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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1962

Page

9

Dynamite Truck Narrowly Misses City School Bus

A dynamite laden truck narrowly avoided hitting a Gallipolis city school bus foggy Route 7. The northbound and southbound collisions caused heavy damage but no serious injuries. The truck carried explosives to Kentucky driven by Frank L. Ridennour was charged with excessive speed.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Gene Hamilton Supt I. J. Miller Kentucky Frank L. Ridenour Hillsville Archie L. Meadows Crown City Route 2 Meadows Ridenour

Gallia County Patrol Post reports October activity

In October Gallia County marked the 13th straight month without a traffic fatality. The Gallipolis post logged 38 accidents including seven injuries with 10 people hurt, 689 patrol hours, 128 arrests including six drunk drivers, 379 warnings, and 12 safety talks. Auxiliary patrolled 124 hours, 90 school buses inspected, and radio dispatch handled 1324 calls and 235 post visitors.

Gallipolis Gallia

Bidwell Methodist Church marks 70th anniversary

Bidwell Methodist Church celebrated its 70th anniversary on October 21 with a prayer and welcome by James W. Lewis. The occasion featured sermons by Rev. Julius Chandler Rev. Lester Raush and Rev. Milo Moore a history resume by C A Evans and musical performances by Mrs. Carrie Dale Mrs. Daisy Glassburn the Bidwell Girls' Choir and the Lemley Quartet. Mrs. Ethel Stice was honored as the church’s oldest member.

Bidwell

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital notes

A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley E. Johnson Oak Hill a son to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Morris Bidwell a son to Mr. and Mrs. Willis F. Wunder Ravenswood Also listed are admitted patients including Mrs Gomer H. Spencer Gallipolis Mrs Richard C. Graham Crown City Mrs Leland S. Riggs Gallipolis and others with blood used Thursday one pint.

Stanley E. Johnson Oak Hill Daniel A. Morris Bidwell Willis F. Wunder Ravenswood Gomer H. Spencer Gallipolis Richard C. Graham Crown City Leland S. Riggs William F. Clendenin Nell Furlong Ironton Janet E. Humphrey Pomeroy Gordon L. Donley South Webster Raymond C. Sherman South Point May M. Jarrell Kananga Mark L. Emerson Johnstown Homer Elliott John Roberts Cecil Holley Marilyn Compston Byron Parmalee Robert Young Jackie L. McCoy Mattie Wester John H. Ross James Surrett Richard Graham Daniel Green John Walke Avery Nelson Glenn Dawkins August Runyon Herman Hicks Roscoe Littleton Shirley Sue Saunders Wade C. Carroll and Son Leonard N. Gentil, Jr

TV Listings Memo from Huntington and Columbus Stations

TV schedules listing NBC ABC and local channel lineups with programs across Friday to Sunday. Many show times include news weather sports and late movie blocks with entries for Robin Hood Mr Ed Gunsmoke Bonanza and Walt Disney among others.

Robin Hood Mr. Ed Davey Comance Alvin Jackie Gleason Wsaz-Tv NBC Channel 3 Roy Rogers Defenders Huntington Capt. Kangaroo Have Gun Mr. Magoo Gunsmoke Dont Call Me Jim Thacker Jack Poor Flippo Death Valley Showtime Mitch Miller Eecaren International Capt. Gallant Popeye Christophers Dennis Weather Ed Sullivan Shaun Lewis NBC News Answer Real McCoys King Leonardo Discovery True Theatre Fury Sam Benedict Lamp Osteley Midway Briley CBS News ABC Huntington Chris Bullwinkle Masterson Dickens Ensign O'Toole Weath Gospel Harmon Walt Disney Gallant M M.D USA Diamond King Sun Theatre Benny Sanam Tos Cat Channel 4 Bugs Bunny Mr Smith Saw Welk Church Charlie Jetsons Lighthouse Firestone Farm Howard Smith Germany NFL Happy Faces Sportsman Lone Ranger Ruff & Reddy Havyride Joey Bishop Magic Midway Daddy Mr. Wizard Golt

TV Evening Schedules Across Columbus and Charleston

Listings for WTVN ABC, WCHS CBS and WBNS CBS cover Friday night programs from 6 pm to 12:45 am. Include serials such as Sea Hunt Flintstones and Rawhide, news at 11, live sports, movies, and specials like Sing Along With Mitch and Rough Riders. Highlights include The Gallant Men, Route 66, and The Ninety-Eight Cent Man.

Wtvn-Tv ABC Columbus Sir Fran, Drake Peter Gunn Wchs-Tv CBS Charleston Wbns-Tv

TV MOVIE GUIDE FRIDAY CHANNELS AND LATE MOVIES

Four Mason County teens waived extradi tion to Pennsylvania after admitting car thefts in Monogahela. They stole cars from Monogahela and Apple Grove and were booked for theft. Alma Turner family visited Cincinnati over the weekend. Mrs Reynolds and Norman Reynolds joined them in Columbus.

Point Pleasant Mason County Monogahela Pennsylvania Mongahela Cabel County Goodyear Apple Grove Mason Alma Turner Jane Katherine Reynolds Norman Ida Hemingway Cincinnati William Persinger Columbus

Gallia County Car Sales Hit October Record

Gallia County dealers posted an October surge with 281 new passenger cars sold up from 218 in September. Used car sales rose to 170 from 151, with 5 new trucks sold and additional buses and trailers noted. The Clerk of Courts reported 854 titles issued and 248 lien notices filed.

Gallipolis Gallia County Office of Clerk of Courts Marjorie Rinehart

Church Plans Special Rites at Trinity Methodist

World Community Day program at Trinity Methodist Church in Point Pleasant features remarks by Mrs. Sherwood Costen and a meditation by Mrs. Bertha Filson. A symposium on "Deepen the Channels for Peace" includes Rev. Charles A. Pitzer, Rev. Gaston Ioyle, and Rev. Jack C. Higgins. Dedication by Rev. L. Curtis Savvile. Special music planned. Ralph Sayre announces Wahama High School junior high parent night on November 8 at 7:30.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Sherwood Costen Bertha Filson Charles A. Pitzer Gaston Ioyle Jack C. Higgins L. Curtis Savvile John A. Blankens Ralph Sayre Wahama High School

Arrests Made In Gallipolis During October

City police reported sixty arrests in October including thirty two traffic arrests with seven for speeding. Fourteen persons faced intoxication charges and five transients were jailed as sleepers. Two arrests involved other law enforcement agencies.

Gallipolis

Film Loans Increase at Gallia County Library

Gallia County District Library reports a rise in film loans last month with 49 films loaned, 101 showings, and 4623 viewers. Compared to October 1961, films increased from 44 to 49, showings from 92 to 101, and viewers from 4118 to 4623.

Gallipolis Gallia County Lawrence R. Huber

Food Storage Tips From Dewey Laughlin

Food storage advice focuses on refrigerator habits. Clear out long forgotten items before moving in new food. Remove nonrefrigerated condiments and use space saving, stackable containers. Adjust shelves to fit foods and milk bottles for efficient storage.

Public Health Push Ahead of Upcoming Election

The notice urges citizens to vote in the general election next Tuesday and reminds readers that the U S Public Health Service recommends flu shots. It emphasizes timely vaccination and participation in civic duties.

U.S. Public Health Service

TIKI LOUNGE Opens Near Airport Snacks at 760 E State

A new Polynesian themed Tiki Lounge debuts at 760 East State Street near the airport. It offers a large parking area and a special entry through the dining room for guest comfort and easy access to the adjacent snack bar.

Airport E. State Street

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