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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1961

Page

12

Feed-Grain Plan Discussed by Gallia District Directors

Gallia Soil Conservation District directors, led by Bill Smith and Jimmie Evans, reviewed the federal emergency feed-grain program and noted Soil Stewardship Week and Rural Life Sunday events. They discussed summer land judging by FFA and 4-H teams, approved one new co operator, and reported 19 pond stocking fish requests for bass and bluegill from Interior Fish Hatcheries.

Gallipolis Bill Smith Jimmie Evans Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Committee Gallia National Association FFA Gallia County Lacy Tobias Huntington Two Dan Notter Brenda Roberts Smith

Notices of appointment and sale in Athens and Meigs counties

Multiple probate notices list Opal Love as Administratrix of Nettie B. Jacobs estate and Velda L. Smeal Executrix of Paul V. Smeal estate in Athens County. Others name Kathryn Oberholzer, Catherine Sorrell, Bruce Nickoson, Lenore Sprague Stack as executrices or administratrixes. A sale notice offers Clinton Gilkey Sr. farm at Meigs County court for bid at 10:00 AM April 8 1961 with appraised value $6500 and right to reject bids.

Bryce Road Kent Ohio Nettie B. Jacobs John A. Jacobs Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Velda L. Smeal Avon Pt Athens Paul V. Smeal Kathryn Oberholzer Amesville Garnette Anderson Catherine Sorrell R.F.D Hollie Sorrell Bruce Nickoson Guysville Thomas Leroy Nickoson Lenore Sprague Stack Congress Street Warren V. Sprague Chauncey Dover Township Meigs County Pomeroy Clinton Gilkey, Sr Harrisonville Ava Gilkey Clinton Gilkey

Sheriff Sale in Partition Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court case William Courtney versus Shirley C Hoskins etc orders a public auction May 4 961 at 1 30 PM at the East door of the Court House Athens to sell Lot 882 and 126 Myers Street Nelsonville plus a Canal Street parcel totaling 409 square feet with a minimum bid equal to two thirds of 2200 dollars. Sale proceeds to the parties per partition order. Cash on delivery of deed.

Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court William Courtney Shirley C. Hoskins Athens Nelsonville Myers Street Parkway Drive Canal Street Parkway Ve Aenaee LD Shields Haro Une Gibson de J Homer Gall Ar Attys

1961 Charter Is Presented To Troop 203

Gaylord E. Woomer presented the 1961 charter to Boy Scout Troop 203 at Grace Methodist Church. A potluck dinner and court of honor followed. Twelve scouts earned ranks during the candle ceremony. Badges awarded included Life to Roger Lovett and Kenneth Biffle. Star to Kenneth Thomson Tommy Folden Earl McCormick. First Class to P. J. Ryall Nicholas Johnson. Second Class to Jerry Humphreys Lowell Evans John E. Brown. Tenderfoot to Johnny Stiles Jimmy Sush.

Gallipolis Gaylord E. Woomer Mason-Gallia-Meigs Grace Methodist Church Colorado Springs Colo Ernest Brown Troop 203 Life Roger Lovett Kenneth Biffle Kenneth Thomson Tommy Folden Earl McCormick P. J. Ryall Nicholas Johnson Jerry Humphreys Lowell Evans John E. Brown Johnny Stiles Jimmy Sush

Dr Tolson Addresses Pre School Behavior Discussion

Dr Robert Tolson of Holzer Hospital Pediatrics spoke on the behavior and disposition of the pre school child at the Green Elementary Parents Teachers Association meeting in Green School. Mrs Jack Hudson led the meeting with devotions by Florence Trainers second grade. officers for 1961 62 were nominated with Mrs Hudson slated for president.

Gallipolis Robert Tolson Holzer Hospital Green Elementary Parents Teachers Association Green School Jack Hudson Florence Trainer Hudson Richard Lakin Edwin Elliott Buell Burnett Trainer

Mrs. Madge Blanton Rawlins Dies At 55

Funeral services are set for Mrs. Madge Blanton Rawlins 55 of Columbus a former Gallia County resident. She died Monday morning at her home after nine years in Columbus. Survivors include husband Warren Rawlins a son Warren Rawlins Jr and two daughters Mabel Banks and Noah Mason plus siblings Granville Blanton Thelma Bentley Maggie Sharp Jennie Reed and Elsie Holbrook. Burial will be at Monroe Church Cemetery near Oak Hill with visitation at Vernon McCoy Funeral Home Vinton.

