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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1961

Page

8

Gallia County Teachers to Gain $100 Pay Increase

Gallia County teachers in Southwestern Hannan Trace and North Gallia districts will receive a $100 raise under the state minimum salary schedule effective January 1 1962. Beginning teachers with a bachelor’s degree will earn $3800 and with a master’s degree $4200. The clinic covered school finance contracts retirements and more with 19 board members attending.

Gallipolis Gallia County Southwestern Hannan Trace North Gallia Racoon Kyger Creek James Clark Owens

Moose Displays Heavyweight Ferocity in Alaska

A nature item notes that the Alaska moose is among North America’s heaviest wild animals and that it can show considerable strength as it moves through its habitat.

Alaska

Death Angel Has Come Rev Coffey Dies While Preaching

Rev. W. Z. Coffey of Eureka Star Route collapsed and died of a heart attack Monday afternoon in Mt. Zion Baptist Church while delivering the funeral sermon for William C. Moore of Cheshire. The 69-year-old veteran minister was born in Columbia Kentucky and survived by his wife Lydia Williams two daughters Catherine Huff and Mary Frances Thomas and a sister Tilly Bragg. He served in World War I and belonged to Grafton Methodist Church. Vernon McCoy funeral home in Vinton will announce arrangements.

Gallipolis W. Z. Coffey Eureka Star Route William C. Moore Cheshire Mt. Zion Baptist Church Mason County W. Va Crab Creek Lydia Williams Coffey Columbia, Ky Robert Catherine Coffey Mary Frances Thomas Los Angeles Calif Catherine Huff Cincinnati Tilly Bragg Cave City Grafton Methodist Church Grafton Vernon McCoy Vinton

Mrs. Lena F. Smith Dies at 75 in Gallipolis

Mrs Lena Frances Smith 75 died Monday at the home of her daughter Mrs John Hale Gallipolis Route 1 George's Creek after three years of illness. Survived by husband Pearl seven children and 11 grandchildren. World War II casualty Aubrey E. Smith preceded in death. Funeral at Miller Funeral Home Thursday at 2 with Rev Chester J Lemley. burial in Maddy Cemetery.

Gallipolis Lena Frances Smith John Hale George’s Creek Mason County W. Va Leon Henry Nancy Cooper Lines Pearl Smith Gallia County Pine Grove Baptist Church John Smith Kananga Dolly Hale William Smith Herbert V. Smith Ernest E. Smith Glenn Smith Dennis Ruth) O’donohue Tampa Fila

Gallia 4-H Junior Leader Club to elect officers

The Gallia County 4 H Junior Leadership Club meets at Grace Methodist Church to elect 1962 officers and review the 1961 program. John Ralston serves as program chairman for the event.

Gallipolis Gallia County Grace Methodist Church John Ralston

Army teases rain counting device with size classify

The U S Army announces a development of an electronic instrument that counts rain drops at up to ten thousand a minute and classifies them by size. The playful note suggests an umbrella as a practical application.

U. S. Army

Deer Killed By Car Near Rio Grande Route 35

A deer was struck and killed by a car two miles west of Rio Grande on Route 35 Monday night. Driver Rodney A. Rogers, 28, Manchester, faced minor vehicle damage. The deer jumped the guard rail and struck the left front door. Gallia County game protector Kenneth L. Tomlinson disposed of the carcass. It marked the sixth deer killed by traffic since Oct 1 in the area per the State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Rodney A. Rogers Manchester Kenneth L. Tomlinson Gallia County State Highway Patrol

Ankle Fracture Sends Bidwell Man To Local Hospital

Manna S. Stow ers 73 of Bidwell Route 2 was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 1 50 p m Monday with a fractured right ankle from a fall at his home He is reported in good condition

Gallipolis Manna S. Stowers Bidwell Holzer Hospital Mr. Stowers

4-H Tractor Training Planned in Columbus

Glenn Graham and Russ Priddy associate county agent will attend a 4-H tractor training session Wednesday in Columbus. Efforts are under way to reestablish a 4-H tractor maintenance club after a year’s absence in Gallia County.

