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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1961

Page

16

Letart Falls Social Notes Highlight Local Events

Letart Falls community notes list activities including a gold en Rule Sunday School class auction of old hats at Mrs Leis Bell home and a Jitney Supper hosted by youth and young adults at the Letart Falls community building on Friday April 21. Ohio Valley Grange plans a regular meeting at the Community Hall on Monday night. Airman Arnold Adams of K I Sawyer AFB New York visits his parents and sister in Letart Falls for leave.

Letart Falls Leis Bell Ohio Valley Grange Arnold Adams K. I. Sawyer Afb New York Clarence Adams Barbara Thomas Hayman Syracuse Charles Hyatt Hyatt University Hospital Columbus Laura Wildermuth Gallipolis Edward Miller Sue Cindy Hayman Racine Millers Delpha Cummins

Local Doctor Elected Head of Group

Dr. Robert P. Carson a pathologist at Holzer Clinic and director of Holzer Hospital laboratories was named president-elect of the Ohio Society of Pathologists at a joint Ohio Medical Association and Ohio Society of Pathologists meeting in Cincinnati. The society has about 100 practicing pathologists. locals view his election as notable for a small community and hospital clinic group.

Gallipolis Robert P. Carson Holzer Clinic Holzer Hospital Ohio Society of Pathologists Cincinnati Ohio Medical Association Carson

Eighteen Children Attend City Well Child Clinic

Eighteen children were seen at the City Health Department Well Child Clinic held at the Municipal Building. Dr. Alfredo Corona examined the children with assistance from Nurse Helen Spriegel and School Nurse Virginia Bane. Five children were first time attendees. four pre school physicals were given and 11 DPT and 10 Salk anti polio immunizations were administered. The next clinic is scheduled for May 38.

Gallipolis City Health Department Alfredo Corona Helen Spriegel City Health Virginia Bane

Portland Couple Visits Family Leaders and Friends

Portland society notes several visitations by local families. Marvin Swan and family visited his parents in Middletport while Harold Roush called on his sister-in-law’s family in Racine. Jackie Gluesencamp stayed with grandparents Raymond and Mamie Fitch in Long Bottom. Roy Gillilan and Ollie Sayre families visited C. E Johnson’s household with the Jonson elders. Rodney Coffman and sons from Clinton visited Mrs. Coffman’s mother Aleta Parsons.

Columbus St. Clair Hill Raymond Hensler Racine Roy Donahew George Donahew Ohio State Museum Gregory Mildred Chapman James Quick Syracuse McC Raymond Bell Oak Grove Tom Bartley Dayton Ralph Webb OES William Dunlap Henry Harris Vinton Ott Boston Albert Hill Barney Barnhart Cleveland Mr. Barnhart Anna Barnhart Charles Muggrage Howard Proffit Portland Steve Norris Clarence Proffitt Wilma Wells Marvin Swan Middleport Harry Swan Harold Roush C. E Jonson Rodney Coffman Clinton Coffman Aleta Parsons

Fines Set in Municipal Court for Speeding Violations

Judge William H. Jones fined Forrest R. Higley and Robert L. Thomas each $10 and costs for excessive speeding while Phillip R. Wilson paid $5 with costs suspended for a defective muffler. Bonds forfeited by Albert L. Massage $25 for following too closely Carter P. French $15 for speed and Jewel W. Miles $25 for speed.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Forrest R. Higley Bidwell Robert L. Thomas Phillip R. Wilson Scottown Albert L. Massage Nisenheimer N. C Carter P. French Middleport Jewel W. Miles Livemore

Washington Elementary pupils tour Gallipolis Post Office

The special education class from Washington Elementary School visited the Gallipolis Post Office this week. Their teacher Miss Faye Alban and Mrs. Harry K. Mills accompanied the group on the field study.

Gallipolis Washington Elementary School Faye Alban Harry K. Mills

4-H Meeting Attended by Local Group at Coy Higginbotham Home

Brenda Swart Linda Jewell Sue Love Maurita Ross Viane Hayhurst and Linda Clark attended a 4-H meeting at the Coy Higginbotham home. Mrs Thelma Ross taught at Murray City from Monday through Wednesday.

