Names Drawn for Grand and Petit Jury Duty in Logan
Jurors for the January term of Common Pleas were drawn in the clerk of courts office. Fifteen names will serve as grand jurors and a larger list is scheduled for petit jury service, all drawn from Logan and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Common Pleas
Thelma Keyes
Ralph Barnes
Jerry B. Wagner
Morris Dupler
Murray City
Charles Swackhamer
Gore
Merle Karshner
George Poling
Laurelville
Levi Wade
Haydenville
Riley M. Worthman
Max Collins
Nelsonville
Franklin H. Jones
Ada Prater
Elsie Bell
Ruth Shatz
George Smith
Four Drivers Are Fined In County Court
Four motorists cited by state patrolmen appeared in Hocking County Court on Saturday. LeRoy Mace pleaded guilty to failure to yield and received 10 dollars plus costs. Edward Allsberry pleaded guilty to driving without a license and failing to yield, with 15 dollars plus costs on the first charge and 10 dollars plus costs on the second. Ronnie Watkins was fined 10 dollars plus costs for following too closely, and James E. Blanton also paid 10 dollars plus costs for speeding on Route 33 south east of Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking
LeRoy Mace
Edward Allsberry
New Plymouth
Ronnie Watkins
Nelsonville
James E. Blanton
1961 Gallia County Dog Licenses Totals 97
Gallia County dog licenses sold total 97 over two days, auditor Morton L. Dickey reported. Tags cost two dollars for single dogs, kennel licenses for five or more are ten dollars, with a January 20 deadline to avoid a late fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Morton L. Dickey
Birth of Gary Lee Kaylor named in Grantsville
Mr. and Mrs. George Kaylor of Grantsville announce the birth of a son named Gary Lee. Grandmother is Mrs. Gertie McCune of Sand Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Kaylor
Grantsville
Gary Lee
Gertie McCune
Sand Ridge
Hocking Valley Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Raymond Deible of Logan welcome a daughter. Admissions include Lewis W Angle of Logan. Mrs Maynard Thomas of South Bloomingville Route 1 and Mrs Jesse Stevens of Rockbridge Route 1 receive care. Dismissals list several patients including Mrs Jesse Stevens and Mrs Adam Oney Creole Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Deible, Logan
Maynard Thomas
Jesse Stevens
Rockbridge
Adam Oney
Charles Barcus
New Plymouth
Charge Dropped in Gallipolis Court Case
Charges of assault and battery against Charles P. Rice 21 of Willowood were dismissed in Municipal Court after a request by the complaining witness Hilda Rice. Rice was free on a 300 dollar bond which was refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles P. Rice
Willowood
Gallia County
Defense wrestles with Hatfield shooting details at trial
Dr. Robert Carson testified Hatfield died from massive hemorrhaging after a close range gunshot that perforated the jugular vein and spine. Three pieces of gun wadding were found in the wound, while pathologists disagreed on Hatfield's stance, distance, and whether a head blow contributed to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Carson
Holzer Hospital
Hatfield
Carson
Tavis
Donald R. Warehime
Gallia County
Harris
Epling
Betz
Warehime
Steve Molmar Jr
BCI
London Prison Farm
Air Force
Molmar
Wagner
D.T
Maxville School Report Presented to Logan Board
Logan board heard a report on the Maxville elementary school to join the Logan system July 1. The frame building with a new concrete block addition houses 96 students in Grades 1-6 and about 36 in Grades 7-12, with two grades per room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxville
Logan Board
Logan
Logan Board of Education
Harold Drake
Drake
Straitsville
Shawnee
Noon Wreck Brines Fine For Driver
Gallipolis police investigated a 12 10 p m crash at Third Ave and Olive St involving Martha Jaquay and James L Miller. Miller 79 Gallipolis Route 1 ran a stop sign causing the collision. both cars suffered medium damage with no injuries. Miller was fined $10 for failing to obey a stop sign with costs suspended. The traffic signal at the intersection was off at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Third Ave
Olive St
Martha Jaquay
James L. Miller
Miller
Miss Jaquay
William H. Jones
South Side Driver Is Fined and Jailed
Gallipolis Ohio Judge William H. Janes fined Okey L. Erwin 35 South Side 50 dollars and costs on drunk driving, sentenced him to five days in county jail, suspended his operator license six months. Bonds forfeited by William D. Schryner 51 Morehead Ky 15 dollars for no registration and Harold E Hall 52 Columbus 25 dollars for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Janes
