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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1947

Page

6

Semipro league talks pace Nelsonville area baseball plans

Estel Crabtree, ex Major Leaguer, spearheads a Nelsonville area effort to organize a semipro Southeastern Ohio baseball league with sites including Nelsonville Logan Glouster Shawnee and McConnelsville. The meeting is postponed to next Monday as organizer Joe Damese cannot attend.

Nelsonville Estel Crabtree Joe Damese Pennelly Gaston Slaves Columbus Gandiot VFW Logan Glouster Shawnee McConnelsville Othe Athens

Bowling Standings And High Scores From Local Leagues

The bulletin lists weekly bowling results with team records, individual high scores, and team highs. Notable figures include Sams of Roy's Auto with a 235 single and 606 for three games, Parker's Wholesale leading a one-game score of 922, and Roy's Auto posting the top three-game team score of 2550. Other clubs such as McKee Co, McKee Drugs, and Barber's Service appear with contrasting records and standout performances.

MASES Geet Inpedicions Oe Ee Roy’s Auto Merlmon Succes Parker's Wholesale Martin Heaters Messenger Athens Machine Carpenter American Legion Sams Roy's Auto Heck Plumbing McKee Co McKee Drugs Mathews Oil Co Ss Okil Cea Barber's Service Ford Hack Byard McKee Drug Bohn Santenesonnahe Itil TAM Wagner Jack and Jill Terri Easter Teresa Hall

Vern Stephens Aims for Big Browns Season Comeback

Vern Stephens, the sturdy Browns shortstop, seeks his best season since joining the major leagues in 1941. He reflects on past friction with manager Luke Sewell, which contributed to his move to the Mexican League last year, and says he is happy and content now under Muddy Ruel.

Miami Fla Vern Stephens St. Louis Browns Mickey Rooney Luke Sewell Browns Herold Muddy) Ruel Luke Vern St. Louis

Ohioan Favored In Boxing Show

The five night amateur boxing tournament begins tomorrow with seven nations competing under the Allied Forces Sports Council. Top American favorite is Russell Jefferson of the Berlin Command, a 147 pounder from Cleveland, Ohio, with 15 straight knockouts. Other roster members include Allen Scott 116 Dayton Ohio and Robert Hughes 170 Warren Ohio.

Berlin Allied Forces Sports Council Russell, Jefferson Berlin Command Cleveland Ohio Allen Scott Dayton Robert Hughes Warren

Babe Zaharias wins Titleholders at Augusta in 304 total

Babe Didrikson Zaharias of Denver added the Titleholders event to her Southeast wins. She shot a final round 74 to finish 304 for 72 holes at the Augusta Country Club, edging Dorothy ahead in the final standings.

Augusta Babe Didrikson Zaharias Denver Zaharias Augusta Country Club Et Aca Dorothy

Indians Sell Don Ross to Hollywood

The Cleveland Indians traded 31 year old utility infielder Don Ross to Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League. The move leaves nine infielders on the roster and follows a barnstorming California trip. Manager Lou Boudreau had planned Ross for 1947 but now believes Eddie Beckman fits as a spare infielder and pinch hitter. The club also lost 10 to 8 to the Chicago White Sox in San Diego.

Tucson Ariz Cleveland Indians California Tribe Chicago Cubs Bob Kuzava Steve Gromek Kuzava Gromek Don Ross Hollywood Ross Lou Boudreau Don Boudreau Eddie Beckman Chicago White Sox San Diego Phoenix Jim Delsing Sox

Pro basketball scores and league playoffs results

Pro basketball Boston beat Cleveland 71 66 and Philadelphia defeated New York 76 72. In baseball league playoffs Fort Wayne won against Rochester 56 49.

Association Boston Cleveland Philadelphia New York Fort Wayne Rochester

Chandler delays Yankees Dodgers feud hearing in bid to review

Commissioner A. B. Happy Chandler headed back to Cincinnati after announcing the Yankees Dodgers feud hearing would stay open indefinitely. He said he would explore the matter at his leisure rather than close it out immediately.

