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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1963

Page

12

Board Will Seek Site For New Hartford Grade School

The Board of Education will seek a suitable Hartford site for the proposed grade school and tour new county schools to decide on a construction type. They plan a Oct. 17 visit to Fetty School near Huntington and may surface the Point Pleasant PTA basketball courts. bus transport for the Point Pleasant High School Band to Williamson and Man football games was approved. Milton Burdette noted an invitation to visit three all electric new school buildings in Logan County on Oct. 20. New hires include Claire Puthoff at Sunnyside and Connie Mullins for the second semester. substitutes Susan Jones and Edna Darling. Abbie Neville will replace Joyce McCoy as contract bus driver. Carlos Benson as substitute. Fire insurance for three years set at 2 475 000 with multiple insurers. Salaries adopted: Jessie Ruth Hunter 575 per month and Leslie Rayburn 350 per month. Gil Barnette 250 per month as 4 H club agent.

Huntington Fetty Mason Grade School PTA Ray Tucker Lew Hill Point Pleasant Williamson Milton Burdette All Electric Logan County Claire Puthoff Sunnyside Connie Mullins Susan Jones Edna Darling Abbie Neville Joyce McCoy Carlos Benson Chase Insurance Couch Insurance C. G. Bauerle City Insurance Mason County Insurance Emory Monroe State Fire Mutual Hutchinson Insurance Ray Weaver Jessie Ruth Hunter Leslie Rayburn Gil Barnette

Light Bulb Sale Success Reported

The Point Pleasant Lions Club heard that all bulbs were sold in the recent sale. Frank Scholz announced the next event, a fruit cake sale led by Ted Stevens to benefit sight conservation and Lions projects. Walter L. Smith urged service to others and presented 100 percent attendance pins to Stein, Field, Mueller, and Johnson. Three new members joined: Hudnall Morgan and Hockenberry.

Point Pleasant

Teaching Experiment Spreads in Mason and Other Counties

Marshall University expands its teaching co op program from Mason County to two additional counties. Co op teachers, paid 1000 and 1100 for two semesters, teach full time for two semesters. Mason County sites include New Haven Beech Hill and new Wahama Point Pleasant junior high schools. Ford Foundation grant of 25000 funds this year’s expansion, with total program costs near 86000 backed by Marshall State Education Department and three counties.

Point Pleasant Marshall University Mason County Marshall New Haven Beech Hill Wahama Ford Foundation State Education Department

Hogsett GI On Maneuver At Fort Hood

Hogsett GI John W. Baird of Point Pleasant joined the 1st Armored Division in Exercise Thunder a four day field maneuver at Ft Hood Texas. He entered the Army in 1962 and trained at Ft Knox after graduating from Point Pleasant High School. Gallia County club meets to finalize plans for the annual 4 H advisors recognition banquet at Grace Methodist Church.

Point Pleasant Army Pfe John W. Baird Arthur Baird Hogsett 1St Armored Division 2D Armored Ft. Hood Tex 13Th Armor Fort Hood Ft. Knox Baird Point Pleasant High School Gallipolis Gallia County Grace Methodist Church Junior Fair Board

Pleasant Valley Hospital Discharges Thurman Smith and Family

Pleasant Valley Hospital discharged Mrs. Thurman Smith of Hogsett and her daughter Mrs. Russell McCoy of Ashton.

Thurman Smith Hogsett Russell McCoy Ashton

Backers to Meet Gallia County Goldwater Group

The Gallia County Chapter Ohioans for Goldwater will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. next Wednesday in the Farmers Hotel. A representative from Goldwater's state headquarters is expected to be the principal speaker. Refreshments will be served.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohioans For Goldwater Farmers Hotel Goldwater

Hospital News Briefs Include Newborns and Dismissals

Holzer Hospital notes a son for Mr and Mrs David J Jenkins Middleport and a daughter for Mr and Mrs David R Hood Ravenswood Admitted list includes multiple individuals from Gallipolis Ravenswood Middleport Letart Oak Hill and Point Pleasant Dismissals name several patients and staff Columbus Day observed with county courthouse and bank closures in Point Pleasant

