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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1958

Page

13

Green Local Merges Into Gallipolis City Schools

Gallia County officials confirmed Green Local School District merged with the Gallipolis City School District in a Tuesday night board vote. The process was completed in the first 10 minutes of the session, with district leaders and staff assigned for the new year and buses, salaries, and secretaries arranged.

Gallipolis Green Gallipolis City Marshall D. Boggs Gallia County Clay Local City Green Local Clay Woodward

Gallia County Men Face Larceny and Forgery Charges

In Gallia County Carl Long 44 Mt Gilead pleads innocent to larceny and is bound over to the September grand jury under $500 bond. Richard Rupe 24 Gallipolis pleads guilty to obtaining money under false pretenses with $500 bond set. Willard Evans of Gallipolis pleads guilty to forgery posting $500 bond and is released. Sheriff reports Oscar Jackson 36 Cheshire arrested for intoxication.

Gallipolis Carl Edwin Long Mt. Gilead William H. Jones Richard Rupe Jones Willard Evans

Naomi Lodge Plans Picnic and District Meeting

Gallia County will host the Naomi Lodge 55 Knights of Pythias picnic at 6 p.m. Friday at the Gallia County Gun Club announced by Past Chancellor Thomas A. Comer. A district meeting follows Thursday at Middleport in Fides 210 Castle Hall with Dale T. Stump and other grand officers as guests.

Gallipolis Naomi Lodge 55 Knights of Pythias Gallia County Fides Castle Hall Middleport Dale T. Stump Grand Lodge of Ohio

Kyger Creek Hires James White as Head Basketball Coach

Kyger Creek Local School District board hires James Alfred White 1950 Marshall College grad as head basketball coach at Kyger Creek High School succeeding William Wolfe who resigned to take an administrative post in Pickaway County. White to assist football coach Bob Moe Collins, teach drivers education and social studies, and will move to Gallia County. Also named Louise Roush home instructor and Richard Russell pool manager for remainder of year.

Ross H. Fleming Carl L. Boggs Washington Evan H. Evans Freda Saunders Joe Ross Boggs City Board of Education Gallipolis Kyger Creek Board of Education James Alfred White Marshall College Kyger Creek High School White William Wolfe Kgger Creek Board Wolfe Pickaway County Logan W. Va.) High School Marshall Kgger Creek Bob Moe Collins Man High School Man W. Va Gallia County Louise Roush Richard Russell Bill Wolfe

Increase in marriage license applications in Gallipolis

In the first 18 days of August Gallia County shows 16 marriage license applications, surpassing June and July. Latest filings include Joe E. Brown 21 of Cleveland and Anna L. Lambert 19 of Vinton, Dewey Winford Ferguson 21 of Gallipolis and Genevieve Davis 19 of Patriot, James King 20 of Wellston and Christine Sizemore 16 of Vinton.

Gallipolis Office of Probate Court Joe E. Brown Cleveland Anna L. Lambert Vinton Wayne Harriet Hill Brown James Henry Lena Mae Offutt Lambert James King Wellston Christine Grace Sizemore Arthur and Elizabeth Wiliioe King William and Alma L. Pendleton Sizemore Dewey Winford Ferguson Genevieve Davis Patriot Austin Nellie Sheppard Ferguson Erwin and Retha Chapman Davis

Last of Two Dates 55 Register for School

Fifty five children registered for the 1958 59 school year Tuesday afternoon at Washington School in the last of two registration sessions.

Gallipolis Washington School

Three Court Cases Reported In Gallipolis

In Common Pleas Court Jane Ann Hamilton of Vinton Route 1 sues Gillis Hamilton of Pikeville Ky Route 3 for divorce and asks to resume her maiden name Jane Ann Tyler. Also Shirley A Runyan awarded divorce from Betty Runyan on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. First National Bank versus John Bateman leads to judgment for $250 plus 6 percent since July 15, 1958. City school registration shows 17 kindergartners 24 first graders 5 second graders 2 thirds 5 fifths 2 sixth graders with Salk polio shots now mandatory for entrants.

