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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1951

Page

5

Divorce Action Filed In Common Pleas

Millie Fillinger of Crown City sues Gar rett Fillinger of Painesville in Common Pleas Court for divorce. Married in 1928 with four children ages 16 and 12 among them. The action, filed by H W and W P Cherrington, cites wilful absence and adultery.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Millie Fillinger Crown City Garrett Fillinger Painesville H. W W. P. Cherrington

Five Persons Fined In Gallipolis Municipal Court

Judge William H. Jones fined five individuals in Gallipolis Municipal Court on Monday. Ray Rubenstahl, 31, Gallipolis, paid 50 dollars plus costs for physical control of a motor vehicle. Ralph Snodgrass, 23, Eureka, forfeited a 15 dollar bond for intoxication. Elijah Davis, James Call, 49, Fay Rose, all of Gallipolis, each fined 5 dollars plus costs for intoxication.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Ray Rubenstahl Ralph Snodgrass Eureka Elijah Davis James Call Fay Rose

Television Set Burned During a Thunderstorm

After a heavy thunderstorm just after midnight in Glouster the fire department fought a blaze on Fairview Street likely caused by lightning. The fire principally damaged a television set with little other loss. Onlookers crowded the street hindering access to the fire plug, and Mayor Williams warns drivers to stay clear of the fire zone or face arrest to keep emergency routes open.

Glouster Fairview St Airview St Waldeck Williams

All Day Meeting at Oakdale Church of God Sunday

Oakdale Church of God in GLOUSTER announces an all day meeting on Sunday August 5 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 11 a m a basket dinner at noon church service and program at 1 30 p m open to the public former members urged to attend Rev J B McClung will deliver the sermon and with Mrs McClung family will present a musical program another feature is music by a Parkersburg quartet

Glouster Oakdale Church of God Oakdale J. B. McClung

Trucker Gives Car Lift To Stranger In Pittsburgh

In downtown Pittsburgh a truck hauling vintage autos stopped at a busy intersection. An 18 year old Ford was unloaded and driven away by the car owner after a handshake with the truck driver. The driver said loneliness on the return trip from Philadelphia led him to offer a lift and helper.

Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Glouster and Columbus Residents Take Weekend Trips

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs Richard Guinther Ruth Ann Thompson and Mrs James Halbert visit Columbus. Albert Hall goes to University Hospital for surgery. Extended family updates include Marilyn Williams from Detroit and outings of the Yargers and Morgans to Springfield Burr Oak and the Pacific coast trip by Evan Morgan Jr.

Richard Guinther Ruth Ann Thompson Glouster Rodney Phillips Jacksonville New York City James Halbert Columbus Albert O. Hall Hall University Hospital Patty Carolyn Yarger Springfield Yarger Frank Darling Floyd Campbell Murray City Seldon Yarger Bobby Yarger Yargers Seldon Bobby Thomas R. Reese Thomas Bradshaw Elizabeth Gordon Evan Morgan Jr Pacific Coast

Women From Glouster Attend Toledo Meet

Mrs Helen Leach Mrs Ora Viney Mrs Rosa Williams and Mrs Gladys Viney from Glouster attended the Ohio Baptist Sunday school and BYTU convention at Friendship Church in Toledo. Rev G J Johnson former Glouster pastor. after the convention they drove to Detroit to visit relatives and take a sightseeing tour.

Glouster Helen Leach Ora Viney Rosa Williams Gladys Viney Ohio Baptist Friendship Church Toledo G. J. Johnson Detroit

Hospital Notes List Admitted and Discharged Patients

A Holzer Hospital notes section records admissions and discharges. Admitted include Mrs Norman Sprouse Crown City daughter and several others from Jackson and nearby towns. Discharged list names numerous patients including Sue Smith L B Bush Linda Pelfry and many others.