David J. Jenkins Middleport David R. Hood Ravenswood Robert Large Ironton George W. Hackett Paris W. Linkous Gallipolis Walter W. Smithson Letart John L. Damron B. Estelle Miller Northup Ogden B. Stevens Karl L. Lautenschlager Kate Dalton Oak Hill Griselda A. Stover Lynda Lee Vance Donald C. Stamper Point Pleasant

Settlement of Estate Sought in Circuit Court

A bill of partition was filed to settle the estate in the circuit clerk’s office by Esther Grimm Keller C D Keller and Alpha Grimm Kenner and M L Kenner against Florence Grimm Virginia Grimm Martin and Okey Martin of Columbus. Other defendants are Mrs Ralph Grimm Deland Fla and Bert and Mary P Grimm of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerks Office Esther Grimm Keller C. D. Keller Alpha Grimm Kenner M. L. Kenner Florance Grimm Virginia Grimm Martin Okey Martin Columbus Ralph Grimm Deland Fla Bert and Mary P. Grimm

Anniversary of Battle Is Marked at Point Pleasant

The Gazette-Mail reports a flag raising at Tu-Endie-Wei Park in Point Pleasant to honor the 189th anniversary of the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant. O. C. Hall introduced the flag while DAR regent Hersel Henderson accepted it for the Charles Lewis Chapter. The ceremony included devotions by Mrs. Milton L. Miller, music by the Point Pleasant High School band, and a parade with the 3664th ordnance company of the West Virginia National Guard.

Point Pleasant K. C. Risk Gazette-Mail Charleston Tu-Endie- Wei Park Risk Chamber of Commerce O. C. Hall Hersel Henderson Charles Lewis Daughters of American Revolution Milton L. Miller Point Pleasant High School

Wason County Land Transfers List Multiple Deeds

Real estate transfers in Wason County include Joseph E. Cullen to Carolyn Cullen in Graham District. Frank Yester to John and Dorothy Campbell in Clendenin District. Gerrell De Weese to Jack and Gladys Hart in Cooper District. Hester Rayburn to Howard and Mary Roush in Cooper District. Eli Bush to Martin L. Stanley in Waggener District. Ada Oldaker to Lloyd and Lillian Gibbs in Waggener District. McKinney and Nowlin families to Lyda McKinney in Lewis District.

Joseph E. Cullen Graham Carolyn Cullen Frank Betty Yester Clendenin John Dorothy Campbell Gerrell Catharine de Weese Cooper Jack and Gladys Hart Hester Rayburn Howard Mary Roush Eli and Hallie Bush Waggener Martin L. Stanley Albert Ada Oldaker Lloyd Lillian Gibbs A. W Margaret McKinney Russell Dorothy McKinney Oral Elsie McKinney Evelyn Robert Nowlin Maxine West Lewis Lyda McKinney

Gallipolis Club to Meet With Key Speaker

Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club will host a 6:30 p.m. meeting October 21 at Grace Methodist Church with district director Kath ry Everett Jackson as principal speaker. Mary Jane Neal chairs the arrangement committee. In Gallipolis David Len Rees son of Vance and Mrs. Rees of Gallipolis Route 2 has been chosen as a contract student in the NROTC at Miami University as a freshman.

Gallipolis Kathry Everett Jackson James N. M. Davis David Len Rees Gallia Academy High School Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps NROTC Miami University Rees Vance Rees

Gallia County Agencies Plan Columbus Day Closures

To mark Columbus Day the Gallia County Courthouse offices and Gallia’s three banks will be closed Saturday. City offices in the Gallipolis city building will stay open with regular Saturday hours and close at noon, per City Manager Gary R Short.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Gallia County Gary R. Short

Fair Board Reviews Camp Site Plan Across Creek

Galia County Junior Fair Board discusses creating a camping area across the creek behind the fairground. A committee led by Maurice Forgery will work with the French City Campers Association to develop 50 to 75 sites. Board notes 1964 fair dates and sets winter boat storage rules and rates.

Gallipolis Gallia County Jim Saunders B. B. Matthews

Girl Struck by Car in Gallipolis. 6-Year-Old Critically Hurt

Gallipolis police report a second pedestrian accident of the week as six year old Griselda A. Stover was struck at Second and Pine by a southbound car driven by Carl Askew. She is in critical condition at Holzer Hospital with a fractured leg and concussion. No charges against Askew.

