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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1954

Page

5

Cancer panel urges screenings and awareness in Gallia

A five doctor panel in Washington School auditorium urged regular cancer exams, early suspicion, and elimination of fear through education. Speakers Dr. Holzer Weinberger Burner Carson Brandeberry and Jenkins presented cancer facts, detection costs, warning signs, and the need for routine pelvic exams. The event highlighted local cancer society efforts and the idea that investment day should occur year round.

Gallipolis Washington School Charles E. Holzer, Jr Jacob Weinberger Ralph Burner Robert Carson Keith R. Brandeberry Carson Weinberger Holzer Brandeberry Burner Robert E. Jenkins Gram Gallia County American Cancer Society Imogene McClain Southeastern Ohio Mac) McGinness McGinness Max Tawney Linson H. Stebbins Mary Akers

Emersons Welcome A Daughter In Wellston

Holzer Hospital notes announce a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Emerson Drum mond of Wellston. Admissions list includes Roy McCoy Gallipolis Edgar Arnold Pomeroy Walter P Peck Cheshire William George Vinton Mabel Musgrave Point Pleasant James Davis Jr Wellston Robert Nichols Wellston John Leitch Hamden Howard Schuckler Gallipolis.

Roy McCoy Gallipolis Edgar Arnold Pomeroy Walter P. Peck Cheshire William George Vinton Mabel Musgrave Point Pleasant James Davis Wellston Robert Nichols John Leitch Hamden Howard Schuckler

Murray City Social Notes Tie Town Guests and Discharges

Murray City rounds up a stream of visitors from Columbus Cleveland Akron Barberton Willoughby Nelsonville Detroit and Point Pleasant. Residents welcome relatives and friends while numerous patients are discharged after medical and surgical care.

Local residents share visits and travels across states

A long list of social visits includes Capt Elizabeth McDonald and Mrs Lina Smith of Hamilton Ontario meeting Capt Glenna Rummell and Mrs Linnie Rummell. Moves to California for Mr and Mrs Robert Stivers with Mrs Stivers employed there. Various families from Racine Columbus Woodsfield Middletown Syracuse Crooksville El Paso Ohio and beyond noted for visits and overnight stays.

Minersville Elizabeth McDonald Lina Smith Hamilton Ont Glenna Rummell Linnie Rummell Robert Stivers California Stivers

Local residents visit relatives in nearby cities

Mrs Joan Mace and others shopped in Columbus while Mr and Mrs Clarence Powers visited Nelsonville. Andrew Hanula of Detroit called on friends here. Gertie Evans of Columbus visited the Cox and Barber households. Ovid Scott and Betty Barber were weekend guests. Geraldine Barber and Byron visited relatives in Columbus. The Rev W M Brown and Rev William Gilkerson attended a Springfield camp meeting and conference.

Carbondale Joan Mace Inez Mace Virgene Holland Lizzie Lowry Columbus Clarence Powers Nelsonville S. M Dunlap Andrew Hanula Detroit Gertie Evans Allison Cox George Barber Ovid Scott Betty Barber Geraldine Barber Byron W. M. Brown William Gilkerson Springfield George Barker

Rio Grande Church Seeks Court Approval for Highway Easement

Trustees of Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church filed in Gailia County Common Pleas Court to sell 1.75 acres of church property for 2000 dollars to grant a perpetual highway easement. The plan was approved July 18 by Irvin Kerr Wade Evans Carl Winters Homer Brannon and L D Warman.

Gallipolis Rio Grandes

Gallipolis Personals Update on Local Travels

Harry K Mills traveled to Lewisburg West Virginia to visit his son Mike who had spent weeks in camp there. Mrs Harry K Millis accompanied him visiting her Greenbrier County home. Ernest EF Null made a business trip to Charleston. Sgt Robert Phillips home from Korea on 34 day furlough to Porter Ohio parents. Miss Bette Null made a business trip to Huntington West Virginia.

Harry K. Mills Lewisburg W. Va Mike Harry K. Millis Greenbrier County Ernest EF. Null Charleston Robert Phillips Korea Paul Phillips Porter California Bette Huntington

Marriage License Filed in Gallia County Court

George Leo Valent ine 27 engineer Rodman and Clarice Evelyn Owens 20 student nurse filed for a marriage license in Gallia County Probate Court on Thursday. Valent ine listed born in Gallipolis to Alonzo and Cora Crinner Valent ine. Owens listed born in Russell Virginia to Bascom and Dorothy Musick Owens.

