Gallipolis Board Rehires 27 Teachers in 1962
Gallipolis city school board re employed 27 teachers including three with continuing contracts and accepted one resignation Walter Stigall of Gallia Academy High School and Louisa Brunicardi of Green Elementary also resigned The board re employed two secretaries Neva Eachus and Bernice Childers and set May 14 as the next meeting date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Walter T Stigall
Gallia Academy
Louisa Brunicardi
Green
Joyce Myers
Clay
Maxine Northup
Louise Worley
Washington
Ethel Biggs
Geraldine Gibson
Jessie Hunter
Betty Kyger
Estivaun Matthews
Adelaide Sanders
Mary Lou Smith
Angeline Clark
Larry Roush
Georgia Massie
I. J. Miller
Tickets On Sale For Coaches Club Circus In Gallipolis
Tickets are on sale at Gallia Academy High School for the Gallipolis Downtown Coaches Club Circus at Holzer Airport on May 9. Coach Jack Olcott offers tickets for adults at one dollar and children at 75 cents. Proceeds benefit club projects. The King Brothers Circus will perform two shows at 4 and 8 p.m.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Holzer
Jack Olcott
King Brothers Circus
Declaratory Judgment Sought in Carrie Larch Estate Case
Lenna Finsterwald as Administratrix WW A of Carrie D. Larch's estate filed a petition in Athens County Probate Court seeking a declaratory judgment on rights and claims of involved defendants to estate assets and guidance on payment of legacy. Answer due by May 12, 1962, or petition prayer may be granted.
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Athens County
Meigs County
Vinton County
Hocking County
Perry County
Morgan County
Washington County
Ohio
Wood County
West Virginia
Carrie D. Larch
Lenna Finsterwald
Lenna_ Finsterwald
Nelsonville bids on city owned lots with park exception
The City of Nelsonville invites sealed bids by 6 PM June 4 1989 for two real estate tracts linked to a 1960 agreement with the Board of Education. A 10 percent bid deposit, publication in two Athens County papers, and bids above the appraised value of 8220.00 are required. The Safety and Service Director may reject all bids subject to council approval.
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Nelsonville
Athens County
Ohio
City
Nelsonville City
Daniel Nelson
Said Inlet
Femere
Safety and Service Director
Safety and Service
Siaders
Gerald Pentley
Bove
Board of Education
City Hall
Athens
County, Ohio
Agnes Pendergrass
Appointment of Administrator for Val H. Reuter Estate
Roy M. Reuter of Pomeroy Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the Val H. Reuter estate in Meigs County Ohio. Judge F H O'Brien signed the order dated April 24 1962. Public notice issued April 27 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy M. Reuter
Pomeroy
Ohio
Val H. Reuter
Meigs County
F. H. O'Brien
Court notices in Nelsonville and Athens County litigations
Court notices include a divorce petition filed by Alexander Lackey Vinson against Brenda Carol Vinson with a May 26 1962 hearing date and a public auction by the Nelsonville Board of Education for parcels lot 60 61 and 47 with a minimum bid of 24666 and a 12330 down payment terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notic Court OF Common Pleas
Athens County
Ohio
Alexander Lackey Vinson
Brenda Carol Vinson
Pine Acre Trailer Court
Tom's River
New Jersey
Pine Acre
Court of Common Pleas
Wm. Parker Walker
Two Former Gallipolitans Named to Company Leadership
The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. held its annual meeting in Columbus with 87.29 percent of common shares represented. Harry M. Miller and John L. McNealey, both former Gallipolitans, were elected chairman of the board and president, and executive vice president respectively, with Miller, McNealey and Porter returning to the board's executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
G.S. Claypool
Chillicothe
Miller
McNealey
Porter
Former Point Woman Dies In Huntington
Rose Vickers Hildreth 82 formerly of Point Pleasant and Cincinnati died Thursday at Cabell Huntington Hospital after a short illness. She worked for Shillitos in Cincinnati and Anderson Newcomb in Huntington. Survived by two nephews and one niece. preceded by husband Benjamin S. Hildreth. Funeral Sunday 2:30 p.m. at Crow Funeral Home with Rev. Garrett Evans. burial Lone Oak Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Rose Vickers Hildreth
Cincinnati
Foster Memorial Home
Huntington
Cabell- Huntington Hospital
Shillitos
Anderson Newcomb
Mason County
Allen
Cinderella Thompson Vickers
Benjamin S. Hildreth
First Methodist Church
Crow Funeral Home
Garrett Evans
Lone Oak Cemetery
Patty Stevens Named to Miss West Virginia Pageant
Patty Stevens a senior at Point Pleasant High School and Miss Springtime at the Spring Style Show has been invited to compete in the Miss West Virginia Scholarship pageant July 11-14 at Charleston Municipal auditorium. Sponsored by Charleston Jaycees and with Bill Munchief guiding officials, the event gathers state wide beauty contest winners. Patty, 17, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Stevens of Main Street.
