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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1965

Page

8

Two Mishaps Reported At Intersection Gallipolis

Two accidents occurred within hours at Pine Street and Fourth Avenue as a defective traffic signal was on caution. Richard Woodyard and Lee Croson collided at 11 20 p m with Woodyard cited for failure to stop. No injuries. both cars damaged.

Gallipolis Pine St Fourth Ave Richard Woodyard Lee Croson Charleston W. Va Fourth and Pine Woodyard Tine St Croson David L. Holter Roger H. Reynolds Pomeroy

Two Mishaps Reported In Gallia County

Gallia County records show two weekend one car accidents reported by the State Highway Patrol. At 11 25 Sunday on Route 7 north of Crown City Charles M Taylor 20 of Pomeroy Route 3 loss of control sent his car into a drainage ditch causing medium damage. A passenger Earl F Ingles Jr 18 Mason complained of a shoulder injury but was not treated and Taylor was cited for excessive speed for conditions. The second crash occurred at 1 19 Sunday on August Wellborn Road north of Route 35 Charles L Lambert 24 Rodney drove off the road hitting a telephone pole with medium damage, no injuries and no charges filed.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Gallia County Crown City Charles M. Taylor Pomeroy Route 3 Earl F. Ingles, Jr Mason Taylor Wellborn Rd Charles L. Lambert Rodney

Hit-Skip Charge Filed in Gallia Motorist Asks Jury Trial Be Held

Gallia County notables face multiple patrol charges. Bartow E Pearson, 25, Gallipolis Feri West Virginia, pleads innocent to improper backing and leaving the scene of an accident from an April 10 Route 7 crash in front of Green Gables Tavern. Pearson seeks jury trial. counsel Warren Sheets requests.

Gallia Gallipolis Bartow E. Pearson Feri W. Va State Highway Patrol C. David Mehl Pearson Warren F. Sheets Green Gables Shi Lloyd E. Walker Walker Rob

Hinkle Diary Topic at Mason County Historical Society

James H. Lewis presented a paper by Lloyd Roush on the diary of Rev. Paul Hinkle a Lutheran minister who settled Mason County in 1810 and established the First Lutherans The Board Run Church still stands and was organized in 1817 The next meeting of the West Virginia Historical Society Fourth District is set for May 17 at Leon Grade School.

Lloyd Roush New Haven Paul Hinkle Mason County

Mason Clean Up Week Begins In Schools

Ralph Sayre assistant superintendent announces Mason County Clean-Up Week starts county wide today. The program focuses on cleaning both interior and exterior school property with county trucks visiting Thursday and Friday to collect rubbish.

Point Ralph ‘Sayre Mason County

Break-in Reported At House In Gallia County

Gallia County Sheriff's Department investigated an attempted breaking at 2 15 a m Sunday at the home of Raymond Clark son Rio Grande. Clarkson had left Saturday afternoon and returned to find the residence entered. No theft reported. investigation continues. Also over the weekend Delbert Powell 34 Gallipolis jailed on forgery warrant. $27 44 check dated April 17 1965 drawn on Commercial and Savings Bank. hearing set in Municipal Court. Roy Schultz 36 Point Pleasant Route 2 posted 1000 bond to appear Monday for driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Gallia County Commercial and Savings Bank Powell Roy Schultz Point Pleasant

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital list numerous names

A Holzer Hospital news item lists recent births including a son to Mr and Mrs Charles J Hawk of Pomeroy and others. It also records many admissions from families across the region with names, residences, and several Kentucky and West Virginia locations represented.

City Hall Opens To Big Crowd At Dedication

Nearly 350 people toured the new $400,000 City Hall and central fire station in a weekend open house. Visitors saw a lobby mural, business and mayor offices, council room with carpeting, a basement meeting space and public offices for sewage and water. Mayors Virgil Siders and staff welcomed guests while Fire Chief Paul Wood led department tours.

Point Pleasant Central Fire Station Virgil Siders A. E Thomas Paul Wood

Gallia Seal Contest Announced For Gallipolis Area

Mrs. Sarah Mosier, art instructor, named seal committee chair for Gallipolis area 175th anniversary. Rules call for an eight inch black and white seal depicting Gallipolis history or progress, including title and dates 1790 1965. Prizes: 25 10 and 5. Deadline midnight May 8. postmark by May 8. Entries to Mrs. Sarah Moshier 222 First Ave Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Sarah Mosier Kyger Creek Gallipolis Area Inc Mosier Corporation Committee Sarah Moshier First Ave

River Traffic Gauges and Dam Conditions Report

Gauge readings across the Ohio River system show Bourbon Canal area dams and locks with varied water levels and roller measurements. Movable dams are up to Dam 17 Galipolis as crews track boat movements and vessel status including up and down readings for Linda Chotin Defender and others throughout the morning to early evening.

Taber Explains Farm Land Bill for Gallipolis

Rep. D. C. Taber outlines Sub. HB. 436 to study acquiring 175.15 acres of Gallipolis State Institute land for an industrial plant. He stresses that the bill excludes dairy, hog, and farm operations while offering potential tax benefits and 100 plus jobs, urging civic leaders to support local development.

