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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1953
Page
5
Pavlish pupils present a two hour dance revue in Gallipolis showcasing student numbers and choreographies. The event highlights local talent with performances across multiple dance styles and styles displayed by young dancers.
Andrew Pavlish presented his fifth annual Future Stars recital in the Washington School auditorium Gallipolis. The two hour program featured ages five through high school in ballet tap folk and interpretive dance with descriptive stories routine numbers and songs. Notable pieces included Roosters Butterflies and numerous solos duets and group numbers with Francis Klein as accompanist and costumes by Maharamdazian of New York City.
Milton Burdette is re elected mayor of Leon after Tuesday’s election. Edna Burdette is recorder, Juanita Burdette treasurer. New council member Warren Keefer joins veterans Holstein Sommer Burns Rairden. Mayor 29 votes for Milton Burdette 5 for W B Jiiden.
The Holzer Hospital notes report births for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jaynes and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Dunn both of Oak Hill. The admissions list includes Henry C. Harris Hamden surgical and many medical or surgical cases from Gallipolis Wellston Oak Hill Pomeroy Cove and surrounding areas.
Mr and Mrs Elmer Allison and children Wendell Mary and Stephen of Ormond Beach Florida visited Mrs Allison's sister Mrs Mary Lee recently. They plan to visit Mrs Allison's parents Mr and Mrs Roy Daugherty during their stay. Mr and Mrs J F Sayre and sons Donald and Kenneth of Flor ette Pennsylvania visited recently with Mrs Sayre's parents Mr and Mrs B L Hern. The couple also attended the alumni banquet. Barbara Howard has returned home after attending classes in Kentucky.
GALLIPOLIS The State Highway Patrol reported Paul Robert Manning 31 Roseville forfeited a 25 bond for passing without the assured clear distance when his case was called in court. Kendall Shoemaker 29 Gallipolis was fined 10 and costs for speeding. James Cable 18 Cleveland was fined 5 and costs by Justice Percy Peoples of Pomeroy for driving without operator license.
City police investigated an Eastern Ave crash near the GSI grounds at about 10 p.m. Tuesday. Leah May Swann 19 of Vinton Ave drove left onto the crossroad and was struck by Harry F. Hostetler 18 of Cleveland who tried to pass. Passenger Margaret Devlot 17 of Smithers St was thrown from the car and admitted to Holzer Hospital with cuts. Swann sustained a bruised knee and chest. Two other riders were unhurt. Earlier at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday A P Kerr 74 of Gallipolis, pulling from a curb on Second Ave near Locust St, was struck by Harold B Hayes 18 of Bidwell who was driving in the same direction.
River levels climb at dams 18 19 20 21 22 and 23 with gauge readings around 19 to 21 feet. Tuesday afternoon boat movements list multiple vessels in the Ohio and Kanawha rivers including Jolly Roger Jefferson and City of Maysville with various up or down statuses.
Rats and mice plagued the ancient Eggytians and it is believed they developed cats to control them. The tale suggests early domestication of felines as a pest solution in their society.
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing will affiliate with Rio Grande College to teach anatomy physiology chemistry microbiology and psychology. Rio Grande instructors will teach classes held in the hospital wing with students earning college credit at no extra cost.
Gallipolis Rotarians promote Steeles Wild West Show with 25 acts including trick shooting roping riding and animal acts. The two night stand drew strong praise from Wayne Foster and other Rotarians though Tuesday attendance was light. final performance begins at 7 p.m. on the athletic field of Gallia Academy High School.
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