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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1962

Page

12

Underplanting Wipes Out 135000 In Gallia County Tobacco

Gallia County farmers at a Tobacco Clinic learned 1200 acres allotment with 130 unplanted or unharvested. Loss to the county's economic stream tallies 135200 dollars based on 65 cents per 1600 pounds per acre. Top varieties cited Kentucky 10 Kentucky nine and burley 21.

Gallipolis Gallia County Bill Smith Harold Ross Ohio Valley Experiment Station Agronomist Kentucky 10 Kentucky Nine Burley Point Pleasant Kentucky 16 Ralph Franklin Ohio State University Ohio Experiment Station Ripley Franklin Bill Wilson Ripley Experiment Station Jimmie Evans ASC Golden R. Canaday Russ R. Priddy

Geology Talk Reveals Gallipolis Ice Age Secrets

Miss Jane Forsyth of the Ohio Geological Survey visits Gallipolis for a PTA program to discuss local pre historic geology. She explains Pennsylvanian era bedrock, Teays River history, abandoned valleys, coal and limestone mining, and acid mine drainage impacting streams.

Gallipolis Gallia County Washington School PTA Jane L. Forsyth Ohio Geological Survey Ohio Academy of Science Forsyth Ohio State University Miss Forsyth Pennsylvania Appalachian Mountains Ohio Indiana Marietta Jackson Belpre Coolville Racine Oak Hill Bidwell Kerr and Rodney Pittsburgh Cheshire Addison Green Harrison Guvan Brush Creek Springfield Township Walnut Township Raccoon Creek

Nine Attend B P W Portsmouth Meeting

Nine Gallipolis women attended a Portsmouth meeting to hear national B P W C president Miss Katherine Peden of WHOP Radio Hopkinsville Kentucky. Also listed are Lena Pleasants Madge Neal Mary Clendenin and several local members.

Gallipolis Portsmouth Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Katherine Peden Whop Radio Hopkinsville, Ky Lena Pleasants Madge Neal Mary Clendenin Jean Evans Lola Mae Sutter Hazel Edgington Arista Boggs Marianne B. Campbell

Cheshire Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Moves

The Rev and Mrs Robert Duty of Rgger visited Mrs Charles Hern. Recent guests of Mrs Alice Durst included Mrs Mary Lee and Mrs Fannie Popp. Billy Butcher works at a skating rink near Gallipolis. W T Thompson has moved into rooms with his cousin Mrs Ada Fulton.

Cheshire Robert Duty Rgger Charles Hern Alice Durst Mary Lee Fannie Popp Billy Butcher Gallipolis W. T. Thompson Ada Fulton

Gallia County Accepts Ballot Printing Bid for May Primary

Gallia County board of elections in special session accepted Patsy Frogale of Midget Press for printing 13 060 ballots at 38 50 per thousand totaling 502 52 with a 1005 64 bid bond. Other bidders were Manning Wetherholt French City Press and Simmons Lithographing. Chairman Joe Straight led the meeting with full attendance.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Births at Holzer Hospital Public Notice List

A long list of newborns at Holzer Hospital includes a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Bastiani Jr. Gallipolis and many admissions and names of residents from Gallipolis Jackson Point Pleasant Middleport and nearby areas. Blood used Thursday one pint.

Oscar Bastiani Jr Gallinolis Homer A. Wititoe Oak Hill Carl I. Crawford Jackson John D. Rodgers Point Pleasant William D. Walters Middleport John E. Carter Nyle D. Borden Gallipolis Harold 0. Beegle Racine Charles L. McGuire Grover C. Crawford Perrysburg Lewis Riddle Melvin E. Gatewood Sr Conrad Davis Benjamin Sommer Charles Carnette Neola Lewis Grace Manning Emma Lewis Diana Marie Snyder Carol Ann Plymale George King Walter Brown John E. Halliday Glenn O. Baird Anne Hunt Earl Goode Walter Webb Sam Damron Thomas P. Price Remy Burton Robert L. Davis Charles A. van Cooney

Cowboy on the Moon operetta at Salem Center

Salem Center Elementary presents the operetta Cowboy on the Moon in the school auditorium on Friday evening March 9. Funeral services for Mrs. Wade Hampton were held at Danville Pilgrim Holiness Church with burial in Salem Center Cemetery. Willard Walker returned to work in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Ross Edwards visited relatives in Nitro West Virginia over the weekend. Ted and Larry Smith were business callers in Lancaster and Columbus this past week.

Salem Center Wade Hampton Danville Pilgrim

Fair Board Approves 2000 for Gallia County Fair Entertainment

The Gallia County Agricultural Society authorized Odie O'Donnell to spend 2000 for entertainment at the 1962 Junior Fair. Plans include sky dives by Gene and Terry Hamilton, the Farm Bureau Talent Show, a possible dog show, and a clown. Youth groups would promote fair memberships with 10 percent commission. The group awards switch to club awards, open to county youth groups.

Gallipolis Gallia County Agricultural Society Odie O'Donnell Gallia County O'Donnell Fair Board Gene Terry Hamilton Farm Bureau Clyde T. Walker Walker

Officers Are Chosen for Brownie Troop 207

Gallipolis report shows Billy Sue Dailey elected president of Girl Scout Brownie Troop 207 at First United Presbyterian Church. Paula Barker becomes secretary and Carol Hueholt treasurer. Dimes For Daisy fund decorations planned with Kathy and Karen Martin, Kathy Miller, and Kathy Lyons contributing.

