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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1949

Page

2

GSI Employees Briefed On New Classifications And Raises

Gallipolis State Institute workers are briefed on new salary classifications effective January 1 after legislative action. The plan standardizes classifications, tightens deductions for meals, laundry, and housing, and shifts to gross pay with retirement deductions.

GSI Gallipolis Gallipolis State Institute Nelson Watkins Ohio Civil Service Ohio Department of Welfare

Births and discharges at Holzer Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list Mrs. Steele Fisher of Gallipolis daughter and several other new arrivals including Mrs. Hankey Jackson and Mrs. Williams Gallipolis. Discharges include Robert Campbell family, Ernest Watson and son Perry Thaxton, Joseph Forbes Jr and others from Wellston, Perry and other nearby towns.

Steele Fisher Gallipolis Robert Hankey Jackson Robert Campbell Ernest Watson Perry Thaxton Joseph Forbes, Jr Sandra Martin Howard Rose Marcus Roush S. C. Wilhelm Cc. Wilhelm Obert Zeigler Elmer Sherritt Anna Danner Harry Jensen Eimer Bush

Gallia Area Man Held Disturbance Charged

Harry Baisden of Gallipolis Route 2 was arrested after creating a disturbance at an Upper River road service station. He had been detained Sunday on his mother's complaint but charges were withdrawn on payment of costs.

Gallipolis Harry Baisden George Ehman Upper River Road Baisden Sheriff’s Office

Marriage Licenses and Sunday Nuptials Reported

David E. Graham 33 of Dayton wed Lena Fern Painter 32 of Vinton. Allen Romains 18 and Anne Melston 17 both of Gallipolis married here Sunday.

David E. Graham Dayton Lena Fern Painter Vinton Allen Romains Anne Melston Gallipolis

Halloween Carnival Planned by Vinton High Alumni

The Alumni Association of Vinton High School will hold a Halloween carnival at the Town Hall in Vinton Thursday night. Prizes will be awarded for the most comical and best costumes.

Gallipolis Vinton High School Vinton

Community updates from Racine and surrounding area

Local notes report Mrs. Mary Jiiden returns from visiting her son-in-law and daughter Harold Weatherholt in Gallipolis. Oct 25 plans include American Legion Auxiliary officers installation and booth setup for Halloween. Band Boosters buy an oboe and prep tag day. Legion Post 602 discusses Halloween carnival with officer elections and Oct 21 installation.

Racine Mary Jiiden Harold Weatherholt Gallipolis Edward Howell American Legion Auxiliary Graetta Simpson Laura Watson Unn Brinker Nancy Chapman Erlene Wolfe Margaret Johnson Marjorie Burri W. B. Cross Owen Watson B. F. Turner Pomeroy Dale Roush Keith Carpenter Experiment Farm Robert Roush Athens Mr. Roush Gideon Roush Letart Fred Bell James Harris Columbus Joe Beach Nelson John Price Charleston W. Va Mattie Bogart Cincinnati Frank Cleland Genevive Powell Howard Ebersbach Portland Don Ward Orion Holter Vera Beegle American Legion Town Hall Freddie Sayre Lawrence Roush William Stewart William Arnott Edward Howell, Jr Crit Bradford Harold Teaford Leo Vaughn Eighth District

Visiting Grandmothers Offer Care While Parents Travel

In Gallipolis two women Mrs Gladys C Bovie and Mayme Barrows launch Visiting Grandmothers with national HQ at 413 Second Ave They recruit grandmothers to babysit at Point Pleasant Columbus and beyond One grandmother lambasts kids while the other cooks for them They say grandmothers still fill in when moms and pops travel for work or vacation.

Gallipolis Gladys C. Bovie Mayme Barrows Second Ave Point Pleasant Columbus Mom Pop

Taylor Ridge Anniversary Celebrated With Large Family Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olbers observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at their home. Attendees included children Clifford, Sharon, Barbara, Carol, Della, Billie, Emmet, Don, and William Olbers, along with numerous relatives from Glouster Dayton Amesville Trimble and surrounding areas. The event followed a homecoming at Free Will Baptist Church Oak Hill and involved visits from multiple extended family members and friends.

