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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1953

Page

3

Knights of Columbus Elect Schuldt Grand Knight in Gal lipolis

In Gallipolis the Knights of Columbus council elected Alfred C. Schuldt as grand knight succeeding A A Cornett. Joe Stiles became deputy grand knight and several officers were named including Dr Joseph Brady chancellor Howard Brown recorder Donald Robinson treasurer Bill Gabrielli financial secretary Warren Skidmore advocate Remo Rocchi warden Shorty Rocchi inside guard Andrew Pavlish outside guard and trustees Gino Marchi John Frazier and A A Cornett for one two and three year terms respectively.

Gallipolis Knights of Columbus Gallipolis Council Alfred C. Schuldt A. A. Cornett Joe Stiles Joseph Brady Howard Brown Donald Robinson Bill Gabrielli Warren Skidmore Remo Rocchi Shorty” Rocchi Andrew Pavlish Gino Marchi John Frazier

Assault Battery Case Bound Over for Grand Jury

GALLIPOLIS Arrests over the weekend include Fred Phillips 39 of Bladen bound over to the grand jury under a 500 bond on assault and battery charges. John Ervin Collins 37 of Northup was fined 5 and costs by Justice James A. Johnson for intoxication.

Gallipolis Sheriff's Department Fred Phillips Bladen Grand Jury John Ervin Collins Northup James A. Johnson

Two Men Fined by Gallipolis Court

Oscar Cordell was fined 15 dollars and costs by Judge William H. Jones at Municipal Court for being drunk and dis orderly. Archie Winn was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation and no driver's license. Both arrests occurred during the weekend by city police.

Gallipolis Oscar Cordell William H. Jones Archie Winn

Local Notes From The Plains And Surrounding Areas

William Oliver and Alva Coon embark on a 10 day fishing trip in Banfield Canada. Herbert Wilson visits his ill Athens mother Mrs Carrie Wilson. Henry Evans and family spend weekend in New Martinsville with son Ben Evans and grandson Mark. The I Eddy family moves to a new trailer in Benley Addition after leaving Lorain. Plains Mound Builders 4 H hike and picnic after a meeting at Tommy Thomas home with attendees listed. Margaret Roseberry and daughter Beth Ann visit Athens residents. Gene Charney returns to a rest camp in Japan after 90 days with a Korean medical unit. Vaughn Howard visits family in Windham. Mrs Roy Hawk and Mear Poston on business trip to Logan. Several families host dinner in Logan and nearby towns.

the Plains William Chuck) Oliver Alva Tip) Coon Banfield Canada Herbert Wilson Carrie Wilson Athens Henry Evans New Martinsville W. Va Ben Evans Mark I. Eddy Lorain Wayne Wharton Connie Rockbridge Cabe Shelton Jackie Marshall Logan John Lawsey Frank Flowers Corning Co. H. Eddy John McAllister Fletcher Hawk Muskingum River Johnny Lovsey William Adams Carbondale

Sunday Visitors In Gallipolis Visit Relatives

Mrs Betty Long and her son David visited Sunday with Lettie Runyon and Sheriff George Ehman in Gallipolis Ohio. Betty Long and David reside in Charleston.

Gallipolis Betty Long David Lettie Runyon Sheriff George Ehman

Freight train derailed near Dennison due to broken wheel

Pennsylvania Railroad officials blamed a broken wheel for derailing 30 of 110 freight cars a mile east of Dennison Ohio on Sunday. The incident disrupted service and prompted an investigation into the wheel failure.

Dennison Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad

Hocking Valley formation and the Ice Age in Southeast Ohio

The article explains the Hocking Valley's creation by erosion during land uplift, detailing ancient river courses, natural mounds at Chauncey and Glen Ebon, and how ice-age movements shaped strata. It notes Elm Rock and ongoing geological teaching value, then shifts to wedding guests and local social notices.

