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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1963
Page
5
The city of Gallipolis reportedly would get a federal grant exceeding $30,000 to extend the sanitary sewer along Eastern Ave to the northeast city limits. City Manager Gary Short told commissioners no confirmation had been received, as a wire story circulated locally alleging federal funding.
A birth list names many families connected to Ravens wood Monroe O. Stephenson Eus tis Wellston Raymond C. Scerman South Point Betty J. Bryant Gallipolis Michael Kleinhans Wellston Delbert Yates Jackson Route 3 and others. The city commission discussed river bank and boat ramp projects to be submitted to Cincinnati engineers for final approval and a fall start. They approved a $501.12 payment for December 1960 crushed limestone and considered sewer line extensions to a trailer park, with a possible Ohio River option. The Gallipolis Boat Club received exclusive concessions for the July 28 regatta with layout of refreshment stands along First Ave and temporary road closure for the event.
Gauge readings from Gallipolis to Kanawha Falls show varying rollers and falls with 8 to 19 feet of rollers on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. Dams in Huntington District remain up through Dam 33 while numerous boats on Kanawha and Ohio rivers record departures and arrivals by times and tonnages.
Gallipolis merchants reveal permanent hours shift after poll results. Stores will open daily at 9 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. except Friday 8 p.m. and Saturday 6 p.m. closings. Thursday noon closing continues. 14 merchants and 2 guests attended the Lafayette Hotel meeting.
Fire of undetermined origin struck a 30 foot cabin cruiser owned by Boy Scout Explorer Post 200 at the foot of Allen Drive near the old Acme Boiler Works. Firemen saved most of the boat though wood paneling ceiling and upholstery were damaged. Damage estimated at 140 to hull and 350 to contents. boat and contents valued at 1000 each. No insurance. The post had bought the boat from Steve and Forrest Clark and repairs were underway on their property.
Mr and Mrs Elza Moody moved to their new property purchased from Mrs Ollie Carter after two years on the John Patterson place. Vernon Parsons of Ohio Power Co bought land near the cemetery from Dr A H Whitacre and will vacate the Marie Able property. WCTU to meet May 8 at Florence Wallace home. Various visits and dinners noted among local residents including the Zumbro family, the Steffys, the Wymer family, and Eastern Star inspection at Marietta.
Gallia County Common Pleas Judge Robert M Betz grants H Alberta Saunders a divorce from Ralph Saunders on gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She receives custody of a minor child and he must pay $50 monthly support. Other notes mention Louise Mitchell seeking divorce from Donald E Mitchell with custody claim filed in Gallia County and Eva Queen Northup receiving temporary child support and attorney fees in a separate action.
Pvt Denny L. Harris of McArthur Route 1 son of Mrs Anna M. Williamson was assigned to the 3d Artillery at Fort Buckner Okinawa. A 19 year old mechanic in Battery A of the 8th Missile Battalion he entered the Army in October 1961 and completed basic training at Fort Knox. He arrived overseas in April 1963 and attended Allensville High School.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stewart Jr of Columbus visited Mrs. Alma Smith in Salem Center. Mr. and Mrs. Manual Mace of Rutland and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Roush of Chillicothe were recent guests of Mrs. Sadie Roush.
Mrs Eunice B Beller was elected president of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church. Vice presidents, secretary and treasurer were named, with multiple women chosen as secretaries for various works and several members participating in the program.
A surprise birthday and farewell gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Carr for Mrs. Clarence Stanley and her child. Guests included H. D. Carr, Susan, Frank Grambling, Robert Dailey, and many others from Columbus, Athens, Steubenville, and nearby towns. Mrs. Stanley will join her husband in Tampa Florida, employed by Hinkle McCoy Telephone Co., and reside there indefinitely.
Fruit honey milk grains and plant saps have all served as inputs in making alcoholic beverages across different cultures and eras, reflecting diverse fermentation practices. This overview notes broad ingredient categories rather than specific recipes or methods.
The Gallia County 4-H Junior Leadership Club will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at Grace Methodist Church for a program on Agricultural Services Available in Gallia County The program committee met with 4 H agent Bud Carter in the county extension office to finalize plans for the meeting Co chairmen are Phil Duncan and John Ralston Others attending were Charlotte Carnette Sandra Kail and Charles and Dee Clark Ottawa Lester B Pearson says his first trip to Britain as Canada's prime minister was very pleasant and very successful from my point of view
Mr and Mrs Roger Turner of Elgin spent the weekend with friends and relatives in Point Rock. Henry Turner hosted guests including Larry Turner and the Joe Bolin family of Rutland. Star and Laurel Granges held events with Star Grange in charge of opening and closing and Laurel Grange presenting the program. The next Star led session is May 18. Garden Club members from Star Garden Club attended Albany meetings, and Arline Radikin went to an FFA banquet in Marietta.
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