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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1963

Page

8

Gallia County discussed plans for a school for mentally retarded children

At a Grace Methodist Church meeting the Gal lia County Chapter of the Ohio Mental Health Association discussed tentative plans to start a six week trial school for seven to 12 year olds with IQs under 50. Dr. Purcell estimated 29 children tested. 15 eligible. If funded, state aid would cover 300 per child plus local tuition.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio Mental Health Association Grace Methodist Church Roderick N. Purcell Ohio Department of Mental Purcell Gallia County Child Welfare Society City County Boards of Education

Burglar Steals $100 From Barber Shop

In Gallipolis a burglar pried a rear door hasp and forced entry at Robert R. Lee's barber shop on 854 Second Ave. He fled with $100 from a cash drawer and three razors. no other items were disturbed. Police report the break in occurred between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, discovered at 8 am.

Gallipolis Robert R. Lee Second Ave John Taylor Lee

Holzer Hospital News Admits and dismissals detailed

A hospital notices list new admissions including William H. Dillon Barbara Sue Rogers and Nyla Jane Argabright among others, with multiple patients from Gallipolis Wellston and Ironton. Dismissals include Kenneth Burke Ray D. Hall Mrs Everett McDavid and others, listing patients and relatives.

Carl V. Hatfield Rodney William H. Dillon Gallipolis Roger L. Hood Cecil L. Garvey Jackson Stewart S. Zirkle Hartford Willey T. Carter Northup Howard S. Hardway Barbara Sue Rogers Henderson Wesley C. Rose Wellston Thurman Barker Chillicothe Nyla Jane Argabright C. Blaine Topping Lon F. Byrd Ironton Herman H. Gothard Jerry L. Cassidy Oak Hill Emmett B. Syrus R. Thurman Babcock Long Bottom Kenneth Burke Ray D. Hall Greggsby Hall Everett McDavid Vance Watson Paul Beegle Leland S. Riggs William Kelly Jack Miller Irene Cavvendish Evelyn Spence John S. Bradley William Cummons Luther Allen E. Blain Bing

Report of Condition of the Security Bank Athens Ohio 1943

Report of condition for Security Bank of Athens Ohio as of March 18 1943 lists assets including cash and balances 621649.21 United States Government obligations 1922 810 28 and other bonds loans and securities total assets 10 271 163 79. Liabilities show total deposits 8 895 181 49 with capital accounts 1 375 982 30. Notary affidavit by Wayne L White attests to accuracy with officials present in Athens Ohio March 28 1963.

Athens Ohio United States U.S Pete E Terres Ee Wayne L. White Ray C. Cook Robert D. Lindner Carl H. Lindner

Hayman Rites Are Saturday

Joseph Eugene Hayman three month old son of Early and Nora Ward Hayman of Gallipolis Route 1 died at home on George's Creek Road He was born last Christmas He is survived by two sisters Patricia and Carolyn Sue and a brother Early Hayman Jr Paternal grandparents are Earl Hayman of Gallipolis and maternal grandparents Bernard Ward of Gallipolis Route 1 Funeral services will be at 10 a m Saturday at Miller funeral home conducted by Rev Eric E Cox Burial will be in Mina Chapel Cemetery

Gallipolis Joseph Eugene Hayman Early Nora Ward Hayman George's Creek Patricia Carolyn Sue Hayman Early Hayman Earl Hayman Bernard Ward Miller Funeral Home Eric E. Cox Mina Chapel Cemetery

Ravenswood Group Donates to 4-H in Mason County

The Ravenswood employees Chari ties of Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp donate $200 to the Mason County 4-H program. The group has supported 4-H for several years and increased the gift from $25. Funds have funded scholarships for state 4-H camps, with decisions on allocation to be made at the next Mason County 4-H Leaders Association meeting.