Hocking Valley Hocking Ohio River Coolville Athens Chauncey Nelsonville Logan Lancaster Allegheny Range Hocking River Sunday Creek Glen Ebon Greenlawn Cemetery Monday Creek Fairfield County Ohio Hocking Hills

Priscilla Coy Schular Feted With Stork Shower in Rutland

Mrs Priscilla Coy Schular received a stork shower at her aunt Bea trice Smiths Rutland home hosted by relatives. Prizes were awarded in games to Chloe Fink Pearl Little Rena Snowden and Geraldine Lightfoot amid a spread of ice tea coffee ice cream cupcakes chips and candy. The guest list included numerous relatives and friends from Rutland.

Rutland Priscilla Coy Schular Beatrice Smith Chloe Fink Pearl Little Rena Snowden Geraldine Lightfoot Herman Grate Vivian Coy Jessie Grueser Barbara Reva Snowden Phyllis Mildred Grate Betty Siders Bulah Grate Katy Fink Marcia Deneson Ruth Earlwine Evelyn Haley Margaret Cardillo Linda Adria Swick

Swan celebrates 60 years in store business

A. F. Swan was honored with a surprise party by his daughter Mrs. Charles Hensley for completing sixty years in the store business. The anniversary fell on June 19 and was attended by nine grandchildren four sisters and one brother. Guests included Parkersburg residents Mr. and Mrs. James Baka Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Gallager and son Chris Mr. and Mrs. Gene Whytsell. Nell Blake of East Liverpool visited Anna Swan. D. S. Yates and Morgan Yates returned to Cleveland. Pfaff and Smith Gravel Co. resumed sand and gravel work from the river.

A. F. Swan Charles Hensley Swan James Baka Blaine Gallager Chist Gene Whytsell Parkersburg S. R. Swan Nell Blake East Liverpool Anna Swan D. S. Yates Morgan Yates Cleveland Pfaff and Smith Gravel Co Linnie Swan

Columbus Man Named Secretary-Treasurer Of Phone Association

Daniel W. De Hayes of Columbus has been elected secretary treasurer of the Ohio Independent Telephone Association. He will assume the post July 16, succeeding Lloyd C. Wright who retires after a 50 year career in independent telephony.

Columbus Daniel W. DeHayes Ohio Independent Telephone Association Richard R. Waltz DeHayes Ohio Association of Small Loan Companies Lloyd C. Wright Ohio Association

Three Drivers Assessed Fines

In Gallipolis the State Highway Patrol says two drivers were convicted of speeding and one for reckless operation. Magnani and Ward each fined ten dollars plus costs, Wells fined fifteen plus costs with a six month license suspension. Corporal McCreedy returns to duty after vacation.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Lido Paul Magnani George Hubert Ward Middleport Ray Elwood Wells Crown City P. D. McCreedy

Gallia Native Joins 25th Infantry Division in Korea

Gallia area resident Pvt. Lorenzo D. Altizer son of Mr and Mrs T M Altizer Gallipolis Route 2 joined the 25th Infantry Division in Korea as a rifleman. He entered the Army in April 1951.

Gallipolis Lorenzo D. Altizer T. M. Altizer Korea Altizer

River Traffic Notes and Boat Movements for Monday

The report lists river gauge readings at several locks and falls on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers and details boat movements on Monday June 22. Notable entries include Montgomg down and Montgomery others at various times, Keystone, Lucas, Bruce and Workman on the Gallipolis Locks, and Marmet Sol way down with Winfield Price up.

Gallipolis Winfield Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant Ohio River Brandt Montgomery Winchester Stebenson Reliance Advance Wood Criss, Jr Seneca Forsythia Pittsburgher Dixieland Armstrong Nemacolin Castle Indiana Ogram Cherokee Central Jones Pennsylvania Walter Hoagland Norsworthy Louisiana Keystone Lucas Bruce Workman Pete Semet Kanawha Price

Holzer Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Holzer Hospital reports births for Leroy Durst and George Woodward families, and several admissions including Harold Ghearing, Paul Camden, and Ivan Stephenson. Additional surgical and medical cases listed from Wellston, Gallipolis, Bidwell, Pomeroy, Crown City, and surrounding areas.

