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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1960

Page

6

Sheriff to Contact City Manager Over Radio Rift

Gallia County commissioners in a special session delegated Sheriff Oscar Baird to contact City Manager Austin O. Cotton to keep intact the sheriff department radio facilities after tomorrow. The board also planned steps at their next meeting January 3 to work out the dispute.

Gallipolis Gallia Cotton Baird Sheriff's Department L. Paul Haskins Joe Stewart Oscar Baird Warren F. Sheets Clarence Sargent Ray Chamberlain Morgan Two Sargent J. Roy Bartlett Wildlife Council Tycoon Road Tycoon Lake

Rites Slated For Friday In Gallipolis

Mrs. Nettie Frances Linderman 84 of Gallipolis Route 1 died at her home after a two year illness. She was a Jehovah’s Witness and DAR member. Surviving: husband W J Linderman four daughters a son a brother 23 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday at Waugh Halley Wood with burial in Waugh cemetery.

Gallipolis Nettie Frances Linderman Shady Grove Bethel Road Jehovah's Witnesses and Daughters of the American Revolution Linderman Waugh- Halley-Wood Plymale Stewart Sarah Craft Plymale Roy Plymale Columbus W. J. Linderman George Waugh Georgia Manley Warren ‘Edna’ Grover Richmond Elisha (Jewell) Bolen Okey Vivian) Jarvis Huntington W. Va Gilbert Arnold Jackson

Politicians to Appear on WSAZ TV Farm Show

Gallia County state senator J Sherman Porter state representative Dana O Taber and ex newsman John W Glancy will join host John R Heiskell at 7 30 a m Saturday on WSAZ TV program Down on the Farm to discuss farming issues and local topics.

Gallipolis J. Sherman Porter Dana O. Taber John W. Glancy Wsaz-Tv John R. Heiskell

Land Values Rising in West Virginia Farm Real Estate

West Virginia records the highest farm real estate tax increase in 1959 at 20.1 percent, per Kenneth P. Brundage of West Virginia University Extension. He notes the rise partly stems from the state’s low tax rate and says land values continue to climb while some states saw declines.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Kenneth P. Brundage West Virginia University Brundage

Winners Announced in Point Pleasant Lighting Contest

The Appalachian Power Co and Retail Merchants Association of Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce announce winners of the home lighting contest. Bella Shertizer won for most elaborate decoration, Tom K Fisher for best decorated window, William Spears for best decorated doorway, M C Clark for best decorated yard, and Benjamin McKinley for best illustrated holiday greetings. Judges included Tu Endie Wei Garden Club Point Pleasant Junior Women’s Club Young Mothers Club Lions Club and Kiwanis Club.

Point Pleasant The Appalachian Power Co Retail Merchants Association of the Bella Sheritzer 23Rd St Tom K. Fisher Marquette Ave William Spears Lincoln Ave M. C. Clark Charleston Rd Benjamin McKinley Ohio St Tu-Endie- Wei Garden Club Young Mother's Club Lion’s Club Kiwanis Club

Meetings Announced For Womens Clubs in Point Pleasant

Farm women's clubs schedule meetings next week with details. Pioneer Club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs H J Barr home Jackson Ave. Anne Bailey Club gathers Tuesday at 1 30 p m at Mrs Roy Kincaid. Illahee Club hosts Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs Garland Mohr. Rhododendron Club meets January 5 at 2 p m at the club house.

Point Pleasant Pioneer Club H. J. Barr Jackson Ave Anne Bailey Roy Kincaid Garland Mohr Gallipolis Ferry Illahee

Family of 10 homeless after Tuesday Harrison County fire

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed a one story frame house on Teens Run Road in Harrison Two. The blaze left a family of 10 homeless and without clothing. The house was occupied by Mr. and related occupants.

Harrison Two Teens Run Road

Judge Starts Work Jan. 2 in Mason County Circuit

The 29th Judicial District Circuit Court in Mason County will begin Monday at 9 30 a m with Judge-elect James Thompson presiding. Grand jurors are called for Tuesday and petit jurors for Wednesday with oath timing unclear. A fire destroyed the Queen home. the Queen family of ten, eight children ages from baby to 15, lost all possessions. Catherine Hayward of the Gallia County Red Cross appeals for clothing donations. residents may contact Archie Hutchinson in Alpine 66012.

