Plaza Hotel to make way for Davis Shuler new building
Gallipolis reports the century old Plaza Hotel Building will be razed to construct a two story modern Davis Shuler department store and Davis Shuler Co offices. The project is a Morris E Haskins Emerson Evans and Carroll McKenzie partnership with the Economy Savings and Loan Co remaining on first floor.
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Dick Thomas
Gallipolis
Plaza Hotel
cind_ professional
Davis- Shuler
Paul Davies
Court St
Plaza
Johnnie Johnson
Swain
Clendenin
John B. Clendenin
Libby
Assemer
Haskins
Davis-Shuler Co
Dean
Paules
Huntington
Dean Davis
Davis-Shuler
Ohio Valley
Cotton to Appoint New Health Board With May Meeting
Gallipolis City Manager Austin O. Cotton said he will appoint a new City Board of Health for Gallipolis on May 5 at the next city commission meeting. The prior de facto board was ended March 18 by President J. Russell Sarrett. Dr. Oscar W. Clarke prompted questions about legal status. The Gallia County Medical Society and Dr. Charles E. Holzer Jr. provided recommendations, with the society to release details soon. Dr. Thomas W. Morgan leads the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
City Board of Health
City Commission
J. Russell Sarrett
Perry J. Bailes
Oscar W. Clarke
Clarke
Gallia County Medical Society
Charles E. Holzer
Cotton
Lishing
Thomas W. Morgan
J. E. Whitt Services Set for Tuesday
J. E. Whitt 73 former Gallia County resident died Saturday in Sevierville Tennessee. He was father of Mrs. Marie Vance wife of Gallia County Judge Sid Vance. Survived by second wife Roxie Watson a daughter and one grandson. Four sisters and two brothers also survive. Friends may call at Miller's funeral home Monday evening. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m at Assembly of God Church Goodman West Virginia. Burial in church cemetery.
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Gallipolis
J. E. Whitt
Gallia County
Sevierville
Tenn
Marie Vance
Sid Vance
Bessie Flynn
Whitt
Roxie Watson
Vance
Pearl Crain
Emma Bilitzer
Detroit
Roxie Hixs
Matewan
W. Va
Tave Milam
Rough
Long Whitt
Betsy Lane
Adrian Whitt
Chattaray
Miller's Funeral
Assembly of God Church
Goodman, W. Va
D. B. Watson
Births at Holzer Hospital celebrate numerous newborns
The Holzer Hospital Notes record multiple births listing new babies to families in Gallipolis Point Pleasant and surrounding areas. Names include Robinson Amadeo Stover Williams Hughes Stirzaker Frank and others with extended family notes and residences across Gallipolis Wellston Jackson Point Pleasant and nearby towns. Blood used Saturday three pilots.
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David M. Robinson
Gallipolis
James Amadeo
Point Pleasant
Ady Stover
Benjamin J. Williams
Wellston
Charlies F. Hughes
Jackson
Norbert A. Stirzaker
Rio Grande
Steve Frank
Mason
Seven year old White boy injured in fall at home
Robert Thomas White aged seven son of Mr and Mrs K C White of Ravenswood fell at home Saturday and broke his right arm. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital and is listed in good condition.
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Gallipolis
Robert Thomas White
K. C. White
Ravenswood
Holzer Hospital
Sunday Wreck Injures Woman at Route 35 160 Intersection
Winifrede Kidwell 42 of Point Pleasant suffered knee lacerations and rib contusions after her car reversed into an excavation at the Route 35 and Route 160 junction. She was treated at Holzer Hospital and cited for failing to obey a stop sign.
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Gallipolis
Winifrede Kidwell
Point Pleasant
State Highway Patrol
Gallia-Lawrence County
Cleatis E. Howard
Xenia
Gain Shines In 59 Sales Tax Receipts In Gallia County
Gallia County reports a strong week ending April 4 1959 for prepaid sales tax receipts totaling 7028 89 compared with 3158 34 the prior year. Cumulative fiscal year total is 203 200 91 vs 206 364 68 in 1957 while statewide weekly collections rise 21 percent to 4 339 550 from 3 585 862.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ferguson
Gallia County Land Transfers
Land transfer notices list multiple deeds in Gallia County including James C. Myers and others to Ira and Gaye Sowards for 0.50 acre in Addison Two. Carl C. Myers to Harry C. and Garnet Dickey. reciprocal transfers between Dickeys and Myers. Art E. Clark to Sigal C. and Eloise Callicoat on Crown Manor lots 54 and 55. Joseph F. Carter to Norris and Marguerite Carter for 40 acres in Guyan Township. A L Morris and Louise Morris to Clarence and Betty Stout for 1 acre in Raccoon Two. D L Reisinger to Wayne Denny and Morriszella Denny for SE portion of lot 312 in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Myers
Ira and
Gaye Sowards
Addison
Carl C. Myers
Harry C
Garnet Dickey
Art E. Clark
Etux
Sigal C
Eloise L. Callicoat
Crown Manor
Crown City
Joseph F. Carter
Norris D
Marguerite J. Carter
Guyan
A. L. Morris
Louise Morris
Clarence
Betty Stout
Raccoon
D. L. Reisinger
Wayne Denney
Morriszella Denney
City
Black Sam Wins Huntington Beagle Club Trials
Kenneth L. Sheets of 1073 Second Ave. owned Black Sam who took first place in the 13 ind mixed class at the Huntington Beagle Club sanctioned field trial. Judges were Homer Mousillie David Cribbett Kerman Bryan and R F E Barnabee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kenneth L. Sheets
Second Ave
Huntington Beagle Club
Homer Mousillie
David Cribbett
Scioto
Kerman Bryan
R. F E. Barnibee
Huntington Club
Three Wrecks Investigated By Police In Gallipolis
Gallipolis city police reported heavy damage in a collision on Eastern Avenue around 9 50 p m Saturday the crash involving Roger Frazer 23 and Linda Lou Clark 17. Frazer was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. A second hit occurred at 1 45 p m at Third Avenue and Court Street involving Peggy Lou Nibert 20 and Rose Marie Sowards with no charges. A third incident at 12 45 p m on Vine Street and Third Avenue led to Beecher Poling 53 cited for failing to yield the right of way after colliding with Edward Shepherd 29.
