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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1951
Page
6
The log records chaotic river reads on the Kanawha and Ohio with times, places, and vessel names scattered amid weather notes and a long testimonial touting a weight loss tonic. Mentions include Marmet, Winfield, Oberlin, Elyria, and several clock times, with excess punctuation and garbled lines throughout.
The Rev. RK Wilson of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church spoke to the Rotary Club on World War II chaplains. He outlined requirements to serve, the corps headquarters in the Pentagon, and the mix of chaplains by faith. He noted duties in the field, hospital rounds, and cooperation with Red Cross and soldiers’ families while humor about mothers-in-law appeared among anecdotes.
Alotza Mure Zaleski, 56, died March 25 at his daughter’s home, survived by four daughters Nora Kennard Carvendale Metinds Pinney Hope Pearl Marcum Zalessi and one son Frank Mare Hope. Wife and a daughter Maude Arnald had died previously. Funeral at Martin Baptist Church, burial nearby. Easter service at Catlistic Church with local choir and guests. Two solos sung by Mrs Bullock and others. Friends and relatives listed with several local names and towns.
At 8 50 pm Monday three cars collided on Route 3 beyond Chickemauga Park as one vehicle left to a county road. James Howard 36 Gallipolis Route 1 was rear ended by Truman Morris 33 Gallipolis. Able Potter 59 Jackson was struck by a moving car. Ray Hughes LT Gallipolis Route 1 was arrested for speeding and had license revoked for 30 days.
Tuppers Plains community notes list dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Dick Ritter Mrs Mary Niels and son Wilbur plus Mr and Mrs William Chapman and Mr and Mrs Jack Weatherman Also present were Mr and Mrs Guy Boggess and several others. A new Shell station is under construction at the crossroads of Route 7 and Route 680. Various residents visited relatives Easter weekend and March activities at local churches and schools are described. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Jaren Cooper at Parkersburg.
James Theodore Miller of Bidwell was fined 100 dollars and costs for making fraudulent unemployment claims. Sheriff George Ehman said Miller was employed while filing claims. Three juveniles fled from Ade and two faced theft charges, placed on probation in juvenile court. Charles Cochran of Alice pleaded guilty for driving without a license and paid a five dollar fine plus costs.
A bazaar at Apple Grove church annex drew weekend visitors and family guests from Columbus Belpre and Letact Falls. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C Hartainer and Floyd Ferra of Iowa, Mrs Earl Shank and Mrs Helen Join among others. influenza illness limited some plans while the event supported church activities.
Breths Mrs Dick Alien Point Pleasant daughter Mrs Willian Lanhart Jackson a son admitted Bred Voelker Jackson William Burt Cave Helen Riffie Hadford Mrs Gus Steele Jackson Matthew Prat Gallipolis Vestage Coy Middleport Mrs Jamies Saunders Gelipelic Mra Daniel A Perce Athens Elmore Leach Jackson Mrs Blida Warner Pomeroy Mrs George L Sprague Gallia Arthur Henson Addison Thomas Stumbo Oak Hill D B Thomas Oak Hill Mrs Jack Lee Cneshire Discharged Sam Denny Charles Weseoat dvs Charles Bierhup and son Mrs E German Mrs Ernest Greer ee Ervin ener Harold Howard William Carter Mrs William Thacker
Charles Yeager stationed at Fort Knox visits his wife and parents while Paul Sommerville, a reservist, is recalled to active duty. A son born to Mr and Mrs Paul D Johnson on March 21, grandparents include Mr and Mrs C H Turner. The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone buys property on Main Street for a new office to be completed early in the year.
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