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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1958

Page

5

Ohio Valley Bank Plans Remodeling and Property Purchase

Gallipolis Ohio Valley Bank announces remodeling of its building on Second Ave and a new State St entrance. President Emerson E. Evans says the project includes the second and third floors redesign and the purchase of real estate for expansion.

Ohio Valley Bank Gallipolis Emerson E. Evans State St Second Ave Evans Dean Third Ave Fourth Ave Third Fourth Avenues Esta McKnight Evans Monday Morris Dorothy Haskins O. D. Parsons

Television Listings Highlight Evening Schedules Huntington

The page lists WSAZ NBC channel 3 Huntington programs for Monday and Tuesday including Jim Thacker Peter Gunn and Alcoa Theater plus news weather and daily service shows. It notes Channel 3 Evening lineup and mentions station policy on scheduling errors. Additionally a bank renovation plan for the Second Avenue building is described with a new fireproof stairway elevator and front facade remodeling overseen by Dean Dean and Paules architects.

Bidwell Girl Wins Safety Essay Prize to Chicago Trip

Margi Winters daughter of Earl and Mrs Winters of Bidwell Route 2 won the Ohio Safety Essay Contest earning an all expense paid trip to Chicago for the National Safety Congress. She will attend the youth session at the Hamilton Hotel as a freshman at Ohio State University. The Farm Bureau notified John R. Heiskell of the victory in a letter signed by Darwin Bryan and Jim Gildea.

Gallipolis Margi Winters Earl Winters Bidwell Gallia Academy High School Chicago John R. Heiskell Darwin Bryan Jim Gildea National Safety Congress Winters Ohio State University Hamilton Hotel

Woman Demolishes Car in Gallipolis Crash Injures Self

Miss Donna Lee Cottrill twenty of Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Cottrill sustained severe injuries in a Sunday automobile crash on Route 554 east of Porter. She was admitted to Holzer Hospital in fair condition with suspected jaw and skull fractures and facial lacerations.

Gallipolis Donna Lee Cottrill Porter Donald Cottrill Holzer Hospital State Highway Patrol Cottrill Ray Beaver Crown City Myron W. O'Neill Scottown Sugar Creek Route 7 O'Neill

TV Guide Listing Snapshot for Evening Schedule

A scan of channel blocks shows a mixed daytime to evening lineup with news shows weather and entertainment. Programs include 600-Gold Co Thea 8:30 Wells Fargo 6:25 0' Neti 9 Peter Gunn 6 News 9 3 Hall of Fame 6 Sports 11 00 News 645 NBC News 11:10 Weather 7:00 Tugboat Annie 11:15 Jack Paar 7:30 Tic Tac Do 1:00 News 8:10 Restless Gun.

Wsaz-Tv NBC Huntington Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Alcoa Theater Arthur Mur NBC News William Tell Jacz Paar Katie Doonan Treas Hunt Colgate Bob Cumings George Gobel Jack Paar Gold Co Thea Wells Fargo Hall of Fame Restless Gun

Broadcast Schedule Listing From Local Station

A fragmented schedule shows programs and times including news, movies, serials, and music blocks. Notable items include Liberace Life of Riley Naked City Wyatt Earp and Sugarfoot with various start times and public notices interspersed.

Television Schedule Fragment for Evening and Late Shows

A fragmented TV timetable lists programs and times from early 6:00 to 11:05 with titles such as News Weather Mary John Daly Liberace Disney Time Wyatt Earp Rifleman Naked City Confession and Late Show, characteristic of a local newspaper listings page.

Hickleby Hoa Firestone Sen. Riverc John Daly SS Weather Mama

Evening TV Schedule Details for Tuesday

A radio TV grid lists shows and times including Explorer, Danny Thom, Weather, Sea Hunt, The Texan, Amos Andy, World Fairs, Godfrey, Red Skelton, Garry Moore, and more. The schedule spans early evening to late night with News, Weather, and previews interspersed.

Explorer Godfrey Red Skelton Don Sack Garry Moore Chet Long D. Edwards Amos N Andy Armch Alice

Television Schedule: Evening Lineup Highlights

A dense broadcast grid lists daytime and evening programs with times and titles. Notable items include News at 6 00 and 11 00, Jule Rivlin, Our Gang, United Fund, World Turns, Tomor guidance, The Texan, Jimmy Dean, The Love of Life, The Secret Storm, and Garry Moore, among others.

