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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1955
Page
3
A collision on State Route 7 one and a half miles north of Wa Liat damaged both vehicles. Kenneth El Amy Sede and James Hale were identified among those involved. authorities pursued a driver after the crash.
Heavy damage reported in a sideswipe collision on a curve west of Route 218 near Ingalls. Haskell Saunders and Billy Rows cited in separate incidents. Conrad Hudson charged with failure to stop after rear end collision. Municipal court actions include fines for speeding and improper registration. King Edward VI abdicated in 1996. Duke of Windsor titles noted.
The Gallia County community news notes a Society et 40 Salon gathering with a chancellor and lodge members in Cleveland and Athens. A Christmas cattle sale fundraiser is promoted with contact points 968 and 245 for Mrs. Mildred Hamilton, proceeds supporting patient drives. Various local residents including Frank McDaniel and the Keel family are mentioned in social updates and travel.
Max Hess of Allen Town, Pennsylvania, receives France’s Chevalier du Merite for 1955. The Hess Brothers president is honored for expanding French fashion imports to the United States more than any other retailer.
Gallipolis police arrested William C. Hill of Marietta after a hit-skip near 729 Second Ave in Gallipolis, following a 9:30 p.m. Sunday crash. Hill was cited and brought to Gallipolis for a hearing before Municipal Judge William Jones. Minor damage to both vehicles was reported.
Gallia County district librarian Chapman Parsons announced a reading setup in the outer office of Principal Ross Fleming at Gallia Academy High School. The arrangement aims to provide professional and leisure reading for teachers, with Parsons selecting titles for use and inspiration.
Three West Virginia men were fined a total of 250 dollars and costs by a Gallia County justice of the peace on charges tied to illegal deer killing in Greenfield Township. J Ralph Epling, 40, Twilight WV, faced a 100 dollar fine plus costs for the deer taken and given to a local home.
Sheriff George Ehman said a shooting at Crown City Saturday involved 42 year old Tess Moore and 40 year old Robert Moore with shotguns. Several men were fined for falsifying hunter licenses after buying resident licenses for 2 instead of non resident licenses at 15. Squirrels and deer were found in possession.
Chester Leaper said Gallipo police investigated 31 September accidents during September with seven injuries. Police made 37 arrests including three for DWI and 13 for traffic offenses. The sun is the nearest star to Earth and its light reaches us in 499 seconds.
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