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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1961
Page
6
Gallia County District Library posted 1960 counts with 539 new borrowers and 4000 new books raising total assets to 70 951 volumes. Circulation jumped to 144 101 from 62 327 as hours doubled and 4300 county borrowers joined in five years.
The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce committee met in a special session to outline plans for the March 13 annual dinner. President Herb Bush, Robert M. Richards, and C. McGin ness attended with secretary-manager Thelma Elliott at the chamber office in the Lafayette Hotel in Gallipolis.
The page lists a dense array of TV programs by time slot for Huntington and nearby stations, noting potential errors from stations not providing corrected schedules. It covers Thursday and Friday airings with multiple shows including news, dramas, comedies, sports, and weather across CBS and other affiliations.
A fragmented schedule lists program blocks from 6:00 to 11:20 with titles like Hiwav Patrol, Three Sons, Weather, Untouchables, Helibry Hnd, Third Man, Whirlybirds, News Weath, Guestward Ho, Donna Reed, Best Movies and Real Met Boys. no dates or networks provided.
Channel 6 8 televs offer evenings with guest stars and dramatic plots. Highlights include Dimples Goes Hollywood Donna Reed Real McCoys The Bully Untouchables The Organization How To Buy A Country and Angel plus Zane Grey Blood in prime time previews.
Thursday night ABC schedule shows Seventh Cross at 11 15 p m on Channel 8 Brood on the Sun at 11 15 p m Channel 10 and Rulers of the Sea at 11 15 p m Friday lists Bathing Beauty at 9 a m Rich Man Poor Girl at 5 p m The Wild Man of Borneo at 9 a m and Homeward Borne at 9 30 a m across Channels 4 Channel 13 and Channel 10 daily slots provided.
The WSCS of the Methodist Church held its first year meeting with Mattie Gabriel presiding and Edith Weekley elected treasurer. A memorial service was held for Mrs. Wilma Morgan. Ordination services for New Marshfield Church of Christ elders and deacons featured Rodger Harbison Larry Jenkins Lester McVay Bob Russ Frank Russell John Wigal Vergil Carter as elders and deacons with ministers and choir members participating. Richard Allen Carter marked his sixth birthday with a party including John Smith Johnny Llewellyn Pamela Russell Greg Brooths and others. Other items note Donald Barber moving to Parma, Tom Hood visiting family, Rodger Beal stationed at Fort Knox and attendance at James Edgar Michael III funeral services in Chillicothe.
Goldie Hazlett transfers 27 percent square rods in New Lexington to trustees of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Marriage licenses issued to Ned Ash and Abbie Bateson, Merl Worland and Marie Engle, James A. Moore and Elen Rose Wood from nearby towns.
Byzantine engineers reportedly devised an incendiary device using petroleum and saltpetre, signaling an early approach to rocket warfare concepts.
Gallia Academy High School lists eleven candidates for Valentine queen with each nominee representing clubs such as Future Farmers Future Business Leaders and Hi Y. The Tri-Hi Y Club will sponsor the dance on February 11 with music by the Five Saints orchestra. Voting will occur at the dance.
Mrs Earl Nelson hosted a bridal shower for Miss Helen Haning with games and a door prize won by Mrs Lavern Jordan. Attendees included Carol Haning and many area residents. The Columbia Elementary Mother's Club bake sale netted $17 with next meeting set for February 3.
Gallia County schools superintendent T. K. Owens and North Gallia Local School District executive head W. Carter Massie traveled to Columbus on Thursday for a Statehouse Conference on Education.
Ancient Rome used the fastest ships to import African animals for gladiatorial games ensuring they arrived in prime condition.
George Andrew Martin 55 Addison custodian at Kyger Creek High School died suddenly at 11 35 a m Wednesday in Dr Gordon Gibert office Born in Pike County he was one of six children of the late James and Alice Rinehart Martin He married Neva Furst April 11 1928 at Marietta survivors include spouse three brothers and two sisters Funeral services set for 2 p m Saturday at Miller's funeral home with burial in Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Dick Ritter has returned home from Meigs General Hospital. Dana Hoffman Jr. and family of Rutland visited Mr. and Mrs. Dana Hoffman Sr. Seldon Baker and grandchildren of Pomeroy were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Way Clark.
Rev W L Nofcier of Simpson Chapel Methodist told Gallipolis Kiwanis about the White House Conference on the Aging in Washington. He noted Ohio sent 92 delegates and 139 workshop reports will be released within 90 days to Congress and the president.
Albany residents recorded hospitality as Carl Van Dyke and Mrs. Van Dyke hosted Frank and Mrs. Bobo. Lt. Col. Jack Pritchard from Ft. Benning visited E. H. Greene. The Turners, Penningtons, Ingrams and Beattys shared days of family time with relatives in Albany and nearby communities.
A high power rifle cartridge is defined as one with a muzzle velocity exceeding 2000 feet per second. The term refers to cartridges capable of delivering high energy at the muzzle, influencing performance in accuracy and stopping power.
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