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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1957
Page
5
Gallipolis report lists five weekend crashes investigated by Ohio State Highway Patrol. A patrol cruiser in pursuit of a violator struck a oncoming car, injuring no one seriously as two occupants escaped major harm. Multiple drivers faced intoxicated driving charges and fines in municipal court.
Gallipolis boards push a 1 percent mill levy vote on November 5 to complete a gym and auditorium at current costs, with Morgan claiming it saves taxpayers money by avoiding higher prices next year. He notes construction costs rise yearly and urges approval to finish the project now.
Crown City resident Mrs. Perry Dennison 85 died at Holzer Hospital after a 12 day illness. Born Anna Rucker in Lawrence County on August 6 1872 she was twice married. She leaves two step children Glenna Haskins Crown City and Stanley Dennison at home. Services at Goodhope Baptist Church with Rev. Cecil Jones and burial in church cemetery.
Saturday notes list numerous admissions including Loraine Knapp Point Pleasant and Robin Bryant Vinton. Births announced include Myron L. McGhee Wellston and James Lee Davis Gallipolis with several couples in Crown City and surrounding towns.
Mrs Maxine Matth es and Mrs Gladys Snyder hosted a baby shower for Mrs Stanley Rupe with guests including Mrs Mary Drummonds and others. Neighbors visited Earl Snyder and Allen Sowards family for a second birthday party. John Snyder and Earl Snyder hosted visits from several relatives across nearby towns.
In Gallia County 425 persons received free chest x-rays Saturday before the mobile unit of the Ohio Department of Health broke down. Mrs. August Arnold, secretary of the Gallia County TB and Health Association, said operations halted two hours early. The unit will resume Tuesday in East Gallipolis with a two day total of 1051 after Friday's 626.
Loomis armored car vault hailed burglar fire and earthquake proof yet leaks after rain. Water several inches on floor forces restacking of money and valuables. Division manager Fred Rice calls it worrisome and frustrating and says they don’t know what to do.
Two weekend accidents were investigated by Gallipolis city police. Robert Eugene Jackson 19 was cited for reckless operation after rear ending a parked car on Third Ave and claimed his girlfriend was in the car. No injuries. both cars damaged. A second crash on Second and Vine involved Starling Parsons 42 failing to stop and rear ending Billy Evans 23. minor damage and no injuries. In court actions, Irwin Saunders 39 was fined for intoxication and Ronald Wilcoxon 20 for reckless operation. Leslie Tabor 55 of Detroit forfeited bond for failing to obey a traffic signal. Dorothy Marie Day’s case was continued with a plea of innocent regarding failing to yield the right of way from a prior Friday accident.
Pimlico handles about 50,000 winning tickets on an average race day across eight races and the daily double. It takes 120 cashiers to process the payoffs and settle winnings.
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