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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1953

Page

8

Split Session Considered Last Resort for Overcrowded Schools

More than a hundred attendees gathered at the Washington School auditorium for a two day public relations conference on Galila Academy High School overcrowding and funding crises. Officials, parents, and citizens discussed split day options, staffing shortages, and potential use of the Lincoln School building while cautioning that such changes would be a last resort.

Gallipolis Washington School Galila Academy High School Amouch Lincoln School Washington Grade School Lincoln Washington

Good Friday Union Service at Grace Methodist Church

The Gallipolis Ministerial Association schedules a Good Friday union service at Grace Methodist Church from 2 to 5 pm. The article lists Palm Sunday and Holy Week services across multiple local churches including First Presbyterian Second Grace Methodist First Baptist Paint Creek Baptist St Louis Catholic Church of the Nazarene Church of God and Church of Christ with times for worship, Sunday school, vesper services and special programs.

Gallipolis Christ Church Point Pleasant Ministerial Association Grace Methodist Church First Presbyterian L. H. Stebbins Jesus and Jerusalem Westminster Club Charles E. Holzer Grace Methodist Second and Cedar Paul Niawander Palm the Christ Methodist Youth Fellowship Grace WSCS First Baptist W. H. Green Young People's Fellowship Paint Creek Kenneth Charlies Goode ST. Louis Catholic Adolph Golubiewski GSI Church OF the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Audrey Davis

Trailer Unit Jackknifes Near Thurman Injuring Driver

A loaded tractor-trailer jackknifed and overturned on Route 35 about four and a half miles west of Thurman at 2 am Thursday. Relief driver David L. Tyson received a back cut and head and leg injuries but was treated and released from Holzer Hospital. The unit, driven by Bernie Lee Goodwin of Candor North Carolina, was en route from Florida to a northern market carrying fresh produce including sweet corn peppers and cucumbers. The right side of the tractor was demolished. the load was transferred to a second trailer and moved north Thursday morning.

Gallipolis Route 35 Thurman David L. Tyson Aises Holzer Hospital Bernie Lee Goodwin Candor N. C Florida Highway Patrol

Audit Praises Gallia County Sheriff Office Performance

Gallia County sheriff George Ehman announced a recent audit covering January 3, 1949 to June 23, 1961 found the office satisfactory. The books were balanced within 17 cents, funds properly accounted, and jail and estate transactions in line with court orders. A pending balance of 3497.19 awaiting heirs was reported and later grew with activity.

Gallipolis Gallia County George Ehman Ehman

Births at Holzer Hospital List Newborns and Admissions

Holzer Hospital notes list new births and admissions. Names include Mr and Mrs James Fisher of Point Pleasant with a son and multiple patients admitted for surgical or medical care from Jackson Middleport Patriot Syracuse New Haven Shaw Gallipolis and surrounding areas.

James Fisher Point Pleasant Isaac Wilt Middleport Sural Donald G. Blackwood Rutland Medical Harry L. Bailey Pomeroy Surreal Elizabeth Walker Patriot Surgical Cordilla Vance Jackson Dorsey G. Moss Northup Medi Cal S. A. Armeli Syracuse Howard Verian J. FP. Sprouse Bernice Murphy New Haven Shaw Gallipolis

Glouster Churches Offer Full Week Of Services

A compact list from Glouster area churches details worship times. Churches include Glouster Methodist First Baptist and others with Sunday schools at 9:30 a m and sermons at 10:30 a m Palm Sunday observances and midweek prayer meetings are planned, led by pastors such as Rev John Devol Rev Daniel K Teater and Rev Frank C Cleveland.

Glouster Methodist John Devol Triumphant Vern Hall Christ Xermon J. H. Elias Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Jacksonville Methodist Lester Covert Trimble Millfield Jacksonville Wilber Crace Hollister Redtown Paul Rice MT. Carmel Hazel Kimball Glouster Missionary Society Pearl Newan DeLores Howard BYPU Mr. Cleveland

State Patrol Moves Headquarters to New Location

Gallipolis officials have approved moving the State Highway Patrol headquarters from 919 Second Ave to 203% Eastern Ave in a five room house at Hastern and Smithers. The move will start Monday with possession of the current quarters given March 3. The new site is opposite the local airport to improve traffic checks on Route 7 and 35.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Second Ave Hastern and Smithers

Sheriff to attend Buckeye Sheriffs meeting in Newark

Gallia County Sheriff George Ehman will attend a Buckeye Sheriffs Association meeting in Newark on Saturday called by the state secretary. The notice to Kenman did not disclose the reason for the meeting.

