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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1964

Page

8

Driver Flees Accident Scene in Gallipolis

State Highway Patrol says William A. Stewart, 62, was jailed on $1500 bond after two crashes at Routes 35 and 160. Paula Pottery, 19, of Vinton, escaped injury when Stewart hit her car. Stewart fled the scene, rammed two eastbound cars, and struck a guard rail before stopping. He faces driving while intoxicated and failure to stop charges.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol William A. Stewart Ewington Paula K. Pottery Vinton Stewart Division of Forestry Homer McClaskey Route 160 Forrest A. McNeal Cheshire Thelma R. Reese Gravel Hill Route Frank Labarbara Marion Foster Labarbara James Miller Route 35 Gallia County Max B. Strickler Bob Evans Rio Grande

Hoover Book Available At Library In Gallia County

Gallia County District Library released ten new volumes including a Herbert Hoover biography by Eugene Lyons. Other non fiction titles cover The Fourth American Faith The Shakespearian Imagination A Time for Action and Better Health for Women. Police report several traffic accidents with injuries and two animal fatalities on Route 35 and nearby roads.

Gallipolis Eugene Lyons Herbert Hoover America Gallia County Duncan Howlett O’maine Louise Dickinson Rich Lyndon B. Johnson Norman N. Holland Charles Gilbert M.D Shirley Seifert William Golding Ian Fleming Lillian Ross

Gallia Driver Faces Three Patrol Charges

Thomas E. Masters, 21, Gallipolis Route 1, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to charges of failure to transfer registration, fictitious registration, speeding, and resisting arrest. A prior charge was dismissed. bond of $200 was continued with a Nov. 11 hearing. Several other local defendants faced fines for speeding, registration, and related offenses.

Gallipolis Thomas E. Masters State Highway Patrol William H. Sowers Masters Atty John A. Epling Sowers Paul R. Roush Middleport Phillip

Court orders $808 paid in divorce ruling

Myrtle Jordan of Gallipolis files for divorce from Virgil Jordan in Gallia County Common Pleas Court citing extreme cruelty. They wed September 27 1939 in Kentucky and have two minor children. alimony and child custody sought. Judge Betz also granted Carmie Kilgore a divorce from Eddie Kilgore and ordered $808 had been due to be paid with $50 monthly installments. Kilgore renamed to Freddie Lilly. Zambia adopts new name at midnight changing Northern Rhodesia to Zambia.

Gallipolis Myrtle Jordan Eastern Ave Gallia County Carmie Kilgore Freddie E. Lilly

Woodland Fires Burn 40 Acres Northwest of Gallipolis

Gallipolis volunteers fought three brush fires Sunday afternoon in wooded areas northwest of the city. About 40 acres burned, with 10 acres on land owned by Sheriff Oscar Baird and 1 acre by James R. Smith. Firemen used 1000 gallons of water to control the second blaze.

Gallipolis Smith Rd Bulaville Rd Oscar Baird James R. Smith

Gallia County sales tax up for two periods in 1964

Gallia County seen higher sales tax receipts for the two week period ending October 17 1964 and the fiscal year ending October 19 1964 according to State Treasurer John D Herbert. The two week total was 11680.14 versus 10511.18 last year while the fiscal year total reached 89813.52 against 86879.24. Vehicle and house trailers tax receipts also rose with weekly 1964 at 5945.92 vs 5314.79 and fiscal 47294.82 to 41544.67.

Gallipolis Gallia County John D. Herbert

Gasoline Ignites Basement Fire in Point Pleasant Home

Smoke and water damaged the basement of Mr and Mrs Delbert McCartney on Route 2 Point Pleasant Sunday when gasoline ignited Mrs McCartney was using the liquid for cleaning purposes Fire Department answered at 12 40 p m but the fire was out upon arrival

Point Pleasant Delbert McCartney

Television Listings Note On Schedule Corrections

The Messenger reports that program listings may contain errors if stations fail to supply corrected schedules. Bold type marks color programs and station listings may vary by outlet.

Messenger

Juvenile Court Fines Seven Drivers in Gallia County

Gallia County Juvenile Court Judge John W. Howell fined and suspended licenses for seven drivers cited by city police and state patrol. Names include Charles J. Brown 17 with four month license suspension for speeding, Josep G. Iglehart 16 with 30 day suspension, James H. Hood 16 and William J. Carnutte 17 each fined five dollars and costs for speeding, and others cited for driving wrong way, extra speed under road and weather conditions, with suspensions and bonds set as noted.

