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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1952

Page

5

Gallipolis Youth Killed In Crash Near Centerpoint

A motor vehicle crash in Gallia County left a Centerville youth dead and two others injured. McGarry died, Miss Hambrick and Van Sickle were treated at Holzer Hospital. Funeral services for McGarry will be held at the Methodist Church in Thurman with Rev. Baker officiating. The victim, born January 7 1934, was a Centerville High School graduate and planned to attend Rio Grande College. He was active in 4 H and church activities.

McGarry Miss Hambrick van Sickle Centerpoint Holzer Hospital Seiferth Centerville High School Rio Grande College Centerville

Miss Frogale and Robert Quayle Wed in Gallipolis

Miss Helen Jo Anne Frogale and Robert Matson Quayle united in marriage Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the First Presbyterian Church Gallipolis. The ceremony featured gladiola and greenery with bridal party including maid of honor Shirley Quayle and best man Tom Quayle. After a reception in the church social rooms the couple left for a honeymoon in Michigan and will reside in Franklin Ohio.

Miss Frogale Robert Quayle Gallipolis Helen Jo Anne Frogale P. S. Frogale Fourth Ave Robert Matson Quayle Matson Quayle Miamisville Linson H. Stebbins First Presbyterian Church Jennie Mae Sutter Harvey Bovie Shirley Quayle Ted van Pelt Carmen Frogale Oliver West Richard Lewis Mary Frances Frye Tom Quayle Feta Kappa Phi National Church Sorority Middletown Journal Quayle Milford High School Air Force Ohio University Sigma Delta Chi Franklin Chronicle Michigan East Seventh St Franklin Blanche France Phil Kling Paul Béard Nina Ayres Bess B. Wetherholt Isabel Boggs Fred Boggs D. C. Priestly Will Cox Shelby Roberts Kenneth Frazer D. O. Taber A. A. Cornett and Laura Pickett Gus Frye Margaret Hudlin Margaret Roberts Charles Cooley Frank Frye Charles S. Frye W. H. Koester Paul Seard Scotty and Christ Kathleen Daum Emily A. Williams Allan Shumard Nick Sothras Don Anne Pobst Richard A. Lewis George C. Stewart James E. Stewart Sharon Kinder Robert Davis Alice A. Roush Chester A. Roush James Matsinger Elinor Gelvin Lydia Matsinger Roland Wright

Court Grants Two Divorces in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis two divorces were granted by the common pleas court last weekend. Dorothy Eads divorced Roy Eads for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. petition filed May 1950, married May 16, 1947, one child. Perry Bailes represented Dorothy. Ruby Spires divorced Lewis Spires for gross neglect. married Aug. 18, 1945, one child. Ruby granted custody. John E. Halliday represented Ruby.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Court Dorothy Eads Roy Eads Perry Bailes Ruby Spires Chestnut St Lewis Spires John E. Halliday

Dunns announce birth of daughter Kenna Lee

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Dunn of St Albans announce the birth of their daughter Kenna Lee on Thursday at Thomas Memorial Hospital in South Charleston. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H E Stanley of Beech Hill and Mr and Mrs Charley Dunn of Pliny.

Point Pleasant Kenneth Dunn St. Albans Kenna Lee the Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston H. E. Stanley Beech Hill Charley Dunn Pliny

Marriage Licenses for Four Gallipolis Couples

The marriage licenses show Jack A. Waugh 23 and Jennie Mae Suiter 21 of Gallipolis. Also listed are Donovan T. Blazer 27 and Martha Lou Long 22 of Gallipolis.

Jack A. Waugh Gallipolis Jennie Mae Suiter Donovan T. Blazer Martha Lou Long

Ribicoff Nominated for Senate in Connecticut

Connecticut's U S Representative A A Ribicoff was nominated Saturday for the Senate. He carried the first district in a non presidential year, the first Democrat to do so in more than a decade.

Hartford Conn A. A. Ribicoff Connecticut Senate

Domestic male animals often fertile year round

The text notes that male domestic animals are usually fertile continuously, unlike many wild species that experience specific rutting seasons when fertility occurs.

Temperature of Environment Drives Rep Tile Body Heat

The body temperatures of representative reptiles vary with ambient temperature. Warmer surroundings raise body heat while cooler surroundings lower it, reflecting ectothermic physiology.

Divorce Petition Filed In Athens County Court

Betty F. Lewis seeks a divorce from Warren J. Lewis in cause number 20 255 in the Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Hearing is set for October 20 1952 or as soon after as the court can hear. Attorneys B Bolin & Walker represent the petitioner.

Betty F. Lewis B. Bolin & Walker

Motorist Is Fined On Speeding Charge

Ralph Boss paid a five dollar fine and costs after pleading guilty to a speeding charge in a local magistrate's court. Howard Richmond was sentenced to six months in jail and fined one hundred dollars for driving while intoxicated in magistrate's court.

