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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1955

Page

2

Theft of Three Cars Linked to Youths

State Highway Patrol cited three youths with the theft of three automobiles including a Cincinnati car. The boys claimed probation from Tennessee juvenile court and said they abandoned a Cincinnati car in Athens after taking an Athens vehicle. Police sought owner identity and inspected Kentucky plate vehicle thefts amid possible further incidents in Nashville.

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Vinton Native Dies Tuesday in Ohio City

Vinton native dies Tuesday at his home in Xenia at age 72. Son of George and Brian Shack, he is survived by two sisters Mrs Frank Stellad Long and Mrs Loug Sylvia Hollberg of Columbus, and by his wife Freda. Father and grandfather once owned a flour and feed mill in Vinton. Burial plans are listed for Vinton.

Vinton Xenia George Brian Shack Mra Frank Stellad Long Mra Loug Sylvia) Hollberg Columbus Freda

More Officers on Road Seen by Using Civilian Help

Gallia County patrols plan a new operation with civilian help as the State Highway Patrol adjusts after the 40 hour week. Corporal Mel Creedy says essential services remain and traffic control will focus on outskirts of Lawrence County while civilian hires are not planned. Patrolmen will be on the road to handle major incidents, with some activities possibly curtailed.

Genunaruias Galliolis Post State Highway Patrol Pierce D. Mel Thes Creedy State High McCreedy J. W. O'Neil The Gallia County Auxiliary Aim Lawrence Ste Creedy South Point

Gallia County Milking Shorthorn Team Places Second

Gallia County 4-H dairy judging team earns second in Milking Shorthorn class at a national contest with teams from Michigan New York Kentucky Connecticut Indiana Wisconsin and Illinois. Jersey judge George Kirby Phi Niday and Vic Niday posted top results while Gallia’s overall standing suffered from judging strategy and point deductions.

Gallipolis Gallia County Clase Chicago William P. Smith Michigan New York Gallia Countians Kentucky Connects Indiana Wisconsin Illinois Smith George Kirby Jersey Brown Vic Niday Fret Hamrick Tec

Agriculture Group Sets Up Fifteen Person Board

Gallia County Agricultural Society elected a 15 member board at Wednesday's annual meeting in the Farmers Hotel. Secre­tary Jimmie Evans and Richard Lakin tied for top votes with 20. Three classes of directors were chosen to stagger terms with five elected each year. The 15 include seven of the existing nine directors. Tim Evans and Harry Pitchford tied at 17 but were rolled for placement. Mrs. Wendell Roush and Daniel A. Notter received 18 votes each for three-year terms. There were 30 candidates from a 22-member attendance.

Wuntapolis Gallia ‘County Agricultural Society Farmers Ho|tel Ust Jimmie Evans Gallia ‘County Richard Lakin Servis Wendell Roush Daniel A. Notter Tim Evans Harry Pitchford Tia Point Pleasant

Addison Holds Chicken Feast for Church Pews and Carpeting

Addison WSCS sponsors a chicken supper to raise funds for new church pews and carpeting. The meal, served at 11 per plate, is part of a series of church events led by Mrs Harry Hysell, secretary of Addison Womans Society for Christian Service. Dedication of pews and carpeting will be at 7 30 p m on October 23 in the Addison Methodist church.

Addison Georges Creek Grange Harry Hysell Addison. Wom Society For Christian Service

17 Year Old Drafted in Gallia County

Gallia County announces that 17 year old John G. Barry of 466% Fourth Ave will be drafted November 7 in Ashland Kentucky. Barry, noted as the youngest to hold a Selective Service number in the county, is among three men scheduled for induction that day. Others listed are Harold E. Trout of Northup Route 1 and Floyd D. Myers of Patriot.

Gallipolis John G. Barry Fourth Ave Gallia County Ashland John E Jack) Switzer Selective Service Board 43 Barry Harold E. Trout Northup Floyd D. Myers Patriot

Feeder Calf Sale Totals $49231 In Gallipolis

Volume of sales Tuesday at the Feeder Calf sale here was 49231.12 dollars. Mrs. Ja Ray Roush of Point Pleasant Route 1 was admitted to Holzer Hospital for a back injury suffered Sunday in a fall at her home. The United Nations FAO study covers preparations from soy beans and substitutes for milk in feeding children.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital JA. Ray Roush Point Pleasant United Nations Food and ‘Agriculture Organization

River traffic readings at Gallipolis amid Ohio River readings

Inland water data show gauges on the Ohio and nearby rivers with varied levels. Entries list river readings at Gallipolis and Marmet, with multiple barges and crews noted by time stamps, reflecting busy lockages and tow movements along the river system.

School Study Speakers Lead Discussion Tonight

A two hour session will be led by six speakers at 7:30 pm in the Washington School auditorium in Gallipolis. Public participation is invited to discuss school problems as presented by the Ohio Marble Institute. The White House Conference on Education committee will preside, with Martin and Cottrell delivering recommendations to the next state meeting.

Gallipolis Washington School Ohio White House Harland. Tartin Donald Cottrel Porter Columb Martin Cottrell Gallia County Marshall D Boggs Taber Lusher Lewis Jones Eugenia Gardner John Heis

Cooley Rites Saturday Funeral for Dana E Cooley

Funeral services for Dana E Cooley aged 5 will be held at 11 a m Saturday at First Baptist Church with Rev W H Gren officiating. Burial will follow in Hebbards Cemetery between Athens and Albany. The funeral will be at the late residence 641 Second Ave with Rev H W Anderton officiating. Cooley was a member of the Baptist Church at Giza and a native of Ariang.

Gallipolis Dana E. Cooley W H. Gren Hebbards- Cie Athens Albany Tewat H.W. Anderton Me. Cooley Baptist Church Giza Aitang Jon AU Nary Mathews Cooley Second Ave Coan

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