Emancipation Day speakers urge unity across races
Rep Thomas A Jenkins in Bush Park lauded American unity at the 91st Emancipation Day event. Miss Kay Keels, 18, crowned queen, planned to attend Rio Grande College. Toledo pastor Rev J G Johnson urged equal democracy rights, condemning discrimination and stressing national service. Ohio congressman praised work of Mrs Dorothy Lewis and Rev C M Payne in sustaining the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidwell
Thomas A. Jenkins
R-Obble
Lronton
Bush Park
Nyle D. Borden
Middleport Mt. Morah
Moscow
Johnson
Rep
Jenkins
Ohio
U. S
House of Representatives
House
Ways and Means
Joint Committee On Atomic Energy
Dorothy Lewis
C. M. Payne
Kentucky Boy Dies After Family Auto Crash
Benjamin Lee Clark, 13, of Flatwoods Kentucky, died from multiple cerebral contusions at Holzer Hospital after a Blackfork crash at 9 p.m. Saturday. His mother Mrs. Clarence Clark and brother Marshal Clark remain hospitalized with leg fractures and lacerations. Mr Clark and two other sons, Eugene 14 and Bill 17, were discharged Sunday with minor head injuries. Coroner Donald R. Warehime ruled the death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kentucky
Jackson
Holzer Hospital
Marshall Clark
Mra. Clark
Mr. Clark
Eugene
Bill Clark
Warehime
Blackfork
Trapped by Ice Cream, Truck Driver Frees Teen
A prank causes a freezer in an ice cream truck to slide forward and pin 16-year-old Gerald Halley against the steering wheel on Route 7 near Gallipolis. Friends and neighbors freed him with a plank. he was treated at Gallipolis Clinic with a canvas and metal cast for a possible sternum fracture. Halley, a Gallia Academy High School junior, is the son of Mrs. John A. Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gerald Halley
Halley
Gallia Academy High School
Evans Golden Rich Ice Cream Co
Uth Sawyer Doepping
C. C. Yardley
Yardley
Gallia Coal Co
W. Cecil Cotton
John A
Third Avenue
Glouster Couple Plans Africa Mission Work
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stiff announce plans to go to the Zambesi Valley in Rhodesia to establish the Zambesi Valley Church of Christ Mission. Mrs. Stiff is a Glouster High School graduate and Bible School teacher. Mr. Stiff, ordained in 1951, studied at Kentucky Christian College and will gain mechanics training for mission equipment while Mrs. Stiff pursues home nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Earl Stiff
Lanelia Jonas
Zambesi Valley
Rhodesia
Africa
Church of Christ Mission
Glouster Church of Christ
Kentucky Christian College
Stiff
Selo Central High School
Selo
N.Y
Church of Christ
Salem
Ravenswood
U S. Navy
South Pacific
Equator
Garfield Todd
New Zealand
Trimble WSCS social notes meet at Laura Zimmer home
The Wise Star Trimble Methodist WSCS gathered Sept 22 at Mrs. Laura Zimmer’s home with president Mrs. Armel Rainey presiding. Elma Leadinghouse led worship on Jesus' Concern for Cities. the program Because Jesus Cares, led by Mrs. Grace Sayre and a five woman panel, discussed WSCS city work. A light lunch followed for attendees including Grace Holmes Sadie Morrison Nist Merle Danford and Esta Haskins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Trimble
Grace Holmes
Sadie Morrison
Nist
Merle Danford
Esta Haskins
Kinney FamilyVacation at Burr Oak Cottage
Mr and Mrs John Kinney and their son Mark from Columbus spent a week at their Lake Burr Oak cottage. Earl Peugh and daughters Jane and Helen visited Glouster Church of Christ where they were former members. Lester Zimmer of Chillicothe visited Miss Have Raber. Dean Peugh and family from Columbus spent the weekend in Jacksonville with Mrs Peugh's parents Mr and Mrs Charles Orme. The Peughs are en route to Tampa Florida to make their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kinney
Mark
Columbus
Lake Burr Oak
Earl Peugh
Jane
