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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1948
Page
2
Gallipolis library official Janet Gregg warned Kiwanis members that the public library may run out of funds for heat and lights. She cited reduced state aid from intangible tax income and urged support for a November half mill levy to maintain essential services and a new bookmobile.
Clues to broken romances blamed on itching skin blemishes. Promotes Peterson's Ointment for fast relief with one application guaranteed or money refunded. Also marketed for tired cracked feet.
Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce president Harland Martin announced endorsement of both the half mill library levy and the three mill school levy at Tuesday night’s meeting. The group is the first to back both measures. Glenn Campbell joined the board of directors. A reactivated committee of William H. Jones and William P. Cherrington will pursue non profit incorporation for the chamber.
Gallipolis Carroll Singer of the Kiwanis proposes the club sponsor a post season football game. He suggests securing a Northern state team with proceeds to be used for the playing field.
River traffic across Gal lipolis locks shows boats moving in both directions with times listed for several vessels. Kanawha River readings include upper 18.0 feet and lower 10.2 feet, with 2.06 feet at Kanawha Falls falling.
In Rio Grande and Gallia counties local groups held events with noted visitors. A Young People’s Rally in Gallipolis drew 210 attendees. 17 joined the Interdenominational Youth Fellowship from Rio Grande. Notices include an appointment of James J. Farley as administrator in Athens County and a sheriff sale in Rome Township detailing several tracts totaling about 458 acres with a minimum bid.
The Convention of Farmer-Labor party delegates in Columbus has been postponed to the first week in January.
Gallia County Rotary members at the Farmers Hotel voted in favor of the three mill school levy to appear on the November ballot. Sgt. W A Wood U S Army local recruiter showed Okinawa invasion films introduced by Dr. Paul C Foster.
Holzer Hospital notes list admissions including Ed ward Lewis Oak Hill Mrs. Maxine Pearson city Russell Wilson Middleport Donald Austin New Richmond William Pierson Leon W Va James Mouring Middleport and Harrison Stansbury Jackson. Births record a son to Mrs E E Collrad Pomeroy and a son to Mrs Lowell Swisher. Discharges include Lewis McDonald Mrs Ray Greenlea Mrs R E Johnson and son Mrs Millie Reed Margaret Griffin Mrs Edgar Palmer and Mrs R V Wallace.
State Highway Patrol members will address students at a Friday 8 30 a m assembly at Gallipolis Gallia Academy. The program will emphasize traffic safety and proper behavior around roads and vehicles.
Rio Grande College presents a Lyceum program in Community Hall at 8 p.m. featuring the Deep River quartet. They perform songs rooted in Southern life including Ole Man River Ole Black Joe Down on the Levy and Shortenin Bread.
The Gallipolis library launched a weekly service for business people with doors open from 6 to 8 p m every Wednesday offering access to resources and guidance.
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