Gallipolis Jane Ann Hamilton Vinton Gillis Hamilton Pikeville Common Pleas Court Jane Ann Tyler Wilkesville Common Pleas Robert M. Betz Shirley A. Runyan Betty Lou Runyan First National Bank John Bateman Betz Carl L. Boggs Evan H. Evans Helen Spriegel R.N Board of Education Washington Parent-Teachers Association

Births at Holzer Hospital Notes

A list of births shows a daughter born to Donald and Edith Myers of Porter, a daughter to Richard L. Kizzee of Ironton, a daughter to Paul E. Huber of Mason, a son to Robert L. Roberts of Racine, and many other newborns with parents from Racine Gallipolis Middleport Ashland Crown City and nearby communities. Several names listed as spouses or relatives accompany entries with no details. The column ends with several dismissals and a note about blood used Tuesday.

Donald Myers Porter Richard L. Kizzee Ironton Paul E. Huber Mason Robert L. Roberts Racine

James Goheen Dies at 77 in Wellston Ohio

James W. Goheen 77 of Wellston Route 2 died at 3 55 a.m. Tuesday in Holzer Hospital after a nearly three week stay. Mayhew funeral home of Jackson will announce last rites.

Gallipolis James W. Goheen Wellston Holzer Hospital Mayhew Funeral Home Jackson

Old Friends Reunion Gather in Gallipolis Event

The Old Friends Reunion plans a gathering Sunday August 31 from 10 30 a m to 3 p m at the National Guard Armory Route 62 eight miles above Point Pleasant. Attendees are asked to bring a basket of sandwiches and arrive early. The air conditioned hall will host a short program with talent and music. Officials include President J A Greenlee Dunbar WV Vice President Mrs Grant Stanley Point Pleasant Treasurer Guy Burdette Leon and Secretary Mrs Golda Mourning Middleport.

Gallipolis Old Friends National Guard Route 62 Point Pleasant J. A. Greenlee Dunbar W. Va Grant Stanley Guy Burdette Leon Golda Mourning Middleport A. W. Biffle Cedar St Old Friends Reunion

Boy Hurt by Stick In Crown City

Steven Thomas Watson a 20 month old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Watson Crown City suffered a mouth laceration after falling on a stick at Eddie Millers Crown City. He was admitted to Hol zer Hospital Tuesday and is listed in good condition.

Gallipolis Steven Thomas Watson Thomas Watson Crown City Holzer Hospital Eddie Miller

Mrs Ruth Martin Vacationing in Hammond with Clyde Null Party

Miss Ruth Martin vacationing in Hammond with Mrs Clyde Null and family. The brief notes their travel company and destination, indicating a social outing.

Ruth Martin Hammond, }.c Clyde Null

Hearing Site Changes for Route 160 Relocation Near Gallipolis

About 25 to 30 people attended the State Highway hearing on Route 160 relocation near Route 35. The session moved from the county commissioners room to the Common Pleas Courtroom due to crowding. G Ray Steen led the meeting for the state, with project engineer Lloyd E Niday present. The relocation will cost $1,250,000 for right of way, engineering and construction and the project will be sold this year.

Gallipolis State Department of Highway G. Ray Steen State Department of Highways J. C. Kendle Marietta Lloyd E. Niday Niday

Chain Reaction Wrecks Three Cars on Route 7

A three car collision on Route 7 two miles north of Crown City caused heavy damage to two vehicles and moderate to minor injuries. Idell Winchester and James Winchester faced $15 bonds after rear end collision with Clifford D. Smith, who was hospitalized with a bruised hip. A second Orleans Creek Road crash caused no injuries. Local court fines were issued for no operator’s license and unsafe vehicle charges.

Gallipolis Crown Clifford D. Smith Lima Idell Winchester Marietta Route 6 Smith James D. Winchester Whitley Idell James O. Winchester Clifford Smith James Winchester Stingy Creek Vivian M. Grant Cheshire Cecil E. Searles Pomeroy Headon Charles Legar Betty J. Ross Racine

Television Schedules Show Nightly Listings Mixups

A station listing note clarifies that the Messenger cannot guarantee accuracy in program lineups when stations fail to supply corrected schedules. Evening blocks include Flatt and Scruggs, Weather, News, NBC News, Dragnet, Price is Right, The Twilight Zone, and Tonight’s theater programs spread across multiple days.

Television Schedule Fragments Include News Sports Dramas

A fragmented TV timetable lists 6:30 News 10:00 Could Be 6:40 Sports 10:30 26 Men 6:45 NBC News 11:00 News 7:00 Arthur Murray 11:10 Weather 7:30 Wagon Train 11:15 Gid Co 6:30 News 9:30 Buckskin 6:40 Sports 10:00 Price is Right 8:45 NBC News 10:30 Bingo 7:00 Off Detective 11:00 News 1:30 Tic Tac Dough 11:10 Weather 8:00 You Bet Life 11:15 Gid Cp Then 3:30 Dragnet 1:00 News 9:00 People's Choice.

