Gallia County dairy awards honor top breeds at fair
Gallia County Junior Fair dairy show results crowned top breed winners across Ayrshire Brown Swiss Guernsey Jersey Holstein Friesian classes. Judges from Ohio State University named best of breed in Ayrshire Brown Swiss and Holstein Friesian, with 32 blue ribbons and one red ribbon awarded. Winners include Callinan, Carmichael, Lakin, Smith, and several 4-H clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
Harold Kaesar
Ohio State University
Callinan
Raccoon Valley
Ael
Ron Carmichael
John Smith
Jim Rhodes
Springfield-Morgan Cowboys
Bucky Lakin
Greg Carter
Eddie Butler
Buckeye Cardinals
Freddy Deel
Racoon Valley Club
Ruth Thompson
Frank Mills
Kaesar
Little Miss and Mister Gallia County Queens Crowned
Debra Jo Lewis and Richard Ray Boone were named Little Miss and Little Mister Gallia County at the Gallia County Fair in Gallipolis before about 6500 spectators. The event honored last year’s winners Ray Belville and Andra Davidson with runners up named for both boys and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Debra Jo Lewis
Gallia County
Gallia County Fair
Richard
Ray Boone
Stephen Joe May
Walter May
Eastern Ave
Robert Burchett
Robert W. Burchett
Cheshire
Sue Adkins
Leroy Adkins
Chatham Ave
Rebecca Lynn Naskey
Frank Naskey
Second Ave
Richard Ray Boone
Little Miss
Cancer Talk Set by Eastern Star in Middleport
Dr. Keith Brandeberry of Holzer Hospital will speak on cancer at a Middleport High School meeting on August 22 under four Eastern Star chapters. Evangeline Chapter 172 led planning at the Masonic Temple. A film Time and Two Women will be shown by Catherine Shavorinsky. Friends night is planned for September 28 and Pomeroy Chapter 186 invites attendance for a September 12 event with Geraldine Young, grand representative of Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Keith Brandeberry
Holzer Hospital
Middleport High School
Order of Eastern Star
Evangeline Chapter 172
Masonic Temple
Catherine Shavorinsky
Cancer Unit
Euvetta Bechtle
Pomeroy
Geraldine Young
Dakota
Dog Owner Faces Charge After East Gallipolis Bite
A dog that bit a seven year old boy Thursday evening in East Gallipolis is held at the Gallia County dog pound for 14 day observation and its owner Russell Frazier faces a charge in Gallipolis Municipal Court. The boy Paul Siders suffered a minor skin breach on his shoulder near 1831 Chatham Ave. Police report the dog was chained but the boy ran toward it. Frazier is charged with failure to vaccinate the dog against rabies. his hearing is set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Paul Siders
Betty Siders
Chestnut St
John Taylor
Chatham Ave
Russell Frazier
Committees Named By Band Boosters Pomeroy
Pomeroy Band Boosters named committees for the year at a meeting led by president Mrs. Charles Werry. Ways and means include Mrs. Gilbert Mees Mrs. William Swatzel Mrs. Henry Wells Mrs. Maxine Arnold Mrs. Harry Bolinger. John Handley is publicity chairman and Henry Werry is supply chairman. John Moore is membership chairman and Charles Werry is bus chairman. Mees and Werry Bolinger and Arnold join the telephone committee. Next meeting set for Sept 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Band
Charles Werry
Gilbert Mees
William Swatzel
Henry Wells
Maxine Arnold
Harry Bolinger
John Handley
Henry Werry
John Moore
Mees
Bolinger
Arnold
Bartels Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena Bartels who died Saturday at Meigs General Hospital were held at 2 p m Tuesday at the Ewing funeral home. Reading the service was Delbert Ernstheusen of Sharon. Pallbearers were George Harris Kenneth Harris Denver Rice Walter Schmitt Christy Baer and Durward Cumings. Out of county attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Schmitt and daughter Waltha of Cheswick Pa Miss Mary Agnes Schmitt Beav er Pa and Mrs. Kate Bartels and children John and Ann of Glouster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Lena Bartels
