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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1964

Page

5

Singer To Oppose Tabor In Primary In Gallia County Race

Carroll K. Singer filed for Gallia County Representative to the Ohio General Assembly in the May 5 Republican primary. He faces incumbent D. O. Taber who seeks a seventh term. Also filing were Marshall D. Burnett for representative, Dr. Donald R. Warehime for coroner, Oty M. Stewart for county treasurer, Verlin Swain not seeking re election, and Clinton Jones for Republican central committeeman in Cheshire Two.

Gallipolis Carroll K. Singer Fourth Ave Gallia County Ohio General Assembly Singer G. C. Murphy D. O. Taber Taber Walter S. Davis J. Robert Evans Robert S. Betz Dan G. Fulks Hannan Trace Marshall D. Burnett Burnett Donald R. Warehime Warehime

Washington Lincoln discussed at Gallia DAR meeting

Gallia County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a February history program with Ruth Masters praising Washington and Lincoln. The gathering at Miss Mary Virginia O’Brien’s home included 18 people and two guests as plans were made to honor scholarship recipients from Gallia County girls. Co-hostesses were Ann Hill Ruth Martin and Catherine Hayward. Gallia Lodge 469, Free and Accepted Masons will hold its annual inspection at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Eureka Lodge Hall with refreshments.

Gallipolis George Washington Abe Lincoln Ruth Masters French Colony Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Virginia O’brien Gallia Free & Accepted Masons Eureka Lodge

Lost Calf Is Hunted

Gallia County sheriff's deputies opened an inquiry into a missing five month old hereford calf owned by Armit Gee of Huntington Township. Reported Monday, the calf weighing 300 to 350 pounds vanished from Richard Gee's farm since last Thursday with no trace or clues found. Deputy Ivan Fife noted no leads yet.

Gallipolis Gallia County

New Teacher Hired and Band Equipment Discussed

The South western school board hired Verna Evans of Rio Grande as a part time teacher for the 1963-64 term. The board approved purchasing a second French horn for the South western High School band and saw a horn demonstration by Band Director Charles Ratliff. Junior Simmons demonstrated a calculator but no action was taken on purchase.

Gallipolis Southwestern School Board Verna Evans Rio Grande Southwestern J. Robert Evans Charles Ratliff Junior Simmons

County Commission Approves Vehicle Purchase and Aid Funds

Gallia County commissioners authorize by Guyan Two the purchase of a two ton heavy duty truck and set bids for a 1964 sheriff cruiser a four door V eight sedan with black bottoms white top bids due March 2. They also certify county funds for public assistance including 350 aid for the blind 18254 aid for dependent children and 20392 54 aid to the disabled plus 20000 to the M A fund and a 4 50 daily confinement contract with Dayton Workhouse for Gallia prisoners.

Gallipolis Gallia Guyan Two Morton L. Dickey Sheriff's Department Dayton Gallia County

Gallia County farmer dies as clothes ignite in home accident

Elmer Morton 95 of 159 Third Ave Gallipolis died Monday morning after his clothing caught fire while he lit a gas stove with a burning stick. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. coroner Dr Donald Wareham ruled asphyxiation. Morton, lifelong resident of Green Two, had no close relatives. services set for Wednesday at Miller funeral home with burial in Centenary Cemetery. Sieved details note his harmonica playing and buckboard rides with horse Maud.

Gallipolis Gallia County James A. Northup Elmer Morton Third Ave Donald R. Warehime Morton Alma Wallace Dale’s Market Mildred Barry Ernie Null Ball’s Null Northup Green Two Edward Serilda Russell Morton Fairfield Lorcan Hoyt Rosie Swisher Athens Maud Earl Engle Earl Morton Peck, Kan

Gallipolis Kegger Creek School Board Names Buses Bosses

In a routine meeting the Gallipolis Kegger Creek school board accepted the resignation of bus driver Harold Wells and hired Andrew Parsons for the rest of the year. Arthur Johnson and Clyde Davis were approved as substitute drivers. Forest Caste, Mason filed as Republican candidate for constable in Waggener District. Lula Sheline filed for committeewoman in Arbuckle District.