Harold Ghearing Wellston Paul Eugene Camden Bidwell Harry B. Roush Pomeroy Waldo H. Clark Jackson Ivan Stephenson Medical Gay Young Long Bottom Harry Kenneth Layne Gallipolis Surgical Ralph R. Waugh Wayne Love Point Pleasant E. K. Berg Rio Grange Harold Clark Marion M. O. Hutchison Ewington Wakeman Harley Smoot Crown City Clarence Adams Paul Boney Raymond Butterfield C. William Robinson Sherman Butcher Portland Cap Hatfield Vinton James Sanders Middleport

Holzer Hospital Earns Joint Commission Full Accreditation

Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis received full accreditation from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals after a survey conducted in April. The Joint Commission now handles surveys previously done by several bodies, and Holzer’s review included staff, surgical and obstetric services, medical records, cancer facilities, and the new wing.

Gallipolis Board of Accreditation Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals Holzer Hospital Joint Commission American College of Surgeons Surgeons College American College of Physicians American Hospital Association American Medical Association Canadian Medical Association Ohio

Bladen Man Fined and Sentenced for DUI

Carl Phillips, 29, Bladen, was fined $50 plus costs and given five days in jail for driving while intoxicated after changing his plea to guilty in Gallipolis Municipal Court. A six month license suspension and bond stay until June 22 were set by Judge Janes.

Gallipolis Carl Phillips Bladen State Highway Patrol Janes

When Venus Reaches Closest Approach to Earth

Venus nears its closest approach to Earth at about 26 million miles, a periodic alignment that brings the planet into sharpest view from our planet. Astronomers note the event enhances visibility and brightness for observers and stargazers.

Venus Earth

Auto Crash Injures Two on Eno Vinton Road

Two cars collided head on on the Eno Vinton Road near Route 160 at 10 55 a m Monday. Oty Stewart 46 of Vinton suffered facial injuries and chest bruising while Wayne M Kemp 22 of Marion had head jaw and knee bruises. Both drivers required medical attention.

Gallipolis Eno-Vinton Oty Stewart Vinton Wayne M. Kemp Marion

Also Mentioned on This Page

K of C A.C. Schuldt R. Kevaleik C. H. Harris Gladys Anderson Arnold Fisher Rutland Methodist Church James Hixson William F. Cruitt J. F. Fisher Herbert Dwyer Elmo Purdom Waldo Purdom Bill Bean Roy Anderson Thomas Sayre Roland Sayre Mary Fisher Herbert CC. Spencer Sabina Halliday Washington D.H E. A. Tracey Edna Enouchs Wilmington Elwood Rhonemus Stella Thomas Paul Thomas Spring Valley James Fisher Paul Fisher Betty Jessa Jerry Lulu Repple Jan Hoppes Virgil Adkins Sharon Harrisonville Emerson Fisher Donald Fisher New Vienna W. E. Fisher D. H. Howorth A. D. Fisher H. A. Fisher Hattie and Josie Purdom Near Bernard Higley Eva Welch Blanche McCormick Ethel Nelson Helen Mary Jackson Pearl Huggens Evans Grocery Pearl Huggins Dayton Parsons Jane H. R. Slanter Mort Robson Ann Dunbar W.va Logan Monument Co Meigs County Pomeroy, Ohio Mr. Vaughan Pomeroy-Mason Bridge Phone Association Gallia Leroy Durst Ripley George Woodward Robert Queen John Head Thomas Willis Charles Lanham Manford Blessing Robert Swan Jason Sturgeon Alice Capehart Guy Beam David Griffith Herman Lewis John Harrison J. W. Hammond Charles Whitt Charles Matheney Seldon Flemming Jerome Mahle Arthur Smith G. H. MacGlothlin Vernon Shelton Carl Winters Jack Harris Wallace Smith Maggie Wagoner Harry McGhee Bartley Infant Marvin Griffin John Varian Janet Wallace Wilbur Patton Holzer Bladen Man Altima Mobilgas Dodge Daugherty-Tanner, Inc N. Court St Athens, C
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