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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1961

Page

12

First New Year baby girl born in Gallia County Holzer Hospital

Teresa Dressler, daughter of Roy H and Arlene Dressler, was Gallia County's first baby of 1961, born at 1 09 a m in Holzer Hospital. Grandparents are Addison Dressler and Virginia Day. Two other Holzer births followed: Duane Michael Skidmore son of Elmer and Rosemary Paymaster Skidmore at 8 19 a m and a son born to Grover Green and his wife.

Addison Doc) Dressler Gallipolis Virginia Day Holzer Hospital Duane Michael Skidmore Elmer Skidmore Spruce St. Ext Linda Marie Rosemary Paymaster Frank Paymaster Dalton, Ill O. O. Skidmore Evergreen Grover Green Crown City Kenneth L. Longstreth Pomeroy Ernest A. Walker Elmer C. Skidmore Roy H. Dressler Grover W. Green J. C. Gussler Wellston Gilbert Pearson, Jr Mason

Course Set For Dealers

A three session course for grain and feed dealers in Gallia County begins next Monday at 7 30 p m at the Milk Marketing Administration Building. Sponsored by the Gallia County Extension Service and the agronomy committee, the program covers soil testing sampling interpretation crop production and pasture management topics.

Gallia County Milk Marketing Administration Gallia County Extension Service Agronomy Committee Bill Smith

Sheriff Sale Of Real Estate In Athens County Ohio

Two separate public notices of real estate sales in Ohio outline bidding details for parcels in Athens and Washington counties. Bids due January 16 1961 for U S Route 50 right of way buildings. sale at Athens County Courthouse January 19 1961 for a Glouster village parcel appraised at 2000 dollars with two thirds minimum.

State of Ohio Athens Coun Prudential Insurance Comany of America a_ corporation Laintiff John William Pettit Ohio Trimbletown Glouster State of William Kistler Barbour and Braun William Kistier Mud Fork Sunday Creek Minta Steel Trimble Township Athens County Iarold E. Shields June Gibson O. Foster B. Cornwell

Notice to Bid: Athens County Jail Remodeling 1961

Sealed proposals are due by 12 00 PM EST January 11 1961 for remodeling the Athens County Jail and Sheriff s Residence Athens Ohio. Bids shown with name and address of bidders accompanied by 10 percent bid surety. drawings and specs available at the County Auditor s Office Court House Athens Ohio.

Board of Athens County Commissioners Athens Ohio Athens County Court House Bogard Unty Commissioners Athins County Thens Board of County Commanarre Board OF Com Vets Ners W. Whaley

Judge Fines Three On Patrol Charges

GALLIPOLIS Judge William H. Jones in Municipal Court fined three traffic violators arrested by the State Highway Patrol. Fines of 10 dollars and costs each went to George E. Estep 22 Mason for passing over the yellow line Ross Shuler 24 Rutland for insecure load and Bernard Garnes 21 Dexter for failing to yield the right of way. William Awarner 31 Columbus forfeited a 25 dollar bond for excessive speed.

Gallipolis William H. Jones George E. Estep Mason Ross Shuler Rutland Bernard Garnes Dexter William Awarner Columbus

Athens County notices encompass stock meeting and multiple probate actions

Notices announce The Athens County Savings and Loan annual meeting for January 17 1961 to elect directors. Executrix Edith Chase named for Kate Burdette estate with four month creditor claims. Divorce custody petition against Roger Pedigo set for hearing after February 8 1961. Administrator Edward Stanley named for John E Humphrey estate. Several probate actions fixating on Carrie D Larch will and Rosemary Craig estate seek court orders and sales with defendants to answer by February 25 1961.

Athens County Savings and Loan Company Athens Ohio Pp. G. Chapman Edith Chase Albany Kate Burdette Athens County Roger G. Pedigo Sarah A. Pedigo Common Pleas Court Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray Edward Stanley Atseny John E. Humphrey Lawrence Craig Elk Street Buffalo New York Frederick Craig Elsie Elizabeth Craig Barbara Charlotte Craig Linda Lou Craig Aldens Chicago Illinois John Craig Rosemary Craig State of Stevenson Burke Jacob N. Maxwell The Ohio Company Johnson Run

Local School Boards Re-elect Presidents in Gallia County

Arnold Fulks was re-elected for a third term as president of the Hannan Trace Local Board of Education with Roy Daniels as vice president. The Southwestern Local Board re-elected John R. Morgan as president and Ray Baker as vice president. Meetings set for 7 30 p m first Mondays.

