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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1959

Page

9

Gallia club honors girls of the month and announces officers

The Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club held its April meeting at the Farmers Hotel featuring girls of the month from Gallia Academy and county high schools. Officers elected for the coming year include Madge Neal president and Lena Pleasants vice president. A benefit card party was announced for April 30 and 65 guests attended.

Gallipolis Buckeye Gallipolis Business and Professional Women Farmers Hotel Eleanor Fuller Dorothy Sommer Arista Boggs Lena Pleasants Ruth Richards Madge Neal Thelma Elliott Thelma Ohio University Fulks John Brammer Gallia Kgger Creek Fuller Gallia County Donna Brownfelter Fred Frownfelter Hannan Trace Donna Sue Palmer Donald Palmer North Gallia Carol Miller Dale Miller Rio Grande High School Lu Benice Tiney Bounce Southwestern High School

Names Drawn for Gallia Grand and Petit Juries May Term

Gallia County residents 75 were drawn for grand and petit jury duty for the May term opening May 4. Jury commissioners Dan Notter and Roy D. Roth conducted the drawing for Clerk Marjorie Rinehart. The first 15 names form the grand jury including Wyley Young Virginia Birchfield Earl Wallis Frank Brumfield Kenneth Casto Luther Minor John King Hilda Houck Billy Lakin Edward Parkins Betty Plymale Sherman Parsons Mary Frances Rose Frances Conkle Odie O'Donnell. A total of 31 charges have been listed against 21 persons slated for the May term grand jury, including Gerald Roush and Jack Meeks for contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Gallipolis Gallia County Dan Notter Roy D. Rothgeb Marjorie Rinehart Wyley Young Virginia Birchfield Northup Earl W. Wallis Frank Brumfield Mercerville Kenneth Casto Luther Minor

Indictments filed in grand jury list several offenses and suspects

The January grand jury names Ray Beaver Calvin L Min his Ran som Coleman and others facing charges including cutting with intent to wound attempting to burn shooting with intent to kill non support larceny forgery breaking and entering and fraudulent checks. Indictments also target three men James Bush Jesse P Lawson and Samuel Bates for assault with intent to kill wounding an officer and jail break attempt. A long list of potential petit jurors is named with many Gallipolis and Bidwell residences.

Ray Beaver Calvin L. Minhis Ransom Coleman Thomas J. Harless Raymond White Edwin Carroll Robert Lynn Robert Evans Ora Lloyd Rupe Johnny J. Young Pat Gallo Cecil R. Rice Harry Lovell John Burnette Gerald Rupe S. C. Tabor S. R. Parsons O. H. Butcher James Bush Jesse P. Lawson Samuel Bates Lawson Point Pleasant Petit Jury Briggs Kirby Cheshire Stella Arnold Gallipolis Edna Mulford D. B. Swisher Lucille Rathburn Elsie Cragg Irene Wilson Vinton Jim Saunders Mildred Sheets Tom Morgan David Simpson Bladen Orin Lemley Wendell Powell Bidwell Norma Neal Hollis North Webb Phillips John Boley Mae Haskins Max. Elliott Ora Roush Rosetta Jones Ruth Palmer Virginia Fisher Genie Durst Harold Armstrong Crown City Tom Porter Jack Hackworth Elberta James William Woods Patriot Ruth Boster Virginia Rainey William Greenlee Emmett Bunch Helena Lear Della Bunce Kenneth B. Curry Virginia Edwards C. M. Chevalier Elwood Howard Mamie Mahan Waterloo Star Route Mary Ann Jeffers Evelyn Baughman John Smith Kananga Amos Waugh Northup Chauncie Carter Esther Plymale

Vinton PTA elects new officers for coming year

In Gallipolis the Vinton Parent-Teachers Club elected and installed officers for the new year at the last meeting of the school term. Reba Long was chosen president with Pearl Markins as vice president Georgianna Ball as secretary and Seth Huntley as treasurer.

Gallipolis Vinton Parent-Teachers Club Reba Long Pearl Markins Georgianna Ball Seth Huntley Richard Sayre Jan Ann Long Henry Skidmore North Gallia

April Brandeberry Wins Poster Contest

April Brandeberry of Washington Elementary School, a fourth grader and daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Keith Brandeberry, won first prize in the Ohio Bell Telephone Co poster contest. She will receive a $25 savings bond. second prize went to Terry Griffin for a flash camera, and third to Mary Phillips for a wrist watch. Classroom winners from several schools are listed in the report.

