First President Elected At Initial Lions Meeting
GALLIPOLIS The Lions Club here began with 40 members as F H McGraw was elected its first president. John Burkle Waldo F. Lewis Bean and other officers were named. Directors include Norman Pinschmidt Pat Haner Austin Cotton C Leon Saunders. Club meets first and third Tuesdays at Hotel Lafayette with dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lions Club
F. H
Mac) McGraw
Plao Og
John Burkle
Waldo F
Lewis Bean
Robert F. Myers
Lion Tamer
Jack Hudson
Tale Twister
Odie McDonald
Norman Pinschmidt
Pat Haner
Austin Cotton
C. Leon Saunders
Pinschmidt and
Haner
James C
Jack) Hill
Lions International
Vienna
Point Pleasant
Hotel Lafayette
Gallia Churches Lead In Camp Meeting Attendance
Gallia County churches dominated the Lancaster campground institute for Methodist Youth Fellowship with Grace Methodist Church of Gallipolis posting the largest total of 32. Bidwell, Vinton, and Rodney followed with 31, 29, and 22 respectively. Gallia also earned its 13th consecutive good conduct bar. Stephen George and James Walker from Gallipolis graduated after completing three years as institutors. In a Thursday fire on Aug 2 Miller helped contain flames during a play where he and Mary Ann Lusk spoke.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Lancaster Campground
Methodist
Grace Methodist Church
Fred Miller
Bidwell
Vinton
Rodney
Stephen George
James Walker
Miller
Mary Ann Lusk
Two Are Fined In City Reckless Operation Case
Gallipolis police arrested Alvin C. Searls aged 19 of Middleport on reckless operation and he paid a $10 fine plus costs. Charles Lewis 27 of Gallipolis paid $5 and costs on an intoxication charge.
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Gallipolis
Alvin C. Searls
Middleport
Charles Lewis
Two Winners To Take Part In State Fair
Gallipolis report notes two of four Saturday 4 H demonstration winners will represent the area at the Ohio State Fair. Margaret Winters of the Rodney Happy-Go-Lucky Club demonstrated shaping a pie crust. Carole Miller of the Rio Lucky Clover Club showed how to wash sweaters. The team Mary Evans and Deanna Wickline of the Rio club will demo salads with cottage cheese. Second place went to Phyllis Irwin and Janet Rucker with cupcakes. Judges were Mrs. Aldeth Robinson, Mrs. Frank Wetherholt of Gallipolis, and C. E. Blakeslee, Meigs County agent.
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Gallipolis
Columbus
Margaret Winters
Carole Miller
Rio Lucky Clover Club
Mary Evans
Deanna Wickline
Rio Club
Phyllis Irwin
Janet Rucker
Aldeth Robinson
Frank Wetherholt
C. E. Blakeslee
Meigs County
Patrol Makes Ten Arrests
Gallia county state highway patrol arrested ten men over the weekend and three earlier patrol arrests were convicted. A 15 year old from Middleport was fined for driving without an operator’s license. Charles Edwards, 19, Middleport, charged with cut-out muffler. Eli Lambert, 34, Vinton, charged with intoxication and jailed. Carl Cox, 38, Columbus, charged with failure to transfer registration plates. Grayson Kendrick, 30, Bidwell Route 1, charged with driving left of center. Lester Fridley, 19, Ripley, paid for driving left of center. Freddy Curry, 21, Ripley, paid for intoxication. Charles Edwards to appear before Mayor C. F. Fisher Saturday.
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Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Middleport
John Howell
Carl Cox
Columbus
Grayson C. Kendrick
Bidwell
Lester L. Fridley
Ripley
Freddy Curry
C. F. Fisher
Charles Edwards
Eli C. Lambert
Vinton
Mail Carrier To Take Rural Area Route
Hobe Wilson, 15 year city mail carrier, plans December first takeover of Gallipolis Route 1 rural area. He will replace retiring Fred Kerns, route through Georges Creek and part of Route 35. Wilson leaves city route 2, from Third and Fourth streets to Sycamore and Court.
