Chillicothe Pastor Delivers Hannan Trace Baccalaureate
The Rev. Charles Lusher of Chillicothe Tabernacle Baptist Church will give the baccalaureate sermon at 8 p.m. EST for Hannan Trace High School's 1965 class. Commencement follows next Friday at 8 p.m. with Dr. Harold E. Walker of Marshall University as principal speaker and 50 graduates to receive diplomas.
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Gallipolis
Charles Lusher
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Chillicothe
Hannan Trace High School
Harold E
Two Admitted After Route 35 Head On Collision
Gallia two people were admitted to Holzer Hospital after a three car crash on Route 35 near Gallipolis. Mrs. James L. Mink 28 Bidwell Route 1 suffered chin and limb lacerations with bruises while Paul R. Le Master 24 Franklin Furnace Route 1 had severe head and face lacerations. Le Master failed to stop while attempting to pass Eva L. Northup 42 of Gallipolis, causing the head on impact. No charges yet. investigation ongoing. A separate Route 35 incident near Rio Grande involved Charles W. Middleton 32 Saginaw Mich cited for failure to give audible signal when passing Floren S. Williams 60 Bidwell Route 2. Middleton posted a 27.50 bond.
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Gallipolis
Holzer Hospital
State Highway Patrol
James L. Mink
Bidwell
Paul R. le Master
Franklin Furnace Route 1
le Master
Eva L. Northup
Northup
Saginaw
Mich
Floren S. Williams
Williams
Middleton
John J. Sommer
Gainford O. Upton
Jackson
Gertrude Maddox
Jennie H. Davis
Oak Hill
Ottie Burton
Theodore B. Miller
Paul le Master
Franklin Furnace
Beverly Ann Burrell
New Haven
William J. Beckner
W. Va
Paul M. Jones
Walter Webb
Ironton
Richard A. Lakin
Charles E. Osler
Vinton
Coy E. Nitz
Pomeroy
Milton L. Morgan
36 Future Nurses Honored at Gallia Academy Event
Gallia Academy High School Future Nurses of America Club members were recognized at a ceremony in Davis Hall Holzer Hospital School of Nursing. Principal speaker Wayne B. Foster of Holzer Hospital spoke on the importance of hospital nursing care. Pins were awarded to 36 members for service hours from 20 to 100.
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Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Future Nurses of America Club
Davis Hall
Holzer Hospital School of Nursing
Wayne B. Foster
Holzer Hospital
Patty Berridge
John W. Rafferty
Lola Napier
Karen
Kathy Burnett
Carolyn Vallance
Beverly Fisher
Linda Henderson
Lynn McCalla
Barbara Chevalier
Cathy Scott
Edna Ford
Linda Humphreys
Pat Malone
Mary Lynn _ Elliott
Karen Hawkins
Carlene Fraley
Paula Cotton
Joan Snyder
Bonnie Bosworth
Sommers Welcome A New Baby At Holzer Hospital
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sommer of Gallipolis. The Holzer Hospital page lists admitted patients including Gainford O Upton and several residents from Gallia and nearby towns. Dismissals include William Perry and others. The Gallia Amateur Rocket Organization of Gallia Academy High School meets Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Gallia County District Library with contact names for prospective members.
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Gallipolis
Deer Killed, 16 Road Kill This Year Report
A yearling doe was struck and killed on Creek Road near the junction with State Route 2 as Rodney Bush of Gallipolis Ferry drove west. The doe weighed about 80 pounds. This makes 16 road kill deer for the year, including six bucks and ten does.
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Point Pleasant
Rodney Bush
Gallipolis
Bush
Creek Rd
John Gill
Council Will Collect Books Across Eastern District
Eastern District residents are asked to phone local grade schools or the high school to indicate book donations. Books should be placed on porches Saturday morning for pick up by the Student Council. Rio Grande College Art 312 class will hold its annual art show Thursday in Community Hall from noon to 8 PM DST under Mrs Ruth George.
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Chester
Eastern High School
Eastern
Rio Grande
Rio Grande College
Ruth George
Buttington Girl Award Highlighted By Point Pleasant Bands
About 500 people heard a concert by the Point Pleasant High School Band the Point Pleasant Junior High Band and elementary students. James Andrews announced Pam Buffington a senior would receive the John Philip Sousa Award. Sandy Viers was chosen as the junior band’s most helpful member. Buffington is an All-State Band member and William Buffington is her father. Sandy Viers is the son of Mrs. Sanford Viers. Valedictorian Marie Mohr and salutatorian Pam Buffington also performed with the band which includes 15 National Honor Students.
