Rio Grande Annexation Opens First Village Expansion in Gallia County
Rio Grande won final approval to annex four parcels east of its current limits, expanding about 94 acres toward the hill and near the village reservoir. The board also approved township road projects in Gallipolis, Walnut, and Guyan Townships and set a March 21 viewing date with an April 4 final hearing. Additional actions included a $30,000 supplemental appropriation to the county highway fund, purchase of a new typewriter for Welfare, and adoption of the state health care fee schedule for welfare and Aid for the Aged clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Thomas
GallipOlis
Gallia County
Board of Commissioners
Rio Grande
Cora-Beaver Rd
Sam Guthrie
County Highway Department
Virgil Cross
County Welfare Department
James A. Boggs
Oty M. Stewart
Chauncey Johnson
Morton L. Dickey
Psychologist Delivers Talk at Grace Guild Meeting
Miss Lea Lee of Formosa, formerly a London schoolgirl and now a psychologist at the Gallipolis State Institute, spoke to Grace Guild at Grace Methodist Church on Chinese festivals and New Year celebrations. She contrasted parenting in America and China, urged no return to her homeland, and answered questions. Twenty five members attended the dinner meeting led by Mrs. Robert Cornwell with Mrs. Clarence George giving devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lea Lee
Formosa
Ohio University
America
Grace Guild
Robert Cornwell
Clarence George
Miss Lee
George Roberts
Community Grange Meeting Notes and Local Visits
The N Marshfield New Marshfield Grange met February 6 with Wor thy Master Bernard Ward presiding. The Grange Charter was dedicated in memory of Sister Orpha Dinsmoor. Reports highlighted the State Grange convention by Athens County delegate Waldo Poston and a program with piano, readings, and lessons. Visitors included members from Albany Grange and Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Summit Grange
Bernard Ward
Grange
Orpha Dinsmoor
Waldo Poston
Athens County
Carolyn Wagoner
Mary Ward
Josephine Scott
Olive Baughman
Winifred Hooper
Melva Radcliffe
Albany Grange
F. G. Hoodlet
Arthur van Dyke
Rodger van Dyke
Albany
Marietta
David Rose
David Grubbs
Glouster Church of Christ
Reece McGoldrick
Martha Frost
OES School of Instructions
Masonic Temple
Middleport
Nell Gilham
Mary Keiffer
Iris Hartman
Grace Dinsmoor
Mattie Gabriel
Pearl Beveridge
Dorothy Beveridge
Ruth Crumrine
Elsie Stephenson
Adrian Andrews
Donald Kennard
Mary Kathrine
Ben Gabriel
Bus
Lowery
Brent
Connie
Dewey Lowery
Brenda
Dennis
Barberton
Mark Lowery
Columbus
Lester Pittman
Nelsonville
Arthur Hartman
Robert Johnson
Joyce
Carl Frank, Jr
Cleveland Clinic
VFW
Lena Clark
Mary McFadden
Wilma Sickles
Margaret Hunter
Myna Lopez
Frieda Conkey
Donna Brooks
Kathleen Llewelyn
Eileen Saylor
Alice Ailstock
Alma Nichols
Mabel Hevener
Huntington
W. Va
George Hayman
Marriage License for Ray W Phil lips and Margaret White
Ray W Phil lips, 19, Crown City, and Margaret Ann White, 18, Gallipolis, teamed in marriage license filings. Phil lips is son of Fred and Hattie Huff Phil lips. White is daughter of Raymond and Helena King White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ray W. Phillips
Crown City
Margaret Ann White
Fred and
Hattie Huff Phillips
Raymond and
Helena King White
Sandra Hood Named BPW Girl of the Month
Gallipolis BPW Club selects Sandra Sue Hood as February Girl of the Month. Rita Frazer displays five flower arrangements while Dr. Oscar W. Clarke endorses the 1960 Heart Fund drive. Sandra, a Gallia Academy senior, plans music college and holds multiple youth and school roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Sue Hood
BPW
Gallipolis
Rita Frazer
Oscar W. Clarke
Miss Hood
Eleanor Fuller
James A. Hood
Eastern Ave
Sandra
First Baptist Church
Youth Fellowship
Gallia Academy High School
Gallia Script
Gallian Yearbook
Future Nurses of America
Tri- Hi-Y
Thespian Club
the Madrigals
National Honor Society
Frazer
Gallipolis Garden Club
Two Minor Monday Wrecks Tied to Icy Roads
Slippery Gallia County secondary roads caused two accidents investigated by the Gallipolis State Highway Patrol on Monday. A third crash occurred at Route 124 near Salem Center in Meigs County. Officers reported no injuries and no charges in the Gallia incidents. Bond forfeitures were reported in Gallipolis Municipal Court for three individuals for speeding, no highway use tax permit, and failure to stop within the assured clear distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Salem Center
