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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1958

Page

10

Two Men Escape Serious Injuries After Plane Crash Near Airport

Two Danville men escaped serious injuries when their 1949 Ryan Navion crashed near Holzer Airport in Gallipolis. Pilot Earl Million and passenger Robert Kirby survived. Million uninjured, Kirby treated for minor lacerations and shock. Damage estimated at $4000. investigators from the State Highway Patrol and Civil Aeronautics Administration investigated.

Gallipolis Danville Ill Blue Fountain Holzer Airport Robert L. Kirby Electric Steel Foundry Co Holzer Hospital Earl C. Million Air Force Million Holzer The Pro Ernie Thompson Eastern Ave State Highway Patrol Civil Aeronautics Administration Ryan Navion

Television Listings Reflect Errata In Odd Night Schedule

The Messenger notes schedule errors may occur when stations fail to provide corrected listings. Highlights show evening color programs and various shows across NBC ABC and local stations, with film titles and actors appearing in a dense roster of 1940s era broadcasts.

Fragmented Radio Schedule Note

Readable items show a daily broadcast lineup with times and program titles from a local station. Notable entries include News at 6:30 and 11:09, Weather at 7:00, and various entertainment slots like Dragnet, Dating, and The Price is Right style programs.

Geo, Burns Bob Cumings NBC News Pride Family Tanple Jack Paar Katie Coonan Hunt W. W'olpecker Milton Berle Jim Thacker Bat Master Target NRU News Union Pacino Jack Bob Cumm Arth Murray Jack “Nar Milton Bertie

Evening Radio Schedule Listing Names and Times

A fragmented radio listing shows programs and hosts such as Cisco Kia and Casey Jones with time stamps from 6:00 to 12:20 including news segments and entertainment features. Various titles like Naked City Rifleman Superman Nightbeat and Donna Reed appear in sequence with irregular intervals.

Cisco Kia W. W'olpecks Casey Jones Cheyenne Wyatt Earp Rifleman Farmer Alf Patt Superman San Ran Saw Harriet Donna Reed

Television Schedule Fragments for Wednesday Evening

The page lists a dense slate of daytime and evening TV slots across multiple stations including WBNS CBS Huntington and WHTN CBS. Programs feature a mix of dramas, game shows, news, cartoons, and children's series with times ranging from early morning to late night across several markets.

Explorer Chet Weath Pursuit CBS

TV MOVIE GUIDE Tuesday Highlights

At 6:00 p.m. David Copperfield Part 11 with W C Fields and Basil Rathbone. At 11:05 p.m. Village Tale starring Randolph Scott and Kay Johnson. At 9:15 p.m. Man on the Ledge featuring Cameron Mitchell and William Gargan.

David Copperfield W. C. Fields Basil Rathbone Randolph Scott Kay Johnson Man ON the Ledge Cameron Mitchell Wm. Gargan

Boy Scout Promoted To First Class In Gallipolis Troop

Dick O'Dell of Boy Scout Troop 200 passed board of review to become First Class Scout during Monday night’s meeting at Court St Scout Hall. Scoutmaster Walter F. Walker announced next week’s Order of the Arrow elections and troop officer ballots.

Gallipolis Dick O'Dell Boy Scout Troop Court St Board of Review Walter F. Walker Order of the Arrow Walker Camp Arrowhead Ona W. Va Scout Hall George A. Somerville Jimmy States

Driver Who Didn't Wait Is Arrested

Gallipolis report says Robert B. Canter 18 of Oak Hill Route 1 failed to stop at an upper Route 7 rear end collision Monday night. He was arrested at Rio Grande and fined 10 dollars plus costs in Rio Grande Mayor's Court for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. The 7:10 p.m. crash involved Mildred W. Santee 40 of Gallipolis Route 1. both cars sustained medium damage.

Gallipolis Rio Grande State Highway Patrol Robert BE. Canter Oak Hill Rio Grande Mayor's Court Frank Denny Canter Mildred W. Santee

Green Posts Bond Denies Wife Charge in Court

Harold Green, 33, Crown City Route 2, arrested on a warrant filed by his wife for assault and battery. He pleaded innocent in County Court as Judge Betz set bond at $1000 and continued the case to December 17. Green posted the bond and was released from custody.

Gallipolis Harold Green Crown City Gallia County

Sues On Auto Repairs In Gallipolis Court

Don Mink doing business as Dans Paint and Body Shop of Gallipolis filed suit in common pleas court against H. W. Walter of Gallipolis Route 1 seeking 278.28 dollars plus 6 percent interest on the amount since December 23 1957 for parts and repair to Walter's motor vehicle.

Gallipolis Don Mink Don’s Paint and Body Shop Common Pleas Court H. W. Walter Mink Walter

Hubcaps Reappear For Del Regno After Dance Hall Theft

In Elkhart Indiana Michael Del Regno found all four hubcaps stolen from his car during a dance. Three weeks later when he left the same hall the hubcaps were back on the vehicle and presumably restored.