Gallipolis April Brandeberry Keith R. Brandeberry Washington Elementary Ohio April Velma Mueller Terry Griffin Jack Griffin Mary Phillips Ohio Bell Open House New Bell Telephone Third Ave Locust St Washington Aan Clark Stanley Robinson Roberta Brickles Kay Fenderbosch Carmah Saxton Mary Lynn Elliott Charlotte McCarty Barbara Parks Ronnie Walker Jackie Knight Connie Leedy Judy Poole Tommy Davis Susan Morgan Rosetta Hess Robby King

Ten Drivers Fail Driver Tests in Gallipolis

Ten of fifteen applicants did not pass the driver license exam at the Gallipolis Municipal Building. Tests occur Mondays and Tuesdays with appointments via the Gallipolis Post. The Gallipolis Post notes two docket convictions. Mayors Northup and Fisher fined motorists for traffic violations including passing a yellow line and failing to stop.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Gallipolis Post Gibson George Northup Rio Grande Ethel Dempsey Glencoe Ill C. 0. Fisher Middleport Everette E. Grant

First Child Born To Udy Stovers

Nancy Kathryn Stover, the first child of Ady G. and Judith Grass Stover, arrived Saturday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Mrs. Stover is a former city schoolteacher, and Mr. Stover teaches at Gallia Academy Junior High and coaches football. Grandparents are Willis Stover of Mr. Hope West Virginia and Charles E. Grass of Charleston West Virginia.

Gallipolis Nancy Kathryn Holzer Hospital Ady G. Stover Second Ave Judith Grass Stover Gallia Academy Junior High Willis Stover Hope W. Va

River traffic reports and dam conditions update

Gauge readings across the Kanawha and Ohio rivers list high rollers and dam statuses at Gallipolis Huntington Marmet and Winfield. Tug and boat movements show vessels at Locks 13 through 27 with many down and several up, including entries for Atlas Gut Coast and Volunteer City.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Salvati Jonn J. Rowe Pennsylvania Ovec Abiquippa Island Creek Langa Point Mr. Criss James Bowie Peace Creditor City of Huntington Jefferson Indiana Bob Benter Paul Blazer Volunteer City Atlas Gut Coast C. V. Harner Duncan Bruce Samuel Clements Fleetwood Barbara Brent Solvay Alan R. Merrill Coral Sea Dixie Challenger J. B. Chauvins Stevenson Semet Defender Jerry Bosworth A. L. Christy Reliance Derrick

Sisal Fiber Primarily Grown in Central America and Mexico

Sisal is a fibre from leaves used to make string and awnings. It is grown mainly in Central America and Mexico.

Central America Mexico

Mother Kills Two Daughters Then Self in Cincinnati

Police say 23 year old Ester Deitsch of Covington Kentucky shot her daughters Cynthia six and Kathy five as they slept then attempted suicide in Cincinnati. She is in critical condition at St Elizabeth Hospital.

Cincinnati St. Elizabeth Hospital Ester Deitsch Covington Kentucky Ohio River Cynthia Kathy

Jesuit Leader Francis Donnelly Dies in New York

The Rev. Francis P. Donnelly, 189, a prominent Jesuit educator, died Saturday in Poughkeepsie New York. His death marks the loss of a longtime religious scholar and school administrator noted for his contributions to Jesuit education.

Poughkeepsie, N. Y Francis P. Donnelly

Births at Holzer Hospital and admissions listed

Births include a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ay Lindamood Jackson Route 2 and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John C Allinder Point Pleasant Route 2. Admissions include Fred Facemire Gallipolis Mrs Harold L Dailey Radcliff and several others. discharges list multiple patients by name. Blood usage noted as Sunday four plots and Monday two pints.

