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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1956

Page

6

French City Looks To Host National TV Propagation Meet

GALLIPOLIS French City is under consideration for the American Television Propagation Association National Convention. Frank Hill of 710 Pifth St is a top TV viewer and a one year member, serving on the association board and in close contact with President Robert Seybold. The group is described as the largest of its kind.

Gam Anus Gallipolis Frank Hill Pifth Hill Assolation Robert Seybold Dunkirk N. C

Worldwide membership digest and radio contact history

The text describes a global association with about 100 members spread across the western hemisphere. It publishes a monthly digest of overseas news and compiles member and non member statistics. Members frequently write letters and share contacts, with Hill sending to 20 or 25 colleagues weekly.

Oxer Hill Gallian Monthy Association

Gallipolis man leads in long distance TV reception hobby

Hill, a Gallipolis resident, catalogs television signals from five countries and multiple U S. states using a home receiver. He keeps logs, shares with others, and notes the ionosphere aided transmissions. a local group may form to expand the hobby.

Gallipoli Auxiliary installs new officers in city hall

Elizabeth Lear was named le chapeau and pres ident of the Gallipoli GALLruLis-me Aux iliary during Thursday night ceremonies in the city building. Mildred Hamilton, outgoing chapeau, acted as installing officer as a slate of officers including Mary Stillwell Louise Stewart Ines Marchi Lyle Svonuler Michel Brown and others were announced.

Gallrulis Me —Ory American Legion Auxiliary Gailia County Eliabeth Lear le Chapeau Mildred Hamilton Chapeau Mary Stillwell le Demi Chapeau Premiere Louise Stewart Athens le Demi Chapeau Devieme Ines Marchi Lyle Svonuler Michel Brown Varchiviste Mal ‘le Chapeau Lear Mildred, Hamilton Ways and Means Dorothy Hecker Delores Magnasi Darlene Leaper Ship Olive Allstock Constitution Laws Mabel Brown Sinel Sunshine Mildred "Hamilton Post la Secretaire Delorese Magnani Hamilton Stillwell Ohio Mary Jenind Leaver Pouvoir L. G Marchi Brown

Society notes and personal glimpses from Gallipolis and Columbus

Members of the American Legion auxiliary will attend as Gallipolis partners at an event in Athens hosted by Mrs. Stewart. An auditing report was presented by Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Hecker, and Mrs. March. Salons’ co-hostesses Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Brown served refreshments. Planned picnic on July 26 aims to acquaint partners. At Columbus, B. Lewis Jones, Frea Beman, and Miss Edith Hitsinoller joined Republican State Central Committeemen and county chairs. Mr. and Mrs. John McKean of New William Ann Motel left Sunday for a west coast vacation. Gail Russell visits Day Fan relatives briefly.

American Legion Auxiliary C- 5 Ailstock Gallipolis Brown Hecker March Hamilton Athens Stewart McKinley Samipolis B. Lewis Jones Frea Beman Edith Hitsinoller Columbus Republican State Central Chester Mayes Charles Bowen John McKean William Ann West Coast Idaho Calif Washington Gail Russell

Church calendar and events in Gallipolis area pastors

Local church notices list services and schedules for multiple churches including Nazarene Calvary Baptist and St Peter's Episcopal. Activities cover masses worship times youth groups and midweek prayer services plus announcements of baptisms visits and a fishing club event. A Gallipolis police report notes a speeding conviction and license suspension for a Jackson resident along with medical and social notices.

Londay Cadmus High School GSI Chapel Church of the Nazarene The Pastov Vernon C. Shafer Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Luther Tracy Bidwell Mr. Satterfield Sun_ day School St. Peter's Episcopal Albert Tectia Mdiabeiey Seam ‘Chappelear Church School Washington D. C Charles Huber Charles Edw Thurser Grace Methodist Warren H Wilson Charleston Gallipolis Clair Kimball Columb Glenn M. Graham William E. Wisemandle Lake Pete Janie Robert F. Nell Addison Florida Worrell Galipolis Evelyn Rothgeb W. H.ipe Howant John Margaret I Davis Shuler Co Janis Jackson Medical Eldon "Rose Scottown Owen H. Wilbur Ham Den John William Price Hogsett Thomas E. Perkins Susan Markley Eugene Hutchinson Wellston Douglas Hale Surgical Ronnie Howe

Gallipolis Church News Honors Earl Dailey Visit

Earl Dailey visits Gallipolis from Los Angeles to end a month with her daughter Mrs. W. Lewis Brown. Two social events at Farmers Hotel hostesses include Mrs. Charles Switzer and Mrs. Joe Moch entertaining 19 and 21 guests with lunch, bridge, and canasta. Prizes awarded to Mrs. Switzer, Mrs. Henry Cherrington, and Mrs. Barre for bridge and high scores. Several local residents listed among attendees or honored guests.

