Patrol Reports Two Accidents On Monday
Gallipolis Ohio State Highway Patrol logged two Monday crashes near Route 7 south of Gallipolis. Oscar W Jackson 35 of Cheshire Route 2 suffered severe lacerations and was admitted to Holzer Hospital in fair condition. A truck backed into a parked car on Up Creek Road Morgan Two, causing minor damage. In county court Monday several drivers were fined for speeding and other violations.
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Gallipolis
Oscar W. Jackson
Cheshire
Holzer Hospital
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Eureka
Jackson
Up-Creek Rd
Morgan Two
Loren Henry Lambert
Keystone Rd
Vinton
Isaac Shupe
Bidwell
Robert S. Betz
Harold E. Newell
Point Pleasant
James Montgomery, Jr
Bladen
Jerry Martin
James L. Hall
Kenna
W. Va
William H. Jones
Robert L. Strait
Gallia County Board shifts funds and sets road hearing
The Gallia County Commissioners moved 20 000 from General to the M and R Fund and authorized Auditor Morton L Dickey to advertise a hearing on converting the Adamsville road segment between old and new Route 35 into a township road. Final hearing set for noon March 10 1958. They also signed a remodeling agreement with Brown Brubaker and Brandt Columbus architects for the courtroom renovation.
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Gallipolis
Gallia
Fire damages room at Luther Ames residence
Fire damaged one room of the Luther Ames home on Turkey Run Road Monday evening. Middleport Fire Department was alerted but volunteers extinguished the fire before they arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Luther Ames
Turkey Run Road
Middleport
Cheshire Man Fined Jailed for DUI Crash
John W. Bocock, 57, of Cheshire, was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to three days in Meigs County Jail after a Sunday arrest by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. His car struck a vehicle driven by Velma Taylor, 17, a mile and a half south of Middleport as she turned.
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Gallipolis
John W. Bocock
Cheshire
Meigs County
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Bocock
Middleport
Velma Taylor
Heshire
Kvger Creek School Installs Honor Society Chapter
A new National Honor Society chapter was installed Tuesday morning at Kvger Creek High School. The Gallia Academy High School Chapter, led by adviser Mrs. Garland Gillingham, performed the installation. Gallia Academy members Sandy Avner and Carol Sue Haskins attended.
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Gallipolis
National Honor Society
Kuger Creek High School
Gallia Academy High School
Garland Gillingham
Gallia Academy
Sandy Avner
Carol Sue Haskins
Scout Executive Speaks On Delinquency at Cheshire Kyger PTA
Robert Siler scout executive spoke at the Cheshire Kyger Elementary PTA Founders Day on delinquency prevention through scouting. Troop 206 and Pack 206 led opening, with eight Cubs and four Scouts participating. The program honored past presidents, awarded attendance prizes, and planned fundraisers plus a senior trip to Washington. The next meeting on March 10 will feature travel slides and a hobby theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert Siler
Mason- Gallia-Meigs
Cheshire- Kyger
PTA
Siler
Merrill Briggs
Mildred Scott
Mary Hughes
Gladys Rife
Fred Sisson
Vivian Kirby
Thelma Edmonds
Kgger Creek High School
Gladys Snider
Washington
Thomas Sisters
Europe
Cases Continued and Hearings Set in Gallipolis Court
Gallipolis municipal court lists continued cases and new hearings. Lena Belle Williams, 35, pleads innocent to speeding. hearing Feb 15. Emmart Hoy, 38, faces a hearing Tuesday for operating while intoxicated. Others receive fines or bond forfeitures for intoxication and traffic violations. Robert Burns, 30, Gallipolis, fined for driving left of center. Edward Evans, 45, Oak Hill, forfeits $15 bond for illegal left turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Janes
Lena Belle Williams
Emmart Y. Hoy
Henry van Sickle
Clyde Cornell
Paul Williams
Robert L. Furbee
Columbus
Howard A. Foster
Rush Jutice
Ashland
Lawrence Dickey
Gallilipolis
Eugene Miller
Robert E. Burns
1958 Program 3 Is Planned
The Women’s Home Demonstration Council executive committee met at the Farmers Hotel in Gallia to outline the 1958 long range plan focusing on community activity. Members present included Mrs. Lucille Rymer, county home extension agent, and county agent William P. Smith along with numerous officers and guests.
