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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1949

Page

9

Heavy docket faced in Gallipolis common pleas court

Judge Robert Betz will set two trial dates and sentence four defendants as a heavy docket opens. Francis Trowbridge and Bert McGuire await trial dates while Benny Manns and Lawrence Boggs face sentencing after guilty pleas. Numerous defendants are slated for arraignment on charges including assault, forgery, non support, and theft.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Common Pleas Court George Ehman Francis P. Trowbridge Bert McGuire Elsie Bernice Evans John Berry Edward Whittington Ray Beaver Carl Moodispaugh Lawrence Beaver Simen Edmunds Charles Williams Robert Evans

Truck Seized For Payment Over Truck Rental

Gallipolis reports a truck operated by Herckles H. Rayburn was attached on complaint by Ernest Smith, with perishables released. The suit by H. W. and W. P. Cherrington alleges a trucking partnership and a $350 payment to Smith from first income to cover truck costs, seeking $850 total including $500 half of March profits.

Gallipolis Ernest Smith Herckles H. Rayburn H. W W. P. Cherrington Smith Rayburn

Pleasant man fined in Gallia County case

Gallipolis reports Ray Kirby of Point Pleasant paid a $50 fine plus costs after a court action. He was released from county jail Monday following payment.

Gallipolis Ray Kirby Point Pleasant Kirby

Gallia County 4-H Club Meetings Reported

Multiple Gallia County 4-H groups met July 12 and July 14 at various homes and local venues. Projects were advanced, reports given, refresh ments served, and plans made for a July 28 project session and an August 23 field day in Gallipolis.

Ehmans Welcome Visitors From New Mexico

Mr. and Mrs. John McDonald of Ft Portales New Mexico and son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs Frank McDonald of San Diego visited Sheriff and Mrs George Ehman in Gallipolis. They are friends of Theodore Ehman who was stationed near their home while in service. The sheriff's mother Mrs Laurie Ehman and his sister in law Mrs Carrie Ehman arrived from Charleston to spend several weeks with the Ehmans.

Gallipolis John McDonald Ft. Portales N.M Frank McDonald San Diego George Ehman Theodore Ehman Laurie Ehman Carrie Ehman Charleston Ehmans

Holzer Hospital Notes Highlights Local Births and Discharges

Gallipolis listings for Mrs. Jack Roth enfleisch and others from Point Pleasant Athens Huntington and more. Births include a son for Mrs. Paul Scard and a daughter for Mrs. Marvin Love day and Mrs. William Barnett. Discharges name Paul Owens Mrs Carl Hall Clairbelle Thomas Mrs Mary Scott and others.

Gallipolis Jack Rothenfleisch City Richard Newell, Jr Point Pleasant Edith Lama Middleport H. H. Blankenship Huntington Milton Bowen Blackfork J. W. Coleman H. Columbia W. Va E. J. Rosener Athens Harry Gilliland Jackson Ira Sowards Gloria Roush Paul Scard Marvin Loveday Cheshire William Barnett Paul Owens Carl Hall Clairbelle Thomas Mary Scott Walter Hyre Ernest Davis Ciba Midkiff William Jones Emmett Brabham T. A. Agee David Rowe

Boy Selected to Represent Gallia County at Arrowhead Camp

Gary Payne 13 son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Payne Portsmouth Rd Gallia County leaves for Camp Arrowhead in Jackson County with nine other boys from the area. The camp on Lake Catherine founded by Edwin Jones of the Globe Iron Co maintains a six week training schedule with archery target practice swimming crafts shop art and music daily. Payne, a Gallia Academy High School freshman, will return with experiences from Route 4 location and structured daily routine.

Gallipolis Gary Payne Raymond Payne Portsmouth Rd Gallia County Camp Arrowhead Jackson County Young Payne Aay Lake Catherine Edwin Jones Globe Iron Co Jackson Route 4 Payne Gallin Academy High School

Driver Fined After Mishap Near Gallipolis

Wesley Deck Jr. of Charleston was fined $50 and costs after his pickup towing a station wagon overturned at Route 45 two and a half miles west of Gallipolis. He faced a reckless operation charge before Justice Maurice Grover following a railroad crossing incident when he tried to avoid a car stopped ahead.

