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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

12

Hoover Commission Urges Tightening of U S Real Estate Use

The Hoover Commission asks Congress and the president to curb mismanagement of federal real estate. It notes the government owns 472 million acres and controls vast structures but lacks a current inventory and modern property management. Agencies often buy new property instead of using existing government-grounded space.

Washington Hoover Commission Congress New York City Empire State Building Herbert Hoover

Girl 14 Fires Rifle Kills Man Near Whitesburg

A 14 year old girl fired from her doorway and killed Hobart Combs after he allegedly came up the holler to shoot her father Troy Sexton. Sheriff Coling said Sexton was charged with murder following a prolonged drinking party ending in a fatal confrontation.

Whitesburg Robert Coling Filla Sexton Hobart Combs Sexton Here Combs Troy Sexton

Proffit to Transfer to Meigs County Patrol Post

Gallia County patrolman David L. Proffit will join W. R. Davis at Meigs County post and reside in Middleport. Proffit has substituted in Meigs during Davis time off and leaves Gallipolis after last duty Sunday. Patrolman Charles Watters also joined the Gallipolis post, with seven years in state patrol and prior postings in Portsmouth and Columbus.

Gallipolis David L. Proffit W. R. Davis Meigs County Middleport Davis Pomeroy Proffit Gallia County Charles Watters Portsmouth State Highway Patrol Watters Columbus

Marriage Licenses Granted in Gallia County Court

Two couples filed Saturday in Gallia County Probate Court for licenses. Perry Albert 21 and Loretta Knox 22 of Vinton. Rohdal Wallace 24 of Bladen and Emogene Lewis 21 of Bladen. Howard Roush 21 of Cheshire and Naomi Wise 23 of Bladen.

Gallipolis Gallia County Perry Oliver Albert Jackson Haldor and Pansy Cline Albert Loretta Helen Knox Vinton Benjamin Anna Seaton Knox Rohdal E. Wallace Bladen Emogene Lewis Earl and Orpha Brumfield Wallace Wilson Ruby E. Ur

Gallipolis Pomeroy man fined for failure to yield

William L. Smith, 59, of Pomeroy, was fined $5 and costs on a failure to yield right of way charge filed by the Gallipolis post and state highway patrol.

Gallipolis Pomeroy Maylor E. F. Robinson William L. Smith Pomroy Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol

McCormick to Speak at Gallipolis Ki-Note Dinner

Maj. Gen. John H. McCormick will address the Gallipolis Kiwanis weekly dinner at the Lafayette Hotel on Wednesday. The event invites members and guests to hear the former Army figure discuss current affairs.

Gallapolis John H. McCormick Gallipolis

Crossing Yellow Line In Gallipolis Leads To Fine

Walter A. Blazer 27 of Columbus was fined 10 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge William H. Jones for passing over the yellow line on a state highway patrol stop. Franklin D. Frye 21 of Rutland Route 1 was cited in Meigs County Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples' court on a charge of unsafe operation. Homer Baker of Lower River Road claimed title to the first ripe tomatoes from his own garden.

Gallipolis Walter A. Blazer Columbus William H. Jones Meigs County Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples' Court Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol Franklin D. Frye Rutland Homer Baker Lower River Road Mrs. Baker

Markets Cincinnati Livestock Report

USDA market notes for Cincinnati show salable hogs and cattle prices with mixed changes. Hogs higher across weights, sows up, calves and yearlings steady to weak, steers and heifers around 20 to 22.50 for top lots, cows and bulls steady, vealers strong, sheep and lambs mostly steady with spring lambs 24 to 25.

Cincinnati USDA

Brown shell rim prescription glasses lost call Nelsonville

Lost brown shell rim prescription glasses reported near 704 West in Nelsonville. Owner offers reward and asks finder to return to local desk or contact station. Missing glasses are described as brown frames and clear lenses.

Nelsonville

Cincinnati eggs and poultry prices report with grade ranges

Cincinnati AP summary lists current egg receipts and graded prices by type white brown and mixed eggs with several grade ranges. It also covers poultry fryers heavy hens light old roosters and wholesale butter and potato price figures.

Cincinnati f.C.b U.S

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