Meigs General Hospital
Ewing
Delbert Ernstheusen
Sharon
George Harris
Kenneth Harris
Denver Rice
Walter Schmitt
Christy Baer
Durward Cumings
Waltha
Cheswick
Local residents visit Robert Conkle home to share time
Mrs Virginia Higgins Debbie of Cleveland and Mr and Mrs Charles Pyles and Larry of Gallipolis Ferry visited the Robert Conkle home. Other guests included Mrs Ruth Willis Middleport Mrs Winnie Ridenour and sons New Jersey Mrs Mamie Matthews Turkey Run and Terry Matthews Stingy Creek. Wheeler Blankenship was taken to Meigs Hospital by Middleport Emergency Squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Higgins
Debbie
Cleveland
Charles Pyles
Larry
Gallipolis Ferry
Ruth Willis
Middleport
Robert Conkle
Winnie Ridenour
New Jersey
Mamie Matthews
Turkey Run
Fred Taylor
Terry Matthews
Stingy Creek
Taylor
James Conkle
Laura Rhodes
Charleston
Arnsted Arnold
Gretchen
Rhodes
Arnold
Russell Caruthers
Newark
Eddie
Stanley Rupe
Carolyn
Roger
Ruth
Trudy
Mike
Sheila
Jackson Lake
Wheeler Blankenship
Meigs Hospital
Mary Wells
Alex Shuler
Sheila Conkle
Mr. Chapman
Gallipolis
Otis
Holzer Hospital News Admits Patients and Birth Record
A daughter to Mr and Mrs James L Newton of Ravenswood. Admitted Henry Clifford Stanley of Ripley W Va. Francis L Martin of Wellston Route 3. Mrs George M Corns of Ironton Route 1. Mrs Carl E Burt of Jackson Route 4. Mrs Donald M Riffle of McArthur Route 2. Sebastian C Nibert of Gallia Harry C Leach of Jackson. William J Brown of Oak Hill Route 2. Mrs Martha J Childs of Middleport. William M Green of Newport Ohio. Melanie A Beegle of Racine. Mrs Homer Hawkins of Pomeroy Route 3. Mrs Stella Simmons of Wellston Route 2. Mrs Wilbur E Plants of Point Pleasant Route 1. Mrs Joseph C Paugh of Mason. Blood used Thursday 6 pints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clifford Stanley
Ripley, W. Va
Francis L. Martin
Wellston
Donald M. Riffle
McArthur
Sebastian C. Nibert
Galli
Harry C. Leach
Jackson
William J. Brown
Oak Hill
Homer Hawkins
Pomeroy
Stella Simmons
Wilbur E. Plants
Point Pleasant
Joseph C. Paugh
Mason
Gallipolis Police Court Fines Report
In Municipal Court Thursday John Joseph Walker Jr. of Fayetteville North Carolina was fined five dollars with costs suspended and escorted from town after a police blotter note shows investigation. Richard Hermar Clark of Gallipolis paid ten dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Henry J. Pittman of Gallipolis was fined ten dollars and costs for intoxication. Wayne Saunders of Gallipolis was arrested Thursday on intoxication charges by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Joseph Walker Jr
Fayetteville
N. C
Richard Hermar Clark
Henry J. Pittman
Couple Files for Marriage License in Gallia County
Richard D. Darst aged 25 of Gallipolis and Carolyn A. George aged 18 of Bidwell filed for a marriage license in Gallia County Probate Court. Darst lists his occupation as an operator. his parents are Douglas and Mary Darst. George’s parents are Clinton and Cora Williams George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Richard D. Darst
Carolyn A. George
Bidwell
Darst
Douglas
Mary Gilmore Darst
Clinton and
Cora K. Williams George
Substitute teachers sought in Pomeroy Meigs County
Residents with teaching certificates are asked to contact the county board of education office in the infirmary at Pomeroy for substitute teaching positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Meigs County
County Board of Education
Dance Party Set Pomeroy by Sewing Club
An outside dance party will be held by the Pomeroy Sew Rite Sewing Club Saturday evening from 8 to 11 30 p m on the Pomeroy tennis courts. Leon Jordan and Kenny Hysell the Jays will emcee the dance program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Pomeroy Sew Rite Sewing Club
