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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1961

Page

9

French City Featured In Utilitys Magazine

Gallipolis residents and local families are showcased in The Ohio Bell bi monthly magazine. Kathy Martin seven of Gallipolis graces the cover while Oney Lloyd appears in pages 40 with students and staff from Washington Elementary. Gerry Day also features in the Bachelor Girls article as a former local operator now on the Columbus toll board.

Gallipolis Ohio Bell the Telephone Co Kathy Martin N. A. Martin Kathy Terry Lloyd Oney Lloyd Washington Elementary School Terry J. Owen Lloyd Adrian St Tom Y. Blackiston Geneva Carter Terry Wayne Marty Reuter Michael ‘Shaver Betty Clark Cece Wetherholt Lloyd Ronie Adrian Gerry Day J. F. Day Eastern Ave Gerry William Howard Columbus Toll Board

Four Groups Plan Memorial Day Activities in Gallipolis

Four local veterans groups met at the VFW Hall in Gallipolis to organize Memorial Day observances in the city park and Pine Street cemetery. The new Veterans of World War I join the VFW American Legion Disabled American Veterans and Spanish American War Veterans in planning. Memorial Day committee members included Bryan Cooper Vernon Kuhn J J Pannabaker L G Marchi Sr Edwin Thomas Joe Cook John I Richards and Fred Wood Ray Morse Merrill Saunders.

Gallipolis VFW Pine St American Legion and Bryan Cooper DAV Vernon Kuhn Legion J. J. Pannabaker L. G. Marchi Sr Edwin Thomas Joe Cook John I. Richards Fred Wood Ray Morse Merrill Saunders

Jolly Eight Bridge Club Meets at Nellie Ward Home

The Jolly Eight Bridge Club gathered at Nellie Ward's home last Wednesday with members Anna Lillico Sue McQuade Genevieve Hartman Mildred Thompson Margaret Boyle Grace Leake Garret Peart and Marguerite Spicer present Lunch was served by Mrs Ward The next meeting will be at Mildred Thompsons home Nearby visits include Mr and Mrs Pete Strawn in Lancaster and several couples visiting relatives in Columbus Corning Beverly and Cleveland with various family stops reported

Jolly Eight Bridge Club Nellie Ward Anna Lillico Sue McQuade Genevieve Hartman Mildred Thompson Margaret Boyle Grace Leake Garret Peart Marguerite Spicer Ward Pete Strawn Lancaster

Annual Fish and Game Hearing Set for Thursday

Gallia County farmers hunters and fishermen are reminded of the Gallia County Conservation Association annual fish and game hearing at 7 30 p m Thursday at the VFW Hall Merrill Saunders association president. William Hendershot district superintendent Ohio Division of Wildlife will attend along with other wildlife division members. Ernie E Null chairs the association fish and game committee.

Gallipolis Gallia County Conservation Association VFW Hall Merrill Saunders Association William Hendershot Chillicothe Ohio Division of Wild Life Wild Life Division Ernie E. Null

Charter Membership To Close For Vets

Gallipolis World War I veterans group vows to close charter membership at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Municipal Building Commander Chester A Leaper says 47 veterans have signed up as charter members This is the last chance to join Gallia Countys World War I veterans before closure Thursday night

Gallipolis Gallipolis Barracks Chester A. Leaper Leaper Gallia County

Charleston AP Bureau Chief Will Speak at Scout Dinner

Journal text notes Charleston AP bureau chief Jack F. Davis will speak at 6 30 p m on Thursday May 4 at Kyger Creek High School for the Mason Gallia Meigs Boy Scout district annual recognition dinner. Registrations urged by Saturday for scouters and guests. Davis was appointed Charleston bureau chief last June.

Vis Associated Press Charleston W. Va Mason- Gallia-Meigs Kyger Creek High School Davis

Terrestrial Planets Share Similar Structure and Composition

The four inner planets Earth Mercury Venus and Mars resemble each other in both structure and likely chemical composition based on current astronomical understanding.

