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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1947

Page

3

Young Girl Injured Crossing Street in Gallipolis

Violet Beaver eleven suffered a possible collar bone fracture and leg abrasions after darting across Eastern Avenue into a northbound truck driven by Lawrence Albert Munn of Albany Route 2. The incident occurred at 3 45 p m near the Steak House.

Gallipolis Violet Beaver Eastern Ave Lawrence Albert Munn Albany Athens Ice and Storage Co Violet Munn Fred Facemire

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Admissions included Emerson M. Hughes Oak Hill Patricia Watson Gallipolis John Claar Jackson Mrs Joseph Donahue Ewington Mrs Frank Lambert Jackson Mrs Frank Van Meter West Columbia W Va and Mrs Walter Weidemeyer Patriot A daughter was born to Mrs Eustace Gothard Gallipolis and a son to Mrs Harry Coughenour Gallipolis Discharges included Mrs Lionel Boggs and daughter Mae Holtz Mrs Hazel Berry Mrs Richard Steiner and daughter Mrs Samuel Bosworth and daughter Mrs Gard McLaughlin George Rehs and Eugene Rudd

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Emerson M. Hughes Oak Hill Patricia Watson John Claar Jackson Joseph Donahue Ewington Frank Lambert Frank van Meter West Columbia W. Va Walter Weidemeyer Patriot Eustace Gothard Harry Coughenour Lionel Boggs

Speeding Charged In Gallipolis

Patrolman Harry Dickey arrested John Russell of Gallipolis at 1 20 a m Tuesday for speeding at 45 mph on Second Ave Russell posted 15 bond for municipal court appearance this morning.

Gallipolis Harry Dickey John Russell Second Ave Russell

Gallipolis Proclaims August 1 as Air Force Day

City Manager J Roy Bartlett proclaims Friday August 1 1947 Air Force Day in Gallipolis to honor the Army Air Forces service and future growth. The proclamation urges citizens to observe the 40th birthday with ceremonies expressing gratitude for past service and hope for continued development.

Gallipolis J. Roy Bartlett United States Army Air Forces United Nations Air Force Army Aaf J. R. Bartlett

Nickel Recovered From Child After Hospital Visit

John David Bles ny age 4 of Point Pleasant was transported from Holzer Hospital after doctors successfully removed a nickel from his esophagus. He had been brought to the hospital on Monday for treatment and was to return home Tuesday.

Gallipolis John David Blesny Point Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Grandparents Visit Gallipolis by Charleston Family

Barbara and Jack Lutz children of Dr and Mrs John Lutz of Charleston visit their grandparents Mrs Wayne Lutz and Dr and Mrs J P Haskins in Gallipolis this week.

Gallipolis Barbara Jack Lutz John Lutz Charleston Wayne Lutz J. P. Haskins

School Superintendent Plans Teacher Manual

Gallipolis reports E. E. Higgins city superintendent prepares a teachers manual outlining administrative policies, board rulings, and matters for teachers. It will be distributed at term opening and revised yearly.

Gallipolis E. E. Higgins

35 Vehicles Held Defective

Gallia Meigs and Jackson Counties safety check by Cpl. Harrison reports 1,315 vehicles inspected from July 1 to July 12 with 285 having obvious defects. Defects included brakes, horns, windshields, headlights, tail lights, stop lights, tires, steering, mirrors and other issues.

Gallipolis Cpl. W. H. Harrison State Highway Patrol Gallia Meigs Jackson

River traffic report from Gallipolis and Kanawha rivers

Locks gauges on the Ohio River at Gallipolis showed 18.1 and 10.7 feet with five feet on the rollers as vessels moved both downstream and upstream. Notable down passages included Virginia Campbell and Ogram and Dawson, with several other boats listed. Kanawha River traffic was heaviest with coal movements and multiple up and down passages through London and Marmet, including the George M. Verity and Atlas.

Gallipolis Ohio River Eureka Virginia Charles T. Campbell Ogram and Dawson Ohio Gordon Greene Benwood W. Va Nemic Kanawha River London Locks Kanawha George M. Verity London Barrett Marmet Winfield Atlas

Community Guests and Regional Travel Highlights

Mr and Mrs Hank Taylor returned from New Orleans where they visited their nephew and niece Mr and Mrs Olin Hall. Mrs Margaret Tiesen and her children Jackie and Jeanette visited Zanesville after a stay with Mrs A B White. Local families hosted meals and dinners across Long Bottom Marietta and Washington PA. Dr and Mrs Keith Brandeberry left for the Great Lakes Naval Training Station after time with his parents.

Coolville Hank Taylor New Orleans Olin Hall Margaret Tiesen Jackie Jeanette Zanesville A. B. White Lyle Showalter Columbus Herbert Skeels Anna Cornett Francis Skeels Grant Barnhart Long Bottom Charles McKeen Sammy Lizzie Wilson Alton Wilson Little Hocking Frank Taylor Bessie Taylor Howard Oakes Will McDaniel Newbury George Greene Marietta W. A. Bridges Washington, Pa Keith Brandeberry Great Lakes Naval Training Station A. W. Brandeberry

Gallipolis City School Calendar for 1947 48

Gallipolis announces the 1947 48 school calendar. Supt E E Higgins notes closings for Labor Day October 24 Armistice Day Thanksgiving and Christmas recess dates January 5 1948 start and end dates for semesters with a March 24 Easter recess and a May 26 commencement.

Gallipolis Supt E. E. Higgins Washington Auditorium Southeastern Ohio Education Association

Gallipolis Band Boosters Open Bids for New Uniforms

The Band Boosters met Tuesday night at Washington School to open bids for new band uniforms, per secretary Mrs. Stanley A. Saunders.

Gallipolis Washington Stanley A. Saunders

Marriage Permit Issued in Gallipolis Probate Court

A marriage license was issued in probate court Tuesday to B. R. Brotherton of Sandyville West Virginia a meat cutter and Inez Belva Adkins of Addison

Gallipolis B. R. Brotherton Sandyville W. Va Inez Belva Adkins Addison

Roastin ears from Higgins garden delight Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs F E Higgins began picking roastin ears from their yard garden last Friday They planted yellow hybrid sweet corn this year and enjoyed the fresh harvest in their home.

Gallipolis F. E. Higgins

Market Report Shows Mixed Wholesale Prices Across Poultry Hog Cattle

The market lists wholesale poultry prices with grades and weights, Butter values, and Potatoes. Hog receipts are limited with opening trade up about one dollar, while cattle and calves show steady to strong prices and active trading. Sheep and lambs trend steady with modest ranges for various weights and grades.

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