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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1953

Page

7

Driver Is Cited After Saturday One Car Crash at Gallipolis

A Gallipolis report lists Robert Lawson 39 of Patriot hospitalized with his son Carl D. 14 after a Saturday crash. Lawson faces a driving left of center citation and awaits Gallipolis Municipal Court action upon release from Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Robert Lawson Patriot Carl D Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol Holzer Hospital Lawson Homer Drummond William H. Jones John W. Howell Lincoln Road Raymond Spires Lower River Road Francis R. Sallaz Roy Bogard Seville Joe Casto Middleport Harry Ervin Sidney T. Russell Robert Carson Rutland Joseph Moodispaugh Janes Jack Spires Danville Junior Keller Dexter Russell William Caldwell Jones Wendell Houck Crown City Mike Quatro Detroit Mich Billy Cremeens Cheshire Route 1

Seventh Grid Sermon Encourages Gallia Academy Roster

Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils heard Rev Linson H Stebbins deliver a football and life sermon at First Presbyterian Church. Fifteen players and coaches Thompson and Porter attended as the minister urged desire, best effort, and learning from mistakes to fuel a fine season. John Epling, All-SECA tackle, provided an offertory solo.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils Linson H. Stebbins First Presbyterian Church Clarence E. Thompson Frank Porter Stebbins John Epling All-Seca

Gallipolis Personal News Roundup

Gallipolis notices update on H Richard Church preparing to enroll at Ohio State University as an accounting freshman. The piece also reports visits by Mrs. Mary Farley and daughter Jinx, air races in Dayton, a West vacation for Dr and Mrs Raymon Allison, and relocation plans for Norris Carter and family to Tarpon Springs Florida along with other Gallipolitans living there.

Gallipolis H._ Richard Church Wayne Church Vinton St Ohio State University Columbus Mary Farley Bion Bradbury Jinx Robert Ball Charles Lowks Eloise Church Randy Lee Dayton Raymon T. Allison Marilyn Margaret West Denver Salt Lake City Carlsbad Caverns Norris D. Carter Dottie Tarpon Springs Fla J. Merrill White Earl Frazier Stephen

Mrs Erma Bashore Rites Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Erma Bashore 81 were held Sunday at Miller's Funeral Home. She died Friday at her Kanauga home after living in Kanauga 65 years. Survived by two sisters Nannie Vance Rothgeb Leola Vance Lewis both of Kananga and two stepchildren buried in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Miller’s Erma Bashore Kanauga Middleport Frank Bashore Nannie Vance Rothgeb Leola Vance Lewis Kananga

Police Trap Ends Boys Crime Wave in Gallipolis

Two 10 year old boys, one white and one colored, planned and carried burglaries at the Bob Rees Motor Co. in Gallipolis. Patrolman Queen hid inside the shop, catching one thief as he crawled through the rear to steal about 30 dollars, totaling around 120 dollars for the six break ins. Both to face juvenile court Judge John W. Howell.

Gallipolis John W. Howell Bob Rees Motor Co Third Ave Court St Chester Leaper Robert Queen Rees Bob Rees Queen Rees Motor Co

Rites Tuesday For Columbus Crash Victim

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Mercerville Baptist Church for Shelley Dale Sloan Jr. 20, of Mercerville Star Route two miles below Mercerville. He died in Columbus after a two car collision when a concrete wall collapsed a fractured skull listed as the cause. Survived by parents maternal grandmother twin brother Herbert Gale Sloan and five others plus widow Zenia Sanders. The Rev. E V Cremeens to officiate burial Saunders Cemetery Sandersville Ridge near Lawrence County line.

Gallipoolis Mercerville Baptist Church Shelley Dale Sloan, Jr Shelley Sloan Mercerville Columbus Herbert Gale Sloan James Richard Billy Jacky Donnie Ronnie Pauline Ella Mae Cox Zenia Sanders E. V. Cremeens Sanders Cemetery Sandersville Ridge Lawrence County

Hunters Ready for Squirrel Season in Gallia County

About 2000 hunters are expected to enter Gallia County hills at dawn Tuesday to begin a 30 day squirrel hunting season. Game protector Merril McCormick estimates 2500 to 3000 licenses sold. Most buyers likely will hunt the first day for a four squirrel bag limit. The season ends October 14.

Gallipolis Gallia County Merril McCormick McCormick

Vinton Man Fined After DUI Charge

Gallia County Municipal Judge William H. Jones fined Stanford W. Dunn, 35, of Vinton, $50 and costs after Dunn was found in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol following a patrol report.

