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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1956

Page

5

Gallipolis 31 To Attend Girl Scout Camps This Summer

Gallipolis will send 31 Brownies to Camp Mollie Lauman in Portsmouth and Camp Rocky Lodge for a week or two. Portsmouth trip lasts one week, Huntington group two weeks. camps open next Sunday. Named girls include Linda Rees, Henrietta Cherrington, Gretchen Mossman, and many others, with two groups forming journeys to Portsmouth and Huntington. A separate day camp at Camp Hout Fairfield runs Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with multiple leaders and junior nurses assisting.

Gallipolis Mollie Lauman Portsmouth Camp Rocky Lodge Huntington Linda Rees Henrietta Cherrington Gretchen Mossman Deborah Darnbrough Jane Karen Smith Betty Ann Haskins Karen Phillips Judy Leedy Penny Fish Oenes Helen Morton Kimbal Sutter Caroline Knight Charlene Cotten Barbara Bailey Helen Richards Elisabeth Ann Arnolds

Farewell supper honors Rev. Niswander at Grace Methodist

About 250 attended a Monday evening farewell at Grace Methodist Church dining hall for Rev. Paul M. Niswander and his family. Speeches, solos, and gifts marked the occasion as Niswander reflected on four years guiding the church and noted 279 new members and 124 baptisms. The event included floor lamp gifts and cash presents from WSCS and church members.

Paul M. Niswander Grace Methodist Church Niswander Wesley Wedls WSCS Carter Brumfield Harland Martin

Dana Story Weds Louise Horn In Columbus Nuptials

Friends report the May 29 marriage of Dana Story son of Mr and Mrs E A Story Cheshire Route 2 to Louise Horn of Columbus. Story works at New York Central Railroad shop and the bride supervises nurses at Children's Hospital. They reside at 31 Brinker Street Columbus.

Dana Story E. A. Story Cheshire Route 2 Louise Horn Columbus

Miss Gitta Rose Visited Columbus With Freeman Baker

Miss Gitta Rose spent the weekend in Columbus with her nephew Freddie Baker. Mr and Mrs Bill Amsbury of Van Nuys California are guests of Mr Armstrongs brother Wayne Amsbury and Mrs Amsburys uncle and aunt.

Ohio Amsbury Kenneth Amsbury Pomeroy Huntington Loren Jack Amsbury Howard James ‘Slaughter Norma Wood Slaughters New Jerome Wood Gallipolis Sherry Lynn Ruth Miller Cincinnati Dot Sams Catherine Morrison Ohio University James Danner Little Son la Mesa Calif Danner Frank Danner Stanley Huntington Earl Zelle Susan Clarksburg W. Va Aldener van Nuys Carl French Tiffin Jerry French Alvada la Donna Ecker William Wilson Everette Ecker Gitta Rose Columbus Freddie Baker Bill Amsbury Mary Shaw Mr. Armstrong Wayne Amsbury Mrs. Amsbury

Three Arrested by City Police in DUI and License Case

Walter Johnson, 58, South Webster, fined for driving without a license but jailed for nonpayment of $10. Joe D. Call of Bladen charged with driving while intoxicated. Edward C. Thompson, 47, Union Route 1, charged with intoxication. All jailed Tuesday night and to appear in Municipal Court today.

Walter Johnson South Webster Joe D. Call Bladen Edward C. Thompson

Area Residents Attend Wooster Meetings

Three Gallia area Presbyterians from First Church Gallipolis traveled to Wooster for the Women's Association gathering. Gretchen Smith and Bill Butler joined fellow youths from Westminster for the area meeting in Wooster.

Gallipolis Francis Lewis K. G. Kirkendall Herold W. Black Wooster Women’s Association of Synodical Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church Women's Association Gretchen Smith Deat Westminster Youth Fellowship Bill Butler Fell Westminster

Painter Breaks Leg While Painting House

Verne Altizer a 19 year old painter from Vinton Avenue fractured his left leg after slipping on a roof while painting a house near Mercerville. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital after the fall, the incident occurring at the residence of John Haffelt.

Gallipolis Verne Altizer Vinton Ave Mercerville Holzer Hospital Altizer John Haffelt

Charges Dropped After Car Dealers Fight Slashing Incident

William R. Cook and Warren Taylor, both Huntington, filed assault charges against each other after a scuffle at the Gallipolis Automotive Auction near Kanauga. Taylor received a superficial stab wound and arm slashes, was treated and released from Holzer Hospital. The men were detained by the sheriff's office before withdrawing the charges.

Gallipolis William R. Cook Warren Taylor Taylor Kananga Holzer Hospital Cook Huntington Sheriff's Office Grant Long The

CAP Junior Members Hear Talk on Safety

CAP Junior Members hear State Highway Patrolman G L Bryan discuss highway hazards and proper driving on safety night. 48 slides showed speed, center of lane, and following distance as top Ohio crash causes while local hazards and turning signals were reviewed. Parents attended. Bob Dayton presided. Eight juniors travel from Gallipolis to Portsmouth for a Clinton County Air Force Base conclave for a week.

