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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1953

Page

5

Cheshire School Honor Roll Sees Sophomores Lead Grades

Cheshire School announces honor roll with Sophomores Angeline Dixon Donna Rupe Marilyn Reese Ann Sisson Janice Scott Bob Spires Carl Swisher Eleanor Givens Larry Thaxton Katie Martin Gary Fife Martha Mulford Janet Rife Marguerite Thomas and David Fulton topping the sophomore list. The complete roll also lists Seniors Jacky Coughenour Owen McKinney Vivian Mulford Arthur Rupe Artie Rupe Rose Shamblin Louise Taylor Billy Thaxton Carol Ward, Juniors Ruby Coughenour June Moore Joyce Durst Janet Dent Selby McKinney Wendell Mulford Jimmy Preston Dorothy Veith Charlotte Walker Junior Litttle, and grades eight through fifth with various students.

Cheshire Cheshire School Comerradbury Jacky Coughenour Owen McKinney Vivian Mulford Arthur Rupe Artie Rupe Rose Shamblin Louise Taylor Billy Thaxton Carol Ward Ruby Coughenour June Moore Joyce Durst Janet Dent Selby McKinney Wendell Mulford Jimmy Preston Dorothy Veith Charlotte Walker Junior Little Angeline Dixon Donna Rupe Marilyn Reese Ann Sisson Janice Scott Bob Spires Carl Swisher Eleanor Givens Larry Thaxton Katie Martin Gary Fife Martha Mulford Janet Rife Marguerite Thomas David Fulton Jane Roush Delores Mossman George Kirby Carolyn Roush Nan Thompson Janet Ralph June Edwards Shirley Jenkins Tommy Taylor Ronald Cornelius Gary Shamblin

Sheriff Nabs AWOL Suspect

Gallia County officer Sheriff George Ehman arrested Russell Lee Dunaway who had been living at Rodney for AWOL from the armed forces. He has been absent since December 20, 1951 with papers showing time spent in Mexico and a prior social security card tied to Ehman. He is held for military authorities.

Gallipolis Russell Lee Dunaway Rodney George Ehman Dunaway Mexico Ft. Sam Houston Texas Ehman Gallia County

Traffic Charge Filed After Minor Crash

Gale Green 25 of Gallipolis stopped at Second and Court at 7 25 p m Tuesday. He backed into the intersection and struck the car behind driven by Henry Ovacky of Huntington. Green cited for leaving the scene. case set for March 17.

Gallipolis Gale Green Second and Court Henry Ovacky Huntington Green Ovacky

Damage action filed after crash in Gallia County

Sherd Hostetter sues Clair Athey doing business as Athey Coal Co in Common Pleas Court for 5570 from an auto accident on Storys Run road dated January 16. Hostetter seeks 5000 in personal damages and alleges negligence in the collision between Hostetter’s car and Athey’s truck.

Gallipolis Sherd Hostetter Clair Athey Common Pleas Hostetter Athey The Athey Coal Co Storys Run

Two Divorces Granted In Common Pleas Court

In Gallipolis two divorces were granted. James A. Baldwin vs Florence S. Baldwin and Betty Rebecca McCauley vs Robert F. McCauley were approved. Betty Rebecca Kirk was restored as plaintiff in the second case.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court James A. Baldwin Florence S. Baldwin Betty Rebecca McCauley Robert F. McCauley Betty Rebecca Kirk

Buck Run residents host and visit transitions

Mr Bill West recently visited Mr and Mrs Dave Woltz while Effie Woltz convalesces at home from a fractured leg. The Goss family Gail Newark and grandparents in Logan called on Eliza Kline and in Logan on Wednesday. Gail has not returned from overseas after leaving the Army. Charlie Meyer and Dave Woltz were in Logan on business. Eliza Kline visited Effie Woltz and Emma Woltz joined Mr and Mrs J E Woltz and Miss Etta Carpenter for a Logan gathering at Dave Woltz’s. Clyde Nihiser of Rockbridge visited the Woltz home. Effie Woltz.