Gallipolis Wesley Deck, Jr Charleston State Highway Patrol Maurice Grover Deck

Woman Released on Larceny Charge in Gallipolis

Mildred White of Gallipolis was released Monday under a 200 dollar bond. She faces larceny charges in an affidavit by Ernest Smith. The case concerns money valued at 700 dollars. A separate warrant accuses Smith of assault with intent to kill with bond set at 500 dollars.

Gallipolis Mildred White City Ernest Smith Smith

River Traffic Reports From Kanawha Locks And District

Canal traffic logs list multiple vessels on the Kanawha river system with times from morning through night. Notes include boat names such as Rand down Heekin Twain Peace Laughlin Sullivan Patriot Martin Neville Sofia State Atlas Kenna Chris Virginia Hatfield Price Tennessee and gauge readings at upper 17.7 feet lower 14.6 feet with 16 feet at the rollers.

Gallipo Lis Gallipolis Rand Heekin Twain Peace Laughlin Sullivan Patriot Kanawha Marmet Martin Tennessee Kanawha Fas Pt. Pleasant

Salesmen Demonstrate Wire Recorder in Court

Two Huntington salesmen H. E. Compton and Paul Kriger demonstrated the wire recorder in Common Pleas Court Saturday morning. They seek county purchase of a recorder for courtroom use. Edith Queen and her son Dale returned home from Detroit after a several day visit with relatives.

Gallipolis H. E. Compton Paul Kriger Huntington Common Pleas Court Edith Queen Dale Grape St Detroit

Guardian Sought for Boy in Gallia County Case

In Probate Court an application was filed to appoint a guardian for Charles N. Vance of Vinton. A hearing is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m.

Gallipolis Charles N. Vance Vinton

Fernwalt and Cross Issued Gallipolis Marriage License

A marriage license was issued to Roy J. Fernwalt age 44 and Dorothy Cross age 41, both residents of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Roy J. Fernwalt Dorothy Cross

Young sidekick joins Indianapolis judge at court

Judge George M. Ober sits with 12 year old Chester Poor as a regular observer, delivering quiet guidance and notes. Chester attends most sessions, asks questions, and even promised to send a postcard while on a two week vacation with his family.

Indianapolis George M. Ober Chester Poor Chester Ober Judge Ober

Local Social Notes From Syracuse Area

Mrs. W A Adams and granddaughter Nancy Adams of Parkersburg spent a week with Mr and Mrs Irvin Karr Sr and with Mrs Richard Rawlings and son Don of Conneaut. WSCS picnic at state park with Mrs Irving Karr Sr presiding. William Matthewson hospitalized at Holzer Gallipolis. Families from New Brighton and Albany visit relatives in the area. Marcia B Karr signs off as contributor.

Syracuse W. A. Adams Nancy Adams Parkersburg Irvin Karr Richard Rawlings Don. Conneaut Frank Capehart WSCS State Park Irving Karr J. E. Carleton Gayle Price Portland Mary Karr Dan Rizer Florence White Chester Presbyterian Church William Matthewson Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Charles Mills New Brighton E. S. Mills Frank Winebrenner Ray Cowie A. M. Roberts Emmett Bartels

Local Families Share News of Visits Moves and Vacations

NEW PLYMOUTH NEWS notes guests from Union Furnace and Dayton visiting local residents. plans to relocate to Hamilton for teaching work. Weekend visits with families near Logan and Somerset. Trips include Birmingham Alabama and vacations in Akron. Reunions held at the Hardesty home and a birthday dinner hosted by Mrs. Lindsay.

