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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1949

Page

10

Cases Set For Hearing In Court

POINT PLEASANT The Circuit Court docket lists hearings before Judge Lewis Miller. Cases include State v Parsons bigamy and v Harsh Nun ley violation, v Brum field road law, v McDaniel attempted criminal assault continued, v Sheline non support dismissed. Trials set for Jan 11 12 and early January for others.

Point Pleasant Lewis Miller Raymond Parsons Bigamy Anes Harsh Nunley John Henry Brumfield Paul McDaniel Charles Sheline James Lumber Co R. O. W. Distributors C. F. Wallace Irvin Martin Robert G. Hall Herman Wheaton Ronnie Wright

Two Men Remain Eligible On List for Patrolmen

Following Tuesday’s meeting a spokesman for the Gallia civil service commission said Bryan Cooper and Woodrow B Saunders stay on the patrolmen eligibility list. Other eligible names in order are Dale Russell and Robert Canaday. Eligibility stems from a June 26 exam and stays valid two years unless a position is declined or removal for charges. Present were Earl Moore chairman Cassius Canaday and Robert Richards as the local civil service authority.

Gallipolis Civil Service Commission Bryan Cooper Woodrow B. Saunders Saunders Cooper Dale Russell Robert Canaday State Civil Service Commission Earl Moore Cassius Canaday Robert Richards Civil Service Authority

Lewis W. Sims services set in Gallipolis

Funeral services for Lewis W. Sims 88 will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at his home 49 Cedar Street, with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. He died Tuesday and leaves children L. F. Sims Mrs. Robert Gibbs Mrs. S. M. Evans L. D. Sims Mrs. R. A. Calhoun and Mrs. W. B. Taylor along with nine grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He moved to Gallipolis in 1919 from near Centerville and was a retired farmer.

Gallipolis Lewis W. Sims Cedar St Centerpoint John Williams Nancy Bridgman Sims Katherine Myers L. F. Sims Oak Hill Robert Gibbs S. M. Evans Portsmouth L. D. Sims R. A. Calhoun Burbank Calif W. B. Taylor Jackson Sims Gallia Centerville L. A. Donnally Mound Hill Cemetery

Kiwanis Club installs Dr. N. H. Foster president

Kiwanis district governor Sam Walden installed Dr. N. H. Foster as Kiwanis president at the Lafayette Hotel with Glenn Campbell passing the gavel. Campbell received a past president’s pin and certificate for his year of service. Walden urged aggressive citizenship and outlined yearly goals for 1949.

Gallipolis Sam Walden Chillicothe N. H. Foster Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel Glenn Campbell Kiwanis International Walden Dr. Foster Campbell United States Canada United Nations

Elementary Education Is Described

Gallipolis Marshall Boggs Washington school principal spoke to the Rotary Club at the Farmer's Hotel Tuesday night with Dr Paul C Foster in charge. He outlined the elementary school philosophy as health and emotional guidance character and personality development and skill attainment. He stressed elementary education as the foundation of all achievement and noted many youngsters receive no further schooling. He covered personnel and projects under his supervision including the lunch room serving 450 to 475 weekly and the school health program with immunization patch tests eye and hearing checks and safety work. He urged parental and community help and cautioned against gossip and improper criticism, advocating consultation with teachers and officials and constructive school visits.

Gallipolis Marshall Boggs Washington Rotary Club Farmer’s Hotel Paul C. Foster Boggs

Services Held For C. Ross Carter

Gallipolis obituary notes C Ross Carter 74 died Monday evening born 1874 in Northup lived most life in the county. Survived by widow Cynthia Williams Carter eight children from first marriage including J Earl J Charles W Chauncey and others plus seven daughters. Funeral at Clarence Waugh funeral home Reverend L A Donnally officiated burial in Mound Hill Cemetery pallbearers six grandsons named Carter.

Gallipolis C. Ross Carter Northup William S Elizabeth Null Carter Margaret K. Soward J. Earl J. Charles Columbus W. Chauncey Branstetter Heights Stanley R Mitchell Field N. Y J. W. Spencer Robert Faulkner Huntington J. W. Hersman Dale Durkee Cynthia Williams Carter Clarence Waugh L. A. Donnally Mound Hill Cemetery Bob Jack Lawrence Eugene Ellis Charlies Carter

River Traffic at Gallipolis Dam Locks Tuesday Update

Dams from Lock 13 to 17 inclusive with 18 probably by midnight. Rain reported district wide. Gallipolis locks readings 18.3 by 30. Gauges at Kanawha Falls falling. List of boats passing and times across Gallipolis, Kanawha River and district including St Paul Socony Hatfield Sebald Arden Rand Somet Blaske Kenna Solway Marmet Cris Ernestine Jason Weir Pennsyl vania Castle Talbot Dolle Sohio Verity Fern all moving up or down with times listed.

