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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1963
Page
13
Gallia County clerk Mildred Stevens announced the selection of precinct officials for 24 Gallia County voting precincts, excluding Gallipolis city. Each precinct includes six officials with three Republicans and three Democrats led by a presiding judge.
William Gregory, farm agent for Mason County, warns drought will force use of hay and silage later in the year. Short hay harvests this spring and summer may tighten feed supplies by spring, prompting farmers to seek best buys. He notes cattle need about six pounds of roughage daily, with options including corn silage, hay, straw, or energy from grain if cheapest.
Gallipolis volunteer firemen battled a stubborn 20 acre forest blaze along Ingalls id seven miles south of Gallipolis. Fifteen men and two trucks responded at 4 55 p m and returned at 11 p m. The power wagon broke an axle and was hauled to the city garage. The fire, likely from a discarded match or cigarette, burned 10 acres of John England property and 10 of Herman Gothard. A brisk wind fed leaves and brush in rugged hill country. it was the eighth alarm this month and the 72nd run this year for volunteers.
Gallia County Sheriff's deputies arrest Charles E. Lewis 27 of 830 Third Ave on a probation violation for a burglary case linked to a August 24 sentence. Lewis pleaded guilty to burglary in the August breakin of Dr Thomas W Morvan’s home and awaits a Betz hearing.
Beech Hill PTA members host a community turkey and ham dinner at the school on Saturday from 1 to 8 pm. Menu includes meat salad vegetables and dessert with admission 150 for adults and 75 cents for children. Mrs Alice Bradshaw of Jefferson Blvd became ill in Huntington and received emergency care at St Mary's Hospital before transfer to Holzer Hospital.
Leonard Malcolm and others of Fair View and Piedmont West Virginia are named as parties in an Athens County Ohio probate filing by Fort Bridgewater Jr administrator of Anna May Malcolm Sinston estate. The petition seeks sale of undeveloped two thirds interest in a Dover Township property to pay debts, with heirs warned to appear by November 30.
Police report an accident at 4 10 p m Thursday in front of 1312 Eastern Ave Gallipolis involving a car driven by 76 year old Charles S Borden of Gallipolis and a semi operated by 27 year old Gilmer E Goodin of Union Grove NC. Borden pulled from a private driveway left onto the highway and struck the semi’s tractor damaging a saddle tank and right front fender. No charges were filed and no injuries reported.
In Our Town columnist Albert R Durose compares bachelor of science teacher salaries in school districts in the Gallipolis athletic league including Athens Jackson Logan Nelsonville and Pomeroy Middleport Exempted village districts and notes Gallipolis has the lowest starting pay He cites 1963-64 city median salaries and urges voter support for levies to improve pay and retain teachers He argues leadership raises for administrators and fewer increments tied to advanced training have limited top grades for teachers and warns of ongoing recruitment challenges.
In Gallia County a citizen band patrol reduced vandalism Thursday night as six to seven C B equipped cars roved the city reporting incidents to police. The only major act was a broken glass door at Eagles Hall caused by a water balloon. Patrols were led by Ernie EL Null providing gear for police HQ and Phil No Underwood manning the unit at City Hall. Assigned patrollers included Lewis Fellure Roger Frazier Clyde Oldacre Robert Wood Richard Maye Paul Monroe John Sallaz and J Ferrell Stover.
Wilson of Point Pleasant will crown this year s state tobacco princess at Memorial Field House Friday evening amid a parade Saturday. Two Point Pleasant High School seniors Nancy Uhl and Sue Ashworth vie for the title, with Mrs Wilson also active in events.
LaFayette Post 27 of the American Legion hosted its 21st Halloween Carnival at the Public Square drawing several hundred spectators. Winners by age group included Debra Barr in the 8-14 prettiest contest and Anna Kerwood for ugliest in the over 14 group. costumes featured Jack Spratt, Beauty and the Beast, and a Roaring 20s flapper among others.
A one car crash on Route 325 near Vinton at 12 20 pm Thursday caused heavy vehicle damage. Hayward W McComas age 20 of Vinton lost control while passing a southbound truck on a one lane bridge and struck the bridge sign post and stone foundation. He was cited to Gallipolis Municipal Court for speeding under road and weather conditions.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in the new Legion home at 127 Main St Pleasants. Three new members Wanda Siareer Ty Chella Lisle and Kylah Bellamy were welcomed. A skating party is planned with Bernie Redman as chairman. A Veterans Day event on Nov 9 at the Levion home will be chaired by Jaye Berkley with a committee including Delphia Noble Mildred Garrett Mary Stutler Barbara Caudill and Bonnie Chapman to provide refreshments.
The St. Peter’s Lutheran Church social hall hosted a Halloween party with costumes and prizes. Bruce Nibert won funniest costume, Sue Ellen and David Samples the most original as Siamese twins, Stephanie Wuerch the wittiest witch, and Ricky Ann Knight the prettiest little girl. Attendees included the Knolls, Samples, Knight, Wuerch, Rutz families, and many others.
Gallipolis airman 1 C. Charles E. Mullins reports to a Labrador unit of the Air Defense Command after formerly serving at St. Albans Air Force Station VI. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Monteville Mullins of 501 Jackson Pike and a graduate of Gala Academy High School. His wife is Constance L. Johnson.
A list of births at Holzer Hospital including names and locations of new parents such as Mr and Mrs Wayne D Burton Middleport and Mr and Mrs Kenneth RL Ring Pomeroy along with other new arrivals. The piece notes the Council of Daughters of America will meet at 7 30 pm Friday evening at the Main St hall.
Gallia County sheriff reports vandals felled a large tree on Poplar Ridge Road Cheshire Township disrupting electric and telephone service. A fire may have started in nearby woods and additional trees were down in southern Gallia County causing extended outages. Deputy Jack Owens noted lines down and power off for hours.
James Walters, who escaped from Ripley Jail, Mason County Jail, and a Maryland facility, was apprehended in Florida after allegedly stealing a car in Jackson County. He was arrested while driving the stolen vehicle and handed to authorities.
Mr and Mrs Walter Carpenter of Bellemeade announce the engagement of their daughter Joyce Kay to Larry Ray Sayre son of Mr and Mrs Harry Sayre of Bellemeade Both attended Point Pleasant High School Sayre served four years with the Air Force and is employed by the New York Central Railroad A November wedding is planned
Annual Veterans Day dinner scheduled for November 9 at 6 30 p m at the Legion home on Main Street. Legionnaires will provide meat potatoes and rolls with a potluck by attendees. All veterans and their families invited regardless of Legion membership.
Mrs. William Connell of Columbus announces the birth of a son Keith on December 25 at a Columbus hospital. They also have a daughter Renee Lynn. The mother is the former Nancy Stover of Point Pleasant. Grandparents include Delbert Stover of Point Pleasant and Jane Newton of Orange California, with Fred and Mrs Rosemere of Columbus as great grandparents.
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