Gallipolis Patrol Reports Three Injuryless Wrecks
The State Highway Patrol reported three accidents Thursday near Gallipolis with no injuries but three citations. Ferrell Day 18 and Shirin Ritter 28 collided on Route 35. Ritter cited for failure to stop in assured clear distance. Dennis Murdock 43 collided with a fence on Route 218. no charges. Grover Sheets unknown location. Sarah Fellure 40 cited for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Route 35
Ferrell W. Day
Shirin T. Ritter
Columbia
S.C
Miss Ritter
Day’s
Day
Dennis M. Murdock
Chesapeake
Murdock
John Unree
Grover Sheets
Sarah E. Fellure
Waterloo
Sheets
Fellure
Sheets’ Auto
Miss Fellore
Reporter Dick Thomas III Ill with Mumps at Home
Gallipolis correspondent Dick Thomas III is ill with mumps and confined to his home for 10 days to two weeks. Natalie Waugh of Point Pleasant will act as Gallipolis correspondent during his absence. Waugh is a Ohio University School of Journalism student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Dick Thomas
The
Messenger
Natalie Waugh
Point Pleasant
Waugh
Ohio University School of Journalism
Brownie Troop 207 Hosts Christmas Party at Church
Brownie Girl Scout Troop 207 held a Christmas party at First United Presbyterian Church with a business session led by Marie Gibert, an investiture for Lou Ann Sayre, games led by Jackie Knight and Barbara Parks, carols, and refreshments. The next meeting is set for January 3, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Brownie
First United Presbyterian Church
Marie Gibert
Lou Ann Sayre
James Sayre
Jackie Knight
Barbara Parks
Glenn Hueholt
Delmer Gingerich
Lockmaster William Van Gilder Dies at 72 in Gallipolis
Gallipolis resident William G. Van Gilder 72 died Thursday evening in Holzer Hospital. A lifelong Corps of Engineers employee, he served as Winfield lockmaster and later chief of the Huntington area locks. Survived by his wife, four children, 12 grandchildren, two siblings, and a sister-in-law. Funeral arrangements are pending at Miller Funeral Home with calling hours Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William G. van Gilder
Garfield Ave
Holzer Hospital
Mr. van Gilder
Cheshire Twp
Clifford L
Cora Goode van Gilder
Marie Clark van Gilder
Lester
Annapolis
W. H. Webb
Marietta
Clifford
Middletown
Robert Lohse
Seaman
Ohio
Guy Cain
South Charleston
W. Va
L. B Mohr
Gallipolis Ferry
van Gilder
U. S. Corps of Engineers
Winfield
Huntington
Miller Funeral Home
Mason County Land Transfers and Local Notices
Mason County transfers list several real estate moves from Charles and Ora Johnson to Larry and Gary Gilland, William and Velma Zuspan to Sarah Ofster, Rupert and Osa Rice to Talmadge and June Stewart, Jessie and Mary Duncan to Lewis and Hisne Durst, and Owen and Inez Plants to Lee and Opal Stearns. Gallipolis jail and probation reports note Charles Elliott of 920 Fourth Ave. facing probation violation and Pearl Elkins bound over to a court, per Gallia County Sheriff's Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Ora Johnson
Graham
Larry B. Gilland
Gary Wayne Gilland
William
Velma Zuspan
Waggener
Sarah Ofster
Rupert
Osa Rice
Robinson
Talmadge
June Stewart
Jessie
Mary Duncan
Point Pleasant
Lewis
Hisne Durst
Owen
Inez
Lee and
Opal Stearns
Gallipolis
Gallia
