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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1955

Page

3

Interdenominational Farewell for Rev Smith at Bellona Church

The Bellona Paint Creek Church hosted an interdenominational farewell for Rev. Smith attended by community members including Rev. Preston C. SoA por, with remarks from Rev. Shafer and others. The event featured recognitions for Rev. Smith and his wife and a benediction from Rev. AlCoomough, as attendees praised his years of service.

Bellona Teerata Paint Creek Preston C. Soa John King Santos Yal Scott

Farm Near Bulaville Blaze Destroys Barn

Fire destroyed a barn on the Ferguson farm three miles above Bulaville, Gallipolis and Vinton volunteer fire units stopping the blaze from spreading. The residence housed a plant worker named Walters. hay and a rebuilt lumber barn were lost. Cause unknown, spontaneous combustion doubted by Mrs. Ferguson.

Gallipolis Francis Fulton Bulaville Vinton Johnny Fergus Von Campaign Creek Kyger Creek Iploye Walters Ferguson

River Traffic Readings From Chambersburg To Montgomery

River gauges across multiple streams show high and falling levels with Kanawha, Mason Creek, and Ohio readings noted. Vessels such as Creditor and others report varying down and up statuses along the Kanawha and Ohio routes with several downed or rising indicators through the day.

Gallipolia Suany Chambersburg Ohio River Montomery Montgomery Kanawha Mason-Pomeroy Point Pleasant Lucas James Zubic Creditor Gerow Tendewinds Bond Stump Davy Crockett

Hot Coffee Scalds Lad In Gallipolis

A 16 month old boy Charles Edward McMahon of Woodsfield was treated for second degree burns to the neck trunk and arms after a hot coffee incident at a Bidwell home where his parents were visiting. The accident occurred during a visit by Mr and Mrs C A Evans and their daughter and her husband Mr and Mrs William E McMahon. Albert Dixon of Downington was fined ten dollars for allowing a person to ride on the running board of his motor vehicle by Justice Grey of Meigs County Gallipolis port state highway patrol filed the charges.

Gallipolis Charles Edward McMahon Woodsfield Holzer Hospital C. A. Evans Bidwell William E. McMahon Albert Dixon Downington Justice of the Peace Grey Meigs County Salipolis State Highway Patrol

Death Is Topic At Dedication Service

The Rev. Richard J. Ash preached on death at St Peters Episcopal Church as he prepared to leave the post at Earl W Mauck Independence Missouri. In attendance were C Or Mes Intyre and other newspaper colleagues.

William A. Lewis Rio Grande College Smith Dean CIA Wiliam York Lodge Mr. Smith Carelyn Wooten Juetine Ricard J. Ash St. Peters Episopal Church Earl W. Mauck Sependence Stauck C. Or Mes

Man says he slept, driver hurt in wreck cited for recklessness

A Gallipolis man testified he dozed off before his car left Route 38 and struck a railroad crossing sign, injuring him and causing police to cite him for reckless operation. He was treated at Hole Hospital and released.

Gallipolis Ghardi Bernice E. Biffle Someroy Second Ave

Weekend Wrecks Involving Saunders Call and Others

Reported by Patrol 3 from Gallipolis details multiple weekend crashes on routes near US 28 and Pleasant Valley Road. Mary E. Saunders of Proctorville 82 hospitalized after a head on collision near Gar land Creek Road. Janet and Eugene Call of Bidwell Route 2 admitted to Mother’s Hospital after a two car crash on Pleasant Valley Road. drivers Charles Rice and Gay Casto of Dunbar also injured. Other incidents include a one car rollover on Gallia State Institute road, a side swipe near the Silver Bridge in Kanauga, and a pickup crash on the Lincoln Pike near Route 141. Officers note injuries range from bruises to chipped teeth and head abrasions. several drivers posted bonds for court appearances.

Gallipolis Post Highway Patrol Mary E. Saunders Proctorville Janet Call Hobart L. Call Bidwell Route 2 Pleasant Valley Road Vinton Gallipolis Ett Galli-pols State Institute Road Silver Bridge Kananga Delbert Stover Point Pleasant James Long Ay’ Amusement Co Pomer#roy Rooute Lincoln Pike Gallia ‘County V. Paul Niday

Local Social Notes and Court Briefs From Gallipolis

Glouster Society Mus Esta Cunningham in recent social pages with references to community members from Richmond and Lincoln Parks. Niagara Falls trip details, seniors from the Share of Christ, and a Gallipolis municipal court roundup including fines for passing a yellow line and unsafe operation plus a Meigs County jail hold for parking charges.

Cunningham Ign Cunningham Richmond Ve David Jeenett Andre Dt Kinney Br. C Roger Sna“Thursdey John ‘Muboy Clideens Lincoln Parks Taos

Cheshire tragedy claims Walter Taylor in pond accident

A drowning accident near Storys Run Road Cheshire claimed Walter Taylor age 14 after he entered six foot water while attempting to rescue a younger boy. Ralph Taylor age 17 was involved and later reached land as emergency crews recovered Walter. Funeral services are planned at Chesire Baptist Church.

Ons Bobaitten Chile Raigh Stewart Harold Stewart Walter Donald Warehime Gallia County Ralph Taylor Ralph Stewart Pickens Artificial C. Comer Kgger Creek Walter Taylor Tle Lagman Margaret ‘Oughenour Squire Taylor Ohio River Collieries Co Seth Keith Gregory Walter Orway Cheshire Cheanice

Two Drivers Are Jailed For Drunken Driving Charges

Policemen McAllister and Musee Yat on Broad Street arrested Foster Harry Hayes for leaving the scene of an accident involving his parked car. Hayes pleaded guilty in Mayor Williams court to leaving the scene and drunken driving, receiving a $50 fine plus costs and three days in jail. James Campbell of New Straitsville also pleaded guilty to operating under the influence and was fined $100 plus costs and three days in jail.

McAllister Musee Yat 9 Pum Broad Street Foster Harry Hayes Thomas Williams James Campbell New Straitsville

Birth Announcement for Rex Angie in Zanesville

Mr and Mrs Robert Angie Jr of Glouster announce the birth of their son Rex born July 17 at Good Bar martian Hospital Zanesville. Grandparents include Martha Sorrell and Mrs Margaret McHarg both of Zanesville. Rex Angie Jr is the former Lis lareett of Glouster.

Glouster Robert Angie, Jr Zanesville Rex Good Barmaritan' ‘Hospital Angie Martha Sorrell Margaret McHarg Athens Tre Angie, Jr Lislareett

Firefighters Save Home on Oakdale Road

Firemen were called to the home of Rosie Rutter Saturday afternoon on Oakdale Road. The house and contents were saved.

Goouster Grouner Rosie Rutter Oakdale Road

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