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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1955

Page

6

Slain sports editor Al Schuldt taken for rites in Cary

Gallia County coroner reports Al Schuldt 35 shot by wife in Gallipolis. Body shipped to Cary Illinois for a 10 a.m. Monday mass at Saints Peter and Paul Church with interment in St John Cemetery Fox River Grove. Schuldt longtime Gallipolis Daily Tribune sports editor and local official, survived by mother and brother. husband and wife residence details and career highlights noted.

al Schuldt Cary, Ill Gallipoli Huntington Cary Ill Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church Francis Kilderry St. John Cemetery Fox River Grove Elliott-Sanders Funeral Home Gallipolis Chicago Saints Peter and Paul Crystal Lake Marquette University Milwaukee Army Air Corps Alchuldt Sixth Recnnassance New Guinea Okinawa Air Corps Schuldt DePaul University Crystal Lake Bank American Institute of Banking Charles W. Bodimer Gallia County The Tribune

Johnnie Johnson Becomes Real Estate Broker in Gallipolis

John F. Johnson of Gallipolis filed papers Wednesday to become a real estate broker. He passed the state examination two weeks ago and will join the Von Thompson Realty Office. Known in Gallia, Meigs, and Athens counties as Johnnie Johnson.

Gallipolis John . F. Johnson Von Thompson Realty Gallia Meigs Athens Johnnie Johnson

Left of center cited in Gallipolis arrest

William Ward, 56, of Wellsboro, West Virginia, was charged with left of center by Gallipolis police and posted a $25 bond for a hearing in Gallipolis Municipal Court today.

Left OF Center Gallipolis William Ward Wellsboro W. Va

Martin Bull Tops Ohio Angus Show At Evans Ranch

Second annual Southeastern Ohio Aberdeen Angus Association sale at Evans Angus Ranch Gallipolis crowned Martin Bull as grand champion owned by association president Harland T. Martin. Martin Elleenmere II won reserve, bought by Theodore Reed Sr., with both top bulls fetching modest bids. Forty three feeder steers averaged 117 dollars and 25 to 28 cents per pound, while 32 registered females averaged 220 dollars. President Martin noted a low cattle market with about 25 buyers in attendance.

Gallipolis Southeastern Ohio Aberdeen Angus Association Evans Angus Harold Erling Wayne Knoll Farm Martinsville Akron Duke Erica E.A.R. XVI Evans Angus Ranch Duke Mary Lou III Martin Angus Ranch Martin

Electric Range Delivers To Mrs. Watterson In Celebration

Gallipolis Allison Electric Co. will deliver an electric range to Mrs. William Watterson of 203 Fourth Ave. for her victory in a hot point golden anniversary contest. The event centers September as Electric Living month and climaxes Saturday on the park front with a queen selection and activities.

Channel 4 Andy's Gang Pinky Lee Giant Movie Winehell Mahoney Winchell & Mahoney Cartoon Carnival Gadabout Big Top Columbus Golden West Lone Ranger Buffalo Bill Syracuse Pitt Syracuse Pit Johnny Coons Syracuse-Pitt Keyhole Comics Phils.Giants Mich St.-Indiana Syracuse Pitt Mieh Notre Dame-Smu Prile-Giants St-Indiana Notre Dame SMU Mich St Mich St. -Indiana 2" Notre Dame-Smu Giants Indiana Mich St -Indiana Mich St.Indiana Phile Indiana In Mr Wieare Sunny Mower USA Buffalo Bill Dr. Wizard Tabernacle Rascals the Hunter Texas Rangers Por Everyman Ames Brothers Texas Rangers “Co Hoy Rogers Disneyland Hopelong Cassidy Gene Autry Roy Rogers Hopalong Cassidy Midwestern Hayride Orark Jubilee M Hayride Perry Come Hayride Ozark Jubilee Lawrence Welk Star Theater Jubilee Mit Liberace Cortias Archer Ayride Big Town Owl Theater Wlwwo Winky Dink John Wayne Two Gun Playhouse Theater For Youth Joan Wayne Industry On Parade Chapel City Mall Medical Memo TV Chapel Wild Bay TV Classroom Cartoon Time Christophers Browns Redskins The Browns Redskins Captain Gallant Meet the Press Annie Oakley Playhouse Lassie Frontier TV Playhouse Loretta Young Bob Cummings Front Row Treasure Theater Into the Gallipolis Allison Eléctric Co William Watterson Fourth Ave

Patrol Jails Two For Court Hearing

Gallia County reports two men jailed by the State Highway Patrol for court today. Harry D of Bloomingdale is charged with left of center and George W Roles, 32, of Pittsburgh his passenger, charged with breach of the peace. William Roderick, 60, of Jackson faces a charge of passing over the yellow line in Gallipolis Municipal Court today.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Harry D Bloomingdale George W. Roles Pittsburgh William Roderick Jackson

Patrolman Clears Rain Jam on U S Route 55

In Centerville, a State Highway Patrolman spent three hours freeing a stalled truck in heavy rain on U S Route 55. A bulldozer from Holderman assisted at 3:30 a.m. and the officer returned to Gallipolis Post by 4 a.m. Another truck later became stuck in mud near Rio Grande.