Gallipolis Kgger Creek School Board Harold Wells Andrew Parsons Arthur Johnson Clyde Davis Point Pleasant Forest Mason Waggener Lula Sheline Gallipolis Ferry Arbuckle

Athens Ohio approves easement to Franz L Woodworth

Ordinance 0-50-65 grants a 50 foot wide easement across City of Athens land for Franz L Woodworth to access his remaining property from Peach Ridge Road and for the construction and maintenance of utilities. The measure references Lease Lot 4% Part of Floyd M Louise Brookinsro property in Athens Township. Passed January 6 1964.

Franz L. Woodworth Athens Ohio Franz JL. Woodworth Peach Ridge Road City OF State OF County of Floyd M Louise Brookinsroperty Ber Records Athens County Athens Township Ohio River Survey Blackburn Road Andover Road

Drunken Drivers Fined in Gallipolis Court

Judge William H. Sowers in Gallipolis Municipal Court fined three men arrested by the State Highway Patrol 50 each plus costs for driving while intoxicated. Other cases included speeding, unsafe vehicle, and alcohol related offenses. An annexation ordinance and a separate estate notice also appeared in the docket.

Gallipolis William H. Sowers State Highway Patrol Sowers John L. Melton Mansfield Clarence A. Clemons Pliny W. Va Lewis E. Withers Grove City Harpers Ferry William H. Boswell, Jr West Columbia Dottie Brewer Patrick Mundell Bidwell Sheriff's Department Willard E. Casey Apple Grove Clifford Drummond Kerr

Red Cross Appeals For Food Clothes For Boone Preece Family

Boone Preece family of five near Vinton lost their eight room two story home in a Friday blaze on Keystone Rd. The Red Cross seeks food clothing and household goods to aid the family. Loss estimated at $8000. Call DU-8-8254 to donate.

Gallipolis Gallia County American Red Cross Boone Preece Keystone Rd Vinton James W. Myers Red Cross Preece

Christ Episcopal Service Guild Sets Wednesday Luncheon

Members of the Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will convene for a luncheon and meeting in the church parish house Wednesday at 1 p.m. Hostesses will be Mrs. D. N. Connors, Mrs. James Barnette, Mrs. F. W. Ingraham, and Mrs. Joe Ingerick.

Point Pleasant Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church D. N. Connors James Barnette F. W. Ingraham Joe Ingerick

Band Aides Plan Sale Of Candy

Gallia Academy High School bands will perform a winter pop concert Sunday at 3 15 p m in the high school auditorium. The Gallia Academy Band Boosters announced the fundraiser candy sale and noted both cadet and varsity bands would perform. Director A Kimball Sutter briefed the group and the meeting marked the director's birthday with refreshments. Twenty three members attended and Mrs J Russell Sarrett gave devotions.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy A. Kimball Sutter J. Russell Sarrett

Mason County group attends state resources forum in Morgantown

More than 200 extension service committeemen from 51 West Virginia counties attended a two day training conference in Morgantown tied to the University of West Virginia living resources forum. From Mason County attendees included Jim Lewis Marcus Weaver and wife Alma Turner Earl Keefer and James Hart.

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Tabor Washington Lincoln John W. Dobbins Hedgewood Dr Gray Lady Lafayette Hotel E OK Ruth McFadden Douglas Kan Lizzie Morton Udall Miller Funeral Home Glen R. Hueholt Centenary Cemetery America Irs Ves Plenty Fog Rambler Wakefield Motor Ranch U. S Reader's Digest Harry Crewson Bonnie B. Hawk Raymond Shepard Mayo J. B. Vanity, Jr Lee Roy Carsey, Een Ltd Harold J. Rose Said County Leta Leachman Raymond Shepard Mayour Church Service Guild Resources Foru Sohio the Standard 01 Company
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