Leon Jordan
Kenny Hysell
The
Jays
Passenger Falls From Automobile Near Silver Bridge
Earl Barnes 23 of Hensford West Virginia fell from an automobile north of the Silver Bridge at 11 PM Thursday when the vehicle went into a ditch. He was found soaked with a forehead laceration after the car, which had no flashlight, slid into a ditch on Route 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Earl Barnes
Hensford
W. Va
Silver Bridge
Barnes
Route 7
Rig North
Estep
Saunders Leads Top Lambs in Gallia County Fair
Gallia County Junior Fair awards crown Kenneth Saunders of the Gallipolis FFA as top market lamb owner with the three best lambs. Max Haffelt, Ed die Marr, Judy Steger, and Eddie Marr win multiple ribbons and showmanship honors across breeding and market classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Kenneth Saunders
The
Future Farmers of America
Larry Bear
Ohio Wool Growers Association
Max Haffelt
Hannan Trace Pioneers
Eddie Marr
Mudsoc Valley Boys 4-H Club
Judy Steger
Thivener Pioneers
Tenth Best
Terry Cremeens
Michael Reese
Little Kgger Valley Boys
Mike Reese
Kids Win Prizes On Their Day At Gallia Fair
Kiwanis Kids Day at Gallia County Junior Fair featured games and contests for two age groups. Winners included Balloon Bursting Craig Smith and Tommy Folden. Bubble Gum Larry Bono and Bill Harris. Sack Race George Woodward and Frank Gibert. Watermelon Steve Wroc blewski and Bruce Harris. Cracker Whistle Cheryl Bledsoe. Hot Dogs Billy Harris and Thomas States and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kiwanis
Gallia County
Craig Smith
Tommy Folden
Barbara Jo Daugherty
Eve Harris
Larry Bono
Bill Harris
Kathy Lyons
Kathy Wells
George Woodward
Frank Gibert
Sandra Vallance
L. J. Fisher
Gary Lane
Cheryl Bledsoe
Marie Gibert
Steve Wrocblewski
Bruce Harris
Dave Evans
Leonard Harlow
Billy Harris
Thomas States
Sandy Drummond
Michael Sheets
Mother petitions court for daughter's return
Thelma Mae Cockrell seeks enforcement of a 1960 custody order for her granddaughter Della Lee Hall. Minnie Hall is ordered to show cause on Sept. 8 why she should not be held in contempt for not returning the child despite repeated requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Della Lee Hall
Cockrell
Thelma Mae Cockrell
James E. Hall
Box
Vinton Route One
Lima
John
Minnie Hall
Boy, 14 Chooses Mother in Custody Change
Gallia County case Cora K. George vs Clinton H. George. Judge Betz grants motion to modify March 10 1958 order awarding custody of Hershel George to the defendant. Defendant to pay $10 weekly for child support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas
Robert M. Betz
Cora K. George
Bidwell
Clinton H. George
Betz
Hershel George
Hearing Date Set in Gallia Probate Case
Awilda E. Rowley filed for probate of James N. Rowley's will in Gallia County Probate Court. Judge John W. Howell set August 16 for the hearing. Attorney John A. Epling seeks a commission to take the deposition of subscribing witness James A. Krehbill, with Neal M. Zimmer authorized to handle the commission. Additional depositions will cover Strother B. Jackson, the other subscribing witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Awilda E. Rowley
James N. Rowley
Gallia County
John W. Howell
John A. Epling
James A. Krehbill
Neal M. Zimmer
Dayton
Strother B. Jackson
Roush Family Real Estate Transfers in Graham District
Grant O Roush Thelma Roush and others transfer real estate in Graham District to Lowell C Grimm Shirley E Grimm. A separate transfer moves property from The Roush family to Robert Dale Roush and Wilda Louise Roush in Graham District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant O. Roush
Thelma Roush
Robert Dale Roush
Wilda Louise Roush
Lowell C. Grimm