Gallipolis D. C. Taber R-Gallia Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Kanauga Gallpolis Ohio Indiana Clyde Remsay

Gallipolis Girl Named Presbytery Moderator

Susan Sechrist of Gallipolis was elected moderator of Scioto Youth Presbytery at a spring youth rally in Portsmouth. Her brother Tom and Lowell Evans were named members at large of the Presbytery Youth Conference, and all three plus Mrs. Sechrist will attend the Synod of the First United Presbyterian Church in Wooster June 22 to 26.

Gallipolis Susan Sechrist Robert W. Sechrist Hedgewood Ext Scioto John L. Evans Tommy Sechrist Susan Presbytery Sechrist First United Presbyterian Church Wooster Julia Shawver Susan Boster April Tom Brandeberry Carmah Saxton Bob Hout Eileen Kilgore Karen Edwards Jack McGinness Carol Howe Richard Hueholt Michael Orr John C. Saxton Sehrist Glen R. Hueholt

Gallipolis Judge Orders Fines and Suspension in Drug Case

Gallipolis Municipal Judge William H Sowers fined Robert L Chevalier 50 dollars and costs for driving while under suspension and suspended a two day jail term. Other city cases saw Esta Flint Irvin Saunders and John Pigman each fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication while Cecil White was found innocent. Charles Roberts received a 50 dollar 30 day peace bond. Mary Phillips files for divorce from Charles R Phillips alleging gross neglect of duty seeking alimony and custody. married August 17 1963.

Bulaville Rd Pitchford Rd John R. Smith Patriot Star Route Lin D. Pierce Columbus William H. Sowers David D. Matthews B. Smith Gallipolis William H Sowers Robert L. Chevalier Chevalier Sowers Esta Flint Irvin L. Saunders John Pigman Ewington Cecil White Esta White Charles Roberts Eleanor Roberts Mary Phillips Crown City Gallia County

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Local License Grant

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list births in Letart Leon Point Pleasant and Apple Grove with several new babies. Dismissals include multiple Point Pleasant families and West Columbia related cases. Gallipolis grants Andrew Lemley a license as an auctioneer after graduation from Knott's School of Auctioneering.

Benny Lyons Letart Leroy Chattin Leon Valeria Ann Biffle Point Pleasant Willard Casey Apple Grove Tammy Sue Jeffers South Side Robert Grimm Gallipolis John McDaniel West Columbia Hallie Tucker Carl Loomis Charles Loomis Donald Stewart Andrew Lemley Chillicothe Rd Lemley Knott's School of Auctioneering Jackson Chanting Colonels Club

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Reynolds Holter Eastern Ave Bob Evans Avery Jiiden Eleanor Thomas E. Sauer Gillingham William E. Reese Ralph Whitmore Reese Whitemore Hinkle James H. Lewis Messenger Valley Forge the Messenger Athens, Ohio Holzer Hospital News Charles J. Hawk Dalton B. Grover Denver W. Hess Wellston Gary L. Gibbs Jimmy D. Amburgey Cheshire Roger A. Bossie Lowell Holt Worthland Dinie F. Smith Ashland Charles V. Baker Patrick Pope Patriot Sterling L. Muller Ravenswood Paul H. Harrison George F. Browning Radcliff Allie Waugh Donald E. Brumfield Galion Carl E. Lynch William T. Washam Lawrence A. Hunt Ripley William A. Gifford William J. Hoskinson Bessie M. Sayre Grimms Landing W.va James E. Lucas Nora L. Moore Bobby L. Head Clifford G. Jacobs Wilbur M. Mercer Harold E. Parsons Jack S. Kerwood John T. Dillon Coal Grove D. Webster Sheets Marvin N. Olier Chloe R. Fink Rutland Zeldon West James Adams Olivier Lieving D. J. McIntyre John Chapman D. C. Higgins Charles Bush Dorist F. Bonecutter, Jr Criss C. Sayre Sandra Jeffers Alfred Stewart T. J. White Scott M. Pickens Teresa L. McDermitt Shelha A. Wickline Douglas W. Johnson Arnold Snowden Ross Stephens Nona Alexander City Hall Montgomerys Greenup Meldahl Kanewha Falls Hinton Pomerox-Mason Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Galipolis Linda Chotin Defender Steel Ranger ORCO Gaspor Larcre Bob Genter Harriett M Luther Herdman Perry Downey M . Valley Voyager Semet Barbara Gay John J. Rowe H. BE. Bowles Onward Western Anawha Riker Duncan Bruce Jefferson Beaver Bonats Nontgomery Charles K Louisiana Lock Elisha Woods Queen City Greenup Locks National Brimstone Pam Colonel Davenport Meldah Locks Arnold V. Walker Jane P.m A. F. Patten AQ P.m Taber R. Short Manning &. Wetherholt Community Improvement Corporation Department of Mental Hygiene Pleasant Valley Hospital
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