Gallipolis Centerville Holderman Rio Grande

Local Social Notes From Langsville and Columbus

Langsville notes Edna Maerwick of Portland stayed with Mrs. Thomas Hendrix for a night. Columbus visitor Robert Kennedy weekend guest of his parents Mr and Mrs Theodore Kennedy. The Wilcoxes visited Mrs Wilcox's parents Warren Wilcox. Mrs Alpha Barr attended the 4 H Congress in Columbus serving as adviser to the 4 H Girls Sewing Shop. Mrs Carol Pierce involved in the same note collection.

Edna Maerwick Portland Thomas Hendrix Robert Kennedy Columbus Theodore Kennedy Robert Wilcox Wilcox Warren Wilcox Alpha Barr Carol Pierce

Losses Control on Route 7 Near River Bridge

Walter P. Schilling 47 of Point Pleasant lost control of his southbound car about 2:30 am Thursday on Route 7, 36 miles north of the River Bridge, veering off the left side into a guardrail and causing heavy damage.

Gallipolis Walter P. Schilling Point Pleasant Vet River Bridge Route 7

Name Change at Contain Printing Co to Simmons Printing Co

Floyd F. Simmons now owns the former Contain Printing Co which has been renamed Simmons Printing Co in Gallipolis. Church news referenced on page 16 notes local worship events and anniversaries in the area.

Gallipolis The Contain Printing Co Simmons Printing Co Floyd F. Simmons

Grace Methodist turkey dinner and bazaar planned for December

Gallipolis reports the Women's Society for Christian Service of Grace Methodist Church will hold its traditional turkey dinner and Christmas Bazaar in December. The meeting was led by Mrs. Howell Edwards in the absence of president Mrs. William McKean. Harriett Clendenin sang with her mother on piano, Janet Cornwell spoke of Lakeside mission week, and Miss Marjorie Johns Hopkins nursing studies were noted. Local visitors include Leslie Betz, returning from California with his wife, staying with Celia Betz Brown.

Gallipolis Women's Society For Christian Service of Grace Methodist Church William McKean Howell Edwards Harriett Clendenin Hallendenin Janet Cornwell Lakeside Marilyn Niswander Girls’ School of Missions Methodist Youth Fellowship

Danner Elected President Of Local Bible Class Group

Robert F. Danner was elected president of the High School Bible Class and youth group at the First Church Tuesday evening after a covered dish supper attended by 27 youths. Other officers include Charles Bostic as vice president Carol Sue Haskins secretary Keneth Bostic youth group treasurer Ann Venz Bible class treasurer Ruth Ann Fowler pianist Larry Mayes usher Juanita Evans publicity. Rev. Thomas Bunyan serves as adviser.

Robert F. Danner Charles Bostic Carol Sue Haskins Keneth Bostic Ann Venz Ruth Ann Fowler Larry Mayes Juanita Evans Thomas Bunyan

Family to Move as Son Completes Chemistry PhD Work

Mr. and Mrs. Harley Bowie travel to Syracuse New York with their daughter Mrs. Rodney Downing of Middleport to visit their grandson John Kircher and family. John Kircher, holding degrees from Ohio University, finished PhD studies in chemistry at Syracuse University and will join RCA Corporation in Marion Indiana with wife and children Kathy and John David.

Harley Bowie Syracuse N. Y Rodney Downing Middleport John Kircher Kircher Ohio University Syracuse University

Neighbors Bring Gifts to Convalescent Mrs Grace Lemley

Friends and neighbors gathered at Leslie and Grace Lemley’s home to bring comfort and gifts for a convalescing Grace Lemley who is a patient at a Columbus hospital. Refreshments were served.

Grace Lemley Leslie Lemley Lemley Columbus Hospital

Mrs. Miller of Columbus Attends With Mother in Tow

Mrs. Harry Miller of Columbus brings her mother Mrs. W B to an event. The brief note highlights a family outing with Mrs. Miller and her mother accompanying her.

Harry Miller Columbus W. B

River traffic readings at Gallipolis and Kanawha rivers

Shipping activity across Ohio River gauges shows multiple vessels moving and positions noted at Gallipolis Marmet Winfield and Marmet with several boats up or down at various times morning to afternoon. Inland readings include Montgom ery Pa Jefferson Patsy Chattin and City of Maysville with mixed up and down statuses and river levels.

Gallipolis Ohio River Mason-Pomeroy Point Pleasant Kanawha Falls Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Montgomery Jefferson Patsy Chattin Crane Inca Sioux City City of Maysville West Long Ogram Atlas Kanawhe River Semet Merrill Price Helen Z Francis Norvell Solvay Pennsylvania Castle Ernestine

Relatives Visit Charleston and Gallipolis Ahead of Week

Mrs A E Houstie and Mrs John Summers of Columbus came Wednesday to Gallipolis to visit friends following a Tuesday stay with relatives in Charleston.

Charleston A. E. Houstie John Summers Columbus Gallipolis

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