Gallipolis Gallia County George Leo Valentine Rodman Clarice Evelyn Owens Alonzo Cora Crnner Valentine Russell Bascom Dorothy Musick Owens

Hotel Remodel Underway in Gallipolis

Dale C. Gilkey is remodeling the Queen Bee Hotel in Gallipolis. Kuhn and Saunders have reroofed the building and will install 40 new awnings. The project features a red and white theme and should finish within two weeks.

Gallipolis Dale C. Gilkey Kuhn and Saunders

Racine community notes and centennial church plans

Mrs Cora Hutchins of El Paso Texas visits relatives in Racine while others from Akron Syracuse Morning Star and Munich Germany stop to see local families. Racine Methodist Church plans extensive redecoration for its fall centennial with acoustical tile donated by Ray and Marie Riethmiller of Columbus. Donations may be sent to Rev John Elwood or Theron Johnson. Larry Birch visits Columbus on business. Mr and Mrs Bert House journey with relatives to California to visit family near Los Angeles.

Racine Cora Hutchins el Paso Tex Margaret Houdashelt Carl Horer Butz Akron Homer Elza Birch Pearl McBride Syracuse Elma Thle Morning Star Lewis Talbott David Munich Germany Sergeant Talbott John Arnott New Mexico Harold Wetherholt Gallipolis Mary Jiiden Lin Hart Dale Paula Mis. Cecile Foss Cold Springs Owen Watson BF. Turner Pomeroy Racine Methodist Church Ray Riethmiller Columbus John Elwood Theron Johnson Larry Birch Bert House and Sons Wilbur Jones Walligo Calif House Jack Spencer Los Angeles

WCTU Rutland Picnic Draws Members and Guests

The Rutland WCTU held its annual picnic dinner at Rutland Park with sixteen members and four guests present. President Eva Fleming led the meeting with a program by Mrs. Hattie McKinzie Mrs. Ethel Nelson Mrs Dorothy Linter and Mrs Jessie Molden. Margaret Sower district president of Middleport spoke as a guest.

Rutland WCTU Rutland Park Eva Fleming Hattie McKinzie Ethel Nelson Dorothy Linter Jessie Molden Margaret Sower Middleport Margaret Taylor Cincinnati Maud Rawlings Leona Musser Helen M. Nelson Calvin Sprouse A. B. Sprouse Dry Creek W. Va David Hester Logan Ethel Snowden Flossie Weidmiller Columbus William Plummer Raymond Darnell Ft. Wayne Ind Darnell Chives Fink Eugene Lady Canedy Orient Ohio Bart Rawlings Sarah Sidenstricker Charles Siders Alpha Barr Michael Langsville Wayne Rupe Lewis Rupe Betty Siders

Vacancy unfilled at Rodney Methodist Church

Dr. Paul Chiles, superintendent of the Rodney Charge in Rodney, stated the vacancy remains unfilled after Rev Eyre’s transfer to West Portsmouth on August 1.

Gallipolis Paul Chiles Rodney Methodist Church Eyre Portsmouth

Five Gallia Men Slated for Induction

Gallia County announces five men to be inducted into the armed forces. Inductions will occur Wednesday in Gallia with pre induction exams in Ashland Kentucky on Monday for twelve additional draftees from Gallia and nearby towns including Gallipolis Rio Grande Bidwell Oak Hill and Patriot.

Gallipolis Armed Services Jack Switzer Gallia County Selective Service Board Charles E. Holbrook Patriot Ellie P. Hudson Northup James M. Lakin Daniel W. Thomas Rex H. Unroe Bladen Ashland Golden W_ Canaday James O. Brannon Rio Grande Robert L. Greene Bidwell William F. Hogan John A. Howard George M. Irwin Jerry F Kuhn Centerville Edsel F. Johnson Oak Hill Carl T. Mefford Ewington Merrill Ro Rose Francis A. Shane Maxie C. Smith

Two Divorces Filed In Gallia Court

Gallipolis Ohio two divorce actions filed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Helen Barnhart sues Ronald Barnhart for divorce and alimony with her father Raymond Butterfield as next friend, alleging gross neglect of duty. Arnold Rutt seeks divorce from Grace V Rutt alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty.

