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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1959

Page

10

Young Democrat President To Speak At Gallia Meigs Dinner

Nelson Lancione national president of the Young Democratic Clubs of America will speak at 6 30 p m Saturday in the Kyger Creek High School cafeteria for the Gallia and Meigs County Democratic clubs joint dinner meeting. Senator J Sherman Porter of Gallipolis will be master of ceremonies and introduce Congressman Walter H Moeller. The dinner is hosted by the Gallia Meigs clubs with tickets sold by the county committees. Lancione is a noted lawyer and former treasury attache with wide public service in Ohio and abroad.

Gallipolis Nelson Lancione Young Democratic Clubs of America Kgger Creek High School Gallia Meigs County Treasury United States Manila Lancione Philippine Foreign United States Treasury Department J. Sherman Porter Porter Walter H. Moeller Lancaster Gomer Phillips Gallia County Kyger Creek High School Kyger Creek Band Boosters Club American Ohio State Columbus NACCA Ohio Common Pleas Court

Former Gallia County Girl Wins Honor Key At College

Nancy Yoho formerly of Gallia County received the Alpha Phi Sigma honor key at West Liberty State College as the year's most outstanding senior. The award recognizes scholarship character and extracurricular involvement. Nancy, daughter of Dewey and the late Mrs. Walker, was valedictorian at Vinton High and later served as president of the Physical Education Club secretary of the Business Club and member of Alpha Phi Sigma. She plans to teach high school and remains active in Yorkville community life.

Gallipolis Nancy Yoho Gallia County Alpha Phi Sigma West Liberty W. Va Nancy Walker Dewey Walker Vinton Route 2 Vinton North Gallia High School West Liberty Alpha Phi Sigma Raymond G. Hughes Nancy Business Club SNEA Yorkville Wheeling Steel

Boy Scout Troops Plan April Activities and Campouts

Troop 200 reports 22 members worked on conservation and wildlife for the April 11 Scout O Rama at Point Pleasant armory. The spring camporee is set for Camp Hout April 24-26 with Rod Frazer in charge.

Gallipolis Point Pleasant National Guard Walter F. Walker Jay Brown Camp Hout Fairfield Walker Rod Frazer Order of the Arrow Huntington Pie Hout, Sr Jimmy O'Dell Roger Saunders Camp Hout Kiwanis Gaylord Wormer Ramon Bomgardner Joe Stiles Grace Methodist Church Roger Lovette

Sharon Scott Elected Head of Committee

In Gallia County the Gallia County Youth Exposition Youth Committee elected Sharon Scott as president at the first regular meeting. Also chosen were Bill Large as vice president Jane Pettus secretary Carol Jones treasurer and Sue Ann Mills news reporter. Representatives named to attend executive committee meetings include Miss Scott Hank Forgey and David Davis.

Gallipolis Gallia County Arlie Davis Sharon Scott Junior Fair Board Bill Large Jane Pettus Carol Jones Sue Ann Mills Miss Scott Hank Forgey David Davis Sue Palmer Mary Jane Miles April Thompson Susie Fulton Tom Carmichael Linda Phillips Danny Tagg Ruth Shirley Rees Linville Silvers Dorothy Roof David Wes Er Clark James O'Dell Gary Northup Terese Gabrielli Joan Royce Christine Hall Larry Marr Marin Pitchford Mike Fulton

Same House Abroad 05 Percent Total July 1 1958

Fragmentary data shows a figure of 173.3 million and 100 percent tied to an AME state. The note appears to reference totals and proportions for a July 1 1958 date, but lacks clear context or complete entities.

Grade School Girls Raise Money for Seals Society

Fifteen fifth grade girls in Gallia County collected 100 dollars during the Lily Parade for the Gallia County Crippled Children's Society. Participants included Charlene Rocchi Jo Ellen Dennison Linda Kay Egner Debbie Leedy Kathy Boggs Stephanie Gibert Janie Robinson Diane McCreedy Nylita Borden Sharon Paugh Sally Davis Beverly Rusk Candy Clark Yvonne Clagg and Charlotte McCarty.

Gallipolis Gallia County Crippled Children’s Society August Arnold Charlene Rocchi Jo Ellen Dennison Linda Kay Egner Debbie Leedy Kathy Boggs Stephanie Gibert Janie Robinson Dianne McCreedy Nylita Borden Sharon Paugh Sally Davis Beverly Rusk Candy Clark Yvonne Clagg Charlotte McCarty

Cora D. Allen and Ross A. Folden Married in Gallipolis

Cora D. Allen and Ross A. Folden united in marriage on Saturday March 28 at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Vernon C. Shafer officiating. A navy dress and Easter lily decor highlighted the ceremony. The couple's reception followed at the Vaught home on Upper Second Ave. They reside in Thurman and will host friends and family.

