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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1956

Page

5

Lola Suiter to Lead Gallipolis B P W Club at Banquet

At Washington school Monday, Lola Suiter was named to lead the Gallipolis B P W Club during a recognition banquet attended by about 130 people. Michael R. Prestera of Huntington presented commissions to new scout leaders James W. Reese Harold Trainer and A B Somerville for Explorer Post 270 Troop 220 Pack 215 respectively.

Gallipols Lola Suiter Gallipolis B&pw Club Washington Mason-Gallia-Meigs Michael R. Prestera Huntington Tri-State James W. Reese Explorer Hemlock Grove Harold Trainer Gallia A. B. Somerville

Vote recount called off in Gallia County race

Gallia County Board of Commissioners president James A Boggs canceled a recount after five precincts were tallied showing a net loss of one vote. The GOP nominees for county commission remained Stewart and Johnson. Precincts recounted were Ohio Clay Green Greenfield and Bidwell. Boggs lost 1 vote in Green and 2 in Bidwell. Johnson’s totals remained constant in four precincts but fell in Bidwell. Somerville absent. his wife accepted the commission.

Gallipolis James A Boggs Gallia County Ohio Clay Green Greenfield Bidwell

Gallia County to relocate voting board offices in courthouse

Gallia County Board of Elections moves its office from the third floor roost in the county courthouse to a larger space within the courtroom after commissioners hired George Walter of Dayton to remodel. Work includes easement talks for county highways, waterline construction payment, and a June 18 installation with July 1 takeover. The piece also notes long serving BAPW presidents and profiles Mrs Suiter’s civic roles and education.

Gallipolis Gallia County Board of Elections Gallia County Board of Commissioners George Walter Dayton Gallia Tyn Rhos Cora Centerpoint Rio Grande Centerpoint Criner Road Sand Hollow Clay, Harrison Green Townships Charles Burris Bulnville Road O'Dell Lumber Company Suiter Gallia County American Red Cross The Red Cross

Court Fight With Architect Eyed In Gallipolis

Gallipolis district boards brace for trial over Washington school addition. Attorney William H. Jones to lead defense against Huntington Contractor Jack Davis suit alleging nonpayment of 7800 due under the project. Davis claims materials delayed completion. board says funds lost for late finish. Case set for June 6 before Common Pleas Judge Robert M Betz. firm Frampton and Bowers aiding.

Gallipolis Go-Aneaa William H. Jones Huntington Jack Davis Washington Davis Marcus J. Magnussen Marshall D.boggs Wayne

Suiter Brings Fifth Grade Musicians to Washington School

Maestro A. Kim Suiter led 15 fifth grade students as demonstrators for fourth graders evaluating an instrumental music course at Washington School auditorium. About 25 in attendance, including fourth graders and parents, saw the young musicians perform scales and simple pieces.

Gallapolis A. Kimball Suiter Demon Strators Washington Schood Auditorium Suiter

Mother Recaptures Son Behind Iowa Penitentiary Gates

Mrs. Ethel Reynoso escorted her son Junior John Reynoso back to the state penitentiary hours after his escape from a work detail. He had 23 days left to serve and now faces an additional five years for escape.

Fort Mauibun Iowa John’ Reynoso Ethel Reynoso Reynoso

Holzer Hospital Notes and local patient notices

Holzer Hospital notes list admitted patients including Mrs Pat Keller and Homer McCorkle with surgical and medical cases. Also mentions several residents from Wellston Ashland Mason and Gallia attending events, visiting relatives, and a high school juniors banquet. Police report two screw jacks stolen from a cottage moved near Park Central Hotel with value of $18 each.

Eugene Gray Wellston Pat Keller Jackson Sur ‘Gical Homer McCorkle Oak Hill Carol Lynn Taylor Ashland Donaldson Pomeroy Ernest F. Jayjohn Shaw Brady Shaw Margaret Topping Rachel Stroth of Blacklork Mossman Charles E. Campbell Fecently Atlanta Oak Hi Surgical Frank E. Burnoski Ross Troth Bernice Mills Walter W. Walsh Wells Columbus Ed L Clemmons C. Harper Mills Tom Mills Ray Ollie’ Heaton Mason Stanley Medical Charles Alexander Gallipolis St. Lows Carolyn D. Bass Justin Miller Deb- Medical Kie Evans Janet Ruth Canter Oak M. Conley Hill Detroit Marjorie Kingery Gal Lipolis Mary Ella Wright Lakin Will Cox Jack Richards East Lansing Mich Hank Pence R. Sopher James McCoy Robert M.rope Clark Ernest Riff Richards Gallia Ida Wilson Carl ‘Jenkins Academy High School Gilbert Rogers Jo Ann Ruffus Reynolds Helen Adkins J. Howard Neal Chester Leaper Berl ‘Em Ave Jake Moore Park Central Hotel Clyde Smith Providence Smith Noscrew Ac

