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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1965

Page

7

Lands to be forfeited to the State of Ohio notice

Notice lists lands offered in Athens County for public auction on June 7 1965 at 1 30 PM at the East door of the Athens Court House. Described is 200 acres in Lodow Township part of Fraction 4 Section 10 known as the Ohio Company's Purchase with details of prior transfers and deed references. Appraised at 7100 90 dollars and sale must be at two thirds or more. Terms cash.

Raymond Niggemeyer Court House Athens Chile Ohio Lod Athens County Ohio Company Rufus Cooley John Adam Stab Elizabeth Stab Elizabeth Diehl Adam Dieh Anthony Niggemeyer Bishop Elder Catholic Church Dutch Ridge Road Coolville Ridge Road Harold EB. Shields James E. Stanley Security Bank James . Stanley Margaret A Stanley C. Manley Bradley Circle Annandate Court of Common Pleas State of Alexander Lot 3 James Stanley PC. Manley Margaret A. Stanley Security Bank At L. G. Worstell, Jr Bedford Clark Zibo Hester Village Nickerson George W Chester Bacon John—S Brown Madeline Worley S. F Carpenter Ney S . Oseeee Gaul Eldon Goeglein H. D—S McDole Wm. D Ross Ralph—S Stout A C.—S Columbia Ship Chaney Levi Martin J. Ho Willie Nixon Audrey Moses Curtis Lebanon Bern Cottle George Cora—S Johnson John Maggie Vy Oil Fiecian Luia—S Sococos Oses Ramsey L. E Jennie F Dougiow Port Coal Minera White Arthure Arthur White Clark Lelia Coryel Edna Same Gilmore Rk. C Lewis George Ray Lewis, John Jr Swena Wee Stanley W. F Sarah J Middle Portland Southern Coal Sams Corwin M. LS Rome Doerfer Henry R. C Port of Itl Albert Jr Thomas Deayton Letart Norris Walter W. End Rhodes Marion Sharpneck Jack Letart Coal Land Ritchie A. J Olive Township Coa Bosley Farris Edna D Roberts Avery M Orange Township Cole Quince Britton Lawrence Rutland Township Pinkston Fred Christy George A Eunice Robert Nevon Salem Township Nelson Ervil Salisbury Bailey H—S Orner Jacob M Iflot Wee Daniels John E Dyke Hosmer F Z Halley Koenig William Ohio River Ry Sarne William David Clint Sarve Clinton Arver Thomas H.S Salisbury Township Beegie Ira Diddie Florence Maynard Sa'isbury—Coal Oc Grueser Joseph Sasbury—Counder Hess Leonard II Freda Beatrice Price William—S AO Rice Joseph P Salisbury Richmond Coe Cem Sands Willard A A! Minerals Chesterbury Company The Salisbury—Coal Salt Products Refining Co Sseer Terre Creek Thomas Dayton Middleport Village Jackson William E Norma Irene Lower Pom Martin Blanche Grant Moodispaugh Homer Ohio River Ry. and Power Company Shuler Worthy Jones Pomeroy Village Paul Wee Davidson Ebersbach Theodore Eichelberger Stteessenerers Still Falmer Phillip Kerrs Walter Edna Sugar Run Jennings Frank D Lincoln Hotse Point Lane Rose Avie Esenee Skinner Alma B Excelsior Salk Smith J Emma Strickland John D Buckeye Saving and Loan Co Forest Run Baptist Church Scipio Township Cheadle Charies Iddie Cook Bertha Grandstaff Jennie S. F. Dous Reeves Marshall Maaggie Harrisonville Jewell James D Sutton Township Escee Tees Vorhes A. W Coryell Edna D Neutziing Clarence Same—Coaland Ceseesessenesesers Steeeeeee Coeland Renee Meeeeee Neeenee Ceoal No Carson Estate Tee Eetennes Williamson J. M Racine Village Hayward, Rose Morrow Ford R Pomeroy Meigs County

Gallia Junior High Final Roll Honors 114 Students

Gallia Academy High School lists 114 students on the second semester honor roll. Top grades include seventh graders Lisa Brink and Dana Cleland. eighth graders Allan Boster and Vicki Caldwell. Additional honor roll names span both grades with extensive listings of students.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Lisa Brink Dana Cleland Pamela Henry Bob Hout Richard Hueholt Beverly Jeffers Kathryn Kilgore Pamela Maggied Marcia Malone Tom Matthews Jack Matthews Jane Mills Sue Ann Mitchell Melody Shahan John Thomas Cathy Whittington Allan Boster Vicki Caldwell Ginger Eliessor Joan Ford Charla Gooch James Harrison Charles Lawrence Georgena Lemley Joyce Myers Edith Nielsen Karen Remita Roger Smith Leigh Snyder Connie Whittington Mariam Armstrong Keith Black Janet Boggs Geri Bowling Kathleen Carlson Connie Carhart Vera Carter Karen Coker Andra Davidson Larry Dobson David

