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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1965

Page

7

Slippery Streets Spark Multiple Gallipolis Accidents

Hazardous driving from light snow caused three Gallipolis traffic crashes. On Route 141 near the radio station Sylvia Fowler and Myrl Roberts both 69 and 53, collided. no injuries, medium damage to left fronts. A separate Eastern Ave. crash involving Richard Clark and James Cox caused one driver to be bumped and a semi to sustain damage. no charges filed. A third incident on Fourth Ave. and Pine St. involved Samuel Young and Jim Thomas. both drivers uninjured and minor to medium damage, no charges. Police noted several stalled vehicles around the slick scene.

Gallipolis Sylvia Fowler Myrl B. Roberts Portsmouth Rd Roberts Fowler Route 141 Eastern Ave Dexel Gas Co Richard Clark Galli James W. Cox Madison N. C Cox Clark Samuel E. Young Roanoke Jim Thomas Lexington Fourth Ave Pine St Thomas Young

State Highway Patrol Reports Two Gallia County Crashes

Gallia County patrols report two minor accidents late Thursday with no injuries or charges. William Johnson, 18, of Gallpolis Route 1, ran off a curve on Addison Bulnville Road, striking an embankment after his right rear wheel locked. Walter Loveday, 40, of Bidwell Route 1, slid on a slick curve on Route 554 and hit an embankment.

Gallipolis Gallia County State Highway Patrol Post Addison- Bulnville Rd Route 7 William R. Johnson Acci

Car Recovered Near Route 35 Returning to Owner

Sheriff George Johnson reported a stolen car abandoned on Route 35 near Leon was recovered. The vehicle, taken Wednesday from the Jackson County Club, belongs to Clarkson Stalnaker of Wayne County.

Point Pleasant George Johnson Leon Jackson Country Club Clarkson Stalnaker Wayne County

Appointment of Ralph Dalton as Executor for Ava Pinotsen estate

Notice announces Ralph Dalton of 38 Franklin Ave Athens Ohio appointed executor of the Ava Pinotsen estate. Actors to file claims with the fiduciary within four months following the January 13 deadline, as ordered by County Judge Harold J. Areas.

Ralph Dalton Franklin Ave Athens Ohio Ava F. Pinot Secensen Late Uunt Olona

Appointment of Executor for Norman Neutzling Estate

Richard H Naureling of 496 Lincoln Hill Pomeroy Ohio has been appointed executor of the Norman Neutzling estate in Meigs County Ohio by Judge F H O'Brien of the Meigs County Probate Court on January 19.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Dismissals

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Raulf Noffsinger of South Charleston welcome a son. Inez Stone of Leon, Lloyd Foglesong of Point Pleasant, Betty Joe Patterson of Gallipolis, and Wesley Pearson of Point Pleasant are noted. Carmen Harper of Letart is dismissed.

Charles Raulf Noffsinger South Charleston Inez Stone Leon Lloyd Foglesong Point Pleasant Betty Joe Patterson Gallipolis Wesley Pearson

Mothers March to Be Held in New Haven Evening

Mrs Kath leen Roush announces Mothers March of Dimes event in New Haven to be held Friday at 6 p m by American Legion Auxiliary. Wahama High School groups will canvas Mason Saturday 2 p m to 4 p m sponsored by Mrs Russell Capehart. A bake sale by Point Pleasant Assembly No 23 Order of Rainbow for Girls sets for Saturday at Point Service Store Main St beginning 9 a m.

New Haven Kathleen Roush Mothers March of Dimes Bend Area American Legion Auxiliary Roush Wahama High School Mason Russell Capehart Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Assembly No. 23 Order of Rainbow Point Service Main St

Betty Spencer Appointed Administratrix in Beards Estate

Betty Spencer of Pomeroy Ohio has been appointed Administratrix of the estate of Carrie Opal Beards late of Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio deceased on January 19.

Dorothy Phillips Appointed Executrix in Meigs County Estate

Dorothy Phillips of 22 Georgetown Toledo Ohio 43612 is named Executrix of Mildred E. Roush deceased of Meigs County Ohio. Filed January 20 by Judge F H O'Brien probate court Meigs County Ohio.

Notice of Administrator Appointment for Eva May Fleming

Notice is hereby given that Homer G. Baxter of Pomeroy Ohio has been duly appointed Administrator of the Estate of Eva May Fleming late of Rutland Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated January 12.

Homer G. Baxter Pomeroy Ohio Eva May Fleming Rutland Meigs County Kio

30 Boys In Rinky-Dink League Saturday Step Schedule

About 50 fifth and sixth graders play in a weekly Saturday league at Washington Elementary Gym in Gallipolis. Director Blue Devil Duke Burson coaches six teams named Hawks Celtics Royals Lakers and Pistons with varsity players as mentors. The Saturday slate lists three games 1 pm Hawks vs Celtics 2 pm Royals vs Knicks and 3 pm Pistons vs Lakers.

