Arrests by Patrol Up in Gallia Weekend Traffic Roundup
State Highway Patrol arrests rose over the weekend while the accident toll fell to three minor incidents. The report lists names ages and fine amounts for multiple offenders including McCorkle Burson Higgins Bennett King Bowers Bowers Siders Smith Boggs Coppock Jeffers Smith Chaney Mclanahan Manley Keslinger Metzler Spriggs and Grant with incidents ranging from left of center to intoxication DUI unsafe operation and driving left of center. A collision involving Kesringer and Metzler occurred on Route 75 seven miles from Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Virgil E. McCorkle
Blackfork
Fred Lee Burson
Harold S. Higgins
Dayton
Thomas Bennett
Jackson
William R. King
Pomeroy
William T. Bowers
Akron
Worthy Siders
Donrid Smith
Ironton
Everett Boggs
Oak Hill
Kenneth Coppock
Steve E. Jeffers
Mason
James Harold Smith
Alfred FE. Chaney
Paul FE. McClanahan
Bancroft
W.va
Doris Elaine Spriggs
Richard S. Grant
Cheshire
Grant McCune
Army Truck Struck: Auto Driver Cited
James Montgomery of Eureka was cited for reckless operation after a Sunday collision where his vehicle struck an Army truck driven by Kenneth Ray Harding, 25, of Fort Wayne Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Montgomery
Eureka
Kenneth Ray Harding
Ft. Wayne
Ind
River Traffic at Gallipolis Locks Describes Tow Changes
Sunday river traffic at the Gallipolis locks reports boats changing tows with advance. Several vessels such as Kenna, Joan F, Keeley, Alcott, and Ernestine moved up or down with times from 2:00 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. Gauge readings show upper at 18.0 and lower at 27.8 feet with Kanawha Falls rising to 3.39 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kenna
Joan F
Keeley
Alcott
Lady Rea
Ernestine
Sohio State
Quinn
Keystone
Semet
Solvay
Bonnie
Kanawhaiver
Francis
Patriot
Jones
Neville
Stevenson
R. W. Lea
Criss
Cook
Kanawha Falls
Honor Roll At Wilton Announced
Wilton South School and Wilton High School have released the honor roll for the recent grading period. Listings include students across grades from first to twelfth, with named honorees such as Dolly Sirback and Marvin Saltsman in various classes, and many others across multiple grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Wilkesville
Wilton South School
Wilton High School
Hospital Notes Local Admits and Discharges List
Admitted John D Hughes Jackson Mrs J E Halliday Sr Gallipo Bay Wears Pliny WV Mrs G C Kinley Ironton Thomas Glassburn Gallipolis Margaret Layne Gallipolis Mrs Charles Fowler Point Pleasant Mary Marie Mitchell Bidwell Mrs August Rouse Oak Hill Gordon Moore Vinton Discharged Dina Zwilling Mrs Edgar Null and baby Mrs Pete Smeltzer Mrs Floyd Newell Mrs Donald Buckley Mrs A R Knight W S Board Mrs Tilden Thacker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Wears
Pliny
W.va
G. C. Kinley
Ironton
Thomas Glassburn
Gallipolis
Margaret Layne
Charles Fowler
Point Pleasant
Mary Marie Mitchell
Bidwell
August Rouse
Oak Hill
Gordon Moore
Vinton
Dina Zwilling
Edgar Null and Baby
Pete Smeltzer
Floyd Newell
Donald Buckley
A. R. Knight
W. S. Board
Tilden Thacker
Red Cross Meeting Called in Gallia County
Gallia County Chapter of the American Red Cross schedules a meeting for April 22 at 7 30 p m with Clar ence Masters as acting chairman. Roseville services in Clouster Mr and Mrs Charles Stephenson and daughters attend Christian Church services conducted by Rev Richard Fulton of Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
American Red Cross
Clarence Masters
Roseville
Glouster
Charles Stephenson
Verla Jean
Jan
Billie Jo
The
Christian Church
Richard Fulton
Newark
Kyger Girl Wins First In Exams
Janet Rife of Kyger school topped all in Boxwell tests with 170 points. Gary Fife Chesterfield 168 and Marilyn Sheets Mercerville 167 followed. list includes Sandra Morris Centerville and Alma Church Bethel among others. County superintendent B Lewis Jones reports 320 pupils participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Janet Rife
