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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

9

Gallipolis Operetta Stuns 500 In Washington School Show

Gallia Academy High School staged The Bells of Capistrano at Washington School auditorium drawing about 500 spectators. Phil Campbell excelled as the ranch foreman with Janet Corton Z coverness delivering healing vocals, while Micky Dickerton and Ruth Sawyer led strong ensembles. Danner and Cotton wowed with You and I, supported by a full chorus and colorful costumes as the cast energized the audience.

Gallipolis Phil_ Campbell Washington School Danner Panet Caroline Knight Danner-Cotton You and Miss ‘Otton

Lake Hope crowds swell at state forest park

MCARTHUR Ohio saw 6000 visitors at Lake Hope in Zaleski state forest as warm weather drew many to facilities. Manager Dale Sopkine noted a busy beach with hundreds sunning and some swimming in chilly water. Most bathers were Ohio University students, and swimming remained free until Memorial Day. The dining lodge served regular meals as 55 Rotarians attended a district assembly and 56 Wellston Mothers Club members held a dinner meeting.

Wellston

Hougland Rites Held for Wilma Mae Houghland

Wilma Mae Houghland 21 daughter of Russell and Mrs Houghland of McArthur died Monday in White Cross hospital after seven brain surgeries. Born January 26 1934 at Zaleski she graduated McArthur High School in 1952 and worked for Barr Rubber Co Sandusky. Survived by parents twin brother William at Fort Knox Ky and several siblings. Funeral at Wrightsel Funeral Home Rev J H Ludlow officiating burial in Ridgewood Cemetery Wellston.

William Ft. Knox Clarice Peck Merg Arthur Edward Columbus Nancy Wellston Sylvia Wititoe Mearthy Wrightsel Funeral J. H. Ludlow Ridgewood Cemetery

Hospitalized Driver Faces Patrol Citing Gallipolis man charged

Charles v. Sigler, 49, of Gallipolis, was charged by the State Highway Patrol with left of renter after his discharge from Holzer Hospital. The citation stems from an accident that seriously injured him. his appearance in Gallipolis Municipal Court will occur when his condition permits.

Gallipolis Charles v., Sigler Holzer Hospital

River traffic reports from Gallipolis and area ports

Gallipolis river traffic lists numerous tow movements with multiple barges and empties. Entries note vessels like Marjelen Ernestine L and Edward, plus stops at Chambersburg and Kanawha Falls with times ranging from morning to evening. Local notices include Legion Auxiliary activities and Eastern Star inspection attendance in nearby towns.

Gallipolis Chambersburg Hursday Ernestine Edward Loggs Scott Chotin James Pram Henry Louisana Keystone Orleanian Crane Custer Ruth Brent Bayou Barataria Kanawha River London Solvay Winfield, Merrill and Coal Guard

Seven Tapped For Honors At Gallia Academy High

Seven juniors were tapped for National Honor Society at Gallia Academy High School in a student assembly. Members named include Carolyn Sisson Lois Lee Roberts Barbara Null Byron Knutsen Helen Mayes Howard Morgan and Karen Davis. Ram i Winters is a leading candidate for GAHS Scholarship Key. May 26 is society president and Mrs Garland Gillingham is faculty adviser.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Stu Frent Carolyn Sisson Lois Lee Roberts Barbara Null Byron Knutsen Helen Mayes Howard Morgan Karen Davis Rami Winters GAHS Garland Gillingham

Local Churches List in Gallipolis Ohio Area

A compiled schedule of services and activities for churches in Gallipolis Ohio area including Gallipolis CI Church of the Nazarene Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Simpson Chapel Methodist Triedstone Baptist First Presbyterian St Louis Catholic Grace Methodist Home Building programs Boy Scouts Girl Scouts WSCS and church choirs with service times prayer meetings and youth activities listed for various days and times.

Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Luther Tracy Simpson Chapel Methodist George Holcombe Youth Fellowship Triedstone Baptist DL. Latham BYPU First Presbyterian Grace Methodist M. Niswander Methodist Bloodmobile Boy Scout Circle Six WSCS Fiay School First Baptist William Howard Green Thomas Bunyan Hoor Garfield Ave Church of Christ Glenn M.graham Minister Bible School Jesus

Camporee Underway at Camp Chester in Meigs County

Camporee begins at Camp Chester nine miles from Pomeroy with Tri-State Council outpost participation. Roy Mickey Stein of Oakland Kentucky to lead campfire at 8 p m Saturday. many leaders and scouts planned field sports, scoutcraft games, stunts, and a weekend of fun and fellowship amid good weather prospects.

