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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1956

Page

6

Boys Chorus Delivers Lively Gallipolis Concert

The Think Boys' Chorus enthralled about 750 listeners in Washington schools auditorium with a high spirited program. Soloists performed in pieces like Cool Water and Surrey With the Fringe on Top while the ensemble wore Levis and colorful shirts. Sharon Preston joined as an usher, a corsage given for good sport as the group, led by Eduardo Caso, concluded the County Community Concert season.

James S. Porter Zonans Gallipolis Tri Inter- Washington Schools Sharon Preston Surrey Ohio West Virginia st.On George Bovie Sharon Eduardo Caso Levis Ari 5

Gallipolis Social Notes

Gallipolis social notes report the election of officers for the Ema Cub at Mrs. Robert Richards home with Mrs. Caldwell, Mills, Kimballiter, Runy and Martin named. A book review by Mrs. Nelson Gardner discussed Stay On Stranger by William Dutton about Alice Lloyd and Caney College. Next meeting set for March 15 at Farmers Hotel with a birthday party theme.

Vallirulia Harry K. Mills Ema Hanersville Robert M. Richards Robert Caldwell Tom Mills Kimballiter Smith Runy Marland T. Martin Nelson Gardner William Dutton Alice Lloyd Boston Pippa Pass Kentucky Mountains Caney College Caney Creek Farmers’ Hotel

Toothbrush Factory To Be Set Up Here In Gallipolis

In Gallipolis a toothbrush factory will be established in the large brick building at the corner of Second Ave and Sycamore St adjoining the Raymond Hoy furniture factory. Dr G L Casto a local dentist was named as the purchaser of the property from Richmond Grove Corp of Indiana though contact could not confirm yesterday.

Jallipolis Eleons Gallipolis Ace Second Ave Sycamore St Raymond Hoy G L. Casto Sia Third Ave Richmond Grove Corp Indiana

Gallipolis Church News and Local Gatherings

Church notices list services at multiple faiths in Gallipolis and Rio Grande. Names include Adolph Golubeski Rev Mabe and Rev Hershel McDonough with mass times and Sunday school schedules. citywide Scouting events and a legal incident involving a husband’s arrest noted alongside church activities.

Three Elected Directors of Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Op

Vance Brumfeld Melvin Irwin and David Williams were elected new directors of the Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Operative at a banquet in Gallipolis attended by about 100 at the Farmers Hotel. They replace T. Nick Burleson Wilbur Wad Jr and others on the board. The event featured musical numbers by Kay Clark Carolyn Mous and Jean Lee.

Gallipolis Vance Brumfeld Melvin Irwin David Williams Gallia Ohio Virginia Ier San Thomas Kay Clark Olos Carolyn Mous Aso Jean Lee Cheshire Waddell John Smith Glenn Powell Boster Burleson Heiskell Mary Clendenin Stanley Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Disalle Campaigns Through Southeast Ohio

Dinatle of Toledo continued his drive for the Democratic nomination for governor by touring Gallipolis Pomeroy and Athens interviewing residents Thursday. He traveled from Waverly and spoke with nine of Gallia Countians who met with him, answering questions along the way.

Allifulin—Auke Dinatle Toledo Fovernor Ohio Gallipolis Pomeroy Athens Waverly

River Traffic at Gallipolis Delays Lock Operations

River readings show the Ohio River falling slowly and locks busy with seven lockages at Gallipolis. Two towboats moved downstream while most traffic streamed upstream. stations at Chambersburg Pomeroy Mason Point Pleasant and Hinton reported varying levels as of Thursday.

Gallipolid Gallipolis Ohio River Chambersburg Montgomery Pi Kanawha Pomeroy-Mason Mai Point Pleasant Hinton Old Lock Lpolis

Deckard Buried At Mound Hill Cemetery

Albert N. Deck, 85, known as Mr. Deckard, was buried this afternoon in Mound Hill Cemetery after a funeral service at the C J. Waugh funeral home.

Mr. Deckard Gallipolis Albert N. Deck, Rr Mound Hill C. J. Waugh

Wellston Rotary Minstrel Show to Host 31 Clubs

District 232 Rotarians from 31 clubs in Southeastern Ohio are invited to a banquet and intercities meeting in Wellston on March 12. The event precedes a Rotary minstrel show with Wellston members and visiting Rotarians attending the performance at the school cafeteria. Tickets for banquet and show are four dollars per person.

