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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1955

Page

12

Farm Bureau Members Consider 12 Resolutions

GALLIPOLIS Gallia County Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting at the Milk Market building where 12 resolutions are debated including proposals to curb telephone and electric costs. The committee led by Ralph Boster drew up the measures, seeking toll-free local service, a six-minute local call limit, public restrooms, uniform traffic rules, and farm information outreach through government agencies. Incumbents Pollitt, Elliott, Hamrick, Thomas, Boster, and Mrs Sheets face re election challenges while several candidates contest three board seats and a delegate to the next convention in Columbus.

Gallipolis Galivia County Farm Bureau Federaom Pan Farm Bureau Ralph Boster Fred Hamrick Arthur Elliott L. la Sheets J. Donald Pollitt, Jr Maurice Thomas John Heiskell Ohio Bell Telephone Co Columban Ohio Electric Co Gallia Ohi Gallia County Inlon Oa Fearch Guthwestern Wil Belond Mary Kennedy Obio ‘Ownship Columbus Pollitt Hamrick Marice Thomas Boster Sheets

Car Crash Near Adamsville Involving Sleeping Driver

A northbound truck crashed into a car driven by Jerome F. Woods of Crown City Route 1 5, injuring Woods and passenger Rose Gallipolis. The driver slept at the wheel, vehicle damage was heavy, and both occupants were treated at Holzer Hospital. The incident occurred 12 miles east of Rio Grande on Route 7 near Dover Creek. PMID 15 p.m. Saturday.

Gallapolis Harley Linthicum Reedsville Coon Greek Bridge Adamsville Rio Grande Mille Pamenger Dover State Highway Patrol Nate Opera Gallipo Crown City J. W. Call Eugene 'T Brumfield Jerome F. Woods Dundas Holzer Hospital Sher Gallipolis and Co Road Jumbus Sprain Delton Sturgill Sturgill Lear

Judges Picked For Party By Marchi List of Judges

L G Marchi named chairman of the annual event with judges Mrs W Joe Brown district president of the Legion Auxiliary L Claude Miller and Blenda Hunter home economics teacher at Cheshire High School Fifty prizes will be awarded The costume parade starts at 7 30 p m led by A Kimball Sailers Gallia Academy High School band youngest contestants in the first group Taber and D0 Taber will be master of ceremonies

L. G. Marchi W. Joe Brown Legion ‘Auxiliary L. Claude Miller Blenda’Hunter Cheshire High School A. Kimball Sailer Gallia Academy High Schoo Band Taber

Recklessness Charges Result In Fines For Motorists

State Highway Patrol cited three motorists for unsafe operation over the weekend. George E. Abrams, 24, Jackson, paid 10 dollars plus costs for unsafe operation and another 10 dollars plus costs for failing to stop on signal. Pomeroy Mayor E F Robin assessed Abrams fines. Benjamin J Harless, 59, Ai, posted 13 dollars bond for appearance in juvenile court. The failing to stop charge was also noted against Abrams in Jackson.

Marons State Highway Patrol George E. Abrams Jackson Pomeroy E. F. Robinon Abrams William H. Jones Benjamin J. Harless Gallipolis Ferry T Fenile Cour John” Jowel the Jackson

Gallipolis Society Hosts Thanksgiving Birthday Event

A community gathering celebrated Ed L. Mills with a family turkey dinner and honors for his son Thomas E. Mills. Attendees included Mrs. Ourth Ave residents, Mrs. W. Joe, and Miss Bernice Mills of Columbus. Hostesses and club members organized refreshments and planned the Nov. 17 meeting.

Gallipolis Waien Ed L. Mills Thomas E Ourth Leo Stillwell W. Joe Y Tom Mills Brown Bernice Mills Columbus Myrta Kerr Mabel’ Mills Ruth Richmont Oliverards Hisster Lena G. Lile Mills Laura Cox Hecker L. G. Machi Darlene Leaper Naomi — Lodge 55 Knights of Pythias Kill Kare Klub

Birthday Party Fetes Young Girl Monday

A birthday party for a girl turning 0 was celebrated Monday with a small group of friends. Jackie Evans Lin Wood Sallie Dailey Mary Avalon Betz Mary P Halliday and Callie Swanson were invited to spend the night at the Martin country home on the Lower River Road. Games and music preceded a trick Halloween visit, adding to the cheer.

Jackie Evans Lin 4A Wood Sallie Dailey Mary Avalon Betz Mary P. Halliday Callie Swanson Martin Country Lower River Road

Drinking Driver Held After Rear End Collision in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis a 51 year old Coal Fork, West Virginia man Ira Kent Richards was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol by the State Highway Patrol. Richard J Caldwell, 21, of Bidwell Route 2, jailed on a parking on a highway charge with a hearing set today. Omer Hawkins, 64, of Hernshaw, West Virginia slowed for a rough spot and was rear ended by Robert Beatty Jr., 25, of Days ton after Hawkins’s vehicle was struck while 14 miles east of Centerville on US Route 35.

