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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1961
Page
8
Athens Messenger war editor Jesse Van Law praised Grant’s victories leading to Haines Bluff and the first line defenses around Vicksburg. The paper delayed surrender details, with final news not reported until July 9 1863 promising triumphant victory.
The Athens Telegraph wires from Cairo announce Grant's July Fourth victory and the surrender of 24 000 men at Vicksburg. Mrs Hildare raises the town flag in Hockingport as letters and casualty lists arrive detailing wounded missing and dead including Major A M Goodspeed. Capt Josiah B Allen loses an arm at Fort Gregg after a 1861 enlistment with the 30th Ohio. Norman Root serves as Athens mayor during 1853 to 1863 amid war news and postwar life in Athens.
A two and a half year old girl suffered a head bump when a car driven by Rosalee M Weiher 23 hit the rear of a taxicab driven by Thomas H Broyles 40 at Burkhart Lane and Portsmouth Road at 11 50 a m. Debbie R Burdette was injured lightly. No charges filed. A second crash at 12 55 p m on Second Ave near Olive St involved Joshua Crouse 68 striking Julie Ann Hill 19. minor damage and no injuries.
Judge Betz orders a $2000 recognizance bond forfeited for Betty Herrell of Wellston who was indicted for grand larceny in the fall theft of a cow owned by John Coleman of Vinton. Elkins brothers, also Wellston, are serving time for larceny in Jackson County. Bonding company notified three times but failed to produce the defendant.
Gallia County extension agent Priddy and Gallia County Feeder Calf Committee chairman Calhoon attended the Chillicothe area Feeder Calf Improvement Committee meeting. Dale Dempsey of Oak Hill Route 2 was elected chairman, with Jim Swigert of Pike County as vice chairman and Richard Smith of Ross County as secretary.
Following court approval of the Rushcreek Watershed project three judge hearings here, temporary officers were elected. Ralph Foltz of Bremen is president with Robert Baker of Rushville as vice president, R F Dornbirer of New Lexington as assistant secretary, Henry Bloom of the Fairfield Hocking County line and Joseph C Allen of New Lexington as directors.
Gallipolis Ohio Monday the state supreme court appointed Judge John C Bacon of Meigs County to preside over the burglary grand larceny and malicious destruction of property trial of Jack Meek 22 of Gallipolis Route 1. Meek entered innocent pleas at arraignment after being indicted by the January term grand jury on the triple charges and remains jailed on 4000 bonds in two break in entries at Kendall Bean and George W Keith residences.
Gallia Soil Conservation District board names six Gallia County farmers as new cooperators to develop soil and water plans. Dan Notter chairs. Maurice Forgey named chairman of Soil Stewardship Week May 7 to 14. Committee chairs include Paul Butler Wayne Russell Merrill Carter. state matching funds discussed with Gene Derickson noting 65 percent local match due to rising costs. Bill Smith explains new soil test reports effective March 1.
French Colony Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a Monday meeting at Mrs J Everett Gills home with co host Mrs J Hollis McCormick. Regent Miss Anne Hill led the business session and Rio Grande’s Mrs D R Richards delivered the national defense message with Miss Margaret Ecker presenting the president general’s message.
Gallia County Society of Crippled Children and Adults mails 2257 Easter Seals letters for 1961 campaign in Gallia County. Dr. T Jay Bradshaw presides. Mrs. George H Lear chairs. Mrs. Cecil Mathews coin container chair. Mrs August L Arnold lily parade chair. Campaign ends Easter Sunday and marks 40 years of service to the crippled. About 90 percent funds stay in state for rehabilitation services. remainder supports national program.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Carl E Smith Langsville. Gail E Bradford Rutland Jerry L Ward Jackson Route 4. Admitted include Delbert Swisher Gallipolis Janet S Smith Rio Grande Joseph C Hall Pomeroy Route John R Puckett Wellston Elizabeth Depre Wellston Ora H White Racine and many others from Wellston Bidwell Ravenswood Oak Hill and surrounding areas. Blood used Sunday 3 pints Monday 6 pints.
