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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1960

Page

12

Gallia County GOP endorses Collins and slate for May election

The Gallia County Republican Central Committee met in the courthouse with Chairman Fred Beman presiding and endorsed Oakley C. Collins for Congress in the 10th district. They also backed J. Roy Bartlett county engineer Verlin Swain county treasurer Oscar Baird sheriff and two county commissioner candidates, plus other endorsed offices. A rally is planned April 14 at the county barn and a buffet supper April 4 in the Common Pleas courtroom. Homer Edwards of Ironton spoke as guest.

Gallipolis Gallia County Republican Central Committee Fred Beman Oakley C. Collins Ironton J. Roy Bartlett Verlin Swain Oscar Baird Oty M. Stewart S. H. Milam Board of County Commissioners William P. Cherrington Holzer Hospital Republican Women's Club Ruth Parkins

Capitol Idea clarifies state local retirement systems

The column explains retirement on the state and local level for public employees. It distinguishes public employees retirement system and state teachers retirement system from social security, noting the federal nature of the latter.

Public Employees

Gallia Native Cather ine Oiler Dies in Columbus at 86

Gallia County native Mrs. Cather ine Oiler, 86, died Tuesday at her daughter Mabel Hall’s Columbus home after residing there 24 years. Widow of Jasper Oiler, she survived by three daughters and three sons, 41 grandchildren, and 86 great grandchildren. Funeral 1:30 p.m. Friday at Vinton Methodist Church with burial in Holcolm b Cemetery. Visitation begins Thursday after 4 p.m. at Vernon McCoy funeral home in Vinton.

Gallipolis Catherine Oiler Gallia County Mabel Hall Columbus Oiler Vinton Community Jasper Oiler Linden Church of Christ Nina Jaquay Johnstown Maggie Swift Nola

Gallia County Highway Needs Presented at Marietta Meeting

Robert E. Jenkins of the GallPolis Chamber of Commerce Highway Development Committee presented Gallia County highway needs to Division 10 of the state department of highways in Marietta. County Engineer J Roy Bartlett and Att. John E Halliday attended with Jenkins. Top priority is widening Routes 7 and 35 from Gallpolis to Kanauga.

Gallipolis Robert E. Jenkins J. Roy Bartlett John E. Halliday Jenkins Kanauga

License Suspended After Drunk Driving Case

Gallipolis judge suspended Gerald Humphreys license for one year after a drunk driving arrest at Third and Pine. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and sentenced to five days in Gallia County jail.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Municiple Gerald Humphreys Humphreys Third and Pine Gallia County

Divorce Petition Filed by Freda F. Johnson

Freda F. Johnson of 726 Third Ave files in Gallia Common Pleas Court for divorce from Grant Johnson alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They have five minor children. custody and alimony are sought.

Gallipolis Freda F. Johnson Third Ave Common Pleas Grant Johnson

Driver tests in Gallipolis yield nine passes

Ivan B. Davis of Ironton, driver license examiner for the State Highway Patrol, gave drivers tests to 16 applicants Tuesday in Gallipolis. Nine passed.

Gallipolis Ivan B. Davis Ironton State Highway Patrol

Gallia Academy Students Enter Regional Science Fair

Gallia Academy Junior and Senior High will enter 27 projects in the Marshall College Regional Science Fair in Huntington W V Friday and Saturday. Winners from last week contribute projects including Rodney Lusk Barbara Foster Joe Bagshaw Jack Stage Roger States Curtis Swann Nancy Lusk Joann Ford George Somerville Tom Bailes Ellen Martin and many more with topics ranging from biology physics electromagnetism and earth science.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Marshall College Huntington W. Va Rodney Lusk Barbara Foster Joe Bagshaw Jack Stage Roger States Curtis Swann Nancy Lusk Joann Ford George Somerville Tom Bailes You Ellen Martin

Ruling Orders Roy London to Pay $606.60 in Suit

Judge Robert M. Betz in Gallia County Common Pleas Court ruled Roy London of Addison in default of answer to a petition to pay Earl Berry of Cuyahoga Falls $600 plus 6 percent interest from January 31, 1960. London must also cover court costs of $5.60.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Gallia County

National Library Week Observed by County District Library

Lawrence R. Huber says the district library will join National Library Week April 3 to 9. Staff and board invite all registered patrons to visit. non patrons may register free. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Gallipolis Gallia County Lawrence R. Huber

Driver Cited By Patrol After Meigs County Collision

GALLIPOLIS Post reports 27 year old Robert G. Snead of Pittsburgh attempted to overtake a southbound car driven by Delbert W. Lawson of Portland Route 1 on Route 7 Meigs County. A left turn by Lawson caused a collision with heavy damage. Snead arrested for failing to operate in the assured clear distance and posted bond to appear in Meigs County Court.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Meigs County Pom Eroy Robert G. Snead Pittsburgh Delbert W. Lawson Portland Lawson Snead Meigs County Court

FFA Honors Gallipolis Chapter for Superior Rating

The Gallipolis FFA Chapter earned a superior rating after a district contest held Monday night at Beverly. Emys High School participated by flying its honor flag Tuesday to recognize the achievement.

Emy High School Gallipolis Beverly

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