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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1960

Page

8

Dr Hull Joins Gallipolis Clinic Staff

Dr E Quentin Hull M D joins Gallipolis Clinic in general medicine. He previously worked with Du Pont industrial medicine since 1949 and served as a general medical officer from 1953 to 1955. He and his family live at 512 Chandler Drive Point Pleasant.

Gallipolis E. Quentin Hull du Pont Company Hull Gallipolis Clinic Fourth and Sycamore Medical Clinic Jefferson and 25Th St Point Pleasant West Virginia West Virginia University Northwestern University Cincinnati General Hospital Chandler Drive Dorothy Charleston W. Va Susan James

Tycoon Lake Construction Bid Awarded in Gallia County

The Ohio Division of Wildlife awards a 115,890.78 dollar contract to Dayton’s R. E. Ault for two earthen dams at Tycoon Lake two miles northeast of Rio Grande. The project includes a 180 acre lake, no fishing season, and a boat ramp with parking for hunting and fishing use. The lake will average 12 feet deep with about 125,000 cubic yards of earth moved.

Gallipolis Gallia County William E. Owens Ohio Division of Wildlife Wildlife Lake Rio Grande

Library Holds Square Dance in Gallia Park

Gallia County District Library staged outdoor square dancing after the Thursday story hour in the city park. Three groups of children totaling 46 heard new records bought for the sessions before a park rehearsal for the county wide puppet show set for Thursday July 28.

Gallipolis Gallia County Barbara Bailey Beverly Russell Margi Winters

Pilgrims Bring Shipwrights for Sloops and War Vessels

Early settlers in Massachusetts brought ship carpenters to construct sloops around 60 tons. These vessels served dual roles as both merchant ships and fighting ships.

Massachusetts

Gallipolis C of C Seeks Color Slides for Exhibit

The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce asks local residents to donate color slides of area scenes for display at the State Fair. Secretary-manager Thelma Elliott said slides will be returned after the fair. The chamber plans a booth in the Southeastern Ohio regional council to promote the local area.

Gallipolis

Tuppers Plains Visitors From Nearby Towns

A series of local visits include Mr. and Mrs. Pete Goodin of Columbus and Mrs. Gladys Grady of Huntington to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Weatherman. Leo Cole of East Liverpool visits his mother Tillie Reed. Effie Watson visits her daughter and son-in-law in Chester. Robert Marcinko and family visit relatives in Logan. Bert and Dewey Canfield kin from Morgantown to visit Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Bragg. Edward Fields and family of Chester visit his parents. Grace Kuhn hosts sons and families from Little Hocking Canton Columbus and Verle Tuttle family from Columbus visiting Verle Tuttle.

W. W. Bragg Edward Fields Chester W. Va Mr. Fields Robert Fields Grace Kuhn Dale Kuhn Little Hocking Carl Kuhn William Kuhn Canton William Tuttle Columbus Mr. Tuttle Verle Tuttle

COC Moves Board Meetings To Luncheon Format This Summer

The Chamber of Commerce will shift its regular monthly board of directors meeting to a luncheon for the summer. Directors attending will pay their own meal. Eight Directors of the Month were named for July by Mrs. Thelma Elliott, including Robert Jenkins, A A Cornett, Stanley Evans, Richard Carter, Dr. Arthur Fleming, Russell Bibbee, Harold Wiseman, and Marcus Massie representing local firms.

Gallipolis Elliott Robert Jenkins Jenkins Concrete A. A. Cornett G & J Auto Parts Stanley Evans Evans Grocery Company Richard Carter Haskins-Tanner Arthur Fleming Holzer Hospital Russell Bibbee Evans Packing Company Harold Wiseman

Appearance to Benefit Bloodmobile in Teenville

TV personality Gaylord will appear July 15 from 8 to 11 p.m. behind Washington school to raise funds for a Red Cross Blood mobile visit. Admission is 25 cents. The summer committee finalized plans and seeks chap erons for Saturday dances while inviting all to swim sessions Tuesdays 6 30 to 8 30 p.m.