Zanesville
Helen Peugh
Washington, D. C
Glouster Church of Christ
Lester Zimmer
Chillicothe
Miss Have Raber
Dean Peugh
Jacksonville
Peugh
Charles Orme
Peughs
Tampa
Fla
Convention Attendees from District 12 VFW Auxiliary
Attendees at the district 12 VFW auxiliary convention in Chillicothe included Wallace L. Ingerick Jim Myers Johnson Tom Johnson Mr and Mrs George Lemsey and daughter Georgina Miss Molly Johnson Mrs Vernon Myers Mrs Denver Keenan Mrs John Mayes and Mrs Merrill Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
VFW
Chillicothe
Wallace L. Ingerick
Jim Myers
Johnson
Tom Johnson
George Lemsey
Georgina
Molly Johnson
Vernon Myers
Denver Keenan
John Mayes
Merrill Saunders
Glouster Enrollment Reaches 602 Students
Glouster schools report total enrollment of 602, the highest in years, with Supt. L G DeLong noting upward momentum. Kindergarten 35, first grade 59, second 65, third 44, fourth 45, fifth 45, sixth 56, seventh 60, eighth 48, freshman 47, sophomore 29, junior 34, senior 33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
L. G. DeLong
Patriot social notes from Cedarville area
Patrons and visitors gather for family and church events in Cedarville area. Guests include E A Price hosts and Huntington families, Roy Russell in Dayton, and travelers from Columbus Ashland Beckley White Sulphur Springs W Va. Clergy Emory McGraw speaks at Patriot Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Price
Annie McDaniel
Garnet
Mae Nunley
Huntington
Ray Goliby
Ashland
A. J. Ropeter
German Ridge
Roy Russell
Dayton
W. Wood
Cincinnati
Willard Smith
Columbus
Talmadge White
Groveport
Edgar Mahan
Emory McGraw
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Patriot Methodist Church
Austin Casto
Beckley
White Sulph
One Auto Two Arrests One Auto Two Arrests
Gallipolis reports two arrests linked to a single car over the weekend. Patrolman Raymond G. Bishop cited Charles H. Sheppert, 30, of Portland for speeding after stopping the 1952 vehicle. Hours later Patrolman Ralph Lee Sheets arrested James Russell Johnston, 41, of South Point for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Johnston was a passenger in the car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond G. Bishop
Charles H. Sheppert
Portland
William H. Jones
Ralph Lee Sheets
James Russell Johnston
South Point
Johnston
S. J. Orme Dies at 72 in Trimble Home
Samuel J. Orme 72 died Sunday at his Douglas Street residence in Trimble after a long illness. A retired coal miner, he lived in the area more than 45 years. Survived by wife Nancy four sons Alonzo B. Columbus Charlies Jacksonville Elmer Trimble Vern Columbus two daughters Lucile Massie Columbus Margaret Moody Dayton 15 grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Mary Dailey Columbus Friends may call at Blower funeral home after Tuesday noon. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Orme
Douglas St
Trimble
Nancy
Alonzo B
Columbus
Charlies
Jacksonville
Elmer
Vern
Lucile Massie
Margaret Moody
Dayton
Poston Poston Visitors Gather at South Family Home
Visitors names and relations fill a social note from Poston including Norval South and family hosting guests from Peach Ridge, Thornville, Mari etta, Waverly, Nelsonville, and Sandusky. A 4 H Club wiener roast at the Boy Scout cabin is mentioned along with UMW of A auxiliary attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
Norval South
Norvella
Shirley
James Blackford
John Johnson
Ernest
Virgil
Mildren
Peach Ridge
Ollie Hillyer
Susan South
UMW
Kenneth Brookhart
James Brookhart
Election Notice Granted for School District Levy Vote
The Albany Local School District of Athens County Ohio announces a special election on November 2 1954 to authorize a renewal tax exceeding the ten mill limit for five years to support current operating expenses. Polls open 6 30 AM to 6 30 PM Eastern Standard Time.
