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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1956

Page

5

Five Hurt In Rural Road Crash At Red Mud Ridge

Five persons were injured in a two car collision on Red Mud Ridge Road back of Henderson at 3:50 p.m. Sunday. Injured: Adam Benson, 72. Kenneth Buckfield, 161. Gerald Meeks, 25. Jarald Fy. Randall Neal, 19, Columbus. Neal, with chest concern, said both cars braked and slid on gravel. Norman Anson, 16, Gallipolis Ferry, drove the other car. Neal charged with driving left of center. A second Route 2 17 crash at 2:50 p.m. involved Ronnie Tinsley, 56, Charleston, and Calvin Stanley, 35, Zebulon, Ky.. Tinsley charged with failing to yield. no injuries.

Red Mud Ridge Henderson Adam Hugh Benson Kenneth Buckfield Gerald Meeks Jarald Randall Lee Neal Columbus Buckfield Meeks Neal Norman Eugene Anson Gallipolis Ferry Ronnie Richard Tinsley Charleston Calvin Stanley Zebulon Tinsley

Convention Honors Two FFA Members

Two Mason County boys were honored at the state FFA convention in Jackson's Mill. Charles Thomas of Leon received the Two-River Motors award as outstanding senior voag student, and Billy McDermitt of Letart Route 2 earned state farmer honors and a department of agriculture award as he joined a one third partnership on the family dairy operation.

Point Pleasant Mason County Jackson's Mill Charles Thomas Allan H. Thomas Leon Billy McDermitt Frank McDermitt Letart Charles Two-River Motors Voag Hampshire Billy McDermott A!dent State Department of Agriculture Billy Home Farm

Teacher To Receive Her Master's Degree

Mrs. Gary Bumgardner of 2215 Jefferson Ave will receive her bachelor degree from Marshall College at commencement in the Keith Alice Theater Huntington on August 24. A graduate of Glipolis High School she attended Manns Business College one year at Rio Grande College and three years at Marshall while pursuing her degree. She has taught fifth grade at North Point Pleasant grade school for 12 years and will continue in that position this coming term.

Tulne Fleasant Gary Bumgardner Jefferson Ave Marshall College Huntington Glipolis Manns Business College Rio Grande College Marshall Bumgardner North Point Pleasant

Discharges Quietly Noted for July 20

A son to Mr ana airs Vernon Stephens Leon July 20, and discharges listed for Mrs Betty Smith New Haven July 20 and Mrs Sharon Fielder Henderson July 20.

Ana Airs Vernon Stephens Leon Betty Smith New Haven Sharon Fielder Henderson

12 Days of AWOL Charged To Seaman

Seaman Apprentice Rob Cottrill of Point Pleasant was charged with 42 days AWOL. Police also arrested Charles James Cullen and Lewis Biffle for drunkenness in a separate incident.

WSWS Heights EUF T. L. Morrison Point Pleasant James Crump Stroyer Brooklyn Navy Roy Blessing Yard Rob Charles Cottrill Raleightes Roush

Pleasant Society hosts miscellaneous shower guests

Mrs Marty Hall guest of naughter Marvyn at a Work Drive honor shower. The Ashton Baptist base in Jackson hosted wedding cake and ferns. Guests included Mr and Mrs Bill Lilly and Willa Ann and Terry Lilly, with hostesses Mrs Rodrickson, Mrs Stone, and Mrs Bell. Other families and relatives from Utica Ohio, Columbus, Henderson, Gal polis Ferry and Camp Cabwaylingo noted among visiting kin and plans to travel for summer.

Marty Hall Marvyn Putz Jackson Ashton Baptist Bill Lilly Willa Ann Terry Rene Pittsburgh C. R. Ike Punch Withers Ashton Lilly Mary Ann Withers Hall June Ball John Stone Rodrickson Chris Columbus Rus| Ball Charles Irvin Bell’ Stone Utica Ohio Charles Withers Eugene Logan Burdette Ball Grace Stone Sand Hill Road C and P| ‘Telephone Co Zelma Harris Pamela Harris Wesley Brown Lem Sue Thevenin Seventh-Day Adventist Church Camp Cabwaylingo

Live TV hazard brings blackout to actor Ralph Bunker

In a live television staging of Day of Grace Robert Montgomery Snow director Ira Dicker Ralph Bunker suffered a sudden blackout during dress rehearsal. He was treated by a doctor who noted ptomaine related symptoms and said the incident could not spell disaster for his career given the hazards of live TV.