Kyger School
Walterife
Gary Fife
Cheshire
Adam Fife
Marilyn Sheets
Mercerville
W. Dayton Sheets
Sandra Morris
Centerville
Barbara Grant
Ryger
Shelba Hall
Marguerite Thomas
Osa Fisher
Rio Grande
Clyde Evans
Dorothy Swisher
Vinton
David Fulton
Alma Church
Bethel
Carole Fraley
Perry
Crystal Sanders
Neva Carter
Wanda Keesee
Edna Thompson
Wanda Shriver
Rodney
B. Lewis Jones
County
Kyger KYGER WSCS Meeting and Egg Hunt Report
WSCS met at Mrs Rex Lemley home with scripture readings by the hostess and others. House hold hints were given by Mrs Cora Ward. Foster egg hunt by Kgger Sunday school had 34 participants. Multiple visits and weekend stays noted among local families and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Caplinger
Doris Caplinger
Kay
Carol
Bertha Shaver
Charleston
James Lemley
Rex Lemley
James Ward
Marion
Ohio
Paul Schuler
Portland
Kathryn J. Lemley
Marysville
Bobby Ward
Kyger School
Gallipolis
Janet Rife
Larry Skeen
Janet
Larry
Robert Grover
Marcie
Geoffrey
Columbus
Ara Grover
Eddie
John
Eleanor
W. Va
Arthur Rupe
Lawrence Rupe
South Bloomfield
Ella la Rue
Lewis
Maxine Durst
Cash Darst
Tom Bradbury
Poe
Huntington
Wanda
Patsy Coughnour
Arthur Coughnour
J. M. Cooley
Logan
J. P. Bradbury
Keith
Leslie Hawley
Karen
Robert Wood
Kitty
Garfield Searls
Bradbury
Walter Athey
Middleport
W. R. Athey
Billy Thaxton
Edna Thaxton
White Oak
Harlow Tate
Harry Shoemaker
Rutland
Mary B. Sisson
Divorce petition filed in Athens County Court
George Yocum files for divorce from Nancy Jane Yocum also known as Genevieve Yocum in Athens County Court of Common Pleas cause No 20131 on grounds of wilful absence for one year and gross neglect. Hearing set for on or after May 28, 1952. Also includes Athens ordinance amendment about flame throwing devices on vehicles approved March 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Jane Yocum
Genevieve Yocum
George Yocum
Court of Common Pleas of
Athens County
C. E. Berry
Athens
Ohio
City of
Cornell
4-H Club Activities and Meetings Across Groups
Multiple 4-H clubs report meeting dates and officer rosters. The Raccoon Valley group plans bi monthly gatherings and a new softball purchase with updated by laws including penalties. Several clubs list officers reporters and planned projects and events including demonstrations square dances and community service.
Military Mail Call names service members from The Messenger
The column invites readers to submit service members addresses for publication. It lists several example entries including Kyle Robert D, Goodwin David E, Mingus Roger L, and Dolglas Oba EB, with full unit and base information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Messenger
Athens
Ohio
Group From J-T At OL Drama Clinic
Miss Merle Danford of Jacksonville Trimble High School accompanied a group of students to the Drama Clinic at Ohio University Athens Those in attendance from J-T High School were Shirley Davis Dianne Swart Betta Pence Anne Heiser Yvonne Sharp and Nyle Gillett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Merle Danford
Jacksonville- Trimble High School
Ohio University
Athens
J-T High School
Shirley Davis
Dianne Swart
Betta Pence
Anne Heiser
Yvonne Sharp
Nyle Gillett
Inspection Planned By Thea OES Chapter
The Thea Chapter OES will hold inspection ceremonies in Masonic Hall on Thursday at 8 p.m. A dinner is planned at Hotel Gordon at 6 p.m. Reservations are on file with the committee. A regular meeting is scheduled at Masonic Hall on Tuesday April 22 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Kyger Valley
Nan Thompson
Christene van Sickle
Juanita van Sickle
Frances Darst
Grange Hall
Patricia Lucas
Jane Ann Roush
Briggs Kirby
Vera Swisher
Bobby Gordon
Donna Thompson
Glouster
Thea Chapter Oes
Masonic Hall
Hotel Gordon
Rockhold Rites Held In Local Funeral Home
Funeral services for Cyrus K. Rockhold who died Wednesday morning were conducted Saturday by Rev. John Devol at John S. Blower funeral home. Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Cyrus K. Rockhold
