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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1962

Page

9

Gallipolis School Board Promotes Robert Ball

The Gallipolis Board of Education promoted Robert Ball from acting principal to transportation director and elementary supervisor for 1962-63, with added $725 yearly. Also hired Mary H. Duffy as Washington Elementary teacher and Clyde Evans as Gallia Academy High School guidance director. Several resignations accepted and budgetary moves approved to fund science equipment and pool setup.

Gallipolis City Board of Education Robert 8. Ball Green Carlos Dupler Gallia Academy Louise Worley Washington Georgia Massie Reginald D. Noble I. J. Miller Louise Brunicardi Green School Noble Miller Mary H. Duffy Rio Grande Duffy Wilton High School Rio Grande College Ball Green and Clay Bruce McDonald Clyde Evans Gallia Academy High School Evans Gene Hamilton Hamilton J. Gordon Gibert Kenneth Morgan Contingency Fund Office Supplies

H. T. Martin To Tour Iron Curtain

Harland T Martin of Evans Packing Co heads a 22 day Ohio delegation touring Europe starting May 26. The group includes 42 Ohioans from agriculture linked fields, visiting Belgium Germany Poland Hungary the Soviet Union and France. Martin taught at Stewart High School 1933 38 and is active in Rotarian affairs and local civic boards.

Gallipolis Harland T Martin Evans Packing Co Ohio Europe Martin Stewart High School Athens County Robert H. Terhune Ambassadors of Goodwill Columbus New York Brussels U. S Belgium Germany Poland Hungary Soviet Union France Gallia Academy High School Holzer Hospital Foundation Board of City Board of Education Grace Methodist Church Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce

Red Cross appeals for clothing after fire at Fooce home

Gallia County Red Cross chairman Lawrence R Huber launched a clothing and furniture drive for the Arthur Fooce family of Scottown Route 1 after a fire destroyed their home and contents. The family includes a wife and four children ages 12 to 18. donors may call Normal Dean, Hugh Neal, or James Doyle to arrange pickups.

Gallipolis Lawrence R Huber Gallia County American Red Cross Arthur Fooce Scottown Fooce Hugh Neal James Doyle

Reedsville social notes list visiting relatives

Reedsville notes record visits among neighbors and relatives including Charles Donaldson and Jeff of Logan with the Bartons, the birth of Richard Kevin to Mr and Mrs Richard Boring, and visits by Randy Rose, Dana Van Meter and family, and others across nearby towns.

Reedsville Charles Donaldson Jeff Logan Ralph Barton Larry Richard Boring Richard Kevin Randy Rose Akron Laurence Rose Charles Humphrey Marvin Rhinehart Elkins W. Va Randy Randolph Little Hocking Carroll Randolph Dana van Meter Belpre Sam Wilson Hockingport Columbus

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital

A list of newborns includes a son for Mr and Mrs Ruben J Allie of Racine Route 2 a daughter for Mr and Mrs Robert T Southern of Middleport and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Wilbur Nickels of Marion. Admitted are numerous patients including Michael J McClory of Bidwell Route 1 and Mrs Albert J Hess, Mrs William J Gore, Mrs Cecil J Faudree and others from nearby towns. Discharged are George Sturgill Isaac Radcliff and several others.

Ruben J. Allie Racine Robert T. Southern Middleport Wilbur Nickels Marion Michael J. McClory Bidwell Albert J. Hess Jackson William J. Gore Ironton Cecil J. Faudree Mason William L. Justice Cheshire Karen Sue Straight Ravenswood John S. Sayre Grimms Landing W. Va William D. Wellman Dennis H. Craig Scottown Waldo J. Bartels Pomeroy Walter Gullet Ashland Ernest H. Malden Rutland Leslie Patton Franklin Furnace G. Leonard Byus Point Pleasant George A. Ward Gallipolis Patricia E. Cornett Robert L. Harrison Parkersburg Stanley W. Denney Harold W. Pennington Flatwood Lionel L Gilmore Israel Baer Dona Evans George Sturgill Isaac Radcliff O. L. Corbin Bobby Jarrell Charles Lamm Don Mitchell

Pomeroy Man Pleads Innocent In DUI Charge

Thoma Denver, 42, of Pomeroy, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to driving while intoxicated. He requested a jury trial. no date set. He was released on a $500 bond. Other cases: Paul Chapman fined $10 plus costs for failure to stop. James McKinney forfeited $15 bond for wrong direction on a one way street. Sheriff’s cases: Rankin and Eads fined $5 plus costs for disturbing the peace. Simmons fined $5 plus costs for intoxication. Sheline forfeited $25 for intoxication. Lovan forfeited $25 for disturbing the peace. All arrests by sheriff’s department.