Brenda Swart Linda Jewell Sue Love Maurita Ross Viane Hayhurst Linda Clark Coy Higginbotham Thelma Ross Murray City

New Books For Children At Library

Gallia County District Library has new copies of every Newbery and Caldecott Award winner. The Newberry Medal honors Hendrick Van Loon for his Story of Mankind. The Caldecott Medal began with Dorothy Lathrop in 1938 for Animals of the Bible.

Gallipolis Gallia County Newbery Caldecott American Library Association Frederic G. Melcher Newberry Hendrick van Loon Randolph Caldecott Dorothy Lathrop

Decorations Planned For Muster Day In Gallipolis

In Gallipolis the Chamber of Commerce merchants group plans Muster Day on May 23. Town decor will feature flags and buntings along streets and stores. Civil War uniforms will be rented to residents. Merchant dues cover decorating and advertising costs. Claude Varney leads the decorating sub committee with Dean Circle Richard Carter Jack Hudson Sam Neal and Earl Tope. A Civil War Centennial planning meeting is set for Monday at noon in the Lafayette Hotel followed by a merchants meeting at 1.

Gallipolis Dean Circle Richard Carter Jack Hudson Sam Neal Earl Tope Lafayette Hotel Merchants Committee

River Traffic and Dam Conditions in Huntington District

River gauges show Gallipolis 17.9 and 32.0 with 134 feet of rollers. Kanawha Falls 5.14 falling. Hinton 3.07 rising. Ohio River movable dams down. river falling slowly. Listings include numerous canal and river boat readings from Lock 14 to OVEC, with many vessels up or down and winds noted.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy- Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Toltec John J. Rowe Mokita Criss Jr Queen City Beaver Indiana Philip Sporn Louisiana Waverly Eastwind Billy Hooten Southland Kanawha Thelma Ann Merrill Lucy Jane Lucas Semiet John Ladd Dean Kathy R Sally Polk Solvay Albert F. Holden City of

Health Clinic Examines Two Children at Gallia County

Dr. Francis W. Shane county health commissioner examined two children at Wednesday's well child clinic at the Gallia County Health Department. He was assisted by county nurses Mrs. Pearl Hatfield and Mrs. Naomi Rose and clerk Madeline Rees.

Gallipolis Francis W. Shane Gallia County Shane Pearl Hatfield Naomi Rose Madeline Rees

Judge Jones to speak on Trial and Crucifixion at Cheshire Church

The Cheshire Baptist Links Couples Club will hear Municipal Judge William H. Jones outline the Trial and Crucifixion of Christ at 7 30 p m Saturday in Cheshire Baptist Church. Rucker Neal is club president.

Gallipolis Cheshire Baptist Links William H. Jones Cheshire Baptist Church Rucker Neal

Licenses Suspended and Fines In Gallipolis Court

Judge William H. Jones fined Charles E. Johnson and James M. Esmond for driving while intoxicated. Johnson received an 18 month license suspension and Esmond six months. Both got five day jail terms. Several others were fined for traffic and intoxication offenses and one bond was forfeited for disobeying an automatic signal.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Charles E. Johnson James M. Esmond Elnora N. Y Esmond Johnson Jones Harold O. Parry New York John Pigman Vinton Shirley Ann Henry Butler Price Logan W. Va James E. Ferrell

Rebels Strike Castro Militia Rest Camp in Havana

Dispatch from Havana reports a successful rebel raid on a Castro militia rest camp. The operation caught the forces off guard and achieved its objective with apparent precision.

Havana

Esther Circle meets in Racine with Easter theme program

Racine notes report the Esther Circle at Mrs. Emma Sasser’s home with devotions by Mrs. Sasser and a program titled IL know that my Redeemer Liveth by Mrs. Isabel Simpson. Business sessions led by Gretta Simpson followed a Love Gift program Easter At the Cross led by Blanche Watterson.

Francis Morris Racine Esther Circle Emma Sasser

Woman’s Society of Christian Service Meeting Summary

Mrs. Dorothy Morgan hosted the WSCS at the Methodist parsonage. Devotion leader Mrs. Houdashelt spoke on Women’s Changing Roles with readings by members and Scripture by Mrs. Younce. Mrs. Pickens presided at the business session. The nominating committee was discussed.

Dorothy Morgan WSCS Margaret Houdashelt Helen Younce B. M. Pickens

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