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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1958

Page

12

Dial Telephone System Demonstrated at Lions Club Meeting

Ralph T. Riefenstahl of Ohio Bell demonstrated the new dial telephone system at the Gallipolis Lions Club. The Dec 21 opening was outlined as calls to Lions in Ohio shown by colored lights on a map. New members Keith Thomas and Danny Thomas joined.

Gallipolis Ralph T. Riefenstahl Ohio Bell Telephone Co Ohio Richard C. Roderick Ohio Bell Beirut Raymond Edde Rashid Karami Hussein Oweini Pierre Gemayel

TV Listings Note Corrections For Huntington Viewers

NBC affiliate WSAZ shows a dense schedule with Colt of programs from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including News Nightly, Price Is Right, Batman, Wagon Train, Millionaire, Today, Jack Paar, and more. weather forecasts and late-night talk vary by hour in a long list of serials and game shows.

Wsaz-Tv NBC Chan Huntington Sninach Pions Milton Berle Jim Thacker Bat Master SU News Target NBC News Union Pacific Jack Paar Price Right O' Neill Arth. Murray DiSalle

TV Movie Guide Night Schedule Highlights

Television guide lists daytime and late night film line up with titles such as The Informer Pardon Our Nerve and The Adolescents. Cast members include Victor McLaglen Lynn Barr Lloyd Nolan Lucille Ball and Jean Simmons among others.

Andy Hardy Donna Reed William Lundigan Mickey Rooney Lynn Barr Michael Whelan Victor McLaglen Preston Foster Wallace _ Ford

Television schedule notes from Columbus station

Local listing shows channel 6 ABC and various programs with times such as Far mer Alf at 6:00 and News at 11:00. Other slots include Superman Patt Page Donna Reed Zorro and The Real McCoys with interspersed sports and news segments.

Farmer Alf Superman Patt Page San Fran Donna Reed Law. Welk Harriet Fights

Television Schedule Fragment 6 00 to 1 30

A rough broadcast grid lists show titles and times from 6:00 to 1:30 including news sports and entertainment programs. Notable entries include News Weather Patti Page Donna Reed Liberace and Disney Time among others.

Uzz Harriet Little Rascals John Daly Patti Page Weatherman Donna Reed Casey Jones Law. Welk

TV Schedule Fragments from Morning Bulletin

fragmented OCR listing times and show names across channels and segments. includes sports weather and entertainment notes with multiple program titles and start times, some unclear due to scanning.

Nightly TV Schedule Fragments and Time Slots

A fragmented TV listing shows daytime and late evening programs with irregular times and scattered titles such as Amos and Andy, World Turns, Guiding Light, Weather, News, I Love Lucy, and more. The schedule includes multiple short entries and misread names, reflecting a damaged OCR page of a broadcast guide.

Amos Andy Tom Gibba TV K'garten Ann Reider Simnastics Godfrey Big Rayoff Sreh. Tomor Guiding Light Flippe

Television Schedule Listing for WHTN CBS Channel 13

Evening lineup includes 6:00 news 8:00 Millionaire 6:15 Jose Amin 9:40 Got A Secret 6:30 Our Gang 10:00 Steel Hour U t Haron Comniiday News 7:30 Twilight 11:15 Theatre 13:00 Bursult.

Nancy Derr Jule Rivlin Zane Grey T Our Gang Playhouse 90 Sheriff Coch News Love Lucy Theater Dec. Bride UW Milliunave Chet Dowards Weath Whtn-Tv CBS Huntington Jose Amin Steel Hour Theatre Bursult

Millionaire William Vaughn rebuffed by ill heir in CBS drama

TV previews note Millionaire William Vaughn at 9 p.m. on CBS as a once wealthy man now ill rejects visit from Michael Anthony. Also listed are United States Steel Hour Secret in the Family, Wednesday Night Fights in Long Beach featuring Gaspar Ortega vs Don Jordan, Patti Page program, Wagon Train Tobias Jones Story with Lou Costello, and Milton Berle Show with Carl Sandburg.

Michael Anthony William Vaughn CBS United States Steel Hour Faye Emerson Edward Andrews Gaspar Ortega Mexico Los Angeles Don Jordan Long Beach Calif Lafayette Hotel Jordan Ortega Battler ABC Patti Page Shaun Lewis Vic Sheen Tobias Jones Lou Costello NBC Milton Berle Carl Sandburg Berle

Three Arrests Reported by Gallia County Sheriff

Gallia County Sheriff Oscar Baird reports the Tuesday arrests of Lottie Sheets 32 Crown City Route 1 on pointing firearms charges filed by her husband Grover Sheets. Alvin Angel 22 Bidwell Route 1 on breaking and entering with theft of a radio record player valued at 41 dollars. Russell Johnson 36 Kananga on probation violation from common pleas court.