Gallipolis Madge Blanton Rawlins Columbus Gallia County Monroe Church Oak Hill Church Vernon McCoy Vinton Rawlins McGuffin Warren Rawlins Mabel Banks Noah Mason John Boughman Jack Warren Rawlins Jr Raymond Rawlins Mansfield Granville Blanton Jackson Thelma Bentley Garrett Margie Sharp Jennie Reed Elsie Holbrook Paintsville

Three People Fined In Municipal Court

In Gallipolis Judge William H. Jones fined Dana W. Murray 22 of Pomeroy Route 2 for Excessive speed, Thomas J. Jordan 46 of Jackson for failing to stop within the assured clear distance, and Carl B. Ratcliff 21 of Vinton for improper backing. Forfeiting bonds Monday were Herbert Gillespie 52 of Columbus James Monty 39 of Canton and Robert A. Goff 25 of Charleston W V all for various traffic offenses. All had been arrested by the State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Dana W. Murray Pomeroy Route 2 Thomas J. Jordan Jackson Carl B. Ratcliff Vinton Herbert Gillespie Columbus James Monty Canton Robert A. Goff Charleston W. Va State Highway Patrol

Woman Receives Accidental Gunshot Wound in Holzer Hospital

Mrs. James L. Dickerson, 49, of Wellston Route 1, was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 5 p.m. Monday with a gunshot wound to the left arm. Hospital officials report the shooting was accidental and she is in good condition.

Gallipolis James L. Dickerson Wellston Route 1 Holzer Hospital

Hannan Trace Board Buys Burglary Insurance and hires staff

The Gallipolis Hannan Trace Board of Education approved a new burglary insurance policy valued at 18000 with Western Reserve Mutual Casualty Co for three years at 170.10 per year. Betty Johnson was rehired as secretary to Dennis Murdoch at 125 monthly. Enumerators Nancy Moon ey Nettie Carter and Ann Fulks will be paid 35 each. The board also authorized an advance draw for 70 percent of this year's tax money.

Gallipolis Hannan Trace Board of Education Hannan Trace High School Western Reserve Mutual Casualty Co Betty Johnson Dennis M. Murdock Hannan Trace Nancy Mooney Ohio Nettie Carter Harrison Ann Fulks Guyan

Births and Admits at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis and Nearby Areas

A newborn daughter to Mr and Mrs Creighton G Crawford Gallipolis. Numerous births and ad admissions listed including Mrs Nathan Roush Pomeroy Route 3 Walter Fetty Langsville Route 1 and many others. Blood used Monday one pint.

Creighton G. Crawford Gallipolis Junior R. Hall Crown City Herbert B. Chadwick Point Pleasant Nathan Roush Pomeroy Walter B. Fetty Langsville James L. Dickerson Wellston Wood N. Everette Ravenswood Walden J. Jenkins Jackson James D. Roberts Harrison F. Burnsides Oak Hill Wilkie Larson Portland Thelma L. Napper Hamden Daniel W. Dawson Carrie D. Bell Robert E. Canter Raymond Johnson Joseph C. Hall Naomi Bond Samuel E. Fowlkes Ervin L. Morris Andrew de Cay George E. Crump Paul B. Runion

Foster and Holzer Hospital Staff Attend Ohio Convention

Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital administrator and staff attend the Ohio Hospital Association's 46th annual convention at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Building in Columbus. Also present are Albert a J. Wetherholt Leo Mos sman James Thomson Virginia Killen and Joyce Pancoast. Holzer Hospital was slated to be honored for the 1960 hospital safety campaign.

Gallipolis Wayne B. Foster Holzer Ohio Hospital Association Franklin County Veterans Memorial Columbus Alberta J. Wetherholt Leo Mossman James Thomson Virginia Killen Joyce Pancoast Department of Anesthesia Holzer Hospital

Dallas Leads U S Growth in Office Buildings Postwar

Dallas Texas has constructed more postwar office buildings than any city except New York, reflecting rapid commercial expansion and urban development since World War II.

Dallas Tex United States New York

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