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Gallipolis
Women's Home Demonstration Council
Lucille Rymer
Farmers Hotel
Joe Miller
Claude Evans
H. A. Kirby
Andrew Toler
Conley Whitley
Lowell McCarley
H. E. Keeney
Reuben Wood
Frank Irion
Sparks Family Birthday Dinner Honors LaDonna Sparks
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sparks entertained at a birthday dinner for their daughter LaDonna. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Locke of Nelsonville, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Coe and family of Carbon Hill, and Pvt. Wilburn Sparks of Fort Knox Kentucky.
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Albert Sparks
Ladonna
Irvin Locke
Nelsonville
Gene Coe
Carbon Hill
Pvt
Wilburn Sparks
Fort Knox
River Traffic and Dam Status Across West Virginia Ohio River
A detailed report lists gauge readings for the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, dam statuses, and river boat movements. It records specific vessel down or up statuses at locks 14 through 34 and various towns including Huntington, Gallipolis, and Winfield with times ranging from early morning to late afternoon.
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Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Ohio River
James Bowie
Susan Hoagland
Cincinnati
E. B. Ingram
Stevenson
Aliquippa
Jane T
Lock
Ovec
Western
J. B. Chauvins
Dispatcher
Kanawha
Helen Z
C. P. Wright
Esso Louisiana
Lucy Jane Lucas
A.m. Gallipolis Boats—C. F. Hood
Lelia Shearer
Lunga Point
Price
Alton Zephyr
Semet
Beckford
Martin Rites Held For Clarence L Martin In Gallia County
Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Mercerville Baptist Church for Clarence Lee Petty Martin 61 of Huntington who died Monday at his brother Roy Martins home. The Rev. Earl V Crèmeens will officiate with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery Mercer. A native of Gallia County he was a former Gallia County Produce Company employee retired due to ill health. Survived by five children Eleanor Moore Margaret Bruce Patricia Harold Carl all living in Columbus Huntington and three brothers Verne Wilbur Roy and one sister. Visitation with Roy Martin in Crown City will be Wednesday afternoon and before the service.
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Gallipolis
Mercerville Baptist Church
Clarence Lee (Petty) Martin
Huntington
Roy Martin
Crown City
Earl V. Cremeens
Ridgelawn
Mercerville
Martin
Gallia County Produce Company
Eleanor Moore
Margaret Bruce
Patricia
Harold Martin
Columbus
Carl
Vance
Destroys Family Home On Ralph Davis Farm
A Saturday afternoon fire destroyed the Massey family residence off Route 775. Mr and Mrs Milton Massey and their four school aged children fled unharmed. Personal effects and furnishings were lost. Neighbors and Patriot Church members organize a shower for the Massey family Wednesday at 7 30 p.m.
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Gallipolis
Ralph Davis
Route 775
Milton Massey
Massey
Davis
Patriot Church
Sidney Fadely Speaks at PTA Meeting
Gallipolis Founder's Day speaker at Southwestern High School discussed PTA emblems and purpose to about 35 or 40 attendees. Roger Williams led group singing with the new PTA song. Several Southwestern students participated.
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Gallipolis
Southwestern High School
Sidney Fadely
PTA
Roger Williams
University Appointee Wants Delta Queen
Cincinnati based Kenneth R R Miller president of Ohio Mechanics Institute plans to move the Delta Queen riverboat to Southern Illinois University where he will serve as assistant to the president next April He proposes using students to operate the engine room galley and consider the boat as a floating showboat for technology home economics and dramatic musical groups.
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Cincinnati
Kenneth RR. Miller
Ohio Mechanics Institute
Southern Illinois University
Miller
Vendors Turn to Blind Vendors in Public Stands
Washington report notes vending stands run by blind persons in public and business buildings now generate about 30 million dollars annually.
