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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1958

Page

3

Three Drivers Charged As Result of Accidents

Gallipolis police filed charges against three drivers after three weekend accidents. Ernest Brewster of Gainesville posted bond after a 5:32 p.m. collision with Henry Cropp on First and Sycamore. Richard Roach, 16, Gallipolis, was damaged by Patty Ott, also 16, on Bastiana Drive. Ott and Betty Ott, 38, were cited for driving without licenses and permitting an unlicensed driver. William West’s vehicle was damaged at 735 Second Ave when James Patterson rolled a car from a driveway. Patterson claimed gear was in park. In Municipal Court, Finley Evans, 26, Bidwell, fined for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Robert North, 34, Gallipolis, fined for intoxication.

Gallipolis Sycamore Ernest Calvin Brewster Bastiana Dr GSI Richard Roach Patty Ott Roach John W. Howell Betty Inez Ott Second Ave William West James Patterson Patterson Robert North

Two wrecks listed in Gallipolis area traffic report

A Gallipolis post report notes a three car collision in Meigs County near Chester at 4 15 p m Sunday. Arthur W Orr 55 Marietta posted 25 bond for appearance in Pomeroy mayor s court.

Gallipolis Marietta Charles Legar Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio State Highway Patrol Chester Donald A. Weidner Nathaniel J. Carpenter Long Bottom Arthur W. Orr Orr Delmar V. Porter Bidwell Porter Carpenter Kananga Grace L. McWhorter Huntington Harold E. Whitt Whitt Robert S. Betz William H. Jones Clifford Gilman John R. Russell Patriot Emery W. Miller

Free book explains arthritis and rheumatism relief

Public service ad offers a 36 page illustrated booklet from The Ball Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri. The free mail order pamphlet covers causes ill effects and dangers of neglect and presents a drugless treatment proven in thousands of cases. Send for your copy today.

Ball Clinic Dept Excelsior Springs

Blanche Pritchett France Dies at 76 in Gallipolis

Blanche Pritchett France 76 died Sunday at Holzer Hospital from a coronary occlusion. Funeral at 2 PM Tuesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Survived by two daughters Dorothy Spear and Naida Freye, a son Paul France, a brother Earl Pritchett, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was born in Gallipolis and married Bert R. France.

Gallipolis Blanche Pritchett France Holzer Hospital Donald R. Warehime Gallia County France St. Peter’s' Episcopal Church Albert Earl Pritchett Locust St. Gallipolis

Man Receives Suspended Sentence After Assault Charge

Clarence Jones of Cheshire Route 1 was arrested in Gallia County on an assault charge filed by his wife. In county court Judge Robert S. Betz suspended the $200 fine and six months jail, provided he avoids further legal trouble and pays court costs.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Dog License Drive Nears Deadline as 1000th Tag Sold

In Gallipolis, man buys the 1000th dog tag for Emma's fox terrier Cricket, and another tag follows for his other hound. The Jan 20 deadline tests the shift from $2 to $3 license fees. County records show 908 tags sold since Dec 10 and the year total surpassing 4300.

Gallipolis Herman Bickle Emma Morton L. Dick Stanley Evans Gallia County Evans

Youth Fellowships Meet Episco pal Young Churchmen Attend

The article covers multiple Gallipolis youth groups church services and plans. Ronnie Thivener was baptized by Rev. Albert S. Chappelear as Episcopal Young Churchmen met. Presbyterian Youth Fellowship invited others to morning worship at the Presbyterian Church. Baptist Youth Fellowship and Methodist Youth Fellowship mid winter plans are described with leaders, programs, and participating towns.

Gallipolis Ronnie Thivener Albert S. Chappelear Episcopal Young Dick Mackenzie Ellen Richards Charlene Evans Tom Dickerson Episcopal Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Presbyterian Church John Epling Presbyterian J. Harley Bovie Church of God Ruth Fulks Nora Hunter Mary Ellen Neal Baptist Youth Fellowship Norma Corbin Freddie Green Barry Kiser Ruth Ann Fowler Marta Davis Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Group Charles Bostic Margi Winters Brenda Kiser Ann Wenz Carol Sue Haskins Sue Dailey Clair Green Deanna Phillips Wyman Sheets Richard Brown Portsmouth

Beef Cattle Association Dinner Set

The Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Association will hold its annual meeting Monday January 20 at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis. Lunch at noon followed by a 1 pm business meeting with OSU’s George Wilson as speaker. Reservations urged. open to all consigners of feeder sales in Athens or Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Association Farmers Hotel George Wilson Animal Science Department Ohio State University Association Bill Smith

172 Shots Given At Clinic Saturday

Gallia County Health Department held a free polio vaccine clinic Saturday with 172 shots administered to residents. Three individuals received diphtheria pertussis tetanus vaccines while nurses Pearl Hatfield and Naomi Rose, aided by Patty Holbrook, organized the event.

