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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1959

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Sandra Pinschmidt Miss Pinschmid Curtis Swann Martha Mossman Point Pleasant

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Jane Ann Bahr Howard BD Prowse Charleston Henry W. Cherrington Gallipo Clark F. Thompson Werman Jones Nitro Warner C. Stanley Pomeroy Theodore MH. Mara Ray J. Ingalls Freda Waugh Gordon Robert Drew Clarksburg Ohio Harrison Rapp Beaver Debble Record Bert Harrison David Armstrong T. C. Gillespie Paul I. House George W. Spencer Ceeil Higginbotham Point Pleaaant Charles F. Mash Donald R. Brown Olive Hill Robert T. White Worley F. Howell Middleport Jesse E. Jewell Letart Clifford Beegle Racine Howard W. Hicks Oak Hill Philip McKenzie Kananga Tamra K. Hannell Shirley E. Sheets Robert Bias Larry Dailey William Cummons Roscoe Jackson Ronald Delile Janice Stidham Shelia Bailey Bret Roush Hod Searles Okey Henry E. J. Keairns Fred Mance John J. Sommer James Ingels Ralph Simpson Forest E. Shepherd A. E. Ruston Pamela K. Queen Arthur C. Preston Gilbert Pearson George A. Nightingale Robert C. Newton Ivan H. Newell Cecil K. Nelson Shirley R. Mills Phillip McKenzie Francis W. McGuire Bartree Long Franklin J. Little Jacob F. Jenkins William M. Harmon Robert Fruth Harry A. Black Rita M. Beegle Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Lunga Point John J. Rowe Leek Creditor Paul Blazer Lock Totty McCool Defender Aliquippa Island Creek Quachita City of Huntington Peace Samuel Clements Kanawha Semet C. V. Harner Atlas C. P. Wright Reba Jane William Pitt Indiana Bayou Manchac Solvay Jerry Bosworth Susan Cabot New York Jordan Hussein Hollywood Los Angeles Susan Palm Springs David Robinsons Kyyger Creek Lions Stage Rich Terry Osohio 1959
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