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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
14
Kyger Creek district leaders press for approval of a $1 million bond issue to fund school construction and a community center. President Carmen warns that failure would leave unfinished projects while officials detail site plans and per square foot costs.
Frank Plymale president of Gallia County Child Welfare Board denounces a circus benefitting the Gallia County Children's Home. He says he was not consulted and the home cannot be the beneficiary. Matron Louise Sprat questions the circus funds and notes the home should be self supporting, though donations are welcomed.
Mrs Leo Stillman assumed the Gallolia Am Legion Auxiliary presidency in a Tuesday ceremony with State President Mrs C J Allstock in attendance. Interim officers include Mrs G Marehi as treasurer and Mrs W Joe Brown as president of membership. A reception followed to honor Mrs Allstock. Other items note open church wedding plans for Miss Marjorie White and James Gigante on July 15 in Columbus with a large local wedding party and social events surrounding Miss White.
Pvt. William F. Barcus 20 son of Mr and Mrs Wyman F Barcus of Gallipolis completed a teletypewriter equipment repair course at the Army Southeastern Sigma School Fort Gordon Ga The six week program trained him in service and repair of teletype sets and accessories Barcus entered the Army last November and had basic training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri He attended Gallia Academy High School.
Gallipolis City police investigated a Tuesday crash on Eastern Avenue where motorcyclist Ray Stewart, 24, Kananga, struck by an automobile driven by Thomas J. Williams, 34, who left of way. Stewart suffered a lacerated right leg and was admitted to Holner Hospital. Williams was arrested for failure to yield and cited into Municipal Court as part of a plant tour incident involving 54 students from Ohio University.
Two autos collided on a curve of Little Buck Run road in Good Hope Township Tuesday afternoon. Virgil F. Woodson, 36, of Rockbridge Route 1 and Larry T. Nihiser, 19, of Rockbridge were the drivers. The wreck caused property damage but no injuries. Deputy sheriffs Joe Breese and Kenneth Rheinscheld investigated about a mile south of Route 374.
The Congressional Record serves as the day by day log of activities in the United States Congress detailing proceedings statements and remarks by senators and representatives for official record and public reference.
Boy Scout Troop GALLIPOLIS changed its meeting time from Thursday evening to 10 30 tomorrow. Troop Leader Cliff Smith announced members may complete underfoot requirements at this week's meeting. The troop meets at Grace Methodist Church.
River gauges show rising Ohio water with Gallipolis at 49 feet Tuesday evening while Kanawha Falls falls to 2.04 feet. Locks report rising levels at several sites and numerous tow movements listed with loaded and empty barge counts.
Gallipolis clothing firm Haskins Tanner marks its 90th year with a 90 day celebration. Founded June 29, 1866 by Harry Frank, the business evolved into Haskins Tanner Company and later rebranded. Present officers include W K Hood and Morris E Haskins. Staff listed alongside Burhl Hood and James Richards. The store has undergone a six year remodel with new fixtures, lighting, floors, and air conditioning for a men’s and boys’ line. A birthday cake and coffee will greet visitors during the first two days, and customers may share in 1000 dollars in gifts.
Gallia County extension agent William P. Smith schedules a twilight meeting for vegetable growers at 6 30 p m Monday on the Carl Baker farm six miles south of Gallipolis on Route 7 Extension Horticulturalist E C Wittmeyer of Columbus will discuss growers problems focusing on commercial operations. B F Jansen, expert on disease control of truck crop dew crops, will accompany Wittmeyer. meeting lasts about 7 30 p.m.
Gallipolis is eyed as the site for a national convention of the American Tonospheric Propagation Association on July 21 and 22. President Joe Bill Meldin of the Gallia County Amateur Radio Club is asked to co sponsor if the town can handle the event. Other association members include Charles All and Mike Carver.
Logan Sheridan Sheik, 81, of 600 E Front St, treated Monday for a gunshot wound to the left leg from a .22 pistol loaded with birdshot. He was shooting at rats when the accidental discharge occurred. He is employed by Fred Graham, a truck gardener and farmer. The wound is not serious.
Fifteen members attended the first meeting and elected Lawrence Holliday chairman. William P. Smith said terms were shuffled to give members three year terms. F. Burleson named vice chairman Nan Thompson secretary treasurer Kenneth Ward named Gallia County representative to the State Extension Advisory Committee. The panel includes 30 members from agricultural, home economics, 4H, ranges and local groups.
Chrismath announced Tuesday he has replaced Bob Dayton as commander of CAP Cadet Squadron 207 C Gallipolis. Dayton said he disbanded the squadron due to lack of cooperation from higher headquarters. Smith will travel to Portsmouth Saturday to brief Major Russell Myers and 1st Lt Robert Shryock. Cadet 1st Lt Chuck Beachout will lead for the first 30 minutes of Tuesday’s meeting at 7:30 PM in Room 10 Washington Hi 1.
CH 4H youths from five clubs met Tuesday at Richard A Lakin farm in Fairfield for a dairy day. County Extension Agent William P Smith and Extension Dairyman Ralph Porterfield of Ohio State University instructed on dairy projects care feeding and prepping livestock for the junior fair in August. Porterfield demonstrated grooming and filing animals for exhibition as four Hereford cows and four Brown Swiss heifers were judged and critiques given.
Arrangements are set for the funeral of Mrs Gertrude Kerr 79 widow of Rev Franklin Kerr former pastor of First Presbyterian Church 1913 to 1921 a Cadiz Ohio native she leaves a sister in Alameda California two granddaughters and three great grandchildren Services will be at 9 am Thursday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev Earl F Schottke officiating burial at Dickerson Cemetery Ohio
The Logan Kiwanis Club met in Blossers banquet room for a closed session Tuesday. Past president Lloyd Heinlein led the discussion on club problems and policy directions.
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