Gallia County appoints elementary supervisor from outside
In a split vote the Gallia County Board of Education named Edward Blakeslee Jr. to supervise county elementary schools at about 5575 a year plus up to 400 expense. Critics argued the post unnecessary and argued for local candidates. supporters said an outsider would raise education standards and keep schools even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Edward Blakeslee, Jr
Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Henry Skidmore
Ruth Edwards
Pres
Glenn Powell
Earl Cromley
Ralph Boster
Blake
Blakeslee
Skidmore
Youth Fellowship Meetings Hit by Rain and Vacations
Bad weather and late summer vacations reduced turnout at Youth Fellowship groups in Gallipolis churches. St Peters Episcopal hosted 10 members with a short business meeting and a planning committee named Dickie MacKenzie Becky MacKenzie Ellen Richards and Dick Campbell. Baptist Youth Fellowship attendance dipped to about 14 with Rev Thomas D Bunyan discussing Holiness and Sanctification and a Bible quiz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Albert S. Chappelear
Ill
St. Peters Episcopal
Dickie
Becky MacKenzie
Ellen Richards
Dick Campbell
Youth Fellowship
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Thomas D. Bunyan
Gallipolis Fire Dept Steak Dinner at Christy Ann
Members of the Gallipolis Volunteer Fire Department will hold a steak dinner at 6 30 p m Friday Aug 30 at the Christy Ann restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Two Meigs Men Held on Weapon Charge in Gallipolis
Two Meigs County men Gene Carroll Osler 23 of Middleport and Pat E. Mitchell 22 of Middleport were jailed after authorities say Mitchell shot out an automatic traffic signal with a .22 pistol near Kgger Creek plant on Route 7. Bond set at 500 and 1000 dollars respectively. both under guard for today's municipal court session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Meigs County
State Highway Patrol
Gene Carroll Osler
Middleport
Pat E. Mitchell
Kgger Creek
Mitchell
Osler
Bill Keating
Keating
Muniiipal Court
Patriot Driver Treated Following Traffic Mishap
In Gallia County two weekend accidents were investigated by the State Highway Patrol. De Kalp Hughes, 76, Patriot Route 1, was treated at Holzer Hospital for lip mouth and arm lacerations plus contusions after his vehicle left Route 775 toward a creek and tree impact. Hughes faces driving left of center charges. A second crash on Route 35 near the city limits involved Frank C. Stacey, 22, Point Pleasant, whose tire failure led to a collision with William Baker, 25, Chicago, with no injuries. Deputy John Johnson fined Herman Kerns, 48, Chillicothe, $5 with costs suspended for crossing a yellow line. Five others forfeited $20 bonds for appearance in municipal court for speeding or unsafe operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
State Highway Patrol
de Kalp Hughes
Hughes
Pariot
Frank C. Stacey
Point Pleasant
William Baker
Chicago
Stacey
Baker
Herman Kerns
Chillicothe
James A. John
Rio Alumnus Leads Leaflet On Valley Growth
Rio Grande College alumnus John Weed and his wife Pauline participated in the Meet the Ohio Valley tour led by regional developers. Weed, now in Columbus, offered articles on valley prospects and produced a leaflet titled Geography Begins at Home. He sends it to President Paul R. Lyne plus a note praising Central Southern Ohio resources and Rio Grande College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Weed
Rio Grande College
Pauline
Ohio Valley
Upper Ohio Valley
Upper
Weed
Columbus
Paul R. Lyne
Ohio
Brush Blaze Silences Rio Grande Phones
A Saturday brush fire in Rio Grande burned a telephone cable on A W Thorne property, cutting 14 phones in the village. Ohio Bell wire chief Monroe Gatewood said repairs were done by Galli polis crews, restoring service about 9 p.m. A second reported fire was under control later that evening.
