Gallia County School Head Gets Raise and Contract
Gallia County Board of Education grants Supt. T. K. Owens a five year contract with salary raised from 7200 to 10000 a year. Owens outlines long term improvements including testing programs, vocational facilities, curriculum development, and central services. Board discusses elementary supervisor, Rio Grande High School status, district mergers, and potential savings from consolidating Mudsoc and Cadmus students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
Gallipolis
Owens
Ivor Morehouse
Rio Grande
Rio Grande High School
Raccoon
Southwestern
Mudsoc
Department of Education
Cadmus
Perry
Scouts Prepare for Mason Gallia Meigs Camporee
Fourteen members of Addison's Boy Scout Troop 211 worked on Morse code in preparation for the Mason Gallia Meigs Spring Camporee to be held at Camp Chester in Meigs County. Six code stations will be set up and units will carry supplies a half mile. top units may win a pioneer award. Lawrence McQuaid led Saturday night’s Addison Townhouse meeting.
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Gallipolis
Addison
Camp Chester
Meigs County
Lawrence McQuaid
Addison Townhouse
Camporee
Health Nurses Administer Polio and Other Immunizations
Gallipolis county health nurses gave 76 Salk anti polio shots at a Saturday clinic, raising the yearly total to 1118. Nurses administered 15 DPT, 10 smallpox, 4 typhoid, 7 tetravalent, and 4 diphtheria-tetanus immunizations, under supervisor Mrs Pearl Hatfield with Mrs Naomi Rose, Mrs Madeline Rees, Bill Neal serving as sanitarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Pearl Hatfield
Naomi Rose
Madeline Rees
Bill Neal
Sixteen more Gallia dog licenses sold last week
Gallia County auditor Morton L. Dickey reports that 16 additional 1961 dog licenses were sold through Saturday, raising the year total to 3033, compared with 3540 by the same time last year. Eva C. Scott notice filed for divorce in Athens County Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Morton L. Dickey
Eva C. Scott
Mill Street
Bristol
Pennsylvania
Court of Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio
Public auction set for April 20 1961 at 1 30 PM at the Athens Court House East door to sell Waterloo Township property 4.56 acres with 14.90 acres described two parcels appraised at 600000 with minimum bid two thirds. Cash in hand required. Harold E Shields Sheriff Athens County Ohio Lavelle and Vanity Attorneys.
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Lockbourne Afb
Waterloo
Athens
State of
Ohio
Tewksberry
Union
New Marshfield
Rt. 56
Waterloo Township Road
Harold E. Shields
Athens County
O. Lavelle & Vanity
Rising Ohio River Inches Toward Gallipolis Despite Rain
The Ohio River rose about one tenth of a foot per hour from Montgomery Dam to Gallipolis but officials at Roller Dam Eureka say heavy weekend rains will not reach flood stage. Rain averaged eight tenths of an inch along the river with heavier amounts on the Kanawha. all movable dams in the Huntington Engineer District have been down since February 14 to aid swift water passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio River
Montgomery Dam
Eureka
Ohio
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Huntington
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy- Mason
Point Pleasant
Louisiana
John L. Dean
National
Chandeleur
Criss Jr
Creditor
Rocket
Rosalyn W
Carl D
Bayou Manchac
Toltec
Kanawha
Lucy Jane Lucas
Oliver C. Shearer
C. F. Shearer
Salvati
Albert F. Holden
Irene Chotin
J. S. Lewis
Thelma Ann
Semet
Merrill
Western
Gallia Academy High School Student Council Race Set
At least three slates vie for president and vice president of Gallia Academy High School Student Council on May 3. Contenders include Dave Tawney with Dick Campbell, Brian Lanier with Mike Wenz, and Dick Haycraft with Rodney Lusk. Petitions circulate this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Dave Tawney
Dick Campbell
Brian Lanier
Mike Wenz
Dick Haycraft
Rodney Lusk
River Traffic and Dams Update and Local Estate Notices
River gauges show rising levels on the Kanawha and Ohio with all Huntington District movable dams down. Numerous boats listed with statuses at locks 15 through 35 and on the Kanawha and Gallia routes. Also notices appointing executors and administrators for several Meigs and Athens County estates with filing deadlines.
Car Skids Off Road Rips Fence, Ends In Pasture
Gallia County patrol reports a one car crash on McCully Road two miles west of Route 7 Addison Township. Gene Plantz 21 Gallipolis brakes failed and he failed to negotiate a curve driving off the highway tearing 36 feet of Lew Hughes fence and stopping 165 feet into a pasture. Minor car damage and Plantz cited for speeding.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
McCully Rd
Route 7
Addison Township
Gene Plantz
Lew Hughes
Plantz
Ike Says Space Win Not Essential to U.S. Prestige
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower concluded a California desert golf holiday by saying the Soviet Union has not dealt a major blow to U.S. prestige by orbiting a man in space. He added that it is not necessary to be first in everything.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Calif
Dwight D. Eisenhower
California
Soviet Union
United States
Kennedy urges fast action on education aid in space surge
Washington reports the Kennedy administration asks Congress to move quickly on education aid in response to the Soviet space flight. The request outlines prompt funding and program support to boost U S education amid the space race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Water hardness claim from home softener spokesman
A home water softener industry spokesman asserts that 85 percent of the country has water so hard it needs immediate treatment. The remark invites skepticism about industry self interest.
