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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1961

Page

5

Gallia Commissioners Table Highway Budget For Second Time

Gallia County commissioners again delayed approving annual highway appropriations. Bartlett’s revised budget of 396 635 28 was labeled cut to the bone as they requested township itemization. They added a 20 000 supplemental from the M A fund and ordered various bridge and road projects reviewed.

Gallia Gallipolis Gallia County Board of Commissioners J. Roy Bartlett Bartlett Highway Department County Highway Department Pete Neal Warren F. Sheets Sheets Shoals Rd County Welfare Department Virgil Cross Morton L. Dickey Cross Frank Petrie Mildred Stevens Francis W. Shane Shane County Health Department Bill Smith Addison Two Burnett Rd Clyde Ramsey Buckeye Rural Electric

Nine Convictions Reported By State Patrol in Gallipolis Court

In Gallipolis Munici pal Court nine convictions were reported by the State Highway Patrol on Monday. Judge William H. Jones fined Clarence H. Easton 24 Fairborn 50 dollars plus costs for driving while intoxicated and sentenced him to five days in jail and six months license suspension. Arlene Brown 33 Gallipolis was fined 5 dollars for disobeying a stop sign. William Norman 65 Vinton and James R. Hartley 3 Point Pleasant were each fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Forfeitures included J D Ellard 26 Robins North Carolina 40 dollar bond for overload Everett Nelson 42 Hazel Park Michigan and David Debolt 22 Charleston West Virginia 25 dollars each for speeding Houston Doss 34 Roanoke Virginia 20 dollars for speeding and Al McNeill 29 Dearborn Michigan 25 dollars for passing without the assured clear distance.

Gallipolis The State Highway Patrol William H. Jones Clarence H. Easton Fairborn Jones Arlene Brown William Norman Vinton James R. Hartley Point Pleasant J. D. Ellard Robins N. C Everett Nelson Hazel Park Mich David Debolt Charleston W. Va Houston Doss Roanoke al McNeill Dearborn

Rural Life Sunday in Gallia County Promotes Soil Stewardship

Pomona Grange schedules Rural Life Sunday at Rio Grande College Community Hall as part of Soil Stewardship Week. Gallia Soil Conservation District board notes all day program with sessions at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Four cooperators Earl Harris Mason Wolfenbarger Russell Notter and Jasper Coen receive district soil and water conservation assistance.

Gallipolis Gallia County Pomona Grange Rio Grande College William P. Smith Gallia Soil Conservation District Board of Supervisors Warehime Earl Harris Mason Wolfenbarger Russell Notter Jasper Coen

Gallipolis Pug Wins Two Ribbons At Club Show

A pug named Freezy owned by Mrs. Anna L. Riggs of 647 Fourth Ave Gallipolis captured two ribbons at the Huntington Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show held at Memorial Field House. The 18 month old pug won a blue ribbon for best of its class in the novice division and a purple ribbon for best in its class in the open division. This marked Freezy's first showing.

Gallipolis Anna L. Riggs Fourth Ave Huntington Kennel Club Memorial Field House Freezy

Pre School Clinic Planned For Friday

Mrs Helen Spriegel RN city health nurse Monday reminded parents of the pre school clinic Friday at Washington Elementary School. The clinic runs 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. for children entering school this fall at Washington Clay Green and Kanauga Elementary Schools.

Gallipolis Helen Spriegel City Health Washington Elementary School Washington, Clay, Green Kanauga

West Virginia Hereford Breeders Show Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the 27th annual spring show and sale by the West Virginia Hereford Breeder's Association at the state 4-H camp. Thirty seven bulls and ten females sold for a total of 17 675 dollars.

Point Pleasant West Virginia

Desertion Charged in Point Pleasant Divorce Suit

Theo dore M. Greene files for divorce from Parthenia J. Greene charging desertion. The couple wed December 15, 1953, in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Theodore M. Greene Parthenia J. Greene

Dr. R. L. Slack Elected Association President

The Mason County Association for Retarded Children met at the Appalachian Power Co auditorium with Otis Rice presiding. Dr. R. L. Slack was elected president for the coming year along with officers Mrs. Charles Withers Sr. vice president, Mrs. Sheridan McLerran secretary, and Mrs. Aldine Wallis treasurer. Executive board members elected were Mrs. E. Bartow Jones, Mrs. Amy Elliott, and Paul Powell. A film on intelligence testing was shown, and refreshments were served to numerous members and guests.

