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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1957

Page

5

Four Fined In Court Here Monday

Gallia court records show four defendants fined for driving while intoxicated. Charles W. Greenlee of Point Pleasant received 50 dollars fine, five days jail, 18 month license suspension, plus 25 dollar and costs for resisting arrest after a car stop. John H. Rupe of Eureka Star Route Gallipolis paid 50 dollar fine with six month license suspension. Virgil D. Hixson of Gallipolis was fined 5 dollars for an insecure load. Donald G. Cregut of Huntington paid 25 dollars for DWI under license revocation. Jess James Duncan of Porter and Dayton was jailed to await a Mayor Robinson hearing.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Charles W. Greenlee Point Pleasant Greenlee Boggs John H. Rupe Eureka Star Virgil D. Hixson Donald G. Cregut Huntington Jess James Duncan Porter Dayton Meigs Co E. F. Robinson Pomeroy

Bike Car Collision on Grape Street in Gallipolis

Gallipolis city police described a minor bicycle car crash on Grape Street at about 3 05 p m. Ronnie Carter 14 of Gallipolis Route 2 rode from between parked cars and hit a car driven by Gail Sheets 34 of Gallipolis Route . The rider was uninjured and the car had a scratched right front fender. In Municipal Court Monday Charles Carter Wood 21 Cincinnati was fined 10 dollars plus costs for reckless operation.

Gallipolis Grape St Ronnie Carter Gail Sheets Charles Carter Wood Cincinnati

Gallia County Land Deeds List Multiple Transfers

A compilation of property transfers in Gallia County with numerous grantees. Notable deeds include John Montgomery to Donald and Lucille Montgomery for 36.30 acres in Guyan Township and a 61.88 acre transfer from Daniel Workman to Noah Brewer in Huntington Township.

John Montgomery Donald Lucille Montgomery Guyan Jack Jennie S. Waugh Alice M. Smith City Gallipolis Malissa A. Brown Www A. Brown Cecil Brown Blanche Cooper Euel Brown Linda Don Brown Stevie Brown Jean Dianne Brown Carrie L. Chick Esther Clench Irene Delaney Garland Plymare Maple Shade Daniel and Vernia Workman Noah Brewer Huntington Township Douglas Mary Durst Rex Carrie Lemley Cheshire Township Dorman Ollie M. Swick John Lizzie Carr Ewington Bessie Frederick Gerald Fawn Hall Kent Bidwell Springfield Township Walter Viola Bartram Early E. Hayman Harland G. Sanders Betty E. Sanders Green Township Oakey Rena E. Johnson Luther Lillie E. Shoemaker George Gilmore Gean G. Gilmore George Y. Gilmore Alma V

New Deputy Clerk Starts Duties in Gallia County

Mrs Ned Neva Eachus began her duties as deputy clerk in the office of Clerk of Courts Marjorie Rinehart. She fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Mrs Tommy Sprague who left two weeks ago to join her husband at Camp Polk Louisiana where he is stationed indefinitely.

Gallipolis Ned Neva) Eachus Marjorie Rinehart Eachus Tommy Sprague Sprague Camp Polk

Poling sues Perkins for 200 dollars in Gallia court

Beecher Poling of Bladen files a money suit against Merrill J. Perkins of Eureka Star Route Gallipolis asking 200 dollars plus 6 percent interest from Oct 15 1956 on a promissory note.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Haskins Reunion Set for August at Fortification Hill

Gallipolis notices the Haskins reunion will be held Sunday August 11 on Fortification Hill starting at 12 30 p m. Buhrl D Hood president of this year's committee announced. Chester M Roush and Patricia A Lucas are named as attendees with family details cited.

Haskins Gallipolis Fortfication Hill Buhrl D. Hood

Hospital Births and Notices From Holzer Ward

Dated Aug. 5, Holzer records show multiple births and medical updates. Daughters born to Shaffer of Bladen and Stewart of Vinton, and sons to Somers of Ironton and Johnson of Gallipolis. Several patients listed for medical and surgical care, with dismissals and family mentions ending with several named individuals.

William Stewart Vinton James Somers Ironton Eugene Johnson Gallipolis

Mrs Wiltshire Buried in Londonderry Cemetery

Funeral services were held for Anna Estelle Wiltshire 85 who died July 31 Born January 6 1872 in Londonderry she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Thomas Her husband Dr James Wiltshire died in 1934 She is survived by son John Dayton brother Charles Thomas Londonderry sister Lillian Shenault Londonderry four grandchildren and two great grandchildren She was buried in Londonderry cemetery.

