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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1964

Page

5

Civil Defense Trucks Carry Water To Vinton

Villagers in Vinton face a water shortage as the single well supplies only low pressure. Sanitarian William F Neal urged conservative use while an additional well is explored. Officials from Ohio Civil Defense and Ohio Department of Health discussed possibilities with Gallia County officials and state geologists.

Civil Defense Vinton Clifford Bond Ohio Civil Defense Paul L. Flanigan Nelsonville Ohio Department of Health Gallia County William F. Neal Feas

Comparison Of Schools To Be Topic

Washington School PTA opens 7:30 p.m. Monday in the cafeteria with Mrs. Sigismund L. Harder as speaker on A Comparative Study of German and American Schools. A Q&A follows. Mrs. Harder, born in Czechoslovakia, left in 1945 for Bavaria and has lived in Gallipolis for 18 months. Membership prizes for 1st and 2nd attendees. Hospitality committee provides refreshments.

Gallipolis Washington Sigismund L. Harder Czechoslovakia Harder Bavaria PTA Isam C. Walker

Gallipolis Chamber Sets Monday Board Huddle

The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce board of directors holds its first 1951 meeting of the year at noon Monday in the Lafayette Hotel dining room. Cub Pack 203 meets at 7 30 p m Monday at Grace Methodist Church with den mothers and committeemen to follow.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Richard Carter

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Ohio River District

Hydrology and lock activity report shows gauge readings at Gallipolis Greenup and Huntington districts with rollers on dams, most movable dams up except 13 and 22, and all dams below Gallipolis down to Meldahl. Boats on Gallipolis Kanawha Ohio rivers list vessels with tow statuses and times across multiple locks and dams.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy - Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Meldahl Dam Illinois Solvay Oreo Ovec Robert R. Gipson C. V. Harner Kanawha Oleander F. Shearer Thelma Ann Merrill J. S. Lewis Jerry Bosworth Lucy Jane Lucas Little Edward Montgomery National Poplar Cotton Queen Bingo Jenks Bob Benter Jefferson Queen City Defender Eastern A. E. Dyke Lelia C. Shearer Greenup Locks H. F E. Bowles Pamela D J. B Chauvins Lock Northern James Elisha Woods Robert W. Lea Valley Voyager

Wees Listed By Garden Club

GALLIPOLIS The Ches hire Garden Club met Thursday night at the home of Mrs. James Shamblin. Mrs. George Hawley president conducted the meeting. Thank you notes were read from Mrs. J. B. Rice and Mrs. Hawley. Devotions were given by Mrs. Edward Preston. The club discussed its Christmas decorating contest with judges Miss Harrie Marie Smith Middleport and Mr. Howard Dunn Columbus. First place winners were Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Casto Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Bunce and Mr. and Mrs. Rucker Neal.

Gallipolis Cheshire Garden Club James Shamblin George Hawley J. B. Rice Edward Preston Harrie Marie Smith Middleport Howard Dunn Columbus C. M. Casto Merrill Bunce Rucker Neal Paul Martin

Births and Admissions at Holzer Hospital

A list of newborns born to families in Gallipolis Nelsonville Minersville and Ashland along with admissions names include Andrew R. Phillips Willie L. Wuneka Terri L. Thomas and many patients awaiting care at Holzer Hospital.

Richard G. Steele Gallipolis Herbert M. Ohlinger Nelsonville Ronald L. Bragg Minersville Andrew R. Phillips Crown City Willie L. Wineka Ironton Terri L. Thomas Leon Stanley H. Doss Henderson Ferry R. Saunders Northup Mabel T. Rose Ashland Gertrude Nelson Dexter Stella G. Ebersbach Middleport Charles R. Kiesling Chesapeake Forrest E. Robinson Eureka Jarrell D. Welch Perry Weaver, Jr Ravenswood

Donations to Rio Grande College Library by Mrs Gilbert

Mrs J Gordon Gilbert donated books and periodicals to the Rio Grande College Library. Gifts include a two volume Benvenuto Cellini autobiography, three volumes Macaulay essays, William the Silent by Ruth Putnam, 1962 1963 Audubon editions, 23 New York Times Book Review issues, 15 New York Times Magazine issues, July September 1963 Science, and 15 issues of Science Newsletter from July 27 to November 30 1963.

Rio Grande J. Gordon Gibert Rio Grande College Beverly Russell Benerate Cellini Lord Macaulay William Silent Prince of Orange Ruth Putnam Gibert Audubon New York Times Book Review New York Times Magazine Science Science Newsletter

What It Means to Belong to the WSCS in Tuppers Plains

Evelyn Brickles reports a community WSCS program led by Marl Griffith at Neisel Weatherman’s home. February’s meeting will be at Gladys Violet’s residence. The notice lists several local residents and visitors amid family moves and travel updates.

Tuppers Plains WSCS Marl Griffith Neisel Weatherman Gladys Violet Selah McLane Wayne Cleland London Ohio J. S. Davis Ross Cleland Billy Cleland

Wilkesville residents and area news summarize local visits

Wilkesville and nearby areas report dismissals and returns from hospital care. Duffy is at her son David’s home while Maggie Caster recovers from a broken shoulder at sister-in-law Allie Cahoon’s home. Local social visits include guests from Columbus and Saskatchewan at several homes. A Bel Canto Trio concert drew about 600 attendees in Gallipolis.

