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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1955
Page
5
Gallipolis patrolmen searched for a driver after a Sunday night crash in Kananga seriously injuring two people, Kenneth E Burns 16 of Gallipolis and Vernon E Tay. The collision damaged both cars as officers investigated the scene and pursued the driver.
The Ohio River gauges show 18.2 feet on the upper and 83 feet on the lower, with rolling conditions noted. Kanawha reports a foot of fall. Multiple vessel movements and cargo types are listed, including coal and scrap, with times from morning to evening. A sideswipe collision on Ingal's Road west of Route 218 causes heavy damage to two cars. Local police and municipal court actions follow, including speeding fines and improper passing charges.
Gallipolis groups meet at gray lodge for the 8 et 40 Salon 612 and Pythian-aided events. Members sold circus tickets and Christmas cards to benefit TB patients. dues due before Nov 1. Socials hosted by Mrs Beth Lear and Mrs Louise Stewart. East Ohio meetings and visits noted with local families, Navy service updates, and weekend travel plans across Gallia and nearby towns.
The Chevalier du Merite Commercial for 1985 was awarded by France to Max Hess of Hiess Brothers in Allene town Pa. for developing better economic relations between the counties and France. He is credited with introducing more fashions to the United States than any other retailer.
Gallipolis police arrested William C. Hill of Marietta after a 9 30 p m Sunday hit and run in the 700 block of Lee sand Ave. He was jailed for a municipal hearing. Minor damage occurred to both vehicles in the incident.
Three West Virginians were fined a total of 250 dollars and costs by Justice Jamey A. Johnson in Gallia County. Ralph Bling, 40, of Twilight, West Virginia, was fined 100 dollars and costs for killing a small deer in Greenfield Township and turning the deer over to the Gallia County Children's Home. The report notes other defendants faced lesser charges and penalties.
Sheriff reports Crown City shooting case where Frank Jarvis and Leslie Bohannon were fined $50 plus costs for falsifying hunter licenses. They bought resident licenses for $1 each instead of $15 non resident, with two in Pitt County and one in Gallia. Jesse Moore and Robert Moore, both of Crown City, were involved with shotguns in the incident.
Gallipolis police investigated 31 accidents in September. Seven injuries and 37 arrests were reported across the district. Figures include 20 for Callin Academy incidents and three for Task reading offenses. Librarian Parsons notes traffic timing and celestial references.
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