Meigs County
Jack B. Walker
Jackson
Herman Reeves
Reeves
Walker
Starcher Rd
Route
Helen I. Swisher
Cheshire
Harold E. Thomas
Harvey A. McGowan
Huntington
Clarence E. Carr
Columbus
John H. Whitlatch
Winston Salem
N. C
Hauncey area social notes list regional aunts and cousins
Mr and Mrs Harry Russell and daughters Brenda and Kelley of Athens along with Mr and Mrs George Walton and Pamela and Alan visited Mr and Mrs Ray Pidcock for Sunday dinner. Brenda Russell stayed overnight with the Pidcocks. Frank Poston of Columbus visited sister and brother in Millfield. Clyde Canter Jr and family visited Cincinnati. John Barnhart Jr left for Tinonis. Merl Feuerhelm and Cherlynn of Sabina visited Luther Cruikshank's family. Helen Hart and several Sugar Creek residents visited Ruth Staley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Russell
Brenda
Kelley
Athens
George Walton
Pamela
Alan
Ray Pidecock
Brenda Russell
Ray Pidcock
Frank Poston
Columbus
Dan Simpkins
Millfield
Clyde Canter Jr
Harry Riggle
Cincinnati
Riggle
Canter
John Barnhart Jr
Russell Cunningham
Tinois
Merl Feuerhelm
Cherlynn
Sabina
Ohio
Luther Cruikshank
Helen Hart
Gladys McClellan
Mary Arbell
Ida Beitershies
Sugar Creek
Ruth Staley
Mrs Bobby Tripp Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs. Bobby Tripp, once a patient at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan, was sent home Sunday. Mr Ernest Atkinson and Murray Hutchinson visited Hutchinson's mother at Casto Nursing Home Wellston on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Tripp
Hocking Valley Hospital
Logan
Ernest Atkinson
Murray Hutchinson
Mr. Hutchinson
Casto
Wellston
Holzer Hospital Notes births and admissions list
A series of birth notices announce a son to Frankie L. and wife in Jackson and a daughter to William Vicars in Gallipolis, among others in Syracuse Cheshire Route and Pomeroy. Numerous admissions include Mrs Charles W Bush Patriot Route and others. several dismissals listed and a blood usage note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie L. Rainer
Jackson
Charles E. Hawk
Syracuse
William Vicars
Gallipolis
James R. Miller
Cheshire
Charles W. Bush
Ina L. Criner
Robert N. Palmer
Ironton
Albert H. Bolles
Dan S. Davis
Dean Patton
Ruth E. Salyers
Franklin Furnace
Oscar Scholl
Pomeroy
William J. Vicars
Cora Wright
Harry M. Cromlish
Ivan L. Lane
Harold E Eddy
Glen Cartwright
Alfred Stewart
Rufus Cook
Robert W. Lambert
Herbert Thivener
Joe E. Waters
Susan Faught
Alpha Cottrill
Linzie Dillon
Charles D. Ray
Luella G. Rapp
John A Beckley
James W. Chandler
Mari A. Burton
Tomorrow's Stars Horoscope and Early Colonial Library Notables
A future oriented horoscope urges daydreaming avoidance and focus on postponed plans and ventures with caution on finances. It notes a 1960 positive outlook for birthday individuals and warns against stubbornness in financial talks. A born child will be intelligent and brave. The piece also mentions early colonial libraries private and notable figures William Brewster Winthrop Cotton Mathew and Ralph Wormeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial
America
William Brewster
Plymouth
Gov Winthrop
Connecticut
Cotton Mathew
Boston
Ralph Wormeley
Virginia
Valentine Party at Chauncey Branch Library
Eighteen Story hour attendees at the Chauncey Branch Library enjoyed a Valentine party with refreshments and a box exchange. Lois Simpson, librarian, led festivities and prizes were awarded to Sharon Abdella, Linda Kish, Terry Gruttemeyer, and Marilyn Dehman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Lois Simpson
Sharon Abdella
Linda Kish
Terry Gruttemeyer
Marilyn Dehman
Vincie Kish
Dede Canter
Christy Canter
Jody Childress
Debra Kish
Linda Brantley
Terry Gruttemyyer
Darla Dunkle
Teresa Cline
Jim Staley
Rosanna Cline
River Traffic and Dam Conditions on the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers
River gauges show rising rollers on the Gallipolis and Kanawha systems with dams down and multiple boats moving through Lock numbers 12 to 33. Ohio River traffic lists numerous vessels with up or down readings at various locks and a Tuesday update shows prevailing declines in dam operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha River