Gallipolis Denver Thoma Pomeroy William H. Janes Paul Chapman Point Pleasant James McKinney Savannah Sheriff's Department Janes David P. Rankin Kananga Larry Eads Raymond N. Simmons Northup Kermit O. Sheline Henderson Glennlovan Kanauga

Windshield Cracked in Gallia County Sheriff Cruiser Incident

The Gallia County Sheriff's cruiser windshield was cracked at 2 30 p m Monday at Eastern and Berger Aves as rocks from a truck owned by Arlo J Patten Gallipolis Route 1 struck the glass. Deputy Ivan Fife 54 was the driver. The truck driver was S R Bosworth of Gallipolis. A separate city police cruiser damaged the sheriff cruiser’s left door Sunday evening in downtown Gallipolis with Deputy Fife driving.

Gallipolis Gallia County Eastern Berger Aves Ivan Fife Arlo J. Patten S. R. Bosworth Fife

Local social guests from Tuppers Plains and Zanesville

Mrs Nevada Beaver Ches ter and brother Mr and Mrs Paul Allison Zanesville and mother Mrs Sally Allison Racine were evening guests of Mr and Mrs Roland Torrence and family in Tuppers Plains.

Tuppers Plains Nevada Beaver Chester Paul Allison Zanesville Sally Allison Racine Roland Torrence

Gallipolis Chamber Hears Waterfront Parking Lot Plan

Gallipolis city official Gary Short asks chamber for help on a 15000 dollar waterfront project to build a 50 by 300 foot parking lot with ramps and sanitation near the Ohio River park. Ohio Division of Watercraft may fund two thirds if the city covers one third, likely as labor. An engineer is needed to prepare plans and an estimate. James D. Wells approved the site tentatively.

Gallipolis Gary R. Short Ohio River Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Short Division of Watercraft of Ohio Chamber Ohio Marine James D. Wells Marianne B. Campbell Gallipolis Boat Club

Hamden High School Names 1962 Senior Leaders

Hamden announces the 1962 graduation leaders. Valedictorian Miss Carolyn Sue McManus, salvatorian, with a 3.78 average, comes from a family with prior Hamden graduates. Patricia Ward, also a senior, carries a 3.88 average and participates in FHA, Glee Club, Scholarship Team, and the senior class play.

Hamden Hamden High School Carolyn Sue McManus Clara McManus Willis McManus Earl Leona Patricia Ward Pearl Ward

Mrs Hamilton Installed as Washington PTA President

Washington School PTA in Gallipolis installed Mrs Silas J Hamilton as president and heard Ralph Blackwood describe the teaching machine as an educational tool. Blackwood will receive a PhD in educational psychology from Ohio State in June.

Gallipolis Washington School PTA Silas J. Hamilton Ralph Blackwood Columbus State School Blackwood Hamilton Ohio State University Maryland India George Fuller Harold Wiseman Carroll Snowden James Craft Robert A. Dennison

Garden Club Meeting Held in May at Mrs Boring Home

The Vinton Township Garden Club held its May meeting at Mrs T R Boring’s home. Plans were made for the Vinton Rural Alumni Banquet on June 9 and for the June 14 meeting at Wilton North School. Mrs George Leitch chairs, Miss Daphine McLaughlin handles dining, regional director Ara Swisher and Miss Smith attended. Mrs J M Jackson spoke on Knowing Growing and Showing Specimens. Refreshments followed.

Radcliff Vinton Township Wilton North School

Air-Check Brings Six Bond Forfeitures

In Gallipolis seven people faced bonds for air-speed violations. six arrested by the Highway Patrol forfeited $25 bonds for speeding and must appear in Municipal Court Monday. Names include Rosalee C. Conley Glasgow West Virginia Raymond Branch Lexington North Carolina Mary H. Voss Bloomfield Hills Michigan Lelia M. Scott Montcalm West Virginia Ocie M. Morefield Kettering Ohio Rodney O. Miller Winston Salem North Carolina Harold F. Hess Fort Wayne Indiana also forfeited a $25 bond for passing on a curve.

