Talent Contest Ends Fair Week in Gallipolis
The Buffalo Bulls vocal quintet led by Sam Matthews earned the senior division talent trophy at the 1960 Gallia County junior fair closing night in Gallipolis. About 10 000 attended with nearly 40 000 visiting over four days. Event highlights included 4‑H Saddle Club horse show, tractor rodeo, and a high wire act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Buffalo Bulls
Gallia Academy
Farm Bureau
Gallia County
Gallia
Dotty Wells
Sue Dailey
Clarence Davis
Gary Crow
Ohio University
Wielder Weinrich
Waverly
Sam Matthews
Bill Webb
Bill Large
Garry Northup
Eddie Roark
Ned DeJournett
Barbara Niday
Cheryl Niday
Martha Jaquay
Tall suspect nabbed in Kanauga flower shop fire case
Gallia County sheriff holds Howard F Edwin 40 of South Side West Virginia after a Kanauga fire at White s Flower Shop. Damages estimated 3100 with 1000 building and 2100 contents. Fire started rear of shop. 14 firemen and one pumper answered at 10 30 p m. Edwin 6 8 tall 190 pounds was linked to burglary during the blaze.
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GallipOlis
White
Kanauga
Gallia County Sheriff's Department
Howard F. Edwin
South Side
W. Va
Heck Steele
Dorothy Brooks
Sherman White
S. H. Jacobs Dies World War II Veteran at 47
Stephen H. Jacobs Jr. of Cheshire, a WWII veteran with four battle stars, died at 7:45 a.m. in Huntington Veterans Hospital after two months there. He was born Jan 25, 1913, and worked for C and O railroad before service. Funeral at Cheshire Baptist Church with American Legion rites. Burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Stephen H. Jacobs Jr
Cheshire
Veterans Hospital
Huntington
W. Va
Cheshire Township
Stanley H. and
Goldie Wilson Jacobs
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Naples-Foggia
Rome- Arno
Northern
Appennines
Po Valley
Cheshire Baptist Church
Osborn Hoover
Gravel Hill Cemetery
Lafayette Post 27
American Legion
Miller
Births and admissions listed at Holzer Hospital
The Holzer Hospital notices report births including a son for Crib ben Jackson, a son for Gloss Gallipolis, a daughter for Blaetmar Pomeroy, and a birth for oo Gallipolis. Admissions include D. Roush New Haven, Fred Kirk Bidwell, and numerous others from Athens to Henderson with many relatives noted. several patients and staff are listed among missed and on hand.
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Roger D. Cribben
Jackson
Eugene H. Gloss
Gallipolis
John W. Blaetmar
Pomeroy
Wendelloo
Mark D. Roush
New Haven
Fred S. Kirk
Bidwell
Nellie E. Roush
Letart
Avery A. Nelson
Hemlock Grove
George S. Keys
Ironton
Gary T. Mic Tae
Howard Ie
Desertion as Ground for Divorce State Variance
The note states that desertion is a valid divorce ground in all states except North Carolina and Ohio, implying legal exceptions within U.S. marital law. It highlights jurisdictional differences in divorce grounds and the unusual exclusion of two states from applying desertion as a fault basis.
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North Carolina
Ohio
Hatfield Killed In Shooting At Harris Residence
Sheriff Baird described a drinking party dispute that led to the fatal shooting after noon at the Harris residence. Harris fled on foot, was captured by deputies, and remains in custody as investigators including Baird Sheets and Tom Wagner questioned Harris, Tackett, and two unidentified Kentuckians into early morning with a possible first degree murder charge and hearings planned.