Gallipolis Billy Sue Dailey First United Presbyterian Church Paula Barker Carol Hueholt Kathy Karen Martin Kathy Miller Kathy Lyons Juliette Low Girl Scout Movement James Orr Delmar Gingerich Cheryl Thomas Marie Gibert Debbie Parsons Terry Orr Debbie Shifler Mary Hout Debbie Neal Patty Gingerich Debbie Lewis

Hearing Set In Ohio Child Stealing Case

LAS VEGAS Gov Grant Sawyer will hold a hearing May 1 on extradition requested by Licking County Ohio authorities. Patricia By ing faces child stealing charges tied to a custody dispute with former husband Robert over their three daughters.

Las Vegas Grant Sawyer Licking County Ohio Patricia Byington Robert

Gallia County residents urged to register by March 28

Gallia County Board of Elections Clerk Mildred Stevens urged residents who have not registered to do so by March 28 to be eligible for the May 8 primary. Those who have changed names or residences must re register by March 28. Absentee voting for disabled and civilian voters starts April 8 and runs until 4 p.m. May 3.

Zaleski State Forest Ohio Division of Forestry Crow Tract Knox Township Vinton County Ohio William Boyles Zaleski McArthur Lynwood State of Ohio Ofo Division OF Forestry Allen Avenue Chillicothe Der Mildred Stevens Gallia County Stevens

Porter Praises Mrs. Stiverson At Gallia Election Talk

North Gallia High seniors hear State Senator J Sherman Porter commend Mrs Crilla Stiverson for a decade of competent service as Gallia County elections clerk. Porter discusses a bill to remove party ties from clerk nominations and critiques the firing power of political committees in county election boards.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School Crilla Stiverson Gallia County Board of Elections Ohio General Assembly Porter Stiverson Eugene Milred) Stevens Ted Brown Brown Stevens Elections Board Gomer Phillips North Gallia

Storm Door Breaks as Auto Hits Fence in Gallipolis

An out of control car struck fences on Eastern and Gallia Avenues at 10 52 pm Thursday injuring driver Charles Blanton 33 Rio Grande He was treated at Holzer Hospital for back strain and whiplash then released Police charged him with reckless operation Municipal Court Monday The crash also damaged a storm door and two fences a telephone pole was touched and the vehicle sustained minor damage A separate 359 pm Thursday collision at Second Avenue and Sycamore Street involved Goldie Harrison 49 and Larry Priest 19 no injuries reported and Priest faced a municipal court citation for failure to stop.

Gallipolis Fense Eastern Gallia Aves Charles Robert Blanton Rio Grande Holzer Hospital Blanton Second Ave Sycamore St Third

Southwestern FEA Bales Elects Two Officer Slates

Gallipolis Southwestern High School FFA chapter elected two officer slates Thursday night. Officers include President Roger Rees and Danny Jones and Vice President Don Edwards and Johnny Arrowood. Secretary Donald Blom er and Tommy Pope. Treasurer Bill Lambert and Tommy Stewart. Reporter Russell Hamilton and David Carter. Sentinel Larry Burnett and Mike Davis.

Ern High School Future Farmers of America Roger Rees Danny Jones Don Edwards Johnny Arrowood Donald Bloomer Tommy Pope Bill Lambert Tommy Stewart Russell Hamilton David Carter Larry Burnett Mike Davis Junior Hayes Gary Lee Fallon

Gallia Native and Ex-Farmer John L Williams Dies at 83

John L Williams 83 a Gallipolis native and retired farmer died at 4 15 p m Thursday in Holzer Hospital He was born in Ohio Two son of the late Don and Phoebe Ann Hazlett Williams He once worked as a teamster for Miller Brothers Contractors Surviving are 34 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and several siblings The body is at Miller's funeral home awaiting arrangements with burial in Providence Cemetery

Gallipolis John L. Williams Eureka Gallia County Holzer Hospital Ohio Don Phoebe Ann Hazlett Williams Miller Brothers Contractors Rebecca Laura Morrison Dowie Williams Joe Williams Crown City Clarence Williams Lucy Queen Howard Rachel) Mossbarger Richard Pluma) Hack Calvin Williams Dayton Norman Virginia) Burton Vandalia Rudolph Williams Oakland Calif Emma _ Lambert Northup Alice Halley Elma Williams Miller’s Funeral Home West Coast Providence Cemetery

Laurel Cliff Social Notes Reach Ohio Towns

Laurel Cliff residents visit relatives in Beach City and Canton. calls from Syracuse and Bull Run present on Mrs. Parker and family. Polly Karr of Columbus and Edward Bauer of Marion visit due to Mrs. Charles Karr illness at Holzer Hospital. Robert Bowen and son attend 50th anniversary of Denver and Mrs. Carmon in Peach Fork.

Laurel Cliff Vernon Howell Gallipolis Robert Bowen Robert

Pat Rake Wins FFA Speech Prize at Southwestern High

Gallipolis FFA president Pat Rake won the district manuscript speech contest at Southwestern High School with the topic Conservation and Hope. He advances to the state contest April 27 28 at Ohio State University.

Pat Rake FFA Gallipolis Future Farmers of America Southwestern High Rake J. D. Rake Ohio State University

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