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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1954

Page

5

Towboat Strike at O-Kan Harbor Ends Amid Sheriff Action

Sheriff George Ehman and deputies broke up a picket line at O-Kan Harbor Gallia County after seven crew members or union supporters tied up the Frank W. Banta in the Ohio River facility. The strike began over pay and working conditions as the Banta towed five barges including chemicals and oil to Vanport Pennsylvania.

Gallipolis O-Kan Harbor Kanauga Ohio River George Ehman Frank W. Banta Plaquemine la Chambersburg Sid Vance Vance Ehman Pete Wright O Kean Harbor E. A. Nichols Homer Johnson National Maritime Union Route 7 Bantu O- Harbor Banta Towing Co New Orleans van Port

Gallipolis Church News and Schedules

Church listings across Gallipolis feature Mass times at St. Louis Catholic and parish activities for Nazarene, First Church of God, Calvary Baptist, Methodist, One Baptist, Grace Methodist, First Presbyterian, Westminster Fellowship, Paint Creek Baptist, St. Peter's Episcopal and other congregations. Includes service times, Sunday schools, youth and choir practices, meetings, and upcoming events in November.

Grace WSCS Curt Davis First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Westminster Fellowship Circles of Women's Associations Paint Creek Preston C. Smith Tor St. Peter's Episcopal Richard H. Ash

Weekend social notes string Millfield visitors and relocations

Chauncey social notes list weekend guests from Millfield Columbus Bremen Athens and Glouster. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Robert Palmer Miss Margaret Nogrady and more. Ida lodges in Caldwell Rome and Idaho. Several family updates report hospital stays moves and returns.

Alex Nogrady and Sons Millfield Robert Palmer Columbus Frank Straushaugh Bremen Benny Johnny Nogrady Margaret Nogrady Frank Stake Michigan Ralph Sawyer Beverly Paul Glouster Bill Davidson Minnie Palmer Virgil Dowler Linda Athens Luther Cruikshank Linda Crabtree Emanuel Crabtree Mount St. Mary Hospital John Clarey Elmer Showalter Detroit Mich Victor Hubler Marvella Nelson University Hospital Nelson Francis Miller Caldwell John Wenger

Canasta Club Meets. Schoonover High Score

Mrs Walter Lanning hosted a Canasta Club gathering with Mrs William H Schoonover taking high score. Guests included Mrs Lawrence Bullock Mrs Leslie Cruickshank Mrs Arthur Smith Jr Mrs Clark Preston Mrs Russell Hiles Mrs Dewitt Walker. Next meeting slated for Nov 11 with Mrs Arthur Smith Jr assisting.

Chauncey Walter Lanning William H. Schoonover Lawrence Bullock Leslie Cruickshank Arthur Smith, Jr Clark Preston Russell Hiles Dewitt Walker

Local church notices list weekly services and activities

Chauncey Sand Ridge Holiness Mission Hiram Mingus ministers Sunday school 2 pm worship service Tuesdays 7 30 pm. Millfield Methodist Rev Haines Sunday school 10 am worship 11 am. Chauncey Methodist Rev 9 30 am worship 7 pm. Ladies Aid Thursdays. Morristown Holiness Helen Tatman Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 40 am. Young people 7 pm Evangelistic service 7 30 pm Bible study Wednesday 7 30 pm. Church of God Clarence Way Unified service 9 30 am Youth Fellowship 7 pm Evangelistic service 4 30 pm Prayer service Wednesday 7 30. Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock Sunday school 9 30 am worship 10 30 am. Evangelistic service 7 30 pm Bible study Wednesday 7 30 pm.

Sand Ridge Hiram Mingus Millfield Haines Chauncey Methodist Morristown Helen Tatman Church of God Clarence Way Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Pidcock

Banquet To Honor New Members

CHAUNCEY The Auxiliary of the UW of A will meet Monday at 7 30 p m A potluck supper will be served in honor of the new members who are to be taken into the auxiliary at the meeting.

Chauncey UW of A

Bridal shower honors new Mrs Tackett in Gallipolis

A Gallipolis bridal shower for Mrs Virginia Barnett Tackett wife of Clester Tackett was held Thursday at the Vine Street home of Betty and Ruth Jones. Guests included Nora and Stella Baird Gloria Ann Shoemaker Mary Ross Marianne Harrison and others. Guests played games and gifts were exchanged with refreshments of gingerbread whipped cream coffee and a soft drink served.

