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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1964

Page

13

Gallipolis College Expands Early Training Program

Gallipolis Business College announces a summer program allowing tenth and eleventh graders to start on a college diploma. The aim is to enable early office work after high school and to support students who must work while completing four years of college. Classes begin June 8. details available at the Wiseman Building office.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Business College Business College Wiseman

Gallia Academy Principal to Speak at Washington PTA Meeting

James N. M. Davis, Gallia Academy High School principal, will address Washington Elementary School's PTA at 7:30 p.m. Monday. He will discuss what sixth graders can expect in junior high, with a fifth grade vocal program directed by Mrs. Neil H. Sanders. Officers will be installed for 1964-65, including Mrs. Caroll K. Snowden as president.

Gallipolis James N. M. Davis Gallia Academy High School Washington Neil H. Sanders Caroll K. Snowden PTA Edwin Wright

Retiring Rio Grande Professor R W Elkins to Leave Post

R William Elkins a published author and Rio Grande College assistant professor retires at month end after five years on faculty. He plans a possible faculty job in Wisconsin and has a long record in public schools. He led Great Books Club and hosted poetry radio programs and a school quiz TV show.

Gallipolis R. William Elkins Rio Grande College Wisconsin Elkins Professor Elkins Huntington W. Va Juvenal Rio

Well-Child Clinic Visits 13 Children in Gallipolis

In Gallipolis, Dr. W. Lewis Brown examined 13 children at the monthly Well-Child Clinic. Three new admissions received exams, and vaccines administered included five Sabin polio doses, five DPT shots, and three smallpox vaccines.

Gallipolis W. Lewis Brown

River traffic and dam conditions along Ohio River system

Heavy river traffic report lists gauges at Gallipolis Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls and more with roller counts and dam statuses. Specific boat movements on Gallipolis Gallipolis boats along Kanawha and Ohio rivers include up and down statuses and times. Police report notes Jeremiah R Murphy 19 Parkersburg WV arrested for driving while intoxicated in Rio Grande with a Saturday Municipal Court hearing scheduled.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Sill Ohio River Huntington Orea Western Peggy Downey Lewis Charles K Elgercliff Ovee Orleanian Solvay Illinois Mama Lere Bingo Sandy Derrick Sally Ann Onward A. J. Patten Kanawha River Boats London Oleander Marmet Duncan Bruce Winfield Semet W. H. Shaver, Jr O. F. Shearer Lucy Jane Lakas Helen C. V. Harner E’deana Bosworth Anker L. Christy Luther Herdman Elisha Woods S. M. Jenks Ben McCool Lock Robert E. Reed John J. Rowe Indiana Phillip Sporn A. E B. Dyke Mr. Mac Ranger Jerry Bosworth Etna Louisville State Highway Patrol Jeremiah R. Murphy Parkersburg W. Va Rio Grande Ptl Gene E. Scott L. V. Vaughan Murphy

Ten Books Released At Library

Gallia County District Library released ten new books four fiction and six non fiction. Fiction titles include Katie Young Doctor Can I Get There By Candle light The Blue Max and The Martyred. Non fiction titles include Voices From America's Past Three Volumes Bible in Pocket Gun in Hand The American Petroleum Industry To The Palace of Wisdom Cooky Book and Four Days by United Press International.

Gallipolis Gallia County Katie Elizabeth Seifert Julius Horwitz Jack D. Hunter Richard Kim America Richard B. Morris Ross Phares Harold Williamson Martin Price Betty Crocker United Press International

School For Divers Stresses Navigation In Ill. Night Classes

The Tritons, a 67 member skin and scuba club, run night school at Niles West High teaching 25 students underwater navigation. Courses cover equipment use and dangers, diving physiology, decompression, mask technique, fin swimming, and clearing a water filled face mask. Officer Louis Cass says there’s no danger if you know how to handle it.

Skokie Ill The Tritons Niles West High Louis Cass

Library Circulation Rises Sharply in April 1964

Gallia County District Library reports April 1964 circulation up 3246 volumes from April 1963. Main library moved 4999 volumes with 3536 adults and 1463 juveniles. Bookmobile total rose to 13 269 volumes.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Holzer Hospital News Names and Residents Listing

A long roster lists residents and patients connected to Holzer Hospital including Mrs. Stephen D Williams Henderson Mrs William J Smith Middleport Charlotte G Agee Lakin Mrs Mary Holberg Wellston Mrs Emma F Shaver Gallipolis and others across Gallipolis Bidwell Ravenswood Oak Hill Dexter Pedro and Racine areas. The list also notes young names Carolyn June Stewe Bidwell and Charles M Neal Jr Gallipolis as students or agents.