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Point Pleasant
Patty Stevens
Point Pleasant High School
Municipal Auditorium
Charleston
Charleston Jaycees
Bill Munchief
Patty
Ted Stevens
Main St
Point Pleasant Lions Auxiliary Meeting Set for April 30
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Point Pleasant Lions Club will hold its monthly meeting at Gene Ball's Restaurant on Monday April 30 at 6 30 p m Hostesses for the evening are Mrs Jack McNeely and Mrs Ed Hudnall Officers for the coming year will be installed at this meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Lion’s Club
Gene Ball
Jack McNeely
Ed Hudnall
Death notice for Frances Stokley Benksberry of Genoa Illinois
Frances Stokley Benksberry 67 of Genoa Illinois died unexpectedly at home. Native of Letart she was the widow of Benksberry and daughter of William and Martha Roush Stokely. Services were held in Illinois with several relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason
Frances Stokley Benksberry
Genoa
Ill
Letart
William
Martha Roush Stokely
Illinois
Teacher Contracts Not Ready Yet
POINT PLEASANT board of education met in special session to plan replacements for 1962-63. A list of teachers and principals will be presented May 17. continuing contracts not changed will auto renew if no notice by May 1. James Mosko’s contract renewed. an audit of county school records authorized. Several teachers will not return. Helen Austin will retire. The board asked the prosecutor to prepare papers to incorporate the site for a new junior high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Board of Education
James Mosko
Walden Roush
Roush
Linda W. Smith
Ruth Stigall
Roberta Armstrong
Robert and
Roberta Perry
Virginia Boyle
Wyatt Gibeaut
John S. Dean
Helen Austin
Supt. Roush
Atty
Cecil Dean
Washington Elementary fifth sixth-week honor roll list
Gallipolis principal Evan H. Evans released the fifth sixth-week honor roll for Washington Elementary listing 146 students with 17 earning all A grades. Names are given by grade from third through sixth, highlighting top scholars such as Kenny Kyger, Shelly Lintala, and Sandra Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Evan H. Evans
Washington Elementary School
Kenny Kyger
Shelly Lintala
Robin Niday
Thomas Prose
Ce Ce Wetherholt
Jack Matthews
Lisa Brink
Karen Coker
Connie Miller
Joan Ford
Connie Whittington
Edith Nielsen
Sandra Foster
Christi Holzer
Sandra Davidson
Bobby Eddy
Dora Brady
Girl Scout Tour Of GSI Greenhouses At Gallipolis
Brownie troop 207 of First United Presbyterian Church visited the Gal lipolis State Institute on Thursday to tour the greenhouses. Members on the trip included Paula Barker Brenda Brown Patty Gingerich Mary Hout Carol Hueholt Debbie Lewis Cathy Lyons Terry Orr Debra Parsons and Debbie Shifler with leaders Mrs James Orr and Mrs Delmer Gingerich accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First United Presbyterian Church
Gallipolis State Institute
Paula Barker
Brenda Brown
Patty Gingerich
Mary Hout
Carol Hueholt
Debbie Lewis
Cathy Lyons
Terry Orr
Debra Parsons
Debbie Shifler
James Orr
Delmer Gingerich
Southwestern Helps Hannan Trace Betas
GAL.IPOLIS The Southwestern High School chapter of the National Beta Club officiated Wednesday evening at installation ceremonies for a newly organized Beta Club at Hannan Trace High School. Miss Sharon Small is president of the Hannan Trace Beta Club. Faculty sponsor is Edward Barnes, science instructor. POINT PLEASANT Members of the Past Matron's Club of Order of Eastern Star Chapter 75 will meet at the home of Mrs. Norman Simkins, 105 Park Drive at 8 p.m. Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gal.ipolis
National Beta Club
Hannan Trace High School
Sharon Small
Hannan Trace
Edward Barnes
Point Pleasant
Club of Order of Eastern Star
Norman Simkins
Park Drive
Jackson Girl Elected May Queen at Rio Grande College
Miss Rita Sheward of Jackson was elected May Queen for Rio Grande College May Day celebration on May 5. Her court will include two girls from each class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rita Sheward
Harry Sheward. Jackson
Rio Grande College
Cecil Devrick Speaks To Homemakers Club
