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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1952
Page
9
Instructions for placing and charging blind ads in the classifieds. Use the full box number and correct address. Advertisers must send cash with orders for certain notices and lines, with a three line minimum, and four timeframes for publication.
A Washington School PTA panel in Gallipolis cited a rise in dope addiction over ten years from 50 per 10 000 to 300 400. Speakers Dr. Paul Peterson Dr. Calvin Baker Dr. N Howard Foster and Truman Morris discussed causes treatment limits and parental roles.
Robert M Richards was elected president of the Gallipolis District Board of Education at a Monday session where new members Hortense Ppling J Gordon Gilbert and Maurice Bane took offices Bane became vice president Retiring members Emmett Morrison Robert L Rannels and L L Lovett were noted Nelgene Pegg was chosen secretary clerk Largest appropriation 167000 goes to teacher salaries total appropriations 301572 with general fund 25262820 estimated year end balance 5505014 and bond balance 4748750 remaining 7562 64 Teacher Parlene Saunders was granted a year leave to attend Wheaton College
Gallipolis veteran city solicitor Robert M. Switzer presented his annual report to the city commission Monday night detailing attendance at all meetings and preparation of all legislation including sewer bond issues. He noted he collected $16 for fire truck damages and handled no money personally while preparing legislation for the Board of Health, the school district, and the civil service commission.
Radcliff Radcliff Marilene Pendleton underwent surgery at Hoizer Hospital. Robert Burns took his son Billy Earl to Children's Hospital Columbus for treatment. The child returned home the same day. Lt. Jean Pierce returned to duty at Ft. Lee after nine days at home and in Columbus. She will finish schooling in five weeks then be assigned again. Lt. James Whitmore of Ft. Benn ing spent a furlough with his wife in Wellston and visited her parents in Cleveland.
The Gallipolis city commission on Monday night approved an appropriation of 211 839 29 for the coming year, about 5000 less than last year. Major item is water system operation at 068 000 with allocations for street work, health, police and fire, and several self supporting departments.
In Gallipolis municipal court eight motorists were fined after arrests by the State Highway Patrol, mainly for speeding. Fined for speeding were Edward C Stanton Charleston $10 and costs Samuel Glover Bladen $5 and costs Albert Russell Pomeroy $10 and costs William D Grove McGuffey Ohio $10 and costs Edward Everett Jones Oak Hill $10 and costs Adel bert Thomas Gallipolis $10 and costs. Other fines included Bennie F Cardwell Vin ton $10 and costs for crossing over a yellow line Hortie Shaver Cheshire $10 and costs for unsafe operation.
City Manager J. Roy Bartlett reported about $1000 in lumber sold from the 29 acre addition to Mound Hill Cemetery. The land was bought for $3500, and the sale covers roughly one tenth of the potential yield. Bartlett said enough lots are sold to cover the remaining needed addition cost.
Birth announcements list Mrs. Lawrence Beaver and others with daughters and sons. Intake includes John Thomas Williams Syracuse and several residents of Jackson Henderson Oak Hill and Gallipolis. Discharges mention Kerns Hom mes and several others. a marriage license issued to Clark W. Vanest and Viola Darst.
In Gallipolis on Monday the Board of County Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations to raise deputy salaries to 140 dollars per month, affecting offices from auditor to clerk of courts. The move follows previous deferral and includes jail repair work by Modern Plumbing Co of Nelsonville.
In Gallia County Clifford Waugh of Port Clinton Route 1 filed for divorce from Juanita C. Waugh of Deshler Route 1 alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The couple married in 1949 and have one child Esther Plymale. A separate note in the clerk’s office says Steve M. Clark seeks $1500 from Eddie McGhee in Common Pleas Court.
Gallipolis report says Bob Burns was fined $15 and costs with $10 of the fine remitted in justice court after a fighting charge. George Jones of Henderson forfeited a $25 bond for failure to appear, as noted by Sheriff George Ehman.
Canal district traffic lists boats moving on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with times, names, and directions. Gal lipolis Locks show vessels such as Susan Hoagland and Patriot moving down or up at various early morning hours. Kanawha River records include Semet and Shirley with London times, while other boats like Frances, Jones, Heekin, Lewis, and Twain are noted with up movements. The Ohio River gauge readings indicate a general fall across upper and lower gauges and Kanawha Falls.
Miss Grace Donghue came home to Murray City after holidays with Mr and Mrs Fred Kineer of Dayton. Miss Jenny Grace Kineer and Mr and Mrs Joe Langley of Dayton visited and accompanied her home. Mr and Mrs Paul Berry and son Michael returned to Columbus from visiting Michael’s grandparents, Mr and Mrs Howard Craft. Lawrence Short was a Nelsonville business visitor. Miss Joann Sorrel returned home after visiting relatives in Springfield.
The advertisement promotes Kelch Appliance now at 182 North Lancaster with ample parking. It lists television and radio products Hoover sweepers and offers sales and service under the slogan It Doesn’t Cost It Pays.
Gallia County Red Cross and civil defense announce a first aid training session for bus drivers and the general public. The 18 minute film Danger is Your Companion will be shown, followed by talks from Rupert Trout and D O Taber. The course runs one evening per week for 10 weeks and is free to enroll.
James Leport of Salt Creek died at his home Monday at 11 a.m. after a long illness. Born March 24, 1878 in Mason County, he spent his life there. Survived by wife Luella Neal Leport two daughters Freda Smith and Louise Osten one son Hughie Leport and brother Moses Leport. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at residence with Rev J P Keefer. Burial in family cemetery at Salt Creek.
In Gallipolis municipal court Monday after city police arrests Charles Lewis 21 Bidwell John Hurt 41 city and Chris Anderson 26 city were fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and dis orderly conduct Russell Fillinger 30 Crown City was fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication.
Salable hogs 3000 with moderate early activity and mixed loads. cattle receipts show steady to selective demand with utility and commercial beef cows mostly 21.50 to 24.00, calves and steers mixed. sheep light with lambs around 20.00 to 28.00. Eggs and poultry prices cited with grades, butter and potatoes also listed.
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