Okey L. Erwin
South Side
Janes
Erwin
William D. Schryner
Morehead
Harold FE. Hall
Columbus
William H. Jones
Blake
Helen P. Plancuff
Jackson
Thurman R. New
Vinton
William R. McKinney
Cheshire
Earl McCoy
Bidwell
Truck Collision on Nickle Plate Road Near Logan
An accident on Nickle Plate Rd three miles south of Logan was investigated at 11 20 a m Monday by Deputy Sheriff John Wells. Acker Samuel M 68 of Logan Route 3 drove an automobile. a Falls Two truck operated by Arthur E Thress 50 of Logan Route 1 collided at a sharp curve. The truck sustained no damage while the auto suffered extensive left front end damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Nickle Plate Rd
John Wells
Samuel M. Acker
Arthur E. Thress
Three Roads Approved By County Commission
Gallia County commissioners in a semi monthly session approved two township roads and a county road, and accepted bonds for a dog warden and for judge. They also set a coal contract and discussed future easement issues, with a key decision pending on Clarence Sargent’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Commissioners
Oty M. Stewart
Chauncey L. Johnson
Boggs
Joe Stewart
L. Paul Haskins
Roush Road
Cheshire
John Smith Road
Green Two
Mex Macedonia Road
Harrison Two
Stanley Evans
John W. Howell
Skidmore-Foster
Huntington
Clarence Sargent
Warren F. Sheets
Sargent
Husbands Guests At Club Party In South Logan
North Libri League members hosted a Christmas party in the recreation room of Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Hugh's home in South Logan. Games and contests followed dinner with a gift exchange. Host couple and guests, including Sandy and Terry, enjoyed seasonal decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
North Libri League
Tracy Hugh
South Logan
Hugh
Richard Mowroe
George Meadows
Jack Wyskiver
Charles Rauber
Charm and Self Improvement Talk At Gallipolis BPW
Dorothy Jean Schroeder of Huntington spoke to 58 BPW members at the Farmers Hotel on Charm and Self-Improvement. Four guests included her mother and three others. President Lena Pleasants welcomed five new members Kay Clark Carol Rupe Ruth Ann Fowler Alma Fowler and Jean Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club
Dorothy Jean Schroeder
Huntington
W. Va
Farmers Hotel
BPW
Bert Schroeder
Chris Artus
Dorothy Spear
Lena Pleasants
Kay Clark
Carol Rupe
Ruth Ann Fowler
Alma Fowler
Jean Evans
Cub Scouts Deliver Books To Patients
Cub Pack 203 members gathered magazines and books for Gallipolis State Institute patients. Den mother Mrs. Raymond Blowers accompanied the group which included Steve Walker Steve Blowers Freddy Wheeler Johnny Halley Johnny Thomas and Greg Pauley for the delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallifolis
Den
Gallipolis State Institute
Raymond Blowers
Steve Walker
Steve Blowers
Freddy Wheeler
Johnny Halley
Johnny Thomas
Greg Pauley
Cub Scout Pack 78 Plans Evening Gift Exchange
Cub Scout Pack 78 will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Church of Christ parish house for a gift exchange labeled by adult or child. Families should bring a nonperishable food item or can.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey— Cub Scout
Church of Christ
Chauncey Area Personal News Highlights Visits
Albert Preston and family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs Harley Collins from Crooks ville and Albert Lairson of Jackson Mich brother of Mrs Preston. Charles Lyons on a ten day furlough from Fort Lee Va visiting his parents Mr and Mrs David Lyons. Lena Trout of Chauncey underwent surgery at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg room 521.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lairson
Jackson
Mich
Albert Preston
Lairson
Preston
Charles Lyons
David Lyons
Fort Lee
Lena Trout
Chauncey
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
Meeting Set Tonight by UMWA Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary of UMWA will meet at Mrs. Lucille Showalter’s home tonight at 7 30 p.m. Election of officers will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ladies Auxiliary
U.M.W.A
Lucille Showalter
North Gallia School Bus Collision on Ice Covered Road