Wilkesville Hazel Duffy Columbus David Maggie Caster Allie Cahoon Gallipolis Tri-County Community Concert Association

Failure To Complete Books Costly To 4 H Youngsters

Gallia County 4H youth forfeited 205.50 in premiums from the 1963 Junior Fair for failure to complete and turn in project books. Outstanding checks totaling 205.50 remain at the extension office. Board discussed land across the creek for camping but ownership remained unresolved after a 11-acre error.

Gallia County Junior Fair Board Bryson R. Carter Carter Fair Board Stanley L. Evans Evans Grocery Co Stanley Evans Evans B. B. Matthews Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Matthews John Mollahan Wilkesville Mollahan Jimmie Evans

Deer Collision on Route 35 Kills Animal Near Rodney

On Route 35 about a mile west of Rodney, two deer and a car collided Thursday morning. Allen R. Harper, 23, of Gallipolis Route 1, driving east, avoided the first deer but struck the second after it crossed the road. The second deer was killed and the car sustained minor damage.

Gallipolis Rodney State Highway Patrol Allen R. Harper Harper

Hearing Notice for Parole Eligibility Case No Lisoe OP 112 2038

Eugene White, inmate at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus, admitted from Athens County and convicted 4 12 61 of Carnal Knowledge of male Under 16 with a 1 20 year sentence, is eligible for a hearing before the Pardon and Parole Commission on or after February 3 1964. Commission chief F W Mills presides. Parole and Record Clerk noted.

Eugene White Ohio Columbus Athens County Pardon and Parole Commission Pardon and Parole Commission Y F. W. Mills Parole and Record Clerk

Sher man Butler Appointed Administrator in Meigs County

Notice states Sherman Butler of Rutland Ohio has been appointed administrator of the estate of Anna R Brittentine of Meigs County Ohio who died recently O'Brien Judge of the Gop Court Meigs County Ohio January 1 10 3 otw

Sherman Butler Rutland Ohio Anna R Brittentine Meigs County O'Brien Selim J. Blazewicz Pomeroy Stanley J. Blazewicz F. H. O'Brien Probate Acrn

Executor Named for Briget Walsh Estate in Athens Ohio

William A. Lavelle of The Security Building Athens Ohio appointed Executor of Briget Elizabeth Walsh deceased of Athens. Creditors must file claims within four months under the order dated January 8 1904 by Probate Judge Harold J. Ros of Athens County Ohio.

William A. Lavelle Security Athens Ohio Starate Briget Elizabeth Walsh Athens County Oheed E. D. Shrout Wallace Drive Castle Adams Terrill

Administratrix appointed in Ohio estate notices

Several probate notices from Meigs and Athens Counties announce appointees to estates. June V Randolph named Administratrix of Charles C Randolph in Hockingport. Faye Will named Executrix of John E Song in Pomeroy. Mary Tribe named Executrix of Charles Tribe in Athens. Creditor claims due within four months.

Ae Ee Faye Will Kerr Street Pomeroy Ohio John E, Song Elgs County Mary Tribe Pomeroy Road Athens Charles Tribe Athony County

Athens area notices batch includes savings meeting and bids

Notices detail annual stockholders meeting for The Athens County Savings and Loan Company on January 2 1964 at 1 30 p.m. to elect directors and conduct business. Also executor appointment for Castle Adams Terrill estate and bid invitations for City of Athens water supply wells with January 17 1964 bid deadline and contractor requirements.

Athens County Savings and Loan Company West Union Street Athens Ohio Dale E. Shultz Service Safety Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton Weat Union Street Milton Nuzum

Also Mentioned on This Page

Taber Wees Garden Club Holzer Hospital Don Hart Wallace Hale William Jordan Cecil Sayre Henry Ferguson George Johnson Harry Canterbury Judy Pitchford J. Everett Martin William E. Mulhern, Jr Rodney A. Smith Patrick A. O'Donnell Samuel Carter Claude Daniels Jane Motter Sherman Barnett William Russell Dessie Speakman Albert Frazier Raymond Bouchonville Rolland E. Smith Maurice E. Johnson Robert R. Taylor Rio Evelyn Brickles Lucy Kim Marion Thelma Chase Myrtle Frost Josephine Ritchie Reno Freda Bean Guysville Clair Cassidy South Carolina Velma Cassidy Wayne Brickles Tillie Reed R. K. Rowan Kenneth Griffin Joseph William Corns James Corns Eddie Corns Parkersburg Kenneth Griffith Mabel Doris Davis James Dorns Germany Everett Watson William Watson Rockport W. Va Vinton County Pomona Grange Grange Hall Don Held Laura Parks McCoy The Presbyterian Church Emmett Graham McArthur James Raines Latter Day Saints Church Wellston Ray Tracy Worthington Bob Dayton Leon Strausbaugh James Rush Gallia Gus Smith Ontario Wisconsin Frank Smith S. Roberts St el- Reno Oklahoma Ellen Smith Kohl John Kohl Vliet St Milwaukee Karl Kelley 57Th St Phoenix Arizona Howard Kelley Lodi State of George King A. J. Howard Annie King Fort Acres Leas Rachel Woodyard William Award Zodock Howard Delbert Homer PB. Gall, Jr Thorofare Markets Fair Group Shane Andrew Toler Dan Notter Notter Robert W. Cobb Soil Conservation District Francis W. Shane State Fair Managers Arlene Roush Roush Route Eric the Red Greenland Harold J. Ros June V. Randolph Hockingport Charles C. Randolph Harold J. Rose Said County Mr, Bare White House Johnson Arnold Newman Algeo Motor Sales E.state Street Athens, Ohio
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