Farm Future Holds Promise at Gallia Farm Bureau Dinner
Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Operative Association members heard G. Neilson Griffith of the State Farm Bureau Co-op predict a bright future for agriculture and co-ops. He urged leadership in marketing, supplies, and farm credit. Golden R. Canaday led the meeting with John W. Smith and John R. Heiskell reporting on progress, while local elections nominated Hugh Niday and Ralph Boster for three-year trustee terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. Neilson Griffith
Delaware
Farmers Hotel
Gallia County Farm Bureau Co- Operative Association
Griffith
State Farm Bur
Golden R. Canaday
Gallia County
Hugh Niday
Ralph Boster
Joe Thompson
Wayne Russell
Niday
Boster
al Finchum
Tri-County
Gallia
Bus Involved in Patriot Crash and Route 7 Collision
State Police report two accidents. A Southwestern Local School District bus backed into a parked car in Patriot, no bus damage but minor car damage. Bart Miller 39 of Patriot drives the bus. Earlier, Herbert McIntyre 32 of Minersville was cited for failing to yield on Route 7 near Pomeroy, causing heavy damage to Oliver Bailey 45 of Racine’s car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Patriot
Southwestern
Bart Miller
John P. Newsome
Ashland
Pomeroy
Meigs County
Herbert A. McIntyre
Minersville
McIntyre
Oliver Bailey
Racine
Bailey
Local residents attend events and visit family in Harrisonville
Mr. John Blackwood returned home from hospital Saturday with help from Cecil Jewell and family of Columbus. Mrs. Werby Clark of Downington spent a week with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark. Ronald Brown and daughter Sharon of Wellston and Janice Epple with Bruce Pickering of Athens visited Mike Epple. Tad Gilkey celebrated a birthday with friends. Max Gorsuch of Steubenville visited aunt Mary Diehl. Local residents attended Achievement Day at Middleport. Norman Lee, Stella Atkins, Addie Bradfield, Pauline Atkins, Ruby Holiday, Alma Atkins, Asa Jordan visited Mrs Jordan's mother, Katie Wil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisonville
John Blackwood
Cecil Jewell
Columbus
Werby Clark
Downington
Robert Clark
Ronald Brown
Sharon
Wellston
Janice Epple
Bruce Pickering
Athens
Mike Epple
Tad Gilkey
Clinton Gilkey
Max Gorsuch
Steubenville
Mary Diehl
Middleport
Norma Lee
Stella Atkins
Addie Bradfield
Pauline Atkins
Ruby Holliday
Alma Atkins
Asa Jordan
Jordan
Katie Wilson
River Traffic and Dam Readings Amid Rising Falls
Log shows Kanawha and Ohio river readings with dams down and river falling slowly. Vessel movements include Lock 14 Cotton Queen and several down and up patterns on locks 17 19 23 32 34 along with Kanawha Marmet Marmet Helen Jer Bosworth and other boats navigating the river sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Ohio River
Gallipolis
Rocket
C. V. Harner
Creditor
I. F. Frieberger
Lock
Beaver
Merriwether Lewis
Reba Jane
Lelia C. Shearer
Guard Will Train With West Virginia Units This Weekend
Point Pleasant 3664th Ordnance Company teams with Williamson’s 130th Ordnance Company for a historic joint field operation. The eight training phases run 8 am Saturday to 5 pm Sunday, including unit operations and CBR drills, marking a new era for National Guard drills nationwide. Capt. James O. Roseberry says future plans call for 12 weekend field drills and weekly Monday sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Roseberry
National Guard
Gallipolis Chamber Adds Six Honorary Directors
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce names six honorary directors for April. They are Dick Thomas of Athens Messenger Knox Williams of Ohio Produce James Mehaffey of Gallahers Service Store Dan Thomas of Dan Thomas and Sons Shoe Store R. D. White of Gallpolis Department Store and Marcus J. Magnussen of Holzer Hospital and Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
April
Dick Thomas
Athens Messenger
Knox Williams
Ohio Produce
James Mehaffey
Gallahers Service Store
Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas & Sons Shoe Store
R. D. White
Gallipolis
Marcus J. Magnussen
Holzer Hospital and Clinic
H N Stice Dies At 88 In Bidwell Ohio
Herbert N Stice 88 of Bidwell died at 1005 p m Thursday in Holzer Hospital after an eight day hospital stay Arrangements will be announced by Vernon McCoy funeral home of Vinton Ohio"}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Herbert N. Stice
Bidwell
Holzer Hospital
Vernon McCoy
Vinton
Highway Patrol Arrests Charles Daugherty for Drunken Driving