Earth Mercury Venus Mars

Honor Roll List At Ches Hire Kyger Elementary

GALLIPOLIS The fifth six weeks period honor roll at Ches hire Kyger Elementary School lists 56 students with eight straight A averages. Named are Dreama Rankin Joyce Swisher Mary Stump Emily Grose Patricia Rankin Lorraine Fraley Judy Gillman Frederick Rodgers and many more across second to sixth grades.

Gallipolis Cheshire - Kyger Walter Rife Dreama Rankin Joyce Swisher Mary Stump Emily Grose Patricia Rankin Lorraine Fraley Judy Gillman Frederick Rodgers Jane Darst Cathy

Holzer Hospital News Admits New Patients and Births

A list from Holzer Hospital notes multiple births and admissions including daughters to Pearl W Siders and Morris F Blazer and sons to James R Sharp. Names span Gallipolis Pomeroy Oak Hill Patriot Rio Grande and more. Blood usage recorded as two pints on Tuesday.

Pearl W. Siders Gallipolis Morris F. Blazer Patriot James R. Sharp Jackson Charles F. Zeigler Middleport Stella R. Anderson Rio Grande Hattie M. Jordan Point Pleasant

River Traffic And Dam Conditions Across Ohio River Complex

Maritime bulletin lists river gaugings at Gallipolis Montgom ery Kanawha Falls and Pomeroy with roller readings and crest levels. It notes Ohio River movable dams in Huntington District down and records numerous lock and tugboat movements with up and down readings across the system.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy -Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Ohio River Te Onward Forsythia Beckford C. V. Harner Floyd H. Blaske Bob Benter Defender Kathy R Elgercliff Nali Western Titan Queen City Indiana Rocket

Eight Get Permits In Gallia County Tests

Ronald G. Lambert state highway patrol examiner conducted tests giving 11 learners permits preliminarily and eight passed. He also tested 11 applicants for operator licenses, with 10 passing.

Gallipolis Ronald G. Lambert State Highway Patrol Lambert

Pittsburgh Driver Fined For DWI

Henry G. Penatzer of Pittsburgh, 60, was fined 50 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court. He received a five day jail term and a six month license suspension. Judge William H. Jones also fined Chester W. Lee of Bidwell, 59, five dollars and costs for driving left of center. Both men were arrested by the State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Henry G. Penatzer Pittsburgh William H. Jones Chester W. Lee Bidwell State Highway Patrol

Court Fines Two In Gallipolis Municipal Court

Judge William H. Jones fined William W. Remey 31 of Gallipolis fifteen dollars and costs for assault and battery. Arthur Persinger 50 of Gallipolis was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication. Both were arrested by city police.

H. Jones William W. Remey Gallipolis Arthur Persinger

Television Schedule Previewed by Gallipolis Junior Club

Gallipolis Ohio reports Mari Anne B Campbell WJEH station manager spoke on Broadcasting for the 60s at the First United Presbyterian Church. She previewed fall schedules while the club duties and new member invitations were set for May 22 at Tyes Restaurant.

Gallipolis Gallipopolis First United Presbyterian Church Marianne B. Campbell Robert Myers Tye

Two Couples File for Marriage Licenses in Gallia County

Gallia County Probate Court saw two couples file marriage license applications on Tuesday boosting April totals to seven. Frank Hammond 21 and Sandra Hornsby 19 of Patriot filed alongside Marlin Jordan 24 and Bonnie Mae Burchett 24 of Thurman.

Gallipolis Gallia County Frank Hammond Sandra Hornsby Patriot Morgan and Zelda Reese Hammond John D Artha Carr Hornsby Marlin Jordan Bonnie Mae Burchett Thurman Seaford M Martha E. Preston Jordan Henry and Fannie Bevans Burchett

Rio Grande Students Named On Honor Roll

Rio Grande High School and Rio Grande Elementary announce honor roll listings for the fifth six weeks. Elementary students include fourth grade Linda Campbell to Suzanne Wickline and up through eighth grade names. high school honorees include freshmen Steve Bower Catherine Clark Charles Clark Janet Call and others.