Gallipolis Cora D. Allen Ross A. Folden Vernon C. Shafer Church of the Nazarene

Waterloo Star Route Driver Fined Jailed

Donniver H. Goody, 41, of Gallipolis Waterloo Star Route, pleaded guilty in County Court after a Gallia County sheriff s department arrest for operating a vehicle under the influence. Judge Sid Vance fined him 100 dollars and costs and sentenced five days in jail. Charles A. Bates, 53, Kanauga, also arrested for intoxication, was fined five dollars and costs.

Gallipolis Donniver H. Goody Waterloo Gallia County

Alfonzo Sheets 84 Dies in Huntington

Alfonzo Sheets 84 former Gallia County resident died at 7 p.m. Monday in Huntington after an extended illness. He is survived by four sons two daughters and a sister. Further details and arrangements will be announced by F L Stevens funeral home of Mercerville.

Alfonzo Sheets Huntington Gallipolis Gallia County F. L. Stevers Mercerville

Easter Visits and Travel Notices Highlight Local Social Scene

Wester Smith of Danville, a Gallipolis native and pipeline engineer, spent Easter with sister Xylpha Smith. Dr. and Mrs. John Lupton visited from Florida en route to Cleveland area home. Anna Gilfillen of Columbus visited Ray Casto family. Mike Dickerson and family vacationed here from Ohio University, touring Quebec on Good Friday and planning return midweek.

Wester Smith Danville Gallipolis Baxter L. Smith Xylpha Smith Smith Tennessee Chicago Box 154 John Lupton Florida Cleveland Area Harry Lupton First Ave Anna Gilfillen Columbus Ray Casto Mary Faye Fourth Ave Mike Dickerson Ohio University C. Arnold Dickerson Georgia Whalen Upper Sandusky Charles Parks Detroit Dickersons Quebec Canada Dickerson

Miss Hazel Ruth Thomas Weds Charley Ray Irwin in Rio Grande

Miss Hazel Ruth Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs Haldon Thomas of Bidwell married Charley Ray Irwin son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Irwin of Chillicothe in a Calvary Baptist Church Rio Grande ceremony. Bride wore white lace dress. They will reside at Fort Belvoir after a honeymoon trip.

Gallipolis Hazel Ruth Thomas Haldon Thomas Bidwell Charley Ray Irwin Clarence Irwin Chillicothe Luther W. Tracy Calvary Baptist Church Rio Grande Charles Hager Joyce Thomas Phyliss Irwin Eugene Elliott Johnny Smith Glendon Elliott

Births at Holzer Hospital Notes List of Newborns

A daughter to Raymond and Mary Wilcox Langsville. a son to Ronald Scinocca Jackson. a daughter to William Sowers Gallipolis. a son to William Hamilton Porter. a son to Andy Hall Jackson. a daughter to Paul Scarrett Jackson. a daughter to Roy Burgess Mason. Names appear with numerous relatives and addresses. Blood used Monday three pints Sunday four pints.

Raymond Wilcox Langsville Ronald D. Scinocca Jackson William H. Sowers Gallipolis William H.hamilton Porter Andy Hall Paul E. Scarrett Roy G. Burgess Mason Ronald D. Scinocea Herbert E. Rose Racine William H. Hamilton Clifford W. Kleinman Ceredo W. Va Andrew G. Thompson Vinton Lawrence L. Cloran Ironton Walker T. Groves Thurman Howami F Frank Hall Oscar Poetker George Ferrell Warren H. Wilson Vern Niday Ellen K. Allen Gregory Easton James Brewer Grace Caufman L. L. Moriacity Marvin Fields Floyd Covgan John Kerrard

Plumbing firm sign jokes stir local response in Lockport

In Lockport New York a plumbing truck sign reading Let us keep your wife in hot water sparked chatter. Police say no crime occurred and the sign remains in place while residents discuss the humor and its reception in the community.

Lockport

Gallipolis Drunk Driving Plea and Fines

Charles E Marshall 31 of Powellton West Virginia pled guilty in Municipal Court to operating a motor vehicle under the influence. Judge William H Jones fined Marshall 50 dollars and costs and sentenced five days in jail with a six month license suspension. Additional defendants received modest fines for intoxication and drunk and disorderly conduct, while Barbara Woomer 22 had her case continued on failing to stop within the assured clear distance.

Gallipolis Charles E. Marshall Powellton W. Va Sheriff's Department William H. Jones Marshall Janes Charles Lewis Vernie Sands Gilbert Bostic Waterloo Barbara Woomer

Rivers and Dams Report from Ganges to Ohio

River gauges detail rising and falling levels across Kanawha and Ohio rivers with many locks and boats showing traffic, up and down readings for vessels such as OVEC 12 0 and Coral Sea 16 0, plus dam conditions and craft movements through Lock 25 to Lock 30.

Ganges Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfeld Ohio River OVEC Sewickley Queenity Tramewinds Salvati L. Wade Childress Creditor Reliance C. V. Harner Dispatcher William Pitt Lock Kathleen Etta Marie Kanawha Waderine Derrick Merrill Winfield Jerry Bosworth Bonnie D Yazoo Invader Lelia C. Shearer Indiana Ashland Lehigh Titan Bud Benter Semet Andrew B Sohio State Selway

Stolen Car Incident and Juvenile Holdings Reported

Gallipolis area authorities recovered a stolen car on Route 141 near Jackson County after two Oak Hill juveniles, 15 and 16, admitted taking the vehicle from Oak Hill with plans to reach Florida. The youths were held by state patrol. no further charges listed. Multiple traffic and license offenses resulted in fines in County Court, while a separate Crown City crash involved Oscar Harmon and Joseph Brumfield.

