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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1948

Page

10

Graduation rites mark 17 nurse trainees at Gallipolis

At Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis 17 nurse trainees, five graduates and 12 nearing completion in June, participated in graduation ceremonies at the Methodist Church. Dr B L Stradley spoke on health and nursing, tracing Florence Nightingale and urging safety, sacrifice, and the value of nursing in improving living conditions. The event honored Dr Charles E Holzer and featured diplomas presented by Dr Holzer.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital B. L. Stradley Dean Stradley Ohio State University Florence Nightingale Puerto Rico Panama Charles E. Holzer Linson Stebbins

Sheets Elected Elks Ruler in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis Elks Lodge officers were elected for the coming term. Robert Sheets was chosen exalted ruler, John Halliday named trustee, Aaron Davis elected ruler, with Charles McQuiness leading knight and other officers including Stan ley B. Huntington treasurer and J H C Bovie secretary.

Gallipolis The Elks Lodge Robert Sheets Ruler John Halliday Charles McQuiness Jack Griffen C. B. Hanson J. H. C. Bovie Stanley B. Huntington Aaron Davis

Cleaning Demonstration Set For March 17 and 18

About 300 rural and city home economics students will attend a two day cleaning demonstration at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis. The Cameron Electric Co. sponsors the event, focusing on cloth stains washing clothes soaps soils detergents and fabric treatment with separate sessions for city students on Wednesday and rural students on Thursday.

Gallipolis Farmers Hotel City Cameron Electric Co

Hope for Saving Finger After Mishap at Gallia Institute

Gallipolis report states Denver Slagle injured operating an emery wheel at the Gallipolis State Institute. He was hospitalized at Holzer, with the finger injury located below the second joint and doctors hopeful no amputation is needed.

Gallipolis Denver Slagle Gallipolis State Institute Slagle Holzer Hospital

River Traffic Reports and Lock Readings at Gallipolis

At Gallipolis locks the midnight readings show upper gauge 18.2 feet lower 13.0 feet with 11.0 feet on the rollers. Kanawha Falls reads 4.45 feet and falling. Boats at Gallipolis locks include Sohio State at 10:35 p.m. Onward at 12:10 p.m. Diesel at 1:45 p.m.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Locks Kanawha Falls Sohio State

Office Is Moved To New Gallipolis Building

The Ohio Fuel Gas Co. moved Monday to a new one story office at 459 Second Ave. near Second and Locust in Gallipolis. The Knights of Pythias lodge built the structure.

Gallipolis Ohio Fuel Gas Co Second Ave Second and Locust The Knights of Pythias Lodge

Gallia PTA Open House Draws About 1000 Despite Rain

About 1,000 people attended the Washington School Parent Teachers Association open house in Gallipolis as rain dampened attendance little. Students from fourth through cadet bands performed, with soloists and ensembles led by Herbert O. Pepper. PTA officers were Mrs. Robert Jenkins president, Mrs. Hobart Wickline vice president, Mrs. Robert Cornwell secretary, and Mrs. John Halliday treasurer.

Gallipolis Washington Jack Brown Paul Burks Patty Cornet Janet Cornwell Robert Danner Nancy Hamilton Ronnie Harrington Caroline Knight Wylda Harrison David Lovett Barbara Null Tommy Queen Mary Roby Jerry Tanner Beatrice Thevenin Robert Weckman Charles Grover Vanda Folden Marilyn Lloyd Sandra Elliott Sally Rannels Bobby Blazier Roger Baker Selah Swan Jim Dailey Larry Radeker Charles Plymale Margaret Allison Marcella Null Gilbert Thivener June Jenkins Coleman Smelter Terry Johnson Cadet Helen Butterfield Eleanor Richards Lois Gooch Luella Hughes Roger Hood Betty Corbin Sheilah George Laile Lovett Peggy Thomas Sally Elliott Betty Morrison Richard Cornet Linda Thomas Vincent Ball Ronald Blevins Dick Caldwell

Lima Man Fined After Traffic Check in Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS The state highway patrol conducted two traffic checks on Route 7 and 53 stopping 75 vehicles and issuing 16 warnings for defective vehicles. One arrest was made John Spradley 30 Lima Ohio was fined ten dollars and costs for driving with defective brakes in Magistrate Opal Shate s court.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol John Spradley Lima Ohio Opal Shate

Golden Wedding Party Honors Grovers Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Willard Grover celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at 357 Second Ave Gallipolis with a large gathering of friends and relatives. Eleven chickens prepared contributed to the feast as gifts were presented to the couple.