Services Set For 11 am Wednesday

Gallipolis funeral services for the Rev. J. W. Stone will be held at Grace Methodist Church where he served as pastor. Burial follows in Sunset Cemetery, Columbus. Friends may call at the C. J. Waugh funeral home. His first wife Mary Irene Kennard died in Gallipolis in 1820. His second wife died in 1983 at his son’s home in Chester, West Virginia.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist J. W. Stone Sunset Cemetery Columbus C. J. Waugh Mary Irene Kennard Mr. Stone Grace Merrill Stone Chester W. Va

Gallia County to Implement Driver Exam Appointment System

The State Highway Patrol announced a new appointment system for driver license examinations in Gallia County to start next Monday. Applicants must book up to 30 days in advance by phone or in person at the Route 25 post, located 3.3 miles north of Gallipolis. A temporary instruction permit and a safe driving automobile are required.

Gallipol Gallia County State Highway Patrol Gallipolis

Rio Grande Nominates Student Body Chiefs

Rio Grande College Assembly nominated for president next year James Shaw of Rio Grande Richard Myers of near Ironton and William Miler of Rio Grande. Nominated for vice president were Lt. Clay of Rio Grande and Don Wothe of Rio Grande with the item noting farm land averaged $81 an acre in 1982 and Ben Forshey of Jackson.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College James Shaw Richard Myers Ironton William Miler Clay Don Wothe Ben Forshey Jackson

Mrs B L Franklin Heads North Gallia Lunchrooms

Mrs B Lincoln Franklin of Porter was promoted to supervisor of all lunchrooms in the North Gallia Local School District at a board meeting. Helpers for Vinton and Bidwell Porter were hired and reemployment of bus drivers approved. The North Gallia High School well drilling contract was awarded to Herbert Morrison of Vinton. Board members and local officials attended. Franklin plans to attend the state supervisors convention to gain approval from the Department of Education.

Vinton B. Lincoln Franklin Porter North Gallia Board of Education Bidwell-Porter Schors North Gallia High School Herbert Morrison Henry Skidmore J. Harley Cloud Estella Denney Departement of Education Biderwell Porter Evelyn Dutey Miller Claude Mason Bob Eagle Lester Metcalf Kidwell Porter Kerr McClakey Okey Skidmore Anthony Murray John Kenneth Russell Joseph E Smith Bob and Merevin Erwin Lawrence Green A. M.thompson Donald Palmer Robert Snedkert Vinton Victor L. George John Payne Bennie Cardwell GR. Brown Clarence E. Kennedy A. J. Raines Walter McGhee Lewis F. Bartey

Plane Runs Out of Gas Lands at GSI Gallia

A plane en route from Pittsburgh to Chicago ran out of fuel and forced to land on the Gallipolis State Institute grounds behind Kananga along State Highway. Pilot W. C. Wiseman of Pittsburgh and passenger J. L. Merberg of New Castle, Pa., reported to authorities. The incident occurred about 7 15 pm Monday as the Stinson aircraft touched down on GSI property.

Gallipolis Gallipolis State Institute Kananga State Highway Patrol W. C. Wiseman Pittsburgh JL. Merberg New Castle Chicago GSI Field Stinson State Highways Patrol

Boosters Meet Tonight In Cheshire School Band Room

Kyger Creek Band Boosters Club postpones its regular meeting from Monday night to tonight in the Cheshire school band room. Refreshments will be served and officers installed for next year.

Cheshire Kyger Creek

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Somerville Oscar W. Clarke, Jr TriState Area Helen Swartz Louise Harrison William McFarland Thomas Grinstead Clarke W Win R Pete” Fairfield Judson Brake MGM District Committee Reese Vinton High School Jean McCoy Carol Ann Scott Connie Comer Wanda Keesee Fanny Harmon Garland Elliott Carole Atin Jean Myers America PTA Love Mae Iso Farmers Hotel Presi Carolyn Sisson Gallia Academy Mary Low Miller Elias Sisson B&pw J. Dale Miller Rosebud Baker Danise Mitchell Nelle Gills BAPW Ethel Maud Young Jareth D. Carter Bess Grace Guild Grace Choir TriCounty Community Concert Association Wees Chester C Rupe Eno Ohio University Mrs. Sutter Architect cHust Holm Z Plus Gary Merrill Jan Sterling Munca Maoac Richard Burton Fred March Clare Bloom Reece Chemnaatcope OF Entertainment Jubal Ae Co Fred CAREY Tose Ean Fisiuroro Nou James Deaiebel Jack Webb Ha Muns Faust Gace Holzer Hospital B. L. Franklin GSI Federal Land Bank United National Farm Loan Association Ohio Valley Bock Bidy Noese Sans Somes Pom George C. Shaw Logan Monument CO W. Main St Logan Studebaker Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Athens, Ohio Otv Meage
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