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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1957

Page

11

Rio Grande Alumni Continue Graduate Studies

Rio Grande alumni meeting at Ohio University featured graduates and former Rio students pursuing advanced degrees. Names include Tom Helms, David Heady, Kermit Daugherty, Richard Haggerty, Richard Houck, Don Shaw, Granville Martin, Robert Wien, and Ruth Tanner among others with ties to Marshall College Ohio State Ohio Northern Purdue and the American Baptist Convention. Ruth Tanner was commissioned as a home missionary in Philadelphia in June.

Gallipolis Ohio University Rio Grande Rio Clara Poston Herman Bangert Tom Helms David Heady Kermit Daugherty Robert Harrison Dwight Ruth Richard Haggerty Richard Houck Don Shaw Granville Martin Robert Wien Gilbert McNeal Mary Wilson Marshall College James Arnold Marshall Willavene Sheets Wolf Ohio State Milan Gorby Ohio Northern Paul Ward Carl Benner General Electric Purdue University James Allison John Hoyt Gilbert Hall Nelson Houck Lawrence Owen Ruth Tanner Lacey Hogan American Baptist Convention Philadelphia

Point Law May Require Legal Ruling

Officials weigh whether the attorney general must rule on the effective date of Ohio's new penalty point system for motorists. Senate clerks clash as Thomas E. Bateman argues the act took effect when Gov. ONeill signed it, while Gordon Renner contends two constitutional votes are needed for emergency laws.

Columbus Ohio Statehouse Senate Thomas E. Bateman William O'Neill Gordon Renner Cincinnati House Renner

Weekend Traffic Accident Near Route 233 In Gallia County

Gallia County report notes a Sunday high speed curve accident on Camp Creek Road two and a half miles southeast of Route 233 near Gallipolis involving William Hughes and Jackie Dotson with no injuries. Municipal Court fines listed for speeding and license violations plus several bond forfeitures for various offenses.

Gallipolis Gallia County Camp Creek Route 233 William Hughes Oak Hill Jackie Dotson Patriot William H. Jones David Rees Rio Grande

Gallia Homemakers Named to Committee

Gallia County homemakers who attended the annual three day camp at Canters Caves Extension Camp returned to Gallia County. Of 45 attendees, 26 were from Gallia. At camp close two Gallia women were named to the 1958 planning committee, with two alternates named.

Gallipolis Gallia County Womens’ Homemakers Canters Caves Lucile Rymer Rymer Robert Siler Cincinnati Conrad Roth Scioto County Bill Price Ohio Division of Parks Ohio Marie Ecker H. C. Waugh Erman Cremeens Calvin Waugh

Queen promoted to plant lead coordinator at Kyger Creek

James B. Harreld plant manager announces Robert L. Queen's promotion at the Kyger Creek station. Queen joined the plant in 1954 in maintenance, formerly a Gallipolis city patrolman. Lifelong Gallia County residents at 1175 Adrian Ave. with daughters Barbara and Catherine and son Robert.

Gallipolis James B. Harreld Robert L. Queen Kyger Creek Mr. Queen Mrs. Queen Gallia County Adrian Ave Barbara Catherine Robert

Campbell seeks divorce in Gallia County court

James N. Campbell of Gallipolis Route 1 files for divorce from Belva D. Campbell in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. He cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Married in Wilford Virginia in 1930, they have six children, two under 21.

Gallipolis James N. Campbell

Colonel Burke Graduates From Army War College

Colonel Alvin L. Burke and 199 fellow officers completed a ten month course at Carlisle Barracks Pa at the Army War College. He entered the Army in 1938 served at Fort Huachuca Ariz and holds the Silver Star Legion of Merit and Bronze Star. He is a 1938 US Military Academy graduate with a 1948 Illinois EE masters. His wife Caribel and parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Burke live in Gallipolis.

Alvin L. Burke Caribel Second Ave Gallipolis Army War College Carlisle Barracks Burke Army Fort Huachuca Ariz U.S. Military Academy University of Illinois Alfred Burke Garfield Ave

Missionary Speaks at Combined Youth Meeting

At First Baptist Church Gallipolis a joint youth meeting heard Miss Helen Smith, missionary to Brazil, recount her work in Rio Grande do Norte and display curios. Miss Audrey Davis moderated a Nazarene youth gathering lecturing on living a Christian life with Solomon as example. Edrene Saunders led song services and prayer.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Helen Smith Brazil Solomon Edrene Saunders Eileen Day Janet Brewer Freda Saunders

Gallipolis Saddle and Sir Loin Riding Club Picnic Trail Ride

The Gallipolis Saddle and Sir loin Riding Club held a picnic and trail ride Sunday at Ara Swisher’s Cheshire home. About 45 members and families attended. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Paul Martin and daughter Katie. Sixteen members rode trails after a feed. A trail ride is planned next Sunday at Vinton Park with details to come.

Gallipolis Sirloin Ara Swisher Cheshire Paul Martin Katie Vinton Park

Junior Youth Fellowship to camp on Kellys Island

About 15 members of the First Baptist Church Junior Youth Fellowship traveled early Monday for a week at Camp Patmos on Kellys Island in Lake Erie. Rev Thomas D Bunyan and Mrs Claude Saunders accompanied as counselors and Mrs Ray Biddle of Rutland as nurse. They return Saturday after hiking swimming and fishing with chapel twice daily.

