Commissioners Grant Pay Raise And Create New Township Roads
Gallia County commissioners in a special session approved $50 a month raises, effective June 1, for Anna L. Sprague and Ruby Uptegraff. They also received three road petitions, set hearings for July 5 and July 18, and established six new township roads plus permission for auditor Morton L. Dickey and clerk Marjorie Rinehart to attend all meetings and conventions for 1960.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Children’s Home
Oty M. Stewart
Anna L. Sprague
Ruby Uptegraff
Ohio Two
Bladen- Mercerville Rd
Sherman Layne
Morgan Twp
George L. Sprague
Glenn Summitt Rd
Sprague
Ira Green
Ohio
Johnson Rd
Green
Morton L. Dickey
Marjorie Rinehart
Randolph Murder Charge Back Before June Grand Jury
Gallia County prosecutor recalls May Term grand jury for 9 a.m. June 13 to hear first degree murder charge against Ferrell Randolph for the May 13 fatal shooting of his wife Virginia Randolph. The case was filed by the decedent’s mother Nellie Devault.
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Gallipolis
Warren E. Sheets
Gallia County
Ferrell E. Randolph
Virginia Belle Randolph
Randolph
Nellie Devault
Devault
Fourth Ave
William H. Jones
Sheets
Kentucky
Grand Jury
Births and Admissions at Holzer Hospital Report
Birth announced for a son of Mr and Mrs Edward J Stout of Apple Grove. The list notes numerous admissions including Robert J Varian Syracuse and Mrs Gilbert Craig Gallipolis among others. Several patients and dismissals are recorded with blood used Monday 2 pints and numerous named individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Stout
Apple Grove
Robert J. Varian
Syracuse
Gilbert Craig
Gallipolis
David B. Iris, Jr
Harold H. Taylor
Jackson
Bob R. Brooks
Ripley
W. Va
J. Feilure
Lloyd E. Wood
Dextera Allen Taylor
Zebulon
Shirley J. Browning
Ray E. Friend
Delbert L. Delander
Coal Grove
James G. McKinney
Dana L. Hysell
Katherine Faggitt
Ironton
Christi Wetherhoist
Harold Carnahan
Racine
William P. Ault
Middleport
Carl L. Sullivan
New Haven
Raymond H. Lowery
River Traffic Updates and Dam Status Across Canawha and Ohio Rivers
River gauges show rising rollers on the Kanawha and roller dams at sill. Ohio River dams up with several listed boats moving or down at various locks including Montgomery, Lock 13, Lock 14, and Lock 23. Notable vessels include J. B. Chauvins, City of Huntington, OVEC, and Western with multiple times and tonnage changes.
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Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
Ohio River
Crucible
Waverly
J. B. Chauvins
Beckford
Ashland
Rocket
Lucy Jane Lucas
Robert E. Reed
Lehigh
Indiana
Salvati
City of Huntington
Lock
OVEC
Southland
Cotton Queen
Western
Franklin Pierce
Etta Marie
Belpre
Sycamore
Kanawha
Marmet
Sovay
Helen Z
Lelia C. Shearer
Winfield, Merrill
C. V. Harner
Invader
Coleman D
Ernestine
Marietta
Baby Lere
Codrington
Bob Benter
Vulcan
Reliance
Scout Troops Name Honor Patrol and Elect Leaders
Troop 204 elected Larry Dickey treasurer Robert Bradbury scribe for Panther Patrol Ronnie Baird scribe for Cherokee Patrol and Francis Elliott assistant patrol leader of Panther Patrol at a July meeting. Troop 211 plans camp for the week of July 3 and conducted a scrap drive to fund re registration. Wolf Patrol of Troop 203 named Honor Patrol for May with Mike Brink as patrol leader Kenneth Biffle assistant patrol leader and Tyrone Richards new candidate. Fourteen scouts attended the meetings and two earned first class while one candidate passed tenderfoot requirements.
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Gallipolis
Larry Dickey
Robert Bradbury
Panther Patrol
Ronnie Baird
Cherokee Patrol
Francis Elliott
Grace Methodist Church
Harry E. Hamilton
Wolf Patrol
Mike Brink
Kenneth Biffle
Tyrone Richards
Kenny Thomson
Ronnie Walker
Scoutmaster Williams distributes Camp Arrowhead forms
The Rev. Marion T. Williams, a scoutmaster, handed out medical forms for Camp Arrowhead physical examinations during a Monday night Addison's meeting.