Cecil Devrick, Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce managing director, spoke on 1963 West Virginia Plans at Mason County Homemakers spring luncheon at the 4 H Recreation Center South Side. He urged centennial year tourism to help recover from the last five years of West Virginia blight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Cecil Devrick
Mason County
Ray Crank
Homemakers Council
Crank
Susan Jones
Appalachian Power Company
Mary Hyre
Athens Messenger
Feeder Pigs Profit Seen In Gallia County
Gallia County farmers can raise feeder pigs to boost corn returns rather than feed corn to market hogs. Clarence C Bowen extension economist told 27 attendees at the Farmers Hotel meeting. He noted Ohio demand for feeder pigs rising from 22 000 in 1955 to 191 000 in 1961. County Agent William P Smith presided. meeting sponsored by the Gallia County Agricultural Extension Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Clarence C. Bowen
Farmers Hotel
Bowen
Ohio
Deputy Sheriff Investigates Two Car Collision Near School
Deputy Sheriff Robert Lee investigated a two car crash near Point Pleasant High School on Jackson Ave. No injuries occurred. $150 damage to both vehicles. Drivers Keith Sayre, 16, and John Warner, 18, were involved with Warner cited for failure to yield. Warner’s vehicle was owned by Clair Cottrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert Lee
Point Pleasant High School
Jackson Ave
Keith Allen Sayre
Arbuckle
John H. Warner
Letart
Warner
Clair Cottrill
Elected Commander in Gallipolis Barracks 2353
Edwin Thomas was elected commander of Gallipolis Barracks 2353, World War I Veterans, at a Thursday night session in the Municipal Building. The sheriff's department arrested Emry Johnson, 67, Gallipolis, on intoxication charges. his case is set for Municipal Court Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Edwin Thomas
Sheriff's Department
Emry Johnson
Skin Divers Begin Search for Missing Burdette Man
Skin diving teams started today at Graham Station in the Ohio River to recover Stanley Epling 57 Burdette Addition who disappeared four weeks ago after falling from the Ep ling sand and gravel boat. High water slowed efforts but divers continue dragging operations. Epling, a husband and father of three, is brother of Mrs J A Blankenship of Point Pleasant.
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Point Pleasant
Graham Station
Ohio River
Stanley Epling
Burdette
Epling
J. A. Blankenship
Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes
Lawrence Jordan Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Worthy Siders Gallipolis Mrs Ray Parsons Patriot Ohio John Studer Gallipolis Mrs Robert Cornwell Gallipolis Mrs Ray Crookham Leon Mrs Darrell R Roberts Bidwell and daughter
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Pleasant Valley Hospital
Lawrence Jordan
Gallipolis
Worthy Siders
Ray Parsons
Patriot
Ohio
John Studer
Robert Cornwell
Galli Polis
Ray Crookham
Leon
Darrell R. Roberts
Bidwell and Daughter
Fort Randolph Society of C A R Meeting In Parish House
Members of the Fort Randolph Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution will meet Friday at 7 p m at Christ Episcopal Church parish house. Julie Lee McComb will host the evening. Mrs Neil Connors program chairman announced that Mrs C G Bauerle will speak. Gallipolis The trial of Jimmie Cheek 25 Gallipolis arrested Dec 31 on a driving while intoxicated charge has been continued by Municipal Judge William H Jones granted at the request of Robert S Betz Cheek's attorney. Spencers Are Parents Mason Dr and Mrs Edward M Spencer of Camp Lejeune Jacksonville NC announce the birth of their first child a seven pound 10 ounce daughter Dawn Rochelle born April 17 at the U S Naval Base Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Fort Randolph
Gallipolis
Jimmie Cheek
William H. Jones
Robert S. Betz
Cheek
Mason
Edward M. Spencer
Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville
N.C
Dawn Rochelle
U.S. Naval Base Hospital
Fred Spencer
Mason County Tuberculosis Group Elects Officers
Mrs C P Stout was reelected president of the Mason County Tuberculosis and Health Association at a recent meeting in Point Pleasant. New officers named include Mrs R W Eschenour vice president and Mrs John Brown secretary. A $100 contribution was approved to the Chest Chair at West Virginia University for tuberculosis study.
