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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1952

Page

9

Temporary Court Order in Mine Dispute Granted

Court grants a temporary injunction in a mine dispute over alleged unlawful union activity. The order restrains threats and violence, blocks interference with operations, and allows limited peaceful picketing at Gravel Hill Road crossing under Betz’s orders. The case cites actions on May 5 and May 7, 1952, involving around 200 to 400 defendants and employees.

Prand Middleport Gallipolis Cheshire Pomeroy Betz Ohio River Cheshire Township Gravel Hill

Grace Methodist and Other Local Churches Schedule

Grace Methodist led by L A Donnally features Sunday school at 9 30 am worship at 10 30 am with a Mother’s Day service honoring family week Baptismal service reception of members MYF at 6 pm First Baptist under W H Green holds Bible School at 9 45 am worship at 10 30 am with Therefore Go Young people’s fellowships Gospel Hour at 7 30 pm Signs of the Approaching End Saint Peter’s Episcopal offers morning prayer and sermon by Captain iam Paddock 9 30 am Nursery school and church school at 9 30 and 10 45 am Choir rehearsal Wed 7 30 pm Junior choir Fri 3 30 pm First Presbyterian led by Rev Linson H Stebbins holds Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 30 am on Mothers influence Young people at 5 30 pm Trustees meet Tue 7 45 pm Adult choir rehearsal Wed 8 pm Women’s Association circle meetings.

Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally First Baptist W. H. Green Gospel Hour Saint Peter’s Episcopal Young Peoples Trustees Women's Association

Susan Smith Dies at 75 in Gallipolis

Susan Smith, 75, died at her home on 1604 Chatham Ave. Friday at 1 a.m. She lived with daughter Grace Fadeley and was born July 19, 1876 in Kygerville, Gallia County. Her German parents emigrated to the area as youths. She was the last of eight children, widowed twice, with second husband James M. Smith of West Virginia dying in 1925. She raised granddaughters Mrs. Bernard Guinther and Mrs. Jake Serritt. Services are Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Nazarene Church with Rev. Vernon Shafer officiating. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis Susan Smith Chatham Ave Grace E. Fadeley Kygerville Gallia County Germany George Werner Alphonia James M. Smith West Virginia Smith Bernard Guinther Jake Serritt Naaarene Vernon Shafer Buria Pine Street

Illegal Entry Charged To Gallipolis Resident

Gallipolis police say George Burns, 52, has been charged with breaking and entering and inhabiting a dwelling during the day. He confessed to entering Roy Sherritt’s home at 2003 Gallia Street and taking two watches, one recovered by police. The theft was found Saturday morning but wasn't reported until Wednesday.

Gallipolis George Burns Roy Sherritt Gallia St

Danville Social News Highlights Various Visits

Danville residents list visitors and guests including Paul McFarland and family from Atlanta, Eck McFarland, Gerald McFarland, Denver Price and family, Robert Grate, Beulah McFarland, and others. Attendees at a Gallipolis banquet include Betty Farmer and classmates. Local illness updates note Bob Davis and Perry Fisher improving. Reuben Williams attended a Republican rally at Rocksprings with several companions. Margaret Cardillo hosted a brush party at Aunt Ada Swick’s home.

Danville Paul McFarland Atlanta Robert Grate Columbus Betty Farmer Mary Dyke Helen Stevens Jon Cottrill Marian Spires Rutland High School Gallipolis Hilah Sampson Shelby Ida Ogdin Bob Davis Clark Kemp Sandy Chillicothe Perry Fisher Evergreen E. A. Grate Mason Clinic Reuben Williams Rocksprings Carl Gorby Gertrude Luellen Calvin Spires Bertha Barrett Bob

Notice of Probate Inventories and Appraisements

The court schedules a hearing on May 7 1952 at 9 AM for estates listed by executor and attorney. Inventories for Mabel K. Brown P V Coe Margaret Gerlinger Arra Gillette A F Holmes Mary A James John C McClanahan Nell Plumly Lydia Shafer Rose Sheridan John Otho Snider Pauline Zenner. Creditors and interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior.