Gallipolis Washington Blue Devil Duke Burson Hawks Celtics Royals Knicks Pistons Lakers Icks Richard Hamilton Dee Burson Chip Jones Tom McCarty Lowell Evans Jake Eisel Steve Jones Jeff Boerger Joe Clark Rodie Gordon Charles Thompson John Allison Tim Riley Charles Howard Brett Epling Richard Steele Greg Shrader Paul Swaim Larry Daniels Mike Sheets Mike Hill Herb Clench Larry Snowden Henry Johnson Donald Sheets Gary Scott Stanley Cordell Bill Thomas David Tope Keith Watterson John Rubenstahl John North John Richardson Ed Jones Rich

Renewal Funds Are Granted for Point Pleasant Renewal

The Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency approved a federal advance to Point Pleasant for 55 575 to begin survey and planning for an 8.5 acre urban renewal project in the downtown Point Pleasant business district. Plans anticipate a federal capital grant of 214 000. Urban renewal is led by O C Hall of Appalachian Power Co.

Point Pleasant Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency The Communities Facilities Administration Washington O. C. Hall Appalachian Power Co

Birth Announcement From Holzer Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. McDermitt of West Columbia, West Virginia. A long list of admitted patients follows including Brenda L. Clark Oak Hill Elmer F. Robinson Buffalo W Va Mrs Glenn Griffith Wellston and many others from towns across the region.

Robert F. McDermitt West Columbia W. Va Brenda L. Clark Oak Hill Elmer F. Robinson Buffalo Glenn Griffith Wellston Alex McCausland Pliny Bernadine Sue Cook Coalton Kevin L. McCain Charles E. Johnson Gallipolis Charles K. Stevens Donald L. McKinnis Jackson Carl E. Maniskas Rodney A. Tripp Pomeroy George W. Hayes Kananga Sarah A. Farley Point Pleasant L. Francis Glassburn Wilson C. Lu Grand Rapids Mich Cris A. Roush Longsville Robert D. Rogers Gallipolis Ferry

Simmons Family Relocates To Mount Pleasant Tenn

Mr and Mrs Daniel Simmons and children of 208 Park Dr move Monday to Mount Pleasant Tennessee where he has been transfered from Gallipolis Ferry with Stauffer Chemical Co He has long been active in Scout work and is a lifelong resident.

Point Pleasant Daniel Simmons Park Dr Mt. Pleasant Tenn Simmons Gallipolis Ferry Stauffer Chemical Co

Blood shipment rerouted to Holzer Hospital amid storm

Gallipolis post reports state patrol cruisers from South Point and Gallipolis relayed a blood shipment to Holzer Hospital in Chesapeake en route to Gallipolis as Route 7 remained slick and snow crews worked to clear the area.

Gallipolis South Point Holzer Hospital Chesapeake Route 7

Land Sale Sought In Civil Action

A civil action to settle an estate seeks court approval to sell three parcels of land in Wag Gener District totaling 43.61 acres eight acres and four acres. The case is Alice M. Tripp administratrix versus Amelia M. Roach W Ray Roach C Ralph Roach J Rankin Roach A Randall Roach Samuel R Roach H Rex Roach Lorena J Roach Betty A Lavender Peggy R Hutton and Marie E Roach.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerk’s Office Waggener District Alice M. Tripp Amelia M. Roach W. Ray Roach C. Ralph Roach J. Rankin Roach A. Randall Roach Samuel R. Roach H. Rex Roach Lorena J. Roach Betty A. Lavender Peggy R. Hutton Marie E. Roach

River Traffic and City Council Meeting Noted

The report lists river traffic readings for several vessels and locks with times and tonnage, followed by a Mason City Council meeting scheduled Monday at 7 30 pm in the City Building to discuss the sewer line project.

Mason Mason City Council

Bandman Speaks To Kiwanians At Club Meeting

Kenneth Gleason director of the Concord College jazz band spoke to the Kiwanis Club at Point Pleasant Senior High School auditorium last night He noted young people’s interest in music and was introduced by James Andrews Point Pleasant High School Band director Guests included Samuel Bennett auditor Federal Housing Authority and David Simmons Key Club member with Norah McNeill Keyette Club Also O C Hall spoke on urban renewal funding for downtown business area

Point Pleasant Kenneth Gleason Concord College Kiwanis Club James Andrews Samuel Bennett Philadelphia Federal Housing Authority David Simmons Key Club Norah McNeill Keyette Club O. C. Hall

One Hurt In Crash In Point Pleasant

One person suffered a knee cut in a three car crash on State Route 2 at Glenwood Thursday afternoon. Cecil Jeffers was arrested for improper turning after his vehicle hit Clifford Lear then rammed a parked car owned by Boyd Pickens. Damage was about $800.

