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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1956

Page

11

Not Paying for Gasoline Sparks Ohio Hunt Near Gallipolis

A chase unfolded after a man fled a West Virginia service station without paying for gasoline near Burlile's Service Station Kanauga on Route 7. The unknown driver, linked by plate to James L. Jarvis of St. Albans WV, fled after rear ending a car driven by Robert F. Maloney of Cincinnati. Police reported multiple traffic incidents across Gallia County, with arrests for driving under the influence, speeding charges, and fines issued by Judge William H. Jones.

Gallipolis Ohio State Patrol Charles Roberts Mason County West Virginia Burlile Kanauga Robert F. Maloney Cincinnati Maloney Berm Ohio James L. Jarvis St. Albans W. Va State Highway Patrol Pierce D. McGreedy Gallia Lawrence County Robert Lee William H. Jones Robert Lee Martin Crown City Martin Robert Lee Johnson Vinton Paul Sewards Ewington Avery Adkins Vinton Route 2 Elva Adkins Eugene Clark Sanford Fla William A. Costner Greensboro N.C Gallipolis Municipal Court James Rowland Buckley Jones Thomas Preston Clarence Barnett Reedsville Meigs County Justice of the Peace Percy Peoples

Primary Primer Biographical Sketches For Ohio Primaries

The Messenger provides brief biographical sketches of candidates seeking nomination in the Ohio primary. This installment previews the men running for major state offices ahead of the May 8 vote.

Lausche Unopposed in May Primary for Democratic Senate Nomination

Frank Lausche, five term Ohio governor and son of Slovenian immigrants, faces no opposition in the May 8 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat. A Cleveland native born November 14, 1895, he began political life in 1930s judiciary posts and municipal leadership, rose to governor in 1944, lost in 1946, then regained to secure multiple terms. He married Jane Sheal in 1928 and pursued law after wartime service.

Frank J. Lausche Cleveland Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court Lausche Thomas J. Herbert Herbert Gither Frank Lawrence Mass Duluth Jane Sheal

Coal laden towboats pass Gallipolis roller dam Sunday

OHIO RIVER traffic rose and fell as two towboats Creditor and Hatfield moved coal and fuel through the Gallipolis Roller Dam. River readings at Chambersburg and Point Pleasant showed receding water amid rain and melting snow. A second item notes a fatal fire in Westbrook Maine during a heavy snowstorm.

Gallipolis Creditor Hatfield Ohio River Chambersburg Riverview Hotel Gallipolis Public Square Kanawha Falls Montgomery Point Pleasant

Mrs Minnie White funeral set for Tuesday in Gallipolis

The Church of Christ in Christian Union on Eastern Avenue will host the funeral of Mrs Minnie Ernestine Cox White at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Friends may call at the home of Mrs Homer Warren, 940 First Avenue.

Gallipolis Condee Chapel Church of Christ In Christian Union Eastern Avenue Minnie Ernestine Cox White Homer Warren First Ave

Television Programs and Schedule Highlights

TV listings show a March weekday lineup with films, cartoons, and news. Highlights include Counterpoint, Cartoon Komie, Film Festival, Rocky Jones, Marc Jennings, Weather updates, and Western Muse. Program times range around 2.00 to 12.40, featuring a mix of dramas, comedies, and news segments.

Teesday Kartoon Komielie Film & Fang Sam Micky Mouse Rocky Jones Marc Jennings Fran & Otlie John Daly Warner Heros Wyatt Danny Thomas City Detective WSAZ Wlwo WweoHrs Channel 3 Channel 4 Tennessee Ernie Curie SS Club Star Showcase Spook Beekman Robert Q Lewis Parson Paw Dixon Casper Capers Matinee Boo Crosby Gene's Canteen Queen Taunt Dru Pinky Lee Mickey Mouse Lucky Ranch Soldiers of Fortune Tim. Tyler Klub Grand Ole Opry Walter Phillips Barry Theater Dinah Shore Warner Bros Range Rider News Caravan Bob Hope Phil Silvers Wyatt Earp Navy Log Fireside Theater Room For Daddy Jally Lombardo Circle Theater Red Skelton Taree City

Holzer Hospital Births and Medical Notices List

A long list of births and medical notices from Holzer Hospital includes Mr and Mrs Jack Shifflet of Point Pleasant Route 2 a son and numerous other births such as Mrs Esco Brumfield Crown City a daughter Mrs Robert Hash Bidwell Route 1 a daughter and Mr and Mrs Merrill Simmons Hamden Route 1 a son. The compilation also notes medical and surgical admissions including Blain Lovette Jackson Route 4, Robert Hutchinson Point Pleasant, and Mrs Walter Harmon Point Pleasant among many others.

