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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1963

Page

10

GAHS Honors Roll Lists 92 Students for First Semester

Gallia Academy High School principal Glendon C Evans releases the first semester honor roll listing 92 students with 13 earning all A grades. Names include freshmen Tom Gooch Barbara Parks Marilyn Saunders Joan Snyder and others. seniors Tom Bailes Jill Bastiani Wanda Lou Clark and Mary Betz Foster among honorees.

Gallipolis Glendon C. Evans Gallia Academy High School Tom Gooch Barbara Parks Marilyn Saunders Joan Snyder Dennis Avner Mary Ely Susan Phillips Mary Ann Ryal Julia Steger James Magnussen Donald Winters Frances Lou Baker Anne Ford Sandy Adkins Bonnie Bosworth Hattie Casey Susan Casto Mark Christensen Paula Cotton Yvonne Cragg Kay Egner Rimia England George Ely Mary Lynn Elliott Priscilla Hicks Tom Midgley Diana K. McCreedy Thor Neilson Ann Rees Sheryl Roberts Sharon Roberts Jane Robinson Suellen Samples Cathy Scott Shelia Cragg Jacob Eisel David Evans Marie Ford Cindy Harrison Joyce Hoffman Carolyn Johnson Linda Miller Frank Mills Tom Bailes Jill Bastiani Wanda Lou Clark Bill A. Davis Janet Dexter Carlene Elliott Ruth Ely Jackie Evans Robbin Evans Jo Anne Ford Mary Betz Foster Mary B. Halliday Sharon Ann King James F. Long Ellen Martin Lynn Mooney Alice Morris Cheryl Niday Michael Reapp Millie Roderick Lowell Rollyson Jewell Smith Linda Woods

Gallipolis Band Plans Winter Concert at 3:15 PM

Gallia Academy High School Auditorium hosts the Gallpolis city schools instrumental music department in its annual winter band concert at 3 15 p m Sunday. The 5 member cadet band and 78 member varsity band directed by A Kimball Suiter perform. Cadet band opens with Carnival for Flutes featuring Susan Boster Christine Davis Sandy Foster Christina Holzer Scott Neal and Bonnie Saunders. Varsity presents Wagner Show case with Tannhauser Rienzi Evening Star and Die Meistersinger preludes plus selections from West Side Story and a beguine festival featuring For Sentimental Reasons and I’ll Remember April.

Gallipolis Gallipolis City Gallia Academy High School A. Kimball Suiter Susan Boster Christine Davis Sandy Foster Christina Holzer Scott Neal Bonnie

All Gallia Schools Reopen After Snow Closures

Gallia County and Gallipolis schools resumed classes after more than a week. Executive head James N. Webster said most rural and city schools were in session yesterday, with some roads still snow covered and buses using chains in hilly sections. North Gallia reopened Tuesday and Kyger Creek Rio Grande and Hannan Trace returned yesterday.

Gallipolis James N. Webster Gallia County Clay and Green North Gallia Hannan Trace Rio Grande Kyger Creek

Sample Fair Plans Made at Holzer Hospital School

Holzer Hospital School of Nursing freshman class sponsors a Sample Fair at David Davis Hall 514 First Ave on Feb 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds fund participation in National Student Nurse Week. Tickets available by telephone at 446 2244 ext 257 or 258 between 4 and 8 p.m.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital School of Nursing David Davis Hall First Ave

Two Vehicle Collision on Leon Baden Road

A two car crash on Leon Baden Road at 5 p.m. Wednesday caused $400 in damage to both vehicles with no injuries, per the Sheriff's Department. Drivers were Bobby Gene Yost, 31, Arbuckle, in the car and Carlos O. Rose, 27, Middletown, driving an Ohio Valley Baking Co. truck.

Point Pleasant Leon-Baden Rd Sheriff’s Department Bobby Gene Yost Arbuckle Carlos O. Rose Middleport Ohio Valley Baking Co

Larceny Trial For Mullins Is Tuesday

Gallia County set to try Buddy Mullins 28 of Gallipolis Route 1 on grand larceny at 9 30 a m Tuesday. His brother Arthur Mullins 41 of Logan W Va faces a similar grand larceny trial at 9 30 a m Friday. Indicted by the September term 1962 grand jury both pleaded innocent at arraignment. The charges stem from theft of two electric sewing machines from Ellis Hunt Hindman Ky in July.

