Gallia County 4 H Leaders Elect New Advisory Council
At St. Peter's Episcopal Church parish hall the Gallia County 4 H Junior Leaders elected Marlin Pitchford to the County 4 H Advisory Council replacing Jane Ann Jordan whose term ended. Evans and Lee remain for another year. The group approved funds to start a record collection for square dances and other 4 H entertainment with officers and leaders meeting May 18 at the extension office to plan the year. Twenty attendees completed questionnaires on program preferences. Janyce Peters and Ray Irwin led square dancing with William P. Smith and Lucille Rymer also in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Gallia County
Marlin Pitchford
Jane Ann Jordan
Jeanne
Agricultural Extension Office
Janyce Peters
Ray Irwin
William P. Smith
Lucille Rymer
Auto Crash Injures Two Men Near Gallipolis
Two 20 year old men, Clifford Mooney and Leroy Mooney, were injured when their car hit a rock 1.8 miles west of State Route 7 on the Bladen Mercerville Road. Clifford was treated for chin and neck injuries and released, while Leroy suffered facial lacerations and a fractured nose. Clifford was later jailed for driving while intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bladen-Mercerville
Clifford Mooney
Northrup
Holzer Hospital
Leroy
Mooney
Gallia County
Wellston Resident Dies in Hospital
Mrs. Mary Rapp of Wellston, 91, died at 1:15 a.m. in Holzer Hospital after a seven day stay. She had lived at Casto rest home in Wellston before hospitalization. Also, John A. Jones, 79, Jackson, died at 2:40 a.m. Thursday, marking the second Jackson County resident to pass away in two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Mary Rapp
Wellston
Holzer Hospital
Casto
Jackson County
John A. Jones
Jackson
Gallipolis Church News Highlights Area Worship
A roundup lists services across Gallipolis churches with schedules for Masses prayers catechism and Sunday school. Notable entries include St Louis Cathole Father Adoph Golubieski and multiple congregations such as Church of the Nazarene Calvary Baptist Assembly of God First Church of God Garfield Ave Church of Christ Simpson Chapel Methodist Triedstone Baptist Porter Methodists Bidwell Church of God Vinton Methodist and St Peter's Episcopal detailing weekly worship times youth programs and special services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Adoph Golubieski
GSI
Church of the
Calvary Baptist At
Rio Grande
Luther Tracy
Assembly of God
Robert Howard
Worsh
First Church of God
Hershel McDonough
Sun Day School
Pearl Elliott
Evan
Garfield Ave
Church of Christ
Bill Heinselman
Simpson Chapel
George Holcombe
Triedstone Baptist
D. L. Latham
BYPU
Porter Methodists
Rodney
Bidwell Church of God
Mr. Statterfield
Vinton
Sidney H. Fadely
Ewington
St. Peter’s Episcopal
Albert S. Chappelear
Episcopal Youth
Grace Methodist
Warren H. Wilson
WSCS
First Baptist
W. H. Green
Sue Morano Society
Appointment of Marguerite A Addicott as Executrix
Marguerite A Addicott of Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of Genevieve Apgar deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated April 24 1957 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite A. Addicott
Athens
Ohio
Genevieve Apgar
Athens County
Roger J. Jones
Said County
Siotw
Notice of Sale of Bonds for Athens Sewer District No 4
Florence Davis Athens Ohio Auditor invites sealed bids for $172 062 in bonds issued for Storm Sewer District No 4 to finance local sewer costs. Bonds dated June 1 1857 mature Dec 1 in various years through 1967 with 3 25 percent interest. lowest rate bids at par plus accrued interest pay by bidders. Bonds to be awarded June 5 1957 with bid bond required. Athens National Bank as depository. complete proceedings available. Squire Sanders Dempsey counsel. Bid envelopes marked Bid for City of Athens Sewer District No 4 Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Davis