Gallipolis Glenn Graham Russ Priddy Columbus

Selby Jailed After Kananga Arrest on Bond

State Patrol in Kananga arrested Walter S. Selby 56 of Point Pleasant and confined him in the city jail awaiting a hearing or bond set at 1000 dollars.

Gallipolis Kananga Walter S. Selby Point Pleasant Selby

Gallia County Grand Jury Draws 75 Names For Petit Term

Gallia County Common Pleas Court jurors were drawn in Gallipolis with 75 residents named from the jury wheel. First 15 designated grand jurors include Hoyt Clark Sylvia Fowler Dick Bowen and others from Gallipolis and nearby communities. Prospective petit jurors listed include J Russell Sarrett Margaret Winters George Voreh Emma Bovie and many more from Gallipolis Crown City Bidwell Kananga and surrounding towns.

Gallipolis Gallia County Edna Casey Helen Jones Robert C. Guthrie Olin W. Litchfield Kananga Carrie Dale Rio Grande Marie Hineman Crown City Charles D. Russell Bidwell Fred Hamrick Donna Beman Thurman Gladys Darst Ora Roush Cheshire J. Russell Sarrett Margaret Winters George Voreh Leo Shaver Emma Bovie Serena Houck Joan Dayton Harry Holmes Floyd E. Daniels Margaret Foster Raymond Cremeens Donald E. Lintala L. C

By pass route 35 plan kept as alternate in Gallia

Gallia County commissioners approve keeping U S Route 35 as an alternate route and post route maps at two entrances to the new five mile by pass from Kanauga to the rail line west of Gallipolis. A public hearing on relocation and access is set for Wednesday at 11 a m in the Gallia County Common Pleas Courtroom.

Gallipolis Gallia County Kanauga Ohio Department of Highways Max Farley Marietta Division 10 Mac) McGinness Jimmie Evans Commis

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital

A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Halley Crown City Route 2. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard L. Snyder Patriot Route 2. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. C William Chapman Harrisonville Route 1. Numerous admissions listed including Cheryl A. Stephenson John A Magnani Cheree A Turner Lucille G Rapp David A Cofer Mrs. Arnold E Fulks and many others. Blood used Sunday four pints Monday five pints.

Mrs Jake Halley Crown City Route 2 Richard L. Snyder Patriot C. William Chapman Harrisonville John A. Magnani Gallipolis Cheree A. Turner Dexter Lucille G. Rapp Davis Hall David A. Cofer Blackfork Arnold E. Fulks Crown City Kate B. Casto Kenneth Casto E. E. Thompson Wesley B. Briggs Jeffrey L. Daniels Dan Dennison Harley Stalnaker James R. Proffitt Herman H. Stutler Francis B. O'Donnell

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Reported Across Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

Data shows gauges along the Gallipolis and Kanawha rivers with rollers and crest readings, plus dam statuses on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Dozens of boats and lock operations at Huntington District locks report up and down movements and times from morning to afternoon.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Frieberger Lock Craig M L. Wade Childress C. V. Harner L. W. Sweet Betty H Ovec Chemon Dawn City of Huntington Aliquippa Pittsburgher W. H. Shaver Jr Rariable Lelia C. Shearer R. H. Bosworth National Bayou Orleans E’deana Bosworth Esso Tennessee Elisha Woods Bob Beaver Coleman Kanawha James R. Hines Elgercliff O. F. Shearer Winfield, Beaver W. H. Craig Gallipelis Semet Solvay John J. Rowe Tlinois Robert E. Reed Eon Sy

Fifth Grade Helps Needy With Christmas Basket Gift

Washington Elementary School fifth graders led by Mrs. Clarence George donate their club treasury to the Gallipolis Rotary Club for its Christmas basket project. President Joan Ford and Treasurer Cathy Suiter presented the funds to Principal Evan Howard Evans, Rotary member and project chairman.

Clarence George Washington Elementary School Gallipolis Rotary Club Evan Howard Evans Rotary Club Joan Ford Cathy Suiter

Gallia Couple Granted Marriage License

Larry E. Kingery age 21 of Gallipolis Route 2 and Francie C. Guess age 19 of Gallipolis Route 2 were issued a marriage license in Gallia County.

Gallia Larry E. Kingery Gallipolis Francie C. Guess

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