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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1957
Page
13
In Gallia County March 1957 shows gains over 1956 with seven Gallipolis building permits the highest March total since 1947. New and used car sales rise with 80 new cars 20 new trucks and 202 used cars sold. Total titles issued reach 899 up from 860.
The Gallipolis church page lists services for Catholic St Adolph Golubieski with masses and catechism, Nazarene pastor Vernon C Shafer, Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Luther Tracy, Assembly of God Robert Howard, First Church of God Hershel McDonough, Garfield Ave Church of Christ Bill Heinselman, Simpson Chapel George Holcombe, Triedstone Baptist D L Latham, Porter Methodist, Bidwell Church of God Statterfield, Vinton Methodist, St Peters Episcopal Albert Chappelear, First Baptist W H Green T D Bunyan, Grace Methodist Warren H Wilson, and various midweek sessions and youth meetings across congregations.
Gallia County Sheriff Oscar Baird and the City Police Department reported seven cases. Orville Pegg of Kanauga, 27, fined 20 dollars and costs for reckless operation after hitting a telephone pole. he must also pay for wiring damage. Lawrence Neal released on bond under 100 dollars. Hillard Smith, 25, Dayton, forfeited 25 dollars bond for illegal left turn and failure to register. Russell Byes, 30, Point Pleasant, fined 50 dollars and costs, five days in jail, license suspended six months for drunk driving. Charles Miller, 25, Waterloo, and Dale Wayne Tice, 32, Kyger, forfeited 25 dollars bonds for speeding and driving left of center respectively. Donald Barcus, 23, 911 Fourth Ave, fined 5 dollars and costs for running a stop sign in his taxi.
Gallipolis Police Chief Chester Leaper announced a crackdown on illegal parking with no exceptions. Patrolman Sid Vance, while on vacation, parked in a loading zone on Court Street and was ordered to write his own ticket, with a penalty of $1.
Executors and heirs are notified that Inventories and Appraisements have been filed for seven estates Lena Stack Anderson G Raymond Cook Elisha B Dickson Samuel P Dotson Jonathan M Lewis Clifford C Patrick George P Winner The hearings will occur April 22 1957 at 9:00 AM with objections due five days prior before hearing Judge Roger J Jones Sr Deputy Beatrice Nanna 4 5 57.
The Gallia County Home Demonstration Council will hold its annual achievement day at The Grace Methodist Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the upcoming Wednesday. Guest speakers include Miss Vivian Johnston and Dr. Charles E. Holzer Jr. Topics cover family life and cancer.
About 90 people attended the Gallipolis Teachers Association banquet at the Farmer's Hotel. Dr H G Toole of Marshall College spoke on good citizenship as president Jean Gardner gave a brief address and Frank Porter presided. Music by Larry Laraway and candlelight tributes marked the occasion.
Gallipolis Aerie 2290 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles elected Carl Drummond secretary and Smith E. Runyan to the board of trustees in June. Fifty-two voters chose the secretary and 51 filled the unexpired trustee term. other candidates ran unopposed. Free refreshments will be served April 17 with state officials visiting.
Gallipolis Police Chief Chester Leaper presided over the Southeast Ohio Chapter Fraternal Order of Police meeting in Middleport Thursday night. Eleven members attended and a dinner was prepared by the Pomeroy and Middleport departments.
West Virginia University law student James Chambers of Matewan entered Holzer Hospital with injuries from a car crash fourteen miles from Point Pleasant. He believed he applied brakes, slid off the road, and wrecked the vehicle.
The Town and Country Banquet in Gallipolis runs tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Washington School Cafeteria. Profits fund the Community Building construction on the Junior Fair Grounds. Admission costs $1.25 for adults and 50 cents for students.
Rio Grande College student Mike Morris of New Boston won the grand championship after taking the singles senior title with Ole Man River. Norman Lanier led junior division guitar vocal with multiple county wins. Bidwell Porter students excelled in group junior and senior divisions with dance and comedy acts. Over 100 attended the Rio Grande Community Hall as 18 acts performed.
The Gallipolis society's 4-H group met at Mrs. Robert Ball's home for the first 4-H year meeting. Officers were elected and refreshments served. New 4-H assistant Miss Jan Peters attended, with Ruth Wheeler and Karen Vance reporting on 4-H news.
Gallia Academy Band from Gallipolis Ohio won second place in both parade and state band categories at the Washington D C Cherry Blossom Festival after a delay caused by a Florida band's disqualification. Eighty four local musicians traveled, with A Kimball Sutter as director and chaperones noting the group's exemplary conduct.
A list from Holzer Hospital records shows births on April 3 and 4 to families in Oak Hill Gallipolis Point Pleasant and Mason. The notes also include multiple patients from Jackson Wellston Racine Oak Hill and Vinton with medical and surgical admissions.
