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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1960

Page

3

Sewer Project To Be Completed By Summer

GALLIPOLIS The city plans final installation of a river side sewer along Eastern Ave from the disposal plant to city limits by next summer. City Manager Austin O Cotton said the ordinance regulating sanitary conditions is in effect. inspections will begin immediately and only a small number of residences remain non compliant.

Gallipolis Eastern Ave Austin O. Cotton City Board of Health Cotton East Gallipolis Lincoln Ave Joseph P. Brady Wayne Phillips Helen Spriegel Phillips Sanitarian

Harris Murder Trial Jurors Seated in Gallia County Case

Jurors were seated in the Harris murder trial in Gallia County after a shooting at the Harris home near Vinton left Marion Hatfield dead. Harris, charged with first degree murder, fled the scene but was captured. prosecutors seek the death penalty if convicted while defense signals a self defense plea. Witnesses expected include Sheriff Oscar Baird and BCI investigator Tom Wagner as the trial moves toward testimony.

Harris Marion Hatfield Jackson Brush Ridge Vinton Frank Hatfield Oscar Baird Hatfield Main Gallia John A. Epling Sheets Baird Tom Wagner Bureau of Criminal Investigation London Prison Farm Warehime Grant Long Robert P. Carson Holzer Hospital

Mr Morris 79 Dies at Daughter's Home in Vinton County

Barney Glenn Morris 79 of Ewington Route 1 died at 10 a m Wednesday at his daughter’s home in Vinton Route 2 after a trip to Gallipolis. Born October 14 1881 in Vinton County he was a retired coal miner. Survived by wife Cora Welch married June 6 1904, 12 children 50 grandchildren 35 great grandchildren two sisters and two brothers. Services tentatively set for 2 p m Friday at Vernon McCoy funeral home Vinton with burial in Pattensville cemetery.

Gallipolis Barney Glenn Morris Ewington Harrison Holcomb Vinton Morris Cora Welch Vinton County John and Eliza Saxton Morris George Morris Phoenix Ariz Bessie Houser Portland Ind Johnny Morris Springfield Lonnie Morris Chillicothe Dan Clarence Morris Kate Glassburn Pauline Shields Marshall Grace) Hill Jackson Bertha Holmcomb Ruth Woltz Eliza Woltz McArthur Henry Morris Columbus Betty Harold Wellston William Alice) Beachout St. Petersburg Fla Vernon McCoy Pattenville Cemetery

Legion Hosts Kiddies Christmas Party in Gallipolis

Lafayette Post 27 and Auxiliary sponsor a Sunday Christmas party for underprivileged children at the Legion Hall Municipal Building second floor from 3 to 5 pm. Children 12 and under receive hot dogs hot drinks and a Santa visit with a present. Led by Commander J J Pannabaker and Auxiliary president, funds from the Legion Auxiliary and the 40 Et 8 financed toys.

Gallipolis American Legion Lafayette Post 27 Legion Legion Hall Santa Claus J. J. Pannabaker Auxiliary Legion, Auxiliary

Library Reopens After Heating Repairs

The Gallia County District Library reopened Thursday after a temporary closure for heating system repairs. Two new radiators were installed in the basement housing the cataloging and bookmobile departments.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Hospital Files Suit for Judgment in Gallia County

Holzer Hospital Foundation filed a suit in Gallia County Common Pleas Court seeking $1168.07 plus six percent interest from April 9 1960 from Patrick Mundell of Bidwell.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Foundation Gallia County

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