London
Winfield
Ohio River
Montgomery
Stevenson
Peoria
Rocket
Bayou la Rose
Etta Marie
Lehigh
L. Wade Childress
Lunga Point
I. F. Frieberger
Pittsburgher
Island Creek
Nancy Jane
Creditor
City of Huntington
James D. Francis
Beckford
Ovec
Irene Chotin
Beaver
Bob Beaver
Pennsylvania
James
J. S. Lewis
Gallipolis
Vulcan
Robert W. Lea
Semet
Robert E. Reed
Tradewinds
Dispatcher
Oreo
Solvay
Indiana
Retailer tastes influence meat sales says study
The National Association of Retail Grocers reports that personal preferences of store managers affect meat sales. Some retailers will not handle lamb or pork because they personally dislike it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Assn. of
Mrs. Emma M. Ingles Dies at 73 in Gallipolis
Emma M. Ingles 73 of 502 Third Ave Gallipolis died Monday morning after two years of ill health. A native of Gallipolis she led civic life as Elks Emblem Club member past PTA president and long time community figure. She married Clyde C Ingles in 1910. survivors include son Clyde J Ingles daughter Esther Saunders sister Blanche Smith and five grandchildren. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Waugh Halley Wood with burial at Mound Hill. viewing 7-9 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Emma M. Ingles
Third Ave
Ingles
Elks Emblem Club
Parent-Teachers Association
Abraham
Amelia Black Moch
Joe Moch
First National Bank
Frank
Blanche) Smith
Los Angeles
Calif
Clyde C. Ingles
Morest
Esther) Saunders
Cincinnati
Clyde J. Ingles
Middleport
Albert C. Ingles
Navy
Coronado
Waugh-Halley-Wood
James Lee Harter
First United Presbyterian Church
Mound Hill Cemetery
Advertising Head To Speak At Kiwanis
R. S. Cotterman of Parkersburg, GM and treasurer of Smoot Advertising and Mid-American Advertising, will discuss Advertising and Morality at Gallipolis Kiwanis weekly dinner at Lafayette Hotel. Cotterman, WV legislature candidate and Valley Broadcasters vice president, has a wartime Stars and Stripes background and former King and Cotterman partner. Kiwanis VP J L Bud Preston to introduce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
R. S. Cotterman
Parkersburg
Smoot Advertising Company
Mid-American
Lafayette Hotel
Gallipolis Kiwanis Club
West Virginia
Cotterman
Valley Broadcasters, Inc
Ravenswood
Marietta College
Outdoor Advertising Association of America
Chicago
Europe
Ninth Air Force
Stars and Stripes
G. I
King and Cotterman
Kiwanis
John L .Bud) Preston
Morna Davis Files Petition of Divorce
Morna Davis of Gallipolis Route 2 filed a petition for divorce against Lowell Davis of Gallipolis on Monday. The couple married February 17, 1934 and have one child of age. they signed a separation agreement February 12 settling all property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Morna Davis
Lowell Davis
Five Scouts Meet in Gallipolis at Grace Methodist Church
Five scouts of 203 met Monday evening to work on rating requirements at Grace Methodist Church. Present were Roger Lovett Mike Kerns Ken Biffle Ken Thomson and Tommy Folden. Scoutmaster Jim Hackworth and Jim Thomson district commissioner attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Roger Lovett
Mike Kerns
Ken Biffle
Ken Thomson
Tommy Folden
Jim Hackworth
Jim Thomson
Mason-Gallia-Meigs
Alta Lewis Appointed To Clerk Treasurer Post
Chauncey village council approved the resignation of clerk treasurer Frank Lewis and Mayor Wadley named Alta Lewis to fill the unexpired term through December 31, 1962. The meeting also noted Ordinance 154 on sanitary sewer charges remains in effect with a $1 daily penalty for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Frank Lewis
Charles Wadley
Alta Lewis
General Fund
DiSalle To Address MGM Scout Meeting
Gallia district of Boy Scouts of America invites Governor Michael V. DiSalle to speak at the March 31 dinner in Koger Creek High School cafeteria. Governor accepted after a call from Jerry Poston. Senator J Sherman Porter to introduce. Wilbur C Dickson to preside. district to elect officers and finalize program details soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio
Mason-Gallia-Meigs
Boy Scouts of America
Kgger Creek
Michael V. DiSalle
Jerry Poston
J. Sherman Porter
Bob Siler
Point Pleasant
M-G-M
Porter
Siler
Wilbur C Dickson