Stephen D. Williams Henderson W. Va William J. Smith Middleport Charlotte G. Agee Lakin Mary Holberg Wellston Kenneth E. Willoughby the Plains Emma F. Shaver Gallipolis Joe D. Call Crown City J. Lloyd Hughes Bidwell Ernest F. Slater Oak Hill Charles W. Hale Cattlersburg Earl A. Goode Dexter Lavada A. Myers Rio Grande Kenneth A. Herrell Pedro Lisa L. Fannin Leslie A. Stewart Ravenswood Eber A. Wolfe Racine David E. Cragg Charles M. Neal, Jr Tne Carolyn June Stewe

Dr Clark to Visit Rio Grande College for Education Discussion

Dr Dean O Clark director of the division of teacher education and certification will be on the Rio Grande College campus from 1 to 3 pm May 18. Rio Grande College dean Dr Carl L Wilson has dismissed classes that period and invited public school teachers across Southeastern Ohio to attend. Clark and staff will answer questions on teacher education and certification in Ohio. Education majors student teachers and faculty will meet him. refreshments will be served.

Rio Grande Dean O. Clark Division of Teacher Education and Certification State Department of Education Rio Grande College Carl L. Wilson Southeastern Ohio Clark

FFA Plans Summer Activities For Kjger Creek Chapter

Gallipolis the Kgger Creek Chapter of the Future Farmers of America outlines summer events after a monthly meeting. A June weiner roast and July swim party are planned along with attending the state judging contests at Ohio State University farms. Gary Palmer Willie Fraley and Larry Elkins will represent in dairy judging. Richard Avis Elwood Nunn and Larry Elkins in agronomy. John Shaver Bill McCormick and Mike Reese on the general livestock team.

Gallipolis Kgger Creek Future Farmers of America John Shaver FFA Bill McCormick Central Ohio Breeding Association Ohio State University Farms Gary Palmer Willie Fraley Larry Elkins Richard Avis Elwood Nunn Mike Reese

Ten Attend Playday At Marshall University

GALLIPOLIS Ten Gallia Academy High School girls and Miss Betty Miller faculty adviser joined a gym leaders playday at Marshall University Huntington West Virginia with other area high school girls. The GAHS group formed teams and took part in softball volleyball cage ball gymnastics tennis and field events. Participants included Bonita Betz Emmagene Borden Peggy Brown Penny Champer Sherri Johnson Jacki Knight Linda Miller Sandy Miller Nancy Sanders and Patty Spencer.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Betty Miller Marshall University Huntington W. Va GAHS Bonita Betz Emmagene Borden Peggy Brown Penny Champer Sherri Johnson Jacki Knight Linda Miller Sandy Miller Nancy Sanders Patty Spencer

Top Speller To Compete Saturday

Connie Taylor a sixth grader from Washington Elementary School will represent Gallipolis in the Tri State Spelling Bee in Huntington West Virginia Saturday. She won Gallipolis city spelling championship on April 8 defeating seven other city school system spellers. Forty eight contestants from 29 school systems in 17 counties will compete at the YMCA building 935 Tenth Ave Huntington.

Gallipolis Connie Taylor Washington Elementary School Huntington W. Va Miss Taylor Eleanor Roberts Court St Tri-State YMCA Tenth Ave

Perry County Divorce and Estate Notices Gathered

Perry County court records reveal multiple divorces and custody rulings. Norma Urban seeks divorce from Charles Urban with support for two children, while Diana Groves files for divorce from Max Groves and requests custody and alimony. Wilma Jones gains custody of four children after a neglect and cruelty divorce. Estate matters include Rachelmacher estate claims, mortgage foreclosure, and several probates with distributions to spouses or relatives.

Norma Urban Crooksville Charles Urban Diana Groves Clifford Saxton Max Groves New Lexington Redfield Wilma Jones Paul Jones Robert Keynes John Owens Dayton Schulthis N.L.C Jerry Martin New Straitsville Theresa Martin Westminster Calif John Boring Junction City Dorothy Boring

LocalVisits Network at Laurel Run and Area Homes

Laurel Run residents and guests including Denny Campbell Buckeye Lake Nellie Wend Belle Hoskins John Bumgardner Nelsonville and Clarence Patton hosted weekend gatherings. Visits extended to West Union Gore Massillon Columbus and Old Man's Cave where Boy Scout Troop 246 toured caves and hiked with Clarence Greene and others in attendance.

Denny Campbell Buckeye Lake Nellie Wend Belle Hoskins John Bumgardner Nelsonville Clarence Patton Dale Bumgardner West Union C. J. Bumgardner Walter Bumgardner Mike Bobbi Ann Annette Elmer Monroe Gore Herman Bumgardner Clarence Gleason Albert Levering Massillon Jerry Fosnaugh Columbus Stanley Price Mary Gastin Joan Greene Jimmy Randy Clarence Greene Old Man’s Cave Robert and John Cassells Tom and Harvey van Bibber Buddy Maynard Hank Smith Terry Kline Jim Hop- Stetter Steve Harden Leroy Mace

Star Publishes WWI Memoirs After 47 Years

Max Star, a retired Tampa delicatessen owner, finally sees his World War I adventures in In the Lion's Den published in England. The 72-year-old veteran plans autograph sessions at his 50th wedding anniversary on March 22.