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Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Monroe Gatewood
Ohio Bell Telephone Co
A. W. Thorne
Thorne
Rio Grande College
Gatewood
Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital Saturday and Sunday
A list of births includes a son to Clinton Blanton of Oak Hill Julius Record of Bidwell and a daughter to Robert Harden of Syracuse. Admissions Saturday and Sunday show patients from Wellston Letart Pomeroy Crown City Hogsett Galli polis and others, with several medical and surgical cases. Dismissals Saturday include multiple patients led by Logan Paisley MacKenzie and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Blanton
Oak Hill
Julius Record
Bidwell
Robert Harden
Syracuse
L. J. Holzapfel
Wellston
Surgical
Donald Aten
Letart
Rickey Landreth
Pomeroy
Lawrence Saunders
Crown City
Carolyn Waugh
Hogsett
Ralph R. Hoover
Jackson
W. L. Willock
Middleport
de Kalb Hughes
Patriot
Morris F. Brown
Gallipolis
Robert Curfman
Richard Carter
Stacey Halfhill
James Johnson
R. J. Browning
Alva Faber
Racine
Everett Bostic
Donald Taylor
Tracy Casto
Burdell Hayes
Buffalo
John Dunn
Exploding Bottle Injures Man in Wellston Home
Leonard J. Holzapfel of Wellston was admitted to Holzer Hospital with severe cuts to his left hand and minor cuts on his right after a glass jar burst in his refrigerator. Rickey Sherrill Landreth of Pomeroy was also admitted to Holzer with a broken right arm after a fall at a neighbor’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Leonard J. Holzapfel
Wellston
Holzer Hospital
Rickey Sherrill Landreth
Plato A. Landreth
Pomeroy
Holter
Ernie Davis 68 Dies After Illness in Gallipolis
George E. Ernie Davis 68 of 834 First Ave died Saturday in Holzer Hospital after four years of declining health. A former night merchant policeman and a Gallipolis volunteer firefighter he was also connected with the Empire Furniture Co. He was born May 25 1889 in Perry Township and survived by a large family including Lenna Saunders his wife of 1912 and children Margaret Smith Maxine Rusk Thelma Harrington Harold Davis and Jesse deceased. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at C J Waugh funeral home with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Elks will hold service Monday night.
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Gallipolis
George E
Ernie) Davis
First Ave
Holzer Hospital
Empire Furniture Co
Davis
Elks Club
Mr. Davis
Perry Township
Gage
Reuben L
Anna R. Beaver Davis
Chauncey
Laura) Broyles
Jack Davis
Columbus
Aaron Davis
Ernie
Edna) Wedemeyer
Bradenton
Fla
Clarence M. Davis
Lenna Saunders
Carl
Margaret) Smith
Wilson
Maxine) Rusk
Curtis
Thelma) Harrington
Harold Davis
Jesse
First Baptist Church
The
Ohio Valley Grange
Gallia Dairy Team Places Fifth At Ohio State Fair
Gallia County dairy cattle judging team finished fifth of 33 at the Ohio State Fair. The trio Jane Ann Roush Mike Fulton and Tom Carmichael scored 1915 points, Tom Carmichael placed ninth in individual standings. Beef judging team did not place in top 10. Phillip Pope led tractor rodeo with 284 points while Pickaway won with 316. Members included Jim Glassburn Ronald Walker and Wesley McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
William P. Smith
Jane Ann Roush
Mike Fulton
Tom Carmichael
Ottawa County
Ohio
Gallians
Phillip Pope
Ledta
Pickaway
Jim Glassburn
Ronald Walker
Wesley McGuire
Old Timers Annual Picnic and Social
The Old Timers annual picnic and social will be held Sunday September 1 at Pete McCormick's place in Fairfield. Local residents are invited to attend and share in the community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete McCormick
Fairfield
Model Flights Go On Despite Showers
Gallipolis model airplane club continued flights at Memorial Field despite rain. Attendees included Richard Northup Bob Wallace Larry and Jimmy Rood. Larry Rood wrecked a plane during final flight after stunt sequences. Club chose the name Gallipolis Modelairs. Families including Dr J Gordon Gibert and Bruce Burling joined the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Memorial Field
