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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1964

Page

10

Council Accepts Bid For Cab And Chassis

The Point Pleasant City Council accepted the low bid from Two-River Motor Co for a two ton dump truck cab and chassis at 2598.70 and a half ton pickup at 1725.00, while Mason County Motors bid 2664.61 for the cab and chassis and 1753.64 for the pickup. The council also appointed Arlin Hall to join the new building contractors planning commission with Mayor Virgil Siders naming committee members John McNeill James Staats Otto Rodgers John Smith and Ronald Escue. James Lewis was reappointed to the housing authority. Financial statements were presented totaling 73070.53 for water works and 108422.49 for sewage, with May police reports showing 42 total arrests and 509 parking tickets issued.

Point Pleasant Two-River Motor Co Mason County Motors Arlin Hall Planning Commission Virgil Siders John McNeill James Staats Otto Rodgers John Smith Ronald Escue General Commission James Lewis Housing Authority A. E. Thomas Ted R. Stevens Stevens J. S. Duncan Charles Fowler Charles Cottril Tom Holland Carl Murray Lous Rossi Hiram Daugherty James Craddock

Rio Grande hires Myers as teacher

Kenneth Myers, 33, of Gallipolis, will join Rio Grande College as assistant professor of chemistry in September. He has eight years of teaching in high schools, including Mt. Sterling and Kgger Creek. Myers holds a BS in education from Ohio State University and an MS from the University of Utah.

Gallipolis Kenneth Myers Rio Grande College Chemis- Myers Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Mt. Sterling Kgger Creek High School Ohio State University University of Utah Columbus Myers Bloom Two High School South Webster United States Marine Corps Joyce Ann South T. K. Owens Vinton Bidwell- Porter John R. Davis, Jr Davis North Gallia High School Centerville

Beef Cattle Meet Slated Wednesday at Triple BEE Ranch

Gallia County beef farmers 4H and FFA members are invited to a twilight meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday on O. J. White Rd. near the Gallia County Junior Fairground. James Warner of Ohio State University will demonstrate grooming and showing beef animals and discuss an alternate feeding program. Hosts are Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Bush.

Gallipolis Gallia County FFA Triple Bee Ranch O. J. White Rd Gallia County Junior Fairground Route 160 James Warner Ohio State University Lambert Bush

Excessive Speed Tangles Weather Cited Driver Fines Set

In Point Pleasant Leon Sheard of Orangeburg South Carolina was fined ten dollars and costs for excessive speed under weather conditions before Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin. Mary Thomas of Charleston paid ten dollars and costs for speeding. Mike Fields of New Haven was fined twenty five dollars and costs for reckless driving.

Point Pleasant Leon Sheard Orangeburg S. C Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Mary Thomas Charleston Mike Fields New Haven

County Health Nurses Administer Polio Clinic Doses

County health nurses at Saturday's weekly free clinic administered 115 doses of Sabin oral polio vaccine, bringing the total to 1702 free doses since January 1. Nurses also gave 33 DPTs, five diphtheria tetanus, 70 typhoid inoculations and 18 smallpox vaccinations.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Appointment of Don Stow Executor for William Davis Estate

Notice states Don Stow of 20 Mill Street Athens Ohio is appointed executor of the William Davis estate who resided in The Plains Athens County Ohio. Creditors must present claims within four months from June 3 1964. County court probate official signs and dates.

Donstow Mill Street Athens Ohio William Davis the Plains Athens County Ohio Eronate Dudae F Cunty

Dailey Estate appoints executrix in Athens County

Notice announces Rox Feanna Dailey of Athens Ohio appointed executrix of Archie Dailey deceased. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated June 5 1964 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County.

Roxfeanna Dailey Soapee &J Athens Ohio Archie Dailey Athens Coun Harold J. Rose Said County

Edith Grim named executrix of W Grim estate Athens Ohio

Notice records Edith Grim of Route Athens Ohio as executrix of the W Grim estate deceased of Route 5 Athens Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims with fiduciary Winn Fost by June 1964 in Athens County Ohio

Edith 2. Grim Athens Ohio Tge W. Grim Athens County Thie Sthey Arold J Said

Builders OK New Ordinances

Builders and tradesmen attended a City Planning Commission meeting at Krodel Park Club House to review codes and zoning ordinances in effect for three months. Mayor Virgil Siders urged a builder advisory committee and named Staats, Mc Neill, Rodgers, Smith, and Escue to serve.