E. Davis Gallipolis John L. Belville Crown City Larry Canaday Elsie H. Elliott Paula J. Sayre Pomeroy Ohio Bruce D. Osborne van Fadeley Rio Grande William H. Caldwell Larry E. Laudermill Middleport Edwin Braker Cleveland Raymond Hodge McDermott James L. Asher Hyden James C. Fairchild Richmondale Alfred E. Carter Gran Quarry N. C Paul W. Shickley Chillicothe Robert E. Thomas Beckley W. Va Robert Smeltz State Highway Patrol John W. Howell Gallia County Charles J. Brown Josep G. Iglehart Howell James H. Hood Cheshire William J. Carnutte David R. Wilson Point Pleasant Ronald C. Petty Henry C. Boggs, Jr Waterloo

Miller to Speak at New Haven Rally in Fourth District Race

Republican Jack Miller of Parkersburg will speak at 7 30 p m Monday at the New Haven grade school rally for the Fourth District congressional race. He faces incumbent Ken Heckler with county candidates also expected. Refreshments to be served.

WLWC NBC Wsaz-Tv Wchs-Tv CBS Wbns-Tv Whtn-Tv ABC Chanel WTVN ABC Columbus Huntington Charleston Columbus Huntington Laramie Bristol Court Ben Losey Survival Hitchcock Ben Casey Slattery'’s People Theatre Ana Macencemat Meres Wtvn-Tv WHTN Jack LaLanne Dean Muiller Paul Dixon Dean Miller Mike Wallace Nate Phanam Ernie Ford Loretta Young General Hospital Huntley Point Pleasant Jack Miller Parkersburg New Haven Miller Ken Heckler

Radio schedule notes political discussion and science programs

Monday to Wednesday listings show Rep Otis G Pike and Rep Gerald Ford debates on defense, economic factors of peaceful co existence, minor parties on the Michigan ballot, NIH scientist Dr Ernest Freese, and election topics with Dr Richard Baid and Dr Leonard Ostrand. On air reports include Dateline London and international club segments.

I Rae Otis G. Pike Gerald Ford National Defense Georgetown Forum Michigan Ernest Freese National Institute of Health Ohio Tippecanoe Tyler Richard Baid Alex Prissey International Club Leonard A. Ostrand Netherlands Dateline London Britain

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Local Arrests

Pleasant Valley Hospital lists new births for Leon Parson and a daughter to the Corbin family among others. State Police arrested Roy Jackson McDade for driving while intoxicated, lacking a license, Noah McDade and William Devore for intoxication, and James Dunlap on a non-support warrant. Henderson Garden Club sent four members to an Ohio Guyan District meeting.

Roy Jackson McDade Pliny West Virginia Noah McDade William Devore James Dunlap Point Pleasant Henderson Garden Club Henderson Club William Reiker Francis Clark Grace Rogers Norma McDermitt

Parkersburg Man Denies Non-Support

Gallia County docket reports Parkersburg West Virginia man George Ward, 28, pleaded innocent to non support charges in Municipal Court and was held to the January term grand jury on bond. Dismissed a non‑support charge against Carl Dingess, Cleveland, with evidence insufficient. Multiple city cases include speeding and intoxication fines. dam guages and river boat traffic updates appended. Wellston traffic injury report notes George H. McCarty, 21, admitted with fractured jaw. condition listed as good.

Gallipolis David Ward Parkersburg W.va Esther Ward William H. Sowers Carl Dingess Cleveland Gallia County Sowers Terry Johnson Joseph W. Beattie Leon Waylon D. Edge Eugene Kirk Bidwell John Hurt Rio Grande Carol K. Rutherford Point Pleasant Earl J. Smith Hanoverton William B. Jones George H. McCarty Railroad Ave Wellston Holzer Hospital

Hob Goblins to Roam Friday Night Parade in Point Pleasant

Halloween parade and Hob Goblin's Hop staged on Friday in Point Pleasant. Children’s costume judging in two age groups from 1 to 6 and 6 to 12 between Lowe Hotel and post office. Dance judges present with 35 cent single and 50 cent couple admission. Proceeds fund mental health programs.

Point Pleasant Lowe Fourth St

Boy 11 Injured Riding Bike in Gallipolis Intersection

Steven Gardner, 11, escaped serious injury after his bicycle entered the path of a car driven by Nancy Tawney, 17. Gardner was treated at Holzer Hospital for cuts, bruises, and a fractured finger. no charges were filed. A second minor accident occurred when Betty Janey backed into a parked car on Vine Street.

Gallipolis Steven Gardner Delmar Gardner Sunset Dr Second Ave Nancy Tawney Young Gardner Holzer Hospital Vine St Betty Janey Ida M. Miller Waterloo

Hospital Notes List Newborns and Names Mentioned

Holzer Hospital notes announce multiple births to families in Gallipolis Pomeroy Jackson Wellston and surrounding areas. The long list includes both full names and married names of parents with towns and routes.

Student Council Meet Set at Point Pleasant High

Mrs John Scott executive secretary of student Councils will speak at a workshop Tuesday at Point Pleasant High School starting at 9 a m. Tom King president of the local council says over 100 student council executives from 10 West Virginia schools and Gallipolis High School will attend. Kerry Jarrell point Pleasant state president elect and other state officers will also be on the program. Mrs Violet Gerlach is the local advisor.

Point Pleasant John Scott Oak Hill W. Va Point Pleasant High School Tom King West Virginia Gallipolis High School Kerry Jarrell Violet Gerlach

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