Point Pleasant Ravenswood Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp Mason County

Point Youths Post Bonds

Two Point Pleasant youths arraigned before Justice A M Goodwin on a grand larceny charge were held to the grand jury and are free on 1500 bond. Dale Harlow and a 17 year old youth confessed to breaking and entering dating back to 1961, taking merchandise valued at about 1000 dollars.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Dale Harlow

Mrs. Vance Named Acting New Haven News Correspondent

Madelyn Vance has been named acting correspondent for The Messenger in New Haven. She covers clubs schools churches village government and business news during Mrs. J. L. Stewart’s hospital absence. Residents may contact her at 882-3125 or by mail.

New Haven Madelyn Vance Messnger J. L. Stewart

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Charles Neal West Columbia welcome a daughter. Discharged include Mrs John Cox and son Gallipolis Otto Murphy Point Pleasant Judy Legg Robertsburg Harry Lewis West Columbia Gordon Sebrell Sr South Side.

Charles Neal West Columbia Ralph Amos Point Pleasant Charles Luckydoo Lucille Schuyler Elmer Loomis John Cox And Gallipolis Otto Murphy Point Peasant Judy Legg Robertsburg Harry Lewis Gordon Sebrell South Side

River traffic and dam conditions on Kanawha and Ohio rivers

Gauges report crests and rollers listed for Gallipolis Greenup Marmet Hinton and Point Pleasant with several dams down. Numerous river boats on Gallipolis Marmet Winfield Montgomery and Greenup Locks show fluctuating up and down calls with times from morning to night. overall canal and dam status mixed across Kanawha and Ohio districts with moveable dams nonfunctional at Huntington.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pointer Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Frances Hougland Walter Hougland L. A. Sweet National Beckford Oliver C. Shearer Albert F. Holden Semet Titan Kanawha Merrill Lelia C. Shearer A.m C. V. Harner Solvay Little Edward Jacob G Stevenson Lock Louisiana Dow Crucible J. F._Frieberger Jerry Bosworth Peggy Downey New Martinsville E' Deana Bosworth Quaker State William H. Zimmer New Orleans Illinois Lucille J . Lewis Mary B Gene Hutchinson H. E. Bowles bin- Oo Andrew Palhoun

Sewer Plant Grant OK’d for New Haven Project

New Haven town council learned a federal grant covering 50 percent of sewage disposal plant costs was approved, totaling 83000 dollars for half the price. George Thayer was appointed to the sanitation board to fill the unexpired term of Lloyd Roush, and bids for general liability insurance are invited with bids due by April 1. Attending were Mayor Reichert and council members Thelma Capehart Henry Buck Karl Wiles Nelson Roush Leo Gibbs.

New Haven Coun Cil George Thayer F. C. Reichert Thayer Lloyd Roush Mayor Reichert Thelma Capehart Henry Buck Karl Wiles Nelson Roush Leo Gibbs

Condition of Fire Fighter Listed Fair

Elmer Jack Loomis of Jerrico Road was listed in fair condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital after suffering smoke inhalation and minor burns while fighting a brush fire Thursday. The Point Pleasant Fire Department administered oxygen and carried him from the hollow where the blaze occurred.

Point Pleasant Elmer Jack) Loomis Jerrico Road Pleasant Valley Hospital Loomis

Methodists Announce Weekly Church Meetings

Rev. L. Curtis Saville of Trinity Methodist Church lists upcoming events this week. The Methodist Youth Fellowship gathers Sunday at 6 p.m. for worship and refreshments, the Women’s Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., and William Bardin speaks on The Trial of Jesus from Attoney's Point of View.

Point Pleasant

Fishermen Cause Alarm on Three Mile Hollow

Firemen rushed to a brush fire report at 11 p.m. Thursday on Three Mile Hollow. Four firefighters found two boys fishing nearby warming themselves by a small fire. They returned to the station and the youths went back to fishing.