Gallipolis Ira Kent Richards Coal Fork W. Va Wayne F. McCaffrey Charleston Richard J. Caldwell Bidwell Centerville Omer Hawkins Hernshaw Robert Beatty, Jr Dayston George Mercy Muncie Ind Serpent Thegeant Garnett E. Caret Army Recruiting Service Beant Middleport Fred Plymale Marion Dr d Women's Army Langley Plymale Corps W. Z. Coffey Durst San Francisco Pear St. S Middleport Venile Ss. Juvenile Court Mary Frances Point Lowell Gal Frances Cottey Howell Nellie Scarberry Colum|Pleasant Rasta Polis Robinson Robert A. F. Hysel Pomeroy Mise Eulah Wills Parka Ohio Wesleyan Donald University Wetherholt Mater Frank Woods Don E. Wright Walter Linkhorn Woods Harry Mullineaux Columbus Ber Montgomery Beulah Fuller Galla Academy High School the Crane Ohio Association of Fand Lehigh Toledo Joe Moch Kanawha Falls Mason- New York City Gilbert P. Bush Hinton Alice Jean Ohio River Idaho Colorado Gil Gilbert B. Bush Warren Northern Will Plummer St. Louis Ruth Brent Arthur Darmbrough, Jr. Vinton Oneyvarney State’ University A Michigan Alice Vernon, McCay Dows Pareels Broaday Pikeville Ser Blazer Robert M. Pace Wil Weld Pam Rien Bert Rose Grape Street Jefferson Helen Batt Parish New York Hun City Mtr Robert AP London Cornell Loma Tate Hemeathe Galipoli Bosworth Inca Badon Kup Semel bin ‘Stump Vance City SL Athield P. Trent Freeburn Pike County Shearer Ro Bosworth Octavia Mounts Ranger Pala Gallipol

Recruiting Service recruits local women for Army training

In Gallipolis and Middleport local notices describe the Army Recruiting Service inviting young women from Muncie Indiana and nearby areas to interviews at recruiting stations in Gallipolis and Middleport. The item lists recruiters, transport plans, and a May deadline for applications alongside related social notices and personal updates.

Columbus Travelers See Historic Sites In Gallipolis Visit

Thousand travelers from Columbus arrived by train to Gallipolis, greeted by 13 Gallia Academy High School girls in authentic French costumes. A welcome letter detailed the afternoon itinerary including Our House, Holzer Hospital, Gatewood mansion, the library, Mound Hill cemetery, and photographs at J. C. McIntyre’s grave.

Gallipolis Columbus Chamber of Commerce Campbell Olive St Gallia Academy High School Chamber of Commerce Gallia! Polis Avon D. Linsk Jack Knight Avonelle Sheets Lafayette Hotel Bill C. Campbell J. le McC P First Ave Holzer Hospital Fourth Ave State St Gatewood C. C. Mcintyre Gallia County Mound Hill J. C. Mcintyre Ohio River

Left of Center Costs Autoists in Multiple City Fines

State Highway Patrol charged several drivers with left of center violations. Francis Wawrzynski, 26, of Pittsburgh received a $10 fine plus costs. Adeline Parker Browning, 55, Rutland, and Leota F. McAfee, 35, Huntington, each paid $5 and costs. Frank Denney, acting mayor of Rio Grande, fined Pagar T. Stickley, 30, Nitro West Virginia Route 1, $9 and costs for crossing the yellow line, the same charge that led to Billy J. Hartley, 22, being cited into Gallipolis Municipal Court.

Allapulls municipaluaKe Williem H Janes Francis Wawrzynski Pittsburgh Pomeroy E. F. Robinson Adeline Parker Browning Rutland Leota F. McAfee Huntington Frank Denney Rio Grande Pagar T. Stickley Nitro W. Va Billy J. Hartley Gallipolis

Grace Gillingham Wed Prankstes Cited By Highway Patrol

Grace Gillingham and Pete Mancini of Arlington Virginia were involved in a disturbance with Mrs Mancinis sister and Helen Hughes. Mancini, a former patrol official, faced charges after a chaotic incident tied to a road event and a juvenile court matter in Gallia County.

See Pete Man Arlington Mancin Helen Hughes Joan Psanema Pere Tate Saterm Mancini Pranwas Hace Gillingham Mes Mancini Rent Eiking Vest S Washington Rearcourt Charles Bladen Gallia Iilingham Eads Itm Bia

Michigan Men Crash in Gallipolis Motorcycle Collision

Two Michigan men visiting Gallipolis collided with a parked car Sunday afternoon. John J. St German, 20, of Flint drove his motorcycle into Richard L. Goforth, 32, of Hiram Park. Moderate damage was reported to both vehicles.

Michigan Gallipolis John J. St German Flint Richard L. Goforth Hirel Park

Woman Passes Out Before Burning Home in Wellston

Mrs. Paul Davis of Wellston Route 3 was admitted Friday to Holzer Hospital in shock after driving up to the smoldering ruins of her home. She fainted and fell in front of her dwelling, sourcing the incident to a house fire.

Nina Ayres Cub Sis Will Plummer Louis Mim Ayred Sauter Henry, Cherington Gordon Gibert September Monkey Induk ‘Tank United States Gipert Caren Paul Davis Wellston Holzer Hospital

Speeding fines issued in Pomeroy Mayor's court

At Levis-Vammyiny Post State Highway Petrol faced two speeding charges Saturday in Pomeroy Mayor E F Robinson's court. George H Burt of Ellwood City Pa was fined $10 and costs, while Donald W Parsons 48 of Point Pleasant forfeited $18.

Levis Vammyiny Post Pomeroy E. F. Robinson George H. Burt Ellwood City Donald W. Parsons Point Pleasant

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