Gallia County school merger advances with board nominees
Gallia County three southern districts move toward a new combined district as two candidates seek seats on the proposed board. Harrison and Guyan boards name appointees while Ohio district splits, and county panel must pick two from six nominees to form the five voting members.
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Gallipolis
Gallia County
Ohio
Harrison
Guyan
Joe Call
Victor Halley
Tom Gooldin
Vot
Guvan
Roy Daniels
John Foster
Harrison Board
K. M. Hauldren
Kyger Creek
Kyger Creek High School
Fred Shedd
Ohio Valley Electric Corporation
Southeastern Ohio School Board
Jackson
CC. Conner Bradbury
Hortie Roush
Merrill Briggs
Doris Roush
Esther Gordon
Kyger
Cheshire- Kgger
Blazer
Wright
Don
Florence Trainer
Rodney
Laura Baker
Trainer
Raccoon Local
Raccoon Board
Mercerville Schools Honor Roll Listed for Fourth Six Weeks
Mercerville executive head Dennis Murdock released the honor roll for the fourth six weeks. Names cover first through twelfth grades with many all A student entries and teacher names for each grade. Perfect attendance tallies by grade are also listed.
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Mercerville
Dennis M. Murdock
Eleanor Oliver
David Thompson
Danny Sheets
Elaine Hauldren
Betty Houck
Carla Waugh
Rebecca Small
Sharon Puckett
Dean Fellore
Sharon Sheets
Emma Wallace
Glenna Kemper
Sherry Hall
Pluma Murray
Beckey Saunders
Fay Halley
Randall Williams
Don Saunders
Elizabeth Woods
Thomas Murdock
Lionel Triplett
Fred Houck
Diana Fellar
Daniel Hall
Carolyn Saunders
Ollie Mae Barry
Ruth Raynes
Karen Wallace
Barbara Cline
Ann Campbell
A’s
Patty Saunders
Danny Watson
Orin Sheets
Albert Dennison
Janet Beaver
Thomas Saunders
Sandra Belville
Lendal Conley
Vanda Halley
Carolyn Lus
Fredrick Fellore
Max Haffelt
Bill Johnson
Raymond Johnson
Donnie King
Raymond Myers
Emmett Sheets
Maurice Thomas
Terry Neal
Elizabeth Bush
Betty Faulkner
Elsie Marting
Cora Jean Thompson
Donna Saunders
William Black
Pauline Cline
Burnice Fellore
Mary Ellen Hauldren
Peggy Puckett
Vonda Sheets
Carolyn Sheets
Ralph Belville
Marion Caldwell
Melvin Alley
Jerry Myers
Shirley Clary
Nancy Fisher
Gloria Johnson
Nancy Lambert
Margaret Myers
Retha Martin
Shelba Small
Patty Swain
Hettie Thompson
Patricia Watson
Murdock
Gallia Academy Band Plans Washington Trip and New Officers
Gallia Academy band boosters elected officers and approved plans for the Washington Cherry Blossom Festival trip set for April 2. New officers include President Mrs B B Matthews and Treasurer Mrs William Webb. Boosters reported funds from a February rummage sale and concerts totaling over 2,700 dollars, with profits earmarked for trip costs and a new instrument.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
Washington
Selwyn White
B. B. Matthews
Robert Cornwell
Charles Shaver
William Webb
Huntington
A. Kimball Sutter
Leo Mossman
Marshall Boggs
Thomas Morgan
Claude Evans
Matthews
R. D. Thomas
Harold Dailey
Marcus Magnussen
Seldon Parks
Booster Treasury
River Traffic and Dam Conditions Reported for Ohio and Kanawha Rivers
Gauge readings from Gallipolis Montg ery Pomeroy Point Pleasant and other sites show varying depths and falls with several dams down or moving. Lock operations at various locks list boat names times and statuses amid river traffic updates for the Ohio and Kanawha rivers.
State lawmakers return to capital after six week recess
In Sacramento California legislators resume work after a six week recess. One assemblyman finds his office painted a green shade matching his secretary’s favorite sweater.
