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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1955

Page

5

Gallia County 4-H judging begins with clubs and projects

Judging for Gallia County 4-H clubs opened Tuesday with Willam P. Smith and Virginia Griffin guiding Busy Stitchers, Happy-Go-Lucky, and many groups across Mercerville, Rodney, Centenary, and surrounding areas. Sessions listed include ladies in 1 pm and 3 pm blocks, with ongoing events through July, featuring Busy Bees, Cheery Leaders, and other clubs under county extension supervision.

Gallipolis Gallia County Saber M Willam P. Smith Anneset Virginia Griffin Mer River Rodney Encecoon Valley Chee Pac Ae GSI Guyan Rangers Mercerville Centenary Merry Maids Northup « Uasies Silver Thumbs

Public Meets Start On Kyger Creek Bond

A Tuesday night meeting in Addison outlined plans for the Kyger Creek Grade School. Architects Kline and Swarts of Chillicothe showed a miniature model of a steel and brick structure to be built on land owned by Irvin Rice in Addison Township. The council announced three more meetings set for July 22 at Cheshire, Kyger and Camp Arrowhead, to discuss a consolidated Kyger Creek School with an increase in student numbers over the past decade.

Addison Addison’ School Fred R. Carman Kline Chillicothe Kyger Creek Irvin Rice Furst Roush Merrill Camp Arrowhead Ona. W Addison Va Cheshire Boy Scout Bulaville Doris Roush Cheshire School Kyger

Family returns from three week vacation abroad

Mr and Mrs Ernest E sus f and daughters Bette and Barbara came back Saturday from a three week trip abroad with Mrs Wayne Dille and family on the return journey Mrs Dille had just left the hospital at Denver they visited Robt Bert and Leland Howard two of Mrs Nulls brothers in Hugo Col and saw Millard Myers cousin of Gallipoli Cart Myers in New Mexico on the trip

Ernest E. Sus Bette Barbara Gallipoli Myers New Mexico

Dr Clarke Heads Gallipolis Board of Health

Dr Oscar W Clarke Jr was elected president of the Gallipolis Municipal Board of Health on Tuesday night succeeding Dr N Howard Foster who resigned to move to Fairfield outside the city health district. Dr W Lewis Brown also resigned after long service since 1942 citing health and schedule conflicts.

Gallipolis Oscar W. Clarke, Jr Board of Self Hearthweard Soto Clarke John Schwab Holzer Hospital George Ey City Board’ of Health Omar Zimmerman County Sanitarian Sona Frasier Gallia County Medical Society

Local Personal Notices Mixed With Travel and visits

Personal notes show Ted Keller and Dorothy Keller socializing while Earl L. McCormick returns from months with son Puller in Pittsburgh and daughter Jean McCormick Gableman of Alexandria Virginia. Clarence Riffle in Cleveland stays with Andrew Riffle through Aug. 1. A Gallia conference delegation heads to Toledo with Mrs Crilla Stiverson Mrs Will Saunders Charles Stevers and Oscar Russell. Others attend Ohio State workshop as Miss Annette Gills visits Chicago for the National Shrine conclave. Rodney Downing of Middleport visits her parents in town.

Ted Keller Dorothy Earl L. McCormick Puller McCormick Pittsburgh George Gableman Jean MicCormick Alexandria Tricia McCormick Fromylvania College For Women Clarence Riffle Cleveland Andrew W. Riffle West Virginia Virginia Carolinas Crilla Stiverson Willa Saunders Charles B. Stevers Oscar Russell Toledo Gallia Arteres Lewis Stevens Fem Tre Wiliam Cook Johnson Umbus Ohio State Univerity Robinson Mabelle ‘Gills Annette Gills Offire National Shrine of Amerca Chicago Rodney Downing Middleport J. H

Rotarians Plan Official Visit in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Rotary Club met Tuesday at the Farmers Hotel to arrange plans for an official visit by District Governor Charis T. Stewart of Zanesville. Committees announced readiness for the event next Tuesday, with detailed preparations and agendas shared during the dinner meeting.

Gallipolis Lon Rotary Club Charis T. Stewart Zanes

Sick Cat Shot To Be Studied

A sick cat captured at Fourth Ave between State and Locusts is shot by City Policeman Bill Barr at the city dump. The cat’s head was cut off and sent to the state laboratory. the animal was killed with a .38 revolver as the heart was shot.

Bill Barr Fourth Ave State Locusts Sts Lo State Laboratory Barrie

Brother Knight Named At Roane County Mental Hospital

In Gallipolis, Jack Knight, brother of Galipote Knight, was appointed head of the large Roane County mental hospital in ValliPolis. He succeeds Byron E Sallewede and has served as Roane County Board president, managing Knight Department Store in Gallipolis and farming at Spencer. He previously ran a store at Left Hand Viva.

Vallipolis Nosey

Firemen Contain Hotdogs at Gallipolis Fire Scene

Gallipolis firemen were called to Lucile Corder's home at 737 Fourth Ave to douse three hotdog incidents. Fire Chief Walter N Wine said the superheated hotdogs burned, costing the city nearly seven dollars per hotdog as Rod Lewis removed the remaining hot items.

Gallipolis Walter N Wine Lucile Corder Fourth Ave Rod Lewis

Vendor Filing Deadline For Tax Returns Set

Gallia County notes a July 31 deadline for semi annual tax returns covering Jan to July 30. Delinquent filings face penalties. fines noted include eight dollars and costs. Names cited include Paul Evans and Robert Evang of Bidwell and Joe Herold of Gallipolis. Local officials warn notary or treasurer endorsement required to validate returns.

Thvias Ive Womlen Costa Wiliam H. Jones Paul € Evans Robert Owen Evang Bidwell Joe Herold Galipolin Caldwell Gallipolis Charles A Mike Rathburn Department of Sea Gallia Gecaration Gallipolis Guysville Pomeroy EF Robin Slate Gallipo Columbus Lis Post State Highway Patrol Yasaer Bottasco Iene Redweye

Gallia County 4-H Club Notes on July Meetings

Gallia County 4-H clubs report July activities across multiple groups. Members attended socials, health talks, and demonstrations while electing leaders, planning picnics, dental checks, and future events. Several meetings featured refreshment bites, performances by Ruth Steger and others, and discussions of project judging dates and charitable fund contributions.

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