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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1962
Page
12
Dr. Edgar Mansfield president of the Ohio Hospital Association spoke at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis delivering remarks to 18 graduates at Holzer Commencement ceremony held Thursday.
A Bidwell اجتماع social column reports Mrs Celesta Switzer auction sale followed by Mrs Julia McGhee and Mrs Cora Davis visits from Gallipolis and Patriot. Local families, guests, and travelers from Gallipolis Erie Eureka Fairborn Ripley Columbus and Kenosha are noted with receptions and reunions.
Gallia County patrols nab five speeders during a three hour air speed check on Route 35 east of Rio Grande. Four posted bond for Municipal Court appearances Saturday. Patrolman Kyle Hegley piloted the airplane with observer Pts. G. E. Scott from Gallipolis. The graduating nursing class included Linda Helm Pemberton who held top scholastic average and was named best all around student. Diplomas were presented by Dr. Charles E. Holzer. ceremonies led by John E. Halliday with Wayne B. Foster present.
Mrs. Gladys Pierce Radcliff hosted Duane McLaughlin and children in Amelia before visiting Columbus with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trent. John Palmer spoke at Wellston Rose Society. Connie Pierce and Diana visited Piketon and operated the Price motel while the Prices vacationed in Canada. Capt Jean Pierce and Gladys Pierce visited Shaner and Evans in Nelsonville. Shaner recovers from heart attack and hip surgery. Richard Wells stayed in Grant Hospital for several days. Linda and Timmy Goss visited relatives in Pilgrim Knob West Virginia. Geneva Seeling, Waverly. Brenda Sharon Smith, Judith Ann Wood, Huntington. Faye V. Hammond, Northup.
About 216 fans attended a dinner at the Washington School hosted by Gallia Academy High School Blue Devils staff. Head Coach Jack R. Olcott introduced assistants Ed Stewart Paul Smith Steve Riddel and Karl Justus. Reserve seats sold for 67 fans totaling 1443.75 in receipts. Remaining reserve seats go on sale today.
John Hall of the U S Chamber of Commerce spoke to Gallipolis chamber directors at the Lafayette Hotel. He outlined chamber fundamentals including objectives, progress, efficient operation and programs at local state and national levels. Board heard plans for the Oct 7 Fall Foliage Tour from Columbus to Gallipolis with 400 to 500 expected visitors.
The Northwestern Band Boosters met Monday at Rutland High School led by President Mrs. Pearle Canaday. Reports from Secretary Mrs. Ruth Erlewine and Treasurer Mrs. Jean Parker were given as $667.35 balance. Risers cost $1254.57 and a white drum major costume was ordered. Band camp is scheduled Aug. 26 to 31 at Canters Cave near Jackson. Concessions at home games discussed. Bottle cap drive planned. Senior Band invited to participate in a parade and show at Marietta on Sept. 29.
Apple Grove residents attend local gatherings and visits across Columbus, Peru, Findlay and Charleston. Mrs. Bertha Robinson and Miss Molly Fisher honor a birthday. several families travel for weekends, visits, and vacations with friends and relatives including the Shields, Fishers, Haymans, and Wheelers.
Mrs Nancy Cummings spent a day with Mrs Maye Cummings. Miss Marilyn Stockton returned to work at Gallipolis after a two week vacation. Bonita Clark returned home after helping care for newborn Mark Alan Sheaves in Cincinnati. Dinner guests at George Heines included the Thomases and children Theo Heines Don Grueser and Ellen Killinger. Gene Well and Denver Well plan and move to new homes near Cherry Ridge and James Wickham property. Charles Paulsen and son and Robert Shinn and daughter attended Parade of the Hills in Nelsonville. Stockton visitors included Daniel Bernard Ralph Bernard and John Watson and son. Dwight Logan and son with Logan’s mother visited George Logan. James Hazelton and family visited Paulsen home. Shim and Charles Paulsen attended a UPS safety banquet in Columbus. James Hazelton spent a day with Mary Midkiff.
J Dean Fisel led Gallia County blood donors with his 40th pint as 134 people contributed 113 pints at the Huntington Regional Bloodmobile visit to Grace Methodist Church. Others increased standings include Eric E. Cox Lauren R. Blue Wilbur A. Dennis and Robert A. Brickles.
Mr and Mrs Donald Foglesong and daughters Cinda and Kathy attended the Ohio State Fair. Mr and Mrs Russell Capehart spent the weekend with their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Warren Self in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Thomas Reed and daughter were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Sisson and daughter in Pomeroy. Dr Edward Ross a San Francisco entomologist is engaged in a worldwide study of the embioptera a little known order of insects related to termites.
Holzer Hospital reports a Blood donated, one pint Thursday total. Names include Mrs. William A Merry of Gallipolis Route 2, Bonita Kay Waugh Crown City Route 1, Gregory A Gooderham Crown City, Myron L McGhee Gallipolis, Ruth Ann Johnson Gallipolis, and others from Gallipolis Pomeroy Ironton Oak Hill Wellston.
Patriot Route 2 resident and Army Staff Sergeant Gomer H. Spencer 28 participated in Swift Strike II a two week joint U S maneuver in North and South Carolina involving 70000 service members ending August 17 He serves with the 62nd Chemical Company Fort McClellan Alabama and entered the Army in 1954.
Gallia County Common Pleas Court heard Judith K. Lusk 18 and Floyd W. Houck 19 both of Mercerville plead guilty to breaking and entering charges. Judge Robert M. Betz remanded them to county jail as probation officer Paul Parkins investigates sentencing or probation options. Six other juveniles were cited for similar charges with juvenile court appearances set. One juvenile was arrested in the Bodimer store break-in at Chambersburg.
Mrs. Gladys Pierce hosted a farewell dinner for her daughter Captain Jean Pierce of Fort Knox Kentucky before a tour of duty on Okinawa. Attendees included relatives and friends from Grafton Ohio Columbus McArthur Amelia and McLaughlin families among others.
Reedsville events note visits by Dana Van Meter and David of Belpre to the Roses, Dr. and Mrs. Fugate hosting at their Athens summer home, and multiple travelers from Sardis Lancaster and Belpre. Attendees include Stewart, Kibble, Patricia Smith, and the Buckleys with Ian standouts at Ohio University summer school.
The Romine Reunion was held Sunday Aug. 19 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Haley in Rutland. Attendees included numerous Romine relatives and spouses from Rutland Havensport Carrell Roseville Middleport Columbus Florida and Ohio locations. The gathering featured extended family from the area and beyond.
A collection of social visits across Albany Columbus Logan and New Lexington plus probate notices appointing Grace Bailes Raymond Hoffman Mary Weisenbach Lulu Lodwick and others. Divorce and court notices in Meigs County set hearings for September with attorneys listed.
Guests of Mrs. E C Riddle and Ethel included Harvey Krenzir Linda of Abbeyville Kansas and Mrs L C Scheinmann of London Ohio. Various families vacationed at Lake Riley Myrtle Beach and Sutton Dam while others welcomed pastors and relatives from West Virginia Ohio and New York.
Gallipolis The Hannan Trace Local Board of Education met in special session Tuesday night to accept resignations of two recently hired teachers. One vacancy remains in the commercial department of Hannan Trace High School.
The Board of County Commissioners of Athens County hereby sets new dates for viewing and hearing on the proposed public road in Troy Township. Viewing scheduled for August 4, 1962 at 10:00 AM and hearing for September 10, 1962 at 10:00 AM at the County Commissioners Office in the Court House Athens Ohio. J W Whaley, Secretary.
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