ST. Petersburg Fla A. B Happy

Two Ham Blellerton Winners Lead Golden West Nominees

Inglewood Calif, Titan Hanover of Arden Homestead Goshen NY and Walter E Smiths Chester Town head a list of 28 nominees for the $50,000 Golden West surge on May 10 at Hollywood Park.

Inglewood Calif Titan Hanover Arden Homestead Goshen N. Y Walter E. Smith Chestertown Ina Hollywood Park

Tigers Piling Up Spring Training Complete Games

Detroit pitchers in Lakeland have logged five complete games as four starters already own five full outings this spring. Disty Trout opened the run with a 4-2 loss to the Red Sox and then beat the Yankees 3-2. Virgil Trucks, Freddie Hutchinson, and Lou Kretlow delivered complete game wins, while Dick Wakefield suffered a pulled muscle in Detroit's last exhibition versus Boston.

Associated Press Lakeland Fla Detroit Tigers Bengals Steve O'Neill Disty Trout Boston Red Sox New York Yankees Trout Virgil Trucks Buffalo Bisons Freddie Hutchinson Lou Kretlow Tiger Kansas City Newark Dick Wakefield Detroit Boston Braves

Sox Open Long Run of One Day Stand in Boston

Boston Red Sox begin a string of single day exhibitions in Boston facing local Buffs of the Texas League. Mel Parnell earned the 5-1 victory in a win over New Orleans, the hometown pitcher securing credit for the win.

Boston Red Sox Houston Tex New Orleans Mel Parnell Boston

Chicago and New York games listed in schedule

Chicago A faces New York N while Boston A plays Houston TL New York A meets Philadelphia N and Chicago N clashes with Cleveland A Cincinnati meets St Louis N and St Louis A plays Pittsburgh.

Chicago New York Boston Houston Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati St. Louis Pittsburgh

Miller Seen Bolstering Red Team

Tampa Florida reports Eddie Miller planned to debut with the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds, projected to finish near the bottom of the National League, hope Miller’s defense lifts them while Augie Galan strengthens the lineup with a .310 batting average and solid exhibition play. Brooklyn veteran Galan seizes cleanup duties.

Reds Augie Galan Brooklyn Augie Redlegs

Open Ends In Tie At Charlotte Golf Championship

Cary Middlecoff of Memphis and George Schoux of San Francisco, playing from Winged Foot Club, battled to a tie for the Charlotte Open title after an 18 hole playoff. Both shot 277 in the $10,000 event, sharing the $2,000 top prize and agreeing to split first and second place winnings plus half of the day’s gate receipts.

Charlotte N. C Cary Middlecoff Memphis Tenn George Schoux San Francisco Mamaroneck N. Y Winged Foot Club Myers Park Schoux

Browns coach Paul Brown to headline McKinley banquet

Niles report states Paul Brown head coach and general manager of the Cleveland Browns will be the principal speaker at a banquet honoring McKinley High School football and basketball squads tonight.

Niles Paul Brown Cleveland Browns McKinley High School

Charles Versus Moore Set For Cincinnati Bout

Ezzard Charles the local light heavyweight and Archie Moore of St Louis won Cincinnati Boxing Commission approval yesterday for a 10 round bout in Cincinnati on April 28.

Charles MOORE Cincinnati Ezzard Charles Archie Moore St. Louis Cincinnati Boxing Commission

Colts Sign Ex Ole Miss Star Ray Terrell In 1947 Contract

Baltimore announces the signing of Ray Terrell a former University of Mississippi standout who played with the Cleveland Browns last season to a contract with the Baltimore Colts of the All America pro football league for 1947.