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Big Business
Washington
Governor's Tea Noted by Logan Residents
Logan residents Mrs. Harry V. Mack and Mrs. Kenneth Wolfe attended a tea at the Governor's Mansion in Columbus hosted by Mrs. C William O Neill wife of Ohio's governor. The event honored 1958 Heart Fund volunteers for the Central Ohio Heart Association.
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Harry V. Mack
Kenneth Wolfe
Logan
C. William O'Neill
Ohio
Governor’s Mansion
Columbus
Heart Fund
Central Ohio Heart Association
Mock
Hocking County
Wolfe
Heart
Miriam Circle Holds February Meeting at Methodist Church
Twenty three members attended the Miriam Circle gathering at the church with Miss Hazel Armstrong and Miss Olive Linn as co leaders. Devotions titled Faith Plus Good Deeds were given by Mrs Shirley Thomas and a chapter from Such a Lord was read by Mrs Robert Kinney. Plans for the March Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting as hostess were discussed. Refreshments were served by a committee including Mrs Vern Woodard and others. During social hour Valentine games were led by Mrs Patton and the cancer dressings project progressed.
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Naomi
Methodist Church
Kenneth Stuart
John Mack
John L. Sherrill
Guideposts Magazine
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Miriam Circle
Hazel Armstrong
Olive Linn
Shirley Thomas
Robert Kinney
Vern Woodard
Ben Humphrey
Della Hansel
Hattie Patton
Charles T. Brooks
Patton
Garment Finishes in Sewing Promoted by Extension Service
A Home Demonstration Council meeting in the Ohio Power Company Auditorium showcased garment finishing techniques. Eighteen members of Hocking County Council attended with Miss Ethel M. Bower instructing on inserting zippers and sewing bound and piped buttonholes. Demonstrations covered interfacings and hemming methods for circular and straight skirts using different materials.
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Home Demonstration Council
the Agricultural Extension Service
Ohio Power Company
Hocking County
Ethel M. Bower
POMEROY Divorce Granted in Meigs County Court
Howard Roush of Minersville wins divorce from Margaret Roush with willful absence and neglect cited. Court awards custody of their minor child David Leonard Roush.
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Pomeroy
Meigs County
Lenda Hand Circle Meets At Grange Hall In January
The Lenda Hand Circle held its January meeting at the Grange Hall with new president Naomi Lee in charge. Devotionals were given by Ada Bradfield and recreation led by Stella Adkins. potluck refreshments were served. Guests included Roy and wife visiting Wiseman and Starkey relatives. Woodroe Wilson hosted dinner for his son and spouse. Other attendees mentioned include Frank Halliday and Dale Bachner families, Eugene Atkins at the county PTA meeting, and Athens residents Dr. and Mrs. Phillips along with Carl and B. E. Carl visiting acquaintances.
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Harrisonville
Lenda Hand Circle
Grange Hall
Naomi Lee
Ada Bradfield
Stella Adkins
Roy Wiseman
Joy
David
Wiseman
Earl Starkey
Ray Wilson
Woodroe Wilson
Frank Halliday
Dale Bachner
Eugene Atkins
PTA
Pomeroy
Phillips
Preston
Carl Phillips
Athens
B. E. Carl
Fire Call Fizzles Before Middleport Unit Arrives
Middleport Fire Department answered a Monday night call to Turkey Run for a reported residence fire but the blaze was extinguished before firefighters reached the scene.
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Middleport
Turkey Run
Feeney-Bennett Post 128 Legion Meeting Planned
American Legion Post 128 will meet at 7 30 Wednesday at the hall. Commander Lewis Long announces a film on the Third Army will be shown. All veterans are invited to attend.
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Middleport
Feeney-Bennett
American Legion
Lewis Long
Third Army
Meter receipts show $172.50 in Middleport week
Middleport police chief Leroy Battea reported the city's parking meters collected $172.50 in the past week.
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Middleport
Leroy Bart
Mrs. Bertha Farley Dies at 82 in Mason
Mrs. Bertha Farley 82 died Sunday morning at her Mason home after a long illness. Survived by four daughters, one son, ten grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. husband Harry. son Harry Jr.. six brothers and three sisters. Services at 2 p.m. with Rev. Richard Wright officiating. Interment Adamsville Cemetery.