Taylor Ridge Fred Olbers Dorothy Olbers Myrtie Olbers Clifford Olbers Sharon Barbara Carol Della Dayton Myrtle Olbers Billie Emmet Don Glouster William Olbers Mildred Struble Bob Struble Logan William Sisson Trimble Elizabeth Robinett Millfield Russell Poole Linda Lu Poole W. H. Miller Free Will Baptist Church Oak Hill Basilmore Maud McGee William Earl Leeper Lundale W. Va John Williams Jack Vore Patty Ginger Ronnie Vere Alfred Andrews Virgil Suart Kay Dianne Fred Hig- Bolly Richy Suart Columbus Charles Hooper Redtown Hill Andrew Rolly Eaves Garfield Wheeler

Miller Bros sue for 325 over unpaid air compressor sale

William and John Miller doing business as Miller Bros filed in common pleas court a suit for 325 against Roscoe Lee alleging an air compressor and power unit were sold but not paid for.

Jallipolis William and John Miller Miller Bros Common Pleas Court Roscoe Lee

Pay Raises Planned for Gallia County Elections Board

Gallia County Board of Elections members will each receive a $228 back payment and a raise from $24 to $36 per month retroactive to March 1, 1948. The increase, previously blocked by the county auditor, is now supported by an attorney general opinion clarifying the board members are appointed, not elected, officials.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Bidwell Man's Car Skids Hits Bank

GALLIPOLIS A minor accident was reported by the State Highway Patrol in Vinton County north of Ewington Monday morning. Wayne McNulty 22 Bidwell lost control on wet pavement skidded and struck a bank. He complained of a headache but was not treated.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Vinton County Ewington Wayne McNulty Bidwell

River and livestock market report from Gal lipolis

Reports from Gal lipolis locks list boats Ted dy Ernestine Sullivan Armstrong and others with arrival and departure times. Kanawha River had no traffic while nearby rivers saw vessels Inca Cornell Pete Penn Sohio State. Livestock prices cover hogs cattle veal calves sheep and lambs with varied weights and buyers. Upper gauge 18.2 feet and Kanawha Falls readings noted.

Gallipolis Teddy Ernestine Sullivan Armstrong Kanawha River Inca Cornell Pete Penn Sohio State Kanawha Falls Point Pleasant

Man Bound To Grand Jury In Shooting Case

Henry Johnson arraigned before Justice Maurice Grover on shooting with intent to kill charges. Johnson pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury with a $1500 bond. Theodore Washington Jr was the shooting victim. Charles Grinn of Kananga, 44, fined $10 and costs for speeding after police arrest.

Gallipolis Henry Johnson Maurice Grover Theodore Washington, Jr Charles Grinn Kananga

Naturalization Officer To Be in Gallia

GALLIPOLIS An officer of the Immigration and Naturalization service will be on duty at the courthouse Oct. 28. One petition for naturalization is to be filed and miscellaneous naturalization matters considered.

Gallipolis Immigration and Naturalization Service Court House

Judge Betz Office Remodeled In Gallipolis Change

The office of Judge Robert M. Betz in Gallipolis is being remodeled A new entrance will open through the room now used by Roger Switzer county service officer Switzer will move to the judge’s former anteroom His office becomes the new law library

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Roger Switzer Switzer Law Library

Divorce Sought by Betty Lou Fisher in Gallia Court

Betty Lou Fisher files for divorce from Orin Steele Fisher in common pleas court charging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They were married in Greenup Kentucky and have one child. Fisher is enjoined from selling personal property during the case. Permanent alimony is requested.

Gallipolis Betty Lou Fisher Orin Steele Fisher Common Pleas Greenup Fisher

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Employes Herve Chis Cony Holzer Hospital Charles Withee Phillip Long Kenneth Satser Ida Dailey William Faught Wellston James P. Sprouse Carl Davis E. M. George Gallia A. W. Nichols Eleanor Dillinger Clyde Spurlock Prestonburg Donald Dupree Kenneth McCullough Coleman Superior Electric CO Kroger Super Market State St Ohio Dial York National Strawn Plumbing CO N. Court St Athens, Ohio Gallia Area Mrs. Owen Watson William Cutlip Bert Murray Greens Run Charles Morrison Carl Welling Hinen W.main ST. Te H. M. Shevnan Chicago Zane Hotel Zanesville Shevnan Mr. Shevnan N. Artesian Ave Nelsonville Hoffman Appliance CO Nelsonville, Ohio G. H. Martin and Son Richland Ave Studebaker Studebakers
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