Charles Merc New York Ralph Bunker Bunker Montgomery Snow Ira Dicker Mr. Angell Religious Publishing Gibson John

Sam Finds Prison Perilous

A three year old groundhog named Sam was jailed and required a bodyguard overnight amid fears of inmate harm. Sam’s owner, arrested for intoxication, wanted Sam with him, and the sheriff planned to detain both. The owner, a Leon resident, had cared for Sam since birth.

Point Pleasant Sam Matt Leon

Shower honors Mrs Shirley Adkins as guests attend

A shower for Mrs Shirley Adkins was hosted by Mrs Morrow in the presence of eight guests. Bible school closed Friday with about 50 children attending two weeks of sessions. Teachers included Miss Dorothy Wright and Mrs Dessie Holcomb along with part time helpers. A program followed the group activities. Thelma Lester returned to Detroit after visiting her mother Ethel Mose, while Albert Spencer and daughter from Columbus visited Mr and Mrs A W Pullins. Lula Lawrance of Columbus spent several days with Mrs Thomas Adam.

Detroit Ethel Moselier Albert Spencer Daughter Columbus A. W. Pullins Lula Lawrance Thomas Adam

Nine Convictions On Traffic Charges Reported

Gallipolis state patrol listed nine convictions from Friday and Saturday. Names include Robert Grishaber 22 of Charleston fined ten dollars and costs for crossing the yellow line. William Pike 21 of Syracuse fined ten for unsafe operation. Frank Pregenzer 28 of Portsmouth RI fined fifty and costs and sentenced to three days in jail for DWI. Betty Pregenter 26 of the same address forfeited fifteen dollar bond for intoxication. Louis Walter 54 of Clarksburg forfeited fifteen for speeding no show. Arnold Pear 27 of Columbus paid ten and costs for speeding. Julius Adkins 39 of Beaver forfeited twenty bond for speeding. Richard Yocum 22 of East Freetown NY convicted for passing at a railroad crossing paid ten plus costs for failing to register. William S Cromlish 45 of Gallipolis paid five plus costs.

Gallipolis Robert Grishaber Charleston Justice of the Peace Johnson William Pike Syraccuse Pomeroy E. F. Robinson Frank Pregenzer Portsmouth R. I Betty, Pregenter Louis Walter Clarksburg Arnold Pear Columbus Justice Johnson Julius Adkins Beaver Richard Yocum East Freetown N. Y William S Cromlish

Danville Area Resident Dies at 61

Danville area resident ValliryLis wanamuse Gifford, 61, died Friday. He was born April 29, 1895, in Chelyn and was the son of James Gifford and Urn Power Co. in Cabin Creek, W Virginia. He owned the old Terry farm at Danville and lived there with his wife Opal Jesse Gifford and daughter Norma. Surviving siblings include J R Gifford of East Bank, W Va, John of Grayson, Ky, and Mrs Maggie Arthur of Urbana. Burial will be in Grayson.

Valli ryLis—wanamuse Danville Grayson Chelyn James Iyra Banfield Gifford Ui Rn Power Co Cabin Creek W. Va Terry Opal Jesse Gifford Norma J. R. Gifford East Bank John Grayson, Ky Maggie Arthur Urbana

Property Transferred At Board Meeting

Gallia County Board of Education met Saturday with all members present. The Miller property was transferred from Green to Gallipolis City School District. A date was set by which all bus drivers must submit permit applications.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Gallipolis Homecoming with Rev Betz and Rev Swain

The Elizabeth chapel homecoming service featured Rev Kenneth Betz in the morning and Rev Webb Swain in the afternoon. Over 150 attendees enjoyed music completing the afternoon program. Gallipolis personals note visits by C Emory White to his mother as a guest for several days. Cheshire area reports Rev Howard Warner of The Plains visited Arnold Gates in Cleveland. Jim Porter and sons Jimmy and Gary picnicked at Lake Alma with Reese Lloyd and family. another picnic followed at Old Man's Cave as Mrs Porter began her vacation.