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Sacramento
Calif
Kananga Sportsman's Club Auxiliary reports new members and plans
The Kananga Sportsman's Club Auxiliary held a Friday night meeting at the KSC Clubhouse with president Mrs Christine Burnett presiding. New members Mrs Maxine Wendlowski and Mrs Katherine Moore were introduced. Dues were collected from 13 members, and plans were made for a March 10 buffet dinner marking the first joint meeting with the KSC. The event starts at noon.
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Kananga
Eva Young
Ruth Nida
KSC
RSC
Margaret Rollins
Mildred Jiiden
Burnett
Carolyn Burnett
Wendlowski
Helen Burnett
Freda Burnett
Kanauga Class No Three to Meet at Mrs Black Home
The Kanauga Methodist Church Class No Three led by Mrs Bessie Holcomb will gather at 7 30 p m Thursday March 7 at Mrs Kenneth Black's residence in Kanauga. Dues are payable at the meeting.
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Kanauga
Mrs Stevens and Brady Sheets Visit Rutland Kin
Mrs F L Stevens and Mr and Mrs Brady Sheets of Mercerville visited Sam Williamson, brother of the two ladies, and his family in Rutland Sunday. Mrs Cathy Moore Crown City, aged over 70, was taken to Holzer Hospital at 2 a m Sunday after a fall at home.
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F. L. Stevens
Brady Sheets
Mercerville
Sam Williamson
Rutland
Cathy Moore
Crown City
Holzer Hospital
Special Services Set for Lenten Worship
Ash Wednesday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church features Holy Communion at 9 30 a m with Rev Jerome Rodgers of Christ Church Point Pleasant celebrant assisted by Rev Albert Chappelear. Penitential office at 11 30 a m. Morning prayer daily at 9 15 a m except Monday. Evening prayer and discussion each Thursday at 7 30 p m throughout Lent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Jerome Rodgers
Christ Church Episcopal, Point Pleasant
Albert Chappelear
St. Peter’s Church
Private Ivan Strauss Receives Direct Commission
Private Ivan G. Strauss applied for a direct commission months before his induction notice. On arrival at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to begin basic training he was ordered promoted to second lieutenant.
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Ivan G. Strauss
Ft. Leonard Wood
Youth Groups Discuss Dating At Gallipolis Meeting
About 25 members of the Senior High Youth Group at First Baptist Church discussed dating plans and parental reactions led by Rev. Thomas D. Bunyon. A panel for next week was set as the group continues the topic.
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Gallipolis
First Baptist Church
Thomas D. Bunyon
Holzer Hospital Notes Dense Admission Totals List
A long list of new births and admissions at Holzer Hospital includes a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar White Jr in Kananga and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Russell Keels in Bidwell on March 4. Numerous patients are noted as admitted for medical or surgical reasons across several towns, with names including Orton R. Karickhoff, Linda Sue Young, Clyde M. Smith, and many others from Jackson, Gallipolis, Pomeroy, and surrounding areas.
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Edgar White, Jr
Kananga
Russell Keels
Bidwell
Willard Grate
Patriot
Troy Ohlinger, Jr
Pomeroy
Lewis Sturgul
Jackson
Lewis Fellore
Gallipolis
Wilmer R. Whaley
Surgical
Charles W. Saunders
Glendyn C. Cherrington
Charles A. Andrews
Orton R. Karickhoff
Spencer
D. E. Alexander
Linda Sue Young
Point Pleasant
Charles W. Legar
Elvin E. Peterson
Clyde M. Smith
Bladen
W. C. Bond
Wellston
Roy F. McGuinness
A. Deverice
Oak Hill
Reese T. West
J. Tim Evans
Effie Lambert
John L. Hood
Pearley L. Graves
Ray
James L. Walbridge
Vinton
F. C. Frampton
Huntington
Chameleon Color Shifts Tied to Temperature Light and Mood
A chameleon changes color in response to temperature shifts and light exposure. It also reflects the lizard's apparent feelings, creating visible color variations as conditions change.
Judge relaxes ban on publishing juvenile names
Gallipolis Juvenile Judge John W. Howell said he will no longer enforce a blanket ban on publishing names of youths under 18. He told sheriff's department, state patrol and city police to release names of juvenile traffic offenders. He believes naming youths may curb speeding and other illegal practices. He will decide later on naming other young offenders.
