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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1962

Page

12

Chauncey Boy Winner Will Tour Disneyland

Dennis Mitchell of Murray City, 15, a York High School student active in clubs and student council, placed third. Paul Fink wins a trip in April starting Columbus to Chicago then Disneyland events ending with potential grand prizes including world trips or Seattle World's Fair.

Dennis Mitchell Walter Mitchell Murray City Dennis York High School York Bruins North End Paul Fink Columbus Chicago Windy City Santa Fe Railroads Disneyland Outer Space Brazil Seattle

In Memoriam Mildred Douglas and Oscar E. Andrews

In loving memory of Mildred Douglas who died April 24, 1960. Sadly missed by Gerald, Alton, Rose and grandchildren. Also in memory of Oscar E. Andrews who died seven years ago in April. Missed by wife Gertrude Andrews and family.

Mildred Douglas Gerald Alton Rose Oscar E. Andrews Gertrude Andrews

Cheshire-Kyger Honors 78 Students on Honor Roll

Cheshire-Kyger Elementary School lists 78 students for the fifth six weeks with 25 earning all A grades under Principal Walter W. Rife. Named all A students include Paul Hoover, Nancy Needs, Rosalie Rees, Pamela Mitchell, Deborah McDaniel, Pollyanna Thompson, and others.

Gallipolis Cheshire-Kyger Walter W. Rife Paul Hoover Nancy Needs Rosalie Rees Pamela Mitchell Deborah McDaniel Pollyanna Thompson Jacqueline Cornelius Emily Grose Peggy Matthews Cece Russell Teresa Thompson Dreama Rankin Joyce Swisher Mary Stump Kristy Blazer George Fraley Penny Shuler Charles Bradbury Mary Kail Barton Stump James White Barbara Saunders Betty Ross Dennis Grose Lorraine Fra

Kyger Creek District Honor Roll Named 43 Students

Kyger Creek District announces its fifth six weeks honor roll with 43 students. Among them 13 junior high and 30 senior high students earned high marks, including a number of straight A pupils led by Joyce Booten Claude Casto Janice Everson and others.

Gallipolis Clarence E. Thompson Kyger Creek Joyce Booten Claude Casto Janice Everson

Gallia High and Kyger Creek Win North Central Approval

Gallia Academy High School and Kyger Creek High School have earned full certification from the North Central Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Principals Glendon Evans and Clarence Thompson announced the approval via Ohio assistant superintendent Harold J. Bauer. Stated reader lists follow.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Kyger Creek High School North Central Assn Association Glendon O. Evans Clarence E. Thompson Kgger Creek Harold J. Bauer Ohio Buckeye

Ladies of Simpson Chapel Plan Rio Grande Potluck

The Simp son Chapel Methodist women host a potluck at Rio Grande Elementary School with serving from 5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit church kitchen maintenance.

Gallipolis Ladies of Simpson Chapel Methodist Rio Grande

Notice of Appointment in Meigs County Estates

William A. Lewis named administrator of the estate of Thomas Russell Lewis in Middleport Ohio and Nellie Grace Utsinger appointed executrix of the estate of W F Utsinger in Rutland Ohio both dated April 1962 by Meigs County Probate Court judge F H O'Brien and dated April 11 1962 respectively.

William A. Lewis R.D. No. 1 Middleport Ohio Thomas Russell Lewis Meigs County F. H. O’brien Nellie Grace Utsinger Rutland W. F. Utsinger F. H. O'Brien

Gallipolis Dealer to Represent District on Ford Council

Rex McCormick of Gallipolis to be a zone delegate at the Cincinnati District Dealers Council meeting. He is part owner and manager of Bob Gillen, Inc., Ford agency, one of 18 dealers named on the district council for 187 dealers in southern Ohio Kentucky and parts of West Virginia Virginia and Tennessee.

Gallipolis Ohio Kentucky West Virginia Virginia Tennessee Rex McCormick Cincinnati Ford McCormick Bob Gillen, Inc

Market Summary Cincinnati Beef and Hog Prices

USDA market report from Cincinnati notes cattle slaughter totals near 600 bulls and 200 calves with steadier prices for steers and heifers and steady to higher calves. Cows and bulls mostly steady to firm, hogs moderately active with barrows and gilts 50 to 75 lower and sows down 25. Prices cited for 750 to 1100 lb steers around 27.00, 750-800 lb heifers 25.06, cows 15.00-16.50, bulls 18.50-20.50, calves 30.00-34.00, and hogs 13.75-14.00 for 300-400 lb No. 1-3.

Cincinnati USDA

Southwestern Hires Four Teachers

The Southwestern Local Board of Education in special session re employed two teachers and hired two new ones. Re employed were Leroy Collier and Neva Lee Warneke. New hires were Hazel Cameron and Sue Luman. The board also employed five enumerators and set meeting times at 8 p.m. Regular meetings are the first Monday of each month.

Gallipolis Southwestern Local Board of Education Leroy Collier Centerville Neva Lee Warneke Gallia Hazel Cameron Sue Luman Howard Slagle Gallia School Luther Shelton Glenn Wiseman Cadmus Flora Dailey Mudsock James N. Webster, Jr Perry

Holzer Hospital News Admits New Patients and Blood Used

A list of new admissions at Holzer Hospital includes Mrs Harold K German Long Bottom Miss Etta Lou Eads Point Pleasant Dr Grover C Collins Martin Ky Mrs Mabel Burnette Jackson and many others. Blood usage reported: 5 pints on Monday and 45 pints last week.

Etta Lou Eads Point Pleasant Grover C. Collins Martin Mabel Burnette Jackson Harry L. Barcus Gallipolis Eureka Donna Sue Smith Point Pleas Sheldon Baker Dewitt Jenkins Jimmie F. Evans Saralyn Mason Charles E. Masters, Jr Judith Ann Cox Carl Veith Louise Nichols Roy D. Briggs Frank D. Beaver Samuel E. McKinney Charles W. Stanley

Inland river traffic and dam status update

The Kanawha and Ohio rivers show dams at varying levels with several boats listed by name and draft. Kana­wha is on the sill, Marmet and London sites near stability, while Huntington district movable dams are down.

Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Montgomery Lady Mignon Jane T C. V. Harner Aliquippa Ovec Bingo Robert G. West Western Peggy Downey Greenup Orce Steel City Bob Benter Cotton Queen J. S. Lewis Inca Jerry Harper Susie Elisha Woods Kanawha Seniet Winfield, Merrill Mr. Criss Harrison Helen Gallipolis Triple Power Etta Marie Solvay Valley Transporter John J. Rowe Northern Elgercliff Kathy R Queen City E’deana Bosworth P.m Carl D IL. F

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