Baltimore Ray Terrell University of Mississippi Cleveland Browns Baltimore Colts

Sports Roundup Sparks from Frank Frisch and 1948 Olympic hopes

New York notes include Frank Frisch praising Marty Marion’s development and power after early doubt. Johnny Fulton plans summer work in New York with Olympic aims for 1948 in sight. Duke lacrosse, Sugar Bowl prospects, and Hoot Man’s Hambletonian chance appear amid mentions of six new Southeastern League umpires, all veterans.

New York Frank Frisch Cardinals Pirates Frank Marty Marion Marion Rochester Johnny Fulton Stanford Australia Sam Sugar Bowl Corenswet New Orleans Ed Koffenberger Duke Fred Eagan Southeastern Baseball League Navy Infantry Army Air Corps Stuart Stephenson

Toledo Bowlers Sweep Honors in State Tournament

Toledo Keglers dominated the Ohio State bowling meet finishing top five in all events and doubles. Green Bar Inns of Toledo won the team title with 3 039, Salem Bowling Center claimed booster honors at 2 735, while Joe Kurdys and Cap Piorda led doubles with 1 270 and Frank Chisman topped singles at 688.

Toledo Green Bar Inns Whench Félsenbrau Beers Dayton Salem, O Joe Kurdys Cap Piorda Frank Chisman North Canton Joe Filgo

Concord Families and Local Gatherings Highlight Week

Mr and Mrs George Chapman announce a son Dana Paul. Mrs Catherine Antle fractures her ankle after a porch fall and is treated in Corning with a cast. West Carrollton’s Vincent Baily and others dine with the Myers family. Mur ray City Joe Stone visits Antle household. Robinett and Antle families host and visit Trimble and Phillips households.

Concord George Chapman Dana Paul Catherine Antle Corning Wallace Vincent Baily West Carrollton Wilbur Evarts Cecil Antle Lawrence Myers Opal Joe Stone

Ramsey Eliminated Chicago-4 in National Table Tennis Tourney

Ralph Ramsey of Hamilton Ohio lost to William Holtzrichter of Chicago in the second round 23 21 21 13 and 21 12 in last night’s national table tennis tournament match.

Ramsey Chicago Ralph Ramsey Hamilton William Holtzrichter

Alliance group to hold state convention in June

The Hot Stove League organization based in the area will conduct its state convention here during June. The group operates as a national fans’ body dedicated to baseball discussion and planning events.

Alliance Hot Stove League

Point Pleasant preps May 10 celebration for new B&O bridge

The Middle Ohio Valley Progress Celebration will mark the Kanawha River bridge opening on May 10 with a parade, speeches by Gov Meadows and Pres White, and a model showing railroad bridge development. Four hundred dollars in prizes will be awarded in a hillbilly band contest as 50 bands from several states participate.

Point Pleasant Middle Ohio Valley B&o Kanawha River Walden F. Roush Pittsburgh Wheeling Parkersburg Marietta Huntington Kenova Clarence W. Meadows West Virginia R. B. White Tu Endie Wei Park Kanawha Ohio Rivers Ohio Kentucky Roush B. W. Krodel Ohio Valley Middle Ohio River Valley Two Rivers Krodel Emory Hawks Rotary Club Dolph Hill Veterans of Foreign Wars J. G. F. Johnson Senior Woman's Club E. B. Jones Tri-County Chamber of Commerce Maurice A. Mayes Local Post American Legion Chester Roush Kiwanis Club Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Carl Taylor Henderson Marjorie Waldie D. A. Windsor Marietta Manufacturing Co C. H. Withers Co. D. McGarry Robert Young Capt Grover C. Hite

Auto Fire Reported in Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant at Ohio Street volunteers responded to a car fire at 6 p.m. Saturday. The blaze caused only slight damage to the vehicle and no injuries were reported.

Point Pleasant Ohio St

Fire destroys J. M. Snyder home in Ireland

Early Sunday a kerosene lamp exploded, burning the home of J. M. Snyder to the ground. Snyder escaped through a window, was found far away inadequately clothed, and taken to the Blizzard rest home in Athens after initial care.