Gallia Gallipolis Gallia County Arnold Rutt Grace Rutt

Carpenter Young People Picnic and Meeting Report

The Temple Young People's Class held a picnic at Logan Park on July 25 with attendees including Albert Quivery George McKnight Roger McKnight Harold Gillogly John Gillogly Dwaine Faye Jordan Ruby Culwell Sara Rutherford Janet Jeffers Nan cy Myers Carolyn Woodrum Sara Cathy Judy Seel Carl Crabtree Ronnie Scott Kenneth Crabtree Mr and Mrs Mendal Jordan and Walter Mrs Marie Seel and Mr and Mrs Arthur Crabtree visited Columbia Grange for inspection H E Starkey led the lecture program A three week interval precedes the next meeting on Aug 1 Refreshments were served Mrs Ellen McKnight and family visited from Columbus Mrs Russell Mays of Straaburg visited Mr and Mrs Ney Carpenter and son Albert Quivey at Fern Gillogly home The Carpenter Young People Group met at Reed Jeffers home Mrs Westina Crabtree

Gerald Garner Sugar Grove Nelsonville al Graham Harold Marcia Goshorn Don Snyder Columbus Glen Hise Barberton John Spicer John New Straitsville Charles Lowery Judy Murray City Emmett Snyder Kenneth Julian Snyder Mike Popovich Marie Mattson Chicago John Buday Mary Buday Akron William Sowers Don Joe Archer Archer George Archer Edna Archer Paul Berry Michael Berry Howard Craft Harry Foster Mr. Foster Sadie Foster Charles Foster Foster Home Ben Simon Blanche Rutherford Detroit Gladye McDaniel Hemlock Gladys Windle Willard Dixon William Aurmock Howard Keeton Greens Run Willam James Carpenter the Temple Logan Albert Quivery George Roger McKnight John Gillogly Dwaine Melva Faye Jordan Ruby Culwell Sara Rutherford Janet Jeffers Nancy Myers Carolyn Woodrum Sara Cathy Judy Seel Carl Crabtree Ronnie Scott Kenneth Crabtree Mendal Jordan Walter Marie Seel Arthur Crabtree Albert Quivey Carpenter Young People Reed Jeffers Mra Westina Crabtree

Gallipolis Church Listings Include Several Local Denominations

A survey of Gallipolis churches lists parish leaders and service times. Entries cover St. Louis Catholic with Rev Fr Adolph Golubiewski, Calvary Baptist with Rev John W Rand, Chapel Methodist with Rev George Holcomb, Church of the Nazarene with Rev Vernon C Shafer, First Church of God with Rev S C Hoelle, Church of Christ led by Glenn Graham, and Paint Creek Baptist under Rev Preston C Smith, detailing Sunday schools and worship schedules.

St. Louis Adolph Golubiewski Gallipolis Calvary Baptist Rio Grande John W. Rand Chapel Methodist George Holcomb Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Young Peoples Pearl Elliott Church of Christ Glenn Graham Bible School Confessing Christ Paint Creek Baptist Preston C. Smith Sun

Gallipolis Judge Fines Drivers for Alcohol and License Offenses

Municipal Judge William Tl. Jones fined Charles K. Day 31 of Gallipolis $50 and costs and sentenced him to five days in jail with a six month license suspension for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. State Highway Patrol filed the charge. Clifford Hurst 41 of Marietta received ten days in jail and $40 plus costs for driving with a license revocation and $10 with costs suspended for unsafe operation. William Larry Cromitah 19 of Eureka Star Route was fined $10 and costs for left of center and $5 with no costs for no operator's license.

Gallipolis William Tl. Jones Charles K. Day State Highway Patrol Clifford Hurst Marietta William Larry Cromitah Eureka Star Route

Local Church Schedules and Services Across Denominations

Sunday school times and worship services listed for First Presbyterian First Baptist St. Peter’s Episcopal and Grace Methodist. Details include communion, choir rehearsals, Bible school hours, Young People’s Fellowship and evening gospel hours with ordination notes and minister names where readable.

First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins First Baptist W. H. Green Dd. R. Loomis Young People's Fellowship St. Peter’s Episcopal Richard H. Ash Grace Methodist P. i Delores Mawes bin Enrgre MYF Lane ‘Aste

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