New Plymouth Ralph Cherry Goldin Ferguson Frank Cherry Union Furnace Ralph Boals Helen Nichols Logan Thomas Sinnott Joe Sinnott Birmingham Ala Edward Hardy Somerset Kenneth Boals Pennsylvania Jack Fuller Wes McGathey Earle Heinlein Charles Clarke Mary Lindsay J. C. Cremean Evelyn Turner Theresa Marolyn Akron McGathey Wilmer Hardesty Heinlein

Harmony Church School picnic ends attendance contest

Members of Harmony Church School at South Side held a Sunday afternoon picnic to cap a four class attendance contest with the winning class treated by the three losers. A long list of attendees and visitors from nearby towns and families filled the event.

Point Pleasant Harmony Church School South Side Leelie Rawson Reba Wanda Donald Emmett Rawson J. ©. Beard Jabez Dorothy Irene Beard Gilbert ‘Beard Willy Alice Jimmy Charles Beard Joe and Ibert ‘Fisher Harold Saxton Exile Thomas Lena Williamson James Coty Ernestine Shirley Donna Dowell A. L. Livingston Wilmina Bessie Nancy Wil- Mar Lyons Lena Bowles Munford E Bowles Any Bawise Loretta Weldon M ‘Omb W. W. McComb Cleo Nina Jean Hudson Donnie Hudson Juanita Cora Edna Hudson Mary Louise

Hayride at Heights UB Church Planned by Golden Rule Class

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class of Heights UB Church organized a hayride Friday evening. The group traveled to the 4-H Camp at South Side to roast wieners. Committée members included Johnny Wolfe Patty Durst and Charlene Burgess with many attendees listed. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Dana Durst and Mr and Mrs Hale Blessing.

Golden Rule Height South Side Johnny Wolfe Patty Durst Charlene Burgess Joan Gaskina Donna Lynch Carolyn Boles Jean Ashby Joan Parker Ruth Ann Blessing Janet Blessing Laura Wolfe Henry Rayburn Robert Gowtn Charles Perry Stewart MacDermitt Jimmy Ferrell Howard Cole Robert Smith Bobby Chapman Bobby Ray Lee Bobby Sayre Dana Durst Hale Blessing

Dinner honors Mary S Plants relatives in Cheshire area

Mrs Mary S Plants of Upper Main Street hosted a dinner Sunday for relatives including Mr and Mrs Gaylord Simp son and Mr and Mrs K Oliver and daughter Carol Dawn of Newark Mr and Mrs Delbert Underwood and daughter Rhea Ann of Cheshire Raymond Adams and children Jimmy Tommy and Barbara Ann of Winfield Road and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Plants and son Gregory local.

Mary S. Plants Upper Main St Gaylord Simpson K. &. Oliver Carol Dawn Newark Delbert Underwood Rhea Ann Cheshire Raymond Adams Jimmy Tommy Barbara Ann Winfield Road Mrs. Lawrence Plants Gregory

Shamblin family hosts and dines in Parkersburg visit

The Rev. and Mrs. Holly O Shamblin plus Jeraldine Darrell Donald and Marlin Shamblin were guests of Dr T M Zumbrutinen in Parkersburg. The Rev Shamblin served as guest minister at Bethany Church in A FE Tullah’s absence. The group attended a picnic supper in the park and host Mrs Andy Hornbeck of Buckhannon remained as a house guest.

Point Pleasant Holly O. Shamblin Daughster Jeraldine Darrell Donald Marlin T. M. Zumbrutinen Parkersburg Shamblin Bethany Church A. FE Tullah Andy Hornbeck Buckhannon

Daughters of American Council selects new councilor at meeting

Daughters of American Council No 63 met at the Junior OUAM Hall with Mrs. Dora Kapp presiding. The relief committee reported Carl B Rutherford in Hoizer Hospital and Louis V Mueller treated there and home again on Marquette Ave. In the absence of Mrs Velma Mueller, Mrs Margaret Dashner installed new councilor Mrs Ora Higgens and state representative Mrs Hallie Wilson. Aug 5 inspection night planned with district deputy Mrs Wilma McDaniel in charge. Attending: Dora Kapp Nellie Nott Mabel Gibbs Flora Myers Ora Higgins Margaret Kner Alta Roseberry Hallie Wilson Ida Perry Canna Chase.

