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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

3

Petition for street improvements is presented

A petition for street fixing on 28th Street between Lincoln and Jackson Avenues, seeking concrete paving, was presented to the council. Protests may affect plans. Jefferson and Marquette avenues area petitions also discussed. overall cost estimates include drainage and curbing for the proposed contracts.

PNT Remnton 28Th St Lincoln Jackson ‘Ave Point Plena Jefferson Ave Ant Chamber At Commerce Det Marquette Ave Marietta Chamber General Steel Mason Blvd 28Th Mason Jefferson

Rites Held In California For James J. Routh

Rites were held in Susanville California for James Joy Routh age 50 born and raised in Meigs County. The deceased died a week earlier and services were conducted with his brother Ross R Roush of Gallipolis and other relatives from Nell Aver Fourth Avenue Gallipolis and relatives from Toledo and Columbus listed among attendees.

Jallipolis Sumera James Joy Routh Meigs County Susanville Huntington Accom Binzine Eawinoust Heteas Ephraim E Jensie Darat ‘Roush Ite Rothersavve Leverett

Scares Birds Wife and Home Hit by Shotgun Accident

W S Carpenter fired after his doubled barreled shotgun discharged prematurely while closing the breech from an upstairs bathroom window. The blast wrecked plumbing and sprayed water into the living room. His wife was terrified by the incident and Carpenter faced costly damage estimates.

London W. S. Carpenter Starlings Carpenter

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Officers Are Elected

Pt Pleasant notes report election of officers for four month term. Worthy Adviser Linda Oliver and Associate Adviser Sandra Tackett named. Other officers to be appointed by the new adviser. Mother Adviser is Mrs Frank Capehart.

Pt. Pleasant Social Notes Jing Linda Oliver Sandra Tackett Nellie Jean Blessing Hope Lois Somerville Faith Mary Ann Roy Frank Capehart

Gallia Academy Spring Concert Date Set

Date set for Gallia Academy High School cadet and senior bands spring concert under A Kimball Suiter. Awards to be presented at intermission. Soloists include Tommy Ehrman on oboe for Weinberger Sonatine. Last performance with the group for Eleanor Black Ivonne Elliott Maureen Stewart Beverly Webb and others.

Vallipolis Gallia Academy High School A. Kim Tommy ‘Ehrman Weinberger Eleanor Black Ivonne Elliott Maureen Stewart Beverly Webb Ralph Harrison Greta ‘Thomas Ann Halliday Ith Kinghorn Elden Ehrman Janet Cotton Mike Dickerson Joan Pettus Jack Richards Julian Caldwell

Use of Roosevelt dimes justified by Mint director

William H. Brett, 61, Republican and director of the U S Mint, says Roosevelt dimes must be minted until 1971 by law and that coin designs cannot be changed for 25 years. He explains production shifts, personnel cuts, and coin longevity while noting Fort Knox gold and West Point bullion handling.

Brett Lincoln Penny Washington Ohio City Alliance Ware Federal Reserve Fort Knox West Point

Buck Run Gallipolis Bonds and Marriage License Notes

A fragmented report lists bond forfeitures and various local names from Buck Run and Gallipolis including Henry Smithkey and Maxine Birchfield seeking marriage licenses. Several individuals face charges and license issues, with mentions of residents dining guests and family visits in Point Pleasant and Logan areas. The text also notes older residents and families returning home after winter visits.

Gallipolis Buck Run Daniel Goss Henry Hock Mansfield Cyrus Thomas J. Woltz Lancaster le LePort, Jr Point Pleasant Edwin Alvin Byus Etta Carpenter Point Pleasant Alice Davis Guarae Letter Center Paul Faye Rockerers Charlie Meyer Jon Logan Fe

New Drum Majorettes Chosen for Gallia Academy Band

Gallia Academy High School selects four new drum majorettes after tryouts held Monday. Named are Shirley Vaught, Virginia Brown, Barbara Erwin, and Margaret Winter, chosen by director A. Kimball Sulter for the marching band.

Gallipolis A. Kimball Sulter Gallia Academy High School Shirley Vaught Virginia Brown Barbara Erwin Margaret Winter

Runyon Daughter Born at Leon Route 2 Clinic Note

A daughter named Phyllis Irene was born to Mr and Mrs Arnold Runyon at Leon Route 2. The note describes the oyster as a formless creature with heart stomach liver intestines mouth and a simple nervous system.

Kanawha Clinic Phyllis Irene Arnold Runyon Leon

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