Shirley E. Grimm
Graham District
Wilda Roush
Squad Answers Call Middleport Farmhouse Illness
The Middleport emergency squad was summoned to the home of Miss Mabel Hysell at 6 13 Thursday morning. Miss Hysell had become unexpectedly ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Mabel Hysell
Hysell
Hit-Skip Case Probed After Meigs County Collision
Gallia State Police from the Gallipolis post continued the investigation of a hit and run in northern Meigs County. Clarence Spurrier of Belpre, 29, reported being struck as an unidentified northbound vehicle veered left of center and sideswiped his southbound car on Route 7 near the Athens-Meigs line. Damage described as medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Meigs County
Clarence Spurrier
Belpre
Athens-Meigs County
Spurrier
Two Drivers Are Jailed In Ohio DUI Cases
Gallipolis Municipal Judge William H. Jones fines two men fifty dollars and costs each plus five days in jail and six months license suspension for operating under the influence. Charles B. Siders and William C. Osborne face charges. Roelofsen fined ten dollars in Meigs County Court for left of center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
Ohio Highway Patrol
Charles B. Siders
William C. Osborne
St. Albans
W. Va
Meigs County
Barend Roelofsen
Barberton
Robert C. Waugh
Oren Lott
Reedsville
Youths Attend Baptist Church Camp Near Chillicothe
Four youths from Middleport First Baptist Church will travel Sunday to Tar Hollow Camp near Chillicothe. Pastor Rev. Donald Boone will accompany them as Kay Boggess Stephanie Pullen Larry Gladwell and Pat Edwards join the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Guest Night Set By Middleport Club
The Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club will observe a guest night Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of president Mrs Harry S Moore There will be no business session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Middleport Business and Professional Women’s Club
Harry S. Moore
Education Board Issues 96 Bus Driver Permits
The Meigs County Board of Education issued 96 bus driver permits for the upcoming school year. Recipients include William Hart, Robert Hawk, Bert Romine, Owen Smith, Ernest Wood, Albert Appleby, Charles Bissell, Cecil Caldwell, Paul Chevalier, Ross Cleland, Clyde Headley, John Hoffman, Edmond Life, Robert Marcinko, Creston Newland, Theodore Pullins, Dale Marvin Miller, James Nicholson, Titus Smith, Lester Thomas, Clarence Turley, Vernon Weber, Marvin Wilson, Tom Bentz, Francis Glazier, Denver Hysell, Amos Marshall Adams, Lawrence Beegle, Edward Bush, Albert Faircloth, Ralph Henderson, Albert D. Hill, Dallas Hill, Leroy Lawrence, Vernon Nease, Harold Proffitt, Delbert Smith, Clarence Wickline, James Carnahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Adams
Lawrence Beegle
Edward Bush
Albert Faircloth
Ralph Henderson
Albert D. Hill
Dallas Hill
Leroy Lawrence
Vernon Nease
Harold Proffitt
Delbert Smith
Clarence Wickline
James Carnahan
Southern Local
Gift Grows Named Best Hog At Gallia County Fair
A 200 pound hog raised from a 1 1 4 pound pig by 12 year old Charlie Martin won first prize in market hogs at the Gallia County Junior Fair. Judge Clarence Bowen of OSU deemed the animal top among 27 entries while 18 grade A hogs competed. Other awards went to Fred and Ray Wollborn for breeding gifts and James Slone for sow and litter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charlie Martin
Gallia County
Martin
Buckeye Cardinals
Clarence Bowen
Ohio State University Extension
Swan Creek
Raccoon Creek
Fred
Ray Wollborn
Harris Harvesters
Fred’s
Ray’s
James Slone
Hannan Trace Pioneers
Charles
Phil Duncan
Little Rgger
Lodge Makes Donation to Meigs Red Cross Chapter