CH Srek Camp Chester Judson Brake Point Pleasant Tri-State Council Meigs County Pomeroy Roy Mickey Stein Oakland Stein Arrowhead

Auto Crash Near State Highway Garage Injures Two

A rear end collision occurred at 4 55 PM Thursday about a half mile west of Route 160 junction on U S Route 25 near the new state highway department garage. Minor damage to John J Eberly 47 Charleston and medium damage to Rev Justus V Stone 80 Gallipolis. Stone reportedly did not see the vehicle in front and struck Eberly with a glancing blow in the right rear bumper.

State Highway Department State Highway Patrol John J. Eberly Charleston Justus V. Stone Gallipolis Eberlyn

Car Crash On Route 50 Spares Ohio Driver

A Sunday crash on Route 50 near West Rateliffsburg occurred when a Marthur a blowout on the left front wheel caused Billy Sohn, 20, Clayton Ohio, to veer off the road. Sohn was unharmed. Walter D. Ward, 28, Dundas, was cited for speeding in Mayor Crow’s court set for May 7. William Downey, 38, Columbus, forfeited a $25 bond in May for unsafe operation.

Marthur Billy Sohn Clayton Ohio State Highway Patrol Kohn West Rateliffsburg Walter D. Ward Dundas Charles Crow William Downey Columbus Crow's Court

Vinton County approves road projects and events

County commissioners meet Tuesday and approve two road work bids. A 12527.74 contract covers a new concrete bridge on Headley Road in Richland Township and 2330 for crushed limestone surface on Harkins Chapel Road in Knox Township. The board also heard from Vi c Township trustees and Emm Conway of the Baker Wood Preserving Co about a June 9 field day and barbecue at the Vinton Furnace Experimental Forest.

Alart Hun Vinton County Headley Road Richland ‘Township Harkins Chapel Road Knox Township Vic Township Emm Conway Baker Wood Preserving Co Vinton Furnace Exerimental Forest

Estate filings and court actions span May hearings

Estate of Gerald Rifle files will set for hearing in May. Betty Low Montague acts for divorce from Ernest Jayjohn and Obid Jayjohn. John Norman involved. Judgment sought in Industrial Commission. Cloyd Morrison seeks award against Donna Belle Morrison. Cecilia Salisbury sues Ival Salisbury in support enforcement. A son born April 26 to Mr and Mrs Dy mar Minton of Allensville at Bullock clinic.

Gerald Rifle Betty Low Montague Robert Edward Montague Ernest Jayjohn Obid Jayjohn John Norman Industrial Commission Joseph Hopkins Cloyd Morrison Donna Belle Morrison Cecilia’ Salisbury Ival Salisbury McArthur Dymar Minton Allensville Att Bullock Clinic

Taber Talks at Gallipolis Meeting on School Bills

Gallia County Farm Bureau hosts Representative Taber who discusses the nine member state board of education bill and hopeful senate passage. Attendees include School Superintendent B. Lewis Jones and Dr. Harold W. Kennedy as they debate teacher recruitment funds and a proposed classroom unit funding plan.

Gallipolis D. C. Taver R-Gallia Kananga Farm Bureau Milk Marketing Order Administration Morris Alston Alston Ohio Feddolls Gallia County J. Donald Br Representaive Taber Gallia” County B. Lewis Jones William A. Lewis Harold W. Kennedy Taber House of Representatives Gal State Senate State Board of Education

Winton South School Hosts County Music Show

In Winneville the Winton South school auditorium hosted the annual Winton County music event. The Girls Glee Club performed four numbers, followed by three pieces by the Mixed Chorus. The All-County Band presented five instrumental numbers directed by Dane Helleman of Wellston High and Dr Philip Peterson of Ohio University led the vocal selections.

Winnesville Winton South School Hhe Philip Peterson Ohio University Dane Helleman Wellston Direcor

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