Gallia Band Boosters Install Officers At Year End Meeting
Gallia Academy High School Band Boosters installed elective officers and named appointees at the Washington School meeting closing the school year. New president Mrs B B Matthews and treasurer Mrs William Webb head a group planning three new instruments costing 920 dollars and detailing 2400 dollars spent in 1956 57.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Washington School
Claude Evans
Cer
B. B. Matthews
Robert Cornwell
Charles Shaver
William Webb
Matthews
Marshall Fowler
Willard Leedy
John L. Evans
Sheldon Parks
Emmett Morrison
Jack Davis
Morris Haskins
Marcus Magnussen
Waldo Brown
Paul Northup
Charles Brown
Harold Brown
Max Avner
Leo Mossman
Wyman Sheets
Rex McCormick
Boosters
Washington
Gallia Academy
Leg Mossman
A. Kimball
W. H. Green
Mourner dies after paying condolences in McArthur
Mrs. Sarah Frances Allman 62 collapsed while paying a condolence call at the home of the late William A. Withrow and died on the way to a physician. She was born in Vinton County and lived in McArthur Route 2. Surviving are her husband Nathan, a son Elmer killed in World War I, three daughters, two stepsons, two brothers, four sisters, 24 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services were held Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcarthur
Sarah Frances Allman
William A. Withrow
Eva Lemay
Elmer
Alfred Allman
Carpenter
Everett Allman
Allman
Jake Malone
Columbus
Clarence Malone
Hazel Trout
Albany
Emma Gaston
Mansfield
Verna Hayburn
Rose Hayburn
Hamden
Village Councils Report on Progress in Gallia County
Three Gallia County village councils met and reported progress on projects. Rio Grande plans an immediate crackdown on speeders with 25 mph speed limit signs on Route 325. Crown City authorized Ohio Power to install four new streetlights. Cheshire renewed its annual protection contract with the Middleport fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Rio Grande
Crown City
Ohio Power Co
Cheshire Council
Middleport
Chester Notes on Local Club Activities and Visits
Mrs. Robert Wood and Miss Gertrude Wood hosted the Sewing Club. Eleanor Knight led the girls senior 4-H Club and Esther Wright led the junior 4-H Club. Chester Farm Boys 4-H met at Adviser Ross Cleland’s home with guests the Pyles family. Nearby visits included Hines and son Roger with the Woode family, Fick and Wells households, Doyle of Canton’s call on Cleland, Beth Hoffman visiting Joan and Betty Frost, Glenn Fisher’s return from a long visit, and Larry Downes visiting his grandmother in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Robert Wood
Gertrude Wood
Eleanor Knight
Esther Wright
Chester Farm Boys
Ross Cleland
Charles Pyles
George Pyles
Willard Hines
Roger
Charles Woode
Kathhleen Wells
Charles Fick
Dana Fick
Edward Wells
Pomeroy
Fred Doyle
Canton
W. D. Cleland
Beth Hoffman
Joan
Betty Frost
Glenn Fisher
Clarence Wolf
Larry Downes
White
Columbus
Addison Man Fined $50 for Assault and Battery
Jack Henson 27 Addison convicted of assault and battery by Justice James A. Johnson Monday, fined $50 and costs after sheriff deputies arrested him Sunday evening. Merch Rise 21 Gallipolis Route 1 jailed on away without leave from naval base, turned over to Navy Monday. William A. Clay Barboursville jailed until $25 appearance bond posted for reckless operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jack Henson
Addison
Court of Justice
James A. Johnson
Sheriff's Department
Merch Rise
Navy
State
William A. Clay
Barboursville
Local visits documented from Vinton and surrounding areas