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Point Pleasant
C. P. Stout
Mason County
Tuberculosis and Health Association
R. W. Eschenaur
John Brown
James Hall
Jack L. Fowler
Gus Douglass
Grimms Landing
Lloyd Roush
New Haven
Lloyd Holmes
George Roberts
Sam Price
Twin births and local obituaries listed at Holzer Hospital
Holzer Hospital notes announce births for families across Gallia Meigs and nearby towns including Lowe Lee Dutey Pushak Bostic Glover and Estep. The list also records patients and caregivers with numerous names and routes plus a note that 9 pints of blood were used Thursday.
Spring Open House Planned At Wahama High School
Wahama High School schedules a spring open house for Tuesday at 7 30 p m for seventh through twelfth grade parents. The program will cover next year’s student scheduling and parents will tour each classroom with refreshments in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahama High School
Missing Gallipolis youth found after 4:55 a.m. arrest
Garland Atkinson 19 was apprehended on Upper Third Ave after being reported missing at 7 p.m. Thursday from the Gallipolis State Institute. Judge William H. Jones announced Municipal Court will not hold sessions Monday through Wednesday due to a case in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Garland Atkinson
Gallipolis State Institute
Upper Third Ave
William H. Jones
London
Oldaker Blake Vows At Church of Christ Unity
Ruth Oldaker and Pearl Blake wed in a double ring ceremony at the Church of Christ in Hartford at eleven o clock Saturday April 21 Rev Guy Sayre officiated. The couple, both Wahama High School graduates, plan to live in Hartford.
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Hartford
Ruth Oldaker
Pearl Blake
Church of Christ In Christian Union
Guy Sayre
Joseph Oldaker
William Blake
Rutland
Ohio
Services set for Mrs. Carrie Bates Sullivan
Funeral services are planned for Saturday at 2 30 p m at Wilcoxen Chapman Funeral Home for Mrs Carrie Odesa Bates Sullivan who died Wednesday at her Gallipolis Ferry home She was born in Henderson daughter of the late Edward and Lena Bates Her husband Charles survives with a daughter Garnet Reynolds of Point Pleasant a son Charles Bates Also surviving are sisters Doll Robertson and Louise Lucas four brothers Charles John George Denver Bates and four grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren Burial will be in Wagner Cemetery on Charleston Road Friends may call at 6 p m Friday at the funeral home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Pearl Gibbs
Wm. Thomas
Washington, D. C
Paul Fraley
Henderson
Harold Jeffers
Crooksville
Ohio
Nettie Jeffers
Leona
Gertie Riggs
Sara Spears
Roseville
Jack Finnicum
Kanaugua
David Goslyn
David
Tommy
Jackson
Lester Roach
Zanesville
William T. Kimes
New York
Stanley Gibbs
Gallion
Alice P. Sheets
Joseph Gibbs
Gallipolis
Russell Nitz
Minersville
Ivy Ingles
Chicago
Ill
Herbert Smith
Massillon
Norman Smith
Bridgeport
Lester Smith
Garry G. Gibbs
Ft. Knox
Freda Edwards
Middleport
Dale Jacobs
Helen Fowler
Point Pleasant
Clifford Gibbs
Louisville
Lester Gibbs
Cleveland
John, Ralph and
James Gibbs
San Francisco
Cal
Blane Ingles
Carrie Odessa Bates Sullivan
Wilcoxen - Chapman
Gallipolis Ferry
Edward
Lena Bates
Charles
Garnet Reynolds
Charles Bates
Doll Robertson
Louise Lucas
John
George
Denver Bates
Wagner Cemetery
