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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1961

Page

5

Budget Set Reports Given At TB Session

Dr. Francis W. Shane outlined general health district planning and tuberculin testing at the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association annual meeting. The group adopted a 1961-62 budget of 2600 dollars and approved a Christmas seal sale contract.

W. Shane Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association Daisy Glassburn Association Gallia County Columbus County Health Department City Health Department

Lambert conducts exams at Oak Hill tests

Ronald G. Lambert of Oak Hill and driver license examiner for the State Highway Patrol gave 14 preliminary examinations and passed 13 applicants. He also gave 14 road tests and passed 11 applicants. Tests will be given again Wednesday at the Municipal Building.

Gallipolis Ronald G. Lambert Oak Hill State Highway Patrol

Fannie Ellen Perry Fined in Municipal Court Case

Fannie Ellen Perry of Kananga, 36, was fined $10 and costs after intoxication arrest by city police. It was the only city police case heard in Municipal Court Tuesday.

Gallipolis Fannie Ellen Perry Kananga

Messenger Disclaims Errors in TV Schedule Listings

The Messenger states it is not responsible for mistakes in program listings when stations fail to supply corrected schedules.

TV Guide Snapshot Schedule

At nine the Three Sons air followed by Untouchables at nine thirty then Third Man at ten thirty News and Weather at eleven then Sports at eleven twenty and a movie after.

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TV Schedule Snippet For Wednesday Evening Lineup

Listing shows a TV schedule with times from 6:00 PM to 11:15 PM. Programs include Deputy Ozzie Harriet News Hawaii Eye Weather Naked City News Hong Kong and a late movie.

Jim Thacker Perry Como Peter Mary NBC News Jack Paar Lor. Young Dr. Malone Daddy Hollywood Hiway Patrol Hawaii Naked City Weath Pony Express TV Sports Hong Kong Nelsons Eye

Local TV Schedule Entry for Huntington Channel

A listing of WHTN CBS Huntington programs from 6:06 pm to 11:15 pm includes news weather and theater segments. Program identifiers include Eileen Amos Andy Malibu Run and OG Hiway Patrol with varying times.

WBNS CBS Chan Columbus Eileen Thea Uo News Chet Long Doug Edw Whtn-Tv CBS Huntington Amos-Andy

Tiburcio Mendez Leads Californios in Wagon Train Drama

At 7:30 P.M. Tiburcio Mendez directs a group of Californios opposing Bill Hawks and his four-wagon caravan heading toward Los Angeles.

Tiburcio Mendez Californios Bill Hawks Los Angeles

TV Schedule Highlights and Weekend Tryouts

At 7 7:30 8 30 9 10 P M the Pony Express prankster targets a mail robbery as Brett Clark helps trap two brothers. Hong Kong stars Glenn and Susan Kohner in The Innocent Exile while Ozzie and Harriet host a baby sitter tale. Hawaiian Eye features a fortune hunter murder plot and Naked City follows an unemployed actor who robs taxi drivers.

Pony Express Brett Clark Hong Kong Glenn Lovely Susan Kohner Expictator Ozzie and Harriet Tracy Gregg Roddy McDowall

TV Tonight Highlights A Mixed Weekday Lineup

At 8 30 P M a Wanted Dead or Alive episode features Josh Randall aiding a woman in a murder case she calls self defense. 9 00 P M My Sister Eileen shows Paul Hornung's TV debut with Ruth the Reformer aiding a delinquent. 9 30 P M I ve Got A Secret reveals Winter Haven secrets. 10 00 P M United States Steel Hour presents Welcome Home with Shirley Booth as a devoted housekeeper for 25 years.