Cheshire Johnny Bill Musgrave Kitts Hill Charles Hern G. A. Fife Gene Johnson Gilipolis William Gary Fife Columbus Lou Louden New Jersey Linda Gray Butler WSAZ wLwc WIVN Wens WBNS Sharon Rife Ora Darnell Alhie Parson Ruth Lyons Valiant Cady LeRoy Mr. x J. H. Shamblin Norma Shamblin Tennessee Braie Johany Carson Y Arty Fempine Touch Mis Spook Beckman Ing Edward Miles Bob Crossy Bow Crosby Bascom Ohio LeGrande Martin Tal Elizabeth Ann Casper Iporis Gene Canteen John Martin Gene's Canteen Laven Cuaren Rocky Jones Robert Shoemaker Mickey Mouse Mickey Mouse Ton D. C Ghilaren Erna Shoemaker Doug Jean Daly Snoosky Lawson Warner Joe Sparta Warner ‘Bros L. Thompson Ews Caravan Thompson Stanley Mauck Mauck Warner” Roe Pal Silvers Warner Bros. Lumbus Nickelodeon Wyatt Stanley Swisher Sova Prevoe Mabel Bert Hern Theat Gonsian He Gunton Jimmy Walker Cooney Pat Twente Fred Waringay Gallipolis William — Lewis Fred Ware Myers Rio Grande Holzer Hospital Hostas Tate Show Pital Allen Sieve Allen John W. Myers Kenneth Betz Webb Swain Elizabeth Chapel Howard Warner the Plains Arnold Gates Cleve Ida Warner Jim Porter Gary Lake Alma Wellston Reese Lloyd Jackson Linda Porter Old Man’s Cave Mrs. Porter

Three Hurt In Collision In Gallipolis

A two car crash on Second Ave Gallipolis injured three people including Charles L Stover 18 of 265 Nell and James C Rupert 24 of Charleston. Stover was charged with failure to stop within assured clear distance. Passengers Wanda Moore and Alice Koehler suffered facial lacerations and eye injuries. Dale Barry, earlier charged with drunkenness, paid a fine in Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Second Ave Charles L. Stover Nell Stover James C. Rupert Charleston Iotel Ruper Wanda Moore Alice Koehler Vine St Dale Barry

Mrs. Davis Dies At 90 In Centerville Area

Mrs. Davis of Centerville area died at 1 p.m. Saturday at her home near Centerville. Born August 1, 1866, she leaves a daughter Evelyn Davis of Bucyrus and son David L. Davis at home, plus a granddaughter and great granddaughter. Her husband died about ten years ago. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Centerville Presbyterian Church with burial in Hill Cemetery.

GalLiruLis John D. Davis Vinton Centervil Davis Byron Evelyn) Davis Bucyrus David L. Davis Centerville Presbyterian Church Hill Cemetery Centerville

Morton dies at Cleveland Clinic in Millers funeral home to announce

Thornton W. Morton of Jackson Road died Sunday morning at the Cleveland Clinic. Millers funeral home will announce services. He is survived by his widow, Helen Morton.

Thornton W. Morton Cleveland Gallipolis Jackson Road Cleveland Clinic Millers Funeral Home Mr. Morton Hellen Morton

Second Son Born to Mrs Hazlett in Gallipolis

Graveside services were held Sunday at Clay Chapel for Mrs Fanny Clark Hazlett of Columbus home, announcing the birth of her second son Mark at Holzer Hospital. Rev Douglas officiated. survivors include grandparents H C Downs of Harrisville and Martha Adams, and the late Mr Adams.

Fanny Hazlett Gallipolis Clay Chapel Point Pleasant Andery Fanny Clark Harold Adams Hazlett Coln Ave Columbus Mark Douglas Frank Harding Holzer Hospital Gregory H. C. Downs Harrisville W. Va Martha Adams

D Cross to Meet Gallipolis Board of Red Cross

The Gallia County chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a board meeting Wednesday at 7 p m in the offices of the Knights of Pythias building.

D Cross Gallipolis Gallia County American Red Cross Knights of Pythias

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