Rio Grande Gallipolis Raccoon Glendon O. Evans Linda Campbell Joyce Canaday Nina Huegel Christine Jenkins Ruth Lambert Tommy Leonard Billy Myers Jimmy Newman Carolyn Payne David Rees Margaret Tracy Suzanne Wickline Wanda Bloomer Dick Evans Tommy Kurz Carol Smith Susan Winters Ricky Altizer Floyd Hall Kay Wollborn Patty Lanier Jackie Gilkey Gene Roush Sharon Payne Debbie Evans Patty Graham Danny Hively Linda Smith Fred Winters Linda Butcher Tom Campbell Jacqueline Hurt Shirley Layne Bill Ratliff Steve Bower Catherine Clark Charles Clark Janet Call Hannon Hager Linda Burdette Joe Clark Tom Crothers Darvin Bloomer Mark Tracy

Woman Cited After Mishap at Routes 35 and 160

At 9:45 a.m. Tuesday a two car collision at Routes 35 and 160 in Gallia County left no injuries. Anna Louise Sprague 54 Gallipolis drove south on 160. Gloria Jean Sullins 19 Bidwell drove west on 35 and turned north onto 160. Sullins was cited into Municipal Court for operating left of center.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Anna Louise Sprague Gloria Jean Sullins Bidwell Route 160 Sprague

VFW Donates 300 to Gallipolis Baseball League

Gallia County VFW Post 4464 donated 300 to the Gallipolis Summer League program bringing total gifts to over 600 including pledges. The league finance committee schedules its third open meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Ohio Bell Garage at Second and Pine. Tag Day fund drive plans will be finalized.

Gallipolis Gallia County Veterans of Foreign Wars

Madrigals Entertain At Meeting At Gallipolis Rotary

Gallia Academy Madrigals entertained the Rotary Club at the Fermers Hotel in Gallipolis. Director Ned Dejournett and pianist Miss Jerrie Cremens accompanied the group as Eddie Roark and Joyce Evans performed a musical skit. The highlight was When the Saints Go Marching In with narration by A Kimball Suiter. Oren Kyger was inducted as a new Rotary member, introduced by Morris Haskins and inducted by Leo Mossman and Bob Dennison. Carl Dilcher of Point Pleasant attended as a Visiting Rotarian.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Gallipolis Rotary Club Fermers Ross H. Fleming Gallia Academy Ned Dejournett Jerrie Cremeens Eddie Roark Joyce Evans A. Kimball Suiter Gallic Academy Rotary Oren Kyger First Ave Vanadium Steel Corporation Morris E. Haskins Leo Mossman Bob Dennison Carl Dilcher Point Pleasant

Molly Glenn Jamerson 38 Dies in Holzer Hospital

Molly Glenn Jamerson of Vinton age 38 mother of four died early Tuesday at Holzer Hospital after being admitted Monday. Born March 22 1923 in Stantonsburg North Carolina she was survived by her parents two former husbands three children by first marriage one daughter Diane Elizabeth Jamerson and a sister Janie Davis of New York. She was a Providence Baptist Church member. Funeral services set for Friday 1 p.m. at Vernon McCoy funeral home Vinton with burial in Morgan Bethel Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Molly Glenn Jamerson Vinton Holzer Hospital North Carolina Stantonsburg Nathan Sarah Glenn William Staples Douglas Nathaniel Staples Shirley Collins Vinton Route 1 William H. Jamerson Diane Elizabeth Jamerson Janie Davis New York Jamerson Providence Baptist Church Vernon McCoy S. D. White Morgan Bethel Cemetery

Dinosaurs linger on four Indonesian islands

A report notes that on four remote Indonesian islands dinosaurs persist with 10 foot long lizards weighing about 200 pounds. The creatures stalk prey with sharp claws and forked tongues visible from their massive heads.

Indonesia

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