Point Pleasant

Fire Extinguished At Main Street Home

Point Pleasant firefighters responded to 1012 Main St at 9 10 am Thursday to extinguish an awning fire. The home at this address is owned by Benjamin Franklin IV. Damage was estimated at 20 dollars. Cause is not known but a cigarette may have been discarded on the awning.

Point Pleasant Main St Benjamin Franklin IV

New Haven EUB Church Skating Party Draws Attendees

The Win Won Class of the New Haven EUB Church held a skating party at the New Haven Recreational Building Monday. Attendees include Mrs Eugene Hudnall Elizabeth and David Mr and Mrs Harry Pickens Sandra Mr and Mrs Luther Smith and sons Mr and Mrs Dorsey Lee Roush and Carolyn Mrs Harry Hoffman and Judy Mr and Mrs Harry Miller Leah Ann and Gail Mr and Mrs Jack Flesher and Sharry Karen Greene Eddie Halstead Mr and Mrs Paul Richard Sharon and Debbie Mr and Mrs Charles Weaver and Charlene the Rev and Mrs Robert Dille and John Candy Ingles Mrs Leo Litchfield Mrs Tom Hoffman and Tommy.

New Haven EUB Eugene Hudnall Elizabeth David Harry Pickens Sandra Luther Smith Dorsey Lee Roush Carolyn Harry Hoffman Judy Harry Miller Leah Ann Gail Jack Flesher Sharry Karen Greene Eddie Halstead Paul Richard Sharon Debbie Charles Weaver Charlene Robert Dille John Candy Ingles Leo Litchfield Tom Hoffman Tommy

Three enter for West Virginia forensics contest

Three Point Pleasant High School seniors compete in Morgantown at the West Virginia Scholastic Forensic League. Steven Bragg and Randald Jarrell enter debate while Tom Ross participates in extemporaneous speaking. They are accompanied by teacher Charles Chambers. Bragg and Jarrell won first place regionally at Marshall University, while Ross placed second.

Point Pleasant Three Point Pleasant High School Morgantown West Virginia Steven Bragg Morris Bragg Randald Jarrell Melvin Jarrell Tom Ross S. T. Ross Charles Chambers Bragg Jarrell Marshall University Ross

Machine Care Workshop At Krodel Park Clubhouse

Miss Wanda Stemple county extension home demonstration agent leads a workshop on How to Make the Most of Your Sewing Machine at Krodel Park Clubhouse in Point Pleasant on Tuesday from 10 a m to about 3 p m Attendees should bring lunch beverage and materials to check their machines including a worn out toothbrush soft brush screwdriver corsage pin scissors and machine attachments plus thread and fabric scraps for tests.

Point Pleasant Wanda Stemple County Extension Krodel Park

Bloodmobile Visit Set At Vanadium Plant

The Mason County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a bloodmobile on Thursday April 4 from noon to 6 pm at the Vanadium Plant in New Haven. Co-chairmen are Mrs Everett Roush and Mrs Philip Wolpert. Donors are urged to give as blood supply for the county and tri state area is critical due to flu and flood cancellations.

New Haven Mason County The American Red Cross Vanadium Everett Roush Philip Wolpert Tristate

Staats Honored On Birthday In New Haven

Harry Staats Letart Route 1 was honored on his birthday Sunday. Attendees included Perry Livingston Akron Ohio Earl Hoffman and Edna Hartford Roy Hoffman and family James Staats and family Bruce Staats and family plus many relatives. John Saunders Eureka Star Route Gallia County reported tire wheel theft at Yellowtown Church during recent high water. deputies investigate.

New Haven Harry Staats Letart Route 1 Perry Livingston Akron Ohio Earl Hoffman Edna Hartford Roy Hoffman Harry Hoffman Judy Freda Hart Bernard Lieving Carolyn Harold Zerkle Donald Bumgardner George Reed Stanley Staats Faye Hoffman James Hart James Staats Bruce Staats Bonnie and Bernita Gallipolis John Saunders Eureka Star Route Gallia County

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