Elkhart Ind Michael del Regno del Regno

Gallia Academy Junior High Holds 2nd Annual Football Banquet

Gallia Academy Junior High School held its second annual football banquet in Gallipolis with about 80 attendees. Principal Evan Howard and Superintendent Marshall Boggs praised teamwork and athletics, recognizing seventh and eighth graders and thanking donors and organizers for food and decorations.

Gallia Academy Gallipolis Washington William H. Sowers Edu Cation Carl Ward Charles Swanson Evan Howard Larry Fraley Terry Johnson Dick O'Dell Jim Beard Rickey Blazer Billy Cantrell Bill Jones James Magnussen Gene McDaniel Frank Niday John Pierotti Gene Robinson Roger D. Saunders Roger L. Saunders John Smith Tom Tope Donald Winters Stover

Missions Theme Guides Gallia County MYF Meeting

Gallia County Methodist Youth Fellowship held a 142 attendee meeting with 62 from Bidwell Charge and 3 from Simpson Chapel. Mission theme featured Rev. John Daniel Davis, with Joann Erwin presiding and Five-Co-Ed singers performing. Attendees included numerous choirs and ministers as the group set meeting times and noted five years of existence.

Gallipolis Gallia County Charles Murray Bidwell Mary Reynolds Rita Comer Janet Sue Smith Anna Mae George Judy Brown Marjorie Reynolads Don Myers Louise Delille Rodney Chambersourg Patti Wickline Christian Faith Marjorie Reynolds Christian Outreach Bill Large Vinton Chambersburg Centerville Rio Grande

Births at Holzer Hospital Note Roster of New Arrivals

A long list of newborns is reported from Holzer Hospital including daughters to Ferrell G Randolph Gallipolis and Richard D Hildebrant Point Pleasant and a son to David R Pharr Point Pleasant. Names across Gallipolis Point Pleasant Oak Hill Jackson Letart New Haven and Henderson appear with multiple parents and addresses. Blood usage noted as Sunday seven pints and Monday one pint.

Ferrell G. Randolph Gallipolis Richard D. Hildebrant Point Pleasant David R. Pharr Deborah D Tennant New Haven Lonnie Metzler Oak Hill G. B. Hoffman Letart Harley D Cunningham Pomeroy Sharon Lynn Caudil Henderson John EF Sayre Douglas B. Beaver Leon Kendall L. Fisher Crown City Roger M. Kirby Danville Til Robert E. Majors Middleport Vernon C. Everitt Jackson James Scott Lakin Richant G. Thomas, Jr Bobby Elkins H. ©. Zimmerman P. F. Koblentz Iva Arnett Cecil Lambert Kinzy Smith Wayne Jiiden D. W. Durst Raymond Manley Clarence Simpson C. E. Shupe Bruce C. Burling Clyde Cornell Reba Whittington Denver Hysell

Gallipolis Man Jailed For Drunken Driving

Gallipolis Frank M. Cicerro, 34, jailed by city police after weekend arrest. In municipal court he was fined 60 dollars plus costs, five days in jail, and six months license suspension for operating a vehicle under the influence. Judge Jones also fined Ted Halley 67, Robert H. Smith 34, and John E. Miller 72, all of Gallipolis, 10 dollars each plus costs for intoxication.

Gallipolis Frank M. Cicero William H. Jones Ted Halley Robert H. Smith John E. Miller

Gallia Academy students inducted into church clubs

Twenty four Gallia Academy High School students were inducted Monday evening at Grace Methodist Church into the Tri-Hi Y and Hi Y clubs. Fourteen girls joined Tri-Hi Y and ten boys Hi Y with about 50 attendees at a candle lighting ceremony.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Grace Methodist Church Margaret Swann Richard Neal Ruth Ann Fowler Tri-Hi-Y Martha Lupton Molly Lakin Sandy Jeffers Karen Adams Hi-Y Mike Sommer Benny Stover David Miller Lewis Gates

Hill Billie 4 H Club Elects Officers at Meeting

Edwin Roush was elected president and Larry Sullivan treasurer of the Hill Billie 4 H Club at a recent meeting. Mervin Roush presided. Plans for an achievement banquet and Christmas party were made while Nelson Brown led games and Larry Sullivan served refreshments.

Upper Flats Edwin Roush Larry Sullivan Hill Billie Mervin Roush Nelson Brown

Northup forms advisory council for Farm Bureau

Paul Northup leads a new Together Farm Bureau Advisory Council formed at Centenary home. Wendell V Tope chairs. Stanley King is vice chair. Mrs Melvin Irwin secretary. Fred Hamrick discussion director and Gallia County Farm Bureau Federation president. Members include the Lakin and Dean families. First regular meeting set for Dec 9.