Gallipolis Second and Pine Griselda A. Stover Noel E. Stover Second Ave Holzer Hospital Carl Askew Portsmouth Rd Askew Fourth Ave Washington School R. William Young Eureka

Mrs. Preston Hosts Cheshire Garden Club Meeting

Cheshire Garden Club met at Mrs. Edward Preston's home with eleven members and a guest. New president Mrs. George Hawley led proceedings as meditations were offered.

Mrs. Preston Cheshire Garden Club Gallipolis Edward Preston Paul Martin George Hawley Doyle Shuler Lucy Martin Raymond Zerkle Paul Shoe

PTA Speaker Set at Mason County Meeting

Mrs William Rardin Jr will address the Mason County PTA Council at Beech Hill School Monday at 7 30 p m. The talk covers the county health committee and its purpose.

Point Pleasant William Rardin, Jr Mason County PTA Council Beech Hill School Rardin

Fire damages truck storage unit in Point Pleasant

A fire of unknown origin damaged a truck body used as a storage room in Point Pleasant on Thursday afternoon. The volunteer fire department answered at 2 05 p m. The truck belonged to Elmer Jones on Jefferson Avenue. Hunting season opens Saturday per Dr. Warden Lane director of the Department of Natural Resources. If no rain falls it may close the season by Monday. The Lipolis Business and Professional Women's Club will end National Business Women's Week by attending Grace Methodist Church Sunday. Women meet at 10 15 a m in the church parlor for morning worship.

Point Pleasant Elmer Jones Jefferson Ave Warden Lane Department of Natural Resources Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church

River Traffic and Dams Update Along Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

Detailed river gauges report across the Kanawha and Ohio systems noting water levels, crest readings, and dam status. Counts include Gallipolis Greenup Hinton Pere Mason and multiple locks and boats with vessel movements and conditions through the day. Legal notices follow about a public road abandonment petition in Trimble Township and annexation petition for Athens at hearings set for November 25 and related dates.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pere- Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha L Londoun Helen Z Marmet Lucy Jane Lucas Solvay Spenworker Winfield E' Deana Bosworth Invader Thelma Ann Ohio River Montgomercy Queen City Criss Jr Tlinois Diesel John Ladd Dean C. V. Harner Richard Moyle Mr. Mac Lock Louisiana I. F. Frieberger Bob Beater Beaver John J. Rowe Alton Zephyr National Pamela D Eugene Woods A. J. Pattenup Caribbe

Sales Tax Collections On Increase In Gallia County

Gallia County sales tax receipts for the week ending Oct 5 show a drop versus last year but the current fiscal year totals exceed the same period in 1962. State treasurer John D. Herbert reported 1963 weekly collections at 5556.54 compared with 6974.03 in 1962. year to date: 76368.06 versus 65040.05.

Gallipolis Gallia County John D. Herbert

Appointment Notices In Meigs And Athens Counties

Albert Woodard of 219 Union Avenue Pomery Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Marjorie Woodard Meigs County. Rich ard Bullock of McArthur Ohio is appointed executor of the Estate of George T Davis Athens County Route 1 Athens Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated September 25 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Meigs County.

Albert Woodard Union Avenue Pomeroy Ohio Marjorie Woodard Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Richard Bullock McArthur George T. Davis Athens Athens County Mildred C. McCullough Pomeroy, Ohio Kenneth Dean J. Woolley Route 1 Millfield Ronald H. Woolley Ames Township Dale M. Dutton Middleport Cadmus P. Dutton Middleport Village

Public hearing set by Athens zoning board on Cliff's Supermarket extension

The Board of Zoning Appeals of Athens Ohio will hold a public hearing in City Hall Room 6 on Tuesday October 22 1963 at 730 p m regarding a variance from the Conditional Use Permit to erect a front extension on Cliff's Supermarket East State Street Athens Ohio. Citizens are invited to voice opinions. Secretary Lowell B Howard 10-11-11

Board of Zoning Appeals City of Athens City Hall Cliff's Supermarket East State St Athens Ohio East State Street Lowell B. Howard

City of Athens Hears Variance Request for 140 Columbus Rd Sign

City of Athens notices an application by Athens Car Wash Company to erect an advertising sign at 140 Columbus Road within highway right of way in Zone B. The variance seeks a Conditional Use Permit under Section 61.070 et seq of the Zoning Ordinance. Howard, Secretary.