Snow Wellston Rotary Harry Willard Welllston Rotarians Rotary Choral Club H.W. Gillen Art Davis Tewksbury Paul Ess Nan

Mrs. Harding Dead at 79 and Gallia Political Legacy

Mrs. Marguna Barker Harding 79 longtime Gallia County Democrat and Ohio House member died after a long illness at her home. Survived by husband Howard M. Harding ex Trapper Trader magazine. She moved to Huntington and Columbus, served two General Assembly terms, was a Christian Scientist from Boston, born to Robert and Mary Barker near Bladen. Funeral and burial details to follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery and at Ruth Rutherford funeral home in Columbus.

Marguna Barker Harding Gallia County Ohio House of Representatives Gravel Hill General Assembly P. m P. E. Rutherford Columbns Howard M. Harding Trapper-Trader Magazine Huntington Columbus Northigh St Harding Arthur R. Harding Ira W. Booton Galha I Fimes Iallia County Produce Co Wrm Kyger Mother Church of Christ Scientist Boston Near Bladen Robert Mary Gee Barker Gallipolis

Weekend visits and hospital notes mixed in Marion record

The report lists numerous local residents and visitors over a weekend, including Kyger Kyger with relatives, Bill Thaxton at Ohio University, and Stevie Shaw with grandparents Rex Ley, plus many names of families visiting and staying with others. Holzer Hospital notes include births and various patient listings, medical and surgical cases, with multiple names from Jackson to Rio Grande and beyond.

Kyger Cars Omen Arthur Sisson Marion Bill Thaxton Ohio University Wendell Brad- Dury

Logan and Latin Societies Elect Leaders at Logan High

Logan High School reports a newly organized Latin Society with Mickey Rose as president and Arlene Anderson as secretary treasurer. Entertainment committee includes Sydney Robb Harold Elberfeb and Harley Ellinger Jr. Alice Fraser, the Latin teacher, is adviser. Sewing Club met Feb 27 with Mrs. Francis Myers to host Apr 3. Antioch Grange notes George Schrader appointing a talent show committee and planning a pie social March 17 plus degrees March 12 after a pot luck supper. Woman's Society of Christian Service at the Methodist Church names new president Mrs. Vere Young and lists several officers and a local offering sung by Lynn Matheny.

Latin Society Organiséa Mickey Rose Latin Society Logan High School Latina Soci Arlene Anderson Treasotte Petimus Sydney Robb Harrold Elberfeb Harley Ellinger Jr Alice Fraser LHS Herbert Sheline Antioch Grange Paul Schrader Harry Campbell Jessie Stahr Charles Poling Fred McClelland Oscar Blum Grange Irs Vere Vachey Wind Woman's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Vern Woodard Forrest Deering Robert Webb Ruth Armstrong Rex Keller Pearl Wolfe Sec Ariton Bright Harman William Farley Liss Lynn Matheny Virgil ‘Arman B. Hansel Aughn Bateman Robert Vern Robinette Therogram Ruth

Divorce Granted After Gross Neglect and Cruelty

In Common Pleas Court Leola Jean S. Clair was granted a divorce from Charles E. St. Clair on grounds of gross neglect. Custody of a minor child was awarded to the plaintiff, with the defendant ordered to pay $40 monthly support and granted visitation rights.

Newsprint Industry Figures Face Canadian Trade Flow

Figures show about 19 percent of U S newsprint, with most supply from Canada. Secretaries Mrs. Harry Hamson and Mrs. Herman Under, and others named Mrs. Nathan Rutter and Wallace Blake, are cited among industry officials.

Harry Hamson Struble Unitedary Education Herman Nathan Rutter Try Wallace Blake Canada

Blue Lake guests and newborn at Sibley home

Edna Johnson, Edna and others visited Mr and Mrs Ogle Notter and nearby families at Blue Lake. A daughter, Donna Kay, was born to Mr and Mrs Roy Sibley. The notes mention birds grinding food with gizzards and stones assisting digestion.

Blue Lane Atr. Onars Thester Edna Johnson Eda Ogle Notter Russell Sheets Eleanor Rosetta Columbus Rose Sheets E. Sheets C. Sheets Evelyn Blue Lake Roy Sibley Sally Philips Donna Kay

Juveniles On Probation In Logan Case Details

Four Logan juveniles involved in delinquent acts with an adult were placed on probation after hearings. Two girls aged 15 and 16 were cited for late hours, while two boys aged 16 and 17 faced alcohol and late hours charges. The adult, Cecil McCoy, 22, was sentenced to three months in county jail after police linked him to the group.

