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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1955

Page

18

Farm Bureau President Chooses Capital Trip Schedule

J Donald Pollitt, Gallia County Farm Bureau president, will join 22 Ohio Farm Bureau spokesmen and five directors in a Washington trip Monday through Wednesday to meet senators Bricker and Bender, tour the Pentagon, and dine with officials. The delegation includes Claude Vester of Ross County and Bob Shank of Highland County. The Gallia County bureau shows 219 members, the highest percentage increase in the state, though not the top by number.

Gallipolis J. Donald _Pollitt Gallia County Farm Bureau 10Th Congressional District Washington, D.C Ohio Farm Bureau National Legislative Bob Shank Highland County Pollitt Ross County Claude Vester Mane Ohio County John Heiscell Vester Washington U. S John W. Bricker George Bender Pentagon Jackson's Cambrian Hotel Ralph Boster Arthur Elliott Fred Hamrick Elutie Highman

Transfer of property in several townships listed in records

A compiled list shows transfers between March 1 and March 9 including parcels in Walnut Huntington Gallipolis and Cheshire townships with prices ranging from 200 to 9000 dollars. Notable entries include Samuel J. and Helen J. Johnson to Sanford C. and Winifred Vallance and Annabelle Bail to Grace Shriver. Internal revenue stamps not required on several deeds.

Ateransfere Mary H. Peepers Seaat Letha Jamies John E Cassie de Long Walnut Township Andrew Loretta McCarty Frank Murray Huntington Township Samuel J Helen J. Johinson Santford C Winifred Vallance Maxae Sawney Tulivision Gallipolis Sylvia Eddeth E. Jeffers W.T Garnet Swain Annabelle Bail C.M. Carmichael Panning Grace Shriver Rodney Sanford Winsord Vallance Paul B Bonnie B Bonnette Clay G. B. French Netey ‘Ddison Internal Revenue Towell Fannie Glassburn George Myrtle Strawberry “Alley Gracie’ McCormick Elmer’ Murrel Folden Ora Ora ‘Mae Folden Waltere Springfield Calvin le B._ Louise Mitch il Willam C Susie Jack Ville-Porter Chick Taga Creek Gallions Frankie Patrick Voreh Gertrude Vivian Voreh Vertie ‘Kitchen Fort Angel Ohio Township Hamilton Stan A.T EM. Welch Anna Chapman Cheshire John Floyd Chaney Parlee Chaney Nellie B Keeney Huntington Allee van Zant Melvin Cheshire Township Robert Peggy Louise Wood J. Perry Malinda Bradbury Jon Carl Flavie Wigley Den‘Jones Ingfierd Estherte Raymond Gooch Steve M. Clark Bealls ‘Dation Emerson Etta Mae Reese Adelson Township Helen J. Bickers Ralph FE. Burzett Wilson Bapst Kent Bidwell Luther Nettie Swain R R Neva M. Pickett Sugar Creek Ohio David Grayson Wickline Reva M. Fraley Esther Band V. Clench Sylvia Mooney Clarence Ethel Grover F Wendell Audrey Bradbury Roberta W. Holzer First Cedar Ohio River

Death of H M Cox at 50 in Gallipolis Hospital

Hiram Monror Cox aged 50 of Gallipolis Route 2 Green Township died at 4 20 p m Thursday in Holzer Hospital after coronary thrombo He was born March 12 1905 in Gallia County and survived by four brothers and two sisters his wife Cora Mae Maule and eight children Funeral services likely at Mina Chapel with calling hours at Miller's funeral home.

Gallipolis Hiram Monror Cox Green ‘Township Holzer Hospital Mr. Cox Marietta Lower River Mise Lillian Cox Norman Columbus Carl Yellowtows Cox Pomeroy Cora Mae Maule Sirs James Hie Ay Rutt Cadmus Mrs. Hay Ward Betty) Rutt

Vocal solo charms Tri-County concert crowd in Washington

Kenneth Smith bass baritone sang a vocal solo at the Tri-County Community Concert Association in Washington. Howard Barr accompanied on piano as audiences from Point Pleasant Middleport Pomeroy Athens Jackson and Gallipolis praised the performers. Barr drew applause for his piano tone and intermission solos. The association’s executive committee met after the concert at its River Road home.

Menue Pandrea Washington Kenneth, Smith Tri-County Comemunity Concert Association Mision Point Plea Ant Middleport Pomeroy Athin Jackson Gallipolhe Stamford Conn Leeds England Smith Howard Barr Bare Tri-County Lower River Road

River Traffic Figures at Gallipolis and Kanawha Locks

River traffic reports show Gallipolis upper gauge 21 feet and lower 37 feet Thursday morn. Kanawha at Winfield 28 feet on rollers, Marmet 17, London 14. Montgomery rollers 60 feet, various boats and barges reported upriver and downriver with coal gasolene and chemical cargoes throughout the day.

Gauarols Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Winfield Marmet London Warner Criss, Jr Virginia Marjelea Merrill Keeley Price Helen Z Wintiebears Cart D Semet Sim Deunean Bruce Joan Salvay Paul Blazer Fred W. Olcott Lady Kee Jefferson Oustabout Ree Datiwam Sm, Ogrom find’Rand

Too Close Driver Fried Too Close and Related Charges

A distorted report lists individuals Anna Lackadee 18 Bidwell and Richard Ohlinger 29 Middie as involved in a traffic incident. It notes charges for failing to transfer registration and for crossing a center line and a yellow line during a 50pm event near Columbus, with references to the Bula gravel area.

