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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1965

Page

7

Two Men Arrested for B and E at Crown City Service Station

Sheriff Denver A Walker announced that two Huntington men, Ray Edgington and Donald Lawdon, were arrested by West Virginia State Police and returned with most stolen items from the Crown City V A Rankin Service Station. They waived extradition and face break in and grand larceny charges with a Wednesday municipal court appearance. Most recovered items included cigars, cigarettes, crankcase lubricant, and four tires worth about 200 dollars.

Gallipolis Denver A. Walker V. A. Rankin Crown City West Virginia Huntington W. Va James E. Baldwin Ray Edgington Donald Lawdon Ohio Cabell County Common Pleas Ernest D. Winters Walker Baldwin G&j Auto Parts Rankin South Point

School Boards Reelect Presidents Set New Vice Presidents

Four Gallia County boards reelected presidents at Monday meetings and seated four new vice presidents. Hannan Trace and Kyger Creek filled posts, while Raccoon and Southwestern kept leaders. Contracts, resignations, and 1965 appropriations were approved, with meetings set for 7:30 p.m. first Mondays.

Church Pays Honor To Students

NEW HAVEN The New Haven EUB Church held its annual student recognition day to honor 23 young Christians pursuing higher education. Recognized students include Richard Abel Marshall University Nancy Abelin Ohio University Jim Bird Mountain State Business College Willie Capehart West Virginia Tech Phil Cooke West Virginia University Danny Dodd West Virginia Tech Jack Flesher Nashville Auto Diesel Co. Becky Goodnite St Josephs School of Nursing Bobby Grinstead Mountain State Business College Jerry Hall West Virginia Tech Barb Howard Marshall University Andy Karschnik Wright Junior College David Karschnik Marshall University Carolyn Lieving Steubenville Business College Diane Miller Southerton Martz Beauty School Lynn Miller Cabell Huntington Hospital Bill Pickens Rio Grande College Sheldon Roush Marshall University Robert Roush College Joe Scites West Virginia Wesleyan Mary Jane Webb Southerton Martz Beauty School Duane Van Meter West Virginia Tech.

New Haven EUB Richard Abel Marshall University Nancy Abelin Ohio University Jim Bird Mountain State Business College Willie Capehart West Virginia Tech Phil Cooke West Virginia University Danny Dodd Jack Flesher Nashville Auto Diesel Co Becky Goodnite St. Joseph’s School of Nursing Bobby Grinstead Jerry Hall Barb Howard Andy Karschnik Wright Junior College David Karschnik Carolyn Lieving Steubenville Business College Diane Miller Southerton - Martz Beauty School Lynn Miller Cabell Huntington Hospital Bill Pickens Rio Grande College Sheldon Roush Robert Roush

Mason County Grand Jury Starts Duties in Point Pleasant

Jurors in Mason County began their duties Monday under newly elected Prosecuting Attorney S. D. Littlepage representing the state. Special juror commissioners Judge James Thompson appointed included Mrs. Charles Dodd and Joseph Lish. Regular jurors named by commissioners were Mrs. Charles Yeager Mrs. Charles Aldridge Mrs. Kathleen Roush Mrs. O. C. Hall and Clarence Anderson. Remaining members listed are Richard O. Balin Russell O. Nowling Mrs. Harry Siders Charles Weaver Margaret Thompson Marie Deal A Faye Wilson William Gygax Mrs. R. E. Walden William Frye and Okey Killingsworth.

Point Pleasant Mason County S. D. Littlepage James Thompson Charles Dodd Joseph Lish Charles Yeager Charles Aldridge Kathleen Roush O. C. Hall Clarence Anderson Richard O. Balin Russell 0

Grace Guild Sees 22 Attend Monthly Supper Meeting

Gallipolis Twenty two members attended the Grace Guild supper at Grace Methodist Church. Rev Hughey L. Jones led the dinner program on New Year’s Resolutions citing Jonathan Edwards Five Things to Live By. Mrs Garden Caudill gave devotions. Dinner committee included Mrs Shelby Roberts Mrs Kenneth Frazier Mrs Loren Thomas Mrs Paul Kerns and Mrs Howard I Neal.

Gallipolis Grace Guild Grace Methodist Church Hughey L. Jones Mr. Jones Jonathan Edwards Garland Caudill Shelby Roberts Kenneth Frazier Loren Thomas Paul Kerns Howard I. Neal

Judge Hands Brawler Jail Term Five Days and Fine

Gallia County judge fined Worthy L. Siders 50 and costs and sentenced him to five days in jail on intoxication and disturbing the peace by fighting at the 735 Club in Kanauga. A warning for future tavern brawls was issued if a similar charge recurs.

Gallipolis Gallia County William H. Sowers Worthy L. Siders Sowers Siders Sheriff's 735 Kananga Alfred I. Ruston Jackson H. M. Bates

Gallipolis Board of Education holds meeting sets budget and hires

Gallipolis City Board of Education elected Marlin G. Kerns as president and Harold Wiseman as vice president. The board tentatively approved a 1965 appropriation of about 1.181 million dollars, discussed selling the unused Kananga School building, hired clerk Geraldine H. Lloyd, and approved two driver education classes at Gallia Academy High School with training car from Phalen-Martin Ford. Two resolutions set per meeting compensation and a 1000 dollar service fund. regular meetings set for second Tuesday nightly times.