Buck Run Bill West Dave Woltz Effie Woltz Ralph E. Goss Gail Newark Eliza Kline Logan Charlie Meyer Edwin J. Woltz Gail Woltz Leslie Forst Etta Carpenter Emma Woltz J. E. Woltz Clyde Nihiser Rockbridge

Sixteen Sixteen Mrs Mattie Lowe Birthday Guests

Mrs Mattie Lowe celebrated her birthday with dinner guests Monday. Visitors included Mrs Sadie Arbaugh from Radcliffe and Ed Boyce from Zanesville with sister Mrs Mattie Lowe. Others stayed nearby. few moved into Ann Biffle's house.

Mattie Lowe Sadie Arbaugh Radcliffe Lowe Ed Boyce Zanesville Mr. Boyce Ray North Cincinnati Irene Yackson

Marriage License for Sherman Thompson and Phyllis Wiseman

Sherman Thompson aged 22 from Vinton and Phyllis Wiseman aged 19 from Patriot obtained a marriage license.

Sherman Thompson Vinton Phyllis Wiseman Patriot

Flock of Ducks Finds Rest on Ohio River at Gallipolis

A small flock of wild ducks paused on the Ohio River between the island and shore in Gallipolis Tuesday afternoon. Estimates ranged from 40 to 500 birds as they swam in a sheltered area for several hours until alarmed by an approaching outboard motorboat.

Gallipolis Ohio River Ohio Shore

Mrs. Elizabeth Peppers 60 Dies in Gallipolis

Elizabeth Ann Peppers 60 of 752 Third Ave Gallipolis died at 1 15 p m Tuesday Born December 10 1892 in Gallipolis she was the eldest of seven children She leaves brothers and sisters in Columbus a daughter Annette Johnson and two sons William and Eddie Peppers both Gallipolis and another daughter Bessie Johnson on active duty in Portsmouth VA Six grandchildren include Bobby Peppers son of Lyman killed in Belgium World War II She was a member of Paint Creek Baptist Church Funeral Sunday at 2 pm at Paint Creek Church with Rev B R Smith Friends may call Miller funeral home until Friday evening then at the residence

Gallipolis Elizabeth Ann Peppers Third Ave Lorenza Rosa Scott Lewis Columbus William Scott Lewis Josie Robinson Gertrude Mayo Henry Wiggins Lewis Edna Jackson Annette Johnson William Peppers Gallip Eddie Peppers USMC Ortsmouth Bessie Johnson Bobby Peppers Lyman Belgium Paint Creek Baptist Church B. R. Smith Bidwell Miller Funeral

Two Arrested As Sheriff Executes Fines Notices

Gallia County sheriff took two men into custody on writs of execution for failing to pay fines and costs. Jack Howard Davis and Horton Davis Jr. are serving time in lieu of payment. Davis was arrested Saturday afternoon and Rose at 2 a.m. Sunday. Clarence Shaffer, 44, near Crown City, faced a contempt charge from a 1944 court order and was jailed pending disposition. William Brooks Sayre of Grimms Landing was fined 25 dollars and costs for drunken and disorderly conduct with 15 dollars suspended for good behavior.

Gallipolis Jack Howard Davis Horton Davis Grimms Landing W. Va James A. Johnson

Local Man Arrested After Jail Release

Gallipolis police arrested Percy Bryant at 9 45 p m Tuesday after his release from jail that morning on the charge of intoxication This is the sixth arrest this year on the same charge Bryant had 26 jail entries in 1952 all for intoxication and served 160 days in the city jail during the year

Gallipolis Percy Bryant Bryant

Births and hospital admissions at Holzer Hospital notes

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Harold Petty of Gallipolis with a daughter. Admissions include Miss Mary E Phillips Wellston and Sire Campbell Ironton, medical staff D D Roush Cheshire, S S Davis Jackson, Mrs Frank Quick Oak Hill, and several others from Albany Gallipolis Jackson Pomeroy and Racine. Discharged include Victor Niday John Mitchell Harris and many others.

Harold Petty Gallipolis Mary E. Phillips Wellston Surgical Ane Campbell Ironton Med- Sire Clifford Derifield Aon D. Roush Cheshire Surcal Inion S. Davis Jackson Frank Quick Oak Hill Medical Harvey Chesser Albany Linda Frances Peck Charles R. Speer Margaret Gabbs Middleport David White Oliver Wedenoja Curtis Elwood Hall Langsville Leroy Davis George Clark Racine Victor Niday William Clark John Mitchell Grant Berry James Cochran Harris Infant John Holston Charles Ross Frank Butcher Edward Miller Richard Drummond Linda Sue Goodnute Celia Hughes Herman Grate Donald Kuhn

River Traffic And Boat Movements Report Tuesday Readings

Gauge readings at several locks show varying water levels and movement on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. Boat movements list multiple vessels with times, while lock status notes several ups and downs through the day and night.

