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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1958

Page

5

Needs For A Municipal Airport Is Stressed At Chamber Meeting

Gallipolis Chamber discussion urged a municipal airport and air ambulance plans. Meeting lacked quorum. resignation accepted but election not official. Reported by board members on finances and membership with bids for a Christmas promotion and Route 160 relocation plans.

Miller Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital Holzer Atty William H. Jones Paul E. Watson McGinness Jones Gilbert C. Beards Dean H. Davis Chamber Bias COVID Portsmouth

Gallipolis Traffic Fines and Jail For DUI and Other Violations

Albert Stewart, 43, Bidwell, fined 100 dollars and costs and sentenced to five days in jail for driving while intoxicated. He received another five days for license suspension. Judge Betz fined and jailed several others for traffic violations including speeding, failing to stop, and obeying signs. Neal Ring was acquitted. Kennedy fined for no license. others had bonds or fines suspended or forfeited.

Gallipolis Albert Stewart Bidwell State Highway Patrol Robert S. Betz Robert D. Rogers Thurman Jack G. Eldridge Charleston Charles Craft Cheshire Charles L. Mahan Scottown Robert B. Mayes, Jr Hollis L. Brumfield Charles J. Allensworth Middleport John L. Carroll Neal L. Ring Vinton Betz Harold FE. Kennedy John E. Crowder Deep Water W. Va John G. Knapp Point Pleasant Roy E. Bragg Detroit Elmer Hannan Northup

Prepaid Sales Tax Lag in Gallia County

Gallia County reports weaker prepaid sales tax receipts for the week ending October 25 1958 than the same week in 1957. Treasurer Roger W Tracy notes year to date totals since July 1 1958 trail the prior fiscal year and statewide figures show a 3.54 percent decline from 1957 levels.

Gallipolis Gallia County Roger W. Tracy

Local Admits and Dismissals List From Wellston Area

A compiled list shows admissions including Mrs. Arthur A. Nibert Gallipolis Rev Charles Cordle Thurman and many others across Ohio and Kentucky towns. Dismissals note multiple patients and care units. blood usage recorded as Monday three pints and Sunday seven pints.

Arthur A. Nibert Gallipolis Charles Cordle Thurman James C. Malone Kitts Hill John E. Ord Letart Rolla Reed St. Marys W. Va Charles Wood Marvin Livesay Bruce Gilman Earl Anderson Sally Sprouse Aniul Pitts Kay Jones Cecil Evans Homer Smith Lena Curtis Car Sanders Wiliam R. Kelly Ed Hollback Gray J. McCrary Jean Hayes

Girl Hurt in Horse Fall at Gallipolis

Elva Jane Williams age 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Marion Williams of Addison was admitted to Holzer Hospital after falling from a horse. She is listed in good condition and remains under observation for a head injury.

Gallipois Elva Jane Williams Marion Williams Addison Holzer Hospital

Gallia County 4-H Clubbers To Get Awards Thursday

Gallia County 4-H Achievement Day set for 7 30 p m at Washington School auditorium. 515 youth participated with 38 clubs this year. Awards include county certificates Danforth Foundation Davis Shuler and Ohio State Fair honors.

Gallia County Gallipolis Washington School Russell Priddy Priddy Arlene Roush Danforth Foundation Davis-Shuler Dean Davis Lucile Rymer Gilbert C. Beard The Commercial and Savings Bank Jimmie Evans April Thompson Susie Fulton

Fines Levied On 8 Persons In Gallipolis Court

In Gallipolis Municipal Court eight people were fined and four bonded over for appearance after a busy weekend for city police. Fines ranged from 5 to 20 dollars for offenses including intoxication and traffic violations. Several defendants remained in custody for failing to pay, while others forfeited bonds to appear later.

Gallipolis William H. Jones William A. Merry Bidwell Denver C. Yoho Lewis Fisher Eureka Roscoe M. Redmond Point Pleasant Arthur Persinger Robert Howell Raymond Brown Coalton James Bowers Columbus Paul N. Fulks Huntington Rex Roberts Waterloo Charles Cutshaw Vinton Everette B. Boyle West Union

Boy 6 Breaks Leg In Fall At Grade School

Gallipolis injury at Green Elementary Centenary reveals six year old Alan Mc Kinney son of Mr and Mrs Donald A McKinney Route 2 Gallipolis. He fractured his right leg after noon Monday while playing with another boy. Admitted to Holzer Hospital in good condition but facing a long hospital stay.

Gallipolis Don Alan McKinney Donald A. McKinney Green Elementary School Centenary Holzer Hospital

Lend a Hand Circle Meeting at Mrs Gilkey’s Home

The Lend a Hand Circle met at Mrs Louise Gilkeys home withRuby Halliday leading devotional. They planned to serve dinner for a farm sale hosted by Mr and Mrs Har Haning. Refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter Karen.

Harrisonville Louise Gilkey Ruby Halliday Har! Haning Karen

Vinton Methodist Host Pancake and Sausage Supper

The Vinton Methodist Men’s Club and Sunshine Class of the Sunday School plan a pancake and sausage supper at 5 30 p m on Tuesday November 18 at the Methodist Church.

Gallipolis Vinton Methodist Men's Club Sunshine Vinton Methodist Church Sunday School Methodist Church

Warren Sheets Speaks on Veterans Day at Rio Grande College

Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Warren F. Sheets addresses a Veterans' Day assembly at Rio Grande College. He notes the 1954 change from Armistice Day to honor all veterans and cites about 23 to 24 million veterans and one and a half million disabled veterans with projections toward four million by 1960.