Nine North Gallia Local School District students escaped unharmed when their bus and a car collided on Clark Chapel Road four miles north of State Route 160. The bus operated by Fred A. Taylor and the car driven by Charles E. Bailey skidded on ice on a sharp curve. minor damage occurred and no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
North Gallia
Clark Chapel Road
State Highway Patrol
Fred A. Taylor
Charles E. Bailey
Bidwell
Bailey
Births at Holzer Hospital Chronicle
Birth announcements list numerous parents and newborns with locations across Jackson Gallipolis Wellston Ironton Bidwell Crown City and Pomeroy. The note mentions blood usage Sunday one pint and Monday one pint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry L. Blaney
Goldie M. Tolbert
Thomas W. Justice
Joyce Ann Church
Gregory A Gooderham
Rickette D. Kanouse
Robert S. Miller
William M. Barr and Son
Donald J. Geisert
Prisoners to be released early for Christmas in Logan
Two Hocking County men Elwood Bush and Harold Bush of Logan Route 4 will be freed Dec 21 after Judge Harley Meyer granted a good behavior release from two months in jail for theft of junked oil well equipment. Sheriff A J Waldron noted their good conduct and helpful behavior in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
A. J. Waldron
Harley Meyer
Elwood Bush
Harold Bush
Waldron
Logan Calendar December 21 community events
Logan Calendar lists events for Wednesday including Christ mas party at Elks lodge 8 p m potluck and gift exchange Christmas program at Community Church of God Laurel Run 7 p m D of A mystery sisters grab bag 50 cents and refreshments VFW-DAV hall party for children 6 30 p m Santa Claus caroling by Girl Scouts at Courthouse and Hocking Valley Hospital Venus Chapter CES potluck 6 p m and 50 cent grab bag Sewing Club at Mrs Roy Funk Logan Route 1 potluck noon 50 cent bag
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan Emblem Club
Elks Lodge Rooms
Community Church of God
Laurel Run
Mystery Sisters
VFW
DAV
Vfw-Dav
Santa Claus
Courthouse
Hocking Valley Hospital
Roy Funk
Logan
Union Election Slated in Nelsonville Meeting
Local 876 of the United Brick and Clay Workers Union will hold a regular session at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Elks Hall. Officers for 1961 will be elected during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
United Brick and Clay Workers Union
Elks Hall
Nelsonville
Scouts Advance 20 Ranks and 80 Badges at Court of Honor
Gallia County Troop 200 and Explorer Post 200 held a court of honor advancing 20 scouts in rank and awarding 80 merit badges. Charles Huber and Carmen Frogale led the advancement committee with Ralph Saunders and Walter Walker assisting. Fifty attended as several scouts earned first class and star ranks, with some earning multiple ranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Boy Scout
Explorer Post
Charles Huber
Carmen Frogale
Advancement Committee
Ralph Saunders
Walter F. Walker
Verdict Directed Against Plaintiff in Insurance Claim
In Common Pleas Court Judge Harley Meyer directed a verdict for Standard Life and Accident Insurance Co. in a suit by Mona G. Dunkle of Tiltonsville seeking $2000 from a policy tied to her late father James Richard. Dunkle alleged death from injuries in a July 10 1959 auto crash on Jack Run Road north of Route 180. insurer argued death caused by natural causes. The jury was ordered to return a verdict for the defendant after testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Richard
Jack Run Road
Route 180
Richard
Harley Meyer
Jennie Dolan
Ruth E. Bell
William Helber
Irene Gainer
Rosa A. Scott
Myrtle Cecil
Charles Cox
A. M’ Thomas
Paul Tatman
June Boals
Lulu Kennedy
Clarence L. Walker
River Traffic and Dam Conditions on Kanawha and Ohio Rivers
Reports show river gauges at Gallipolis and Montgomery with rising rollers and crest levels. Dams on the Kanawha River are on the sill while Ohio River movable dams in Huntington District are up. numerous towboats and ships pass through locks 14 to 32 with varying up and down readings and scheduled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
Ohio River
Huntington
Stevenson
Elizabeth
Bob Benter
Titan
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Southern
Lock
Cornell
Aztec
Chemnon and
Dawn
Onward
Jerry Bosworth
Aliquippa
Helen
City of Huntington
C. V. Harner
Beaver
Jefficoat
Five Persons Convicted On Patrol Counts
