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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1949

Page

8

Two Drivers Fined $100 in Gallipolis Court

In Gallipolis municipal court Judge William H. Jones fined two drivers $100 each for drunken driving and a third will be arraigned after recovering from illness. Manley and Gillingham faced alcohol related charges from separate incidents, with Manley’s license suspended 18 months and Gillingham’s driving rights suspended six months.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Threeersons Emmett R. Manley Middleport Alva Roush Cheshire State Highway Patrol Manley Roush Emily Phillips Porter Addison Harlett Gillingham City Gillingham Here Holzer Hospital Harvey Curtis Snider Detroit Mich Weldon E. Myers Oak Hill W. A. Ridenour Jackson

River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha Falls Update

Gallipolis locks report midnight readings as river rises from 0.1 to 0.3 feet per hour with both gauges around 34.2 and 18.3 feet. Kanawha Falls shows a falling reading at 11:22. Various towboats listed with times and directions on both Gallipolis and Kanawha Rivers.

Gallipolis Kanawha Falls Reliance Arden Kenna Down Creighton Sohio State Kanawha Dolle Down Market Walker Winfield Hatfield Down Rand Ohio River Gallipolis Locks Bruce Kenna Sullivan Chris Down Martin Down Winifred Willie B

Intoxication Charges Reported in Gallipolis

Sheriff George Ehman reports the arrest of James A. Hamilton Porter and Charles Biffle city for intoxication. Constable Homer Johnson arrested William Alexander Northup and John Martin Patriot also for intoxication. The men are held in county jail awaiting arrangement.

Gallipolis George Ehman James A. Hamilton Porter Charles Biffle Homer Johnson William Alexander Northup John Martin

Four Arrested in Gallipolis for Intoxication and Disorderly Conduct

City police report four men arrested for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Names awaiting arraignment include Robert Dray and James Jordan both listed as drunk and disorderly, Arthur Persinger and Charles Mooney cited for intoxication.

Gallipolis Robert Dray City James Jordan Vinton Arthur Persinger Charles Mooney

Farm Bureau Plans Rest Rooms and Parking to Aid Farmers

In Gallipolis the Farm Bureau Home and Community Committee plans public rest rooms on a parking lot for farmers, charging ten cents for all-day parking. If the city balks, merchants may fund the facilities or they could be self sustaining from parking income. A delegation had previously asked the city to change meter policy and a Logan meeting was set for Thursday.

Gallipolis Farm Bureau Home and Community Committee Paul Northup Farm Bureau City Commission Logan

House Burns At Waterloo Arson Suspected

Gallipolis sheriff's office suspects arson in the burning of an unoccupied dwelling near Waterloo. Albert Rowe, new owner from Lawrence County, had visited that morning and sold items from the home. The blaze started on the front porch after the group left. 1000 witnesses reported. Herschel Goff's house nearby escaped damage.

Gallipolis Sheriff's Office Waterloo Albert Rowe Lawrence County Olen Roberts Woodrow Saunders Herschel Goff Rowe

Gallia County committee selects project for year

The Gallia County program planning committee met Saturday with Doris Rice to choose Time and labor savers in housekeeping as the year’s project. They began planning next year’s program after a months-long gap without a home demonstration agent. Present were Rodney president, Mrs Joe Miller, Mrs Lester Sheets vice president, Mrs Ernest Riggs secretary, with several others from Bidwell Cheshire Rio Grande Bladen and Vinton.

Gallipolis Gallia County Doris Rice Joe Miller Rodney Lester Sheets Cheshire Ernest Riggs Huber Fulton Willard Call Cecil Denny Morris Thomas Bidwell K. H. Butler Bladen Steve Jenkins George Northup Rio Grande Garland Elliott Vinton

Gift Boxes Sent Overseas by Gallia County Red Cross

Gallia County chapter of the American Red Cross reports 225 gift boxes shipped to underprivileged children overseas. The chapter still aims to fill 100 boxes from city schoolchildren. Executive secretary Katherine Hayward notes Junior Red Cross receipts at 134.68 dollars to date, up from 71.32 last year.