Gaylord Red Cross Bloodmobile Kyle A. Hill Teenville Washington School Sally Swanson Jane Pettus Margie Tabit Jim Morrison Hill

River Traffic and Dam Conditions on Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

River gauges report Kanawha two dams on sill while Ohio moved dams mostly up. Lock and boat data list numerous barges and tugboats at Locks 15 through 34 and on Kanawha and other river segments with up and down readings and times across a busy shipping day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Sill Ohio River Waverly Irene Chotin Co. V. Harner Etta Marie Ovec William Travis Chandeleur Kanawha Marmet Jerry Bosworth Tri-State la Reine Ernestine

Births at Holzer Hospital Notes in Gallia and nearby towns

Birth announcements list a daughter for Robert L. Saxon in Gallipolis and for Orville E. Likens in Henderson and for Oscar E. Davies in Patriot Route 1. Also a son for Edward L. Fin arowe and James H. arowe in Wellston Route 2. The note also records admissions including Tommy Harris Vinton Route 2 and other patients across the area. Blood used Thursday taints the record.

Robert L. Saxon Gallipolis Orville E. Likens Henderson Oscar E. Davies Patriot Edward L. Fin- A James H.arowe Wellston Tommy Harris Vinton D. Mossman, Jr Middleport Leland George W. Powell Laura E. Gould Betty £. Martin Alva L. Hokanson Elizabeth P. Mullins George W. D. Twyman Steven E. Javins

Two Vehicles Collide Injuring Driver in Gallia County

Leland Lemley, 65, of Cheshire Route 2, was hospitalized with a fractured left leg and cuts after a collision on Route 7 near Cheshire. Everett R. Robie, 25, of Bidwell Route 1, was not hurt as his 1959 car was heavily damaged. Lemley was cited for failing to yield and faces a Meigs County Court date once recovered.

Gallipolis Leland Lemley Cheshire Holzer Hospital Lemley Route 7 State Highway Patrol Meigs-Gallia Everett R. Robie Bidwell Robie Middleport Meigs County Court

Ski Show at Hockingport Sunday Sponsored by Coolville Lodge

Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No 886 will sponsor Kenny Barker Ski Show at Russell's Point Hockingport Sunday starting 2 30 pm Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children Refreshments will be sold In case of rain the show moves to July 17 A reception for Rev and Mrs Kenneth Weaver and family was held at the Methodist Church with a purse presented All Coolville Little Hocking and Decatur congregations invited over 80 attended Dr Isaac Weber and family moved to Cleveland for medical practice Other local visits and family events noted including birthdays and a Portland Park picnic with numerous attendees

Coolville Fidelity Rebekah Lodge No. 886 Kenny Barker Hockingport Russell’s Point Methodist Church Weaver Little Hocking Decatur Isaac Weber Cleveland Oscar Gunder Ernest Baughman Wade Swartz Athens Gunder Mr. Baughman Earl Barr Los Angeles Calif Clyde Parrish Constantine Mich Barrs Pete Hughes Bob Hughes Butch Johnny Melody Ed Russell David Terry Howard Russell Janeen Steve Ronnie Dean Russell Robin Cindy E. M. Pierce Ronnie Kincaid Ethel Kincaid Kincaid’s Frank Jones Adam Campbell Akron Harry Dunfee Martin Drury Louisville

Birthday of Michael Wallace Noted in Salem Center

Michael Wallace celebrated his seventh birthday at his grandparents home in Valley Station Kentucky with relatives and friends from Upper Salem Columbus and surrounding areas. 4 H groups gathered at the community buildings while visitors from Dayton West Virginia and Louisville were mentioned.

Lee Wallace Billy Wallace Valley Station Titus Smith Debbie Connie Cindy Sandy Garnes Tammy Smith Upper Salem Cathy Susan Smith Columbus Pam Wilson Dexter John Dott Hope Smith Vickie Salem Center Kate Roush Ross Edwards Dayton Rebel Wallace Louisville T. E. Smith Mike Vickie Wallace Dott Smith Dolores Wallace Billy David

Local residents visit relatives and return from outings

Zaleski and nearby families report visits as Miss Sarah Vanderford retires and returns to Columbus. Mrs. Martin and daughter travel from Barberton to see the Tripp family, with other relatives and friends visiting from Columbus Athens Racine Cincinnati McArthur Arcadia and Chillicothe.