Mabel K. Brown P. V. Coe Peart V Coe Nell W. Plumly Lydia A. Shafer Inny Rose Sheridan John Otho Snider Pauline v. Zenner

Bashan Social Notes Birthday Celebrations and Visits

Neighbors gathered at the Orr home to celebrate Mrs. Orr’s birthday and at the Barr residence for Mr. Barr’s birthday. Attendees included Nora Smith, Herman and Raymond Frank, Eleanor and Marsha Evans, Oakie Casto, and others. Visits spanned Pomeroy Parkersburg Columbus Mansfield Middleport Shade Hemlock Grove and Pennsylvania.

Wayne Orr Parkersburg Nevy Rose Columbus Dean Earich Jack Webb Clarence Baker R. Tuckerman Middleport J. C. McKay George Fredrick Point Pleasant Buern Duncan George Roberts Frank Lewis Pennsylvania Kenny Lee Mary McKay

Scout Troop Organized in Kanauga Gallia District

Kanauga Scout Troop 234, the newest unit in the Tri State Area Council Gallia Meigs Mason district, is sponsored by the Kanauga Parent Teachers Association. Leaders named include E W Church institutional representative Tom Adams chairman Russell Jenkins Lewis Lee Claude Barnett Ray Allison Car FE Dilcher scoutmaster and Billy S Beard assistant scoutmaster. Charter members listed are Truman Burnett Harold Allison Harold Smith William Fennin Richard White Jearold Jenkins Marvin Baird and Robert Cox. Eligible boys aged 11 to 17 in Kanauga area urged to join and report to the troop meeting Monday May

Gallipolis Kanauga Gallia- Meigs-Mason Tri- State Dave Collins Dilcher Billy S. Beard Truman Burnett Harold Allison Harold Smith William Fennin Richard White Jearold Jenkins Marvin Baird Robert Cox Kananga

Nineteen Gallia Members Attend District Meet in Athens

Nineteen Gallia County residents travelled to Athens to join Home Demonstration Council District 12 on the Ohio University campus. Reports on upholstering work were shared by Mrs. Joe Miller Rodney, with panel participation by Mrs. Paul Ja Quay and Rev. Shirley Wood on the topic Democracy, the Torch We Hold. The article notes the sun’s 365 1/4 day orbital period.

Gallipolis Gallia County Athens Home Demonstration Council District 12 Ohio University Joe Miller Rodney Paul Ja Quay Shirley Wood

Grace Methodist Sunday School Class Stages Childrens Home Party

The Progressive Sunday School Class of Grace Methodist Church held a party at the Children's Home in Gallipolis on Thursday evening. A Home Demonstration Council produced play served as the program feature for the children and home employees.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Home Demonstration Council

Union Furnace EUB Missionary society host mothers event

The Union Furnace EUB Missionary society hosted a mothers and daughters meeting with hymns, readings, prayers, and a talk on motherhood and missionary work. Four women joined the WSCS. a light lunch followed in the basement.

Union Furnace Union Furnace Eub Missionary Society Mothers and Daughters Lois Disbennett Harold Wyskiver Carl Hull Betty Lafollett Lucy Vickers Dallas Worthman C.H. St. Clair Louis Mathews Gehres WSCS Harry Bray Elmer Anthony Dan Jones Danelle Holton Bernice St. Clair Clyde Disbennett Betty Jo Alma Edgar Phyllis Janice Betty Lou Lloyd Hinnerman Donna Rhoda Smith Freda Stevison Leo Armstrong Marvalea Armstrong Joe Funk Betty Floyd Walters Louis Mathew Amanda Bickle Hazel Thompson Anna Jane Sonia Prater Joan Darnell C. H. Bennington Gertie McVey Elizabeth Wyskiver Betty Lafollette Helen Anderson Emma Clark R. E. Gehres Walter McGee Charlotte Redd Robert Redd Virginia McGee Hannigan Mary Lagore Caves James Remple Jamie Columbus

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