Norman Sprouse Crown City Virgil Richards Jackson Lewis Hommes Sue Smith L. B. Bush Linda Pelfry James Baldwin Mark Daniels John Hughes William Carroll John Miller Roy Ellis Lawrence Barlow D. Luellen Charles Elliott Ed Phillips James Lloyd John Head Sylvia Barker Robert Morgan Val Jeffers Elsworth Swain Ernest McDonald Ernest Helz Donald Hanes Worthy Leonard Carl

Frank Reunion Sunday at Athens County Fairgrounds

Gallipolis reports the ninth annual rank reunion will be Sunday July 29 at the Athens County Fairgrounds. Harold Frank of Nelsonville serves as president and Gilbert Meal is secretary treasurer.

Gallipolis Athens County Fairgrounds Gilbert Meal Harold Frank Nelsonville

Cars Provided for UMW of A Auxiliary Convention

Cars will be provided for members of the United Mine Workers of America Auxiliary who wish to attend the Chauncey convention this evening. Vehicles will depart Moose Hall at 7 p.m.

Glouster UMW Chauncey Moose Hall

Pythians to Meet Glouster and Moose Women Schedule

The Pythians Sisters meet Wednesday at 7 30 am in the K of P Hall with a covered dish lunch after the business session. The Women of the Moose Glouster gather Thursday at 8 pm in the chapter room followed by lunch served by Mrs Evan Morgan and Mrs William Withem.

Glouster K. of P. Hall Women OF Moose Glouster Women of the Moose Evan Morgan William Withem

Hearing Set for Parole Case 10439 Tom Joyce

Notice announces a parole hearing for prisoner Tom Joyce case 10439 now in Ohio Penitentiary Columbus from Athens County convicted October 1950 of Breaking and Entering serving 1 to 5 years. Hearing date on or after September 1 1051 by Pardon and Parole Commission signed by R G Fogle Parole and Record Clerk.

Tom Joyce Ohio Columbus Athens County Pardon and Parole Commission R. G. Fogle Ecord

Federal Aid Beneficiaries Show Increase in Gallia County

Gallia County's old age and survivors insurance beneficiaries rose 37 percent after Social Security Act amendments took effect. Monthly payments jumped 130 percent from 6260 to 14374. by Aug 31, 1951 an estimated 357 persons received 6260 monthly. By Feb 28, 1951 the county had 489 recipients totaling 14374 monthly, with breakdowns across retirees, spouses, children, mothers, and widows or widowers.

Gallipolis Gallia County Portsmouth Social Security Office Federal Security Agency John R. Chatfield Gallia

River Traffic Roundup at Gal lipolis and Kanawha District Locks

River traffic lists across Gal lipolis locks and Kanawha district with up, down, and timing details for numerous boats. Upper gauge at 18.6 feet and lower at 12.1 feet, 9 feet on rollers. Kanawha Falls rising to 1.01.

Gallipolis Francis Monongahela Tote Fern Neville Casablanca Louisiana Dauntless Kanawha River Keystone Marmet Bruce Winfield Semet Solvay Merrill Rand Stevenson Atlas Pennsylvania Penn Sarah Kate Jean Marie Cook Creighton J. T. Hatfield Camilla H

Gallia County to Advertise Jail and infirmary Repairs

Gallia County commissioners moved to advertise bids for Gallia County Jail and sheriff's quarters repairs at an estimated 6078.50. Bids will cover fire escapes at the county infirmary and roof repairs. A new boiler for the County Children's Home is listed at about 2425. Farnum Haskins was authorized to trade the engineer's car for a new one.

Gallipolis Gallia County Gallia Charles Bodimer Farnum Haskins

Minor collision on Second Ave leaves two cars with minor damage

Gallipolis police report a minor accident at 3 30 p m Monday on Second Ave. A car driven by John E Mayes 39 Gallipolis Route 2 was stopped at a red light when Juliaetta Westfall 36 Bidwell Route 2 failed to stop and struck Mayes rear. Both vehicles sustained minor damage.

