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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

12

Evans Chain to Build Large Warehouse Near Gallipolis

Evans Chain announces a new Mills Station Distribution Center near Gallipolis. The 65 000 square foot facility on 225 acres will replace part of the Mills Farm with a 238 foot unloading ramp and forklift operated storage. The project includes a 75 000 gallon water tank and a railroad siding to support daily 1200 ton throughput.

Gallipolis Evans Company Stanley Evans First Spruce Mills Farm Mills Station Distribution Center, Inc Mills Lincoln School Evans Grocery Company George Ramioe Atlanta Ene Ramilose Montreal Detroit Kansas Florida Ramiose Harry K. Mills Evans Os Company Millis

Red Students Return Home From United States

Thirty two Chinese students were escorted to the Red Chinese border from Hong Kong yesterday. They arrived on the American liner President Wilson. The group was among 76 detained in the United States since the Korean War began for fears their technical knowledge could aid Chinese Communists. The State Department lifted restrictions April 2.

Hong Kong United States President Wilson America State Department

Quadruplets Born Three Die One Survives in New Haven

New Haven woman Mrs Kenneth Barnes gave birth to quadruplets on Wednesday. Three of the four babies, all boys two months premature weighing about two pounds each, died during the night. One infant survives in fair condition at the hospital.

New Haven Conn Hospital Kenneth Barnes

Local residents and families note travel and advances

Capt and Mrs Lowell McNickle report son William has arrived at Camp Pendleton California with a new stripe making him a sergeant. Russell Snyder and son Skippy visit en route from Virginia to Huntington. Dan Roush of Florida visits relatives Ott Arnott. Lillian Powell and Gertrude Rowe from Columbus spend the weekend at home. Frances Philson visits son-in-law and daughter. Emil Plichta of Cleveland and Oval Diddle attend Past Councilors meeting in Pomeroy. Barbara McNickle returns to St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after vacation.

Lowell McNickle William Camp Pendleton Calif Russell Snyder Skippy Virginia Huntington Wilson Brunty Dan Roush Florida Ott Arnott Lillian Powell Gertrude Rowe Columbus Frances Philson Emil Plichta Cleveland Oval Diddle Pomeroy Barbara McNickle St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Lowell Herbert Sayre Beulah Jacks Wheeling Daisy Frank Buck

Lung Cancer Deaths Rise in Advanced Nations

The World Health Organization reports a percent rise in lung cancer deaths since 1949 in the world’s medically advanced countries. The finding highlights growing cancer mortality despite medical advances and global health efforts.

Geneva World Health Organization

Providence Annual Meeting At Paint Creek Baptist

Gallipolis event as Providence Sunday school and BYPU hold their annual meeting at Paint Creek Baptist Church. Leaders include Charles Harris and William Parham. sessions feature Florence Richards, Roy D. Jones, Patricia Keels, Raymond Jackson, and guest choirs.

Providence Paint Creek Gallipolis BYPU Paint Creek Baptist Church Charles Harris William Parham Ethel Riley Florence Richards Middleport Roy D. Jones Huntington Harris Patricia Keels Raymond Jackson Christ Mack Wingo Maurice Payne Lawrence Robbinson Mary Baumgardner Hocking Virginia Garnes Gallia George Fletcher Ironton Bonadine Tanner Piketon Jeremiah Harris Preston C. Smith L. R. Walker

Gallipolis Churches List Faith Services Across Town

A compiled church guide lists services for St. Louis Catholic with varied Mass times, plus First Church of God, Evangelistic and Baptist congregations in Gallipolis. Each entry notes pastors, Sunday schools, youth groups, worship times, and midweek prayer or Bible study sessions.

St. Louis Catholic Adolph Golubieski GSI Church of God Hershel McDonough J. L. Brammer Pearl Elliott Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Triedstone Baptist D. L. Latham BYPU First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Assembly of God Robert Howard First Baptist Willam Howard Green Thomas Bunyan Garfield Avenue Church

George F Bovie to Head Tri County Concert Group

George F Bovie was elected president of the Tri County Community Concert Association at a La Fayette Hotel dinner meeting. A week long membership drive starts September 19 with Mrs. Horace B. Ecker as campaign chair.

Mick Walker

Hemlock Grove Grange Hosts Laurel Guests

Thirty five members of Hemlock Grove Grange attended a Laurel event with five other guests. Laurel members served sandwiches and fruit salad. Guests included Mrs Alice Van Zantis and Mrs Alice Bobo with Mr and Mrs J R Morton of Athens. Yvonne Swett visited Avonel Radekin and attended Laurel Grange. Nettie Gregory returned from a trip to Florida.