James Wiltshire John Dayton Charles Thomas Londonderry Lillian Shenault Londonderry Cemetery

Malarky Club Meeting at Mrs Swisher Home

The Malarky Club met in July at Mrs Lowell Swisher's Cheshire area home. Members played canasta with prizes awarded to Mrs Robert Swisher and Mrs Emmett Thompson. Refreshments served to the hostesses and to Mrs Bill Little Mrs Gordon Swisher and Mrs Oliver Kail.

Gallipolis Malarky Club Lowell Swisher Cheshire Robert Swisher Emmett Thompson Bill Little Gordon Swisher Oliver Kail

State Moose Director To Speak Here Tonight

Harold Schaffer state director of the Loyal Order of the Moose in Ohio will speak at a Moose organizers meeting in Gallipolis. Ray Burton says films of Mooseheart and Moosehaven will be shown. The 8 p m meeting is at Libby Hotel and all interested persons are invited.

Gallipolis Harold Schaffer Delaware The Loyal Order of the Moose Ohio Ray Burton Libby Hotel

Mrs. Otis Green Resigns From Office Supply Firm

Mrs. Otis Green resigns after four years as clerk at Mitchell Office Supply Co. The Greens and their sons Elroy and Royce head to Madison West Virginia, traveling to attend the funeral of Mr Green’s little nephew.

Gallipolis Otis Green Mitchell Office Supply Co Danise Mitchell Green Elroy and Royce Madison W. Va

Tungsten Carbide Hardness Highlighted

Tungsten carbide ranks just behind diamond for hardness, noted as an exceptional material for cutting and industrial tools. The statement emphasizes its superior durability and wear resistance.

New Member Appointed to Crown City Village Council

Crown City village council at a Monday meeting appointed Charles Burgess to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Donald Williams who moved to a farm near Scottown. The council renewed a 10 year street lighting contract with Ohio Power Co. Mayor O A Dillon and council members Stan Swain Haskell Syurs and John McGuire attended along with clerk Mrs. Sanford Bills.

Gallipolis Crown City Village Sanford Bills O. A. Dillon Charles Burgess Donald Williams Williams Crown City Scottown Ohio Power Co Stanley Swain Burgess Haskell Syurs John McGuire Bills

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report

Gauges show Gallipolis and Montgomery readings with small rises and falls, Kanawha Falls steady near the sill with dams on the sill for Kanawha and all moveable dams up on the Ohio. Numerous lock movements listed with up or down statuses and times for Lock 14 through Lock 32 and for Kanawha River and Gallipolis boats including names such as Sohio State Lor A L Long Creditor Lady Ree and Beaver with varying up and down readings throughout the day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy - Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River Sohio State R. H. Bosworth A. L. Long Louisiana Neville OVEC Tenessee Island Creek Creditor Lady Ree Beaver Alton Zephyr Sam Houston Cincinnati Benter O. F. Shearer Kanawha River Boats London Helena Durant Semet Omar Dixie Challenger

Rio Grande Considers Village Water Supply Plan

Gallia officials including Mayor George Northup meet with Robert W. Cobb of the Rio Grande Soil Conservation District to discuss a proposed dam and lake on Edward Dickinson's property to provide a reliable village water source. The owner’s land need and costs to taxpayers are under review.

Gallipolis George Northup Rio Grande Robert W. Cobb Gallia C. M. Robinson Ohio State Department of Health Northup and Cobb Frank Denny R. P. Ewing Charles Jones John Myers Finley Richards James Richards

Local residents take brief vacation and visits extend

Gallipolis figures report Dr and Mrs W L Brown and Mr and Mrs Paul Myers leaving for a short vacation at Mountain Lake Hotel Virginia. On return they will stop in Lewisburg to pick up their son Jack. Young Brown served as counselor at Camp Shaw-Mi-Delcia for seven weeks. Rev and Mrs Hershel McDonough of Garfield Ave visit Baltimore. Miss Juliette Pompa of Holzer School of Nursing is on her annual vacation and left for Steubenville.

Gallipolis W. Lewis Brown Paul Myers Mountain Lake Lewisburg Jack Young Brown Camp Shaw-Mi-Delcia Hershel McDonough Garfield Ave Baltimore Church of God Juliette Pompa Holzer School of Nursing Steubenville

Injured Holzer Hospital worker treated after saw accident

Fred A. Parker chief of the maintenance department at Holzer Hospital was injured in a hospital shop accident with a electric saw on Gallipolis Route 1. He suffered multiple cuts on the fingers of his right hand and was treated at Holzer Clinic before being admitted.