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Point Pleasant
Ordnance
North Point Pleasant
Central
Woods and
Henderson
James Andrews
Pam Buffington
John Philip Sousa
Sandy Wiers
Miss Buffington
William Buffington
Sandy Viers
Sanford Viers
Andrews
Marie Mohr
Miss Miller Appears on TV Farm Show
Gallipolis Ohio Miss Carol Miller of Rio Grande will appear on John s Almanac hosted by John R Heiskell at 7 a m Saturday over WSAZ TV Huntington She will relate her six month experience as an International Farm Youth Delegate in Costa Rica She is a 1959 Rio Grande High School graduate and 1963 Ohio State University alumna.
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Gallipolis
Carol Miller
Rio Grande
John
John R. Heiskell
Wsaz-Tv
Huntington
Miss Miller
J. Dale Miller
International Farm
Costa Rica
Rio Grande High School
Ohio State University
Paroled man charged in jail break aiding case
James Duncan 30 of Gallipolis, paroled from the Ohio Penitentiary, returned to face charges of aiding Harold Hughes to escape from Gallia County jail. Warrant alleges Duncan paid Gerald Langhorn 7.50 for hacksaw blades. Hughes, indicted for forgery, received probation. Langhorn also probation. Duncan previously sentenced 120 years for forgery. paroled in 1962 and later violator.
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Gallipolis
James Duncan
Ohio
Gallia County
Oscar Baird
Duncan
Harold E. Hughes
Columbus
Gerald Langhorn
Hughes
Langhorn
WSCS Saluted On Anniversary in Midport Banquet
MIddport event marked the 25th anniversary of the Women's Society of Christian Service with a mother-daughter banquet at Heath Methodist Church. The Eleanor Circle hosted 65 guests as Rita Slaven and Jennifer Gobel gave welcomes and responses. Favors honored aging and young mothers. plans were announced to sponsor two girls at Delaware Girls School of Missions and support Francis Asbury Camp camping expenses.
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Middleport
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Eleanor Circle
Heath Methodist Church
WSCS
Bernard Fultz
Billy Krawiczyn
Zella Riley
Rita Slaven
Jennifer Gobel
Fowers
Garen Stansbury
Larry Edwards
Verne Hinderman
New Haven
W. Va
Howard Wilson
April Fraser
Fultz
Barbara
Becky
Beth
William Russell
Charles Bradbury
Delaware Girls School of Missions
Methodist
Francis Asbury
Rio Grande
Meigs County
Galen Brown
Leo Smith
M. E. Dawson
Brown
B. B. Zeigler
Russell
Smith
American Poets Story Reviewed By Middleport Club
The Middleport Literary Club met at Mrs. James Euler’s home for a final session before summer recess. Mrs. Carl Horky reviewed Louis Untermeyer’s story of five American poets, including Sara Teasdale and Amy Lowell, as members named world poets during roll call. Miss Susan Park became the new president after a recap by outgoing president Mrs. Euler.
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Middleport
Answering Voice
Louis Untermeyer
Carl Horky
Middleport Literary Club
James Euler
Bers
Susan Park
Arthur Strauss
Miss Park
Students Receive Safety Patrol Trophies at Pomeroy PTA
Trophies were presented to the student safety patrol by Leo Crew, safety chairman, during the Pomeroy Elementary School PTA meeting. Awardees include Peggy Story, Twila Clatworthy, Rebecca Houda shelt, Morton Titus, Stanley Coats, Don Anderson, Bernette Hennessy, Christy Davis, Debora Halbrecht, Nancy Thompson, James Hudson, Larry Warner, Don Wise, Charles Hannahs, Bobby Werry, Jed Will, and Frank Girolami with alternates Stella Neutzling, Terry McGuire and Raymond Roush.
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Pomeroy
Leo Crew
Pomeroy Elementary School
PTA
Peggy Story
Twila Clatworthy
Rebecca Houdashelt
Morton Titus
Stanley Coats
Don Anderson
Bernedette Hennessy
Christy Davis
Debora Halbrecht
Nancy Thompson
James Hudson
Larry Warner
Don Wise
Charles Hannahs
Bobby Werry
Jed Will
Frank Girolami
Stella Neutzling
Terry McGuire
Raymond Roush
Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Notices
Pleasant Valley Hospital records list a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Douglas Camp of West Columbia. Also noted are births or announcements for Mrs Charles Clark West Columbia Mrs Edith Blake Point Pleasant Mrs Ida Honaker Hogsett Mrs Bart Shuler Point Pleasant Mrs Charles Baker Letart Mrs Charles King Pomeroy and infant son of Mr and Mrs Bernie Queen Northup.
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Charles Clark
West Columbia
Edith Blake
Point Pleasant
Ida Honaker
Hogsett
Bart Shuler
Charles Baker
Letart
Charles King
Pomeroy
Keith Newberry
Bernie Queen
Northup
Veterans Memorial Names Read at Beulah Reedsville
Beulah Cline of Reedsville Jennie Tipton of Cheshire and Ray Byers with Eula Welker are listed among memorial honorees in the county ceremony honoring veterans.
