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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1961

Page

10

Sheriff Won't Hire Deputy Until Vacancy Filled

Gallia County commissioners refused to authorize a new deputy for Sheriff Baird until Deputy Stanley Fellore's vacancy is filled. The sheriff cited long hours and lack of applicant interest, noting past resignations for the same reasons. He urged adequate staff so deputies do not work 12 to 14 hours daily, 365 days a year. The board took no action.

Board Oscar Stanley Fellore Gallia County Baird Fellure Loren Kerr Jim Saunders L. Paul Haskins

Jones Waives To Jury In Murder Arraignment

James Edward Jones 33 of Hogsett Ohio River deckhand waived to the grand jury on murder charges in the slaying of his brother in law Lewis Dale Bates 29 of Point Pleasant. Bates was buried this afternoon. Witness Hannalore Crump 23 of Point Pleasant was arrested as a material witness and charged with contributing to delinquency of minor children.

Point Pleasant James Edward Jones Hogsett Ohio River Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Jones Lewis Dale Buddy) Bates Hannalore Crump Goodwin Mason Grand Jury Alfred Pearson Paul Chapman Roy Plummer Als William K. White Plummer White Hersel Turner

Braham Pleads Guilty To Breaking and Entering

Thomas Daniel Braham pleaded guilty in circuit court to aiding and abetting a breaking and entering at Leiving Coal Co West Columbia after indictment by the May 1960 grand jury. His attorney asked for probation.

Point Pleasant Thomas Daniel Braham Braham Leiving Coal Co West Columbia Shelby Harris Blake

Mrs. Hilda O. Spark Dies in Mason

Funeral services for Mrs. Hilda O. Spark 58 of Mason are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Foglesong Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Mahoney officiating. Burial will follow at Graham Station Cemetery. She died Monday at Holzer Hospital. She was born in New Haven, daughter of the late Everett and Alina Bass Knapp. Survived by two daughters Donna Jean Tulloch of Mason and Emora Ingels of Pomeroy, a sister Rudra Roush of Norwalk Ohio, a brother King Knapp of New Haven, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Mason Hilda O. Spark Foglesong Ralph Mahoney Graham Station Spark Holzer Hospital Everett Alina Bass Knapp New Haven Donna Jean Tulloch Emora Ingels Pomeroy Rudra Roush Norwalk Ohio King Knapp

Bailey Homemakers Plan To Hold Sale

Twelve adults and four children attended the Anne Bailey Homemakers meeting at Mrs. Virgil Burris home. Mrs. Powell Reynolds led the regular lesson and devotionals, while the business portion was led by Mrs. Mae Casto. Attendees included Gladys Burris Ethel Reynolds Mae Casto Clara Kincaid Hazel Bissell Marie Foglesong Ernestine Whittington Nina Thomas Basil Whittington Jenny Daugherty Pamela Virginia and Terry Whittington.

Point Pleasant Anne Bailey Virgil Burris Powell Reynolds Mae Casto Mrs. Reynolds Gladys Burris Ethel Reynolds Clara Kincaid Hazel Bissell Marie Foglesong Ernestine Whittington Nina Thomas Basil Whittington Jenny Daugherty Pamela Virginia Terry Whittington

Hospital Auxiliary Sponsors Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit

Pleasant Valley Hospital hosts a Red Cross blooddrive sponsored by the Hospital Auxiliary on Wednesday from noon to 6 pm. Donors receive a free chicken from Evans Super Market, as the chapter aims to collect over 100 pints of blood.

Point Pleasant Pleasant Valley Hospital Red Cross Evans Super Market

Dead On Arrival in Gallipolis

Mrs Jasper Darst 65 of 359 Pearl Street Middleport was dead on arrival at Holzer Hospital at 3 25 am Tuesday after being taken there by the Middleport emergency squad.

Gallipolis Jasper Darst Pearl St Middleport Holzer Hospital

Tobacco Spending and Taxes Highlight Last Year

About 7.5 billion dollars were spent on tobacco products in the previous year, with nearly 8 billion dollars attributed to direct excise taxes. This reflects the heavy tax burden on tobacco across the market.