The First Baptist Church Camp Patmos Kelly’s Island Lake Erie Thomas D. Bunyan Claude Saunders Ray Biddle Rutland

Local man pleads not guilty to assault in Gallipolis court

Warren J. Woodyard, 26, of Gallipolis, was arrested by city police over the weekend and pleaded innocent to assault and battery charges. He remained in the city jail awaiting a Monday Municipal Court hearing before Judge William H. Janes.

Gallipolis Warren J. Woodyard William H. Janes

Births at Holzer Hospital Add Names and Dates

A list of births and medical notes from Holzer Hospital includes a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Cline in Cheshire on June 29 and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Elliott in Patriot on June 29. Numerous patients from Jackson Gallipolis Point Pleasant and Letart Falls are listed with medical or surgical notes.

Arky Pillsbury Sharon Point Pleasant Paul Martin Katie Cheshire James Thomson Kansas City Harold Campbell Elva Gibbs Arlington Fred Stone C. Mae McGinness Florida Susan Zelle Earl Zelle Bridgeport W. Va Stanley B. Huntington Ida Safford Lower Fourth Ave Chesapeake Emanuel Cline Ralph Elliott Patriot Charles Elliott Gallipolis Richard Winebrenner Syracuse Vena Leonard Jackson Leonard Siders George Bailey Edgar Spencer Jackoon Surgical W. M. Steenberger L. Melvin McCormick James C. Rice Forrest L. Reed Firebrick William R. Green Bladen James Durbin Richard Wayne Carr Harold Roush Letart Falls Elizabeth Dirker Ironton Edward L. Bort D. L. Beck Middleport Paul F. Burke Wellston Jennings Ramey Bidwell Jack Salmons Thurman

Driver Fined And Jailed In Municipal Court Session

Gallipolis Charles Randolph 28 of Northup Route 1 was fined 50 dollars and costs, jailed five days, and had his license suspended six months by Judge William H. Jones for driving while intoxicated. Jay Devore 23 of Fraziers Bottom was fined 10 dollars and costs for reckless operation. William Carter 20 of Patriot Route 2 was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Max William 46 of Springfield was fined 10 dollars and costs for an illegal left turn. Samuel Brown 43 of Columbus forfeited 25 dollar bond for speeding.

Gallipolis Charles Randolph Northup William H. Jones Jay D. Devore Fraziers Bottom William Eugene Carter Max William Springfield Samuel William Brown Columbus

Missionary Arlene Spur Lock to Speak at Kyger Church

KYGER- Missionary on leave from Africa Arlene Spur Lock will speak and show pictures at Kyger Methodist Church Tuesday July 9 at 8 p m. GALLIPOLIS- Mrs Vena Leonard 75 Jackson died at 417 p m Sunday in Holzer Hospital Admitted at 4 p m Saturday she was the wife of Andrew Leonard.

Kyger Arlene Spurlock Africa Kyger Methodist Church Gallipolis Vena Leonard Jackson Holzer Hospital Andrew Leonard

Rites for Miss Bovie Set for Tuesday

Funeral services for Miss Jane Ann Bovie 43 of Canyon Village Yellowstone National Park will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St Peters Episcopal Church. The Rev Albert S Chappelear III will officiate with burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. The body is at Wetherholt funeral home.

Gallipolis Jane Ann Bovie Canyon Village Yellowstone National Park St. Peters Episcopal Church Albert S. Chappelear III Wil Mound Hill Cemetery Wetherholt Funeral Home

Sheriff’s Cruiser Damaged in Crash in Gallipolis

Two accidentsSaturday involved a Gallia County Sheriff’s vehicle. William W. Saunders 74 Northup rammed the cruiser driven by Deputy Grant Long at Third and Grape. Saunders cited for failing to obey a stop signal. Deputy Stanley Fellore uninjured. A second collision on Vine Street near Second Avenue involved Jewell Thivener and Samuel G. Littlepage with no injuries.

Gallipolis Gallia County Jewell Thivener Portsmouth Rd

Youths Clarence Might and Jessie Fife At Home

Clarence E Might 18 of Vinton and Jessie M Fife 18 of Cheshire are described as at home with their families. Both are listed as students and identified by parents Clif ford and Evelyn Sigfer Might and John and Madge Bar rett Fife respectively.

Clarence E. Might Vinton Jessie M. Fife Cheshire Clifford and Evelyn Sigfer Might John and Madge Barrett Fife

Birth Reported at Warehime Clinic

The Warehime Clinic in Gallipolis reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Carroll Boster of Bladen Route 1 on Friday.

Gallipolis Warehime Carroll Boster Bladen

Gallipolis Man Released on Bond After Check Fraud Charge

Gallipolis resident Theviner, 45, pleaded innocent to issuing checks without sufficient funds. He appeared Friday before Judge William H. Jones and was released from Gallia County jail on a $500 bond and bound over to the September term of the grand jury.

Gallipolis Cleve ‘Theviner William H. Jones Gallia County

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