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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1955

Page

3

Stolen Auto Involving Patient Baseball Coach Incident

A patient at GSI stole a car during a game with Wickline's softball team and drove it off the property. The vehicle plunged off a culvert, both patients fled, one was captured later. No criminal prosecution against GSI was announced. Nearby crashes tambah including Route 7 incidents in Kentucky, with multiple injuries and vehicle damage.

Wickline GSI Thhem Cheshire Little Kyeer Road DeWitt T. Diamond Kandy Diamond Patterson Crown City Elijah S. Williams Miller John H. Allen Salyersville Allen

Cooperation Of Religions Advocated In Gallipolis Sermon

In Gallipolis the Rev Troy Organ of Athens Ohio University urged cooperation of Christianity with other faiths from the First Presbyterian Church pulpit. He warned against conquest or compromise and said Americans should seek occasions to cooperate with other religions while honoring Christ. He noted Christianity’s varied aspects including mysticism ethics and esthetics.

Gallipolis Troy Organ Athens Ohio University First Presbyterian Church Linson H. Stebbins Los Angeles Esus Organ Org Christ

Rio Grande Chorus Sings Spring Concert at Community Hall

The Rio Grande chorus presents its annual spring concert Wednesday at 8 pm in Community Hall. The program features folk and religious songs, contemporary works, and standard choral pieces. Soloists include Delores Diggs Mollie O'Meara Jimmie Lee Walker Margaret Hughes Paul Wooddell Warren Dicken. A girls trio of Jimmie Lee Walker Marlene Logsdon and Mollie O'Meara also performs. Miss Jean Lee directs.

Rio Grande Rioes Delores Diggs Mollie O'Meara Jimmie Lee ’ Walker Margaret Hughes Paul Wooddell Warren Dicken Jimmie Lee Walker Marlene Logsdon Jean Lee

Drivers Punished On Dri MLOUSTER Day

Hupp of Trimble arrested Saturday evening by Patrolmen Russell and McAllister for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. He pleaded guilty before Mayor Thomas Williams, was fined $100 and costs, and given three days in jail. Virgil Bell of Corning was sent to the county jail Sunday by Chief Ray Fulton for non payment of a fine on an intoxication charge in Mayor Williams Court.

Mlouster Dayton A. Hupp Trimble Russell and McAllister Thomas Wiliams Hupp Virgil Bell Corning Ray Fulton William’s Court

River Traffic Through Chambersburg and Ohio Readings

River traffic reports show Chambersburg at 10 pm with 183 feet on the upper range and the Ohio River at six feet on the rollers. Readings from Montgomery PA and the Kanawha Falls vary, while traffic continues with many vessels listed by time and location along the river system.

Chambersburg Ohio River Montgomery Falls Francis Sioux City Serty” Bow Island Creek Winnie Mae Onlo River Indiana A. J. Grane America Ouachite Gallipolis Keystone Dixie Samuel Clemens Bosworth Southern Empesr Ernestine "8:30" Pam. Four Empties. Down At Gallipoli Shearer Helen Bes Reliance Solvay

Banquet and Dance Set for Hollister Alumni Group

The Hollister and Trimble Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet at Hollister High School on Saturday at 6 30 p m with dancing from 9 p m to 1 a m.

Suouster Hollister ‘and Trimble Alumni Association Hollister High School

Speeding Cited Against Six

Gallipolis reports six motorists cited for speeding by state highway patrol over the weekend. Walter C. Eads Jr., 22, of Point Pleasant Route 3, and Corlise J. Mitchell, 30, of Charleston, posted $20 bond for today’s appearance. Stephen Ingo, 48, of Wytheville, Va., and Lenville D. Amnett, 30, of Point Pleasant, forfeited $20 bonds. Kenneth L. Hern, 19, of Addison, fined $10 and costs by Municipal Judge William H. Jones. John W. Baxter, 23, of Huntington, fined $15 and costs by Pomeroy Mayor E. F. Robinson.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Walter C. Eads, Jr Point Pleasant Corlise J. Mitchell Charleston Stephen Ingo Wytheville Lenville D. Amnett Kenneth L. Hern Addison Muni‘pal William H.” Jones John W. Baxter Huntington Pomeroy E. F. Robinson

Motorist Penalized On Drunk Driving Charge

Ond uaLutrULIs-Joan H. Rupe, 50, of Gallipolis jailed Sunday for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Heard in Gallipolis Municipal Court. Usual penalty five days in jail, $50 and costs, fine and six months license suspension. John W. Bocock, 53, of Cheshire also fined Saturday.

Ualutrulis Joan H. Rupe Gallipolis John W.bocock Cheshire

Lafayette Visit Highlighted at Our House in Gallipolis

A Lafayette Day pageant marked a celebration in Gallipolis with the Ohio Historical Society praising restoration at Our House. The event featured Uncle Sam costumes, Davy Crockett songs, and readings by local children, with Miss Anne Hill announcing CAR prizes for local chapters.

Iday Gatatpolis Amer Harvey Marquis de la Ian G. Outright Outright Fayette Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Ohio Historical Society State Museum Inn Nelson Winifred Switeet Charles E. Holzer Fang Alma McCormick Lafayette Rich S. Fanig Ohio State Jorical Society Mary J. Cutler Anne Hill Children of the American Revolution Fleur de Lis Chapiler Malcolm McCormick Bessie Gibbons Columbus Day Jerry Lynn Denny Harold E. and Dorothy Richards Denny Gomer ‘Richards Rio Rio Grande

Glouster WSCS Treaty Picnic Plans At Trimble Society

The Glouster WSCS hosted a Trimble Society gathering with Johnson and Zimmer as guests. Sadie Morrison led a devotional on being doers of the word while Elma Petty spoke on stewardship. Merle ice cream treats and a candlelight ceremony followed. Jacksonville invited Trimble to a August park picnic. Poems and songs were shared by Bet Jahn Johnson Clarys Lantz and Helen Parrish with Susie Kaler reading a piece.

Tipps WSCS Trimble Methours Methante Tiacaye Johnson Laura Zimmer Horse Grove Jacksonville Venent Lemonites Armol Rainey Sadie Morrison Trimble Society Glous Bet Jahn Johnson Mis Clarys Lantz Jane Nancy Parrish Helen Parrish Susie Kaler Ulouster Trimble Elma Leadinghouse Mise Merte Danford America Beulah "Johnnson Clarys Tantz Mise Helen Parris Tead Ald En Parrish Susie Ka=ler Susan Fleming Judy Lante Jacque Johnson Merle Banford

Rev Speaks At Service At Gallia Academy High

Rev S C Joelle delivered the baccalaureate sermon at Gallia Academy High School in Washington School Auditorium drawing on faith for youth's life choices. The event drew a full crowd and followed by related church and community activities across Glouster and Trimble areas.

Gallapulis

Marriage License Filed in Gallipolis for Owen and O'Meara

Lawrence Shelton Owen 21 of Springfield student and Mollie Marie O'Meara 20 of Gallipolis student filed a marriage license on Saturday. He is son of Shelton and Edna Wickham Owen. She is daughter of Thedfore Owen and Alma Wagner Caudill.

Gallipolis Lawrence Shelton Owen Springfield Mollie Marie O'Meara Shelton Edna Wickham Owen Thedfore Owen Alma Wagner Caudill

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