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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1953

Page

7

Teachers Hired as Gallia County Schools Prepare to Open

Local boards of education in Gallia County met to hire teachers and other personnel for the fall opening. The group included President Kenneth Swisher, Vice-President Harold Thomas, Albert Welch, Ada Ward, Hortie Roush, Clerk Loris Roush, and principals Charles Comer Bradbury of Cheshire and Walter Rife of Kyger.

Gallipolis Boards of Education Gallia County Kenneth Swisher Harold Thomas Albert Welch Ada Ward Hortie Roush Loris Roush Charles Comer Bradbury Cheshire Walter Rife Kyger

Bidwell-Springfield H S hires science coach and teacher

Bidwell Springfield Board of Education announced the employment of Charles R. Ratliff of Russell Kentucky as science teacher and coach and a mathematics teacher for Bidwell Porter High School. The board did not publicize the selection details and president Henry Skidmore said he was sworn to secrecy. Other actions included rehabilitation contracts for interior decorating to Delbert Boster and for boys outside toilets to Harry Swisher with auditorium chairs approved but not purchased.

Henry Skidmore Gailia County Bidwell-Springfield Board of Education Delbert Boster Harry Swisher Leaver Walker G. W. Large D. W. Rees Donald Cottrell Estella Denney

Addison District fills two of three vacancies

The Addison Local School District filled two of three vacancies Monday night. Daisy Saunders Cook was hired to teach Bulaville fifth and sixth grades, and Mary Fulton was appointed to the fourth fifth sixth grade post. Thomas McKinney was the only board member absent. President Ercell Day presided with Vice-President Raymond Saxton, Normal Lucas, Ardell Smith, and Clerk Esther Gordon in attendance.

Addison Daisy Saunders Cook Bulaville Mary Fulton Thomas McKinney Ercell Day Raymond Saxton Normal Lucas Ardell Smith Esther Gordon

Local Board hires bus driver and janitor at Rodney school

Green Local Board of Education employed Junior Smith of Northup as bus driver and Anna Belle Ball as janitor at Rodney school Monday night. The full board present included President Ishmael Gillespie Vice President Harry Pitchford Brady Maddox Clarence Irwin and Smeltzer Rose with clerk Hubert Sheeta.

Harrison Board Rehires Principal and Staff for Little Bullskin

Harrison Local Board of Education re hired Gladys Brucker to continue as principal of Little Bullskin School and re hired two teachers Bessie Kerns and Velvie Trotter. A new janitor Sherman McGuire was hired. The board approved coal purchase at 27 percent per bushel for 600 bushels.

Gladys Brucker Little Bullskin Harrison Local Board of Education Bessie Kerns Velvie Trotter Sherman McGuire Merrill Harrison Arthur Elliott D. D. Mink John Maddox G. R. Canaday Ralph Boster Kermit Price Raccoon Local Board of Education Sidnny H. Fadeley Reba Evans Glendon O Cap) Evans Earl Cromley Francis Burdell Rio Grande College Steve Jenkins Gomer Richards Willard Hall Clarence Davis

Local Board Reassigns Teachers at Mooney and Bethel Schools

Ohio Local Board of Education swaps teaching posts on Monday night. Bertha Bostic will replace Edith McCall at Mooney School and McCall will take Bostic’s place at Bethel School. All board members and Clerk Trimble Jones were present including President Henry Meadows and Vice-President Thomas Gooldin.

Ohio

Cheshire Board Approves Rehabilitation Program at Two Schools

Cheshire Local Board of Education approves a $5860 rehabilitation plan for Cheshire and Kyger schools. Rehires include six bus drivers five men and one woman Margaret Coughenour. two janitors Eugene Watson Ella La Rue. music teacher Roselle Burdue. Board to seek coal bids at Sept 7 meeting.