Two Accidents Investigated by Gallipolis Police
Gallipolis City Police investigated two accidents Thursday. At 9:01 p.m. on Second Ave a two car collision involved Mrs. Robert S. Nibert and Irvin L. Fellure with slight damage and no arrests. At 7:30 p.m. on First Ave Margaret Tabit backed from 430 First Ave striking John W. Bradbury’s parked car. Tabit later contacted police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Second Ave
Robert S. Nibert
Northup
Irvin L. Fellure
Nibert
Fellore
First Ave
John W. Bradbury
Locust St
Margaret Eleanor Tabit
Bradbury
Newborns Reported At Holzer Hospitel News
A list of births recorded at Holzer Hospitel includes a daughter to Mr and Mrs Timothy A Coll in Jackson a son to Mr and Mrs Donald N Lord in Point Pleasant a son to Mr and Mrs Kenny Curry in Jackson and additional names from Lakin Gallipolis Wellston Mason and Point Pleasant. Several individuals are listed as dismissed including John P Scott Carolyn J Davis Sidney Bernard Mrs Sidney Bernard Mrs Emily Plymale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy A. Coll
Jackson
Donald N. Lord
Point Pleasant
Kenny Curry
Kathryn Bosworth
Lakin
W.va
Oscar E. Russell
Gallipolis
Vester F. Bonecutter
Larry L. Walburn
Wellston
Joy Lynn Ashworth
Gary L. Stewart
Mason
Orville Farley
James Franklin Hamilton
Marilyn J. Compston
Davis Hall
John P. Scott
Carolyn J.davis
Sidney Bernard
Emily Plymale
Donald B. Divers
Gordon Wooten
Roe Sparks
Thomas G. Morris
David L. Richards
James W. Dursh, Jr
Paul Niday
Aaron Reynolds
John Morgan
Millard Henry
William Meadows
Otho Wandling
David Alonzo Darst
Lonnie F. Borders
Christmas Assembly At Point Pleasant High School
Point Pleasant Senior High School held a festive Christmas assembly with a turkey lunch for about 500 of 1000 students. The program featured the band under James Andrews and chorus directed by C. L. Head, plus National Honor Society tapping and Thespians one act plays judged for awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant Senior High School
Marjorie Biffle
Nellie Bennett
James Andrews
C. L. Head
Vickie Wright
Opal Rose
Carolyn Woodrum
Cathy Blain
Evelyn Brake
Thom Cline
Karen (Tootie) Hanes
Patricia Edwards
June Keener
Nancy Burris
Mary Stover
Pam Anthony
Omar Bradley
Glenna Logan
Sandra Thorton
Connie Cottrill
Randall Jarrell
Dottie Knoll
Steve Bragg
Sam McNeill
H. L. Lockhart
Harold Knoll
Lutheran Church
Carol Schneers
Library Service Club
Becky Shinn
Notice of Appointment and City Ordinance Amendments
Mil dred Fitch of Portland Ohio is appointed administratrix of Roy E Fitch estate in Meigs County Probate Court. Athens Ohio council amends Ordinance 62 to correct lot numbers 3475 to 3490 in John Dowler Farhills Addition and confirms public avenues and alleys with effect from the earliest lawful date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Fitch
Portland
Ohio
Roy E. Fitch
Moss County
Ted
H. O'Brien
Meigs County
Athens
John Dowler Farhills
State OF
John Dowler
Farhills
Cieons
Neil
Ww. Weber
Athens Ordinances Target Obscene Writing and Motorcycle Bid
Athens Ohio council approves an obscenity ban with $50 fine and sets Section 26.61 of the Code. A second ordinance directs the Public Service Safety director to bid for a police motorcycle and trade in a 1957 Harley Davidson to offset the purchase price.
