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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1956

Page

5

Seven School Boards Hold Routine Meets

Seven local boards of education held routine meetings last night. Green School Board set March 19 as the date of a special session to finish details on a 21000 bond issue. Green bond will raise debt service to 9 percent of the tax duplicate before state aid. Southwestern Local Board discussed rerouting buses to save two, but issue proved too large for the night. Clerk Paul Parkins authorized to advertise the new Southwestern High School building once drawings are approved. Raccoon Local Board to seek bids for a new school bus to replace an aging one. Clay Ilogan and Harrison boards kept routine actions, with bills paid.

Gallipolis Boards of Education Green School Board Kgger Creek School Education Paul Parkins Southwestern High School Raccoon Board of Education Clay Ilogan Harrison

Gallia County Acts to Arrest Road Litterers and Road Work

Sheriff Ehren Ehman authorized to arrest anyone littering county highways and prosecute to the full extent. Action includes removing part of a highway in Ewington used by Church of Christ in Christian Union. Bid accepted from Ashland Oil and Refining Co. to supply fuel. savings over second bidder. Steps to vacate six tenths of a mile of Johnson Road in Ohio Town. Road viewing set for April 2 with final hearing April 16. Herman Evans ordered to aid six hours for removing a fallen tree. Courthouse janitor John Wells authorized to buy a power lawn mower. Recorder Mary Wetherbolt authorized to buy an electric adding machine for $250.

Ewington Church of Christ In Christian Union Ashland Oil and Refining Co Johnson Road Ohio Town Hip Herman Evans Cora Centerpoint John Wells Mary Wetherbolt

Rio Grande College faculty club hosts potluck dinner

Gallipolis residents recount the Rio Grande College Faculty Club event at Simpson Chapel parsonage with a potluck dinner and social contests. The affair includes faculty guests, upcoming officers election, and notes on the AAUW chapter meetings and speaker Rev Arthur Romig.

Mee Wevege Surcombe Rio Grande College Simpson Chapel P. R. Lyne Charles Vance Walter Posner R. Price Ewing

Kennedy Sees Rising Demand for Ohio Teachers

Dean Harold Kennedy of Rio Grande College reports a higher demand for teachers in Ohio than ever before. His survey finds the state needs about 1800 more educators to keep 30 pupils per classroom, with shortages widespread as vacancies outpace new hires and retirements.

Harold Kennedy Rio Grande College Kennedy Ohio Buckeye Gohols Kensay West Virginia

Hayne Rites Wednesday At Adena

William Ernest Hayne 74 died Monday morning, funeral set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hargrave funeral home Adena. Rev. Linson H. Stebbins of Gallipolis to officiate. burial in Gallia County. Surviving are a daughter Mrs. Ger aldine Howe. a sister Mrs. Mae Berlin. other relatives. Public notice mentions local bond discussion in Cheshire High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Wednesday regarding Kyser Creek Local School District bonds.

Gallipolis William Ernest Hayne F. A Geraldine) Howe Lower River Road Hargrave Adena Linson H. Stebbins Prt Presbyterian Rezo C'memier Ural Bresch Harmevibe Bald Galle Academy Ost Thabeth Ouase Amora Henrietta Ely Hayne Citizens Eye Blue Cheshire Kyser Creek

Woman Hurt in Crash With Truck on Rt 35

A crash on U S Route 35 east of Rodney injured Joan Bunch 21 as her car, carrying her husband Earl Bunch 24, collided with a truck driven by John E Denney 35. The truck turn and the left rear dual tire collision caused minor injuries. Police report state highway patrol details and a left turn miscue.

Joan Bunch Earl Bunch Hazel Park Mich State Highway Patrol Rodney John E Denney Bidwell Mitchell Road Bunch William J Hazel M. Baker Point Pleasant William Walker Blankenship Robert King Flatrock Cent Ohio Ruth R. Roberts Lipolis Earl Caldwell

New Homes Occupied by Campbells and Others in Gallipolis

New residents arrive in Gallipolis over the week. Mr and Mrs Bill Campbell and Mrs Arista Boggs move from 600 Second Ave to a hillside home on Lower River Road overlooking the Ohio River. Lewis Koontz plans Orchard Hill residence above Hedgewood Drive. Marlin James family relocate to McKean apartments on upper Second Ave. Garnet Whiting moves to 601 Second Ave. James Baldwin moves from Ada Street to East Gallipolis. Fred Ablhorns return to 16 Vine Street and J C Pauleys relocate from Point Pleasant to 594 Third Ave. Roy Small and family from Cadillac Michigan join Gallipolis, occupying Edgemont Road property once owned by Mrs Otto Carter.

