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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1953

Page

3

Fourth Feeder Calf Sale Set for Oct 7 in Gallipolis

The Southeast ern Ohio Beef Cattle Association to hold its fourth annual feeder calf sale on Wednesday October 7 at the Ohio Valley Livestock Co yards in Gallipolis. Consignments are due by Sept 15 and listed early. beef calves from Counties including Lawrence Jackson and possibly Meigs are eligible.

Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Association Ohio Valley Livestock Co Vinton St County Extension Beef Cattle Committee William P. Smith Lawrence Jackson Meigs Denver Walker Vinton Stanley Wood Cora Merrill Rose Patriot Stanley Shaver Cheshire Dan Wotter Ledta Homer Baker Lower River Road T. R. Mossbarger

Editor Sylvester Faces Possible Surgery in Holzer Hospital

John E. Sylvester editor of the Wellston Telegram and longtime Southeastern Ohio voice is listed as a medical patient at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Reported plans indicate he may undergo surgery while his position is temporarily filled by Carl Dahlberg. The editor and his wife recently celebrated a golden wedding anniversary in Denver after five weeks away on vacation.

Gallipolis John E. Sylvester Wellston Telegram Southeastern Ohio William Allen White Holzer Hospital Sylvester Carl Dahlberg Wellston SEO Denver

C Dewey Chick Rites Held in Gallipolis

Funeral services were held in Gallipolis for C Dewey Chick. Attending from out of town were Mr and Mrs Harry Burkett and Mr and Mrs L C Day of Tiffin and Mr and Mrs D A Day of Fostoria. Also present were Mr and Mrs Harry McGuire and Janice of Cincinnati and other relatives from Portsmouth Columbus Chillicothe Elwood and Middleport.

Gallipolis Harry Burkett L. C. Day Tiffin D. A. Day Fostoria C. Dewey Chick Harry McGuire Janice Cincinnati E. C. Waugh Portsmouth Austin Davis Columbus George Shonkwiler Chillicothe Everett Delaney Elwood Ind Hilda Rice Middleport

Polio Victim Set to Leave Isolation in Columbus

Mrs. Gerald Canaday of Rio Grande was to be removed from isolation today at University Hospital Columbus where she is treated for poliomyelitis. Gallia County reported 22 polio cases this season after three new cases last Saturday, per Health Commissioner Dr. F W Shane.

Gallipolis Gerald Canaday Rio Grande University Hospital Columbus Gallia County F. W. Shane

Gallipolis Man Cited For Speeding

David Rohe, 36, of Gallipolis, was cited into Municipal Court by Judge William H. Jones after a speeding charge. The incident was reported by Gallipolis Post and State Highway Patrol with a hearing set for 4 45 p.m. Wednesday.

Gallipolis David Rohe William H. Jones Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol

Sub-District Meeting Set For WSCS

Mrs James B Richards of Rio Grande and Mrs August Arnold of Gallipolis head district WSCS officers attending the sub district meeting in Rio Grandes Simpson Chapel at 10 am Thursday. Hostess president Mrs John Wickline will share soft drinks and dessert with others bringing lunches.

Gallipolis James B. Richards Rio Grande August Arnold WSCS Woman's Society of Christian Service Gallia Jackson Meigs Simpson Chapel Methodist Church John Wickline Richards Arnold Frank Rush Portsmouth A. K. Wheeler Wheelersburg Paul Childs Floyd Fuller Walter Neumann Ironton Gomer Lewis Racine W. D. Rice Paul Lowery Waverly A. G. Adams New Boston Arn Holmes W. J. Stiles Manchester C. W. Brooks W. L. DeVaney Wesleyan Service Guild Reeves Locke South Point Dey Hysell Pomeroy

Gallipolis Personal News Highlights Local Moves

Local society items note Miss B Marie Bush visiting the Ohio State Fair. Rio Grande area residents attending include the Call, Perrie, Allen, Barnett, Winters, Stowers, Cofer, Howard, Keeles, Anne Clark, and Bob Clark. Other items mention transfers of Paul Wetherholt from Fort Bragg to Pueblo, vacations and returns of Gallia County agent William Smith, and gatherings for James Southard and family as he heads to Johnson City New York for Bible seminary.