Blanche Stanley Maynard Stanley Racine Maurice Markins Columbus Harold Rainey Arcadia

16th Perfect Game Noted In Toledo ABC Tourney

The April 21 Toledo event saw its 16th perfect 300 in ABC history with ten more 300s in singles. Louis Facsko, 46, of Lorain Ohio, achieved the latest flawless game.

Toledo Louis Facsko Lorain Ohio

Point Counterpoint Barge Hosts Wind Symphony in Gallipolis

The American Wind Symphony performs July 22 at 8 p.m. on a 122 by 30 foot river barge moored at the parkfront. The Gallipolis Rotary Club backs the event with local business support. The barge serves as stage and rehearsal hall for 57 musicians, with conductor Robert Austin Boudreau leading rehearsals during the day.

Gallipolis American Wind Symphony Ohio River Park Front Phony Robert Austin Boudreau

Former Bowling Green QB Bob Colburn Joins New York Titans Roster

Bob Colburn, former Bowling Green University quarterback, is listed on the New York Titans eleven roster. The move places Colburn with the professional team as part of its season roster.

Bob Colburn Bowling Green University New York Titans

Gallia County Farm Bureau Announces Talent Contest Rules

The Gallia County Farm Bureau sets a August 6 talent contest at the Gallia County Junior Fair with three divisions for ages up to 13, 13 to 17, and 17 to 25. First and second place prizes include trophies and cash awards, with regional and national travel opportunities for winners. Entry blanks are available at Farm Bureau Co op offices or by calling Rio Grande resident Mrs. Clarence Davis.

Gallipolis Gallia Farm Bureau Ohio State Farm Bureau Columbus American Farm Bureau Denver Colo Gallia County Finchum Clarence Davis Rio Grande

Racine Family Night At First Baptist Church

Racine held a community family night with a pot luck at the First Baptist Church led by Mrs. Hugh Cairns. Attendees included Mrs. Harry Pickens Mrs. Gomer Lewis and Mrs. Margaret Houdashelt at a Wat Pom eroy district meeting. Rev. F E Dunn returned after attending the EUB Conference and will serve another year at the same charge.

First Baptist Church Hugh Cairns Harry Pickens Gomer Lewis Margaret Houdashelt Wat Pomeroy F. E. Dunn Henry Roush Frank Beach James Gilkey Middleport Roush Mr. Beach Dan Hayman Michigan Canada Gary Sellers Groveport Ward Sayre Herman Wolfe

Point Man Arrested On Non-Support Charge

County Sheriff’s Department arrested Oliver O. Brewer, 26, of Point Pleasant on a non-support warrant signed by his wife Dottie Brewer. He allegedly failed to provide for two minor children and faces Municipal Court Friday. Other arrests include Farnum Brumfield, 58 Crown City and Jearold R. Jenkins, 20 Point Pleasant for intoxication. Thomas Loucks, 34 Gallipolis, was released to Franklin County deputies after serving a forgery sentence.

Gallipolis Gallia County Sheriff's Department Thomas Loucks Franklin County

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Dr. Hull Tycoon Lake R. E. Ault Ault A&p Voluai Nabisco Oreo B. Box Jane Parker Tuppers Plains Ening Savtry Cye E. Washington St City Hall Federal Home Loan Bank Warren Holm Huck Finn Mississippi New Orleans American Express St. Louis Holm Baldwin N. Y Coolville News Diana Russell Kenneth Weaver Michael Glen Caton Burbage Spaulding Jack Hall Teddy Hall Jimmy Walker Mr. Burbage Spaulding and Smoky Mountains Florida Zaleski Pittsburgh Boudreau Titans Glouster Stores Gallia Farm Bureau Donald Wolfe Mrs. Solon Butcher Clover Farm Chef Boy-Ar-Dee Rock OF Ages Leo Keller & Weltner Monument CO John N. Eberst Hocking Fairfield Counties W. Hunter St Logan
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