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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1952

Page

5

Gallipolis Street and Road Issues Tackle Commission

Gallipolis City Commission discussed paving on Hinkle Ave on a cost basis and parking on First Ave 88 One Way Street. The panel also planned steps to prevent a hillside slip on Chillicothe Road and authorized bidding for a new city car and disposal of the old vehicle.

Gallipolis Roy Bartlett Commission Chillicothe Road Mit Dick Swanson Robert M. Betz Albert Frank Loren Howard Roy Grose C. E. Bennett Frank Wetherholt George Lear Bartlett Otis Drummond R. T. Allison John Morgan A. F. Frye Mercury

Mrs Harold Hardy former Doris Kibble dies in Chester

Mrs Harold Hardy nee Doris Kibble dies at home in Chester West Virginia Survived by husband two daughters Sandra Patricia Hays and a son Dale Kibble two brothers Don and Dale Kibble East Liverpool Burial in Locust Hills Cemetery Chester followed by services in East Liverpool Mrs Hardy daughter of Fred and Clara Weaver Kibble East Liverpool High School graduate 1927 First United Presbyterian Church member Also notes on local visits anniversaries and church Halloween party plans

Reedsville Harold Hardy Doris K. Kibble Chester W. Va Dale Purdue University Fothers Don Dale Kibble East Liverpool Locust Hills Cemetery

Social visits span Columbus and surrounding towns

Mrs Savilla Barnett spent a day in Columbus with her daughter Mrs Doris Fick accompanied by Mrs Whemner Knight of Washington West Virginia. Mr and Mrs Leslie Robinson Canton and Mr and Mrs George Hamilton Tuppers Plains recently visited the L B Sisson family. Allen and John Barnett Marietta with grandfather C A Barnett. William Williams Rushville teacher weekend guest at R E Williams home. Miss Catherine Wallace returned to Columbus after visiting Warrant Officer Robert G Mixer and Mrs Mixer now guests at Lee Wallace home. Mr Mixer has served 12 years in the Army and will report to Fort George Meade Md. Mr and Mrs Bert Shumway at Keno visiting the Blaine Newell family. Mrs Annie Murphy Frost spent part of the week here with her.

Savilla Barnett Columbus Doris Fick Whemner Knight Washington W. Va Leslie Robinson Canton George Hamilton Tuppers Plains L. B. Sisson Allen John Barnett Marietta C. A. Barnett William Williams Rushville R. E. Williams Catherine Wallace Robert G. Mixer Mixer Japan Lee Wallace Fort George Meade Bert Shumway Keno Blaine Newell Annie Murphy Frost

Middleport Man Fined Ten Dollars for Speeding

Corey Swartz of Middleport on leave from the army pleaded guilty to driving 85 mph in a 50 mph zone. Judge W H Jones fined him ten dollars and costs, suspended his Ohio driving privilege for 30 days, noting his military service and upcoming overseas duty.

Gallipolis Corey Swartz Middleport W. H. Jones State Highway Patrol Jones Swartz Ohio

River Traffic Update Shows Multiple Vessels Rising Across Rivers

Oho River and Kanawha sections report several boats advancing through the day with times listed for each vessel. Criss and Sohio State among those moving up while others like Criss and Ellen Hatfield show declines.

Oho River Criss Jr Beaver Brent Dean Criss Cherokee Sohio State Manitou Neville Gallipolis Northern Creditor Simpson Dauntless RK. W. Lea Patsy Chotin Kenna Boggs Ellen Hatfield Ft. Armstrong Nemacolin Louisiana Bruce Kanawha London Semet Winfield Roland Castle Solvay

Holzer Hospital Notes Births And Admissions List

Holzer Hospital notes report multiple births for Mrs. Orville McWhorter Mrs. Calvin Layne Mrs. Austin Roush and others. Admissions include Donald Call William V Roush Nancy Ellen Rawlins Maxie Pearson and several surgical cases across Jackson Wellston Gallipolis and Point Pleasant. Mexico City bar knife fight ends in death after argument over U S elections.

