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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1949

Page

3

Two Injured In Gallipolis Car Wreck On Route 35

In Gallia County two Columbus motorists were injured when they failed to negotiate a curve on Route 35 nine miles west of Gallipolis. Lloyd Sutton 20 and Oscar McCoy 18 suffered lacerations and other injuries treated at Holzer Hospital. Police also reported fines for speeders and a separate school of incidents including a bicycle collision and hit skip damage on Route 7.

Gallipolis Columbus Here State Highway Patrol Lloyd Leon Sutton Oscar McCoy McCoy Sutton Holzer Hospital Donald Eugene Maiden Middleport Robert Dale Roush New Haven W. Va Denny Lonzo Roberts Chatham Ave Charles Stover Cecil Williams Price Madison Ave Roy E. Roberts Jackson Paul Smeltzer Albion Mich Delbert C. Gaines Vinton Blue 1

McLagan announce birth of son James Albert

Mr and Mrs James McLagan announce the birth of a son James Albert on October 1 at 4 am at Holver Hospital Ohio River Road in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant James McLagan Ohio River Rd James Albert Holver Hospital

Gallia County Land Transfers Named in Ledger

Transfer list shows Hilah Latz selling to Robert J. and Kathryn L. Sheets a part lot in Gallipolis. Ohio parcels include 99.61 acres to E W Day. Bessie C Dodrill and Kathryn Moore to Cora Eagle. Carl T Coker to Ada M Coker 62 acres in Greenfield. William S Lanthorn to Abraham and Minnie Parsons. John L Evans et ux to George A and Mary E Tabit. Mae F Stevers guardian to John V Stevers. Ella Bartels et al to Carrie Ramsey 132.25 acres in Greenfield. Lina Wickline et ux to Cecil W and Darlene L Price. Jesse G and Gusta Johnson to James and Velma Henry 1.19 acres in Greenfield.

Hilah Latz Robert J Kathryn L. Sheets City Gallipolis Savings and Loan Co E. W. Day Ohio Bessie C. Dodrill Kathryn Moore Cora Eagle Huntington Carl T. Coker Ada M. Coker Greenfield William S. Lanthorn Abraham Minnie Parsons Gallipolis John L. Evans George A Mary E. Tabit Mae FE Stevers Guardian John V. Stevers Guyan Ella Bartels Carrie Ramsey Lina Wickline Cecil W Darlene L. Price Jesse G Gusta Johnson James Velma Henry Green

Elks dance season announced for Gallipolis

In Gallipolis the Elks lodge announces fall and winter Saturday night dances for members and out-of-town guests.

Gallipolis the Elks Lodge

Gallia Man Wounded as One Held in Stabbing Case

Gallia county reports Ernest Mitchell 23 of Third Ave in Holzer Hospital with a stab wound suffered about 1 am Sunday. John Robert Garnes 810 Fourth Ave charged with unlawfully and maliciously cutting with intent to kill. Orlando Coker also hospitalized with a stab wound. Police note Mitchell found on a sidewalk at Third Ave and Pine St. Coker linked to Oak Hill Blackfork and lawrence counties. Fred Berridge and Herb Nelson fined $5 and costs for intoxication.

Gallipolis Ernest Mitchell Third Ave Holzer Hospital Sally Mitchell John Robert Garnes Fourth Ave Mitchell Pine Sts Albert Neal Phillip Cordell Arnold Swain Vinton Orlando Coker Coker Oak Hill Jackson County Blackfork Lawrence County Fred Berridge Herb Nelson

Man Arrested Second Time In Gallipolis

Eli Hodge arrested by city police on shop lifting charge then jailed again after an intoxication arrest by Sheriff George Ehman. He was taken into custody on a complaint of molesting cars along Route 7 near taverns. Hodge says he is from Perry County Kentucky. Sam Kemper of Bidwell, 44, fined $10 and costs for intoxication.

Gallipolis Eli Hodge George Ehman Hodge Perry County Kentucky Sam Kemper Bidwell A. M. Payne

Meigs County Land Transfers Record Summary

Meigs County transfers list several parcels and affidavits including Alma and Ada Belle Trainer to Truman and Priscilla Penn for 105.02 acres near Columbia. Sylvia Radcliffe deceased transfers to Ralph R. Orville Russell B. and Raymond G. Redcliffe. 35 acres in Sutton. Edna Townsend and A. D. Townsend to K R and Beulah Crabtree 40 acres. Guy W. and Mildred Carson to Otto and Luella Aleshire lots 312 313 314 Middleport. Proffitts to Glen Abels 38 acres Lebanon. Homer A. and Onella Cole to H A Cole Lumber Co Inc 5.63 acres Tuppers Plains.

