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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1960

Page

5

Thurman Couple Injured In Cliff Edge Crash

A Thurman couple was hospitalized after their car failed brakes on a steep Orpheus Road grade, veered into a ravine, crossed a field, and plunged over a 15 foot cliff into a creek. Andy Dillon, 59, and Florence Dillon, 58, suffered fractures and lacerations but were in good condition.

Gallipolis Thurman Route 2 Hoizer Hospital Jackson County Jackson State Highway Patrol Andy Dillon Florence Dillon Orpheus Rd Route Richards Brothers Dillon Jackson

Television Listings Chronicle a Long Evening Schedule

A dense OCR style listing shows daily and evening programs across stations with times and show titles such as Steamboat Bill Wells Fargo Peter Gunn News and Tonight’s lineup. The fragment emphasizes bold face notes for program corrections and includes scattered names like Jim Thacker Arthur Murray and Phil Silvers amid mixed hour slots and network news segments.

Steamboat BU Fibber McGee Jim Thacker Arthur Murra Phil Silvers NBC News Cannonwall Laramie Jack Paar

Evening TV Schedule Listing For Local Station

A chronological lineup of shows and times from 6:00 pm to 11:15 pm includes adventures in distribution law US Cavalcade, news rounds, roller derby results, and a late show. Notable programs feature Susie Life of Riley Gale Storm Wyatt Earp Rifleman and Phillip Marlow.

Cheyenne Bourbon St. Be Susie Life of Riley Phillip Marlow Alcoa Francisco B St. Beat Paradt Philip Marlowe

Fragmented Radio Schedule Snippet

A jumble of time stamps and show titles outlines a daytime to late night broadcast slate. Listings include Weather News and various programs such as News, Roamer Room, Day in Court and Love That Bob, with multiple time slots across a partial agenda.

Evening TV Schedule Roundup for Tuesday

A dense listing shows a mix of comedy, drama and news programs with times from 6:00 PM to 12:45 AM. Notable items include Danny Thomas The Texan Armed Forces News news briefs and live weather updates, with multiple repeats and regional showings across unspecified stations.

Skelton Don Mack Garry Moore Doug Edward Shotgun Slade Preview Pigchs Dobie Gillis

Radio Schedule Fragments With Noted Entertainers

A fragmented radio timetable lists times and performers including Danny Thorn Julie wmin Ann Sothern Amas Andy Hennese Hiway Parrot June Allyson Kate Smith Father Knows and Theater segments across the day. The readable items indicate a mixed lineup of news and theater programming with several named personalities.

Danny Thorn Julie Wmin Ann Sothern Amas Andy Hennese Hiway Parrot June Allyson Kate Smith Father Knows Theater

TV Highlights From Coronado to Steve Allen

TV previews list 7 p.m. Coronado on a San Diego scientist invasion causing careers to clash with security leaks. At 8:30 p.m. Tales of Wells Fargo features Jim Hardie guarding jewels and tracking a thief. 9 p.m. Peter Gunn stars John McIntire as a sober hour helper for his daughter. 10 p.m. Steve Allen with Tony Randall and Jo Stafford spoof remote name bands and interview candidates.

Peter Gunn Goodyear Thee Steve Allen NBC News Coronado R. Diamond Jack Paar Wells Fargo San Diego Dan Adams Rod Cameron Jim Hardie Dale Robertson Hardie John McIntire McIntire Tony Randall Jo Stafford Voices Steve

Ghost of Cimar ron and other nightshore adventures

At 7:30 p.m. Cheyenne-Cheyenne Bodie is held hostage and must remove a bullet from a gunman in Ghost of Cimar ron. At 8:30 p.m. Bourbon St. Beat Rex Randolph is hired to locate a voodoo sorcerer. the victim dies before success in Knock on any Tombstone. 9:30 p.m. Adventures in Paradise stars Lawrence Tierney and Mara Corday in Walk Through the Night as Adam Troy seeks crew for his schooner Tiki amid a depot of lost souls.

