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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1958

Page

9

Six Persons Injured When Car Crowds Vehicle

Six people were injured when an eastbound car forced their vehicle off Route 35 near the Gallia County line in Jackson County. Paul Tipton 35 was driving and escaped with contusions after the car rolled and overturned. Five others including Paul Tipton Jr and James Burns were treated and released. two remained admitted at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Gallia Jackson County Jackson Post State Highway Patrol Paul Tipton Washington D. H Tipton

Gallia County Girl Scouts Launch 1960 Fund Drive

Faced with ending lone troops after 1960 Gallia County Girl Scouts plan a $3500 drive through Oct 13 with HQ at La Fayette Hotel. Leaders will contact families and hold parent meetings before letters to organizations, to join Huntington Tri-State Area Council and fund a field director and secretary.

Gallipolis Gallia County Girl Scouts Girl Scout Huntington Tri- State Girl Scouts of America Girl Scouts’ Tri

Cub Pack 203 Webelos Start Meetings Monday

More than 50 Webelos of Cub Pack 203 will begin meetings at 7 p.m. next Monday at Grace Methodist Church. Life Scout David Ott of Troop 263 will teach tenderfoot requirements to all Webelos. Den mothers and Cub Pack officers are listed with meeting times and locations across Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church David Ott Bob McCarty Joe Stiles Lewis McCormick Harry Hamilton Lon Thompson Joe Fenderbosch Lou Ford Harry E. Hamilton

Two Hurt In Farm Tractor Accident In Ohio Area

Garland G. King a 40 year old driver from Letart Route 1 on a farm accident suffered bruises cuts and possible internal injuries when his tractor overturned Saturday. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital in poor condition Monday. Freda Grueser 67 of Minersville fractured her left hip after a garden fall and was listed in fair condition.

King Letart Holzer Hospital Freda Grueser Minersville

Judge Janes Fines Five Here Saturday

Virgil Nelson of Cleveland was fined $50 and costs by Municipal Judge William H. Janes for driving while license suspended and jailed in default. Daniel A. Thomas of Point Pleasant paid $15 and costs for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. Dewey King of Gallipolis was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Raymond L. Hawk of Dayton paid $10 and costs for speeding. Robert B. Smith of Gallipolis Route 1 faced $15 and costs plus a 9 day license suspension for reckless operation.

Gallipolis Virgil Nelson Cleveland William H. Janes Janes Daniel A. Thomas Point Pleasant Dewey King Raymond L. Hawk Dayton Robert B. Smith Gallipolis Route 1

River Traffic and Dam Conditions at Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

Flow data show river crests and readings at Kanawha Falls and Pomeroy Mason with several dams up and down. Local locks report boat movements and tonnage changes across Lock 10 through Lock 34 with numerous vessels listed under Marmet, Gallipolis, and other ports.

Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Sill Ohio River Pittsburgher Paul Blazer Jefferson Saivat Chandeleur Criss, Jr Bob Benter Lock Tradewinds Indiana City of Huntington Lehigh Gona Belpre Jim Martin Sohio State David Moran Merri Atlas C. V. Harner Bayou Manchac Louisiana Bayou Barataria Rockett Herbert E. Jones Kanawha O. F.shearer Semet Gallpetis Robert RP. Gipson Alton Zephyr J. B. Chavins Ernestine Triad John J. Rowe Northern Ovec Jerry Bosworth

Patrol Car Involved In Gallipolis Two Vehicle Accidents

One of two accidents involved a Gallipolis Post patrol car. Patrolman David L. Proffitt’s car sustained no damage while Flossie Mae Justus’s vehicle had minor damage after rear end collision on Route 7 near the Silver Bridge. No charges filed. A second crash on Route 554 near Ryger led to Clarence H. Easton being jailed for DUI after his vehicle went off the road and through a fence.

Gallipolis States Highway Patrol David L. Proffitt Flossie Mae Justus Silver Bridge Kananga Proffitt Justus Ryger Middleport Clarence H. Easton Cheshire Easton

Holzer Hospital Notes Birth Listings

A long list of birth announcements from Holzer Hospital noting newborns to numerous families in Rio Grande Point Pleasant New Haven Crown City Vinton and surrounding areas. Names include Maurice Harter Windsor Love and Waugh etc with many mothers and newborns.

Maurice Ed) Harter Rio Grande Walter M. Windsor Point Pleasant Wayne Love,Jr New Haven John L. Waugh Crown City Clarence Mathe Harry M. Wilcox Vinton Jake W. Halley Maurice E. Harter, Jr Harry Doddrill Carl D. Spriggs Oak Hill Estes Thornbury Ironton Freda Grueser Minersville Mae Pearson Longbottom K. Garland G. King Letart Harold R. Swick Wayne Love Jr Aniul S. Pitts Cove Theodore Beegle Pomeroy George Stump Gallipolis Dorothy Marie Day Elias C. Davis Buffalo Paul F. Tipton Washington D.H Ray A. Harton Jackson Everett R. Hayes Portland

Two Charged With Theft In Gallia County

Gallia County Sheriff Oscar Baird arrested Clayton A. Snyder 23 of Ewington Route 1 and Orlyn R. Cochran 22 of Vinton Route 2 on petit larceny charges for allegedly stealing a horse drawn mowing machine valued at 40 from Clifford H. Baker. The case is set for Monday in county court before Judge Robert S. Betz. David J. Rees 51 of Columbus was jailed for intoxication and posted 15 bond for Monday appearance. Sheriff reports one prior conviction for Donald R. Escoe 22 of Point Pleasant for a bad check, fined 50 and costs.