Athens National Bank
Athens
Ohio
City of Athens
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey
Cleveland
Ronda
Six Months AD Available To Reservists
Gallipolis officials report a new directive allowing ready reserve men to post 120 days for draft calls and apply for six months of active duty. The policy expands eligibility beyond 17 to 18 year olds, aiding May 27 quota filling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Selective Service Board
Puckett Rites Conducted
Funeral services for James William Puckett 74 of Mercerville were held at the Mercerville Baptist Church. He died Wednesday at home. Survived by wife Pearl McGuire, daughter Jewell Gay Puckett, two step children, three living siblings, six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Burial in Ridgelawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James William Puckett
Mercerville
Thomas Stewart
Martha Alford Puckett
Sarah Broyles
Lawrence (Fay) Saunders
Charlwood Puckett
Stewart Puckett
Pearl McGuire
Jewell Gay Puckett
Enos McGuire
Crown City
Emily Martin
Mamie Rodgers
Point Pleasant
Mercerville Baptist Church
E. V. Cremeans
Ridgelawn Cemetery
Gallipolis Garden Club Plans June Regional and Field Day
Gallipolis Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Wilson Rusk with co host Mrs. Gomer Phillips. Announcements covered Ohio Association of Garden Clubs events including the June 3 Spring Regional in Nelsonville and June 6 field day at Volcandus Lehman’s Gardens in Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Billy Houck
Hogarth
Leo Mossman
Luther Dayton
Robert Caldwell
Leading Fire Causes From Careless Smoking and Matches
A historical report identifies careless smoking habits and improper use of matches as the leading causes of fires, emphasizing overlooked spark sources and prevention gaps.
Real Estate Transfers Across Townships Listed
A series of transfers shows multiple parcels, from Addison to Perry and Guyan townships, involving buyers such as Hartwell, Wamsley, Edler, and Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co. Many parcels include life estates or fractional ownership, with sizes ranging from fractions to 285,210 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Curnutte
Mildred Curnutte
John W
Betty L. Hartwell
Addison Township
Wiliam
Letitia A. Rader
George M
Mary Jean Wamsley
Greene Township
Albert
Alpha M. Wheeler
Pearl
Tressie Edler
Bessie Thornton
Robert L. Condee
Guyan Township
Golden R. Watson
Garrett Watson Sheets
Goldye Woodrum
Garrett E. Watson
G. Elmo Watson
Pittsburgh Consolidated Coal Co
Garrett A. Layne
Effie M. Layne
Gerald E. KE. Layne
Janice Layne Charles
Gallipolis
Elma Trainer
Sylvia Humphrey
Greenfield Township
Henry C. Sheets
Fannie Burchett
Monroe
Virginia Ball
Perry Township
Oakley Johnson
Raymond
Juanita Angel
Everett O
Georgia A. Johnson
Floyd
Janice Stapleton
Guyana Township
John Galloway
Clyde Galloway
Joe
Jenny Halley
Clay
Emil G. Corbin
Amerson
Iris Corbin
Maple Shade
Elmer C. Walter
Clara Walter
Loren Walter
Wilma Houck
Mary Folden
Harrison Township
Carl C. Myers
H. B. Ecker
Howard
Margaret Sheline
R. Thomas Tope
Clarence
Nannie Petrie
Woods Addition
Rio Grande
Ollie G
Arthur F. Elliott
Woods
Wyoma McGhee
Bladys Strode
Stewart Borden
Geraldine Mayo
Kent
Bidwell
Addie D. Archer
Roger
Rose James
Chambersburg
Kenneth
Mary Ellen Johnson
S. B
Burnetta E. Kunyan
Stanley G
Willa Mae Spencer
Frank G
Della Smith
Raccoon Township
Bryant
Helen Belville
Guyan
Minnie E. and
Charles E Fulks
Murray City Social Notes Full of Weekend Visits
Murray City social column lists numerous weekend visits and social calls. Families from Shadyside Greens Run Columbus Lancaster Glouster Nelsonville Roseville and Buchtel are referenced with relatives and friends, plus short travel to Columbus and Lancaster for visits and business.