Gallipolis Gallia-Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau Paul Northup Centenary Together Farm Bureau Advisory Council Wendell V. Tope Stanley King Melvin Irwin Fred Hamrick Gallia County Farm Bureau Federation Dick Lakin Kendall Dean

Eight Soloists Chosen for Messiah in Gallipolis

Gallia Academy High School hosts Messiah tryouts on December 22 with eight soloists selected by director Atty. John A. Epling. The lineup includes Mary Armstrong Bill George Ned De Journett Richard L. Jackson Mrs. Miles T. Epling Ida Van Riter and Roger Williams. Fifty-five attended the Monday night rehearsal. 94 participate this year, up from 70 last year, with weekly 7:30 pm sessions continuing until show night.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School John A. Epling Mary Armstrong Bill George Ned de Journett Richard L. Jackson Miles T. Epling Ida van Riter Roger Williams

Ten Scouts Hold Campout in Gallipolis

Ten members of Boy Scout Troop 204, with two adult leaders Robert J. Sheets and John McKean, camped overnight at Kiwanis Youth Camp and cooked meals outdoors. Ten scouts listed attended the overnighter, returning to Gallipolis Sunday afternoon.

Gallipolis Kiwanis First United Presbyterian Church Robert J Red) Sheets John McKean Frank Brady Steve Snedaker Gene M.daniel Charles McKean Mike Fisher Rex Baumgardner Johnny Sheets Jim Magnussen Larry Dickey John Baker

Rutland Family and Visitors Attend Local Church and Gatherings

Rutland residents hosted and visited relatives and friends from Wheeling Columbus Florida Bucyrus Delaware Cedarville College Cedarville. Allen Biddle returned to Cedarville College with Dr Williams after a two day visit for the Rutland Red Devils banquet. Leroy Chapman on 27 day leave from the US Army visited family before overseas deployment with Kenny Amsbury of Gallipolis calling on him.

Carl Dennison Wheeling Phyllis Rice Columbus Sidney Rice Mary Ann Rupe Downs and Son Wayne Rupe Germany Betty Strickfadden Florida Clarence Chase Carlos Snowden Marion Nicholson Bucyrus Charles McCumber Delaware Allen Biddle Cedarville College Rutland Red Devils Dr. Williams Leroy Chapman US Army

Medical Center Ground Broken

In Gallipolis, Mrs. Julia Bean, widow of Dr. Leo C. Bean, turned the first sod at the planned $300,000 Gallipolis Clinic site at Fourth Ave and Sycamore St to mark a ground breaking for the new medical center. The event drew 55 attendees including seven doctors and local dignitaries.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Clinic Fourth Ave Sycamore St Julia Bean Leo C. Bean M. Harold Brown Homer B. Thomas Norvil A. Martin Lee William H. Jones Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital Linson H. Stebbins First United Presbyterian Church

Christmas Projects Planned By Gallia Junior Women

Gallipolis Junior Women's Club with 45 members and five Ironton guests met at Mrs. John A. Epling's island home to plan two Christmas projects. They will give gifts and hold a party for children at the Gallipolis State Institute and another party at the County Home, with CARE packages also sponsored. Officers named for events include Mrs. Jacques Bishop and Mrs. Gene Cobb. The Ironton visitors included Mrs. William Douglas and others. A stork shower honored the hostess, and the next meeting is December 15 at St. Peter's Parish House.

Gallipolis Ironton Island Side John A. Epling Robert Lang Gallipolis State Institute Jacques Bishop Gene Cobb William Douglas Ohio Federation of Junior Women’s Clubs Glenn Fannin Ironton Club Gene James Joan Barlow Richard Riley Lang Harold Bell Robert W. Cobb John O. Frazier Epling St. Peter's Episcopal Parish

Youth's Case. 6 Forfeitures Are Reported

Gallipolis reports a juvenile driver convicted and six bond forfeitures in county court. Judge Howell suspended 30 days of driving rights for Forrest Higley 17 Bidwell Route 2 for excessive speed. Forfeitures: Herman Bowe 25 Flint Mich 20 dollars for failure to stop within the assured clear distance. Joseph Holley 43 Huntington 20 dollars for speed. Volley Rogers Jr 29 Wooster 25 dollars for passing without the assured clear distance. Alfred Bursac 37 Brewster 15 dollars for speed. Joseph Mullens 40 Detroit 15 dollars for speed. Vern Weist 47 Columbus 15 dollars for passing without the assured clear distance.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol John W. Howell Forrest R. Higley Bidwell Herman H. Bowe Flint Mich Joseph O. Holley Huntington Volley Rogers

Weekend Visitors Share Time Across Counties

Weekend visitors included families from Columbus Canton Waynesburg Chilliothe Belpre and Athens visiting the Hanings Howell Townsend Barnhart Blomfeldt Ballenger Dewey and Robinson households. Gatherings focused on kinship with multiple extended relatives traveling from five towns.

Nada Townsend Dana Haning Darwin Herr Barnhart Emma_ Blomfeldt Charles Ballenger Elia Dewey Athens Vesta Robinson Pearl Robinson Mary Howell

City Warden Faces New Complaint Over Starling Harassment

Lafayette IndianaMrs. Robert Peterson files a new grievance with the city animal warden claiming persistent starling harassment of her cats in the neighborhood.

Lafayette Ind Robert Peterson City Animal Warden

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