Point Pleasant City Planning Commission Krodel Park Club House Virgil Siders Wadear Thabet Planning Commission Siders James Staats John McNeill Otto Rodgers John Smith Ronald Escue

Minor Mishap Is Investigated

Gallipolis police investigated a 2 30 p m collision in a park lot at Fourth Ave and Vine St. No injuries and only minor damage occurred to both cars. No charges filed. Sandra Lee Roberts 21 opened her left door into the path of Joseph D Barsotti 24 as he pulled into the adjacent space.

Gallipolis Fourth Ave Vine St Sandra Lee Roberts

Letart Pioneers Sponsor Social At Letart School

The Letart 4-H Club will sponsor a public social at Letart Elementary School Saturday. Plans were made at the club meeting with Sharon Rollins and Joyce Keathley presenting the program. The group meets next on June 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Brinker.

Letart Letart Pioneer Sharon Rollins Joyce Keathley Fred Brinker

Clean Up Campaign To Begin Tomorrow In Point Pleasant

City officers will contact owners of vacant buildings to assess compliance with the new housing code. Mayor Virgil Siders names Wednesday as kickoff for a June month of clean-up and beautification with free trash pickup. The beautification committee of the Point Pleasant Mason County Chamber of Commerce plans long range improvements including trees shrubs and flowers. James Wiggins chairs Harmon Park projects Ted Stevens oversees cemeteries and Woodrow Mace Krodel Park duties.

Point Pleasant Virgil Siders Tee Point Pleasant-Mason County

Housing Authority Names New Managing Director in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant announces Sherwood Costen as managing director of the Housing Authority. He joins from Marietta Manufacturing Co with drafting and accounting experience. Costen begins July 1 as the authority advances a 50 unit low rent housing project between First Street and Kennedy Avenue, with 87 percent of sites acquired.

Point Pleasant Housing Authority of Sherwood Costen Marietta Manufacturing Co Costen Carolyn Marshall University Mabel Ordnance School First St Kennedy Ave

Pleasants Valley Hospital Discharges Noted

Mrs. Carol Wogan of Point Pleasant is discharged. Also released are Mr. Jason Sturgeon of Point Pleasant and Bertha Davis of Buffalo.

Carol Wogan Point Pleasant Jason Sturgeon Bertha Davis Buffalo

Local visits highlight summer travels across towns

Racine couples and families from Marshall College Meadow Bridge Logan Rio Grande Mountain State and other colleges toured relatives and attended commencements. The lines list visits by Connor Sellers Bram mer Arthur Shaefer Jackson Smith Wilson Byer Hilldore and Shuler with many family gatherings and graduation moments noted.

C. L. 0. Connor Trudy Marshall College Meadow Bridge W. Va Paul Sellers Margaret Rosemary A. G. Sellers Richard Gerkin Logan Rio Grande College Margaret Sellers Mountain State College William Brammer Cleveland Helen Younce Thomas Arthur Columbus Chester Simpson A. J. Shaefer Waverly Lee Jackson Linda Chillicothe Sybil Miles Bill Smith Jeff Dayton Bob Wilson Jackson Harry Hayman Bob Byer T. G. Hilldore Kenny Shuler Letart Hayman

Accident On Bridge Near Routes 7 And 35

The State Highway Patrol investigated a one vehicle crash on the Silver Bridge about 350 feet from the Routes 7 and 35 junction. A right front tire blew on a Charles W. Leake semis tractor causing contact with curb and railing. No injuries and no charges.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Silver Bridge Charles W. Leake Sperryville Leake

River Traffic And Dam Conditions From Huntington District

River gauges report Crest gauges and rollers on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers with moveable dams in the Huntington district up. Boat movements on Gallipolis Kanawha and Ohio river locks list numerous vessels with up or down statuses throughout the day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pome- Boyanon Point Pleasant Kan Stevenson Harvey Jordan Jefferson George T. Price Ohio River Bob Benter Eastern A. J. Patten National Lock Lynn B Onward William H. Zimmer Peg Downey Pamela PD Phillip Sporn M. Jenks Jerry Bosworth Queen City Mr. Mac A. E. Dyke Andrew P. Calhoun

Births at Holzer Hospital Highlight Local Families

A list of newborns and admitted patients at Holzer Hospital includes a daughter for Edward C. Cooper and E Lawrence Plants, a son for Donald R. Duncan, with many other newborns and admissions across Gallipolis Jackson Wellston Ironton and surrounding areas. Names such as Anna G. Kitts Brenda Finicum Lloyd Nice Ricky Brady Virginia Moore and Daniel S Thomas appear among the lengthy roll of families and caregivers.