Cheshire Rgger Roselle Burdue

4 H Club Activities Show Case of Projects and Meetings

Saturday gathering highlights eighth meeting of Stingy Creek Stitchers at Mrs Dale Mulford home with Janice Scott presiding. Multiple 4 H clubs including Evergreen Pirates Eno Sail On Happy Go Lucky Merry Maids Cloverettes Wide Awake Vinton Chat and Chew Rangers Rio Lucky Clover met across homes with demonstrations, judging, and plans for the Junior Fair.

Stingy Creek Dale Mulford Janice Scott Martha Mulford Eno Sail On Club Sandra Brown Sandra Ruth Franklin Cloverettes Dorothy Sylvia Casto Phyllis Johnson Jane Ann Northup Dorothy Criner Ruth Sonner John Berridge Linda Bane Martha Ja Quay Paul Ja Quay Vinton Chat Chew Horace Metcalf Walter McCarley Majorie McCarley Helen Mahan Marjorie McCarley Nancy Polly Walker Nancy Walker Vinton School Jean McCoy Phyllis Metcalf

Rain Ends Gallipolis Water Shortage With Heavy Rain

A heavy 1.6 inch downpour in 35 minutes Monday relieved Gallipolis water shortage. Sprinkling remains restricted until Fortification Hill reservoir refills. Reservoir levels rose from six to nearly nine feet, and town wells still feed the system with only surplus entering the reservoir.

Gallipolis Fortification Hill

Bond Posted by Two On Speeding Charges

Gallipolis bond posted by David Workman and James White for appearance next Saturday in Gallipolis Municipal Court on speeding charges filed by Gallipolis Post State Highway Patrol. William Hamilton was fined 25 dollars and costs, John I. Tupper 10 dollars and costs.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol David Workman Waldo James White Miller William H., Jones William Hamilton Detroit John I. Tupper Clarksburg W. Va

Minor Auto Crash Reported to Police

Gallipolis police investigated a minor accident Monday at 4 46 p m on Eastern Avenue in the 1400 block. Freddie Bryan Hall 19 of Columbus struck the rear of Charles F E Butler 50 of Point Pleasant. Both cars sustained minor damage.

Gallipolis Eastern Ave Freddie Bryan Hall Columbus Charles FE. Butler Point Pleasant

First Child Born in Parkersburg Heights

Mr and Mrs Thomas Lewis of Parkersburg West Virginia announce the birth of their first child a son born Sunday in a Parkersburg hospital. Mr and Mrs J Warden Lewis spent Sunday in Parkersburg meeting their first grandchild Thomas George Lewis III.

Gallipolis Thomas Lewis Parkersburg W. Va J. Warden Lewis Thomas George Lewis III

Rotary Hears Discussion of Legislative Functions

New Haven Rotary Anns met at Hartford Methodist Church for a dinner program headlined by Attorney Robert Clark who spoke on how legislative bodies function. The gathering included numerous guests and California visitors, with many introductions noted throughout the evening. Grace Harrah was feted at a birthday lawn party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Harrah, with a long list of attendees from nearby towns and counties. New Haven Briefs report local civic activities such as Lions Club doormat sales for the blind, and several residents’ travel, visits, and service inductions.

New Haven Rotary Anns Rotary Hartford Methodist Church Robert Clark Bill Drier Douglas Shephard Bethe! Vance Heaton California FE. J. Stein Phil Walport Paul Hinderson Harry Miller James Diehl Eddie Spenrer Frank Billy Roger Harrah Telton Sayre Doris Lytton Patty Roush Glen Harrah Nellie Roach Penna Bumgarner Elaine Sayre Tag Se Harrah June Roush Kathleen Graceline Hart Grace Harran Vernon Harrah Ong

Crown City Board appoints new fourth grade teacher

Mrs. Donald Pollitt was employed as a fourth grade teacher at Crown City School by the Crown City Local Board of Education. All board members attended the meeting including President Paul Stanley and Vice President Howard Brumfield.

Donald Pollitt Crown City Crown City Local Board of Education Paul Stanley Howard Brumfield A. L Dillon Ferrell Montgomery O. A. Dillon

Vinton School Board Meets With One Absentee

The Vinton local board of education conducted routine business on Saturday night with President E P Edmiston absent. Vice-president L K Metcalf presided as members Anna S Evans clerk and member, William Comer, and Victor Casto attended.