Coolville J. M. Snyder Ireland Snyder Clyde Blizzard Athens Keith Brandeberry Cincinnati A. W. Brandeberry Mary Parrish Belpre Clyde Parrish Homer Friend Canton Emmett Friend Mary McCutcheon Guysville Lloyd Friend Freddy McCutcheon Little Hocking Ford Howard Parrish M. C. Westfall Columbus Parrish Louella Smith C. E. Snyder Charles Gillilan Don Deeter J. W. Deeter W. H. Ashcraft Parkersburg E. G. Ashcraft

Garrett to Bears after A and M ineligibility

Chicago Bears sign 270 pound tackle Garrett after he was ruled ineligible at Oklahoma A and M. The transfer comes as tailback Bob Fenimore, also from the same school, moves to the Bears.

Garrett BEARS Chicago Goose Garrett Oklahoma A M. East Fall Chicago Bears Bob Fenimore

Arrangements Pushed For Youths Camp At County Camp

The Trinity Methodist Church committee met to plan the July 7-11 youth camp at the County t H Camp on South Side. Donald Foglesong of Mason City will direct, Milton Burdette of Leon leads recreation, William A. Woolfitt oversees commissary. Attendees included Chairman Rothgeb, Mr and Mrs Woolfitt, J B Couch, Mrs Preston Snowden, Mrs Denver Knapp, and Revs F H Capehart and Holly O Shamblin.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church D. W. Rothgeb South Side Donald Foglesong Mason City Milton Burdette Leon William A. Woolfitt Rothgeh Woolfitt J. B. Couch Preston Snowden Denver Knapp F. H. Capehart Holly O. Shamblin

Mrs Fowler Dies Aged 74 at Kanawha Street

Mrs Mary Louise Fowler 74 of Kanawha Street died after a prolonged illness. Last rites planned at Chapman funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev O C Landrum officiating. Survived by step son Sterling Fowler of Baltimore Md sister Mrs Dora Stortz who shared her home three brothers Henry Ladikart Circleville Samuel Lulkart Red House and George Luikart Red House. Presbyterian Church member.

Point Pleasant Mary Louise Fowler Kanawha St Chapman O. C. Landrum Sterling Fowler Baltimore Dora Stortz Henry Ladikart Samuel Lulkart Circle

Friendship Circle Plans Easter Party at Heights EUB Church

Mrs. Marcus McDaniel of Bellemeade hosted the Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church Friday. Members plan an Easter party next Friday with attendees dressed as children wearing Easter bonnets. Refreshments were served to a group including Mrs. R. W. Sayre and Mrs. Toral Morrison.

Point Pleasant Marcus McDaniel Bellemeade Friendship Circle of Heights Eub McDaniel R. W. Sayre Toral Morrison Ernest Warner Vitus Hartley Roy Blessing Charles Musgrave Otto Rodgers Elza Moore Elmer Ebersbach

Burdette Kessel Lyle wedding in Charleston

Mrs Eunice Beller and other local residents attended the marriage of Miss Katharine Kessel and Willis Lyle Burdette at Humphreys Memorial Methodist Church in Charleston. The bride is daughter of Dr and Mrs Ray Kessel of Charleston. groom is son of Mr and Mrs W L Burdette of Logan West Virginia. Mrs Beller is the bridegroom’s aunt and William H Burdette served as a bridesman.