Cheyenne Cheyenne Bodie Cimarron Bourbon St Rex Randolph Rex Paradise Lawrence Tierney Mara Corday Adam Troy

Longley closes border case in El Sombra pursuit

At 8 p.m. Texan Bill Longley wraps a three part series as a special deputy tracking El Sombra, the border bandit boss. The lineup then features Father Knows Best, Danny Thomas, Ann Sothern, and Henessey with Fiji aiding to settle a high profile dispute and duty calls.

Bill Longley Longley Danny Thomas Danny Williams Kathy Ann Sothern Devery Katy Bartley

TV Guide Highlights Schedule of Classic Films

Monday schedule lists Myrna Loy film at 5:00 p.m. followed by Charlie Chan feature at 12:15 p.m. Evening slots include Make Way For Tomorrow at 11:15 p.m. and Death Takes A Holiday at 11:15 p.m. on local network.

Whtn-Tv CBS Huntington Myrna Loy Charlie Chan

Orange juice rimmed sugar frost for kid treats

Chill orange juice and dip glass rims in juice then dust with sugar. Place rims in freezer to set a decorative frosted edge for children's drinks.

Paul Jarvis Dies Dress Shop Owner in NYC

Gallipolis news obituary of Paul G Jarvis proprietor of Bernadine's Exclusive Dress Shop who died of a heart attack at 7 30 am in the Governor Clinton Hotel New York City while on a buying trip with his wife. He had moved to Gallipolis two decades ago as Gallipolis Department Store manager. He leaves a widow Margaret Engle a grandson Jerry Jarvis and brothers Dr Holly Jarvis Cincinnati and Howard Jarvis Clarksburg W Va. Body to arrive in Gallipolis Monday by chartered plane for funeral home arrangements to be announced.

Gallipolis Paul G. Jarvis Bernadine Governor Clinton New York City Mr. Jarvis New York Jimmy Columbus Jarvis Bernadine’s C. A. Rathburn

Justin Wells Dies of Heart Attack at 60

Justin H. Wells 60 of Scottown died Sunday morning at Ivan Watson’s home from a heart attack. He was born April 21, 1899 in Crown City, a farmer who never married. Survivors include sister Mrs. Andy Andrews of Columbus and brothers Donald Wells of Springfield and Ray Wells of Crown City. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Baptist Church. burial in church cemetery. Funeral home to convey remains to Scottown residence. friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Justin H Jut) Wells Scottown Ivan Watson Mr. Wells Crown City Elmer Willie Fulks Wells Springfield Ray Wells Good Hope Baptist Church F. L. Stevers Mercerville Elmo Watson

Gallia County Dog Tag Sales Reach 3155

Auditor Morton L. Dickey reported 2155 Gallia County dog licenses sold since Dec 10 with 22 sold after the penalty deadline at three dollars each. Total sales include 166 kennel licenses and revenue totals 7992 dollars to date.

Gallipolis Morton L. Dickey Gallia County

River Traffic Reports Show Mixed Crest Readings and Dam Rise

Gauges at Gallipolis and Kanawha Fall indicate rising crests with 24 to 19 feet on rollers. Ohio River dams move from sill as water returns to normal. several locks report boats up or down with daytime readings across Kanawha and Ohio River vessels and tributaries.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Fall Hinter Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Sill Ohio River Montronmery Pennsylvania Lairy Linda Beckford Lehigh Captain Harrison Island Creek Beaver Reliance Coal King OVEG Stevenson Indiana Voss K Jimmy Coley Commercial Dixieland

Driver Is Fined for Permit Violation in Gallipolis

Judge William H. Jones fined Robert C. Evans 22 Bidwell five dollars in municipal court for operating a motor vehicle on a temporary permit without a licensed driver. Costs suspended. Evans was arrested by city police.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Robert C. Evans Bidwell

Hospital Notes From Holzer Record Slaughter and Admits

Holzer Hospital notes list numerous residents admitted or discharged across various routes and towns including Point Pleasant Hamden Jackson Wellston Gallipolis and Parkersburg. Names such as Mr and Mrs Grover Neville Mrs Leslie Althert and Mrs Fidith Schellinger appear among admissions while a long discharge list includes Charles Kempton Lewis Peters and several others with assorted routes and destinations. Blood usage noted as 11 pints.

