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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1956

Page

2

Gallipolis Women Share Hikes and Club News

Gallipolis Woman of the Year Mrs Gatewood told 18 members and two guests of the French City Garden Club about a 2050 mile hike from last spring and last summer along the Appalachian Trail. She brought a plaque from the National Campers and Hikers Association and the, meeting planned open secular plans for April.

Galliulis Uranume Fmma Gatewood Gallipolis French City Garden Club National Campers and Hikers Association

Kyger Creek plant dedication set for May 24

The Kyger Creek Local School district marching band will perform at the $145,000 OVEC plant dedication May 24. Engineer Fred R. Carman, visiting Cresaps West Virginia, will return to Kentucky soon. the May 24 program details are pending. Boosters noted 42 musicians in Eckard’s band and 120 instrumental students in the area. a spring concert with Eckard and Miss Jean Lee will follow, with date to be announced. Officers and a nominating committee were to report at the April 16 meeting.

Creek Kgger Creek Fred R. Carman Cresaps W. Va Kyger Creek Kyser Creek Band Boosters Club Cheshire Band Room Garry Fekard Kyser Creek Vocal Music Department Jean Lee Eckard and Ever Creek Eckard Athens Julia Theiss Pauline Rife Louise . Roush Harold Mack

Academy High School to Host Vocational Leaders Assembly

Students and juniors will attend a Friday morning assembly at 8 30 at Academy High School. Principal Ross Fleming announces a Future Business Leaders of America event featuring four vocations. Speakers include Col. Morris E Haskins retail merchandising Mrs Bill Campbell radio and public speech Vic Sherow journalism and Superintendent Marshall D Boggs teaching.

MALLU Academy High School Ross Ht. Fleming Business Leaders of America Sue Neal Clesta Dickson FBLA Morris E. Haskins Bill ©. Campbell Radio Land Public Speech Vic Sherow Marshall D. Boggs

Army in Coloradunlisted names and admissions in Ohio

Army personnel and medical admissions listed from Gallipolis and surrounding towns. Names include Pvt Francis F Kuhn son of Mr and Mrs Charles Kuhn of Carson Colorado enlisted last month after graduating Gaia Academy High School 1904 and a large roster of individuals from South Point Ironton Bidwell Kanauga Jackson Gallipolis Pomeroy and nearby areas with medical and surgical admissions noted for Mrs C A Jones Mrs P J Hutchinson Mrs J W Clark Mrs Pete Smeltzer and others.

Inipolis Francis F Kuhn Charles Kuhn Thy Colo Gaia ‘Academy Carson William E. Wray Bidwell Roger Dillard Pomeroy Daniels South Point C. A. Jones Ironton P. J. Hutchinson Guy Schellenger Jack J. W. Clark Jackson Pete C. Smeltzer Gallipolis Robert M. Beckett Poin Pleasant David. Atkinson South Sue Harold G. Laughter Kanuga Harold H. Blackston Pomeroy

Death of Gallipolis Blacksmith Joseph King at 77

Retired blacksmith Joseph Robert King, 77, died Tuesday at his son James E. King’s home in Gallipolis. He leaves sons James and Henry, daughter Mrs. Bounnie Fletcher, five grandchildren and five great grandchildren, two brothers, a sister, and several nieces and nephews. Born October 8, 1878 near Henderson, he was a Nazarene Church member and longtime Gallipolis resident. Funeral rites set for 2 p.m. at Wetherholt Funeral Venue with Rev. Vernon C. Shater officiating. burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. He was active in the Gallipolis Council of the Inner Order of United American Mechanics. Friends may call Thursday evening at the funeral home.

Gallipolin Joseph Robert King James E. King Hedgend Drive Henry T. King Portsmouth Bounnie Fletcher Peebles Sherman King Clinton Ohio Akron Ernest King Gallipolis Wilbur Waugh Huntington Tolton Ley Walker Henderson Wetherholt Vernon C. Shater Church of the Nazarene Mound Hill Cemetery King

River traffic logs list boats and times on Ohio River

A compiled log from Montgomery to Gallipolis records numerous boats with times and cargoes including Nita Dean Semet Pollywog Jane Francis Inca Meriwether Lewis J Z Hatfield and others. Water levels show rollers at 185 feet then 140 feet as the river fell from 13 to 16 feet and from 17 onward toward Gallipolis.

I Helen Winfield Gallipolis Nita Dean Semet Samuel Clemson Pollywog Jane Francis Kale Vo Lems Montgomery Yoo River Ihpolis

Tax books opened in Gallia County for 1955 taxes

Tax books were opened yesterday for the payment of 1955 taxes, according to announcements of Gallia County Treasurer V. Paul Y. Niday.

Gallipolis Gallia County V. Paul Y Niday

Bake Sale at First National Bank Benefits Adison Church

Sale profit for Adison Methodist Church totaled 108 dollars after a bake sale held last Saturday. Hy Sell chaired the committee that organized the event at the First National Bank.

Gallipolis Mre Hysell First National Bank Adison Methodist Church

Mercerville High School Comedy Play Set for Friday

Mercerville High School presents a student comedy titled Audi Over Yooter directed by La Rows Reve. Cast includes Doris Carter Shir Thomas Wil One Tuck Li Fe Georgia Pula and Raymond Montgomery with Delma Day producing.

Vallipolis Sete Cass Mercerville High School Inder’dzeetoa Mota Shahan Ble “Audi Yooter la Rows Reve Aily Delma Day Doris Carter Shir Thomas Wil One Tuck Li Fe Georgia Pula Raymond Emer Montgomery Norton Parsons Aol Lary Bost

Korean student to enroll at Rio Grande College notes

A 21 year old Korean youth plans four year study at Rio Grande College after arriving in Allopolis. The student, son of a merchant, seeks a commercial course and aims to pursue a liberal arts education within the college’s affordable program. The article highlights Rio Grande's growing national recognition in liberal arts and guidance.

Te Paturaay Rio Grande College Chris Clyde R. Montgomery Toms Ae Wal

Peterson's Ointment Soothes Itchy Skin Fast Ad

Eczema itching and skin irritations are relieved by applying Peterson's Ointment to affected parts. The product promises quick relief, improved skin appearance, and satisfaction with a money back guarantee. Available at all druggists. Soothes itchy feet and cracks.

Peterson Adv

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