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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1955

Page

6

Five Kilner Creek units to go on line by December 15

American Gas and Electric Service Corp predicts all five units at Kyser Creek Power Plant will reach commercial operation by December 15. Four units at Kyser Creek and Clifty Creek in Indiana are already in service, with Clifty expected in mid February 1986. Construction continues. Pike County plant next spring will supply electricity from Roger Creek and Clifty Creek.

Y Novos Gas Gallipolis Kgger Creek American Gas and Electric Service Corp New York City Perme Pnor Clifty Creek Clifty Indiana Kyeer Creek Pike County Vna Messenger Srvetion Fred. R. Carman Kyser Creek Roger Ag&e Roger Creek Pike’ County Creek

Highway Patrol records deer strike and multiple charges

A deer was struck and injured on Route 7 west of Centerville at 4 50 am by Ellnne Bowles 24 of Columbus. The deer was not found. heavy front end damage reported. In Gallipolis on Route 7 Delmar Montgomery 56 of East Liverpool passed Gladys Mitchell 30 of Kanaur FL. Three speeding charges issued: Robert Edgington Gordon. a 16 year old Gallipolis youth cited by Juvenile Court Judge Howell. Joseph Johns 19 of Buffalo W Va fined five dollars and cond. Mayor Northup and Ruth Edwards 37 of Sak Hil involved a one lane bridge accident with minor bridge damage.

East Liverpool Gladys H. Mitchell Kanaur Jomae Robert C Edgington Gordon William Hanes Gallipolis John W. Howell and. Joseph Johns Buffalo W. Va Conta Rowlande George

Glouster Engagement Aims at December Wedding

Glouster Route 3 couple Mr and Mrs Fred Oliver announce the engagement of their daughter Ella Ann to Wayne Witham son of Mr and Mrs W D Witham of Athena. The wedding is planned for December. Local social notes list guests visiting and visiting relatives from Cambridge Jacksonville London Marion Bloomdale and Columbus.

Fred Oliver Glouster Pella Ann Wayne Witham W.D. Witham Athena Harley Kittle James McCance Pattie Mike Cambridge Charles Riley Sonef Rodney Randy Bill Christman Billy Becky Irene Schultz Jacksonville Kittle Gary, Glouster

Glouster Church News Nine Readings and Schedules

A front page church notices roundup lists services for multiple churches. It notes ministers such as Rev Paul Graf Rev Keater Rev Anthony Nickel and others with worship times Sunday school Bible study prayer and evangelistic services. It includes locations in Glouster Jacksonville Hollister and nearby areas with sermon and service times.

Paul Graf Anne Glouster Church D Keater Christ Nasarene Ernest Atwood Prt Wapitat Clinton Powell BTC William. Patham Missionary Society Meeting Folville W. EL Jacksonville Hollister Coie Ite Rocce John Grimes Tim Busine Peayer Sevice Seventh Day Adventist Craig

Gallia County Christmas Seals Aim at TB Fight

Gallia County residents have raised 867.10 toward a 2000 goal as Christmas seals sales, run by the Gallia County Publications and Health Association, support TB prevention and patient care. Joe Mascio will MC the Gallipolis Downtown Coaches Club Blue Devil banquet with George Blackburn as principal speaker and several football honors to be awarded. Tickets are on sale at local schools, hotels, drugstores, and the Gallipolis Tribune.

Gallipolis Gallia Halman Ponimation Fom Cy K.ry Bartlet Italy Gallia County Joe Mascio Blue Devil Firsthurch D-Ts Clarence E Quince) Thompson Dixon-Beckett Downtown Grid George Blackburn University of Cincinnati Pigskin Pomeroy Gallipoli Gallia Academy Washington School Lafayette Hotel

Blood donors urged for Gallia Red Cross bond raffle

Gallia County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a noon to 6 pm blood donation drive next Thursday. Donors will receive numbers for a chance to win a $25 savings bond donated by Evans Grocery Co. and presented by Bob Gillen Ford Sales. Appointments can be made by calling the listed numbers.

Gallipolis Huntington Eugene "Plymale Gallia County American Red Cross Bob Gillen Ford Plymale Stee Margaret Lloyd Gal Pons Evans Grocery Co Gillen Ford Sales

Suspect Added in Theft of Wire From Kyger Creek

Gallia County sheriff deputy says Charles C Sowards of Gallipolis admitted thefts of scrap wire from Kyger Creek and a dump near Holzer Plant. Investigators say Sowards aided by others used a truck to haul wire from OVEC and EOEC sites to a Gallia jail holding, with church activity noted in statements.

Kyger Creek Niaspolis Ray Gallia Charles C. Sowards Gallipoffening Holzer Pilgrim Holiness Raymond Grant Long Pideok Fooce Long OVEC Gallia County Eycamore St Co- Sowards Gallia Morristown Helen Fumbus Ohio Elec County Tatman

Gallipolis Churches Schedule and Notices

A compact church notices roundup lists services, times, and leaders for local congregations. It includes details for Church of God, Nazarene, Calvary Baptist, Triedstone, Garfield Avenue Church of Christ, First Baptist, Grace Methodist, and St Peters Episcopal, noting pastors, Sunday schools, worship hours, youth groups, and midweek activities. The item also mentions a Red Cow bloodmobile visit and upcoming vestry and choir rehearsals.

