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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1965

Page

7

Pest and Disease Control School Set in Pleasantville

Logan County extension agents organize a three session pest and disease control school at Pleasant Grange Hall Pleasantville with Dr Jack Cline Dr Harry Goldstine and Ralph Grimshaw leading talks. First meeting February 4 at 8 pm, second February 11 at 1 pm, third February 18 at 1 pm. Attendees must notify the extension office by January 30 and pay a $5 fee.

Logan — County Pleasant Grange Hall Pleasantville Don Young Jack Cline Harry Goldstine State Veterinary Department Ralph Grimshaw L. K. Baer

Break-In Reports Tie Weekend to Sheriff Logan County

Sheriff Paul Hartman reported two break ins over the weekend in Logan County. Lowell Ruff found his Route 4 home burgled with an oak door forced and tools taken. A separate break in targeted the McCune Implement Co on Route 33 west of Logan, with a cash register and coin box stolen from a pop machine. the coin box was found on ice in the river after deputy tracks led to the scene. Investigation continues.

Logan Paul Hartman Lowell Ruff Eliff Hartman Ruff Mer! McCune McCune Implement Co Footnts

European Trip Topic Of Meeting In Gallipolis

Mrs. John K. Allen of Riverside Study Club spoke at St. Peter's Episcopal Church for the Gal­lipolis Junior Women's Club meeting. She described a summer Europe trip with slides from England France Scotland and Wales. The club will sponsor a dental clinic at Washington Elementary School next month and serve refreshments at Gallia Academy High School career night on Feb 2.

Gallipolis John K. Allen Riverside Study Club St. Peter's Episcopal Church Allen District 8 Ohio Women’s Clubs Europe England France Scotland Wales Washington Elementary School Gallia Academy High

Brady Appointed Service Officer for Glenford Dugan Post 229

Nelsonville post of the American Legion named Don ald Brady as service officer. Brady, a World War II veteran and post commander, will oversee programs as the post grants the Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club weekly use of the legion building on a temporary basis. A meeting of post officers and the Legion Auxiliary is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. to review programs.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Donald Brady Brady Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Legion Legion Auxiliary Unit

Pastor Reports Record Gifts At Heights EUB Church

Rev. Roy McCoy announced the 1965 gifts and offerings surpassed by more than 590 dollars, funding current expenses and church debt payments. The church will purchase two parking lots and continues sending denominational publications to families. Sunday School funds subscriptions for The Church And Home and West Virginia News.

Point Pleasant Heights Eub Roy McCoy Women’s Society of World Service McCoy West Virginia News

Candidacies Announced In Logan May Primary

Two more candidates joined the Logan city primary race for May. Democrat Ralph Griffin seeks council president and Democrat Clarence Fuller runs for council man at large, joining Mayor Ralph Moorehead and City Solicitor James Stilwell who have already filed petitions. Candidacy deadline is February 3.

Logan Ralph Griffin Clarence Fuller Ralph Moorehead James Stilwell

Birth at Mount St. Mary Hospital in Glouster

Mr and Mrs Joseph Dun lap Glouster welcomed a son. Admissions include Michael Dexter Logan Route 2 Mrs Adda Groves Nelsonville Mrs Eva Knight Glouster Route 1 Russell Childress Nelsonville George Ballance New Lexington. Dismissals list several residents including Mrs Lester Limo Glouster and baby Smathers Glouster Route 3 Calvin Reedy Jr Glouster Route 3.

Joseph Dunlap Glouster Michael Dexter Logan Adda Groves Nelsonville Eva Knight Russell Childress George Ballance New Lexington Lester Limo Roy Dillon Mansfield Glen Worden Hattie North Jacksonville George Dailey Eugene Goldsberry Smathers Calvin Reedy, Jr

Sergeant Hinerman trains in Reich with Army unit

Sergeant Davie L. Hinerman, 29, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Hinerman of Union Furnace, is in a three week field training exercise in Germany. He graduated from Logan High School in 1953 and worked for W Wallace Inc Logan before joining the Army.

Union Furnace Army Davie L. Hinerman R. Kenneth Hinerman Germany Logan High School W. Wallace, Inc Logan

Two Injured In Collision Near GSI Gallipolis

Two people were injured in a head on crash at 1 30 p m on the overhead railroad bridge on Mill Creek Road near the Gallia polis State Institute grounds. Tillie Ann Hill 15 was treated at Holzer Hospital for nose and head abrasions and released James Northup 23 sustained a chin laceration Betz John E 37 was driving a second vehicle. Police cited Northup for driving left of center.

Gallipolis Mill Creek Gallipolis State Institute Tillie Ann Hill Holzer Hospital James Northup Miss Hill Northup John E. Betz Betz

Two Taken To State Penitentiary

GALLIPOLIS The Gallia County Sheriff's Department Tuesday morning transported Sidney M. Craig 43 and Fred Sherritt 36 both of Gallipolis to the Ohio Penitentiary Columbus where they are scheduled to begin serving terms of 1 to 15 years for burglary. Craig was convicted at a two day trial last week in Common Pleas Court while Sherritt whose case had been set for a judge s hearing pleaded guilty. Robert S Betz defense counsel has filed a motion for a new trial for Craig. Judge Robert M Betz will rule on the motion at 10:30 a m next Tuesday.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Man Enters Guilty Plea in Forgery Case

Fred S. Kuhn 23 of Racine Route 2 pleaded guilty to forgery before Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz. He bypassed Municipal Court, signed waivers, and awaits probation or sentencing on a $10 check forged December 27, 1963 for Gerald McQuaid.

