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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1961

Page

5

Rehires For Gallipolis Schools Include Two Principals

Gallia County board approves 52 teachers and two principals for 1961 62. Ross H Fleming will lead Gallia Academy High School on a three year contract and Evan Howard Evans will head Washington Elementary. Mary Gibeaut gains a continuing contract.

Gallipolis Washington Mary Gibeaut Washington Elementary Mary Ann Clifton Ronald Clifton Ned Dejournett Elsie Dejournett Elsie Lusk Kermit Mick Virginia Mick Sara Porter Ady Stover Mary Jane Tye Coeil Wetherholt

State's Witness Lied Defense Seeks New Harris Trial

New evidence emerged in the Tom Harris murder case as a state material witness, Tavis Akers, swore he lied in court. Akers alleges he was not present at the Harris home during the Aug. 7 1960 slaying of Marion Hatfield and that he perjured himself. A hearing is set for 10 a.m. Tuesday in Gallia County Common Pleas Court on Harris's motion for a new trial.

Tommy Harris John A. Epling Tavis Akers Melvin Robert M. Betz Gallia County Harris Akers Hatfield Betz

Mason Beef Cattlemen Invited To Field Day

Mason County agent William Gregory invites beef cattlemen to attend Beef Cattle Day at Carpenter Ohio on April 20 starting 1 p.m. at the Southeastern Substation of the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station. The program covers Charolais Hereford cross breeding results. Carpenter lies about 14 miles from Pomeroy on Route 143. Mason County ABC members now have Charolais semen available. for details call Woody Mace.

Gregory Mason County Carpenter Ohio Ohio Agriculture Experimental Station Pomeroy Artificial Breeders Cooperative ABC

River Traffic and Dam Conditions on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

Tow booms and gauge readings show rising water across Kanawha and Ohio rivers with multiple dams down in Huntington district. Crests and rollers noted at Gallipolis Marmet London Winfield and Pomeroy Mason readings, with numerous named boats and lock movements throughout the day.

Gallipolis Mon F Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy- Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington District Montgomery Pegg Downey Bert F. Holden Western Criss Jr James R. Hines Kanawha Roate Marmet, Merrill Rocket Robert P. Bonnie Onward Jerry Bosworth Thelma Ann Semet

Suicide Methods by Gender Reported in Study

Among men, firearms are the most common means of self harm, while poisoning is more prevalent among women, according to the data. The finding highlights gender differences in method choice in self inflicted deaths.

Licenses Of Drivers Suspended For Year

Gallipolis judge suspend ed the licenses of two Gallia County men for one year ending April 10, 1962. Habitual traffic violators Joe Junior Gibbs age 21 of Gallipolis Route 1 and Gilbert Plantz age 52 of Bidwell Route 1 had at least 12 points each in the prior two years. Gibbs had 12 points from July 28 1960 to March 2 1961 while Plantz had 13 points from April 16 1959 to Feb 28 1961.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Gallia County Pleas Court The Bureau of Motor Vehicles Joe Junior Gibbs Gilbert Plantz Bidwell Gibbs Plantz

Loechel Named Zanesville Office Manager

NEW LEXINGTON Phillip J Loechel manager of Western and Southern Life Insurance in New Lexington since January 1954 named manager of the Zanesville office. Loechel has led the Perry County Red Cross drive for two years. He is succeeded by Gordon Hall of McConnelsville.

New Lexington Phillip J. Loechel Western and Southern Life Surance Co Zanesville Lochel Red Cross Perry County Gordon Hall McConnelsville

Woman Dies At Home Of Daughter In Gallia County

Mrs. Sarah Jane Saunders 94, widow of J W Saunders, died Tuesday at her daughter Mrs Ada Clark’s home on Chilli cothe Rd after two weeks of serious illness. Born March 11 1865 in Lawrence County, she is survived by 10 children in several states, 15 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. Funeral at Mercerville Baptist Church Friday at 2 pm with Rev Earl V Cremeens. burial Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call Waugh Halley Woods from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday and Thursday.

Gallipolis Sarah Jane Saunders J. W. Saunders Ada Georgia) Clark Chillicothe Rd Lawrence County Saunders Vincent and Barbana Rose Dailey Gallia Lawrence Siloam Baptist Church W. Earl Saunders Lester Waldo Saunders Columbus Dyer Saunders Denver Colo Ray Saunders Ashley Lloyd Saunders el Paso Tex Howard Saunders Golden George Mabel) Moore Delaware Mercerville Baptist Church Earl V. Creme

Miller Named Gallipolis School Chief from Bucyrus

I James Miller 51 of Bucyrus was hired as Gallipolis city superintendent for three years replacing Marshall D. Boggs who resigned. First year salary 10000 rising to 11000 in year three with a 30 monthly travel allowance. Miller previously led Bucyrus schools for 10 years and has held posts in Wellington and Sharon Center. He was born December 11, 1909 in Hinton Oklahoma and is married to Arlene with two daughters.

Gallipolis Miller Clyde Saunders Bucyrus Wellington Sharon Center Hinton Okla Barbara Kirby Trenton Mich Lois Ann Miller Arlene Millers Methodist Church

Two Drivers Sentenced in Gallia Municipal Court

Judge William H. Jones fined Chauncey E. Johnson and Albert E. Hartenbach 50 dollars each plus costs for driving while intoxicated and sentenced both to five days in jail and six months license suspensions. Also fined Joe R. Harrah 68 for passing a stopped school bus and Janice Roberts 19 for no operator's license.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Chauncey E. Johnson Crown City Albert E. Hartenbach Point Pleasant Jones Joe R. Harrah Oak Hill Janice Roberts Bidwell Floren S. Williams Ralston Johnson

WVU Extension Director Knapp and Jim Comstock tour Evans Farms

J C Knapp and Jim Comstock toured Evans Heritage Farms Tuesday afternoon as guests of Stanley L. Evans, Evans Grocery Co. chairman of the board, at Morgantown and Richwood, W Va.

Gallipolis J. C. Knapp Morgantown W. Va West Virginia University Jim Comstock Richwood West Virginia Hillbilly Evans Heritage Farms Stanley L. Evans Evans Grocery Co

Shell X-100 Premium Motor Oil Proclaims Five Engine Protections

Shell introduces X-100 Premium claiming to guard engines against five internal troubles. It avoids metallic additives by using Alkadine as a dispersant to prevent sludge and ash, claims chemisorption for acid protection, and resists anti-freeze reactions. The oil reportedly stays stable across temperatures and costs about $3.60 more per year of 10,000 miles.

Shell America Trademars Arkadine

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