Mrs. Mary Humphreys and daughter Cinda and Mrs. Vernoka Waugh with son Alien visited Charles White and Anna Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Swick from Wellston visited Mr. and Mrs. Don Swick. J Harley Cloud weekend guest of daughter Marge Cloud. Hazel Harmon of Columbus weekend guest. E K McAllister and son Glenn of Beverly attended Sunday school at the Methodist Church. Nancy Keffer weekend guest of Callie Lundy. Joe Lundy of Copperson with mother Mrs. Callie Lundy weekend guest. Chester and Willie Thomas visited Lester Baines near Logan. Max Barnes and family and Bill Vowler and son Chuck spent weekend at Lake Erie. Mary Humphreys of Bidwell guest of Anna Hig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Beverly
Nancy Keffer
Callie Lundy
Joe Lundy
Copperson
W. Va
Lundy
Chester
Willie Thomas
Lester Baines
Near Logan
Max Barnes
Bill Vowler
Chuck
Lake Erie
Mary Humphreys
Bidwell
Anna Higgins
Hospital Notes Chronicle Local Births and Admissions
Holzer Hospital records show a May 4 birth in Gallipolis and multiple May 4 to May 6 admissions in Jackson Point Pleasant Gallipolis and surrounding areas for medical and surgical cases. Numerous patients and spouses are listed, reflecting a busy regional hospital register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave W. Ridge
Jackson
Lloyd B. Martin
Paul T. Bryne
Kenton
Harry F. Durst
Middleport
Robert T. Wooten
Gallipolis
P. W. Machir
Point Pleasant
Keith G. Bradford
Racine
Fred M. Ogle
McArthur
Paul French
Ae W. Gibbs
Clifton
Ellis
Attempt on Oak Hill Mayor's Life Investigated
Hartin described the blast as an assassination attempt linked to his routine dirt loader. Sheriff investigates four suspects with a five day timeline for results. The mayor, active since 1951 with write in wins, discounted political enemies as a motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartin
Thespian Club Elects Gallia Academy Officers
Ann Venz was elected president of the Gallia Academy Thespian Club at Gallia Academy High School. Rex Fuller and Ann Williams were named vice president and secretary treasurer. Sam Neal earned outstanding actor honors for 1956 57, with Sharon Preston outstanding actress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ann Venz
Gallia Academy Thespian Club
Rex Fuller
Ann Williams
Fred Miller
Tom Dickerson
Barbara Bailey
Sam Neal
Sharon Preston
Miller
Fuller
Martha Mossman
Neal
Clare Green
Miss Venz
Margie Winters
Stephen George
Donna Johnson
Karen Davis Named Assistant to Miami Play Director
Miss Karen Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Davis of Hedgewood Drive has been named assistant to the director of the play Born Yesterday at Miami University She is a 1956 Gallia Academy High School graduate and a freshman at the school assisting Director Russell J Grandstaff The play runs May 9 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Karen Davis
Jack Davis
Hedgewood Drive
Miami University
Gallia Academy High School
Miss Davis
Russell J. Grandstaff
Easter Visits Mark Porter Community Gathering
Mr and Mrs G G Gullett hosted kin from Huntington and Charleston while others including Johnnie Duncan and Mary Jane Walters family joined Easter gatherings at Porter. Prizes were won at the Porter Methodist Church egg hunt as relatives shared refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garnet Russell
Clara Reynolds
Gerald Wagner
Chudren
Mike
Pat
Barbie
Clovis Eblin
Columbus
Gary Duffy
Porter Methodist Church
Thelma Denny
Thurman Denny
Jack Walters
Price Beard
Janie
Virginia Cruse
Mildred Duffy
J. M. Walters
Eileen
Becky
Family Visitors Share Weekend At Local Homes
The Rev. and Mrs. Floyd Workman of Letart Falls visited son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Fultz for a weekend. Irvan Finley and two sons of Catlettsburg Ky joined Bert Finley and family. Pearl Hazlette stayed with daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fisher and their daughter Sharon. C E Sheets visited Ogle Notter at Lecta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Lake
Floyd Workman
Letart Falls