Spain Galipi Ieee Anna Lackadee Bidwell Richard Ohlinger Middie- Ioere Wen Sosa Delaney Eat Gebbie St of Columbus

Ohio University President to Speak at Chamber Dinner

Dr. Baker, president of Ohio University, will speak at 3 p.m. Monday in Grace Methodist Church for the 18th annual dinner of the Jailipotls Chamber of Commerce. President John F. Halliday will preside. Tickets are $2 and sold by Jack Rodgers, Carl Bias, Waldo Id, and Intimate past president Robert L. Rannells. tickets available from Avanelle Sheets at the chamber office on the Lafayette Hotel mezzanine.

Gonn ¢ Baker Ohio University Grace Methodist “Church Jallipotls Chamber of Commerce John F. Halliday Jack Rodgers Tiani Carl Bias Waldo Presi Robert L. Rannells Avanelle Sheets I Chamber Lafayette Hotel

Induction Scheduled For Three In Gallipolis Ky

In Ashland Kentucky three men will be inducted into the armed forces on April 4. John E Switzer of Gallia County and John A Howard of Bidwell Route 2 along with William K Coulson of Gallipolis Route 2 are named for induction. Pre induction physicals were held for four Wednesday in the flood postponed group.

Gallipolis Ashland John E. Switzer Selective Service Board 45 Gallia County John A. Howard Bidwell William K. Coulson Rov Emmaiey John C. Franklin Wendell E. Price Patriot Leo R. Dean Alfred A. Stover Cheshire Charles J. Bush Chestnut St Edward Kithy, Jr Galli

4 H Leaders Honored At Ohio Farm and Home Week Luncheon

4 H leaders from Gallia County were honored at a luncheon at the Ohio Union on the Ohio State University campus. Among the honorees were Mia A Rawards of Bidwell Route 2 and Maurice Bane of Lower River Road who received gold four leaf clover pins for 10 years of service. Mr and Mrs Wilford Evans and Mrs Roy Beery of Lower River Road also were recognized. Richard Larkin of Fairfield received a silver four leaf clover pin for five years of service. New York Central Railroad supplied the pins for the event as part of Ohio Farm and Home Week activities.

UaiaryLis de Gallia County Ohio Union Ohio State University Mia KE. A. Rawards Bidwell Maurice Bane Laer River Road Wilford Evans Roy Beery Lower River Road Richard Larkin Fairfield New York Central Railroad Ohio

Holzer Hospital Notes Highlights Admissions and Names

Hospital notes from Holzer list numerous admissions including Clarence Thevenin Gallipolis medical Buzzard Carpenter and Mrs Archie McCoy Vinton among many others. The section also records new arrivals in Wellston Troy Patriot New Haven Gallipolis Reedsville Ironton and Pomeroy with various family names and relationships noted.

Garland Lanier Wellston David Rudisill Troy Clarence ‘Thevenin Gallipolis Medical Buzzard Archie McCoy Vinton Effie Parks Jackson Taulty Owens Patriot Surat Alfred Smith New Haven Evelyn Smith Marry M. Cros Midaveport Thom SE Archer Pomeroy Richard Faulkner Bidwell Robert Henry Oliver Ray John Mooney Reedsville Capper Ironton Clifford E. Graham Carpenter

Photographer Wetherholt Accepts Marietta Times Post

Gallipolis born photographer Douglas J Wetherholt resigns as official Ohio University photographer and Ohio Alumnus associate editor to become head of photography and engraving at the Marietta Times starting April 1 He previously worked as photographer reporter for the Marysville Leader Cambridge Jeffersonian and Gallipolis Ionist and studied at Ohio University He will move to Marietta with his husband today marking his last day in Athene and guest weekend plans follow.

Gallipolis Douglas J. Wetherholt Harold W. Wetherholt Ohio University Ohio Alumnus Marietta Times Youny Wetherholt Marysville Leader Cambridge Jeffersonian Gallipolis Ionist

Parents GALLIPOLIS Guests of Mar chi Family

Mr and Mrs Louis G Gee Marchi and their son Ike visit his parents Iro and Mrs LG Gino Marchi in Gallipolis. Young Marchi serves in the Navy.

Gallipolis

Jerry Evans To Get Ohio 4 H Award Gallia County

Jerry Evans son of Mr and Mrs J Wilford Evans of Lower River Road will receive the Ohio 4 H Junior Leader honor award at Ohio State University representing Gallia County He is president of the Gallia Junior Leadership club and will be recognized for leadership in 4 H and community activities Also ed notes mention his background and future duties FIRST CHANNEL PLIGHT Louis Bleriot made the first airplane flight across the English Channel on July 25 1909 in 37 minutes.

Inipolis Jerry Evans J. Wilford Evans Lower River Road Ohio State Univerity Jallia Gallia Junor First Channel Louis Bleriot English Channel

Church News Listings With Weekly Service Events

The notice lists multiple church groups and schedules including junior and senior choir rehearsals, Sunday school times, worship and prayer services, vestry or official board meetings, youth programs, and special observances across several congregations such as Paint Creek Baptist St Peters Episcopal Garfield Ave Church of Christ and First Baptist with various pastors and times.

Ted Cross Paint Creek Baptist Preston C. Smith Pam St. Peter's Episcopal Richard H. Ash Garfield Ave Church of Christ Glenn Graham Jesus Florida First Baptist Wil Liam H. Green Sie hoGote Friends Hall Daniel Church of the Nazarene—The Neve Vernon C. Shafer Iune Hy-Ny Braver First Church of God Heele Xin Young Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Mev Luther Tracy Simpson Mapet Methodist Io Grande George Holcombe Aim Friedstone Rapti Ps Tatnam BYPU First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Suday School St.Louis Adolph Golubiewski

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