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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1965

Page

10

Gallipolis Court Fines Illinois Man for Larceny by Trick

Gallipolis Municipal Judge William H. Sowers fined Jerry Langford 24 Carmi Illinois 25 and costs for larceny by trick after arrest by the Gallia County Sheriff s Department The charge of issuing a check with insufficient funds was reduced and Langford ordered to restitution Other cases include George Belak found guilty of failure to yield the right of way and fined five dollars plus costs as well as several motorists fined for speeding intoxication and stop sign violations with varied penalties all arrests by local police or sheriff s department

Gallipolis William H. Sowers Jerry Langford Carmi Ill Trick Gallia Langford George D. Belak Portsmouth Jud Harrison Belak Sowers Dwight N. Stevers Esta Flint Arthur Persinger State Highway Patrol John E. Wood Crown City James K. Marshall Whitesville Donia Johnson Proctorville Clarence J. Williams Richard Green Rio Grande Clavin H. Keefer Valparaiso Ind Jesse Cato Detroit Mich Leonard A. Wilcoxon Charleston W. Va

Baseball Registration Extended Until May 15

Gallipolis reports 284 boys signed up for summer baseball with 115 Pee Wee 109 Little League and 60 Pony League. Registration deadline extended to Friday. Pool opens May 29 with new equipment and same hours 1 to 6 p.m. DST and Thursday 7 to 9 p.m. DST. Lifeguard Mike Brink hired to replace Anne Ford. Admission prices unchanged season tickets listed.

Gallipolis Cliff Wilson

Daniels Leads Gallia County Eighth Grade Tests

Gallia County eighth graders total 263 with Hannan Trace student Daniels scoring 727 in the 99th percentile to top local results. Others include Troy E. Bartley and Peggy Skidmore tied at 722 99 with Kyger Creek and Vinton entries also among the top, while Gallia Academy students Edith Nielsen and Joan Ford earned superior state ratings.

Gallipolis David Daniels Hannan Trace Gallia County Ohio T. K. Owens Troy E. Bartley Vinton Peggy Skidmore Bidwell- Porter John W Edith Nielsen Joan Ford Gallia Academy Junior High James N. M. Davis Gallia Academy

Registration Opens May 15 at Gallia County Board of Elections

Voter registration for the November general election will resume May 15 at the Gallia County Board of Elections, announced by Mrs. Mildred Stevens, the clerk.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Holzer Hospital News Births Admitted and Discharges Summary

A list from Holzer Hospital reports two births to Maynard of Racine and Henry of Gallipolis. It notes multiple admissions including Mrs James Adams Verily Rhonda Marks and others, plus several discharges such as George Snodgrass and Joseph Addis.

Oscar Maynard Racine David L. Henry Gallipolis George Snodgrass James Lucas Sherman Kemper Thomas Norman Ralph McManaway David Howell Hart Rucker Joseph Addis Raymond Saxon Beverly S. James John C. Boyd

Joppa WSCS Holds April Meeting at Benedum Home

The Joppa Woman's Society of Christian Service met in April at Mettie Benedum's home. Opal Harris and Alice Barr opened with prayer. Lesson titled What It Means to Belong to the Society and Guild was discussed. Visitors Loren Benedum and family called on Benedum's parents in Middleport. George Reed and family recently visited Wilsons in Reedsville.

JOPPA Joppa Wscs Mettie Benedum Opal Harris Alice Barr Loren Benedum

Gallia Seeks $60 000 For Head Start Summer Program

Gallia County seeks 60 000 dollars under the Appalachian project Head Start for eight weeks of summer schooling for about 450 children aged 4 through 6. Superintendent T K Owens said the program aims to acclimate children to classrooms, teach sharing, and promote health while easing entry to first grade. Owens has not yet heard from Washington on the application. the eight week program will run in county schools with free noon meals and transportation.

Gallipolis Gallia County Appalachia T. K. Owens Gallia Association of Churches First United Owens Washington Nyle D. Borden E. Wayne Ogdin Glen R. Hueholt

Five seniors named to FNA election board at Gallia Academy

Gallia Academy High School Future Nurses of America selects five seniors Linda Mitchell Roberta Brickles Kar lene Fraley Marsha Edelblute and Linda Humphreys for the 1965 66 election board. President Patty Berridge auto to sixth seat. Tour planned to Gallia State Institute May 15 9 am DST led by Ida Preston.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Future Nurses of America Club Linda Mitchell Roberta Brickles Karlene Fraley Marsha Edelblute Linda Humphreys Patty Berridge FNA Davis Hall Holzer Hospital School of Nursing

Mothers Honored At Heights Church in Point Pleasant

In Heights EUB Church, the youngest and oldest mothers were honored during morning worship. Flowers were given to Mrs. Martha Ann Smith and to Mrs. F. G. Musgrave and Mrs. James Eads, all noted as the same age. Two church meetings are planned this week, friendship class Tuesday night and prayer groups Wednesday. The Christian Family Week ended with sermons on The Cost of A Christian Home and The Great Divide. Vacation Bible School starts June 1 with need for additional workers.

