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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1963

Page

9

Youth Captured After Gallia County Chase

Crown City youth Eddie Belville, 17, captured after a long Gallia County pursuit aided by a patrol plane. He faces charges of reckless operation and resisting arrest. a girl passenger was released to her parents. Judge Howell scheduled to hear the case.

Gallipolis Gallia County Crown City Eddie Belville John W. Howell David L. Proffitt Richard E. Martine Belville Bladen-Mercerville Sheriff's Department Jack Owens Providence Martine John Knowland Route 7 Swan Creek Howell

113 Pints Of Blood Collected In Gallipolis

Gallia County volunteers report 113 pints collected at Grace Methodist Church bloodmobile. Eleven deferred, 20 first time donors, 99 replacement pints. Special appeals yielded 21 pints for Damon Keels and 17 for Janet Bailey. Credit line to Huntington Center and local coordinators noted.

Gallipolis Vance Rees Robert A. Brickles Grace Methodist Church Damon Keels Southwestern Janet Bailey Jose Arturo de Lamerens Gallia County Red Cross Blood Program Huntington Regional

Community urged to appeal to industry for growth

Gallipolis speakers urge local action to attract industry. Robert L. Wolf of Ohio Power Co. says 85 percent of development comes from within the community and relies on chamber of commerce aid. Hess Engle of the Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce and Jake Bloss push for better tri state bridges and support for Ohio Issue No 1 in the November election.

Gallipolis Robert L. Wolf The Ohio Power Co Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council Lafayette Hotel Wolf Chamber of Commerce D. Kenneth Morgan

Grocery Burglary Reported in Porters

Gallia County sheriffs deputies say burglars broke a storefront, pried open a cash register, and stole six or seven cartons of cigarettes along with small change from Hamilton's service station and grocery in Porter late Wednesday night or Thursday morning. Deputy Ivan Fife described the break in and entry.

Gallipolis Hamilton Porter Gallia County Sheriff’s Department Ivan Fife

Six Seniors Advanced to National Honor Society at North Gallia

Six seniors were tapped for membership in the National Honor Society Thursday at North Gallia High School. New members are Jerry Barnes Ira Eggleton David Kennedy June Hunnel Sharon Louise George and Linda Bartley. Officers present include Martha Garnes president Barbara Kennedy vice president and Patty Brown secretary treasurer.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School Frances Wetherholt Jerry Barnes Ira Eggleton David Kennedy June Hunnel Sharon Louise George Linda Bartley North Gallia Martha Garnes Barbara Kennedy Patty Brown

Saunders Completes Automotive Course

Patriot Army Pvt Robert W Saunders son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Saunders Route 1 completed a 14 week automotive mechanic course at The Ordnance Center Aberdeen Proving Ground Md on Oct 11 The 23 year old soldier entered the Army last April and completed basic training at Ft Knox Ky

Patriot Army Robert W. Saunders Thomas Saunders Ordnance Center Aberdeen Proving Ground Ft. Knox

Elliott Drives In Maneuver at Fort Hood

Gallipolis Army Pfc Richard E Elliott 25 daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur R Elliott took part in Exercise Left Hook a five day 1st Armored Division maneuver ending late September at Fort Hood Texas He entered service November 1961 at Fort Knox Kentucky and is a Gallia Academy High School graduate His wife Evelyn resides in Killeen Texas The New Haven EUB Brotherhood met at the church with an evening of music by Jean June and Delores Bumgarner 20 members attended Also noted seven percent of adult size mattresses sold are extra long or extra wide.

Gallipolis Richard E. Elliott Arthur R. Elliott 1St Armored Division Ft. Hood Tex Elliott 6Th Artillery Army Ft. Knox Gallia Academy Evelyn Killeen New Haven EUB Brotherhood Jean, June Delores Bumgarner

Cancer Society Survey Underway in Gallia County

In Gallia County the fourth follow up of the American Cancer Society study begins with 362 residents to be surveyed again.Coordinator Mrs. Robert E Jenkins notes 23 volunteer researchers will distribute confidential questionnaires to original subjects from 1959. Ohio contact numbers and high response rates show Gallia County maintains full participation with nine deaths among the original Gallia subjects and statewide nonresponse at 467.