Little Baseballers To Seek Donations On Tag Day
Gallipolis youths in the Little League and Babe Ruth League will wear uniforms and canvas streets starting at 9 a.m. Saturday to solicit donations for baseball equipment. The annual tag day will run all day Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Little Baseballers
Ohio Eyes CCC Style Camps for Juvenile Offenders
Gov. C William ONeill proposes work camps akin to CCC camps to reform juvenile delinquents. He told the Ohio Association of Juvenile Judges he will meet lawmakers to explore the possibility of developing such camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
CCC
William O'Neill
O'Neill
Ohio Association of Juvenile Judges
Smoke sighted but no fire found by Gallipolis crew
Thirteen Gallipolis firemen rushed to a Lincoln Street house at 6 45 p m after a report of smoke from fumigation. Firemen found no fire. the vacant home owned by L Claude Miller was unoccupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lincoln Street
L. Claude Miller
Jazz Band Tour Cost to Taxpayers Revealed
The State Department announced that it cost American taxpayers 84 381 dollars to send Dizzy Gillespie and his jazz band on an eight week European tour. The program funded top caliber representatives of American culture abroad as reported to Senator Bridges by USIA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Dizzy Gillespie
Europe
Department
Senator Bridges
R-Nih
U. S. Information Agency
USIA
Gillespie
Gallia County 4-H Clubs Hold February Meetings
The Lucky Bucks 4-H Club met at Glendon and Eugene Elliott's home with 17 members. Three members will present demonstrations next meeting. by-laws will be drafted. Refreshments by Mrs. Elliott. games played. The Rod ney Rangers 4-H Club met at Dale Neal's home with nearly all members present. Books issued and a dairy heifer talk given by Neal. a Penny March planned. Next meetings at Billy Johnson's and Bennie Stover's homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucky Bucks
Elliott
Billy Johnson
Rodney Rangers 4-H
Dale Neal
Cheerful Leaders 4-H Club Meeting Highlights
Betty Adkins distributed health and safety sheets while Mary Aldridge gave devotions. Barbara Stoltzenburg demonstrated pressing men's trousers. Miss Stoltzenberg, the president, led. Elsie Johnson recited the 4-H pledge. Members sang Beautiful Dreamer and Rock of Ages. Carol Stollar led a quiz and read Signs of Spring with a vocal duet from Betty Adkins and Mary Aldridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H Club
Betty Adkins
Mary Aldridge
Barbara Stoltzenburg
Miss Stoltzenberg
Elsie Johnson
Carol Stollar
Miss Stollar
Vinton Chat and Chew 4-H Club Names Officers
The Vinton 4-H Club met April 26 in Vinton choosing Donna Sheets as president and Doris Sheets as vice president. Rosa Cook was secretary, Judith Argabright treasurer, Wanda Dunn news reporter, Bitress Wellington assistant reporter and health chair, Judy Powell safety chair, with Carol Taylor and Brenda Sharpe as recreation leaders. A second meeting at Gallia Academy High School began with Jeanne Evans leading, Nan Thompson and Jan Peters on songs. The next meeting is in Vinton Town Hall May 23 at 12 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Vinton Town Hall
Holzer Hospital Notes May births and admissions
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. William Tucker in Grimms Landing and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Donner in Gallipolis both on May 9. The notes list numerous hospital admissions and patients including Hollis Taylor, Mrs. Glendon L. Cherrington, Mrs. C. B. Watson, Mrs. Dan Fuller, and others in Gallipolis, Proctorville, Ironton, and nearby areas with medical or surgical status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tucker
