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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1965

Page

7

Awards Highlight Washington School Sixth Graders

Washington School honors 49 sixth graders at an assembly with PTA awards for two-year scholastic averages from 3.0 to 3.9. Rev. Hughey L. Jones urged respect for self and school as Principal Neil H. Sanders introduced teachers and officials. Music ensembles performed as part of the ceremony.

Gallipolis Hughey L. Jones Washington Grace Methodist Church Neil H. Sanders Carroll K. Snowden Wash Ington Parent-Teachers Association PTA Edith Ross Robin Niday Cece Wetherholt Melianie Wiseman Becky Blankenship Marie Gilbert Ann Sanders Kathy McGuire Carolyn Taylor Penny Kemper Brenda Bush John Patrick Sharyl Biswaugle Cindy Jennings Terry Orr Camille Doss Ronald Eray Sanders John Holle Mary Gibeaut John Morgan Betty Kyger Eva Mae Harrington Harold Wiseman City Board of Education Albert R. Durose

Five Enter Pleas At Gallipolis

Roy D. Wallace aged 21 of Gallipolis was fined 50 dollars plus costs with 40 dollars suspended for reckless operation in Municipal Court. Other cases: Charles Fisher 22 of Eureka Star Route fined 25, Clyde Russell 83 of Thurman Route 1 fined 5, Oneilla Cousins 35 of Gallipolis fined 10 for intoxication. Norma Moss of Gallipolis pleaded guilty to check with insufficient funds and must restitute 13.78 dollars. warrant signed by Claude Daniels for D and S Recovery Service. James Peeney 32 of Plymouth Mich forfeited a 27.50 bond for failure to stop within the assured clear distance. Roy Gibson 41 of Gallipolis Ferry WV posted 22.50 bond for speeding.

Gallipolis Roy D. Wallace Bernard Guinther William H. Sowers Charles H. Fisher Eureka James D. Peeney Plymouth Mich Roy E. Gibson Gallipolis Ferry W. Va Norma J. Moss Claude Daniels D & S Recovery Service

Fall Victim Suffers Concussion Amnesia

Mrs. Francis L. Pauline Shaver, 50, of Gallipolis Route 1, was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 7 p.m. Friday with a cerebral concussion and amnesia after slipping and falling while removing wax from a floor. Her condition is listed as good.

Gallipolis Francis L Pauline) Shaver Holzer Hospital

Mason Man Jailed In Gallia For DWI

GALLIPOLIS James A Byus 48 Point Pleasant was fined 50 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated in Municipal Court He also received a five day jail sentence and a six months license suspension William G McNulty 30 Gallipolis Route 1 was fined 50 dollars and costs with 20 dollars of the fine suspended for hit and run Brooks C Glover 24 Gallipolis Waterloo Star Route was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication Rex Thorn 23 Henderson W Va James Duncan 30 Gallipolis were also fined for intoxication The Rainbow initiation set for Point Pleasant Assembly Rainbow for Girls will be held Wednesday at 7 pm in the Masonic Temple.

Gallipolis James A. Byus Point Pleasant William G. McNulty Brooks C. Glover Waterloo Star Rex Thorn Henderson W. Va James Duncan Rainbow Masonic Temple

Cars Meet Crash Leads to Arrest for Failure to Yield

Gallipolis driver Bobby D. Scott, 35, cited for failure to yield after his southbound vehicle pulled into the path of Wade Evans, 61, of Rio Grande, at Routes 35 and 160. No injuries. medium damage to both cars. An earlier Sunday collision near the Silver Bridge involved William H. Hysell, 16, Addison, and Nicholas B. Meaige, 35, Gallipolis Route 2, with minor damage and no charges.

Gallipolis Bobby D. Scott Wade Evans Rio Grande State Highway Patrol Scott Evans Silver Bridge William H. Hysell Addison Nicholas B. Meaige Meaige Hysell

Auto In Plunge Near Point Pleasant

Charles Vernon McDonald of Gallipolis lost control of a car owned by John Holden of Parkersburg Route 2 on State Route 62 five miles north of Point Pleasant Sunday afternoon and went over an embankment. Deputy Sheriff Don Shaffer investigated.