Gallipolis Kanawha Falls St. Paul Socony Hatfield Sebald Arden Rand Somet Blaske Kenna Kanawha Solway London Sullivan Marmet Cris Winfield Ernestine Jason Weir Pennsylvania Castle Talbot Dolle Sohio State Verity Fern

On the Town Sees American Women as Not Pampered

The author argues American women, though aided by gadgets, juggle many roles as breadwinner, seamstress, nurse, educator, and more. She contrasts with prewar foreign women who were sheltered, noting U S women pursue ambition and wage earners while facing domestic struggles and violence stories.

William H. Morgan Rites Planned in Point Pleasant

Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. at Franklin funeral home for William Howard Morgan 65 who died suddenly in Clay West Virginia. Burial will be in Morgantown Thursday at 2:30 p.m. He was born in Fayette County Pennsylvania and was a Mason in Uniontown. Survivors include wife a son Harold of Cresson and several siblings.

Point Pleasant Franklin William Howard Morgan Clay W. Va Davidson Morgantown Morgan Fayette County Daniel P Ella Lyons Morgan Masonic Lodge Uniontown Ene Harold Cresson T. L. Morgan D. S. Morgan Alice Brown Edward Owen Arlington, Va

South Charleston Man Purchases Hughes-Walgreen Drug Store

Orville Butler of South Charleston West Virginia has bought the Hughes-Walgreen drug store at State and Second. The Thompson Drug Co of Parkersburg previously operated the store and is discontinuing its retail outlets. A prior sale announcement earlier was inaccurate.

Gallipolis Orville Butler South Charleston W. Va Hughes-Walgreen State Second Thompson Drug Co Parkersburg

Grade A Dairy Ratings Announced in Mason County

West Virginia Milk regulators released Grade A ratings for Mason County dairies. Assessments include building cleanliness, equipment sanitation, bacteriological tests, butterfat content, and monthly checks of pasteurization at 143 degrees for 30 minutes. Grade A pasteurized ratings went to Kanawha Dairy Co Point Pleasant Spring Hill Dairy Co Gallipolis and Imperial Ice Cream Co Athens. Grade A raw rating awarded to Barkers Dairy Gallipolis Ferry.

Kanawha Dairy Co Point Pleasant Spring

Pedestrian Awarded 3000 in Damage Suit

Fred McGuffin received 3000 dollars in a Circuit Court damage suit against Willis Knopp. McGuffin said frost on the windshield contributed to his injury when struck at 3 40 a m November 25 1941 while walking home from the Marietta Manufacturing Co plant. He spent 62 days hospitalized and could not return to work until August 17 1942. Knopp did not appear.

Point Pleasant Fred McGuffin Willis Knopp Circuit Court Lewis Miller Emmette O’brien McGuffin Knopp Marietta Manufacturing Co

Election Set By Board

A meeting of the Board of Education was held Monday evening and continued tonight due to illness among two members. A president will be elected for a two year term. Frank Poling, principal of North Point Pleasant School, explained the standardized tests and grading system. Mrs. Garnette T. Stanley discussed home economics equipment for the local department. Attendees included President Otis Young, John P. Sayre, Howard Schultz, and Robert Ferguson, superintendent.

Point Pleasant Board of Education Frank Poling North Point Pleasant Garnette T. Stanley Otis Young John P. Sayre Howard Schultz Robert Ferguson

Infant Found Dead Rites Planned For Thursday

Dale Edward Sid ers, Jr., born Oct. 30, 1948, was found dead in bed in Pomeroy. Coroner Henry Ewing ruled the death due to natural causes. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Ewing Funeral Home with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery, Cheshire.

Pomeroy Dale Edward Siders, Jr Henry Ewing Ewing Gravel Hill Cemetery Cheshire

Classroom Teachers Set Meeting With State Leader

POINT PLEASANT The Classroom Teachers Association will meet at the New Haven school Thursday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Nan T Davis president of the State Association of Classroom Teachers will speak. Mrs Violet Gerlach is president of the Mason County association.

Point Pleasant Classroom Teachers Association New Haven Nan T. Davis State Association of Classroom Teachers Violet Gerlach Mason County

Classified Ad Instructions and Guidelines

The notice outlines how to place and respond to classified ads including cash requirements for certain notices, per line pricing, error responsibility, deadlines for insertion, and handling of blind ads. It specifies phone and mail entry, three or six day runs, adjustment rules, and disclosure policies for advertiser identity.

Old at 40 50 60 auctioneer announcement

Announcement by Harold Goddard auctioneer promotes Ostrex Tonic Tablets and a general tonic sale. Includes selling pitch about tonic benefits and urge to visit Athens Pharmacy for purchase.

Athens

Dog War Veteran Erick Dies After Service in Mason County

Erick the Doberman Pinscher served three years with the K-9 Corps in engagements with General Patton's army. He died after living at Mrs. C. P. Stout in Ben Lomond since discharge from Fort Atkinson Arkansas. He did not revert to military training, according to Mrs. Stout.