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Anna Elizabeth Hawk files for divorce from Jack Lee Hawk Cause No 23847 seeks permanent custody of the minor child permanent alimony and division of household goods debts and other relief Hearing set for on or after June 11 1965 with attorney John F Newcomb listed for the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Jack Lee Hawk Western Avenue Gardian California Anna Elizabeth Hawk Nos Court OF Common Pleas Madge M. Hulbert West Washington Street Athens Ohio Richard L. Holbert Seattle Washington Madge M. Holbert Samuel B Erik

Champer Rite Set June 12 In Gallipolis

Penny Champer and Randy Simpson plan a 3 30 p m CST wedding at First Baptist Church Gallipolis with open church wedding and reception. Penny is a Gallia Academy High School and Gallia Business College graduate employed at Bob Evans Drive In. Randy is a Gallia Academy High School graduate employed at Bob Evans Drive In.

Joseph C. Chapman First Baptist Church Gallia Academy High School Gallipolis Business College Bob Evans Drive-In Mr. Simpson

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted Mrs James Hall of Point Pleasant and Mrs Edward Cheese Brew of Point Pleasant. Discharged Charles Hersko of Point Pleasant Mrs Raymond Workman of Point Pleasant Maxine Fowler Leon Marie Meese of Point Pleasant and Robert Bates of Point Pleasant.

James Hall Point Pleasant Edward Cheesebrew Charles Hersko Raymond Workman Maxine Fowler Leon Marie Meese Robert Bates

Appointment of Ver non L Weber as administrator in Meigs County

Ver non L Weber of Rutland Ohio named administrator of the estate of Ida B Young deceased in Meigs County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated May 21 1965 FH O'Brien Probate Judge.

Vernon L. Weber Rutland Ohio Ida B Young Meigs County FH. O'Brien Said County Mary R. Williams Athens Della Ellen Breinig Athens County Harold J. Rose Margaret D Stark Pomeroy Edward A. Stark F. H. O'Brien George Knapp Parsons Avenue Columbus Eva Mae Knapp Eva L. Gullum Lancaster St Athens Ohio Frank B&b. Guilum

Executrix and Executors Appointed in Ohio Estates

Multiple probate notices announce Margaret D Stark as executrix of Edward A Stark Meigs County. George Knapp named executor of Eva Mae Knapp in Columbus. Eva L Gullum appointed administratrix of Frank B Guilum in Athens. Court notices include Madge M Holbert versus Richard L Holbert for divorce and child custody in Athens County with a hearing after mid June.

Point Pleasant to seek second 50 unit housing project

City Council voted to apply for a second 50 unit low rent housing project from the Federal Government. One project is approved with bids soon. 30 units for elderly and 20 for low income families. If approved the new project would be for elderly persons only at a different site.

Mary Hyre Point Pleasant Point Pleasant City G. A. Biggs Housing Authority Committee Washington Central Business District Fire Department North Point Pleasant Dix - San Addition State Road Commission Ernest Hendley D. J. Gilbert Bellemeade Mt. Vernon Ave Hogg St Mildred Ball River Bank Machine Show Shadle Bridge Ralph Raike George Miller Harmon Park Krodel Park A. E. Thomas City Water Works Arlin Hall Charley Fowler J. S. Duncan Tom Reynolds Carl Murray James Craddock Ernest Handley Louis Rossi

Raccoon Local Board Accepts Jarrell Resignation

Gallipolis Raccoon Local School Board accepts the resignation of board member Vinson S. Jarrell Jr. effective June 25 as he moves to Ashland Kentucky for new employment. A successor will be appointed at the July meeting. The board also awards 1965 66 milk contracts and approves calendar details.

Gallipolis Raccoon Vinson S. Jarrell Jr Jarrell Ashland Wendell V. Tope Canada Valley Bell Dairy Point Pleasant John Daniel Davis Rio Grande Kyger Creek Clara Mohr Kyger Creek High School Maxine Lane Addaville Lynda Rothgeb Kgger Creek Barbara Jones Miss Rothgeb Betty Louden Lane Inez Buckley Betsy Ross Bakery Holsum Bakery Cheshire-Kgger School Doris Roush Texas Roofing Co Centerville Southwestern High School

Hospital Births List From Oak Hill to Ravenswood Area

A stream of birth notices includes a daughter for David L Hale of Oak Hill Route 4 and a daughter for Glen E Beebe of Ches hire Route 2, among many others from Gallipolis to Ravenswood. The list names parents and locations across Ohio and West Virginia, with several newborns and accompanying family members recorded.

