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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1952

Page

2

95 Pints Donated as Logan Blood Drive Falls Short of Goal

Logan Red Cross blood mobile collected 95 pints, below the 125 pint goal, with 107 applicants and 12 rejected for medical reasons. Donors from Natco, Hocking honor camp, Godman Shoe factory, and various companies contributed, led by National Fireproofing Co with 19 donations.

LOGAN Red Cross Jirft National Fireproofing Co Natco Lincoln Swaim Christopher Crothers Don Turner Richard McGathey Donald Hopstetter Harold Vollmer Ned Jones Alan Miller James Hood Frank Keels Homer Carter Bernard Derdoski Daniel E. Purnell Gilbert C. Wuest William Somerset Robert Barber Dorsey J. Sorrell Richard Woltz Godman Shoe Factory Arthur Jones Eddie Gessells Ice M. Grove Opal Hiles Marvin Dicken Judy A. Walsh Lester Risch Brenda Hansen Pvt Hal Brown Herman

Campfield Habeas Corpus Appeal Move Filed in Gallia Court

Prosecuting Attorney John E. Halliday filed a motion in Gallia County Common Pleas Court seeking execution of the judgment in the Lloyd Russell Campfield habeas corpus case. Judge Robert M. Betz had denied the writ on extradition issues with Florida and Georgia. An appeal was filed and a hearing was postponed to July 12 at 10 a.m.

Gallipolis Gallia County Betz

4 H Club Activities and Upcoming Ice Cream Social

The Little Kyger Boys 4 Hoc Club met at the Grange Hall with President Jimmy Gordon presiding. They planned posters for an ice cream social on July 11 at the Grange Hall and requested ice cream or cake donations to fund Canter's Cave Camp. Proceeds will go to the camp fund. Bill Fellore hosted June 24 for the Rodney Rangers. dues were collected and mailbox nameplates planned for sale. The next meeting is set for July 2 at the Grange Hall. Bobby Ball will host on July 8.

Jimmy Gordon Little Kyger Boys Little Kyger Grange Hall Grange Hall Jimmy Glassburn Carolyn Reese Bill Fellore Rodney Rangers Fellore Bobby Ball

Council and Families Picnic Set for July 13

Gallipolis will host a picnic for Home Demonstration Council members and families on July 13 at Canter's Cave Route 35 near Jackson. Ruth Sonner, the home demonstration agent, said the event starts at 1 p.m. Prompt attendance is hoped, with latecomers encouraged to contact a host to avoid delays.

Gallipolis Home Demonstration Council Canter’s Cave Route 35 Jackson Ruth Sonner

Kiwanians and Families Hold Fortification Hill Picnic

In Gallipolis a Kiwanis club outing drew 75 to 100 members and guests. The annual picnic featured steak sandwiches hot dogs salad and drinks on Fortification Hill Wednesday evening with families attending.

Gallipolis Fortification Hill

Hocking Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Ronald Eugene Spicer Gregory Mowery Mary Lytle and Charles Higgins admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital in Logan. Discharges include Leslie Murdock and Mrs. Walter Huffman with daughter, Richard Coakley and Glenn Gartner, and Carol Ann Landis all from Logan area with addresses Route 1 and New Straitsville.

Lloyd Heinlein Kiwanis Clara Martin Carolyn Martin Presbyterian Church Millie Morris Clara F. Morris John T. Huston Aileen Nixon Elizabeth Cullison Iva McMannis Pearl Brodgen Hocking Valley Hospital Alice Jack Nixon Josephine Wolfe EUB Church Homer Hartsaugh Glenn Hartsaugh Faye Bailey Fairview Church Robert L. Rosser Daily News Willard Brown Murray City Georgiana Brown Janet Parry Seaman Robert Parry Ruth Gompf Logan Greenhouse Margaret King Ester L. Tate Jenny Lynn King Evelyn L. Kuhn Algy Murphy Ralph C. Boss Lester Risch Robert E. Hansel Pvt Hal Brown Anna Couch Rockbridge Dale Martin Triple Six Cubs Don Bowling Mingo Lodge Fannie E. Ansel John T Ronald Eugene Spicer Logan Gregory Mowery Mary Lytle Charles Higgins Leslie Murdock New Straitsville Walter Huffman Richard Coakley Glenn Gartner Carol Ann Landis

