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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1964

Page

17

Leon WSCS Elects New Officers In Leon

New officers of the WSCS of Leon Methodist Church were elected Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. George Rairden with Mrs. Harold Bowman as co hostess. Warren Stewart named president Myrt le Buck vice president Sceva Beaver secretary Allen Thomas treasurer. Officers assume June duties.

Point Pleasant WSCS Leon Methodist Church George Rairden Harold Bowman Warren Stewart Myrtle Buck Sceva Beaver Allen Thomas

Southwestern High names salutatorian and valedictorian

Gallipolis Henry Dillon and Janet Call are chosen as class leaders for the 1964 Southwestern High School graduation. Call with 3.33 average will speak on New Way of Life. Dillon with 3.75 average speaks on The Atom of Life. Both earned Beta Club and staff roles. Call to enter Gallipolis Business College. Dillon to Rio Grande College. Baccalaureate May 17 and commencement May 22 under sponsors James E. Weiher and William Meek.

Gallipolis Janet Call Henry Dillon Southwestern High School Clay Baker Miss Call Hobart Call Bidwell Gallipolis Business College Dillon Ogle Dillon Northup Rio Grande College James E. Weiher William Meek

Memorial Day plans noted by Gallipolis Legion members

GALLIPOLIS Lafayette Post 27 discussed Rep. D O Taber delivering the Memorial Day address at the doughboy Statue in the city park and Alec Blair former state Legion Commander to speak at Pine Street Cemetery services. Legionnaires urge merchants to display flags on Memorial Day. Mrs John Weaver Kent to install officers of the Gallipolis Emerald Club at the Elks Lodge with a 7 p.m social hour and 7:30 p.m meeting followed by buffet supper and dance.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion D. O. Taber Alec Blair State Legion Pine Street John Weaver Kent

Bossard named Mental Health Month honorary chairman

Dr. Samuel L. Bossard of the Gallipolis State Institute is named honorary chairman of Mental Health Month by the Gallia County Chapter of the Ohio Mental Health Association. He served in the Ohio Department of Mental Health since 1920, with wartime service in World War II as a lieutenant colonel, now in inactive reserve. He worked under superintendents Kincon, Schwartz, and Roberts.

Uel L. Bossard Gallipolis GSI

Seniors Are Guests at Gallia Academy Picnic

Gallia Academy High School Future Business Leaders of American hosted its annual picnic on Fortification Hill with senior members as guests. Kathy Dennis presided and Mrs. Marjorie Nash served as faculty adviser during the event.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Fortification Hill Kathy Dennis Marjorie Nash

Car Held After Driver Leaves Following Route 35 160 Crash

A Mason County West Virginia man Eli Harry Siders 35 of Henderson loses control at the Route 160 and Route 35 junction. His car crashed into rocks and a tree near Chickamauga Creek injuring the vehicle heavily. Three Rio Grande College students assisted by taking him to his brother in Gallipolis before the brother drove him home. Patrol continues to investigate and awaits Siders to claim the car.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Mason County W. Va Eli Harry Siders Henderson Route 160 Chickamauga Creek Rio Grande College Siders

Soviet nuclear subs pace seen near US production rate

Washington reports U.S. sources estimate the Soviet Union may build seven to ten atomic powered submarines a year, roughly matching American output. Separately the Saturn V moon rocket will be transported by barge from Michoud Louisiana to Cape Kennedy Florida due to its size.

Washington Soviet Union U.S Moon Michoud Louisiana Cape Kennedy Fla

Blaze Damages Sky Line Lanes Bowling Alley

Gallia County investigators probe a Tuesday blaze at Sky line Lanes Bowling Alley west of Gallipolis Route 35. Damage is estimated at 409000 dollars. four pieces of equipment and 20 volunteers fought the fire, hampered by low city water pressure. Babe Phillips opened the alley in 1960 with dedication on May 15.

Gallipolis Skyline Lanes Eugene Jewell Babe Phillips Gallia Oscar Baird James A. Northup

Driving 90 Costs W.Va. Resident $50

Carl Givens, 56, of Blue Creek West Virginia, forfeited a $50 bond after failing to appear on a State Highway Patrol speeding charge. He was clocked at 90 mph in a 60 mph zone. Other patrol cases include fines for no operator's license, muffler violations, and traffic signals. Earnest Evans of Martinsville forfeited a $15 bond for failing to obey an automatic traffic signal.