Southeast Asian Allies Stand Ready To Meet Invasion
Bangkok reports three Southeast Asian nations Thailand South Vietnam and Burma have over 300000 trained ground troops with weaker air and sea forces lacking heavyEquipment but capable of resisting guerrilla warfare The Thai army of about 100000 includes one infantry division and an armored regiment with 40 M24 tanks while South Vietnam fields about 100000 troops with seven infantry divisions six airborne battalions and three marine battalions Burma’s army under 100000 has recent leadership shakeups but strong guerrilla fighting experience
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Bangkok
Southeast Asia
Thailand
South Viet Nam
Burma
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
China
Laos
Mekong
Lop Buri
Khorat
Open House Planned By Gallia County Library
Gallia County District Library hosts an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday to mark National Library Week now in its fourth year. Lawrence R. Huber and staff welcome the public as improvements to facilities and new acquisitions are shown. Story hours, led by Mrs Hank Forgey and Mrs Larrie Mayes, expand to year round with summer additions by Miss Margi Winters and Miss Barbara Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Lawrence R. Huber
Hank Forgey
Larrie Mayes
Margi Winters
Barbara Bailey
Poultryman J R Houck Dies At 61 In Gallipolis
John Ray mond Houck fifty one year resident of Northup and operator of Houck Chick Sales died at 5 25 a m Sunday in Holzer Hospital after his second stroke in two years He was married to Eva Maye Carter and survived by two daughters a granddaughter four other grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral services will be at 3 p m Tuesday at Waugh Helley Wood funeral home with burial in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens.
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Gallipolis
John
Raymond Houck
Northup
Houck Chick Sales
Third Ave
Holzer Hospital
Mr. Houck
Harrison Two
George H
Mariah Baker Houck
Charles V. Houck
Harold B. Houck
Springfield
E. D
Bessie) Saunders
Dayton
Eva Maye Carter
Frank
Houck
Richard
Peggy
Columbus
International Harvester Co
Lincoln Ridge Methodist Church
Centenary Grange
Waugh - Helley - Wood Funeral Home
Warren H. Wilson
Ohio Valley Memory Gardens
Second License in Gallia Court for Evans and McAllister
Jimmie Allan Evans aged 29 office manager for the Gallia County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation committee and Nancy J. McAllister aged 24 Gallia County associate extension agent home economics applied for a second marriage license Saturday in Probate Court in Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jimmie Allen Evans
Gallia County
Services Held for Claude Angles at Vinton Church
Funeral services for Claude Angles aged 71 of Vinton were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Vinton Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Jack Stutler. Burial followed in Brush Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Claude Angles
Vinton
Holzer Hospital
Vinton Methodist Church
Jack Stutler
Brush Cemetery
Pomeroy Man Fined For DWI In Gallia Municipal Court
In Gallipolis Judge William H. Jones fined Olan FE Good win, 44, Pomeroy, $50 plus costs for driving while intoxicated. He received five days in jail and a six month license suspension. Several others were fined or bonds forfeited for left of center, speeding, or no headlight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Olan FE
Scioto
N. Y
Salvatore Gavallard
Glen Head
Clyde T. McElvaine
Greenville
S. C
Stanley D. Lusher
Chillicothe
Officers Elected By County Health Board
The Gallia County Board of Health re elected Walter Rife as president and Dr W Lewis Brown as vice president for the coming year at a sparsely attended Saturday meeting. Members present were Mrs Anna S Evans Lee Rose and Frank Ruff. The session was the monthly board of health meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Health
Walter Rife
W. Lewis Brown
Anna S. Evans
Lee Rose
Frank Ruff
Board of Health
Walker, X-15 Pilot, Joins Rosamond Antique Auto Race
X-15 test pilot Joe Walker, noted as one of the world's highest-flying men, served as a judge at an antique auto race in Rosamond California. A reader suggests Walker tackle the high cost of living in a new project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Walker
Rosamond
Calif
Walker
Hospital Notes Show Local Births Admitted List
Holzer Hospital notes record a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Norris Price of Gallipolis Route 2 and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Don C. Black of South Point. Also listed are numerous admissions and patient names including Miss Virgie R. Hobstetter, Mrs. Bernard G. Hoffman, Kimberly A. Brown, and others from Gallipolis, Pomeroy, Long Bottom, Oak Hill, and nearby towns. Blood used Saturday shows one pint.
