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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1957

Page

3

Marriage's Religious Side Studied by Two Gallipolis Youth Groups

Gallipolis youths from Protestant and Catholic groups debated marriage compatibility at a Church of God youth meeting on colliding religious viewpoints. Grace Methodist discussed same faith for happiness in marriage with Rev. Alvin C. Young outlining steps for couples, while MYF planned a winter institute and memorial display for Russ Smith. Episcopal, Presbyterian, Nazarene, and Baptist youth activities followed, with trips, rallies, panels, scripture readings, and fellowship events noted among about two dozen participants in each group.

Church of God Youth Fellowship Grace Methodist Church Alvin C. Young Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Church of God Joann Smeltzer Patty Harrington Phyllis Baker Ruth Fulks Pearl Elliott Helen Mayes Elliott Mary Faye Casto Mr. Young MYF Fred Miller Midwinter Institute New Boston Gallipolis Grace Church Miller Russ Smith Gallia Academy High School Ronnie Edgington Episcopal Young Church Diocese of Episcopal James Betz Cincinnati Redleg Albert Chappelear Episcopal Dickie McKenzie Presbyterian Westminster Fellowship St. Clairsville Ann Magnussen Gretchen Karen Smith Sarasota Fla Church of the Nazarene Janet Brewer Bobby Cox Jimmy Elliott Freda Saunders Arlene Day Larry Plants James Allen Clark Leona Fulton Janie Taylor Donna Betty Bostic The Baptists Marshal Fowler Oakwood Drive

Guy B. Clark Rites Tuesday

Funeral services for Guy B. Clark 67 will be Tuesday at 2 p m at Porter Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Pyles officiating burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery Clark formerly ran a Gallipolis grocery and later owned a restaurant before farming and finally worked at the Gallipolis State Institute His brother formerly edited the Gallipolis Journal

Gallipolis Guy B. Clark Second Ave Holzer Hospital Porter Methodist Church Paul Pyles Mound Hill Cemetery Clark Gallipolis State Institute Gallipolis Journal

District Eagles Meeting Attracts Area Group

About 75 Eagles attended the January district convention in Jackson with two Gallipolis carloads. An estimated 200 people were present including members’ families. A state officer from Springfield spoke and a chicken dinner was served.

Gallipolis Fraternal Order of Eagles Jackson Springfield

Sunshine and Victory circles hold church joint meeting

The Methodist Church groups Sunshine and Victory held a joint meeting at the church with Edna Rawlins leading devotions. Feb hostess Gladys Witchie and Creta Fink led devotions. Several members traveled between Pittsburgh Austin and Columbus for visits. A Pythian Sisters installation is planned for Jan. 18 with a potluck after.

New Straitsville Sunshine and Victory Circles The Methodist Church Edna Rawlins Gladys Witchie Creta Fink Reuben Gross Lot Springs Ark Mabel Blosser Florence Blankenship Austin Texas Joe Blankenship Emerson Osborne Pittsburgh Charles Geffen Albert Deshon Newark Helen Sayre Forest Rose Temple Pythian Deana Poling Columbus Nellie Shuttleworth Mabel Shuttleworth Robert Wade Mount St. Mary Hospital Vickie Jean Merle Nixon Chester Wade Elmer Nixon Ollie Summers Murray City Frank Spicer John Spicer Pete Spicer Danny Daugherty Bern Spicer of Columbus Shirley Decore William Spicer Corning John Sherrard

Adult Classes Open Jan 31 in Cheshire

J Arthur Evans Kyger Creek Association chairman said Rio Grande College extension courses start January 31 in the old Cheshire High School Building. Public speaking offers two college hours credit at $20 with about 10 enrolled. Ohio history three hours at $30 with about a dozen enrolled. Classes meet each Thursday at 7 p.m. and will relocate later to the new Kgger Creek High School Building.

Ohio Evans Kgger Creek High School Rio Grande College Kyger Creek Association

Blaze Destroys Home on Fourth Ave in Gallipolis

An estimated 3200 damage occurred Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Waddell 919 Fourth Ave Gallipolis when an automatic washer and dryer wiring sparked a fire. The blaze for wallpaper and wood framing in a corner, but firefighters confined it to the immediate area. Two fire trucks and 13 volunteers fought the fire. damages split 2000 to the dwelling and 1200 to contents.

Gallipolis J. L. Waddell Fourth Ave

Gallia Riding Club Elects New Officers

John W. Houck of Cheshire was elected president of the Gallia County Riding Club Inc at the Eno Grange Hall meeting. New officers include Mrs Clyde Bennett vice president Mrs Reba Cramer secretary and Mrs Walter Wise treasurer. The group plans to meet February second Saturday. About 60 people attended with Houck noting a Valley riding clubs meeting to elect Ohio Valley Horse Show Association officers.