Legal Notichr Board of Zoning Appeals Board of Zoning Appeals City of Athens City Hall Athens Car Wash Company Columbus Road Ohio B. Howard

Abandonment Petition in Troy Township Athens County

The petition under authority of the commissioners signed by 15 freeholders requests abandonment of a tract beginning at point B Station SBS and extending west to the State of Ohio right of way fence near Route 50. The tract lies in Section 27 and is owned by Charles D. and Marion Ruth Levering. Proceedings set viewing on October 14, 1968, and hearing on October 21, 1968 at 10:00 A.M. EST.

Ohio Board of Athens County Commissioners Trimble Township Joan Lillian Gardner John Board of County Commissioners Court House Athens J. W. Whaley Board of Commissioners County of State of Inlet No Grandview Highland Said Inlet Athens County Point B State of Ohio Troy Township Charles D Marion Ruth Levering

Shrine Band to Perform At Halftime in Freshmen Clash

The Oriental Band of Beni Kedem Shrine Temple will perform a Blacklight halftime show at the Ohio University versus Marshall University freshmen game at School Stadium Saturday night. Point Pleasant High School band also performs. Sponsored by Pat Wilson Shrine Club, it is the first contest in the area between two universities with their freshmen teams. Tickets are selling fast with many reserve seats sold.

Point Pleasant Beni Kedem Shrine Temple Ohio University and Marshall University Point Pleasant High School Pat Wilson Shrine Club

Meigs County Probate Executors and Administrators Named

Multiple Meigs County probate notices appoint executors and administrators for estates. Low ell M. McNickle named executor for Laura B. McNickle of Racine. Mildred C. McCullough named executrix for Kenneth S. McCullough of Pomeroy. Dean J. Woolley appointed administrator for Ronald H. Woolley of Ames Township. Dale M. Dutton named administrator for Cadmus P. Dutton of Middleport. Anna Baird named ancillary administratrix with will annexed for Ira McDaniel of Pt. Pleasant W V a.

Anna Baird Pomeroy Ohio Ira McDaniel Pt. Pleasant Mason County W. Va F. H. O'Brien Meigs County

Estate of Anna May Malcolm Huston Probate Sale Notice

Erle Bridgewater Jr as administrator asks probate court to authorize sale of two thirds undivided interest in rural real estate in Dover Township Athens County Ohio to pay debts. Named defendants Leonard Malcolm Verda Haywood Esth el Lileyd Lewis Malcolm must answer by November 30. Attorneys Browland Bridgewater & Core sign the notice.

Dover County of Athens State of Ohio Ohio Company Athens and Amenville Liddie J. Dailey George W. Dailey Athens County R. Clark Clark Wie Erle Bridgewater Jr Anna May Malcolm Tuston Browland Bridgewater & Core

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the Messenger Board of Education Hartford Mason Pleasant Valley Hospital Jack Cottrill Holzer Hospital News John Watson Cecil Leffler Harry Edwards Velvet Justice Gary L. Wolfe Carol J. Hibbs Eber C. Pickens J. Berrye Worsham William Jacobs Wilma Coleman Lawrence Jacobs Joan Bourgeois Clyde O. Hall Lockheed Sunnyvale Calif Wason County Fred Landon Roach Sylvia Irene Devault Barker George Allen Harless Beverly Ann Searls Fair Board Frank Mills Crown City Dick Lakin Fairfield Maurice Forgey Arlene Roush Gilbert C. Beard Hobe Foster Mobile Fairground Matthews Gallipolis Boat Club W. Hobart Wilson Young Wilson Eastern Ave Tye Geraldine M. Leaird Eaton Ind C. Zarrk Lexington Mich Flora Long Eddie Lou Howery Dahlia Carpenter Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Gallipolis State Institute Ivan Grover Ara Swisher Cheshire Kanawha River Sill Ringo Gona Pegg Downey Harry Dyer Harold J Rose Said County Shrine Band Lowell M. McNickle Racine R. D Laura B. McNickle Harold J. Rose
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