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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1961

Page

7

Style Show Demonstrates Spring Fashions in Gallia County

Gallia County Women’s Home Demonstration Council held a style show at Grace Methodist Church titled What Will It Be This Spring featuring around 20 models in outfits from Darnbrough's Style Center Knight's and Bernadine's. Mrs. Joseph Keiser chaired with narration by Mrs. James Richards of Rio Grande.

Gallipolis Gallia County Joseph Keiser James Richards Rio Grande Blackfork School Lawrence

Local Worker Sustains Fractured Hip At Plant

Paul E. Hawk age 33 of Chester Star Route was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a fractured right hip after being struck by a board at Ohio Valley Manufacturing Co. in Tuppers Plains. His condition is listed as good.

Gallipolis Paul E. Hawk Chester Star Holzer Hospital Hawk Ohio Valley Manufacturing Co Tuppers Plains

Alimony Only Is Requested In Gallia County

Sarah Halley of 154 Second Ave petitions for alimony only from Clennie Halley in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Married Sept 12 1917 the couple have five adult children. she alleges abuse and threats and seeks an injunction. In a separate action Judge Betz granted Naomi Shaver custody of four minor children and ordered temporary support of 20 per week plus 150 in attorney fees.

Gallipolis Sarah Halley Second Ave Gallia County Robert M. Betz Naomi Shaver Lawrence Shaver

Athens Man Speaks at Legion Meet in Gallia County

William Stewart of Athens urged Legionnaires that today's children miss important American heritage without proper history teaching. The 42nd birthday celebration of Lafayette Post 27 featured a potluck, cake, and a flag campaign to place new 50 star flags in every Gallia Academy High School room, with proceeds funding more flags for county schools. First flag presentations are planned next month.

Gallipolis William Stewart Athens American Legion Lafayette Post 27 Stewart Ohio’s Legion Department W. B. Barnes U.S. Navy Indiana J. J. Pannabaker Post 27 Legion Gallia Academy High School Pannabaker Galha

18 Patients Examined At Gallia Chest Clinic

Gallia County health commissioner Dr. Francis W. Shane led a monthly chest clinic at the health department with 18 patients examined and two referred for x rays. He also reviewed x rays for 15 other patients while nurses administered 12 tuberculin skin tests. Assistants included Mrs. Pearl Hatfield Mrs. Naomi Rose county nurses city health nurse Mrs. Helen Spriegel and county clerk Mrs. Madeline Rees.

Gallipolis Francis W. Shane Gallia County Health Department Shane Pearl Hatfield Naomi Rose Helen Spriegel Madeline Rees

Gallipolis Men Fined In Municipal Court

Judge William H. Jones fined Merrill Wilcoxen 21 of Gallipolis fifteen dollars and costs for excessive speeding. Ted Haber stitch 68 of Gallipolis forfeited a fifteen dollar bond on an intoxication charge. Both were arrested by city police.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Merrill Wilcoxen Ted Haberstitch

Bagshaw Tops in Gallia County Senior Tests

Joe Bagshaw of Gallia Academy High School led the county in the Ohio Senior Scholarship Tests with top marks in the district and state honor. Mark Tracy of Rio Grande was county runner up and second in district with state honorable mention. Ten students across local schools earned district honorable mention including several Gallia Academy members.

Gallipolis Joe Bagshaw Gallia Academy High School Gallia Academy Ohio Gallia County T. K. Owens Bagshaw William B. Thomas Mark Tracy Rio Grande James Davis Kyger Creek Gloria Keesee North Gallia Donna Cornwell Barbara Foster Jim Rood John D. Fraley Southwestern Karen S. Nibert Sue Dailey

Watson Wins Town Quiz at Gallipolis Kiwanis

Gallipolis secretary treasurer Paul E. Watson won the Know Your Town quiz program at the Lafayette Hotel. The event was conducted by first vice president Dale C. Gilkey with plans announced for an interclub meeting with the Athens Kiwanis Club next week. Six Kiwanis members brought Kiwanis rabbits to the Ironton Kiwanis Club in an ambulance trip led by L. Claude Miller and others. Guests included Leslie Barbour Norman Lanier Betty Watson and Diana Fish from local clubs.

Gallipolis Paul E. Watson Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Lafayette Hotel Dale C. Gilkey Gilkey Athens Kiwanis Club Logan Kiwanians

Gallipolis Chamber Dinner Reservation Deadline Set

The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce calls for reservations by Friday for the annual dinner meeting at 6 30 p m Monday at Grace Methodist Church. The speaker is Dr John B Mitchell rural sociologist from Ohio State University discussing The Economic Potential of Outdoor Recreation in Scenic Southeastern Ohio. Tickets available from chamber board members or the Lafayette Hotel office.

Gallipolis John B. Mitchell Ohio Mitchell Cooperative Extension Service Ohio State University Chamber of Commerce Chamber Lafayette Hotel

Potatoes as Currency On Tristan Da Cunha Time

A note recalls Tristan da Cunha before 1948 using potatoes as money. The wartime period is described with potatoes serving as the medium of exchange. The Times issue from Thursday March 9 1981 is mentioned as sold for two potatoes.

Atlantic Tristan da Cumha Tristan THURS Times

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