Gallipolis Second Ave John E. Mayes Juliaetta Westfall Bidwell Mayes

Local Family Visits and Dignitaries Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Harland Layne and daughters Martha Ann and Sue visit her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Mackenzie for a week. Mr and Mrs Dale Gilkey of 900 Second Ave host their two daughters and husbands Mr and Mrs Jerry Parker and Mr and Mrs James Luellen from Groveport this Sunday. Velma Fraley takes a week vacation from duties as deputy in the Gallia County auditor office this week.

Harland Layne Martha Ann Sue Harold Mackenzie Dale Gilkey Second Ave Jerry Parker James Luellen Groveport Velma Fraley Gallia County Auditor's Office

Grover and Hern Obtains Marriage License

Alva T. Grover aged 53 of Cheshire and Virginia H. Hern aged 43 of Gallipolis have been issued a marriage license.

Alva T. Grover Cheshire and Virginia H. Hern Gallipolis

Three Vehicle Crash Injures Three Persons

Gallia county three vehicle crash injures three persons Monday at 2 30 pm four miles west of Jackson on Route 35 State Highway Patrol reports a westbound truck driven by Robert L Smith 40 Jackson lost control and struck an eastbound car driven by Aubrey Faurot 46 St Louis Mich a second eastbound car driven by Clarence Eddy 31 Jamestown collided with both Faurot and his wife Edna Mae 43 and daughter Susan Faurot treated by a physician bruises and heavy property damage noted Smith arrested for reckless operation of a motor vehicle and fined 25 and costs by Mayor Frank Pritchett of Jackson

Gallipolis Jackson County Jackson Robert L. Smith Aubrey Faurot St. Louis Mich Clarence Eddy Jamestown Faurot Edna Mae Susan Smith Frank Pritchett

Three Men Plead Guilty in Local Court

Three men pleaded guilty to intoxication in the justice of the peace court. Pete Samuel Booth and Nelson Buck Greelee each were fined $10 and costs and committed to the County Jail for nonpayment. Allen Jackson also paid $10 plus costs after his intoxication plea.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace Pete Samuel Booth Nelson Buck Greelee Allen Jackson

Williams announce birth of son in Detroit

Mr. and Mrs. James E. Williams of Detroit announce the birth of a son at Wayne Diagnostic Hospital on July 21. The family includes sister Marilyn, four. Grandparents are Mrs. Gladys Viney of Glouster and Milton A. Williams of Athens. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Viney of Zanesville and Mr. and Mrs. Albert T. Allen of Rendville.

Glouster James E. Williams Detroit Wayne Diagnostic Hospital Williamses Marilyn Gladys Viney Milton A. Williams Athens Henry Viney Zanesville Albert T. Allen Rendville

Love couple announces son born in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Love of 929 Chesterfield Columbus announce the birth of son Richard William on July 17 at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Seiler Columbus, Francis Love Glouster, with great grandparents Mrs. Mary Love, Mrs. Gertrude Jewell both Glouster and Mr. and Mrs. Hale Athens.

Glouster Lee Love Jody Seiler Chesterfield Columbus Richard William White Cross Hospital Harold Seiler Francis Love Mary Love Gertrude Jewell Hale Athens

Flood Funds Requested for Red Cross Campaign

Mrs. Sara Betz of the Gallia County Red Cross announces a national flood relief drive led by President Truman. Americans are urged to donate five million dollars through local Red Cross chapters to aid flood victims, with checks made payable to the Gallia County Red Cross Chapter for forwarding to eastern area relief headquarters. The Gallia group emphasizes maximum local contributions to support emergency relief and rehabilitation.

Gallipolis Truman Red Cross Sara Betz Gallia County The National Red Cross Betz

Births and admissions listed for local residents

Birth announced for Mrs Joseph Johnson of Apple Grove a son. Release recorded for Mrs Dayton Shinn and infant Deeta Mae Jones. The note also mentions Mrs John Rice of Letart Route 2 and lists birth and release items for local families.

John Rice Letart Joseph Johnson Apple Grove Dayton Shinn Deeta Mae Jones

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