Middleport Woman Dies at 66 in Gallia Hospital

Mrs. Jasper Durst aged 66 died after a heart attack suffered at her Pearl Street home and treatment by the Middleport emergency squad. Survived by husband Jasper and multiple stepchildren, siblings, and grandchildren. Services set for Thursday at Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home with burial in Suncrest Cemetery Point Pleasant.

Middleport Jasper Durst Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Pearl St William and Rebecca Taylor Jasper Garnet Durst Louisville Edna Davidson Langsville Frances Davidson Rutland Dale Durst Zanesville Clarence Durst Huntington W. Va Ethel Jones Clarabelle Hawley Hubert Clyde John James Taylor Joe Taylor Columbus

Glouster Club Meetings Schedule This Week

The Daughters of St George Club meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Kyle Vaughn's Main Street home. Past Chiefs Club gathers Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Mary Johnston's home. Catholic Womens Club meets Tuesday 7 30 p m at the church hall with Mrs Elizabeth Carter and Mrs Mary McMillan hosting. Women of the Moose convene Wednesday at 8 p m at the Moose Hall with sandwiches or cookies. Glouster Community Development Corporation meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the mayor's office.

Daughters of St. George Club Kyle Vaughn Main St Past Chiefs Club Mary Johnston Catholic Womens Club Church Hall Elizabeth Carter Mary McMillan Women of the Moose Moose Hall Glouster Community Development Corporation

Savings banks fund homes for millions in New York State

About 4,750,000 residents in New York live in housing financed through savings banks. The figure highlights the banks' prominent role in state home ownership and lending activity.

New York State

Admitted list at Holzer Hospital Includes Many Names

The Holzer Hospital admission log lists numerous individuals by full names and residencies such as Mrs. Annot A Knight Ches hire and Miss Stephanie R Adkins Gallipolis among others. Several patients including Lewis M Peters Ada S Kerns Norman A Simkins Nyle D Borden and Chloe D Bailey are noted as discharged. Blood usage recorded shows Sunday 2 pints and Monday 5 pints.

Lewis M. Peters Ada S. Kerns Norman A. Simkins Nyle D. Borden Chloe D. Bailey Frank Puckett and Son

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Names List

Mrs Homer Brown Letart. Mrs Randall Walrr Point Pleasant. Brenda Sue Mullins Vinton. Mrs Vernon Jiiden Eleanor. Carroll C Casto Cheshire. Lawrence Rupe Langsville. Charles Chuck Cox Ravenswood.

Homer Brown Letart Randall Walrr Point Pleasant Brenda Sue Mullins Vinton Vernon Jiiden Eleanor Carroll C. Casto Cheshire Lawrence Rupe Langsville Charles Chuck) Cox Ravenswood

Point Clinic Birth

Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Fergu announce a daughter born to them on Gallipolis Route 1. Garland Montgomery of Crown City announces. Mrs. Hattie McDaniel of Letart also mentioned. Dismissals include D. E. Pearson of Gallipolis Ferry Mrs. Nora Carter of Pliny and Everett Meadows of Gallipolis Ferry.

Raymond Ferguson Gallipolis Garland Montgomery Crown City Hattie McDaniel Letart D. E. Pearson Nora Carter Pliny Everett Meadows

Class Planned for Appliance Repair at Point Pleasant High

Point Pleasant WV aims to train unemployed and new entrants in electrical appliance repair at Point Pleasant High School. The 20 week course runs 8 30 a m to 3 p m starting July 1, free to eligible individuals. report to 221 Sixth St or contact Clifford Dunn at the board of education.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Department of Employment Security Point Pleasant High School Clifford Dunn Sixth St Mr. Dunn Board of Education

Accident‑Free Day in Gallipolis and Gallia County

No accidents were reported in Gallipolis or Gallia County on Monday. The Gallipolis post of the State Highway Patrol and the Gallipolis City Police confirmed no mishaps occurred.

