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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1950

Page

2

Gallia District Camporee Open To Public At River Front

The Gallia County district Boy Scouts Camporee runs Friday to Sunday opposite Cirks along the riverfront with troops from Gallipolis Crown City Rio Grande Vinton and Cheshire. Pete McCormick directs assisted by Marshal Boggs and Harry Gwinn with Ted Balliett as advisor. Activities include campfire programs field meet compass work map reading wig wag signaling rope climbing and other Scout tasks culminating in a Sunday religious service led by Rev. L A Donnally.

Gallipolis Gallia County Boy Scouts River Front Cirk Crown City Rio Grande Vinton Cheshire Camporee Pete McCormick Marshal Boggs Harry Gwinn Ted Balliett Harry King L. A. Donnally

FAS TEETH Powder Promises Firmer Teeth

An ad touts FAS TEETH as an alkaline non-acid powder sprinkled on dentures to hold them firmer and provide comfort. It claims soothing gums and reduced embarrassment from loose teeth, urging purchase at drug stores.

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visitors

A parade of visits fills Gallipolis as families arrive from Phoenix Van Nuys Winston-Salem St. Joseph and Columbus. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Zelle with daughter, Mrs. Chester Geppert Marsh, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Irgens, Brig. Gen. Jack McCormick and many relatives visiting through the month with lunches, tours and social events planned.

Earl Zelle Phoenix Ariz Gallipolis O. O. McIntyre Chester Geppert Marsh Winston-Salem, N. C Charles E. Holzer Jr Karen Charles II Johnnie New England Jack McCormick Washington, D. C T. Way McCormick West Point Gallia County Pentagon Building Sallie Evans Brock St. Petersburg Fla Catherine Richards Clarence Booth Mildred Wise Kent Raymond Jones Robert McMasters Bobby Cincinnati Gerald Davis Columbus McMasters Davis Jones A. J. Beckett Waterford Homer Beckett Osa Baird Washington Clifton Smith Oscar Rodgers Everett Burt Bertha Cushman Logan Grant Hospital Robert Lovell Emma Lou McCormick McAllen Texas George Tabit, Jr Graham Dietrich Clarington H. B. Ecker Nevada Jeanne Cottey College Oklahoma Louisiana Florida Ruehle Culver Jean Kerr Toledo Athens Merrill Kerr Cassius Kerr Culver Miss Kerr

Seeing Eye Dogs Work Explained at Kiwanis Meeting

John Baker of Gallipolis described the Morristown New Jersey Seeing Eye training school a nonprofit donor funded program. He outlined selection via psychologist guidance and paired dogs with visually impaired clients and noted costs of 150 dollars to recipients and about 900 dollars to train each dog.

Gallipolis John Baker Kiwanis Club LaFayette Hotel Baker Morristown N. J Claude Miller

Tax Sale Slated in Gallia County

Gallia County plans the first tax delinquent land sale since 1937 for Saturday June 10 at 10 a.m. in the courthouse. County treasurer Otis Drummond says 28 parcels, mostly small and low value, will be sold for back taxes. The list covers about half of Gallia County's delinquent lands.

Gallipolis Otis Drummond Drummond Gallia County

Pleasant Social Notes Show Local Birthday Celebrations

New Haven residents Mr and Mrs Don Ohlinger hosted an eleventh birthday party for Herman Ohlinger with many family friends in attendance. Sandra Sue Atkinson celebrated her tenth birthday with family and neighbors at 1003 First St. Numerous relatives and friends gathered for both events and weekend visits are noted across several addresses in the area.

New Haven Don Ohlinger Herman Jerry Atkinson First St Sandra Sue Paul Alice Dorothy Garrett Linda Simpkins Nancy Sonia Decker Paul Mason Sherry Hayman Jimmy Pratt James Wamsley Linda Sue Atkinson Eleanor Long Helen Pratt Connie Lee Tommy

Holiday guests mix of families visit in West Virginia and Ohio

Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Collins at 1302 Hogg Street include Jerome Collins and Dottie from Nitro West Virginia, Bruce Perry of Charleston, Ida Osborne of St Albans, C. E. Martin and Paul Martin of Nitro. Mrs Collins shows improvement after Holzer Hospital treatment. Barbara Ann and Charles Owen from Windsor Court visited Charleston. Henry Young from Jerico Road joined family in Cincinnati. Johnnie and Judy Klein from 114 English Road returned from Point Clinic after surgery. Betty and Patty Jones at 2409 Lin completed holiday travel.

W. R. Collins Hogg St Jerome Collins Dottie Nitro W. Va Frank Perry Bruce Charleston Ida Osborne St. Albans C. E. Martin Buffalo Paul Martin Collin Holzer Hospital Clayton Pullins Barbara Ann Charles Owen Windsor Court Henry Young Jerrico Road Cincinnati Johnnie Judy John Klein English Road Point Clinic Betty Patty Jones Lin

Lee Estate Suit Entered in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis Cassius Canaday has filed a partition suit in common pleas court over the estate of Joseph V. Lee deceased against Golden R. Canaday and others. An appeal from A M Payne Justice Court concerns Wayne C Fillinger and Charles Kemper v Oliver White with $23.97 judgment. Judge James Collier granted a divorce for Chester T Coy from Stella Coy on grounds of gross neglect and awarded custody of a minor child.

Gallipolis Joseph V. Lee Cassius Canaday Common Pleas Court Golden R. Canaday Wayne C. Fillinger Charles Kemper Oliver White Justice of Peace Court James Collier Ironton Chester T. Coy Stella Coy

County teachers set to attend summer classes

Point Pleasant reports County Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson estimates about half of the county 215 teachers will enroll in summer classes at colleges and universities.

Point Pleasant Robert H. Ferguson

Certificates Given Legion Patrol Wing

La Fayette Post American Legion and State Highway Patrol Auxiliary received certificates of merit from the state department for participation in a mobile roundup. Commander James Houck presented the awards at a Wednesday night meeting. The post plans memorial exercises at Centenary Cemetery next Sunday at 2 p.m. and lists delegates for the district convention in Athens and the Ohio department convention in Cleveland August 5-7. A carnival is scheduled at Epling Field the week of June 19-24.

Gallipolis Lafayette Post American Legion State Highway Patrol Auxiliary State Department James Houck Centenary Cemetery Athens Houck L. G. Marchi Harry Maggied George Lear Blazer Wetherholt Frank Lyons Leo Davis

Two Picked To Attend Aquatic School Session

Jimmy Caldwell and Don Zimmerman were approved by the American Red Cross to attend an aquatic school conducted by the organization. The Gallia County Chapter selects them and covers expenses. The school runs June 13 to 23 at Camp Minnehaha in West Virginia.

Gallipolis Jimmy Caldwell Don Zimmerman American Red Cross Gallia County Camp Minnehaha W. Va

Many Never Suspect Cause of Backaches

As we age strain and overexertion can slow kidney function leading to backache fatigue headaches and dizziness. Night pains or frequent urination may stem from bladder irritations due to cold dampness or diet. If due to these causes try Doan's Pills a mild diuretic used successfully for over 50 years.

Dean Doan

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