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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1954

Page

5

Gallipolis News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Travel

Gallipolis residents report family visits and travel notes with Mrs. C Wayne Booth visiting Colum bus with relatives, Mrs Raymond Barr and sons in Huntington, the Null family in Charleston to pick up grandchildren, and Miss Sally Myers visiting Monaca Pa. for a week. SORC trustees meet in Jackson with regional delegates. Louis Arnold on 30 day Korea leave. Mrs Irwin Folden visits Evansville. Don Judy relocates to Florida from Columbus.

C. Wayne Booth Monaca Owen Stewart Lewis Fillinger SORC Jackson Gallipolis Wayne B. Foster Joyce Crider Avanelle Sheets Truman A. Morris Emerson S. Sherow Miles T. Epling Pomeroy Tom Richardson Don Judy Ed Judy Columbus Florida

Collision Report in Gallipolis Involves King and Yardley

City police investigated a 3 p m collision on Vine near Fourth. George King of Bladen and Ethel L Yardley of Lower River Road drove cars. King's truck backed from curb and damaged Yardley car left rear fender and chrome. No charges were filed.

Gallipolis Vine George King Bladen Ethel L. Yardley Lower River Road King Yardley

Buckeye Rural Electric Co op Show At Holzer Airport

Gallipolis residents prepare for the Buckeye Rural Electric Cooperative annual meeting and electric farm show at Holzer Airport over Friday and Saturday. Highlights include a Talent Revue, a miniature train, four contests, and performances by The Ortons Magic by Nardini and Nadyne Mel Marcus Carole Smole and Otley Crabtree. The program runs 6 30 p m Friday and 9 a m Saturday with exhibits entertainment demonstrations contestant contests prizes rides and education displays. The annual meeting begins 1 30 p m Saturday to elect directors and vote on policy. The event is free for all attendees.

Gallipolis Buckeye Lusher Third Ave Ortons Magic Nardini Nadyne Mel Marcus Carole Smole Otley Crabtree Co-Operative Co-Op Buckeye Rural Electric Co-operative

Alfred Methodist Homecoming and church events announced

The annual Methodist Church Homecoming is set for August 29 with Clarence Warner Arthur Atherton and Genevieve Guthrie on the program committee. Other activities include a Friday program on August 7 at 8 p.m. by the Akron Baptist Temple Quartet and a Sunday picnic at Bailey's Lake.

Alfred Methodist Church Clarence Warner Arthur Atherton Genevieve Guthrie Akron Baptist Temple Quartet Bailey's Lake Methodist Youth Fellowship Rocksprings Fairgrounds Alfred Methodist Youth Fellowship Ollie Atherton Charlie Taylor Nina Robinson Cincinnati Carrie Swartz Harry Swartz The Grange Woode Grove Lee Cappel Ibert Gaul Silver Ridge Helen Woode

Driving Case Decision Expected on August 7

In Gallipolis Municipal Court Judge William H. Janes said a decision in the Cecil P. Corvin case is expected August 7. Corvin faces an operating a vehicle while under the influence charge with memoranda deadlines set for the defense and prosecution.

Gallipolis Cecil P. Corvin William H. Janes Janes Perry J. Bailes Corvin Oak Hill Jackson Post State Highway Patrol Jones Atty William P. Cherrington Bailes Cpl Pierce D. McCreedy C. L. Boggs W. R. Davis Gallipolis Post Rocky Fork Road Guyan Township Crown City Route 1 Cash Allison Northup John W. Howell Silver Bridge Kananga Drive-In Clifford JL. Hurst Marietta Paul F. Rairden Point Pleasant Hurst Rodney- Bidwell Road Renick Hendren Waterloo Gary Lee McComas Vinton

Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Holds Picnic

The Gallipolis Kiwanis Club gathered for a Wednesday evening picnic at the Gallipolis Shrine Club, sharing food and fellowship in the local event.

Gallipolis Kiwanis Club

Jackson Family and neighbors share visits and outings

Sixteen Sixteen J. M. Jackson traveled with his stepfather to Logan West Virginia after a two week stay. Mr and Mrs Ray Strausbaugh and Loren enjoyed a picnic and fishing at their sister’s home. Irene Jackson judged the Chauncey flower show. John Jackson vacationed in Cincinnati with his mother. Mayme Bishop moved to Jackson for work. Anna Wells visited Irene Jackson. Goldie Cooper and sister Mary visited Mrs Rene Jackson and Mrs D E Wood in Radcliffe and New Straitsville.

J. M. Jackson Logan W. Va Ray Strausbaugh Loren Ernest Major Mayme Bishop Jackson Irene Jackson Chauncey Anna Wells Goldie Cooper Radcliffe Mary New Straitsville Rene Jackson Mra D. E. Wood

Speeding Fine Noted for 25 Year Old in Crown City

Alvin E. Huffine of Phoenix Arizona was fined ten dollars plus costs by Crown City Justice of the Peace Eddie after a speeding charge. The incident references a freight hopped in Athens with details tied to Hobson and a July 22 1954 dateline.

Athens Messenger Hobson Alvin E. Huffine Phoenix Ariz Crown City Justice O the Peace Eddie

Raymond Hage Milles Forfeits Bond On Speeding Charge

Raymond Hage Milles, 38, of Huntington forfeited a $20 bond after being charged with speeding.

Milles Raymond Hage Huntington

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