Jack Shifflet Point Pleasant Esco Brumfield Crown City Robert N. Hash Bidwell Merrill Simmons Hamden Edward Carter Oak Hill Samuel Browning Jackson Robert E. Swisher Cheshire Claude Burdette Kananga Lewis Carriato Southside Mary Emma Denny Vinton Blain Lovette Robert Hutchinson Clara Coffman Arley Clark Joyce Lucas Arnold Frazier Pliny W. Va Walter Harmon William Zales Gallipolis Frank Harper Vern Watterson Racine Robert Querlin Co. C. Church Middleport Paul Pickens Jed Lee Henderson B. F. Tracy Mary Blanche Rawson South Side Frederic Vernon Boult Rio Grande Clifford E. Smith Gladys Moran Henrietta Norman Horsel Justice Dexter Route 1 Chester Knight Pomeroy Rollie D. Hensley Minersville

Local visit remarks from Wilkesville residents

Recent callers included Mr and Mrs William Spires with guests Mr and Mrs Joseph Hottinger and their son Charles of Fremont, and Mr and Mrs Don Spires of Pomeroy. Mrs Cora Bishop stayed with Mr and Mrs Clair Bonn as Mr and Mrs Dan Sayre hosted a dinner in honor of Peggy Sayre’s birthday, with guests Mrs Forrest Radcliff and Mrs Ralph White.

Wilkesville William Spires Joseph Hottinger Charles Fremont Don Spires Pomeroy Cora Bishop Clair Bonn Dan Sayre Floyd Davis Forrest Radcliff Peggy Sayre

Ohio Local and Kyger Creek seek merger deals in Gallia County

Two Gallia County boards held special sessions Saturday night Ohio Local and Kyger Creek Local. No action was taken on the merger proposal though discussions centered on potential bus transportation for riverfront Ohio Township students and future binding pledges amid plans for a three district consolidation. Kyger Creek Local proposed a 1.75 million dollar bond issue to fund a joint elementary school a swimming pool stadium and additional facilities for both Kyger and Cheshire pupils.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio Kyger Creek Ohio Local Board of Education Guyan Harrison Townships Tom Gooldin J. Donald Pollitt, Jr Trimble Jones Ohio Township Jones B. Lewis Jones Boards of Education Guvan Harrison Clay Kyger Creek Local Kyger Cheshire

Fire truck hits auto during minor Gallipolis blaze

Gallipolis Fire Department was on a noon fire call at 12:30 p.m. near White Ave. when the fire truck struck Willard Adkins's car, damaging the tail light and right rear fender of Arnold Dickerson's automobile. The vehicle was parked behind Dickerson's Garfield Barbecue. The fire truck sustained a left rear fender dent.

Gallipolis White Ave Willard Adkins Harvey Brown Brown Garfield Ave Arnold Dickerson Dickerson Garfield Barbecue

Emma Gatewood to Speak at French City Garden Club

Mrs Emma Gatewood will address the French City Garden Club meeting on Locust Street Tuesday evening with Mrs Harley Bovie presiding. The Vinton Parents School Club meets at 7 30 p m in the Vinton school auditorium led by Mr and Mrs Lowell McCarley.

Gallipolis Emma Gatewood French City Garden Club Harley Bovie Locust Street Vinton Parents School Club Treasury

Riverside Study Club Meeting Announcement

Riverside Study Club will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday with Mrs. L. R. Hall on Vine Street.

Riverside Study Club L. R. Hall Vine Street

Injured Driver Treated After Train Collision

Blaine Lovette of Jackson Route 4 was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 9 p.m. Sunday for injuries from a car versus train crash in Jackson.

Gallipolis Blaine Lovette Jackson Holzer Hospital

Teacher Back From Regional Conference in Minneapolis

Gallipolis teacher and Ohio Education Association secretary Mrs. Nelson Gardner returned home after a three day regional conference in Minneapolis. Nine states represented including Ohio Michigan Illinois Wisconsin Indiana Iowa North and South Dakota. Mrs Gardner praised Rep Walter H Judd of Minnesota and noted Ohioans attended the FTA luncheon. Speakers included Dr J W Maucker and Dr Guy Bond.

Gallipolis Nelson Gardner Ohio Education Association Minneapolis Inn Department of Classroom Teachers National Education Association Dakkota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan Iowa Indiana Illinois Ohio

Luncheon Planned by Gallia Tuberculosis Group

The Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association led by Mrs. Charles W. Shaver will hold a luncheon at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the First Presbyterian Church.

Gallipolis Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association Charles W. Shaver First Presbyterian Church

Rites for Mrs Cating To Be Held Thursday

Last rites for Mrs J Ernest Cating will be held at 2 p m Thursday in the Wetherholt funeral home with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. The Rev Paul M Niswander and the Rev J W Stone of Grace Methodist Church will officiate. Friends may call Wednesday afternoon at the funeral home.

Gallipolis J. Ernest Cating Wetherholt Mound Hill Cemetery Paul M. Niswander J. W. Stone Grace Methodist Church

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