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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1950

Page

5

Weekend Misdemeanors Lead to Four Fines in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis two motorists in a Route 7 accident were fined after State Highway Patrol arrest. Wilkie Homan backed into a ditch. Richard Van Matre faced fines for unsafe safety devices. Charles Litchfield was fined for unsafe operation. Alfred Miller cited for inadequate brakes. Claude Swann, Gallipolis, fined $50 and jailed five days for driving while intoxicated with six month license suspension.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Wilkie Homan Racine Richard T. van Matre West Columbia W. Va Charles J. Litchfield Kananga van Matre Litchfield Alfred F. Miller Waterloo Claude Edward Swann

Logan man hurt in Route 180 bridge crash

A Columbus motorist Earl Hartley twenty three suffered facial cuts when his car hit a bridge on Route 180 two miles south of Route 33. Passengers William Dovris Margie Fisher and Madge Fisher were in the car and escaped with no jury.

Logan Columbus Sheriff's Department Earl Hartley William Doveris Union Furnace Margie Fisher Madge Fisher Ihe

Man Fined Twice On Liquor Charges in Gallipolis

James L. Banks of Columbus was fined twice by Justice Maurice Grover. He paid $10 and costs for displaying an open bottle in public and $25 and costs for intoxication and disorderly conduct, with $20 of the second fine suspended on good behavior.

Gallipolis James L. Banks Columbus Sheriff's Deputies Maurice Grover Justice of the Peace Banks Grover

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital noted

In Holzer Hospital notes Mrs Donald Farrar Rio Grande gives birth to a son while Mrs Kenneth Rucker Northup and Mrs Edwin Edelblute Gallipolis announce a son and a daughter. Several admissions occur March 10 to March 12 including Luther Dayton Gallipolis Frank Contesta Vinton Lowell Dress Wellston and others. Discharges list multiple patients including Mrs Dickens Julia Wallace Patricia Ann Smith and more.

Donald Farrar Rio Grande Kenneth Rucker Northup Edwin Edelblute Gallipolis Raymond Welch Jackson James Baldwin Luther Dayton Frank Contesta Vinton Lowell Dress Wellston John Fraley Robert M. Hudson Bancroft William Keesee Fred Neal Cordelia Alberts Shelby Leonard Robert Broyles Marvin Goggs Charles R. Allen Oak Hill Clarence Wolfe Monroe Chase Point Pleasant Charles Dickens Julia Wallace Patricia Ann Smith Larry Badgley Elmer Caldwell Virgil Gross

Community Notes From Prattsville and Surrounding Areas

Mr and Mrs John Maxwell and Mrs Carl Snow and son Carl Lee visited near Athens to spend a day with the Maxwells daughter in law and son Lincol n. Mrs Clarice Clark and Neil Dearth are recovering from pneumonia with several flu cases reported locally. Cecil Mace of Columbus visited his parents the Mace household. Eugene Martin and children Vivian and Larry stayed with Mrs Martins mother Mrs King in Albany. C W West and children Mae and Charles spent an afternoon with the two Andrews families near Zaleski. Edna Dearth and nephew Lincoln Dearth attended a quarterly conference at Hamden Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Barrett Allen and son Richard of Chillicothe visited E C Allens in Edna Dearth area.

Prattsville John Maxwell Carl Snow Carl Lee Athens Maxwells Eddie Dearth Lincoln Clarice Clark Neil Dearth Cecil Mace Columbus James Mace Eugene Martin Vivian Larry Martin King Albany C. W. West Mae Charles Andrews Zaleski Edna Dearth Lincoln Dearth Hamden Methodist Church Barrett Allen Richard Chillicothe Mr. Allen E. C. Allen

Civic projects idea sparks 4-H club debate

Mrs. Maurice Thomas discusses adding annual civic projects to 4-H Club work in a statewide conference report. The aim is to excite youths beyond traditional subjects and help them bridge the gap between themselves and adults while still valuing core activities.

Dann O. Taber Maurice Thomas

Truck Damaged in Hit and Run on Third Ave

Gallipolis city police seek hit skip driver after a vehicle struck a parked truck owned by Elva Ralph Reynolds of Bidwell Route 1 on Upper Third Ave at about 8 15 p m Sunday. The tail gate was knocked off and other damage occurred. Sam Glover of Eureka was fined 50 dollars plus costs for a DUI offense.

Gallipolis Elva Ralph Reynolds Bidwell Upper Third Ave Sam Glover Eureka

River traffic at Gallipolis locks reports mixed vessel depths

Locks at Gallipolis recorded several upriver and downriver movements early Sunday with various boats listed by name and times. Kanawha River traffic also noted with Sennet London and other vessels. upper gauge shows 17.8 feet and lower 22.7 feet, Kanawha Falls at 3.09 feet rising.

Gallipolis Kenna Bruce Hatfield Solvay Alcott London Kanawha Neville Jones Inca Jason Republic of Pittsburgh Ohio Alice Dolle Kanawha Falls

Hints for Home Flower Care and Spring Planting

This column offers houseplant fixes from Victor Ries floricul turist and guidance for spring garden work. It covers pest remedies for mealy bugs red spiders and plant lice plus watering lighting and soil tips. It then outlines roses and chrysanthemums planting times soil mixes mulching fertilizing and spacing for sturdy blooms.

