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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

9

Local Court Fines Summary From Mason County

Roy Lee Brannon and Spencer faced $100 fines for bad checks before Justice A M Goodwin and were jailed for non payment. Mrs Dencil Gordon pleaded guilty to school absence with a $3 fine. Virginia Castle on a peace warrant posted bond. Rodney Bush and Dennis Bush paid $10 fines for highway violations. William Nutter received $50 fine, six month license revocation and one day jail for intoxication. Gilbert Plants fined $25 for speeding. Wanda Sargent and Adolph Hannibal paid $10 fines for intoxication. Everett Null paid $10 for leaving a vehicle unattended.

Point Pleasant Roy Lee Brannon Spencer Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Dencil Gordon Leon Virginia Castle Letart Bessie Durst Rodney Eugene Bush Hogsett Dennis Dean Bush Gallipolis Ferry William Mathew Nutter Gilbert R. Plants Gallipolis Wanda Sargent Point Pleasant Adolph Hannibal South Charleston Everett Lee Null Rock Castle

Births and hospital notes from Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital notices report births for Kurt L. Johnson Willie N Osborn Leslie D Cox Charles W Bailey Charles D Stepp Larry E Laudermill and more. Admitted patients include William T Summers Otho B Murray Mabel Dray John E Miller Terry L Skirvin Jess S Ward Harold Nelson Edgar Perkins Carl L Milhoan Virginia Barry Chester F Hardesty Doris Rudy Charles E Terry Frank J Osborne James Smith Jr Luther V Reisinger Lawrence E Smith Felix Alkire plus several spouses. Dismissed list features Telitha Stewart Nevin H Wood F H Pope Wayne Dockery Harold Bright and others. Also notes a shoe sale event with Carl Bias and associates attending the Columbus Shoe Show.

William T. Summers Point Pleasant Otho B. Murray Pomeroy Mabel Dray Gallipolis John E. Miller Thurman Terry L. Skirvin Jess S. Ward Ashland Harold Nelson Pedro Edgar Perkins Wellston Carl L. Milhoan Bellville W. Va Virginia Barry Chester F. Hardesty Doris Rudy Charles E. Terry Grayson, Ky Frank J. Osborne Jackson James Smith, Jr. Jackson Luther V. Reisinger Harrisonville Lawrence E. Smith Rutland Felix Alkire Telitha Stewart Nevin H. Wood F. H. Pope Wayne Dockery Harold Bright William F. Snyder Sherri J. Whitman Carl F. Poetker R. E. Clay Lillie Holley Raleigh Cox D. J. Murray

Krodel Park Nears Completion At Point Pleasant

An Izaak Walton League work party at Krodel Park improves the 25 acre lake with deeper water and a sandy swimming area. Flood drainage is completed and progress outpaces early expectations as local businesses and the West Virginia National Guard assist. a Sunday barbecue dinner funds the effort with tickets at 150 for adults and 75 cents for children.

Point Pleasant Krodel Park Izaak Walton League IWL Kgger Creek French City Lumber City of Point Pleasant West Virginia National Guard City Ice and Fuel James Merry Stone Co Staats-Nichols Co League Club House

23 Seniors Placed In Education Plan At Gallia High

Gallia Academy High School announces 23 senior commerce students placed in local offices. Names include Elizabeth Burnett at Ohio Valley Bank, Judy Campbell at Johnson Grocery, and more with placements at Gallia County Auditor, Holzer Hospital, Daily Tribune, and other firms. Advisory committee features Supt. Durose and Principal Davis.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School James N. M. Davis Elizabeth Burnett Ohio Valley Bank Judy Campbell Johnson Grocery Joyce Clark George W. Davis Andra Cremeens French City Lumber Betty Cremeens Smith Buick Rosann Dexter Gallipolis Clinic Carolyn Gardner Gallia Sue Grose J. Joyce Hoffman Carol Gordon Gibert Cindy Harrison Halliday and Sheets Howe Holzer Hospital Jacqueline Hurt Ohio Valley Electric Corp Brenda King David Shuler Joyce Mehl Central Supply Linda Miller Donna Mitchell Phalen Martin Jane Mooney Warehime Clinic Sandra Nibert Daily Tribune Anita Robinson Judy Steger Mac Albert R. Durose Davis William H. Sowers John W. Rafferty Holzer Dwight C. Wetherholt

Gallipolis Lions Start Lightbulb Drive Tops 800

Gallipolis Lions Club sold 822.04 in lightbulbs the first night of its ninth annual Light for Light campaign. Twenty seven of 34 members participated as Bob Cobb’s Corns led with 446 to Keith Thomas’ Kritters at 376.04. Top seller Dick Brown moved 80 bulbs. proceeds fund eyeglasses for local children.

