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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1958

Page

12

Elementary Seen Favored for Gallia County Supervisor

A Gallia County town hall meeting with about 75 attendees urged the district to appoint an elementary supervisor for the county school system. The panel also discussed school program and finance, with notes on teacher personnel and calls for more state aid and tax controls.

Gallipolis Gallia County Southwestern Daniel Notter Opal Lloyd B. Lewis Jones John Daniel Davis Ence Jones State Board of Education

Gallipolis Delegates Named for State Education Conference

Gallipolis City School System selects six delegates for the State House Conference on Education in Columbus on October 28. Delegates are Dr. George Ely Dr. George W. Davis Bernard Diehl Richard Carter Mrs. Robert W. Sechrist and Mrs. Lawrence R. Huber.

Ucation Edward Ray Blakeslee Rio Grande Gallipolis State House Conference On Education Columbus George Ely George W. Davis Bernard Diehl Richard Carter Robert W. Sechrist Lawrence R. Huber

Gallipolis B&PW Club Welcomes Seven New Members

The Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club hosts a Monday evening meeting at the Farmers Hotel for the Gallia County chapter of the AAUW and announces seven new members: Virginia Kay Betz, Marjorie Conley, Fern Dillon, Cleora Egner, Bess Ellcesor, Virginia Lucas, and Joan Wilson, joining during National Business Women’s Week.

Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club Farmers Hotel Gallia County American Association of University Women Ralph T. Riefenstahl Ohio Bell Telephone Co Thelma Elliott Riefenstahl B & PW National Business Women’s Virginia Kay Betz Marjorie Conley Fern Dillon Cleora Egner Bess Ellcessor Virginia Lucas Joan Wilson

Vinton County Board Opens Election Office Hours

Clerk George Booth announced that the Vinton County Board of Elections offices will be open daily from this coming Saturday through Election Day. The schedule aims to help voters access registration and polling information before the vote.

Public Highway Easement Proceedings Notice in Athens County

Legal notice of special proceedings filed October 14 1958 in the Athens County Common Pleas Court for appropriation of an easement over Porter Subdivision property for a highway project. Names Clinton L Poston Delia Poston George H Smith Clara B Smith and unknown heirs to receive $9960.35 with no damages. appeal rights within 40 days.

Clinton, L. Poston Delia Poston George H. Smith Clara B. Smith Clinton L. Poston Dellaston Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio State OF Ohio Oscar Porter Porter Subdivision Athens Township Department of Highways Porter Columbus Hio Tio George H Smith

Charles A. Edwards 79 funeral plans announced

Funeral service arrangements have been completed for Charles A. Edwards a Gallia County native who died Saturday in Stockton California. The service is set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Millers funeral home with the Rev Earl V Cremeens officiating and burial in Peniel Cemetery Greenfield Two.

Gallipolis Charles A. Edwards Gallia County Stockton Calif Millers Funeral Home Earl V. Cremeens Peniel Greenfield

National Forest Timber for Sale Bedford Indiana

Forest Supervisor in Bedford Indiana announces a timber sale closing at 11:00 a.m. Central Time on November 18 1958. The sale covers 171 white oak 749 other oaks 64 tulip poplar and 454 other mixed hardwoods across about 96 acres in parts of sections SW 33 T14N R15W and N% 18 T13N R15W. Estimated net volume 39.0 MBM white oak 19.8 MBM other oaks 14.0% MBM tulip poplar and 56.6 MBM other mixed hardwoods. Bid minimums set per species with a $5.30 BM area betterment deposit and a $300 bid deposit. The right to reject bids reserved. Inspect timber via District Ranger Athens Ohio or Forest Supervisor Bedford Indiana.

Director of Highways State of Ohio Athens County Ohio Division Davis Avenue Marietta Charles M. Noble Walter G. Smith Bureau of Acqusition KE. Gay Street Columbus Athens Lawrence Minnie Mitchell Marshall Ward Dow Bridgewater Project Engineers Division Hway National Forest Timber Bedford Indiana C.C.T

Probate notice in Minnie Love estate heirs case

Luther Ulbrich administrator files in Athens County Probate Court to determine heirs at law for Minnie Love deceased. Defendants unknown heirs next of kin executors administrators and assigns of Minnie Love Michael Love Lydia Thompson Love required to answer petition in Civil Actions. Berry Gall attorneys for Plaintiff dated 9 10 60 tw.