Edward C. Cooper Jackson E. Lawrence Plants Bidwell Donald R. Duncan Point Pleasant James F. Hamilton Gallipolis Raymond F. Hatfield D. Clay Priestley Anna G. Kitts Ironton Brenda G. Finnicum Kananga Lloyd L. Nice Racine Ricky J. Brady Wellston Robert Irons Stanley T. Torchalski William A. Smith Leon Clayton T. Willis Forrest.e. Jones Daniel S. Thomas L. D. Rodgers Huntington W. Va Virginia A. Moore Robert L. Faulk Middleport Ruby L. Mulholland Wilkesville Charles E. Wilson Robert H. Lohr Elva M. Payne Patriot

Civil action filed in Point Pleasant for rent owed

John T. Roberts sues C. W. Redman and Beryle Redman of Point Pleasant for 560 dollars in rent. The plaintiff is represented by attorney Raymond Musgrave. In the same column local notices list visits and community items in Gallia and surrounding areas.

Point Pleasant John T. Roberts C. W. Redman Beryle Redman Circuit Clerk’s Office Atty Raymond Musgrave Redman

Stolen Music Box Recovered in Town

State Police recovered an antique Swiss music box stolen from the Mansion House in Tu-Endie-Wei Park on May 3, 1963. A Charleston collector said he had purchased it and it will be returned to the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution for placement at Mansion House this week.

Point Pleasant Tu-Endie-Wei Park Charleston Colonel Charles Lewis the Daughters of American Revolution Masion House

Farm Bureau Barbeque Tickets On Sale In Gallia County

Gallia County hosts its annual Farm Bureau chicken barbecue on June 25 at the Gallia junior fairground. Tickets are sold by Advisory Council members and Farm Bureau board members and at 618 Third Ave. Proceeds benefit the Farm Bureau Youth Fund. Last year the event drew 400 people. Friends of the Farm Bureau may attend with advance tickets.

Gallipolis Farm Bureau Gallia Gallia County Dan Notter Advisory Council Farm Bureau Board Third Ave Farm Bureau Youth Fund Friends of the Farm Bureau

First Child Born To Simms Family

Mr and Mrs Jay M Simms announce the birth of their first child a daughter born Thursday at Hol zer Hospital The mother is Lois Jean Sim mons The daughter is named Wendy Lynn The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Floyd F Simmons Jr of Gallipolis and Mrs Florence Simms The paternal grandmother is Mrs Margaret Reid and the maternal great grandmother is Mrs

Gallipolis Jay M. Simms Second Ave Holzer Hospital Lois Jean Simmons Wendy Lynn Floyd F. Simmons, Jr Florence Simms Margaret Reid

North Gallia approves bus purchase and plans upgrades

The North Gallia Local Board of Education accepted the 12626.56 base bid from Ohio Valley Implement Co for two 60 passenger GMC buses, with state aid covering about 76 percent of the cost. Total with extras reached 13391.06. The board will trade in two old buses and considers a roadside bus garage at the high school while evaluating land for a water supply project.

Gallipolis North Gallia Phalen-Martin Ford Frank Plymale Bidwell-Porter School Plymale Agnes Myers Bidwell-Porter Jean McDaniel W. Carter Massie Wendell Roush Vinton Elementary School Dan M. Evans Evans Mason Kennedy

Mc Daniel Family Welcomes Baby Boy Calvin Rhineholt

Mr and Mrs Calvin R McDaniel of Park Drive announce the birth of their third child a son born May 28 at Holzer Hospital The infant is named Calvin Rhineholt Maternal grandparents are Carl W Lanham Point Pleasant and paternal grandparents Curtis O McDaniel Mason The mother is Marilyn Lanhan Point Pleasant The couple has two daughters Denise and Christine 13 months old

Point Pleasant Calvin R. McDaniel Park Dr Holzer Hospital Calvin Rhineholt Carl W. Lanham Curtis O. McDaniel Mason Nellie Schwarz Marilyn Lanhan McDaniel’s Denise Christine

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