Gallipolis Lions Club Junior Wilson Bob Cobb Keith Thomas Kritters Cobb Thomas Dick Brown The C. Leon Saunders Wilson Gallia County Lions Kananga Rio Grande Centerville Centenary

Jury Called Civil Case Dismissed and Other Local News

The West Virginia case State v. Wanda L. Yester against Franklin Casto was dismissed. A jury was drawn for Commercial Credit Corp. v. B. L. Somerville et al with ten jurors listed for the Nov. 2 hearing. Lester Zimmerman pleaded innocent to sodomy. mental exam requested. Nov. 2 hearing set. Deputy Bragg sprains ankle after a fall at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Wanda L. Yester Franklin Casto Commercial Credit Corp B. L. Somerville John Escue Garnett Kimberling James Gaskins Edith Gillispie Carl Sharp Wretha Raiden Jo Ann Jarrell Jess James Morris Bragg Pleasant Valley Hospital

Airman Thompson Promoted to Airman Second Class

Crown City resident Homer D. Thompson son of Mr and Mrs Stanley E Thompson has been promoted to airman second class at Westover AFB Mass He serves as a jet aircraft mechanic in a unit supporting the Strategic Air Command mission keeping intercontinental missiles and jet bombers on constant alert.

Crown City Homer D. Thompson Stanley E. Thompson U. S. Air Force Westover Afb Mass Thompson Strategic Air Command

Alice Roach to Wed Airman James Lewis of Point Pleasant

Engagement announced for Alice Faye Roach daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Roach of 1516 Kanawha Street Point Pleasant to Airman 1 C James M Lewis son of Mr and Mrs James Lewis of 907 27th Street Point Pleasant He is stationed at Plattsburg Air Force Base New York Miss Roach works at Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co and is a Point Pleasant High School alum Lewis also attended Marshall University and Rio Grande College The open church wedding is set for December 19 at 7 30 p m at Trinity Methodist Church

Point Pleasant Clarence Roach Kanawha St Alice Faye James M. Lewis James Lewis 27Th St Lewis Plattsburg Air Force Base N. Z Miss Roach Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Point Pleasant High School Y- Teens Girls Athletic Club Future Nurses Club Future Homemakers Airman Lewis Marshall University Rio Grande College Trinity Methodist Church

Airman Long Completes Quartermaster School Course

Gallipolis Ohio Airman Third Class Charles E. Long Jr. completed an eight week course at Fort Lee Virginia in bread cake and pastry baking meat cutting and Army mess hall operation He is 21 and a 1961 Gallia Academy High School graduate.

Gallipolis Charles E. Long Jr Chatham Ave Army Quartermaster School Fort Lee Long Gallia Academy High School

World's Fair Closes After Six Month Run in New York

The New York World's Fair ends its six month run as the billion dollar exposition closes at midnight. Dams and river gauges update show water levels and dam statuses across Ohio River districts including Gallipolis Greenup Meldahl and Kanawha Falls with numerous boats listed and times recorded.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy- Mason Point Pleasant William H. Zimmer John J. A Kathy R Luther Herdman L. Fiore Co. V. Harner Marmet Alan R. Merrill Winfield Lucy Jane Lucas Southern Lock Beckford Ovee Blue Seal Robert G. West Vulcan Onward Western Sense Jerry Bosworth Reliable Elisha Woods Ann Brent Louisians R. H. Bosworth Meldahl Locks E’ Deana Bosworth Ravenswood New York

Gallia Academy Honor Roll Lists 141 Top Students

Gallia Academy High School names 141 students on the first six period honor roll including 51 freshmen and 41 seniors. Top students include freshmen Terry Briggs and Stephanie Darnbrough, sophomores Roger Carter and Larry Crawford, juniors Joan Snyder, and seniors Dennis Avner and Ann Elliott with many others listed by class.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Terry Briggs Wayne Clark Stephanie Darnbrough Meda _ Edelblute Dorothy Eisel Elizabeth Harder Rebecca Lakin Michelle Price Cheryl Rippey Mary Thornton Roger Carter Larry Crawford Kevin Dennis John Magnussen Gary Smith Joan Snyder Dennis Avner Ann Elliott Cindy Harrison Marie Ford Joyce Hoffman Linda Miller Rose Northup

Route 141 Project Rescheduled In Gallia County

Rep. D O Taber says the Route 141 widening and reconstruction project in Gallia County is tentatively rescheduled for a November letting due to sanitation facilities. Four other Gallia projects totaling around $1 million plus are planned after July 1 1965 as design and right of way are finalized. The plan includes a major relocation on Route 554 and 7 to ease flash floods and provide access to the Kgger Creek Power Plant. A $4.45 million cutoff from the Silver Bridge to Route 35 is listed, along with smaller Route 325 and Route 775 segments.