Gallipolis Virginia Barnett Tackett Clester Tackett Vine St Betty Ruth Jones Hbstesses Nora Stella Baird Gloria Ann Shoemaker Mary Ross Marianne Harrison Matchella Harrison Etta Mae Dillon Helen Thomas Norma Burris Laura Forden Betty Fillincer

Dinner Given By G C Murphy Co Employees

A dinner was hosted Thursday evening at Mrs. Addie Hulls Catlettsburg home celebrating her recent marriage to Wyatt Hull. A deep fryer was presented to Mrs. Hull. Attendees included Mrs. Ica Scott Mrs. Alice Lemley Mrs. Nellie Unroe Mrs. Louise Straight Mrs. Freda Facemire Mrs. Ruth Roberts Mrs. Edna Wickline Mrs. Clarence Barcus Mrs. Ina Belle Sibley Miss Arlene Saunders Miss June Waugh Miss Wilma Fisher Miss Ada Venters Robert Long and Miss Donna Fay Barcus.

G. C. Murphy Co Addie Hull Catlettsburg Wyatt Hull Hull Ica Scott Alice Lemley Nellie Unroe Louise Straight Freda Facemire Ruth Roberts Edna Wickline Clarence Barcus Ina Belle Sibley Arlene Saunders June Waugh Wilma Fisher Ada Venters Robert Long Donna Fay Barcus

Gallipolitans Join OSU-Pittsburgh Game Crowd

Coach and Mrs Clarence Thompson attend with their family as Mr Landrum hosts at Jackson. Mrs Thompson's brother is Mr Landrum. Mrs Robert Bischoff travels to Huntington on business. Pvt Terry Johnson furloughs home to visit family and friends in Sharon Pennsylvania and Columbus. Miss Janice Lyman visits Middleport with Luman Bratton family. Emogene Wells and Luman from Holzer Hospital plan to attend Holiday on Ice in Huntington with Charlotte Preston and Glen Christy.

Clarence Thompson Jackson Ike Landrum Ann Daugherty Sharon Columbus Janice Leee Lyman Middleport Raymond Luman Owen Bratton Michael Emogene Wells Luman Holzer Hospital Huntington Charlotte Preston Glen Christy

Betrothal announced at Millfield and New Boston couple

Mrs. Margaret Nogrady of Millfield announces the engagement of her daughter Margaret to Frank Stake of New Boston Michigan Mise Nogrady born 1947 a Chauncey Dover High School graduate.

Millfield Margaret Nogrady Margaret Frank Stake New Boston Mich Mise Nocredy Chauncey-Dover High School

Caldwell speaks at Cheshire High School football banquet

Caldwell, former official and radio play by play announcer, told Cheshire High School Bobcats players that life mirrors football with four quarters: marriage, business, home and reputation. He recalled 30 years in the game as he noted the ball’s unpredictable bounce. The team, coached by H. J. Duncan, went three wins and three losses with no disciplinary issues.

Cheshire Gallipolis Filmer EF Caldwell Cheshire High School Bobcats Bobcats H. J. Duncan

Wayne Acord Dies Suddenly at Omega Home

Wayne Acord 60 of Omega died of a heart attack at 11 a m Thursday at his home near Waverly. He leaves wife Marguerite Trace and five children all of Omega. siblings include Mrs C J Waugh of Gallipolis and Will H Acord probate judge of Pike County. Funeral at Omega Methodist Church Sunday with burial in Omega Cemetery.

Gallipolis Wayne Acord Omega Waverly C. J Mabel) Waugh Waugh C. J. Waugh Omega Methodist Church Omar Pike County Forrest Acord Beaver Welby Acord Chillicothe Alex Mary) Rapp Roy D Serepta) Allen Columbus Darwin Woodrow Acord Springfield

Ohio Juvenile Court summons Miller children

The Athens County Juvenile Court directs Merle Miller and an unnamed father to appear for a hearing on November 5 at 1 50 p.m. concerning Elmer Lee Miller born January 15, Josephine Miller born February 1944 Patricia Miller born April 1 1942 and Margaret Ellen Miller born May 15 1946, listed as dependent children. Contempt of court may follow for nonappearance.

State of Ohio Athens County Merle Miller Estrone Elmer Lee Josephine Patricia Margaret Ellen Miller Elmer Lee Miller Josephine Miller Patricia Miller Maraeret Villen Athens Ofin Ae Court Nevermr Soner J

Sheripp's Real Estate Sale Ordered in Athens County

The State of Ohio Athens County Muri Coon and The Ohio Casualty Insurance Co. sue Lee Barrows and Audrey Barrows. By order of sale the premises in Hebron Village Athens County will be sold at public auction at the east door of the courthouse on Monday in November 1934 at 1 30 P M. The property is described as Lot No 16 in the Neb Ardville subdivision with appurtenances valued at 3 2 and not to be sold for less than two thirds of that amount. Cash in hand day of sale. Sheriff George Bateman and officers Parswait J and Jones will conduct the sale.