Air Patrol G. L. Bryan Ohio T. Phillip Langhorne Bob Dayton Gallipolis Portsmouth Clinton Co. Air Force Base

Playground grows as 350 children join first five days

GLOUSTER Robert Brennan, supervisor at Memorial Park, reports about 350 children participated in supervised play during the first five days. A second badminton court is planned due to the game's popularity, and a volleyball league for players aged 14 and up is to be organized. Thursday schedule includes supervised play 2 to 4 p.m., baseball 4 to 5:30 p.m., horseshoes and archery 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Glouster Robert Brennan Memorial Park Brennan

Ohio River traffic at Gallipolis forces dam drops

Heavy rainfall on the Ohio River prompted lock operators to drop all movable dams from Lock 18 downstream, with Locks 14, 16 and 17 expected to be lowered by Tuesday night. Gauges near Kanawha Falls and Points Pleasant showed near normal to rising levels, while numerous boats passed through various locks with mixed loads as conditions changed.

Gallipolis Ohio River Kanawha River Ohio Kannawha Falls Montgomery Points Pleasant Hinton Jefferson Winifred Tennessee Joe Peace Crane J. J. Rowe William Penn Vulcan Mr. Chris Jim Martin William Pitt Orleanian Central Sioux City Moran Ellen Peek. Chris Derrick Beckford

Parking Set For Donors in Gallipolis

Gallipolis officials arrange police cooperation with the Red Cross Bloodmobile visit Friday from noon to 6 p.m. to aid donors who struggle to find parking. Call 700 or 1898 for donation appointments.

Gallipolis Chester Leaper Red Cross

Reading Clubs Meet At Gallia Library

Joyce Stewart and Mrs EB Ray Bailey report Gallia Library hosts reading clubs for children. Along with singing games the kids were served chocolate milk and cookies. Attendance by older children was low due to Brownlie camp in progress.

Joyce Stewart EB. Ray Bailey

First Aid Instruction Given to Gallipolis Firemen

Twelve Gallipolis Fire Department members attended a Tuesday night meeting at the station. Fire Chief Steele turned the session over to Sylvan Gardner for first aid instruction.

Gallapolis Gallipolis

Prattsville Weekend Visits and Local Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Bert Daft of Columbus spent a weekend with Mrs Dafts mother Mrs George Dearth. Mr and Mrs J W West Clyde West and son Charles visited Mrs Maude Hixenbaugh Union Furnace recently. Ruthann Clemmens returned home after months with her grandparents Forrest and Mrs Dearth. J W West also called on Mrs Louisa Townsend recently back from California. Green Valley Grange plans a Friday potluck supper. Eddie Dearth attended the funeral of Mrs Dearths uncle Harvey Chaney of Darwin.

Prattsville Bert Daft Columbus California Green Valley Grange Eddie Dearth

Glouster Women’s Class Holds Memorial Park Picnic

The Legal Women’s Class of Glouster Church for Christ met Friday at Memorial Park for a picnic. A basket lunch was served at noon. Mrs. Homer Vien was guest speaker after dinner. Eight children attended, making a total of 28. Billy Stansberry of Chillicothe gave the pledge of allegiance. A man presented roses to the local library. refreshments were served to ten members.

Glouster

Roses Made for Garden Club Meeting in Glouster

The Glouster Garden Club gathered at Mrs. Alta Sweeney’s home with Mrs. Miles Dyer assisting. Dyer displayed several roses while Mrs. Iva Price led the business session and Mrs. Francis McAllister conducted the program.

Glouster Garden Club Alta Sweeney Miles Dyer

Hawaiian Slides Shown By Rotary Speaker

Gallipolis Wellston resident Frank Morrow presented colored slides from a Hawaii journey to the Rotary Club. Dr. Paul R. Lyne Rio Grande College president arranged the program. George Fuller presided and announced officers for the new club will be installed at next meeting. That date will be a ladies night with Herb Bush in charge of the program.

Gallipolis Wellston Frank Morrow Gallipol Rotary Club Hawaii Paul R. Lyne Rio Grande College Morrow George Fuller Herb Bush

Workshop Tomorrow at Glouster Methodist Church

The Athens County workshop led by Hal Thad will be held at Glouster Methodist Church starting at 1:30 p.m. and continue through the afternoon.

Athens County Hal Thad Glouster Methodist Church

American War Veterans Visit Details

Mr and Mrs George Campbell are overnight guests of their niece Mrs Donna Guess and children Jimmy and Kathy. Mr and Mrs Charles Holsington and grandson Lloyd recently dined with the Rev and Mrs Wilbur Smith and daughters Wanda Pauline Garnet and son David of Ste. Marie.

George Campbell i Donna Guess Jimmy Kathy Charles Holsington Lloyd Wilbur Smith Wanda Pauline Garnet David Ste

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