Vinton

Cadmus Local Board Meeting Includes Three Members

Cadmus Local Board of Education met Monday night with three members and clerk Rosa Wiseman present. Absentees were Charles Silvers and Omar Saunders. Attending were President G. P. Burnette, Vice-President Tauby Owens, and Thomas Daniels.

Cadmus Local Board of Education Rosa Wiseman Charles Silvers Omar Saunders G. P. Burnette Tauby Owens Thomas Daniels

Gallipolis Personal Notes Report Weekend Travels and Visits

Gallipolis social column lists Lois Hall Marilyn Long and other nurse vacationing in Florida and Washington. Families visit relatives in Ohio and beyond with extended trips to Texas Kansas and Marietta.

Bidwell Driver Fined in Stop Sign Charge

Andrew J. Mason, 79, of Bidwell Route 2, fined $10 and costs in Gallipolis Municipal Court on a State Highway Patrol charge that he failed to yield at a stop sign following an accident last Thursday.

Gallipolis Andrew J. Mason Bidwell

Forfeits 820 Bond in Gallipolis

Aaron Cohen of Clarksburg West Virginia forfeited a $20 bond on a city police speeding charge in Gallipolis on Monday.

Gallipolis Aaron Cohen Clarksburg W. Va

Courthouse Parking Lot Bid Is OK'd

Gallia County Commissioners accepted the lone bid from Standard Asphalt and Tar Co. to pave the alley and parking area behind the Gallia County Courthouse. They also bought a new sheriff’s department car from Rees Motor Co and took on several other projects including road closures, township paving, sewer work, gravel-haul costs sharing, and advertising bids for a county home roof.

Gallipolis Gallia Cheshire Charles R. Scott

Holzer Hospital Notes Births and Discharges

Holzer Hospital records numerous births listing new sons and daughters for families in Gallipolis Pomeroy Wellston and nearby towns. Discharges include a wide list of patients from Edna Burdette to Nola Knopp and others across the same communities.

Pleasant social notes highlight church meeting and society visits

The Leon Methodist Church Women’s Society plans a regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Mrs. Warren Stewart’s home. The Women of the Moose meet Tuesday evening at the Moose Home with Senior Regent Wilma Melrose presiding. Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Maloney of Jefferson Boulevard host his parents Mr. and Mrs. George Maloney of Los Angeles as guests. Bill Mason and daughter Judy join Mrs. Jane Godfrey and daughter Cecelia of Charleston visiting their grandmother Mrs. Minnie Linders of Viand Street, as Colleen and Maureen Godfrey return home after five weeks with their great grandmother. Miss Mary Brannan returns to her sister Mrs. Robert Rice’s home after a Beech Hill stay and visits with friends and relatives at Nitro.

New Haven Lions Club Hiram A. Richardson Richardson Pomeroy Arizona J. L. Stewart Sutton Henry Young Viola McLoud Pick Zerkle Navy Norfolk Olivier Zerkle Bernard Lieving Paul Scally Tucson Ariz Jimmy Layne Harry Layne Armed Services Ashland Guy Watson Philo Keith Arnold Susan Mike Oliver Ripley Judy Lewis Miller John Morgan Leon Scott Morgan New Haven Morgan Beverly Herman Knapp St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Gallipolis Lois Hall New Matamoras Marilyn Long Vinton Holzer Hospital Florida Marianna Evans Washington, D. C C. A. Evans John Carey Thornville Noah T. Clark Swan Creek Russell Martin Columbus Grant Johnson L. L. Niday Garfield Ave Sam Petruzzi Pittsburgh Petruzzi Floyd Workman Lower River Road Mary Jo Workman Manning E. Wetherholt Texas Kansas Cece H. W. Wetherholt Harlan Richards Ohio Tyrone Nelsonville Evans Warehouse Harvey Miles Dayton Dot Sams Blain Mohr Marie Bohr Stella V. Mohr J. B. Vornholt Bobby Marion Otto A. Vornholt John Janes Toledo Frank Janes Jerry Janes Frank Janeses Charlies Lusher Painesville Charlies V. Ward Lushers John Lusher Mercerville Robert M. Betz Richwood Common Pleas Frank Loucks Marietta Guy White S. L. Bossard Carrie Plummer Plummer Sherman Plummer Rocky Hill Jackson County Calvin Maloney Jefferson Blvd George Maloney Los Angeles Bill Mason Jane Godfrey Cecelia Charleston Minnie Linders Viand St Colleen Maureen Godfrey Mrs. Linders Mary Brannan Robert Rice Brannan Beech Hill Nitro