Gallipolis Gallia County Oscar Baird Clayton A. Snyder Ewington Orlyn R. Cochran Vinton Clifford H. Baker Couunty Court Robert S. Betz David J. Rees Columbus Baird Donald R. Escoe Point Pleasant

Two Drivers Lose License For 30 Days

Juvenile Judge John W. Howell Saturday handed 30 day license suspensions to Larry L. Mitch 16 Middleport for speeding and Dan A. Carman 17 Gallipolis Route 1 for reckless operation. Carman’s offense stemmed from an accident on Bulaville Porter Road when he lost control and drove 75 feet into a field.

Gallipolis John W. Howell Larry L. Mitch Middleport Dan A. Carman Carman Bulaville-Porter Rd

Son Is Born Saturday To Ed Harter Family

In Gallipolis a son was born Saturday at Harter Hospital to Maurice Ed Harter Rio Grande College basketball coach and Mrs Harter formerly Phyliss Jane Heck of New Castle Indiana The Harters also have a daughter Lynn Paternal grandparents are Maurice E Harter and wife and maternal grandparents are Claude Heck and wife of New Castle Indiana

Gallipolis Harter Hospital Maurice Ed) Harter Rio Grande Harter Phyliss Jane Heck New Castle Ind Harters Lynn Maurice E. Harter Claude Heck

Speeder's chase dents city cruiser in Gallipolis

On Eastern Ave a speeder and a three car caravan were chased by Patrolman Si las J. Hamilton. Robert R. Clark 25 Gettysburg Pa crossed a double yellow line and struck the new police cruiser causing damage to the right side. Clark posted 500 bond and faces charges of failure to yield and reckless operation. The cruiser had previously been damaged in June when another crash struck it.

Hamilton Robert R. Clark Gettysburg Second Ave First Ave Eastern Ave Clark Smith Buick

Operation Coffee Cup Dates Set in Gallia County

Gallia County Republicans announce a series of events for the November 4 election led by Edith Hutsinpillar and organizers. Dates include Oct 6 at 5 Court St, Oct 7 at 2 p.m., Oct 8 at 8 p.m., Oct 10 at 7:30 p.m., Oct 11 at 8 p.m., Oct 13 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct 16 at 7:30 p.m. Open to all Republicans. A Gallia County Women’s group reorganization is set for Monday at 431 Second Ave. The Chiorama touring the state features William Saxbe campaigning for attorney general.

Gallipolis Edith Hutsinpillar Gallia County Paul Parkins Mabel Betz Carrie Plummer Court St James Clark Fourth Ave F. M. Milam J. Roy Bartlett Lower River Rd Isabelle Scott Triedstone Baptist Church William Casey Third Ave Lola Mae Suiter Second Ave Republican Party Republican Women’s Chiorama William Saxbe

Retired Gallipolis Contractor Suffers Light Stroke

Clyde Dale, 60, of Rio Grande, a retired Gallipolis contractor, suffered a light stroke early Monday and was admitted to Holzer Hospital in fair condition.

Gallipolis Clyde Dale Rio Grande Holzer Hospital

Hayride Plans For Episcopal Youth In Gallipolis

Approximately 20 attended the Sunday evening meeting of the Episcopal young churchmen who completed plans for the October 18 hayride at Northup. Adviser Jim Betz Jill Bastiani and Barbara Niday lead the food committee for the event.

Gallipolis Episcopal Young Northup Jim Betz Jill Bastiani Barbara Niday

Mrs. Mary L Johnson dies after fall in Gallipolis

Mrs. Mary Lida Johnson 84 of Gallipolis Route 2 died 9 25 p m Saturday at Holzer Hospital after six weeks as a patient following a winter fall that broke her hip She was born October 30 1873 in Lawrence County one of seven children daughter of John Scarberry and Mary Trusdale Scarberry Surviving are three sons Homer Fostoria Arthur and William Gallipolis One son Lorenzo was killed in World War I She was a First Baptist Church member Funeral at 2 p m Wednesday Miller Funeral Home with Rev Earl V Cremeans Burial in Mound Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday.

Gallipolis Mary Lida Johnson Holzer Hospital Lawrence County Jack Mary Trusdale Scarberry Ernie Scarberry Huntington Jerome Johnson Guyana Johnson Homer Fostoria Arthur William Lorrenzo First Baptist Church Millers Funeral Home Earl V. Cremeans Mound Hill Cemetery

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