Point Pleasant Ralph Boss Howard Richmond

Holzer Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Admitted Shirley R Runyon from Buffalo West Virginia and several others from Gallipolis New Haven Syracuse and Ewington include Mrs Clyde Salmons Mrs Henry Doss Tex Allen Sirback Nelson Williams and Mrs W O Haskins Discharges include Mrs Bernard Wastfall and baby and multiple mothers with babies along with listed individuals such as Charles McMaster and Mrs Arnold Harrison and others

Shirley R. Runyon Buffalo W. Va Clyde Salmons Gallipolis Robert Knapp New Haven Dane Winebrenner Syracuse Henry Doss Tex Allen Sirback Ewington Nelson Williams Athalia W. O. Haskins Joan Hamrick Jackson Bernard Wastfall Paul Kerr William van Sickle Charles McMaster Arnold Harrison Robert Hanshaw Pierce Hensley Jack Blazer Harry Leach Floyd Callcoat Dewey Barnette Josie Pickens C. E. Watson Malcolm Hubbard

Clay School Plans Shown By Architect

Plans for a proposed $100,000 Clay Local School District elementary school take shape as voters face a September 16 bond election for $73,000. Matching funds would bring $180,000 with $20,000 reserved. an additional $20,000 covers equipment. Architect George Ealter of Dayton shows a six room design. site likely Route 7 south of Gallipolis near Bladen. About 135 students are enrolled this year.

Gallipolis Clay Clay Township B. Lewis Jones George Ealter Dayton Route 7 Bladen

Gillenwater Rites Tuesday for Infant Son Gillenwater

Funeral services for Roger Lee Gillenwater 11 months old will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Providence Baptist Church Gallia County. He died at Holzer Hospital aged 11 months. Survivors include his parents and four grandparents. Burial follows in Providence Cemetery.

Art Mullins Gallipolis Providence Teens Run

St Paul Church basement excavation underway in Point Pleasant

The St Paul Church at 2423 Jackson Ave Point Pleasant has begun basement excavation for a new brick church with a 170 seat sanctuary. Construction aims for spring completion, with a temporary roof to allow worship during basement work. Building committee includes Delbert Staats Milford M Icard and Rev R W Marrs.

Point Pleasant St. Paul Jackson Ave R. W. Marrs St. Paul's Methodist Hickory Chapel Delbert C. Staats Milford M. Icard

Mobile x ray unit to visit Mason County

A four day campaign aims to provide free chest x rays for residents 17 and older as part of a tuberculosis fight. The mobile unit will stop at the Mason County health department September 15 9 am to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm September 16 9 am to 4 pm. It then visits New Haven Lutheran Church September 18 10 am to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm September 19 9 am to noon.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mason County Health Department New Haven Lutheran Church

Church To Observe Fiftieth Anniversary At Gallipolis Ferry

Jordan Baptist Church marks its 50th anniversary in Gallipolis Ferry. Built in 1902 and dedicated that September, the program begins at 10 a.m. with Sunday school and 11 a.m. preaching. A special afternoon program is planned. Public invited. families bring a basket dinner for noon.

Point Pleasant Jordan Baptist Church Gallipolis Ferry

Kitchen Shower Honors Mrs. Donald Blessing at Park Drive

Mrs. Donald Blessing was honored with a kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. Jack Rogers and Mrs. Howard Smith at 135 Park Drive. The celebration featured fall floral arrangements and gifts, with a guest list including family and friends and plans for devotionals led by the hostesses.

Donald Blessing Jack Rogers Howard Smith Smith Park Drive Blessing Carol Ann Brown Manford Blessing Carroll Brown Douglas Rouse Howard Carder Walden Roush Clarence Hasler J. Marion Fog

WSCS Meeting at Leon Metho dist Church Honors Members

The WSCS of the Leon Methodist Church met recently with president Mrs George Rairden conducting the business session. Miss Kathryn Beaver led devotionals on the topic Faith and honored sisters Mrs Homer Grahan and Miss Lillian Grahan with handkerchiefs for their birthdays. Refreshments were served to listed attendees.

WSCS Leon Methodist Church George Rairden Kathryn Beaver Homer Grahan Lillian Grahan Rairden Miss Beaver Grahan Warren Stewart Bertha Crump Charles Casto Carrie Beaver Nancy Rairden Billy Grahan

Mission Circles to Meet at Main Street Baptist Church

The Mission Circles of the Main Street Baptist Church will meet Tuesday evening at 7 30 p m Mrs H J Burr chairman announced The Anna M Burt Circle with Mrs Burr as chairman will have charge of the program and Mrs W E Dunn is chairman of the hostess committee

Main Street Baptist Church H. J. Burr Anna M. Burt Burr W. E. Dunn

Jericho Homemakers Plan Sept 10 Meeting

The Jericho Homemakers Farm Woman's Club will meet Wednesday September 10 at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs George Keener on Jericho Road.