Eddie Fultz
Irvan Finley
Cattletsburg
Bert Finley
Pearl Hazlette
Jack Fisher
Sharon
C. E. Sheets
Ogle Notter
Lecta
Kanauga MYF Leads Rally At Cheshire
Cheshire event shows Kanauga Methodist Youth Fellowship in charge with 74 attendees including 53 youths. Rev C J Lemley led prayer and message, Jane Roush elected secretary treasurer, Rita Spires assistant. Next meeting set for June 17 at Addison church with Cheshire youths in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Cheshire Charge
Rgger
Kanauga Myf
C. J. Lemley
Jane Roush
Diane Brownell
Sandra Lee
Janice Smith
David
Billie Wamsley
Joyce Smith
Essie Lee
French Colony DAR Luncheon in Gallipolis
The French Colony Chapter DAR held a luncheon Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Gallipolis with 24 attendees including eight guests. Miss Sarah Jones and Miss Donna Wildermuth sang solos while plans were made for Lafayette Day on May 19 at Our House Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
French Colony
Daughters of the American Revolution
First Presbyterian Church
Sarah Jones
Holzer Hospital
John No
Donna Wildermuth
L. R. Hall
J. R. Richards
Atlantic Union
Mary H. Cutler
Continental Congress
DAR
Our House Museum
Frank Wetherholt
Margaret Ecker
H. C. Booten
John Allen
J. W. Panabaker
Milton Miller
S. C. Wilhelm
D. N. Conners
Ann Windsor
Ora P. Biddle
Point Pleasant
The
Presbyterian Church
Holzer School of Nursing Spring Dance Planned
The Annual Spring Dance will be Friday May 24 from 8 30 p m to 12 30 a m at Holzer School of Nursing. The KSC auxiliary met at the KSC Clubhouse Kananga with acting president Mrs Kay Betz introduced as a new member and June 16 picnic planned for RSC and auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
KSC
Kananga
Christine Burnett
Carolyn Burnett
Robert S. (Kay) Betz
RSC
Evelyn Morrow
Betz
Freda Burnett
Helen Burnett
Eva Young
Morrow
Jo Harper
Young
Carpenter-Carpenter guests and visitors list
William H Carpenter of Penn Nevada visited his brother T J Butcher and son Charles. Vernon Perry and family from Columbus stayed with Mr and Mrs M E Perry. Sidney Parker Russell Mays and Albert Quivey from Strasburg visited Ney Carpenter. Leonard Whittington and sons Kenny and Jeff from Baltimore stayed with R A Whittington. Chet Baumgardner family of Coshocton visited Dale Dye family. Mendel Jordan Melva Jordan Linda Pettit Rebecca Dye Avanel Radekin attended the state FHA convention in Columbus Westina Crabtree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenter
William H Butcher
Penn
Nevada
T. J. Butcher
Charles
Vernon Perry
Columbus
Perry
M. E. Perry
Sidney Parker
Russell Mays
Albert Quivey
Strasburg
Ney Carpenter
Leonard Whittington
Kenny
Jeff
Baltimore
R. A. Whittington
Chet Baumgardner
Coshocton
Baumgardner
Dale Dye
Mendel Jordan
Melva Jordan
Linda Pettit
Rebecca Dye
Avanel Radekin
FHA
Westina
Crabtree
Prattsville Social Roundup Recaps Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Collins Ogle and Mrs Gar net Martin attended a spring concert at McArthur School. Forrest Dearth and Coe Dearth families plus Lisa and Cliffie Dearth dined with Dale Dearth in Columbus. Visitors included Nora Murdock Francis Leisus to J W West and Bertha Davis of Columbus. Eddie Dearth Lincoln Dearth and Debbie visited Clarence Maxwell in Saint Marys West Virginia. Don Simms visited Mrs George Dearth and Fannie. Oscar Coe of Columbus visited Mrs F R Coe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prattsville
Collins Ogle
Garnet Martin
McArthur School
Forrest Dearth
Coe Dearth
Lisa
Cliffie Dearth
Dale Dearth
Columbus
Nora Murdock
Francis Leisus
J. W. West
Bertha Davis
Eddie Dearth
Lincoln Dearth
Debbie
Clarence Maxwell
Saint Marys
W. Va
Don Simms
George Dearth
Fannie
Oscar Coe
Collumbus
F. R. Coe
Bidwell Senior Receives Reader's Digest Award