Eunice Beller William H. Burdette P. T. Burdette Louis Bateson Harry Bateson James E. McComb Katherine Kessel Willis Lyle Burdette Humphreys Memorial Methodist Church Charleston

Mrs Ora Biddle Attends Last Rites in St Marys

Mrs Ora P Biddle of Main St attends last rites for her aunt Mrs R H Trippett in St Marys on Sunday and plans to return home today Miss Claire Miller and Miss Betty Burdette of Charleston visit Mrs Eunice Beller in 412 21st St Miss Miller is daughter of Judge and Mrs Lewis H Miller of Ripley Vivian Knapp Alderson Broaddus College student arrives Wednesday to spend spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Denver Knapp of Kanawha St

Ora P. Biddle Main St R. H. Trippett St. Marys Claire Miller Betty Burdette Charleston Eunice Beller 21St St Miller Lewis H. Miller Ripley Vivian Knapp Alderson-Broaddus College Philips Denver Knapp Kanawha St

Mrs Gaskins Rites Conducted at Home

Last rites for Mrs Emma Williamson Gaskins were held Sunday afternoon from the 2112 Madison Ave. home with Revs. Holly O Shamblin and F H Capehart presiding. Burial followed at Lone Oak Cemetery. Pallbearers were Paul L Thomas Edgar Creek Okey Bragg William H Bardin R J Heslop and William Heslop. Attendees included Mr and Mrs R M Sheets of Charleston Mr and Mrs J A Hobson of Mt Gilead Ohio Mr and Mrs Harry Long Mr and Mrs Walter Meinhart of Huntington and George and Ernest Rea of Syracuse and Pomeroy Ohio.

Point Pleasant Emma Williamson Gaskins Madison Ave Holly O. Shamblin F. H. Capehart Lone Oak Cemetery Paul L. Thomas Edgar Creek Okey Bragg William H. Bardin R. J. Heslop William Heslop R. M. Sheets Charleston J. A. Hobson Mt. Gilead, O Harry Long Walter Meinhart Huntington George and Ernest Rea Syracuse Pomeroy Ohio

Two Divorce Actions Filed in Circuit Court

Two divorce filings enter the circuit court. Marshall Riley of Point Pleasant fights Betty Pauline Riley of Kesova for cruelty. the Rileys wed in 1945 and separated in 1946. Marion C. Jones of Point Pleasant sues Marie Jones non-resident for cruelty. they married in 1945 and separated the same year.

Point Pleasant Marshall Riley Betty Pauline Riley Kesova Marion C. Jones Marie Jones Rileys Joneses

Tax Collection Touring Kanawha County Heads North and South

Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison and Mrs Morrison will hold tax collection sittings across the county. Mrs Morrison to work north of the Kanawha while Deputy Morrison works south, starting today.

Point Pleasant Toral Morrison

Knights Templar to Attend Easter Service at First Presbyterian

Franklin Commandery members plan to attend Easter services at First Presbyterian Church in a body and will wear their regulation uniforms.

Point Pleasant Franklin Commandery Knights Templar First Presbyterian

Two Service Stations Entered by Thieves in Gallipolis

Police report two filling stations Gulf Service at Pine and Third and Woods Service at Pine and Fourth were entered after midnight Saturday. Thieves took $32 from Woods, nothing from Gulf. Entry involved a trap and broken glass at Woods and a back door catch at Gulf.

Gallipolis Gulf Service Station Pine and Third Woods Service Pine and Fourth Gulf Station Woods Station

Auto Burns After Crash Near Rutland

A single vehicle collision near Rutland left one car burning without injuries. Edgar Gibson of Columbus, 20, and Clyde King of Rutland, 32, sideswiped on Route 124 east of Rutland at 12 30 a m Sunday. Gibson drove off into a field where wiring sparked and the car burned. King was arrested for driving while intoxicated, pleaded guilty, and fined 100 dollars plus costs with 30 days in jail.