Jericho Homemakers Farm Woman's Club George Keener Jericho Road

Women’s Society of World Service meets Monday at church

The Women’s Society of World Service of the Heights EUB Church will gather Monday at 7 30 p m in the church social room for an evening meeting and discussion.

Women's Society of World Service of the Heights EUB

Heights church gathers for Woman's Society meeting

The Woman's Society of World Service at Heights EUB Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m with newly elected president Mrs Roy Blessing presiding A program on stewardship will be led by program chairman Mrs Milton Lewis

Roy Blessing Milton Lewis

Jericho Home Makers Club Meets At Mrs Keener Home

Mrs. George Keener of Jericho Road will host the Jericho Home makers Farm Women's Club Wednesday at 7 30 p m. The event gathers members for an evening meeting and activities in the community club.

Visit by Biffle Family Reaches Chase and Ward in Monroe Ave

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Biffle and twin daughters Kathleen and Eileen of Winfield visited Sunday with Mrs W H Chase and Mrs Kate Ward on Monroe Ave Mrs Will Rhoades of Monroe Ave who suffered a stroke while visiting her daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence Cheesebrew Springfield Ohio returned home Saturday in the Mohr and Arnett ambulance Her condition remains critical She was accompanied home by her son in law and daughter and Mrs Gilbert Rhoades of Point Pleasant who has been visiting there.

Wilbur Biffle Kathleen Eileen Winfield W. H. Chase Kate Ward Monroe Ave Will Rhoades Clarence Cheesebrew Springfield Ohio Mohr and Arnett Gilbert Rhoades Point Pleasant

City Police Cruiser Involved in Mishap

An accident Friday about 11 pm at 22nd St and Jackson Ave involved a car driven by Lawrance Grady 19 of Henderson and a city police cruiser driven by T F Feet. The cruiser had stopped. Both vehicles sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.

Point Pleasant 22Nd St Jackson Ave Lawrance Grady Henderson T. F. Feet Grady 22Nd Street

Youths Named in Local Nuptials List

Paul Ni bert of Gallipolis and Lillian Bernice Miller of Point Pleasant wed in a ceremony reported with names of several others including David Ray Allison of Kananga and Glenna Jean Blain of Apple Grove in a notice detailing community marriages.

Point Pleasant Paul Nibert Gallipolis Lillian Bernice Miller David Ray Allison Kananga Glenna Jean Blain Apple Grove

Eighteen Traffic Arrests Reported by State Patrol

Eighteen motorists were arrested by the Gallipolis post of the state highway patrol including three on DWI charges. William McIntyre of New Haven was fined 100 dollars and jailed 30 days on the DWI by Mayor Delmar Canaday. Several others faced fines or bonds for speeding unsafe operation and traffic violations.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol William McIntyre New Haven Delmar Canaday Pomeroy Wiliam B. Cline Pikeville Jackson City Gilbert Ian Sickle Columbus Henry H. Hammes Belpre Edward Harber Oklahoma City Okla Clifford Queen James W. Carter Bidwell James Lawson William Camp Henderson William B. Scott Beckley W.va Phillip Bruce Earl McCoy Rio Grande

Rent Control Plea Sent to Mayors by State CIO Council

The state CIO Council urged mayors and city managers in Columbus Ohio to maintain rent controls. The Friday appeal stressed protecting tenants during housing pressures and urged swift local action.

Columbus, CO State CIO Council

River Traffic Report from Gallipolis and Kanawha Rivers

Gallipolis Locks logged boats including Manitou Solvay Ohio and others with varying up and down movements from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Kanawha River details include Simpson and Winfield at 7:45 a.m. District boats show numerous up and down readings with gauges noting upper 18.2 and lower 9.6 feet and Kanawha Falls 0.42 feet falling.

Gallipolis Manitou Solvay Ohio Ogram Lee Chotin Ernestine Semet Kanawha River Simpson Winfield Patriot Augusta Monogehela Stevenson Cornell Dauntless Keeley Jean Marie Java Sea Lehi Louisiana Glaskey Jean E Dixieland Seneca

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jackson Countian Gerald M Ramsey North Street Caldwell Grace M. Bardin Athens Athens County John M. Newcomb Said Office of Commissioners of Jurors Commissioners of Jurors Said County E. F. S. E. R. Walker Commissioners of Gillenwater Iew Hale Blessing Josephine Thornton Iaa Waugh Carroll Cox Leon Wscs Mission Circles WSWS EUB Society Jerrico Road Jericho State Patrol Paul H. Stephens Chester Crews Edward Wright Garland Boston William Alexander Northup Charles Kerwood Cheshire Fleury Cottrill Carpenter Eac D. 3 Steinberg CO Yous Ab Aiquest Purthese Ordweay Jack Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Court Street Athens, Ohio Popula Bilions America Reynolds Tobdacco Co Winston-Salem, . C National Distillers Products Corporation New York, N. XY
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