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Gallipolis
John W. Howell
Howell
Sheriff's Department
State Highway Patrol
Patrol Convictions List Details Local Offenders
Gallipolis Gordon Caste of Point Pleasant Route 1 forfeited a $50 bond for drunken driving in state patrol activity. Robert Ruff 19 Thurman paid $5 with costs suspended for running a stop sign. Frederick Coombe 35 South Charleston paid $10 with net costs for speeding. Thomas Cupp 47 Milton forfeited a $15 bond for towing an overlength house trailer. Dominic Nickles 48 Huntington forfeited a $25 bond for speeding. Jesse Navarro 40 Toledo forfeited a $15 bond for failing to register his vehicle. Edward Wicker 20 Huntington paid $20 and costs before Justice Eddie Miller for speeding.
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Gallipolis
Gordon Caste
Point Pleasant
Robert Ruff
Thurman
Frederick Coombe
South Charleston
Thomas Cupp
Milton
Dominic Nickles
Huntington
Jesse Navarro
Toledo
Edward Wicker
Eddie Miller
Crown City
Library Announces New Films Available to Patrons This Month
Gallia County Library announces forty new films arriving Friday for March rentals. Patrons may borrow a projector for a small fee, with screening provided as needed by the district.
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Library
Huber
Gaylord
Driver Jailed After 2 Cars Meet Head-On
Two cars collided on Route 160 Monday night with heavy damage but no injuries. Earl B. McCoy, 49, of Bidwell Route 1, was cited for driving while intoxicated and jailed. Herman C. Brown, 24, also of Bidwell, was driving northbound. Brown avoided the impact by pulling off the highway. James R. Hollingshead, 44, of Gallipolis Route 1, was fined for a stop-sign violation with costs suspended.
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Gallipolis
State Highway—Patrol
Earl B. McCoy
Bidwell
Herman C. Brown
McCoy
Brown
Gallia County
James R. Hollingshead
Capital investments fall from 1956 pace in February
Gallipolis reports February capital investment drops across all measurable areas with auto and truck sales most affected. Vehicle titles issued declined from 607 in 1956 to 542 this year, while new and used vehicle categories also fell. County recorder and city permit activity also weakened, with no city building permits issued in February for the first time since 1952.
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Gallipolis
County Recorder’s Office
White Boxer Earns First in Dog Show Debut
Von Heinrich a six month old boxer from Whitehouse owned by Mrs. Mit R. White won first in the puppy class at the Magic Valley Kennel Club Show in Charleston. Shown by Mrs. White he then placed third in the adult class. The pup’s dam is Duchess Del Oris. Next show may be after Easter in Parkersburg.
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Gallipolis
von Heinrich
Whitehouse
Mit R. White
Oakwood Dr
Magic Valley Kennel Club
Charleston
Funeral Services Held For Mrs Lettie Keck
Funeral services were held in Wellston Thursday afternoon for Mrs Lettie Keck 79 who died in Zanesville February 26 after a two months illness. She lived with her granddaughter Mrs Richard Hagerty in Radcliff and was visiting her daughter in Zanesville when struck down.
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Gallipolis
Wellston
Lettie Keck
Zanesville
Richard Hagerty
Radcliff
Bonn and West Germany Agree Hike in Troop Support
Pro Western Germany will pay 588 million marks for British troop maintenance in the year starting May 5, boosting the funding amount to support the British forces stationed in the country.
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Bonn
Germany
Boys To Go to Cincinnati
Fred Miller and Sam Neal of Gallipolis will attend two days of sessions at the World Affairs Institute in Cincinnati. Sponsored by the Gallipolis Rotary Club, they will discuss national affairs at the Sheraton-Gibson Hotel with a Taft Building tour planned. Miller leads the Thespian Club and NHS at Gallia Academy and serves in Hi Y and church youth groups. Neal participates in Thespian activities and vocal music.
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Gallipolis
Fred Miller
Sam Neal
World Affairs Institute
Cincinnati
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Richard Neal
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John Morgan
Richard Startzman
Eschel Notter
Calvin Keefer
Robert Sayre
Kenneth Tolliver
Albert Swartz
Joe King
Wiliam M. Bledsoe
Harold Bush
Thomas Grady
James M. Stanley
Patricia Trapp
Patty West
Steven Spencer
Marry Hurshant
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Gene Slaughter
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C. M. Wolfe
C. C. Montgomery
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Lawrence Huber
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