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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1958

Page

8

Television schedule and film listings page

A printed TV schedule lists color programs and film lineups for Monday and Tuesday evenings including Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Sen Byrd and NBC News. It also notes editorial caution about errors and contains Saturday and Tuesday film entries with titles such as HEROES OF THE DEEP THE TRUE GLORY CRIME DOCTOR and ANCHORS AWEIGH along with star casts.

Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Sen. Byrd Goodyear Arthur Mur Fay NBC News Wiliam Jaca Paar Shir. Temple

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights with Western Themed Programs

The listing shows a dense lineup of radio programs from 6:00 to 11:15 with shows like Cisco Kid Rifleman Naked City Sheriff Coch News and Hour of Stars. Notable acts include Jubilee USA This Is Music and Big 10 Hillies.

Katie Doonan Treas Hunt Treas. Hunt Col. Bleep Firestone Front Doctor Anybody Sheriff Coch Jubilee USA Cisco Kid W. W'olpecker Mick. Spillane Casey Jones Sugarfoot Wyatt Earp John Daly

Daytime Radio Schedule Cites Stars and Shows

A garbled lineup lists programs and personalities including Doug Martin Hour of Stars Day in Court Peter Hayes Mother's Day Liberace Ray Milland Beat Clock Disney Time and Time for Rom with TBA slot amid morning and afternoon broadcasts.

Nita Hutch Peter Hayes Doug Martin Liberace Ray Milland Disney

TV Schedule Listings for WBENS Channel Monday Night

A dense list shows WBENS television programming with a full nightly lineup from 6:00 pm through 12:45 am including news weather weather, game shows, and children programs featuring hosts Chet Long Doug Edwards Bob, Amos Andy, Danny Thom and Garry Moore among others.

Col Explorer Weather Traffic Chet Long Doug Edwards Linc.Dougla's the Texan Godfrey Red Skelton Don Mack Garry Moore Ddwards Amos N Andy Alice

TV Schedule Listings for Daytime and Evening Regions

A dense daily grid lists broadcast slots from early morning to late night. Programs include Jule Amvin Our Gang Jungie Jim Name Tune Father Knows Destiny Playhs Amnthem News Theater Devotions Hottelet News Love of Man Play Huneh Godfrey Top Dollar Love of Life Sreh Tomor Guiding Light Miss Brooks World Turns Jimmy Dean House Party Big Payoff Verdict Yours Brighter Day Secret Storm Edge Night Comm Keene State Trooper DuPont Show Godfrey Red Skelton Garry Moore News.

Amos Andy Tom Gleda Ann Reider Godfrey Sreh. Tomor Guiding Light Devotions Hottelet News Love of Man A_ Godfrey Love of Life Sreh_ Tomor Miss Brooks Jimmy Dean Keene

TV MOVIE CAIDE 50 PM ANCHORS A WEIGH

James remarks list reads like a film schedule with Frank Sinatra Gene Kelly and Kathryn Grayson highlighted for an evening lineup. A Girl in Every mentions a different feature at 5 pm.

Frank Sinatra Gene Kelly Kathryn Grayson

Newberry To Speak During Religious Emphasis Week

Dr. Gene W. Newberry, former Rio Grande College student, returns November 3 as principal speaker for Religious Emphasis Week. The 11 a.m. daily lectures run Monday through Thursday at Community Hall. 7:30 p.m. services follow at Calvary Baptist Church. He earned degrees from Denison, Anderson College, Oberlin, Stanford, and Duke, and is a professor of Christian doctrine at Anderson University School of Theology. He has written Primer For Young Christians and remains active in speaking engagements across the region.

Funeral Service Held for Mrs Sarah Hut chinson

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Agnes Hutchinson 70 of Bidwell Route 2 were held at 2 p m Monday at Ebenezer Baptist Church Kenova Route 1 by Revs Harry Ferguson and Burt Taylor. Burial followed in Docks Creek Cemetery.

Gallipolis Sarah Agnes Hutchinson Bidwell Ebenezer Baptist Church Kenova Harry Ferguson Burt Taylor Buria Docks Creek

Ground Observers Awake in Surprise Sunday Alert

Gallipolis observers missed most aircraft during a Charleston Filter Center test. Dick Thomas reports eight planes total and only one visually, an SA-16 Albatross from the WV Air National Guard.

Gallipolis Charleston Dick Thomas Ercise Grumman Dorothy Dickerson Delores Magnani Mollie Johnson Joe Clark John Holzer Dick Campbell Billy Davis Tom Houck Charles Young John Gibert Charles Riggs Ronnie Keenan Virginia Day Virginia Sheets Mabel Brown Darlene Leaper

Rio Grande Founders Day Observed at College and Cemetery

About 150 people attended the Rio Grande Founders Day program in Community Hall and the memorial services at Calvary Cemetery. Dr. R. Lloyd Pabst spoke on character and worth, a citation was given to Miss S. May Fulton, and a silver platter presented. The college choir performed, and taps sounded for 30 honored presidents, faculty, founders, and trustees.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Calvary Cemetery R. Lloyd Pabst Rio Grande First Baptist Church Jackson, Mich S. May Fulton Clara E. Poston R. Price Ewing J. Boyd Davis

Talented Tiptoe Trio To Highlight Dinner

Gallia County Farm Bureau dinner will feature the Tiptoes Janice Saunder Joyce Saunder and Gladys Johnson who won top honors at the Gallia Junior Fair. They will perform three days before entering the district talent contest near Piketon.

