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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
9
About forty six people attended the semi annual orthopedic clinic held at Grace Methodist Church. Dr Henry B Lacey and Dr Donald M Thaler led the event with assistance from Maud Smyth and John B Patchen.
In Gallia County multiple schools and organizations use the American Cancer Society educational films, notably the anti smoking title To Smoke or Not to Smoke. Film chairman Mrs. C. R. McGinness and volunteers arrange showings for groups including Hannan Trace Kiwanis Club, Eno Grange, Cheshire-Kig er PTA, and Addaville PTA with doctors offering additional health risk info. Interested groups may contact Mrs. McGinness at AL-6-6363 or Mrs. Omar C. Zimmerran at 446-4101.
Galia County sheriff investigated a second break in at the Raccoon Club near Northup in six weeks. Walter F. Walker said one person stole three mattresses from the cabin, last seen Sunday. The prior theft on March 16 included an electric hotplate cross cut saw bunsen burner four pillows two blankets and tools.
Gallia County Lions Club in Oscar's Dining Room heard Caroll Singer of Chickamauga Stables explain harness racing types breeds and racing rules. 68 Lions and wives plus guest Dan Cole heard the talk. President Claude Daniels noted District 13 H convention May 12 and upcoming events including a May 5 tour of the Ohio Bell Building.
In Gallipolis Judge William H. Sowers fined Wilbur E. Weaver 15 dollars and costs for failure to stop within the assured clear distance and Howard R. Stewart 10 dollars and costs for passing a stopped school bus. Floyd F. Clary Jr. had a 10 dollar fine suspended but must pay court costs for a defective muffler. Jack Sweveland forfeited a 25 dollar bond on a railroad crossing charge. Evelyn Montgomery was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. At Rio Grande Mrs. W A Lewis will lead a landmarks tour at 2 pm Saturday meeting at Allen Hall on campus. Five French oceanauts spent a month 36 feet below the Red Sea living in a prefabricated underwater village.
Stanley L. Evans of Gallipolis receives the Silver Beaver Award for distinguished service to scouting. O. Guy Nash announced the honor at the Tri-State Area Council meeting in Huntington West Virginia. Evans and Harland T. Martin become associate members of the council's executive board, with J. Emmett Morrison of Gallipolis named to the board as district chairman.
Rio Grande plans a two day Preachers conference at Rio Grande College May 8 9 to help lay preachers and ministers with additional training. Registration starts 9 30 a m May 8 and the event ends 1 p m May 9 with a $5 50 cost per person. Reservations with Rev W Luther Tracy Rio Grande College 45674 phone 245 5353.
Gallipolis news notes Portsmouth Jaycee McKenzie recalls the eight day stay of Victor Pozdneev his wife and two children from Moscow at the McKenzie home. He says the visit followed State Department approval and raised 5000 for travel expenses. The report includes Kiwanis events and club notices.
John E. Sheets 23 Crown City Route 1 pleaded innocent in Gallia County Municipal Court to unlawfully claiming a dependent allowance via false certification. Arrested by the Gallia County Sheriff’s Dept, he posted 550 bond and set for April 29. Warrant signed by BUC investigator Earl Weaver accuses Sheets of claiming Wanda Sheets as a dependent.
Gallia County Common Pleas Court faced a petition from Commercial Credit Corp Huntington W V seeking recovery of a 1962 model car from Franklin H Casto and Beulah G Casto Kanauga. The firm alleges the defendants defaulted on a chattel mortgage for 2746 44 due in 36 months and refused surrender of the car after demand.
The report details dam conditions on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with multiple gauges across Greenup Marmet and Winfield and lists river traffic with numerous boats and tow lines at Gallipolis Kanawha and Ohio river locks. Dams in the Huntington district are reported down with specific craft movements and times at Gallipolis Marmet Winfield and related locks.
Gallia Academy High School Thespian Club concluded two days of tryouts with 17 new members selected by judges. Mrs. Ruth Gillingham, adviser, noted the pool reduced from 70 to 36 after the first night. Initiation will occur at the annual banquet next Tuesday in Oscar's Dining Room.
A sign at the Wisconsin Catholic High School Basketball Tournament proclaims fasting is dispensed for guests. A coach checked with a priest who confirmed the lenten dietary restrictions had been lifted, stating it is kosher.
Seventeen Gallipolis volunteer firefighters trained Tuesday at the old ferry landing. They pumped water from the Ohio River and used hoses to wash mud off the concrete roadway, remnants of the March flood.
Donna Mitchell was elected president and Barbara Chevalier vice-president of the Future Business Leaders of Gallia Academy High School. Other officers for 1964 65 include Lynn McCalla secretary Andra Cremeens treasurer Jody Mehl reporter and Judy Campbell chaplain. The meeting drew 31 members with guest speaker Robert A Boudinot from Economy Savings and Loan Company. Jeffrey L Knighting, 7, was admitted to Holzer Hospital after fracturing his right arm in a fall from a fence. his condition is good.
Gallia Kyger Creek High School announces the fifth six week honor roll for grades seven through 12. Fifteen seniors appear on the list, with five earning all A grades. Names include Linda French, Charles Leach, Joe Neeley, Sarah Neeley, and Bruce Wainright. Additional seniors listed along with underclassmen and staff: Principal Clarence E. Thompson noted the notable achievement. A Gallia marriage license was issued for Alton D. Hall and Donna E. Spurlock.
The Dorcas Class of Carmel Baptist Church met for its April gathering. Prayer opened the session, roll call cited a Bible verse, and the scripture was read by Rachel Keeler. Cards were signed for sick members and the group closed with the Lord’s Prayer.
State Highway Patrol driver license examiner Gene Mather conducted 56 examinations this week and passed 45 applicants. He approved 25 of 30 permit preliminary tests and 19 of 26 road tests for an operator's license.
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