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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1952

Page

3

Reward for Rustlers Is Increased to S632

Gallipolis report shows a growing reward fund for rustlers with additions from J Lf Tanner Dr Sparks and new contributors like Mance W Grover Willan Brown Titner Shelton Foster Lewis Tanner Wood and Charles Carter. The fund now totals 72 dollars plus 16 from others, while arrests and fines for intoxication and petty offenses are noted in Cleveland Township and Guyan Township cases.

Gallipolis Spyeden Cate Satuteau Morine Pattel Vem Arehensen Galhia Tanner Dr. Sparks Nes Mance Grover Willan Brown Titner Shelton Foster Lewis Tanner Wood Charles Carter Oiner Mo & Cnrentwood Ceel Miller Grocery Frank Shelton William Jenkins Ernest Edward Stephen John Russel Sherif Sheriff Office James A Johnson

Polio March Planned In Logan County

LOGAS Jese Columnorr Hack ing, chairman, calls Logan mothers and area traders to Logan County Hall for a meeting at Main Street to outline plans for a Mothers War on Polio. A follow up session on January 31 will select precinct and block chairwomen to enlist volunteers for the county campaign.

Logas Jese Columnorr Hacking Infante Paralysis Foundation Polic Thursaa Brandis Pisths Pharmacy Pohe Pola

Shrine Club Members Celebrate January Birthdays

Shrine Club members observed their annual custom at the Gallipolis facility on a Sunday honoring January birthdays. Those present included Bill Sigler Bill McKnight Dr Raymond F Lope Dr N A Martin Max Tawney Charles Stevers Harold W Weatherholt and Elmer Caldwell. Eight guests attended and eight chickens were served.

Gallipolis Clab Jont J Shrine Club Bill Sigler Bill McKnight Raymond F Lope N A Martin Max Tawney Charles Stevers Harold W Wetherholt Elmer Caldwell

Hospital Notes List Names From Viera to Jackson

A string of names appears in Holzer Hospital notes including Viera Chifford Ebershach Pomeroy John E Clouch Henderson Mrs Myrile Hayne and several others such as West Columbia Mrs Mervin W Silex Oak Full Karen Esterl Gallipolis Darnell Tudor Jackson William 4 Ballard Jackson 3 L Coleman Bidwel Pearl Eisnaugle Jackson and families with babies. The document also mentions Mrs Albert Firman and baby, Mrs Hobart McKinnis, Mrs George James and baby, Mrs Homer Cole, Mrs William Wilson and baby, Donald Buchle, Donald Allen, Mrs Mary Barnett and Mrs L S Wil ame.

Viera Chifford Ebershach Pomeroy John E Clouch Henderson Myrile Hayne Crown Dallas Richard Vananlason Eddie Russell West Columbia Mervin W Silex Oak Esterl Gallipolis Darnell Tudor Jackson William Ballard Jackson L Coleman Bidwel Pearl Eisnaugle Jackson Albert Firman Hobart McKinnis George James Homer Cole William Wilson Donald Buchle Donald Allen Mary Barnett L S Wilame

Thorne Heads School Board Meeting Elects Leaders

David Thorne of Carbon Ai was elected president and C S Matheny of Hardennire was elected vice president at a county board of education meeting in Samuel H Dilton’s office. Thorne has 19 years on the board, Matheny 18, and Fr McGrady of Rochbridge also has 18. Other members include Harm Meey of Union Furnace and Dr C T Graitidge of Laurelville.

TOGAS David Thorne Carbon Ai C S Matheny Hardennire County Board of Education Samuel

County commissioners raise salaries and approve fountain grant

Gallipolis County commissioners on Monday raised the salaries of 140 employees by 15 dollars a month each. Abie Haner relief director and Mrs Ruby Reese county home manager, and approval of 1% for a drinking fountain at the second door of the courthouse were noted at the meeting.

Gallipolis Monda Abie Haner Ruby Reese Nida

Local Visitors Return Home After Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Vern Lamborn hosted guests including Sunda and her husband, the Lamborns’ son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Dale Thompson, and their children Johnny and Patty Pickerington. They returned home Monday morning.