Charleston Road
Kerr 4-H'ers Reorganize in Gallia County
Kerr Pioneer 4-H Club in Gallia County joins over 40 clubs organized for 1962 with Kathryn Knotts as adviser. Twenty two of twenty four members attended the Tuesday meeting at Bidwell Porter Elementary with guests Jerry Matthews and Sandra Knotts. The club plans to perform at Springfield Grange parcel post sale at 7 30 p m Thursday. Officers include Janet Kemper president Leslie Lemley vice president Carol Kemper secretary Cecil Matthews treasurer Linda Myers song leader Francis Kemper recreation leader Donna Neal safety chairman Sarah Matthews health chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neers
Gallia County
Kathryn Knotts
Bidwell-Porter
Jerry Matthews
Sandra Knotts
Springfield Grange
Janet Kemper
Leslie Lemley
Carol Kemper
Cecil Matthews
Linda Myers
Francis Kemper
Donna Neal
Sarah Matthews
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Coaches Club Circus
Gibbs
Mason Mothers Club
Earl Ewing
Raymond Machias
Glen McCallister
Vinton and Son
Hillard Wallis
San Diego Bay
Hydro-Capital
Newport Beach
Calif
Washington School
Cynthia Jennings
Catherine Miller
Gene France
Carolyn Coonen
Valerie Sheets
Jeff Boerger
Stephen Dobbins
Debra Neal
Johnny Carmichael
Mark Epling
Ann Sanders
Danny Frazier
Maureen Ryal
Christine Casey
Bill Cobb
Marie Gibert
Daleen Harbour
Mark Davis
Debbie Johnson
Kim Naskey
Stephen Jones
Timothy Kyger
Denise Crow
Shary Bisnaugle
Billy Vicars
Cora Dunsmore
Billy Atkins
David Tope
Jo Ann Devault
Patti Gingerich
Sharon Taylor
Minda Dennison
Jimmy Myers
David Burnett
Glennard David
Ray Smith
David Romaine
Melody Shahan
Jane Mills
Karen Hardway
Tommy Morgan
Marissa Marchi
Bobby Hout
John Thomas
Fred Fraley
Tim Hemsworth
Janet Boggs
Jo Ann McHenry
Susan Thompson
Junior Cleland
Tommy Matthews
Steven
Cathy Sutter
Janice Burner
Georgena Lemley
Jamie Wellman
Allan Boster
Michael Broyles
Billy Davis
Gregory Smith
Roger Smith
Susan Clarke
Karen Remita
Debra
Susan Frazier
Michelle Price
John Childers
Mary Morse
Phillip Lane
Donna Atkins
Aleta Fields
Deborah Gatewood
Sandra Jones
Terry Briggs
Mary L. Thornton
Linda Haner
Brenda Stewart
Susan Davis
Bruce Campbell
Bruce Harreld
Tommy Sechrist
Linda Glass
Estella Runyon
Debbie North
Candy Cotton
Taffy Darnbrough
Meda Edleblute
Southwestern
Hannan
Homemakers Club
Ma Turner
Point Pleasant Register
Wanda Stemple
J. E. Sommer
Ray Thompson
Hazel Roush
Ashton Baptist
Wohelo Homemakers Club
Society
Spencers
Mrs. Stout
Holzer Hospital News
David A. Lowe
James R. Lee Jr
William G. Dutey
Wellston
John Pushak
John W. Gardner
Kenneth P. Bostic
Elwin McGowan
Oak Hill
Wallace M. Houck
Eureka
Jess Frazier
Lawrence E. Jewell
Heber B. Brunton
Harry D. Moore
Coolville
Haig Gayheart
Ravenswood
Rinda Ann Pinkerman
Kitts Hill
Randy L. van Meter
Charles D. Long Sr
Bill E. Fannin
Ashland
Anita J. Estep
John A. Goble
Lloyd E. Rankin
Cheshire
Jesse J. Ward
Joseph Willis
Lowell Collins
Heart Brown
Verne Niday
Wallace Houck
Pearle Morrison
Rufus Dickerson
Connie Sue Gibson
James G. Wilburn
Sandra Lee Miller
Barry B. Murphy
Thomas M. Spangler
Charlene Hysell
Emerson Fife
John F. Johnson
Edgar K. Peters
Clarence Drummond
Harold Phillips
Clayton Barrett
William M. Harden
Wahama
Oldaker
Blake
Ben Franklin
Mr. Blake
United States Army
Mrs. Blake
Odessa Bates
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