Daughters of American Council No. 63 Ouam Hall Dora Kapp Relief Committee Carl B. Rutherford Dewilda Rutherford Hoizer Hospital Louis V. Mueller Holzer Hospital Marquette Ave Velma Mueller Margaret Dashner Ora Higgens State Council Hallie Wilson Wilma McDaniel Nellie Nott Mabel Gibbs Flora Myers Ora Higgins Margaret Kner Alta Roseberry Ida Perry Canna Chase

Vacation notes from local residents and visitors

Miss Charlene Burgess of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. spends a week at home. Miss Wanda Lee, Marshall College student, visited her mother Mrs. Hester Lee. Numerous locals and guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Bardin, Rev. and Mrs. Bowie, Mrs. Vaughn, Tom Walters, and others, are noted for weekend or weeklong visits and vacations across towns such as Huntington Akron Tennessee Henderson Swan Creek and Washington PA.

Mra M. 2 Snodgrass Henderson Paige Hel Parkershire George Sprenger Mra Sprenger Mra Louise Thomas Longbottom B. M. Harrah Edgar Smith Pure OU Co Mt. Vernon Ave J. G. Fortun First St Herbert Chaiids Mal Columbus Jimmy Persinger Charlies Persinger Kitty Poca William Gygax Harvey Hartley Jack Jackson Steve Lake Hope G. M. Ebaugh Decatur Jacksonville Til Misa Hildreth Armstrong Viand Street K. W. Robinson Wayne Pleasant St Dayton William Thornton Winona Pickens O J. Morrison Ralph Raike Keith Taylor Huntington Ruth Taylor Richwood L. W. Ball Jackson Ave G. W. Adama Pliny Noelia Nott Keith Cal- Nevat Rome Kenneth Beard North Kenova Dale Nott Nicky Agela W.°.C. Bowie Grover P. A. Sayre Paul Bardin Buckeye Lake Jat Herod Jolene Captain Billy Bryant Larry Eshenaur Roy Eschenaur Cowen Jock Steenbergen A. W. Steenbergen Columbia, Tenn C.G.P. Musgrave Clyde W. Tallman Cary Howard Rayburn Marshall College Boss Gygax Everett Donam Belle David Garretson Clem Hudson Pittsburgh Everett Sutton James Carsey Athens Clifford Stalnaker Lewis Coe Stephen Annabel Lee Betty St. Mary's Charlene Burgess Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Wanda Lee Hester Lee 9Th Street C. R. Perry Raymond Carnutte W. H. Bardin Canada Leon Thompson Highland Ave Tennessee George R. Mayes Winfield Road Dora Austin Trix Caudill Betty Sue W. L. Poling Charles Truran Washington, Pa Bucky Snodgrass

Discharges from Point Clinic include Gardner Brewer births

Discharged from the Point Clinic at week end were Mrs Delmar Gardner and Ann Sandy of Gallipolis Ferry and Olive Hassell near Point Pleasant. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Donald Brewer of Point Pleasant on Sunday.

Point Pleasant Point Clinic Delmar Gardner Ann Sandy Gallipolis Ferry Olive Hassell Near Point Pleasant Donald Brewer

Pallbearers Named for John A Fisher

Pallbearers named for John A. Fisher 86 who died Saturday at his home on Jackson Ave include J A Ferrell Ralph Condee L A McMillin George G Somerville Ray Roush and Oscar Knopp. Funeral services were at 2 PM this afternoon with burial in Suncrest Cemetery.

Point Pleasant John A. Fisher Jackson Ave J. A. Ferrell Ralph Condee L. A. McMillin George G. Somerville Ray Roush Oscar Knopp Suncrest Cemetery

Son Born to Mr and Mrs Bauer Jr in Point Pleasant

A son named James Wayne Bauer was born Friday evening at Point Clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Va Bauer Jr. This is their first child. Mrs. Bauer was formerly Miss Lucy Mae Sayre.

Point Pleasant James Wayne Va Bauer, Jr Point Clinic Bauer Lucy Mae Sayre

Mrs Henry White Injured in Barn Accident

Mrs Henry White fell Saturday at the White barn on Charleston Road striking her head on a low eave. She suffered a fractured left arm and wrist and received treatment at Holzer Hospital.