Gallipolis Edgar Gibson Columbus Route 124 Rutland Clyde King Gibson King Court of Justice of the Peace L. B. Higgins Middleport

River Traffic at Gallipolis and Kanawha Falls Reported

The Ohio River level fell to 18 and 26.2 feet at Gallipolis locks while Kanawha Falls gauge stood at 6.28 feet. Upstream passages included George T. Price, Slack Barrett, Walter P. Dolle, Cornell, Brandt, American, Reed Cook, Martin and Dawson, Ravenswood, Wishard, Huntington, Ashland, Greenup, Portsmouth, Vanceburg, and Ogram with various times cited. down boats listed include Dauntless, Titan, Benwood, Omar, Tri State, and Campbell. On the Kanawha River the Dan Sullivan was up Marmet at 11:45 a.m. and Calvin Verity down Winfield at 1:05 p.m.

Gallipolis Ohio River Kanawha Falls Eureka George T. Price Slack Barrett Walter P. Dolle Ohio Cornell Brandt Wheeling American Benwood W. Va Reed Cook Martin and Dawson Ravenswood Ducetlile Huntington Wishard Turner Ashland George Verity Greenup Neville Portsmouth Patriot Vanceburg Ogram Maysville Dauntless Montgomery Island Titan Kenna Omar Tri State Campbell Kanawha River Dan Sullivan Marmet Calvin Verity Winfield

Births and admissions listed at Holzer Hospital Gallia

Admissions include Mrs Nelgene McKean Gallipolis medical Charles Dennett Bidwell medical Reese Jenkins Wellston treatment after mine accident Mrs James Lee Henderson W Va medical Charles Lindgard Point Pleasant surgical Mrs Roy Downard Wellston medical Nathan Greenberg Wellston medical C M Smeltzer Gallipolis surgical Mary Jane Richards Portsmouth medical and Mrs Cora Knott Wellston medical A daughter born to Mrs Ambrose Gibbs Pomeroy Dismissals include D W Reese Mrs Elbert Lavender and daughter Mrs Milton Lewis and daughter Mrs Nelgene McKean Mrs Theo Bowers Mrs Dora Boice Reese Jenkins Ira McClure Mrs James Lee and Charles Saunders

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Nelgene McKean Charles Dennett Bidwell Reese Jenkins Wellston James Lee Henderson W. Va Charles Lindgard Point Pleasant Surgical Roy Downard Nathan Greenberg C. M. Smeltzer Mary Jane Richards Portsmouth Cora Knott Medical Ambrose Gibbs Pomeroy D. W. Reese Elbert Lavender Milton Lewis Theo Bowers Dora Boice Ira McClure Charles Saunders

Mounted Deer Heads Displayed at Shop

La Marce Beauty Shop on Main Street displays five mounted deer heads in a window. Four deer were killed in Preston County in 1945 by T. L. Morrison and others. the fifth was captured in the Mississippi River by Capt. Monten Stanley years ago.

Point Pleasant

Defendant Arraigned On Financial Charge Near May Circuit Court

Howard E. Edens of Leon was arraigned before a local magistrate. Hearing was waived and he was released on his own recognizance to appear on the first day of the May term of circuit court. He is charged with making a false financial statement to obtain credit from a bank.

Point Pleasant Howard E. Edens Leon Edens

Moose Lodge to Elect Officers in Point Pleasant

The Moose Lodge in Point Pleasant will conduct its annual election Thursday evening. B. W. Krodel will receive a life membership, noted as the only member to have secured applications for 50 men seeking membership.

Point Pleasant Moose Lodge B. W. Krodel

City Teacher Job Renewals May Be Set

Gallipolis supt. F. E. Higgins said contracts for current city school teachers would be renewed automatically after a board meeting. Individual teachers will be notified of contract discontinuance by March 31 under Ohio law. The list includes Faye Aleban, Osa Baird, Isabel Boggs, Marshall Boggs, Anne Bradbury, Carlos Bradley, Harold Brown, and others.