Point Pleasant 29Th Judicial District Circuit Court Mason County James Thompson James Queen Helen Brumfield Gallipolis Catherine Hayward Gallia County Archie Hutchinson Teens Run Road Alpine

Card Shower Planned for Mr and Mrs John White

Friends of Mr. and Mrs. John White of Northup announce a card shower honoring the couple on their 62nd wedding anniversary this Thursday. Gifts and well wishes are welcomed at their Northup home.

Gallipolis John White Northup

Four Fined By Justice In Court At Point Pleasant

Four persons faced justice in Point Pleasant with fines for destruction of property and trespassing. Francis L. Whitmore Harold L. Penderton Jack Smith and William Whitmore all paid 40 dollars and costs. Penderton Whitmore and Smith each paid 10 dollars and costs for trespassing. William Whitmore paid 10 dollars 25 cents. Others cited before Justice A M Goodwin were Edward J. Shepherd Earl T. Browder Harry T. Price fined 19 dollars. Robert Collins 20 dollars. James A Burgess 10 dollars. Gordon B Hall 10 dollars. James Olin Campbell 10 dollars. Marvin Wamsley 10 dollars.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Francis L. Whitmore Harold L. Penderton Jack Smith William Whitmore Penderton Edward J. Shepherd Earl T. Browder Harry T. Price Goodwin Robert Collins James A. Burgess Gordon B. Hall James Olin Campbell Marvin Wamsley

Miss Judith Johnson Weds Airman In Trinity Ceremony

Miss Judith Faye Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Johnson, married A3C Gerry Allan Milhoan at Trinity Methodist Church. Rev Carden A Hillman officiated. The gown featured imported Chantilly lace and tulle with seed pearls. The couple's reception followed in the church dining room.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Judith Faye Johnson Russell Johnson Monroe Ave Gerry Allan Milhoan Ruth Milhoan Gerald K. Milhoan Ravenswood Carden A. Hillman Donna Kay Evelyn Borrer Karin White

Point Pleasant Clinic Birth and Discharges Report

Mr and Mrs Worthy Logan of Point Pleasant welcome a son. Hugh Daugherty is admitted at Henderson. Herbert Patterson of Point Pleasant is discharged. Mrs Carl Montgomery and her son in Crown City also noted.

Worthy Logan Point Pleasant Ant Carl Montgomery

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Report

Mr. and Mrs. Emory Starling of Middleport welcome a daughter. Births recorded for Andrew P. Dames Jr Ravineswood Effie M. Crouse Gallipolis Sandy Viers Point Pleasant and Mrs Emory Starling Middleport.

Emory Starling Middleport Enswood Effie M. Crouse Gallipolis Sandy Viers Point Pleasant

Grads Plan Session For 20s 30s Alumni Meet

Graduates of Point Pleasant High School from the 20s and 30s will gather at the high school economics building Friday at 7 p m for their annual meeting. Mercer Williams and E S Matheson will be honored during the evening.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School High School Economics Mercer Williams E. S. Matheson

Court of Honor for Troop 263 Planned at Roosevelt School

Point Pleasant Boy Scout Troop 263 holds a court of honor Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Roosevelt School. Robert Siler scout executive will present badges of ranks. The meeting is open to the public.

Point Pleasant Roosevelt School Robert Siler

Bond posted in Elmwood warrant arrest

Kenneth Harmon of Elmwood was arrested on a warrant for non support by Chief Deputy Bill Wood. He posted a $500 bond for a hearing before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin at 10 a m Wednesday.

Point Pleasant Kenneth Harmon Elmwood Bill Wood Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin

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Perry J. Bailes Morton L. Dickey County Commission Marjorie Rinehart Mary Wetherholt Donald R. Warehime D. T Bigas Fort Knox Security the Security Bank Athens, Ohio Athens County F.D.I.C Chicago Edward Lameka Lake Michigan Thompson Miss Johnson Airman Patricia Ann Gerlach Charles K. Milhoan David R. Johnson Philip L. Milhoan Gene Crow Miss Christine Johnson Point Pleasant Clinic Hugh Daugherty Henderson Herbert Patterson Point Pleas Royal Crown Pery Pune CS Clyde Wiesner i Cliff Athens Pleasant Valley Hospital Andrew P. Dames, Jr., Rav Grads Plan
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