Ohio River Crest Revised For Gallipolis Area
Gallipolis officials revised the Ohio River crest forecast as rain and snow pushed levels. Forecasters warned of more rain, river expected to fall later in the week. Buses rerouted after Route 7 closure at Athalia. lowlands flooded but no evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River Crest
Greyhound
Gallipolis
Parkersburg
Huntington
W. Va
Point Pleasant
West Virginia
Ohio River
Athalia
Memorial Field
Gallia County Farm Bureau approves 1961 budget
The Gallia County Farm Bureau Federation board approved a 1961 budget with a tentative income of 2469 if the membership drive reaches its goal. Director Al Finchum said 115 members have joined so far, needing 446 more to meet the target. President Maurice Forgey announced a legislative committee meeting set for Thursday March 9 at the Co-Op Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Farm Bureau Advisory Council
Karl Burleson
Carl Baker
Clarence Davis
Fred Beman
Wendell Tope
Mrs Johnson services set in Gallipolis
Mrs Roy Christina Johnson 66 of 747 Third Ave. Gallipolis died at Holzer Hospital at 3 55 p m after months of ill health. Born Sept 29 1895 she was daughter of the late George Cromley and Samantha Cromley Goddard. Survived by husband Miles Johnson a son and two stepchildren. Funeral 2 p m Thursday at Miller's funeral home with Rev Vernon Shafer. Burial in Pine Street cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Roy
Christina) Johnson
Third Ave
Holzer Hospital
George and
Samantha Goddard Cromley
Nelson Cromley
Grant Long
Miles Johnson
Doris Rudy
George Johnson
Miller’s
Vernon Shafer
Pine Street
Middleport Gallipolis Men Given Probation
In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge Robert M. Betz sentenced Edward O. Ragland of Gallipolis to two years probation after pleading guilty to non-support on a secretly indicted case. Middleport resident James T. Custer, who pleaded guilty previously on a separate non-support charge, received three years probation and was ordered to pay $10 weekly for child support plus court costs within 15 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert M. Betz
Gallia County
Ripley Man fined and jailed for resisting arrest
Gallipolis judge fined Freddie C. Myers 25 dollars and costs and sentenced him to 10 days in county jail for resisting arrest. He also was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. The 25 dollar fine was suspended. Kenneth Birchfield was fined 5 dollars and costs for intoxication. Both arrests were made by the Gallia County Sheriff's Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. James
Freddie C. Myers
Ripley
W. Va
Jones
Myers
Janes
Kenneth Birchfield
Gallia County
Gallia County Women’s Home Demonstration Plans Meeting
The executive committee of the Gallia County Women’s Home Demonstration Council will meet Wednesday at the Buckeye Rural Co-Op Building to plan Achievement Day on April 19 and the district meeting in May at McArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Pleasant couple visit Charleston hosts
Point Pleasant residents Mr. and Mrs. Okey Groves of Charleston were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Wilfong at 115 English Road.
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Mrs. Okey Groves
Charleston
D. G. Wilfong
English Road
Mr. Garren Dies At 64 in West Columbia
Kenneth Garren Sr. 64 of West Columbia died suddenly at home from a heart attack while en route to a neighbor. He worked as a chipper at Marietta Manufacturing and later farmed. Born May 15 1896 in Mason County he is survived by his widow Alma Kay Garren two daughters Kathleen Adkins and Betty Toms four sons Kenneth Jr Charles William and Gene a brother Grover Garren and six sisters. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Foglesong Funeral Home with burial at Suncrest Cemetery.
