County Chapter Aids Child in Polio Rehab Trip
Ruthie Kingery, a 10 year old polio survivor from Gallia County, travels to Warm Springs, Georgia for treatment funded by the Gallia County Chapter of the March of Dimes. The chapter organized support including a wheelchair gift and a community fund drive while Ruthie continues her schooling with local tutors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ruthie Kingery
Gallia County
March of Dimes
J. Sherman Porter
Ruthie
Warm Springs
National Foundation
Porter
Clarence E. Thompson
Max Tawney
Ruth Eleine Kingery
Harrison Two
Little Bullskin
Thompson
Eugene
C. Kingery
Eugene Kingery
Mercerville
Macil Adkins
Little Bullskin School
Dickey Church
Lincoln Ridge
Kermit Price
Charles Franklin Price
Color Programs and News Schedule Listings
Television listings note that The Messenger is not responsible for errors when schedules are uncorrected. Bold entries show color programs and include items such as Dragnet News NBC News Today and various daytime and evening programs across channels Columbus Tuesday and Wednesday with times ranging from 6:00 to 10:30 PM and mornings through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Dragnet
George Goble
NBC News
Crusader
TV KEY PREVIEWS AND NIGHTLY ELECTION COVERAGE
Network election coverage dominates the night with CBS NBC and ABC simulcasting at 9 p.m. The lineup includes George Gobel Show guests and dramatic western and crime plots on primetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CBS
George Gobel
Helen O'Connell
Fred MacMurray
Shelley Berman
Eddie Fisher
NBC
Nightlife schedule page leads with Farmer Ait and Wild Bill
A compact listing shows programs across the evening with entries for Farmer Ait at 6 00, Wild Bill at 6 90, Fights at 10 00 and San Fran Br at 7 30 The chart also notes Sports at 10 50 Law at 7 00 Harriet at 8 30 Hour of Stars at 11 15 Donna Reed at 9 00 News End-up at 12 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer Ait
Wild Bill
San Fran
Law
yezie-Harriet
Donna Reed
Television Schedule Fragments for Evening and Late Night
A fragmented listings page shows a weekday TV slate with programs like News at 6:00 and 9:30, Naked City and Wyatt tarp, Boston Black, Peter Hayes, Mother's Day, Liberace, Mickey Mouse, Patti Page, and Law Welk among others. Weather and late shows appear at 10:45 and 11:05 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cisco Kid
Mick. Spillane
Casey Jones
Cheyenne
Wyatt Earp
Nita Hutch
Casper Capers
Mickey Mouse
Peter Hayes
Sherw'd
Elee
Jonn Daly
Wyatt Tarp
Boston Black
Doug Martin
Chance Rom
Ray Milland
Liberace
Television Schedule Fragments List Various Shows and Times
A jagged list of program slots and times includes titles such as Explorer Amos Weather This Is Alice Don Mack Tell the Truth and Election Spc with additional entries like World turns Kindergarten Top Dollar Edge of Night Guiding Light and News Weath.
Daily TV Schedule for Huntington Channel 13
Local listings show WHTN CBS channel 13 with 6:00 p.m. News followed by 6:15 p.m. Jewel Rivin and a mix of programs including Our Gang, State Trooper, Stars in Action, The Invisible Man, Tell the Truth, Election Speeches, Daily Devotions, Miss Brooks, Up. Kangaroo, World Turns, Cartoon Theater, Jimmy Dean, News, House Party, Love of Man, Big Payoff, Play Hunch, Verdict, Godfrey, Brighter Day, Top Dollar, Secret Storm, Love of Life, Edge of Night, Sven Tomor, Guiding Light, Amos n Andy, Millionaire, Got A Secret, Steel Hour, Harbour Command, News, Twilight Theater, Theatre, Pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Explorer
Amos
Andy
Alice
Don Mack
Chet Long
D. Edwards
Tom Gieba
Ann Reider
Miss Brooks
Jimmy Dean
Godfrey
Sven
Tomor
Comm
Keene
Guiding Light
Amos N
News
Millionaire
Juie Amin
Our Gang
Steel Hour
Harbort
Twilight
Theatre
Pursuit
TV Movie Guide Topesday Schedule Summary
A scrambled TV guide lists morning and afternoon airings for Westerns romance and thrillers featuring Roy Rogers Gene Autry Claudette Colbert Katharine Hepburn and John Wayne among others. Includes titles such as Heart of a Woman The Bribe Where Danger Lives and Angel and the Bad Man with times spanning early morning to late evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchum
Maureen O'Sullivan
Ann Haxter
Tyrone Power
Dana Andrews
Pam
Angel
John Wayne
Gail Russell
McDonald Carey
Fay Wray
Ida Lupine
Births and admissions log at Holzer Hospital