Gallipolis

Former Reporter Accepts New Paper Position

James E. Thorn former Gallia County reporter for The Athens Messenger has joined The Canton Repository as a reporter. He served in the Gallipolis office for a year until June and recently completed six months as a second lieutenant at Fort Lee Virginia. Thorn is a June 1956 graduate of Ohio University.

Gallipolis James E Jim) Thorn Gallia County Athens Messenger Canton Repository Thorn The Messenger Fort Lee Ohio University

Student Has Job at Ohio State Library

Fred Miller of Gallipolis begun work in the Ohio State University library. He will work Wednesday afternoons and all day Saturdays as a freshman student.

Gallipolis Fred Miller L. Claude Miller Ohio State University Fred State

Firemen Respond to Two Grass Fires in Gallipolis

Gallipolis volunteers rushed to two grass fires over the weekend. At 4 15 p m Saturday a blaze on Fortification Hill near the reservoir was quickly extinguished. At 3 p m Sunday a fire behind the River View Hotel started from trash and was also put out without damage. Chief Steele led the runs with James Northup Lee Long Silas J Hamilton and Harvey Brown helping.

Gallipolis Steele Fortification Hill River View

Three Men Are Arrested After Night Club Brawl

Gallia County sheriff's deputies arrested Clement R. Johnson 29 Crown City and Albert Lee Durst 22 Leon W Va after a brawl at the 7 35 Night Club in Kanauga. Both jailed to face county court Monday on intoxication and fighting charges. A third man John W Beam 38 Oak Hill Route 1 was charged with disturbing the peace and use of fictitious license plates he posted 15 bond.

Gallipolis Gallia County Sheriff's Department Ohio State Highway Patrol

Two Funeral Services Scheduled for Miller’s Tuesday

Gallipolis funeral notices announce two services at Miller's Funeral Home on Tuesday afternoon for Jake Brown aged 80 and Will Helrich aged 66. Brown's service begins at 1 p.m. with Rev. William Howard Green. burial at Mound Hill Cemetery. Helrich's service follows at 3 p.m. with Rev. Earl V. Cremeens. burial at Centenary Cemetery.

Gallipolis Miller's Jake Brown William Howard Green Mound Hill Cemetery Will Helrich Earl V. Cremeens Centenary Cemetery

Louisa Brunicardi Crowned Rio Grande Homecoming Queen

Twenty one year old Louisa Brunicardi of Gallipolis will reign as Rio Grande College homecoming queen. Her attendants are Freda Ramsey of Patriot and Jean McCoy of Vinton. The royal court will be televised Friday from 1 30 to 2 p.m. on WSAZ TV Channel 3. Coronation occurs at Southwestern High School during the Mountain State Redman game half time.

Gallipolis Louisa Brunicardi Rio Grande College Louisa Freda Ramsey Patriot Jean McCoy Vinton Freda Jean Royal Court George Minnis Columbus Jerry Lowery Marietta Herb Moore Logan Wsaz-Tv Zelma Northcutt Queen Louisa Princess Jean Southwestern High School Mountain State-Redman Rio Grande

Cromlishes Welcome Two Granddaughters in Two Days

In Gallia County a couple from Clipper Mill welcomed granddaughters on consecutive days. Sandra Kay Cromlish, nine pounds, was born Friday at 1 30 a.m. to Kenny Cromlish and spouse with Dr. Donald R. Warehime. The next morning at 9 10 a.m. a second granddaughter was born to Clifford Manley and spouse, delivered by Ernest Thompson the Miller s Funeral Home ambulance driver at the Manley home on Neil Avenue. Both mothers and babies are reported doing well.

Clifford Manley Neil Ave Manley Ernest Thompson Miller’s Funeral Home Self. Thompson Manley Home Holzer Hospital

Tsar Kolokol Bell Weighs 219 Tons Yet Untouched in Moscow

The Tsar Kolokol, the great bell of Moscow, weighs 219 tons and has never rung after a 1.1 ton piece broke off during its making. The massive bell remains on display in Moscow.

Moscow Russia

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne enables shrinking hemorrhoids without surgery. Tests show pain relief and true reduction in many cases using Preparation H suppositories or ointment, available nationwide with a money back guarantee.

New York, N. Y

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