Tor Jones Roger McClelland Rutland Gallipolis William H. Jones Stanford W. Dunn Vinton Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol

Captain Sylvan Gardner Dies at 78 in Gallipolis

Gallipolis mourns river captain and owner Sylvan Goodridge Gardner 78 who died of coronary thrombosis at home. He operated river steamers Gooddale and George P Gardner and was active in Odd Fellows Lodge for 56 years. Survived by several children and a half-brother. services set for Wednesday at Miller's Funeral Home with burial at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Sylvan Goodridge Gardner Second Ave Catlettsburg Caroline Elizabeth Handley Buffalo W. Va Gardner Vint St Gooddale George P. Gardner Capt. Gardner Mason County George Parkson Gardner June McMasters Gardner Carl Gardner Point Pleasant Com Acme Raymond Hoy First Ave Klondyke Chambersburg Capt Enterprise Marine Lock Co Sunoco Pine St Kyle Rowan Lodge 33 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Miller Amos Louise) Sando South Bend Ind Carl Jane) Lanier Groveport Gordon Jack) Gardner

Gallia Schools Receive State Aid Checks

Gallia County school districts received rehabilitation checks from the State Department of Education. Addison, Bidwell Springfield, and Cheshire totals support roof painting plaster walls interior decorating ground improvements and related upgrades at multiple Kyger and Cheshire facilities.

Gallipolis Gallia County B. Lewis Jones E. J. Arnold State Department of Education Addison Bidwell - Springfield Cheshire Bulnville School Addison School Bidwell-Porter Cheshire High School Cheshire Library Kyger

West Closes Police Career

Gallipolis patrolman Howard West quits after four years to join Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. He gave two weeks notice last Thursday. A Point Pleasant High School graduate, West became a policeman Oct 1 1949 and is the son of Mrs H L West of 121 Second Ave. and the late Captain West. He and his wife reside at 15 1 2 Grape Street.

Gallipolis Howard West Western and Southern Life Insurance Co West Point Pleasant High School H. L. West Second Ave Capt. West Grape St

Burglar Ransacks West State Residence in Gallipolis

The home of Wilson Rusk on West State Street was ransacked Saturday night by two men arriving in a car. One remained outside while the other entered the house and stole a .22 rifle and a small amount of cash. Police know the car are investigating the make and model, but no license tag was obtained.

Gallipolis Wilson Rusk West State St Chester Leaper Rusk

Claylick Resident Injured in Mishap

In Gallia County Mrs Jessie Clagg of Claylick was injured in an automobile accident at Wilgus Lawrence County at 7 30 p m Sunday. Driver Bill Evans' car veered down a steep embankment into a corn field and she was taken to Holzer Hospital with a fractured left wrist possible internal injuries and a back injury.

Gallipolis Jessie Clagg Claylick Holzer Hospital Wilgus Lawrence County Miller's Funeral Home Ernest Thompson Bill Evans Cragg

Danko to Appear on The Big Idea TV Program

Michal Danko will appear on Channel 6 Philadelphia Tuesday September 15 on The Big Idea to showcase his fishing rod holder invention. He will also appear on the same program from New York Channel 6 October 8 at 9 p.m.

Millfield Michal Danko Channel 6 Philadelphia Danko New York

Needle Club Meets Chauncey in Millfield

Mrs Olive Brookins entertained the Millfield Needle Club Thursday evening with ten members present. Refreshments were served to Bertha Sanders Ed da Heffkin Elizabeth Patton Jesse Fulton Mrs Robinette Edith McDaniel Helen Howard Nellie Brookins Olive Brookins.

Chauncey Olive Brookins Millfield Needle Club Bertha Sanders Edda Heffkin Elizabeth Patton Jessie Fulton Mrs. Robinette Edith McDaniel Helen Howard Nellie Brookins

Rules for Annual Grid Ticket Scramble in Gallipolis

Gallipolis announces rules for the annual reserve-seat ticket scramble for four home games at Memorial Field. The draw Tuesday at Gallia Academy High School is run by the Downtown Coaches Club led by Louis L. Preston. Proxies barred in round one. extra tickets available after round two. tickets cost 4 dollars for 450 seats from the 50 yard line.