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Point Pleasant
Kenneth Garren Sr
West Columbia
Oliver Eschenaur
Garren
Marietta Manufacturing Company
Mason County
Alma Kay Garren
Kathleen Adkins
Chesapeake
Betty Toms
Huntington
Kenneth Jr
Charles
William
Gene
Columbus
Grover Garrens
Mansfield
Allie Johnson
Clifton
Wallie Puckett
Jewell Cole
Retha Scott
Grace Smith
Stella Delta
Point Youth Pleads Guilty In Auto Theft Case
James A. Toles, 19, Point Pleasant, pleaded guilty in municipal court to auto theft. Judge William H. Jones bound him over to the May term grand jury with bond set at 1000 dollars. Charge filed by Mrs. Lillie Wright. Toles remanded to sheriff custody. Others fined for intoxication and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James A. Toles
Point Pleasant
William H. Jones
Toles
Lillie Wright
35 Gallia Academy Students Plan to Take Merit Test
Gallia Academy High School plans 35 students to take the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on Tuesday March 7. David Weis, director of guidance, announced. About 10,000 semifinalists will be announced next fall, with finalists chosen from those who excel in a second exam.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
David Weis
Guidance
River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report for Ohio and Kanawha Regions
River gauges show Gallipolis 29.8 and 45.6, damped rollers, Kanawha readings 12.02 falling, London 30 feet, Winfield 90 feet of rollers, and all Huntington District movable dams down. Early Tuesday the river rose slowly from Pittsburgh toward Gallipolis with multiple lock statuses and boat readings across Ohio and Kanawha Rivers.
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Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Pomeroy-Mason
Point. Pleasant
Kanawha River
London
Marmet
Winfield
Ohio River
Huntington
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Little Edward
Creditor
Crown Point
Crucible
Lucy Jones
Beaver
City of Maysville
Ovec
Lock Wi. Aztec
Esso Louisiane
O. F. Shearer
Kanawha
Lea C. Shearer
Andrew F. Calhoun
Codrington
Aliquippa
Jayne ‘Hougland
Franklin Pierce
Solvay
Clyde Miles Dies At 56 In Gallipolis
Clyde Miles 56 of Eno Morgan Two farmer died at 12 30 p m Monday in Gallipolis Clinic after a second heart attack He was born January 25 1905 in Griffithsville W Va and married Vera Simms December 19 1938 Surviving are wife and children Carter Miles Mary Jane Scott Cecil Karen and Verna Miles and step son James Ballard There are five grandchildren and several siblings Funeral services will be held at 2 p m Wednesday at Eno Methodist Church with Rev Donald Myers officiating Burial will follow in Robinson Cemetery Vernon McCoy Funeral Home of Vinton is handling arrangements with visitation Tuesday evening.
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Gallipolis
Clyde Miles
Eno
Morgan
Farmer
Lincoln County
W. Va
Griffithsville
Winfred
Mae Hodges Miles
Vera Simms
Carter Miles
Donald
Mary Jane) Scott
Cecil
Karen
Verna Miles
James Ballard
Shirley Miles
Hamlin
Edward Miles
Bascom
H. R. Miles
Tiffin
Troy Miles
East Liverpool
Ernest Browning
Richard Kittle
Baltimore
Victor Dent
Cheshire
Miles
Four Locals Given Funds in Gallia County
Gallia County reports first quarter state foundation payments totaling 114 895 58 distributed to four districts Racoon 11809 80 Hannan Trace 28688 78 Southwestern 35759 63 North Gallia 38637 27 Kyger Creek excluded for lacking 10 mill levy eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
T. K. Owens
Kyger Creek
Raccoon
Hannan Trace
Southwestern
North Gallia
Scouters and Den Mothers Honored at Cub Pack 203 Banquet
At Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis the Cub Pack 203 Blue and Gold Banquet honored scouters and den mothers including Max Avner for nine years service. Atty. John A. Epling urged Cubs to Trail the Eagle as 65 adults and 175 attendees celebrated the 14 year old unit, the largest in Mason Gallia Meigs district.