Luther Ulbrich Minnie Love Icel O. Ulbrich Elizabeth Sapp Susie L. Sler Sophronia Weber Faye Thompson Clifford Thompson Kenneth Fulton Mabel Hittie Harmon Fulton Luther Leach Merritt Leach Wilbur Warren Michael Love Lydia Thompson Love Athens County Ohio Common Pleas Court Berry & Gall

Fire equipment upgrade eyed to cut Gallipolis insurance

Gallipolis residents may see up to a 15 percent drop in property premiums if a 1% levy on November 4 funds an aerial ladder truck and related gear. City Manager Austin O. Cotton told about 35 firefighters and spouses at Tye's Restaurant the Ohio Inspection Bureau backs the need to upgrade equipment to maintain fire protection ratings.

Gallipolis Austin O. Cotton Tye Ohio Inspection Bureau Cotton Ohio Inspection Board

Local Youth Canteen Nets About 350 Dollars

The Birch master magician show by the Local Youth Canteen raised about 350 dollars from two matinees and one evening show. Rotary Club president Dr. Keith R. Brandeberry reported 1455 school students attended the matinees and more than 450 adults attended the night performance. A check for 350 dollars will be given to Bradshaw, retiring Kiwanis president and canteen director, at next Tuesday’s Rotary dinner meeting.

Gallipolis Birch Keith R. Brandeberry Rotary Club Brandeberry Bradshaw Kiwanis

Notice of Appointment for Grubb and Carsey Estates

Melvin C Grubb Jr of 24 Hudson Ave Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of the Dora Ethel Grubb estate with four month claims period. William Yeager of The Plains Ohio is appointed administrator of the Edward C Carsey estate with claims period noted as four months. Probate Judge Harold J Rose and the Athens County court oversee the appointments dated October 1 and October 8 1958.

Melvin C. Grubb, Jr Hudson Ave Athens Ohio Dora Ethel Grubb City of Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County William Yeager the Plains Edward C. Carsey

Notices of Inventories and Appraisements in Several Estates

The court will hear inventories and appraisements for multiple estates on November 3, 1958 at 9:00 A.M. Interested parties may file objections before five days prior. Estates listed include Mathews Benedict, Eva Brown, Caston Sr, Grubb, Hyde, Shafer, Woolverton, Sanborn, and Way. Harold J. Rose, Probate Judge, Beatrice Nanna, Chief Deputy Clerk.

Margaret A. Mathews Benedict Eva T. Brown George Sanborn William Way Harold J. Rose Beatrice Nanna

Lively Rites Planned for James L. Lively in Vinton

Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Saturday at Vernon McCoy Funeral Home in Vinton for James L. Lively 27 a former Gallia county resident who died Tuesday evening at his Toledo home. He will be buried at Vinton Memorial Park. Surviving are his wife Jewell Turner and two children Ronnie age three and Sandy age seven. Friends may call Friday at the funeral home.

Gallipolis Vernon McCoy Vinton Gerald Brown James L. Lively Gallia County Toledo Vinton Memorial Park G. R. Brown Bill Dowler

Vinton County Court News Overview

Court actions include a public sale ordered by Judge C. W. Smith in the Carl N. Fast v Alma Avery case. Notices cover an appeal by A L Chatfield for Freda Brenneisen and a money action by C M Reasor against Hamden Route 2. Ruth Appleman seeks divorce and property separation with A L Chatfield representing the plaintiff.

Carl N. Fast Alma Avery C. W. Smith Freda L. Brenneisen Emmett Mack Thompson A. L. Chatfield Freda Brenneisen Charles B. Hale Columbus C. M. Reasor Hamden Acton Ruth Appleman Clifton Appleman Plaintiff

New Guinea Girls Enthusiastic About Beauty Marks

In the South Pacific, girls in New Guinea proudly apply rouge across faces including foreheads and chins, showing bright interest in beauty marks and facial cosmetics.

New Guinea South Pacific

Rorick named administratrix of estate in Athens Ohio

Mildred F. Rorick also known as Faye Rorick of R F D No 2 Athens Ohio is duly appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Ray R Rorick deceased late of R F D No 2 Athens County Ohio subject to probate and law with months and docket reference 103 Sotw

Mildred F. Rorick Faye Rorick R.F.D. No Athens Ohio Ray R. Rorick Ray Rorick Robert Ray Rorick Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Sotw

Zinn v Zinn divorce petition filed in Ohio court

Wilbur Clark Zinn filed for divorce from Doris Myrtle Zinn in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on October 1 1958 alleging gross neglect of duty. Hearing set for on or after November 14 1958 as per petition filed by Lavelle and Vanity, Attorneys for the plaintiff.