Gallipolis American Cancer Society Gallia County Leo C. Bean ACS Robert E. Jenkins Jenkins

Holzer Hospital News Names Local Residents

A list of individuals associated with Holzer Hospital appears, including Randall R. Stover Leon Route 1 Eva Beck Rodney John V. Chancey Pomeroy John A. Wilson Point Pleasant Route 1 Linda Lemley Cheshire Route 2 Oscar Scholl Pomeroy David Garthee Jackson W. Cecil Cotton Gallipolis William Fry Mason William Arigoni Rio Grande Samuel Washburn Oak Hill Route 1 Carroll Deer Ironton Thomas Gooch Gallipolis Route 2 Glenn Lawson Daniel Killingsworth Morris Davis Louise Coffee H Sparks Cathy Scott Terrey Cragg Marcia Frazier Anita Belville Porter Stevens Paris Linkous Cecil Hunt Eddie White Virgil Cross Kate Dalton David Kennedy James Shaver Ivan Wallace Cordell Harris and son.

Randall R. Stover Leon Eva M. Beck Rodney John V. Chancey Pomeroy John A. Wilson Point Pleasant Linda M. Lemley Cheshire Oscar D. Scholl David B. Garthee Jackson David A. Woodyard W. Cecil Cotton Gallipolis William F. Fry Mason William A. Arrigoni Rio Grande Samuel Glenn R. Lawson Daniel S Killingsworth Morris E. Davis Louise L. Coffee H. M. Sparks Cathy Sue Scott Terrey L. Cragg Marcia Frazier Anita G. Belville Porter Stevens Paris Linkous Cecil Hunt Eddie White Virgil Cross Kate Dalton David Kennedy James G. Shaver Ivan F. Wallace Cordell Harris

River Traffic and Dam Status at Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

The report lists river gauges at Gallipolis Greenup and Huntington District dams, with roller dam status on the Kanawha and Ohio rivers. It reads vessel movements on Gallipolis and multiple locks including Marmet Winfield and Lock 34, noting up or down statuses with timestamps throughout the day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Crest Gaumnes Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Sill Ohio River Huntington James KR Hines Sycamore Peggy Downey Kathy R Solvay Salvati M. Jenks Elisha Woods Titan Elgercliff Ae City Beckford William H. Zimmer Kimer Mr. Mac R. H Bosworth Marmet Alan RK. Merrill Semet Winfield Thelma Ann A. BE. Dyke Helen Davey Crockett Criss Jr Harry Dyer Bingo Louisiana Robert BP. Tibelt T. J. Gerow James EF. Graham Gonn John J. Rowe Lock A. J. Patten Diesel Jerry Bosworth National Langa Little Edward V. Harner Jefferson Kathleen K Steve Click H. E. Rowles Eugene Woods Lewis Bayou le Reine Valley Voyager Josy Chotin Valvoline Northern Bob Benter Ise

North Gallia Honor Roll Is Released

North Gallia High School announces its first six week honor roll with 30 students. Freshmen Randy Denney Stephen Ferrell Pam Bickers Linda Blackburn Arlene Browning Ann Long Donna Quickle. Sophomores Marguerite Bass Twila Geiser Phyliss Campbell Rusty Blake Sandra Atha Reva Nibert Amy Saunders Ralph Taylor Mimi Fitch. Juniors Jackie Berry Joan Bradshaw Walter Brown Jr Billy Bush Gary Callihan Kenneth Dunn Tom Foster Rowena Haynes Patricia Stutler. Seniors Jerry Barnes Barbara Kennedy Sharon A. George Martha Garnes Charles G. Smith.