Point Pleasant Henry White Charleston Road Holzern Hospital

Style Revue At Meeting Highlights 4-H Event

Style revue at Point Pleasant featured 4-H leaders and adult counselors with C P Dorsey speaker on strengthening the 4-H Leaders Association. Contest entrants display outfits by Irene Fowler Ruth Osher Rosanna Frye Evalee Frye Nancy Webb Harriette Reckleheimer Jeanne McCoy with various colors. winners to be announced at county 4-H camp. Musicians Libby Summers Albert Stephens Charles Oahel Ray McConihay and a Texas-style program completed the evening.

Point Pleasant C. P. Dorsey Mason County Irene Fowler Ruth Osher Rosanna Frye Evalee Frye Nancy Webb Harriette Reckleheimer Jeanne McCoy Charles Oahel Albert Stephens Libby Summers Ray McConihay Albert Roush R. BE. Knight Charles Stephenson Clark Hoffman Howard Garland

Man Held by Sheriff On Bike Theft Charge

Curtin Eugene McCall was moved from Mason County jail to Columbia at the request of Franklin County sheriff. He was found at Foster Tucker’s home at Grimm's Landing by Sgt. BD G Wilfong and Deputy Toral Morrison. He is wanted for bicycle theft.

Point Pleasant Curtin Eugene McCall Columbia Mason County Franklin County Foster Tucker Grimm's Landing BD. G. Wilfong Toral Morrison Ohio

Mason County Land Transfers Record

Una Foreman Rose transfers 59.42 acres to Una and Howard Rose in Lebanon. John Hitchens Jr deceased transfers to Cora and John R. Hitchens via affidavit in Syracuse. John K R and Myrtle Crew transfer 57 to 100 acres to Amelia V. Helvert in Syracuse.

Una Foreman Rose Una Howard Rose Lebanon John Hitchens Jr Cora John R. Hitchens Syracuse John KR Myrtle Crew Amelia V. Helvert

Defective Brakes Case Leads to Fine in Point Pleasant

Walter Reed Taylor of Point Pleasant Route 2 pleaded guilty to operating a car with defective brakes. He paid a $10 fine and costs after his vehicle could not stop on Leon Bridge and collided with a car that had been stopped to avoid an accident.

Point Pleasant Walter Reed Taylor Taylor Leon Bridge

Birth of Son to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Icard

A son was born Monday morning at Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Icard of Marquette Ave. in Point Pleasant. Their first child is named Paul Scott. The mother is the former Frye. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charlies Frye and Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Tcard. Mrs. Flora E. Meyers is a great-grandmother.

Point Pleasant Paul Icard Marquette Ave Holzer Hospital Paul Scott

Mason Livestock Market Prices At Point Pleasant

Local livestock market activity Saturday showed prices up 50 cents to $1 from the prior week. Steers and heifers ranged 22.50 to 24.86 for good grade, with other categories listed including cows, veal calves, hogs, lambs, and ewes.

Point Pleasant

Young pallbearers named for Captain Raymond Young

Pallbearers for Captain Raymond Young who died in Henderson last week included Capt. C. C. Stone Capt. Charles Roberts Capt. Geofrey Moore Capt. Ott Reiker Raymond Robbins and French Casey.

YOUNG Point Pleasant Raymond Young Henderson C. C. Stone Charles Roberts Geofrey Moore Ott Reiker Raymond Robbins French Casey

Point Pleasant Man Fined For Intoxication Charge

Rex Wogan of south of the Kanawha fined ten dollars and costs on an intoxication charge Monday by a local magistrate. Chief of Police E F Geiger signed the complaint.

Point Pleasant Rex Wogan South Kanawha E. F. Geiger

News Contributions Must Be Signed

The Messenger will accept responsibility for contributions that are legible and show authority for the news presented. Unsigned or voluntary news items are not accepted, and contributor names will not be published.

the Messenger Pat Nahe

Funeral services set for Freda Glenn in Henderson

Funeral services for Freda Glenn will be held Wednesday at 2 pm in Henderson Church of Christ conducted by Higgins of Charleston and Rev Haney of Henderson. Glenn, a church member, died after a Route 2 accident in which a door opened and threw her to the ground fracturing her skull.

