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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1947

Page

4

Gallipolis Chamber Publishes Solicitation Council Rules

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce President Roy Ratliff announces the Solicitation Council rules via secretary John Jones. The council, formed by Chamber members, aims to curb questionable solicitations and protect members from poor advertising ventures while requiring written endorsements from the endorsements committee before any ads. Members sign a pledge to cooperate and refrain from assisting weak solicitations, with fines for violations.

Gallipolis Roy Ratliff Chamber of Commerce Chamber John Jones Awallipolis Solicitations Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Spcitations Committee Chamer of Commerce Spnitations

Jury to hear single major indictment in Gallipolis case

In Gallipolis only one major indictment remains for grand jury action set for June 2. It concerns the manslaughter charge against Jesse Irmiette accused of causing the death of Charles Harrison in a city jail on April when both were prisoners. He pleaded innocent at arraignment and was placed under bond of $1,500.

Gallipolis coaaEpion Jesse Irnette Charles Harrison

Minor Traffic Accident Gives Police a Break

Gallipolis city police investigated a minor traffic collision at 3 35 p m Sunday on Second Ave near the police station. Officers said Herman Saunders Northup Route 1 tried to pass a car driven by Ervin Burnette 800 Third Ave and cut back into the traffic lane.

Second Ave Herman Saunders Northup Route 1 Ervin Burnette Third Ave

Suit Scheduled for May 19 in Phillips vs Schaekel

The petit jury will hear a damage suit May 19 involving Edward Phillips against Dr Edward A Schaekel stemming from a traffic accident. Dr Charles E Holzer spoke at an Ohio Valley Engineers Association meeting in Island View Inn Friday night where County Engineer Ek Leonard served as chairman.

Gallipolis Petit Jury Edward Phillips Edward A. Schaekel Charles E. Holzer Ohio Valley Engineers Association Island View Inn Ek. N. Leonard

Two Men Fined in Gallipolis Court

Alfred Russell was fined 50 dollars and costs for intoxication. Harry Griffin Jr. faced a 100 dollar fine and 90 days in jail for assault and battery. Both were arrested by county officers.

Gallipolis Alfred Russell Harry Griffin, Jr Justice of the Peace J. H. Shate

Mercerville Man Struck By Car In Nighttime Incident

Raymond Sain, a Mercerville resident in his late 30s, suffered critical injuries after being struck by a car around midnight Saturday on Route North of Gallipolis. The driver, a Bid, said he was traveling slowly about 20 MPH and stopped within 15 feet. The driver took the man to Holzer Hospital for treatment. Deputies Morton Dickey and James Mills investigated the accident.

Gallipolis Raymond Sainis Mercerville Holzer Hospital Elmer Hatfield Bid“1 Elilf Morton Dickey James Mills

Three Weekend Arrests Reported by State Patrol

State Highway patrol logged three weekend arrests. Hillis B. Taylor, 27, Gallipolis, fined $10 for operating a vehicle without a license. Riley Ellis, 33, Rutland Route, cited for no operator license. Mayayne McDonald Kennedy, 20, depart Route 1, to appear for motor vehicle in unsafe condition.

Peer Hillis B. Taylor Gallipolis William Nes Riley Ellis Rutland Justice of the Peace L. Bggins Middleport Vmgayne McDonald Kennedy Justice Higgins Wning

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