Ambulance and Auto Collide in Holzer Hospital Area
A hospital birth accompanies a traffic crash as an ambulance collides with a car on Fourth Avenue in Gallipolis. Ira D. Galloway 61 faces failure to yield charges after the collision injuring several, including Eva Burke and a nurse. other accidents occur near Berger Street and Public Square with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holzer Hospital
Ira D. Galloway
Gallipolis
Fourth Ave
Charles Gaskill
Pine St
Harold Franklin Deck
Wellston
Eastern Avenue
Berger Street
Norman C. Brafford
Oak Hill
Edward Lee Dunfee
Scottown
James F. Baldwin
Public Square
Second Avenue
City Loan
Baldwin
Lillian Gillespie Hyer
Point Pleasant
Class Officers Named at Glouster Schools
In Glouster schools the following officers were elected for each class. Seventh grade: Bill Bryson president, Mike Carter vice president, Gerald Six secretary, Charles Dixon treasurer. Eighth grade: Larry Kinneer president, Montie Hook vice president, John Brunton secretary, Shelba Knott treasurer. Freshman: Kenneth Whaley president, Kenneth Russell vice president, Bill Dunnette secretary, Carol Nott treasurer. Sophomores: Roger Wolfe president, Yvonne Byers vice president, Martha Exfine secretary, Phyllis Smith treasurer. Juniors: Eliza Temple president, Lavonne Johnson vice president, Dick Hunter secretary, Barbara Dunlap treasurer. Seniors: Jane Faires president, Pat Sweeney vice president, Shirley McKinley secretary, Gertrude Phillips treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Bill Bryson
Mike Carter
Gerald Six
Charles Dixon
Larry Kinneer
Montie Hook
John Brunton
Shelba Knott
Kenneth Whaley
Kenneth Russell
Bill Dunnette
Carol Nott
Roger Wolfe
Yvonne Byers
Martha Exfine
Phyllis Smith
Eliza Temple
Lavonne Johnson
Dick Hunter
Barbara Dunlap
Jane Faires
Pat Sweeney
Shirley McKinley
Gertrude Phillips
Two Children Born To Gallia Families
Gallia area births announced from Warehime Clinic include Robert Allen Racer born at 3:40 am Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Racer of Gallipolis Route 1 and Linda Sue Oliver born at 9:45 am Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. George F. Oliver of Rocky Fork. Each child has a sister or brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Warehime Clinic
Robert Allen Racer
Robert Racer
Linda Sue Oliver
George F. Oliver
Rocky Fork
Election on excess tax levy for Athens County TB hospital
Notice states a special election in Athens County Ohio on November 2 1954 to approve a levy above the ten mill limit for tuberculosis hospital care. Rate not exceeding 1 mill per dollar valuation equals six cents per hundred dollars for five years. Polls open 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. By order of Board of Elections Chairman E Handley and Clerk J K Barker dated Sept 13 1844.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Athens County
Ohio
Board of Elections
Athene County
Sohn
Athens
E. Handley
John KE. Barker
Athens [Neal
Board of Education
Athena
Athena County
Obie Co
Handley
Joan BK. Barker
Rome
C. EB. Handley
John EF. Barker
Canaan
Speetey
Aon
Nopa Ohio
Andley
John’ E. Barker
Otiek
Thx
Jackhoonville
Jacksonville
FE. Handley
Joan E. Barker
Gaid City
Fleetion
C. B. Handley
John FE. Barker
Coolville
Cooolville
BE. Handley
Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Chauncey-Dover District
A 1954 notice from the Chauncey-Dover Exempted School District in Athens County Ohio calls a special election for November 2 to approve an additional operating tax levy beyond the ten mill limit. The levy would be up to twenty cents per one hundred dollars of valuation for five years to fund current operating expenses. Signed by Cc E Handley and John Ee RaeR.
Divorce Petition Filed By John A Korchok
John A Korchok filed in Athena County Court of Common Pleas Ohio for divorce and relief from Mary Kerchok last known General Delivery Greensboro Pennsylvania. Hearing set for November 1954 or soon after. Attorneys Bolin and Walker represent the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kerchok
Greensboro
Pennsylvania
John A. Kerchok
Court of Common Pleas
Athena County
Ohio
Johns A. Korchok
Bolin and Walker
Bie
Fetw
Daggett Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court
Hubert M. Daggett files for divorce in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Cause No 20818. Hearing set for November 1 104 or as later directed by the court. Attorneys Botin and Walker represent Daggett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan A. Dagertt
San Francisco
California
Ebert , Daggett
Court of Commoners
Athens County
Ohio
Hubert M. Daggett
Botin
Walker
Athens School District asks for excess levy approval
The Athens Local School District proposes a tax levy beyond the ten mill limit to fund current operating expenses for five years. The election is set for November 194, with polling open at 6:30 AM Eastern Standard Time, under the authority of the Athens County Board of Elections.