Motion for Foster Placement Approved in Conrad Case

Della Conrad filed a LOGAN A motion to place her minor child with the Child Welfare Board for foster care. Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer approved the motion Wednesday. The defendant named is Ralph Conrad.

New Pastor Welcomed At Grace Methodist Reception

Nearly 180 gathered at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis for a reception honoring the new minister Rev. Paul M. Niswander his wife and children. The Niswanders arrived from Nelsonville to replace Rev. J. W. Stone. Music featured a quartet a piano soloist an ensemble and a vocalist with Ann Miller singing One Alone.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Paul M. Niswander Mary Donald Niswanders Nelsonville J. W. Stone Mr. Niswander Ann Miller James Bacon Martha Mossman Martha Brown Barbara Bailey Elizabeth Arnold Jane Blazer George Ely Jesus Ann Hardway Youth Fellowship Mariann Campbell August Arnold Women's Society For Christian Service

Man's Arm Is Crushed At Gallia Auto Wrecking Co

William Albert Filton 34 of Kerr was seriously injured when his right arm was caught in a steel shearing machine at the Gallia Auto Wrecking Co on Vine Street. He was cut free and his arm amputated at Holzer Hospital. His condition remained fair despite shock.

Gallipolis William Albert Filton Kerr Gallia Auto Wrecking Co Vine St Filton Holzer Hospital

EUB Bible School Set to Open Monday at Union Furnace

Evangelical United Brethren Bible School will open at 8:30 am Monday at the EUB Church in Union Furnace. The two week program is led by Miss Joan McCafferty with a closing program planned for July 18.

Logan Evangelical United Brethren Bible School EUB Union Furnace Joan McCafferty

Twelve County Auditors Meet in Logan

Twelve county auditors met in Logan for a Southeastern Ohio Auditors Association gathering at Blosser's Restaurant. Rex Fuller of Lawrence County presided. The next meeting is set for August 6.

Logan Southeastern Ohio Auditors Association Blosser's Rex Fuller Lawrence County

Births at Holzer Hospital Share Gallipolis Area Names

Holzer Hospital notes report numerous newborns with mothers and residences across Gallipolis Oak Hill Wellston Middleport and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Jack Frazier Mrs Kenneth Keith Lincoln Stiltner Asa Carter and others plus multiple babies and parental surnames listed.

Jack Frazier Gallipolis Kenneth Keith Lincoln Stiltner Oak Hill Mary Lou Waugh Wellston Noah Kuhn Lewis V. Campbell, Jr Gallipo Hobart Wilson William Denver Davis Lula Southern Middleport Asa Carter Herbert White Lakin Leonard Gentil Coalton Charles Rayburn, Jr Pomeroy William Riley Jackson Harold D. Jordan Leon Don Wade Tawney Willie Albert Felton Kerr

Two Properties Change Hands in Gallipolis

In Gallia County two parcels changed hands in deeds filed Tuesday with about 22000 dollars involved. Earl F. Boyer purchased a 621 Third Ave half lot for roughly 12000 dollars from Haskins Tanner Clothing Co. A six room house sits on the site once known as the Charles Yeanger property. Jack Davis of Robinson Davis Insurance Co. bought the 439 Second Ave building portion valued at 10000 dollars, taking the offices of the insurer. Helen R. Russell formerly owned the site.