Orville McWhorter Jackson Calvin Layne Gallipolis Austin Roush Bidwell Arthur Lambert Wellston Carl McDaniel Point Pleasant Donald Call Middleport William V. Roush Mason Surgical Nancy Ellen Rawlins Medical Maxie Pearson Gallipolis Ferry Stanley Plymale Mary Lynn Curtis Buffalo W. Va John D. Hughes Sterlie Barnhill Benjamin F. Hatton Bert Harrison Rex Adkins Mexico City U. S

Driver Cited After Crash in Gallipolis

Gallipolis city police arrest Glade Jones 54 for driving while intoxicated after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Nellie Swisher and knocked her onto a sidewalk at 6 25 p m Monday. Luther Marcum 34 faces immoral remarks charge. fined 40 dollars. Sylvia Ward 32 and Vandella Mayo 47 both Gallipolis arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct after a reported street fight.

Gallipolis Glade Jones Nellie Swisher Luther Marcum Pittsburgh William H. Jones Sylvia Ward Vandella Mayo

Local Pairings and Ages Listed in Gallia County Notices

James E. Johnson 22 mechanic of Point Pleasant and Ina Louise Rupe 21 Ryger are named. Luther F Green 28 electrical maintenance man and Ester M Morgan 38 maid of Gallipolis are listed. Robert Pinkerman 61 farmer Crown City and Stella Mae Young 65 housewife Gallipolis appear in the notice.

James E. Johnson Point Pleasant Ina Louise Rupe Ryger Luther Franklin Green Ester Marie Morgan Gallipolis Robert Pinkerman Farmer Crown City Stella Mae Young

Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Glouster social notes record visits by C G Lunsford and C E McCune to Parkersburg. Lunsford and spouse spent Sunday in Marietta. Detroit residents James E Williams and Emma Viney arrived Oct 23 to visit Mrs Gladys Viney, with Williams and Viney returning home the following week. Birthday dinner honors Joyce Classer and Judson family members.

C. G. Lunsford C. E. McCune Parkersburg W. Va Lunsford Marietta James E. Williams Marilyn Buddy Emma Viney Detroit Glouster Gladys Viney Williams Miss Viney David Judson Wellsburg James Judson Frederick James Sandusky Katy Elaine George Sleary Canton Joyce Classer Columbus Classer Riley Judson Frederick James Judson

Land Transfers in Gallia County Reported

C Earl Saunders and others transfer 11 acres in Walnut Two to George Stanley. Elvin and Sylvia Neal sell 50 acres in Springfield Township to Joe and Dorothy DeLawder. The DeLawders convey 80 acres in Springfield Township to Robert L. and Clara F. Neal. Staats and others grant eastment for a pole line to Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co.

C. Earl Saunders George Stanley Walnut Two Elvin Sylvia Neal Joe Dorothy DeLawder Springfield Township Robert L Clara F. Neal Delbert C. Staats Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Pole Line

Visiting Ehman Family Guests Arrive From Charleston

Mrs Laura Ehman mother of Sheriff George Ehman and Mrs Carrie Ehman daughter in law are guests of Mr and Mrs Ehman. They arrived from Charleston Saturday for an extended visit.

Gallipolis Laura Ehman George Ehman Carrie Ehman Mrs. Ehman Charleston

Prayer Meeting Set at First Baptist Church

Prayer meeting at the First Baptist Church is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m. Wiley Harris and George Murray will lead the service.

Glouster First Baptist Church Wiley Harris George Murray

Mrs Yount Hosts Local 500 Club Fun

GLOUSTER The 500 club met in the Hotel Gordon dining room with Mrs Walter Yount as hostess. One guest, Mrs T A Noon, attended. With two tables in play, Yount won first prize, Angle second, and Noon third. Refreshments were served to several members including Mrs Esther Lamborn and Mrs Evan Morgan.

Glouster 500 Club Hotel Gordon Walter Yount T. A. Noon

Sunbeam Class Meets At Dare Wood Jewell Home

The Oakdale Church of God Sunbeam Sunday school class met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dare wood Jewell. Mrs. Deila Loomis led the session with a hymn and prayer as they studied Luke chapters 9 to 11. A lunch followed for members and guests including the Loomis and Moore families, Bernice Lowery, Jeff Nott, George Stangle, Mary Veney, Wayne and Charlie Veney, and Mary Helen.