Gallipolis Fred A. Parker Holzer Hospital Holzer Clinic Parker

Hospital Indigent Care Rate Request Explained

Holzer Hospital officials asked Gallia County for a higher daily rate for indigent care. The commissioners reviewed a proposed 21.87 per day plus 2.50 for services, while current contract funds were 19.83 and 2.50. Trustees noted yearly cost increases and said a decision would come soon. Also approved a 3850 pan scoop for the highway dept. and discussed a road easement to Route 35 with three easements remaining. Attending were Fos ter, Thomson, and county officials.

Gallipolis Wayne B. Foster James A. Thomson Holzer Hospital Gallia County Oly M. Stewart Board of Commissioners Stewart Walker Machinery Co Charleston W. Va County Highway Department Ned Eachus Stanley Huntington E. E. Nida Hilltop Foster and Thomson Chauncey Johnson Oty M. Stewart Roscoe Houck Morton L. Dickey

Scouts Go To Camp White River Troop 203 Heads to Arrowhead

Scoutmaster Jim Hackworth reports a small Monday meeting of Troop 203. Four scouts attend while the majority spend a week at Camp Arrowhead near Huntington. Gallipolis Jim Butler Lewis Gates John Gibert Tommy Lloyd David Ott Ralph Burner Bert Crothers Rio Grande attend, at site Davy Crockett. They plan camp activities, visitor night Wednesday, Hackworth joins for the evening, and return home Saturday around noon.

Gallipolis Troop 203 Jim Hackworth Camp Arrowhead Huntington Jim Butler Lewis Gates John Gibert Tommy Lloyd David Ott Ralph Burner Bert Crothers Rio Grande Davy Crockett Hackworth

Raccoon Grade School Hires Sadie Williams for Year

GALLIPOLIS The Raccoon Local Board of Education hired Mrs. Sadie Williams of Rio Grande on a one year contract to teach in the elementary school for the coming school year. One more teaching position remains to be filled. The board approved minor repairs to school buses and discussed furnaces milk contract and a school exhibit at the junior fair. Coal bids for the next year were to be sought.

Gallipolis Raccoon Local Board of Education Sadie Williams Rio Grande Glendon O. Evans Williams Evans Gallipolis Motor Co Superior Body Co Clarence Davis West Virginia Dana

Charles C Roach Rites To Be Thursday

Funeral services for Charles C Roach 71 who died Sunday at his Vinton Avenue home will be held at 2 pm Thursday at Millers funeral home. The Rev William Henselman will officiate. Burial will be in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Charles C. Roach Vinton Ave Millers Funeral Home William Heinselman Mound Hill Cemetery

Rio Grande Bean Dinner Set for August 17 in Gallipolis

Plans for the annual Rio Grande Bean Dinner in Gallipolis call for serving to begin about 11 30 a m on Saturday August 17. A 4 H Club style revue will be presented in the afternoon and speakers for the session will be announced later. Co chairmen are James B Richards and Millard McCoy.

Gallipolis Rio Grande James B. Richards Millard McCoy

Woman Says Wine Jug Caused Cuts

Mrs. Annie Mc Kee 47 of Cheshire Route 2 told Sheriff Oscar Baird that her husband Andy struck her with a broken wine jug causing a large throat wound. She was admitted to Holzer Hospital after the Saturday incident. McKee denied striking her when questioned. felonious assault with a deadly weapon was expected to be filed.

Gallipolis Annie McKee Cheshire Oscar Baird Andy Gallia County Warren F. Sheets McKee Baird

Also Mentioned on This Page

Chester M. Roush Mason, Carpenter Patricia A. Lucas Frank Roush Charlotte Yonker Roush Normal Ruby McGhee Lucas Clarence Shaffer Bladen John W. McDaniel Patriot Paul Kerns Medical Elmer E. Kaiser Albany, Medical C. D. Sloan Harold A. Swindler Surgical John F. Chaney Stanley R. Tucker Grimms Landing Sharon Irene Durst Letart Edward P. Roark Donald G. Webb Akron Samuel L. Donahue Ray William Strodder James F. Glisson Ash Burdell Hayes Estes Thornbury Shirley Ann Williams Henry Layne Curtis Hamer Stanley Cosby Marcella Stout James Dale Fife Mrs. Swisher State Moose Mrs. Green Grove Laboratories Pazo Raccoon Grade School Sullivan Mercury America ED Sulliv ACT Now WHNS North Court ST Athens, Ohio
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