Earl Dailey Los Angeles W. Lewis Brown Charles Switzer Farmers Hotel California Canis Arthur Darnbrough Lewis Brown

Potter seeks police job despite missing teeth incity council plea

Inglewood city council reviewed a request to waive the rule requiring at least 16 natural teeth for police applicants. Calvin Alvin Potter, recreation director, seeks to join the force with only nine teeth, citing loss from football. Council members considered his plea after a brief remark by Councilman Fred C. Jones.

Inglewood Calif Calvin Alvin Potter Fred C. Jones Jones Potter

Ross-Hocking Camp Seeks Gallia County Attendees

Extension agent William P. Smith announced Gallia County men must register by July 10 for the Ross-Hocking camp. A maximum of 10 men may attend. the program runs from noon July 21 to lunch on July 22. Contact Smith at his office for details.

Gallifolis Gallia

Huntington Retires to Remain Active in Community

AVALLIPOLIS Huntington JB Pud Huntington resigns as stock room manager of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co on July 1. He plans to stay active in civic affairs, recalling a career spanning Gallipolis to Kanauga and Marietta Manufacturing. He resides at 354 Third Ave with two married daughters in Bridgeport and California.

Avallipolis Stanley JB Pua Huntington Columbus and Southern ‘Ohio Electric Co Chamber of Commerce Rotary Kiwanis Club Capt Tin B. Huntington Gallipolis Hockingport Ohio United States Huntington Be Her Cules Power Co Nitro W. Va Gallpolis Mr. Huntington Char Jolter Sr West Virginia-Ohio Kanauga Holzer West Virginia Badger and Son Construction ‘Company Marietta Manufacturing Co Point Pleasant York Right The Shrine Shrine Club T the Elks Lodge Third Ave Bridgeport Pasafenia California

Bridge Contract Awarded For Gallipolis Project

Gallipolis has been awarded a 91222 dollar contract to build a continuous concrete slab bridge over Big Bullskin Creek on Route 218 in Harrison Township. Completion slated for next December 15. Work includes drainage paving with bituminous mix and a roadway section about a third of a mile long.

Gallipolis Joe D. Miller Big Bullskin Creek Harrison Township

Brownie Camp Ends With Indian Lore Program

GALLIPOLIS Fifteen adults attended the last Brownie Day camp session held Thursday at the Pete McCormick farm. Thirty junior girl scouts demonstrated learning as Mrs Helen Morton welcomed parents and Junior Counselor Caroline Knight presided. The girls divided into three tribes performing dances and songs. Fourth graders received diplomas for three years at the day camp with nine fourth graders camping over Knight Betsy Tawney and Char lene Cotton.

Gallipolis Pete McCormick Helen Morton Caroline Knight Knight Betsy Tawney Charlene Cotton

Bookmobile Schedule for Gallia County Library

Gallia County District Library releases a bookmobile schedule for the coming week with stops at Cox store on Route 218 Monday morning and multiple sessions in Gallia and Penni areas on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Tag Charge Brings $50 Fine

VALLIPains a vino yont arrested Wednesday by the State Highway Patrol for having an automobile bearing fictitious plates was fined $5 and costs here Thursday Howard R. Moore 19 Vinton left of Charleston W Va seized a $25 bond posted on a charge of passing on a curve He also had been arrested by the ply 1.

State Highway Patrol Howard R. Moore Vinton Charleston W. Vas Iso

Various Kin Visits Around Morgantown And Columbus

A string of social visits is noted across Morgantown and Columbus with extended families staying with relatives in Albany and Athens. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gilkey in Morgantown, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Cross from Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Arcie Knowlton from Columbus, and James Anderson with children from Lodi, plus Mrs. J. D. Pauley and grandson Gary from Charlestown staying with Mrs. Jesse Gilkey. Also mentioned are Theresa Poston employed in Gallia polis, and Sandra Poston visiting the Austin home in Athens, while Kan­sas City travelers are described as visiting Kakee Illinois. Harley Thomas of Portsmouth and Edson Parker and children are among others referenced.

Albany Delbert Howett Debra Howett Nanna Morgantown W. Va Jesse Gilkey Pearl Gilkey Pomeroy Seaman App US. Navy Floyd Cross Columbus Cross Henry Reeder Arcie Knowlton Guy Winger James Anderson Lodi Waldo Poston J. D. Pauley Gary Charlestown Theresa Poston Gallapolis Athens Richard Jarvis Daugh Lancaster Sandra Poston Wiliam Austin Rat Kan 'At Kakee Harley Thomas Portsmouth Edson Parker

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