Gallipolis Gallia County State Highway Patrol

Classified Ad Request from Gallipolis Messenger

An advertisement inquiry to place an ad appears in The Messenger from Gallipolis asking readers to call GI 6-0464 to arrange insertion.

Logan Oe Messenger Glouster Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Bailey Homemakers Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Clyde Bartlett Suncrest Cemetery Glouster Meetings Holzer Hospital News Annot A. Knight Warren W. Cooper Waverly Dee Ann Riegel Jackson Russell Wineka Coal Grove Ema R. Butner Stephanie R. Adkins Adam C. Higgins Jack David K. Snyder John D. Parnell Ironton Lewis Harris Jr Herman Caudill Luther F. Saunders Gallipo Michael L. Dixon Coalton James D. Harden Syracuse William F. Kanouse Wellston Debra J. Clay Oscar Maynard Ewington Rodey Markoover Hubert O. Simmons Harold R. Stump Ashland Brinton J. Allison Wilbur L. McClure Crown City Route 1 Sage Ira Wolfe Roger Ie Phillip J. Woodworth Shelterling Arms Hospital Hughes Funeral Home Ella McDowell Mt. St. Mary Hospital Bigony Charles Thomas Esta Moore Harold Goddard D. M Slim Chapman Hamden Ohio Marietta Chemical Products Co WE. Dicken W. Union Street B.S.A. Sales & Service Metzler-Avon- Pirella Billy Perry Motor Sales Nelsonville Hawk's Hastings Road Athens Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY W. O. Rose Denver Young West Roofing Co Depot St L. E. White Grange Insurance Nick Vacolas Bob O'Nail George W. Ford Juliana ST Parkersburg Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine, Ohio Baughman Agency Albany Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium Fair Ave Lancaster Wayne Henry Amesville Lower Plains Frank Canter D. M. Goddard W. State Ace E. Wade Guysville Ford Frank Lee Vore Ridge Road Platt’s Rambler Union St. LY Dupont Strawn Plumbing N. Court St Baker & Stauffer’s John van Meter Buckskin Larry Pierce Berkshire H. Wellborn Bidwell Oldsmobile Frank Poston Cecil Blackwood Harrisonville Ehrler Hatch Chestnut S. W Tom E. Cade E. 4Th St the Plains JEEP Athens City Dickson Rendering Co Marietta The Rardin Brothers Cook Ohio University Fraternity A&w Drive-In Royal Portable Burroughs Remington Athens Office Supply W. Washington St. LY Hoover Glover Glover Cabinet Citizens Band Transceiver Radio Max Lowry New Marshfield Miller Poultry Company R. D. Rowland Ely Gas & Electric Tansey Rambler W. Hunter Street Logan, Ohio Central Marathon East State Taree Streets Tuesay Power Law H.p Lash Art Shop North Court New Revere N. Court Hutchison's Lake Logan Road Southern Ohio Trading Co W. Union Sebring Building Center Columbus Rd Electrolux Corp Putnam Ave Gladstone Ralph Brown Mayflower P. O. Box Indianapolis Ind Archie Dailey & Sons Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Goodyear D.H Dial LY Roger ‘Eph’ Cochran Necchi Electrolux Paul R. Fiske Harris Meredith Furniture Chauncey W. Washington, Ph. LY Lawson Furniture Plymouth Chevrolet Kirkendall Vance-Leach Trade N. Court St. Ph. LY Phileco Bendix Ogee Firestone Rae Athens Armature & Machine Works E. State St Buck Auto Supply Ronald Smith Allis Chalmers A.C Dearborn Dougan Ford Tractor Sales W. Union St John Deere Superior McCormick-Deering Arbaugh Oliver Equip, Co Massie - Ferguson Coen Tractor Sales West Ph. LY Allis-Chalmers John West Albany Rt. 1 Morrison Pfister Higgins Feed Richland Ave Neal Floral Cook's Stewart Neal Plymonth Beasley E. Carpenter St Kimiley King Features Syndicate Dannies Trailer Sales, Inc Universal Gail Watkins Equipment Co East Universal Jeep Grandpark Studebaker Atkins Chicks Eroy Stout
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