Bidwell High School valedictorian Charles Anthony Murray won The Reader's Digest Association award for students showing promise of community leadership. His family, principal W C Massie, and staff praised the recognition as acknowledgment of past achievement and future potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidwell
Reader’s Digest
Charles Anthony Murray
Bidwell High School
Reader's Digest Association
Murray
Anthony Murray
W.C. Massie
A ‘Ger Co
No Fines Friday At District Library
Gallia County District Library declares Friday as fine free with no penalties for overdue books. Patrons may return items by placing them in a drop box in front of the library. Community librarian Lawrence Huber announced the initiative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lawrence Huber
Gallia County
Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend in Kanauga
Mr and Mrs Howard Hughes of Columbus spent a day with Mr and Mrs Sidney Stewart. Co P Walters of Wytheville VA visited his daughter Mrs Ralph Walker. Harold Adams and Harold Adkins with spouses enjoyed a day in Huntington. Olen Litchfield family visited Ironton relatives. James Province home from northern Ohio after work. William Russell of Point Pleasant spent a day with Roy Russell. Christine Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanauga
Howard Hughes
Columbus
Sidney Stewart
Co. P. Walters
Wytheville
Ralph Walker
Harold Adams
Harold Adkins
Huntington
Olen Litchfield
Ironton
James Province
Ohio
William Russell
Point Pleasant
Roy Russell
Christine Black
Weekend visits brighten Columbus area scenes
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bissell and children enjoyed a weekend in Columbus. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Roberts with Roy Elliott and Earnest Deeters from Parkersburg and Columbus. Connie Kay Morarity stayed with Uncle Earl Morris in Marietta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Clarence Sorden
Keith
Belle
W. Va
William Sorden
Clint Orr
Lola Sorden
Billy Orr
Reedsville
Lawrence Diddle
Walter Harris
Syracuse
J. C. McKay
Orval Holter
Gallia Band Members Earn Service Awards
Gallia Academy High School presents awards to band members for the year. Letters go to first year members, bronze keys to second year, silver keys to third year, and gold keys to seniors. Recipients include Sandra Hood, Ted Avner, Jeannie Carpenter, and many others across letters, bronze, silver, and gold categories along with majorettes and drum major staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy
Sandra Hood
Ted Avner
Jeannie Carpenter
Alice Carr
Duke Darnbrough
Penny Fish
Bill Webb
Lynda Rees
Martha Brown
Anne Cottrel
Judith Leedy
Karen Parks
Mike Allen
Charlene Cotton
Mary Ann Lusk
Martha Mossman
Lettie Brunicardi
Lewis Campbell
Ruth Ann Fowler
Martha Lupton
Sharon Lupton
Sandra Pope
Earleen Saunders
Sharon Preston
Linda Phillips
Clare Green
Ruth Ann Saunders
Richard Brown
Charlene Lewis
Richard Neal
Gloria Young
Cissy Arnold
Larry Boyer
Ronnie Waugh
Ann Venz
Barbara Bailey
Patty Bradbury
Hilda Corbin
Carol Sue Haskins
Carolyn Payne
Carol Stephenson
Ruth
Shirley Vaught
Margi Winters
Barbara Erwin
Richard North
Picture Deal Is Blocked Over Portrait Transfer
Columbus officials criticized plans to move an original portrait of William Dennison Jr. from the State House to Miami University hall. Auditor James A. Rhodes opposed removal of any governor’s portrait. Dr John D Millett, university president, defended the request noting Dennison’s Miami connection and building-name custom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
William Dennison Jr
Ohio
Miami University
State House
James A. Rhodes
John D. Millett
University At
Oxford
W. A Southan
Department of Public Works
The
Ohio Historical Society
Millett
Dennison
Miami
Raccoon Board Hires Seven for Two Years
