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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1956

Page

3

Patrol Investigates Five Auto Crashes Two Injured

Jallipolis patrol reported five accidents in Gallia and Meigs counties over the weekend with two injuries. An 18 year old from Middleport faced reckless operation charges after a 12:40 a.m. crash near Pomeroy. A 56 year old Crown City driver lost control on gravel near Teens Run Road. Other weekend crashes involved Route 7, Kerr Harrisburg Road, Route 588 and a blue convertible striking a sign leaving the scene. Municipal court fines were issued for speeding, following too closely, and reckless operation, with several defendants cited for appearances.

Jallipolis Hignway Gallial Meigs Pomeroy William L. Dodson Middle Port Hubert Pullins Dodson Mayor's Court Middleport Teens Run Mayme G. Gooderham Crown City Thomas Hutchinson Rodney Helen A. Greene Bidwell William J. Ball Second Ave Gallipolis Willard Leedy Chillicothe Road Ball Cheshire James Ellis Point Pleasant Eugene Day Justice of the Peace Eddie Mill Ler Robert Lee Johnson Jimmy McGuire Mercerville

Fleming Named Gallia March of Dimes Director

Ohio veternans official Bob Feller announces Arthur Fleming MD Holzer Clinic as 1957 Gallia County March of Dimes director. Feller praises volunteers for polio vaccine progress and ongoing efforts to finish the job. Also includes appointment notices for estate administrators in Athens County and related legal matter updates.

Gallipolis Bob Feller Cleveland Indians March of Dimes Ohio State Arthur Fleming Holzer Clinic Gallia County Feller Fleming Samuel B Kerakine CPP Graver Athens Funty Ohto Oxtover Tossto

Bulb Sale Nets 1614 in Gallipolis Lions Drive

Sinatra and Fisher own a publishing venture in Gallipolis. The Lions Club reports a bulb sale raising 1614 with 807 of 1200 bulbs sold and 393 bags remaining. A campaign titled Light for Light is planned with Fisher and Deb Fisher for a nationwide push as part of a charity drive. The Lions charter presentation banquet is scheduled Tuesday with speaker Jack Hill.

Xollywood Frank Siatra Eddie Fisher Gallipolis Lions’ Club Sinatr Hank Saitorhouse Sinatra Fisher John Burkle Joy RKO Deb Tie Reynolds Lions Jack Hill Lions International 1

Gallipolis Social Notes Highlights and Local Notices

Gallipolis social notes report Mrs Stanley Jore moved to Holzer Hospital for brain operation aftereffects. Marriage license issued to David W McKenzie and Wilma Charlene Leedy. Hikers injured in Cincinnati gas station explosion. Public notices cover road work, church land matters, and local civic events. Daughters of Union Veterans met to hear Dr Clarke on heart disease versus cancer. Lafayette Shrine inspection drew about 150 attendees and four new members.

Holzer Crown City Stanley Jore Holzer Hospital David W. McKenzie Racine Wilma Charlene Leedy Gallipolis James and Laura Shane McKenzie Rupert and Avis Walters Leedy Daughters of Union Veterans Third Avenue A. Boster Oscar ‘Clarke United States Clarke Boster Sally Thomas Bernice Merrill Lafayette Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem Merrill Pearl Frazier Shepherds Shrine Hall Presbyterian Church

Health Office Secretary Resigns in Gallia County

Dr Francis Shane heads the Gallia County Health Office and reports no immediate replacement. The secretary resigned effective Saturday October 27 and no board meeting is scheduled to discuss the matter.

Ion Gallia County Health Office Francis Shane Gallian County Board of Health Call Shane Sturday

Bender Seeks Full Inquiry Into State Publications

Don George H. Bender stated Saturday he has requested a full investigation into state publications being used for political propaganda. He urged impartial review of materials and any improper influence on public opinion.

House Sold By Legion in North Gallipolis

In a special meeting Lafayette Post 27 American Legion sold the house it bought with Dundee Chapel on Eastern Avenue to Garland Nibert. The Legion retains the chapel and 120 foot frontage for future use as a Legion home. Described plan includes months of remodeling before moving.

Richards The Legion

Rio Grande College launches student counseling program

The counseling committee for Rio Grande College’s faculty has organized a broad program to guide over 170 students now enrolled. Each faculty member is assigned a small group of students for counseling, with advisers urged to meet students for academic or personal discussions as needed.

Rio Grande College

Transfer Firm Founder Edward Mills Is Dead

Edward Laing Mills 89 founder and longtime owner of Mills Transfer Co. Gallia County died at Holzer Hospital after two months of illness. Born November 1 1867 in Green Township he lived at 610 Fourth Ave Gallipolis. Surviving are three sisters and three children Tom land Harlan Bernice and six grandchildren. Services set with Knights of Pythias and Grace Methodist Church attire at Miller's funeral home. Interment Mt Zion Cemetery.

Bar Lodge Mt. Zion Church Gallipolis Grace Methodist St.John's Ware Hhime Lasley Third Avenue Gallia County Ruth Richard Myrtle Kerr Mabley Mills Tom Land Harlan Bernice Columbus Miller’s Funeral Knights of Pythias Warren H. Wilson Grace Methodist Church Mt. Zion Cemetery

New Way To Shrink Painful Piles Announced

First time science reports a new healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Case after case shows pain relief and tissue reduction during gentle use, with results so thorough sufferers used Preparation H and ointment forms. Available at your druggist with a money back guarantee.

Repair Vote Changes Centerville Meeting Notes

Centerville village residents voted on repairing a pie dug into the jacktop on Back Street during a Saturday meeting. Besides the repair decision, only routine business was addressed.

Centerville Pwneil Back Street

History of Industry in Jackson County published

Frank C. Morrow of Wellston presented Paul R. Lyne of Jackson County with his newly published book A History of Industry in Jackson County. The 284 page illustrated volume documents county industrial development and is dedicated to Morrow, a Buckeye Furnace Mining Co. president and Rio Grande College trustee.

Athens Messenger Jackson Rio Grande Frank C. Morrow Wellston Io Grande College Paul R. Lyne Jackson Coun Jerry Morrow Morrow Buckeye Furnace Mining Co Rio Grande College Board of Trustees

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