Gallipolis Highway Patrol Rosalee C. Conley Glasgow W. Va Raymond Branch Lexington N. C Mary H. Voss Bloomfield Hills Mich Lelia M. Scott Montcalm Ocie M. Morefield

Ohio Valley Blue Jackets hold twice monthly meetings

The 44H Club met at Keith Houck home with 11 members and adviser Kenneth Betz. President Bob Chevalier led the gathering and announced plans to meet twice a month after school ends. The next meeting is June 9 at Harold Saunders residence.

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Blue Jackets Keith Houck Bob Chevalier Kenneth Betz Harold Saunders

Rabies Vaccination Clinics Vaccinate 44 Dogs in Two Locations

Dr George Ely and Dr Dan Notter vaccinated 44 dogs against rabies at Chambersburg and Mudsoc bringing total vaccinated to 705 since clinics began two weeks ago. Remaining clinics are scheduled at Patriot at 2 pm Tuesday, Yallia County Junior Fair Ground at 6 30 pm Wednesday, and Rodney at 4 pm Thursday.

Gallipolis George Ely Dan Notter Chambersburg Mudsoc Patriot Yallia County Rodney

River traffic and dam status on Kanawha and Ohio rivers

Gauges show multiple locations with rollers and crest readings while dams on the Kanawha River sit on the sill. Locks and towboats along the Ohio River report numerous boats up or down, with times ranging from early morning to late evening and vessels listed by name and load.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy- Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Jane T Beaver Salvatl Southern Liberty Vulcan City of Huntington OVEC Forsythia Greenup Locks Creditor Wayne Hougland Sam Houston Louisiana Ben McCool J. S. Lewis Etna Louisville Lock Bob Benter E'Deana Bosworth Eastern Andrew P. Calhoun Kanawha R. W. Lea Jerry Bosworth Solvay Merrill Oliver C. Shearer National Elgercliff

North Gallia board hears delegation on band director case

About 75 residents urged the North Gallia Board to rehire Mrs. Rosalie Bailes as band director amid a 3-2 vote denying reinstatement last month. They cited her qualifications and growth of the program, while five professionals supported rehiring.

North Gallia Gallipolis Bailes Fraley Mahler B. Martin Wendell Roush Emma Lou Sanger Dan M. Evans Phillip Edmiston K. Owens W. Carter Massie North Gallia High School J. Harley Cloud Bidwell-Porter Marguerite Hineman Vinton Walter Neal Irma Eagle Dec White Frank Contesta David Mitchell Donald Palmer Jackson

License Suspended for One Year in Ohio Traffic Case

Gallipolis Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz suspended Norville G. McCoy's operator license for one year ending May 7 1963 after evidence showed 12 points since his first traffic conviction. McCoy was declared an habitual traffic offender with a last DWI conviction March 12 1962 in Gallipolis Municipal Court. The same dispatch notes author John O'Hara's mother Katharine Delaney O'Hara died in New York.

Gallipolis Registrar of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles McCoy Ohio New York Katharine Delaney O’hara John O'Hara Patrick O'Hara

Trial Continued In DWI Case In Gallipolis

Judge William H. Janes postponed the driving while intoxicated trial of Robert E. Jenkins of Gallipolis to June 8 after a city solicitor motion. No assistant prosecutor has been appointed, and jurors were told not to report as the trial date shifts. The note ends with an offhand quip about ancient Egyptians and baseball bleachers.

Gallipolis William H. Janes Robert E. Jenkins Jenkins Janes R. William Jenkins Gallia County

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Robert Ball H. T. Martin Iron Curtain Red Cross Mrs. Lyle Balderson David Smith Long Bottom A. C. Stewart Anderson B. Kibble Mabel Hetzer Emmet Hiney Holzer Hospital News Pomeroy Man Miss Rivers Carolyn McManus Evan H. Evans Jean Bryan Arthur Fleming Isom Walker Paul Davies James Gilliam George Hout Vance Johnson Marlin Kerns Merrill Evans John Taylor James Orr C. J. Davis Eldon Wuerch J. D. North, Jr E. V. Clarke, Jr Cliff Wilson Norvil Martin Kerr Gooch Robert France PTA Fair Ralph Bennett J. W. Coonen the Messenger Athens Bill Fraley Dottie McCarley North Gallie High School Uating Betsy Ross and Heiners Valley Bell Dairy Vinton Garden Club Vinton School Bidwell Charge Methodist Church Bidwell-Porter School Milt Athens Messenger Rite Magazines
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