Dog Mason County Point Pleasant Erick Patton Fort Atkinson Ark

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions At Gallipolis District

Admissions list for Holzer Hospital includes Mrs. John Martin Wellston Mrs. Donna Tyler Vinton Mrs. Harry Childers Henderson West Virginia Edward Bor ham Minersville Mrs. Ralph Christian Wellston Mrs. Norman Ashbaugh Jackson Mrs. Arthur Sharp McArthur J W Benson Gallipolis Mrs. Sarah Mitchell Oak Hill Mrs. Charlie Wilson Jackson Larry Shupe Gallipolis Mrs. Everett Branscomb Wellston Mrs. Charles Evans Waterloo Mrs. Wiliam Thivener Discharges list includes Mrs. John Setinbach and son Mrs Enzo Barsotti and daughter Mrs John Ord Carroll Thivener Mrs Leon Williams and daughter and Mrs J A Harrison

Gallipolis John Martin Wellston Donna Tyler Vinton Harry Childers Henderson W. Va Edward Borham Minersville Ralph Christian Norman Ashbaugh Jackson Arthur Sharp McArthur J. W. Benson Sarah Mitchell Oak Hill Charlie Wilson Larry Shupe Everett Branscomb Charles Evans Waterloo Wiliam Thivener John Setinbach Enzo Barsotti John Ord Carroll Thivener Leon Williams J. A. Harrison

Herron Family Returns From Palatine Visit

Parents Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Herron of New Marshfield Route 1 return from Palatine Illinois where they spent Christmas with son I. M. Herron daughter-in-law and grandchildren Larry Tommy and Bonnie Ann.

New Marshfield G. C. Herron Palatine, Ill I. M. Herron Larry Tommy Bonnie Ann

Divorce Suit Dismissed At Plaintiff's Request

Virginia Ruth Stevens filed for divorce from Ernest R. Stevens in common pleas court. The suit was dismissed recently at the plaintiff's request after she cited gross neglect and extreme cruelty in her petition.

Common Pleas Court Virginia Ruth Stevens Ernest R. Stevens

Annual Meeting Slated for Athens Cemetery Association

Stockholders of the Athens Cemetery Association will hold their annual meeting Monday January 31 at 10 a m in the Berry Hotel. Roger Jones president and H D Palmer secretary announce five directors will be elected and reports of the secretary and treasurer heard.

Athens Cemetery Association Berry Hotel Roger Jones H. D. Palmer Heard

Community notes from Kanauga Christmas gatherings

Mrs Ellias Kim hosted a Christmas ball for the C I C Club on December 23 with exchanges of gifts and refreshments. Several residents and visitors from Columbus, Gallipolis, Belle, Ironton, Huntington and Charleston visited or stayed with local families over the holidays, and multiple households reported weekend or day visits among relatives and friends.

Clarence Wamsley Wamsley Heeken Paul Ables B. Queen Gallipolis W. C. Beard Ward John Smith East Liverpool Carlos Harold Lambert Belle W. Va Troy Russell Ernest Bowman Ironton Olen Litchfield C. B. Lilly Huntington J. D. Crews Edwin Oliver Dayton Carl Oliver Johnnie Oliver Charleston William Messlier S. A. Stewart Nina Harris Athens Ohio Christine Black

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Salaries and Prices

U S Dept. of Agriculture notes salable hogs 1500 with higher barrows and gilts and varied sow prices. Cattle and calves slow with steady demand on certain weights. Veal scarce with good prices. Poultry and butter prices listed. potatoes 2.50 to 4.50.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S

Consumer grades and receipts data report

Cincinnati bulletin shows consumer grades with U S A large 52 55 percent and medium 48 50 percent. Wholesale grades list extras large 51 34 percent. Current receipts indicate good quality 44 46 percent.

Cincinnati U.S. A

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Enos Bob Garner Pauli Preston Miller Raymond Harshbarger Union Motor Sales W. Union St Athens, Ohio Dial H. Good Lewis Sims Services Epming the Enterprise Studios Dana Andrews Lilli Palmer Louis Jourdan Timor Jane Wyatt Norman Lloyd Metro -Goldwyn-Mayer Robert Walker Gardner Dick Haymes Owe Touch Wanes Walls OF Jericho C. Carter Christine Sibley Yester-Year America Florida West Virginia R. O. Criss Sanitarian Harold Goddard Bartett V-J-O Athens Pharmacy Ronson Murray City Terry Bunting Buchtel John Baker E. Union Street New York E. R. Lash, Jr Glouster W. C. Foster Holzer Hospital Kanauga S & One New Hudsons Hudson Motor Cars Shell Oldsmobile Crosley Buick CO Beasley & Mathews Beasley Nye Chevrolet N. Court Street Ray Fogg Dean International FORD Henry Mercury DODGE Black. Gov Chrysler
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