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Athens
State OF
Ohio
Director of Public Service-Safety
Director of Public Service Safety
Harley Davidson
Public Service-Safe
Yale Trim Judged At Cheshire
Cheshire Thursday night judged the village house decoration contest with three categories. Judges were Mrs Sally Moshier and J Sherman Porter. Winners include several couples in general and indoor decorations, plus churches taking first and second in the religious category.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Sally Moshier
Kgger Creek
J. Sherman Porter
Rio Grande College
Everett Long
Michael Fry
Rucker Neal
William Scott
Robert Burchett
Tyes
Roscoe Casto
Violet Russell
Bernice Mathews
Paul Shoemaker
Leona Rice
Joe Burger
Ralph Rise
Kenneth Wise
Raymond Circle
Otto Rothgeb
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Schools Close For Holidays In Gallia County
Gallia County schools close Friday for a 12 day Christmas vacation. Gallipolis city schools close after Thursday classes. A turkey dinner was served at noon Friday and several schools planned Christmas programs. All county schools resume Wednesday January 2 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Supt
T. K. Owens
Christmas Holiday Driver Caution Urged By Patrol
Gallipolis State Highway Patrol urges careful driving during the eight day Christmas and New Year holiday period. Sgt. P D McCreedy warns longer travel could raise deaths and injuries with as many as 52 deaths and 3000 injuries forecast. Patrols will be on duty around the clock to stop traffic violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
P. D. McCreedy
Department of Highway Safety
Gallinolis
McCreedy
Mrs Miller Heads Local Womens Association In First United Presbyterian
In Gallipolis candle light service Mrs C L Masters installed the incoming officers of the Women's Association of the First United Presbyterian Church. Mrs Clayton Miller will serve again as president. New officers include Mrs Robert Sechrist vice president and several secretaries and chairmen across fellowship program spiritual life literature overseas sewing and social education. Committees named: Finance nominating and house with chairmen and members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
C. L. Masters
Women’s Association
First United Presbyterian Church
Masters
Clayton Miller
Robert Sechrist
George Hout, Jr
Merrill Evans
Donald Warehime
Jack Knight
K. G. Kirkendall
Arthur Rupe, Jr
Miles Epling
Harry Dexter
Lloyd Helrich
Charles Lupton
Wayne Ogdin
Manning Kloes
Family Holiday Visit Across Salem Center and Columbus
Mrs. Lloyd Ashburn and family hosted sisters Tracey Tackett and family, Carlos Hamby and a brother Ches ter Johnson from Salem Center. Mrs. Clara Tinkham will spend holidays with her daughter Mrs. Claude Russell in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Ashburn
Tracey Tackett
Carlos Hamby
Chester Johnson
Salem Center
Clara Tinkham
Claude Russell
Columbus
Holzer Hospital Christmas Party Draws Large Crowd
Nearly 500 people attended the Holzer Hospital and Clinic Christmas party at the Washington School auditorium. Wayne B Foster welcomed guests as Dr John Markley led carols with Mrs Anna Margaret Campbell. Leon Smith performed a trained dog act, Santa visited, and refreshments were served by the Gallia Academy Future Homemakers of America under Ida Vanriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
Washington School
Wayne B Foster
John Markley
Anna Margaret Campbell
Leon Smith
Evansville
Ind
Dane
Smith
Santa
Gallia Academy Future Homemakers of America
Ida Vanriter
Ensign Pickens Visits Rio Grande Classmates
Rio Grande area notes ensign George C. Pickens, a 1961 Rio Grande College graduate, home on leave from Corpus Christi Texas until January 3. He expects wings by spring and a promotion to lieutenant junior grade. Pickens, son of Mr and Mrs Cecil Pickens, earned a BSc in secondary education and visited campus and village friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
George C. Pickens
Corpus Christi
Tex
J.G
Advanced Naval Air Training Command
Cecil Pickens
Gallia
Pickens
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Patrol
Dick Thomas III
Mason County
Gregory I
Holzer Hospitel News
General Electric
Schenectady
N.Y
L. H. Stauffer
Thespian Society
Prudence Steele
Sam
Jarrell
Thespians
Mike Day
Danny’ Johnson
Fultons
Johnny Wamsley
Beau Sherter
Orletta Sturgeon
Sandra Hesson
Nancy Uhl
Kerry Jerral
David Bennett
Charles Keefer
Cheryl Monroe
Wayne Kiester
Claudia Williamson
Gass
Fred W. Weber
G. Houck
Raymond Shepard
Coun
W. Weber
ATPES
Yale Trim
Mrs
Ewington
Holzer
Ens
Pepsi
Peps! Cola Bottling CO
Peps!cola Company
New York, N. Y
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