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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1956

Page

7

Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Critics Unemployment Efforts

Gallia County leaders debate unemployment and industry attraction at a Gallipolis Chamber meeting on the Lafayette Hotel mezzanine. 650 jobless cited. board urges action, cites water and fire protection gaps, and questions why Carborundum moved to Logan.

Egugarnas Cad Dias Gallipo + His Chamber of Commerce Columbus Gallia Gallipo Paul E. Watson McGinness Balaville Road Eastern Ave Gallipolis Dwight C. Wetherholt Logan Harold W. Wetherholt Halliday Gallia County

Tractor Struck in Rear By Car, Driver Jailed

At 2 40 p m a car struck the rear of an industrial tractor on Route 7 one half mile north of Gallipolis. Carl Taylor of Ypsilanti Michigan was charged with DWI after crossing the yellow line and hitting the tractor. Bradley E Harder of Ewington was fined 10 dollars and costs for drunk driving and his license suspended 10 days. Two other motorists forfeited bonds on yellow line and red light related charges. Minor damage to the tractor and medium damage to Taylor's vehicle were reported.

Sallipols Gallipolis William H. Jon Janes Bradley E. Harder Ewington State Highway Patrol Carl Taylor Ypsilanti Mich Roger C. Amiss Elyria John D. Blake Charleston James R. Porter Bladen Woodrow H. Long Apple Por Grove Taylor's

Bidwell-Porter Principal Resigns with No Successor Named

In a long session at the Bidwell-Porter High School board meeting, Principal resigns and no successor has been chosen. Attendees included County Schools Supt. B. Lewis, various board members, and Principal Cath Baker. Discussion covered employing a vocal music teacher and future staffing plans for the district.

Sidwell North Gailia Hepa Meereer An Bidwell Porter High School Edicteria Henry Skid Rosalie Bailes B. Lewis Jones Vinton

Deer Killed After Leap Over Car in Gallia County

A deer was killed in Gallia County when it leaped over a car on slick pavement near Route 7. State trooper James Wantz encountered the collision risk as the deer fell under the vehicle. Kenneth Tomlinson of Rio Grande stated injured deer can be dangerous and arranged for the animal to be butchered for venison to be delivered to the Gallia County Children's Home. The incident occurred at 6:45 a.m.

Gallipolis James E. Wantz J. F. Keiser Evans Heights Wantz Gallia County Kenneth Tomlinson Rio Grande Tomlinson

Elliottts Celebrate Mother's Day and Birthday Dinner in Gallipolis

Oscar E Elliots of Bethesda hosted a plenary supper for Mother's Day and his birthday with most children present. Guests included Mr and Mrs Max Elliott, Mrs Morris Eliott, Mr and Mrs Edwin Elliott, Mr and Mrs Carl Elliott, and relatives from Gallipolis Centenary and Jackson, plus Bob Clark Sharon Gary Lyons.

the. and Arts Oscar E

Clay Elementary Hosts County Track Meet Victory

Gallia district meet hosted by Clay Elementary, held Monday, with Clay leading Bulaville by 18 points. Final team scores: Clay 116, Bulaville 88, Kyger 79, Addison 77. Gallia also won last Friday’s Western track meet.

Clay Gallipolis Clay Elementary Gallia Bulaville Kyger Addison

Page Class To Become Esquires

Naomi Lodge 85 Knights of Pythias will confer the rank of esquire on a class of pages this evening. Delegation from Fides Lodge 210 Middleport will visit Gallipolis Lodge tonight. At Minford last Saturday, Naomi Lodge knight-rank team conferred rank on 16 esquires, with vacancies filled by knights from Theseus Lodge 169 Jackson and others. Sixty were present at the Minford doings including local and county officials and guests.

Gallipolis Naomi Lodge Knights of Pythias Esquire Fides Lodge 210 Middleport Ives Lodge Minford Scioto County Esquires Lee Coder 3 M Minford Millard Munn Sciotovile Lewis Wilson Robert Williams Edward Bauer Donley Addis Theseus Lodge Jackson Naomi Brad Wolfe Lee W. Coder Thom. E. Mills A. W. Biffle Paul Gallians Harmison Ronald Knotts Thomas Gallipolis Hogan Third Ave Kpolis

9 Year Old Hur Arm In School Accident

A 9 year old boy, son of City Commissioner J Russell Sarrett, fractured his left arm Monday while playing at Washington School. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital for treatment. A steel chip from another worker’s hammer struck Oren T Adams of Thurman, who was also admitted to Holzer Hospital for surgery.

Wallirulio—Mare Sarrent Washington School J. Russell Sarrett Holer Hospital Oren T. Adams

Washington PTA Installed Edelblute as President

Ed win A Edelblute was installed Monday night as president of the Washington School Parent-Teacher Association with Mrs D Hollis Wood as installing officer Other new officers include De Hank Brande noon Wit secretary Mrs Kenneth Johnson and treasurer Matthew Edelblute listed his committee appointments Principal Evan Howard Evans reported PTA projects for the year allocating $10 to each of three teachers for equipment such as Bible stories Recreation director Clarence E Thompson outlined his summer program and spoke at the event

Wallipolis Washington School Edwin A. Edelblute D. Hollis Wood Edelblute Hank Brande Are’ Noon Wit Kenneth Johnson A Tthews Edel Washington Evan Howard Evans PTA Clarence E Quince) Thompson

Two Drivers Penalized On Drinking O

In Gallipolis Municipal Court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, Judge William H. Jones ordered jail time for five days. Shertzer of Point Pleasant High School received a $50 fine and costs and a six month license suspension. The same charge was filed by the State against Claudesembly of Rio Grande College Mason, 80, of Bidwell Route 1. Three children performed a tap dance and sang the same penalty song.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Bidwell

Auction Thursday Aids Student Union Building

Rio Grande The auction of about 100 items to furnish the new Simpson Student Union building at Rio Grande College will start at 10 a.m. Thursday in Community Hall on the college campus. Jim Shaw, chairman, said proceeds will aid the union and Calvary at the campus. Items range from furniture to records and kitchenware donated from several communities.

Rio Grande Rio Simpson Calvary Ronald Knotts Col H. B. Keller John McNed Radio O'Donnell Lane Wellston Gallipolis Jackson Vinton Porter Ironton Portsmouth Cadmus Rio Grande College Shaw

Tag Day Nets $222 For Summer

Gallipolis reports Saturday tag day raised 222.53 for the summer recreation program uniform fund. Secretary Mrs Ley Vent said the event involved twenty boys in last year’s Little League uniforms selling tags in shifts. Total contributions before pledges reached 351.71, versus last year’s 600.

Gallipolis Ley Vent Howard West

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