News Father Knows Jule Rivlin Danny Thom Our Gang Ann Southern United Fund Desilu Playhs Name Tune the Texan Theater Miss Brooks Jimmy Dean A, Godfrey Srch Tomor Comm Keene Guiding Light State ‘Trooper Stars Keep

TV Movie Guide Listings for Monday and Tuesday

A compact schedule lists prime time film titles and cast across Monday and Tuesday blocks. Notable titles include Shining Hour with Joan Crawford and Journey for Margaret with Margaret OBrien, plus Gangster and Western scenes featuring Charles Boyer Roy Rogers and Humphrey Bogart.

Joan Crawford Robert Young Margaret Margaret O’brien Laraine Day Ladies OF Washington Trudy Marshall Sheila Ryan Lynn Bari Alan Curtis Don DeFore Efpfingham Joan Bennett Charles Coburn Jim Backus Julie Bishop Charles Boyer

Republican Rally Set for Tuesday Night in Gallia county

Citizens in Gallipolis attend a Republican event at the county highway garage with a potluck at 6 30 p m a free Ohio film at 7 30 p m and a program beginning at 8 p m led by County Commissioner Oty M Stewart campaign chair Daniel Davis leads singing Republican nominee Danny O Taber introduces keynote speaker William Cody Kelly vice mayor of Cincinnati Keith Tyler and his band perform round and square dancing.

Gallipolis Ohio Oty M. Stewart Vinton, Coun Ty Commissioner Daniel Davis Danny O. Taber Ohio General Assembly William Cody Kelly Cincinnati Keith Tyler

Grange Elects New Officers at Silverton No. 506

At the regular meeting of Silverton Grange No. 506 in the Grange Hall Ravenswood officers were elected led by John O. Hall as worthy master. Other officers named include Norman Cale steward James Suck assistant steward chaplain Nellie Pepper treasurer Earl Chambers secretary Jean Cale lecturer Mrs Earl Chambers gatekeeper Gay Cox ceres Ruby Shriver Pomona Ethyl Hupp flora Phyllis Hall lady assistant steward Lora Ables with retiring worthy master James Luck presiding. Hot dogs and coffee were served.

Ravenswood Silverton Grange No Grange Hall John O. Hall Norman Cale James Suck Nellie Pepper Earl Chambers Jean Cale Gay Cox Ceres Ruby Shriver Pomona Ethyl Hupp Flora Phyllis Hall Lora Ables James Luck

Ladies Hold Open House at Ravenswood EUB Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the North Ravenswood EUB Church hosted an open house at the new Parsonage with 81 attendees. A dedication service preceded the event led by Rev. T. L. Miles, followed by special singing and refreshments served by named volunteers.

Ravenswood Ladies Aid Society of North Ravenswood New Parsonage Leona Compston William Pinnell Roy Easter Paul Bumgarner Charles Bowman T. L. Miles

Garden Club Course Ends in Ravenswood Exhibition

Ravenswood Garden Club members have completed a six lesson course on flower arrangements and will display their work in the Appalachian Electric Power building on Washington Street. Instructors were Mrs. Polan and Mrs. Gilchist. Participants include Mrs. Lloyd Amos and twelve other club members.

Ravenswood Ravenswood Garden Club Appalachian Electric Power Washington, St Polan Gilchist Lloyd Amos Kenneth

Great Lakes Big Storm of 1913 Brings 35 Foot Waves

Record of the famous Great Lakes storm titled the Big Storm of 1913 noting waves reported at 35 feet high across the lake system. The event is highlighted for its extreme sea conditions and historic impact on maritime activity.