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Gallipolis
John A. Epling
Grace Methodist Church
Epling
Earl Durham
J. Emmett Morrison
203
James A. Thomson
Mason-Gallia- Meigs
Tri-State
Boy Scout Council
Thomson
Harry E. Hamilton
Troop 203
Durham
Max Avner
Thelma Hamilton
Ella G. Brown
Sadie Bush
Raymond Blowers
Cliff Wilson
Ron Hefner
John Green
Arden Dobson
Cliff Richards
James Thomson
Robert W. Sechrist
P. J. Ryal
Tommy Folden
Eddie Hamilton
Kenny Thomson
Jeff Simmons
Pack
Cubs
Denner
Johnny Thomas
David Johnson
Steven Blowers
Ricky Houck
David Day
Andy Grant
Howard Thomson
Greg Pauley
Tommy Morgan
Mike Ryal
Freddie Wheeler
Tommy Weaver
David Romaine
Green
Art Teacher Speaks at Gallipolis Junior Club Meeting
Mrs. Sara Moshier, Kgger Creek Local School District art instructor, spoke on Basic Principles of Art to 17 members and four guests at the Gallipolis Junior Women’s Club meeting. A nominating committee was appointed for the March 28 slate. The club approved donations to Teenville Gallipolis Youth Canteen and the 1961 Gallia County Heart Fund, and agreed to fund the local dental clinic only in emergencies.
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Gallipolis
Sara Moshier
Kgger Creek
First United Presbyterian Church
Moshier
Gary Short
James Dailey
Luther Settle
Robert W. Cobb
Gallia Soil Conservation District
Teenville
Gallia
N C Driver Is Arrested After Second Ave Hit and Run
Gallipolis police arrest Lewis B. Underwood 41 of Winston Salem N C for driving while intoxicated minutes after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Edsel New 325 Fourth Ave. Minor damage reported. Underwood jailed awaiting municipal court hearing.
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Gallipolis
Lewis B. Underwood
Winston Salem
N. C
Second Ave
Underwood
Edsel New
Fourth Ave
Second Avenue
Sherman Dudley
Third Ave
Miss Nance Dies in Gallipolis Area at 72
Miss Myrtie Nance 72 formerly of Crown City died Monday in McConnellsville She was born March 4 1888 in Cabell County West Virginia daughter of the late John and Mary Williams Nance The body is at F L Stevers funeral home Mercerville arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Myrtie Nance
Crown City
McConnellsville
Cabell County, W. Va
Miss Nance
John and
Mary Williams Nance
F. L. Stevers
Mercerville
Resignation Accepted At Hannan Trace Board Meeting
Hannan Trace Local Board of Education in special session accepted the resignation of Starling Reed industrial arts instructor at Hannan Trace High School. The board voted to withhold 69.20 dollars from foundation money to repay retirement for Clark Caldwell former bus driver and to stop further back retirement payments to former employees. President Arnold Fulks led the meeting as Dennis M. Murdock said high school students may move to the new Hannan Trace High School building next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hannan Trace
Board of Education
Starling Reed
Hannan Trace High School
Clark Caldwell
Arnold Fulks
Dennis M. Murdock
Bidwell Notes On Local Residents And Visitors
Bidwell community brief lists gatherings and moves. Mr and Mrs Robert McKean of Fostoria visited relatives over the weekend. Families including Eggers Sherretts McClaskeys Soles and Dennett appear among Sunday and weekday visits and a move to Porter is noted.
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Myrtle West
Bidwell
Porter
Glenn Soles
Eureka
Soles
Lester Soles
Hazel Ferris
Portsmouth
Barbara Kenney
Gallipolis
William Fraley
Cleo Chevalier
Sylvis Eggers
Evert Quickle
Newark
Lee Nolen
Harris
Willis McBride
Elizabeth Dennett
Elmer Spaulding
Darrell McClaskey
Gahanna
Kerr McClaskey
Load limits cut on Perry County highways
New Lexington reports the State Department of Highways reduced loads by 25 percent on many Perry County highways this week, affecting truck traffic and local transport.