Gallipolis Buddy Mullins Gallia County Mullins Brothers Ellis O. Hunt Hindman Hunt

Officers hunt Holden man after Huntington loan robbery

State Police and Cabell County officers set a Route 2 roadblock for an hour after a $5000 raid on City Loan Co in Huntington shortly after 4 p m. The suspect, a neatly shaved but shabbily dressed fugitive, remained at large as the search continued.

Point Pleasant Sheriff’s Office Route 2 City Loan Co Huntington Cabell County

TB Clinic Reports 65 People Examined at Mason County

Mason County Health Department records show 65 individuals examined Tuesday at the health department. The group included TB patients suspects and retakes from the prior tuberculosis unit. Dr. James H. Walker of Charleston led the diagnostic clinic on Wednesday and TB control. Mrs. Curtis Saville to speak February meeting of WSCS Trinity Church at 7 30 p m Tuesday on What Shall We Tell Our Children About Race.

Point Pleasant Mason County Health Department Health Department James H. Walker Charleston Curtis Saville WSCS Trinity Church

4 H Saddle Club Names New Officers

Gallia County 4 H Saddle Club held an organizational meeting at the milk marketing building naming Jimmy Rhodes president and Susan Boster vice president. Other officers include Christine Davis secretary Sandy Sutter treasurer Dean Martin news reporter and Sandy Foster recreation leader. Advisers are Mr and Mrs Ralph Workman. Attendees listed include Jim Slone April Brandeberry Cathy Houck Su Pullins Jackie Rhodes Allan Boster Larry Queen and others. county agent William Smith also attended.

Gallipolis Jimmy Rhodes Susan Boster Gallia County 4-H Saddle Club Christine Davis Sandy Sutter Dean Martin Sandy Foster Ralph Workman Jim Ronnie Donald Slone April Brandeberry Cathy Houck Su Pullins Jackie Rhodes Allan

Daughters and Sons Born to Local Families Listed

A list from Holzer Hospital records births in Letart Gallipolis Ripley West Virginia and nearby towns naming newborns from Legue Pope Kent Roberts Kokovitch New som and other families. The notice also lists several dismissals and notes two pints of blood used Wednesday.

Eugene W. Legue Letart Route 1 Donovan M. Pope Gallipolis George R. Kent

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions Update

Births announce a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Shinn of Leon. Admitted patients include Mrs. Maxie Roberts Bidwell, Mrs. James Gerwig Crown City, Grant Hart Leon, Mrs. Lowell Shinn Leon, Mrs. Sherman Holcomb Point Pleasant, Mrs. Billy Stevens Apple Grove, and Mrs. Lewis P. Durst Point Pleasant. Circle-K Club conducts March of Dimes canvass in Centerville and Rio Grande led by Malcolm Orebaugh Euclid.

Henson E. Estep Ripley W. Va Carl W. Parsons West Columbia Etta L. Eads Point Pleasant Robert L. Campbell Barboursville Betty Jo Roberts Davis Hall Gallipolis Jeffrey J. Kokovitch New Haven Robert L. Newsom Wellston Starling L. Miller Ravenswood Ethie J. Cochran Kenneth J. Stewart Mason Curtis F. Merritt Flawood William H. Mayes Pomeroy James M. Cline Rio Grande Oscar W. Woolum Thurman J. Arnold Sanders Crown City Dennis L. Coughenour William A. McDonald Jackson Stephen E. McCormick Delmar F. Stiffler David R. King John R. Woollett Maxie Roberts Bidwell James Gerwig Grant Hart Leon Lowell Shinn Sherman Holcomb Billy Stevens Apple Grove Lewis P. Durst Rio Grande College Circle-K March of Dimes Centerville Malcolm Orebaugh Euclid

Coming summer events eyed for Gallipolis town life

In Our Town column notes potential summer happenings in Gallipolis. Proposes horse shows by local riding clubs and a hoped for Little League opener with a parade. Suggests a Fourth of July band festival and a Labor Day boat or water ski show to enliven the city.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio Bob du Bois North Gallia High School Gether Fair Board

Dairy Unit Plans Meet For Monday

Gallia County dairy service unit rescheduled its 15th annual meeting to 7 30 p m Monday at Green Elementary School. Robert P Worrall OSU agriculture dean will speak. Two directors to be elected. Reports from Betty Swisher 1962 Gallia County Dairy Princess and Dick Kellogg Central Ohio Breeding Assoc. Reservations due Friday. Tickets from members or county extension office.

