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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1964

Page

24

Rio Grande President Will Attend Institute at Harvard

Dr. and Mrs. Alphus R. Christensen of Rio Grande College will attend the President's Institute at Harvard University June 16 to 24. The program covers educational leadership curriculum changes dean roles and trustees relations with case discussions based on actual campus situations. Wives of presidents will study college community relations budgeting entertaining and traditions. Housing is provided at Harvard Business School campus.

Alphus R. Christensen Rio Grande College President’s Institute Harvard United States Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration

Tredway to Attend Army Cryptography School

James R. Tredway, an honor graduate of Hannan Trace High School and member of the National Beta Club and Math Club, has been accepted for cryptography equipment repair training at Fort Monmouth New Jersey. He volunteered for the regular army for three years and will follow basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky with instruction on installing inspecting repairing and maintaining fixed electronic cryptographic equipment along with related fundamentals security supply and troubleshooting topics.

Gallipolis James R. Tredway Hannan Trace High School Fort Monmouth N. J Kenneth O. Judd Mason-Gallia-Meigs Tredway American Legion LaFayette Post James Tredway Scottown Regular Army Fort Knox

Enrolment Tops 170 for Vacation Bible School

Gallipolis First Baptist Church hosts daily Vacation Bible School through June 12 with 172 children aged four to 14. Transportation is available by calling 446-0324. The program features Bible study, handicrafts, and music with listed directors and helpers for Intermediates, Juniors, Primary, and Beginners.

Gallipolis First Baptist Church Velma Rose Lawrence Dickey Earl Saunders Leslie Niday Florence Sharpe Ella Condee Barbara Humphrey Su Pullins Kathy Boggs Larry Dickey Linda Humphrey Joyce Hoffman Shelley Sarrett Connie Leedy David Layne John D. North, Jr Smeltzer Rose Worthy Evans Wendell Thomas Ernest Clay Ted Perry Donald Henderson Marlin Cremeens Marshal Edelblute Karen Hawkins Pomeroy Pomeroy Church

Nine Children Examined at Gallipolis Clinic

Dr Ralph R Burner examined nine children at the city health department's monthly well child clinic in Gallipolis. Two received pre school physicals. Nurses assisting were Mrs Helen Spriegel and Mrs Flo Epling. Registrations by Mrs Ella Condee and Mrs John L Evans of the Red Cross Gray Lady unit.

Gallipolis Ralph R. Burner City Health Department Helen Spriegel Flo Epling Ella Condee John L. Evans Gallia County Red Cross Gray Lady Francis W. Shane Gallia County

Boswell Divorce Filed in Gallia Court

Estlina Boswell of 180 Portsmouth Road filed in Gallia County Common Pleas Court for divorce from Charles L. Boswell. She cites gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty, seeks custody of their one child and alimony. they were married July 9, 1957.

Gallipolis Estlina Boswell Portsmouth Rd Gallia County

Notice of Filing and Hearing on Inventory Meigs County Ohio

In Meigs County Ohio probate court an inventory and appraisement of Elbert Gillilan late of Racine was filed. A hearing on the inventory is scheduled for June 15 1964 at 10:00 AM before the court. Exceptions may be filed by interested parties at least five days before the hearing.

Probate Court Meigs County Ohio State of Elbert Gillilan Racine F. H. O’brien Henrietta O’brien Gallipolis Carl Clark Gallia County Kenneth W. Tomlinson Dillon Lake William H. Sowers

Satellites in varied shapes and sizes described

A description highlights diverse satellite designs including a drum shaped weather eye a polka dot balloon and a sap phire encrusted communications station noting variety in size form and function.

Non-Support Denied in Gallipolis Municipal Court

Clifford Drummond 51 Kerr pleaded innocent to non support and is held to the September term grand jury under $600 bond after arrest by the sheriff. He remained in custody for failure to post bond. Larry L Roach 20 Point Pleasant also arrested by the sheriff.