Gallipolis F. E. Higgins Board of Education Ohi Faye Aleban Osa Baird Isabel Boggs Marshall Boggs Anne Bradbury Carrlos Bradley Harold Brown Wilesliam Browning Clara Mae Davis Ruth Doepping Ben Bachus Margaret Pollock Aldeth Robinson Dorothy Rowe Isabel Scott Charles Shaver Lawrence Smelterer Miles Smiley Marjorie Smith Garnet Stringfellow Charles Swaneson Cecile Thompson Minnie Wateers Eulah Williams Mildred Wise Clara Worman

Top Veal Calves Bring 28.10 in Valley Sale

In Gallipolis Ohio Valley Livestock Market on Saturday top veal calves sold at 28.10 with other calves ranging 24 to 25, 22 to 25 for mediums, 20 to 25 for heavies and 10 to 20 for culls. Hogs 175 to 250 pounds brought 24 to 25.70, lights 20 to 25, fat sows 20 to 22, stags 15 to 20, boars 12 to 20, sows and pigs 50 to 125, shoats 5 to 25. Steers 18 to 21, heifers 17 to 20, baby beef 15 to 21, fat cows 8 to 17, canners 5 to 8, bulls 12 to 17, milk cows 60 to 150. Ewes and lambs 6 to 12, stock ewes 4 to 10, fat sheep 5 to 12, culls 1 to 5, bucks 4 to 8, fat wethers 6 to 12. Top lambs 21, seconds to 20, light weights 10 to 15, commons 6 to 12.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley

Prison Farm Inmate Slated for Arraignment

Walter Burns of Eastern Ave Gallipolis was returned from London Prison Farm by Deputy Sheriff James Mills to answer a grand jury indictment of attempted grand larceny. He will be arraigned before Common Pleas Judge Lewis C. Warden.

Gallipolis Walter Burns Eastern Ave London James Mills Desfraud Burns Common Pleas Lewis C. Warden

Kenneth Worman Quits Service Officer Post

Kenneth Worman announced Saturday he is resigning as service officer for the Gallia County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission to enter private business with Gus Frye, operator of a local dry cleaning company. The commission meets today to consider a new service officer.

Gallipolis Kenneth Woreman Gallia County Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission Gus Frye

Recruiting State Listed in Gallipolis Office Hours

Sgt Earl Marsh will staff the Army recruiting office at the post office daily from 8 30 a m to 5 39 p m with weekends off, according to an official announcement.

Gallipolis Earl Marsh Army

Mrs Kerr Improves After Illness at Baptist Church

Mrs Francis Kerr who fell ill during Sunday services at the Baptist Church showed marked improvement by Sunday night at Holzer Hospital according to hospital attaches.

Gallipolis Francis Kerr Baptist Church Holzer Hospital

Bond Posted For Driver License Charge In Gallipolis

Fred Mills of Gallipolis posted bond at municipal court on a charge of driving without a license. He was cited by State Highway Patrol officers.

Bond Gallipolis Fred Mills Powell

Patrolmen arrest man for driving left of center line

GALLIPOLIS State Highway Patrol arrested Paul Kerr 23 Richmondale Ohio early Sunday on a charge of driving to the left of the center highway line. Kerr was fined 10 dollars and costs by Municipal Judge William Janes at noon Sunday.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Center Highway Paul Kerr Richmondale Ohinas Munipal William Janes

Speeding Charge Leads to Fine in Gallipolis

Robert W. Trout was arrested by city police on a speeding charge and fined $15 in municipal court Sunday.

Gallipolis Robert W. Trout

Legal notice and appointment in Ohio probate and court cases

Harold S. McClain of Los Angeles is notified Jessie C. McClain filed a petition against him in case 18946 of the Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio with a hearing set on or after April 8 1947. Bess Sayre of Jacksonville Ohio is appointed executrix of Harry L Sayre’s estate creditors must file claims within four months. Francis D White probate judge.

Harold S. McClain Alvarado Street Allan Shawhan Los Angeles California Jessie C. McClain Coremon Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Jessie C. McClain M. D. Hughes Bess Sayre Jacksonville Harry L. Sayre Francis D. White Said County

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