Gallipolis Carl Givens Blue Creek W. Va Givens William H. Sowers Robert Chrisemer Charles Washburn James Gooderham Corwn City Edwin Smith Earnest M. Evans Martinsville

Vinton County Court Notes Highlights Estate Activities

Estate of Collins M Ogle seeks authority to transfer motor vehicle title under will. Estate of Samuel Marcum requests release from administration. Crilla Boyer estate appoints Melvin E Boyer of Wellston as administrator with 4000 dollar bond. Leslie Perry v. administrator of Workmens Compensation Fund and Baker Wood Preserving Co. appeal filed. Judge Thomas W Mitchell assigned to hear case beginning May 1.

Collins M. Ogle Samuel Marcum Crilla Boyer Melvin E. Boyer Wellston Leslie Perry Workmens’ Compensation Fund Baker Wood Preserving Co

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital reports births for Lawrence D. Weddle in Portland Route 1 and Jack L. Northup in Gallipolis Patriot Star Route and N Howard Foster Jr in Gallipolis. Admissions include Allen Gilkey Pomeroy Route 3 and others from Jackson Buffalo Wellston and Ashland with several named individuals.

Lawrence D. Weddle Portland Jack L. Northup Gallipolis N. Howard Foster, Jr Allen Gilkey Pomeroy Robert B. Morgan Jackson Kenneth G. Roush Buffalo W. Va Gayln K. Mace Jazkos E. Newman Thurman Anna K. Colley Wellston Dixie E. Smith Ashland Donald H. Salmons Benjamin Gothard Gallipolis-Eureka Star Route; Mrs. David H. van Mater, West Columbia, W. Va R. Blaine Starr Cecil V. Dillon, Jr Reedsville Albert E Holman Racine Larry Badgley

River Traffic and Dam Status Across the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

Section releases and dam statuses show roller gauge readings at Gallipolis Greenup and Meidahl with numerous up and down movements in river boats on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. OVEC and multiple vessels report varying draft changes and lock activity through the day from dawn to night.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meidahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Sill Ohio River Huntington OVEC John J. Rowe Philip Sporn Indiana Little Edward Buckeye State Elgercliff Semet Ranger London Solva Lock Dick Hiernaux Charles K Southern Bingo Pamela D Mama Lere Queen City Andrew P. Calhoun Luther Herdman Elisha Woods Orco Anker L. Christy Greenup Leeks Orleanian Bob Benter A. J. Patten Valley Transporter Sycamore Beckford J. S. Lewis Western Lona Illinois Eugenie FP. Jones Ravenswood

Wife Seeks Divorce in Gallia County Court

Allena Maxine Grimes of Gallipolis petitions for divorce from N. D. Grimes of Lakeland Florida alleging gross neglect of duty. She seeks restoration to her maiden name Allena Maxine Henry. Married August 28 1955 the couple has no children. Judge Betz orders French City Lumber Co to recover a judgment of 92775 dollars plus court costs and 6 percent interest from August 10 1963 from Harry J. Eddy of Cheshire Route 1.

Gallipolis Allena Maxine Grimes Gallia County Harry J. Eddy Cheshire

Barberton Man Denies Check Fraud in Gallipolis Court

George L. Wemmer 57 of Barberton pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to issuing a check with insufficient funds and was held to the May term grand jury under a $400 bond. Herman Saunders 33 of Gallipolis also pleaded innocent to a non support charge and was held to the grand jury with a $300 bond. In city cases Judge William H. Seers fined Oneila Cousins 36 for intoxication and Malcolm Jackson Gallipolis had a suspended $26 fine for unpaid parking tickets with a 60 day payment condition.

Gallipolis George L. Wemmer Barberton Barbara Fraley Wemmer Herman Saunders Gallia County William H. Seers Oneila Cousins Malcolm Jackson

Washington State Uni tests new wood joist floor for basements

Experiments underway aim to create a lighter easier walking floor for basementless houses. Also listed are marriage licenses for Frank W. Diggs and Charlene K. Lewis from Gallia and Russell L. Slayton and Anna H. Hayes of Bidwell.

Washington State University Gallia Frank W. Diggs Columbus Charlene K. Lewis Gallipolis Russell L. Slayton Bidwell Farmer Anna H. Hayes

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