Wilbur Clark Zinn Doris Myrtle Zinn Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Wilbur Clark Zinney Lavelle and Vanity

Zaleski Honor Camp Nears December Completion

The $200000 boys honor camp near Zaleski is three miles east in Madison Township, Vinton County. Prime contractor McArthur McArthuir Don King Jackson leads a 20 man crew with Virgil Lloyd of Columbus as superintendent. The cross shaped complex includes two main buildings with dormitory, galley, dining and recreation spaces and its own water and sanitary systems powered by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric.

Ing Zaleski Don King, Jackson King Virgil Lloyd Columbus Jackson Turner Ridge Madison Twp Vinton County Zaleski State Forest Boys Industrial School Camp Light Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Driver’s identification sought in Gallipolis hit and run

Gallipolis police seek the other driver in a Thursday hit and run on Eastern Ave near the Gallipolis State Institute. Everett Racer, 28, reported the left turn collision. the other vehicle’s owner is Art Wroblewski. Police say the car is registered to Harry Louis of Geneva. A second Wednesday accident on Court St near Economy Cab Co damaged both vehicles.

Gallipolis Eastern Ave Gallipolis State Institute Chester A. Leaper Everett R. Racer Gsi Rd Racer Leaper Department of Motor Vehicles Harry Louis Neva Ohio Art Wroblewski Court St Economy Cab Co William J. Neidig Jonestown Wayne L. Shaver, Jr Vinton Route 2 Neidig Shaver

Churches in Gallipolis list weekly services

A compiled church roster for Gallipolis and nearby towns lists mass times and weekly activities. It names pastors such as Father Adolph Golubieski Rev Hershel McDonough Rev Paul Stoltzfus Luther Tracy Robert Howard D L Latham W L Nofder Vernon C Shafer Linson H Stebbins and Grace Wilson among others and details service schedules catechism youth groups and choir rehearsals across multiple churches including St. Louis Catholic First Baptist First United Presbyterian and Grace Methodist.

St. Louis Catholic Adolph Golubieski GS Chapel First Church of God Garfield Ave Hershel McDonough Young Peoples Meeting Pearl Elliott Mennonite Church Vinton Paul Stoltzfus Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Luther Tracy Assembly of God Robert Howard Triedstone Baptist D. L. Latham BYPU Earl Miller Simpson Chapel Methodist W. L. Nofder Bidwell Church of God NYPS Poplar Ridge First United Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Westminster Fellowship David Miller Grace Methodist Warren H. Wilson George Ely Grace Guild Commission On Finance Chance Grace St. Peter’s Episcopal Albert S. Chappelear, III Holy Communion Episcopal Young Martha and Mary Guild Bishop Harris Liberia Acolyte Guild

Beaver Killed After Release Near Creola

A 41 pound male beaver released at midnight Monday on Route 75 near Sheriff Steee's farm in Creola was struck and killed by a car driven by Warren Wicks. Nine beavers were released for propagation by Richard Schurmann with locations Brushy Fork Elk Fork and Salt Creek. Sheriff Steele planned to mount the skin.

McArthur Harold Steee Creola Route 75 Warren Wicks Logan Richard Schurmann Hamden Brushy Fork Elk Fork Salt Creek Steele

Heavy Damage Accident Near Gage Details

Ralph L. Robinson 23 of Patriot Route 2 drove off Route 141 west of Gage Thursday at 3 30 p m. He failed to negotiate a curve and crashed through a fence. No injuries and no charges. Only accident reported by Post 27 State Highway Patrol.

Gallipolis Ralph L. Robinson Gage Post 27 State Highway Patrol

Election Postponed for Boat Club Auxiliary Officers

The Boat Club Auxiliary annual officer election is postponed to December 14 at the Christmas Party to be held at a Lower River Road home. A committee to organize the party includes Mrs. John Allison as chairman, with Mrs. Daryle Elcessor, Mrs. Paul Haskins, and Mrs. Harry Bailey named.