Grimms Landing
Robert Donner
Gallipolis
Hollis Taylor
Surgical
Glendon L. Cherrington
Jackson
C. B. Watson
Dan Fuller
Proctorville
Thomas J. Creek
Point Pleasant
Emma Sheets
Elizabeth A. Dicker
Ironton
Stephen G. Slager
James K. Bragg
Gallipolis Ferry
Fred Justice
Ashland
Dallas Shackelford
Ray
Freud W. Mercer
Patriot
Brook Capper
Jesse Bryant
Long Bottom
Alma Brooks
Kitts Hill
Residents and Visitors Entwine Vinton Community Pulse
Mae Ferguson returns to Vinton Route 2 after months with Ern Nett Halby in Mercerville. Alvira Barcus of Gallipolis visits Mae Ferguson. Gerald and Elizabeth Brown attend Rural Ministry School in Green Lake Wisconsin and stay with Miss Elizabeth Snodgrass in Chicago, former Southern Ohio missionary. Goldin Johnson visits Strausburgh. Robert Helmie of Charleston spends weekend with family in Vinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Ferguson
Vinton
Ernnett Halby
Mercerville
Alvira Barcus
Gallipolis
Gerald Brown
Green Lake
Wisconsin
Elizabeth Snodgrass
Chicago
Snodgrass
Ohio
Goldin Johnson
Committee to Encourage Future Ohio Journalists
A joint Ohio Newspaper Association committee of editors and journalism educators aims to recruit train and place college journalism students in Ohio newspapers. The group seeks a yearlong program to encourage high school students toward journalism education and careers in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio Newspaper Assn
Robert C. Dix
Ravenna-Kent Courier-Tribune
J. A. Meckstroth
Ohio State Journal
William O. Littick
Zanesville ‘Times-Recorder and Signal
Charles A. Mosher
Oberlin News‘Tribune
Murray Powers
Akron Beacon
Officials Seek Additional Funds for Ohio Prisons
Ohio state prison and mental health officials told the Senate Finance Committee they need more than a million dollars in two years to cover minimum operating costs. Budget gaps could force $10,000 monthly cuts, idling Marion Correctional Institute facilities and risking overcrowding at other institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
P— State Hospital
M. C. Koblentz
Division of Corrections
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Koblentz
Marion Correctional Institute
C. Earl Albrecht
Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction
Kyger Social Notes from Quarterly Cheshire Meeting
Kyger residents report a flurry of visits and social calls. Families from Columbus, Elkview, Rutland, Detroit and Youngstown joined locals at gatherings, birthday celebrations, and weekend hostings. Helen Frazier of Story Run suffered a head cut and leg injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyger
Rex Lemley
Dale Sisson
Claire Nelson
Wesley Chapel
Cheshire
Sherman Weimann
Columbus
Carl Weimann
Weimann
Patricia Stoneman
Paul Ward
Ward
Chester Ward
Dana Ramsey
Elkview
Father and Son Banquet Held at First Baptist Church
About 70 men attended the annual Father and Son banquet in the Judson Bible Class of the First Baptist Church in Gallipolis. The Gospel Harmony Boys of Huntington performed, and B. B. Matthews was elected class president. Other officers include Harry Mendenhall as vice president and Rev. W. H. Green as teacher. A half hour Gospel Harmony Boys concert followed for over 400 people in the sanctuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
First Baptist Church of the
Gospel Harmony Boys
State to Paint Edge Lines Along Ohio Highways
The Ohio Department of Highways will start an edge-lining program painting a four inch edge line on the extreme right of major highways. Governor C William ONeill announced the plan covers 7 000 miles at an estimated cost of 650 000 dollars to improve driving safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio Department of Highways
