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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1948
Page
3
Mrs A L Parsons Mrs Donald Payne and daughters Janet and Carolyn visited Mrs Payne's grandfather Martin Sayre in Antiquity recently. Sayre, 89, has been ill but is somewhat improved and remains active, dividing his time with his children.
Ohio forester Jim Wells outlined a plan for reforestation and soil conservation to Gallipolis Rotary Club at the Farmer's Hotel. He spoke on timber production water resources wildlife habitat and recreation land preservation while noting state forest lands generate tax revenue and that nurseries will expand seedling production to restore sub marginal land.
Red Cross executive committee in Gallipolis discusses flood distress policy and shelter needs. Proposals include moving the seriously affected to higher ground and joint planning with the city. Campaign funds reach 4017.78 and a ten day aquatic program is funded for Camp Minnehaha West Virginia.
Gallipolis Letart Roberts was discharged from Holzer Hospital after a shooting incident. Madge Lyons was charged by city police with shooting him in the leg and released on $3000 bail to await grand jury. Investigations cited name calling and a bottle throwing fracas.
Gallia County and Point Pleasant Messenger carriers and parents are invited to a 7:30 p.m. meeting today at the Queen Bee Restaurant in Gallipolis. Twenty one carriers from Gallipolis Bidwell Kanauga Porter Vinton Wilkesville and Point Pleasant will attend led by Messenger circulation manager Fred W. Weber.
Five organizations will host the Rio Grande football squad newcomers on Wednesday. The chamber of commerce Kiwanis Rotary Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Symposiarchs coordinate a city tour followed by dinner at Molly Smelter's Farmers hotel and a dance at the Washington school auditorium.
Residents within a mile north of Crown City gathered gasoline in buckets after a semi-trailer tank overturned. State Patrol reports the driver was Glenn McGinnis. his address is unknown. He was cut on the forehead and left the scene for treatment.
Advertisement copy for TEOL fungicide claiming 90 percent alcohol and rapid relief from athletes foot itch. Mentions Quick's Cut Rate Drug Store Drury's Glouster and a 35 cent money back guarantee if not pleased.
Extermital Termite Service offers a free inspection with a five year cash bond guarantee. Agents listed include Strawn Plumbing Co at 72 N Court St and Paul Fiske at 23 N Congress St with phone numbers 695 and 490. Other agents include Pomeroy Cement Block Co and Willis Anthony Plumbing & Heating with local addresses and contacts.
Mrs. John Budley and Mrs. Dave Lloyd visited relatives in Akron and nearby towns. Several residents from Columbus Marietta Bellville and other cities visited local families, with multiple cross visits noted among the Budley Short Jonas Wilson Robson Penn and Jonas families.
Mrs. Othneil Jones reports another mad dog near a filling station operated by her husband. Health authorities warn that mad dogs roam the area and all dogs must be confined. A proposal seeks license holders to show rabies vaccination certificates.
Jimmie Evans of Gallipolis was chosen vice-president of the Southeast section of the Future Farmers of America at the 20th annual convention on the Ohio State University campus. Other new officers include Richard Sour of Jackson as vice president and Gene Spitnale of Continental as secretary.
In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge James Collier granted Virginia Ney, Porter a divorce from Jean J. Ney, Brookyn on gross neglect grounds. Custody of their 19 month old son was awarded to the mother.
No matter how long you have or how many remedies you tried for itching from psoriasis eczema infections athlete's foot or other skin irritations you can get wonderful results from WONDER SALVE a war time discovery. Developed for the boys in the Army now for the home folks. No acids no alcohol no painful application. Sold in Athens by Gallaher Quick Athens Drug Stores or your home town druggist.
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