Gallipolis Clifford Drummond Kerr Drummond

Hospital Births and Local Court Fines Report

Holzer Hospital notes announce numerous births to families from Point Pleasant Vinton Wilkesville Crown City and surrounding areas. The roundup also covers traffic incidents and various fines issued in Gallipolis and state patrol cases with names and violations listed.

Two Men Enter Pleas In Gallia County Court

In Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge Betz heard pleas from two May term indictments. George L Wemmer 57 of Barberton pleaded innocent to an attempted defraud charge with $500 bond continued and an August 17 trial date set. Paul D Justice 34 of Pikeville Ky pleaded guilty to non support and was remanded to sheriff custody for a sentencing or probation review.

Sheriff's Department William H. Sowers David Ward South Point Leroy Hoschar Point Pleasant Thomas E. Cox Gallipolis Sowers Grover Ferrell Huntington W. Va William H. Eads John W. Woodrum Dayton Gilbert E. Johnson Tiskilwa Ill Rufus V., Griffin Thomasville N. C Joseph E. Madden Calvert City Robert M. Betz Gallia County George L. Wemmer Barberton Paul D. Justice Pikeville Paul Parkins

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report Summary

The report lists gauge readings and dam statuses on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with numerous boat movements. Highlights include roller dam status on Kana wha River and movable dams in Huntington district up, plus a long ledger of river boats with up and down statuses and times. It notes a separate item: Middleport Girl Scout Troop 221 to hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday at the former A and P building.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Kanawha River Ohio River Huntington Mr. Mac Cotton Queen William H. Zimmer Illinois Bob Benter Miss Lou Buckeye State R. H. Bosworth II Beckford Robert Bf. Reed Erin O’hara James L. Hamilton F. H. Johnson Chaperon Asa Defender Solvay Luther Herdman London Littl Edward Marmet Lucy Jane Lucas Semet Winfield Elgercliff George T. Price Thelma Ann W. H. Shaver, Jr Frank B. Durant Lock Onward A. J. Patten Mama Lere Titan ORCO Warren Hougland John J. Rowe Eastern Gona Elisha Woods A. K E. Dyke Harvey Jordan Anker I. Christy Pennsylvania Jory Beeworth Queen City Middleport A. and P

Five enlist for Army train in Gallipolis

Arthur H. Eads Jr from Point Pleasant was among five high school graduates enlisting in the regular Army. After basic, Eads will study aircraft maintenance, and he recently earned a pilot license. Other draftees include James D. Foreman, Roger C. Miller, Scott Logan, and Joe Keith Roberts, all 1964 graduates assigned to various training fields.

Gallipolis Arthur H. Eads, Jr Arthur H. Eads Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School University of Cincinnati Kenneth O. Judd Mason - Gallia - Meigs Fort Knox Eads James D. Foreman Ernestine Revels Vinton Scott Logan George W. Logan North Gallia High School Joe Keith Roberts Linda K. Roberts Robert E. Roberts Gallipolis Eureka Gallia Academy High School

Zaleski OES inspection draws fifty-one attendees

Fifty-one members and visitors attended Mona Chapter OES inspection. Eight visiting worthy matrons attended. Inspections were led by Mrs. Mary Armbrister of Oak Hill. Various relatives and friends, including the Sweeneys of Pittsburgh and the Swarts from Bucyrus, visited local residents over the weekend.

James McKibben Zaleski Mona Mary Armbrister Oak Hill Jean Sweeney Pittsburgh Harry Swart Bucyrus Everett McKibben John Potter Potter Kenneth Potter Chillicothe Reginald Springer Arcadia Ernest Tripp Martin McKibben the Plains Elmer McKibben Vera David Thomas Proctorville James McKibben McKibben Harley Fate Columbus Neil Atkinson Edith Dunkle McArthur Fannie Daft

Kiwanis Hears Aid Official On Indonesian Communist Power

Alan F Steffen of the Agency for International Development told the Gallipolis Kiwanis Club that Indonesia hosts the largest Communist Party outside the Soviet bloc with about two to three million members in a 200 million population. He said US aid targets containment of Communist China while noting Red China uses propaganda claiming “we are non-white.” Steffen returns to Java after a long Indonesian stay focused on malaria eradication.