Local residents visit, travel, and hospital news in Leon and Point Pleasant

Miss Myra Schul discharged from Holzer Hospital to sister Mrs. Arthur Burdette in Leon. Edna Burdette returns home to Leon after hospital stay. Multiple Leon residents host or visit relatives in Point Pleasant, Charleston, and Cincinnati. Vacation plans include Myrtle Beach Daytona Beach and trips to Tucson.

Myra Schul Holzer Hospital Arthur Burdette Leon A Thurlby Roddy Kirkland, IL Milton Burdette Joan Kincaide Sue Kincaide South Charleston W. S. Billups Point Pleasant Edna Burdette Charles A. Thomas Gale W. C. Smith Lyda Smith Paul Rairden John Robert John Rairden W. C. Spurlock Charleston Tucson Ariz Wartenburg Morrison Nancy Rairden Donald Rairden Daytona Beach Flo William Beaver Grant Beaver Eustace Wilson Emerson Wilson James Hall Dick Melrose Carroll Casto Joe Buffington Cincinnati

Intoxication Charges Lead to Two Weekend Arrests

Two men were arrested by the sheriff's department on intoxication charges. William Hughes was fined $10 plus costs and held as a probation violator for the September term of circuit court. Edgar Plants posted bond for trial at a later date.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department William Hughes Edgar Plants

Births in Point Pleasant Area Mention Several Newborns

A series of birth notices from Point Pleasant and nearby areas reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Paul Hill near Gallipolis and other newborns including a son to Mr and Mrs Andrew Phillips of Bladen on August 2 named Richard Alvin a daughter to Mr and Mrs Isa ih Crump on August 4 at their Point Pleasant home a daughter to Rev and Mrs Ross Marrs Friday at Kanawha Medical Clinic the first child of the couple and a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Leroy Boggs born Sunday at Kanawha Medical Clinic plus a son for Mr and Mrs George McClintock of 27th Street born Sunday at Kanawha Medical Clinic.

Point Pleasant Paul Hill Gallipolis Andrew Phillips Bladen Richard Alvin Isaih Crump Ross Marrs Kanawha Medical Clinic Rufus William Marrs Cambrick W.va Stella Hodge Huntington Marrs St. Paul Methodist Church Robert Leroy Boggs George McClintock 27Th St

Police Recover Stolen Car Recovered in Meigs County

Gallipolis Patrolman W R Davis of the State Highway Patrol recovered a stolen car in Meigs County on Monday. The vehicle had been taken last Saturday from Parkersburg and was released to its owner.

Gallipolis W. R. Davis State Highway Patrol Meigs County Parkersburg

Marriage License for Smith and McDade in Leon

Harry Leo Smith aged 25 of Leon Route 2 and Pauline McDade aged 17 of Leon Route 1 receive a marriage license reported by Mason County News on page 1.

Harry Leo Smith Leon Pauline McDade Mason County News

Newly Laid Cement Damaged at Mason Grade School

Sheriff investigated damage to fresh concrete in the Mason Grade School basement under construction. Children reportedly skated and walked on the cement during the weekend. They will be kept from the site as construction continues with occupancy planned for early fall.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Mason

Lyle L. Austin Named Farm Bureau Director

Lyle L. Austin of Mason County was elected director to represent District 4 at the state Farm Bureau annual meeting held at Jackson's Mill. Austin, president of the Mason County Farm Bureau, joins Mark Hersman of Roane County among eight newly elected directors for the district's 11 counties.