Gallipolis County Recorder’s Third Ave Earl F. Boyer Haskins-Tanner Clothing Co Charles Yeanger Jack ©. Davis Robinson-Davis Insurance Co Helen R. Russell Davis Second Ave

Pair Clear of Guilt In Thefts Sheriff Says

Logan two men arrested for burglaries in Lancaster Sunday have no connection with break ins in Hocking County. Sheriff A J Waldron said Tuesday he is satisfied they are not connected and they did not know where Logan is located. The men Gerald Culbertson and Robert Graham claimed burglaries in Perry and Fairfield counties.

Logan Lancaster Hocking County A. J Waldron Waldron Gerald O. Culbertson Rushville Robert Lee Graham Perry Fairfield

Two Gallia 4-H Clubbers Honored in Ohio

Gallia County 4-H members Doris Ann Powell of Fairfield and Anne Clark of Rio Grande have won junior leadership jackets. Powell received hers at Camp Ohio June 13. Clark will receive hers at Ohio State University on September 18. One hundred were named nominees and eighty three others nationwide earned the same honor.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ruth Sonner Doris Ann Powell Fairfield Anne Clark Rio Grande Ohio Miss Powell Camp Ohio Miss Clark Ohio Club Ohio State University Sonner

Two Shooting Cases Filed in Logan Court

Far Wooten and Glenn Wiggins were bound over to the grand jury on charges of shooting with intent to wound. Both men pleaded innocent June 4 in Justice S. B. Whitehart's court. They were arrested by Sheriff A. J. Waldron.

Logan Far Wooten Glenn Wiggins Common Pleas S. B. Whitehart A. J. Waldron

Oris Roush Appeals Industrial Commission Decision

Oris Roush of New Marshfield filed an appeal in Common Pleas Court challenging the Industrial Commission of Ohio. He alleges a June 24 1949 electric cable blast caused 25 percent eye disability and that the commission erred in denying compensation.

Logan Common Pleas Court Oris Roush New Marshfield Industrial Commission of Ohio Industrial Commission

Fund Projects Sought By Hacking 4-H Clubs

During a 4-H Advisory Council meeting a committee was named to set up additional fund raising projects for the 4 H Foundation Fund. Attending were O V Mohler Beryl Tucker and Sam V Mohler. Local clubs have raised nearly half of the $1000 goal.

Automobile And Wagon In Collision Near Gallipolis

Charles Baker, 82, of Gallipolis sustained severe facial and hand lacerations and multiple bruises when his wagon was struck by a car on Route 7 about five miles south of Gallipolis at 4 30 p m Wednesday. Glen Douglas 22 of Gallipolis and Clarence Shumate 38 of Pomeroy driven cars involved Douglas allegedly fell asleep and hit the wagon Shumate attempting to stop overturned his car. The wagon was demolished. Douglas and Shumate were arrested on traffic charges. Two other arrests followed Fred H Greenlee 33 of Winter to appear July 7 for crossing over a freshly painted center line Harold W Ward 47 of Columbus forfeited 20 bond for crossing a wet center line.

Gallipolis Charles Baker State Highway Patrol Glen Douglas Clarence Shumate Pomeroy Douglas Shumate Fred H. Greenlee William H. Jones Harold W. Ward Columbus

Gallia County Fair and Air Show Plans Move Forward

Gallia County Agricultural Society in Gallipolis okays combined junior fair and soil conservation air show for Aug 7 8 9 at Holzer Airport. Budgets target about 800 expenses plus 1000 premiums with 500 tentative county support and 1.50 per frontal foot for exhibitor space.

Gallipolis Gallia County Agricultural Society Holzer Bill Smith Smith University of Wisconsin Harold Black Soil Conservationists Black Conservation Board Wendell Roush Ruth Sonner Booth Lumber

Inventory Filed in Probate Court for Alexander McCune Estate

An inventory and appraisal of the estate of Alexander McCune was filed Wednesday in Probate Court. Judge Rhea P. Bangert approved the inventory at $02. SO. ATHLETES FOOT GERM HOW TO KILL IT. IN ONE HOUR.

Logan Alexander McCune Rhea P. Bangert

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