Students Return to City Schools in Gallipolis
Gallipolis city schools including Clay and Green Elementary returned to classes Tuesday morning per Supt. Marshall D. Boggs. Five Gallia County districts kept students off for an extra day. Southwestern Rio Grande North Gallia Hannan Trace and Kyger Creek did not hold school. County students are expected back Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Clay and Green
Marshall D. Boggs
Gallia County
Southwestern
Rio Grande
North Gallia
Hannan Trace
Kyger Creek
B. Lewis
Jones County
Puck Ridge Man Alva Armstead Dies In Buck Ridge
Gallia County native Alva Armstead 58 was found dead Sunday at his Buck Ridge residence. Last rites set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Providence Church with burial in Buck Ridge cemetery. Born Aug 10 1899 in Springfield Two he was the son of Isaac and Florence Winston Armstead. Survived by sister Dora Armstead Athens and brother Raymond Armstead Cincinnati. He had been in declining health and worked on farms of Charles Carmichael and Tipton Trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Alva Armstead
Buck Ridge
Providence Church
Gallia County
Springfield Two
Isaac
Florence Winston Armstead
Arthur
Archie
Raymond Armstead
Cincinnati
Dora Armstead
Athens
Ben
Charles Carmichael
Tipton
Graveside Rites Planned for Cora Dix Hall at Mound Hill
In Gallipolis, graveside rites for 97 year old Cora Dix Hall will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at Mound Hill cemetery. Rev. Emmett Smith of St. Peter's Episcopal Church will officiate. She was born April 19, 1862, one of four children of William and Hattie Carter Hall, and was the last survivor of her family. Her brothers Albert and Pinkney K. Hall and sister Jessie preceded her in death. The article notes a Panama constitution change in 1918 allowing provincial governors to be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cora Dix Hall
Haner’s Rest
Mound Hill
Emmett Smith
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Miss Hall
William and
Hattie Carter Hall
Albert
Pinkney K. Hall
Jessie
Infant Michael Sheets Funeral in Gallipolis
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday for Michael Sheets infant son of Noah and Leatha Jean Taylor Sheets of Dayton. Burial followed in Bethlehem cemetery. Surviving: paternal grandfather James C. Sheets Crown City Route 1 and maternal grandparents Harry R. Taylor and wife. He was preceded in death by a brother Noah Charles Sheets. Bad weather postponed the Ohio Bladen Swans meeting to next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Everette Delaney
Michael Sheets
Noah
Leatha Jean Taylor Sheets
Dayton
Dayton Hospital
Bethlehem Cemetery
James C. Sheets
Crown City
Harry R. Taylor
Noah Charles Sheets
Mrs. Nellie J. Quickle Dies at 73 in Vinton
Nellie J. Quickle 73 of Vinton formerly Huntington Township Gallia County died at home Monday after weeks of declining health. She was born December 25 1888 and survived by a sister two half brothers husband Frank three sons Kay Earl Don a daughter Helen Coder 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She taught in Gallia County schools and was a member of Vinton Baptist Church. Services Thursday at Vinton Baptist Church burial in Vinton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at Vernon McCoy Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Nellie J. Quickle
Vinton
Gallia County
Huntington Twp
Whitt
America Jacobs
Homer Spires
New Albany
John Burkle
William Jacobs
Fostoria
Frank
Kay
Earl Quickle
Columbus
Don Quickle
Williamsburg
Lee
Helen) Coder
Quickle
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Miller Rd
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Guyan
Russia
Fidel Castro
Ernesto Guevara
Cuban National Bank
Anastas Mikoyan
Havana
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Guild
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Clarke
Gallia
Farmers Hotel
Hauncey
Zaleski
Holzer Hospital
Raymond Harbrecht
Randy Lee Henry
Gallipolis Ferry
Jimmie L. McGuire
Bidwell Rt
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
DiSalle
MGM
Puck Ridge
Panama
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Bank Association of
A. C. Gibson
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Ohio Bladen Swans
Nancy McAllister
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