Gallipolis W. Carter Massie North Gallia High School Randy Denney Stephen Ferrell Pam Bickers Linda Blackburn Arlene Browning Ann Long Donna Quickle Marguerite Bass Twila Geiser Phyliss Campbell Rusty Blake Sandra Atha Reva Nibert Amy Saunders Ralph Taylor Mimi Fitch Jackie Berry Joan Bradshaw Walter Brown, Jr Billy Bush Gary Callihan Kenneth Dunn Tom Foster Rowena Haynes Patricia Stutler Jerry Barnes Barbara Kennedy Sharon A. George Martha Garnes Charles G. Smith

Poem Writing Discussed by Hollis Summers at Rio Grande

Dr. Hollis Summers, Danforth lecturer from Ohio University, described the making of a poem in a Thursday talk to 85 people at Rio Grande College community hall. The Rio Grande College Art Series featured Summers with Tri-County Community Concert Association invited attendees. He spoke to students at a Friday convocation open to the public.

Gallipolis Hollis Summers Danforth Ohio University Rio Grande College Tri-County Community Concert Association Summers

Rabbi Sondheim to Speak at Rio Grande College Convocation

Rabbi Frank N. Sondheim of Huntington, W. Va., will discuss religion at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Community Hall on the Rio Grande College campus. He is a Penn graduate with Hebrew letters from Hebrew Union College and was ordained in 1958.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Frank N. Sondheim Congregation Chev Sholom Huntington W. Va University of Pennsylvania Hebrew Union College Jewish Institute of Religion Sondheim Vincent Horrigan Xavier University Lance Webb Columbus

Lions Club Sets Record for Light for Light Sale

Gallipolis Lions Club unofficially breaks all records in their eighth annual Light for Light bulb sale. Over three days the drive raised 2225.05 in bulbs with 40 percent to the club. Bob Boudinot's Rockets won the team contest with 1299.30 in sales, defeating Jack Hudson's Jets at 925.75. Top seller was C Leon Saunders with 247.50. Dr Jim Dailey led the Jets with 200. Two teams of 17 Lions competed. next meeting features steak for the Rockets and beans for the Jets.

Gallipolis Lions Club Junior Wilson Gallia County Wilson Bob Boudinot Rockets Jack Hudson Jets Leon Saunders Jim Dailey Boudinot Lions Hudson

New Boston Pupils Tour Rio Grande College Visit

Dr. Edwin E. Higgins addressed 27 Glenwood High School students from New Boston visiting Rio Grande College. The group also toured Gallipolis State Institute as Higgins spoke and answered questions on the college campus.

Gallipolis Edwin KE. Higgins Division of Education and Psychology Glenwood High School New Boston Rio Grande College Gallipolis State Institute Higgins Scioto

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Gallia County Chase Mercerville Mercerville Rd WSWS Dorcas EUB Martin Berisford Omar C. Zimmerman Sisismund Harder Jose Artu Ro de Lamerens Leonard Harris Keith R. Brandeberry Vance Johnson Neal B. Clark Sharon Davis Garnet Beard J. Paul Davies Leo W. Mossman John D. North Eugene Plymale Charles Shaver Merrill Evans Donald Lintala John K. Allen Earl Mills James A. Saxton Smith B. Runyon Opie Marcum Edward Cassetta Harry E. Hamilton Ralph Martin Phillip Hecker Mahlon Radeker Lewis Gillespie Loren Thomas Claude Evans Sylvia Fowler Covid Honor Society Saunders Brotherhood Mary Ellen Haynes Newark Marsha Loney Patte Collins Galloway Cancer Society Gallia Holzer Hospital News Richard C. Hinze the Messenger Athens Ohio Rabbi Frank Sundheim Tuppers Plans Frank Dorst Long Bottom Theodore Potts RD 2 Athens Messenger Messenger Messenger Accident Insurance Department Athens Ohio Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company
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