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Gallipolis
Hobe Wilson
Fred Kerns
Georges Creek
Wilson
Sycamore
Court
Two Injured As Automobile Turns Over Near Gallipolis
An eastbound car on Route 35 near the Gallia Jackson line overturned at 3 20 p m injuring two occupants who were held for observation at Holzer Hospital Mrs Homer Henshaw and her son Don Henshaw of Gallipolis Route 1 Admitted with bruised back and finger laceration The driver was cited as Orlyn W Roberts 40 Waterloo treated for head and back injuries from an August 9 accident In Gallipolis two minor city accidents occurred on Second Ave near Grape St at 10 20 a m and 25 minutes later in the 300 block of Second Ave involving Nellie C Miller 40 and John C Call 22 then Melvin Holley 49 and Frances Juanita Lewis 47.
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Gallipolis
Gallia-Jackson
Holzer Hospital
Hommer Henshaw
Don
Henshaw
Second Ave
Grape St
Melvin Holley
Frances Juanita Lewis
School Board Head Resigns and Is Rehired as Bus Driver
Gallia County Ohio. Three education board members accepted the resignation of their president Earl A. Angel and rehired him as a bus driver at 125 dollars monthly to transport district students by river to Gallia Academy High School this autumn. Two bus drivers, Aaron Bryant and Frank lin Houck, resigned earlier. Swan Creek School janitor Vera Waugh also left. Bertha Queen will replace her, and J. E. Johnson will replace the other driver. One member, Victor Halley, was absent.
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Gallipolis
Ohio
Earl A. Angel
Gallia Academy High School
Angel
Aaron Bryant
Franklin Houck
Vera Waugh
Swan Creek School
Bertha Queen
Waugh
J. E. Johnson
Gallia County AG Stabilization Sees Tobacco Progress
The Gallia County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee met with one member absent to review the tobacco program. Destruction and spot checking teams led by Wayne Russell expect to finish by Saturday. Initial measurements are done. ACP practice applications filed after the deadline may be included in the 1957 program. Chairman Golden Canaday announced 2500 ballots are due or postmarked August 20 for a community committee election, with three members and two alternates from each township across 14 political divisions.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
79 Year Old Man Dies In Plaza Hotel Room
Arthur Yoho aged 79 died in his Plaza Hotel room over the weekend. Coroner Donald Warehime ruled a heart attack caused the death. He lived most of his life in Eureka Indiana, worked on dam 26 and on Ohio River boats, survived by a stepdaughter. services and burial planned.
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Plaza Hotel
Gallipolis
Arthur Yoho
Donald Warehime
Mr. Yoho
Emma Thomas
Ohio River
Eureka
Indiana
Miller Funeral Home
Pine Street
Air Force trainee Reynolds finishes basic at Lackland
Raymond Allen Reynolds aged 18, son of Mr and Mrs James Reynolds of Vinton Route 2, is completing his Air Force basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base Texas.
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Gallipolis
Raymond Allen Reynolds
James Reynolds
Vinton
Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Gallipolis Couple Wed As Crowds Attend Nuptials
Gallipolis Miss Helen Louise Jones wed Cedric L. Lewis in Corn Methodist Church with Rev. Thomas Adloff officiating. The ceremony featured nuptial music by Rio Grande musicians, a chantilly lace gown, and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plans to reside in Moraine City where she will teach.
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Helen Louise Jones
Paul Jones
Gallipolis
Cedric L. Lewis
Robert Lewis
Oak Hill
Corn Methodist Church
Thomas Adloff
Clyde Dale
Marlin Boston
Rio Grande
Margaret Jones
Joan Bowser
Point Pleasant
Marlin Kiser
E. K. Bierbaum
Brookville
Jack Jones
Ray Wood
Air Force airman visits hometown after re enlistment
A-3C Ralph Rhodes, who finished basic training near San Antonio, Texas, is visiting friends and relatives in Gallipolis. Sunday night he and Marjorie Rife were at a steak fry at Claude Miller's home. Miller is Rhodes' former employer. Rhodes had completed his service requirement but had recently re enlisted.