Great Lakes

Pairs Move to New Apartments and Cities

Mr and Mrs Don Webster have taken the Sigler apartment on First Ave and are now established there Mrs Osa Baird has returned to Roanoke Va and is now in New Orleans La She accompanied her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stannard Butler of Schenectady NY to the Old French City where they are visiting the Butlers son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Bruce Butler Young Butler is enrolled at Tulane University

ABC John Cameron Swayze Voice of Firestone Philadelphia Orchestra Eugene Ormandy Hilde Gueden Metropolitan Opera John Daly Academy of Music Philadelphia Miss Gueden Strauss Fledermaus Peter Gunn Craig Stevens NBC Hallmark Hall of Fame Johnny Belinda Belinda Julie Harris Victor Jory Christopher Plummer Bud CBS Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse Bernadette Pier Angeli Lourdes France Bernadette Soubirous Don Webster Sigler First Ave Osa Baird Roanoke New Orleans Stannard Butler Schenectady N. Y

River Traffic and Dam Conditions on Ohio and Kanawha Rivers

Dispatch notes river gauge readings at Gallipolis Kanawha Falls and Huntington with crest and rising levels. Dam statuses show Kanawha River dams on the sill and Ohio movable dams up as boats traverse Lock 13 through Lock 35 with numerous boat names and loading statuses listed.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River Ohio Hkiver Gona Robert P. Bonnie Louisiana Alton Zephyr Peace Stevenson Criss Jr City of Huntington James Tradewinds Cornell Mr. Criss George G Reliance Salvati Invader OVEC Atlas Dispatcher Duncan Bruce Helen Sally Ann Creditor Semet Ernestine Jerry Bosworth Jefferson Solvay Cherrystone Fred W. Alcott Co. V. Harner White Gold

Holzer Hospital Notes Birth announcements listed

A sequence of birth notices from Holzer Hospital lists newborns and parents including both sons and daughters. Names include Bill Joe John son Gallipolis and Sherman Thompson Patriot Route 1, with many other families named across Gallipolis Point Pleasant Grimms Landing Oak Hill and surrounding routes.

Bill Joe Johnson Gallipolis William R. Knight Point Pleasant Sherman Thompson Colston G. Collins Vinton James O. Higginbotham Grimms Landing Clair D. Justice Oak Hill Marshall Arrington Ora E. Halfhill Cheshire Erma Virginia Wamsley John L. Waugh Bidwell William D. Watson Wellston Norman G. Rose Minersville Clarence Shupe Patriot

Wilson Family Reunion elects officers at Oak Hill meeting

W Hobart Wilson was elected president of the Wilson Family Reunion at Templed Hills near Oak Hill. Frank Wiseman is vice president Bell Wilson secretary and Annabelle Ball treasurer. Forty persons attended.

Gallipolis W. Hobart Wilson Wilson Templed Hills Oak Hill Frank Wiseman Bell Wilson Annabelle Ball

Glen Harlan Funeral Set For Tuesday

Glen Fort Harlan 78 of Northup Route 1 died at 8 30 p m Saturday in Ironton General Hospital after illness. Born November 18 1879 in Athalia he was son of Thomas and Belle Reese Harlan. Survived by widow Ida Luther and 10 siblings. Funeral at Bethesda Church 2 p m Tuesday with Rev P A Casto. Burial Salem Cemetery. Friends may call Monday at his home.

Gallipolis Glen Fort Harlan Northup Ironton General Hospital Athalia Thomas Belle Reese Harlan Ida Luther Pearl Rose Nellie Holliday Iva Hendricks Grace Bowers Alma Cumpston Huntington Frank Pittin David Lakeview Earl Detroit Clyde North Kenova Roslyn Wetherholt-Elliott-Sanders Bethesda Church P. A. Casto Salem Cemetery

One Assault Charge Filed

Gallia County Sheriff reports Jimmy Woomer 22 of Point Pleasant arrested for assault and battery at a Kananga tavern. Frank Caldwell 19 of Bidwell Route 2 filed the charge. Caldwell treated for a fractured jaw at Holzer Hospital. A second Woomer arrest followed for no driver’s license. both cases set for county court. Orlyn Cochran 22 of Vinton Route 1 faces an additional assault charge filed by his wife Beatrice. both cases to county court Monday. Sammy Patterson 30 of Henderson arrested for intoxication and posted bond for Monday appearance.

Gallipolis Jimmy Woomer Point Pleasant Gallia County

Milton themed talk at Grace Methodist Church

Mrs. Frank Porter spoke at Grace Methodist Church on Sunday about John Milton's Samson and Agonistes likening it to Milton's life. The discussion noted Milton’s blindness, marital troubles, and family losses, with 32 attending as Martha Mossman led the meeting.