Gallipolis Gallia County Sherif George Ehman Newark Buckeye Sheriffs Association Kenman

Ohio River Water Rise Details and Boat Movements

The Ohio River rose slowly from Dam 13 toward Dam 16 with gauges at 2 pm showing low levels and several boats moving upstream on Thursday March 26. Locks officials predict little further rise and list vessel movements including Sohio State up at 9 20 am and Price up at 9 55 am toward Gallipolis Locks with various down and up movements on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers.

Ohio River Gallipolis Winfield Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant Sohio State Francis Central Up Penn H. E. Jones Omar Jefferson Glen Dr Price Bonney Louisiana Creditor Patsy Chotin Eilen Hatfield Ernestine Semet Lehigh Patriot Jewett Dorrance Keeley Kanawha River Marmet Solvay Chloe Beaver

Mrs. Phillips Dies Aged 70 In Jacksonville

Mrs Roman Poches Phillips aged 70 died at her home in Jacksonville after a two year illness. Born in Poland she came to the United States 56 years ago and lived in Jacksonville 55 years. Survived by husband Roman Phillips three sons Frank Walter and Alex Poches all of Jacksonville two daughters Mrs John Ciborowski Detroit and Mrs Milton Spencer Youngstown six grandchildren and one sister Mrs Lena Revolinsky. Funeral at Holy Cross Church Monday 9 am Rev Fr Anthony Nickel officiating. Burial Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Jacksonville home.

Glouster Roman Poches Phillips Jacksonville Poland United States Roman Phillips Frank Walter Alex Poches John Ciborowski Detroit Milton Spencer Youngstown Lena Revolinsky Holy Cross Church Anthony Nickel Calvary Cemetery

Minstrel Cast, Chorus Rehearsal Planned Friday

J H Dunnette announced a minstrel cast and chorus rehearsal Friday at 8 p m in the high school building.

Glouster Buiding J. H. Dunnette

Colorado Acreage by Land Use Totals

Colorado covers 66 538 880 acres with 2 136 753 irrigated, 5 876 000 dry farmed, and about 50 000 000 grazing lands.

Colorado

Former Glouster Girl Wins Talent Contest

Judy Zimmer, a 1 year old high school senior, will appear on WLWC television on Sunday March 29 as the winner in a Sinclair Talent and Farm show held in Chillicothe. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Zimmer she attended Glowster high school until moving to Chillicothe two years ago. she plays saxophone like her father who was a traveling musician.

Glouster Judy Zimmer WLWC Sinclair Chillicothe Judy Lester Zimmer Glowster High School Zimmer

Hoisingtons and kin visit over weekend

Mr and Mrs Charles Hoisington of Jacksonville hosted their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ralph Hoisington from Zanesville. Mrs Charles Hoisington visited cousin Mrs Blanche Koons in Trimble. Mr and Mrs W R Yaw of Wabek Farm Michigan called on Mrs Elizabeth Gordon in Trimble.

Charles Hoisington Jacksonville Inlaw Ralph M. Hoisington Zanesville Blanche Koons Trimble W. R. Yaw Wabek Farm Mich Elizabeth Gordon

Holy Week Plans Made for Jacksonvill Methodist Church

Sunday school classes will lead Holy Week services at Jacksonvill Methodist Church. A solo Easter music box by Mrs. Whitney Ingraham is planned for 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Each evening features different class leaders and musical programs, with Thursday offering Holy Communion and Friday presenting the play The Seamless Rope.

Glouster Jacksonvill Whitney Ingraham Ethel Shirkey Richard Bryson Margaret Hammond Earl Wilson Elizabeth Davis Trimble High School Glee Club Wahneta Exenkamper William Bartels

Eagles Dance at New Jacksonville Home

All Eagles and guests invited to a free dance at the new Eagles Home in Jacksonville Saturday from 8 30 pm to midnight. Music by Cline and Wine deil's Rhythm Makers.

Glouster All Eagles Eagles Jacksonville Cline and Winedeil Rhythm Makers

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