Point Rock Hemlock Grove Grange Laurel Alice van Zantis Jarret Bobo Alice Bobo J. R. Morton Athens Nellie Vale Mille Coen Ohio Yvonne Swett Avonel Radekin Laurel Grange James Nicholson Ronald Alice van Zant J. E. Radekins Nettie Gregory Florida E. Radekin

Board OKs Rehiring Of Three Teachers

The Walnut Local Board of Education in Gallia County rehired three teachers at Mud School: Principal Carl B. Payne, Flora Dailey, and Thelma Rose. Harold Prevens and Elmer Finch were also rehired for bus driver posts.

Gallipolis Walnut

River traffic readings at Gallipolis and Kanawha River

Night readings show river levels and downbound traffic at Gallipolis and Kanawha River. Measurements include Gallipolis rollers 12 feet, 18.1 and 12.7 readings, Kanawha Falls 2.34 feet rising, Mason Pomeroy 21.74 feet, with various vessel names and times listed for several downstream and upstream movements.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawhe Falls Dha Mason-Pomeroy Point Pleas Creditor Pittsburgher Gerow James Zubic Central Atlas Kanawha River London Helen Marmet Bruce Winfield Ogram Semet Marjeba Liberty Inca Jerry Bosworth Island Creek Winfield — Merrill Solvay Jim Martin Francis Shearer

Laurel Cliff Weekly Social Notes and Visits

Laurel Cliff residents welcomed relatives and friends from Columbus and Syracuse. Lt Cedric Parker spent leave with his wife, traveling to Charleston and back with his father and Jerry Rupp Pomeroy. a health club meeting hosted by Mrs Robert Bowen drew sixteen members with prizes to Mrs Nellie Tracy and Mrs Margaret Allen. Plans hatched for a Baileys Lake picnic.

Laurel Cliff Cedric Pearl Parker Thomas G. Parker Parker Charleston N.C W. Va Jerry Rupp Pomeroy Gene Alkire Columbus Charles Hoffner Scotty Timmie Logan Wyatt Schaefer David Robert Bowen Nellie Tracy Margaret Allen Baileys Lake Donald Cregg Akron R. T. Burdette Lawrence Smith Larry Mary Lou Jimmy Carolyn Wisconsin

Veterinarian Dr Edmiston Relocates With Family To Vinton

Dr Edmiston a graduate of American Veterinary Medical Association Omega Tau Sigma and Phi Zeta Delta Chapter as a senior, moved with his wife and daughter Phylis to Vinton along with his parents Clayte Edmiston and the late Mrs Edmiston.

Omega Tau Sigma Delta Chapter Phi Zeta Clayte Edmiston Edmiston Phylis Vinton

Gallipolis on the Road A 3600 Mile Personal Visit Tour

Miss Jean Henke and Miss Nancy Henderson arrive in Gallipolis en route West for a 3600 mile round trip visiting relatives in Ohio Illinois and Kansas. They plan stops in Charleston Grand Rapids Springfield and Wichita then Colorado Wyoming and Wisconsin before returning to Gallipolis. Mrs Stella Campbell and Mr and Mrs Ross Watts are noted visitors and locals mention of other relatives.

Jean Henke Nancy Henderson Gallipolis Boyds Miss Henke Major Chauncey H. Booton Galli Major Charleston Henke V4 Henderson Robert P. Henke Miss Henderson Wichita Kan Colorado Wyoming Wisconsin S. S. Shaw Grand Rapids Stella Campbell Springfield J. Howand Neal Ross Watts Miss Millie Artie Watts Houston Texas

Davy Crockett Row Nearly Ends Tragically

Houston report tells of six year old Johnny Dennis Jr who hanged himself with a cord on an ice cooler while playing with friends. Police say he was saved by a grandmother and later told doctors he was ready for lunch with improving condition.

Houston Johnny Dennis, Jr Johnny

Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mason couple

Mrs Helen Stewart of Mason and John Russel were guests of honor at a surprise birthday party at Mrs Stewart s home. Refreshments followed. Local guests from Rock Springs Point Pleasant Hartford Gallipolis Huntington Columbus and Pemeter attended along with Mason Mothers Club who hosted a square dance and skating party at the Community Center with a pot luck dinner.

