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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1962

Page

6

Two Car Crashes On Route 35 Injure Two In Gallia County

In Gallia County on Route 35 near the Ohio Patrol post two crashes occurred Tuesday afternoon. Marsha Jo McKean left turning into a private driveway when Charles Cotton attempted to pass, overturning his pickup and injuring his passenger Leo King who was hospitalized. A second collision involving a baggage trailer led to fines for several motorists in Gallipolis Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Ohio Highway Patrol Kean Columbus Charles F. Cotton McKean Cotton Leo P. King Bidwell King William J. Payne East Lake Payne Russell Berm William H. Jones Clarence E. Wheaton William Edison Cowan Grove City Robert Murphy Ernest R. Ballantyne

Downtown Coaches Club Prepares For Season

Gallipolis announces new membership chair Richard Hurwitz with Lonnie Thompson and Dick Roderick assisting. The group plans practice game films for staff study before the opener September 7 at Ironton. A kickoff banquet is slated for August 30 and a public sale of season seats.

Gallipolis H. Richard Hurwitz Ironton Max Tawney D-T’s Bob Saunders Blue Devils Bob Marchi

Admitted list and accident at Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital records show multiple admissions including Chester Mayes Leo King Donnie Rayburn Lisa Kay Henry Randy Randolph Kay Ellen Roush Emil Knight Donald Thomas Carl Doolin George Sexton Elza Kaliner Martha Orr and others. George W Sexton 34 Wellston Route 1 admitted after a telephone pole broke with him causing a fractured left collar bone.

Chester L. Mayes Gallipolis Leo P. King Bidwell William H. Arrington Waterloo Star Donnie Rayburn Point Pleasant Lisa Kay Henry Randy Lee Randolph Leon Kay Ellen Roush Emil Knight Hartford Donald L. Thomas Carl W. Doolin Ironton George W. Sexton Wellston Elza J. Kaliner Minford Martha A. Orr Long Bottom Dove Stambaugh Paintsville Arthur H. Hess Middleport Jeffrey A. Hartley Ravenswood Fred S. Kirk Wellston Route 1 Holzer Hospital Sexton

Legal Notice Forsale of Salesmen James Webb Listed

Pursuant to sections specified a notice is given that on July 27 1962 James Harold Webb of Columbus is to act as a salesman in the State of Jones. A peace commissioner designation is noted with fragmented text indicating a sale related action and official role.

Inc James Harold Webb Columbus Jones Heanher

Kyger Creek All-Star Series Set

Kyger Creek announces a two-out-of-three-game all-star series to be played Friday and Saturday. South All-Stars include Lon Bush, Jack Cheesebrew, Gill Grimm, Henry Rossi, Mike Northup, and others from Gallipolis and nearby teams. North All-Stars feature Bob Roberts, Mike Wright, Eddie Baer, Bobby Priddy, and more from Pomeroy, Middleport, and surrounding towns.

Gallipolis Lee M. Tyo All-Stars Kyger Creek South All-Stars Rancel Jiiden Gilbert Milliran

J O Rogers Dies At 77 In Gal lipolis

Joseph Owen Rogers 77 was found dead Tuesday at his home 919 Second Ave Gal lipolis from natural causes. A Mason County native and long time Northern Ohio resident he was one of 11 children of George and Mary Ellen Rogers. Surviving sister Mrs Will Gardner Point Pleasant. Miller funeral home to announce arrangements.

Gallipolis Joseph Owen Rogers Second Ave Jack Janey Rogers Ohio Mason County Mr. Rogers George Mary Ellen Rainey Rogers Will Margaret) Gardner Point Pleasant Miller Funeral Home

Gallia and Vinton Granges Meet Monday in Vinton

Gallia County Pomona Grange to meet with Vinton County Pomona Grange at 8 p m Monday in the Vinton Elementary School The host will conduct inspection opening and closing services and a literary program Mona master William L Persinger announced a return visit to Gallia on Aug 20 with Wilkesville as tentative site.