Point Pleasant Charles Vernon McDonald Gallipolis Ohio John Holden Parkersburg Don Shaffer

Point Pleasant man arrested on non-support warrant

Basil Deweese of Point Pleasant was arrested by the Sheriff on a non-support warrant.

Point Pleasant Basil Deweese Sheriff’s Department

Hospital Births and Admissions at Holzer Notes

Holzer Hospital records list five newborns to families in Bidwell, Jackson, Vinton, Ravenswood, and Middleport. A long list of admissions includes numerous residents from Jackson, Ironton, Gallia, Wellston, Point Pleasant, and nearby communities with assorted names and some locations in West Virginia.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Dated Dismissals and Births

Mr and Mrs William O Neal Point Pleasant welcome a daughter. Jenny Kinniard Hogsett Delmer Herdman Middleport Charles Kaeppel Point Pleasant Mrs Edgar Hackney Jr Leon Mrs Lee Walker Gallipolis Ferry Cynthia Franklin Cheshire Ohio Dismissed Julia Hill Ashton Mrs Beulah Oliver Point Pleasant

Jenny Kinniard Hogsett Delmer Herdman Middleport Charles Kaeppel Point Pleasant Edgar Hackney, Jr Leon Lee Walker Gallipolis Ferry Cynthia Franklin Cheshire Ohio Julia Hill Ashton Beulah Oliver

Gallia County News Briefs and Local Court Actions

Gallia County reports weaker weekly sales tax for May 15 1965 with fiscal-year totals showing gains. Juvenile Judge Howell places Georgia Jane Marcum on one year probation for contributing to a minor's delinquency. Judge Betz grants a divorce to William A Holley and assigns custody with support. Phillip L Sagraves 17 of Portsmouth fined for speeding. Cincinnati report notes life-term inmate Robert Ray Abbott seeks an annual action in Kentucky murder case.

Gallipolis Gallia County John D. Herbert John W. Howell Georgia Jane Marcum Robert M. Betz William A. Holley Ray Abbott Kentucky

Jae Club Studies The Flag At Ordnance School

The JAC Club of Mrs Thelma Roger's room Ord nance School held its final meeting of the year focusing on the United States Flag its origin and meaning. Members presented a choral reading Leah Stepp recited flag history and samples of early flags and Richard Pickens read an essay The Flag of Our Country.

Point Pleasant Lincoln Jac Club Thelma Roger Ordnance School United States K. C. Smith Leah Stepp Our Country Richard Pickens Wallie Bauer Greg Hall Greg Johnson Johnny Panteloukas Holly Stutler Melinda Legg Brenda Wood Franklin Doolittle Sharon Henry Kenneth Ferrell

Machirs announce birth of daughter Beverly Sue

Mr and Mrs Eddie Machir of Nitro West Virginia announce the birth of their first child a daughter named Beverly Sue at McMillan Hospital in Charleston West Virginia Grandparents are Forrest Lanham Nitro and Charles E Machir Letart West Virginia and great grandmother Mrs Harry Machir Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Eddie Machir Nitro W. Va Beverly Sue McMillan Hospital Charleston Forrest Lanham Charles E Machir Letart Harry Machir

4 H Club Sponsors Skate Party Tonight

The Okeh 4 H Club of Henderson sponsors a skating party Monday from 7 to 10 p m at the 22nd Street Skating Rink. Refreshments will be sold and prizes awarded. Admission is 50 cents and the public is invited.

Point Pleasant Okeh 4-H Club Henderson

Wreck Victim Serious In Ravenswood Collision

Mrs Opal Davis 62 of Beaver Falls Pa was admitted to Holzer Hospital with severe facial lacerations and a head injury after a traffic crash at Ravenswood West Virginia. Her condition is listed as serious.

Gallipolis Opal Davis Beaver Falls Holzer Hospital Ravenswood W. Va

Order Eastern Star Celebrates 59th Year

POINT PLEASANT The 59th anniversary of Chapter No. 75 Order Eastern Star was observed by the local chapter, first organized May 11, 1915. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Don Shaffer.