Gallipolis Memorial Field Gallia Academy High School Blue Devil Games Downtown Coaches Club Clarence L. Masters G. N. Swanson L. G. Marchi Maurice Grover Raymond Pope C. (Mac) McGinness Carrol H Casey) McKenzie Clyde T. Mitchell J. A. Johnson Frank (Chink) Haskins

New State Law Affects Swine Feeding Methods

Logan-Hocking County health officials report a new Ohio law effective Oct 2 restricts feeding raw garbage to swine and fowl to curb disease. It bans uncooked garbage from kitchens and establishments, requires cooking for 30 minutes, and fines lack of indemnity for vesicular exanthema. Calls for permits, inspections, and proper disposal under health department oversight.

Logan Logan-Hocking County Hocking County Ohio State Director of Agriculture

Logan Social Notes Wedding Of Violet Maxine And Wendell Davis

The Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church wedding of Violet Maxine Glaspell and Wendell Holmes Davis took place Aug. 29 with Rev. Carroll Chesser officiating. The ceremony featured a three tier cake, a reception at the Glaspell home, and plans for a Eastward honeymoon. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip East.

William Gray Joseph Carter Glaspell Davis Carl Glaspel Mt. Pleasant Union Furnace High School Morris Logan Fred Davis Philippines Gateway Supply Co Ernest Shull Shull Robert Stone Clark Glaspell

Shaw hosts pot luck for Harry W. Shaw birthday

Harry W. Shaw was guest of honor at a pot-luck supper last Wednesday at the home of his son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Shaw. The event marked his 73rd birthday with attending family members.

Harry W. Shaw Harry E. Shaw

Jane Wade Celebrates 13th Birthday Surprise

Jane Wade was feted on her 13th birthday with a surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Notestone. Winners of games were Margaret Stahr and Joyce Swackhamer. A picnic supper was shared by Joyce and Judy Swackhamer, Trudy Brinkman, Bill Moder, Rose Wadell, David and Rodney Archer, Margaret Stahr, Clara, Melvin and Lulu Belle Morris, and Helen Wilson. Sharon Faulk and Sue Felien Good sent gifts.

Jane Wade Herbert Notestone Margaret Stahr Joyce Swackhamer Joyce Judy Swackhamer Trudy Brinkman Bill Moder Rose Wadell David Rodney Archer Clara Melvin Lulu Belle Morris Helen Wilson Sharon Faulk Sue Felien Good

Belle-Aires Club Hosts Guests and Auction Night

Mrs John Green hosted a Belle-Aires gathering with Mrs Chute joining the club. Attending members included Mrs Raymond Ellis Mrs Ralph Fickel Mrs Harold Nixon and others. Mrs Miller conducted an auction and Mrs Inboden received the traveling award as refreshments followed late.

Edgar Wilson Roger Chute Charles Gambrel Morrill Inboden John Green Chute Raymond Ellis Ralph Fickel Harold Nixon Robert Courter Gerald Courter Eugene Miller

O'Donnell Buys Charles Pratt Farm on Route 328

T J O'Donnell of 178 Maple St purchases the 89 acre Charles Pratt farm beyond the Hocking River bridge on State Route 328. The property includes a farm pond and a new ranch style house. The O'Donnells plan to move in within two weeks. Pratt previously ran the retread service and the Studebaker agency, and is now tied to an Ironton newspaper.

T J. O'Donnell Maple St Charles Pratt Hocking River O’donnell Pratt Studebaker Ironton

Logan Full Program Disclosed For Historical Pageant

Orlandeth Lehman of Gore Route 1 announces Logan Hocking County centennial pageant with three episodes Pioneer Days and As It Is To Portions feature stage scenes floats and narration. The finale includes a king queen crownings and a grand view of all floats with bands and a flower display.

Logan Hockingounty Orlandeth Lehman Gore Route 1 Tony Pioneer Life Union Furnace Tresboro Grandma Laurel Valley Grange West School Pioneer School Rockbridge Pioneer Church Waltonians Euterpean Club Gore and Webb Summit Lo Central School Evolution of Laundry Marion School Pioneer Farm Implements West Logan Enterprise Laurelville Logan East Murray City South Bloomingville Green Haydenville George Roberts Red Cross Hocking County St. John’s School Logan Junior High School Gan Vocal Music Logan High

New Band Boosters Formed After Chauncey Camp Dinner

Owen Carmichael and guests attended a 4 chicken dinner at Stadium Restaurant to honor the Chauncey-Dover band camp at the Izaak Walton Clubhouse near Logan. A new club, Boosters of the Band Boosters, organized with C. J. Tippett as chair. Officers elected include President Ruth Thompson and Vice President Elsie Walker. Membership costs 1 per year and supports the band uniform fund, now 1300. Membership drive runs until Thanksgiving with charter members listed.