Richard Northup
Bob Wallace
Larry
Jimmy Rood
Larry Rood
Gallipolis Modelairs
Firemen Report Two Minor Blazes In Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant fire department logged two minor fires Saturday evening. A Route 2 Hickory Chapel blaze destroyed a car owned by George Blankenship, who was later arrested for arson and AWOL from the Army. The second fire, in shrubbery at Sixth and Viand near Getty Equipment, was started by a discarded cigarette with minimal damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Hickory Chapel
George Blankenship
Blankenship
Harry Rainey
Steve Miller
Rancel Jiiden
Getty Equipment
Sixth and Viand
Firmen
J. C. Parsons
Melvin Johnson
Chester Leport
Herman Hoschar
Frank Henry
Jack Shifler
Rance
Jividen
George Johnson
Harry Flowers
Robert Jordan Nominated to West Point Class of 1962
Robert Jordan of Point Pleasant, son of Mr and Mrs Berfitt Jordan, named principal nominee to the U S Military Academy at West Point for the class of 1962. Announcement by Rep Will E Neal lists three alternates. Jordan, a 1957 Point Pleasant High School graduate, will enter the academy next fall and plans to attend West Virginia University this fall. His father teaches mathematics and science at Point Pleasant High School.
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Point Pleasant
Robert Jordan
Berfitt Jordan
English Road
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Jordan
Will E. Neal
Point Pleasant High School
Military Academy
West Virginia University
First Meeting Planned by Celpoint Employee Club
Members of Celpoint Employee's Club at Celanese Corporation of America Gallipolis Ferry plan their first event at Celpoint Park this Saturday starting 2 p.m. New barbecue pits picnic tables and a ball diamond have been installed. General chairman J D Atwood leads the affair with Jim Jackson in charge of barbecue and others handling food tables grounds and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Celpoint
Celanese Corporation of America
Gallipolis Ferry
Celpoint Park
J. D. Atwood
Jim Jackson
Burdell Meadows
H. J. Fitzsimmons
T. J. Saunders
W. H. Ryherd
P. A. Penley
Mental Health Group To Meet Tonight
Mason County Mental Health Association schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Christ Church Episcopal Church. Discussion on Mental Health in Classrooms led by Gene Ball. Directors and committee chairs gather at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Mental Health Association
Christ Church Episcopal Church
Gene Ball
Point Pleasant Area Women Hosts Going Away Party
Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bissell were honored at a going away gathering hosted by Mrs. Leslie Bright and Mrs. Homer Whittington as they prepare to move to Barboursville. Guests logged include Mr. and Mrs. Porter Midkiff and many local residents. The August American Legion Auxiliary meeting and Point Pleasant High Band Boosters meet next week with new officers to be installed or announced.
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Point Pleasant
Everett Bissell
Charleston Rd
Leslie Bright
Homer Whittington
Bissell
Barboursville
Porter Midkiff
Ziba Midkiff
Bert Romine
Hemlock Grove
Walter Crooks
Berdine Eads
Homer Smith
C. W. Roseberry
Dorcas Raffle
Bryan Greenlee
Sandy
Roseberry Bright
Basil Whittington
Pamela
Robert Crump
Suzanne
Dinna
T. Bright
Alvie Lane
Mary Ruth Lane
James Arthur
Vickie
Vernon Deweese
Margarita Kursbam
Toledo
R. E. Taylor
Aaron Bright
Judy
Patty
Jerry
Thornton Burgess
Beverly
Sharon
Cheryl
Ronald Burgess
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
Faye Barnette
Bess Shephard
Parkersburg
Point Pleasant High School
M. C. Clark
Point Pleasant Personal News Visits Across Towns