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Denney Rd
Robert W. Bateman
Bidwell
Bateman
Eaton-Joppa Rd
Meigs County
Deryl Hetzer
Tuppers Plains
William Buchanan
Reedsville
Gallipolis
Eastern Ave
Roger Frazer
Linda Lou Clark
Eastern
Lincoln Avenues
Frazer
Clark
Municipal Court
Third Ave
Court St
Peggy Lou Nibert
Northup
Rose Marie Sowards
Nibert
River Traffic and Dam Conditions Reported Across Canals
The report lists river gauge readings and dam statuses along Kanawha and Ohio rivers. It notes multiple boats at various locks with up or down positions and times, plus names of vessels and crews affected by rising or falling water levels.
Scout Troop 203 Campout Near Rio Grande
Boy Scout Troop 203 held its first weekend campout at the Bob Evans farm near Rio Grande. Five scouts and three adult leaders attended. Scoutmaster Jim Hackworth led church services. Roger Lovett completed tenderfoot requirements, with assistance from assistant scoutmaster Robert W. Cobb and troop committee chairman Harry Hamilton.
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Gallipolis
Bob Evans
Rio Grande
Jim Hackworth
Roger Lovett
John Holzer
David Ott
Eddie Hamilton
Kenny Thomson
Hackworth
Robert W. Cobb
Harry Hamilton
Smeltzers Announce Birth Of Son In Gallipolis
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smeltzer of Worthington Gallipolis natives announce the birth of their third child a son born Thursday at Worthington The mother is Judy Wetherholt They have two other children Richard and Debbie Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Meade Smeltzer and Mr and Mrs Frank Wetherholt
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Richard Smeltzer
Worthington
Judy Wetherholt
Richard
Debbie
Meade Smeltzer
Frank Wetherholt
Robinsons announce third child Tanya Gay born at Holzer Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Robinson of 843 Second Ave announce the birth of their daughter Tanya Gay on Saturday at Holzer Hospital. The child joins siblings Thomas Jay and Susan Kay. Grandparents are Hoke Robinson, Mrs. Mary Beaver, and James Beaver with the mother’s maiden name Janice Beaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
David M. Robinson
Second Ave
Tanya Gay
Holzer Hospital
Janice Beaver
Thomas Jay
Susan Kay
Hoke Robinson
Mary Beaver
James Beaver
Columbus
Court Postponed in Gallipolis After Judge's Loss
There will be no County Court in Gallipolis this coming week due to the death of Judge Sid Vance's father-in-law. The next session is scheduled for Monday April 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Sid Vance
Kyger Creek Girls Lead County Eighth Grade Tests
Joan Shaver of Kyger Creek Junior High topped 236 county eighth graders with 189 of 200 on tests in English arithmetic general information and history. Kyger Creek placed seven of the top 16, with rivals Bidwell Porter Rio Grande Cadmus and others collecting multiple slots.
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Gallipolis
Joan Shaver
Kyger Creek Junior High School
B. Lewis Jones
Eng
Lish
Miss Shaver
Kyger Creek
Robert Sisson
Bidwell-Porter
Rio Grande
Cadmus
Mudsoc
Vinton
Mercerville
Betty Robie
Alton Shelton
Mary Massie
Alice Morris
Janet McCurty
Karen Dailey
Mudsoe
Wayne Saunders
Charles de Long
Ronnie Shamblin
Judy Fife
Teddy Comer
Robert Houck
Elata Rupe
Don Smith
Ruby Rutan
Bidwell- Porter
Lions Stage Convention in Gallipolis Ends in Success
The first Gallipolis Lions Club convention highlighted history and growth of Lions, noting 1917 Bolshevik Revolution and Melvin Jones founding the first Lion Club. Guests included Gov. McBride and District 13-H secretary Clavee Martin, with gifts presented to leaders and tail twister O'Donnell. About 60 Lions wives toured the city and river cruise activities followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falvello
Lion Club
Melvin Jones
Sanford Keaiers
Jackson
Jacques Bishop
Gallipolis
Jim Bacon
Bacon
Bill George
McKinnis
Health nurses administer 138 anti polio shots
Gallia County Health Department held its weekly free clinic in Gallipolis where 138 Salk anti polio shots were given. Nurses Naomi Rose and Pearl Hatfield also administered 20 DPT vaccines and two smallpox jabs, bringing the yearly total to 1654 since January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Naomi Rose
Pearl Hatfield
Various Sects Are Described at Grace Methodist Church
Twenty five seniors attended Grace Methodist Church for an evening in which Sandra Pinschmidt spoke on Knowing Other Denominations describing Protestant beliefs and practices. Curtis Swann led devotions. Martha Mossman announced a skating party at Point Pleasant and a talent show next two Sundays.
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Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Sandra Pinschmidt
Miss Pinschmid
Curtis Swann
Martha Mossman
Point Pleasant
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George A. Nightingale
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Cecil K. Nelson
Shirley R. Mills
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