Highway Patrol arrested 36 year old Charles E Daugherty of Kananga on drunken driving charges. His case goes to Gallipolis Municipal Court Friday and he is jailed in the city lockup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Charles E. Daugherty
Kananga
Point Rock community notices and weekend travels
Palm Sunday service will be held at Columbia Chapel by Rev B H Morris at 10 30. Easter breakfast and Sunday School planned with Vacation Bible School set for June 25 to July 2. Local residents and guests are listed with several short visits and family gatherings across Columbus Chillicothe Cardington Frankfort and Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Rock
Columbia Chapel
B. H. Morris
Honey Comb 4 H Club Meets With Curnuttes
The Honey Comb 4 H Club had 11 members present and four visitors at the Curnutte home in Gallipolis. President Judy Miller led the meeting with the 4 H Pledge and the flag pledge recited by Linda Denney and Brenda Miller. Carol Boster read the previous minutes. The next meeting is set for April 28 at Carole and Mary Boster’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charlotte
Karen Curnutte
Judy Miller
Linda Denney
Brenda Miller
Carol Boster
Carole and
Mary Boster
Dean Evans joins 3664th Ordnance as Pvt E 3
Dean Roger Evans aged 18 of Gallipolis Route 2 enlisted in the Point Pleasant based 3664th Ordnance Company as a private first class. He completed six months of basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky after enlisting April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Evans
Gallipolis
Route 2
3664Th Ordnance Company
Evans
Fort Knox, Ky
Point Pleasant
Gubernatorial candidates to speak to Kaiser Ravenswood workers
West Virginia candidates for governor will present their platforms to Kaiser Aluminum Ravenswood employees in the first simultaneous gubernatorial preview. Republican rival Chapman Revercomb may miss the event due to scheduling. The April 20 program gives each candidate 10 to 12 minutes and is limited to employees and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation
Ravenswood Works
Mammoth
Ravenswood
Chapman Revercomb
W. W. Barron
Orel Skeen
Hulett Smith
Harold Neely
Gub
Vinton Jackson And Morgan County Road Jobs Slated
The Ohio Department of Highways announced two resurfacing projects in Vinton Jackson and Morgan Counties. Bids open Tuesday April 12 in Columbus for about seven and a half miles on County Road 3 in Deerfield and Malta Townships and one and a half miles on State Routes 324 and 327.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Jackson
Morgan County
Ohio Department of Highways Today
Morgan Counties
Columbus
Deerfield
Malta
Clinton Township
Vinton County
Wellston
Jackson County
Teenville Cancels Session In Holy Week Observance
Teenville winter committee met to cancel the April 16 session in observance of Holy Week. President Jane Pettus announced a senior high style show for April 23 directed by Pettus and Gretchen Mossman, with a junior high skit directed by Diana Halley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kyle A. Hill
Jane Pettus
Gretchen Mossman
Diana Halley
Weekend visits across Downington and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Willis Howell and daughter Tina of Waynsburg stayed with Mrs Nina Howell and visited the Bolins and Jewells. The Townsends Sidney and Donna visited Mrs Nada Townsend. The Rouse couple and daughter Geraldine Goble traveled to West Virginia. Frank Niggemeyer of Long Bottom saw C A Bolen at Herb Barnhart home. Price, employed in Columbus, spent a weekend with family. The Clays and Rouse family hosted and visitors included Luanne Bolen and Mrs Barnhart with Ancil Burbridge and Mrs Jewell visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Howell
Tina
Waynsburg
Mr. Howell
Nina Howell
Mrs
Ray Rouse
West Virginia
Geraldine Goble
Frank Niggemeyer
Long Bottom
C. A. Bolen
Herb Barnhart
Paul Stanley
Snowville
B. A
Chester Visitors From Mrs Bert Herns Family
Mrs J F Sayre and children of Florefte Pennsylvania visited Mr and Mrs Bert Herns for the weekend. Ralph Rife of Brooklyn New York visited his family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Bert Herns
Ralph Rife
Brooklyn, N. Y
Tuppers Plains Social Notes and Visitors
Local residents share visits and greetings from Burlington Letart Falls Athens Jackson and Parkersburg. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hecox Mrs. Vivian Hoffman Mrs. Efficatson Rev C N Watson Lea Jean Arbaugh and families plus new neighbors from Lancaster. Jet aircraft life raft feature noted.