Mason Helen Stewart John Russel Stewart Jtown Maxine Arnold Susie Rock Springs Ohio Jack Fowler Stewart McDermit Point Pleasant Mary Aumiller Hartford Arky Pillsbury Sharon Gallipolis Billy Fox Huntington W. Va Lester Russell John Russell Pemeter Harry Hoffman Margie Hoffman Columbus Mason Mothers Club

Weekend House Guests Spread Across Ohio and Pennsylvania

Corning residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hoffman visited Mrs. Helen Stewart and family. Chasen Jr. of Pennsylvania stayed with his mother. Barberton families hosted visiting children of Okey Van Meter Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibbs of Gibbstown. Bonnie Roush planned a prolonged visit with relatives. Delbert Richards and daughters Sharon and Deborah visited Jay Webb of Gallipolis. Audra

Harry Hoffman Corning Helen Stewart Emacs Dink Cal Con Chasen Jr Pennsylvania Barberton Ohio Okey van Meter Harry Gibbs Gibbstown Bonnie Roush Mts Groversh Delbert Richards Sharon Deborah Jay Webb Gallipolis Audra

Teacher Discharged as Bidwell Board Reforms District

A Bidwell-Springfield Board meeting dissolved the district to join the North Gallia School District and discharged Dorothy Ralston a Bidwell-Porter High School home teacher under orders to return keys for the summer. The board noted a continuing contract with the old district may not transfer. Nine school bus drivers were rehired pending medical exams before September 1.

Bidwell Bidwell-Springfield Board of Education New North Gallia Dorothy Ralston Bidwell-Porter High School Donald D. Cotrell

Two New School Boards To Be Named Saturday

Gallia County Board of Education plans to name two new school boards Saturday afternoon. Nominations from the outgoing boards are expected to be accepted, with Arlie Davis likely to receive the vice presidency for leadership in consolidation. Other nominees include James Neal Merrill Carter Ruth Edwards Elizabeth Lewis and Orville Jones from Jackson County. The proposed North Gallia School District would include Bidwell Springfield and Vinton with Casto Comer Cottrell Skidmore and Toler named for the new board pending final approval.

Gallipolis Gallia County Vinton Iot Victor Casto William Comer Bidwell - Afield D. D. Cottrell Henry Skidmore Andrew Toler Casto Comer North Gallia

Charlie White Rites Are Sunday Afternoon

Charlie White born April 20 1875 Swan Creek died of a heart attack. Survived by wife Ernestine Cox and nine children four daughters listed, several siblings and in laws. Funeral at Condee Chapel officiated by Rev James Erwin with burial in White Cemetery. calling hours at 1313 Chatham Ave. He lived in Gallipolis 18 years after a life as a farmer.

Creek Gallia County John Myrtle) Taylor Homer Goldie) Warren Charles Velvie) Casey Willard Jewell) Feustel Emzie White Gallipolis Henry Ruby) Meadows Braden Mooney Swan Creek White Mina Chapel Chatham Ave

Glouster Churches Share Changes and Schedules

Glouster Methodist sermon by Rev Graf new to Glouster from Thornville. Former pastor Rev Lawrence and Mrs Lawrence depart for Millersport this week. Other churches list ministers, service times, Bible schools, and new assignments across Glouster area.

Glouster Bride-to-Be Judith LeFever Soon Wed

Miss Judith Le Fever, daughter of Dr and Mrs Harry E LeFever of Columbus, will wed William Louis Dreyfus son of Mrs Dolores Porges of New York City this evening at First Community Church in Columbus. Final honor luncheon at the Athletic Club was hosted by Mrs Julius Sabback and Mrs A M Kourie.

Glouster Judith LeFever Harry E. LeFever Columbus Wiliam Louis Dreyfus Dolores Porges New York City First Community Dr. LeFever

Engagement announced for Gaye Bonar and William Antile

Hollister couple Mr. and Mrs. Ray F Bonar announce the engagement of their daughter Gaye to William Antile of Dayton son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Antle of Trimbie The open act is set for June 25 at 6 30 p m at Evangelical United Brethren Church Hollister with Rev W E Crace officiating

Ray F. Bonar Hollister Mar Gaye William Antile Dayton Raymond Antle Trimbie Evangelical United Brethren Church W. E. Crace

Willing Workers Class Meets at Methodist Church

The Willing Workers Class of the Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 in the church. Mary Blower is among those attending.

Methodist Church Mary Blower

Residents Return After Weeklong Ohio Visit

Mrs. Carl Herbst and children Shelva Jean Carolyn Sue Pat ty and Dwight return to Dayton after a week with Mrs Herbsts parents Mr. and Mrs Edward vis and Grace. Mr Herbst and son Carl Edward ee Oseek Seee ng. Mr and Mrs C K Rogers and son Lee joined Mrs Mrs mother Mrs Jennie Jones to Glouster for a two week Columbus trip. Mrs Jones attends commencement where her grandson Lee receives his diploma.

