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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1958
Page
14
Gallia county Southwestern High School administrators were absent with flu and measles on Monday. Executive head Trevor I. Davis and principal Granville Martin stayed home, joined by commercial teacher Mary E. Carter who also had the flu.
John F. Newcomb, Administrator of Rosa Millimier, deceased, petitions the Probate Court of Athens County, Ohio, for an order to sell real estate in Bern and other townships to pay debts. The property includes three tracts totaling about 110 to 120 acres with specific boundaries and exceptions. unknown heirs and next of kin are named. The hearing requires answer by April 5, 1958.
Gallipolis Scout Frank Gibert passed a board of review for Second Class at a Troop 200 meeting attended by 27 boys. His rank will be conferred Friday night at a Court of Honor. Troop plans a Mason-Gallia-Meigs exhibit for April 12 at Point Pleasant Armory. Four members will earn the Order of the Arrow in Huntington, including John Chandler Roderic Frazer Jim O'Dell Pie Hout. eligibility requires first class rating and 15 days of camping.
Gallia County Women’s Home Demonstration Council schedules Achievement Day for April 9 at Grace Methodist Church. Executives met at Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op Building to finalize displays from this year and prior years. President Mrs. Lester L. Sheets presided along with Mrs. Lucile Rymer and other members.
Fay S McKay of 37 Elmwood Place Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of Fred M McKay deceased of Athens City. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated March 7 1958 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County.
Olga W Hansen of Athens Ohio is appointed executrix of the estate of Einar A Hansen deceased in Athens City Athens County Ohio. Dated March 21 1958.
Notice states H Clyde Parrish of Coolville Ohio is duly appointed Executor of the Estate of Ada L Victor deceased of Coolville Athens County Ohio. Dated March 14 1958.
Notice states appointment of administrator for the estate of Nettle B Hall deceased of Route No 1 Coolville Athens County Ohio dated March 14 1958. The filing is a probate action seeking fiduciary authority.
The Board of County Commissioners plans to view and hear objections on vacating two Canaan Township roads in Strouds Run State Park. A viewing is set for April 2, 1958 at 1 30 PM and the hearing for April 9, 1958 at 10 AM at the County Courthouse in Athens Ohio. Auditor J W Whaley signs the notice.
The Bank of Athens N B A of Athens Ohio files a March 4 1958 condition report with the Comptroller of the Currency showing assets of 6 313 364.00 and total deposits of 5 642 327.08 Downgrade notes include cash balances with other banks U S Government and state obligations while capital accounts stand at 671 036.92 F H Sands as cashier swears the figures true and the report is notarized March 15 1958 by R J Jones Jr Notary Public.
Gallia County principals set a county spelling bee for April 3 at 8 p m in the Gallia County courthouse courtroom. Pronouncers are County Superintendent B Lewis Jones and John Daniel Davis. Judges are Robert Hall Marie Hoskins and Herman Brucker.
Gallipolis veterinarian Dr. George Ely schedules the first city wide dog anti rabies clinic for 1 p.m. Friday at the fire station in the municipal building. Immunizations cost 1 50. Health officials urge all dog owners to vaccinate to prevent a spring summer epidemic. Ely has treated over 600 animals in Gallia County and plans additional clinics at Centerville and the Gallia Store later in the week.
The Coolville community notes an Easter sunrise service at 5 30 a m on April 6 at Bethel Methodist Church Route 7. A WSCS meeting led by Ethel Kincade discussed The March of Missions in Healing and a 25 gift was given to church funds.
Holzer Hospital records show multiple admissions and discharges for patients from Dundas Wellston Coalton and surrounding towns. Names include Mrs William L Pierce Raymond Weyand Mrs Voris Dixon Mrs Walter Bunce and others with medical or surgical statuses. Blood used Monday totals seven pints.
Funeral services were held at Willis funeral home in Huntington for Mrs. Ruby Roach of Proctorville sister of Ora Lower River Road and Mrs. E K Staley of Eureka Dr E Ray Cole officiated burial followed in Rome Cemetery She is survived by husband C E Roach three daughters Dixie Franklin Marjorie Baumgardner and Betty Ann Stevens a brother Grover and eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren
Evans H. Evans principal of Washington Elementary School pleaded not guilty to assault and battery in Municipal Court. He posted 300 bond and the case was continued for a possible Municipal Court or grand jury action with a rehearing set for Friday. The charge stems from an alleged slap of Larry Saunders 16, a junior at Gallia Academy High School, by Evans.
Frank Wood 81, of Northup and longtime Gallia County farmer, died at 4 05 a.m. Monday in Holzer Hospital after a year of declining health. A native of the Gage community he lived much of his life in Alexandria. Born August 25 1876 he leaves three sons George of Dayton William and Hollis of Gallia County. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Salem Baptist Church. Friends may call at his late residence Wednesday and until the funeral hour. Phillips funeral home of Ironton will announce further details.
Elizabeth Cloud and Anise Woods visited G E Elliott while Claude Angles called on Bill Comer. The Vinton MYF hosted the Wilkesville MYF with 39 attendees including Rev and Mrs Tom Wilson. The Baptist Church Auxiliary met with 14 members.
Twelve year old Paul Dexter Ratcliff collided with protruding window glass at Green Local School on Monday, suffering a forehead laceration and head injury. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Dave Ratcliff of Northup.
Fourth grading period honor roll announced for North Wilton School with A and B students across grades from first to eighth led by top scorer John Eblin. Wilton Study Club gathering at Mrs Gladys Pierces featured devotions by Mrs Maxine Wells and a talk by guest speaker Mrs Carl Hayhurst on Little Known Facts in American History.
Vinton Township Grange saw action at Westerville in the Grange State tournament where their run ended with a loss to a Knox County team. The contest highlighted regional Grange competition and the Knox County squad advanced in the event.
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