Point Pleasant Mason County Association For Retarded Children Appalachian Power Co Otis Rice R. L. Slack Charles Withers Sr Sheridan McLerran Aldine Wallis E. Bartow Jones Amy Elliott Paul Powell Richard Henderson Gaston Boyle Jr Judy J. S. Beard Gary Conley

Births and Admits at Holzer Hospital The Record

A birth announces a daughter to Mr and Mrs Clayton C Miller of Patriot Route 2. Several admissions include Lawrence I Roush Mason John P Swain Gallipolis Jane R Saunders Gallipolis and others from Ashland Ky Middleport Oak Hill Gallipolis and nearby towns. Blood used Monday two pints.

Mrs Clayton C. Miller Lawrence I. Roush Mason John P. Swain Gallipolis Jane R. Saunders Curtis E. Puckett Ashland M. Foster Dunn Kermit W. Dunn Oak Hill Harold B. Annas Middleport Irven Burchwell Greenup Garland Riddle Harley Wade Scottown Okey Nelson Anna M. Evans Rita K. Evans Bessie Goodrich Luther H. Slagle Sally Moshier Joseph H. Stephenson Ola E. Craig Samuel D. Nelson Richard E. Northup Harold L. Zerkle Nellie G. Bell Hallie A. Roush Howard M. Bennington Mary E. Smith Alfred R. Grubb Morris F. Blazer James R. Sharp

Draft Board To Move Into Davies Building

Gallia County Local Board 45 Selective Service will move May 12 from the second floor of the Gallia County courthouse to room 202 in the new Paul Davies Building at 404 Second Ave. Mrs. Elsie M. Richards, clerk, announced Monday. The office has occupied the courthouse since 1941, previously in the law library.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Condition Critical In Fall From Barn Roof

Gallipolis resident Grover C. Wolfe, 75, of Racine Route 2, was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 11 a.m. Monday with a fractured skull after falling from a barn roof. His condition was reported as critical.

Gallipolis Grover C. Wolfe Racine Holzer Hospital

Wife Seeks Divorce and Alimony in Gallia Court

Sallie Wood Woodyard of Gallipolis files for divorce from Irvin H Woodyard at Gallia County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty. They married May 13 1958 and have two minor children. she seeks temporary and permanent alimony and custody at final hearing.

Gallipolis Sallie Woodyard Neil Ave Gallia County

Two Gallia men get probation after guilty pleas

Harold Green and Morris F. Blazer, both 36, of Northup Route 1, pleaded guilty to burglary and breaking and entering in the January term grand jury case. Judge Robert M. Betz sentenced each to five years probation. The alleged break in occurred at the Ed Jones residence and tenant house on Patriot Route 1 in October 1959.

Gallipolis Gallia County Common Pleas Robert M. Betz Harold Green Morris F. Blazer Ed Jones

Kyger Creek Hires New Teacher And Staff For 1961 62

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Board hires Elizabeth Mulford of Cheshire as elementary teacher for 1961 62. They also hire substitutes Cynthia Drommond Gertrude Carman Addison and Louise Roush Cheshire plus pool managers Robert McCollins and James White and lifeguard Larry Shamblin. Opening date to be announced. The board approves the 1961 graduating seniors list for May 19 and pays routine bills. All members present with principals Thompson and Rife.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Clarence E. Thompson Walter Rife

Trace Board Accepts Bids For Schools

Hannan Trace Board of Education accepted bids for two of three abandoned three room elementary schools. Kenneth and Joy Swain bought Bullskin School for 800 dollars on land they already owned. Helen and Chauncey Johnson bid 4600 dollars for Bethel School and surrounding ground. Swan Creek School will be offered after ownership is clarified and a survey is done.

Gallipolis Hannan Trace Board of Education Mercerville Kenneth and Joy Swain Bullskin Helen and Chauncey E. Johnson Bethel School Hannan Trace Board Swan Creek School

First Of Month Marriage License Filed In Gallia County

Clarence A Wood Jr 32 of Vinton and Mary Jane Harmon 24 of Gallipolis filed the first marriage license application of the month in Gallia County Probate Court. Wood is son of Clarence and Tracy Wood and Harmon daughter of Ray and Shirley Harmon.

Gallipolis Gallia County Clarence A. Wood Jr Vinton Mary Jane Harmon Clarence Tracy McCluskey Wood Ray Shirley Workman Harmon

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs. C. Siders At Home

Mrs. Carl Siders of 305 13th Street received a stork shower at her residence. Hosts were Miss Louise Keister and Miss Judy Pauley. Attendees included Bonnie Zuliani Kay Barr Becky Sprouse Phyllis Young Kay Staats Linda Roseberry Betsy Blaine Ann Rice Nikki Holley Judy Horn Nina Machir Darlene Haer Judy Knight Janet Wilson Pat Patterson Susan Reveal Barbara Sayre and Carol Taylor.