Gallipolis Boat Club Lower River Rd Hugo Pierotti John Allison Daryle Elcessor Paul Haskins Harry Bailey

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Ohio and Kanawha

Gauge readings across Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hin ton and Pomeroy Mason show three dams on the sill with notable river levels. Commercial traffic lists a series of up and down boat movements through Lock 14 to Lock 85 on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers, including vessel names and times through locks 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 30 31 32 33 34 and 85 with several crews and tonnage changes.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River Walter Williamson Creditor Theresa Seley Paul Blazer Karen I. F. Frieberger Stevenson Alton Zephyr Lock George G Reba Jane O-Kan City of Huntington Helen Mr. Criss Belore Bob Benter C. V. Harner Lelia C. Shearer Jane T Harry Dyer Jefferson Lehign J. S. Lewis Coleman D A. L. Christie Kanawha Marmet Semet Winfield Jerry Bosworth Ogram Merrill Duncan Bruce Ernestine Solvay Gona C. F. Hood

Births at Holzer Hospital and admissions list

A notebook of Holzer Hospital notes records newborns including a son for Mr. and Mrs. John M. Marshall of Jackson and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bobbitt of Jackson. It lists admitted patients such as Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Bobbitt, Mrs. Garner, and others along with routes and towns. Blood usage noted as one pint on Thursday.

John M. Marshall Jackson Ralph Bobbitt David A. Garner Spencer Co. A. Morrison William L. Bennett Freda Grueser O. E. Halfhill Ethel MccClary N. E. Curd R. E. Bradley Theodore Beegle Floyd Powell Charles Long Otto Polley James Holt Robert Hamilton Bill Joe Johnson James Higginbotham Bill Fugate

Driver Exams Shift to Two Days a Week in Gallipolis

Gallipolis will host driver license examinations two days weekly starting Monday Oct. 20 now on Mondays and Tuesdays. Call the Gallipolis Post 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for appointments. Tests occur at the American Legion Hall on the municipal building’s second floor with written and eye tests followed by road check.

Gallipolis Max Lambert State Highway Patrol District 9 Jackson Lambert Ivan B. Davis Ironton Tom Justus Middleport American Legion Hall

Oldest Grad To Be Cited At Rio Grande College Founders Day

Miss S. Meg Fulton of Rio Grande, a 1892 graduate and longtime professor, will receive a special citation on founders day Sunday October 26. R Lloyd Pabst ex president will deliver the main address. Zelma Northcutt chairs the program. Events start 2 30 p m at the campus community hall with a cemetery tribute and tea afterward.

Gallipolis S. Meg Fulton Rio Grande Rio Grande College R. Lloyd Pabst First Baptist Church of Jackson, Mich Zelma Northcutt Calvary Cemetery

Gallipolis Nurses Attend Ohio State Association Meeting

Mrs. Florence Wahl of Athens was elected president of Ohio State Nurses Association District 14 at Brandt's Restaurant in Logan. Twenty two attended, including six Gallipolis nurses: Dorothy Dickerson Beulah Ward Ada France Bonnie Barker Carol Smith and Linda Thomas.

Gallipolis Florence Wahl Athens Ohio State Nurses Association Brandt's Logan Dorothy Dickerson Beulah Ward Ada France Bonnie Barker Carol Smith Linda Thomas

Fractured Hip for Wellston Man After Fall

GalliaPolis Alfred Delan der 80 of Wellston Route 2 fractured his right hip when he fell at home. Admitted to Holzer Hospital Thursday morning in fair condition. Also from Wellston Jane Dale Sprinkles three years old daughter of Mr and Mrs William C Sprinkles 543 West A St suffered contusions to left side of face in an auto accident as a passenger in a car driven by her mother and struck by another vehicle. in good condition.

Gallipolis Alfred Delander Wellston Holzer Hospital Jane Dale Sprinkles William C. Sprinkles West A St

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Diehl and Carter Marshall D. Boggs Recorders Joan Woods John Trotter Trotter Kgger Creek Aven D. Lusk Gallipolis B&pw Edwards National Railway Society Richmond, Va Vinton County Court News First Baptist Howard G. Young Beaver Alfred F. Delander Alfred L. Smith New Haven Wilbur W. Cardwell Ewington Grafton S Exline Coalton A. A. Young Longbottom Lula Emmons Portsmouth Ronald D. Bibb Point Pleaaant Joseph Hammond Margaret Houdashelt Racine Albert A. Jacob Harold R. Safford Robert Groves Lindsay Rose Carpenter Robert Findlay Dayton Grace Crabtree Miss Fulter Rio Grande College Alumni Association
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