Gallipolis Gallia Dairy Service Unit

Ex Gallipolis Resident Charles P Bush Dies at 60

Charles P Bush 60 of 136 Norway Ave Huntington W Va a native of Gallia County died Wednesday in a Huntington hospital He was a retired employee of the West Virginia State Road Commission A World War II veteran he was born in Gallipolis son of the late Frank and Susan Canterbury Bush Survived by wife Ethel Davis two stepsons five stepdaughters a sister and 18 grandchildren Funeral arrangements will be announced by Willis Mann Funeral Home Huntington.

Gallipolis Charles__P. Bush Norway Ave Huntington W. Va Gallia County West Virginia State Road Commission Frank Susan Canterbury Bush Ethel Davis Tommy Joe Adkins Freddie Adkins

Gallia Man Pleads Innocent to Forgery Indictments

Harold Earl Hughes of Columbus returned to Gallia County and pleaded innocent in common pleas court to two forgery indictments. He pleaded guilty to jail break on a bill of information and faces probation or sentencing on that count after escaping the Gallia County jail on November 2 and being recaptured in Columbus.

Gallipolis Harold Earl Hughes Columbus Sheriff's Department Gallia County

Rio Grande Hosts Civic Leaders Dinner Tour

Rio Grande College hosted the final of seven dinners with a campus tour of four main buildings. Dr. Alphus R Christensen, president, spoke to 89 civic leaders about Rio Grande College as the 86 year old institution. Andrew Pickup and J Sherman Porter led the tour. assistants included Delbert T Reese Mrs Charlotte Bower and Dr Carl L Wilson.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Alphus R. Christensen Christensen Andrew T. Pickup J. Sherman Porter Delbert T. Reese Charlotte Bower Carl L. Wilson

Stella Fuller Settlement Band Returns for More Concerts

The Stella Fuller Settlement Band plays again, with past guest Ned Dejournett now in Florida. The piece notes Fall foliage tours by the C O Railroad and hopes for a busy summer with the Susan A river excursion under Jim Robinson.

Stella Fuller Settlement Red Suiter Ned Dejournett Florida C&o Railroad

Night Police to name successor for Archie Richards

The Retail Merchants Association plans to name a new night policeman to replace Archie Richards whose resignation takes effect February 1. Thelma Elliott said a merchants committee has reviewed about 30 applications. Four merchants met with the city commission as Gary Short was authorized to commission the chosen applicant as a private policeman.

Gallipolis

Rio Grande College Sees 394 Students Enroll for Second Semester

Gallipolis reports three hundred ninety four full time students registered for the second semester at Rio Grande College. Eighty two signed up for night classes and seven are noted as special students. Classes start Wednesday with late registration through Feb. 12 after payment of a penalty.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College

West Columbia Wreck Investigated By Police

State Police investigated a two car collision on West Columbia Road off Route 62 at 10:40 am Wednesday. No injuries were reported and damage was about 100 dollars. Russell Cundiff 21 Mason said his car skidded and was struck from behind by a truck driven by Herman L Kirby 47 West Columbia. Truck owned by Eddie Rickard Letart Route 3. Bahia Felix Chile records rainfall in about 325 days yearly.

Point Pleasant West Columbia Russell Cundiff Mason Herman L. Kirby Eddie Rickard Letart Route 3

Also Mentioned on This Page

GAHS Mullins Holden John C. Bullitt New Jersey Senate Foreign Relations Committee Washington International Bank For Reconstruction and Development Saddle Club Holzer Hospital News Vilas L. Unroe James E. Province Lewis Craig Tilda Stump Harry Bolinger Jake Miller Leo Lanier Billy Brammer Richard Grueser Robert Fulton Robert Goode John Fick Cora D. Neal Pleasant Valley Hospital Chamber of Commerce Jim Robinson John Foster Mens and Boys Elberfelds Orlon and Orlon Banlon Young Men‘s Big Yank Night Police Bahia Felix Chile R.C.A. Victor RCA Victor Arvin Cadet
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