Point Pleasant Carl Siders 13Th St Louise Keister Judy Pauley Bonnie Zuliani Kay Barr Becky Sprouse Phyllis Young Kay Staats Linda Roseberry Betsy Blaine Ann Rice Nikki Holley Judy Horn Nina Machir Darlene Haer Judy Knight Janet Wilson Pat Patterson Susan Reveal Barbara Sayre Carol Taylor

Southwestern Board Rehires Massie and staff. discusses pupil exchange

Gallipolis Southwestern Board of Education re employed Herman Lee Massie for five years as principal of Southwestern High School. Massie also coaches basketball and teaches social studies. Several other teachers were rehired on two year contracts. The board debated transferring Perry pupils to Rio Grande High and receiving Rio Grande students from Raccoon, with no commitment from Raccoon yet. The Raccoon board postponed its meeting due to illness of its president.

Gallipolis Southwestern Board of Education Herman Lee Massie Southwestern High School Massie William Caudill J. Robert Evans Norman Coffman Structor Tharon Jeffers Centerville Perry Raccoon Rio Grande High School James N. Webster Southwestern Southwestern Board Rio Grande Elementary Raccoon Board Joseph W. Clark Rio Grande Edward Parkins Jay Jervis Mudsoc J. Howard Slagle Gallia Glen Wiseman Cadmus Luther Shelton

AWOL Sailor Eludes Police In Woods For Hours

Harry Junior Erlewine of Point Pleasant Route 2 fled after being spotted near Route 35 carrying a possible firearm. A five hour chase through ponds and woods ended with his capture. authorities found a 22 automatic rifle and no other charges filed.

Point Pleasant Harry Junior Erlewine Morris Bragg Jack Pyles Rancel Jiiden Walter Rice Route 35 Rice Woods Sheriff's Department Erlewine Navy

Gallia Bill Called Tops in 10th Model Legislature

Gallia Academy Tri-Hi-Y members Gretchen Mossman and Rebecca Sechrist led a bill titled County School Equalization Fund in Columbus. The measure aimed to evenly distribute public utility taxes across Gallia County and passed the senate taxation committee unanimously and later the senate by 31 to 6 with support from Gov. DeMarco.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Tri-Hi-V Columbus Gretchen Mossman Rebecca Sechrist Warren F. Sheets Gallia County Senate Committee On Taxation Senate

Scouts Clean Gear After M G M Scout O Rama

Boy Scout Troop 203 at Grace Methodist Church spent Monday evening organizing camp gear following the M G M Scout O Rama event at Camp Chester.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Camp Chester

Youths Cited In Hub Cap Theft Case At Pleasants

Two juveniles from Apple Grove were bound to Circuit Court after sheriff deputies arrested them for stealing hub caps from two cars on Crab Creek Road and Lloyd Powers’ vehicle Saturday night. Other arraignments included fines for unlicensed operation, intoxication, school nonattendance, overweight track and speeding.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Sheriff's Department Apple Grove Lloyd Powers Crab Creek Rd Goodwin Clifford Mooney Marie McDade Robert Allen George Allen Charles Vanmeter Maxie Pearson L and E Fatboy, Inc Rexall James Wade Ralph Freeman Harold Sater

Snyder Speech Set At Point Pleasant Banquet

Ohio University basketball coach Jim Snyder will speak at Point Pleasant High School Big Black basketball banquet hosted by the Rotary Club. The event, at 6 a.m. Wednesday, will feature the coaches and cheerleaders as guests at the Moose Home.

Point Pleasant Jim Snyder Ohio University Point Pleasant High School Rotary Club Moose

Judge Fines Four Drunks in Municipal Court

In Gallipolis Judge William H. Jones fined Robert Linkous 25 for speeding and Joe Hunt 50 for passing within an intersection. Five others were fined for intoxication: Norman Presley Bert Yost William Minnis and Delbert Gaines. Bonds forfeited by Dennis Hall and Charles Newcomer. All arrested by city police.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Moday Robert Linkous Joe Hunt Kananga Norman M. Presley Bert Yost Bidwell William Minnis Columbus Delbert Gaines Vinton Dennis J. Hall Charles H. Newcomer South Bend Ind

Funeral services for Mollie Ann Mayes

Funeral services for Mollie Ann Mayes 68 of 7 Spruce Street will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Miller's funeral home officiated by Rev. Dr. Howard G. Young. Burial follows in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Mollie Ann Mayes Spruce St Miller’s Howard G. Young Mound Hill Cemetery

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