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Tuppers Plains
Leon Hecox
Burlington
Iowa
Ethel Stout
Lewis Miller
Don
Jim Torrence
Jack Gorrell
Bart Miller
Letart Falls
Vivian Hoffman
Parkersburg Hospital
Dana Hoffman
C. N. Watson
Elyria
Efficatson
Lea Jean Arbaugh
Don Shultz
Columbus
Harold Parker
Jackson
John Arbaugh
Family and friends visit union furnace area
The report details numerous visits and gatherings around Union Furnace, Ohio and nearby areas. Names include Orville Jeffrey and family in Norfolk, Lewis and Clarice Davis in Union Furnace, and various visits among Walker Davis Angle King and Ingmire households in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Furnace
Orville Jeffrey
Norfolk, Virginia
Lewis Davis
Near Union Furnace
Gallia Academy Vocal Soloists to State Finals in Lancaster
Five Gallia Academy High School vocal soloists and two instrumental soloists plus two vocal ensembles will compete in the Ohio state finals at Lancaster after earning superior ratings at the district contest. The soloists include John Bill Matthews Shephard See Thy Horse's Foaming Mane Gretchen Mossman Joyce Evans Sandra Hood and India Bodren performing selections by Speaks Tipton Van De Waters Malotte and McDowell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Lancaster
Ned Dejournett
Oley Speaks
John Bill Matthews
Tipton
Gretchen Mossman
Lord
van de Waters
Joyce Evans
Malotte
Sandra Hood
McDowell
India Bodren
David Roche
Cornet
Flood Foils Kyger Scrap Theft After Flood Water
Thieves attempting to steal a truckload of scrap metal from Kyger Creek plant were foiled by floodwater. The truck, with missing plates, stalled on a waterlogged road and later was found tipped over the bank with about a ton of scrap including stainless steel U-bolts. Investigators expect to identify the truck owner as clues unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyger Creek
Gallia County
Fellure
Sheriff’s Department
Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital in 1960 notice
Birth announcements list a son born to Higginbotham of Grimms Landing and a son to McClure of Crown City with numerous admissions at Holzer Hospital including Ousley Wallace Robinson Bolinger Burton Staten Dunn Wolfe Perkins McNellis Nall Cordell etc. Dismissals include Higgins Booth Maynard and many others. Blood used recorded as six pints. Appointment notices name Parker Walker Chiki and Helwig as administrators handling estates in Athens County with four month claim filing deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert L. Higginbotham
Grimms Landing
Charlies H. McClure
Crown City
Clarence J. Ousley
McArthur
William Wolfe
Pomeroy
W. Colby Perkins
Gallivolle Naessi
James L. McNellis
Oak Hill
James S. Nall
Gallipolis
Winona B. Cordell
Kerr
Howard D. Neigler
Racine
Wille E. Osborne
Eastern
Aprille L. Wise
Ravenswood
James S. Blake
Hartford
Sally B. Finney
Jackson
Goldie M. Galbraith
Adam C. Higgins
Ralph C. Booth
Oscar Maynard
Ralph C. Cole
Paul R. Henry
Lester C. Pullins
Henry Co. White
Connie J. Taylor
Nicky J. Weaver
Randy D. Mosely
William H. Eichinger
John Wee Jr
Emma C. Hogsett
Thomas S. Williams
William K. Coulson and Son
Wm. Parker Walker
Athens
Athens County
Ohio
William A. Sayre
City of Athens
Harold J. Rose
Said County
Arthur Chiki
Ohio Avenue
Katie Chiki
Hearing Notice for Parole Eligibility and Quiet Title Suit
Prisoner Glen Nicholson in Ohio Penitentiary eligible for a hearing before the Pardons and Parole Commission after June 1 1960. Freeman Ghee and America Ghee named defendants in Athens County quiet title suit, must answer by April 23 1960 or judgment will be entered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendyn Nicholson
Ohio
Columbus
Athens County
Pardon and Parole Commission
R. G. Fogle
Divorce Petition Placed in Athens County Court