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Page One
Baird
Hatfield
Tackett
Harris
Jackson
Akers
Tom Wagner
Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
London
Grant Long
Jack Owens
Gallipolis
Coy Ball
Ball
Long
Jackson County
Hyle Fyfee
Sheets
BCI
William H. Jones
Opening Date Announced For Gallia County Schools
Gallia County districts plan to open the 1960 61 school year on Tuesday September 6 with at least three of five districts starting that date. Hannan Trace and Raccoon face construction remodeling delaying starts. Superintendent T K Owens and district heads Dennis Murdock C Comer Bradbury W Carter Massie Glendon O Evans and James N Webster approved the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. K. Owens
Hannan-Trace
Mercerville High School
Raccoon Local
Rio Grande High School
Dennis Murdock
Hannan Trace
C. Comer Bradbury
Kyger Creek
W. Carter Massie
North Gallia
Glendon O. Evans
Raccoon
James N. Webster
Southwestern
Four Applications Filed By Couples
Gallia County Probate Court recorded four marriage license applications on Saturday. The couples are Paul Dale Bradbury 22 and Carolyn Joyce McDaniel 17 of Gallipolis, Lewis C. Cragg 18 and Lillian I. Clench 18 of Gallipolis, George C. Evans 19 of Crown City and Mary E. Evans 20 of Rio Grande, Franklin E. Frantoni 22 of Tipp City and Janet Ruth Davis 21 of Patriot.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Paul Dale Bradbury
Carolyn Joyce McDaniel
Lewis C. Cragg
Lillian I. Clench
Galli
George C. Evans
Crown City
Mary E. Evans
Rio Grande
Franklin E. Frantoni
Tipp City
Janet Ruth Davis
Patriot
Seventeen Convictions and Bonds Lied On Weekend Court List
Gallipolis municipal court and Meigs County court reported 18 convictions during the weekend. Forrest L. McKean of Oak Hill received $50 fine, costs, five days jail, and six month license suspension for drunk driving. Other cases included fines for intoxication, yellow line violations, improper backing, no headlights, unsafe vehicle, and disobeying a stop sign. seven bonds for appearance forfeited. Additional Meigs County cases fined Wilbur Windland, Robert Vance, and John Ducer for insecure loads and unsafe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
Forrest L. McKean
Oak Hill
McKean
State Highway Patrol
Meigs County
Walter M. Davis
Crown City
Coy M. Farmer
Chicago
Earl F. Sturgill
Coal City
W. Va
James H. Hook
Carpentersville
Ill
Paul W. Cannon
Hudson
N. C
Middleport
John R. Ducer
Pomeroy
Two Win At Blennerhassett Show by Gallia Youths
Gallia County riders Janice Houck and Kenneth Fellure won top spots at the Blennerhassett Boots and Saddle Club show in Belpre. Janice rode Silver Sandy to first in the pleasure pony under 48 inches while Kenny rode Miss Silverette to first in the 48 to 56 inch class. Both had competed at the Gallia County Junior Fair show weekend, with Janice first and Kenny second in final judging.
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Silverette
Kenny Fellore
Crown City
Little Joe
Virginia McQuaid
Gallipolis
Silver Sandy
Janice Houck
Cheshire
Sambo
Jimmy Rhodes
Vinton
Missie
Kenny Dillon
Peg
Jim Baughman
Tony
Jerry Neal
Bidwell
Brownie
Jerry Barr
Black Beauty
Ray Kohl
Nellie
Dave Wells
Buttermilk Sky
Dave Evans
Western Pleasure Horse
Cody
Flicka
Gwen Evans
Rio Grande
Scatter
Ling Thompson
Nancy McQuad
John W. Houck
Kenneth Fellure
Howard B
Bernice) Fellure
Gallia County
Janice
Kenny
Miss Silverette
River traffic gauges and dam conditions across Ohio and Kanawha rivers
Report lists river levels and dam statuses for Gallipolis Kanawha and Marmet on Kanawha and Ohio rivers. It notes elevations in feet and roller readings, with several boats at various locks and times from morning through night, including Lock 12 to Lock 23 and vessels such as Cotton Queen Elizabeth Criss Jr and Aliquippa.
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Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Ohio River
Huntington
Western
Cotton Queen
Criss Jr
Rocket
Elizabeth
Crucible
Aztec
Mr. Criss
Helen
Aliquippa
Kanawha
J. S. Lewis
Winfield, Beaver
Jerry Bosworth
W. Harner
Ouachita
Indiana
Southern
Paul Blazer
Stevenson
Irene Chotin
Triple Power
James R. Hines
Solvay
Municipal Court Fines Three Men
Gallipolis Municipal Judge William H. Jones fined Larry A. Harrison 21 Gallipolis Route 2 and William Burkhart Jr 43 Gallipolis suspended costs on a city police charge driving the wrong way on a one way street. Carl G. Baker 48 Jackson Route 4 was fined 10 and costs for failing to comply with a court order after arrest on a bench warrant. fines previously assessed but unpaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
Larry A. Harrison
William Burkhart Jr
Carl G. Baker
Jackson
13 Dog Tags Sold in Gallia County Licenses
Gallia County Auditor Morton L. Dickey reported the sale of 13 additional 1960 dog licenses last week. The year to date total reaches 3835 licenses issued, including 208 kennel licenses.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Morton L. Dickey
Weekend Auto Crashes Reported in Gallipolis
City police logged three weekend accidents with minor injuries in two cases and heavy damage in one. Paul R. Ragan and Frederick Bierie Jr. collided on Garfield Ave with Bierie cited for left of center. Mrs. Ragan treated and released.