Glouster Vern Lamborn Sunda Dale Thompson Johnny Patty Pickerington the Monilay

Explorer Unit Expands After Mate Joins and Training Boost

The Explorer Unit gains a mate and broadens its work to include emergency fire rescue and first aid drills at the Scout Circus Hunt. Members now wear uniforms and have completed apprentice seamanship. Training will cover river drag methods for drowning victims and knot tying demonstrations during Boy Scout Week. Mackenzie, a former junior scout master, returns to duties as assistant cashier after a Navy service period.

Gallipolis Wong Ac Has & Repleare Post Garland Nibert Jr Munert Promanim Jun Pea Nichols and Saunderm D O Tana Peng Yaade Cy Park Mackenzie Navy First National Bank

Driver Arrested for DUI in Gallipolis Court Case

Lawrence E Neal 40 Waterloo Star Route was arrested by city police and charged with physical control of a vehicle while intoxicated. His case was continued in municipal court. Charles Andrew Stover 41 of Le Tart West Virginia forfeited a bond of 1813 for intoxication, and Over A Moore was fined 15 and costs for speeding.

Gallipolis Lawrence E Neal Waterloo Star Alcoho Junipal Charles Andrew Stover Letart W

Birth Announced By Graham Family

Graham family of Glouster and Bellaire announce the birth of a son, James Edward, born at Bellaire Hospital on Tan 16. He weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibbs Glouster and Mr and Mrs Otto Graham Bellaire. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs Henry Smelds Millfield and Mr and Mrs Gus Graham The Plains.

Glouster Frances Graham Bellaire Foute James Edward Bellaire Hospital Tan Thomas Gibbs Glouster Otto Graham Bellaire Henry Smelds Millfield Rew Gus Graham Plains

3500 Dog Licenses Purchased Saturday

Logan county records show 3500 dog licenses issued Saturday marking a high turnout. The total this year reached 2519 dogs registered in the county by day’s end, with penalties for late registration and a $4 license fee noted. Henry Lo Smith, county auditor, stated the last day for registration and the new penalty details.

Logan Henry Lo Smith Audion

Trimble Man Taken To Mount St. Mary Hospital

Trimble resident GLOUSTER-L R Gooding was found at his home after several days and moved to Mount St Mary Hospital in Nelsonville for observation and treatment. His condition is described as much improved and he will stay several more days in room 327.

Glouster L R Gooding Rimble Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville

Mrs Hart Dies at 61 in Laurelville Area

Mrs Margaret Ann Hart 61 wife of Allen Hart of Laurelville Route 2 died at home at 7 10 am Monday. Born in Saltcreek Township Hoecking County she was daughter of Bryant and Saphrona Graham. Survived by husband five sons Milford Lian and Francs Hall near Laur elille Olvile near Amanda Filmore and two others, two daughters and many grandchildren. Services held at 2 pm Wednesday Salicteeh Valley Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial in Zinn Cemetery. Friends may call at residence.

Daniel Salem James William Graham Laurelile John Shimp McArthy William Cradlehaugh Taurchile Charles Crick Grove City Salicteeh Valley Pilgrim Holiness Church Zinn Cemetery

Locks Report From Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

Boat traffic listed for Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha Pier with boats rising or falling at specific times. The Ohio River is falling. rollers exiting at Gallipolis Locks and Kanawha Falls noted. Multiple vessels such as Weir Frances Solvay Bruce Walker and Reliance appear with rising or falling statuses.

GalluruLis Gallipolis Weir Frances L Jones Solvay Bruce Walker Creighton Kenna Reliance Semet Seho Kanawha Davis Cornely Keystone Lehigh Union Indiana Cherokee Robin Sturges Nevile Memphis Ohio River Garge Kanawha Falls

Adams Rites Held At Blater Funeral Home

Funeral services for Charles V Walyne Adams were held Monday afternoon at Blater funeral home with burial at Greenlawn. Rev John De vol officiated and sang two hymns.

Glossper Charles V Walyne Adams Blater Greenlawn Res John Devol Humbers

Back From Hospital GLOLSTER Miss Jean Jennings Returns Home

Miss Jean Jennings, who underwent surgery at Sheltering Arms Hospital, has returned to the home of her sister Mrs Chaile Wolfe. Jennings is employed at General Motors in Columbus.