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Ralph Rhodes
Air Force
San Antonio
Texas
Gallipolis
Marjorie Rife
Claude Miller
Miller
Rhodes
Pitchford Family Reunion at Lake Chaweva Near Charleston
Four Gallia Countians attended the Pitchford family reunion at Lake Chaweva near Charleston Sunday. Owen Pitchford of Charleston was elected president. Attendees from the area included Mr. and Mrs. Otis Pitchford and Janet between Harrisburg and Wood's Mill, and Bert Crothers of Rio Grande. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Roberts and two children of Racine, Mrs. Roberts is the Pitchfords' daughter. Officers elected included Velma Pitchford of Charleston as secretary treasurer and Darrell Pitchford of Dunbar as vice president. The oldest attendee was Will Pitchford of Dunbar at 74, and the Grant Goddard family of Richwood, Ohio traveled the furthest.
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Pitchford
Lake Chaweva
Charleston
Owen Pitchford
Otis Pitchford
Janet
Harrisburg
Wood's Mill
Bert Crothers
Rio Grande
Bob Roberts
Racine
Roberts
Pitchfords
Daught
Velma Pitchford
Darrell Pitchford
Dunbar
Will Pitchford
Grant Goddard
Richwood
Ohio
33rd Burnside Mc Guffin Reunion Held at Moss Home
The 33rd Annual Burnside Mc Guffin reunion takes place Sunday August 19 at J H Moss 1334 Spring Valley Dr Huntington starting at noon with a basket dinner at 1 pm and resuming at 2 pm for a talk by Senator M G Burnside. Mrs C E Hutchinson of Charleston is president and Miss Xylpha Smith of Gallipolis is secretary.
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Burnside-McGuffin
J. H. Moss
Spring Valley Drive
Huntington
M. G. Burnside
C. E. Hutchinson
Charleston
Xylpha Smith
Gallipolis
Social Weekend Guests Visit From New York and Ohio
Jack Richards hosts James Bordon James Van Noroon and Chris Smith from Larchmont New York at home after classmates at Michigan State University. Columbus visitors Mr and Mrs James Gigante stay at Hotel Lafayette visiting relatives. Marjorie White, now Mrs Gigante, wed July 15 in Columbus. The Greenard family vacationing in Canada while pastor W H Green is on break. Mrs Samuel Shaw and daughters Sherry and Patty of Grand Rapids visit Mr and Mrs Robert Henke as Mr Henke improves, entering Holzer Hospital.
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Jack Richards
Robert M. Richards
James Bordon
James van Noroon
Chris Smith
Larchmont
N. Y
Bordon
Richards
Michigan State University
East Lansing
James Gigante
Columbus
Lafayette
Marjorie White
W. H. Greenard
Canada
Green
First Baptist Church
Samuel Shaw
Bette Henke
Sherry
Patty
Grand Rapids
Mich
Robert P. Henke
Henke
Holzer Hospital
School Levy Before Voters In Gallia District
North Gallia Local District School Board votes to place a five year renewal of the 3 mill operating levy before voters in November. The meeting also covers school lunch plans, bakery suppliers, and hiring of temporary clerk Mrs Evy to qualify for retirement benefits. The board approves payment to Moore Motors for two new 60 passenger buses.
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Gallipolis
North Gallia
Henry Skidmore
B. L. Franklin
Heiner’s
Bidwell School
Holsum Bakery
Winton
Anna Evy
Moore Motors of
Mrs. Ceynar Williams Dies at 92 in Gallia County
Mrs. Ceynar Williams of Oak Hill Route 1 died at 1 a.m. Monday at age 92. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Thurman Presbyterian Church, with burial in Sardis Cemetery. She leaves four daughters, three sisters, one brother, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
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Gallipolis
Ceynar Williams
Oak Hill
Presbyterian
Thurman
Gladys Lloyd
Cleveland
Hazel Morris
Jackson
Blodwen
Olwen
John Morris
John D. Davis
Sardis Cemetery
Chamber of Commerce Names Two Delegates to Board
Gallipolis chamber of commerce filled two board vacancies at a Lafayette Hotel meeting Monday night. Ten members elected John K. Allen and J. D. Eisel. Thelma Elliott, secretary manager, to attend a Columbus one day course for chamber staff and executives who are women on Oct. 10. Industrial brochures mimeographs will be ready soon. The board chose an art cover pattern and placed an order.
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Gallipolis
Chamber of Commerce
Lafayette
John K. Allen
J. D. Eisel
Thelma Elliott
Columbus
C of C
Lines Out As Storm Hits Area
A severe storm knocked out power lines in the area with wind hail and lightning. Ohio Power Co crews repaired the primary circuit feeding several industries by morning with full service returning later. 300 Commonwealth Telephone Co. phones were offline mainly west and south of Lagos.