Gallipolis B. Marie Bush Cedar St Rio Grande Area Willard Call Kathleen and Buzzy Clarence Petrie L. Frank Allen Robert Barnett Claude Winters Charles Stowers Donny Cofer Clarence Howard Keelses Anne Clark Camp Wyandotte Bob Clark Centerville Paul Wetherholt Frank Bess Wetherholt Fort Bragg N. C Pueblo Colo William P. Smith Earl Smith Lowell Gilbert Becker Whipple Washington County Smith Gallia County Howard Thivener Chillicothe Road James Southard Second Ave Johnson City N. Y Southard Baptist Bible Seminary Gladys Mae Reese Charleston Annah Pierce Madison Wis Earl W. Mauck Boyd Cherry Frances Halliday Westport Conn John E., Halliday Mrs. W. Kenneth Welker Sampson Field Geneva

Serviceman Charles D. Carr Graduates From Engineer Leaders Court

Pvt. Charles D. Carr of Coolville Route 3 completed engineer leaders court training at Fort Belvoir Virginia. He graduated from Olive Orange High School in Tuppers Plains before enlisting in February. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Jewell D. Carr live on Coolville Route 3 and his wife Rose Ellen resides in Alexandria Virginia.

Charles D. Carr Coolville Route 3 Engineer Leaders Court Army Engineer School Fort Belvoir Olive Orange High School Tuppers Plains Jewell D. Carr Coolvne Rose Ellen Alexandria

Woman Injures Hand in Washing Machine Incident

Mrs. W L Taylor of 53 Garfield Ave sustained a serious injury to her right index finger Monday while using a washing machine. The injury occurred the day after her 109-year-old mother in law Mrs Angela Griffin returned to Drennan West Virginia after visiting Mr and Mrs Taylor. Mrs Taylor received treatment from a physician.

Gallipolis W. L. Taylor Garfield Ave M Angeline Griffin Drennan W. Va

Temperature Hits 103 in Fairfield Area

Fairfield observer Edwin R. McCormick reports the 103 degree reading Monday marking the hottest day since 1951 in Gallia County. He notes past records of 111 degrees six years ago and the all time 113 degree peak in 1897 and 1934, with a rapid rise from 58 to 103 as the day started.

Gallipolis McCormick

Kiwanis Youth Camp Dedication Set For Wednesday

Gallipolis announces the Kiwanis Youth Camp dedication at 6 30 p m on Wednesday with Dr N Howard Foster as master of ceremonies Signs will guide visitors to the site in Raccoon Township From Route 35 take Route 325 past Rio Grande College then turn right at Sampson Chapel Methodist church to Camp Adner the Raccoon Township Foothunters Association cabin

Gallipolis Kiwanis N. Howard Foster Foster Raccoon Township Rio Grande College Sampson Chapel Methodist Church Adner

Imagination and planning shape a prosperous day and year

The day urges focusing on important work and clever ideas with potential financial payoff. Evening relaxes and travel plans arise. Tomorrow’s birthday signals a year of growth and new responsibilities, especially in career, with steady finances and a resourceful child forecasts.

Births and Admissions at Holzer Hospital Notes

Birth announcements list several newborn daughters for families in Northup Bidwell Crown City Gallipolis and Cheshire. Admission notices include patients from West Columbia Jackson Gallipolis Wellston Vin ton and Ashland with medical and surgical classifications.

Herman Sisson Northup Louise Pope Bidwell Emerson Truesdell Crown City Admissions Harry E. van Matre West Columbia Surgical Merle Collins Jackson Jennings Cremeens Bladen William Mungan New Lexington Sophonia Johnson Vinton Brenda Johnson Gallip Wadesboro N. C Edwin King Letart Raymond Kemper Gallipolis Cecil Jones Oak Hill

Understanding irregular heartbeat and its health implications

Dr. Jordan explains irregular heartbeats vary in seriousness. Extra systole is common and not usually indicative of heart disease, while paroxysmal tachycardia and auricular fibrillation have different causes. Diagnosis via examination and ECG guides treatment, including digitalis or quinidine in some cases, with prognosis varying by individual.

