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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1949

Page

10

Apple Grove Obituaries and Attendance at Funerals

Out of town attendees at the March 20 funeral of Mrs. George Han in Letart include Lewis and Mrs Ours Sidney Carpenter and Mrs Crawford and Mr Crawford and family from Aliquippa and New Brighton. Daughters Mrs Darrell Sayre in Japan and Mrs Milo Richardson in Port Huron could not attend. Interment in Letart cemetery. Mrs Irwin Gloeckner discharged from St Joseph Hospital. Mrs Maggie Dils hosted by O G Shields. Funeral for Mrs Thomas Warner at Letart Falls Methodist Church with interment there. Jeanine Shields and Donna Hayman noted ill.

Apple Grove Funerg George Han Charles Kirsch Methodist Church Lewis Ours Sidney Carpenter Aliquippa Dayton Crawford New Brighton Nettie Crawford East Liverpool Gary Spires Evelyn Bud Sharpnack Columbus Clair Carpenter Wayne Carpenter Rockland Edward Inson Pomeroy Quintenyman Athens Darrell Sayre Sayre Japan Milo Richardson Port Huron Mich Letart Cemetery Irwin Gloeckner St. Joseph Hospital Maggie Dils Parkersburg O. G. Shields Thomas Warner Paul Manuel William Coyle Letart Falls Jeanine Shields Donna Hayman

Graduation Held for Second State Highway Patrol Auxiliary

Eleven members of the second unit of the State Highway Patrol auxiliary were graduated in Gallipolis at Leston Hall with the 40 and 8 as hosts. Judge William H. Janes administered the oath. Ross Williams noted the auxiliary’s origins and duties. Lt. W. B. Vance led the ceremony.

Gallipolis Highway Patrol Auxiliary Leston Hall Ross Williams Oak Hill Ohio Department American Legion William H. Janes Janes Williams W. B. Vance Cambridge Auxiliary Vance State Highway Patrol Gaynard Christ Silas Haton James Houck James St Clinton Smith

Man Placed On Probation In County Court Roundup

GALLIPOLIS sheriff's office reports Edward Harmon, 68, Bidwell, charged with failure to provide for his three year old child. Marvin Thaxon, Cheshire, charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct. George M. Marks, back from Ohio Penitentiary, faced three indictments before Judge Rob ert Betz and was placed on probation for five years with conditions to pay court costs two worthless checks and child support. Green, from Warren, Ohio, faced non support charge after posting bond and release.

Gallipolis Edward Harmon Bidwell Marvin Thaxon Cheshire George M. Marks Ohio Common Pleas Robert Betz Marks Codford Green Warren Woodrow Saunders Ronald Miller Justice of the Peace Maurice Grover

Officers Elected by VFW Auxiliary in Gallipolis

The VFW Auxiliary met at the VFW Hall to elect officers led by President Virginia Roberts. Elected were Leeta Keenan president Thelma Campbell senior vice president Mildred Boggs junior vice president Donna Wilson treasurer Virginia Roberts conductress Nancy Lemley chaplain Mary Cook guard and Naomi Phillips trustee for three years. Installation date not set.

Gallipolis Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary VFW Hall Virginia Roberts Leeta Keenan Thelma Campbell Mildred Boggs Donna Wilson Nancy Lemley Mary Cook Naomi Phillips Keenan

Marriages Set for Point Pleasant and Gallia County Couples

Marriage licenses issued for James R Cochran and Naomi Patterson both 21 from Point Pleasant and Cheshire respectively. J Owen Lloyd 23 of Gallipolis w telephone worker w Violet Barcus 21 of Gallipolis. Warren Rawlins Jr 21 of Vinton w Leona Russell 17. Arthur D Dillon 28 Colcord West Virginia w Gay M Dew 25 Gallipolis. Ralph Arrowood 24 Gallipolis farming w Cecelia Starkey 17 Gallipolis.

James R. Cochran Point Pleasant Naomi Patterson Cheshire J. Owen Lloyd Gallipolis Violet Barcus Warren Rawlins, Jr Vinton Leona Russell Arthur D. Dillon Colcord W. Va Gay M. Dew Ralph Arrowood Cecelia Starkey

Higgins To Attend Schoolmen's Meeting in Philadelphia

Gallipolis superintendent Edwin E Higgins will depart Saturday afternoon to join the American Association of School Administrators gathering in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He said the meeting is expected to draw more than 6000 attendees from Sunday night through Thursday.

