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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1947

Page

3

Plans Outlined for Gallia County Veterans Farm Training

R N Dew of the Veterans Administration Ports mouth discussed setting up a Gallia County Veterans Farm Training Program with E E Higgins Gallipolis. The city board will consider the matter and enroll a teacher. A 200 hour on the job training course will be offered for veterans under the GI training system.

Gallipolis R. N. Dew Veterans Administration Portsmouth Gallia County E. E. Higgins Higgins

22 Children Reported Ill at Washington School

Gallipolis officials report an epidemic of upset stomachs at Washington School leading to 22 pupil absences. The health office has investigated with school nurse Ada Preston sending five or six students home daily over several days.

Washington School Gallipolis Washington Denise Mitchell Ada Preston

Local Notices and Births in Ohio and Cincinnati Visits

Mrs Andy Lusetti visits daughter in Cincinnati while Mrs Grace joins for a three day trip. Mrs Addison Vanhorn announces birth of a daughter. Ed ward Ferguson and family move between Columbus and Athens for hospital visit and care. Notice of Appointment names Erle Bridgewater Jr as administrator of Emma M Tucker estate. creditors must file claims by four months. Dated November 22 1946. 1-15-47 3otw.

Hannah Rodgers Columbus Erle Bridgewater, Jr Washington St Athens Ohio Emma M. Tucker Athens County Francis D. White Said Addie B. Clark R. R Coolville Alva Frank Clark Washington County

Couple celebrates 55th wedding anniversary in Thivener

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Brucker of Thivener mark their 55th wedding anniversary on Monday. The couple has eight children including Everett of Newark Harley Eric Pa Harvey Marion Leslie of Chillicothe Mrs. Robert Campbell Mrs. Delbert Boster of Gallipolis and Herman Ruth Brucker of Thivener.

Gallipolis Adam Brucker Thivener Everett Newark Harley Eric Harvey Marion Leslie Chillicothe Robert Campbell Delbert Boster Herman Ruth Brucker

Miss Finnigan Found Dead At Her Home

Hattie Finnegan, 92, was found dead in her bed at 237 Third Ave Gallipolis Tuesday evening by patrolmen after neighbors reported nonappearance. Dr. Paul Foster, coroner, said death occurred Monday. body placed at Frank Wetherholt funeral home awaiting funeral rites.

Gallipolis Hattie Finnegan Third Ave L. L Niday Grant Long Anna Morgan Finnigan William Jones Long Paul Foster Miss Finnigan Indian Territory Oklahoma James Thomas William Finnegan Columbus Frank Wetherholt

Morris Haskins and Carol Sue Plan Florida Vacation

Morris Haskins and his daughter Carol Sue planned to depart today for a month long vacation in St. Petersburg Florida.

Gallipolis Morris Haskins Carol Sue St. Petersburg Fla

Book Urges Yes Vote On Bond Issue In Cheshire District

Cheshire Board of Education and D W Hoffee urge a Feb 25 bond vote through a district booklet. Proposals include remodeling Cheshire and Kyger buildings with new space for multiple programs plus a memorial gymnasium, playgrounds, and athletic facilities. Board members named are Hortie Roush Perry Bradbury Briggs Kirby Harold Thomas and Kenneth Swisher.

Gallipolis Cheshire Board of Education D. W. Hoffee Cheshire Kyger Board of Education Hortie Roush Perry Bradbury Briggs Kirby Harold Thomas Kenneth Swisher

Mrs. Robinson Resigns from Gallipolis Library Board

Mrs. Charles T. Robinson resigns from the Gallipolis Public Library board after 21 years of service as trustee.

Robinson Gallipolis Charles T. Robinson

Eastern Star School Held at Chillicothe

Mrs Esta Reese deputy grand matron of the 24th District joined Edith Hutsinpiller and Mrs Erva Edwards at a Gallipolis attended Eastern Star school of instruction in Chillicothe Tuesday.

OES Gallipolis Esta Reese Edith Hutsinpiller Erva Edwards Eastern Star School of Chillicothe

Wellston Mine Foreman Dies From Back Injury

Richard Samuel Jr., 62, mine foreman at Wellston, died Tuesday in Holzer Hospital from a back injury suffered in a state fall in the mine Monday.