Josh Randall Eileen Paul Hornung Ruth Reformer Gary Betsy Palmer Bill Cullen Henry Morgan Bess Myerson Winter Haven Fla United States Steel Hour Shirley Booth Flora Campbell Henderson Forsythe William Hansen Suzanne Storrs

TV Guide Listings for Wednesday and Thursday

Channel 4 Stronger Than Desire at 5 p.m. Channel 8 Pilot No 5 at 11 15 p.m. Channel 10 The Spider and The Fly at 11 15 p.m. Channel 13 Girl On The Spot at 11 15 p.m. Thursday Channel 3 Perfect Specimen at 1 15 p.m. Two Faced Woman Part 2 at 9 a.m. Mrs Miniver Part 1 at 9 a.m. Casino Murder Case at 5 p.m. French Line at 9 a.m. Little Women at 11 15 p.m. My Marriage at 9 30 a.m. Street With No Name at 11 15 p.m. Brute Force at 11 15 p.m.

Sellers Observe Golden Anniversary in New Lexington

Mr and Mrs I R Sellers of New Lexington marked their golden wedding anniversary on March 15. Both were former school teachers and no celebration was held due to Mrs Sellers illness.

New Lexington I. R. Sellers

Gallia County Riding Club Announces May 30 Show

The Gallia County Riding Club schedules its 1961 horse show for Memorial Day May 30 at the Gallia County junior fairgrounds with a June 4 rain date. OHVSA meeting confirms the date in Rock Springs near Pomeroy. club president Reba Cramer represents Gallia County. Other shows listed include Meigs Albany Riverview Ja Vin Belpre and Eleanor WV clubs with respective dates and rain dates.

Gallipolis Gallia Gallia County Reba Cramer Gallia County Riding Club Bernice Fellure Gladys Angel Meigs County Ja-Vin Belpre Eleanor W Va

Nine Persons Arraigned In Court At Point Pleasant

Nine individuals appeared before Justice of Peace A M Goodwin on Monday and Tuesday in Point Pleasant. Defendants faced various charges including speeding improper passing intoxication and contributing to the delinquency of a minor with fines and costs assessed.

Point Pleasant A. M. Goodwin Justice of Peace Elton Arrington Richard Wamsley Billy Joe Buck Philip Ramsey Henry Rollins Richard McDade Gene Smith George Mayes Dick Wogan

Clemons Services Planned Thursday

Funeral services for Charles Chilton Clemons age 60 of South Side will be held at 2 p m Thursday at Harmony Baptist Church. He died Monday evening at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Friends may call at the home of his brother Schley Clemons. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Point Pleasant Charles Chilton Clemons South Side Harmony Baptist Church Clemons Pleasant Valley Hospital Schley Clemons

Attorney To Speak On Trial Of Christ At Dinner

Att orney William H Bardin of Point Pleasant will speak at the First Presbyterian Church men’s dinner Thursday evening. President Joseph Cook said the talk will cover the trial of Christ. Dinner is served at 6 15 p m in the church dining room.

Point Pleasant William H. Bardin First Presbyterian Church Joseph Cook

Man Held In Custody After Fort Knox Referral

James Burton of Crooksville Rt. 2 was taken into custody by the sheriff's department and held for Fort Knox officials. He faces a charge of absence without leave and is described as unwilling to take orders.

New Lexington James Burton Crooksville Rt. 2 Sheriff's Department Fort Knox

Marriage License for Watterson and Hill

Ernest Milton Watterson aged 18 of Ashton and Vivian Christine Hill aged 16 of Ashton obtained a marriage license. The couple plans to wed in Ashton with consent from guardians where required.

Ernest Milton Watterson Ashton Vivian Christine Hill

Comedy Skit At Vinton PTA Session Highlights Show

In Vinton Elementary School the Vin ton PTA presented a comedy skit Trip to the Dentist Office with Kenneth Ward as the dentist and his wife as patient. The event drew over 100 attendees and featured first grade musical numbers and various acts. The club, led by Richard Sayre, also renewed sponsorship for Cub Pack 215 with Seth Huntley as cubmaster.

Gallipolis Kenneth Ward Vinton Parent-Teachers Club Ward John Payne Long Twins Jan Ann Ruth Quickle Mary Lanier Lanier Merle Macomber Stutler Vesta Patty Robert Bias and Son Richard Sayre Vinton Cub Pack Seth Huntley

Holzer Hospital News births and admissions listed

A series of births announced for families in Millwood Jackson Wellston and surrounding towns. Admissions include Hank H Poore Jackson Lewis Humphrey Jr Pomeroy Route 2 and several residents from Fraziers Bottom Wilkesville Middleport Ashland Ky Syracuse and other area communities.