Gallipolis Edwin E. Higgins American Association of School Administrators Philadelphia Higgins

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Gallipolis admits include Mrs Dewey Bentley Rutland Mrs Ce cil Davis Wellston Tommy Reid city Robert Broyles Jackson Geo Maynard Varney W Va Mrs James C Jones Oak Hill Mrs Charles Love Cheshire Arnold Dickerson city Roy Jackson Rutland Mrs Harold West Wellston Mrs Kern Bond Jackson Births to Mrs Merrill Hively Patriot a son Discharged Miss Jane Stebbins Mrs John Caudill and son March Rudd Mrs Charles Kemper Mrs W O Lee Mrs Nellie Gray Mrs Vernon Martin and son Mrs Chas Leonard L N Pilcher Robert Walsh Mrs Minnie Kuhn William Trapp and Betty Brown

Gallipolis Dewey Bentley Rutland Cecil Davis Wellston Tommy Reid City Robert Broyles Jackson Geo. Maynard Varney W. Va James C. Jones Oak Hill Charles Love Cheshire Arnold Dickerson Roy Jackson Harold West Kern Bond Merrill Hively Jane Stebbins John Caudill March Rudd Charles Kemper W. O. Lee Nellie Gray Vernon Martin and Son Chas. Leonard L. N. Pilcher Robert Walsh Minnie Kuhn William Trapp Betty Brown

Intoxication Charges Reported In Gallipolis

Patrick A. Washam, 64, of 421 Washington St Girard Ohio, arrested on an intoxication charge shortly before midnight Wednesday. Robert Dray of Garfield Ave arrested on a similar charge Thursday evening, police reported.

Gallipolis Patrick A. Washam Washington St Girard Ohio Robert Dray Garfield Ave Jevening

End of the Rainbow pageant honors at First Baptist Church

The Women's Missionary Society of the Pomeroy Baptist Association staged an End of the Rainbow program at First Baptist Church with Mrs Paul Smart elected president and Mrs Daryl Cook as vice president. Attendees included Mrs Caryl Cook, Mrs Leo Russell, and guests from Racine. The event featured candle lighting, a duet by Mrs T T Shelton and Mrs Bertha Sayre, and a rainbow themed altar.

Middleport Women's Missionary Society of the Pomeroy Baptist Association First Baptist Church Caryl Cook Paul Smart Leo Russell Paul Nye Thomas Darst Harry Houdashelt James Stephenson T. T. Shelton Bertha Sayre Pomeroy Houdashelt White Cross Baptist Church Cook Stephenson Russell Christian Life Smart Charles Pomeroy Daryl Cook Greta Simpson Nye Granville Jesus James Sanders W. K. Beaver Beulah White Bernice Baker John Mayer Florence Bush Thomas Durst Harry Hysell Margaret Weedeat Leo T Local Missionary Society Simpson

Grate Family Attends Wellston Band Concert

Members of the J.H. Grate family traveled to Wellston Thursday for the twentieth annual Wellston City Schools band concert at Central Auditorium. The Grates’ grandson Charles Tewksbury plays trumpet with the band.

Middleport J.H. Grate Wellston Central Auditorium Grates Charles Tewksbury Edward Tewksbury

Local family visits and hospital returns

Kelly Grogan of Chillicothe visited his mother Mrs Richard Grogan. Pamela Hobstetter of Pomeroy stayed with uncles and aunts before moving to Nelsonville to live with her parents George and Pamela Hobstetter. Earl and Kay McKinley hosted a dinner for Mrs Edward McIntosh and her children Day ton and Eddie. L O Gardner and family returned from Columbus after visiting their son Robert Gardner, with Bob joining them for spring vacation. Kalad Hindy and son Stephen Kalad returned from St Josephs Hospital. oe Wilson Sr returned from McMillen Hospital Charleston to his home on S Third Ave.

Kelly Grogan Chillicothe Richard Grogan Pamela Hobstetter Pomeroy William Hobstetter Richard Chambers Nelsonville George Hobstetter Earl McKinley Earl Edward McIntosh Kay Eddie Dayton L. O. Gardner Columbus Robert Gardner Gardners Bob Kalad Hindy Stephen Kalad St. Joseph’s Hospital Oe Wilson, Sr McMillen Hospital Charleston S. Third Ave

Announcement on One Great Hour broadcast sponsorship

Dr. Homer G. McMillen, stated clerk of the Presbytery of Athens, warns the public that a campaign misstates the One Great Hour broadcast. He urges presbytery members to inform local newspapers radio stations and others that allegations against the program are misleading and that the church supports the broadcast.

Middleport Homer G. McMillen Presbytery of Athens

Campaign to name rural mailboxes in Gallipolis area

The Won Home Council considers a project to label rural mailboxes for easy identification. The group asks Grange and Farm Bureau cooperation as Postmaster Elmer E Caldwell prepares recommendations. Committee members include Mrs E J Riggs Mrs C Y Lakin and Mrs Paul J Quay.

Gallipolis Won Home Council Campaig Spe Grange The War Home Council E. J. Riggs C. Y. Lakin Paul J. Quay

Gallipolis Church Schedules Activities and Services

The notice lists faith community events in Gallipolis including FIRST BAPTIST with Bible school sessions at 9:15 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. Evangelistic services at 7:30 p.m. Led by Rev. Stevens, with missionary talk by W. Reidhead. Also FIRST PRESBYTERIAN GRACE METHODIST details on Sunday School, sermons, vesper, choir and youth programs.