C. Wiliam O'Neill
Birthday guests attend party at Mrs Beck’s home
Apple Grove social notes list attendees including Bessie Slaughter Rev Eddie Griffith Spencer Harry Picken Althea Wickline and Herbert Roush family. Nearby visits mention Ed Myers Five Points to Mrs Myers’ relatives Alex Wheeler Junior Cross and family from Pennsylvania. Charles Bush and children with Virgil Norris hosts Carl Norris from Junction City at Norris home. Ernest Clark hosts include Mrs Lewis S Cozart and Clifford Cozart at New Brighton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Grove
John Beck
Bessie Slaughter
Eddie Griffith
Spencer
Harry Pickens
Althea Wickline
Herbert Roush
Roger
Ed Myers
Five Points
Myers
Alex Wheeler
Junior Cross
Pennsylvania
Charles Bush
Virgil Norris
Carl Norris
Junction City
Norris
Philson Norris
Ernest Clark
Lewis
S. Cozart
Clifford Cozart
New Brighton
Child Hurt in Fall in Gallipolis Home
Stephen G. Slager two years old of Gallipolis was admitted to Holzer Hospital Thursday with a possible concussion after falling down the stairs at his Second Ave. home. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Slager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Stephen G. Slager
Holzer Hospital
S. F. Slager
Second Ave
Reedsville Visitors Bring Friends From Nearby Towns
Miss Maxine Reed of Rio Grande College visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reed. Beth Hurt arrived from California to visit her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Torrence, with Harve y Harris of Belpre also visiting. Other guests included Zora Taylor Parkersburg Gertrude Walton Columbus Dunfee Little Hocking and several more relatives and friends visiting local families. Debbie Hauber Portland stayed with aunt Opal Randolph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsville
Maxine Reed
Rio Grande College
Alvin Reed
Beth Hurt
Calfornia
J. B. Torrence
Harvey Harris
Belpre
Torrence
Wallace
Zora Taylor
Parkersburg
Gertrude Walton
Columbus
Dunfee
Little Hocking
Hash
Debbie Hauber
Portland
Opal Randolph
Lucy Kibble
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Athens Messenger
A-H
Puckett
Gallipolis Social Notes
Emily
Ike
Eisenhower
Ann Wheaton
White House
Miss Wheaton
GOP National Committee
Murray Snyder
Defense
Murray City Social Notes
Murray City
Thomas Dixon
Arlene
Shadyside
Dixon
Willard Dixon
Steve Toth
Mary
Greens Run
William McClure
Wharton
W. Va
William James
James
Howard Keaton
William McCoullah
Red Town
Philmore Matheny
Barbara
Elaine
Joann
Matheny
Charles McFann
Buchtel
Buddy Wilson
Billy Dixon
Diane
Tag Heatherlin
Dayton
Gyneth Thompson
James Smith
Peggy
Lancaster
Thompson
Howard Craft
Johnny Moody
Glouster
Betty Newsome
Yvonne
Christy
Sandra
Garnett Powell
Burr Oak
Richard Duffy
Jackie
Nelsonville
Duffy
Betty Sabo
Sabo
Roger Wilson
Clifford Wilson
Pearl Gosney
John Snyder
Newton Erwin
Pearl Lantz
Roseville
Bert Sweazy
Wilburt Sanborn
Quinton Quinn
Quinn
William Quinn
Patty
Michael
Howard Keeton
Relva
Bobby Canter
Mr. Keeton
Elmer Evans
Rosalie
Ruth Short
Nathan Bolin
James Baird
Franklin Osborne
William Sibley
Paul Rollins
Charles Rathburn
Cora Thornton
Albert Lafon
Clarence Rogers
Willie Leport
P. E. McGraw
Allen Baker
E. C. Davis
Kyger Social Notes
Larry
Youngstown
J. F. Grimes
Detroit
Arnold Stump
David Matthews
Terry
Tambra
Ronnie
Cora Lemley
Junior Lemley
Clyde Rupe
Rolland Rupe
Earl Snyder
Richard Kaiser
Wendell Roush
Ortha
Garfield Searls
Leslie Hawley
Sylvia Wade
Clarence Lewis
Chester Wood
Charles Drummonds
Centenary
Stanley Rupe
Rupe
Helen Frazier
Story Run
M. B. Sisson
Court St. Gallipolis
Knott's
Furniture Mart
R. BF. Knotts
Nat'l Auctioneers Assn
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