Meigs Temple Pythian Sisters met at the R of P Hall in Middleport and donated to the Meigs County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Chester Zirkle presided. Attendance noted illness of Mrs. Jacob Young and Mrs. Lena McElhinney. Plans for a September rummage sale and a September potluck were discussed with committee assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Meigs County
American Red Cross
Meigs Temple Pythian
R. of P. Hall
Chester Zirkle
Jacob Young
Lena McElhinney
Philip Meinhart
Ways and Means
Erma Smith
Miss Smith
Ruby Nicinsky 7th Birthday Celebrated in Middleport
The seventh birthday of Ruby Nicinsky was marked with a party at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. George Nicinsky in Middleport. Friends and relatives attended including Billy Dallas, Stevie Dallas, Carla Meyers, Carl Meyers, Judy Owen, Dick Owen, Pat Crossan, Sheryl Crossan, Nancy Buchanan, Donna Wei mann, Susan Wei mann, Debbie Laney, Debby Hinkle, Butch Hinkle, Rita Phillips, Teresi Nicinsky, Lou Ann French, Debbie Blaine, Michele Buck, Mrs Harold Hinkle, Mrs Carl Meyers, Mrs Richard Owen and Mrs Thomas Blaine. The host served ice cream and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middleport
Ruby Nicinsky
George Nicinsky
Billy
Stevie Dallas
Carla
Carl Meyers
Judy
Dick Owen
Pat
Sheryl Crossan
Nancy Buchanan
Donna
Susan Weimann
Debbie Laney
Debbie
Butch Hinkle
Rita Phillips
Teresi Nicinsky
Lou Ann French
Debbie Blaine
Michele Buck
Harold Hinkle
Richard Owen
Thomas Blaine
Ruby
Nicinsky
Boy And Girl Meet In Automobiles
A 17 year old girl Wanda Rice of Willowwood and 17 year old Floyd Clary Jr. of Crown City collided on Niday Road seven miles west of Route 218 while driving in opposite directions. Both reported minor injuries or none with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Post
Ohio Highway Patrol
Wanda Rice
Willowwood
Floyd Clary Jr
Crown City
Niday Road
Wanda
Rutland Circle Hosts Meigs Coun CWC Guest
Mrs Patrick Lochary of Pomeroy spoke on state and national council work for the Meigs County Council of United Church Women during the Rutland Methodist Church Evening Circle meeting at Mrs Margaret Parsons home. Mrs Mildred Lucas led prayers and a youth report was given by Mrs Carl Herring. An auction sale closed the meeting with 14 members served refreshments by Mrs Parsons with help from Mrs Naomi Chase and Mrs Goldie Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
Patrick Lochary
Pomeroy
Meigs County
United Church Women
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Rutland Methodist Church
Margaret Parsons
Lochary
Mildred Lucas
Lancaster
Carl Herring
Parsons
Naomi Chase
Goldie Anderson
Former MLB Third Baseman Says Nose Broken Eleven Times
A former major league third baseman claims his nose was broken 11 times during his career. He quips that number is lucky.
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Paul Swisher
Kyger Future Farmers of America
Randy Callihan
Gary Palmer
Kyger Creek
FFA
Judy Reese
Little Kyger
Mudsoc Valley Boys
Leo Tawney
Gallipolis Ffa
Tom Carmichael
Little Kyger Valley Girls
Ricky Altizer
Mudsoc Valley
Becky Lakin
Smith
Debra Lewis
Richard Boone
Little’ Fair
Bartels
By Glenna Shuler
Holzer Hospital News
James L. Newton
Ravenswood
George M. Corns
Ironton
Carl E. Burt
Martha J. Childs
Dleport
William M. Green
Newport, Ohio
Melanie A. Beegle
Racine
Wayne Saunders
Saunders
Boy
Mason Land Transfers
del Webb
New York Yankees
Toni Ince
Reno
New
Los Angeles
Baptist Church
Education Board
Rogers Brothers
Leilani
Flair
B. H. Sanborn Jeweler
Bowen
Bob Hatcher
Darrell Young
Donald Slone
Dean Martin
Charles Duncan
Jack Slone
Randolph Fraley
Ralph Steger
Francis Fraley
Eddie Wollborn
Stephen Ferrell
Lodge
Wscs Circle
Farmer's Bank
Federal Reserve System
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. Pomeroy — Rutland
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