Second venire drawn in Blankenship trial at Gallipolis
A second venire of 50 people was expected as the Bell Blankenship first degree murder trial moved to day two. Prosecutor Sheets questioned 30 veniremen Monday. only five were seated. The panel included Wayne Amsbury, John Burkle, Arthur Rupe, Letha Hartshorn, Navola Safford. The court reviewed potential biases on capital punishment and race. Judge Betz withheld a second psychiatrist report until evidence later. The 1817 Jim Lane case marked Ohio’s first first degree murder execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Bell Blankenship
Frances Bryan
Ohio
Wayne Amsbury
John Burkle
Arthur Junior Rupe
Letha Hartshorn
Navola Safford
Veniremen
Belva Rhodes
Eastern Ave
Gallia County
Warren F. Sheets
Loren
Gus Borden
Loren Gus Borden
Baird
State of
Robert S. Betz
Ohio Penitentiary
London
Ohio State Hospital
Lima
Blankenship
Bett
Eddie Peppers
Jim Lane
Third and
Pine
Lane
Trustees Meet Discuss Mason County Hospital Plans
A Mason County Hospital Inc board of trustees met in Point Pleasant to review plans for a proposed 40 bed facility. Local subscriptions and loans have raised 229000 dollars. State officials reported tentative federal matching money and stressed the need for a Point Pleasant hospital. Attendees included Dr. Buxton Dr. Eschenaur and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County Hospital Inc
Eschenaur
Charleston
Point Pleasant High elects officers and plans homecoming
Point Pleasant High School clubs elect officers for 1957 58 with Jim Bragg as student council president. Senior, junior, sophomore and freshman representatives named. Homecoming set for Oct 18 with a parade from the high school at 1 pm and a queen crowned at halftime of the Big Blacks versus Nitro game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant High School
Jim Bragg
Kay Lewis
Rebecca White
Bill Dowell
Benny Somerville
Walter Sturgeon
Orville Hamilton
Judy McCausland
Susan Reveal
Judy Dudding
Patty Wedge
Jason Jackson
Maurey Mayes
Frankie Quillin
Mike Bragg
Linda Mayes
Sharon Nibert
Dramatic Club
Milinda Hervey
Karen Roseberry
Sarah Franklin
Nancy Thomas
Violet Gerlach
National Honor Society
Linda Rainey
Betsy Wedge
Judy Wilson
Judson Brake
Y-Teens
Nancy Rogers
Mary Jefferies
Pat Kelly
J. M. Foglesong
Point Pleasant Women Attend Southwestern District Convention
Mrs. Walter Steinbrecher president of the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club and Mrs. Tom Fisher recording secretary attended the Southwestern District convention in Milton. A luncheon for delegates and officers was served, followed by a tea at Morris Memorial Hospital. Mrs. John Sayre civil defense chairman will lead the program with hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Steinbrecher
Point Pleasant
Tom Fisher
Milton
Morris Memorial Hospital
John Sayre
Civil Defense Chairman
I. G. Wolden
Eugene Sterrett
Edna Burdette
W. F. Harless
James Eads
Hershel Henderson
William Steenbergen
J. A. Rodgers
St Monica's Guild Meets at Christ Church Parish House
The St Monica's Guild of Christ Church Episcopal will meet Tuesday at 8 p m in the church Parish house. Mrs Leon Thompson will preside. The program is led by Mrs James Hampton. Hostesses are Mrs Sam Jeffersons and Mrs Paul Pearson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica’s
Purple Hatters Club Sells Cook Books at October Meeting
The Purple Hatters Club plans to sell cook books during the October meeting of the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club. Members of the Purple Hatters Club are former presidents of the Junior Women's Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purple Hatters Club
Point Pleasant
St Monica’s Guild Opens Fourth Year at Lakin Hospital
The St Monica’s Guild of Christ Church Episcopal began its fourth year of parties at Lakin State Hospital. The group provides refreshments prizes and cigarettes to patients and donates clothes. President Mrs Leon Thompson invites clothing donations at 562. Avie Lake Jr chairs the committee with Mrs Tom Walters Mrs Elzie Martin and Mrs Thompson as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Monica’s
Service Guild of Christ Church monthly meeting
The Service Guild of Christ Church Episcopal will hold its regular monthly meeting and luncheon Wednesday at 1 p m at the church Parish House. Mrs William Meade will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Service Guild
Christ Church Episcopal
Church Parish
William Meade
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet Friday
The Col Charles Lewis Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Friday at 3 p.m. at the planned location to discuss club activities and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Charles Lewis
Daughters of American Revolution
Mrs Garland Bostic Hosts Hlahee Farm Club Meeting
Mrs Garland Bostic of Gallipolis Ferry will host a Wednesday afternoon gathering at her home for the Hlahee Farm Women's Club and will also lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Bostic
Gallipolis Ferry
Hlahee Farm Women’s Club
Bruce Chapel Church Guild Holds First 1 p.m. Meeting
The Bruce Chapel Church Guild begins its new year with an initial meeting on Thursday at the church starting at 1 p.m. A pot luck dinner will be served at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Chapel
Open House Honoring Reebels At Gallipolis Ferry Home
Mr and Mrs William Reebel and daughter were hosts at a Gal lipolis Ferry open house Friday evening in their new home. The event, hosted by Mrs I W Blain, featured fall flower decor and white tapers on the serving table. Guests included many neighbors and relatives such as Mrs Garland Mohr Mrs George Arrington Ruth Ann Gil Mickey Yester Reta Ann and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reebel