Carl Herbst Shelva Jean Carolyn Sue Patty Dwight Dayton C. K. Rogers Lee Jennie Jones Glouster Columbus

Vacation Bible School Begins in Corning Churches

Corning Daily records Vacation Bible School starting next Monday at the Corning Church of Christ for all ages from kindergarten to junior. The EUB church will also open a week long program beginning Monday. The WSCS of the EUB met at Mrs Gertrude question and answer session on church work. New officers installed. Mrs Ann Hardy Heckman died in California. Ralph Hardy and wife have been there three weeks. Mr and Mrs Walter Rose attended Ohio University commencement. Rose's son graduated. Rev George Hildebrand of Columbus visited Mrs Margaret Latta. Mr and Mrs Emmett Love visited Somerset. Mrs Jessie Richardson noted.

the Nazarene Ernest E. Atwood Church of Christ Edwin Carpenter, Jr Crom Anthony Nickel Oakdale Miles E. Hoon Jacksonville Trimble Bosco Boscoe C. F. Danford Willard Buchman George Shinn Elijah Smith Carl Wetherell Portland Methodist Church Seventh Day Adventist Arthur Leach S. E. Craig Corning Eub Church WSCS EUB Gertrude Ann (Hardy) Heckman California Ralph Hardy Walter Rose Ohio University

Teaters To Start Vacation Monday

Mr and Mrs Daniel K Teater of the Church of Christ and their sons plan a Monday departure for the first half of their vacation visiting relatives in Springfield Athens and Pleasant Plains During Mr Teaters pulpit absence on Sunday June 26 David Grubbs a Cincinnati Bible Seminar student will speak both services Gerald Lee Stemm a Kentucky Christian College student will lead the Young People’s Church and Richard Dalton also bound for KCC will supervise the Young People’s Church

Glouster Daniel K. Teater Church of Christ and Sons Springfield Athens Pleasant Plains Teaters David Grubbs Cincinnati Bible Seminar Gerald Lee Stemm Kentucky Christian College Young People’s Church Richard Dalton KCC Young Peoples Church

Legion Meets June 21 To Elect New Officers

GLOUSTER McCANN FREDERICK Post 414 American Legion will meet June 21 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall. Commander Richard Stegann announces officers for the coming year will be elected. Delegates to the Department Convention in Columbus July 29 31 will be named at the meeting.

Glouster McCann-Frederick American Legion The Legion Hall Richard Steg Department Columbus

Presbyterian Synod Holds Annual Meeting

The Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church will hold its 74th annual meeting June 21 to 24 at the College of Wooster. The Women's Synodical Society of the Synod of Ohio will hold its 34th annual meeting at the same time.

Wooster Ohio Synod of the Presbyterian Church College of Wooster Women's Synodical Society of the Synod of Ohio

Elizabeth Chapel Service Set by Rev Betz

The Rev Kenneth Betz will preach at Elizabeth Chapel on June 19 at 7 30 p m. Miss Willavene Sheets spent a week with her sisters Mrs C A Turner and Mrs Paul Phalen of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Basil Randolph of Columbus were weekend guests of Mrs B Covington. Mr and Mrs Clarence Shafer are parents of a son. Mrs C E Sheets.

Blue Lake Kenneth Betz Elizabeth Chapel Willavene Sheets C. A. Turner Paul Phalen Columbus Basil Randolph B. Covington Clarence Shafer C. E. Sheets

Boy Drowns At Glengarry Pool On Columbus Wooster Rd

A six year old boy Victor Hart Hartman of Miner va Park drowned Tuesday at the Glengarry Pool on the Columbus Wooster road.

Columbus Glengarry Pool Columbus- Wooster Road Victor Hart Hartman Minerva Park

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Evans Chain Rio Grande High School Shirley Jo Evans Evan Howard Evans Carole Sue Estep Ollie Elliott Shirley Jo Carole Sue Vacaation Bible School St. Peters Episcopal Church Richard H. Ash Grace Methodist P. M. Niswander A. D. Lusk Lake Jackson George Bovie Concert Association CIO United Steelworkers David J. McDonald U.S. Steel Corp Auto Workers Ford General Motors Board OK American Veterinary Medical Philip Edmiston Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Miston Was Ohio State Chapter of OO Mason Arlie Davis Charlie White Glouster Church News Paul Graf Graf Glouster Church Thornville Robert Ss. Lawrence Lawrence Millersport Glouster Church of Christ Kingdom of Heaven C. Powell Dipge Maneshall Corning Route 1 Emmett Love Somerset Jessie Richardson Legion Presbyterian Synod Wiedemann, Burger Gakeions Augustiner Strobe Red Top Schoenling Pfeiffers Black Label Silver Top du— Bavarian Borden's Ford Garage G.E. and Sunbeam Irons Pyrexware Cosco Sunbeam Skillet Revere Ware Kromex Ware Carpenter Hdwe High St. Ph Glouster, Ohio
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