Gallipolis Alan F Steffen Agency For International Development Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Indonesia Tyo Steffen U. S China Java Dale C. Gilkey Burril D. Hood Grace Ken Myers L. L. Bauer Pompano Beach Fla W. H. Wallace Point Pleasant

Meigs Pair to Attend Camp Ohio Leadership Session

Sandra Wells Pomeroy daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wells and James Hamm Racine son of Mr and Mrs Delmar Hamm will represent Meigs County at the 19th annual Ohio Junior Leadership Camp June 15 to 20 at Camp Ohio near Utica in Licking County. Camp under cooperative extension service with Fred Bruny and Beatrice Cleveland state 4 H staff as camp directors. Topics include public speaking first aid social skills leisure recreation leadership teaching swimming conservation plus workshops on vespers variety shows and flag ceremonies.

Pomeroy Sandra Wells Henry Wells James Hamm Delmar Hamm Racine Meigs County Ohio Camp Ohio Utica Licking County Cooperative Extension Service Fred Bruny Beatrice Cleveland

Downington Social Notes Highlight Local Guests and Visits

Downington residents record a flurry of social visits and hosting duties. Lor en Lee hosted a Sunday School party with attendees including the Burbridge family and the Lees. Visitors and callers range from the Donohues and Porters to the Halls and Martins, with trips to Athens Columbus Welch and Washington noted.

Loren Lee Edward Lee Athens Franklin Townsend Donna Columbus Nada Townsend Lucy Bolen Frank Hamilton Virgil Reeves Jack Stanley Junction City L. C Seipel Rebecca Edith Welch Glen Haning Dena Washington, D. C Gettysburg Virgil Stanley Vesta Robinson Leroy Howell Chillicothe Neva Howell Glen Jewell Harry Bolin Middleport

Community Notes From Joppa and Nearby Areas

Dinner guests hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vern Green included Mr. and Mrs. George Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Smalley of Chester. Eighth grade graduates from Joppa area were Virginia Dillon David Seals Karen and Sharon Matheny Kathy Griffin and Roger Griffin. Meigs County marriage licenses issued for Oxley Wright and Bishop Dugan plus Roberts Howell.

Joppa Vern Green George Reed Hobart Smalley Chester Inez Barnhart Bess Richards Delcia Reed Muriel Green Bell Barnhart Gladys Heiney Gay Smalley Tuppers Plains Virginia Dillon David Seals Karen Sharon Matheny Kathy Griffin Roger Griffin Meigs Cris P. Oxley Athens Virginia Lee Wright Pomeroy Robert Carl Bishop Shirley Alice Dugan Rutland Michael G. Roberts Sharon Jean Howell

Jones resigns from Meigs County Fair Board

POMEROY The Meigs County Fair Board accepted the resignation of Robert L. Jones due to ill health during a meeting at the Rock Springs Fairgrounds. No replacement was named as an election will be held in November. The board approved bills and discussed repairs to the grandstand roof and the need for a new cattle barn. Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion raised parking concerns.

Pomeroy Robert L. Jones Meigs County Fair Board Rock Springs Fairgrounds A. V. Howell Historical Society Fred Leifheit M. S. Phillips Athens Director of Frank H. Johnston Charles Swartzel Drew Webster Post 39 American Legion

Roush Elected Meigs Extension Unit Head

Orion Roush was elected chairman of the Meigs County Extension Council at Tuesday night’s meeting held in the Meigs County Extension Office. H L Spencer was named vice chairwoman. The officers will represent Meigs County on the state advisory committee and 1965 budget needs were presented with a long range planning program outlined.

Pomeroy — Orion Roush Meigs County Extension Office H. L. Spencer Meigs County Thomas D. Sayre W. S. Michael Robert Thompson Dixie Roush Ernestine Wood Theron Johnson Stanford Stockton Dan Smith C. E. Blakeslee

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