Tampa Fla Tampa _ delicatessen Max Star England Star

Motorist Arrested After Crash at Routes 35 and 160

Henderson West Virginia man Eli Harry Siders 35 was arrested on charges of disobeying a stop sign and failure to stop within the assured clear distance after a single car crash at 10 18 p m Wednesday at the junction of Routes 35 and 160 His car ran the stop sign and crashed into rocks and a tree along Chickamauga Creek He posted 50 bond to appear Saturday in Gallipolis Municipal Court.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Eli Harry Siders Henderson W. Va Siders Chickamauga Creek

Pi Chapter Alpha Xi Delta Plans Annual Meeting in Athens

Legal notice announces annual meeting of Pi Chapter House Association of Alpha Xi Delta at 7:00 p.m. May 18 1964 at Chapter House 168 College St Athens Ohio. Also notices appointment of Cora Grindley as Administratrix of George W Armes estate Meigs County and Marcella H Creed appointed Executrix of Florence H Fisher estate Athens County with creditors to file claims within four months.

Association of Alpha Xi Delta College St Athens Ohio Ann Algeo Marcella H. Creed Athens R.D Florence H. Fisher Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Mary M. Tudor West Union Street Walter H. Tudor

Appointment of Administrator for Harry F. Minney estate

Notice that C. E. Berry of 9 Be Washington St Athens Ohio has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Harry F Minney deceased in Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims by May 6 1964 dated May 5 1964 Harold J probate judge

C. EB. Berry Washington St Athens Ohio Harry F. Minney A. D Athens County Harold J P. M. Cowdery Longe Bottom R. D Robert Marion Cowdery Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Racine News Notes from The Messenger 1964

Sunday School class No 3 of the Baptist Church met at Mrs Ethel Smith’s home with devotionals led by Mrs Maude Young on Charity. Community social notes include May Day events at Minersville Methodist Church and several local visits and gatherings among Athens area residents and families.

Francis Morris Racine The Baptist Church Ethel Smith Maude Young Smith Margaret Houdashelt Albert Hill Critt Bradford Helen Younce Helene Johnson County Council of Churchwomen Minersville Methodist Church

Diddle to retire after next season name successor

Wig wagging coach Ed Diddle of Western Kentucky, famed for his red towel, retires after next season. He will be succeeded by former player John Oldham, though the towel will stay with Diddle.

Bowling Green Ed Diddle Diddle John Oldham Johnny

Athens County estate notices and pending divorce action

Notices announce William O Rowland appointed administrator with will annexed for Etta G Dunfee. Mary M Tudor named executrix of Walter H Tudor. Edward T Van Dyke named administrator of Russell M Van Dyke. Burton L Potter appointed executor of Potter estate. and Florence Marie Black facing divorce petition filed December 2 1963 in Athens County Court of Common Pleas with hearing after May 9 1964.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio William I. Black Florence Marie Black

James Thompson Notified Over Minor James Ray Thompson Case

James Thompson of 4825 W 38th Street Denver Colorado is summoned in Meigs County Ohio Juvenile Court for the 19 May 1964 10:00 A M hearing on the complaint alleging his minor James Ray Thompson is neglected and dependent. He must appear with the child or face legal penalties.

James Thompson W. 38Th. Street Nver Colorado James Ray Thompson Ohio Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Notice of Filing and Hearing on Inventory Meigs County Ohio

Probate Court Meigs County Ohio informs executors and Ohio residents of a filed Inventory and Appraisement for Rebecca Folan deceased of Rutland. A hearing is set for May 18 1964 at 10 00 AM. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing.

Meigs County Ohio State of Rebecca Folan Rutland Henrietta O'Brien Ira S. Bartels Syracuse F. H. O’brien

Estate filing for Ira S. Bartels in Syracuse probate court

A probate filing lists surviving spouse and next of kin for Ira S. Bartels of Syracuse. The court sets a hearing for May 6, 1964 at 10:00 in the county court. The document references beneficiaries under the will and details of the estate proceeding.

Foreclosure of Mechanic's Lien in Athens County Case No 23331

Dr Philip C Manly and James E Stanley are named as defendants in a Athens County Ohio Common Pleas action by Athens Building Materials Company to marshal liens on Lot 3166 Joneswood Subdivision and Lots 3087 3088 Terrace Heights with a $763.89 judgment and 1 percent interest. The Athens National Bank seeks a receiver and conservator. defendants must answer by May 30 1964 or risk default. Roger Jones S-S (6 otw)

Philip C. Manly Bradley Circle Annandale Virginia James E. Stanley Pleasanton Road Route 4 Athens Ohio Athens County Athens Building Materials Company Common Pleas Court Joneswood Terrace Heights Athens National Bank

Athens County sells 3.24 acre land tract in Lodi Township

Athens County Board of Commissioners invites bids under Ohio law for a 3.24 acre tract in Lodi Township Section 19 Town 4 Range 18. The sale details its boundaries, confirms prior conveyance by Kay and Pearl Wood in 1924, and reserves the right to reject all bids with full purchase due on deed delivery. Bids open by 11:00 A M June 1 1964.

Board of Commissioners County of Athens State of Ohio Lodi Township Pomeroy Said State Road Said Thoad Board of Commissioners of Athens County Kay Wood Pearl Wood Board of County Commissioners Board of Athens County, Commingonere Wakefield J. W. Whaley

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