Gallipolis D. O. Taber Gallia-R P. E. Masheter Ohio Department of Health Centenary Gallia County Kgger Creek Pomeroy Point Pleasant Silver Bridge Vinton Lawrence County

Man Appeals ICO Ruling in Workmen's Comp Case

Gallia County Common Pleas Court hears a petition by Russell Haner of Gal lipolis appealing Industrial Commission rulings denying him access to the Ohio Workmen's Compensation Fund. Defendants include Elmer Keller and Emerson Evans. Haner claims a back injury from Timbertop Farm work and seeks a jury trial. Also named: Joseph Williams and Frances Levenia Bonecutter.

Gallipolis Russell Haner Second Ave Gallia County Elmer A. Keller Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Emerson E. Evans Timbertop Farm Haner Evans Timbertop

Gallia Club Names Two Girls of the Month

Mary Ely and Marsha Edelblute, Gallia Academy High School seniors, are named Girls of the Month by the Gallia County Business and Professional Women's Club at Oscar's Dining Room. Principal speaker Rob ert Siler of Point Pleasant spoke. club endorses a home talent show fundraiser.

Mary Ely, Marsha Edelblute Gallipolis Mary Ely Marsha Edelblute Gallia Academy Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club Oscar’s Robert Siler Point Pleasant Marietta Manufacturing Co Siler Madge Neal

Syracuse Man Fined For 110 mph Speed

Municipal Judge William H. Sowers fined John S. Mohler, 32, Syracuse, $50 and costs for speeding at 110 mph on Route near Kyger Creek plant after he pleaded guilty. Other patrol cases saw fines for speeding, failure to yield, defective tail lights, hitchhiking, intoxication, reckless operation, and bonds forfeited for various traffic offenses.

Gallipolis William H. Sowers John S. Mohler Syracuse State Mohler Kyger Creek Sowers Joseph R Hanna Bidwell Marty R. Mooney Rio Grande Eric Phillips Crown City Floyd W. Houck John E. Heath Jackson Lloyd Sergent Irene Furst Donald L. Bennett Glen E. Carr Bristol Emmett C. Quesenberry Detroit Mich Perry A. Gillum Ronald D. Gillum Robert Marcum Vinton Roger L. Saunders James R. Byrd Garden City Olaf E. Negaard Brusett Mont

Northup arrives for duty at Columbus AFB Mississippi

Second Class Richard E. Northup son of Mr and Mrs Fred E Northup of Lower River Road Gallipolis Ohio has arrived for duty at Columbus AFB Mississippi Airman Northup a medical laboratory technician previously served at Wright Patterson AFB The airman is a graduate of Gallia Academy High School and attended Ohio University

Gallipolis Richard E. Northup Fred E. Northup Lower River Road Ohio Columbus Afb Miss Northup Wright-Patterson Afb Gallia Academy High School Ohio University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mason Kurt L. Johnson Willie N. Osborne Leslie D. Cox Charles W. Bailey Charles D. Stepp Larry E. Laudermill Middleport Carl Bias Carl Jack Figley Jack Hudson Willard Haddix Columbus Nationwide Inn Gallipolis Lions Alice Roach Alice Faye Roach Airman Susan Phillips Julia Steger Charles Baker Reba Bright Mary Brown Bruce Campbell John Childers Mary Cleland Candace Cotton Sandra Davidson Susan Davis Gary Day Mike Elliott Barbara Fisher Susan Frazier Deborah Gatewood Linda Haner Rebecca Harris William Harrison Elaine Hauldren Susan Houck Susan Jones Rebecca Lee Diane Lewis William C. Lusher Joan Mayes Rose Meadows Mary Morse Patty Nibert Deborah North Susan Prose Jeff Rhodes Vickie Roach Janice Rose Sandra Saunders Verdonna Saunders Rebecca Steinbeck Brenda Stewart Joyce Tay Garet Plantz Diane Remita Sheryl Roberts Suellen Samples Marilyn Saunders Cathy Scott Annette Thomas Sandi Williams Charla Bodimer Bill Bush Keith Cottrell Marilyn Crouse Peggy Davis Judy Durose Jake Eisel Karlene Fraley Frank Gibert Barbara Hardesty Patsy Anne Holston Carol Howe Ann Morgan Mike Neal Charles O'Dell Lynn Richards Stephen Roach Mary Ann Ryal Carmah Saxton Barbara Simmons Sandra Sutter Cheryl Taylor Carolyn Vallance Shargey Vance Route 141 Man ICO Joseph National Williams Arbuckle Frances Levenia Bonecutter Ely George Ely Garfield Ave National Honor Society Future Teachers Gallian Methodist Church Buckeye Edelblute Edwin Edelblute Edgmont Dr Future Nurses of America First Baptist Church Cargill Theatrical Productions Co Pauline A. Rife Mississippi Arnold Toynbee Dent Council On Physical Fitness Washington D.C Advertising Council
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