Buck Skin Jack Paar Huntington Katie Doonan Treas Hunt NBC News Arth. Murray Kraft Theater Andy Hardy

Evening TV Listings Card Highlights

A mixed slate of early and late evening programs includes Farmer Alf at 6:00 and 6:30 porky themed segments, news at 6:55 and 11:00, Charlie Chan at 7:00, Disneyland at 7:30, Navy Log at 9:30, and Zorro at 8:00. Local hosts and serials fill the hours with Jack Paar and Circus Boy among the midweek offerings.

Farmer Alf Porky Press Tomberr Charlie Chan Disneyland Ozzie Harriet Jack Paar Brave Eagle Andy Willms Judge Bean Navy Log Union Pacific Rean McCoys Wthr Confession Front Playhouse Hiway Pat Real McCoys

Television schedule for Charleston area evening lineup

WCHS TV ABC Charleston lists a packed evening with bingo at 6, news at 6 30 and 10, baseball and Disneyland programs, late shows, fights, music, and band features. Notable items include Casey Jones, Harriet, Doug Martin, the American Band, and Mickey Mouse through the night with multiple news and weather segments.

Wchs-Tv ABC Chan Charleston Tomb Verr Casey Jones Weath Harriet Doug Martin Amer Mr. D Woody W Peck Bingo Mickey Mouse

Evening TV Schedule for Columbus Station WBNSCBS

Channel listings show a full day of programs including Explorer Amos n Andy Circle Theater News Weather and serial dramas The lineup covers cartoons news and sports style blocks with multiple airings and late evening features. Local kids shows and soap operas appear alongside crime drama and action titles indicating a busy daytime to late night broadcast slate.

TV Key Previews and Wednesday Night Fights Highlights

TV previews note Wednesday’s top programs and a world welterweight title bout. Virgil Akins defends no title against Charlie Tombstone Smith in a 10 round bout from St Louis and Los Angeles respectively. Also listed are Tombstone Territory Gun Fever Kraft Mystery Theatre The House That Jackson Built Twelve Cases of Murder with times and networks.

New York Hollywood Virgil Akins St. Louis Charlie Tombstone Smith Los Angeles Akins California Battler ABC Tombstone Territory Clay Hollister Kraft Mystery Theatre George Scott Angela Thunton Louis Edmonds NBC

Hundred-Dollar Net From Gallipolis Football Hop

Gallipolis Junior Women's Club raised 100.29 after expenses at a Washington School Gym record hop. Proceeds will fund hospitalization and insurance for Gallia Academy High School football team. About 200 attendees. Disc jockey Charlie McCormick emceed. Steve Allen managed sound.

Gallipolis Washington School Bob Gallia Academy Lang WJEH Charlie McCormick Steve Allen

TV Movie Guide Highlights Evening Lineup

The schedule lists several films with air times and cast names including Barry Nelson in Man with My Face at 5:00 p.m. Lynn Ainley in Key to Murder 5:00 p.m. Minesweeper at 11:10 p.m. Loretta Young in Ramona 11:15 p.m. Killers Kiss with Frank Silvers 11:15 p.m. and Sweethearts featuring Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy at 11:15 p.m. on Wednesday.

Barry Nelson Lynn Ainley Lynn Dollar John Zacherle Richard Arien Jean Parker Ramona Loretta Young Don Ameche Kent Taylor Frank Silvers Jamie Smith Jeanette MacDonald Nelson Eddy

Evening Movie Schedule Highlights Classic Previews

A dense listing shows multiple films with showtimes from 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m. including Deadline at Dawn with Susan Hayward and Paul Lucas and Centennial Summer with Jeanne Crain. Notable pairings include Isle of Fury, Two Girls on Broadway, and The Shocking Miss Pilgrim.

Susan Hayward Paul Lucas Arizona Roy Rogers Humphrey Bogart Donald Woods Judge Hardy Lawless Rider Johnny Carpenter Frankie Darro Douglas Dumbrille Miss Pilgrim Betty Grable Dick Haymes George Sanders Ingrid Bergman Girls Lana Turner George Murphy Jeanne Crain Cornel Wilde Linda Darnell

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