Gallipolis Marlin G. Kerns Harold Wiseman Geraldine H. Lloyd Lloyd Myrtle W. Neal E. E. Holt State Department of Education

Wedge Re-Elected Board President in Mason County

Paul Wedge was re-elected president of the Mason County Board of Education for another two-year term. Earl Keefer started a six-year term as board member. The board endorsed Burdette and the Reading Textbook Committee for new readers and the My Word Book series for grades two to eight. They accepted Wilbur Plants’s resignation and approved bus use for Wahama High School events. Two new 66 passenger buses are arriving and will be used after inspection. A forthcoming special levy was discussed.

Point Pleasant Paul Wedge Mason County Board of Education Earl Keefer Milton Burdette Burdette Roy Lloyd Ruby Carder Jessie Ruth Hunter Daphne McDaniel Dorothy Wallace A. B. C. Betts American Book Co New York New Horizons Laidlaw Brothers River Forest Ill Horton Eckard Martin Reed Faye Smith Ann Yeage Lyons and Carahan Co Wilkes Barre Wilbur Plants Wahama High School Wahama High Ripley Ravenswood Huntington Warren Keefer Robert Adkins Harry Siders Supt. Burdette Ralph Sayre

GAHS Sets Concert Feb 7 at Gallia Academy High

Gallia Academy High School varsity band concert slated Feb 7 at GAHS with free admission. Band Boosters will sell candy before and during intermission. 21 members learned of Easter candy sale to fund raise. Club netted 731.29 from 1964 football concession. $400 approved for new instrument from Kenny Music Co. Balance 2991.28, including 70 from rummage sale.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School A. Kimball Sutter Gallipolis Band Boosters Club Ralph Lusher Ways and Means Wayne Amsbury Lusher J. Russell Sarrett Cleora Egner Kenny Music Co Huntington W. Va

Gallia County Records Seventh Rabies-Free Year

Gallia County Sanitorian William F. Neal reported that 1964 marked the seventh straight year without a canine rabies case in the county. He noted a sharp drop in wild animal rabies, totaling 14 in 1964 versus 22 in 1963, with skunks, foxes, and one cow among the wildlife cases.

Gallipolis William F. Neal Gallia County Neal

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Connie Sue Plumley Glenwood George Salyton Hogsett Mrs Beatrice Boies Leon appear in Pleasant Valley Hospital notes with names indicating patients or associates. The fragment suggests a roster or memorial-like listing of individuals tied to the hospital.

Connie Sue Plumley Glenwood George Salyton Hogsett Beatrice Boies Leon

School Levy Vote Set and Fund Outlay Details

A special election is set for January 12 in Point Pleasant to authorize a three year school levy. It outlines annual funds for salaries, textbooks, transportation improvements, and capital projects across numerous schools. Total estimated levy equals about 1,686,540 with annual levies of 562,180 across property classes I II II and IV.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Junior High School North Point Pleasant Mount Flower Sunnyside Roosevelt Beale Henderson Arbuckle Beech Hill Broad Run Central Hannan Leon Letart Mason Mount Olive New Haven Ordnance West Columbia Woods Hannan High School Wahama High School

Point Man Injured In Auto Crash In Pleasent News

Basil Buckalew of Point Pleasant was treated after his car left the berm on Jerrico Road and crashed into a ditch. He suffered a cut lip and a sprained back and was released after treatment by Dr Leonard Brown. The sheriff's department attributed the mishap to loss of control.

Point Pleasant Basil Buckalew Jerrico Leonard Brown Sheriff’s Department Buckalew

Point Pleasant Fire Department First Run of Year

The Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department made its first run of the year at 10 a.m. Monday to the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Lane at 101 First St. The fire was caused by an overheated flue. Damage totaled 50 to the home owned by Helen Shaw and 25 to the contents.

Point Pleasant Arnold Lane First St Helen Shaw

Gallia Commissioners Approve 1965 County Budget

Gallia County Commissioners approved the 1965 annual appropriations with a general fund of 468 346.30, down from 519 346.30 in 1964. John E. Morgan was reelected president and L Paul Haskins vice president as Haskins and Joe Stewart began their second four year terms. Frank Plymale was named to a sixth term on the Child Welfare Board. Stanley Evans of Patriot was reappointed dog warden for a ninth year. The board also allocated 40 000 to the M and A fund for the new county engineer Robert E Jenkins who started a four year term.

Ed Rudy Beaver Ohio High School Athletic Association Kyger Creek Southwestern School Board John McNeal Centerville Jack Dotson Clay Baker Southwestern Raccoon Gallipolis Gallia County John E. Morgan L. Paul Haskins Haskins Joe Stewart Frank Plymale Lower River Rd Gallia

Holzer Hospital Notes Admission and Births Report

A list from Holzer Hospital records births include a daughter for Evan I Brookins and wife at Jackson Route 1 and a daughter for Ernest W Call Jr in Point Pleasant. Admitted names cover numerous patients while dismissals list several individuals including Robert Phillips and Kathryn Poindexter.

Evan I. Brookins Jackson Ernest W. Call, Jr Point Pleasant Bobby Lee Richie Gallipolis Charles E. Ohlinger Pomeroy H. Potter Raceland Charles F. Yonker Letart Robert L. Sheward John E. Place Marietta Edward Crum Ripley W. Va R. Alley Yeanger South Point James A. Luzadder Ashland Clyde H. Oldacre Ralph R. Martin Edward H. Edinger William Post Alma Danner Goldie Johnson Alburthce Young William Hutchins Lloyd Williams Kathryn Poindexter Nigel Rice Leroy McIntosh John Sprow Jr William Huthcins

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