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J. Russell Young
Ohio Power Co
National Supply Co
Sun Glow Industries
Godman Shoe Co
Logan Clay Products
Heine Packing Co
Logan Waterworks
Lancaster
Newark
Young
Commonwealth Telephone Co
Lagos
Cincinnati Markets Livestock and Produce Report
Livestock pricing shows salable hogs 180 to 235 pounds at 16.50 to 16.85 per cwt with various weights and grades trading. sows steady and boars unchanged. Cattle and calves include slaughter steers and heifers limited to small lots, with good grades around 19.00 to 24.00 for dealers and cutter cows 9.00 to 12.50. Eggs and poultry prices listed by consumer grades, with large and medium eggs at Cincinnati area prices. potatoes priced 4.00 to 6.00 per cwt.
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Cincinnati
USDA
U. S
Spragues relocate to Middleport for teaching role
Mr and Mrs William Sprague move from Porter to Middleport where Mrs Sprague will teach in the schools She previously served on the Bidwell Porter High School faculty for several yearsiod
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sprague
Porter
Middleport
Bidwell-Porter High School
Clifton Socials Note Passes Through Town
Mr and Mrs Mack Stewart hosted visitors as Marilyn Deanna and Horace Haynes spent time in New Haven recently. Mrs Jack Mallette and Linda called on Mr and Mrs Haynes while Annie Carter and Sherry Turnbull vacationed in West Virginia.
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Mack Stewart
Marilyn
Deanna
Horace Haynes
New Haven
Jack Mallette
Linda
Haynes
Annie Carter
Sherry Turnbull
West Virginia
Barbara Null Offers Free Golf Lessons at Blue Lake
Gallipolis reports Barbara Null, manager, will provide free golf lessons at Blue Lake Miniature Golf Course located beneath the Blue Fountain Motel, inviting local players to learn basics and refine putting and swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Barbara Null
Blue Lake
Blue Fountain Motel
First Meeting of Centerville Village Council
Newly seated Councilman Hollis Coon presided as the Centerville village council held its first meeting. The mayor Gilbert Boster and the remaining four council members attended, marking the start of the new administration.
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Gallipolis
Centerville Village
Hollis Coon
Gilbert Boster
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Gallipolis Society
Ronald Easton
Emma Lou Hamilton
Gregory Eugene
Ballard Easton
Silas Hamilton
Callipolis
Robert Safford
Tomi Miller
Dayton
John S. Richards
Arthur Covert
Kenneth Boster
Ohio University
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Harry Richardson
Troy
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T. A. Thomas
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Reunion
Levy
Robert Cone
Bob's
Hudson
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Athens County Farm Bureau
Athens, Ohio
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Kinneer Motors
Algeo Motor Sales
E. State St
Don Poston
New England
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Millard Douglas
the Plains
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Columbus Rd
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Reo
Dodge
Frank Wires
Trimble
Gail Watkins Equipment Co
E. State Street
Wood Mobile Homes
Marietta
FORD
Landis Gulf Service
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KRAFT
Parker Tire Shop
West Roofing Co
Depot St
C. R. White
William J. Sycks
Auto Insurance
D. M. Goddard
Dial
Sherwin-Williams
Avon
Albany Rest Home
Call Hilltop Restaurant
St. N.Y
Athens
Don Millikan
Reeves
Attleboro
Mass
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Bart Mender
Richland Ave
Amoco
Corner of
Grosvenor
Carpenter Sts
AmMar Oil Co
U. S. Cor
Brown's
Miller Sanitation
Coolville
Guysville
Carl Brookhart
Electric Motor Service
Union Dial
W. O. Rose
Eddy Jones
R-2
Mahaffey Motor Service
Central Ave
Elmer W. Sutton
Caster and Lowery Radio and Television
Carroll Eddy
Glouster Marine Supplies
Johnson
Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium
Norwood
Logan
Dean
Lincoln
ST Ford
Fordomatic
Nice
Oldsmobile
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BelAire
C&c
Roger Dean
Cincinnati Livestock
Clifton
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