Gallipolis Gallia Oscar Baird Lottie Sheets Crown City Grover M. Sheets Alvin E. Angel Bidwell Jewell Raynes Angel Russell Johnson Kananga Common Pleas Court Baird George O. Potter Patriot James E. Tolliver Jackson Kenneth R. Gardner Gallipolis Ferry Joan Bright Point Pleasant Alfred Copley Vinton Fern Scott Cheshire

River Traffic Gauges and Dam Conditions Report

River gauges show Gallipolis at 18.8 and 10.1 with 3 percent rollers. Montgomery at 16.6 and 9.7 rising. Kanawha Falls 0.32 rising. dam status Kanawha River all three on sill. Ohio River movable dams up. several boats listed with movement and times across locks 14 to 32 and on Kanawha and Gallipolis routes. coast guard and vessel names appear with up or down readings throughout the day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River OVEC City of Huntington Salvati Betty Moran A. V. Criss Atlas Harriett M Northern Cherrystone Kanawha London Coast Guard Marmet Seniet A. L. Christie Duncan Bruce Solvay Lelia C. Shearer

Gallia Academy Choir Set to Open With Open House

Gallia Academy High School 59 voice A Cappella Choir under Ned De Journett will perform at 7 30 p m Monday as part of open house at GAHS and junior high. Junior high glee club sings before. student council guides will showcase the new GAHS building and introduce new teachers.

Gallipolis Ned de Journett Gallia Academy High School de Journett

Laurel Cliff Social Notes Reach Fort and Fair

Lt. Cedric Parker left for Fort Sam Houston Texas after a three week furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Pearl Parker. Mr and Mrs Arthur Wise visited Mrs Wise's daughter Mrs Mary Landerfield and family of Steubenville. Mrs Anna Dill is ill at home. Mrs Charles Karr of Naylors Run Hill hosted Laurel Cliff Health Club. Mr and Mrs Mearl Harris and Vicki of St Albans W Va were guests of Mr and Mrs George Renshaw and were accompanied home by Mrs Renshaw who is recuperating from surgery.

Laurel Cliff Cedric Parker Fort Sam Houston Tex Pearl Parker Arthur Wise

Rotary Kiwanis Meet Nets $350 For Youth Canteen

Gallipolis Rotarians at the Farmers Hotel saw President Keith R. Brandeberry present a $350 check from the Birch Magician Show proceeds to Dr. T. Jay Bradshaw Kiwanis president. The youth canteen resumes November 1 after a Rotary Kiwanians dinner. Nearly 2000 attended the show including 1455 children.

Gallipolis Farmers Hotel Keith R. Brandeberry T. Jay Bradshaw Kiwanis Msgt Paul G. Kabage Rotary Kiwanians Bradshaw C. (Mac) McGinness Chamber of Commerce

Ramsey Rites Planned for Gloria J. Ramsey

Funeral services for Gloria Jean Ramsey 15 of Cheshire will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Cheshire Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Chester J. Lemley with burial in Gravel Hill cemetery. She was a seventh grade student at Kiger Creek Junior High School born August 5 1943 in Kanawha County West Virginia. She was one of eight children, daughter of Alfred and Lucille Ramsey, with surviving siblings Loretta Rainey and six sisters and one brother. Friends may call Miller's funeral home in Gallipolis after Wednesday evening and until one hour prior to services.

Gallipolis Gloria Jean Ramsey Cheshire Children’s Hospital Columbus Cheshire Methodist Church Chester J. Lemley Gravel Hill Miss Ramsey Kgger Creek Kanawha County W. Va Alfred Lucille Lyons Ramsey Loretta Rainey Point Pleasant Ernestine Donna Edna Sandra Judy Jerry Miller’s Funeral

Gallipolis Riding Club Holds Regular Meeting

The Gallipolis Saddie and Sirloin Riding Club met Monday night in the Third and State Building of the Milk Marketing Administra tor and appointed Clyde Bennett and Harley K George to attend the Tuesday night meeting of the Ohio Valley Horse Show Association at Rock Springs. Fred Jones, vice president, conducted the meeting in the absence of president Delmas Baughman.

Gallipolis Sirloin Clyde Bennett Harley K. George Ohio Valley Horse Show Association Rock Springs Fred Jones Delmas Baughman

Red Cross Meeting on Bloodmobile Visit in Gallia County

The Gallia County chapter of the American Red Cross will discuss the Huntington Regional Blood Center bloodmobile visit planned for Oct. 30. The executive committee meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. led by executive secretary Mrs. Irene Coker.

