Gallia County OKs Bond for New County Judge Betz
Gallia County Commissioners approved a $5000 bond for new County Judge Robert S. Betz who was sworn in at 1 50 p m by Judge Robert M Betz. They reappointed Florence Trainer to a four year term on the Child Welfare Board and conducted a public auction of two county automobiles. The panel also authorized a gas line into the county barn with Engineer J Roy Bartlett to oversee. Attending were Auditor Morton Dickey and Commissioners Chauncey Johnson and Roscoe Houck. Oly M Stewart was absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
J. Roy Bartlett
Morton L. Dickey
Chauncey Johnson
Roscoe Houck
Oly M. Stewart
Holzer Hospital Notes List of Admissions
A long list of recent hospital admissions and patients at Holzer Hospital includes Mrs. Delbert Gates Letart medical Mrs. Charles E. Hockman Addison medical Raymond Butterfield Gallipolis surgical Mrs. Claude Woodruff Jackson medical and many others named with towns such as Detroit Cheshire Syracuse Jackson Wellston and Gallipolis. The items reflect diverse medical and surgical stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grate
Detroit
John D. Wills
Cheshire
Delbert Gates
Letart, Surgical
Charles E. Hockman
Addison
Raymond Butterfield
Gallipolis
Claude Woodruff, Jr. Jackson
Vinton Smith, Jr
Leon
Medical
Luther M. Beman
Thurman
Pamela Simmons
Northup
G. C
Fraley
Jackson
Guy W. Jordan
Thomas J. Lewis
Wellston
Charles R. Clench
Bidwell
Surgical
R. E. Linton
Bartlett
Ohio
Fred M. Jolly
Mausoleum Owner Advocates Careful Choice of Final Resting Place
A mausoleum owner compares selecting a burial site to choosing a home in a restricted district. He argues the final resting place should receive the same thoughtful consideration and discrimination as the living home and its surroundings.
Communion Service At Rio Grande Church
Simpson Chapel Methodist Church in Rio Grande holds Holy Communion in a watch night candlelight service from 7 30 to 9 30 tonight. The church stays open for all who wish to come to chapel and partake of the Lord s Supper in preparation for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Grande Church
Gallipolis
George R. Holcombe
Simpson Chapel Methodist
Rio Grande
No Accidents Reported Three Forfeit Bond
Gallipolis saw no accidents on Monday and Municipal Court activity was light. Three bond forfeitures appear on the docket with Junior Lane, 29, Gallipolis Route 2, for intoxication at $15. Olivier R Gorrell, 26, Ravenswood, at $25. and Jesse Parsons of Detroit, Michigan, at $20 for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Junior Lane
Olivier R. Gorrell
Ravenswood
Jesse Parsons
Detroit
Mich
Boy 13 Hospitalized With Fractured Leg After Bicycle Crash
Vinton Smith Jr. 13 of Leon West Virginia was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a compound fracture of the left leg after his bicycle struck a car on Route 35 at Leon. He is listed in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Vinton Smith, Jr
Vinton O. Smith
Leon
W. Va
Holzer Hospital
Young Smith
Warehime Clinic Reports Home Birth
Warehime Clinic reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Vernon Burnheimer at their Gal lipolis Route 1 home at 7 30 p m Sunday. The boy named Anthony Dean is their first child. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Burl Bornheimer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Warehime Clinic
Vernon Burnheimer
Gallipolis Route 1
Burnheimers
Anthony Dean
Burl Bornheimer
River Traffic and Dams Report With Local Church Notice
The river and dam readings show the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers with moving dam states and fall rates from Montgomery to Dam 35. Several boats report lock movements and levels across Lock 16 through 34 plus Kanawha and Gallipolis vessels. In Gallipolis the Grace Methodist Church Women’s Society of Christian Service executive committee meeting is canceled due to New Year’s Day conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Ohio River
Jefferson
Jerry Bosworth
Beckford
Lucy Jane Lucas
Aliquippa
Mr. Criss
Sohio State
O. F. Shearer
Invader
Herbert E. Jones
Kanawha
Semet
Marmet, Merrill
Lelia Shearer
Fred W. Olcott
Hoke Robinson
Grace Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Service
Smelting Aluminum Demands Power Equal to a Home for Ten Years
A ton of aluminum smelting requires energy capable of meeting an average U S household’s consumption for a decade. The note appears with a television program reference.