Point Pleasant H. Higgine Charleston BE. Haney Henderson Freda Glenn Chrtt Mie Glenn Olin Neal Jocal Charles Cook Gallipolis Mise Glenn Brown Efiw Neal Cook

Lucky 4-H Club Plans Camp and Donations

The Lucky 4 H Club met at Miss Sally Lou Daret s home on Ore Road with Re ne in charge in the absence of Irene Fowler. They discussed 4 H camp July 25 29 and agreed to help fix the ball field there. The group voted to donate 10 to the recreation center at uth Side and 5 to the Billy Dowell Fund after Billy lost his right foot in mower accident at his parents home.Refreshments were served to leaders and county 4 H staff.

Aldena Shato Ernestine Irwin Gallipolis Miss Rice Sally Lou Daret Ore Road Renae Irene Fowler Uth Billy Dowell Billy Charlies Dowell Charles Oshel Herman Hoschar Howard Foglesong Carolyn Fo Ruth Oshel Hoschar Sally Low Mesare Roy Kincaid Charles Hoschar Earl Roy Foglesong Albert Stevens

Boy Hurt When Fork Enters Lower Jaw

Five year old Tommy Adams of Winfield Read, visiting grandmother Mary C. Plants, ran into a dining table with a fork aimed at his face. The fork pierced the lower jaw and rose about an inch. A local physician treated the injury. Father Raymond Adams was observed at Holzer Hospital over the weekend and discharged after examination.

Point Pleasant Tommy Raymond Adams Winfield Read Mary C. Plants Holzer Hospital

Edward Weeks 56 Dies After Long Illness

Edward Weeks age 56 of Nye Avenue Pomeroy died early today after a long illness. He is survived by two sisters Mrs Howard McIntosh and Mrs John Batey and one brother Gilbert Weeks all of Pomeroy. Funeral services are incomplete with friends invited to call at the Finsterwald funeral home.

Pomeroy Edward Weeks Nye Ave Howard McIntosh John Batey Gilbert Weeks Ey- Finsterwald

Driver Is Fined Ten Dollars For Speeding Charge

Robert Russell McDaniel of Pomeroy appeared before a local magistrate and paid a ten dollar fine plus costs for speeding. His car overturned near the traffic circle on Route 62 early Sunday. McDaniel and his companion Jim Whitlock were injured, though not seriously. Set. D. G. Wilfong investigated the accident.

Point Pleasant Robert Russell McDaniel Pomeroy McDaniel Jim Whitlock D. G. Wilfong

Sister Dies in Milwaukee Telegram

Mrs P Hi Bradshaw of Point Pleasant received a telegram Saturday morning announcing the death of her sister Mrs Eva Hundt of Milwaukee Wisconsin at 5 o clock that day.

Point Pleasant P. Hi Bradshaw 21St St Eva Hundt Milwaukee Wis

Daughter Is Born to Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin

A daughter was born Friday to Mr and Mrs Charles Griffin of Dayton. Mrs Griffin is the former Miss Jean Sayre of this city.

Point Pleasant Charles Griffin Dayton

Inquiry to Begin August 1 on Potters Office Ban

Rep. Jacobs said inquiry will start August into the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters AFL forbidding six members from office. Mrs Griff Durbin from Camp Conley moved home from Holzer Hospital after injuries from a highway crash. condition improved.

Washington Jacobs D-Ind National Brotherhood of Operative Potters AFL Point Pleasant Griff Durbin Camp Conley Holzer Hospital

Mrs T J Creek Paralyzed After Stroke Home Visit

Mrs T J Creek a beautician of Charleston Road in Point Pleasant suffered a paralytic stroke after her husband’s funeral last Saturday. She was found unresponsive and hospitalized for treatment and observation.

Point Pleasant T. J. Creek Charleston Road

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