Gallipolis Oak Hill Florida Jackson County Crown City Oscar Harmon Pilgrim Joseph A. Brumfield San Gabriel Calif Sid Vance William K.moore Syracuse Sherman Carroll Jack A. Barnette Troy Robert W. Smith Richard Spur Lexington Thomas Marks Fisherville Clifford Eads Rutland Pomeroy Charles W. Legar George W. Reed Reedsville

Gallia Soil Conservation board sets tours and plans

The Gallia Soil Conservation District board approved a ministers tour for April 23 ahead of Soil Stewardship Week May 3 to 10. They approved conservation plans for Clyde Mounts E V Laurent and Ralph Leesburg and discussed forestry training camp at Tar Hollow State Forest with interviews planned. The Air Tour Committee will meet April 20 to plan a summer tour. The district will sponsor conservation exhibits at the Gallia County Youth Exposition with cash awards and ribbons for top entries.

Gallipolis Gallia Ohio Division of Forestry Tar Hallow State Forest Board of Supervisors Forgey Dan Notter Wayne Russell J. Merrill Carter Priddy Gallia County Paul B. Evans Robert W. Cobb

Two Wrecks Reported By City Police

Gallipolis police reported minor damage in two traffic accidents Monday with no injuries or charges. The first crash at Third Ave and Cedar St involved Benny Saunders 16 and Earl Harris 18. Saunders failed to stop and hit Harris's pickup. The second crash at Third Ave and Court St involved Opal Magnussen 44 and Wilma Johnson 28. Magnussen backed from a meter zone and struck Johnson’s car.

Gallipolis Third Ave Cedar St Benny Saunders Eureka Earl B. Harris Ewington Court St Opal W. Magnussen Wilma Jean Johnson

Intruder Steals Bees From Jacoby Farm

In Yankee Town Indiana an intruder broke onto the Rev William R Jacoby farm and stole three hives of bees, displaying bold nerve in the theft.

Yankeetown Ind William R. Jacoby

Two Couples Get Licenses in March Surge

Marriage license applications rise in Gallia County with two couples filing over the weekend. Patrick Mundell Jr and Ernestine Borden, both 19, filed Saturday, followed by James Montgomery and Norena Wooten, ages 20 and 17, filing Monday.

Gallipolis Patrick Mundell, Jr Midwell Patrick and Frances Anderson Mundell Ernestine Borden Vinton Ernest and Gertrude Johnson Borden James Monroe Montgomery Crown City Earl and Doris Barry Montgomery Norena Kay Wooten Gordon E. and Nora E. Carpenter Wooten

Coal Company Worker Hurt In Slate Fall

Gallia county report states Howard F. Staats 39 of Point Pleasant Route 2, employed by Richard Coal Co. at West Columbia, suffered a slate fall and was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a fractured back. Also hospitalized Monday was 15 year old Denny Ray Michael of Racine after being struck in the eye by a rock.

Gallipolis Howard F. Staats Point Pleasant Richard Coal Co West Columbia Holzer Hospital Denny Ray Michael Marie Michael Racine

Mrs. Ferguson Dies in Crown City Area

Mrs Lucy Ferguson 96 wife of Lewis Ferguson Crown City died at 6 30 Monday at her home after a lingering illness Arrangements will be handled by Mercerville funeral home.

Ferguson Gallipolis Lucy Ferguson Lewis Ferguson Crown City F. L. Stevers Mercerville

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Young Democrat Ohio State University Young Democratic Club Political Activities Committee Franklin County Young Democrat Club Columbus Community Relations Commission Wilberforce University Foundation BOY Scout News Ame England Ena Middle Atlantic East North Central West North Central South Atlantic Pacific Loon Iby Region Ades Armed Forces Alaska U. S National Industrial Conference Board New York Census Bureau Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Central Press Waterloo Star Charles Ray Irwin Fort Belvoir Eddie Ward Cheshire Jesse C. Proffitt Carpenter Herman B. Showen Spencer John E. Peters Clarence Hoffman Leon Phyliss Johnson Golden Bunyan Wellston Paul Smith, Jr Norman L. Yeanger Middleport Pearl E. Froideyeaux L. Everett Laindrim James J. Vance Joseph F. Bodenstedt George F. Neville John D. Rodgers John D. Gilliland Denny R. Michaels George Fowler Landon Hope Gallipolis Ferry Robert F. Snowden Board Federal Land Bank The United National Farm Loan A. C. Gibson Sec v.Treas Post Office Gallipolis, Ohio Charles R. Glen Nelsonville Insurance Department Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Columnus Mutual Life Insurance Company Columbus Ohio Tw Aie Ee Advan
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