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New
Lexington
Perry County
State Department of Highways
Four Fined Five Forfeit For Speeding
Four persons were fined and nine others had bonds forfeited in a Gallipolis municipal court session led by Judge William H. Jones. Names and charges include James L. Fife fined $10 for speeding. Roosevelt Coleman $5 unsafe vehicle. William H. Masters $5 fictitious registration. Linda L. Queen $5 no operator's license. Bond forfeitures included John B. Vinsell Mark F. Docteur Frank F. White Paul O. Henson Clyde L. Holstein and others for speeding and traffic violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
William H. Jones
State Highway Patrol
James L. Fife
Racine
Roosevelt Coleman
Vinton
William H. Masters
Cheshire
Linda L. Queen
John B. Vinsell
Richlands
Mark F. Docteur
Nitro
W. Va
Frank F. White
St. Albans
Paul O. Henson
Columbus
Clyde L. Holstein
Blount
George W. Thacker
Cleveland
Theodore Humphrey
Beckley
James L. Lawrent
Ripley
Marjorie L. Woodyard
Proctorville
Holzer Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listed
The column lists admitted patients at Holzer Hospital including Mrs. Lawrence Dilcher Syracuse and Mrs. Jackie Cummins Minersville among others. Several residents from Gallipolis and nearby towns are named. Discharges include Sheila Long and Marsha Thomas among others. Blood usage noted as Sunday six pints and Monday two pints.
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Sheila Long
Linda Grow
Dorcas Elkins
Marsha Thomas
Ralphi W. Parry
Robert M. Richard
Ruth Henson
Ben F. Brown
Charles C. Wooten
Shelby Collins
Charles E. Holzer Jr
Edgar F. Thomas
Gifford C. Scherer
Charles W. Beach
Henry G. Ebersbaugh
Woman Files Petition For Estate Partition In Gallia County
Betty B. Swan filed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court seeking partition of local real estate against Charles Swanson. She claims one half title to the lower half of lot 67 in Gallipolis and names Ohe Valley Bank and George and Bertha Wampler as co defendants with mortgages on the property. The petition asks partition or appraisal and sale with proceeds split between Swan and Swanson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Betty B. Swanson
Marion
Gallia County
New Lexington Band Boosters Plan Uniform Fund Drive
The Band Boosters Association starts a campaign to raise 4200 dollars for new uniforms for New Lexington High School Band, a 60 piece group. The initiative aims to equip every musician with matching attire to enhance performances and school spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lexington
Band Boosters Association
Ardath Hill Dies At 56 In Gallipolis
Ardath Hill 56 of Gallipolis Route 2 died Monday in Holzer Hospital after a heart condition. widow of Shade Hill killed in a January 1958 truck crash she was born March 23 1904 in White House Kentucky. she is survived by children and stepchildren, two grandchildren, and several siblings and half siblings. funeral services were held Wednesday at George P. Smith and Rev Alfred Holley with burial in Centenary cemetery.
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Gallipolis
Ardath Hill
Holzer Hospital
Shade Hill
White House
Curtis
Mary Ward Skaggs
James Dutton
Duran Skaggs
Gordon Leroy
Rose Mary
Gallia Academy
Mazella
Eleanor and
Marcella
Columbus
Connie Sue Smith
Highhat
Emmett Akers
Paul R. Hill
Clifton
W. Va
James Hill
Detroit
Fic
Iva Price
Virgie
Nevil Martin
Elyria
Selius Dutton
Wharton
Denver
Shade Dutton
Johnson County
Earl Dutton
Hubert Dutton
Lillian Mallette
Vivian Capperelli
Baltimore
Miller’s Funeral Home
George P. Smith
Alfred Holley
Centenary Cemetery
Funeral
Birthday Dinner Honors Leo Mitchell in Straitsville
Nell Mitchell entertained at home in Straitsville with a birthday dinner honoring her son Leo. Attendees included Dan and Pauline Spires of Sugar Grove, Paul and Leo Mitchell of Orville, and Leo Mitchell and his daughter. A church family night at the Methodist church followed with a six o’clock pot luck for about fifty people. Sixteen visitors from Junction City Methodist Church joined the gathering. A social hour concluded the evening.