Birth announcements list a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert O. Errett Point Pleasant and three daughters for other couples in Gallipolis Bidwell Wellston and Pomeroy routes. Numerous admissions include Mrs. Lena Curtis Jackson William Staten Ironton and Barbara Badgley Buffalo along with many others. Dismissals cover Nannie Spencer and several named patients. Blood used Monday five pints. TALOGO bank incident notes a cash receipt discrepancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert O. Errett
Point Pleasant
Marion R. Harrison
Gallipolis
Donnie Wi. Day
Northup
Robert R. Chapman
Pomeroy
Loven C. Nolan
Bidwell
Robert ¢. Cole
Garland Lanier
Wellston
Carl D. Gardner
John S. Wewurski
Rio Grande
Barbara D. Badgley
Buffalo
William K. Bailey
Middleport
Charles A. Morrison
Vinton
Lena P. Curtis
Jackson
William H. Staten
Ironton
Bruce Gillman
Ravenswood
Dan I. Jones
William D. Childs
Middelport
George M. Jones
Leonard Lunsford
Lloyd KE. Jeffers
Patriot
Walter J. Mietke
Charles G. Foster
Virginia A. Wallace
Apple Grove
Carolyn Nibert
Robert Sayre
New Haven
B. S. McKinney
Leon
Jessie M. Cragg
Steven H. Eblin
Myrtle West
Dolly A. Bartley
Edward Hollback
Oak Hill
Southwestern Local School District Accepts Bus Bid
The Gallipolis Motor Co. won the bid to supply a new 42 passenger bus for 4876 dollars, pending state approval. The board planned a larger parking lot at Southwestern High School, refacework for elementary lots, and approved added transportation for Dugan Adkins children at one dollar per day. They authorized insurance via Grange, borrowed 20000 dollars to cover back bills, and signed a depository agreement with Commercial Savings Bank of Gallipolis. Trevor I. Davis was authorized to order 10 more seats for grades one through three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Southwestern
Gallipolis Motor Co
Southwestern High School
Dugan Adkins
Adkins
Paul Parkins
Grange Insurance
Commercial Savings Bank of
Trevor I. Davis
Drunk Driving Charge Draws Man Fire Jail
Gallipolis Orville R. Pegg aged 29 was arrested by the State Highway Patrol over the weekend and fined 100 dollars plus costs with five days in jail by County Judge Robert S. Betz for driving while intoxicated. Giles P. Borden aged 21 of Porter was fined five dollars and costs for following too close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Orville R. Pegg
State Highway Patrol
Robert S. Betz
Giles P. Borden
Porter
Betz
Weekend visits fill homes across the region
Mr and Mrs Guy Clark and children hosted in Wellington. numerous relatives from Akron Cincinnati Columbus Marietta Groveport and Syracuse spent weekends with Clark Barlett Neigler Hilldare and Fisher families. Mrs Mae Wolf visited Cincinnati and Athens. Dale Hart on a 14 day Navy leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Guy Clark
Wellington
Ernest Clark
Henry Roush
John Fisher
Kenneth
Donald
Michael
Akron
Ray Roush
Jerry
Cincinnati
Ed Seubert
Reynoldsburg
Miriam Feaster
Paul Campbell
Springfield
T. G. Hilldare
Clyde Cross
Lynn
Columbus
A. B. Cross
Howard Neigler
Mae F. Wolf
Frankie
Esther
Margaret
Bess Philson
Athens
Floyd Wolf
Lavinia Simpson
Russell Rhodes
Marietta
Milo Rhodes
John Bentz
Bill McKenzie
Jimmy
Kananga
Laura McKenzie
Susan Shain
Tom Lindsey
Scotty
Groveport
Mason Spencer
Spencer's
Billy Cundiff
Syracuse
Helen Younce
Cleveland
Dale Hart
Navy
Linley Hart
Board Discusses 3-Mill Renewal Levy
Galliapolis Raccoon Local Board of Education held routine business but discussed the three mill renewal levy on Tuesday's election. The board warned against complacency. Rio Grande has not rejected a levy before, but it could happen. Vice President John Myers presided in place of President Joseph W. Clark. The board approved executive head Glendon O. Evans attending the administrators conference in Atlantic City this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Raccoon Local Board of Education
Rio Grande
John Myers
Joseph W. Clark
Glendon O. Evans
Atlantic City
Halloween Party Highlights At Hilltop 4-H Club
The Hilltop 4-H Club hosted a Halloween party at Belinda and James Boggs home with games and refreshments for members and guests including James Belinda Robert Charles Nora Boggs and many others. Belinda Jeannette Carter Mrs Faye Boags and Mrs Ethel Elliott served as advisors. Meanwhile a birth notice reports Peggy Lynn born October 23 to Robert Russ and Mary Ann Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Marshfield