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Harry Jr
Richard Wright
Mason Methodist Church
Adamsville Cemetery
Middleport Personal Notices Roundup
Attendees at a Point Pleasant mission service in West Virginia included Mr. and Mrs. James Euler and several others. Mrs. Hariey remains hospitalized in Gallipolis, while Mrs. Mary Criswell of Bridgeport visits her son James Criswell. Mrs. E. M. Blake is ill at home. Charles Murray and family moved to Point Pleasant, with the Harold Hinkles purchasing the Murray home on North Fourth Avenue.
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Point Pleasant
W. Va
James Euler
Nan Moore
Robert Harris
Herman Haddox
Robert Hariey
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Mary Criswell
Bridgeport O
James Criswell
E. M. Blake
Charles Murray
Harold Hinkles
Murray
North Fourth Ave
Meigs General Hospital Admits and Discharges
Admitted include Tom Wells Harrisonville Mrs Norman Neutzling Pome roy Elmer Carson Portland Mrs Rosie Smark Dexter Mrs Jane Rupe Pomeroy Mrs Louise Harrison Pome Mrs Nell Middleswart Portland Carolyn Russell Middleport Discharged include Mrs Donna Ohlinger Pomeroy Eleanor Schaaf Middleport plus a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Davidson Rutland and a son to Mr and Mrs James Roller Middleport
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Tom Wells
Harrisonville
Norman Neutzling
Pomeroy
Elmer Carson
Portland
Rosie Smark
Dexter
Jane Rupe
Louise Harrison
Nell Middleswart
Carolyn Russell
Middleport
Donna Ohlinger
Eleanor Schaaf
Charles Davidson
Rutland
James Roller
Upper Flats Ladies Aid Holds All Day Meeting at Church
The Penial Ladies Aid met at the church basement for an all day session with chicken noodle soup at luncheon. Members worked on quilting and sewing carpet rags. Local visits included updates on convalescent Mrs. P. E. Roush and relatives from New Haven and Elyria Ohio. The Hill Billie 4 H Club sponsored a skating party at the New Haven Recreation building.
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Penial Ladies Aid
P. E. Roush
Donald
New Haven
Glen Thompson
Ronnie
Martha Lee
Elyria
Ohio
Harold Lewis
Ray Thompson
Tur Blessing
Russell
Parkersburg
Mason
A. P. Roush
Gus Douglas, Jr
Mary Lee
Tommy
Stevie
Cynthia
Grimms Landing
The
Hill Billie 4-H Club
New Haven Recreation Building
Pomeroy-A Marriage License Issued in Meigs County
A license to wed was issued today in Meigs County Probate Court to Bayles Tyree a 65 year old retired miner of Middleport son of Jim and Levy Stewart Tyree and Lottie Duncan 68 of Middleport daughter of Anson Duncan and Minnie Fraley Duncan The couple plans to wed in the near future.
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Meigs County
Bayles Tyree
Middleport
Jim and
Levy Stewart Tyree
Lottie Duncan
Anson Duncan
Minnie Fraley Duncan
Heath Methodist Circle shifts meeting to Thursday in Middleport
Members of the Afternoon Circle at Heath Methodist Church will gather Thursday afternoon at the church to prepare Valentine remembrances for church shut-ins instead of Wednesday as previously planned.
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Heath Methodist Circle
Middleport
Heath Methodist Church
Classified Section Classified Section Deadline Reminder
The daily Messenger warns that 9 A.M. is the deadline to place or cancel ads for that day's issue. Ads received after 9 A.M. will appear in the next day's Messenger.
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Daily Messenger
Messenger
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Keith Sheets
Ellen Richards
Suzy Cherrington
Bob Saunders
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Steel Hour
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Ead
Neve Watch
Ieee - Ia
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Janes
Haydenville
Carlton Bright
James Blosser
M. B. Haney
Miriam
Mrs. Farley
Meigs General Hospital
South Y Shell
Everett Baughman
Skeete Shaw Jewelry and Loan
7Th St
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Bartlett
Father
Uhlman’s
U.S
USDA
Usam A
Bel Air
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Belair
Ford
Roger Lean
Athens, Ohio
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