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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1965

Page

12

Gallia Girl Scout Leader Honored At Luncheon

Mrs. Stewart has led Girl Scout Troop 204 since July 1946 sponsored by Lincoln School PTA. At the First United Presbyterian Church luncheon, committee members Mrs. Leslie and Mrs. John Casey were recognized, and service pins were awarded to several leaders for years of service.

Gallipolis Org Gallia Keith R. Brandeberry Thomas P. Price Opie Marcum Richard S. Lease

Two Point Musicians Named to West Virginia All-State Band

Point Pleasant High School announces two students selected for the West Virginia All-State Band to perform in Clarksburg this weekend. Pamela Buffington, a senior clarinetist, and William Blain Jr., a junior French horn player, join a historically represented group from the district with auditions judged by WVU and Marshall faculty among over 900 applicants.

Point Pleasant James Andrews Point Pleasant High School West Virginia Clarksburg Pamela Buffington William Buffington Maxwell Ave William Blain Jr William Blain Hogsett Buffington Bill West Virginia University Marshall University

Six Galia Junior High Students Cited

The Gal lia Academy Junior High School Student Council honored six seventh and eighth graders for courtesy or student of the month. Sevenths: Tommy Morgan student of the month, Terry Saunders most courteous boy, Marcia Malone most courteous girl. Eighths: Vincent Hill student of the month, Charles Lawrence most courteous boy, Barbi Layne most courteous girl.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Tommy Morgan Terry Saunders Marcia Malone Vincent Hill Charles Lawrence Barbi Layne

Rio Coeds Pledged to Athena Sorority at Rio Grande

Seven Rio Grande College coeds pledged Athena Sorority this semester. Eligible pledges include Neda J. Bradford Middleport Carolyn Pigman Proctorville Martha J. Collins Wellston Anne Dete Carlisle Pa Cheryl Gearing Bay Route 1 Linda K. Chalfant Carroll Nancy Albert Jackson Route 1.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College

Marietta Firm Named In Suit Over Tax Debt

The West Virginia Tax Commission files a $47,319.38 civil action in Mason County Circuit Court against Marietta Manufacturing Co of Point Pleasant. The suit seeks payment of delinquent 1963 and 1964 business and occupational taxes plus penalties interest costs and attorney fees.

West Virginia Tax Commission Marietta Manufacturing Co Point Pleasant Marietta Company Mason County

Gym Girls Edge Holzer Group 28 to 24

In a high school gym battle Lia Academy High School girls upset Holzer Hospital School of Nursing 28 24 to tie the series at one game apiece. Hattie Casey led the hosts with eight points while Susie Jenkins scored 18 for the nurses and Pat Spencer and Nancy Tawney added seven.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Holzers Hattie Casey Nancy Tawney Patty Spencer Susie Jenkins Holzer Rio Grande College Rio Grande St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing Huntington W. Va Dayton

Mason County Meetings Scheduled This Week

The Mason County Retarded Children's Association will meet at 7 30 p m Friday evening in the Appalachian Auditor ium. The Mason County Board of Education will meet at 7 30 p m tonight in the Board of Education office to discuss the budget. Mrs Gertrude Bateson of Ohio River Rd will host at her home Monday at 7 30 p m to the Past Matrons Club with Mrs Linnie Bruestle as co host.

Mason County Retarded Children’s Association Appalachian Mason County Board of Education Board of Education Gertrude Bateson Ohio River Rd Linnie Bruestle

Common Pleas Court Divorce Notice Athens County Ohio

Betty Lou Bearint cannot be served and Thomas Bearint files for divorce on gross neglect and wilful absence Cause No 23504 asking for property rights custody visitation and relief with a public notice in Athens County Ohio Beatrice Garcia Bentley and Thomas Hoes Bentley Jr are parties in a separate divorce petition with temporary alimony attorney fees and custody actions in College Point New York marked for publication in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio

Common Pleas Court Betty Lou Bearint Ohio Franklin Street Bristol Rhode Island Thomas Bearint Athens County Court OF Common Pleas Beatrice Garcia Bentley Thomas Hoes Bentley, Jr Thomas Rose Bentley, Jr College Point New York Beatrice Garcia Ever Court of Common Pleas of Athens

Auction Notice for Parcel Sale in Athens County

Sealed bids will be accepted at the Lavelle and Vanity Office. Description outlines a parcel in Athens County with bounds and lot numbers, including corner points, west and east lines, and tax details. Sale contingent on delivery of a marketable title, with taxes for 1965 to be apportioned. Location noted as New Marshfield area with associated names.

