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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1957

Page

5

Recount Changes Trustee in Ohio Two and Cheshire Returns

In Gallia County four township trustee races were recounted. E C Waugh gained the Ohio Two seat over Lawrence Shafer after a revised tally of 184 to 130 with other candidates Gilbert Johnson 148 Charley Green 69 Earl Angel 64. The other three elected trustees remained unchanged. Cheshire Townships totals rose for Leo Swisher to 169 and Dale Sisson 83 with minor shifts for Rupe Elkins Merritt and Yeanger.

Gallipolis Gallia Lawrence Shafer Charley Green Earl Angel Cheshire Leo Swisher Arnold Merritt Floyd C. Rupe Tony C. Elkins Dale Sisson Bruce Yeanger

Gallipolis BPW names three Girls of the Month

The Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club selects Carol Sue Haskins, Ann Venz, and Barbara Bailey as September October and November Girls of the Month. The announcement was made Monday night at the Farmers Hotel during the club dinner attended by about 50 members.

Gallipolis Carol Sue Haskins Ann Venz Barbara Bailey Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club Farmers Hotel Winifrede Knight Ohio Business Woman Ruth Mills Richards Marianne B. Campbell Harry M. Miller Maxine Kramer Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Goldia Ward Estella Arthur Dorothy Johnson Naomi Rose B&pw Club Mildred Swain Davis Shuler Rowena Stormont Morris E. Haskins James Venz E. Ray Bailey

Duo Plays Classical Pop Music in Washington Auditorium

Arthur Whittemore and Jack Lowe presented a full program of classical and modern tunes to a packed Washington Auditorium. They opened with classic works and closed with Today music, including Childhood Games by Bizet, earning multiple encores from a responsive audience.

Gallipolis Arthur Whittemore Jack Lowe Washington Auditorium Whittemore George Bizet Lowe Tri-County Community Concert Association

Mary Crouse, Gallia Native, Dies at 92

Mary Elizabeth Crouse 92 of Columbus died Monday at Holzer Hospital after a stroke and weeklong hospitalization. Born in Gallia County August 1 1865 she was one of 12 children of Alexander and Elizabeth Ward. Surviving are 7 of 10 children including Myrtle Thompson and Myrtle Orcutt 16 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Funeral at 1 p.m. Thursday Millers Funeral Home with Rev W H Green of First Baptist Church officiating burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Mary Elizabeth Crouse Columbus Holzer Hospital Addison John William Crouse Harrison Twp Garnet Orcutt Myrtle) Thompson George Fadely New Carlisle Earl Williams Powell Robert Morgan Lewis Galion William Millers Funeral Home W. H. Green First Baptist Church

Local Visits Span Several Ohio and California Families

Mr and Mrs R S Spears hosted and hosted visits from Harold Halley and families of North Dakota Gallipolis and Oak Hill. Columbus residents Richard Gee and Beecher Davis traveled to see relatives in Ohio and California. Navy veteran Jack Maynard returned home to his mother Polly Newman. The Spears family attended Lige McCoy’s funeral in Midkiff West Virginia.

William Alexander Columbus Beecher Davis California David Payne Bill Ewing Vinton Ewings Dayton Gene Kessel Charles Charley Casto Ted Harder Dale Gleasons Jack Maynard Polly Newman Navy R. S. Spears Midkiff W. Va Mr.Midkiff Lige McCoy

Marriage Licenses Issued in Gallipolis Pairings

Charles William Sisson 19 of Gallipolis and Barbara Jean Jones 17 of Gallipolis, both of Gallipolis, listed as parties in a marriage license. Lester Albert Plymale 19 of Gallipolis and Molly Rosalie Vanco 18 of Gallipolis, with both parents named. Marvin Neil McMahon 19 of Gallipolis and Ruth Ann Love of Gallipolis, with parental details provided.

Charles William Sisson Gallipolis Barbara Jean Jones Willard Virginia Harmon Sisson James B Leona Amos Jones Lester Albert Plymale Molly Rosalie Vanco Evan Rena McAllister Plymale Andrew Jewel Gibson Vanco Marvin Neil McMahon Ruth Ann Love Evgerette and Bernice Massie McMahon Donald Love Elizabeth Grover Love

Star Grange Meeting Postponed to November 23

Dexter Dexter notes Star Grange No 78 will meet November 23 at 8 pm to avoid a clash with the Dyesville Farmers Institute. Also reported are visits by Orville Bratton and Earl to Middleport relatives, James Nelsons weekend with Jess Nelsons, and Willard Adkins visiting Ray Nichols ons family in Huntington West Virginia.

Nelson Grover Stout Willard Adkins Huntington W. Va Mr. Adkins Ray Nicholson

Local Social Notes From Springfield Area Weekend Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Durst and family of Springfield spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ott Arnott. Sophia Shane visited Mrs. Fannie Lines in Racine. Erma O'Neill of Bashan called on Mr. and Mrs. Cal Orr. Judy Shain of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Shain. Frank Buck and Fritz Buck with family attended the Holiday on Ice Show at Huntington Sunday evening.

Ralph Durst Springfield Ott Arnott Sophia Shane Fannie Lines Racine Erma O'Neill Bashan Cal Orr Judy Shain Columbus C. F. Shain Frank Buck Fritz Buck Robert Benny Ewing Pomeroy Huntington

Re Organized Bind Elects New Municipal Civil Service Board

In Gallipolis an organizational meeting elected Harold W. Wetherholt as president Clarence J. Waugh as vice president Mrs Charles Stevens as secretary and John Ivor Richards as a member The board serves without pay and will meet on the first Monday of each month under city appointment by the city commissioners.

Gallipolis Austin Cotton Reorganized Municipal Civil Service Commission Board Harold W. Wetherholt Clarence J. Waugh Charles Stevers John Ivor Richards

Science Is Adventure Second in a Series

ALTON L. BLAKESLEE explains that science shapes modern life through inventions and discoveries. He emphasizes that real creators are individual scientists and engineers whose curiosity and rigorous methods advance knowledge and practical applications. Tomorrow: Basic research.

Lee Dubridge California Institute of Technology

Road Trading System Approved by Gallia County

Gallia County Commissioners adopt a road trading plan requiring township trustees to accept equal mileage back into the township system before reclassifying roads as county roads. They also consider a county equipment contract for excavating at the new North Gallia School, pending legal guidance. Additionally, welfare and clerks conventions are approved for several county officials.

Gallipolis Gallia North Gallia

Parkersburg Visit Highlights Rutland Social Roundup

Ethel Nelson returns home after visiting her brother Lawrence Russell in Parkersburg. Mrs Naomi Chase Judy Chase and Alberta Snowden traveled to Parkersburg for a brief trip.

Ethel Nelson Lawrence Russel Parkersburg Naomi Chase Judy Chase Alberta Snowden

Get a raise by owning stock and earning dividends

Learn how stock ownership creates ongoing income beyond a job. The guide stresses facts, risks, and consulting a NYSE member broker, offering a free booklet Investment Facts and details on the Monthly Investment Plan for small, regular purchases.

New York Stock Exchange America The Stock Exchange Dept P. O New York 5 N. Y

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