Gallipolis Willard Grover Second Ave

Wilkesville Native Elsworth Boice Dies in Dayton Hospital

Elsworth Boice 57, of near Zanesville, died Sunday at Veterans Hospital Dayton. A Wilkesville native and World War I veteran, he is survived by sisters Mrs. M. O. Hutchinson and Mrs. Mattie Lowe. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon in Zanesville.

Wilkesville Elsworth Boice Zanesville Veterans Hospital Dayton Boice M. O. Hutchinson Mattie Lowe

Absentee Ballots Ready in Galliaopolis

Absentee voters can obtain ballots at the Board of Elections office in the courthouse. Demand is reported to be slow as preparations proceed.

Galliapolis Board of Elections Court House

Snyder Home Reported Burned to Ground

GALLIPOLIS The residence of Mr and Mrs Bert Snyder on Ewington Route 1 near Alice was reported burned to the ground Sunday night. The Snyders were at a church service nearby in Wellston when the fire occurred leaving them with only the clothes on their backs. Mr Snyder worked for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad.

Gallipolis Bert Snyder Ewington Alice

Presbyterians Form Five Circles Meet in Gallipolis

Five social and working circles of the First Presbyterian Church will meet Wednesday evening. Mary circle gathers at 346 Third Ave with Mrs. Stanley B. Huntington hosting and Mrs. Clarence Masters leading. Ruth circle meets at 633 Third Ave hosted by Mrs. W. L. Ingerick with Mrs. Ted Tanner leading. Esther circle convenes at Third Ave home of Mrs. Carl Myers led by Clara Worman. Martha circle meets at 623 Second Ave hosted by Mrs. Frank Jones with Mrs. Horace B. Ecker leading. Naomi circle meets at 322 Third Ave hosted by Mrs. Ben F. Evans with Mrs. Charles Miller leading. Rebecca circle met Tuesday at 343 Fourth Ave with Mrs. John L. Evans and leader Margaret Riser.

Gallipolis First Presbyterian Church Mary Stanley B. Huntington Third Ave Clarence Masters Ruth W. L. Ingerick Ted Tanner Esther Carl Myers Clara Worman Martha Frank Jones Second Ave Horace B. Ecker Naomi Ben F. Evans Charles Miller Rebecca Circle John L. Evans Fourth Ave Margaret Riser

Real Estate Auctioned Off in Gallia County

Deputy sheriff Mort Dickey auctioned two parcels on partition orders. Burl and Erdice Roush bought 97 acres in Morgan Township for 4100, appraised at 1200. Delma King purchased 57 acres in Guyan Township for 2000, appraised at 2600. The sales stem from partition suits involving Erdice Roush versus Samuel Everett Denny and Dorothy Wallace versus Belva G Wallace.

Gallipolis Mort Dickey Morgan Township Burl Erdice Roush Samuel Everett Denny Guyan Township Delma King

Holzer Hospital Notes Dense Admissions in March Outline

Admissions list at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis and Wellston shows numerous patients from Middleport Letart Falls Point Pleasant and surrounding towns with several new births to Mrs Hersman and Mrs Nease. Discharges include multiple patients such as Mrs Berry Riddell Thompson Adams Long Cantor Sheets Angell and others. additional admissions include Mrs Cole Bailey Lockard and Jane Ogan among others.