Queenie L. Lowery files for divorce against John L. Lowery on grounds of gross neglect and wilful absence in Case 22203. Petition seeks custody support and education of a minor, removal of dower rights in specific Athens property, with hearing set on or after May 7, 1960. Queenie also requests control of real estate records and related assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Pleas Court
Athens County
Ohio
John L. Lowery
Queenie L. Lowery
Queenie Ll. Lowery
John L. Loweye
Lowing
Athens
Guthrie, Gould and Company
John JL. Lowery
John F. Newcomb Cline
Annual financial report for Bern Township 1959
Township of Sharpsburg Ohio presents annual financial report for year ending December 31 1959 with population 703 and tax valuation 1 653 735.00. It lists receipts 18 739.82 and payments 18 739.82 across General Highway and Cemetery funds, including taxes inheritance election fire protection and retirement costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Township
Athens County
Ohio
Sharpsburg
Glass Township
General Executive Services
Offi Beosovirie
Caceas
Mataeenaote
Reii
COE
Sirikines Eatas
Exfor District Board
MASOE
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Huntington Regional
Grace Methodist Church
Gallon Club
Bloodmobile
William J. Keating
William F. Kuhn
Tom Johnson
Loren Neal
James A. Saxton
John Trotter
Luanne Williams
Eli
Gibles
Louis Ford, Jr
Keith Goble
J. Emmett Morrison
John J. Som
Mers
Red Cross
Nancy Plymale
Red Cross Chapter
Robert E., Jenkins
Francis W. Shane
Oscar W. Clarke
Robert P. Car
Keith R. Brandeberry
Vance Johnson
Thomas W. Morgan
Raymond Pope
Paul Davis
Miles T. Epling
John C. Markley
James N. Webster
H. B. Thomas
Holzer School of Nursing
Leah Copley
Jean McFann
Patricia Carter
Margaret Beckley
John Royce
Edith Treleaven
Boy Scout Troop
Walter F. Walker
Dick Campbell
Jim O'Dell
Bill McCreedy
Charles Webster
Key Club
Jack Saunders
Bob Royce
Mike Mills
Danny Green
Pittsburgh
Allegheny
Monongahela
City
Somette
Coal King
City of Maysville
Reliance
Salvay
Beckford
Robert E. Reed
Irene Chotin
Langa Point
Invader
Jefferson
Hortense Ingram
Titan
Pei St. Louis Zephyr
Northern
Nita Dean
Paes Tradewinds
C. of C
Thelma
Elliott
Chamber
Lafayette Hotel
H. N. Stice
A. D. Morrison
Gay McWhorter
Lawrence Chapman
John Strong
Neva Nicholson
J. E. Nicholson
Mrs. Elmer Fairchild
Chillicothe
William Phillips
Frankfort
G. R. Radekin
John Holliday
Anise Vale
Cardington
G. A. Radekin
Point Pleasant — Dean
Kaiser
Teenville
Jim Morrison
Louis Mueller
Mr. and
Harry Bolin
Glen Jewell
Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Town
Sidney
Donna
Mr. Townsend
Nada Townsend
Albert Price
Douglas Clay
Diana and
Douglas Jr
Near Carpenter
Mrs. Clay
Chester
Evelyn Brickles
Blain Newell
Hubert Whiteside
Clyde Adams
Parkersburg
W. W. Bragg
Eddie Kaylor
John Kaylor
George Newhouse
Mabel Swartz
Letha Koblentz
Effie Watson
Simpkins
Near
Clarence Headley Farm
U. Furnace
Clarence Angle
Haydenville
Edward Walker
New Straitsville
John Davis
Delbert Rheinscheld
James Franklin
Billie Lee Keisler
Millie King
Carl Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Mississippi
Germany
Paul Wyskiver
Zanesville
Annie Wyskiver
Luther Wyskiver
Logan
Judy Cook
Starr
Corbett Williams
Willard Thomas
Dean
Jean Phillips
Corbett William
Gladys Bourne
Harold Phillips
Albert Thomas Jr
Jimmy
Rickey
Islesboro
Ruth Wilson
Karen
Don Castell
Bernard
Suzanne
Bert
Dejournett
Kyger
Gerrie Cremeens
Martha Wallace
Charles E. Robinson
Harry O. Bolinger
Gusta A. Burton
Cheshire
Thomas W. Staten
Frank E. Dunn
Lawrence G. Helwig
Maplewood Drive
Constance C. Helwig
Freeman Ghee
America Ghee
Court of Common Pleas
Town
Trimble Township
Edward Oskey
Catheryne Oskey
Foster B. Cornwell
FO Ono
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Met Sone
General
Siher
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Adamete M. Kaekki
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