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Gallipolis
Paul R. Ragan
Wellston
Frederick Bierie Jr
Dover
Garfield Ave
Ragan
Holzer Hospital
Mr. Rossiter Last Rites On Tuesday
Rossiter 73 of Scottown died in a Lexington hospital at 4 p.m. Saturday after several years of ill health. Survived by wife Rebecca Watson. daughter Mrs. Lloyd ONeill. son Ova Rossiter. nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday at Lawrence Methodist Church, Rev. Earl Hinkle. Burial in church cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Monday at F. L. Stevers funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Webster Fox Rossiter
Scottown
Lexington
Rebecca Watson
Lloyd O'Neill
Ova Rossiter
Lecta
Gallia County
Eliza Watson
Gellie Tumbleson
Crown City
Stanley
Lonnie
Emmett
Ora Rossiter
Lawrence Methodist Church
Earl Hinkle
F. L. Stevers
Free Clinic Report Details Gallia County Immunizations
Health nurses at the courthouse weekly clinic administered 94 Salk anti polio shots and raised year to date totals to 3406. They also gave 14 DJT 10 tetravax six smallpox and two D T immunizations. Mrs Pearl Hatfield and Mrs Naomi Rose led the clinic with assistance from Miss Jo anne Wiggins Holzer student nurse Mrs Madeline Rees clerk and Bill Neal sanitarian.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Pearl Hatfield
Naomi Rose
Joanne Wiggins
Holzer
Madeline Rees
Bill Neal
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Richard Earl Queen
Paula Barnette
Joan Barnette
Karen Walker
Joan Morgan
Beverly Foglesong
Connie Bright
Patty Roach
John Fritz
Gallia County Riding Club
Charlie Williams
Bus Stewart
Tom Thumb
Kala Sue Waugh
Ronnie Angel
Scout
Linda Baker
Charles Baker
Egg
Spoon
Gallipo
Athens Messenger Y
Tall
Dick Thomas
Trix
Milton Ashworth
Lodi Township
Athens County
Rold J. Rose
Said
Joseph R Vance
McConnelsville
Joseph B. Vance
County
Harold J. Rose
Said County
State OF Ohio
Department OF Highways
Columbus
Hihway Di—eer Solus Us
Up Co M
Eastern Standard
Athensty
Nelsonville
State Highway Department
State OF Ohio Department OF Highways
Trimbie
Mn County
Homer
Union
Tober
Imposal
S. * Ton
Oscar Baird
Erwin
S. H. Jacobs
Clarence Newberry
Clarence Earl Daniel
Common Pleas Court
Larence Newberry
Lavelle & Vanity
Athens Township
Selway Credit Examiner
Hio
Department of Industrial Relations
Division Depwy
Preston
Ricky White
Richard White
Bureau of Criminal Investigation
London Prison Farm
Wagner
Camp Perry
Mike
Indianapolis
Haris W. Newton
Port Orford
Ore
Holzer Hospital News
Connie Jarrell
Billy J. Abshire
Donaldly
John P. Grinnan
Herbert E. Clemons
Linda Grueser
Jacalyn Rhodes
Cheryl Robinson
Omas Claar
John Keys
T. R. Renshaw
Joseph Wolfe
Garland Lanier
Ross Stewart
Theo Smith
Owens
Bierne
Billy G. Ross
Bladen
Vernon C. Myers
Second Ave
Myers
Ross
Court St. Monroe
Chillicothe
W. Brian Cooper
Court St
Cooper
Mr. Rossiter
Robert J. Serling
Family Weekly
Margaret Mead
Patty Johnson
Bob Hope
John Hochmann
Daryl Chessman
Cameron Shipp
Mmtlessenger
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