Death of Herman J. Shahan En Route From Florida
Herman J. Shahan 91 died near Pearlsburg Virginia while en route from Florida in a car driven by son Claude Shahan Gallipolis Route 1 He was born October 3 1866 in Harrison County West Virginia a retired farmer and First Baptist Church member He was survived by son Claude and daughter Zenna Neville Funeral at Wetherholt Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p m burial in Mound Hill Cemetery Friends may call Wednesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Herman J. Shahan
Pearlsburg
Claude Shahan
Florida
Mr. Shahan
Harrison County
W. Va
Richard
Margaret Williams Shahan
First Baptist Church
Cora McIntire
Claude
Harry
Zenna) Neville
Wetherholt Funeral Home
William H. Green
Mound Hill Cemetery
Cab Driver Admits Hoax Report Aimed at Huntington
Gallipolis cab driver Gene Hendren admitted the robbery report to Huntington police and South Point officers was false. Hendren, 36, of Walker Cab Co., had claimed a fare robbed him of 12 dollars en route to Huntington but later said the report was untrue and no charges were filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
South Point Post
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Gene Hendren
Walker Cab Co
Huntington
South Point
Bidwell Soldier Wounded in Accidental Hunting Incident
Pvt. Charles R. Clench stationed at Fort Benning Ga was admitted to Holzer Hospital after a gun discharged while he crossed a fence during a hunting outing near Bidwell. The shell struck his left foot. Clench is listed in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Charles R. Clench
U. S. Army
Fort Benning
Holzer Hospital
Clench
George A. Clonch
Bidwell
Clonch
Watch Party Planned By Interdenominational Youth Fellowship
The Rio Grande Baptist and Methodist Interdenominational Youth Fellowship will host a watch party at the parish house tonight from 9 p.m. to shortly after midnight. Refreshments and recreation are planned for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rio Grande
Bradshaw Installed as President of Gallipolis Kiwanis
Gallipolis Kiwanis Club installed Dr. Jay Bradshaw as president with Lt. Gov elect Carroll K. Singer leading the proceedings at the Lafayette Hotel. Governor Campbell of Dayton watched as six blue ribbons for perfect attendance were awarded and club year totals were reported, including 1076.98 in money raised and high attendance percentages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Carroll K. Singer
Jay Bradshaw
Gallipolis Kiwanis Club
Lafayette Hotel
Ohio Kiwanis
Bill Campbell
Dayton
Campbell
Old French City Club
Kiwanis
Rio Grande College
Circle-K
Singer
Paul E. Watson
Secre
Tary
Robert S. Betz
Frank Snedaker
J. Dean Eisel
John Heiskell
Carrol H
Casey) McKenzie
N. Howard Foster
John W
Bill) Mills
Mills
George W. Davis
Frederic Vernon Boult
Gov
Bill Mills
Jim Mehaffey
Chester Leaper
Professor Boult
Larry Laraway
Foster
Grace
Freddy
Claudia Miller
L. Claude Miller
New Year Dance Opens Gallipolis Youth Canteen
Gallipolis hosts a New Year’s Eve dance marking the opening of the Youth Canteen at Gallia Academy High School gym. The canteen operates 7 p.m. Saturdays for the rest of the school year with Dr. Jay Bradshaw directing. Tonight’s event runs 9 p.m. to 12:15 a.m. for high school students only. later Saturdays will welcome younger attendees. Chaperons include Leo Mossman and Bill Mills families, Max Tawney, and Mrs. Jay Bradshaw.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Jay Bradshaw
Bradshaw
Leo Mossman
Rotary
John W
Bill) Mills
Kiwanis
Max Tawney
the Lions
Gallipolis Personals Readers Share Holiday Visits
Gallipolis notes several holiday visits with families in Hinton Vinton Ashland Kentucky and Rio Grande. Sam Holroyd and family visited Mrs Clyde Mitchell on Hedgewood Drive. Wayne Osborne left for Fort Knox after Christmas. George Miller returned to Washington D C after Christmas with his parents. John Dale Miller and Arnold Dickerson visited Ashland. Nancy Whalen of Upper Sandusky visits with Mike and family and both head back to Ohio University after holidays. Lee Erdman arrives to visit Dick Caldwell who is on leave from Marines at Parris Island.
