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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1947

Page

2

Assault Charge Ends in Suspended Sentence

Gallia County justice J H Shato fined Willie Run fifty dollars and costs on a charge of assault and sentenced him to sixty days in the workhouse, suspended if Run stays out of Gallia County. Mrs Myon, Owen Barker and his wife were fined ten dollars and costs each on intoxication charges. All were arrested by sheriff s officers.

Gallipolis J. H. Shato Willie Run Gallia County Myon Owen Barker

Soldier Vote Is Discussed At Gallipolis Meeting

At Lafayette Post 27 American Legion meeting Commander John E Mayes and a VFW delegation discussed methods to encourage soldiers to vote on election day with focus on the bonus amendment. The Legion outlined a Halloween party and Armistice night gathering and prepared letters urging support for the bonus. Joint plans were made for burial services for war dead returned from overseas.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion John E. Mayes Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion Legion Hall The

Poindexter Services Arranged for Friday

Funeral services for James Poindexter who died in Green Bay Wisconsin were scheduled for 10 30 am Friday at Miller's funeral home. Burial will be in Pine Street Cemetery.

Gallipolis James Poindexter Green Bay Wis Miller Pine Street

Judgment Sought in Gallipolis Court Over Note

John H. Hege of Gallipolis files a Common Pleas suit against Richard L. Woodyard of Oak Hill seeking $500 plus interest totaling 25.83 on a promissory note dated December 14 1946.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court John H. Hege Richard L. Woodyard Oak Hill

Meeting of Gallipolis Young Married People Assn

The Young Married People's Association of the Presbyterian Church held a meeting at the church Tuesday night.

Gallipolis The Young Married People’s Association of the Presbyterian Church

Memorial service planned for Earl Smith in Gallipolis

Earl Waite Smith 64, Lafayette Hotel operator for 12 years, died Wednesday in his room after illness. A memorial service by the Elks is set for 7:30 p.m. at Waugh funeral home. funeral 10 a.m. Friday at First Presbyterian Church. He will be interred in Iberia near Marion.

Gallipolis Earl Waite Smith Lafayette Alice Elma Downs Martel Ohio Smith The Elks Lodge Waugh John Halliday First Presbyterian Church L. H. Stebbins Iberia Marion Frank C. Christ Col. H. B. Ecker Charles Ehrman Jack Knight Bob Rees Raymond Cremeens Earl Warren G. Harding Ohio Northern University New York Central Mary Cox Bucyrus Wagner Sidney Gorge A. Tabit

Five municipal court cases outlined with fines and forfeitures

Allen Nolan and Vance Duwitt forfeited $15 bonds each on intoxication charges. Lloyd Winchell pleaded guilty to speeding and was fined $10 plus costs. William Anderson pleaded guilty to driving without an operator’s license and was fined $10 plus costs. Clarence Jones pleaded guilty to reckless operation and was fined $15 plus costs. Jones was arrested by the State Patrol. others by city police.

Gallipolis Allen Nolan Vance C. Dewitt Lloyd H. Winchell William Ray Anderson Clarence H. Jones State Highway Patrol

Patrol Post Is Labeled Second to None by Inspectors

Gallipolis patrol post receives high praise after inspectors from Lieut. A L Bouton and Lieut. W B Vance and Sgt Strayer report the station spotless cleaned, motor equipment serviced, and gear polished. Corporal W H Harrison leads the post with Patrolmen P D McCreedy Carl Freeman W H McManaway A P Kinney and R D Young.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol A. L. Bouton Columbus W. B. Vance Cambridge Co. F. Strayer Marietta Athens W. H. Harrison P. D. McCreedy Carl Freeman W. H. McManaway A. P. Kinney R. D. Young

Sheriff's Sale Ordered In Partition Action

Judge orders appraisal at 5000 dollars and sheriff sale at courthouse door in partition suit of Carl Ewing versus Carl Abbott Mamie Owens Paul Owens Raymond Owens Lee Owens Martha Lowe and Lida Owens Gray with Ironton filling in for ill Judge Lewis C Warden.

Gallipolis James Collier Ironton Lewis C. Warden Carl Ewing Carl Abbott Mamie Owens Paul Owens Raymond Owens Lee Owens Martha Lowe Lida Owens Gray

Harris Pleads Innocent as Assault Charged in Gallipolis

Theodore Harris pleads innocent in municipal court to an assault charge and is bound over to the grand jury under a $300 bond. The arrest warrant was issued in Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato’s court.