Gallipolis Ferry
Reebel
I. VII. Blain
Reebels
Follansbee
Garland Mohr
George Arrington
Ruth
John Gil
Ann
Roy Blain
Emmett Grady
Lettie Jennings
Grover Hughes
Ben Henry
Frank Yester
Mickey
Howard Garland
Reta Ann
Horton Roseberry
Beale and Owens
William Meade
Reba Beale
I. A. Blain
Earl Mohr
Hester Lee
US Foreign Trade Ties Strong in Western Hemisphere
The principal region for United States foreign trade is the Western Hemisphere with about half of exports and imports conducted with Canada and Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Western Hemisphere
Canada
Mexico
Twenty seven merchants enter Old Fashioned Bargain Days
Point Pleasant merchants join the Old Fashioned Bargain Days promotion on October 10 11 and 12 totaling twenty seven entries. New participants include Economy Grocery Harper's Furniture T and T Market Main St Fountain Blain Sisters Smoker Billards Point Pleasant Auto Parts Tinys Drive Inn D and S Market Morgan's Sunoco Service Station Shoe Center Hall's Drug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Economy Grocery
Harper’s Furniture
T & T Market
Main St. Fountain
Blain Sisters
Smoker Billards
Point Pleasant Auto Parts
Tiny’s Drive Inn
D. & S. Market
Morgan’s
Sunoco
Shoe Center
Hall’s Drug
Yearly Dinner Arranged for Old Fashioned Bargain Days
POINT PLEASANT The annual Employees Goodwill Dinner will be held October 8 at 6 30 p m in the Moose Home, the first event of Old Fashioned Bargain Days. Preceding costume judging group singing, with prizes for funniest costume most authentic best dressed man and best dressed woman. Entertainment by Mr and Mrs John Epling Pauline Heston and Laverne Powell. Door prizes will be given. Old fashioned clothes urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Moose
John Epling
Pauline Heston
Laverne Powell
Library Levy Restores Full Gallia County Services
Gallia County residents will gain full time library and bookmobile service on a two week schedule after a November 5 election, restoring county wide access. Lawrence Huber notes the plan includes direct student bookmobile visits and expanded adult and preschool reading material across Gallia County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alc County
Gallipolis
Lawrence Huber
Gallia County
Governor To Speak Ravenswood 5 Dollar Banquet
Governor Cecil Underwood will speak at Ravenswood's tenth annual 5 Dollar Banquet on October 24 in the high school gym at 7 p.m. Proceeds support the town schools with wide publicity and strong local participation. Invites go to top officials. over 80 leaders attend each year. tickets on sale this week with out-of-town sales through Parkersburg Charleston and Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ravenswood
Cecil Underwood
Foster Seaman
Parkersbourg
Charleston
Huntington
County Wide Scout Project Discussed in Mason County
Girl Scout leaders and troop chairmen met at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church to plan for the year. They approved weekly dues to fund the program and a county wide service project. The committee includes Mrs. Janet Garrison as chair, with Mrs. John Tower and other leaders assisting. 134 Girl Scouts may join the Oct. 19 parade for old fashioned bargain days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Mason County
Girl Scouts
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
National Council
William Vanhorn
C. Baurle
Walden Roush
F. A. Matchinski
Paul Stout
Janet Garrison
John Tower
Hilton Longstaff
John Wiseman
Wreck Victim in Critical Condition at Meigs General
David Mullins of St Albans remains in critical condition at Meigs General Hospital after a Monday morning crash on Route 33 between Hartford and New Haven. His brother Bob Mullins of Mason survived as police report the car struck a rock cliff at high speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
David Mullins
St. Albans
Meigs General Hospital
Mullins
Bob Mullins
Mason
Hartford
New Haven
Mason City
W. T. Thorne
Fifth Sunday Meeting Brings Local Methodist Churches Together
Members of Leon Hickory Chapel Beech Hill and Vaught Memorial churches with pastor Robert Hurley joined the second annual fifth Sunday gathering at Mason County 4 H club camp South Side. A basket dinner was served at noon and the afternoon featured group singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Leon
Hickory Chapel
Beech Hill
Vaught Memorial
Robert Hurley
Mason County
South Side
Point Clinic Notes Births and Discharges
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Tucker of Point Pleasant welcomed a daughter on Sept 30. Discharged are Molly Mayes of Henderson, Jerry Allen Carter of Apple Grove, Marian Henry of Delaware Ohio, and Mrs. James Pore of Gallipolis Ferry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Tucker
Point Pleasant
Molly Mayes
Henderson
Jerry Allen Carter
Apple Grove
Marian Henry
Delaware
Ohio
James Pore
Gallipolis Ferry
Local Notes Include Visits and Family News From Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant residents share visiting stories and health updates. Mr and Mrs J A Blanken return from Cleveland and Louisville trips. Several Marshall College students return to hometowns for the weekend. Mrs Rosella Lines remains in critical condition at home of daughter Ella Hayman. Mr J V Kapp improves after Cleveland Clinic care. Hilda Bradshaw hospitalized in Columbus with family by her side. Mrs M A Mayes sustains a severe leg injury after a fall at home.