Gallipolis Gallia County American Red Cross Katherine Hayward Red Cross

Holzer Hospital Notes Gallipolis Admissions and Births

Admissions list includes William Lee Jackson Mrs Benner Jones Pom eroy Joseph Dyer Belpre Robert Stewart Middleport Mrs William West city Harlett Gillingham city Miss Blanche Armstrong Point Pleasant Einan Darling Coalton Harvey Snider Detroit Mich Mrs David Winters Jackson Miss Elina Federici city William Claar Jackson Miss Carri bel Stevens Porter Norman Dye Springfield Wayne Gladiman Northup Mrs Thomas Shover Jackson Mrs Ray Scarbrough Crown City Mrs Nat Edwards Oak Hill Mrs Joseph Plechary Pomeroy Births to Mrs Gilbert Millican city a daughter Friday to Mrs Hay Jones Jr Point Pleasant a daughter Friday to Mrs David Yates Hamden a son Saturday Discharges Mrs Vernon Moore Virgil Green Clifford Decker Mrs John Martin Mrs Garland Arrington and daughter Mrs Paul Perrdoud and daughter Mrs J W Me a and son Miss Lucille Sickles C A Evans Norman Dye and Theresa Whittington.

Gallipolis William Lee City Benner Jones Jackson Luella Miller Pomeroy Joseph Dyer Belpre Robert Stewart Middleport William West Harlett Gillingham Blanche Armstrong Point Pleasant Einan Darling Coalton Harvey Snider Detroit Mich David Winters Elina Federici William Claar Carribel Stevens Porter Norman Dye Springfield Wayne Gladiman Northup Thomas Shover Ray Scarbrough Crown City Nat Edwards Oak Hill Joseph Plechary Gilbert Millican Hay Jones, Jr David Yates Hamden Vernon Moore Virgil Green Clifford Decker John Martin Garland Arrington Paul Perrdoud J. W. Mea Lucille Sickles C. A. Evans Theresa Whittington

Auto driver wins suit for 385 dollars at Point Pleasant

A circuit court jury awarded Homer Pullins 385 dollars in damages from W. W. Turner after a collision on April 17 1947 near Fourteenth and Kanawha. Taxi driver George Wolfinbarger testified the taxi spotlight blocked his view. The Pullins car held Jim Hogg and Howard Elliott with three passengers. Police evidence placed the front distance at 35 feet. Attorneys were William H Bardain for the plaintiff and J G F Johnson for the defense. A motion for new trial and possible appeal to the state supreme court was noted. Other Saturday cases included a misdemeanor probation for Howard Haynes and a continued assault case against Beulah Neville.

Fourteenth Kanawha George Wolfinbarger Heights Point Pleasant Wolfinbarger Pullins Jim Hogg Kanawha St William H. Bardain J. G. F. Johnson Johnson State Supreme Court Circuit Court Lewis H. Miller State Howard Haynes Beulah Neville Ethel Doss

E. E. Shriver Dies at 81 in Point Pleasant

Ernest Everett Shriver aged 81 retired merchant died Sunday night at the home of his daughter Mrs. William Bardin in Point Pleasant He was born November 13 1867 in Monongahela County He leaves a brother Frank of Fairmont a son Herschel of Harrisburg Pa two daughters Mrs George Poland and Mrs Bardin six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in Wesley Methodist Church Morgantown conducted by Rev Thomas Leroy Hopper.

Point Pleasant Ernest Everett Shriver William Bardin Lee Shriver Margaret Ann Clovis Shriver Monongahela County Frank Fairmont Herschel Harrisburg George Poland Bardin Wesley Methodist Church Morgantown Thomas Leroy Hopper

Fox Bounty Exhausted Says Commission Chief

POINT PLEASANT Conserva tion Commission Director C. F. McClintic of Charleston announced that the 25000 fund for gray fox bounties is exhausted. The 4 bounty on wildcats will still be paid at least temporarily. He added no more gray fox bounties can be paid until funds are appropriated.