First Baptist James Danner Bill Ste Sionary W. Reidhead Sudan Interior First’ Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Herod Ellis Lodge Judson Westminster Club Grace Methodist Connally Grace E. Ray Bailey

Gallia County Land Transfers and a Fine

Transfers in Gallia County include Gladys Caldwell et al to M Amos for one acre in Addison and Audrey Cremeens to Rice for 6.2 acres in Walnut plus several other farm and city land dealings. A $5 fine was levied in Gallipolis for intoxication after arrest by the State Highway Patrol.

Gladys Caldwell M. Amos Addison Sylvia and O. E. Johnson Tohn Addis Fred W Hazel M. D. Louis W Opal Sheppan Bealls City Audrey Cremeens Walnut Moore Miller Et Ax Ann Miller Louisier Et al C. B. Preston Cly Evelyn Ramsay Gallipolis David Elis Mason W. Va Thursda Thuener Syracuse

Mt Zion Baptist Sunday Services and Dinner Notice

Mt Zion Baptist announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 45 a m baptizing followed by observance of the Lord s Supper Monday afternoon a prayer service Thank God for the Victory led by Rev Co Cleveland pastor a covere dinner will be served

MT. Zion Baptist Sunday School Rev. Co. Cleveland Covere

Women Study Club elects officers at Lena Cray Wilkes home

The Radcliff Women Study Club met at Mrs. Lena Cray Wilkes home as officers were elected: Bessie Wells president Irene Jackson vice president Ruth Humphrey secretary treasurer. April meeting set for Mrs. Clara Phillips home. Alice Elizabeth Collins to marry Dale Wright in Wellston. World War II veteran groom note. Various local visits and travel mentioned.

Radcliff Women Study Club Lena Cray Wellston Vinton South Pacific

Weekend Guests Visit South Bloomingville Residents

Social notes list weekend visits in South Bloomingville and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. David Watters with sons Dan ny and Richard in Columbus. Bill Ebert family from McArthur. Mack Shaw Sr and family with Ricky. Eugene Hampshire and Pearl Unger groups. Homer Wine and son from Lancaster. Edith Dennis and Geraldine Thomas visiting local households. Ivan Brown and family among others.

South Bloomingville David Watters Danny Richard Frank Moreno Columbus Bill Ebert Max and Joy McArthur Egg Raymond Shaw Mack Shaw Mack Shaw Jr Ricky Boyd Shaw Mary Eugene Hampshire Albert Woolever Gibisonville Pearl Unger Lester Lytle Homer Wine Homer Lancaster S. William Wine Edith Dennis Harry Dennis Geraldine Thomas Esley Davis Ivan Brown Charlotte Arlene H. O. Brown Willis Carnes Tarlton Clendell Reid Jesse Starkey Pearl Shaw Maxine Johnson

Family Visits Across Canal Winchester and Newark

Mr and Mrs John Bickle and Mr and Mrs Bernard Bickle visit Canal Winchester relatives while Mrs Delbert Rainshell hosts with Mrs Millie King. Several others visit Newark and Columbus families including Miss Joan Jones and Mr Dan Jones. A weekend brings exchanges among Bickles and Carral Winchester residents.

Union Furnace John Bickle Bernard Bickle James Bickle Canal Winchester Delbert Rainshell Millie King Pearl McGuire Mollie Seibert New Straitsville Clyde Disbennet Dan Jones Edwin Worthman Wills Cain Donna Lea Newark Joan Jones Columbus James FraxJin Lancaster Delbert Reinshell Stanley Clark Bob Clare Mich Cynthia Washburn Eli John McGuire John Bob Bob Smith Wooster Murl Elder Mary LaGore Don White John McVey Lois Carral Winchester Dan Tanne

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Snow Flower Reed Orphan Annie Harold Gray J. R. Williams Gynea Dervice Beore Nou Franne Diowt Lex O“Xay MR. Morgan By Edgar Martin Eve NEA Service. Inc T. M. Rec By Leslie Turner Wilty Cathy Scott Miss Gissing Vic Flint Libby Fog Channel W. T. Hamlin Michael O'Malley Ralph Lane Pond Jeanie Vic Freckles Lard Larry Bto Joe BY Merrill Blosser Patrol Uni VFW Auxiliary Holzer Hospital Middleport Social Notes Racine Ivan Roush Vera Beegle Helen Simpson Kathryn Jordan Elmer E. Caldw Gallipolis Church New Gallia County Land Transfer Kenneth Queen Weston Mr. Queen Alene Head Emory Canade Betty Trotter Mercerville Edith Trotter Jack Mamie Martin Carrie Webb Cynthia Cummings George Radekin Betty Clyde Pierce M Lou C. B. Wem Sammie Cummings Wayne Cooper L.D.S Emory Canode Elsie Woodruff Elsie Cramer Gladys Pierce
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