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Nell Mitchell
Leo
Dan Spires
Sugar Grove
Paul Mitchell
Orville
Leo Mitchell
Methodist Church
Junction City Methodist Church
Volunteer Answers March Draft Call
Gallia County Timely draft notice shows one local volunteer James Alfred Bloomer 18 of 25 Madison Ave will depart for the army March 13. Five other Gallia County men depart for pre induction examinations in Ashland Kentucky including Herbert Lee Parks James Milton Morgan Arthur William George William Clarence Hawks and Charles Lewis Stover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
James Alfred Bloomer
Madison Ave
Elsie M. Richards
Selective Service
Bloomer
Army
Ashland
Herbert Lee Parks
New Haven
James Milton Morgan
Arthur William George
Vinton
William Clarence Hawks
Albion
Mich
Charles Lewis Stover
Superintendent Boggs Opens Annual Teacher Recruitment Tour
Gallipolis Marshall D. Boggs city superintendent of schools began his annual recruitment of teachers with a visit to Marshall College in Huntington. He is set to visit Morris Harvey College in Charleston Tuesday and Marietta College on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marshall D. Boggs
Marshall College
Huntington
Morris Harvey College
Charleston
Marietta College
Representative Zollinger to Meet Residents in New Lexington
Perry County representative Howard A. Zollinger will hold Friday office hours in the commissioners office New Lexington from 2 to 4 p.m. to discuss legislation and issues with state departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Howard A. Zollinger
Perry County
General Assembly
New Lexington
Gallipolis Chamber Dinner Plans Sell Tickets
Tickets for the 24th annual Gallipolis Chamber dinner meeting went on sale at Grace Methodist Church. Kenneth W. Morgan, ticket chairman, announced. Dr. John T. Mitchell of Ohio State University will be the principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Notices of Appointments and Bids in Athens County Ohio
Notices detail appointments of administrators for estates in Athens Ohio including Christina Schuler and Lena Wilson as well as Inez Bricker and Rhoda Lambert. Also public bid call by Athens County Commissioners for remodeling the Athens County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence with bid rules, deposit, and filing requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County Commissioners
Athens
Ohio
Athens County
Court House
Board OF County Commissioners
Board of County
Board OF Commissioners
J. W. Whaley
Legal notice in Athens County real estate deed dispute
Edna Hutchins Martin sues to void deeds to Mary C Jewett and Mary Jane Hill over two tracts in York and Dover townships Athens County Ohio. The filing seeks nullification of the 1955 deed and related life estate and coal rights, with answer sought by a specified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court OF Common Pleas
Athens County
York
Athens
Ohio
Ohio Company
S. H. Hibbard
Dover
Carl BE. Jeweett
Mary E. Jewett
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Weather Bureau
Gallia County Farm Board
Oks Budget
Mrs
Middleport
Mr. Garren
Foglesong Funeral Home
Suncrest Cemetery
Point
Academy
New York
Scandinavian Airlines
Inga Zech
Idlewild
George Neuwirth
California
Copenhagen
Kyger Creek Local
Owens
Vance Heck
Gary Day
Lron
Russell Elliott
Lance Roth
James Mullins
Mike Thompson
Timmy Rocchi
U.S. Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
San Diego
Calif
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Charles Murray
Holzer Hospital News
Mrs. Lawrence Dilcher
Syra
Robert L. Cartwright Jr
St. Clair Hill
Faye L. Harper
Jackson
Sidney P. Fitzgerald
Lori Lee Guinther
Pomeroy
Dennis J. Miller
Mill Wood
Clarence W. Proffitt
Portland
Daniel V. Faggett
Pome
Ronald E. Betz
Gallipo
Robert M. Underwood
Dennis C. Harris
Bertha M. Allen
Wellston
Owen Walters
Rita C. Farmer
Mike McKenzie
Merle Olson
Cannonsburg
Oakmont
Olson
N. Straitsville
William South
Christina Schuler
Harold J
Said County
Inez Bricker
Route 2
Harold J. Rose
Ernest F
Paci Avenue
Rhoda Lambert
R. J. Jones, Jr
Lena M. Wilson
Guysville
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