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Sam Holroyd
Hinton
Clyde T. Mitchell
Hedgewood
Pvt
Wayne Osborne
Fort Knox
Wybert
Bob) Osborn
Vinton
George W. Miller
Washington, D. C
John Dale Miller
Rio Grande
Arnold Dickerson
Frank Devers
Ashland
Nancy Whalen
Upper Sandusky
Mike
Nancy
Ohio University
Lee Erdman
Cleveland
Dick Caldwell
U. S. Marines
Parris Island
N. Cc
Lakes and reservoirs count in New York state
The state contains 2300 lakes ponds and reservoirs with 78 having areas of one square mile or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. York
New York State
Backboard Purchase and Roof Work at Gallia Academy High
Gallipolis district board approves buying two glass backboards for 1231 dollars for the new Gallia Academy High School gymnasium. Superintendent Boggs says the gym roof is on and the auditorium roof will be placed today in the 875000 dollar project. The 1958 budget and new salary schedule dominate discussion as two new board members replace outgoing officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bill Sowers
Bill Matthews
Marcus J. Magnussen
Robert E. Jenkins
Vinton Man Sentenced for Probation Violation in Gallia
Dale Sowards, 31, of Vinton Route 1, was sentenced by Common Pleas Court Judge Robert M. Betz to one to three years in the Ohio State Penitentiary for probation violation. He will be transferred from Gallia County jail to the state prison on Wednesday after his arrest last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
Robert 8. Betz
Gallipolis
Dale Sowards
Vinton
Ohio State Penitentiary
Common Pleas Court
Robert M. Betz
Sowards
Ohio Penal Institution
Marriage License for Shaver and Bane in Gallipolis
James Glen Shaver aged 24 a farmer of Gallipolis and Azalee Bane age 29 of Gallipolis obtained a marriage license at home. Shaver is son of James and Marjorie Davis Shaver while Bane is daughter of George and Bess Brown Roderick.
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James Glen Shaver
Gallipolis
Azalee Bane
James and
Marjorie Davis Shaver
George and
Bess Brown Roderick
Ohio Two Native Dies Gallia County World War II veteran
Earl Clifford Thompson 57 a Gallia County native and World War II veteran died at 8 p.m. Sunday at his Bladen Mercerville Road home He farmed locally until ill health forced retirement He was born August 31 1900 son of George and Gertrude Walden Thompson He is survived by two brothers Clyde of Mt Vernon Bert of his home and two half brothers Lester of Logan W Va and Frank of Columbus Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Victory Baptist Church with Rev Earl V Cremeens officiating Burial will follow at Ridge Lawn Cemetery Mercerville under C R Halley Funeral Home Friends may call after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Earl Clifford Thompson
Gallia County
Bladen-Mercerville
Ohio Two
George and
Gertrude Walden Thompson
Clyde
Mt. Vernon
Bert
Lester
Logan
W. Va
Frank
Columbus
Victory Baptist Church
Earl V. Cremeens
Ridgelawn
Mercerville
C. R. Halley
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Syracuse
Allen Russ
Oak Hill
Myrta Heath
Coalton
W. H. Newman
Trenton
Ronald Lambert
Roy C. Stone
E. E. Sexton
C. W. Jeffers
Elizabeth Durst
A. E. Ferrell
J. M. Deckard
Steven Betts
Gregory McKinney
Charles Brown
Richard R. Tatterson
James Hale
Charles R. Grooms
Richard Higgins
Clyce Ferguson
Arnold Taylor
Logan Monument Co
Logan, Ohio
Wisconsin
Briggs & Strat
Ton and
Clinton
Athens
OF Motors
Clyde Campbell
Mgr
Howard Linscott
Logan Shop
Boy
WCHS
WSAZ
Wlw-C
WTVN
WBNS
WHTN
Casey Jones
Popeye Theater
Cartoon Club
Rosebow
Five Star
NBC News
Frontier Sports Weather I
Doug Edwards
Cheyenne
Annapollis
George Gobel
Phil Silvers
Wrett
Eve Arden
Wyatt
McGraw
Bob Cu
Red Skelton-C
West Point
Martin Kane
Highway Patrol
Legion
Lste
Armchair Theater
Ae Theater
Liberace
Gretchen Wade
Cotton ‘Hawi
Wild Bill Hickok
Mickey Mouse
Waterfront Disneyland
Tombstone
Kraft Theater
Angels
Bishop Sheen
Steel
Hour Steel Hour
Henry
MGM Theater
Armchair Thea
H. J. Shahan
Federal Land Bank
The
United
National Farm Loan
A. C. Gibson, Sec’v.Treas
Ohio Valley Bank
David Wayne
Phyllis Kirk
Dren
Matinee Today
JM Carter
Suantra
Tonight Doors Onen
June Allyson Ddray
May
Godfrey
Rastman
Jessie Royce Landis
Robert Keith
Eva Gabor
Jay Robinson
Jeff Bonneut
Martha Hyer
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