Grover M. Neville Point Pleasant Thomas E Kirby Hamden

Teenage Hall Of Fame Created In MGM Area

Governor Michael V. DiSalle accepted honorary chairmanship of the Tri-County-Teen-Canteen Teenage Hall of Fame announced by Leo V. Savage. First honorees to be named Saturday at Wahama High School gym with adults and teens eligible for recognition in fields from citizenship to education and church work.

Gallipolis Michael V. DiSalle Tri- County Leo V. Savage Rocksville Middleport Bob van Cooney Savage di Salle Hall of Fame Mason-Gallis-Meigs Wahama High School van Cooney Gallia

65 Salk Polio Shots Were Administered At Clinic

Gallia County Health nurses held a free Saturday clinic in the courthouse basement administering 65 Salk anti polio shots. The total for the year rose to 291. Nurses Hatfield and Rose gave 12 DPTs two DTs one typhoid and two smallpox vaccines with help from Bill Neal and Madeline Rees.

Gallipolis Gallia County Pearl Hatfield Naomi Rose Bill Neal Madeline Rees

Kanauga PTO Hosts Baby Shower and Meeting Highlights

A Kanauga baby shower for Mr and Mrs Robert Wright was hosted by Mrs Ethel Wright and Mrs Dorthy Coleman at Mrs Wrights home. Prizes awarded to several guests. The Kanauga PTO met at the schoolhouse with president Mrs Ann Sayer presiding and plans for February Founders Day. Mr Max Tawnie shared travel photos of Europe and Mexico.

Kanauga Robert Wright Ethel Wright Dorthy Coleman Ann Sayer Max Tawnie Europe Mexico Clendenen Roy Russell Robert Brothers Columbus John Shifler Junior Coleman Rutland Berkley Wright Billy Maddy W. M. McCormick North Gallipolis

Women Society met with Mrs Wilson Glassburn on Tuesday

The Women s Society of Christian Service met January 12 at 1 30 with Mrs Wilson Glassburn. The next meeting is set for February 9 at Mrs Ralph Thompson. Numerous visits followed including Mrs Nellie Stage with Miss Emma Lawless and others from Columbus Clark s Chapel Rd and Vinton. A dinner at Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis was attended by Willam Fraley. The 1000 year old Noh dramas feature footlights in Japanese theaters.

Fox Hunters Association Installs State Officers in Jackson County

Ohio State Fox Hunters Association installs new officers at a Jackson County court meeting. Robert F. Gordon becomes president after Cliffe Foot steps down. Earl Shambart ends secretary treasurer term. Brinton J. Allison assumes that post. John Evans named second vice president. Paint Valley Fox Hunters invited to host October event.

Jackson Ohio State Fox Hunters Association Jackson County Cliffe Foot Creole Robert F. Gordon Cheshire South Webster Earl Shambart Brinton J. Allison Jack Cada Cambridge John Evans Robert F. Riehle Chillicothe Paint Valley Fox Hunters Association, Inc Paint Valley Pomeroy Brinton J. Allison John E. Evans Charles Hunter Clarence Graham Vinton County C. F E. Fout Everett Thompson Ray George John Radcliff Pearl Knox Scioto County Roy D. Subrook George Lantz Athens County J. W. Hartley Ross County Manuel Shoemaker Meigs County Ralph Ours Virgil Roush Pike County Floyd Swiger Herman Davis Gallia County John Morgan Sen J. Sherman Porter