Gallipolis John W. Houck Cheshire Gallia County Riding Club, Inc Eno Grange Hall Clyde Bennett Reba Cramer Walter Wise Houck Ohio Valley Horse Show Association Rock Springs

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

River gauges show Gallipolis at 18.0 and 25.1 feet with 56 feet underway, Kana­wha Falls down 5.92 feet, and Kana­wha Dam activity with dam 14 starting up at 4 p.m. Sunday. London 5.75 feet, Marmet 6 feet, Winfield 9 feet. Kanawha and Ohio riverboat movements logged by assorted locks, boats and crews with numerous readings from Lock 15 through Lock 82 and Kanawha docks.

Gallipolis Montgomery Pomeroy- Mason Point Pleasant Hinton Kanawha Falls Ohio River Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Jerry Bosworth Salvati Inca OVEC Liberty Lock Charles R. Stevenson Sohio State J. J. Rowe Okan Northern Peace R. H. Bosworth George T. Price Jefferson David Moran Alton Zephyr Kanawha River Boats F. Shearer Cincinnati Cornell Warren Hoagland Manito The Kestler Solvay

Births at Holzer Hospital Note Numerous New Arrivals

A long list of births and hospital notes from Holzer Hospital: new babies include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. David W. Hughes and sons to several families in Gallipolis and nearby towns. Medical and surgical staff noted.

David W. Hughes Jackson, Jan

March of Dimes outlines need in Gallia County

Gallia County Chapter chairman Mrs. Pinschmidt reports total obligations of 65 586 dollars from 1938 to 1956 with only 27 061 dollars contributed locally. National foundation granted 38 525 for local use, leaving 931 dollars in unpaid patient care and urging 1957 funds to ease financial strain while pursuing rehabilitation advances for polio survivors. The chapter surveys how best to aid past polio patients with new rehabilitation techniques.

Gallipolis Norman Pinschmidt Gallia County National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis Pinschmidt National Foundation New York

Hardway family updates from Gallipolis visiting in Mexico

Mr. and Mrs Howard Hardway of Oak Hill and formerly of Gallipolis are visiting his ill mother in Mexico. Hardway once coached at Mercerville and Bidwell and now serves as principal of Oak Hill High School. His sister lives in Gallipolis and his son Mickey, a GAHS graduate, attends Ohio University.

Gallipolis Howard Hardway Oak Hill Mexico Hardway Mercerville Bidwell Oak Hill High School Charles J. Brown Mickey GAHS Ohio University

Three Auto Crash at Light in Gallipolis

The first three car collision of 1957 happened Sunday at Burger and Eastern. Donald Lester Henry, 32, Gallipolis, stopped at the light headed west on Eastern Ave. Charles W. Burns, 51, Delaware, tried to pass on the left and hit Helen Hunt, 32, of 910 Fourth Ave, who was eastbound. Burns then hit Henry's car. Police investigated.

Gallipolis Burger and Eastern Donald Lester Henry Eastern Ave Charles W. Burns Delaware Henry Helen Hunt Fourth Ave Burns

St Joseph Aspirin Proved 3 Times Faster

Independent laboratory tests show St Joseph Aspirin absorbs faster and acts three times quicker than rival pain relievers. It relieves headaches and muscle pains without upset stomachs and is marketed as the world’s largest seller at 12¢ for 100 tablets, 49¢ for 200 tablets at a low price.

St. Joseph

Mills Ready for Grand Outer Guard Post in Ohio Knights

Thomas E. Mills of Gallipolis was elected grand outer guard by the Ohio Knights of Pythias in Marion. The grand lodge convention will be in Columbus September 25 to 28. Mills serves Naomi Lodge 55 as treasurer and has been county and district deputy grand chancellor. Naomi Lodge marks its 83rd year in Gallipolis with Mills' milestone.

Grand Lodge Gallipolis Ohio Knights of Pythias Marion Mills Grand Lodge of the Domain of Ohio Columbus Naomi Lodge Order Naomi Maysville J. Sherman Porter Kentucky J. Sherman Porter, II Excelsior Institute Excelsior Springs Ady

Health Board Set to Convene in Gallia County Courthouse

Gallia County Health Nurse Mrs Pearl Hatfield said Sunday the Gallia County Board of Health will meet Saturday in the courthouse.

Gallipolis Pearl Hatfield Gallia County

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