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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
8
The passage notes that William Shakespeare likely acted in his own works. It mentions him taking the ghost in Hamlet and the role of Adam in As You Like It. The claim reflects historical debate about his acting contributions.
Gallia County moves to join a federal relief program after resisting earlier, with Director Kneck pressing commissioners in Columbus. The plan requires county approval and civil service administration, but Gallia balks over staffing costs while noting local control remains. About 10 residents may qualify for totally and permanently disabled benefits.
Holzer Hospital notes show multiple births including a daughter for Mrs. Robert Leasure in Portsmouth and a daughter for Mrs. Kenneth Lambert in Gallipolis as well as a son for Mrs. Earl Stanley of Southside West Virginia. Several admissions and discharges are recorded from Radcliff Gallia McArthur Pt Pleasant Bladen Weston Mason Buffalo and other places.
In municipal court Judge Jones fined Kenneth Chesser age 34 of Gallipolis 25 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Julietta Westfall 36 of Bidwell Route 2 had a case for failure to have assured clear distance continued until next week.
Gallipolis Kiwanis club hosted Ohio Kiwanis Governor Malcolm C. Heed who spoke on freedom and civic duty at the Farmers Hotel. Heed urged informed voting, warned against special interests, and highlighted club efforts like youth centers, clinics, camps, and homes for widows. Guests included state and local officials and club members with a rose for the ladies.
George Oakley Roberts 19 of Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia and Betty Ann Smith 21 of Bidwell are listed in local society columns.
The Gallipolis Fire Department reports an automobile owned by James Wetherholt was on fire at 10 a.m. Wednesday on Cedar Street between Second and First. Minor property damage occurred amid the incident.
Anna Jane Graham, age 50, died at her sister’s home on State Street in Gallipolis after a year of illness. Born May 1, 1901 in Philadelphia to Thomas and Emma Selbert Graham, she is survived by a Philadelphia-based brother Thomas Graham and sisters Mae Booth and Betty Graham, plus a stepmother Kathryn Graham. Funeral services are planned in Philadelphia, possibly Saturday or today.
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