Point Pleasant residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles King and their children spent Thursday and Friday with Mrs. King’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Rainey in Bellemeade. The Raineys later traveled to Marietta with Maud Adams, Mary McClure of Point Pleasant, and Mrs. Ollie Hindy and Lida Hindy of Middleport. The group visited Robert Mustrad of Portsmouth, then Charley Mustrad and son Harry of Lucasville, S. M. Mustrad of Black Oak Kentucky, another S. M. Mustrad from Vanceburg, and Santa Vieri with Mrs. Preston Mustrad and children of Friendship Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles King
Dunbar
Harry
Lucasville
S. M. Mustrad
Black Oak
Vanceburg
Santa Vieri
Preston Mustrad
Friendship
Ohio
Jackson Countian Dies in Holzer Hospital
Jackson County man Michael Andrew Carey 24 of Jackson Route 2 died at Holzer Hospital at 10 45 a m Sunday after being a patient since last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jackson County
Michael Andrew Carey
Jackson
Holzer Hospital
Miss Rainey To Preside Rainbow Assembly Meeting
Miss Rainey will preside at the Assembly 23 Order of Rainbow Girls gathering Monday evening at the Masonic Temple. Linda Rainey is the Worthy Adviser and will lead the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Linda Rainey
Annual Picnic of Main Street Baptist Church
The Main Street Baptist Church held its annual picnic Wednesday evening at the 4-H Club recreation center on South Side. Mrs. Lester Jordan supervised table arrangements while Mrs. Jerry Grice led the program and vesper service was conducted by senior and junior BYF members under Rev. Ken's guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street Baptist Church
4-H Club
South Side
Lester Jordan
Jerry Grice
BYF
Ken
Truck and Tractor Trailer Collision Near Point Pleasant
State police reported a weekend wreck on Route 17 five miles east of Point Pleasant at 7 10 p m Saturday. A westbound car driven by James E Ward of Bishop Virginia and a westbound tractor trailer driven by Charles Coe of Winston Salem North Carolina tried to pass the same trailer and collided. A passenger Delmer C Rice aboard the Ward car received minor injuries and was treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
James E. Ward
Bishop
Charles Coe
Winston Salem
N. C
Delmer C. Rice
U.S.S. Valley Forge
Ward
Offenders Detained in Weekend State and Local Police Roundup
Seven arrests were made by state police, sheriff and city police over the weekend. Released on bond were Ernest Wright and Herman Stevens of Leon and Charles Duncan of Henderson on intoxication charges. Rose Marie Belle of Barboursville and Roy Brown of Parkersburg also faced intoxication charges. Darell McDade of Leon Route 2 was charged with hit and run. George R. Blankenship was held for arson and AWOL from the Army. Pastor Seth W. Chandler gave the invocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Sheriff's Department
Ernest Franklin Wright
Herman Stevens
Leon
Charles Ray Duncan
Henderson
Rose Marie Belle
Barboursville
Roy C. Brown
Parkersburg
Darell Eugene McDade
Leon Route 2
George R. Blankenship
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Ison
Maurice Houck
Frank Knell
Inkster
Mich
Charles R. Godbey
Mabscott
W.va
Lowell R. Keeler
Haverhill
Iowa
Jacob T. Young
Marietta
Rio
Valley
Gerald J. Rice
Dearborn
Allie Miller
Jack Fox
Clifton
Ronald Davis
Robert Pastor
Charles Rice
Northup
Dennis Ray Lambert
A. W. Grass
Harisonville
Donald Jenkins
Edward W. Thurston
Lewis Denny
James Fife
E. W. Gillenwater
Eva Lee
Anna Simmerman
William Perdue, Jr
Russell Sayre and Son
James L. Wilson
J. C. Franklin
C. McDaniel
Denver Kingery
Lewis Mueller
Ernie’ Davis
Gallia
Martha Wayne
Centerville
Courier
Drysdale Barnes
BY Wilson Scruggs
Sehasleiled
Point Pleasant Area
Alice Garrett
C. G. Coleman
Tommy Holland
Myrtle Thomas
Flo Thomas
George Rairden
Milton Burdette
Tom Tucker
Bob
Nancy
Whittington
Bright
Boosters
Jackson Countian
Miss Rainey
Seth W. Chandler
Green
Rayon
Gestsaad
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