David L. Hale Oak Hill Glen E. Beebe Cheshire Lonnie L. McCombs Gallipolis

Birth Of A Daughter Announced By Pitzers

Point Pleasant reports the Rev. and Mrs. Charles A. Pitzer of 810 Main St announce the birth of their first child a daughter named Beth Ann born Friday at Holzer Hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cupp Elkins and Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Pitzer of McKeesport Va. The Rev. Pitzer serves as rector of Christ Episcopal Church.

Point Pleasant Charles A. Pitzer Main St Holzer Hospital Beth Ann Harry Cupp Elkins Robert H. Pitzer McKeesport Pitzer Christ Episcopal Church

Friday Is Final Day For St. Paul Vacation Bible School

In Point Pleasant the Vacation Bible School at St. Paul Methodist Church will conclude Friday. Teachers span multiple classes from beginners to junior high, with nursery provided and music led by Nancy Morgan. Assistants include Mary Elizabeth Cox, and coordinators include Mrs. James Walters and Mrs. Troy Huffman among others.

St. Paul School Point Pleasant Russell Dale Childers St. Paul Methodist Church Charles Waugh John Fierbaugh Becky Withrow Diane Grimm Joyce Warren Dana Stephens Carl Irvin Linda Tripplehorn Cassie Phillips R. D. Tagrett Lloyd Holgerson Betty Wolfe Randall Taylor Jo Endicott James Walters Nancy Morgan Troy Huffman James Baker Darris Jarvis Mary Elizabeth Cox

New Officers Installed By Point Group

Sigma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa installed officers for 1965 66 at its May meeting in Point Pleasant. New officers include Zelda Knapp president Violet Gerlach vice president Bernice Anderson recording secretary Anna Eloyse Conley corresponding secretary Rosanna Bias treasurer Sara Dawson chaplain Elizabeth Watterson historian Audrey Meadows sergeant at arms. Retiring officers were Meadows Knapp Watterson Anderson Jones Lyons. No meetings this summer, resume August 26.

Point Pleasant Sigma Chapter Alpha Delta Kappa Zelda Knapp Violet Gerlach Bernice Anderson Anna Eloyse Conley Rosanna Bias Sara Dawson Elizabeth Watterson Audrey Meadows Meadows Miss Knapp Watterson Norma Roach Lena Jones Josephine Lyons

B E Trial Rescheduled in Gallia County Court

In Gallia County, the breaking and entering trial of Carl Lester and Clayton Snyder, both of Ewington, has been reset for 9 30 a m Wednesday. Indicted by the May term grand jury, they pleaded innocent at arraignment for the January 29 B E of the Johnson residence at Vinton and for grand larceny involving about 200 dollars in clothing.

Gallipolis Carl Lester Clayton A. Snyder Ewington Gallia County

River Traffic Update Shows Dams Up and Boats Active

Ohio River readings list crest gauges at Greenup Meldahl and others with rollers. multiple dams declared up or down. Affected boats include Gallipolis Brimstone Explorer and Queen City, with times from 1:25 a.m. to 7:50 p.m. and several Lock vessels reported throughout the day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy- -Nason Point Pleasant Kanawha H Ohio River Huntington Brimstone Explorer Lorena Queen City Elgercliff Harvey Jordan National James FE. Graham John Bell Hood Elisha Woods J. S Lewis Semet Lock Buckeye State R. H. Bosworth Jerry Bosworth Criss Jr Jane T Southern Luther Herdman Kethy R John J. Rowe Esso Pennsylvania Polly Wog

Jury Trial Okayed For DWI Charge

William Grayson, 24, Columbus, pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court and requested a jury trial. Judge Sowers set July 6 for the trial and kept Grayson’s $500 bond. Several others were fined for intoxication or traffic offenses in related patrol cases.