Buckley Rebecca Terma Asau Rae Aos Peruana New Marshfield

Fish Hobby Expensive, Kiwanis Told

Sherwood Costen spoke to the Point Pleasant Kiwanis about tropical fish as an expensive hobby noting many are lost from poor care. G A Biggs announced two members ill Atty George Somerville and Barbee Rothgeb. Pancake Day set for Saturday at the Ordnance School Cafeteria with Key Club and Keyette Club aiding. Arts of local people will be displayed as a Pancake Day highlight.

Point Pleasant Sherwood Costen Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club G. A. Biggs Atty. George Somerville Holzer Hospital Barbee Rothgeb St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Ordnance School Key Club Keyette Club Point Pleasant High School

Band Battle Set Tonight at National Guard Armory

The Point Pleasant High School Key Club hosts a Battle of the Bands dance tonight in the National Guard Armory from 8 30 to 11 30 p m. Five bands will play and compete for a trophy.

Point Pleasant National Guard Armory

Edna R Buck Appointed Administratrix in Guysville Ohio

Notice announces Edna R Buck of Guysville Ohio appointed Administratrix of Waldo W Buck deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated March 19 193?. Probate Judge Harold J re Athens County Ohio has jurisdiction.

Edna R. Buck Guysville Ohio Waldo W. Buck Athens County Goldie M. McClain P. O. Box Chauncey W.W.A Hannas E. McClain Tate Athena

Executor named for Carlos D. Henry estate in Ohio

Notice of appointment of Harry G. Henry of Route 1 Sharpsburg Ohio as executor of the Estate of Carlos D. Henry deceased of Bern Township Athens County Ohio. Four months. Dated March 19. Harold J. Rose probate judge of Athens County Ohio.

Harry G. Henry Route 1 Sharpsburg Ohio Carlos D. Henry Bern Township Athens County

Notice of Administratrix Appointment in McClain Estate

Gol die M. McClain of Chauncey Ohio titled administratrix of the estate of Hannas E. McClain deceased. Filing appears dated March 22 1926 Chauncey Ohio.

Board of Zoning Appeals Notice Set For Public Hearing

The Board of Zoning Appeals announces a public hearing on March 26 at 7 p.m. at 3 Linden Street Athens Ohio. Residents with interest may appear to voice opinions regarding an application under Section 61 of the zoning ordinance.

Legal Notice Board of Zoning Appeals Loewie Athens Ohio Pratesatea Et Nzoning

Notice of Bids for York School District Buses

The board of education of Ohio York School District announces bids for five buses valued over six hundred dollars. A minimum thirty day newspaper notice is required. The district reserves the right to accept a bid from the lowest bidder and to require the successful bidder to meet conditions.

Educa Qhio York Miehestoe Slocative

TV Newsman Will Speak To Teachers

Gallipolis Teachers Association set a spring dinner at Green Elementary School Centenary on Saturday April 3 at 6 p m. Guest speaker will be Bosworth Bos Johnson WSAZ TV news director and former Charleston WV and WVU alumnus.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Teachers Association Green Centenary Bosworth Bos” Johnson WSAZ Johnson Charleston W. Va Charleston High School West Virginia University Dorothy Rensch Upper Darby First Presbyterian Church Huntington Earnestine Sprieger Florence Trainer Geraldine Gibson Frank Porter

Court Records Reveal Confused Plea Entry in Ross Case

In the Court of Common Pleas a garbled entry appears involving Marthe Pa and Ross I. Dailey. The document shows unclear relationships and uncertain party roles amid a stray note about goats and kin.