Allipolis Bill C. Campbell Marianne Campbell Arista Boggs Second Ave Lower River Road Route 7 Ohio River Virinia Hills Dales Lewis Koontz Orchard Hill Hedgewood Drive Adar St Gallipolis Fred Ablhorns Gallia County Vine Bt J.C. Pauleys Point Pleasant Third Ave Roy Small T Cadillac Mich Small The Gallipoli Tribune Otto Carter Edgemont Rd

Boy judge of economy by cigarette butts shows belief

Four year old Leonard McGraw of Mackinaw City declares the nation's economic state by the length of cigarette butts found on the ground. The child, who does not smoke, notes longer butts indicate prosperity while shorter ones reflect hard times and rationing.

Mackinaw City Mich Leonard (Hoot) McGraw

Students Hear Sheets Float Easy Success

In Vinton High School assemblies Gallia County Prosecutor Warres F. Sheets urged students that there is no royal road to success but hard work and personal effort. He warned against creeping socialism and overreliance on the state, stressing dignity in work. Later, an SEO wildlife film was shown by Area Game Protector Merril McCormick.

Vinton Gallia County Warres F. Sheets Vinton High School Work Sheets SEO Area Game Protector Merril McCormick

Death of Ronald Hatfield Weighs Heavy on Family

Ronald Hatfield 6 died at 5 p.m. Monday in J L McCorry Jr office where he worked a week as a heavy equipment operator. Coroner Dr Donald R Warehime ruled death natural. Survivors include his parents Hibbert and Ella Mae Hatfield and twelve siblings. Funeral arrangements by Miller's funeral home.

Gallipolis Ronald Hatfield J L. McCorry Paul E. Watson Hatfield Meg Corry Donald R. Warehime Galtia County Centerville Hibbert Mattfield Ella Mae Chambers Ohio Milton W. Va Mameia Lafayette Post American Legion Richard Hatfield Cinco Emerson Jimmy Huntington Archie Lonnie and Clyde Garnet Wood Gertrude Miners Barboursville W.va Helen Stanley Bertha Lewis New Orleans Miller's Funeral Home

ENS MESSENGER DAY 1956 Hospital Births and Notices

Holzer Hospital notes list births for John and Rob inson Wellston, Douglas Mitchell Henderson, Charles Burlette Leon West Va, Richard Layne Gallipolis, Earl Dillon, John Williams Gallipolis, Herbert Baker Franklin Furnace area, Frank Wetzel Wellston, Ed Johnson Gallipolis, Delmar Flack Gallipolis Ferry, Samuel Browning Jackson, Harold Faber Racine, Cate Duncan Point Pleasant, J Vinton Burnette Galpolis, Samuel Browning and others. The notice includes many names of families with newborns and social mentions among area residents.

John Robinson Wellston William C. Sprinkles Wellson Delmar B. Flack Gallipolis Ferry Samuel G. Browning Jackson Harold Faber Racine

Gallia Man Charged After Fatal Knife Stabbing

Gallia County Prosecutor Warren F Sheets reports 50 year old Sigler of Gallipolis is charged with cutting to kill Ralph Arrowood after knife wounds to the abdomen chest and arm on Court Street near the Silver Dollar Case. Arrowood was taken to Holzer Hospital after surgery. A separate charge of drunk and disorderly was filed against Sigler.

Gallipolis Gallia County Warren F. Sheets Sigler Ralph Arrowood Court St Arrowood Holzer Hospital Pollice

Kanauga School Announces Honor Roll Grades Listed

Kanauga Principal at Kanauga Emmett Church of Kanauga School yesterday announced the honor roll. Second Grade students Joan Smith and Walburga Wilson qualify, with Donald Kitts in Third Grade and Litchfield in Fourth Grade. Fifth Grade honors go to Tewell Smith and Marvena Crawford.

Kanauga Emmett Church

Stock talk for beginners at NYSE member firms

A dialogue explains stock ownership rights and risks. Most people are not rich but can own part of companies through stock and receive dividends if profits allow. Dividends are not guaranteed and stock values can fall. Viewers are urged to visit or contact a New York Stock Exchange member firm for factual guidance on stocks and bonds.

Pal Bex New York Stock Exchange Joe America

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Tern Local Board of Aires Etereed Ehman Gallia Gallipolis Society Jack C. Davis Ross Fleming Treas Polis Amer‘Association of University ‘Omen AAUW Nelson Gardner Ates James R. MacSwords, Jr First Presbyteria Arthur Romig Portsmouth Second Presbyterian Church China Chiang Kai-shek Romig United Sates Pear Harbor Gripsholm Dar Smith Wyam P. Smith Fred Wheeler Daughters of the American Revolution Ison Porter Gleeland Cizen Dar Easey Neon Caran Hayne Campbells Packard Clipper Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Mr. Hatfield ENS Perry Lambert North Max Graham Franklin Furnace Frank Wetzel Surreal Ed Johnson Samuel Browning David Payne Richard Tipton Charlies Hale Sam ‘Waugh Mildred Durst Andrew Johnson Sherma Fluty Homer E McCorkle Edward Bauer Perce D. Mc Steedy James Coulson James Hunley Sharon Maynard Doris Waugh Stanton Burdette John C. Wiseman Land Marvin Rudd Land Belk Simpsons FLOOR Little Miss Amer Vremaur
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