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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1956

Page

10

Premier of Kyger Movie Seen by Civic Leaders

The first showing of the film Twins on the Ohio sponsored by Ohio Valley Bleetrie Corp was at a Kyger Creek Association meeting in Cheshire. Alva T. Grover announced national distribution. the film honors Fred Carman and his family with scenes of the Carman clan and Kyger Creek plant work. The project promotes private enterprise and high efficiency, and copies will be available to schools and organizations through plant manager J B Harreld.

Cheshire Ohio Ohio Valley Bleetrie Corp Kyger Creek Association Little Kyger Alva T. Grover Kyger Group Fred Carman Carman Kyser Creek J B. Harreld Kgger Creek Plan Harreld United States Clifty Creek Indiana Kgger Creek Addison Voice Grover D.ing Taber Johnny Johnson Gallipolis Lodges of Eagles Cpl P. D. McCreedy D. M. Hendricks Meigs Columbus Southerning Communi- Ohio Electric Co Howell Ed Tes Kyger Construction Wade Loucks Kyger Creek Ial C. M. Stewart Vinton Ralph Miles Epling Rio Grandecol Galli Legepolis Chamber of Commerce Warren F. Sheets Helen Johnson Plant

Hospital Notes Chronicle Local Births and Discharges

A series of birth announcements lists a son born to Seth and Mrs Williams in Jackson on Oct 22, a son to Robert Errett in Point Pleasant on Oct 22, a son to Raymond Peters in New Haven on Oct 2, a son to James Adams in Jackson on Oct 23, and a son to Elvin Peterson in Jackson on Oct 23. Admitted patients include Horace B. Ecker in Gallipolis, Mrs Hugh Rickard in Point Pleasant, Herman Warner, Archue Kle, and several others across Jackson, Wellston, Hamden, Wellston, Pomeroy, Oak Hill, and neighboring towns. Dismissals cover a long list of patients such as Janice Teaford, Ronald Lee Beach, Kathy Butcher, Linda Bartley, Phil Stevers, John Calloway, Jerry Cox, and many more families and individuals.

Seth Williams Jackson Robert Errett Point Pleasant Raymond Peters New Haven Janice Teaford Ronald Lee Beach Kathy Butcher Linda Bartley Phil T. Stevers John Calloway Jerry Cox Vern Alver Calvin Gilland Fred Blankenship Jack S CC. ‘Tussey Alah Prye Glenn Rucker Nellie Bell Curtis Shafer van Buzzard Oscar Gore Elmer Davis Hayward Sheets Richard Watts John Steinbeck Carolyn Gould Donald Humphrey Grover C. Long Jasper Cohen Lula Fisnaugle A. D. Bengal A. E. Ferrell Bruce Stout Richard, Sauer John Sexton

Re Measurings Reviewed In Gallipolis Meeting

An Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee session in Gallipolis reviewed tobacco re measuring in Guyan Township after a state field check found discrepancies. A team was sent to continue measuring tobacco and wheat acreage, with 114 lots still to remeasure and checks to participants to follow. TWO CASES HEARD IN MUNICIPAL COURT Gallipolis police reported two convictions in Judge W H Jones court. Clarence Toush of Bidwell forfeited a bond for intoxication. John E Collins of Gallipolis paid fines for the same charge.

Gallipolis Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Guyan Township Golden Canaday W. H. Jones Clarence Toush Bidwell John E. Collins

Letter on Producers' Showcase Shows TV Power

Charles Mercer reviews NBC's Producers' Showcase presentation of The Letter on air. The Broadway play adapts to live TV with strong writing, acting, and production. Somerset Maugnam's sharp dialogue and moral twists illuminate jealousy, betrayal, and a fatal dilemma in exotic settings.

Charles Mercer New York Nbc-Tv

GALLIPOLIS Scouts Sell 166 Cartons of Cookies

Seven Girl Scout troops sold 166 cartons of cookies, each carton holding a dozen boxes, at a Monday trainers session led by Mrs Gordon Gibert. Proceeds fund troop treasuries and council goals. The autumn fund drive has raised over 600 dollars of an 800 dollar goal, chaired by Mrs George Roberts, supporting leader training and summer camps for Brownies. The next meeting is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Pauls Gordon Gibert George Roberts

MYF Rally Draws 138 Attend Across County

About 20 adults and 108 young Methodists gathered at the Methodist Church for a county wide MYF rally. Louise Skidmore led devotions and spoke on faith, followed by discussion. Velmar Lemley presided, Paul Northup led singing. Attendance banner tie between Bidwell and Vinton MYF groups. Next meeting set for Grace Methodist Church in Rio Grande with Jane Roush hosting.

Kanauga Methodist Church MYF Louise Skidmore Velmar Lemley Paul Northup Bidwell Vinton

Two Men Released From County Jail

Gallia County Sheriff's Department said two men detained on grand larceny charges were released on $1000 bonds. A juvenile offender in the same case appeared before Judge John Howell but no disposition was announced. Walter Clay, held on assault and battery charges, was also released on bond.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Gallia Academy High School Gate Receipts Report

Gallia Academy High School released gate figures for Friday’s Gallipolis Middleport football game showing attendance of 1 530 with 312 reserve 540 student and 698 adult tickets sold. Total income from the game was 971 dollars.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Ross Fleming Adul

Marriage Licenses Reported in Local Area

Robert Franklin Stonerock a 31 electrician of Gallipolis wed Shirley Jean Syms 17 at home. Charles L. Bush 30 of Gallipolis married Mildred Louise Reynolds 31 of Gallipolis. William C. Lynch 19 of Thurman served in the Marine Corps wed Carole na B. Beckett Lynch daughter of Atchie Nichols Elliott. Baxer and Gail Russell visit Columbus for a Mount Ohio Shrine ceremony. Harry Parsons of Pelham NY visited and is son of late Charles Parsons, a former printer.