Point Pleasant Eastern Star Don Shaffer

Gallia Academy seniors hear pledge to trust God during baccalaureate

The Gallia Academy High School baccalaureate service featured Rev. Joseph C. Chapman urging 157 graduates to trust God and live by His teachings. He contrasted early religious freedom with modern efforts to remove prayer from schools. The Rev. Glen R. Hueholt gave the call to worship and benediction as the choir and Mrs. Fischer provided music.

Gallipolis Joseph C. Chapman First Baptist Church Gallia Academy High School Mr. Chapman Anif Glen R. Hueholt First United Presbyterian Church Gallia Academy Anne

Four speeders fined in Gallipolis Municipal Court

State Highway Patrol arrested four speeders in Gallipolis. Judge William H. Sowers fined James P. Skidmore and Osey A. Martin $15 plus costs each, Russie A. Copley and David W. Davis $10 plus costs each, and one more bond forfeiture occurred. Additional bonds forfeited by Gary T. Bryant and William C. Smith at $27.50 each for passing on a hill and speeding.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol William H. Sowers James P. Skidmore Bidwell Osey A. Martin Pomeroy Russie A. Copley Thurman David W. Davis

Telephone Firm Seeks Rate Hike in Mason County

Home Telephone Co Inc serving Hartford New Haven Letart asks PSC for higher monthly charges and removal of tolls to Point Pleasant and Leon with dialing, hearing set for July 26. The 1047 lines would yield about 24000 yearly more revenue, monthly residential rates rising from 4.50 to 6.50 and business from 7 to 10.50. Gallia sheriff arrests Gallian McClarnon on drunken driving, case to be heard Monday in Municipal Court.

Point Pleasant Home Telephone Co., Inc Mason County Hartford New Haven Letart Leon Public Service Commission Gallipolis Richard McClarnon Gallia County

River Traffic Gauges and Dam Conditions Across Rivers

A detailed river traffic bulletin lists gauge readings and roller heights at Kanawha and Ohio river dams, with numerous boats and tug names listed by port. Entries note up or down statuses for vessels at Gallipolis, Greenup, Meldahl, Huntington, and Lock stations, including times from morning to night.

Car Bus Collision in Gallipolis Cited Driver Bond Set

Police cited Charles E. Burrows for improper start after a collision at Second and State at 8 08 p m Saturday. Burrows posted a 17.50 bond to appear next Saturday in Municipal Court. No injuries reported and minor damage to Burrows car and bus. A second two vehicle crash near Bob Evans caused minor damage. no injuries.

Gallipolis Charles E. Burrows Point Pleasant Second State Burrows Second Ave Greyhound William H. Lynn Marmet W. Va State St Bob Evans Steakhouse Eastern Ave Terry F. Johnson Manford H. Bauer Bauer Johnson

Wahama Pupils Win Awards At Assembly

Wahama High School principal Clyde Foley announced winners at a Thursday awards assembly. honorees included valedictorian Mary Foster, co salutatorians Erma Crites and Dixie Flowers, Balfour Award recipients Mary Forster and Gary Stewart, DAR Good Citizen Patricia Thompson, DAR citizenship Kathy Hesson and Bob Greene, American Legion Citizenship Award Shelia Walker and George Hoffman, Danforth Award recipients Shelia Walker and Gary Stewart, Miss Springtime Shelia Walker, Arion Music Gary Stewart, and numerous other honors across academics leadership and service.

Mason Clyde Foley Wahama_ High School Mary Foster Erma Crites Dixie Flowers Mary Forster Gary Stewart Patricia Thompson DAR Kathy Hesson Bob Greene Shelia Walker George Hoffman American Legion Danforth Glenndalyn Ord Kenneth Rollins Arion Music Lions Club Commerce Linda Clark New Haven Mill Yo- Ag Richard Rood Reggie Hart Delores Bumgarner Craig Abolin Phil Goodnute Leah Ann Miller Janell Call Asa Hoskins Roger Luckeydoo Bob Green Pam Stewart Vicki Stewart Crisco Jean Bumgarner Camp Horseshoe Sharry Flesher Connie Harbour

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