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J. A. Blankenship
Main St
Walter Gable
Cleveland
J. C. Epling
Barbara
Louisville
I. VU. Blain
Gallipolis Ferry
F. E. Reebel
Byrd Blain
Gene Chase
South Charleston
Chase
Nina Horn
Rosella Lines
Leon
Ella Hayman
Marshall College
Suzanne Rothgeb
D. W. Rothgeb
Jefferson Blvd
Joe Johnson
J. G. F. Johnson
Hickory Chapel
Mary Ann Rogers
Jack Rogers
Teddy Melrose
R. H. Melrose
Sarah Burdette
Stuart Burdette
Sally Garrett
William Garrett
Viand St
St. Mary’s Hospital
Huntington
J. V. Kapp
Staff House Rd
Kapp
Cleveland Clinic
B. L. Eaglen
Hilda Bradshaw
Doctors Hospital
Columbus
Bradsha Y
Point Clinic
Dennison Ave
Dana Bradshaw
M. A. Mayes
Henderson
Band Boosters to Meet in Gallipolis
The Gallia Academy High School Band Boosters Club will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the band room. Members are asked to bring sales tax stamps. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Calf Collision and Two-Car Wreck Reported by Patrol
Gallia County calf struck by a car near Cheshire around 3 10 a m. Meigs County two-car crash on Wilkesville Dexter Road near Wilkesville about 5 30 p m. Injuries not reported. No charges filed. Also ten Municipal Court cases heard. several drivers cited for intoxication and other violations with fines and suspensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Gallia
Meigs
Ernest Fetty, Jr
Bidwell
Kgger
Cheshire
Wilkesville
Dexter Road
Ralph Macomber
Dexter
Ernest Garnes
William H
Fourteen Municipal Court Cases Heard In Gallipolis
Fourteen weekend arrests by city police were heard in Municipal Court Monday afternoon. Six were fined and nine bonds forfeited. Wye H. Warren received 50 dollar fine five days in jail and six months license suspension for drunk driving. Others included Charles Lamm Percy Bryant Thomas Fellore James Johnson Paul Flower and others with varying fines or bonds forfeited for intoxication speeding traffic violations and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Carroll
Gallipolis
Waterloo
Wye H. Warren
Bladen
Charles Lamm
Percy Bryant
Thomas H. Fellore
James D. Johnson
New Boston
Paul F. Flower
Charleston
Robert—_EW— Nelson
Cleveland
Clair N. Simpson
Toledo
Demond D. Champion
Mr. Hope
W. Va
Man Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound
James Silbert Harrison 70 of Crown City Route 1 died at Holzer Hospital after a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home on Turkey Creek Rd near the Gallia County line in Lawrence County. Coroner ruled death by own action. wife and 11-year-old daughter were present. Funeral arrangements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
James Silbert Harrison
Crown City
Holzer Hospital
Harrison
Turkey Creek Rd
Gallia County
Lawrence County
Donald R. Warehime
C. R. Halley Funeral Home
Girl Is Still In Dazed State
Mason police chief W. T. Thorne reports a young girl found beside the highway remains in a dazed condition and cannot recall how she ended up there. She said she was with a companion named Robert Smith and recalls being at a Mason Drive-In. Her first name is unknown and charges await her stepfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
W. T. Thorne
Mason
Robert Smith
Miss Hughes
Three Drunk Driving Guilty Pleas Before Justice Goodwin
Three cases heard by Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin in Point Pleasant. Clyde Robert Pierce pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated, fined $50 and costs, license revoked six months, 24 hours in jail. arrested by city police. Charles Bates fined $10 and costs for a drunken charge, committed to Mason County Jail for non payment. arrested by Sheriff's Department. Archie Garland pleaded guilty to a drunken charge, paid $10 and costs. arrested by Constable Rancel Jividen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Justice of Peace
A. M. Goodwin
Clyde Robert Pierce
Charles Bates
Mason County
Sheriff's Department
Archie Garland
Rancel Jividen
Firearms Stolen From Sporting Goods Store in Portsmouth
Police report 27 shotguns 16 revolvers plus rifles ammunition and fishing gear stolen Saturday night from a Portsmouth sporting goods store valued at about 5000 dollars. No suspects named. Local investigation ongoing.