Gallipolis Huntington Regional Gallia County The American Red Cross Irene Coker

Class Officers Named For 1959 At GAHS

Gal lia Academy High School announces senior class officers for 1959 led by President Jim Mills Blue Devil football star Others include Judy Cremeens vice president Sue Ann Mills secretary and Sandy Jeffers treasurer Election occurred Tuesday at the high school.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Jim Mills Blue Devil Judy Cremeens Sue Ann Mills Sandy Jeffers

Drivers Tests Passed By 23

Gallipolis driver license examiner Ivan B. Davis of the Iron Ton state highway patrol oversaw 34 tests in two days, with 23 passes. On Monday 19 applicants were tested and 12 passed, while Tuesday 15 tests yielded 11 passes.

Gallipolis Ivan B. Davis Ironton State Highway Patrol Davis American Legion Hall Legion Hall

Halloween Carnivals Planned in Gallia County

Two Halloween carnivals are set in southern Gallia County within four days. Mer cer ville school auditorium hosts a 7 30 p m event Wednesday sponsored by the senior class to fund a May trip with no admission fee. Crown City Grade School hosts a 7 30 p m Saturday event by Fairland PTA No 5, led by Hilda Anderson and Erma Woodyard, also free.

Gallipolis Gallia County Mercerville Crown City Fairland Parent-Teachers Association No. 5 Hilda Anderson Erma Woodyard

Bidwell Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and WSCS Meeting

The Bidwell community reports visitors including the Wickline family and Mary Dean returning home, Elva Payne visiting Nell Kraus, and guests of the Fraleys and Hayes families. WSCS schedules a regular meeting at the Bidwell Methodist Church on October 21 at 1 30 p.m. The Ivy Club gathered at Mrs. Eugene Stevens's home.

Bidwell Bidwell Methodist Church David Wickline Davie D. C. McDurmott Mary Dean Elva Payne Nell Kraus Hazel Ferris Jean Ferris David Portsmouth William Fraley Glenn Baird Gallipolis Paul Hayes Monica Pat Dean Hayes Elizabeth Dennett Charles Elison Ivor Morehouse California WSCS Ivy Club Eugene Stevens

Jr Garden Clubbers Meet Held at Grace Church

Sixteen Gallipolis Junior Garden Clubbers of Girl Scout Troop 1 met Tuesday at Grace Methodist Church. Mrs John Morgan of the Gallipolis Garden Club demonstrated projects for October and two month growth. Members and officers listed included Cheryl Ann Thomas Sue Pullins and committee chair Mrs Luther C Dayton.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church John Morgan Gallipolis Garden Club Cheryl Ann Thomas Sue Pullins Morgan Luther C. Dayton

Thespian Club presents play at GAHS

Claudia Miller leads a Gallia Academy High School Thespian Club performance of The Case of the Weird Sisters set in 1900s. Debutantes Debbie Darnbrough Bertie Fraley Lynda Rees star alongside Rex Fuller Martha Brown and Jeannie Carpenter in a comedy mystery about plotting a sick orphan Enid. Three new members Waunita Lewis Patty Ott and Jimmy Rood join the troupe.

Gallipolis Claudia Miller Gallia Academy High School Thespian Club Martha Mossman Miss Miller Charlotte Mattie Debbie Darnbrough Bessie Bertie Fraley Miss Mossman Marion Curtiss Enid Lynda Rees Garland Gillingham Rex Fuller Martha Brown Jeannie Carpenter Thespians Waunita Lewis Patty Ott Jimmy Rood

Gallia County Democrats Laud Dollar for Democrat s Drive

The Gallia County Democratic Central Committee praised Gomer Phillips former Gallipolis merchant now industrial arts teacher at North Gallia High School for the Dollar$ for Democrat$ success. Prosecuting Attorney Warren F P Sheets announced Walter H Moeller of Lancaster will speak on WSAZ TV tonight and next Thursday. The committee plans a meeting at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 1.

Gallipolis Gallia County Democratic Central Committee Common Pleas Gomer Phillips North Gallia High School Phillips Warren ‘Fp. Sheets Walter H. Moeller Lancaster

Births at Holzer Hospital Note Many New Arrivals

Holzer Hospital notes list numerous births with parents and locations across Cheshire Pomeroy Vinton Gallipolis Jackson Thurman Letart Falls and additional relatives. The entry records the use of four pints of blood Tuesday and names multiple families including Wamsley Sisson Wellington Cole man Childers Perroud Riggs Adkins Gregory Simmons Warner Walker Hall and Pemberton. Names and routes indicate wide service area.

Ralph M. Sisson Pomeroy Edgar B. Childers Marietta Paul L. Perroud Thurman Anna Riggs William H. Adkins Gallipolis On Co White Point Pleasant Calvin G. Lane Middleport Kenneth A. Lurkhart Mason Wallace W. Wells Langsville Otto Gregory Radcliff Roger D. Wright Nathan R. Simmons Frankie Warner Clyde Walker John E. Worthington Jackson David Richmond Athens Robert E. Perkins Letart Falls Michael L. Harrington Layton Sayre Hartford Charles R. Williams Shirley E. Stower

Tea Drinking Scale Remarked In Britain

In Britain 240 million cups of tea are consumed each day, highlighting tea's prominence in daily life and culture.