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Marion T. Williams
Camp Arrowhead
Addison’s
Duncan I's Sentenced For Escape
Gallia County Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz sentenced James Duncan 26 of Gallipolis to six months in the Dayton workhouse after he pleaded guilty to escape from the county jail. Duncan had been a prisoner serving a 90 day term due June 14 and also faced larceny charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Common Pleas
Robert M. Betz
James Duncan
Dayton
Duncan
Gallia County
Stanley Fellore
Gallia County Sheriff's Department
Divorce Granted in Gallia Common Pleas Court
Judge Robert M. Betz granted Raymond P. Thompson of Kananga a divorce from Lucy M. Thompson of Hebronville on grounds of gross neglect. The couple married at Ona, West Virginia, September 27, 1957, and had no children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Robert M. Betz
Gallia
Gallipolis Notes and Departures Around Town
Gallia County officials see a deputy clerk resign. Frances Woodyard and her children join husband Dick Woodyard in Altoona Pennsylvania. J Harley Bovie heads to Columbus to visit grandson John Kircher. Library staff attend a two day workshop at Ohio University. Patrolman Jim Saunders serves a week at Stewart AFB in Tennessee. Boy Scout Hackworth out sick with kidney infection. Lt Mike Dickerson and family visit parents after his Fort Monmouth schooling and upcoming Fort Myer assignment. Tommy Robinson and family visit Miamisburg for two weeks with Aldeth Robinson’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Woodyard
Gallia County
J. Harley Bovie
Columbus
John Kircher
Margie Winters
Beverly Russell
Gallia County District Library
Ohio University
Jim Saunders
Air Force Reserve
Mike Dickerson
Nancy
Jennifer Jean
Arnold Dickerson
Dickerson
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Fort Myer
Tommy Robinson
Miamisburg
Aldeth Robinson
George Lear
Local visitors stop by for calls in Straitsville area
Recent visitors included Mr. and Mrs. George Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mellencamp of Canton to Mrs. Nell Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Begland of Gnadenhutten visited relatives. Clarence Galla her of Sarasota, Florida, visited Mr. and Mrs. Marion Livingston. Mrs. Catherine Thompson and her Columbus daughter were guests of relatives.
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Nell Mitchell
George Mitchell
Clarence Mellencamp
Canton
Sam Begland
Gnadenhutten
Clarence Gallaher
Sarasota
Fla
Marion Livingston
Catherine Thompson
Columbus
Fisherman Forfeits Bond For No License
Gallia County case notes a 26 year old South Point man Milford David son arrested for fishing without a license and forfeiting a $20 bond in Municipal Court. Other locals faced fines for intoxication with Judge Jones and sheriff’s department involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Milford Davidson
South Point
Gallia County
Kenneth L. Tomlinson
William H. Jones
Ted Haberstitch
Bill Green
Crown City
Sheriff's Department
Worthy Green
Route 7 Accident Reported By Patrol
The State Highway Patrol reported a two car crash at 2 p.m. on Route 7 two miles north of the Silver Bridge. Vehicles driven by Patricia Bostic 16 of Middleport and Darrell D Craig 22 of Robertsburg WV were involved. Bostic was cited to appear in Gallia County Juvenile Court at 10 a.m. Wednesday for passing without the assured clear distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Silver Bridge
Patricia Bostic
Middleport
Darrell D. Craig
Robertsburg
W. Va
Sixty Gallia Academy students named to honor roll
Principal Ross H. Fleming announced the final six weeks honor roll at Gallia Academy High School. Of 600+ students, only seven earned a 4.0. Named freshmen include Martha Stiles Anne Ford Brenda Smith and Mary Avalon Betz. Sophomores Douglas Burton Jerrie Cremeens Joyce Evans Rebecca Sechrist Mike Venz Henrietta Cherrington Rodney Lusk Jan Richards Sara Yoho Darlene Corbin Julie Trotter. Juniors Robette Dexter Linda Halley Linda Randolph Richard Smith Joe Bagshaw Barbara Foster Jane Pettus Donna Cornwell Sue Dailey Debbie Darnbrough Karen Nibert. Seniors Don Brabham Janet Brewer Andra Brown Lewis Casey Norma Elliott Elberta Fraley Frances Guess Sandra Hood Bill Large Wilma Leonard Carolyn McDaniel John Matthews Karen Parks Lynda Rees Curtis Swann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brabham
Janet Brewer
Andra Brown
Lewis Casey
Norma Elliott
Elberta Fraley
Frances Guess
Sandra Hood
Bill Large
Wilma Leonard
Carolyn McDaniel
John Matthews
Karen Parks
Lynda Rees
Curtis Swann
Gallipolis Board Adds Music Instructor and Milk Contracts
Gallipolis County and Kyger Creek boards approved Norman N. Caufman as vocal and instrumental music instructor for Southwestern District and renewed milk contracts with Guyan Creamery and Valley Bell Dairy for 1960-61. Several staff moves included transfers, new hires in Kyger Creek, special education instructors, and a bus driver reappointment. A life guard resignation and Cheshire village land talks were also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Southwestern
Betsy Ross Bakery
Valley Bell Dairy
Lewis Ball
Vinton
Betsy Ross
Holsum Bakery
Kyger Creek High School
Addaville
Cheshire Kyger
Robert Cornelius
Kgger Creek
Cheshire Village Council
Old Cheshire High School
Tests For Driving Permits Begin In Gallipolis
Cpl Robert R Green of the Gallipolis State Highway Post announces that starting Monday all applicants for temporary driving permits must pass a written exam and eye test. Tests run Mondays 9 to 11 a m at the city building in Gallipolis and Middletport with no appointment. Road tests continue by appointment Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9 a m to 4 p m at the municipal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Green
Gallipolis
Cpl. Green
Middelport
41 Vehicles Pass Check At Eureka
Gallia County traffic safety committee conducted a vehicle inspection at Eureka marking 41 cars with windshield stickers for defect free status. Lincoln Call reports the fifth in a series of 11 lanes with 366 vehicles inspected and 306 passing. 17 of the 54 with defects later passed after repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County Traffic Safety Committee
Eureka
Lincoln Call
Call
Marvin Robinson
Glenn Soles
Kananga
Thurman
Centenary
Mack Williams
Crown City
Kin ker Eagle wed in Gallipolis marriage filing
Robert E Kin ker 24 of Whitehall and Janice Lou Eagle 19 of Vinton married in Gallipolis per local license records. Kin ker are son of Clarence and Stella Kin ker. Eagle is daughter of Robert and Erma Parsons Eagle.