Court OF Common Pleas Marthe Ross I. Dailey Ross

Three In Holzer After Accident

Three people were admitted to Holzer Hospital with scalp lacerations and possible concussions after a truck car collision at 7 50 p m near the junction of Routes 35 and 160 four miles west of Gallipolis. Louise Watson 24 of Bidwell Route 1 driver and George Jones Jr 34 of Henderson West Virginia plus Maurice R Jones 43 of Henderson passengers were listed in good condition. The truck driven by Jon Michael Sommer 24 of Gallipolis Route 2 struck a ditch and embankment after pulling into Route 35 from Route 160. The Watson car was demolished and the truck owned by GalliaPolis Reduction Co sustained heavy damage. The accident is under investigation with no charges filed. A second accident on Rodney Bidwell Rd near Route 35 at 4 40 p m involved Norma E Factor 42 of Rio Grande and George B Somerville 18 of Gallipolis. no injuries or charges were reported.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Louise Watson Bidwell George Jones Jr Henderson W. Va Maurice R. Jones Watson State Highway Patrol Jon Michael Sommer Sommer Route 35 Gallipolis Reduction Co Rodney-Bidwell Rd Norma E. Factor Rio Grande George B. Somerville

Paden City Man Hurt In Route 33 Accident

James Gerald Drain of Paden City West Virginia 28 was injured when his car crashed on Route 33 early Thursday He received facial lacerations and chest pain and state police noted he fell asleep while driving The vehicle damage was listed at 500 dollarsPolice also investigated a second crash on Route 35 near Arbuckle involving a tractor trailer loaded with powdered milk and a London Kentucky man Tullie Lee House 36 losing control after a truck pulled in front of him The other vehicle fled the scene and damage was 1000 dollars

Point Pleasant James Gerald Drain Paden City W. Va West Virginia Holzer Hospital Crain Arbuckle Tullie Lee House London

Taber Speaks To Legion Leaders At Birthday Party

Rep D O Taber of Gallia was guest speaker at Lafayette Post 27 American Legion 46th birthday party in the Legion Hall Municipal Building Second Floor. Mrs Bette Ryal presented Tom Adams commander with a cake and both issued slices to 30 attendees.

Gallipolis D. O. Taber R-Gallia American Legion Lafayette Post 27 Legion Hall Bette Ryal Women’s Auxiliary Tom Adams Legion

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Local Dismissals

Pleas ant Valley reports dismissals including MrsRoy Ball Point Pleasant Gary Allen Pliny Marsha McKinney Leon Jinna Aldridge Point Pleasant and Mrs Clifford Cornell Ashton Orin Barker Gallipolis Mrs Joan Darst Gallipolis.

Roy Ball Point Pleasant Gary Allen Pliny Marsha McKinney Leon Jinna Aldridge Clifford Cornell Ashton Orin Barker Gallipolis Joan Darst

Saddle Club Plans Meeting April 6

NEW HAVEN The River side Saddle Club held its monthly meeting at the Des Villa Stables in New Haven. The next meeting will be April 6 at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Elias Letart Route 2 where a film will be shown. Refreshments were served to 16 persons.

New Haven Riverside Saddle Club James Elias Arnett Roush Henry Elias

Pine Grove Church Plans April 3 Sale

Ladies of the Pine Grove Mennonite Church sponsor a rummage and bake sale at 10 a.m. on April 3 at Vinton Town Hall to fund church remodeling. A homemade quilt auction at 1 p.m. will draw bidders. Donations of clothing or furniture may be arranged by calling DU-8-8666.

Gallipolis — Ladies of the Pine Grove

Gallia County Sheriff Attends Crime Control Clinic

Gallia County Sheriff's Thursday appearance at a crime control clinic in Jackson is noted. Five Gallia city police officers attended the event at the Masonic Hall on Saturday night at 7 30 p.m.

Gallipolis Kenty Grant Long Gallia County Mal Jackson Masonic Hall

Births at Holzer Hospital Additions and Admits Listed

A daughter born to Mr and Mrs John W Haffelt of Gallipolis and several newborns are noted alongside admissions at Holzer Hospital. Names include Jewel Sheridan Russell Jr Mason Robert D Colley Wellston and many others with multiple patients listed.

John W. Haffelt Gallipolis Sheridan Russell Jr Mason Robert D. Colley Wellston

River Traffic and Dam Conditions on Ohio River Report

The Huntington District records river levels and dam statuses from Gallipolis to Kanawha Falls with listed crests and rollers. Multiple boats on the Kanawha and Ohio report down and up movements at various locks with times and crew details.

Onise Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Tae Kanawha Falls Tessee Pomeroy Run Point Pleaseant Kanawha River London Marmet Wintiela Ohio River Huntington Gallipolis Bears Jacob Fauls Oliver C. Shearer Gomna Ma Titan U Noe Bowles Robert P. Thott Andrew P. Pete James Tock Ward

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