Notice of Election on Tax Levy in Shade Local School District
Board of Education of Shade Local School District Athens County Ohio passes a resolution to seek a renewal tax levy exceeding the ten mill limit for Shade Local School expenses. Election set for November 2 1954 at standard polling places, 6 50 a m to 6 50 p m. Levy rate at 30 cents per $100 valuation for 5 years. Signed Handle y chairman Barker clerk. Dated Sept 13 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Shade Jaycal
Athens County
Ohio
Shade
Board of Elections
Ohto
B. Handley
John BR. Barker
Waterloo Township Fire Truck Tax Issue Set for Vote
Water lo Township in Athens County Ohio seeks an additional tax levy exceeding the ten mill limit to buy a fire truck at an estimated cost of 10000 dollars. The measure appears on the November first, 1944 special election ballot at regular polling places with a rate of about two mills for four years.
Notice of Election On Ten Mill Levy in Troy Township Ohio
Notice of election to decide a renewal tax in excess of the ten mill limit for Troy Township Athens County Ohio. A special election will be held on Tuesday November 2 10M to vote on a tax not exceeding 2 mills per dollar valuation for five years to maintain cemeteries. EB Handley chairman and John E Barker clerk dated Sept 1 10% 8-27 (fotw)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Athens County
Ohio
Watc
Troy Township
Board of Elections
EB. Handley
John E. Barker
Levy elections for Rome and Canaan Townships set in 1954
Notices announce special elections in Rome Township Athens County Ohio on November 2 1954 to approve levies for fire equipment at up to 3.5 mills for three years and in Canaan Township to support cemetery upkeep at up to 0.5 mills for five years. Chairman EB Handley and Clerk John E Barker oversee dates and voting hours.
Notice of school tax election in Athens County district
The Gasins Local School District in Athens County will hold a special election on November 12, 1954, to approve a renewal tax of 2.10 mills and an increase of 1.0 mill to total 4 mills for five years for operating expenses. Polls open until 6:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. The notice is issued by the Board of Elections, Handle y, chairman, and Joan Barker, clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasins
Athena
Ins
Athens County
Ohio
Plains
Board of Elections
Handley
Joan FE
Barker
Election Notice for Ten Mill Tax Renewal in Jacksonville
In pursuance of a Village Council resolution the Village of Jacksonville Athens County Ohio will hold a special election on the ten mill limitation renewal tax for current village expenses. The measure funds street and alley lighting at a rate not exceeding thirty cents per five years. Handle y chairman Barker clerk dated Sept 13 1954.
Chauncey Village plans bond vote for fire district
Notice states Chauncey Village voters will decide in November 1954 on issuing bonds totaling 4000 dollars to fund Chauncey-Dover Joint Fire District fire apparatus and water supply. The proposal aims to cover village share of costs with a maximum term of years and an estimated tax impact of about ten cents per hundred dollars valuation. Polls will be held in Chauncey under Eastern Standard Time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ohio
Athens County
Hilo
Chauncey-Dover Joint Fire District
Joint Fire District
Order of the Board of Elections
Handley
John KF. Barker
Notice of Bond Election for Ames Bern Local School District
The Ames Bern Local School District will hold a bond election on November 2, 1954 to authorize issuing 125,000 dollars for a new fireproof school building and site improvements. The bonds run 23 years with an estimated tax levy of 2.9 mills per dollar of valuation. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. EB Handley, Chairman. Joan F Barker, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames-Bern
Board of Education
Aaid
Said
Board of Elections
Athens County
Ohio
EB. Handley
Joan FE. Barker
Notice of School Bond Election in Nelsonville District
Election on issue of bonds authorized by the Nelsonville City School District Board of Education will be held November 2 in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio. Bonds totaling 1100000 to fund erection and expansion of a grade school with fireproof construction over 25 years. Tax levy 4.36 mills per dollar of valuation equals 4.36 cents per 100 dollars. Polls open until 6 30 PM Ohio time. HANDLEY chairman and BARKER clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Nelsonvile City
Athens County
Ohio
Nelsonville City
Nelsonville Ci
Board of Elections
Ales County
FE. Handley
Sohn
Barker
Athens City
County Auditoria
Handley
Joman F. Barker
Albany Ohio school district bonds election notice 1954
Notice is given that the Board of Education of Albany Local School District Athens County will ask voters at the November 2 1954 election to approve bonds totaling 297000 for purchasing real estate and building improvements including a new school building and renovations. The levy is 4.5 mills per dollar of valuation. Polls open until 6 20 PM Ohio time. Board Chairman E Handley and Clerk John E. a oversee the notice.
Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed
Notice announces Rev E Hawk of Athens Ohio appointed Administrator with Will Annexed of the estate of Mary Kahler deceased in Athens County. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated September 2, 194 ROGER J. JONES SH Probate Judge of said County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Hawk
Athens
Ohio
Mary
Kahler
City of Athens
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Levy In Excess or The Ten Mill Limitation Notice
A county city tax measure in Athens Ohio seeks a renewal tax beyond the ten mill limit. Voters will decide on November 1 954 at regular polling places. Polls open 6 15 A M to 6 20 P M Eastern Standard Time. C B Handley chairman and John F Barker clerk certify the notice.
Sealed bids sought for electrical work in Athens Ohio office
Sealed bids for electrical work at the University office in Athens Ohio will be received until 2 00 P M CST. on December 12 194? in Room 515 U S Courthouse Chicago and opened publicly in Room 875 Information on bidding documents from General Services Administration Region 4 Chicago or the Custodian of the building project at 924.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Poet
Athens
Ohio
U Us
Chicago
Dismois
General Services Administration
Region
A. S
Notice of Bond Vote in Village of Coolville
Vill age of Coolville voters will decide on issuing bonds totaling 16000 to pay part of the cost of building a municipal waterworks system. The election is Tuesday November 2 194, polls open 6 40 AM to 6 30 PM EST. Board of Elections officials Handle y and Barker issue the notice dated September 13 1904.
Dover Township bonds to fund joint fire district equipment
The Dover Township Board of Trustees proposes a November ballot measure in Athens County to issue twelve thousand dollars in bonds over ten years. The goal is to finance the township portion of fire apparatus water supply and related materials for the Chauncey-Dover Joint Fire District to protect residents and property from fires. The rate equals ten cents per one hundred dollars of valuation.
Proposed Amendments to Ohio Constitution Four Year Terms and Limits
Amendment proposal by the Ohio General Assembly seeks a four year term for Governor Lieutenant Governor Secretary of State Treasurer Attorney General and limits on governor terms. It also addresses General Assembly term lengths and apportionment rules, plus election timing and vacancy provisions with amendments to Articles II VII XI and XIII. The measure outlines submission to voters at the November general election and specifies effective date conditions and publication requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Ohio
General Assembly
Otio
Illami
Ofio An
Auditor of State
Supreme Court
Courts of Appeals
Lehaanlt
Ernor
Oia
Af Me
Ohio Senate
House of Representatives
Wong ‘N' Elier
Reed
End of Ohio
Athens City School District bonds proposed in 1974 election
The Athens City School District trustees vote to place a 1.1 million dollar bond issue on the November 1974 ballot. Funds would buy real estate, construct and improve school buildings, furnish equipment, and provide site improvements. Voter hours run 6:50 AM to 6:30 PM Ohio time.
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Jesus
Party
Kay Keels
Vernon Kells
Young Trucker
ATLAS
Gallipolis Post, State Highway Patrol
S.J. Orme
al Moody
Sandusky
Leslie Davis
Chauncey- Dover
Chauncey-Dover
Venta
Cc. E. Handley
John E. Raeaer
Waterleo
Waterloo
Joanef. Barker
John E
Dover
Aald Dover Township
Chauncey-Dover Joint
Obie
C. BK
Anes & Sec
Stee Ee
Om Po Dal
Pavan
Senate
United States OF State OF Ohio
Secretary OF State
Ted W Brown
State of Ohio
Columbes, Co
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