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Gallipolis
Robert E. Kinker
Whitehall
Janice Lou Eagle
Vinton
Clarence and
Stella Young Kinker
Robert and
Erma Parsons Eagle
Rio Grande High School renovation tied to 96000 bond
Gallipolis Racoon Local Board of Education reviewed plans for Rio Grande High School addition and remodeling funded by a 96000 bond issue approved in May. Executive head Glendon O Evans said bids on the bonds would open June 16 at 1 pm with the board meeting to award sale. The group also authorized furniture bids for two elementary rooms and bids for a new 54 passenger school bus. Bread and milk contracts for 1960 61 school year were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Racoon Local Board of Education
George Walters
Rio Grande High School
Glendon O. Evans
Clarence H. Davis
Simms Case Continued In Gallipolis Court
Judge William H. Jones continued Or ville A. Simms 37 Mammoth West Virginia on reckless operation charges from a Cheshire morning crash. Simms released on 500 dollar bond. Other rulings include fines for Silvers 18 Dayton 10 and costs for passing without distance Baker 46 Hugo Colorado 5 for allowing unlicensed minor to drive Marahout 33 Gallipolis 5 for disobeying stop sign Casto 22 Cheshire 5 for defective muffler costs suspended. Forfeitures: Wilmer 46 Bluefield 25 for speeding Tucker 43 Oak Hill 25 for following too close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
W. Va
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Dence
Clarence Sargent
Clifford Roush
Roy Chamberlain
Garfield Blazer Rd
Sand Hollow Rd
Garfield Blazer Drive
Blazer
James A. Caldwell
Guyan Twp
Goodhope Rd
Caldwell
Stanley Dennison
Guyan
Marvin Wickline
Clay Twp
Davis Rd
Wickline Resi
White House
Eisenhower
John G. Diefenbaker
Walter Reed Hospital
Holzer Hospital News
Harold O. Bush
Thomas E. Daniels
Jack B. Might
Ewington
Don O. Willis
Pedro
Thomas Downard
Coalton
Merle S. Davis
Langsville
Homer B. Gandee
Mary Gee
Myrtle I. Nease
Catherine Willis
Ralph L. Bennett
Joseph E. King, Sr
David A. Woodyard
M. Brown
Thomas Walton
Donald Galbraith
Richard Hurwitz
John R. Banks
Vaughn O. Rose
Garrett S. Vinson
Jack and
Edmund Bigham
Columbia
S.C
Parole Board
Honor Patrol
Lawrence Dickey
Dickey
Boy Scout
Donny Rumley
Troop 211
Duncan I
Stewart Air Force Base
Nashville
Tenn
Jim Hackworth
Boy Sco
Hackworth
N. Straitsville
Route
Academy
Gallia Academy High School
Ross H. Fleming
Martha Stiles
Anne Ford
Brenda Smith
Brian Lanier
Gretchen Mossman
Sandra Pinschmidt
Jack Stage
Mary Avalon Betz
Andy Fuller
Ellen Martin
Alice Morris
Linda Wood
Jackie Evans
Cheryl Niday
George Pope
Richard Huber
Jewell Smith
Tom Bailes
Sally
Robette Dexter
Linda Halley
Linda Randolph
Richard Smith
Joe Bagshaw
Barbara Foster
Jane Pettus
Donna Cornwell
Sue Dailey
Debbie Darnbrough
Karen Nibert
County School
Valley Bell
Perry
Mudsoce
Cadmus
Liston Halley
Southwestern High School
Kyger Creek
Howard J. Duncan
Cheshire-Kyger Elementary
William O. Northup
Rio Grande College
Kenneth D. Myers
Lucille Haggerty
Elaine George
Cheshire- Kyger
Mary Carolyn Miller
Elizabeth Evans
Cheshire Route 1
Robert
Simms
William
H. Jones
Ville A. Simms
Mammoth
Cheshire
U.S
Plymouth
Cars Magazine
Studebaker
Snorer
Seranecono
Monte
Wakefield Motors
Richland Ave
Athens, Ohio
All Sum
RADIO
NTR
Pipeliners OF Energy
Texas Eastern
Texas
Shrevy
Port, Louis
Iana
Houston, Tex
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