Gallipolis Winfield Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant Ohio River Criss Jr Keeley Indiana Creditor Francis Reliance Peace Son Sycamore U Jean Marie Seneca Solvay Merrill Constitution Lucas Ellen Blazer Bruce Omar Kanawha River London Senet

Tropic zone covers most of Africa

The passage notes that the majority of Africa lies within the tropic region. It highlights how the tropics influence climate and rainfall patterns across the continent, shaping ecosystems and human activities.

Rutland High Sophomore Shines At Ohio Music Auditions

Miss Marilyn Turner, Rutland High School sophomore and honor student, earned a high rating at the South eastern Ohio music auditions in Athens Saturday, qualifying for the state auditions in Columbus. Community notes include church choir members, visits, travel notices, and MTYF activities at the Rutland Methodist Church.

Rutland Marilyn Turner Rutland High School Athens Columbus Methodist Open the Gates of the Temple O. O. Patterson James Thomas Betty Siders June Dewhurst Maralyn Turner Robert Linter Lydia Theobald William Theobald, Jr Darylene Theobald George Haley Holtzer Hospital Woods Kgger Jean Ann Pittsburgh Charles Siders Ronald C. Siders Stoneman Air Base California Japan Helen Wendmiller Lawrence J. Heiner Heiner Wendmiller Elmer Ashworth Pomeroy Golda Anderson Harold Miller Marlene Almus Rawlings Floyd Thomas Dean Chapman Florra Ward Carnian Rest Home Jim Titus Simmerman Point Pleasant O. Patterson Mamie Heiner New Salisbury School Robert Hill Hill Will Lanning Fairburn Ohio Naomi Chase M. E. Rathburn

Blacks announce Rita and Curtis marriage in Indiana

Mrs. Laura Black announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Rita Black to Mr. Curtis Harden on February 28 in Indiana. They will live with the bride’s mother in Lancaster. Several local families and relatives from Laurelville Columbus Circleville and Dayton visited or hosted in recent days.

South Bloomingville Laura Black Rita Black Curtis Harden Indiana Lancaster Walter Wine Wright-Patterson Air Base Dayton May Wine David Walters Danny Richard Benny Walters Ada Harper Francis Swackhammer Laurelville Jesse Kitchen Calvin Swackhammer Jack Notestone Ruth Shumaker J. J. Johnson Claude Weaver Columbus Logan Marylin Murdock Lewis Wagner Earl Hunter Maxine Johnson

France Remains World’s Largest Wine Producer

France continues its lead as the top wine producer globally, maintaining dominance in quality and volume through its renowned viticulture regions and export markets. The nation sustains strong output despite global competition and shifting consumer demands.

France

Stricken Motorist Sent to Hospital After Roadside Attack

Bart Rose 57 of Huntington suffered a heart condition while driving from his home toward Dennis Wallace's farm near Eureka. He stopped on the road and Deputy Gordon Fisher aided him and his wife, taking them to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Bart Rose Huntington Dennis Wallace Eureka Gordon Fisher Fisher Holzer Hospital

Louisville Man Fined After Traffic Crash

Harold S. Pierce of Louisville Kentucky was fined ten dollars and costs by Judge William H. Jones in municipal court for failure to maintain assured clear distance after his car rear ended a vehicle stopped at the traffic signal at Eastern and Berger Sunday night.

Gallipolis Harold S. Pierce Louisville William H. Jones Eastern Berger Pierce

Kerwood Sues for Divorce in Common Pleas Court

James R. Kerwood files for divorce from Mary E. Kerwood in Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty and cruelty as grounds.

Gallipolis James R. Kerwood Mary E. Kerwood Common Pleas

4 H ers Given Rotary Award

The Centenary Merry Maids 4 H club of Gallipolis received the Rotary award for outstanding club achievement for 1952 at a Rotary Club meeting. Club members sang their song and presented a skit on club work. Mrs Corbett Roberts leads the group and attended with the members at the Farmers Hotel dining room.

Gallipolis Merry Maids Rotary Club Rotary 4-H Corbett Roberts Farmers Hotel

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