The State Highway Patrol reports five convictions in Gallipolis including Curtis E. Blake 56 Crown City fined 50 dollars and costs for drunk driving with five days in jail and six month license suspension. Others forfeited bonds for speeding and related violations. names include Hartman Mortimer Paul W Schweigert Marvin J McFarland Edward R Caynor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Curtis E. Blake
Crown City
Rio Grande Soldier Sent To Washington D C
Pvt. Guy G. Roberts Jr., 18, of Rio Grande has been assigned to Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D C. He joined the Army last June and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky after attending Rio Grande High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Washington
Guy G. Roberts Jr
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
Washington, D. c
Roberts
Army
Fort Knox, Ky
Rio Grande High School
Dog Tags On Sale In Converse Street Sale
Dog tags are now on sale and can be purchased at the home of Mr. Frank Lewis of Converse Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Lewis
Converse St
Names Drawn For January Gallia Grand Jury Duty
Gallia County Common Pleas Court began the January term with a drawing of 75 individuals for grand and prospective petit jury duty. The first 15 names cover grand jurors, including residents from Gallipolis, Bidwell, Patriot, Crown City, and Vinton. The remaining 60 names represent potential jurors for upcoming trials as the term starts January 2, with uncertainty about a January 6 start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Tommy Harris
Gallia County Common Pleas
Robert M. Betz
Marjorie Rinehart
Dan Notter
Roy D. Rothgeb
Miss Rinehart
Betz
Oscar Baird
Carl Weiman
Cheshire
Loral Callicoat
Crown City
Horace Metcalf
Vinton
Orin Thomas
Lucille Brannon
Bessie Comer
Ruth Maddy
Forrest Borden Sr
Richard B. Roberts
Emory Carter
Richard S. Lease
William E. Stevens
Betty Cook
Harry Wheeler
Merrill Null
Lois Ann Thomas
Eva Brown
Robert Smith
Stanley Eddington
Ruby Houck
Anna McCormick
William Urwin
Mary Eads
Laura Nuckles
Virginia Roush
Mary Gatewood
Andrew Dodrill
Robert H. Eagle
C. W. Daft
Cecil Osler
Albert Samuels
Flora Wess
Karl Burleson
Mabel Sargent
Donovan Stevens
Gail J. Russell
Ruth Roberts
Anna B. Martin
Northup
Harry Fields
Bidwell
H. F. Shoemaker
Naomi Glassburn
Anna Spaulding
Gordon Swisher
Bill Jackson
Sam Miller
Patriot
Edith Dewitt
Charles M. Kuhn
Lawrence Woolridge
Ransom Marcum
Dale R. Fife
Eureka
James Davison
Waterloo
Harold Fulks
Scottown
Lloyd Hughes
Thurman
Robert Henry
Kananga
Common Pleas Court
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SPACE
Hughes Aircraft
Los Angeles
Hughes
South America
Europe
Africa
James A. Acker
Jack Proctor
Alfred Huston
Travis Barnes
Betty Clouston
Gayle Wrentmore
Ethel Poling
Alice G. Hoy
John R. Davis
Emma Parry
Marie Karshner
Harry Martin
Laureville
Jo Ann Shaw
South Bloomingville
Alice Sargent
Edward Reichley
James Collins
Floyd E. Beck
Nellie Thomas
Guy Hunter
Pauline Rush
Evelyn H. Salts
William Rutter
Freda Warner
John Sloan
Oscar Blum
Ruth Haney
Jean P. Brown
Annse Fink
Grace Poling
Charles W. Smith
Bessie Fox
Henderson Oliver
Jessie R. Martin
Doris Hopkins
Harry J. Mack
Mark Burgess
Lewis W. Angle
Logan, Medical
Amos Clark
Lillie DeLong
Howard Earnhart
D. W. Jeffers
Athens
Robert Johnson
Rock
Henry Rheinscheld
McArthur
Arthur Steward
Clyde W. Wilson
Monday Creek Two
Perry County
Monday Creek Township
Alan McClellan
Ohio
Victor Halley
James A. Boggs
Cub Scouts
Harley Collins
Crooksville
Holzer Hospital News
Bobby J. Holt
Joe M. Bolin
Rutland
John W. Haffelt
William S. Michael
Gary T. Price
David E. Sullins
Harry J. Richards
Wellston
Carl Patrick
Andrew Fitzpatrick
Radcliff
Harold D. Nelson
Betsy G. Montgomery, Wells
Lew Jenkins
Oak Hill
Anita J. Estep
Brenda L. Cain
Ironton
Bob A. Adkins
Deborah K. McGuire
Harold G. Harrison
Joseph C. Tompkins
Pomeroy
Mary L. Scarberry
Herschel W. Durst
Leon
Alvis A. Brown
John B. Henderson
Mrs
Pluma M. Quickle, Vin
Ton
Earl Roberts
Rodney
Randall G. Fisher
Norma Lou Elliott
Roscoe Satterfield
Deport
Jack
Venus
Masonic
David Moore
Jeff Miller
John Webster
Tyrone Richards
David White
Jackie Bailes
Mike Kerns
Mike McDonald
Justin Miller
Kevin Dennis
Harry Amsbury
Joe Igleheart
Marty Carswell
Tom States
John Pullins
Leslie Menshouse
Dick Miller
Star Scout
Bobby Henry
Life Scout
James Roberts
Chuck Neal
Mona G. Dunkle
Tiltonsville, C
Kanawha
London
Robert W. Lea
Winfield
Billy Waxler
O. F. Shearer
Tri-State
Gallia
Asa Bevan
Edna Mooney
John L. Waugh
Donna Wickline
James Richards
Ruth Kerr
H. C. McCormick
Lawrence de Lille
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