An of God Robert Howard Pam Paint Creek Baptist Triedstone Baptist DL. Latham BYPU Garfield Avenue Church of Christ Glenn M. Graham Bible School First Baptist Wiliam’ Howard Green Rev. Bible School Grace Methodist P.M. Niswander A. D. Lusk Otis Bell Okinawa Methodist Nio High Methodist Grace Red Cow Bloodmobile St. Peters Episcopal Howard Rees U. S Okinawha St. Peters

Thanksgiving gatherings fill Gallipolis area with family visits

Amid Thanksgiving Day activities residents from Gallipolis and nearby towns hosted relatives for dinners and reunions. Notable attendees included Mrs Rallifs parents, the Ratliff family, Chief of Police Leaper and his wife, and multiple generations visiting from Huntington Bedford Columbus Columbus Chillicothe and other locales.

Thanksgiving Visits Light Up Local Households

Society notices Christmas season travel and holiday gatherings. Tom Halliday, a Jefferson Medical College student in Philadelphia, spent the holiday at home. Mr and Mrs John Morgan traveled to Cincinnati with son Dr Robert Morgan and family and planned to return today. Dr and Mrs F W Shane hosted Thanksgiving with son Francis a VPI student in Blacksburg VA. Mr and Mrs James Danner and Ruth Fiske celebrated with relatives at Whipple near Marietta. Joe Galloway, employed in Columbus, visited home with his parents. Deborah Blazer visited Columbus for several days. Frank Shaw hosted guests Dr and Mrs Robert Shaw and Betty Jane of Columbus. They will return Friday.

Ch Tef Leaper H. Carroll Deathort Samantha Miller Huntington Oscar Billett Morris Max Victor Glenn Gennie Eliott Bedford Ind Carl Fred Smith Sharon Dana Prushing Columbus Ethel Maud Young Edith Wilson J. H. , Nelson Glarence Masters Miller Halliday Tom Halliday Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia John Morgan Cincinnati Robert Morgan F. W. Shane Francis, Studen VPI Blacksburg James Dannerland Ruth Fiske Whipple Marieta Iss Joe Galloway Deborah Blazer Frank Shaw Robert Shaw Betty Jane Colamibon Pri

Birth Announcement and Visits From Local Families

Debra Janewas born at Sheltering Arms Hospital Tuesday to Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Burcher. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Burcher. great grandmother is Mrs. Every Drake of Redtown. Visitors included Hollister Sarina and sons Co and Mrs Mae Bennett and som. Mr and Mrs Jack Columbus. Mr and Mrs Harry Aberts and sons. Reece Thompson in Zanesville. James Brown improving after illness. Lila Wilson of Glouster spent time with local families.

Hollister Sarina and Sons Mae Bennett Som Jack Columbus Harry Aberts Debra Jane Sheltering Arms Hospital Wilber Burcher Ames Mayes Ilor Ridge Every Drake Redtown

Gallipolis Car Crash At Route 1 Intersection

Investigated collision in Gallipolis at Reid and Route 1 involving drivers Vaught Smith and Billy J. Vance. The wreck happened at the Third Ave and Olive St intersection Wednesday afternoon.

Gallipolis Reid Pm Vaught Smith Billy J. Vance Galipolis Third Ave Olive St

Oyster Stew Set by Gallipolis Legion and Auxiliary

Oyster stew to be served at a joint meeting of Post 27 American Legion and its Women’s Auxiliary next Wednesday. Legionnaires G. Marchi and Joshua Crouse are on the committee for the event held at the hall.

Gallipolis Ette Post 27 American Women’s Auxiliary G. Marchi Joshua Crouse

Be Thankful for Freedom Union Rites at Glouster Church

Glouster Union services held Thursday morning at the Glouster Methodist Church drew a well attended crowd. Rev D K Tester of the Glouster Church of Christ delivered the sermon on From the Master's Hand acknowledging suffering and the price of freedom and urging faith in God and dedication to high ideals.

Glouster Syouere D. K. Tester Glouster Church of Christ Teater New England America

Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service Draws 200 Attendees

More than 200 people attended a Thursday interdenominational Thanksgiving union service at First Church of God 108 Garfield Ave. Reverend Vernon C. Shater preached on Yet while presiding pastor Reverend Hershel M. McDonough led. The service featured ministers from Grace Methodist and First Presbyterian with prayers, readings, and a world hunger offering supporting overseas relief.

Newsam Cathele Farner Adm Aim Church of God Wuertne Aston Sun Metso Young Evanecl Ee Tiene Pam Nasarene Thear Vernon 'C Jenaay Simpoom Chaget Ted Linson H. Stebbins First Presbyterian Aews Church Clarence Way First Church of God Char Pam Peart el

Local Gleanings From Base California Socials

Base Merced California society notes list six years of service for Boling as of February. Andrew and McKinney families and Mrs Bellar visit Mrs Adkins. Elaine McKinney Gernet Aten spends time in Letart West Virginia. Vern Robinet of Logan visits his mother Elizabeth Robinett. Mabel Sisson Trimble visits Elizabeth Robinett. Thomas Dewen hosts dinner for Dwight Ferrell and daughter Ann celebrating Ann’s first birthday.

Merced Calif Boling Andrew McKinney Paul McKinney Hazel Bellar George Adkins Elaine McKinney Gernet Aten Letart Va ‘Vern Robinet Logan Elizabeth Robinett Mabel "Sisson Elizabeth’ Robinett Thomas Dew Dwight Ferrell Ann

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