Gallipolis Vinton County Pomona Grange Vinton Gallia County Pomona Grange William L. Persinger Pomona Gallia County Wilkesville

Burke files partition suit in Gallipolis court

Hazel D. Burke of Carpenter Route 1 filed a partition suit Tuesday in County Common Pleas Court. The defendants are the unknown heirs of Harold Vance, who is heir to David N. Vance.

Gallipolis County Common Pleas Court Hazel D. Burke Carpenter Harold Vance David N. Vance

Cheshire Safety Check Finds Two Defects in Auto Run

Final auto safety lane check in Cheshire inspected 24 cars. Seven failed, two defects noted: steering and muffler. Mayor Harold Mack led the effort at Ashland Oil Service Station with Village Marshal Nate Macomber and Cliff Henderson. Four Boy Scouts assisted.

Gallipolis Cheshire Harold Mack Nate Macomber Cliff Henderson Ashland Oil Service J. Dennis Grose Freddy Macomber Steve Henderson William Butcher

Laurel Cliff Social Notes Reach Across Counties

Residents from Cocoa Florida to Columbus Ohio visit family and friends in Laurel Cliff and nearby towns. A surprise birthday party for Lew Diehl unfolds with multiple relatives attending. In Columbus the Ohio Department of Insurance fixes August 22 for a public hearing on Blue Cross rate increases affecting 519000 members in 19 central and southern Ohio counties. Chest Clinic setup at Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health.

Pearl Parker Laurel Cliff Renick Hendren Cocoa Fla Fran Cline Middleport Harmon Fox Ross Poulton Canton Vernon Howell Ruth Wilson Columbus Cora Renshaw Charlotte Mier Lester Brookover Oren Wogan Gene Musser Ronald Reynolds Ravanna Ed Russell Bradbury Lew Diehl Ivan Diehl Walter Hielman Charles Diehl Charles Anthony Bull Run Jessie Brookover Sand Ridge W. Va Ohio Department of Insurance Central Hospital Service Ohio

Parking Stickers Required At Gallia County Fairground

Parking stickers must be displayed in the lower right windshield corner to enter the Gallia County Junior Fairground. The traffic control chair and assistant urge cooperation to ease congestion. Stickers cost $1 and include Gallia County Agricultural Society membership. Explorer Post 200 and VFW Post 4464 along with American Legion and Kiwanis volunteers will staff the lots. Patrol officers will direct non fair traffic on Route 35.

Gallipolis Gallia County Bill B. Matthews Matthews Bill Joe Evans VFW Lafayette Post American Legion Pierce D. McCreedy

Pirates Win Kyger Creek Tournament Championship

Pomeroy Pirates edged Red's Meat Team of Point Pleasant 2 to 1 to capture the Fourth Annual Kyger Creek Little League Baseball Tournament. Jeff Burt pitched 13 strikeouts for Pomeroy with Dick Roush driving in the runs and Melvin Tracy Tom Titus adding hits. Managers Gene Mitch George Nesselroad and Charles Perry praised the event run by Lee M. Tye.

Gallipolis Pomeroy Pirates Kyger Creek Red Point Pleasant Pomeroy Jeff Burt Ronnie Duncan Jeff Ronnie Burt Dick Roush Eeeenre

Bidwell Community Notes and Visits

Mr. and Mrs. Homer Kemper of Eno visited Jimmie and Emma Lawless. Loren Neal and son Lorney visited Paul Saunders. The Bidwell Fellowship supper was held at the church last week. Families from Kipton and Steubenville visited local residents. Mr. and Mrs. Deval and children plan to teach in Arizona. Mrs. Magmie Green of Cary Ohio visits sister Mrs. George Johnson.