Mrs. Blanche Thomas dies after illness in Logan

Mrs. Blanche Margaret Thomas 52 wife of Harry Thomas died 8 23 p m Saturday at Hocking Valley Hospital after eight days as patient. She worked as society editor for Logan Daily News and earlier with Logan Messenger. She was Logan High School 1916 graduate and member of DAR Worthington Chapter Auxiliary of American Legion Post 78 West PTA. Survived by husband daughter Kathryn Newton Columbus sister James Schultz Logan grandchild mother. Funeral 2 p m Tuesday Leonard funeral home officiated by Dr R B Wilson and Rev A N Grueser Oak Grove Cemetery interment.

Logan Blanche Margaret Thomas Harry Thomas Hocking Valley Hospital Conrad Michel Grace Reasoner Logan Daily News the Messenger Thomas Logan High School Gov. Worthington Chapter The DAR Auxiliary of American Legion Post 78 West Pta James Schultz Kathryn Newton Columbus Leonard Funeral Home R. B. Wilson A. N. Grueser Oak Grove

Two Are Fined Total Of $75 For Saturday Pleas

Logan police report two individuals pleaded guilty to intoxication and fighting after being arrested Friday in a tavern. Bernard Kuhn of Logan paid $50 plus costs for intoxication and fighting while Wilma Smith Sisson of near Logan paid $25 plus costs for fighting. both were arraigned before Mayor Roger W. Friend and jailed after failing to pay.

Logan Bernard Kuhn Wilma Smith Sisson Roger W. Friend

Logan-Herbert Bushong Cited For License Plate Transfer

Logan Route 1 resident Logan-Herbert Bushong, 24, was cited to appear before Mayor Roger W. Friend Monday afternoon on charges of failing to transfer his license plates. The citation was issued by the State Highway Patrol on Route 33 in Hocking County.

Logan Herbert Bushong Roger W. Friend State Highway Patrol Hocking County

Gardening tips for flowering bulbs and pest control

Fertilize per plant every four to six weeks through August to improve bloom. Gladiolus should be planted outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked, with a few planted every 10 days until July 1 for continuous bloom. Dust bulbs with five percent DDT and seven percent fixed copper to combat thrip and disease. Most plants face insect and disease attacks. watch for trouble and stock materials to fight it. Bulletin 76, Control of Garden Insects and Diseases, offers guidance and is available at the county extension office.

Victor Ries Extension Floriculturist

Logan Social Notes Highlights Local Club Talks and Visits

Logan social items cover Prof. L. C. Staats addressing the Kiwanis Club in Athens, funeral attendees for A. B. Nixon in Wales Mill, Logan friends alongside Mrs. Harry Willige. Also notes Florida trips by Jo Stutz and C. L. Wonn, birthday anniversaries for Washington Bowers and son, and upcoming events at the Euterpean Club and Presbyterian Union.

Edgar Hillyer Oliver Blake C. B. Notestone William Maffin Carl Risch L. A. Riggs Joe Karshner Florida Jo Stutz Ft. Lauderdale Miami Beach C. L. Wonn Camille Messmore Harry Hammon Washigton Bowers, Jr Jeffrey London Ohio Euterpean Club N. Walnut St Presbyterian Union Rhea Pettit Bangert Richard Farmer Tourists Book Club Second Street Roy Brooks Logan Benjamin Franklin Sanitarium Coumbus Newark Sanitarium

Engagement Announcement for Marcia Eberst and George Equivi

Mr and Mrs John Eberst announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Marcia to George Equivi son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Equivi of Salem. Marcia a Logan High School 1947 graduate attended Ohio University works in Lazarus auditing department in Columbus. George a Salem High School graduate and Ohio University alumnus is with Farmers and Merchants Bank in Salem. Wedding set for May 6.

John Eberst Warner Ave Marcia George Equivi Anthony Equivi Salem Logan High School Ohio University Lazarus Company Columbus Equiv Salem High School Farmers and Merchants Bank

Bath hosts first colonial library established by act

The earliest library in the American colonies was created at Bath by legislative action. This marked a notable step in colonial education and access to books, reflecting the era's emphasis on learning and civic institutions.

American Colonies Bath

WSCS Pancake Supper and Local Visits Report

The WSCS sponsored a pancake supper at the church basement. Miss Corrine Oliver of Columbus spent a weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oliver. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Basim attended the funeral of Mrs. Fred Hale at Liberty Church. Mrs. Kenneth McVicar of Akron visited Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Blauser. Orland Kee spent a day with his father in Spencer West Virginia. Mrs. Lyle Basim visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chester Rowland of Malta.

Corrine Oliver Columbus Lloyd Oliver Lyle Basim Fred Hale Liberty Church Kenneth McVicar Akron Ivan Blauser Orland Kee Spencer W. Va Chester Rowland Malta

Waterproof match developed during World War I

A waterproof match was developed during World War I as a practical innovation for soldiers in wet conditions. The invention improved reliability for field use and survival gear, illustrating wartime creativity in basic outdoor tools.

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