Gallipolis Arnold Fulks Hannan Trace Roy Daniels Gallia County Southwestern Local Board of Education John R. Morgan North Gallia Kyger Creek Raccoon Elizabeth Mulford Cheshire Hannan Trace Board Dennis M. Murdock Hannan Trace High School Mercerville

Holzer Hospital News Record of births and admissions

The column lists new births at Holzer Hospital including a son to Ken neth L Longstreth and wife in Pomeroy and several other families in Gallipolis Crown City and surrounding areas. It also notes numerous admissions and a long list of patients discharged or dismissed.

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report

canal and river gauges show rising rollers on Gallipolis and Montgomery sections. dams on Kanawha and Ohio rivers reported up to Dam 30 in Huntington District. listed boats and locks with up/down readings at multiple points including Lock 12 13 17 19 20 and several named vessels and fleets.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Montgomer Louen Albert F. Heukden Downey Eorthern Elizabeth Creditor National Franklin Pierce Stevenson Commuter Harry Dyer Keewice Helen Solvay Nita Dean Bonnie Queen City Onward William Penn Eastern Ple Power

Automobile Seat Fire Doused By Volunteers

GALLIPOLIS The Vinton Volunteer Fire Department made its first fire run of 1961 at 5 p m Sunday to an automobile fire on Campaign Rd two miles west of Porter. Harry Wagners car had the front seat ablaze. Chief Jim Myers and Max Barnes made the seven mile run from Vinton. Chief Myers estimated damage at 100 dollars.

Volunteer Fire Department Campaign Rd Porter Harry Wagner Jim Myers Max Barnes Vinton Myers

Gallia Library Films Draw 2254 Viewers

The Gallia County District Library film department loaned 39 films in December with 54 showings drawing 2254 viewers. The Christmas film Littlest Angel played seven times to 664 viewers and three other Christmas strips ran nine times to 810 viewers.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Pershing Missile Set to Become Operational for Army

A surface-to-surface missile developed by the Martin Company for the Army, the Pershing will be operational soon. It features inertial guidance, a two-stage solid propellant system, and a nuclear warhead, with a range up to 300 miles at supersonic speeds and a mobile launcher for rapid deployment.

Army Martin Company

Graveside rites set for Barthelemy child in Centenary Cemetery

Four day old Robert Ronald Barthelemy Jr. died at his Patriot home after being born December 26 at Holzer Hospital. Graveside services are planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday in Centenary Cemetery. His mother is Betty E. Norris and his father Robert recently returned from duty in Germany.

Gallipolis Centenary Robert Ronald Barthelemy Jr Patriot Holzer Hospital Betty E. Norris Robert Germany

Local New Year Visits From Gallipolis Families

Gallipolis residents report holiday visits to relatives in nearby Ohio towns. Larrie Mayes and spouse spent New Year weekend in Dayton with Clarence and Mrs Carter. James F Luellen and son Tommy of Groveport joined J Dale Gilkey and Jeremiah Suellen families for Christmas. Keith Shelton and daughter Debbie of Delaware stayed with Ray and spouse.

Larrie Mayes Dayton Clarence N. Carter James F. Luellen Tommy Groveport J. Dale Gilkey Jeremiah Suellen Keith Shelton Debbie Delaware Mrs Ray Shelton

Judgment Awarded In Gallia County Small Claims

Judge Robert M. Betz ruled in Gallia County Common Pleas Court that John Allison doing business as Allison Electric Co. recover $124.63 from Merrill Perkins of Gallipolis plus 6 percent interest totaling $21.63 and court costs from June 15, 1957.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Gallia County

Gallia County Dog Licenses Near Deadline

Gallia County auditor reports 386 1961 dog licenses sold at two dollars each as the deadline nears with a January 20 penalty. After that date a one dollar late fee will be charged.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Driver Pays Fine for Stopping Violation in Gallipolis

Wendell Brumfield, 20, of Gallipolis Route 2, was fined $10 and costs after being arrested by city police for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. He was arraigned Saturday in Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Wendell Oo. Brumfield

Hip Fracture Hospitalized Retired Farmer Noah Booth

Noah H Booth 88 of Ewington Route 1 fell Sunday at his home and fractured a hip. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital and his condition is reported as good.

Gallipolis Noah H. Booth Ewington Holzer Hospital

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report Summary

Market activity steady to firm across cattle with higher cow prices and solid dealer activity. Hogs traded weaker on heavier weights while lambs and ewes held near prior levels. feeder and feeder-lot demand remained steady.

Cincinnati USDA

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