Gallipolis Frank Porter Grace Methodist Church Samson John Milton Milton Martha Mossman Donna Cornwell Faith Gretchen Mossman Judy McCormick

Friendship Class Plans Oct. 23 Chili Supper

Gallipolis Kanauga Fair Haven Methodist Church Friendship Class meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at Mrs Helen Litchfield home to finalize plans for the October 23 chili supper at Kanauga School chaired by Mrs Ann Sayre president and urging all members to attend.

Gallipolis Kanauga Fair Haven Methodist Church Helen Litchfield Ann Sayre Kanauga School

Bull Gores Farmer in Minersville Goring

Norman G. Rose age 46 of Minersville was gored by a bull on his farm Saturday and suffered a fractured right leg. He was taken to Holzer Hospital where he is listed in good condition.

Gallipolis Norman G. Rose Minersville Holzer Hospital

Church Circle to Meet Ravenswood Oct 14

Circle No 1 of the Walton Memorial Methodist church will meet Tuesday night October 14 at 7 30 p m at the Parsonage. Mrs Rossing Smith and Mrs C E Leeson will be hostesses. Mrs H D Hartley will preside.

Ravenswood Walton Memorial Methodist Church

Minor wrecks reported in Gallipolis weekend police blotter

Gallipolis police logged a 3 14 p m Sunday crash at Second Ave and Sycamore St causing minor fender damage to both cars. Harry Fellore 29 and Lawrence Tawney 18 were the drivers. In municipal court Judge Jones fined several defendants for speeding intoxication and traffic violations with various costs and bonds.

Ryger Jackie Watts Vinton Watts James E. Miller Waterloo Rio Grande H. L. Putney William H. Jones Gus Thevenir Gallipolis Paul D. Sturgeon Pomeroy Second Ave Sycamore St Harry Lee Fellore Sycamore Lawrence Tawney Tawney Sycam Alvie E. Chapman Jessie M. Bosley

Candidates For Queen Named

Eight candidates have entered Gallia Academy High School homecoming queen contest with more expected. Future Business Leaders of America will announce their entrant Monday. Tri-Hi-Y and FHA entries to come, totaling 11 candidates. Named so far: Sharon Preston, Sue Ann Mills, Jeannie Carpenter, Ruth Fulks, Joyce Neal, Martha Mossman, Martha Brown, Sue Fisher.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Helen Morton Business Leaders of America Tri-Hi-Y FHA Sharon Preston The Press Club Sue Ann Mills Future Nurses of America Jeannie Carpenter Future Teachers of America Ruth Fulks FFA Joyce Neal Key Club Martha Mossman Hi-Y Martha Brown Thespians Sue _ Fisher Photography Club

Nurses Administer 161 Free Shots at County Clinic

Gallia County health nurses Mrs. Naomi Rose and Mrs. Pearl Hatfield gave 129 Salk polio shots 29 DPTs and three smallpox vaccines during Saturdays free clinic in the courthouse basement health office. The total polio shots for the year in Gallia County now reaches 3617.

Gallipolis Naomi Rose Pearl Hatfield Gallia County

Former Crown City Resident Dies Sunday

Mrs. Minerva Wells Johnson, 78, of Oak Hill widow of Ernest Johnson and formerly of Crown City, died Sunday morning in a Huntington nursing home. Survived by two sons Ferris Johnson of Oak Hill and Orell Johnson of Newell, W V, seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Friends may call at Schneider funeral home Chesapeake until 1 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Good Hope Baptist Church with burial in Good Hope Cemetery at Crown City.

Gallipolis Minerva Wells Johnson Oak Hill Ernest Johnson Crown City Huntington Ferris Johnson Orell Johnson Newell W. Va Schneider Funeral Chesapeake Good Hope Baptist Church Good Hope

Moeller To Speak At Monday Night Rally

Gallia County hosts a Democratic rally at the old Cheshire school on Monday at 7 30 p m with Alva T Grover providing refreshments. Main speaker Walter H Moeller of Lancaster, the party nominee for 10th district congressman, will be introduced by Warren F Sheets Pros Atty and local candidates.

Gallipolis Alva T. Grover Democratic Party Cheshire Walter H. Moeller Lancaster Gallia County Warren F. Sheets Moeller

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