Former Gallia County Legislator Stricken

Victor Jerome Niday 87 former two term Republican Ohio General Assembly member from Gallia County died Saturday at his home. He also served as Gallia County Treasurer 1918 to 1922. Surviving are three sons Paul Frank and Raymond Niday, 13 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Wetherholt Elliott Sanders Funeral Home. Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Victor Jerome Niday Ohio General Assembly Gallia County Third Ave Niday Grace Methodist Church Harrison Township Mr. Niday Franklin D Martha McCall Niday Chauncey G. Niday Groveport Mary Graham Carlos Paul Niday Northup Gallia Frank Raymond Niday Columbus Pearl Gillingham Wetherholt - Elliott - Sanders Leonard Donally Mound Hill Cemetery

Belva Cottrell funeral set for Tuesday in Bidwell

Funeral services for Belva Cottrell 68 of Bidwell will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Vernon McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton with Rev. Donald Myers officiating. Burial follows at Vinton Memorial Park. She was born January 4 1892 in Putnam County West Virginia. Survived by brothers Emerson Cottrell and Granville Cottrell, husband John French. The couple had resided in Bidwell for 14 years and had no children.

Gallipolis Belva Cottrell Bidwell Vernon McCoy Vinton Donald Myers Vinton Memorial Park French Putnam County W. Va Elias Martha Ellen Cottrell Emerson Cottrell Ewington Granville Cottrell Huntington

Scout Hike Postponed and New Tenderfoot Scouts Named

Illness of scout master the Rev Marion Williams postponed the five mile hike for Addison's Boy Scout Troop 211 in Gallipolis. Williams was discharged from Holzer Hospital. Dolan Smith, troop committee man, led the meeting and announced the hike is rescheduled for Jan 30. Two tenderfoot candidates, David Smith and Ray Johnson, passed their requirements.

Gallipolis—Lllness Marion Williams Addison Holzer Hospital Dolan Smith Smith David Smith Ray Johnson

Albany Social Roundup of Weekend Visitors and Birth Announcement

Weekend visitors include Tracy Whaley of Pomeroy and families of Stewart Athens and Albany rural. Adaline Gilkey and daughter Dennis Pauley of Charleston WV visit. Lloyd McDaniel of Washington DC visits Downs family. G S Gillogly visits near Logan. Lamar Springer and family announce a nine pound son with Janet Lynn and Larry Dale. paternal grandparents E V Springer of Athens. Roger Van Dyke family travels to Norfolk VA. David Rose family visits Marietta.

Albany Frank Pugh Tracy Whaley Pomeroy Larry Pugh Stewart Vivian Coats Athens Albany Rural Adaline Gilkey Dennis Pauley Charleston W. Va Lamar Springer Dayton Janet Lynn Larry Dale E. V. Springer Springers Roger van Dyke Sherry Larry Donald van Dyke Norfolk David Rose Marietta Arthur van Dyke

Myers Rites Conducted for Mrs Artie Myers

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Wetherholt Elliott Sanders Funeral Home for Mrs. Artie Myers, 81, of 44 Portsmouth Road who died Friday in Springfield. Rev. Warren H. Wilson officiated and burial followed at Mound Hill Cemetery.

Gallipolis Wetherholt-Elliott- Sanders Artie Myers Portsmouth Rd Springfield Warren H. Wilson Mound Hill Cemetery

State Patrol Reports Three Drivers Fined

Gallipolis municipal court convicted two drivers Saturday as the State Highway Patrol noted. In Rio Grande mayoral court Judge Northup fined Dan S. Phillips for no muffler. In Gallipolis municipal court Thomas A. Ragan was fined for unsafe operation and Charles J. Cragg for defective brakes.

State Patrol Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Rio Grande Georges Northup Dan S. Phillips Ewington William H. Jones Thomas A. Ragan Charles J. Cragg Bidwell

Two Teenagers Lose Driving Privileges in Gallia Court

Gallia County Juvenile Court judge suspended driving rights for 30 days of Jerry Lee Stover, 16, Gallipolis, for reckless operation cited by city police, and Forrest D. Mulford, 17, Cheshire, for speeding nabbed by the State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Gallia County John Howell Jerry Lee Stover Forrest D. Mulford Cheshire State Highway Patrol

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