Alma Ada Belle Trainer Truman Priscilla Penn Columbia Sylvia Radcliffe Ralph R. Orville Russell B Raymond G. Redcliffe Sutton Orville Edna Raymond G Clara Lou Radcliffe Ralph R Russell B. Radcliffe A. D Edna Townsend K. R Beulah Crabtree Guy W Mildred Carson Otto Luella Aleshire Middleport A. A. Proffitt Vallie Roy John C Clarence W. Proffitt Lebanon Lillian Pearl Clarence A Myrtle Proffitt Glen Abels Homer A Onella Cole H. A. Cole Lumber Co., Inc Tuppers Plains

Youth Surrenders To Sheriff Russell

POMEROY Clayton F. Graham 19 of near Langsville surrendered to Sheriff Charles Russell Sunday noon. He said the sheriff sought him to arrest him on a war rant sworn by W. H. Faulk charging he drove Faulk’s auto from a W Main St service station last Tuesday evening without consent. He was committed to the county jail awaiting a hearing in Mayor Spencer's court likely Monday.

Pomeroy Clayton F. Graham Langsville Charles Russell W. H. Faulk Faulk W. Main St Spencer

Girl Killer of Father Bound Over for Trial

Carol Paight a 20 year old college student was bound over for trial in superior court on charges that she murdered her father Carl W Paight in Stamford Hospital on September 23. She is charged with firing a .38 caliber service revolver into his head a few hours after surgeons said he had inoperable cancer.

Stamford, Conn Carol Paight Superior Court Stamford Hospital Carol Carl W. Paight Paight

Stolen Piper Cub Lands in Zanesville. Pilot Released

A 20 year old pilot from Annapolis Maryland was released without charges after a Piper Cub listed as stolen landed at Zanesville airport. Sinclair Gearing said Everett Scott owed him 100 dollars for a trip home and Boone Iowa owner Scott Flying Service did not press charges.

Zanesville Sinclair Gearing Annapolis Scott Flying Service Boone Iowa Everett Scott Scott

Denison Professor To Speak at Gallia Schools

Gallipolis notice that Denison University humorist and lecturer Professor Edward A. Wright will address Gallia Academy High School students on October 14. He will then entertain pupils at Washington School, according to the speaking itinerary.

Denison Gallipolis Edward A. Wright Denison University Gallia Academy Wright Washington School

Six Women Nominated for Gallia County Farm Bureau Directors

Gallia County Farm Bureau Federation nominating committee selects six finalists for women directors at large in Gallipolis. The slate includes Mrs. Hayden Wood Mrs. C M Bane Mrs. Harley George Mrs. Lewis Hughes Mrs. Merrill White and Mrs. Ray Groves. Three will be elected to succeed Mrs. Wendell Roush Mrs. Charles Ward and Mrs. Morris Thomas.

Gallipolis Gallia Wendell Roush Charles Ward Morris Thomas Garland Elliott Harland Wolbern W. P. Smith John Russell Stanley Shaver

Arthur Roush Dies at 69 in Pomeroy Rest Home

Arthur Roush 69 died at 7 p.m. Saturday in a Pomeroy rest home after years of illness. He was a noted used furniture buyer and seller, with a Kananga establishment. Born April 12, 1880 in Cheshire Township, he was survived by his brother Bert Roush of Addison. Services are Tuesday at 2 p.m. at George J. Wetherholt and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. H Linson Stebbins officiating. Burial in Gravel Hill cemetery.

Gallipolis Arthur Roush Pomeroy Kananga Mr. Roush Cheshire Township Andrew Jackson Roush Dorothy Ann Swisher Bert Roush Addison George J. Wetherholt and Sons H. Linson Stebbins Gravel Hill Cemetery

Birth at Holzer Hospital and List of Admits and Discharges

Mrs Thorne Cottrill of Pomeroy gave birth to a daughter. Admitted: Mrs Marcus Shato Gallipolis Mrs John Holcomb Bladen Cathy Edmiston Vinton Ernest Mitchell Gallipolis Olanda Coker Oak Hill Mrs Alma Danner Gallipolis. Discharged: Mrs Darrell Bramer and son Mrs Bruce Unroe and daughter Mrs George Friedenmaker and Mrs E W Stanley.

Marcus Shato Gallipolis John Holcomb Bladen Cathy Edmiston Vinton Ernest Mitchell Olanda Coker Oak Hill Alma Danner Darrell Bramer Bruce Unroe George Friedenmaker E. W. Stanley

Scouts to Meet Pomeroy at Federated Church

The Cub Scouts will meet at the Federated church on Tuesday at 7 p m.

Pomeroy Cub Federated Church

No Suspects In Theft Of Cows At Cable Farm

State Police report no suspects in the theft of two milk cows from the Cleon 2 Cable farm near Leon early Thursday. The cows valued at 400 dollars were presumably trucked away. One cow was a five year old light brown Jersey weighing 1000 pounds, the other a three year old light tan Guernsey weighing 700 pounds.

