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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1961
Page
12
Gallia County Board of Elections in special session sustained two and overruled 11 of 13 voter registration challenges. The Agees and Glassburns won residency continuities for voting in Ward 2-A and Ward 3-A respectively, while other challenged voters mostly remained in their original wards after notifying the board.
Col umbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co begin a 57 900 project in Gallipolis adding feeder lines, aerial cables and street lights. Crews from Middleport install new lines between Sycamore Street and the Chickamauga bridge at a cost of 36 000. Aerial cable work along Grape Street State Street and Katzen's Alley totals 12 650, with additional street lights on East Gallipolis Henkle Avenue Chillicothe Road and Hedgewood Drive costing 5 100.
The Point Pleasant Lions Club held its annual father and son banquet at Gene Ball's Restaurant. Prizes went to Louis Mueller for oldest father and his son Louis for oldest son. Ray Ferrell was youngest dad and Eric Steinbrecher youngest son. Bob Wolf won most sons with three. Guests included D. B. Morgan, John Long, Lawrence Plants, Bill Johnson, Jim Wiggins, Dallas Hall, Tom Holland, and others with Ed Hudnall and George Roberts hosting.
Kyger Creek Boosters announce the annual Fall Carnival at Kyger Creek High School with a turkey shoot at 1 p.m. and carnival activities from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday. The event features the KGger Creek High School Band directed by William Everson, the Rhythmettes drill team, and pony rides. Last year’s chair Merlyn Ross says the 1960 carnival netted $700 and invites everyone to participate in both events.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCartney Gallipolis welcomed a son. Admitted Mrs. Robert McCartney Gallipolis. Mrs. Richard Casto Robertsburg and son. Mrs. Ruby Rollins Leon. Earl Carman Gallipolis. Barbara Ridenour Leon.
Cecil C. Watson of Crown City filed for divorce from Eunice Watson of Point Pleasant in Gallia County Common Pleas Court. Grounds cited are gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Married June 8, the record notes, but details are incomplete.
Mr and Mrs Har old Schwartz of Mason hosted their daughter Marilyn and Miss Shirley Linely of Beckley at Mason last week. Birth announced for Franklin M. Rouse born Sept 25 at Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant. Local nursing students and hospital visits noted, along with a Missionary Society meeting at Mason EUB Church. Girl Scout Troop 45 held a hayride and campfire with leaders Mrs Warner and Mrs Proffitt. many local youths attended.
Deputy Sheriff Ivan Fife sent back to Gallipolis William Schell of Toledo and Harry Wisecarver Jr. of Columbus. Schell faces a probation violation hearing before Judge Robert Betz in Common Pleas Court after a capial warrant was issued by Gallia County. Wisecarver, held on non support, is set for a Municipal Court hearing. Also slated for Friday is Mark Tanner of Huntington West Virginia, a former resident, held on a non support warrant signed by Evelyn Tanner.
Thirteen tri state physicians received citations from the Tri State Boy Scout Council for aiding last summer camp activities. Among honorees are Point Pleasant doctors A. B. Caldwell and Oliver Eschenaur and Gallipolis physician J. W. Cavallaro.
Troop 72 scouts William Parham III Larry Grubbs James Williams Tommy Sayers Johnny Sayers Gene Triplett Pat Dew Keith Trace and Wayne Faires toured Old Man's Cave Cedar Falls Rock House and other Hocking Hills sites. They plan to attend the District Camporee at Camp Lowman on October 27 28 and 29 and schedule a November trip to a Southern Ohio locale.
Dr James Dailey spoke to third grade and special education classes at Washington Elementary on Thursday about Teeth and Their Care. He addressed students, emphasizing proper brushing and dental hygiene practices.
James W. Rowley of Charleston will address the Point Pleasant Branch of university women at 7:30 p m on Monday. He chairs the professional vocational education division at Morris Harvey College and will discuss Education in West Virginia. Rowley, a Ravenswood native, holds AB BS MA degrees and has taught English at Marshall University and Ohio Wesleyan University.
Miss Barbara O'Neal bride elect of James Martin Roberts was honored at a bridal shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. Cleo Reynolds at the Reynolds home. The event featured a wedding bell theme with games and prizes to Mrs. Harry Gibbs Miss Velma Neal Mrs. Frank Haught and Mrs. Donna Tucker. The guest list included numerous Point Pleasant guests and visitors from Gallipolis.
Ariene Sayre 20, now in Washington and formerly of Mason County, won Miss Interior of 1961 among 33 contestants. She is a Bureau of Mines secretary in Washington and will be crowned by James K. Carr. Sayre also holds Miss Natural Land Queen of Natural Land Reserve for 1962 and hails from Fostoria Ohio via Mason County.
Miss Mary Rosalie Cooper and John M. Sayre announce their engagement. Cooper, a Huntington High School and Marshall University graduate, teaches at Barboursville Junior High. Sayre, a Point Pleasant High School alumnus with an AB in journalism, directs development and alumni affairs at Marshall University and belongs to the Cavaliers Alumni Association. Wedding plans are incomplete.
Eli R. Hix 83 a Gallia County native died in Cleveland after living in Addison Township and Gallipolis. Survived by wife Muriel Fraley four children eight grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. He served as a medical nurse in Cuba during the Spanish American War and was active in the Spanish War Veterans. Funeral services set for Sunday at Miller funeral home with burial in Pine Street cemetery.