Wellston Gallipolis Richard Samuel, Jr Holzer Hospital

Up and Down The River Ship Passages Listed

River traffic on the Ohio and Kanawha shows multiple vessels passing through locks at various times. Boats named include Shirley Semet Duchtillite George M. Verity W L Jones Constan za Wheeling Hubbard Winifred Benwood Sterling Marietta Dravo 42 Especo Huntington Hook Peace Sohio Sardis Blazer Mayo Heskin Bellville Talbot Millwood Kenna Frank L Blaske Shearer Greenup Weir Maysville Omar Warner Augusta Ky Dolle Marmet Cook George III Barrett Winfield Huntington Marmet and others with up and down passages noted.

Gallipolis Shirley Semet Duchtillite George M. Verity W. L. Jones Ohio River Constanza Wheeling Hubbard Winifred Benwood W. Va Sterling Marietta Dravo Millwood Especo Huntington Hook Peace Greenup Maysville Omar Warner Augusta Kanawha River Dolle Marmet Locks Winfield Cook George III Barrett

Class Rings Arrive at Gallipolis High School

Principal M Har old Brown announced on Tuesday that the junior and senior class rings and pins have been received and will be distributed at his office.

Gallipolis M. Harold Brown

FBI Agent to Speak at Gallia Academy Assembly

Dana Johnson of the FBI will speak at Gallia Academy High School in Chillicothe during Friday morning assembly. The event draws students and staff for a talk on law enforcement and public service.

Gallipolis Dana Johnson Federal Bureau of Investigation Chillicothe Gallia Academy

Kathryn Carter To Substitute At Washington School

Mrs Kathryn Carter will teach first grade at Washington School during Mrs Geneva Howell recovery Supt E E Higgins announced Carter is a Mer cer ville High School graduate with an A B in elementary education from Marshall College and six years teaching experience She resides at Evans Heights.

Gallipolis Kathryn Carter Geneva Howell E. E. Higgins Carter Washington School Howell Mercerville High School Marshall College Evans Heights

Contempt Proceedings Dismissed in Ohio Court

Judge Lewis C. Warden dismissed contempt of court proceedings brought by Stachey Bunce against William Bunce. The decision notes that Bunce was $14 in arrears for child support but was misinformed about payment timing and has cleared the arrearage.

Gallipolis Lewis C. Warden Stachey Bunce Stachey McClure William Bunce Warden

Bertha Janey Sues for Alimony in Gallia Common Pleas

Bertha Mae Janey files suit for alimony against Jacob Janey in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. The action seeks support and division of marital assets as she requests relief and possible future court orders.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Bertha Mae Janey Jacob Jan

Divorce Suit Alleges Gross Neglect and Cruelty

Thelma Drummond files for divorce and alimony against Clifford Drummond citing gross neglect and cruelty as the grounds.

Thelma Drummond Clifford Drummond

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Messenger William Ms. Fife Cheshire Railroad Employe Betty J. Stewart Leonard Knapp Beech Hill L. O. Gaskins Point Pleasant Harry Shick Jackson Anthony Wolfenbarger John Owens Oak Hill Betty Barnett Alvin Barnett Bidwell Charles Ellis David Meadows 3Rd Ave David Tillis Rutland Weldon Miller Junior Bonecutter Franklin Bonecutter Harold Boggess Theodore Pullins Pomeroy Harold Edwards Morgan Plymale 4Th Ave Sherman Keels John James Lewis H. Kirby Lincoln St Lonnie Jaques, Jr Northup Ernest Irwin David Hoyd Jones Dexter Ervin Glen Poling Mary Fox W. H. Ebersbach Chris Plants Christena Ernst Carolyn Ireland Edward Massie Earl Miller Pete Stace Middleport Hattie Williams Charles Jenkins Louisa Jackson Pittsburgh George Baer Minersville Thomas Banks Oscar Beck Waterloo Ora Slater Edward Roark Bryce Browning Louis Kirby David Wray H. Warrington C. H. Brown Miles Trout Richard Grant J. C. Gordon E. L. McKinney Herbert Say Corning FBI Lumbago Masterole TOS Liniment Dayton Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio Fred R. Beasley, Inc Nelsonville, Ohio Ladies’ Bloomers Downe Stairs Oxfords
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