Bank Presidents Join Gallipolis School Levy Discussion
Two bank presidents joined the Gallipolis board of education for a discussion on school problems. At Washington School cafeteria 170 people attended as the panel debated approving the 4.9 mill levy. Judge Henry Cherrington read 10 questions from the bank membership and moderated the session alongside Emer son Evans of Ohio Valley Bank with most board members present.
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Bank
Ipolis
Gallipolis Dis Board of Education
Washington School
Henry Cherrington
Commercial and Avings Bank
Emerson Evans
Ohio Valley Bank
Cherrington
Gallia County schools face 4.9 mill levy and state aid plan
Judge Cherrington outlined the district financial picture and the effect of a 4.9 mill levy on 1955 school funding. Total annual income from local taxes and state aid would reach about 345000 if the levy passes, while questions addressed bond fund usage and possible effects if the levy fails.
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PTA
Arthur Jonett
Stiles,Jr
Ol Nar A. Morris
Cherrington
Public School Foundation
Ohio
Gallipolis
Supt. Higgins
Wife Shocked By Spouse She Cremated
In Hakodate a Japanese jeweler Eltel Iwaki 45 identified a body as his during the Toya Maru disaster and was cremated and buried. Two weeks later a telegram from him said he was alive and urged his wife in Nara to come.
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Nara
Japan
Hakodate
Eltel Iwaki
Hokkaido Island
Iwaki
Asahi
Man Adrift Three Months Is Sighted
William Willis, 61, aboard the seven person raft Seven Little Sisters, set off from Callao Peru last June 22 with a parrot and a cat. sighted 20 miles off Pago Pago, Samoa. The Samoa governor plans to tow Willis to port aboard the Manua to end an ocean odyssey. Willis aimed to sail about 11 000 miles in eight months to prove a lone man can conquer the sea. His wife in New York expressed happiness at the sighting and noted all is well.
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Pago Pago
American Samoa
William Willis
Peru
Samoa
Manua
Willis
Scout University Opens in Cincinnati as Leadership Training Center
A new “University of Scouting” offering instruction in all phases of Boy Scout leadership opened Wednesday in Cincinnati. The program aims to train adult leaders and volunteers for troop, district, and council roles, expanding youth development through structured courses and practical guidance.
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Scout University Opens
Cincinnati
Mayor Merrill Martin of Attica Dies at 58
Merrill E. Martin, five term mayor of Attica, Ohio, died Wednesday at age 58 in Seneca County. The longtime village leader had served the community through five terms and guided local affairs for years.
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Attica
Ohio
Merrill FE. Martin
Seneca County
Gallipolis Garden Club Shares Halloween Themed Meeting
Gallipolis social notes report 17 members plus a guest attended the Hedgewood Drive gathering at secretary Mrs. Robert Sechrist home. Mrs. James Jackson of Wilkeyville spoke on the topic Let's make an arrangement. Two new members were welcomed, and pumpkin pie with whipped cream was served by hostesses Mrs. Sechrist and Mrs. Stanley Evans. Next meeting November 11 at the Milk Market Administrator's Building with Mrs. Paul Mead as speaker and installing officer.
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Gallipolis
Hedgewood Drive
Robert Sechrist
James Jackson
Wilkeyville
Frank Porter
Kenneth Frazer
Robert Caldwell
Warren F. Sheets
Sechrist
Stanley Evans
State
Paul Mead
Wellston
Dana Wickline
Florin Williams
Wendell Evans
Gomer Richards
John C. Wickline
Mrs Grimes Stays With Sheppards Before Charleston Visit
Wymond Rutt had been in it for two or three. Mrs Ann Grimes wife of Professor James Grimes of Ohio State University was an overnight guest of Mr and Mrs Jason H Sheppard at their home at First and Olive. Mrs Grimes traveled Thursday to Charleston for a folksong meeting participation.
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Wymond Rutt
Iit
Ann Grimes
James Grimes
Ohio State University
Jason H. Sheppard
Olive
Grimes
Charleston
Open Gate Garden Club Elects Officers and Hosts Talk
Mrs Granville Rowland was installed Thursday night as treasurer and spoke on Fall Bulbs at the Open Gate Garden Club meeting held at Mrs George Holcombe’s Rio Grande residence. Mrs Luther Beman became president with Mrs John Myers as vice president and Mrs Kenneth Bell as secretary. Mrs Holcombe and co-hostess Mrs Carl Winters served refreshments to 11 members in attendance.