Point Pleasant Cable Farm Leon D. G. Wilfong

River traffic updates for Gallipolis and Kanawha district

Waterway bulletin lists numerous boat movements on the Gallipolis locks and Kanawha River routes with vessel names, directions, and times. Gauges show upper at 18.0 feet and lower at 9.6 feet with river rises at Kanawha Falls and Point Pleasant.

Wier Charles Zubic Laughlin Pioneer Sohio State Penn Patriot Martin Dolle Lehigh Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant

Mrs Clonch Dies at 64 in Point Pleasant

Mrs Zoa Louella Clonch 64 wife of John W Clonch of Gallipolis Ferry died at 11 30 a m Sunday at Point Clinte She is survived by her husband three sisters three brothers three daughters a son 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Born August 19 1885 in Gallia County Ohio Funeral services set for Chapman Funeral Home Tuesday at 2 p m with Rev Delnis Weethee presiding The body will be at the funeral home Monday at 9 a m

Point Pleasant Zoa Louella Clonch John W. Clonch Gallipolis Ferry Point Clinte Jennie Power Cleveland Ohio Niebert Lesta Crawford Reuben Gardner Grove City Pete Gardner Huntington Charley Gardner Nellie Vance Plain City Maudie Davis Marvnville Jessie Graham Scottown Noah Clench

Stone family attends funeral in St Albans

Mr and Mrs C C Stone and Mr and Mrs Carl Henry Stone traveled to St Albans yesterday for the funeral of Emmett Taylor, brother in law of C C Stone. Mr Taylor died Friday night. Mrs Taylor is Grace Stone of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant C. C. Stone Carl Henry Stone St. Albans Emmett Taylor Taylor Grace Stone

Chinese Reds Proclaim Government in Peiping

China's Communist leadership formally proclaimed a new government in Peiping with Gen. Chou En-Lai as premier and foreign minister. Mao Tze-Tung was named chairman and declared the regime as China's sole legal government inviting international recognition. The same item notes a postponed October meeting of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society in Middleport.

New York China Peiping Chou En-Lai Mao Tze-Tung Mao

Point Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Local Bridal Shower

Mr and Mrs John R Black of Huntington were honored Friday at a miscellaneous bridal shower hosted by Mrs Girard Fowler at their Ripley Road home. Black is newly married and the couple reside on Washington Ave Huntington. Attendees included numerous local residents and families.

Point Pleasant John R. Black Huntington Girard Fowler Ripley Rad Black Sor Washington Ave Mra Black Irene Fowler Herman Hoschar Jota Marshall William Humphrey John Oliver Marshall Fowler Charles Osher Charles Connolly Emmett Riffie Ezra Riffle Herman Hochar John Marshall John Brewer A. L. Stewart Hugh Love Lucien Staats Early McKinney J. S. Black Gilda Sue Oliver Dottle Jean Hoschar Audra Hoschar Bobby Love Charles Hoschar Cornell Fowler

Local Residents Move Addresses In County Club Area

Mr and Mrs W H Allen relocate from Country Club Addition to 23 Burdette Addition. The notice lists several names including Miss Alice Cadle and Miss Rose Russell of Charleston Rd and Mr and Mrs J J Harracker of Werensburg Pa along with Mr and Mrs E Billups and others.

W. H. Allen Country Club Addition Burdette Addition Allen The Appalachian Power Alice Cadle Rose Russell Charleston Rd J. J. Harlacker Werensburg E. Billups

Son Ill Forces Absence From Ordnance School

Jason Jackson, 6, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Jackson of Ohio River Road, was absent from Ordnance School for a week due to oak poisoning as reported from Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Jason Jackson Edward Jackson Ohio River Rd Ordnance School

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Gallia County Clyde C. 4 Wells Beasley Athens Jennie Headley Beasley Athens County John F. Newcomb Said Court of Common Pleas Margaret D. Kg Paul H. Paepke S. 8Th Street Alhambra California Margaret D. Paepke R. W. Finsterwald Athens Messenger Gordon K. Bush John W. Webb Athens, Io Gordon Bush Memenger Publishing Co Inc F. W. Bush Seal Bertine Herron Meigs County Russell Thorne Cottrill Indianapolis Joe Ticen Galuiplis Locks Louisiana Peace Kanawha Hatfield Winfield Dior B. H. Sanborn Missionary Society Christian Builders EUB Church Harry Horton Butch Charleston L. T. Cadle Oakvale Georgia Martin Fifth St Nellis Plymore Bryson Lowe Armco Company Upper Main St Jack Fall Jimmie Fall Steubenville Mrs Fall Hoyt Jiden Miller St B. M. Duncan English Rd Huntington Hospital Kellogg David Brownell Kell Williamson Furnes G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ava Athena Philip Morris Pattie Morris Putlie Morris
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