Pearl Loomis Jerry Edward Moore Paul Richard Johnny Bernice Lowery Jeff Nott George Stangle Massillon Mary Veney Wayne Charlie Barberton Mary Helen

Car Hits Embankment Near Gallipolis

Clayton Eugene Wagner 22 of Ironton charged with reckless operation after losing control of a car and striking a bank on Route 141 about ten miles west of Gallipolis. He was fined $25 and costs before Justice James A. Johnson.

Gallipolis Clayton Eugene Wagner Ironton Air Force Sheriff's Department Route 141 James A. Johnson

Moose Meet Set for November 13

At the Women of the Moose meeting on November 13 candidates will receive the obligation and a covered dish lunch will follow.

Glouster Women of the Moose

Mrs Hurter Dies at 68 in Trimble Home

Mrs. Mary Elizab eth Hurter aged 68 died at her brother Harry Hoffman's home in Trimble. She had lived with him for 2½ years. Survived by son Roy Hurter of Rehoboth Beach Delaware and brothers Charles and Frank Hoffman. Burial at Maplewood Cemetery. Funeral details pending arrival of a brother with Rev. C M Crowston to officiate. Funeral home C F Wallace.

C. M. Crowston Carbon Hill Maplewood Cemetery

Past Matrons Group Plans Friday Meeting

The Past Matrons Association of Thea Chapter CES will meet in Masonic Hall Friday at 7 30 p m. Mrs Adda Blower and Mrs Sara Willis will be hostesses. Members will respond to roll call with observations concerning November.

Glouster Thea Chapter CES Masonic Hall Adda Blower Sara Willis

Area Men Transferred To Overseas Command

CAMP POLK Louisiana Pfc Edwin Skagg of Gallipolis is among the 37th Infantry Division personnel receiving orders to an overseas command as individual replacements. Also ordered abroad are Pfc Robert L Baker Logan Route 1 and Pvt Melvin Tanney Belpre.

Camp Polk Pfc Edwin Skagg Gallipolis 37Th Infantry Division Robert L. Baker Logan Route 1 Pvt Melvin Tanney Belpre

Lodge To Meet Glouster Lodge 607 F and A M

Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM will meet on Wednesday November 5 at 7 30 p m Officers for the coming year will be elected at the meeting Following the session refreshments will be served

Glouster Glouster Lodge F&am

Judson Returns Home From Sheltering Arms Hospital

John Judson is discharged and returns to his home after a five week stay at Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Glouster John Judson Sheltering Arms Hospital

Armistice Day Plans Highlight Coolville High School

Coolville plans Armistice Day observance in the high school gym led by the junior class with D P Hawkins sponsor. Koehler notes the program features piano solos readings by Pansy Byers and Robert Griffin and group singing.

Coolville Koehler Amesville D. P. Hawkins Hawkins Pansy Byers Robert Griffin Bonnie Workman Heide Hooven

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reedsville Social Notes Edward Chevalier August Kibble Carl Mixer Fort Knox Korea J. B. Torrence Christian Church Young Peoples Methodist Church Charles F. Humphrey People's Class The Lacy Kibble Holzer Hospital Robert Canaday Nancy Dye Ralph Crain Gertrude Hazelett Wellington Perkins Herman Stutler Clarence Folden Dwight Milhoan John Finney Hollis Wood Marion Dye Neal Specht Herman Lohse John Hughes Bertha Edwards George Stewart Edward Yester C. F. Wamsley Earl Dick Turner Gallia County Mrs. Yount Overseas Command Lodge Coolville High School Pek AMC Planning Newspaper Trojan John Taylor Lottridge Ira Kincaid WSCS First Methodist Church Odd Fellows Hall Kincaid Methodist Organization For Church Improvements Rebekahs Florida John Edgars Miami Fla Quick's Ed Ee S-Tv America Eve Ando Athens, Ohio
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