Jean Jennings Sheltering Arms Hospital Chaile. Wolfe Miss Jennings General Motors Columbus

West Columbia Well Cupu Visitors and Local Arrivals

West Columbia area residents welcomed and hosted guests from Point Pleasant Racine Pomeroy and Kananga. Notable visits included Mr and Mrs Paul Blessing, Mr and Mrs Albert Stewart and son George, Mrs How Roach, Mrs Jess Lyons, Mr and Mrs James Lee, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Russell, Mrs Mabel Reynolds Kananga, Mrs Mildred Brumley, and Miss Susie Hacher. Also noted were Mrs Amos Potts in Los Angeles with F Moon, and John Hacher’s reported health update.

Weel Mildred Brumley Point. Pleasant William Young Susie Hacher John Hacher Chole Ferguson Point Pleasant West Coast Amos Potts Los Angeles F. A. Moon

Mrs Jewell Is Honored On Birthday

A birthday celebration honored Mrs Jewell with a gathering featuring guests including Flena Patterson Della Loom Fave Sot Ruby Nerris Sethy Brunton and several others. Present were George Barns Berne Low ery, Rosa Tove, Virginia Moore, Ida Mae Stoneburner, Charlotte Philips, Mary Helen Jewell, and Paul Moore among attendees. Ace Christman and Rose da McClung sent gifts but could not attend.

Glossura Mos Teel Glauster Poutrot Parry Piuridas Pyenin Flena Patterson Della Ruby Nerris Sethy Brunton Harry Litan Berne Lowery Rosa Tove Virginia Moore Yom H Tewell Gertrude

Family Night Slated At Methodist Church

A First Methodist Church revival will host a 6 pm pot luck event with guests invited to attend. A special program will be arranged and attendees are asked not to bring gifts. A separate note mentions a Chit Chat Club meeting at 7 pm hosted by Mrs Margaret Morris on Hill Street.

Dutry Weeting Glouster Chit Chat Club Tempht Margaret Morris Hill

Cameron Electric Co Sells to J J Allison

Cameron Electric Co sells to J J Allison in Gallipolis. Cameron plans health sale proceeds and names Allison as principal for the next seven years. The business at 395 Second Ave and associated operations will transfer with continued staffing by Everett Clark and Phil Tanghorne among others.

Gallipolis Harty Carér Cameron Albano Biiday Cheler Ville Schoc Camertn Second Ave Cernes Puch Cieions Ales Sazgier Hazel Cameron Alison Anphanvo General Flectunie Traffic Ag Plantes Bendin Washers Huner Cleaners F Bd Wiseman Howart Witetine Wiseman and Wickline Allison

Patrol Lists 3 Convictions

Gallipolis reports three convictions from the State Highway Patrol that night across Jackson and Gallia counties. Parhaa Hunt, James Donald Worman, and Chales Lonigiot faced speeding costs. Erameth Fa4wardt was cited in Syracuse for juvenile court operation and standing.

Gallipolis Cmirh Hughway Mtyalia Jackson Counties Theos Ted Parhaa Hunt Calum Hus James Donald Worman Gahanna Ohin Erameth Syracuse McHles Tandisin Gu Inka Material Taure

Special Meet Set at Glouster Lodge GANT Barn

A special meeting of the Glouster Lodge GANT Barn is scheduled for Wednesday Jan 23 at T pm. Fellow Craft degree work will be discussed, with details unclear in the text.

Glousser Glouste Lodge

Petition Dismissed and Divorce Suit Filed

A fragmented notice reports a petition dismissal and a divorce action filed in a West area court. The document mentions parties including a person named Jase and references 1546 dates with unclear context. The item appears to be a civil case record entry with approvals and related names partially legible.

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Holzer Hospital Thorne Levis Jem West Levi's Levi's Jackets Graham Trimble Mount St. Mary Hart Jaser Trae Adams West Collmbia Das. Knapp Son Dich Ross Knapp Helen FE Roush Mrs. Jewell Methodist Church Mererside Patrol Tuta Jase Wenter Sohio Cleveland
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