Robert Franklin Stonerock Gallipolis Shirley Jean Syms Shirley Alice Jay Hollis Stonerock Glen and Rena Smith Syms Charles L. Bush Mildred Louise Reynolds Gailipo‘llis William M Velma Johnson Bush Levi W Rena Rupe Reynolds William C. Lynch Thurman, Manine Corps Carole Na B. Beckett Lynch Atchie Nichols Elliott Donald Estep Ionn Baxer Gail Russell Columbus Mount Ohio Shrine Jerusalem Harry Parsons Pelham N. Y Parsons Charles Parsons Spolis Standard Oil Co New Jersey

Smog Shortens Life Says Linus Pauling

Los Angeles reports Dr Linus Pauling of Cal Tech says city dwellers live about five years less than those in smog-free areas. He warns people in polluted cities may suffer shorter lifespans due to air quality. Nearby Dallas closes the 1956 State Fair with attendance over 2.67 million across its two weeks.

Los Angeles Linus Pauling California Institute of Technology Dallas Texas

Burglar Steals 22 Watches From Gallipolis Firm

Gallipolis police investigated after the Uni0 Valley Implement Co on Pine Street reported a Sunday night burglary. Twenty two watches with a total retail value of 1727.50 were taken from a store showcase while cash in the register was left behind. The thief entered through a rear window and caused glass damage to an adjacent pane. Watches stolen include 16 Bulovs, three Elgins and three Ham iltons with prices from 49.50 to 95.00.

Gallipolis Uni0 Valley Implement Co Pine Street Bulov Elgins Hamiltons

Daniel Jones Former Commissioner Shoots Self at Home

Daniel E Jones an 83 year old former county commissioner shot himself with a .22 rifle at his Perry Township home at noon Monday coroner ruled the death a self inflicted gunshot wound Jones served as commissioner from September 1921 to December 1928 and again from January 1887 to December 1940 he was born April 26 1873 and died in the house where he was born funeral services will be Thursday at Tin Rhos Church with burial in Tin Rhos Cemetery.

Daniel E. Jones Northup Donald R. Warehime Jones Righ Thomas Eleanor Davis Jones Perry Township Athens State Hospital Ohio Epilepti Gallipolis State Institute

State Honors Frank Danner in Ohio Ceremony

WALLIPOLIS At 9 30 a m 10 May Frank Danner Jr of 423 Fourth Ave received a certificate from Gov Frank J Lausche in Columbus for 25 years service with the Ohio State Department Highways. Danner has worked 27 years in district 0, mainly in Gallia County. He is 49, party chief engineer, surveying and construction details. His certificate, from Gov Lausche and Director S C Linzell, was one of several given today in a State Office building ceremony. His wife and two children, Richard and James, include a son in San Diego working as a Bell Telephone Co cable splicer.

Wallipolis Frank Danner, Jr Fourth Ave Frank J. Lausche Columbus Ohio State Department Danner Department Jallia County Lausche S. C. Linzell Mrs. Danner Richard James San Diego Calif Bell Telephone Co Eofrs &Wannwd

Gallia Academy graduate serves in Korea

Pfc William K. Coulson, 20, of Gallipolis Route 2, has graduated from the Corps Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Korea. A member of Company A, 7th Infantry Division's 11th Regiment, he studied unit leadership, map reading and other military subjects. He entered the Army in April 1955 after basic training at Fort Carson, Colorado, and is a 1953 Gallia Academy High School graduate.

Gallipolis William K. Coulson Oscar M. Coulson T Corps Korea Coulson 7Th Infantry Division Army Fort Carson Colo Gallia Acadmy High School

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Regional Locks

Reported river conditions list gauge readings for Gallipolis Montgomery Hinton Point Pleasant and Pomeroy Mason with several fall and rise figures. Dams on the Kanawha largely on sill while Ohio River locks show mixed moves including boats Lock Montgomery Lock 14 and Bayou Teche related notes and enlistee mentions.

Conclave report heard by Gallipolis state employes

State employees at Gallipolis State Institute heard a report from delegates who attended the Ohio Civil Service Employees Association convention in Cleveland on Oct 12. Edwin T. Thomas presided, with Golda Ward Jim Henry Leota Keenan and George Fuller also reporting and serving on committees. Topics included merit exams earlier retirement and an improved hour week. D C Taber Gallia County representative attended as a guest.

Gallipolis

Cheshire Man Charged After Car Hits Tree

Paul Rife of Cheshire was arrested by the State Highway Patrol and charged with driving while intoxicated after his car struck a tree on Route 7. At 8:48 p.m. Monday, he allegedly sped from a side street, lost control and veered off the road into the tree.

Cheshire Paul State Highway Patrol Rife

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