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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

5

Evans reorganizes firms to expand Bob Evans footprint

Gallia County and Xenia firms merge under Robert L. Evans with Emerson Evans named manager. New central Ohio offices in Gallipolis and Xenia plan nationwide growth, 30 refrigerated trucks, and state coverage within a year or two. Emerson Evans to lead Bob Evans Farms operations. Herman Martin and Robert Wood in executive roles. Wayne Evans named assistant sales manager. Xenia plant production to expand. Gallipolis plant near Bidwell to grow operations.

Gallapolis Evsgemnensum Robert L. Evans Emerson E. Evans Evans Packing Company Coromons Bob Evans Evans Farms Evans Packing’ Company Evans ‘Grocery Company Bob Evans Farms Robt.Evans Herman’ M. Martin Robert &. Wood Roy Aldeth) White Homer Wood Ohio Valley Gallipolis D Hobert L Evans Emerson " E Evans Harold Walker Fice Ae Pl —Aies Advisers C. al Operatins Emerson W Eevans Herman Martin Portsmouth Chillicothe Zanesville Akron Ohio River Wayne Evans Wendell Evans Rio Grande Rio Grande High School Xenia Ohio Cincinnati Marion Columbus Dayton Springfield Rio Grande and Sidwell Ross Ohio Valley Banks Evans Angus Ranch State of

Ehman Sets Return For Indicted Cattle Rustler Betz

Sheriff Ehman announced the return of Arthur William Betz, jailed in Wellston on a three year old cattle rustling case. Betz was indicted on one charge for rustling cattle with four coins stolen from farms near Danville Rio Grande and Gallia, including the Sparks and Taner properties.

Wauesronie Onertt George Lehman Wellston Arthur William Betz Ehman Danville Monte Guy | Young Rio Grande Nother Sparks James Taner

Girl Scout First Aid Class to Start Next Thursday

Mrs George Lear will begin an AB hour first aid course for girl scouts next Thursday. Classes will meet at 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church. The offering is tied to the American Red Cross chapter activities.

Gallipolis George Lear Gil Scouts Presbyterian Church The American Red Cross

Driver Thrown From Car In Snow Crash In Gallipolis

A snow slick on First Avenue left a driver thrown from a car when the vehicle skidded across the street, struck a parked vehicle, and plowed into a utility pole. Police estimated about 800 dollars in damages to the Vance car and 400 dollars to the Epling truck. No serious injuries were reported. The incident followed another traffic accident near the Gallipolis Golf Club where charges were filed in Municipal Court.

Vance First Ave Gallipolis Wal Kipolis Kis Fourth Ave SCGA Douglas Johnson, Sr Gal Municipal Court M. , Epling Co

Ohio River Traffic and Weekend Socials At Maysville

River gauges show Ohio running three feet at Montrose and four feet at Beckford with various barges and vessels listed. Weekend guests include J. P. Bradbury and Clarence Cliffords of Pomeroy. local social events feature youth fellowships, choir rehearsals, and a Day of Prayer observance at the Methodist church.

Ha Falls Tully J. M. Cooley A. m. Stevenson P. Norvell Harold W. Kennedy Methodist Grace WSCS

Gallia County Social Roundup Highlights Local Events

Gallipolis society notes cover a Monday shower for Miss Yoo te Flot at Mills Village with over 20 guests, a bridge game prize list, and wedding plans for Miss Elliott to be wed by Emerson Evans. Also announced are the PTA Mothers Sing debut, Women’s Christian Temperance Union officers, a Frances Willard Tea committee, and a Thursday Club meeting reviewing The Murder of the Man Who Was Shakespeare along with author Calvin Hoffman.

Miss Elliott Pearl Smith Elliott Emmett Eliott Emerson Evans James Mamutton Women's Christian Temperance Union Sylvia Fowler Hobart Dillon Frances Willard Garral Sheets Earl Saunders Fowler Earl Mauck Charles Holzer, Jr Shakespeare Calvin Hoffman Christopher Morley Bacon

Murdered Parakeets and a Boy Reported Held for Mental Exam

In Hagerstown Maryland a 1 year old boy is held for mental examination after a killing spree that left three parakeets dead at a nearby elementary school. One bird was drowned, the other two decapitated. Robert Price Ewings was reported as president of a Rio Grande College Faculty Club meeting.

Robert Price Ewings Hagerstown Rio Grande College Davis C. Keet Montgomery Herman Bush Mary Mary Scanlon

Woman’s Shotgun Accident Wounds Husband In Lima

John Alley suffered serious hip wounds and lost a finger when a 12 gauge shotgun his wife was learning to shoot discharged accidentally, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lima John Alley Sheriff's Office

Mills and Mills Attend Grand Lodge Event in Columbus

Mr and Mrs Thomas E Mills and Mr and Mrs Mahlon Racher will travel to Columbus for the grand lodge meeting of Ohio Knights of Pythias at the Neil House. Mills is a candidate for grand chancellor of the Grand Domain of Ohio. The Phillipses of Columbus visit earlier for a funeral of a 5 year old Marvin Griffin at Fair Haven Church. Eva White returned from Columbus after visiting relatives. Raymond Jones traveled to Ironton for the funeral of his nephew. Harry Gothard was mentioned among those referenced.

Olf Thomas E. Mills Mahlon ‘Racheer Grand Lodge Ohio Knights of Pythias Neil House Columbus Mills Grand Chantalor Grand ‘Domain Merrill Phillips Marvin Thomas Griffin Ka $Sauga Fair Haven Methodist Church Phillipses Eva White Raymond Jones Ironton Jones Harry Gothard i

Business and Professional Women's Club Dinner Speaker

The Business and Professional Women's Club will hold its monthly dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Monday at the Farmers Hotel An extra attraction will be guest speaker Mrs Emma Gatewood who will tell of her 2030 mile hike from Georgia to Maine The trek won her national acclaim and she was honored by the Johns Association of Newark New Jersey Mrs Goldin Ward leads the program and president Mrs Marguerite Mineman will preside

Business and Professional Women’s Club Farmers Hotel Emma Gatewood Georgia Maine Gatewood Johnsociation Newark N. J Goldin Ward Marguerite ‘Mineman

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Louis Camone Father School Adolph Golubieski Low GSI Calvary Baptist Luther Tracy the Grande George Olcombe First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Assembly of God Robert Howard St. Peters Episcopal Garfield Avenue Church of Christ Glenn M. Graham Bible School Grace Methodist P M. Niswander A. D. Lusk Sas Pully Simpson Opti Punctiast Clarence Cliffords Pomeroy Lucas Stanley Rupe Jeff Boat Mae Gibson Jean Stephen Foster Marjelea Island Creek Jerry Bos Gallipolis Society PTA J. Russell ,Sarrett la Donna Jean Ecker WCTU Professor Ewing L. Frank Allen Eugene Murlock Marietta Murdock Kyger Wil Husband Chevrolet America Ze Roger Fayette St. Nelsonville, Ohio
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