Gallipolis Irene’ Kanouse Middleport Albert Hill Letart Falls Denver Slagle Pearl Casto Bidwell T. H. Brothers Brice Channeld Jackson Charles F. Huddleston Point Pleasant Donald Wood Hartford W.va John Hersman Arthur Nease Pomeroy Sam Berry W. R. Riddell J. R. Thompson James Adams Forest Long Wilda Cantor Aubrey Sheets Raymond Angell Leslie Siders Charles Lewis Doweel Cole French Bailey Harry Lockard Wellston C. L. Comick Clara Thorniley Fred Hupman Independence Donna Jean Taylor Alice Delaney Patriot Ellen Higginbothorn Grimms Landing Ethelbert Williams Pfe Edward Brown Columbus Earl Noble Paul Casto Janie Thompson Paul Seard Asa Lewis Delbert Boster Robert Scarberry Roy Burger Richard Bethel R. H. Thieman Jane Ogan Virginia Smith George R. Sheets James Cardwell Donald Geary Portsmouth Ben Rhodes Wilkesville Charles Clark Gerald Rosebrook Charles Moore Paul Ables Donald Woods Robert Mayes

Gallipolis Livestock Sale Report at Ohio Valley Saturday

The sales data from Ohio Valley Livestock Co lists hogs across weight ranges at 18 to 23.40 dollars, cattle with steers and heifers 20 to 26 and 20 to 25.50, veal calves top 28.50, sheep and lambs with various prices, and other categories such as fat cows bulls and sows and pigs.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Livestock Co Cincinnati

Germans to receive 1560 calorie ration in western zones

British and American authorities announce that starting April 1, Germans in the combined western zones will have a daily ration raised to 1560 calories.

Frankfurt Germany

French Prospects Bright as Wheat Harvest Hopes Rise

Previer Robert Schuman says France could be self-sufficient in bread if the current wheat harvest promises materialize. He stresses optimism for domestic grain supply and national food security.

Paris Previer Robert Schuman France

Security forces expanded in Rome Italy adds 30000 army personnel

Italian authorities announce a rise in public security by deploying 30,000 additional army personnel to Rome. The move aims to bolster security amid unspecified threats and maintains emphasis on strengthening regional stability.

Rome Italy

Dairy Vie Plan Tallas Becomes Artificial Breeding Program

A county agricultural agent and the Ohio Breeding Association plan a bee training service in Gallia County. Since the March meeting, numerous workers have signed up to participate, including L L Halliday Carrie Wills A TH Morris Niday J A Luikart Frank Mills Jr Wallace Lownsblairy Verlin Swain Kenneth Becker EC es Cook Jr Gardner Nicorrricke Briggs Kirby Donald cGarianad Hally James Vi Reewmolds WE Kee Denny Harry Meville Jos Schwartzwalder Pat Brady Darrell Haskins Walter W Wood George Vinton G Kerr and Mary HR Nennea

Gallipolis Forest A. Brown Columbus Richaxred Kellogg Cemtrmi Ohio Towers L. L. Halliday Roemmeth Pat Bradiy Darrell Haskins Walter W Wood Geang Vinton G. Kerr Miary HR Nennea

Woman speaker describes German experiences in democracy efforts

Mrs Joseph Sa Bryan of Middleport spoke to the Business and Professional Women’s club at Istana Wiecon Inn in Gallipolis last night describing her time in Germany with her husband and efforts to spread democratic principles. Lola Mae Suiter presided and Lililian StFeT provided drama solos among others on the program.

Gallipolis Joseph Sa Bryan Middleport Ama Istana Wiecon Germany Lola Mae Suiter Mabe Z Waugh Chaiirmain Luililian Eidith Hintsitr— Miller Mary Thormpson Mabel Thomas Hazel Carmeronm Colaeknys Grover Ada Wardama di Byrd Ros

Local News From New Straitsville and Logan Area Notables

Margrett Edwards displays a large Red Cross poster in Lanning's station window featuring her daughter Edith Mitchell, Akron Red Cross secretary, and her great granddaughter Marica Mitchell. News mentions births, birthdays, social gatherings, and military service honors across New Straitsville and nearby Gore and Akron.

NEW Straitsvili Ritter Margrett Edwards Red Cross Lanning Edith Mi&iiltis Led Cross Akron Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Marriege Charles Willams Fiorence Fhioust Altop Gore Sue McQuade Pia Idelia Reynnolds Marguerite Spicer Delparnas Mathews Maxi— Brett Sherrard Alice Idreese Maras Burke Grace Lines Bess Calliahaxr Bid Murdock Catherine HN Wellerrmar Jean Williams Mo— Quade A. E. Faine Syrn Faine Philippine Islands Col. Faine Col Paime New Straitsvile Maniger Military Institute Miamom Ala West Point Washington, D. C Marshall Island Faime Fort Sarr Houston Texas Fourth Army Myrma Wallace

Community notes mix with theft arrest in Detroit and Pomeroy meeting

Local society column lists numerous visitors and ill residents across towns including Daisy Tomeer Diana in Nu zray City and Mary Banfield. A Detroit robbery reports Clayton Wurt held for examination on $13 773 thefts from a suburban office. A Pomeroy meeting announces officer elections.