Point Pleasant—Conservation

City Council Reports $3300 Balance In Treasury

At the first meeting of the year the city solicitor F. G. Musgrave reported about $3300 in the treasury. City Clerk John Brown noted bills totaling roughly $900 had been paid.

Point Pleasant F. G. Musgrave John Brown

Woman's Club Chorus Forms In Point Pleasant

A Point Pleasant meeting at Mrs. J Sanford Rhoades home organized a Woman's Club Chorus as a state project of the Woman's Club Federation. Co L Head directs with Mrs J D Swords as chairwoman and Mrs J G F Johnson as vice chair. Rehearsals will be every other Friday, with the club meeting Fridays.

Point Pleasant J. G. F. Johnson Carl Parsons Guy Morrison J. D. Swords Head Hester Lee

Illahee Farm Woman's Club Meets at Rolling Acres Home

The Illahee Farm Woman's Club met at Mrs. Lyle Austin’s Rolling Acres near Hogsett with co host Mrs. Reginald Archer presiding. Mrs. I A Blain led, devotionals by Mrs Earl Mohr, and a lesson on Resourceful Families by Mrs Ogden Stevens contrasted farm and town incomes.

Illahee Lyle Austin Rolling Acres Hogsett Reginald Archer I. A. Blain Earl Mohr Ogden Stevens Gertrude Humphreys Morgantown Garland Mohr C. P. Stout Howard Garland Garland Bostic Ruth Ann Neal George Yester Hester Lee Blain Mohr Oakley Faudree

Henderson Methodist Women Meet at Home of Mrs Chapman

The WSCS of Henderson Methodist Church met at Viand Street residence of Mrs Mervin Chapman with Mrs Loyal Wright presiding. Rev C E Haney led scripture and prayer and announced Dora Glenn as secretary treasurer. Books on The Church and Rural Community were purchased. A Circle No 2 will organize at the church Friday and a meeting at Mrs G E Byus is set for Feb 4. Refreshments were served to a large group including Rev and Mrs Haney and many church members.

WSCS Henderson Methodist Church Mervin Chapman Viand St Loyal Wright C. E. Haney George Byus Haney Dora Glenn G. E Byus C. F. Buckle Charles Roberts Eugene Chapman Minnie Johnson Frances Clark Gilbert Tooley Madge Byus Bonnie Waldie Hazel Siders Evelyn Kelley Freda Glenn Bobby Jo Chapman

Bet ty Rader Hosts 4 H Club Meeting at Fourth Street Home

Miss Betty Rader entertained the Tip Top Pointers 4 H Club with a business session led by Jean Hill. Kay Woolfitt Jo Lou Keener and Anna Lou Dunn shared readings and a self care demonstration. The next meeting will be at Anna Francis Thomas home with refreshments by Charlene Rader and Maudellen Roush.

Betty Rader Fourth St Jean Hill Kay Woolfitt Jo Lou Keener Anna Lou Dunn Anna Francis Thomas Charlene Rader Maudellen Roush Nina Keener Sandra Jones Dixie McNeill Christine Oshel Dana Durst Howard Foglesong

Grace Methodist Church Plans Board Meeting in Gallipolis

The Grace Methodist Church official board will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in the church in Gallipolis. The agenda includes routine church business and financial matters.

Gallipolis Board of Grace Methodist Church

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Slants Higher Hogs and Cattle

Salable hogs 2000 head show gains of 50 cents to 1.00 in early trading with 160-225 lb hogs at 22.75 and 230-250 lb at 21.50-21.75. Cattle and calves 1100 head active with steady to strong slaughter trades. yearlings around 26.50 and heavy heifers 26.00. Sheep receipts 150 with lambs generally steady and natives at about 25.00 for good weight.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U.S. Dept. Agr

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