John S. Blower
John Devol
Maplewood Cemetery
Women of the Moose Meet Thursday at Moose Hall
The Women of the Moose plan a meeting in their chapter room at Moose Hall on Thursday at 8 p.m. Members are reminded to attend and participate in the scheduled activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Women of the Moose
Moose Hall
Escapee Nabbed After Gallia County Chase
Gallia County officers and Kanauga area guards hunted Sunday for an escapee from Lakin Institute deemed dangerous. The man was spotted on a railroad bridge near the Silver Bridge and eluded interceptors before Deputy James Baldwin arrested him. Sheriff Ehman and Deputy Fisher pursued through swampy ground as the suspect hid in a concealing position. The escapee was delivered to Lakin City police for custody, while a separate case involved a runaway 11 year old, Arthur Hill, from Perintown Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lakin Institute
West Virginia
Sheriff's Office of
Gallia County
Point Pleasant
Kananga
Silver Bridge
George Ehman
Baldwin
James Baldwin
Ehman
Gordon Fisher
Lakin
Sheriff's Office
Arthur Hill
Perintown
Ohio
Cincinnati
Finleys Honor Birthday Dinner At Malta Residence
Mr. and Mrs Ralph Finley of Malta Route 3 hosted a chicken dinner Friday night to honor Mrs Charles Stephenson and Robert Finley on their birthdays. Guests included Ted Covert, the Stephenson family and daughters Verla Jean Jan and Billie Jo, Dwight Fitch, Keith Macklefresh, Clement Jordan, David Fitch, Don and Whip MelIntorf, Gene Barker, Curtis Best, the Finleysons Bob and Marilyn, all of Malta and Trimble residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Ralph Finley
Malta
Charles Stephenson
Robert Finley
Ted Covert
Verla Jean
Jan
Billie Jo
All Trimble
Dwight Fitch
Keith Macklefresh
Clement Jordan
David Fitch
Don and
Whip" MelIntorf
Gene Barker
Curtis Best
Ralph Finleyson
Bob
Marilyn
Pedicord Infant Dies Rites Set Saturday
Rodney Lee Pedicord infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Garold Pedicord died Friday night. Survived by grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Dean Pedicord of Bremen and Mr. and Mrs. William Foura of Corning. Graveside funeral held at Maplewood Cemetery Saturday afternoon with Rev. Daniel K. Teater officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Rodney Lee Pedicord
Garold Pedicord
Dean Pedicord
Bremen
William Foura
Corning
Maplewood Cemetery
Daniel K. Teater
Funeral services held for James McCarter at First Baptist Church
Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the First Baptist Church for James McCarter who died Wednesday night. Rev. Frank Co. Cleveland led the service with the church choir performing three numbers. Burial followed in Hollister Cemetery. Pvt. Robert W. Chute, son of Mrs. Edward Ley, completed basic training at Camp Gordon and now proceeds to radio and radar school at Fort Monmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
First Baptist Church
James McCarter
Frank Co. Cleveland
Hollister Cemetery
Robert W. Chute
Edward Ley
Camp Gordon
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Education Association To Sponsor Meeting
Glouster Education Association will sponsor a meeting in the school auditorium on Tuesday April 22 at 7 40 pm The public is invited Two Ohio University students Suket Abijatabutra from Thailand and Camale Apparach from Madras India will speak about their homelands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion Association
Ohio University
Suket Abijatabutra
Thailand
Camale Apparach
Madras
India
Glouster Area Folks Visit Homes and Attend Dam View
Glouster residents and relatives from Springfield, Trimble, and Athens area gathered for weekend visits. Notable trips included Burr Oak Dam boat rides and sightseeing at Lake Burr Oak. Health concerns were noted for Mrs. Peugh while other families spent time in Columbus and Zanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Lawrence Wyne
Springfield