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Granville Rowland
Open Gate Garden Club
George Holcombe
Rio Grande
Luther Beman
John Myers
Kenneth Bell
Holcombe
Carl Winters
Officers Installed as Rio Grande Garden Club Leaders
Mrs. Joseph W. Clark was installed as president of the Rio Grande Garden Club at a Thursday night ceremony in the Rio Grande High School home economics room. Other officers installed include Mrs. Gomer Richards as vice president Mrs. Willard Call as secretary and Mrs. George Northup as treasurer. Mrs Chauncey Rife was retiring.
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Joseph W. Clark
Rio Grande Garden Club
Rio Grande High School
Gomer Richards
Willard Call
George Northup
Chauncey Rife
Driver Fined for Speeding in Logan Court
Jean Abdella of Nelsonville was fined $10 and costs after arraignment in Mayor Joseph Phillips court Logan. State Highway Patrol filed the speeding charge and the case proceeded Wednesday.
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Jean Abdella
Nelsonville
Joseph Phillips
Logan
State Highway Patrol
Merchandiser Edward Lehmann Dead at 78 in Chicago
Edward L. Lehmann, 78, long tied to The Fair department store as heir to its founder and its president until 1925, died Tuesday in Chicago. The Chicago-born executive shaped merchandising during his tenure with the big Loop retailer.
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Chicago
Edward L. Lehmann
Big Loop
Post-Grad Club Discusses The Catholic Faith
With Carolyn Wooten presiding, the Post-Grad Club met Thursday night on the Grace Methodist Church first floor to discuss The Catholic Faith. Scripture was read by Gaynard.
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Carolyn Wooten
Grace Methodist Church
Gaynard
Sheriff Sale Notice in Hebardville Ohio Auction at Court House
Sheriff of Athens County Ohio offers parcel No 16 in Hebardville for sale by public auction on Monday November 22 1954 at 1 30 PM at the east door of the courthouse Athens County. Property appraised value stated though bid not less than two thirds of it. Terms cash. Attorney and deputy involved noted.
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Ohio
Cynthia Carsey Howard
Emory M. Carsey
Louis Henry Howard
Gallatin Street
Hyattsville
Maryland
Court of Moneys
Athens County
Sherive
Chico
Murt Coon
Onto Casualty Insurance Co
Lee Barrows
Audrey Barrows
Athens
Oslo
Hebardville
Iniet No
Hebardyaid
George Bateman
Dorothy J. Parmiter
J. Jones, Jr
Church Read draws small group for discussion
Charlotte Preston led a religion reading attended by Ermatie Straight Donna Straight Helen Wiseman Evelyn Shimp Ann Hardway Ruth Ann Wetherholt Benny Broyles. A Halloween Party is planned for Oct 29 at the church with all attendees masked and in costume.
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Christ
Charlotte Preston
Ermatie Straight
Donna Straight
Helen Wiseman
Evelyn Shimp
Ann Hardway
Ruth Ann Wetherholt
Benny Broyles
Bid Notice for Drainage Project at Mechanicaburg School
The Athens County Board of Education invites sealed bids for a drainage project at Coats Run west of the Mechanicaburg School Building. Bids due by 12:00 noon EST October 1934, opened 5:00 PM the same day. Bonds equal to 200% of contract sum required. Board may reject bids and delay award 30 days. Plans available at 37 Richland Avenue Athens Ohio.
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Mechanicaburg
Trict
Athens County
Ohio
P. O
Athens
Iaid
Coats Run
Mechanicelture
Richland Avenue
State Department of Education
Board of Education of
Lave Pene
Balance Sheet of The Athens National Bank October 7 1954
A Maryland style bank report lists assets totaling 6 324 189 99 with cash and reserves, loans and discounts, and bank premises. Liabilities show demand deposits 4 074 006 70 and government deposits plus other deposits totaling 1 265 831 00. The memorandum includes pledged assets and signatures of cashier CL Beaty and directors R Beasley P Biddle Thomas M Wolfe certified October 15 1954.
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Athens
Ohio
United States
Federal Preserve Loan
Cce Gee
Cl Eel Sree Hk
C. L. Beaty
CL. Beaty
R. Beasley
P. Biddle
Thomas M. Wolfe
Ter
County OF
M. Gill
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