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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1955

Page

5

Gallipolis Truck Collision Touches Up a City Scene

A truck failed to stop and demolished a halted car near Route 1 at Kayer Creek Power Plant in wet and rainy conditions. Police cited several young drivers with fines, while local officials handled multiple public notices in Gallipolis and nearby towns.

Gallipolis John A. Carey Wellston William H. Jones Carey James Titus Pind ‘Grove W. Va Gulipolie Post State Highway Patrol Robe Inson Paul Varkovett Wiameen Aliquippa Jackie Longfelt Aes Pro Pleasant

Gallia County Land Transfers Detail Several Grants

A stream of 19th century Gallia County land transfers lists buyers and sellers including Ernest Wineman, John J. Richards, Scott M. Johnson, Earl Davis, John and Pearl Colegrove, and Raymond Lis Gouch among others. Properties range across Green and Raccoon Townships with parcels from 1 to 67 acres and prices from $250 to $18,000. Transactions involve routes, pikes, and creeks, with some deeds noting government or forest service actions and various road descriptions. Dates indicate transfers compiled June 9 through June 22 with stamps noted on several deeds.

Gaelipolis Gallia County Corder Mary J. Wetherholt Internal Revenue Ernest Wineman James Roy Bartlett Donna M."bartlett Raccoon-Perry Perry Betty Jean Chester Henson Arthur Violet Rupe Aeres Raccoon Townah John J. Richards United States “Government Forest Service Greenfield Ettie White James W. White RW. Haskins Guyan Township Scott M. Johnson Gene R Mary Ann Myers Green Township Earl Davis Harry and Hazel Cameron John and Pearl Colegrove Clyde Asbury Buck Creek Ironton-Gallipolis Walnut Township Grace Troth Ethel ‘Agee Dew Jones Fork “Creek Raymond, O Esther Lis Gouch Burht Virginia Hood Gallipolis Evans Packing. Co Joseph Fenderbeach Tile ‘McCullough Herman Margree Lawdon Philip and Kate Bright Joseph Corrine Rygers Pleasant Valley Road Raccoon Township Lottie B Guy Young Henry C. Smith Racocoon Township Andy McKee M. C. Hobart Cheshire Township Perry J. Bailes Lillie’ McCullough William’ ‘Thomas — McCullough Addison Township Elmer E Pearl Hatfield Charles Ollie Belle Burdette Lincoln, Pike Raccoon Creek Green Della Runyon B. Ecker Lige Berry Road Harold E. Thomas Raymond H Donald E Marvin W Thomas Cheshire Harley M. Morgan May A. Beane Powell Heatley Bidwell S. L Wilda Hardman Anna Roberta Waugh Pomeroy Hauldren Dale Sanders Bullskin Tee Bean Francis Mt Waunita D. Lewis Nida Clar Cence W. Tye Merrill Land Anne Evans Harold W Caroline Black Mills Village Green ‘Township

River Traffic News From Gallipolis and Nearby Rivers

The Unio River levels at Gallipolis and Montgomery show low readings with rollers at Chambersburg near two feet. Numerous boats like Tradewinds, Linn Smith, and Jefferson report small increases or decreases in river flow at various points, with cargo details including steel, pipes, oil, empties, and several barges.

Gallipolis Montgomery Chambersburg Kanawha Falls Point Plennant Semet Marmet Cherrystone Jeffcoat Wiliam Penn Marjelea Northern Ora Am Robert West Dons Minx James Francis LST Mila Steel Scott Chotin Uhre Dorrance Hatfield and Lehigh

Blood Plan Described For Kiwanis Club Dinner

Dr Carson Holzer of Holzer Hospital described a Kiwanis blood plan to club members at the Gallipolis Kiwanis Club dinner at the Lafayette Hotel. Dean Eisel showed a movie from the Wisconsin legislature illustrating a bill becoming state law. James Mac Swords Jr won the attendance prize but lacked a Kiwanis pin. L Claude Miller auctioned items for $1.75 to Jim Mehaffey. Directors discussed Gallia County Junior Fair participation in mid August.

Ee Carson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel Dean Eisel Bill Wisconsin James Mac Swords, Jr Claude Miller Men’s Howe Jim Mehaffey Vanis Gallia County

Motor Safety Crusade Planned in California

Sacramento Calif State officials outraged by highway deaths announce a post Fourth of July safety crusade to mobilize public opinion behind safer driving. The plan aims to curb the high toll of fatalities and reduce reckless behavior on California roads.

