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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1952

Page

3

Mrs JaQuay chosen as Home Council leader in Gallipolis

Mrs Paul W JaQuay of Chillicothe Road was named president of the Women's Home Council with the new program year starting in September. Mrs Sidney Fadely becomes vice president while Mrs Robert Ball remains retiring president. Grace Methodist Church was chosen as the permanent meeting place and reports from district and diet talks were given by Ruth Sonner and Bill Smith.

Gallipolis Paul W. JaQuay Chillicothe Road Women’s Home Council Sidney Fadely Ja Quay Robert Ball Grace Methodist Church Huber Fulton Carmen Ironton

Beef Cattle Topic of Growers Meeting in Meigs County

POMEROY Ohio beef cattle development was the focus of a talk by Cc. W Hammans OSU marketing specialist in the courtroom Tuesday afternoon. Attending growers included W S Michael Harold Sauer Hiram Slanter Ralph Lee J M Gaul Willie Frecker Roy Miller Paul Baer Dana Hoffman Ward Humphrey and A N Bengel.

Pomeroy Meigs County Cc. W. Hammans Ohio State University W. S. Michael Harold Sauer Hiram Slanter Ralph Lee J. M. Gaul Willie Frecker Roy Miller Paul Baer Dana Hoffman Ward Humphrey A. N. Bengel

Actions Filed For 25638 Dollars in Gallia County

In Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Von C Thompson and Cecile Thompson sue Peter Mason Detty of Oak Hill Route 3 for 25638.96 dollars from an automobile accident on May 25 1951. Mrs Thompson seeks 15186.45 for personal injury and related losses while Mr Thompson seeks 10452.51. Effie E Lewis of Oak Hill Route 4 sues John W Lewis of Gallia Route 1 for divorce alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. they married in 1938 and have three children.

Gallipolis Common Pleas von C Cecile Thompson Peter Mason Detty Oak Hill

Dayton Woman Praises Rennel Weight Loss Results

Rose Vogler of Dayton Ohio reports a 131 pound loss after using Rennel claiming improved health and youthfulness at age 71. The letter promotes a home remedy method with grapefruit juice, no dieting, and a money back guarantee if results do not appear.

Dayton Rennel Rose Vogler Nill Ave Ohio

J T Lemley Dies at Home in Kyger

James Theodore Lemley 82 of Kyger died at home Wednesday night. He was born November 1 1870 in Cheshire Township and lived his life in the community. Surviving are nine children and many grandchildren with a sister noted among 12 siblings. Funeral services at Poplar Ridge Baptist Church Sunday at 1 p.m. with Rev Vernon Shafer officiating.

Gallipolis James Theodore Lemley Kyger Cheshire Township Andrew Lemley Mary Shoemaker Lemley Warne Bertha) Shaver Charleston Henry Bessie) Hood Cheshire Leland Lemley Leslie Lemley Corbie Alberta Dillie Halfhill Evergreen Poplar Ridge Baptist Church Vernon Shafer The Nazarene Church Leo Shaver James Hood James Harrison Tauber Lemley Glenn James Peggy Harrison Colleen Mary Jean Lemley Joyce Mills Doris Evelyn Caplinger Kathlene Allen Irene Thivenir Hazel Cremeens

Rhodes Scholar Defined at Oxford University

A Rhodes scholar is a non English student at Oxford University who receives a scholarship from a fund created by the will of Cecil Rhodes.

Rhodes Oxford University Cecil Rhodes

VFW Names New Commander and Officers in Gallipolis

Nelson Gardner of 424% Fourth Ave is the newly elected commander of VFW Post 446 after Tuesday night’s election. Woodrow Saunders is senior vice commander Frank Belville junior vice commander Junior Lemley quartermaster E. E. Caldwell chaplain John E. Halliday post advocate Homer Sowards surgeon Silas Hamilton trustee for three years along with holdovers George Johnson and Carl Maniskos Officers to be installed in April by district commander W. L. Ingerick.

Gallipolis Nelson Gardner Fourth Ave VFW Woodrow Saunders Frank Belville Junior Lemley E. E. Caldwell John E. Halliday Homer Sowards Silas Hamilton George Johnson Carl Maniskos W. L. Ingerick

River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks Reported

Daily canal and river readings show boats at Gallipolis Locks with ships including Kenna, W L Jones, Solvay, Semet and E Hatfield moving through at various times. Kanawha River listings include R W Lea and Peace among others with tonnage and times, while rollers forecast suggests water levels around noon and Kanawha Falls at 9.41 feet and falling.

Criss Tennessee Peace Bruce Manitou Kanawha Falls

Birthday Cake Highlights Legion Auxiliary Meeting

A seven month old Linda Jean White, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy White, was welcomed as a new auxiliary member at the Lafayette Post 27 birthday gathering. Maj Oliver J Lyle gave history remarks while Mrs W J Brown presented the youngest member and mother. A cake, presented by Mrs Phil Hecker, marked the 33rd Legion birthday. Swinehart Athens shared soil testing tips and square dancing followed.

Gallipolis Auxiliary Linda Jean White American Legion Roy White Lower River Rd Lafayette Post W. J. Brown the Legion Maj Oliver J. Lyle The Post Major Lyle Veteran's Hospital Phil Hecker Silas Hamilton Hecker

Theft Charge Is Denied in Jallipolis Case

Edward S Saunders, Lecta, arrested on grand larceny charges after a purse worth 400 dollars was stolen from Sarah Walters. Walters and Lewis Woodall of Point Pleasant paid fines and restitution totaling 75.80 dollars for related assault and property charges. Lloyd Stowers of Kerr Station fined 5 dollars for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Coleman Cal Lane held for being AWOL.

Jallipolis Edward S. Saunders George Ehman Ehman Sarah Walters Lewis Woodall Point Pleasant Lloyd Stowers Kerr Station Coleman Cal Lane Sheriff's Office Bidwell

4-H District Meeting At Athens Draws Local Leaders

A dozen or more Gallia County 4-H members attended the district meeting in Athens on Thursday. Advisors junior leaders and older members gathered to brainstorm usable programs for each locality. Gallia County 4-H Club Council members accompanying the group included Mrs. Fred Carmen Mrs. Stanley Davis Mrs. Willard Call Mrs. Robert Ball Bill Fanning Herman Brucker Jeannie Cromartie and Gary.

Gallipolis Athens Gallia County Fred Carmen Stanley Davis Willard Call Robert Ball Bill Fanning Herman Brucker Jeannie Cromartie Gary

Three Arrests Reported by Patrol in Gallia County

State Highway Patrol cites three motorists to court after arrests in Gallipolis. Homer A. Johnson 55 Jackson and Harold W. Lanning 27 Jackson cited for no mud flaps. Goldie White 50 Gallipolis cited for speeding.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Homer A. Johnson Jackson Harold W. Lanning Goldie White

Conference attendees from Junior Leadership Club visit

Bane represented the Junior Leadership Club with Mrs. John R. Houck and Mrs. Loren Walter in attendance. Bill Smith, county agricultural agent, and Ruth Sonner, home demonstration agent, also attended the conference.

Bane John R. Houck Loren Walter Bill Smith Ruth Sonner

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JaQuay Home Council Claude Evans Miss Sonner Smith J. T. Lemley Lampl Melon Navy Violet Siles Mrs. Brown Lyle Swinehart Soil Conservation Service Athens Messenger Shortie Williamson Cincinnati G. H. Martin & Son Richland Avenue Athens, Ohio
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