Gallipolis district hires five bus drivers Charles Bonecutter Harold Howard Haskell Bloomer Hobart Call Evan Wood a custodian Harley Thomas and cook Gloria Blazer on two year contracts. June meeting postponed to June 17 due to vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Raccoon
Charles Bonecutter
Harold Howard
Haskell Bloomer
Hobart Call
Evan Wood
Harley Thomas
Gloria Blazer
Clarence Davis
Blue Lake miniature golf course reopens after carpet upgrade
Gallia reporter: Blue Lake miniature golf course reopens for business after receiving newly ordered carpets. Owner Bette Null announced the reopening on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Blue Lake
Bette Null
Doctor Ware Attends Ohio Osteopathy Convention
Gallia County coroner Dr. D. R. Ware of Gallipolis was in Columbus for the state convention of the doctors of osteopathy in Ohio, departing for the three days of sessions starting Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
D. R. Warehime
Gallia County
Columbus
Doctors of Osteopathy
Ohio
Sporn Says Coal To Dominate U S Power In 20 Years
President Philip Sporn of American Gas and Electric told Ohio State University engineers that coal will supply about 65 percent of U S power by 1975 and atomic power will reach at most 10 percent. He projected a need of about 475 million tons of coal to meet that share, a rise of roughly 340 percent from 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
P — Coal
United States
American Gas and Electric Co
Philip Sporn
Ohio State University
Sporn
Church Choir Dinner At Grace Methodist
In Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church will host the Grace and Chancel choirs for a covered dish banquet at 6 pm Wednesday. The Women’s Society of Christian Service will provide meat rolls and beverages. Families should bring a covered dish and additional foods to the church dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Grace
Women's Society of Christian Service
Scout Chief Bob Siler Visits Gallia County Leaders
Gallia County leaders welcomed Bob Siler new M G M District Scout Executive in his first official visit. He succeeds Tom Lambdin who resigned to train for an managerial position in a Huntington chain store. Siler resides at Camp Chester in Meigs County while seeking housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bob Siler
Gallia County
Tom Lambdin
Huntington
Siler
Camp Chester
Meigs County
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Roy L. Grose
Herbert Rife
Alvin Young
Frank Osborne
Clyde R. Holdren
Morris G. Sheets
Surgical
Irvin H. Kerr
Carl C. Jones
Carl F. Gilliland
Oak Hill
Amos H. Arbaugh
Lous A. Griffith
Reynold Green
Harry Franklin Neville
Ernest M. Adkins
Apple Grove
Walter Scott Hyre
Harold Barney
Virgie Bowman
Harry Harrison
Walter Halliday
Elmer Roach
Clarence Scott
Roneva Blair
Eva Dodrill
Eugene Blazer
Oden Bostick
Wayne Harrison
Donald Potts
Mate Veasey
Clifford Rice
George Johnson
Darsha Matney
John C. Foster
Charles Fox
Homer Mattox
Wilma Morris
Roy Shaver
Thespian Club
Blle Lake
ARMY
Larry E. Davis
Marjorie Davis
Spruce St
Military Police Training Center
Fort Gordon
Davis
Fort Knox
Gallipolis Social Notes
Federal Land Bank
United National Farm Loan
Association
A. C. Gibson, Sec’v.Treas
Ohio Valley Bank Bldg
Gallipolis, Ohio
Gallia Band
Raccoon Board
Clay
Glen Soles
Robert Scott
Southwestern
Green
Wake City
Grant Williams
Randy Stuart
Atmo Many Universal Internation Picture
Rodgers & Hammerstein
Ofluxe
Charles Beackett
John Sutton
Amazon
NG PS
Tonite & Wed
Rock Hudson
Jane Wyman
Awe Sala
Danny Kaye
Walbury
Athens
Moore Lodge
ACTH
America
Inowne
Cristian
Qlick’s
James Stewart
Spirit of
WED
THURS
John Steinbecks
Elia Kazan
Warner Bros
Cinemascope
Warnercolor
June Harris
James Dean
Raymond Massey
Elia Kazani
Sterlopho
Hila
Icole Tis
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