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Norris Price
Gallipolis
Lawrence A. Mitchell
Don C. Black
South Point
Virgie R. Hobstetter
Pomeroy
Bernard G. Hoffman
Letart
Kimberly A. Brown
Joe R. Hamilton
McArthur
Isabell C. Dotson
Arthur Buxton
Leon
Curtiss D. Casto
Ellenwood
W. Va
Margaret A. Lovett
Long Bottom
Raymond J. Taylor
Addison
Jerry C. Scott
Hattie B. Johnson
Ironton
Luther H. Slagle
Oak Hill
David A. Herdman
Rutland
Wilbur F. Hanning
Middleport
Street Holes Blamed For Gallipolis Accident
George S. Corbin, 18, of Gallipolis lost control on State Street at 1 25 p m Sunday and crashed into two parked cars in front of Paul Watson s residence He said street holes caused the loss of control and he was cited for reckless operation The damaged vehicles belonged to Ralph Whitmore 54 and Paul Watson 61 both of Gallipolis Corbins car suffered heavy front end damage while the other two cars had medium damage He was not injured.
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Gallipolis
George S. Corbin
State St
Paul Watson
Corbin
Fourth Ave
Ralph Whitmore
Gall
Judge Fines Three But Suspends Costs
In Gallipolis Municipal Court Judge William H. Jones fined three residents Saturday on city police red light charges, each $5 with costs suspended. Named defendants were John E. Gills 72 and Julie G. Evans 33 of Gallipolis and Virginia H. Grover 52 of Cheshire. David J. Dupler 57 of Gallipolis was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Ona L. Moore 36 of Gallipolis had her case continued for failing to yield the right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
John E. Gills
Julie G. Evans
Virginia H. Grover
Cheshire
David J. Dupler
Ona L. Moore
Go Kart Tragedy Claims Gallipolis Native
Jackie Ervin Chevalier 24 of Gallipolis died after his go cart overturned against a guard rail during a Sunday speed run at Columbus Zeller Lot. He was pronounced dead at 5 50 p m at Mt Carmel Hospital Columbus. He was born January 19 1937 in Gallipolis the son of Paul and Lois Chevalier who survive with siblings Tommy Eugene Carl Lee Carolyn K. He married Elsie Carter December 1 1956 and they had a daughter Gayle Lynn. He lived in the Caravan Trailer Court Columbus and worked as a welder for Federal Glass Co. He served in the Air Force at Lockbourne Air Force Base and was a member of the Church of Christ in Christian Union. The funeral will be Tuesday at Ohio Chapel Methodist Church with burial in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may visit at Waugh Halley Wood funeral home after 5 p m Monday.
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Gallipolis
Jackie Ervin Chevalier
Columbus
Zeller Lot
Mt. Carmel Hospital
Paul
Lois Eloise Fife Chevalier
Mutton Hollow Rd
Tommy Eugene
Carl Lee Chevalier
Carolyn K. Chevalier
Lincoln Ridge Methodist Church
Elsie Carter
Gayle Lynn
Caravan Trailer Court
Federal Glass Co
Chevalier
Air Force
Lockbourne Air Force Base
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Ohio Chapel Methodist Church
Everett L. Knapp
Ironton
Pine Street
Waugh- Halley-Wood
Youth Hurt With Rope Incident at Home
Curtis D Casto, 11, of Ellenwood West Virginia, was admitted to Holzer Hospital after hanging himself with a rope during a fall at home. His condition is listed as satisfactory. Isabel C Dotson, 75, of 848 Third Ave, admitted with a fractured hip from a fall, in good condition. Julian L Welch, 35, Rutland Route 1, admitted with wounds from a coal mine explosion behind Cheshire, in satisfactory condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Curtis D. Casto
Frederick D. Casto
Ellenwood
W. Va
Holzer Hospital
Isabel C. Dotson
Third Ave
Julian L. Welch
Rutland
Cheshire
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Jackson County
Ohio General Assembly
House of Representatives
Joseph D. Scott
Wm. Parker Walker
Leona M. Wells
Vivian Whitelaw
Louisville
Jefferson County
Kentucky
Harold J. Rose
State of Ohio
Coun
Jes Bean
Etta M. Bean
Albany
Said County
Retha Potts
Walker Street
Leo W. Potts
de Sonnet
Asa B. Cochran
The
Plains
Flora J. Cochran
Lester L. Roush
Peterson Pl
Wilmington
Ruth S. Roush
F. H. O’brien
Edward P. O'Connor
Racine
Ju Nana V. O'Connor
Chester Twp
F. H. O'Brien
Ike
Huntsville
Ala
Tennessee River
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Project Mercury
London Daily Worker
Yuri Gagarin
U.S
J. R. Houck
Sunshine Boys
America
ABC
Union Furnace High School
T Zane
EUS
Pomeroy Man
County Health Board
John W. Mulford
Edward M. Blake
Luther J. Carpenter
Harrison F. Burnsides
David T. Grueser
James H. Northup
Sidney R. Hay
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