State of Ohio Athens County Muri Coon Ohio Casualty Insurance Co Ve. Lee Barrows Audrey Barrows Athens Atens Ohio Iniet No Nebardville Hebara Aperniaes Hieorge Bateman Iperry Parswait J J. Jones

Mason Girl Found After Runaway Report

Gallipolis reports a 15 year old Mason girl described as a runaway was turned over to Mason County authorities by Gallipolis Post. State Patrol found her walking on the Addison highway early Thursday morning. Among other items, George E. Van Moegen of Columbus was fined for following too closely and David C. Atkinson of South Side was cited for speeding. Leo P. King of Bidwell was cited for stop sign violation. Gallipolis Post continues to investigate a hit and run on Route 23 near Pomeroy that injured Velma Douglas of Pomeroy.

Gallipolis Mason Mason County Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol Addison George E. van Moegen Columbus Cheshire Leith J. Reynolds David C. Atkinson South Side Leo P. King Bidwell Pomeroy Velma Douglas

Counties Show Gains In Retail Business In Southeast Ohio

Gallia County led five southeastern Ohio counties in both weekly and fiscal year gains in retail business. For the week ending Oct 2, Gallia posted 5075.05 versus 4909.01 a year earlier, with fiscal-year totals of 73299.98 ahead of 70815.01. Other counties listed show similar increases and losses across both comparisons, including Hocking Pike Rows Vinton and Athens, Jackson, Scioto, and Lawrence with mixed results.

Gallipolis Roger W. Tracy Gallia County Ohio Hocking Pike Vinton County

Chamber of Commerce Report Dinner Slated

Gallipolis announces the annual chamber dinner will be held next Thursday evening at the Farmers Hotel. President Robert Lamatle says the event was postponed from Monday to avoid clashing with the Tri-County Community Concert Association first concert and the 4-H advisers banquet.

Gallipolis

Rio Pastor To Speak At Gallia Leadership Banquet

Gallia County Junior Leadership Club hosts its annual banquet at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis to honor 4-H advisers. The Reverend George Holcombe of Simpson Chapel Methodist Church in Rio Grande will be principal speaker at 7 pm Monday. Spencer Berg of Rio Grande will preach.

Gallipolis George Holcombe Mie Grande Simpson Chapel Methodist Church Gallia County

Gallia High Shown on TV in Charleston telecast

Gallia Academy High School appears on a Charleston telecast featuring its band football team and staff. Principal M Harold Brown is shown at Memorial Field while Announcer Ernie Saunders mentions director Kishie Joe Suiter and drum major Ian Caldwell. Coaches Sevannon Thompson Porter are shown with practice scenes and roster notes list 14 sophomores 11 juniors and eight seniors.

Gallipolis Vision Gallipelle Gallia Academy High School Charleston M. Harold Brown Memorial Field Tiplere Ernie Saunders Blue Devil Ut Gridimen

North Carolina Man Charged With Speed In Gallipolis

Police report a North Carolina man, Calvin D. Caelidae of Winston-Salem, bonded 820 for a speeding charge. Municipal Judge William H. Janes set bail amid a Friday hearing. Also cited were John D. King of Gallipolis Route 2 for left of center and Max Graham of Gallipolis for a traffic light violation.

Gallipolis Calvin D. Caelidae Winston-Salem N. CC Sie Ape Searance William H. Janes F Fealiipolia John D. King Gallipolle Max Gr Ham

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O-Kan St. Louis Adolph Golubiewski Gallipolis State Institute Church of the Nazarene Vernon C. Shafer Rio Grande Methodist Orship Youth Fellowship One Baptist D. L. Latham BYPU Grace Methodist P. M. Niswander Jennie Mae Waugh Methodist Youth Fellowship Commission On Missions Pangmet Cirle Chauncey Social Notes Clyde Canter John Airman Robert Freeman Montana Boise Idaho Ground Observers Corps Freeman Robbie Arthur Triplett William Cole Floyd Werner Oscar Simpson Florence Pyle Jessie Mack Zanesville Ernest Henry Emma Henry Chesterhi Canasta Club Entertained Chauncey Church News Gallipolis Social Notes Allipolis Personals Sheripp Scioto Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce Rio Gallia High Ie Joe Athens Messenger Prndly North Carolina Hudepohl Hudepom Brewing Coumnet Otte General Motors E. State St Pontiac Algeo Motor Sales Chasis Engineering
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