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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1958

Page

16

Grover to address Holzer School of Nursing graduates

Brandon T. Butch Grover assistant to the president of Ohio University will replace John C. Baker as featured speaker at the Holzer School of Nursing graduation on Thursday at 8 p.m. Grace Methodist Church. Grover longtime OU athletic staffer and former coach is a Gallia County native and noted amateur golfer.

Holzer School of Nursing Grace Methodist Church Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital Grover Ohio University University of Illinois Don C. Peden National Association of Basketball Coaches U. S Canada Gallia County Gladys Watkins Athens

Wall Collapse at Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Op

Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Op workers dig out debris after a 3:30 p.m. Monday rear wall collapse. About 50 tons of bricks fell into an excavation for a new mill section of the Town and Country Store. Arthur Elliott, the store manager, described hearing bricks and beams crash as the building sagged. Contractor Paul E. Watson noted an old cesspool beneath the ground floor may have contributed to the failure.

Gallipolis Gallia Farm Bureau Third Ave Gallia County Produce Arthur Elliott Town and Country Store Paul E. Watson

Cadmus Wins Tuesday Spelling Bee Amid Tied Scores

Cadmus taken the Tuesday spelling bee at WJEH with tieds from Bidwell-Porter and Gallia Academy Junior High School. Standings show Washington School and Addaville atop with 40 points each. Cadmus 35, Rio Grande 32, others listed with mixed totals. A spell off failed to break the Ann Ford Cheryl Baisden tie. next Tuesday they face Norman Lanier Rio Grande and others for a round of champions. Juror drawing notice appears for Athens County Superior Court term on September 19 1958 and related roster details included.

Gallipolis Cadmus WJEH Bidwell-Porter Gallia Academy Washington School Addaville Rio Grande Cheshire-Kgger Bradbury Gallia Academy Junior High School Ann Ford Cheryl Baisden Sue Cregor Alton Shelton Norman Lanier Roger Smith Susan Phillips Linda Hoffman Karen Williams Commissioners of Jurors Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Court Said County John CC Hull Kettle

National Forest Timber Sealed Bid Notice Bedford Indiana 1958

The Forest Supervisor in Bedford Indiana invites sealed bids by 11 00 a m CST October 14 1958 for 22 Tulip Poplar 67 White Oak 336 other Oak and 597 other mixed hardwood trees on about 66 acres in the NW of Section 35 and W of Section 29 T 13 N R 15 W O R S The bid price per MBM and deposits are specified with a minimum bid and right to reject bids. Read full notice for conditions and timber examination details.

Bedford Indiana C.S.T Nwie R. 15 O.R.S Forest Supervisor Athens Ohio

Sears Employees Aid In Anniversary Sale

Sears Logan marks the 72nd company birthday with a nine day Anniversary Sale from September 11 to 20 joining 700 stores nationwide. Major prizes and awards await top performers as 72 Logan staff compete with other Sears teams across the country.

Sears Logan Sears, Roebuck and Co L. A

Good Will Shopping Plan Outlined by Retail Merchants

Gallipolis merchants plan a good will shopping promotion from October 27 to November 1 hosted with the Lafayette Hotel. The event coincides with farm city week by the Gallia County Farm Bureau and Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce. Decorations for Christmas were discussed with city park as the center and main avenues to receive displays.

Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association Arthur Darnbrough Lafayuette Carl Bias City Park Second Ave

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Ohio and Kanawha Systems

Weathered log of river gauges shows Gauges Gallipolis and Montgomery in the 10s, Kanawha Falls near sill, and dams on Kanawha River at all three sites. Ohio River movable dams rise, with multiple boats and tugs listed at Lock stations 13 through 35 and on Kanawha and Gallipolis routes, detailing vessels and times through the afternoon.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River Gona Creditor Jerry Bosworth Crucible Robert G. West Jim Martin Bayou Manchac Jefferson OVEC Betty Moran Tradewinds Lock Sioux City Stevenson C. F. Hood Hardy L. Roberts I. F. Frieberger White Gold Mr. Criss Ora del Kanawha Winfield Esso Louisiana Ograin Duncan Bruce Arizona Semet Claire C. V. Harner Pennsylvania Ernestine O-Kan Solvay

Wagner Completes Infantry Officer Advance Course

Gallipolis Army 1st Lt. Julian F. Wagner 29 son of Mrs Audrey Wagner Holmes 1052 First Ave has completed a 31 week infantry officer advance course at Fort Benning Georgia The program trains him for duties of a field grade officer Wagner entered the Army in June 1952 and is a 1947 Kittsell High School and 1952 Ohio University graduate.

Gallipolis Julian F. Wagner Audrey Wagner Holmes First Ave Infantry School Fort Benning Wagner Army Kittsell High School Ohio University

Marriage Application for Edwin Carroll and Lillie Sowers

Edwin Carroll aged 34 of Gallipolis a truck driver and Lillie Mae Sowers aged 16 of Gallipolis apply for marriage. Edwin is the son of Andrew J Carroll and Gertrude Isom Carroll while Lillie is the daughter of Charles Sowers and Georgia Cook.

Edwin Carroll Gallipolis Lillie Mae Sowers Andrew J. and Gertrude Isom Carroll Charles Sowers Georgia Cook

Pleasantville Heavyweight Tony Anthony Joins Jazz Tone

In Pleasantville New Jersey heavyweight Tony Anthony enjoys playing the trumpet during leisure at his training quarters. Though modest he likens himself to a hornist and sometimes sits in with top groups, cherishing his collection of trumpets.

Pleasantville N. J Tony Anthony Anthony

Girl Scout Troop Elects Leaders at Grace Church Meet

Thirteen members from Girl Scout Troops convened at Grace Methodist Church for the first fall meeting. Ann Morgan was elected president of the troop, with Mary Ford as vice president and Donna Phillips as treasurer. Patrols organized with Edelblute and Pullins guiding leaders. Garden Club officers named Sue Pullins president and Carol Howe vice president.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Ann Morgan Mary Ford Donna Phillips Marsha Edelblute Edwin Edelblute Paul Pullins Edelblute Carmah Saxton Sandy Sutter Pullins Rose Marie Northup Ann Elliott Garden Club Sue Pullins Carol Howe Cheryl Ann Thomas Linda Mitchell

Fast Action Ad Offers 75 Cent Per Day Phone Service

An aggressive ad promotes phone service at 75 cents per day claiming fast action and quick setup. The message emphasizes low cost and prompt connection for potential customers.

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