Hank H. Poore Jackson Lewis Humphrey, Jr Pomeroy Clarence Gibson Fraziers Bottom W. Va Parker Sheets Wilkesville Lawrence E. Nance Harley E. Swisher Middleport Robert E. Center Oak Hill

Social visits span county towns this weekend

Mrs Marian Foster visited her daughter in Chicago. Mr and Mrs Harry Wineford ner Anna Frasure and Iva Dish on visited in Lancaster last weekend. Margaret Sherrard and Minnie Strawn were recent visitors in New Lexington. Mr and Mrs Delbert Leever and children of Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Laurence Burgess over the weekend.

Marian’ Foster Chicago Harry Winefordner Anna Frasure Iva Dishon Lancaster Margaret Sherrard Minnie Strawn New Lexington Delbert Leever Columbus Laurence Burgess

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Births Mr and Mrs Guy See Middleport a son Mrs Ethel Thompson Pomeroy Mrs Guy See Middleport Miss Jacqueline McNeely Point Pleasant Miss Irma Smith Pomeroy Mrs Henry Keefer Leon Starling Parsons Gallipolis Discharged Mrs Ray K Williams Point Pleasant

Guy See Middleport

Grape Arbor Damaged In Gallipolis Wreck

Gallipolis city police investigated an accident at 1 45 p m Tuesday on Chestnut Street damaging a grape arbor on Gallipolis State Institute grounds. Six poles were broken when struck by a car driven by Shirley A Adkins 25 of 42 Central Avenue who lost control on the soft berm and struck the arbor.

Gallipolis Chestnut St Gallipolis State Institute Shirley A. Adkins Central Ave

Infant Rites Held for Neal Wise Jr in Mount Hill Cemetery

Graveside rites were held at Mount Hill Cemetery for five-day-old Neal Wise Jr. born last Wednesday at Holzer Hospital in Crown City Route 2. He died Monday night at the hospital. Parents Neal E. and Irene Roberts Wise survive with siblings Larry Allen 20 Elizabeth Pearl 19 Shirley Ellen 18 Linda Lou 13 Ronald Dean 12 and Marla Sue 8. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Roberts of Rodney and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Wise of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Mount Hill Cemetery Joe Fulks Neal Wise Jr Crown City Holzer Hospital Neal E Irene Roberts Wise Larry Allen Elizabeth Pearl Shirley Ellen Linda Lou Ronald Dean Marla Sue Earl Roberts Rodney Sheldon Wise

Girl Heads Teen Group in Teenville Election

Ann Morgan was elected president of Teenville junior high committee at a meeting at the Graham home. Other officers named were Carman Saxton as vice president Ann Elliott as secretary and Libby Cherrington as publicity chairman. The group set six weeks of sessions with dances and pony contest dates including March 25 April Fool's and April 22 and 29.

Gallipolis Ann Morgan Teenville Hugh Graham Carman Saxton Ann Elliott Libby Cherrington

4 H Sewing Class Held at Point Pleasant High School

Nine 4 H club girls enrolled in the first year sewing project attended a workshop on learning to use a sewing machine at Point Pleasant High School home economics building. The session was led by Wanda Stemple Janet Wallace and Robert Star cher with several participants and observers named from local clubs.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Wanda Stemple Janet Wallace Robert Starcher Patty Webb Wanda Wilson Busy Bee Tonda Wise Donna Durst Happy Hustlers Virginia Hayes Arbuckle Go Getters Mickie Yester Lana Gardner Saura Price Mary Sanders Old Town Eva Ann Gill H. D. Webb Frank Yester

Arrest Made in Gallia County on Assault Warrant

Elias Hatfield age 33 of Gallipolis Route 1 was arrested by the Gallia County Sheriff's Department on an assault and battery warrant signed by his wife. He posted $100 bond to appear Friday in Municipal Court.

Gallipolis The Gallia County

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