Gallipolis Fred S. Kuhn Racine Gallia County

Nelsonville Meetings Update This Week

Circle One issues at 7 30 p m Tuesday in First Presbyterian social rooms. Harmony Class January meeting 7 30 p m Wednesday at Mrs Jesse White 650 Chestnut St with co-hostesses. Nelsonville Athletic Association to meet 7 30 p m tonight at high school. A prayer service 7 p m Wednesday at Buchtel Methodist Church. Family night program 6 30 p m Thursday at Buchtel Methodist with Sharon Fiddler and Linda Gillilan in charge and potluck supper at 6 30.

Circle One Conner-Stufflebean First Presbyterian Church Harmony First Christian Church Jesse White Chestnut St Ann Morman William Decker Nelsonville Athletic Association Jerry Stuffle Buchtel Methodist Church Sharon Fiddler Linda Gillilan

Homemakers Class Officers Named at Nelsonville Church

Nelsonville Nazarene Church's Homemakers' Class elected officers led by president Mrs. Alice Smith and vice president Mrs. Peggy Rits with treasurer Mrs. Janice Met. Joan Jeffrey ran games and awarded prizes to Mrs. Margie Moore Mrs. Catherine Axtell Max Pitts and Rev. Ronald Axtell. Next meeting set for February 15 at the Jeffreys home.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Nazarene Church Alice Smith Peggy Rits Janice Met Joan Jeffrey Margie Moore Catherine Axtell Max Pitts Ronald Axtell William Jeffrey

Zoning Law Changes Sought By City Commission

The city planning commission reports findings on zoning ordinance changes and sends the matter to the City Council for approval. A $2 minimum permit charge is set. alterations under $100 require no fee but need a certificate. Fees of $1 per $500 in repairs up to $5 apply. a $15 appeals board cost is approved. meeting set for Feb 1 at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall.

Council Planning Committee City Council City Hall

Advantages of 4 H Club Are Outlined

Gallia County youths age nine before January 1 may join reorganizing 4 H clubs. Projects include photography wood working electricity vegetable gardening sewing cooking family economics pony or horse livestock baby sitting and more. Carter urges adults to volunteer as leaders and to contact the County Extension Office for details.

Gallipolis Gallia County Bud Carter Carter

Court Grants Divorce in Gallia County Case

Gallipolis Common Pleas Judge Robert Betz grants Mary Lou Clay a divorce from Ray Lewis Clay for gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She receives custody of three children and costs. A separate Corbin divorce action is dismissed. Contempt charges are set against Ora E. Lucas in a pending case from a 1964 child support order.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Robert M. Betz Mary Lou Clay Ray Lewis Clay George S. Corbin Judith Ann Corbin Point Pleasant Betz Ora E. Lucas Jane A. Lucas

Nelsonville Area Personal Notices and Events

The Nelsonville Nazarene Church held a stork shower for Mrs. Janie Martin with many guests and a baby themed dessert. Army Pfc Hubert L. Davis of Nelsonville joins Exercise Golden Arrow in Germany. Local notices list visits, hospitalizations, family travel, and a Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary district meeting plus a benefit dance.

Nelsonville Ladies Auxiliary of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Career Talk Set for Feb 6 at Ohio State University

Gallia County high school students may learn about agriculture and home economics careers at a career conference on February 6 at Ohio State University Columbus. Register by January 29 with Bud Carter, county 4-H agent, Box 72 Gallipolis. The event runs 9 30 a m to 2 30 p m with lunch available. Parents and counselors may attend.

Gallipolis Ohio State University Columbus Gallia County Bud Carter

Hospital Notes Show Local Births And Incidents

Hocking Valley Hospital notes record a birth to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chandler of Wellston. Several residents including Walter Bittner, 71, Logan Route 3, treated for facial cuts after an auto crash and released. Nelsonville couple Mr. and Mrs. C Stanley Mechem spent weekend in Cincinnati with relatives.

Walter Bittner Logan Route 3 Nelsonville C. Stanley Mechem Washington St Cincinnati Charles Mechem

Countywide Democrat Organization Planned

Democrat leaders met at the United Shoe Workers hall in the Pythian building to plan a countywide organization. They reviewed programs for industry development and water improvements tied to the Appalachian program, set up a county club foundation, scheduled meetings in county sections, and announced upcoming membership cards.

United Shoe Workers Hall Pythian Appalachia Congress

River traffic shows varied canal lock readings and upriver moves

A grainy dispatch lists canal and river movements with numerous lock readings along the Ohio and Kanawha rivers. Boats like Marmet and Winfield operate rollers and up or down statuses while entries from Gallipolis to Ravenswood report crest levels and pass times.

Gallipolis Greenup Neder Ant Ndon Marmet Winfield Ohio Owington District

Social Visits Across Burlingham and Nearby Towns

Local residents from Burlingham and nearby communities visited relatives and friends in Darwin Athens Racine and Marion. Notable gatherings included Mrs Helen Swartz and others visiting Jim Smith and Rob Leifheit while Mrs Luella Haning planned a Lancaster trip with Glenna Colburn to see Earl Fort Sr.

Burlingham - Darwin K. C. Welsh Carpenter Jim Smith Darwin Helen Swartz Floyd Buck Ernest Cullums Rob Leifheit Guy Lee Carol Jones K. C. Walsh Bonnie Luella Haning Estella Potts Florence Sloan Athens

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