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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1952

Page

3

Six Arrests Reported By Highway Patrol

Gallipolis post reports six arrests or summonses over the weekend. John F. Berry of Columbus posted a 20 bond for failure to yield the right of way. James Fitch of Gallipolis was cited for speeding and failed to appear. Earl Hamilton of Porter was fined for intoxication. Albert Miller of Wellston was fined for crossing a yellow line. Arnold B. Brown of Athens Route 5 must appear for speeding. Leslie F. Kerns of Washington, Pa., posted a 25 bond for a speeding charge.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol John F. Berry Columbus James Fitch Wlliam H. Janes Earl Hamilton Porter Janes Albert Miller Wellston Arthur Jackson Arnold B. Brown Athens Sidney Russell Middleport Leslie F. Kerns Washington Russell

Cars Collide on Route 279 Near Oak Hill

A Gallia County accident on Route 279 near Oak Hill involved two passenger cars on a one way bridge at 12:50 p.m. Sunday. John Grayson, 24, Oak Hill, and Luther Colbure, 37, Lucasville, reported minor damage with no injuries. Grayson fined $5 and costs by Oak Hill Mayor for defective brakes.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Gallia County Oak Hill John Grayson Luther Colbure Lucasville Grayson Arthur

Two Huntington Men Arrested and Fined in Gallia County

In Gallia County deputies arrested William H. Perdue 43 and Glenn Earl Welch 19 on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges. Perdue fined 15 dollars plus costs, Welch 10 dollars plus costs and also ordered to pay for damage to a automobile.

Gallipolis Huntington James Baldwin G. Gordon Fisher William H. Perdue Glenn Earl Welch Perdue Welch Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson

Change of Life Relief Promises From Lydia Pinkham

Mrs. M Uebelacker of Mr Vernon N says she no longer suffers hot flashes or nervousness after using Lydia Pinkham's Compound and Tablets. Doctors tests show relief in 63 percent and 80 percent of cases with these remedies for mid life symptoms and heat waves.

Lydia Pinkham

River Traffic Digest Shows Multiple Boats Moving On Kanawha District

Gallipolis locks report boats Solvay and Northern rising and others falling with times listed. Kanawha River traffic includes Semet Marmet and Criss Winfield with changes noted. Upper and lower gauges rise with Kanawha Falls at 0.20 feet as rollers sit at 1.5 feet.

Gallipolis Solvay Louisiana Ernestine Northern Trojan Chotin Lady Rhee Kanawha River Semet Marmet Criss Winfield Stevenson Advance Pennsylvania Hop Chippewa Reliance Olcott

Holzer Hospital Notes and Union Furnace News

Holzer Hospital admissions include Mrs. George C. Saylor Ironton Mrs Rue Tuckerman Middleport Mrs Elmer Fowler Gallipolis Beatrice Ellen Moore Pomeroy Mrs Harry Sanders Jackson Clarence Eugene Durst Jr Clifton W Va James Stewart Coalton 1C Clifford B Coleman Middleport and others. Union Furnace news covers a monthly Presbyteran class meeting at Mrs Madge Manger with readings prayers and birthday recognitions plus community visits and local social events.

Holzer Hospital George C. Saylor Ironton Rue Tuckerman Middleport Elmer Fowler Gallipolis Beatrice Ellen Moore Pomeroy Harry Sanders Jackson Clarence Eugene Durst, Jr Clifton W. Va James Stewart Coalton Clifford B. Coleman Mason Peck Lawrence R. Gerlach Point Pleasant

Martha Class Quilting and Community Notes at Millfield

Martha Class met at the church for an all day quilting with a pot luck noon dinner honoring Loret ta Bowers Viola Howard Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Etta Hart Alice Carr Olive Brookins Frances Wallace George Shaner and Clara Theisen. Viola Howard celebrated an 84th birthday with a noon dinner for Loretta Bowers Patty Howard Ruth Ann Brown Ralph Brown III and Jessie Fulton. Pomona Grange No 57 met with 96 members and fifth degrees awarded to Philip Powell John Theisen. Multiple visits and hospital returnee Jerry Moody noted.

Millfield Martha Loretta Bowers Athens Viola Howard Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Etta Hart Alice Carr Olive Brookins Frances Wallace George Shaner Clara Theisen Patty Howard Ruth Ann Brown Ralph Brown III Howard Charlies Carr Gwen Scott Mary Hartley Nelsonville Costello Peacock Barberton Pomona Grange No Mechanicsburg Phillip Powell John Theisen Celia Boudinot Emory Hillen Walter Henderson Baltimore Fred Sayers Jerry Moody Sheltering Arms Hospital Osa Hoisington Greens Run Susie Bell Helen Howard Ruth Johnson Margaret Hunter Lancaster

Five Forfeit Bonds After Arrests Here

Gallipolis police weekend round up included five bonds forfeited. Mary R. Stewart of Houston forfeited $10 for running a red light. Fred A. Lambert Ronald E Kennedy and John P Vaughn of Ironton posted $15 each on disorderly conduct charges with Vaughn also charged as intoxicated and all forfeited. Homer Roberts of Sweetland posted $10 bond for running a red light.