Hilltop 4-H Club
Belinda
James Boggs
James
Robert
Charles
Nora Boggs
Billie Jeanne
Kenda Sue Elliott
Jackie Crow
Martha Beal
Lora Brooks
Patty Denny
Kathy Lightfritz
Jackie Scott
Carolyn Russ
Shielda
Mary
Janice Yourtg
Dorothy Young
Waterloo School
Gertrude Andrews
Peggy Andrews
Jesse Townsend
Columbus
Freda Townsend Stout
Veéergil Carter
St. Joseph Hospital
Parkersburg
W. Va
Red Cross Honors 12 Ladies at Gallia County luncheon
At the LaFayette Hotel in Gallipolis, Red Cross official Lawrence R. Huber awarded service bars and certificates to 12 Gray Ladies for varying years of service. Six new Gray Lady members were welcomed, including Mrs. Charles Baker and Mrs. O. E. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
LaFayette
Lawrence R. Huber
Gallia County
American Red Cross
Gray Lady
Charles Baker
O. E. Clark
John K. Allen
Julius Pasquale
Ralph Martin
Tim Evans
Huber
John R. Richards
John O'Dell
Bruce McDonald
Eugene Iloss
Raymond Jones
Joseph T. Keiser
J. H. Carpenter
Loren Thomas
Dorothy Sommer
Gray Lady Committee
Mahlon Radeker
Smith B. Runyan
Frances Reichhert
New Haven
International Theme Grips Gallia County Youth Fellowship
Gallia County Methodist Youth Fellowship draw 143 attendees in Gallipolis with an international program led by Rodney MYF. Devotions focused on Brotherhood as Elaine Lear represented the UN and others dressed as Spain China Mexico and the United States. Bidwell charge posted 58 in attendance amid Rio Grande led program with Patti Wickline heading the Christian faith committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
Rodney Myf
Brotherhood
Eileen Lear
Judy Shriver
Spain
Jean Lear
China
Louise de Lille
Mexico
Bobby Ball
United States
Bidwell
Rio Grande
Patti Wickline
Christian Faith
Hope for State Go-Ahead on New Hannan Trace High
Gallipolis the fourth set of plans for the new Hannan Trace High School will be sent to the State Department of Education. Dennis M. Murdock said he believes state approval will be granted after prior rejections. The one story building spans 426 feet by 70 feet, while an adjacent Mercerville High School will gain a three story elementary addition with a remodeled front, new kitchen, cafeteria and gymnasium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hannan Trace High School
Houck Beaver Farm
Mercerville
State Department of Education
Dennis M. Murdock
Hannan Trace
George Walters
Hannan Trace Board
Mercerville High School
River traffic and dam status on Kanawha and Ohio rivers
Gauges report Gallipolis at 18.3 and 9.8 feet with 34 percent rollers. Kanawha Falls at 0.81 falling and Hin ton rising. dams on sill on Kanawha River. Ohio movable dams up. Locks report multiple boats with up and down readings across Locks 14 31 42 34 and adjacent routes. vessel names include Fred W. Alcott Trade winds Indiana City of Huntington Pennsylvan ia and others with up and down readings through early afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Montgomery
Kanawha Falls
Hinton
Pomeroy-Mason
Point Pleasant
Kanawha River
Ohio River
Fred W. Alcott
Indiana
O-Kan
V. Harner
William Penn
Lock
Helen
Mr. Criss
City of Huntington
A. V. Criss
Stevenson
Criss Jr
Cherrystone
City of Maysville
Janie D
Pennsylvania
F. Shearer
Reliance
de Soto
Sycamore
Kanawha
Marmet
Dunjean Bruce
Mermil
Semet
Ernestine
Cambridge Man Earl Thaxton Dies at His Shop
Cambridge resident Earl Thaxton died Monday afternoon at his place of business from heart disease. He was the son of Roy and Mabel Thaxton of the White Oak Community in Morgan and had operated his own Cambridge business for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Earl Thaxton
Cambridge
Roy
Mabel Thaxton
White Oak
Morgan
Third Oldest Boy Scout Troop In U S Gets Charter Renewal
Gallipolis Troop 200, the third oldest in the nation, received its charter renewal from M G M scout executive Bob Siler at Camp Hout. At a Sunday celebration 11 boys earned rank, merit badges were awarded, and plans were made for a Christmas party and a November 21 campout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
U.S
Gallipolis
United States
Boy Scout Troop
Camp Hout
Bob Siler
M-G-M
Walter Walker
Chicago
Los Angeles
Pete McCormick
Gary Lane
George Somerville
Raymond Cole
Bob Henry
Frank Gibert
James States
George Hout, Jr
Leo Tawney
Ronnie Knotts
Leslie Menshouse
John Nibert
John T. Griffin
Wilber Dickson
Shug Foster