Orbiston Edith Etalliday Weeke Ma Feuests Edward Efardy Mike Bartoe Fhaims Wiss Letha Bolen Mirs Fin Buchtel Readotipnh Shumk — Wiler Flowat Sorrel Ray City Daisy c lTomeer Diana Betty Peacock Basil Tommy Dixon Mariiwn Dixon Bellaire Thrheir Kate Eoi Eid Ward Peacock Mir Ana Ralph Self New Dan Mitter Torcaster Dana Bookman Murray City Charles Vani Ber Haydenville Isited Walter Wade Steve Sorrell Amgo Floyd Sorrell Murray Emma Yates Som Jack Cr — Plains Elizabeth Rroberts Detroit Clayton Mir — Ister Snover, Mich

Poultry Prices Reported By Cincinnati Market

Cincinnati market notes on poultry today listing prices for heavy 5 Ibs and over 35-3744, heavy fryers up to 4 Ibs 40-41, heavy broilers 41, Leghorn and light 20-22, stags 20-22.

Cincinnati

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Sheets Elks Ruler Gallia PTA Grovers ST. Patrick's Dance BLUE George Silver Bridge State Rt Presbyterian Dairy Vie X. Plan Tallas Basa Ks A.m. Sino.m Chas. Farrow Ruth Groce Hiarold Goddard Bartett Poston Albany Thelbert Brookhart Hiild Burns Elta Tau Delta—Fraternity Student Center Morris Ave Cal Tom Dowler Olds Nye Chevrolet Athens, Ohio Athens Auto Parts W. Union St Goodyear Tractor and Truck Tires Athens B. F. Goodrich Silvertowns Motor Sales Plymouth Sales & Service State St Auto Service ALGEO Algeo Motor Sales Lancaster St Brown’'S Pure N. Court St Brown Richland Ave Arthur F. Boyles, Jr Pine Place Dean Southeastern Ohio Roger Dean Dial Airport Ile Ford Dodge C. A. Daugherty Athens, O E. Carpenter St Superior Electric CO West State St Kroger Super Mkt Marie G. Hoffee Central R. A. Benedum Athens County Wm. P. MacDonald R.D Marietta Chemical Products Co W. E. Dicken Modern Appliance Co Hoover Richland Howard Bolton DELCO Gilbort Hooper State Rts Strausbaugh and Strausbaugh Chess’s Plymouth John Ballard Creola Logans Cabinet Strawn Plumbing CO Athens Furniture Shops Electric Union Street W. O. Rose F. C. Stone E. State Street White C. L. Williams Athens Rt Willys Company Lawle W. Washington Street Hudson Pontiac Shouse Auto Service Hudson Motor Cars Shell Orbis Dao Ier Chrysler Arthur Hupp Trimble Washington St Call Dale Cratte Fairground Bear N. McKinley Southern Pike Street Marietta Delmar Baum Chester, O Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati Produce U.S. A U.S Cameron and van Dyke Gen Farm Bureau Fire Clyde Edmondson Insurance Carl J. House Res D. M. Goddard Huffman Huffman Transportation Service Adams Elemira N.Y Halsey St Dept Newark Chauncey Blackmore’s Gallaher Ohio State Employment Service City Hall Bustin Beauty School Marinello System Marinello Beauticians Town St United States Hampshire Boats Ed Linscott Amesville N. G Rose Minersville Esco Clarence Shaw Cornell Morrison Brown Hill Marvin Reeves Harrah Farm Long Bottom R.D Fiorse Clyde West Prattsville Union St Leo J. Boyle New Straitsville Ford Tractor W.C Allis Chalmers Betz Dwight Hoback Chesterhill Stock Buck’s Texaco Motor Oil Sewell Atkins Atkins Chicks Pomeroy, Ohio Harrisonville, O Hooper's
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