Chauncey Owen Carmichael Stadium Chauncey-Dover Izaak Walton Logan Boosters of Band Boosters C. J. Tippett Ruth Thompson Elsie Walker Dorothy Daugherty Elsie Guess Emma Kranyik Pauline Bowe Clarice Shields Audrey Leffle A. C. Daugherty Beaumont

Artis Family Reunion Brings Kin Together at Logan Park

Chauncey residents hosted the Artis family reunion on September 6 at Rachelmacher Park in Logan. Attendees included numerous relatives from Crooksville Athens Millfield Chauncey and beyond with many spouses and children listed.

Chauncey Artis Rachelmacher Park Logan Harry Artis Herbert Riggs Donna Jean Brenda Crooksville Henry Augustine John Vincent Athens Lawrence Cline Rittman Ronald Cline Millfield Stella Walburn Eldon Gladys Wright Pomeroy Charles Walburn Laster Walburn Raymond Walburn Buddy Thomas Keith McCool Eber Lewis Janice Pauline Zerkie Middleport Jim Finstad Lloyd Gibson Darlene Michael Jess Bruce Allen Orr Maxine Gorman Rusty Skipper Ruth Bowe Lillian Martyak Columbus George Lusk James Foster Ashland Albert Keirns Albany Floyd Riners Akron

Funeral rites held Friday for Lawrence County accident victim

Allen W. Nelson of Logan Route 4 was killed in a traffic crash last Tuesday. Funeral services were at Plum Grove Church Greenup County Ky with Rev. Tillman Collins officiating. Music by Wanda Fritz Bonnie Stephenson Ethel Stevenson and Mrs. Jack Fyffe. Pallbearers were Walter Dewey John Jr Carl Jr Tom and Youtsey Jackson. Burial followed at the adjoining cemetery by Leonard Funeral Service.

LOGAN Allen W. Nelson Lawrence County Plum Grove Church Greenup County Tillman Collins Wanda Fritz Bonnie Stephenson Ethel Stevenson Jack Fyffe Walter Dewey Nelson John Nelson Jr Carl Buttrick Jr Tom and Youtsey Jackson Leonard

Local residents return from vacations and visits

Chauncey personals note Mr. and Mrs. Clark Preston Lin da and Bobbie have returned from Lake Erie. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kuhbander of Dayton and Fred Preston of Buchtel were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs A L Preston. Mrs Myrtle Wilcox Athens was a recent guest of Mr and Mrs H O McDaniel.

Clark Preston Linda Bobbie Lake Erie Robert Kuhbander Dayton Fred Preston Buchtel A. L. Preston Myrtle Wilcox Athens H. O. McDaniel

Police Probe Burglary At Bowers Truck and Farm

Logan city police investigate a Saturday night burglary at the Bowers Truck and Farm Equipment Co. 975 W Hunter St. Loss amount unknown as premises were left intact for fingerprint work. The business is owned by Washington Bowers Sr. and his sons Washington Jr. and Richard.

Logan Bowers Truck and Farm Equipment Co W. Hunter St Washington Bowers, Sr Washington Jr Richard

Millfield Home and School Plans First Meeting

Chauncey notes the West Millfield School Home and School group will meet Tuesday September 15 at 7 30 p m. All parents of school children are invited to attend.

Chauncey Millfield West Millfield

Lions Club Meeting At Parish House Wednesday

The Lions Club schedules a regular gathering at the parish House Wednesday at 6 30 p m with representation from the Athens and Albany clubs. A film titled progress of Ohio will be shown through the courtesy of the City Loan of Athens.

Chauncey Lions Club Athens Albany Progress of Ohio

Picnic Postponed By Chauncey Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the Chauncey Methodist Church has postponed their picnic to a later date and will hold a church meeting to quilt.

Chauncey

Mrs Dague Named To Library Board In Logan

Mrs Henry Dague of 574 North Spring Street was appointed by Judge Harley Meyer to the Logan County District Library board to replace Miss Ji McManage the longtime former president. The seven year term begins now.

Logan Henry N. Spring St Harley Meyer Logan County Dague Ji McManage Raymond Keairns Logan Route 3 Effie Poston Mary McCray

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