Gallipolis Theodore Harris Court of Justice of the Peace J. H. Shato

Scores To Be Received Gallipolis Bowling Manager Says

Gallipolis Ernest Maxwell manager of the bowling alleys announced he would receive scores from the Gallipolis Nelsonville football game Friday night at the end of each quarter. Party Set For Nurses Gallipolis The Young Women's Circle of the Presbyterian Church Women's Association has planned an evening party for nurses in training at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Ernest Maxwell Nelsonville The Presbyterian Church Women's Association Holzer Hospital

Precincts To Receive Supplies For November Elections

Gallia County board of Elections meets Saturday to arrange precinct supplies for the November 4 election and to station presiding judges between 1 and 3 pm. Offices in the courthouse will host the meeting with secretary Ben Beiggs, listing voting places and measures to be considered.

Gallipolis Gallia Alexander’s Trevaen Lincoln School Ecker and Myers Sinking Fund Committee

Young and Old Plan Legion Parade in Gallipolis

Halloween mischief was minor as residents prepared for the American Legion parade contest Friday night. Post Commander Harry Maggied announced prize donations from local businesses with Mrs. George Lear chairing arrangements and judging. Chief Chester Leaper and officers will guard against property damage as four age groups compete from Second Ave to the city park.

Gallipolis American Legion Harry Maggied George Lear Chester Leaper Second Ave Legionnaires The Legion Auxiliary

Restyling Discussed at Eno Church Meeting

Gallia County home demonstration agent Mrs. Dorothy Haubeil Share led a session on restyling clothing at Eno Church Tuesday afternoon. Attendees included Mrs. Ernest Carpener Mrs. C. E. Thomas and other local residents. A Women’s Home Council meeting at the Presbyterian Church was held, with a kitchen improvement discussion planned at Mrs. Annabelle Atkinson’s Bidwell home.

Gallipolis Eno Dorothy Haubeil Share Gallia County Ernest Carpener C. E. Thomas Maurice Thomas Reva Reynolds Clyde Miles Walter H. Barbers Ballard Easton Ora Kemper John Rhodes Reba Cramer Georgia George Marie Frederick Reba Long Iva Denney Alec Thompson Share Women's Home Council Presbyterian Church Annabelle Atkinson Bidwell

Two Divorce Pleas Granted by Jurist

Acting Judge James Collier of Ironton granted two divorce pleas on gross neglect grounds. Mary Slagle Davis of Gallipolis was divorced from Raymond K. Davis of Gallia and their separation agreement was confirmed. Viola Joyce Harris was restored to her maiden name Viola Joyce Taylor after the cross petition in her suit against Paul R. Harris was dismissed and property rights adjusted.

Gallipolis James Collier Ironton Mary Slagle Davis Raymond K. Davis Gallia Paul R. Harris Viola Joyce Harris Viola Joyce Taylor

River Traffic Report From Ohio and Kanawha Locks

River passages remained light on the local stretch but heavy at Gallipolis Locks with vessels such as the Pioneer Edward Boggs Hatfield W L Jones William Penn Sol vay Sohio State Heekin Brandt Belleville Shearer Marmet locks George III and Semet noted in late day movements on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers. Kanawha Falls gauge stood at 2.23 feet and rising.

Gallipolis Pioneer Edward Boggs Hatfield W. L. Jones William Penn Solvay Ohio Sohio Marietta Heekin Brandt Belleville Shearer Ravenswood W. Va Leila Millswood Kanawha Falls Kanawha River Marmet George III Semet

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and Births at Holzer

Gallipolis area admissions include David L Anderson Beach Hill W Va Mrs Orson Henson Oak Hill Mrs Daisey Cavey Jackson Mrs James Farney Oak Hill Ernest Farney Oak Hill Jernest Exline Wellston B F Cook Hamden Daughters were born to Mrs James Fads Cheshire and Mrs Harry Grimm Point Pleasant Discharges include Mrs Herbert Cline and son Carolyn Myers Babette Ou

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital David L. Anderson Beach Hill W. Va Orson |'Henson Oak Hill Daisey Cavey Jackson James Farney Ernest Farney Jernest Exline Wellston B. F. Cook Hamden James Fads Cheshire Harry Grimm Point Pleasant Herbert ‘Cline Carolyn Myers Babette Ou

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