Heights Eub Church Louis Hassell James Martha Ann) Smith High St F. G. Musgrave Oak St James Eads Sand Hill Rd Heights Church

Tools Taken In Burelary Of Woodyard

Gallia County investigators report a Monday break in at the West Virginia Pulp and Paper woodyard in Bidwell. A tool house door was forced open and two wrench sets were stolen. No other items reported missing. Sheriff notes recent gasoline thefts from the yard.

Gallipolis Gallia County Denver A. Walker

Gallipolis Merchants form five member board

Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association announced a five man interim board at a postponed meeting held at Oscar's Restaurant. Members named were Earl Tope Keith Thomas Dean Davis John W. Mills and Arthur Fletcher. Maj Gen George FE Bush attended and outlined May meetings with Rogers Co consultant for the 175th Anniversary Celebration.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Retail Merchants Association Oscar

PPHS Band Earns Superior Ratings at WV Regional Festival

Point Pleasant High School band earned superior marks in marching and concert at the 13th West Virginia Regional Band Festival in Huntington. It marks their third straight superior in concert performance with students Pam Buffington Jim Dunn Randy Bias Larry Morgan David Nibert Marie Mohr Fred Gaul Roger Hughart Sandra Viers Terry Stevens and chaperones Mrs. Clifford Dunn Mrs. Blaine Mohr Mrs. C J Reynolds Mrs. Donald Humphrey and Mrs. Joe Cook.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Huntington Pam Buffington Jim Dunn Randy Bias Larry Morgan David Nibert Marie Mohr Fred Gaul Roger Hughart Sandra Viers Terry Stevens Clifford Dunn Blaine Mohr C. J. Reynolds Donald Humphrey Joe Cook

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Names and Places List

A dense list of individuals and associated towns appears to enumerate patients or residents connected to Pleasant Valley Hospital. The fragment names David Jeffers Jason Mrs Roscoe Bush Mason Mrs Bertha Thomas South Side Mrs Reuben Sturgeon Point Pleasant Mrs Irvin Stephens Leon Mrs Charles Oliver Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Marcelline Schultz Point Pleasant Mrs William Harrison Nitro Mrs Roy Amburgey Point Pleasant Leo Bush Gallipolis Ferry William Flora Leon.

David Jeffers Jason Roscoe Bush Mason Bertha Thomas South Side Reuben Sturgeon Point Pleasant Irvin Stephens Leon Charles Oliver Gallipolis Ferry Marcelline Schultz William Harrison Nitro Roy Amburgey Leo Bush William Flora

Miss Givens to Wed on May 30 in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant announces the engagement of Dianna Givens to Charles Earl King of Chicago. Dianna attends Point Pleasant High School. King studied at Marshall University and is at De Fry Tech in Chicago. An open church wedding is set for May 30 at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd Flat Rock with Rev. Donald Lockhart officiating and a reception to follow.

Point Pleasant Jefferson Blvd Dianna Charles Earl King Chicago Ill J. R. King Point Pleasant High School Church of the Good Shepherd Flat Rock Donald Lockhart

Arraignments and sentences set in Mason County Court

Richard Ferrell Clench of Point Pleasant pleaded guilty to joy riding and awaits sentencing June 14 in Mason County Circuit Court. Edna Rood also pleads guilty to embezzlement and is bound for sentencing June 14. Carsel and Louise Stone plead not guilty to theft of 264 dollars in corn with trial June 1. James Burton Sayre faces trial for theft on June 14, while Robert Reynolds of Mason has trial June 28 for receiving stolen property. Joseph Capehart did not plead to assault. Opal Naomi Nott’s divorce from Franklin Nelson Nott is dismissed. East ern Star Chapter 75 plans 50th anniversary Monday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic Temple with five charter members receiving 50 year pins. The chapter dates to May 15, 1915.

Point Pleasant Richard Ferrell Clench Mason County Edna Rood Carsel Louise Stone James Burton Sayre Robert Reynolds Mason Joseph Capehart Letart Opal Naomi Nott Franklin Nelson Nott Erma F. Workman Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Vocational Agriculture Classes Planned For North Gallia High

North Gallia High School plans to start vocational agriculture classes in the 1965-66 school year. Students are registering, but no instructor is yet employed. The board discussed feasibility, hired bus drivers on two year contracts, and granted two year contracts for a bus mechanic, cooks, and custodians. It adopted the 1965-66 calendar and awarded milk and bread contracts to Valley Bell Dairy and Heiner's Bakery. Fannie Metcalf was hired part time as librarian for summer months.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School Robert Eagle Hayes Deel Bennie Cardwell Olen Wilfong Eugene West Fred Taylor Joseph Smith Tracy Casto John K. Russell John Stevens Clarence Kirby James Denney William Hall Thomas Metcalf Carl Mefford James Crace Earnest Green Valley Bell Dairy Heiner’s Bakery Fannie Metcalf

