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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

5

Bond Issue Passes By Wide Margin In Village Vote

Fred R. Carman president of the board hailed the bond approval as the most lopsided in memory. The school board plans to begin construction soon and expects to turn the first earth on the two sites by late November or sooner, though bond buyer selection may cause some delay.

Bond Lane Wattside Rythe Cherhire Addison Addi Magna 'Ba Tomaligiar Cs Sorel Fred R. Carman Inveer Gost Jack Silvie Gene Swartz Carman Carnan Sid

Gallipolis Scout Leaders Honored At Centerville Dinner

More than 100 attendees from Troop 3 and relatives gathered Monday at the Masonic Hall Centerville to honor Everett Lew. Will Lewis of Detroit presented a pin while Dr. F. W. Shane spoke. Scout and community figures attended from Gallipolis and nearby towns as American Legion and 40 Et 8 members moved through programs and tributes.

Gallipolis Samper Everett Lew Rio Grande Centerville Russell M. Smith Masonic Hall Samy Mavieal American Legionary Convention Columbus W. Joe Brown Eighth District L. G. Marchi James Houck Silas Hamilton Leo Stilwell

Farmer Chained Son in Barn Trial Highlights Abuse Allegations

DRUMHELLER police testified Monday that a boy was confined in a barn by a chain about 20 feet long to force obedience. Ferguson explained the chain was meant to correct the dog like behavior. testimony cited hurtful treatment and control in a troubling case. A separate point Pleasants filed for divorce from Doris Jean Gerlach, alleging cruelty. the couple wed May 28 1953.

NORCE Point Pleasant Cire Court Stanley Ray Ger Doris Jean Gerlach

Evan Evans a long time Jackson County educator and leader

Born in Jackson County Evan Evans taught in the area from 1905 to 1942 and held roles at Kitchen and Yale schools. He graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1932 and Rio Grande College with a two year diploma. Evans served in the U S Navy during World War II rising to Lieutenant J G with overseas time in the Philippines. He later led Gallipolis Washington School and directed the Rio Grande Memorial Association bean dinner. He married Maxine Wickline in 1937 and has children Shirley, Howard Kent, and a daughter in Rio Grande College. His community roles included Rio Grande Village council and Sun Talley Livestock Sales superintendent. His father was Joe J Evans of Moriah.

Jackson County Evans Kitchen Moriah Moriah Church Oak Hill Rio Grande College Yale School Rilo Grande West Virginia Ordnance Works Point Pleasant U. S Navy Navy J. G Philippines Gallipolis Washington School Maxine Wickline Shirley Howard Kent Rio Grande Rio Grande Memorial Association

GALLIOLIS Charged by State Patrol in Amsterdam Court

E Farrar 19 of Logan cited for speeding by state highway patrol Tuesday. Laura Woods of Kimberly West Virginia and Lee Laster 87 of Kenava connected by new bridges. Judge William H Jones presides. Each porting $20 bond. Northern Venice and next Saturday referenced in court notes.

Galliolis Ighway E. Farrar Venice Logan Amsterdam William H. Jones Laura B. Woods Kimberly W. Va Er ‘Fou New Lee Laster Kenava

Marriage Licenses Saturday Mopuchsme Filed in Gallia County

Marriage licenses list several couples from Gallipolis and nearby towns including Earl Donald Roush and Geraldine May Taylor both of Vinton. Frank Delano Rutherford and Evelyn Mare Hill of Gallipolis. Ernest Wayde Saunders and Lan Roush of Porter. Harrison and Mary Law of Gallipolis. Other entries include William Eugene Caldwell Rodney and Lailor Pennington from Staghter, with parental details provided.

Earl Donald’ Roush Vinton’ Whatcutter Geraldine May Taylor Ernest Wayde Saunders Gallipolis Lan Nhe ‘Roush Porter Bart Nelle Susan Greenlee Saunders Raymond Evelyn Faye Rite Roush Wul le Harrison Mary Law Robert and Belva Camiey Harvign Floyd and Mary Reynolds Leonard William Eugene Caldwell Rodney Media Staghter James W Baby Stughter Lailor Pennington Appied Tuer

Generous Donor Unnamed Funds Holzer Expansion Plans

Holzer Hospital announces a $2,000,000 expansion funded by a generous unnamed donor. Wayne B. Monter, hospital administrator, says the project includes a new building site on First Ave and a second Ave addition with a $750,000 wing already built three years ago. The plan adds beds, obstetrics, nurseries, and related facilities to improve regional medical care.

Crease Monetary Hospital Wayne B. ‘Onter Holer Hospital First Ave Courthouse Alley Riverly Charley F. Holer Holzer Hospital Additon Second Ave Ter Se Holaer Foundation de Charles E. Holaer, Jr

River Traffic and River Crews on Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

Dispatches note river traffic at 16 and 17 on inland waterways, with vessel readings at Gallipolis, Marmet, Winfield, and Kanawha River towns. Entries cite vessel names such as Zable, Ruth Brent, Jam, and Mary, plus cargo types coal oil creosote wax and steel, with depths and times showing downbound and upbound movements and conditions at various locks and points along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers.

Gallipolis Montgomery Ohio Francis Bowworth Vac Ia C Davy Crockett Central Peace Beaver Marmet Kanawha River Solvay Auge Ohio River Ruth Brent Atlay A.m. m. Creditor A. H. Crane Carol Dean Keystone Creo Norvell Joe Sin Kanawha Palm Nestine Mason Point Bam Pleasant Hinton

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