Gallipolis Gallia County Warren F. Sheets Veterans’ Day Rio Grande College Sheets Harold W. Kennedy Bill Northup Veterans’ Club College United States

Man Injures Back While Digging Line Near Gallipolis

Charles O. Ellis 33 of Newark employed by Ohio Pipe Line was admitted to Holzer Hospital after a utility tractor with a backhoe overturned on the Ohio Fuel Gas project along Route 35 four miles west of Gallipolis. Ellis suffered an acute back strain when the machine toppled, with no damage to equipment reported.

Gallipolis Charles O. Ellis Delaware Ohio Pipe Line Newark Holzer Hospital Ohio Fuel Gas Company Ellis State Highway Patrol

River Traffic Gauges and Dam Conditions Report

The bulletin lists canal and river gauges across Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha and Point Pleasant with readings and state of dams on the Kanawha River. It details movable dam status on the Ohio River and lists numerous boats at several locks with vessel names and current up or down readings throughout the day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Creditor Titan Pennsylvania Latvati Davey Crockett Forsythia Lehigh Lock Hardy L. Roberts Cornell Western Indiana Atlas Stevenson Sycamore Delta Queen Janie D Spee Chris Oock Louisiana Betty Moran Susan Houghland Duncan Bruce Ernestine City of Huntington Edward Boggs Solvay

Film Story Tells Of Transient Student At PTA Meeting

Gallipolis Cheshire Ryger Elementary PTA viewed the film Desk for Billy about a student from a transient family overcoming many schools. Mrs. Ralph Needs led the meeting thanking volunteers for a Halloween party and approving bills. A square dance fund raiser was announced for November 29 at the Cheshire Kyger auditorium.

Gallipolis Cheshire-Ryger PTA Billy Ralph Needs Lowell Swisher Stanley Shaver Ways and Means Cheshire Kyger John R. Heiskell Violet Russell Fred Sisson

Parents Open Meeting Set at Gallia Academy High

Gallia Academy High School guidance department schedules an open meeting for parents and town residents at 7 30 p m next Friday in the high school auditorium. The session introduces a planned parent teacher council for grades seven through 12 and outlines the guidance program objectives and services for the year. Participants include Joe Ross principal of Gallia Academy Junior High and Guidance director and several counselors.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Joe Ross Gallia Academy Junior High School Margaret Swann Ruth Gillingham Ruth Masters Katherine Sheets Clara Mossbarger J. H. Carpenter

Classes To Elect Plan Annual Christmas Party

Gallipolis Friendship Class and Class No 3 of Kananga Fairhaven Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m Thursday at 1715 Chestnut Street Gallipolis. Officers for the coming year will be elected and plans made for the annual Christmas party. There will be no December meeting.

Gallipolis Kananga Fairhaven Methodist Church Betty Griffin Chestnut St

Kanauga PTA Plans December Christmas Social

Kanauga School PTA discussed plans for a December Christmas social and set a Monday afternoon meeting for December 8 to finalize arrangements. New president Mrs. Kenneth Black led the session with newly elected officers Frances Scott vice president Claude Burnett secretary and Lester Lee treasurer present.

Gallipolis Kanauga School PTA Kenneth Black Frances Scott Claude Burnett Lester Lee

Forms of Discipline At PTA Meet in Gallipolis

Washington PTA panel of five discussed discipline during the November meeting in the Washington School cafeteria, with 127 attendees. Dr Norman Goldstein urged parental example, rewards, and punishment, while others criticized bribery and outlined criteria for fair punishment and steps toward discipline through force, love, and self responsibility.

Gallipolis Washington Pta Washington Norman Goldstein Holzer Hospital Marilyn Neidig City Schools Goldstein R. D. Thomas Effie Trotter Clarence George William H. Jones Roy Pollock James Northup Marshall D. Boggs PTA

North Gallia School Board buys typewriters and hires drivers

The North Gallia Local School District board approved five new electric typewriters for the commercial department. They awarded a two year depository contract to Commercial and Savings Bank of Gallipolis, hired Dan Johnson to transport a student from Tom Glenn place to Vinton School, and sold a used bus to the Church of Christ in Ewington. Archie Logue and Eugene West were named substitute bus drivers for 1958 59. A sanitarian report on three lunchrooms was reviewed.

Gallipolis North Gallia Board of Education Commercial R. E. Woodbury IBM Commercial and Savings Bank of Dan Johnson Tom Glenn Place Vinton School Church of Christ Ewington Archie Logue Eugene West Henry Skidmore B. Lewis Jones Carter Massie Walter Neal Marguerite Hineman Harley Cloud

Slagle Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for Willard Slagle 70 longtime Gallia County farmer will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Salem Baptist Church with Rev. Gerald Brown officiating. Burial follows in the church cemetery. Slagle a World War I veteran and Salem Baptist Church member died Monday at his Cadmus home. He was born December 27 1887, survived by wife Freda Wood Slagle and siblings Denver Gallipolis and Mrs. Gertrude Brumfield of Patriot Mrs. Sarah Yaggs and Mrs. Pearl Alban of Lima.

Gallipolis Willard Slagle Gallia County Cadmus Salem Baptist Church Gerald Brown Lewis and Rhoda Boggs Slagle Freda Wood Denver Gertrude Brumfield Patriot Sarah Yaggs Pearl Alban Lima

Sonotone Hearing Aids Offer Free Test and Glasses Model

A local Sonotone dealer promotes a free hearing test and introduces new devices. The eyewear style eyeglass hearing aid includes built in AVC for automatic volume control and reduces loud noises. Fashionable temple designs appeal to men and women with glasses. For non glasses wearers you can choose behind the ear models. Sonotone claims a proven better hearing program and trusted brand name.

Sonotone

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