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Portsmouth
Telephone Operators Meet in Brief Session
More than 50 Gallipolis Local 4316 operators met at the Libby Hotel to study the Ohio Bell strike as picketing resumed for the 19th day. Frances Brammer and Virginia Burger attended, with operators from out of town among the strikers while Ohio Bell runs the local switchboards on an emergency basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cwa-Cio
Libby Hotel
Virginia Burger
Ohio Bell
Frances Brammer
Marietta
Senior Patrol Is Formed In Troop 203
Gallipolis reports the formation of a new senior patrol called The Big Wheels Patrol in Boy Scout Troop 203. Members include Junior Assistant Scoutmasters Levis Gates and Jim Butler, senior patrol leader Jim Morrison, scribe David Ott, and quartermaster Ralph Burner. A parents meeting is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Grace Methodist Church
Jim Hackworth
Levis Gates
Jim Butler
Jim Morrison
David Ott
Ralph Burner
Hackworth
Addison Woman Pleads Innocent To Charge
Lillia P. Brewer 47 of Addison Gallipolis Route 1 appeared before Municipal Judge William H. Jones and pled not guilty to driving while intoxicated. Bound over to the January term of the Gallia County grand jury under $500 bond after posting bond. arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Sunday evening following an accident at the Kiger Creek bridge construction project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Lillia P. Brewer
Addison
William H. Jones
Brewer
Gallia County
Grand Jury
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Kgger Creek
Huffman Couple Welcome Daughter at Kanawha Clinic
Mr and Mrs Glen Huffman welcomed a daughter at Kanawha Clinic on September 29. Mrs John Long and Mrs Owens Eads of Point Pleasant attended the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Huffman
Owens Eads
Point Pleasant
X Ray Unit Schedule Announced for TB Campaign
Gallia County will host a mobile X ray unit from the state health department starting Oct 15 to locate unknown tuberculosis cases. Schedule includes Oct 16 Vinton, Oct 17 Bidwell, Oct 18 Rio Grande, Oct 19 Gallia and Patriot, Oct 22 Mudsoc and Mercerville, Oct 23 Crown City, Oct 24 Eureka and Centenary, Oct 25-26 Gallipolis, Oct 29 East Gallipolis, Oct 30 Addison, and Oct 31 Cheshire with multiple 2 to 9 p.m. slots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia County
State Health Department
August Arnold
Gallia
Patriot
Mudsoc
Mercerville
Crown City
Eureka
Centenary
East Gallipolis
Addison
Cheshire
Morrisons Welcome Second Daughter Sherry Ann
Mr. and Mrs. William Morrison announce the birth of their second daughter Sherry Ann on Friday at Holzer Hospital. The mother is formerly Mary Alice Shultz. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Guy Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
William Morrison
Sherry Ann
Holzer Hospital
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Robert M. Betz
Betz
Mason County Hospital
Dr. Eschenaur
Dr. Buxton
Ray Crank
J. S. Lloyd
Vitus Hartley, Jr
Carroll Casto
James Lewis
A. Johnson
Mary McClure
Joan Moore
Carl Adler
Knox Dye
Gene Ball
James Hall
I. G. Volden
Lyle Austin
Point Pleasant SR
HI News
Point Pleasant Area
St. Monica’s Guild
DAR
Mrs. Bostic
Huber
Ohio Two
Rio Grande
Public Enemy
Bud Blake
Highway Patrol
Ralph Long
William F. Kemper
Francis A. Roberts
Howard D. Curnutt
Ornel K. Childress
Girl
Gan
Ohio Bell Company
Kanawha Clinic
John Long
Point Pleas
Goost
Agmonturaa
Tremont Center
Morrisons
Federal Land Bank
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