Joe Ay Lindamood Jackson John C. Allinder Point Pleasant Fred Facemire Gallipolis Harold L. Dailey Radcliff Ralph BR. Kerwood Cheshire Myrtle Runyons Mark F. Schopis Dan Mounts Patriot Lesa Fae Madson Roscoe Satterfield Middleport Stanley ©. Bush Wellston William E. Mitchell James G. Allen Patricia Ann Bloss George F. Coleman, Jr Donald K. Brown Carl C. Day Steve Frank Robert Graves Linda CC Matheney E. ©. Payne William J. Bowman Dallas G. Wilfong Kenneth J. Stewart Richard A. Fisher Yeares E. Sanders

Gallipolis Saddle and Sirloin Club Plans May Trail Ride

The Gallipolis Saddle and Sirloin Riding Club schedules the first trail ride of the season for May 10 in Gallipolis. President Harley K. George led a meeting and delegates were appointed for the Ohio Valley Horseman's Association in Rock Springs near Pomeroy to vote on Horseshow dates. The club meets May 18 at Route 35 roadside park west of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Sirloin Riding Club Harley K. George Ernestine Baughman Mae Casto Bill Campbell Ohio Valley Horseman's Association Rock Springs Fairgrounds Pomeroy

St Peters Church Guild Elects Officers in Gallipolis

Mary and Martha Guild of St. Peter s Episcopal Church in Gallipolis elected the same officers as last year at a Monday meeting hosted by president Mrs George Files. Re-elected were Mrs Files president Mrs Robert Mackenzie vice president and program chairman and Mrs James Thomson secretary and treasurer.

Gallipolis Mary and Martha Guild St. Peter’s Episcopal Church George Files Bruce Burling Files Robert Mackenzie James Thomson

Sheriff Gets New Cruiser for Gallia County

Gallia County commissioners accepted a Gillen Ford bid of 2356.26 for a sheriff cruiser replacing a newer model. Moore Auto Sales was the other bidder. They also approved a roof repair contract at the county home for about 615 and purchased a desk and a clerk of courts typewriter.

Gallipolis Gallia County Board of Commissioners Gillen Ford Sales Sheriff's Department Moore Auto Sales Lewis Plumbing and Heating Co Mary Wetherholt County Recorder Marjorie Rinehart Clerk of Courts Morton L. Dickey Rodney Floyd Gothard Floyd Brit R. E. Roberts Carl Ewing C. D. Swain Harrison Twp Swain James A. Boggs Junior Cremeens Steve Clark Court House Board of Elections Welfare Department Oly M. Stewart Boggs Chauncey Johnson

Addaville Elementary fifth six weeks honor roll named

Gallipolis Thirty students appear on Addaville Elementary School’s fifth six weeks honor roll released by Principal Marie Hoskins. Selected students by grade include Jackie Henson Tommy Hysell Nickie Burnett Roberta Gothard Kathy Shaver Clifford Queen Donald Saxon Peggy Smith Joan Scott Drema Henson Jean Scott Dottie Priest Carol Sue Daniele Carolyn Brown Christi Kiesling Kay Cook David Clark Jeff Fulker son Norma Vansickle Donnie Rumley Lin da French Joyce Boster Lynn Noble Charlotte French Maureen Brumfield Kenneth Rothgeb Johnny Swisher Ruth Furst Mary Boster Gary French.

Gallipolis Addaville Marie Hoskins Jackie Henson Tommy Hysell Nickie Burnett Roberta Gothard Kathy Shaver Clifford Queen Donald Saxon Peggy Smith Joan Scott Drema Henson Jean Scott Dottie Priest Carol Sue Daniele Carolyn Brown Christi Kiesling Kay Cook David Clark Jeff Fulkerson Norma Vansickle Donnie Rumley Linda French Joyce Boster Lynn Noble Charlotte French Maureen Brumfield Kenneth Rothgeb Johnny Swisher Ruth Furst Mary Boster Gary French

Land Transfers in Gallia County Reported

Emil and Betty Jane Corbin transfer part lots 11 and 12 in Maple Shade to Laura E. Wildermuth. G. C. and Rubie Saunders convey 56 percent acres in Harrison Two to Eural and Dorothy Howck. Bessie M. Rarey and Allie V. Grubb transfers 44 acres in Greenfield Two to Effie M. Jordan.

