The group thanked Miss Ruth Sonner for her help and the nominating committee met to select officers for the coming year.

Gallipolis Agricultural Extension Service Bane Lower River Road Claude Evans Ernest Riggs Reuben Wood John, Berridge J. W. Evans C.C. Holley P. W. Ja Quay Ruth Sonner Home Demonstration Council

100 Youths Hold Rally at Gallia Methodist Churches

About 100 young people from Gallia County Methodist churches gathered at Winton Monday evening for a county youth rally. Rev L A Donnally delivered the main address on the group's history and purpose. Miss Cloud led as president with Rodney and Vinton youths organizing devotions and recreations and refreshments.

Gallipolis Winton Gallia County L. A. Donnally Donnally Miss Cloud Rodney Vinton

Two Suits for Divorce Are Entered in Court

Gallipolis two suits for divorce and alimony were filed in Common Pleas Court. Hilda Miller of Kananga sues Herbert Boyd Miller of Belnre for gross neglect. married Gallipolis November 1945, one child age 5. Ruth Murray of near Crown City seeks separation from Olaf Murray. married Gallipolis in 1934, two children.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Hilda Miller Kananga Herbert Boyd Miller Belnre Ruth Murray Crown City Olaf Murray

Grass fire extinguished in Gallipolis

Fire crews responded to a grass fire at 1 45 p m Monday at 752 Third Ave Gallipolis and extinguished the blaze quickly.

Gallipolis Third Ave

Beauty of Beech Grove Cemetery Preserved by Trustees

The Beech Grove Cemetery in Pomeroy Ohio has been kept in its natural state for decades by loyal trustees. Since 1867 the Beech Grove Cemetery Association managed fencing platting and governance, with key figures including Horton Daniel Moore Hampton Reed Grow McQuigg Plantz Stanbery and Eblin, all guiding efforts to maintain a serene landscape and restrict disturbances.

Beech Grove Cemetery Pomeroy Beech Grove Ohio H. S. Horton M. G. Daniel S.A.M. Moore W. H. Lasley Darius Reed Horace M. Horton John B. Hampton Lewis Paine George Grow Messrs Horton Daniel Moore Hampton Reed Grow City of Mr. Lasley D. A. Russell George Sarah Pomeroy Wellman Rugby Tenn W. B. Horton Naylors Run Samuel Wyllis Pomeroy P. B. Stanbery Wyatt Plantz Hart Stanbery Harry Feiger David Geyer

Zaleski Social Notes

Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Charles Cook included the Cook son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Fidon Ingram and their twins. William Carrick of Dayton has recovered to return home. Various local visits and weekend stays are noted including Mr and Mrs James McKibben and others visiting Burr Oak Dam and Springfield Chillicothe, and service members on leave Danny Peyton and Marvin Mace. John Timothy White born at Bethesda Hospital to Mr and Mrs Jack White.

David Lee Dayton Lewis Charles Daft Mary Tinker Mac Bobby Pinney Perry Pinney Heisley Clyde Woods Springfield Thomas Taylor Joe Webb Chillicothe Danny Peyton Marvin Mace Donald Miller Katherine Anderson Susan Charlene Hayes Cleveland Ernest Tripp Wellston Garfield Diles Jack White Cincinnati John Timothy Bethesda Hospital White Mary Louise Alberry

Burns death linked to clothes fire at Lowellville home

Nicholas Jazzo aged 93, a recluse, died Sunday after flames engulfed his clothing. The incident occurred in Lowellville near Youngstown, while investigators assess the fatal burn scene.

Youngstown Nicholas Jazzo Lowellville

Kellogg's ALL-Bran Promises Relief for Constipation

A New Jersey woman credits Kellogg's ALL-Bran with renewed regularity after tried methods failed. The ad touts bulk from the cereal, its vitamins and iron, and a money back offer upon sending an empty carton to Battle Creek Michigan.

New Jersey Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

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Doc PTA Ed O'Connor H. FE. Lewis Allison Pat Grace Louden Margaret McCullough Roy Chesapeake H. A Hansley Clara Friend Mt. Alto W. Va FE. W. Swan Roma White Harold Newlun Wayne Pullins Canton R. H. Pullins Linnie Swan Holzer Hospital Ant Mrs. Vint Slavens Herbert W. Johnson Letart Virgil Roush Fred Parker Betty Canter Fli van Sickle Louis Green Ronald Colley A. J. Mason Clarence Williamson Helen Mayes J. L. Coleman Okey Litten Yvonne Murray National Distillers Products Corporation New York, WY C. H. Harris Sexton S. A. Eblin Oren Jones Zaleski Social Notes Celia Cochran Harry Peyton Jesse Peyton Leonard Enerts Lucy Hayes Ira Egleberry Ira Egleberry, Jr Fairborn Nora Egleberry Etta Egleberry James McKibben Idaho New York City San Francisco Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Insurance Companies West State Street Sonancz ARM Bureau Mutual Automobile Iaduramed Rahe SEZ Avecavtare 0 Insurance Company
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