Gallipolis Mary R. Stewart Houston Tex Fred A. Lambert Ronald E. Kennedy John P. Vaughn Ironton Homer Roberts Sweetland W. Va

Local couples mark anniversaries and family visits

Mr and Mrs John Dovelson celebrate a wedding anniversary with an immediate family gathering and open house. The notice lists several local residents visiting, guests, and travel plans, including the Slaters shingling their home and a leg injury to Margaret Krivesti. Ruth Kovalcik reports on hospital patients and a serious condition.

the Plains John Dovelson Ainner Dovelsons Margaret Krivesti John Krivesti Wallace Brunson West Fred Slater Dale Windland Ronald Karen Beth Harrel Windland Guysville Elizabeth O'Rourke Orbiston Mike Bartoe Ernest Dovelison Muskegon Mich Aaron McGrath Gedna Martin Shade WLW Cincinnati McGrath Henry Matson Sheltering Arms Hospital Amos Matheny Ruth Kovalcik

Harrisonville PTA Sets First Meeting of School Year

Harrisonville parents gather for the first PTA meeting of the new school year on Wednesday September 17 at 8 p m at the high school announced by president Mrs. John Warner.

Harrisonville PTA John Warner

Mrs Melville Brooke Withers Tied To Pt Pleasant Shower

Mrs Melville Brooke Withers the former Annabelle Lee was honored guest at a miscellaneous shower at the Moose home Friday evening hosted by Mrs Emerson Wilson Mrs 0 Fredrick Staats Mrs James Shadle and Mrs Milford Mowery Gifts were awarded to Mrs Richard Peek for high score and score prizes were given to Mrs Frank Clendenin Mrs Glen Sayre and Douglas Rouse. The guest list includes numerous Pt Pleasant social figures.

Melville Brooke Withers Annabelle Lee Moose Home Emerson Wilson Fredrick Staats James Shadle Milford Mowery Richard Peek Frank Clenden Glen Sayre Douglas Rouse Withers Paul Icard Thomas Bu William Waldie Eustace Wilson Carroll Kennedy George Williamson C. H. Stone Donald Getty Samuel Roush John Pack Elizabeth Purdum William Stanley Vitus Hartley, Jr Henry Hunt

Central School PTA Opens New Year with Officers Installed

The first meeting of the new school year will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p m. New officers include Mrs Richard Johnson president Mrs Wendell Smith vice president Mrs Madeline Eads secretary and Mrs Ted Stevens treasurer Committee chairmen will be appointed for the year Refreshments will follow in the school dining room.

Central School Pta Richard Johnson Wendell Smith Madeline Eads Ted Stevens

Wesley Circle Meeting At Trinity Methodist Church

The Wesley Circle of Trinity Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social room Hostesses include Mrs D G Wilson Mrs F A Aldred Mrs Paul Thomas Mrs Claude Cheesebrew Mrs John Chase Mrs Bertha Reed and Mrs E Elfresh

Wesley Circle Trinity Methodist Church D. G. Wilson F. A. Aldred Paul Thomas Claude Cheesebrew John Chase Bertha Reed E. Elfresh

American Leaders 4-H Club Meet at Eight Mile Home

The American Leaders 4-H Club will meet today at 7 30 p m at the home of Charles Everett, Bobby and Mary Kay Stephenson in Eight Mile.

Charles Everett Bobby and Mary Kay Stephenson

Roosevelt PTA Meet Set for Wednesday Evening

The Roosevelt School PTA schedules its first meeting of the year on Wednesday at 7 30 pm at Roosevelt School. Mrs W L Smith is the new president as committees will be appointed.

Roosevelt School PTA W. L. Smith

School of Instruction of Eastern Star Chapter 75

The School of Instruction for the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 75 is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m at the Masonic Temple.

The Order of Eastern Star Chapter Masonic Temple

Leon Homemakers Meet With White Elephant Sale

The Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club convenes at 7 30 p m in the Leon Lodge Hall for their weekly gathering featuring a white elephant sale as the evening's highlight.

Leon Homemakers Farm Women’s Club Leon Lodge

Moose Women to Meet Tuesday Evening

The women of the Moose will gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Moose home for their meeting.

of the Moose

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup

Corning Ohio residents Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Harper and daughter Ann visited Park Drive with Mr. and Mrs. L. Easley. Hobart Sayre, Fortostoria Ohio, underwent major surgery in Toledo. Mrs J S Henderson improved after a fall. Herman Morgan and son Larry spent the weekend with Mrs. Morgan’s sister and husband in Huntington. Eight Mile hosts Charles Stephenson and family for a picnic with guests Jack Morton Robert Shertz Bill Pack G E Mitchell and daughters Chery and Judy.

C. F. Harper Ann Corning Ohio L. Easley Park Drive Robert Kayser Jackson Ave Hobart Sayre Fostoria Toledo, Ohio J. S. Henderson Winfield Road Herman Morgan Larry

Clermont coroner Skeen awaits grand jury on narcotics charge

Dr. Frederick S. Skeen 39 coroner of Clermont County is awaiting grand jury action on a charge of obtaining narcotics for his own use. The disclosure was made Saturday.

Awatts Batavia Frederick S. Skeen Clermont County

Lewis Long Rites Held at Mohr and Arnett

Last rites for Lewis Long were conducted today at 2 p.m. by Rev. D. M. Dorsey at Mohr and Arnett Funeral Home. Burial followed in Long Cemetery at Apple Grove. He died Friday night at his son Willard Long’s home in Gallipolis Ferry after a heart attack earlier that day.

Lewis Long Point Pleasant Mohr and Arnett D. M. Dorsey Long Cemetery Apple Mr. Long Willard Long Gallipolis Ferry

Walter Knapp Flung Not Guilty On Trespass Charge

Walter Knapp of near Leon was found not guilty on a charge of trespassing. The verdict was delivered after a trial that established lack of evidence or intent in the alleged intrusion.

Point Pleasant Walter Knapp Near Leon

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