Emil Betty Jane Corbin Laura E. Wildermuth Maple Shade City G. C Rubie Saunders Eural Dorothy Howck Harrison Two Bessie M. Rarey Allie V. Grubb Effie M. Jordan Greenfield Two

Calloway files divorce petition in Gallia County

James W. Calloway of 738 Third Ave Gallia County files for divorce from Dolores C. Calloway of San Diego California charging gross neglect and extreme cruelty They were married March 19 1952 in San Diego and have four minor children with the petition filed in common pleas court

Gallipolis James W. Calloway Third Ave Gallia County

Kyger Creek Honor Roll List Published in District

Kyger Creek Local School District releases the fifth six weeks honor roll. Junior High students include Seventh Grade Carolyn Sisson Gregory Wright Danny Eblin Danny Hall Mike Spurlock James French Jean Platter Susan Edwards. Eighth Grade Janet McCulty Joan Shaver Elaia Rupe Judy Fife Judy Rigney Sue Lemley Ronnie Shamblin. High School freshmen Robert Sisson Cameron Spears. Sophomores Deanna Fish Carole Mink Roman Reynolds Elva Williams. Juniors Carolyn Adkins David Carmen Carolyn Adkins Nancy Clark Karen French Joe Leach Ellen McCulty Carolyn Mulford. Seniors Luvena Eubanks Phyliss Mollohan Jesse Plantz Richard Sisson Janet Smith Tom Taylor Bill Wickiser.

Carolyn Sisson Gregory Wright Danny Eblin Danny Hall Mike Spurlock James French Jean Platter Susan Edwards Janet McCulty Joan Shaver Elaia Rupe Judy Fife Judy Rigney Sue Lemley Ronnie Shamblin Robert Sisson Cameron Spears Deanna Fish Carole Mink Roman Reynolds Elva Williams Carolyn Adkins David Carmen Nancy Clark Karen French Joe Leach Ellen McCulty Carolyn Mulford Luvena Eubanks Phyliss Mollohan Jesse Plantz Richard Sisson Janet Smith Tom Taylor Bill Wickiser

Merrifield Rites Set For Thursday

James R Merrifield Jr aged 25 killed in California traffic accident. Funeral at 2 p m Thursday at Wetherholt Elliott Sanders funeral home Gallipolis Ohio. He was a Ripley West Virginia High School graduate and Gallia Academy student. He served four years in the Air Force including a tour in the British West Indies. He belonged to Wesley Methodist Church Morgantown and Morn ing Dawn Lodge. Born March 23 1934 in Franklin Pa he is survived by wife Helen Folden daughter Cynthia Lee and sister Margaret Crum of Baltimore. Friends may call Wednesday evening and before services.

Gallipolis James Robert Merrifiew, Jr California Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Ripley W. Va Merrified Gallia Academy Gallia County Air Force British West Indies Wesley Methodist Church Morgantown Morning Dawn Lodge of Masons Merrifield Franklin, Pa James R Juanita Smith Merrifield Helen Louise Folden Cynthia Lee Earl Margaret) Crum Baltimore

Gallia Driver Loses License For One Year

Gallia County Common Pleas Judge Robert M Betz suspended for one year the operator license of William H Caldwell of Gallipolis Mercerville Star Route after a hearing at the request of the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles registrar Caldwell had 12 points in two years and was deemed an habitual traffic offender The suspension runs from April 20 1959 to April 20 1960

Gallipolis Gallia County

Grace Guild Hears Review at Grace Methodist Church

Grace Guild of Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis met Monday evening to review the book Women of the Bible by H. V. Morton. Mrs. George Roberts led the session, with Mrs. Kenneth Frazer presiding and devotions by Mrs. L Chaude Miller. A nominating committee was named to select officers for the new group and the guild voted to buy Bible reference books for the Sunday school.

Gallipolis Grace Guild Grace Methodist Church H. V. Morton George Roberts Kenneth Frazer L. Chaude Miller

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sharon Lupton Ruth Fulks Petit Vinton Pta Ruth Evans Ruth Quickle Evelyn Daft Max Barnes Bell Telephone Co Udy Stovers Trilby George Corell Margaret Desdemona Antoines Jonas Martin Chuzzlewit Cine Charles B. Ramsey Amos Linton Coalton Earl R. Werner Beane Jon M. Lynch Thurman Gregory A. Powers Henderson Walter S. Selby Emanuel M Siie Richand C. Morris Billy W. Robbins Gregory T. Bane Clarence Daugherty St. Peter’s Church Federal Land Bank The United National Farm Loan A. C. Gibson, Sec’y.Treas Post Office Gallipolis, Ohio Craig Needham Susan Jane Boyle Needham Needham San Jose Calif Kyger Creek Clarence VF. Thompson Grace Guild Hears Review West Virginia Logan Monument Co W. Main St Logan, Ohio Yeee Debaker Studebaker Harper's Bazaar Lark Wakefield Motors Richland Ave Athens, Ohio
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