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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1956

Page

2

Fourteen Attend Youth Camp Work Session at Kir

Fourteen members and three guests met for the season’s final work session at Kir Youth Camp near Tyn Rhos Cemetery. A ditch was dug to drain water from the cistern, and work included moving camp acreage and cabins. Guests Hollis Roadliner Pleasants and Hoe Doncan, an auditor of Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co., attended. The group ate a camp lodge meal afterward.

Gallipolis Hiwanis Tyn Rhos Camp Adner Hollis Roadliner Pleasants Hoe Doncan The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Raiwanians John W Bill) Mills Jack Roders Carrol H Casey) McKen

Eagles Defer Benefit Action in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Eagles defer plans for a benefit entertainment schedule and a direct appropriation to a boys village near Akron due to missing committee members. Worthy President Johnson expects a decision next Wednesday. the aerie meets on Second Ave. across from the square. Chair J Sherman Porter and member Snipe Parsons were absent along with others on the boys village committee.

Gallifulid—Aeria Law Order of Eagles Boys’ Village Akron Key Committee Johnnie Johnson Lodge The _aerie Second Ave Almong Boys Village J. Sherman Porter Snipe Parsons Charles Neal Terie’s Pete Plymale Carl Drummond Shnson Aerie

Gallia County Land Transfers Record

Gallia County transfers list real estate dealings including undivided shares in 135 acres Huntington Town, parts of Langley Subdivision Lots 10 and 17, 84 acres Perry Township, 4100 interest in 171 acres Addison Township to Ohio River Collieries Co, Bidwell lots, part Lot 225 Gallipolis, 11 acres Ohio Township, and Lot 134 Holcombe's Addi­tion with various buyers and sellers.

C. E. Russell E. Clair Frances Jones Huntington Town Mary Gertrude James Henry Fowler Charles J. Brown Langley W. S. Ellis Melburne Doris E. Tackett Perry Township Myrtle Henrietta Dennis Ohio River Collieries Co Addison Township Julia McGhee Paul B. Saunders Betty J. Saunders Bidwell Albert H. Bolies Gallipolis Omar Gooldin Lowell Greene Ohio Township Nancy Kelfer James H. Sny ‘Ier Holcombe Addi

Eighteen Member Jury Chosen in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis an 18 member grand jury was chosen to consider 19 indictments, meeting after ad journment with foreman Orson Evans and members from Crown City Vinton Gallipolis and neighboring areas. The patrol reported three traffic convictions. Owen Oktavec paid bond for speeding, John Queenser paid fines for crossing a yellow line, and Dam Boyd was fined after arrest for speeding.

Gallipolis Orson Crown City Evans Rio Grande Freeman Wooldard Clyde A. Clark Vinton Jean E. Keadle Gallipels Herb Gbiette Estivaughn Matthews Ed Myers Owen L. Oktavec Miami Fla W. H. Jones John K. Queenes Bery Dearborn Mich Dam Boyd Flint Mich George Northup

Lustra Corp employee to discuss light bulbs at Gallipolis Lions

Lustra Corp employee Bev eridge of Worthington will address the Gallipolis Lions about light bulbs at the Tuesday night meeting. A concurrent dinner event at the Lafayette hotel will feature the Four Gone Connel Hans vocal quartet for a half hour. President F H Mathen noted the regular meeting should end around 8 p.m. followed by a board of directors session. There is mention of clusters on 3000 islands near the equator. There are 175 fairs and festivals planned for September October and November in Spain.

Gallipolid U.v. Beveridge Worthington Lustra Corpp Oration of America Gallipolis Lions Lafayette Hotel Conel Hans F. H. (Mac Club Equator Spain

Gallipolis District Tentatively OK'd New High School

Gallia county's school district won tentative approval for a new high school in Columbus on Wednesday but must re advertise bids due to a department mix up. Final state approval hinges on an official Columbus visit and clarification of a 1995 millage vote. County Superintendent B Lewis Jones hosts the Columbus visitor.

Gallipolis Noww Walia 10 Cal Columbus State Department of Public Education North Gallia B. Lewis Jones

Accidents Put 4 in Hospital, Two Sues Filed

In Gallia County two accident victims were admitted to Holter Mountain Pleas Hospital after a fall down basement stairs at Woods Furniture Store. Jake Moore of Moore Auto Sales seeks 8000 against Wayne Johnson, Samuel Johnson of Point Pleasant sues Economy Savings and Loan for 255.89 for injuries. A steel asphalt chute collapsed, injuring a worker at Standard Asphalt and Tar. The rail includes mentions of the treaty of Portsmouth and the Merchant Marine under the Maritime Administration.

Common Pleas Court Gallipolis Nance Grade School Point Pleas- Gaile County Court of Common Holter Mt Pleas Jake Moore Moore Bile Sales William Cary Smith Woods Furniture Store Wayne Johnson Lionel Samuel E. Johnson And Economy Savings and Loan Smith Point Pleasant Treat Wellston Co Albert Ed Mossbarger School Ord C. W. Hoover Charleston Portsmouth Korea Trac Rio Grande U.S. Department of Commerce

OKLAHOMA CITY ELEVATOR OPERATOR REMAINS ACTIVE AT 81

An 81 year old elevator operator in Oklahoma City says he has never had trouble with his feet and does not mind the up and down trips. He notes his head stays with his feet and he remains active despite age.

Oklahoma City

Youth Sets Jail Afire After Being Arrested

A frightened 10 year old boy who ran away from New Haven, Connecticut, set fire to the Gallipolis City Jail. He started the blaze by burning newspapers in a cell while detained after being picked up near Bob Evans Steakhouse on Eastern Ave. The smoke caused damage but no injuries. The boy claimed he fled to escape rats and had traveled through New York City and New Jersey before being taken into custody.

Gallipolis New Haven Conn Gallpolis Bob Evans Eastern Ave Love York City New Jersey Hamden Tery

Gallipolis Personal Notes Highlight Local Visits

Gallipolis residents host and visit kin from Akron Columbus Detroit and Ironton. Mrs J W Davis and family welcome guests including Miss Gertrude McDaniel and Dr O M Conley former residents Willcox and Gilman family members also visit from Detroit and Chicago with updates on local friendships and travel plans. The piece notes unsigned mail advising hubcaps and postage details and mentions Winnipeg Canada.

Aire John Clendenin Libby John W.davis Jobo Co- Nest Akron L. M. Evans Petce Hollis Wood Charles. Phillips Columbus Harry Dexter Posfiece Marge. Kutlip Tage Winnipeg Canada Dexters

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