Britain

Spelling League Grand Finale Set For Next Tuesday

Gal lia County Spelling League co champions Cadmus and Washington Schools prepare for the grand finale at Green Local School next Tuesday at 7 p.m. Farm Bureau trophy awards and individual medallions hinge on overall season points and finale totals.

Gallipolis Perry Clay Gallia Farm Bureau

John Green Dies Tuesday In Hospital

John Hudson Green 81 of Gallipolis died at 3 25 p m Tuesday in Holzer Hospital after entering late Monday night He was born February 4 1877 in Mason County West Virginia and was a construction worker He is survived by his wife Leota Nott two daughters Queenie Long Helena Kinnard and two sons Robert A Olin C Funeral will be 130 p m Friday at the First Church of God with burial at Mt Valley Christian Church Cemetery near Arlee West Virginia Friends may call at Vernon McCoy funeral home in Vinton until one hour before services.

Gallipolis John Hudson Green Texas Rd Holzer Hospital Mason County W. Va William and Mary (Taylor) Green Leota Nott Queenie Long Helena Kinnard Columbus Robert A Olin C Springfield Sistter Armetta Carnes Chesapeake First Church of God Garfield Ave Mt. Valley Christian

Fair Haven Church Plans Chili Supper

The Friendship Class and Class Three of Kanauga's Fair Haven Methodist Church sponsor a chili supper at 6 p.m. Thursday at Kanauga Elementary School. Menu includes chili crackers salad pie and drinks. Tickets cost 75 cents for adults and 35 cents for children.

Gallipolis Kanauga Fair Haven

Halloween Party Scheduled by Kanauga Sportsman Club Auxiliary

The Kanauga Sportsman Club Auxiliary plans a Halloween party on Sunday October 26 at the KSC Club house in Kanauga. Judging begins at 5 p.m. with prizes in three age groups. mothers should bring children in costume and all women are asked to bring pies.

Gallipolis Kanauga

Last Rites For Accident Victim Set

Gallipolis Walter Newton Wise 69 former fire chief of Gallipolis who was crushed to death by a truck will be buried in Mound Hill Cemetery Friday after last rites at 2 p.m. at Millers funeral home. Rev. Leonard Donnally conducts. Wise operated his garage for 30 years and died while repairing a wheel drum on a corn truck on Route 25 in Jackson County. He was born October 5, 1889 in Clay Township. Survived by wife Laura Neal and two stepdaughters plus a stepson. predeceased by five sisters and two brothers and his first wife Mabel Perkins.

Gallipolis Walter Newton Wise Mound Hill Millers Funeral Home Leonard Donnally Grace Methodist Church Wise Route 25 Jackson County Mr. Wise Clay Twp John Missouri Gilmore Wise Laura Neal Joe Ray Jewell Thierry Buffalo, N. Y Beverly Cullip Freddie Cullip Mabel Perkins

Executor appointed for Susan Marie Shafer estate in Athens Ohio

Floyd FE Shafer of RFD No 2 Athens Ohio has been appointed Executor of the Estate of Susan Marie Shafer deceased late of RFD No 2 Athens Ohio. Dated October 10 1958. Harold J Rose.

Lucille Maurine Davies Athens Ohio Charles A. Cornwell Athens County Harold J. Rose Anid County Charles M. Bentz Coolville A. Bentz Said County Floyd FE ‘Shafer RFD No. 2 Susan Marie Shafer RFD No

Foreclosure Tax Lien Notice in Athens County Ohio

T. O. Kincade as Athens County Treasurer files Cause No. 21811 in the Court of Common Pleas for foreclosure of a tax lien on real estate in Waterloo Township Athens County Ohio. Defendants must answer by November 8 otherwise default judgment. includes two described 41 and 40 acre tracts with coal rights reserved and various conveyances and exceptions. Clarence H Six of Litchfield Park Arizona named as defendant.

State of Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Athens Carthage Stout Frank Guthrie Guthrie-McGlothlin and Coen Dinsmore Orsnege County of Daugherty, Stout and Reed Sam Barnhill W. S. Snodgrass W. C. Midkiff Wayne W. C.idkiff G. C. Roeder Harold E. Shields June Gibson John ¥. Newcomb Court OF Common Pleas T. O. Kincade Alhens County Pinintiff Clarence H. Six General Delivery Litchfield Park Arizona T. Kincade Waterloo Hocking Mining Company P B. Lightfritz Harrison Six Seams County Elston Mace Harrison C. A. Pinkley Marinens Cio Pra Ee H. B. Gall, Jr

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