Trimble
Ella Wyne
Margaret Davis
Rockland
James Birtchfield
Birtchfield
J. W. Herrold
Columbus
Gordon Verity
Neal
Sue
Patty
Kay
Michaes
Athens
FE. K Bryson
Burr Oak Dam
Lake Burr Oak
A. O. Hall
John Bryson
Robert Bryson
Ira Stansberry
Hugh Sweeney
Zanesville
E. K. Peugh
Peugh
Holy Week Services and Easter Pageant at First Methodist
Holy Week services were held each evening at First Methodist Church in Glouster with Rev. John Devon delivering messages. Music featured Mrs. Keyes Gebhart Lee Morris Kirkbride plus MYF girls. Easter sunrise included a pageant directed by Mabel LeFever. The choir sang Christ Risen and Hallelujah Christ Is Risen. A breakfast followed and baptismal services were held at Sunday School. Mrs Elias played organ and Mr Devol piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Mabel LeFever
John A
Christ
Elias
Devol
Sune Day School
Lamborn Rites Held In Glouster Funeral Home
The Rev. John Devol led funeral services for Ralph Lamborn at C. F. Wallace funeral home Friday. Devol sang two numbers and delivered the sermon. burial followed in Glouster Cemetery. Ralph Lamborn died Tuesday in Veterans Hospital in Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
John Devol
C. F. Wallace
Ralph Lamborn
Veterans Hospital
Huntington
Devol
Glouster Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dolly Sirback
Anita Parson
Donna Jean Osler
Nancy Napper
Gladys Morris
Judy Kay Metz
Judy Lambert
Laura Knox
Robert Lee Johnson
Doyle Farley
Carolyn Gray
Billie Coen
Daria Bush
Marvin Saltsman
Elden Keaton
Thelma Hillmer
Johnny Eblin
Bobby Smith
Phyllis Coen
Mary Wolfenbarger
James Jr. Kessler
Gary White
Sammy Maynard
Paul Strausbaugh
Jimmie Long
Linda Comer
Malcom Comer
Judy Cray
Mary Good
Barbara Jarvis
Daniel Keels
Frances Knox
Larry Kruskamp
Elza Lambert
Margaret Mollohan
Shelby Maynard
Reva Spires
Lorna Nelson
Annabel Ogdin
Keith Peck
Peggy Sayre
Olvin Saltsman
Wanda Sorrell
Roger Spires
Merlyn Strausbaugh
Jimmie Walters
Wanda Wiseman
Elsie Wolfenbarger
Mary Helen Frazier
Marilyn Walters
Gladys Smith
Billy Owens
Bonnie Fitzpatrick
Judy Newhart
Charles F. Freeman
Susan Sorrell
Dale Napper
Mary Duffy
Carol Walters
Leona Shank
Dorothy Knox
Robert Sorrell
Larry Cray
James Sorrell
Loretta Sorrell
Lois J. Strausbaugh
Barbara Sirback
Linda Tope
Donna White
Betty Jane Custer
Johnny Fitzpatrick
Berdene McGinnis
Alice Mae Penn
Naoma Schumaker
Hazel White
Patricia Linn
Marianna Campbell
Opal Geer
Junior Radekin
Loretta Jeffers
Shirley Osler
Laverne Phillips
Leo Sayre
Betty Williams
Sue Trainer
Shirley Cottrill
Mary Agnes Saunders
Maxine Nelson Allman
Mary Garvin
Roy Good
Jimmy Lee Wood
Wilda Wells
Red Cross
Joel
Thor
Vctory
Tae
A Schewe Theatre
Sadler OF Mee
Trumpy Som
JO WO
Susan
Mite
Kyger
W.W. H. Herbert
G. Houck
Peter B. Seel
Raccoon Valley
Philippines
Johnny Jacobs
Stanley Davis
Bidwell-Porter High School
Clara Grover
Janet Harrington
Nancy Mayes
Betty Lockado
Donna Cottrell
Ruth Ann Profitt
Carolyn Sisson
Ruth Ellen Franklin
Bonnie George
Stingy Creek
Fred Sisson
Vivian Mulford
Janice Scott
Ann Sisson
Anita Scott
Martha Mulford
Dale Mulford
Harvest Kings and Queens 4-H Club
Glenn Graham
Merrill Nibert
Betty Linkous
Peggy Nibert
Regina Grubb
Glendon Elliott
Eugene Elliott
Barbara Hudson
Jackie Grubb
Asbury
S. C. Nibert
Lawrence Spriegel
Garland Chapman
White Oak Jolly
Thomas Home
Marie Thomas
Jet
Mary Ann Baird
Thomas’ Home
Anna Mae Baird
Rodney Rangers
Richard Neal
Richard Neal, Jr
Creighton Crawford
Bruce de Lille
Sidney Fadely
Dorothy Richards
Jane Ann Call
Mary Lou Miller
Jane Ann
Kathleen Call
Kyle
Pvt
Robert D
Albany
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Mingus
Roger L
Camp Breckinridge
Dolglas
Pfe
Ath
A. W. Bn
E-O
San Francisco
Calif
J-T
OL Drama Clinic
Thea Oes Chapter
Rockhold
Finleys
Education Association
Athens Messenger
Lamborn
Joan OF Arc
Ingrid Bergman
Lee Bowman
Jane Wyatt
Walt White Snow
Snow White
Donald Duck
Walt Dismey
Varsity Theatre
Vai Arn Ert
la Aly
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