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Beulah Cline
Reedsville
Jennie Tipton
Cheshire
Ray Byers
Eula Welker
Gallia County Couple Applies for License
Herston Ray Jarvis aged 26 of Cheshire a construction worker and Linda Sue Preston aged 22 of Cheshire a telephone operator apply for a Gallia County marriage license.
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Herston Ray Jarvis
Cheshire
Linda Sue Preston
May Pole celebration planned at Addaville Elementary School
Glen Smith and Cathy Gindlesberger will reign as King and Queen for the May Pole program at 1 p.m. Sunday at Addaville Elementary. Prince and princess roles go to Lawrence Tabor and Connie L. Haskins, with rain contingency for the auditorium. Gaye Circle and Merlyn Ross oversee.
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Gallipolis
Glen Smith
Cathy Gindlesberger
Addaville
Glen
Cathy
Marvin Gindlesberger
Lawrence Tabor
Billy Tabor
Connie L. Haskins
Glen Haskins
Gaye Circle
Merlyn Ross
Kyger Creek
Middleport High selects new cheerleaders
At Middleport High School an assembly chose Nancy Harris and Lois Ann Sauer eighth graders to replace graduating seniors. They join current squad members Susan Morris Marilyn Stumbo and Dee Slaven in the cheer lineup.
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Middleport
Middleport High School
Nancy Harris
Lois Ann Sauer
Susan Morris
Marilyn Stumbo
Dee Slaven
PTA and Nurses Plan May Social Events
Open house at Leon Grade School is set for May 18 with PTA meeting at 8 p.m. Classroom visits span 7 to 8 p.m. The Professional Registered Club will install officers at a May 24 dinner at Ball's Restaurant at 6:30 p.m. retiring president Mrs. Robert Burcham will install new president Mrs. Harriet Smith. Courthouse offices in Point Pleasant will close Saturday for the city election.
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Point Pleasant
Leon
Leon School
PTA
Ball’s
Robert Burcham
Harriet Smith
PTA Honors Teachers and Installs New Officers
Bradbury PTA meeting at Bradbury Elementary School honors two retiring teachers Mrs Thelma Dill and Mrs Edith Forrest with pendant watches. New officers installed include Laura Harrison president Naomi King vice president Joyce Leonard secretary and Bertha King treasurer. Committee chairs named and representatives to Meigs County Council of Parents and Teachers chosen. An antique sale proceeds fund a senior scholarship. Ice cream social July 17 and Portland Park picnic planned with commencement May 23. Attendance banner awarded to Mrs Theobald’s first grade.
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Middleport
Bradbury Pta
Bradbury
Thelma Dill
Edith Forrest
Robert Morris
King
Laura Harrison
Naomi
Portland Park
Theobald
Lifeguards and Stand Operator Sought for Middleport Pool
Middleport pool plans for Memorial Day opening include hiring five lifeguards and a concession stand operator. Applications due by Wednesday to pool manager Leo Kennedy.
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Middleport
Leo Kennedy
Middleport Recreation Commission
Village Hall
Thomas Scally
Son Born to Lockhart Family Amid POW News
A son, Hayden James Lockhart, was born Tuesday to Lt. and Mrs. Hayden James Lockhart Jr. in Alexandria Louisiana. Lt. Lockhart has been a prisoner of war in Vietnam since his plane was shot down March 2. Jill Lockhart and the Lockhart families await word as no letters have been received. Mason marriage license issued to Lawrence Greeley Jordan and Eulah Eleanor Matheny.
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Point Pleasant
Hayden James Lockhart
Alexandria
Lockhart
Viet Nam
Jill
Hayden Lockhart
Springfield
Lt. Lockhart
Mason
Lawrence Greeley Jordan
Eulah Eleanor Matheny
Meetings In Meigs Community Notices
Theodorus Council D of A hosts 7 30 p m Monday at IOOF Hall. Lutheran Church Women of St Pauls and St Johns meet Tuesday at 8 p m at parsonage Spring Ave Meigs 4 H Pleasure Riders 7 30 p m Monday Rock Springs Methodist Church bring project books Meigs Democrat Club 7 30 p m Monday Second Ward Firehouse Pomeroy bring sandwiches or cookies
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Theodorus Council
Daughters of America
IOOF
American Lutheran Church Women of
St. Paul's
St. John’s
Spring Ave
Meigs
Rock Springs Methodist Church
Meigs Democrat Club
Second Ward
Pomeroy
Presbyterian Pastor At Convention
The Rev. Howard Ruppelt of Middleport First United Presbyterian Church will attend the national Presbyterian Church convention in Columbus in May 1826 as a delegate from Scioto Presbytery. About 800 delegates are expected with Robert McNamara as speaker and Mrs. Martin Luther King as vocalist.
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Middleport
Howard Ruppelt
First United Presbyterian Church
Columbus
The
Presbyterian Church
Veterans Memorial Auditorium
Ruppelt
Scioto
Robert McNamara
Martin Luther King
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