Sacramento Calif California

Carpenter Carpenter visit Star Grange for program

Columbia Grange members, including Bertha Crippen and numerous spouses, visited Star Grange for a program. Guests included families from Nel tonville Springtown Detroit Ypailant Michigan and local members Mrs Gene Jeffers and Margie Sue.

Gene Jeffers Margie Sue HE. Starkey Donald Jones Neltonville Roy Wiseman Albert Dodson, Jr Ypailant Mich L. V

Gallia County Court News Highlights and Cases

Gallia County court notices include probation for Fred Bush on non support with terms to pay weekly child support and not leave Gallia County without permission. Cases list divorces and neglect of duty including Lucille Russell v John Russell and Ella Smith v Harry Smith. Judgments awarded to Buckeye Building and Loan in a tax and costs case. A damages suit seeks 72000 by Frederick Heinrich against John E Hallida. Also notes transfer request by Addison Township trustees to move funds for motor grader purchase.

Centerville Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Thomas Jenkin A. Alban Daniel M. Evans Betz Fred Bush Franklin County Gallia County Frid Clark Julia Nadine Clark Lucille Russell John Russell Gallipolis Ella Smith Harry L. Smith Buckeye Building and Loan Company Wilbur Armetta Rippey Knox Williams Harold Dailey John E. Lloyd Ohio Produce ‘Company Vance Frederick Heinrich Los Angeles John E. Hallida Dale Smith Erding Air Force Base Bavaria Heinrich Carmen Frogale Patsy S. Frogale Jack ‘Matthews Floyd Leonard G. B . French Harley K. George Addison “Township Road and Bridge Fund

Hemlock Community Notices and Social Highlights

Hemlock and surrounding area residents attend ceremonies and visits as listed, with many names and places such as U. S. 52379424 and Fort Wadsworth. The report also notes Ohio Bell employment, nursing service mentions, and several local social events. A brief government relief mention notes 62,000 families receiving emergency aid and 1100 long term aid from the Red Cross last year.

Vinton Visage Council

Bennett elected Legion Post chieftain in Lafayette district

C O Bennett of Northup was elected post commander of Lafayette Post 71 American Legion and Eighth District Commander for a three year term, with Frank Cheesebrew of Middleport chosen as district commander. Other officers include Harry Boggs, James Myers, Howard Lee, W Joe Brown, John Ivor Richards, Thomas Adams, Vance Rees named adjutant, James Houck service officer, and Rep. D C Taber publicity officer.

Gallipolis Bennett Northup Lafayette American Legion Eighth District Legion Frank Cheesebrew Middleport L. G. Marchi Silas Hamilton Harry Boggs James C. Myers Howard Lee W. Joe Brown John Ivor Richards Thomas ‘Adams Vance Rees James Houck Rep D. C. Taber

Retailing Shows Gains Across Ohio Markets

Ohio retail sales rose in the first five months of the year with most categories reporting increases. The May data indicate further gains compared with May of last year, as seventeen of nineteen reported sectors showed higher sales and overall retail activity strengthened.

University Etal Ohio Bencestain Sinnet Onis Reta Annales Sid Otal Etal

Car Sales Drop in June in Gallia County

Figures released by Miss Marjorie Rinehart show June dealer totals across Gallia County with 95 car sales led by Ford 20, Chevrolet 14, Buick 12. New trucks 21 and new house trailers 0. used cars 215. total dealer sales 357 and titles issued 26. Two month old Rita Freeman scalded to death after mother backed car over her. Radio Pinged reports China to begin atomic development soon.

Gallia County Marjorie Rinehart Ford Chevrolet Buick Detroit Rita Freeman Toriie

Gallipoli District Meeting Notes and Personal Items

At Ports aut Sait monn a Po Sechrest Sater fa ead ae See ea d es t Ome wae re Fy eee ty a ven Sore iu adey ime pir Catman ewe ate ha fog tee secant ted sine Chas Sue Caluipolis Personal items report Mrs Mayes installed at district meeting New York buying trip for Bernadine s Society Frank Inton visiting with her daughter Mrs Soon cured from a western trip Hasckeworth Myrtle Scone spent time there as far as Colo

Gallipoli _ Racial eee ag Mayes Ports Catman Sue Ees Society Frank Inton Colo Hasckeworth Myrtle

Upper Flats Stork Shower At Rickard Home

A family gathering at the Rickard home featured a stork shower hosted by Mee Luckard for her sister-in-law SE. Games were played on the lawn as attendees remembered North Maton Older Rural Youth. In the White Church basement, View President Tom Fey presided over thirteen members at a St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday Senior meeting held on the church grounds.

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