Common Pleas Court grants Earl Hayman of Gallipolis Route 1 a judgment of 622.87 plus court costs against Charles Gardner of Cheshire.
Judge John W. Howell fines Craig Riley 17 of Ravenswood ten dollars and costs for a left of center charge after arrest by the State Highway Patrol in Gallia County Juvenile Court.
Gallia county Vinton Elementary hosts a pancake and sausage fry to benefit the Vinton Parent-Teacher Club. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Friday with serving to start at that time.
Gallia County commissioners held a special session to terminate two welfare department employees Mildred Stevens and Frank Petrie effective April 1. They also approved buying three dump trucks for the highway department and authorizing repairs and equipment purchases. Delegations urged road and bridge improvements with promises to consider when funds allow.
Gallia County Health Department Advisory Council re elected Stanley B Huntington to a third term as president at its annual meeting in Gallipolis. Dr Francis W Shane outlined a bill to dissolve the council and let county commissioners appoint the health board, prompting a resolution against the legislation. Claude Burnett was elected secretary as 17 members reviewed 1960 health activities and statistics across sanitation water and disease programs.
Funeral services for Francis Gothard 68 of Gallipolis Route 1 will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wetherholt Elliott Sanders Funeral Home with Rev. Earl V. Cremeens officiating. Burial follows at Mt Zion Cemetery Walnut Two. He was a retired farmer and World War I veteran who died Sunday at his sister’s home. He never married and is survived by brothers Henry Herman and Elmer Gothard of Gallipolis and several others. two sisters preceded him in death. He belonged to American Legion Lafayette Post 27 and Disabled American Veterans. Visitation is at the funeral home before the service.
Gallipolis Band Boosters Club elected Mrs Donald Robinson president at Gallia Academy High School band room Monday. Others chosen were Mrs Louise Slagle as vice president Mrs Max Elliott secretary and Mrs Ralph Burner treasurer. Concessions from a pop concert showed a $102.70 profit.
Gauges show rising levels with 85 feet crest at the Ohio River Dam 17 and multiple locks reporting boats shifting as movable dams in Huntington District go down. Entries list gauge readings for Gallipolis, Kanawha Falls, Pomeroy Mason, Point Pleasant, and London Marmet, plus numerous lock statuses and river vessels with times through the day.
A severe wind and rain storm hit southern Gallia County Monday morning. Roofs were ripped from a Swan Creek service station and an apartment above the grocery, while two Swan Creek dwellings and trees suffered damage. No injuries reported and power outages affected several blocks in Gallipolis and Swan Creek as Ohio Power crews restored service by afternoon.
Gallia County patrol reports a two mile east of Route 325 one car crash on Route 141 at 11 50 a m. Butler H Bevan 74 Northup Westbound ran off road struck a telephone pole heavy vehicle damage bruised nose ribs and sprained thumb treated and released at Warehime Clinic. Homer S Hill 22 Pomeroy arrested for driving while intoxicated lodged in city jail awaiting Wednesday hearing.
Notice of appointment of William A Lavelle as Administrator for the estate of Christina Schuler of Athens Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 24 1961. HAROLD J ROSE Probate Judge. Notice also for Inez Bricker Route 2 Athens Ohio named Administratrix of Leroy Bricker estate with four month claims period. Dated February 24 1961. HAROLD J ROSE. Another notice appoints Ernest F Lambert 4 Pacific Avenue Athens Ohio Administrator of Rhoda Lamate estate.
Notice to bidders for remodeling the Athens County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence in Athens Ohio bids due March 13 1961 at noon. Drawings specifications and contract documents available at the County Auditor Office. Deposit 25 dollars per set. Bid forms must show full names and addresses. 10 percent certified check required. Surety refundable after award if unsuccessful. Bids opened and read aloud March 13 1961 at the County Commissioners Office.
Edna Hutchins Martin files to set aside a deed involving two tracts of land in York and Dover townships Athens County Ohio. The parcels cover 43.88 acres and 1 acre with life estate, coal rights, and mineral reservations. Defendants must answer by March 27 1961 or judgment will be entered.
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