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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1956

Page

3

Police Chase Driver Who Hit School Bus in Middleport

In Middleport, James B. Robinson, 71, of Ash Plant, fled after striking a school bus with left rear damage. He was apprehended by Gallipolis State Police and fined 100 dollars plus costs. No injuries reported as students were exiting. A second Route 7 accident nearby involved Wendell White Roush, 42, cited for passing without space.

Gallipolis Middleport Ian Ashland James B. Robinson Thire And Locust Salisbury Everett T. Lightfoot I. R. Neal Pomeroy Neal Addison Robinson Planton C. C. Fisher Wendell White Roush Bidwell Eugene Crowe Mill Roush Chalis Roscoe Adkins Cincinnati Oho Chicago Ill ST. Louis Los Angeles Calif State St

Free China's Trade Surplus Rises in Early 1960s Months

Free China's foreign trade shows a net surplus exceeding eight million in the first five months, signaling improving external balance. Officials note growth driven by export demand and continued import containment amid evolving global markets.

China

Accidents Reported At Gallipolis Hospitals

Gallipolis reports list several injuries with victims admitted to Holzer Hospital. Opal Webb of West Columbia underwent emergency surgery for a cut eye after a lifting accident. Three year old Richard Wells of Ewington sustained a fractured left leg and abdominal and right leg abrasions from getting his leg caught in a home corn picker. Beverly Lovett of Jackson fell from a bicycle on St. Street, injuring her left heel. Garnett Lovett was admitted Saturday with unspecified injuries.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Wilbur T Opal) Webb West Columbia Richard L. Wells Ronald Wells Ewington Beverly Lovett Huron Jackson Garnett Lovett

Confusadev Presented At Gallia County PTA Meeting

Gallipolis parents attended a Monday night PTA session where Washington Elementary teacher Mrs Nelson Gardner introduced a confusabet of symbols for first graders learning to read. Second grade pupils demonstrated classroom recitation as instrumental solos by Barbara Foster and Jimmy Reed highlighted the program.

Allipolis Gallipolis Parent-Teachers’ Association Nelson Gardner Washington Elementary School Nolan Carter Mary Schwab Jeanne Long Mary Jane Russell Dinah Lamver Brenda Vinson Larry Norville Gary Smith Bobby Ford Barbara Foster Martha Mossman Jimmy Reod Jack Knight Warren Wilson Girl Scout Carter

Hi Y Initiates on Members at Gallia Academy High School

Gallia Academy High School Hi-Y club initiated nine new members including Paul Skinner Bob Bateman Lewis Campbell Bob Bane Clare Green Richard Neal Tom Milton Jerry Frogale and Tom McKean Monday night. An induction service was planned for December and the group prepared plans for a Thanksgiving assembly next Wednesday with Hi Y in charge.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Hi-Y Paul Skinner Bob Bateman Lewis Campbell Bob Bane Clare Green Richard Neal Tom Milton Jerry Frogale Tom McKean

Dump Truck Bed Catches Fire in Gallipolis

GALLIPOLIS The dump truck bed driven by Jon caught fire Monday at 2 p m and was consumed. Firefighters extinguished the flames with water and reported the blaze started from trash in the bed. Seven firemen responded to the call.

Gallipolis Jon Dtve

Three Cars In Collision In Wallipolis

Police report a three car crash at Second and State Street Monday at 11 45 a m Harold E Thomas 45 Cheshire Route 2 stopped for a red light Ernest Thompson 39 Vinton Route 1 struck him from behind at about 10 miles per hour Charles White 28 Northup Route passed to the right and hit the Thomas car on its side Thompson was arrested charged with drunk driving driving on a revocation all three autos sustained moderate damage Oceanographers in Canada build a model of 302 miles of the Pacific to study tides and movements.

Wallipolis Harold E. Thomas Cheshire Ernest Thompson Vinton Thomas Charles’ White Northup Thompson

Holzer Memorial Resolution For City Chamber Of Commerce

The Gallipolis chamber plans a memorial resolution honoring Dr. Charles E. Holzer Sr who died recently. The meeting also discussed fundraising for Chrions and a 1957 drive for new members with council plans for city park trash containers and a joint Lions project.

Chamber of Commerce Charles E. Holzer Holzer Gallip C. of C. Now Lions of Gallipolis

Stopper Method promises bed wetting cure without drugs

An advertisement touts a modern bed wetting cure named Stopper Method claiming safety and economy with no medicines or exercises. It offers the complete method for 2.98 dollars by mail to a Columbus Ohio box, urging immediate response.

P. O Columbus Ohio

Bond Issue Debate Recounts Reasons for Failure

Officials reviewed why the bond issue failed and discussed the factors behind the outcome. The session covered public sentiment, financial implications, and next steps for potential future measures.

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