Roger E. Saunders
Jake Eisel
James Bush
Jimmy Foster
Life and Star Scouts
Jail Repairs Approved By Gallia County Commissioners
Gallia County commissioners awarded Shelby Roberts a 969.90 contract to install a shower, commode and lavatory on the jail’s second floor following grand jury recommendations. The vote occurred with two commissioners present as they also approved transferring Mildred Roberts Road and Gene Kingery Road to township roads and scheduled a final hearing on Green Daley and Rudy Beaver Roads for November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallia County
Chauncey Johnson
Oty M. Stewart
Morton L. Dickey
Mildred Roberts
Huntington
Gene Kingery
Harrison
Green-Daley Rd
Harrison Twp
Rudy Beaver
Wreck Injures Three Near Rio Grande College
Rio Grande College students John S Wewurski Jr 21 from New York City was hospitalized with a concussion after a Route 325 crash that demolished his car. Passengers Richard Lackey and Joseph Domer 19 sustained minor injuries. A second single vehicle crash near the auto auction injured none of the driver’s party. Robert Bush 19 was cited for driving left of center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John S. Wewurski, Jr
New York City
Rio Grande
Holzer Hospital
State Highway Patrol
Route 325
Wevurski
Richard L. Lackey
Joseph Domer
Rio Grande College
Robert F. Bush
Rodney
Bush
Nine Plan To Attend Association Meeting
Nine Kyger Creek Local School District faculty and board members planned to attend the Ohio School Board Association meeting in Athens Monday night. They discussed insurance for all district buildings but did not reach a decision. Attendees listed include Hortie Roush president Normal Lucas vice president Merrill Briggs Ardell Smith Doris Roush clerk Esther Gordon bookkeeper C Comner Bradbury executive head Clarence E Thompson and Walter W Rife principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Kyger Creek
Ohio School Board
Athens
Ohio University Center
Hortie Roush
Normal Lucas
Merrill Briggs
Ardell Smith
Doris Roush
Esther Gordon
C. Comner Bradbury
Clarence E. Thompson
Walter W. Rife
Speeding and intoxication fines set in Gallipolis court
Jimmy Lee Wood, 24, Wilkesville, clocked at 75 mph on First Ave, fined 20 dollars plus costs by Judge William H. Jones. Clarence Miller, 61, Morgan Center, fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Ernest H. Ringer, 35, Parkersburg, 25 dollar bond for speeding, Walter Rollins, 38, Gallipolis, 25 dollar bond for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jimmy Lee Wood
Wilkesville
First Ave
William H. Jones
Clarence Miller
Morgan Center
Ernest H. Ringer
Parkersburg
Walter Rollins
Two Post $500 Bonds Monday
Gallia County youths Gerald David Roush and Jack Lewis Meeks were arraigned on juvenile court charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Judge John W. Howell bound them over to the January Grand Jury with bonds of $500 each, which were posted and they released. In county court Opal Thomas forfeited $15 bond for intoxication, William T. Hendrix $25 for drunk and disorderly conduct, and Frank White was fined $5 and costs for speeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gerald David Roush
Bidwell
Jack Lewis Meeks
Gallia County
Sheriff's Department of
John W. Howell
Howell
Opal Thomas
Lancaster
William T. Hendrix
Pomeroy
Frank White
Early London to Brighton Run Sees 200 Pre-1905 Cars
More than two hundred cars built before 1905 raced in the annual London to Brighton event, showcasing historic automotive power and endurance on the traditional route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brighton
Fifty Persons Present At Messiah Rehearsal
Gallipolis reports fifty people attended the Messiah rehearsal at the new Gallia Academy High School auditorium under director John A. Epling. He noted at least twenty more plan to join this year. The performance is set for Monday December 22 in the same auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
New High School
John A. Epling
New Gallia Academy High School
New Vaccine Supply Is Received Here
Gallia County Health Department reports a fresh Salk polio vaccine supply and will hold its weekly Free Polio clinic Saturday in the courthouse basement. Clerk Madeline Rees says immunizations are free from 8:30 to noon and again 1 to 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
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