Gallipolis William &. Grayson Columbus William H. Sowers Grayson Kenneth Birchfield Sheriff's Department State Marie McDade Pliny W. Va Sowers Ralston D. Hemsley Minersville Charles R. Ables Cheshire Hubert W. Rausch Venetia Farnum Brumfield Harold H. Mattox

One Injury Reported In Mason Accident

Sheriff report states one passenger injured in a two car collision on 16 Mile Creek Road Sunday night. Evelyn Burrows, 58, suffered a back injury. Emilie Burrows, 64, Hogsett, and Hugh E. Burris, 25, Apple Grove, were involved. Damage estimated at 400 dollars.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department 16 Mile Creek Rd Evelyn Burrows Emilie Burrows Hogsett Hugh E. Burris Apple Grove

Speed and Fishing Counts Heard By JP Goodwin

In Peaceful Point Pleasants cases Justice of the Peace Arthur M. Goodwin arraigned several Parkersburg residents with speeding fines totaling 10 dollars plus costs for Carl Fraley Sherry Brock Hartington Augusta L Evans and others. Donald G Mays Huntington paid 16 dollars and costs for speeding. George Wilson Leon Route 2 paid 20 dollars and costs for fishing without a license.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace Arthur M. Goodwin Carl Fraley Hartington Sherry Brock Vernon B. Chapman James T. Smith Augusta L. Evans Parkersburg Leslie E. Wade, Jr Millwood Royal Beattie Leon Roy Mulford Letat Donald G. Mays Huntington George Wilson

Rabid Skunk Found in Gallia County Brought to Destruction

A rabid skunk killed last Friday in Green Two was found by Ohio Department of Health to have rabies. Gallia County Sanitarian William F. Neal reported 13 rabies cases in wild animals this year, including 10 skunks and three foxes, surpassing five months into last year’s figures.

Gallipolis Green Two Chester B. Ford Jackson Pike Ohio Department of Health Gallia County William F. Neal Neal

Mrs Bellamy Installed As Lion's Club Head

The Point Pleasant chapter installed officers at a dinner in the Gold Room of Gene Ball's Restaurant. New officers are Mrs. Eulah Bellamy president Mrs. Betty Craddock vice president Mrs. Madeline McNeely secretary and Mrs. Lola Miller treasurer. The ceremony was conducted by retiring president Mrs. Lucille Knoll.

Point Pleasant Dandy Lion’s Club Gene Ball Eulah Bellamy Betty Craddock Madeline McNeely Lola Miller Lucille Knoll

Gallia County Health Clinic to be Held in Courthouse Basement

Dr. Francis W. Shane county health commissioner will lead the monthly chest clinic sponsored by the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association. It will take place Wednesday in the courthouse basement offices of the County Health Department.

Gallipolis Francis W. Shane Gallia County

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Sharifef State of Ohio Martin Marietta Corporation Madison Silos Hsneruh Rowland & Rowland Attorney Gallia Melody Pickett Thomas Price Clifton Richards David Romaine Leanna Ross Cheryl Sanders Terry Saunders Jeffrey Sayre Roberta Stevers Connie Taylor Paula Vornholt Steven Walker Michael Adams Beth Bastiani Shirley Beaver Janice Burner Kathryn Carter Susan Clarke Mary Lou Cormany Martha Cornwell Debra Davis Robert Davis Janet de Vault Rita de Vault Michale Fenderbosch Richard Fisher Ray Fleming Gregory Fletcher Gary Foose Harry Griffin Vance Heck James Henry Vincent Hill David Johnson Dean Kiesling Ruth Lambert Barbi Layne Nancy Lease Linda Lowe Sue Ann Mackenzie Brent McCreedy Karen McGuire Barbara Nibert John Rossignol Pamela Saunders Walter Saunders Michael Skidmore Gregory Smith Tommy Spencer Eddie Springer John Steele Candace Swain Ellen Taylor Jamie Wellman Larry Whetzel Anna Elizabeth Hawk John F. Newcomb Cline Foster Champer State St. Ext Penny Randy Simpson Colie Simpson Gilbert Pleasant Valley Hospital Virgil Siders Siders D. B. (Bernard) Morgan Vinson S. Jarrell Southwestern School Board Ohio Valley Implement Co GMC Fred Beman Hospital News William L. Saunders Mercerville Fred D. Lockwood Middleport Leonard L. Linton Coolville Roger L. Hood Paul Kent Jr Bidwell Randy D. Friend Guineth A. Coder Lucasville Columbus Boykin Ironton George R. Ball Bulless Roach Ronald FE. Shivel Racine Charles J. Ebersbach James F. Will Andrew Greer Dewey Good Robert J. Cain Kathyin L. Grose Mary Ann Johnson Elva Madden Walter Sturgeon Merida Stover Paul E. Hollingshead John R. Boslooper Pitzers B&e Mason JP Goodwin Mrs. Bellamy Lion’s Club
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