Shock Kills Worker in Ravenna Power-Line Incident

Richard Martens, 35, an engineer from Davenport, Iowa, died after a drilling rig mast on his truck touched a power line in Ravenna Ohio. The incident occurred Friday and is being investigated by local authorities.

Ravenna Ohio Richard Martens Davenport Iowa

Cut in Tobacco Crop Seen Because of Drouth

Gallia County estimates Burley tobacco may not exceed last year’s 1,876,000 pounds as a three week dry spell lowers yield while quality remains good. Kentucky 16 is the primary variety, with some Kentucky 41A 2 and 36 grown and a small amount of 35.

Drouth Gallipolis Gallia County Bill Smith Smith Kentucky

Rutland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Church News

Rutland residents share travel updates visiting Akron Dayton Columbus and Parkersburg while WSCS circle welcomes members and plans a September meeting. The Rutland Christian Church reopens with redecorating and a new pastor Rev John Wyatt. Social events include a party hosted by Mrs Floyd Harrison and a funeral for Rush Ours with community attendance.

Ethel Nelson Helen Mae Lawrence Russell Parkersburg WSCS Hattie McKenzie Allie Gardner Louise Myers Golda Anderson Lennie Taylor Edith Bean Evelyn Jorden Bertha Lasher Myrtle Simkins Bessy Grey Eva Fleming Karen Thomas Salem Center Methodist Church William Larkin Portsmouth Guy Larkin Blaine Giles Ruth Linsley Columbus Lee Myers Carl Deneson Rutland Christian Church John Wyatt Floyd Harrison Adrian Carson Charles Siders Wayne Harrison Lowell Vance Delia Elaine Ernest Harrison Hallman Howard

Gathering At Rutledge Home Hosts Local Group

A Thursday gathering at Mrs. Pearl Rutledge page home drew attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hutchins of Athens Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hutchins and children Robbie Jacklyn and Dickie of Redondo Beach California and Mr. and Mrs. George Rutledge with Ann and Elaine.

Chauncey Pearl Rutledge Floyd Hutchins Athens Robert Hutchins Robbie Jacklyn Dickie Redondo Beach Calif George Rutledge Ann Elaine

Chauncey Church of Christ Board Meeting Tonight

The Board of the Chauncey Church of Christ will convene tonight at 7 30. Members are urged to attend and discuss current church affairs.

Chauncey The Chauncey Church of Christ

Chauncey Personal Notices and Visitations

Cleveland guests Ike Lyons and wife visited Helen Howard in Millfield. Elizabeth Waldie visited sister Mrs. William Davis. Pierce Fuller and Blanche Brown of Pontiac Mich visited local friends. Shirley Thoman and Susie Vore weekended in Akron. Robinett of Millfield visited daughter Mrs Sisson in Trimble. Guy Brookins attended Millfield Needle club with Bertha Sanders Robinett Olive Brookins Edith McDaniel. Athens hosts Pearl Rutledge George Rutledge Ann Elaine Robert Hutchins Babbie Jacklyn Dickie. group attended Athens County fair.

Chauncey Ike Lyons Cleveland Helen Howard Millfield Elizabeth Waldie William Davis Pierce Fuller Blanche Brown Pontiac Mich Shirley Thoman Susie Vore Akron Robinett Sisson Trimble Guy Brookins Needle

Class To Plan Brotherhood Event at Chauncey Church

A special meeting of the Mens Class at Chauncey Church of Christ is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m to finalize plans for the 12th anniversary Athens County mens brother hood meeting occurring the following Thursday September 10 at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Athens County Mens Brotherhood

Darrell Fancourt Dies at 45 in London

Darrell Fancourt, famed for singing the Mikado with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, died Saturday in London at age 45 after a career performing Gilbert and Sullivan roles 2000 times.

London Midako Darrell Fancourt D’oyly Carte Opera Company

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