Point Pleasant Lyle L. Austin Hogsett State Farm Bureau Jackson's Mill Austin Mason County Farm Bureau Mark Hersman Roane County

Farm Youth Show Committee Set to Meet in Point Pleasant

The entertainment committee of the Mason County farm youth show will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Electric Power Co office on Main Street. They plan the program of entertainment for an early fall event at Harmon Park.

Point Pleasant Maison County Farm Appalachian Electric Power Co Main Street Harmon Park

Freon Type Air Conditioning Arrives in Point Pleasant

Two early Freon air conditioning systems are installed in Point Pleasant at Vickers Restaurant and Hall's Drug Store on Main Street. The units cool the air and remove moisture, marking a modern improvement in local comfort.

Point Pleasant Vickers Hall Main Street

Samuel Milton Santee services held at Leon Church

Funeral services were held today at the Leon Methodist Church for Samuel Milton Santee 62 of Charlestown who died Sunday in a hospital there. He formerly resided at Leon and was employed by the New York Central Railroad. The Rev. J. P. Keefer officiated and burial was in Leon Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Leon Methodist Church Samuel Milton Santee Charleston Santee Leon New York Central Railroad J. P. Keefer Leon Cemetery

Boy Cut by Glass in Park Drive Accident

Nine year old Roger Pancake son of Mr and Mrs Vandal Pancake of Park Drive was treated at Kanawha Medical Clinic after a fall on a broken soft drink bottle Sunday evening.

Point Pleasant Roger Pancake Vandal Pancake Park Drive Kanawha Medical Clinic

Gallipolis approves one mill fire truck levy

Gallipolis City Commission unanimously okays a one mill levy to fund the city share of a new fire truck and equipment. The plan pairs a $5,775 local share with an equal federal subsidy, aided by the Civil Defense Administration buy. The measure also shifts funds, amends a utility ordinance, and seeks bids for a water chlorinator and street seal material. City officials discussed street dust control and hillside driveway improvements tied to the seal plan.

Gallipolis Ohio Federal Civil Defense Administration J. Roy Bartlett D. O. Taber Gallipolis Oil Defense Bartlett General Fund Civil Defense Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Robert J L. Rannells Company Ma Sam) Safford Vernon Moore Garfield Ave Moore City Commission First Ave State and Locust Ste Vine Grape Ste Vine St Olive St Spruce St Neil Raymon T. Allison Commission A. F Gus) Frye John Morgan Pannelis Otis Drummond Pert Bailes Safford

West Virginians Fined On Fighting Charges

Sheriff G Ehman said Harry Neville and Roger Lee Wilson both of Henderson were fined $10 and costs each by Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson on fighting charges from last Saturday night at an upriver restaurant. The fines were suspended.

Gallipolis G Ehman Harry Neville Roger Lee Wilson Henderson Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson Saturda

Bound for Grand Jury in Non-support Charge

Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson bound Edward Bort of Gallipolis over to the grand jury on a non support charge. Unable to immediately make a $300 bond, Bort remained in the Gallia County jail.

Gallipolis Justice of the Peace James A. Johnson Edward Bort Grand Bort Gallia Coune Ty

Bladen Man Fined for Unsafe Car Condition

Balden resident Bailes Jr 21 was fined five dollars and costs on a state Highway Patrol charge that his vehicle was in unsafe mechanical condition.

Bladen Gallipolis Ross Bailes, Jr Balden

State Police Spur Campaign Against Trucking Violators

State police checked truck weights and lengths to protect roads from overloading. Five drivers were cited in Justice of the Peace Sam Simmons court on August 3 for overlength or missing PSC plates, each fined $10 plus costs. Additional arrests include speeding, reckless driving, and a support charge in related courts.

Justice of the Peace Sam Public Service Commission James Corbett Bridges Jr Charlotte N. C Joe Allen Nichols Richland Fla

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