City Council Receives April Police Report and Finances

Councilman T R Stevens presented April police figures showing nine accidents, 18 road law and 18 misdemeanor arrests, one stolen auto valued at 600 dollars, 387 parking tickets, and 7 warnings. Patrol hours totaled 903. Summer meetings move to 8 pm. Financial balances shown include city 29276.28 and water works 49413.58 with state sinking funds 34000 each and sewage 63949.62 with 34000 state fund. Attendees included Mayor Virgil Siders and city officials.

Point Pleasant T. R. Stevens D. J. Gilbert Virgil Siders A. E. Thomas Annagene Flowers C. J. Hyer

Mother Cited For Truancy In Pleasants Court Report

Mrs. Orville Watson of Henderson was fined $15 and costs and jailed 10 days after arraignment in JP Court for non attendance of her child in school. Elmer Pullins of Evans West Virginia was fined $10 and costs for assault and battery. Gerald Hayes Langford of Carmi Illinois released to Ohio authorities on a bad check warrant. Clarence W Bing Jr of Mason cited for intoxication paid $10 and costs. Norman Laudermilt of Mason pleaded guilty to non support and ordered to pay $40 monthly. Charles Lester Jeffers of Robertsburg fined $10 and costs for driving without a license. Cleon H Craig of Buffalo cited for speeding paid $10 and costs.

Point Pleasant Orville Watson Henderson A. M. Goodwin Elmer Pullins Evans W. Va Gerald Hayes Langford Carmi Ohio Clarence W. Bing, Jr Mason Norman Laudermilt Charles Lester Jeffers Robertsburg Cleon H. Craig Buffalo

Hit-Skip Car Damages Oliver Vehicle in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police seek the driver of a hit-skip incident in front of 65 Garfield Ave. Harold Oliver reported his parked car damaged on Sunday night or Monday morning. This marks the second time in two weeks his vehicle was struck at the same location. a prior hit was May 2 by William R. Maddox, 21, of Vinton Route 2.

Gallipolis Garfield Ave Harold Oliver Oliver William R. Maddox Vinton

Washington PTA Installs Mrs Walker as President

Mrs Isam C Walker was installed as president of the Washington Elementary School PTA in the school cafeteria. Officers named include first vice president Miles T Eppling second vice president Donald M Robinson treasurer Gilbert Corliss and secretary elect Amy Haffelt. Mothersingers gave their first public performance.

Mrs. Walker Washington Pta Gallipolis Isam C. Walker Washington Elementary School Parent- Teacher Association Arden Dobson Harold Wiseman Walker Miles. T. Epling Donald M. Robinson Gilbert Corliss Amy Haffelt PTA Mothersingers John Epling Gene Spurlock Gallia Academy High School

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Oliver Eschenaur Donna Lambert Dortha Gray Pleasant Valley Hospital Illinois Harry N. Lucas Thelma S. Warren Sheriff's Department Mike Brink Louise Holzer Brink Anne Ford Brink Woodbury Forest School Virginia Daniels Montgomery Greenup Meldahil Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington District Franklin B Warren Hougland Beckford Semet National James R. Hines Kanawha Lucy Jane Lucas Helen R. H. Bosworth iI William H. Zemmer Peggy Downey Harvey Jordan Inca Queen City John J. Rowe Valley Voyager Andrew P Calhoun Lock Lorena L. Fiore Elisha Woods Arms Bayou Barataria John Ladd Bean Helen R Meldahl J. S. Lewis Laguna Defender Pamela A. J. Patten Alton Zephyr Sim Holzer Hospital News James L. Adams Waverly Rhonda K. Marks Jackson W. Grace Manning Ashland Roy W. Stewart John B. Bibbee James P. Lambert Rutland Pearl E. McDermitt Carl E. White, Jr Freda C. Bratt Middleport Marion L. French Claude W. Keyes Emanuel M. Henderson Maude A. Noe Lonnie L. McCombs G. Millard Bailey Load, Ky Edgar A. Hume Charles E. Adkins Jenna C. Baker Board of Elections Retail Merchants Select PPHS Miss Givens John W. Dowler Division 10 State Department of Highways Oes F. J. Rubl State Department of Education North Gallian Donald Palmer Sadie Roberts Cook Bidwell-Porter School Helen Irwin Bidwell - Porter Richard Kisor Mother Singers Mrs. Corliss John A. Epling Neil H. Sanders Maxine North Carroll K. Snowden Richard Brown
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