WOGAN Logan Cecil McCoy McCoy

Church schedules and sermons listed for multiple local congregations

The page lists weekly worship times, sermons, classes, and meetings for churches including Klingler pastor Sunday service at 9:20 a.m. Trinity Lutheran Paul Holt pastor 9:90 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. sermon Christ or Riches. Jehovahs Witnesses public address God’s Great Healing Program and Bible studies. United Brethren I N Burnworth Laurel Run. Church of God Rev Earl Miller. South Haydenville Rev Orville Newton with varied service times and catechism and youth programs.

Tae Canamine Adolph Golubeski Sm Mabe GSI First Church of God Hershel McDonough J. L. Bram S.m. Young Pearl Elliott Leager Evan Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Luther Tracy Simpson Chapel Methodist George Holcombe Triedstone Baptist D. L. Latham BYPU P. M. Niswander Holrer Hospital Sher MY Amos Gallipolis Corporation Donald R. P St. Peters First Baptist W. Hireen Thomas Bunyan Bible School Klingler Charles’ Williams Elwood Stuart Wells Trinity Lutheran Paul D. Holton Ocking Valley Hospital F. v Baker Jehovah's Witnesses Lund C. P. Stotler Watchtower United Brethren In Christ I. N. Burnworth Laurel Run Orville Newton

Aurelville Girl Contracted With Scarlet Fever

Aurelville area girl, about a year old, is reported to have scarlet fever. The case was received Thursday by the city county health department and is under supervision of a health nurse.

Aurelville Area City County Health Department

Logan Commissioners Hear Highway Complaints

Logan commissioners addressed three complaints about township roads serving areas north of Oroville. Trustees of Falls Township were asked to investigate the Big Pine and Salt Creek routes while petitions from Pleasant Ridge residents spurred action on the western county roads. The board approved bills totaling 7903 for gasoline and buses and allocated 571 in general relief cash grants and 2256 for fuel aid, with additional funds from county and school sources.

Logan Hocking Evena Oroville Albert Seabright Falls Township Salt Creek Pleasant Ridge Salt Creek Township Big Pine Road Sioners Gordon James Auhherman Sprankel

Check Child Illnesses Health Dept Urges

Logan reports rising illness among city and county schoolchildren due to colds and sore throats. Health commissioner Dr. HM Bones cautions mild scarlet fever cases may lead to serious aftereffects like rheumatic fever or kidney damage if untreated. Teachers and parents urged to keep sick children home and physicians to report communicable diseases.

Logan Ihe Health Department Boocks West School Earth Department

Hospital Notes Record Two New Daughters in Logan Area

Hocking Valley Hospital notes a daughter for Mr and Mrs William N Hel ver of Logan and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Morrill Inboden of Logan Route 4. Admissions include Walter D Stone and Walter J Stone of Logan and Thurman Breeze from Nelsonville Route 1. Dismissals list Mrs Oscar Bartholomew and daughter of Logan Route 1, Mrs Ida Schrader of Logan, and Mrs Raymond Simmons of Wellston.

Oscar Bartholomew Logan Ida Schrader Raymond Simmons Wellston

Also Mentioned on This Page

Think Boys Speeders Laward Dceasa Promie Tip Tssing Avranta Premies Athene Cty Amon Jaman Davie Ate Ntert Slatievin Masel Imma Slekee Kewutris James McKee Dean Gallipolis Social Notes Donnatte Haven Si Minor Farm Bureau Co-Op Disalle Oth Minstrel Portsmouth Zanesville Angela Maria Bell Hyatteville Mrs. Harding Frank Sims Don Philo Stanley .Simms Stevie Shaw Rex Lemley Stevie James Shaw Ruth Shaw Marysville Elmer Moses Visted Grant Potter Campaign Road Luella Bradbury Robert Ball Bobby Rodney Joel Bradbury Lancaster Ball Home Mary Sisson Holzer Hospital Charles Christi Jackson Steven van Inwagon Pome David Brooks Urgical Samuel E. Denny Mildred Os Henry G.land Charles S. Hockman Addison Surgical Ella de Weese Elmswood W. Va Henderson George E. Jones Oak Hill Eugene W. Carter Logan Society Sewing Club R. B. Perkins Francis, Myers Astess Arden Club Yeung Ogan Garden Club Joseph Phillips Carlton Bright Sting Carl Harsh Robert. Reileport Aurelville Health Dept Lallg Quick's
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