Point Pleasant Glenwood Clifford Lear Cecil Jeffers Milton Route 2 Jeffers Clifford Eugene Lear Lear Boyd Pickens

Hong Kong Student Injured In Crash Near Gallipolis

A 25 year old Hong Kong exchange student, Wilson Chieu Lu of Grand Rapids Michigan, was admitted to Holzer Hospital in serious condition after a head on collision on Route 35 near the Gallia Jackson county line. Lu suffered a fractured leg facial lacerations and a skull fracture. The driver of a hay truck said to be in snowy and slippery conditions caused the crash. The accident is under investigation. Red Cross aid to a local fire victim family was reported as complete.

Gallipolis Hong Kong Holzer Hospital Route Gallia-Jackson County Wilson Chieu Lu Grand Rapids Mich Calvin College and Seminary Jackson State Highway Patrol Merrill A. Gorby Proctorville Lawrence R. Huber Home Service Gallia County American Red Cross James Eakins Red Cross Huber

First Child Born To The Lieving Family

Mr and Mrs Joseph Lieving of Kirkland Illinois announce the birth of their daughter on January 20 at a local hospital. Paternal grandparents are Olivier E Lieving of West Columbia and the late Mrs Lieving. Maternal grandparents are Clarence Boyles of Milport. Paternal great grandparents Elwood J Lieving of New Haven.

Point Pleasant Joseph Lieving Kirkland Ill Olivier E. Lieving West Columbia Clarence Boyles Middleport Elwood J. Lieving New Haven

Juveniles Released To Parents In County Juvenile Case

Two Putnam County juveniles were released to their parents and are to appear before Judge James Pseon in Putnam County Juvenile Court. They reportedly stole a boat at Buffalo last Saturday and traveled to Gallipolis, sleeping in box cars, barns, and a hillside. They admitted breaking into a home.

Point Pleasant Putnam County James Pseon Millard Halstead Buffalo Gallipolis

Vandals Strike Twice at Young's Trailer Court in Gallia

Gallia County sheriff reports second vandalism at Young's Trailer Court on Upper River Road in one week. A toy shovel shattered a trailer window and Paul Facemire fired a shotgun blast at a car, allegedly hitting its left side. Earlier, brick was thrown through a window while Mrs. Facemire slept. Both incidents occurred in the early hours, the latest at 1:55 a.m. Thursday.

Gallipolis Galelia County Facemires Sheriff's Department

Non-Support Charge Filed in Gallia County

In Gallipolis, Andy Sayre of Middleport was arrested on a non support charge. He is to have a hearing before Probate Judge John W. Howell. The warrant, dated February 25, 1964, cites failure to provide support since before January 1, 1964 for his two children cared for by Lillia Brewer. The Gray Lady unit of the Gallia County Red Cross will hold a 1 p.m. meeting Monday at Holzer Hospital dining room with Mrs. Bruce McDonald chairing.

Ann Bartels Kathleen Bailey Weghurst Street Indianapolis Diana James J. Mclone C. Erry James A. McGlone Athens County State of Ohio Athens Ouster James J. Mellone Gallipolis Gallia County Gray Lady American Red Cross Holzer Hospital Bruce McDonald

Also Mentioned on This Page

Treasury Department Johnny Cohen John Rogovin Sheldon S. Cohen Internal Revenue Mitchell Rogovin State Highway Patrol Harold J Richard H. Naureling Lincoln Hill Norman Neutzling F. H. O'Brien E. Berry James J. McGlone Deceas Berry James J. Slone Pleasant Valley Hospital Carmen Harper Letart Betty Spencer Carrie Opal Beards F. H. O’brien Dorothy Phillips Georgetown Toledo Mildred E. Roush F H. O'Brien Ard Fitch Steve Scott David Nolan Junior Jamison Jim Miller Randy Peterson Billy Rodgers David Francies Mark Davis Steve Short Gary Johnson Steve Johnson Mike Johnson Doug Lease Bob Pegg Mike Trowbridge Bud Sanders Danny Williams Holzer Hospital News David W. North James Clark Cecil Matheny Charles McGuire Earl Holter Roy C. Brown Vinson S. Jarrell, III Ronda J. Halley Willis Green Kenneth King Harold Gillogly William Adams Margaret Williams Roy Jones Imatalie Wood Jack Lemon Tony Curtis Hollywood Montgomeye Lacisans Eugenie P. Jones Buckeye State Kanawhe London Solvay Winfield Jerry Bosworth Iglok Re Soe Vt Ae. U Ant Lock Kentuckian Jeffboat Council Bandman Virgil J. Grissom John W. Young Cape Kennedy Fla Lievings Gallia Mustang Detroit E. Carpenter Mustangers Ford America Ford Deeler Beasley & Mathews, Inc Athens, Ohio
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