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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1964
Page
3
Capt Charles A Roberts of Camp Conley announced his candidacy for sheriff on the Democratic ticket. He filed as a candidate in the Office Circuit Tuesday.
Irene Halley of Crown City Route 1 was granted a divorce from Wilbur Halley in Gallia County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The couple married February 7, 1934 and have no minor children. Clerk Howard Schultz was noted.
Gallia County Auditor Morton L. Dickey reported 2594 dog license sales since December 16 1964. The deadline without penalty passed Monday, but mail applications are still being accepted. Included are 155 kennel licenses.
A son was born to multiple local families including Mr. and Mrs. Raymond G. Bouchonville Gallipolis and Deborah A. Durst Reedsville along with numerous other newborns listed from Middleport Wellston Ravenswood and Gallipolis. The piece also notes Louisville's 1882 season saw seven managers challenging the idea that seven is lucky.
Scioto Presbytery met at First United Presbyterian Church Gallipolis with 100 attendees. Edwin C Johnston was installed moderator. Rev Richard Plummer spoke on church mission and social issues including race relations and education. A committee on religion and race was named.
Mrs. Helen Morton of Gallia Academy High School attended a Columbus TEPS conference. TEPS works to raise teacher qualifications and education standards with focus on certification and student teacher lab work. Ohio colleges and the Ohio Educational Council participate. Local TEPS plans in service training and a fall workshop in reading and mathematics.
With two weeks left before the filing deadline five Gallia County Republicans filed petitions for nomination in the May 5 primary. County engineer J. Roy Bartlett filed first for a third term. Dr. Raymon T. Allison, a dentist, sought one of two four year county commissioner terms. Crown City resident John Williams was reported as Allison's running mate.
John A. Epling, who previously ran for municipal judge last fall, filed first for the prosecutor's office on Tuesday. He and attorney Robert S. Betz were defeated by Judge William H. Sowers in the judge's race.
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