River gauges show Gallipolis at 46 feet and 23.2 feet, Montgomer y 66 feet with rollers, and several sections rising. All movable Ohio River dams down due to unexpected flooding with Gallipolis unsure how high water will rise. Kanawha London 5.5 feet Marmet 5 feet Winfield 8 feet. Locks and boats listed with multiple entries at Lock 14 Cincinnati 18-0 down. Lock 15 Sioux City 0-6 up. Kanawha boats Marmet Winfield Okan Clarence H Brown. Gallipolis boats down Paul Blazer Salvati and others. Friday updates reflect shifting river traffic and buoyant tow activity.
Gallia County representative Miss Genevieve Pollard of Stockdale defeated Gallia Academy junior Loyd Lee of Bidwell in the district finals held at Middleport Lodge Castle. Pollard, representing Jackson County and Thes eus Lodge in Jackson, advances to the sectional contest on the theme Youth Looks at the Future with judges Susan Park Nan Moore and Pearl Reynolds presiding.
Mrs. Mary Jane Smart, 82, died at 2 p.m. Thursday at her daughter’s home in Reynoldsburg. Born April 27, 1874, in Meigs County, she was the daughter of Sam and Henrietta Shields McBride. She belonged to United Brethren Church in Glenn Summit. Survived by daughters Inez Reuss of Columbus and others. husband Edgar Smart died March 8, 1957. Funeral Sunday at 2 p.m. in Vernon McCoy Funeral Home chapel. burial in Vinton Memorial Park. Friends may call after 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marie E. Raider, 50, of Point Pleasant, lost control when a tire blew out Thursday afternoon at First and Vine in Gallipolis. Her car crossed the street and hit a tree causing heavy damage.
Gallia Academy High School seniors Fred Miller and Sam Neal will speak to Rotarians about The World Affairs Institute they attended in Cincinnati March 8-9. Rotarians covered their expenses and they will address Kiwanis on April 24 about the trip.
Australia leads global wool production with an annual clip from 131 million sheep, selling for about 900 million dollars. The industry showcases strong earning potential and a dominant share of the market.
Pvt William Hobart Wilson Jr of Gallipolis is named Editor-in-Chief of the Army Quartermaster Publication in his Korea area after a two hour interview following his prior posts as sports editor for the Gallipolis Tribune and statistician for the Southeastern Ohio League.
Gallia County jail inmate Miles A. Carpenter, 34, Northup, held on a peace warrant for letting his goat wander on a neighbor’s land after warnings. He appeared before Justice James A. Johnson but could not post bond. another hearing was scheduled. Separate report lists 41 year old James Treadway of Scottown arrested for intoxication.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Wagner and daughters Nancy and Brenda of Columbus spent a weekend at a newly purchased home from Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner. Gerald Wagner and children Mike Pat and Barbara visited Garnet Russell and children Charlie and Betty and Harry Wagner. Junior Duncan and Dayton relatives visited Mr and Mrs Lave Duncan. Clyde Russell of Thurman visited Paul and Pauline Russell. Jewel Duncan visited Garnet Russell and Betty. Mrs Della Stevens was a guest of Mr and Mrs Bryce McClaskey.
Mary Aldridge presided as vice president and Barbara Rader secretary at a Cheerful Leaders 4-H Club meeting. Members answered roll with flowers. Don na Cottrell led the pledge as Mildred Hawkins read the 23rd Psalm. Betty Adkins read a poem This Is Spring and Mary Aldridge sang Heavenly Sunlight. Carol Strollar demonstrated How Not to Sew on a Button and led recreation. Donna Cottrell reported on the event. In Porter Bidwell-Porter Variety Garden Club met at Mrs. Marshall McClaskey’s home to discuss air-fairing plants. Mrs. Charles Knotts advised wrapping the rooting branch in moss and plastic before rooting, then transplanting. The group planned floral decorations for the alumni banquet at Bidwell-Porter High School and exchanged plants and seeds. The next meeting will explore nearby woods for wild flowers.
Seventeen members of the Women's Society of Simpson Chapel Methodist Church met at Mrs. Harold Kennedy's home for a monthly session. The program feature was an imaginary airplane tour of church divisions with stops at Seward Tuberculosis Sanitarium, Jesse Lee Home for Orphans, Susan Wesley Home for Children, and Rio Grande relief work. Officers were reelected with Mrs. James Richards as president and Rev. George Holcombe slated to install officers in May. Next meeting set for May 2 with light refreshments served.
Beatrice Bentz and Charles Bentz family of Lancaster join Dale Kuhn in New York while Delbert Yosts visit Sugar Grove Ohio. Charles Taylor, 221 freshmen at Ohio University, earns dean's list with a 3.0 average. Harold Swartz and daughter of Williamstown West Virginia and Gerald Swartz of Marietta spend weekend with Hobart Swartz and Follrod-Robinson family.
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