Frank Spear 84 of Patriot Route 1, a retired Gallia County farmer, died Thursday at his State Route 170 home. He was one of 14 children, survived by a niece Blanche Miller of Bidwell Route 2. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Weatherholt Elliott Sanders Funeral Home with Rev. Frank Fenton. burial in Mound Hill Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.
A list of births at Holzer Hospital including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Burris of Point Pleasant and multiple other newborns and residents from Oak Hill Gallipolis Hamden Rutland Evans Point Pleasant and surrounding areas. The report notes blood used Thursday five pints.
Ralph McDaniel 16 of Hartford was cited for failure to have his vehicle under control after a collision at Viand and Fifth Streets at 10 45 p m City Patrolman Stephen K Miller cited him. John Ernest Woods 17 of Crown City had stopped for a red light when McDaniel’s car struck his vehicle.
Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list newborn daughters for Andrew Rogers and Mrs. Scarberry and others in Letart West Columbia South Side Ripley Buffalo Crown City. Discharges include Ona Dyer New Haven Carla Lynn Rice Barbara Hughes and Leslie Hartfield.
State Representative D. O. Taber addressed Gallia Academy High School students in a weekly assembly. Installation of the student council featured gavels for President Brian Lanier and Vice President Mike Wenz as new officers were sworn in.
Gallipolis patrol reports two women suffered sprains when their car was rear ended by a second vehicle at 3 40 p m Thursday on State Route 141. Driver Goldie N Belville 64 of Patriot and passenger Blanche Higgins 74 of Scottown were not treated. Dispatcher Fred Sherritt 33 of Gallipolis was cited for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. A separate minor collision occurred at 7 05 a m Thursday on State Route 7 near Routes 7 and 218 with Brisco Baldwin 64 of Gallipolis Route 2 cited for failing to yield.
Pleasant Valley Hospital marked its second anniversary with cake and punch for visitors. Opened October 5, 1959, the event drew inpatients including Mrs. Mary Eldred of Charleston, S C. This year saw multiple births including triplets born April 12 to Mr. and Mrs. William Workman of Point Pleasant.
Gallipolis driver Howard Kirby, 43, safely evacuated 30 students from a school bus when it caught fire on Route 35 five miles west of Gallipolis at 7 50 a m Thursday. Defective power steering cable caused the blaze, causing about 25 in damage. Patrolmen and a passing truck driver helped extinguish the fire before the Gallipolis fire truck arrived.
Lambda Chi Omega sorority sponsors a benefit bridge at the Appalachian auditorium on October 19. Tickets available at the door and all local bridge clubs are invited to participate. Refreshments will be served.
The Gallipolis chamber of commerce named eight members as Directors Of The Month. Invited attendees include Dr. Ralph R. Burner Dr. Harland T. Martin Donald E. Lintala Robert A. Boudinot Ray St. Clair William Archbold and Robert G. Mackenzie for next Monday's meeting.
Gallipolis police reported a 10 05 p m collision on First Ave at Sycamore St between a loaded gravel truck driven by Roy J Newell 33 Cheshire Route 1 and a car driven by James P Unroe 21 Ewington Route 1 The brakes failed on the truck and the car rear ended No serious injuries were reported Three youths Jim Baughman Okey Tawney and John R Bane rode with Unroe Minor damage and no charges against the truck driver were filed
Dr. Harry H. King, local dentist, speaks on Dental Care at 7 30 p.m. Monday to the Cheshire Kyger Parents Teachers Association at Cheshire Kyger Elementary School. Refreshments will follow the business meeting.
The court lists inventories and appraisements filed for estates including Karl Rstor Pearl Buck Norman Barich Elmer Gould Warren Herron RK Keiser Virgil Kenney Thurman Scott Harold Shumway Evelyn Simms and guardianship of minor Frederick Maxwell Evans. A hearing is set for October 30 1961 at 9:00 AM with deadlines to file exceptions five days before.
Notice states probate accounts filed in Athens County Ohio are suspended for publication and exceptions until November 18 1961 at 9 A M. Names include William A Lavelle Administrator of Ethel G Brooks Clyde Gibson Administrator of John R Hartley Lawrence G Helwig Executor of Carrie Conant Lanis Lehoe Administrator of Stephen Lehoe Brooks A Russell Executor of Margaret Russell Dorothy Vernon Vorhes Executrix of Vern Vorhes Vaughn E Hill Administrator of Addie Watkins Lucy Wallace Administratrix of Arthur Wallace Forest J Coffman Executrix of Furland Coffman and guardianships for Patricia Delle Coffman Stanley Charles Funk Donald Russell Jeffers Lavann Marie Miller Malife Marie Moore and others with various accounts filed in September 1961. Written exceptions may be filed before five days prior to hearing.
Public auction at the East door of Athens Court House for three tracts in Troy and TroyTown townships. Properties include 30.36 acres, 83 12/3 acres, and 75 acres with 117.81 acres excluding certain parcels. Appraised at 11 800.00, minimum bid two thirds. Sheriff Harold E. Shielt. attorneys C Lavelle and Vanity listed.
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