Loren Neal Lorney Porter Paul Saunders Bidwell William Fraley Irvin Woodrum Kipton Elizabeth Dennett Elmer Spaulding Roy Rutan Steubenville Anthony Murrey Charles Harlan Frederick Columbus G. Hull Bessie Frederick Harold Deval Mark Lesa Amos Waugh Arizona Deval Magmie Green Cary Ohio George Johnson

Portland Social Notes Brighten Weekend Gatherings

Wilma Wells reports dozens of local families visiting relatives across several towns. Guests include the Schulers of Portland hosting Ward and Roberts families from Richwood and Middleport visitors with Swan children. Other couples entertain Belore McLeod Letart Buck Parsons Ebersbach arrivals from Kansas Ostrander and Somerset.

Portland Paul Schuler James Ward Russell Roberts Richwood Ohio Marvin Swan Middleport Harry Swan Edwin McLeod Belore Kenneth McLeod Early Roush Letart

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Reported Across Rivers

Gauges show Gallipolis at 18.7 and 12.5 feet on rollers, Montgomery 16.1 and 10.5, Greenup 12.3 and 13.8, with 38 feet noted. Kanawha Falls rising to 1.54 and Hi ton 2.02 rising. Ohio River dams are up above and below Gallipolis.Kanawha River roller dams on the sill. Several boats listed with their haul, lock status, and times across Locks 15 17 32 34 35.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Marmet Wil Ham H. Bggeeg Jr Robert W. Lee Ee'apaa A.m. Helen van Henne Lotte Bob Bentor Cotton Queen Walter Williamson Incasar Ess White Denna

Gallipolis Board Hires Four Teachers and Reviews Bus Plan

Gallipolis district trustees filled four teaching positions with Sarah Ashman, Neil Sanders, Barbara Null, and Art Riddle. They heard Bill Wolfe of Ohio Department of Education discuss bus route reshaping to cut operating costs by 3000 dollars yearly and 15000 dollars over nine years while ensuring seating for all pupils.

Gallipolis State Department

Rotarians View Europe Slides At Tuesday Meeting

Rotarians at the Farmers Hotel heard Wayne B. Foster share color slides from Europe and narrate his travels as a former Allied Army member who landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day. Foster’s talk referenced scenes from 18 years ago and his recent business trip.

Gallipolis Walter F. Walker John J. Beals Ohio Department of Highways Alva T. Grover J. Sherman Porter Foster Edwin E. Higgins Grace

Elks Set Annual Picnic at Gallia Junior Fairground

The Elks Club will hold its annual picnic at noon on August 26 at the Gallia County Junior Fairground. Food service begins at 2 p m and members should submit reservations by August 17.

Gallipolis Elks Club Gallia County Elks

Volunteers Lay Hose In Two Minutes

Gallipolis volunteers set a one minute two second hose lay from hydrant to pumper during a Tuesday drill. Fire Chief James A North praised the fast team while noting a slower pair at two minutes ten seconds due to valve trouble. The 72 hour course runs three hours nightly with James Pendleton supervising on the river bank scene. Marriage license issued to Wilbert Stoney and Rose Marie Young of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department James A. Northup Portsmouth James Pendleton

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the Messenger Athens Marsha Jo Mc Downtown Coaches Club Memorial Field Holzer _ Hospital News Eugene L. Plants William E. Israel Jackson Cornelius J. Simms Irwin C. Capehart New Haven Ward Diddle George Hart Gerald Roach Jasper Lowe Robert Davis Hobart Cozard Benton Jones Sidney Fadely Harold Thurston J. O. Rogers Gallia CHEST Tuberculosis and Health Denmark Copenhagen Kitsi Watterson Scottsdale, Ariz David Bourke Sydney Australia Kitsi Kansas State University Midwest Pirates Charles Murray Bidwelll Homer Kemper Eno Jimmie Emma Lawless Wilma Wells Wolfe Luther C. Dayton Skidmore Green Elementary Central States Sewage Company Standard Oil of Ohio Europe Wilbert Stoney Rose Marie Young Diet fRoyal Crown Cola Co
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