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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

3

Boats move on Gallipolis locks and river readings

In Gallipolis the Kanawha and Ohio rivers show variable levels with multiple boats listed at Locks and on the Kanawha near Winfield. Separately Elmer R. Vaught 47 of 19% Pine St died at Holzer Hospital after a stroke. He lived in Bethesda most of his life and was a Mason. survivors include wife Roma Erit in Huntington and children Russell, Eve lyn, Virginia Wagner, and three others. Memorial arrangements pending.

Gallipolis Leila Keystone Keeley Parker Doile Alcott Rowe Rand Durant Solvay Kanawha Merrill Winfield Jones Montgomery Atlas Patriot Titan Indiana Ayres Chris Sohio State J. Marie Ohio Kanawha Falls Elmer R. Vaught Pine St Holzer Hospital Vaught Bethesda Roma Erit Huntington Russell Evelyn Belville Bainbridge Irginia Wagner Leshanna Shirley Ann Clifford Wood Carrett McIntyre

Kiwanis Leader Challenges Americans at Gallipolis Meeting

Al R. Cox international trustee challenged Kiwanians at Grace Methodist Church urging action and leadership. He warned of confusion, warned against negative thinking, pressed education as the path to combat communism and socialism, and called for awakening responsibility. Officials and dignitaries from Ohio and West Virginia attended as Toastmaster N. Howard Foster introduced guests.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church al R. Cox Canton International Cox America United States Kiwanis Paul Watson N. Howard Foster Barbee Rothge Point Pleasant West Virginia Carl A. Frey Athens

Patriot's Day Flags Parade Planned in Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS merchants and residents are urged to display the American flag for a Patriot's Day parade and program in City Park. Parade order, formation details, and participating organizations are outlined by parade marshal Howard I. Neal and general chairman A. A. Cornett. The march forms at 1 30 p m and leaves at 2 p m, with ceremonies at City Park featuring the National Anthem, prayers, pledges, a gun salute, and God Bless America

Gallipolis City Park Howard I. Neal Fourth Ave Washington A. A. Cornett Gallia Academy American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Rotary Club Kiwanis Knights of Pythias Junior Chamber of Commerce Knights of Columbus Eagles York Masonic Lodge Elks Red Cross Junior Red Cross Tary Adolph Golubiewski K. C. Wilson Saint Peter's Episcopal Church C. E. Holzer, Jr

Wild Animal Exports Banned in Thailand

Thailand bans export of wild animals to curb jungle depredation and stop dealers stripping forests. Trappers supplied elephants, tigers, leopards, monkeys, gibbons, and snakes to US and Europe. operators may turn to Borneo as Malaya hunting grounds close due to communist terrorism.

Thailand Bangkok United States Europe Borneo Malaya

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted patients include Mrs Earl Blanton of Jackson and Mrs Hubert Wheeler of Vinton along with Mrs Robert Gilmore Middleport and several others from Gallipolis Oak Hill Pomeroy Racine and Blackfork. Discharges list Mrs Robert Seyler Mrs Wayne Shaver Mrs George Bennett and others from Garland Lanier Kirk area.

Earl Blanton Jackson Hubert Wheeler Vinton Robert Gilmore Middleport Howard Lloyd Oak Hill S. P. Smith Gallipolis Walter Rose Northup Dale Wippel Pomeroy Pyt Donald Sari Camp Pickett Vaida Annetta Briggs John Philson Racine Bernard Howell Blackfork Elmer Vaught Robert Seyler Wayne Shaver George Bennett Lonnie Thompson Garland Lanier Harrison. Kirk

McKinney Couple Granted Divorce in Gallia Common Pleas

Clay McKinney and Addie Mae McKinney of Gallipolis Route 2 were granted a divorce in Common Pleas Court. The couple, who wed in 1950, were legally separated.

Gallipolis Clay McKinney Common Pleas Addie Mae McKinney

Beaver Route 1 man fined in mayor's court for no license

Basil Metowell, 34, of Beaver Route 1, was fined $10 and costs in Jackson mayor's court for driving without a license, according to State Highway Patrol reports.

Gallipolis Basil Metowell Beaver Jackson State Highway Patrol

Best Corn Hybrids and Advice for Farm Crops

Recommendations from Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station and Extension Service cover corn hybrids for upland and bottom land. Top picks include US-13 Ohio L-41 Ohio 1-51 for upland, with mid season Ohio C-38 C-54 C-47 C-12 and Iowa 4059. avoid Iowa 4059 and Towa 939 where European corn borer is serious. Also guidance on white corn Indiana 750B for bottom land and notes on soil type and fertility impacting yields.

William P. Smith Gallipolis Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Ohio Agricultural Extension Service Ohio

Moats Used To Shield Malaya Villages From Reds

British security forces plan to seal Simpang Bekoh with a 14 foot wide moat to prevent Communist terrorists from returning as Malaya resettles loyal citizens. Dredgers work to complete the ring before broader repopulation of cleared areas.

Malacca Simpang Bekoh Malaya

District WSCS Conference attendees visit Coolville

Attendees at the District WSCS Conference in Jackson included Rev John Venezia and numerous local women and families. Guests of Mr and Mrs Earl Buchanan hosted a birthday dinner for Mrs Irene Randolph. Other locals and visitors, including Mr and Mrs Claud Dry and Mrs Ella Watson, were noted visiting or returning from travels to Columbus, Dayton, or Canton.

Reedsville Jackson John Venezia Nettie Cowdery Savilla Barnett Hazel Buckley Vivian Humphrey Laura Ruth H. D. Brannon Nina Charles Barr Opal Harris Eloise Connally Ruby Powell John Hayes Irene Randolph Coolville Earl Buchanan Randolph Claud Dry Athens Ella Watson Ada Williams Belore Sophia Caldwell Billy Caldwell Tuppers Plains Harold Johnson W. Empick Joe Ashton Reynoldsburg Rose Thomas Elber Riebel Roger Canton Rieber Lucy Kibble

Fire at Holzer Hospital Mirror Blaze No Patient Impact

Fire department summoned at 12 30 a m Tuesday to Holzer Hospital for a mirror blaze in a service room. Minimal damage and no disruption to patients reported.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Starceely

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