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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1955

Page

3

Gallipolis Kiwanis Event Highlights Racial Integration Talk

Maj. Gen. John H. McCormick told Gallipolis Kiwanis that race has been a non issue at bases since 1949 and Lackland Air Force Base reports no integration problem. He added active flying careers depend on health, age is not yet a factor, and urged re enlistments at the meeting.

Gallipolis John H. McCormick Big Texas John E. Halliday Army Air Corps N. Howard Foster McCormick Carroll K. Singer James Mehaffey

Kiwanis meeting notes with Morris and McCormick guests

Truman A Morris attended as a guest at a Kiwanis meeting with Force base objectives discussed. Sect Treas J Russell Sarrett led in President John W and VP Dean Eisel absence. Guests included Paul Myers and the speaker's father and uncle T Wey and Edwin R McCormick. Bob My introduced Kiwanian James B Harreld.

Truman A. Morris Force Base Sect Treas J. Russell Sarrett John W Dean Eisel Morris Paul Myers T. Wey Edwin Ron McCormick Bob James B. Harreld

Two Men Assessed $10 by Judge Janes

Gallipolis report says two men were fined ten dollars by Judge Janes for traffic violations on state highways. James H. Holley of Gallipolis and James Miller of Patriot paid fines, while Lorin R. Pines of Columbus forfeited a twenty dollar bond on a related charge for passing a yellow line.

Janes Gallipolis Munich William Mupees Tengeas Gahotte Yellow Line James H. Holley James Miller Patriot Lorin R. Pines Columbus William G. Wall Carl Ellis Lawrence R. Yeauger Cheshire Leith J. Reynolds

Skiing Goes on Year Around at Mt Perpetual Snows

The article notes skiing remains possible year round on Mt. with its two perpetual snow areas. It highlights the attraction for tourists and locals seeking winter sports regardless of season.

Lafay ette Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers in Gallipolis

Mra L G Marchi was elected president of the Women's Auxiliary of Lafay ette Post 27. She will be installed June 23 with officers including Mrs W Joe Brown first vice president Mrs Leo Stillwell second vice president Mrs James Houck secretary and Mrs Silas Hamilton treasurer. Installing officer will be district president Mrs Florence Wagonseller Venrick of Lancaster mother of James Wagonseller.

Mra L. G. Marchi Women’s Auxiliary of Lafayette American Legion W. Joe Brown Leo Stillwell James Houck Silas Hamilton Florence Wagonseller Venrick Lancaster James Wagonseller Legion Department Command

Birthday fête for Gallipolis State Institute staff group

Miss Charlotte Simms heads a six person birthday group from Gallipolis State Institute office staff, celebrated Tuesday with Mrs Marjorie Plymale as hostess. Other members include Miss Mildred Brown, Mrs Leeta Keenan, Mrs Goldie Ward, and Mrs Kathryn Lawson. Hostess offered refreshments.

Charlotte Simms Gallipolis State Institute Marjorie Plymale Mildred Brown Leeta Keenan Goldie Ward Kathryn Lawson

Gallipolis Personal Notices Mention Visitors and Alumni

Mrs Kathleen Botz of Shelbyville Tennessee visits Gallipolis as a house guest of Mr and Mrs Boyd Thomas. Russell Smith and his son Russell return from Florida. Miss Margaret A Castle of Rio Grande College staff leaves Saturday for the alumni dinner at the University of Pittsburgh. Miss Castle is a graduate of the school of retailing there. The dinner was held Monday.

Kathleen Botz Shelbyville

River Traffic Reporting and Parking News from Gallipolis

River traffic readings show high water levels with figures for Gallipolis and nearby gauges as crews report bargeloads and movements. Local congestion includes citations for improper parking and muffler violations in Gallipolis and surrounding areas.

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