Gallipolis Gallia County Farm Bureau Federation Green Tiptoes District Farm Bureau Piketon Janice Joyce Saunders Gladys Johnson Gallia County Gladys

Washington School Open House Promises Music and Tours

Washington Elementary School hosts an open house from 7 30 to 9 30 p m Tuesday with music by Mrs Harris Doepping students. Second and fifth grade classes perform in the auditorium. Fifth grade chorus presents four selections. Second graders perform The Dance of the Ghosts with the chorus. Poster contest winners announced. PTA serves refreshments in the cafeteria.

Gallipolis Washington Elementary School Harris Doepping PTA

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Kanawha and Ohio Rivers

River gauges show rising water and three Kanawha dams on the sill as Ohio River boats report up and down traffic at locks 14 through 34. Multiple vessels at Huntington, Lock 14, and other locks posted at various times throughout the day.

Galipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River City of Huntington Titan Southland IL. F. Frieberger Cherrystone Sohio State C. V. Harner Lock Bob Benter Helen George G Belpre Crucible Betty Moran Karen Jefferson Jerry Bosworth William Penn Stephen Foster Robert P. Bonnie Sally Ann Lewis London C. F Lella C. Shearer Ovec Jane Lucas Stevenson Bonnie O-Kang Queen City

Births at Holzer Hospital Reported for Multiple Families

A list of birth announcements from Holzer Hospital notes new sons and daughters for numerous families in Gallipolis Pomeroy Wellston Jackson and surrounding areas. Included are births to Lowell Salser Roger Dillard Harold Eddy Paul Burke James Robinson Frank Bates Earl Riegel Delbert Jenkins Richard Mayo and others with additional parent and guardian names and residences. Blood used Saturday 3 pints.

Lowell Salser Pomeroy Roger Dillard Harold E. Eddy Gallipolis Paul E. Burke Wellston James D. Robinson Frank E. Bates South Side Earl Riegel, Jr Jackson Delbert R. Jenkins Richard Mayo Waterloo Roger F. Dillard Edward F. Gilkey Middleport Carl Casto Harrisonville Joe Henry Loretta Bryan Ray Calvin C. Smith Flatwoods Marlin F. Jones Wellson Andrew W. Barlow

Five Men Report At 2 A.M. For Induction Exam Mixup

Five young men reported at 2 a.m. Monday to Gallia County Court House for pre induction examinations. A clerical mistake sent them to the courthouse instead of the 2 p.m. report time. The group included Billy Ross Crown City Henry Sheline John Broyles Jack Richards of Gallipolis and Delmas Farley of Vinton.

Ders Gallia County Court House Jim Saunders Jack Switzer Selective Service Switzer Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Billy Ross Crown City Henry Sheline John Broyles Jack Richards Delmas Farley Vinton

Bloodmobile Schedule Extends Through Nine County Schools

Gallia County District Library bookmobile completes second of three rounds on its fall schedule. It visits Centerville Rio Grande Elementary and high schools Monday North Gallia High School Vinton and Bidwell Elementary Tuesday Kananga Addaville Cheshire-Kyger Elementary Wednesday, with a December 1 to 10 final round visiting 22 schools.

Gallipolis Gallia County Lawrence R. Huber Centerville Rio Grande North Gallia Vinton and Bidwell Kananga Addaville Cheshire-Kyger

Two Minor Accidents Reported by Gallipolis Police

Gallipolis police investigated two minor crashes on Saturday. At 2 30 p.m. on Third Ave a vehicle driven by John V Grimes 46 of Buffalo struck a car driven by Carl J Tabor 46 of Patriot Route 2 causing damage to the right front fender and head light. Grimes left front door damaged. At 4 16 p.m. on Pine Street a car driven by Marie Fatout 67 of Indianapolis slid 27 feet to avoid a turn and was rear ended by a pickup driven by William Jackson 49 of Gallipolis Route 1 causing damage to the rear fender grill hood and bumper. No injuries or charges.

Gallipolis Ohio Produce Third Ave John V. Grimes Buffalo Carl J. Tabor Tabor Grimes Pine St Union Ave Marie Fatout Indianapolis Ind William Jackson

Gallia District Library Levy Discussed For 2 10 Mills

Gallia County district librarian Lawrence Huber outlined the library levy plan and projected budget at a Saturday briefing. He said a 2 10 mill levy would yield about 23 524 in supplementary income plus state aid and fees totaling about 50 400 for operations. He noted per capita funding would fall below the Ohio Library Association recommendation but would allow extensive service via bookmobile routes and expanded evening access, while urgent building repairs including wiring and furnace would require further support.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ohio Library Association Lawrence Huber OLA

Three Accidents Reported in Gallipolis Weekend

Gallipolis patrol reports three weekend accidents with one injury. John R. Johnston, 22, lost control on Route 7 when a wheel dropped, rolling once. no injuries. Byrd O. Jackson backed into a parked car in Rio Grande, minor damage. Dorcel Parsons, 22, cited for no license after a Meigs County crash sent Roger Johnson, 12, to hospital with head laceration and hand abrasion.

Rio Grande Byrd O. Jackson Denny's Joseph E. Keefer Grove City Dorcel Parsons Portland Meigs Meigs County Parsons Roger Johnson Meigs General Hospital

Mason County Native Dies At Her Home

Mrs. Harriett Delna Bates 84 a Mason County native died at 8 15 am at her Gallipolis Route 1 home She was born December 31 1873 in Henderson daughter of Harrison and Hannah Frost She married Edward M Bates in 1892 he died in 1947 They had nine children seven survive Carrie Sullivan Denver Bates John Bates Dolly Robertson Louise Bates Charles Bates George Bates There are 21 grandchildren 18 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren She belonged to Henderson Methodist Church Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday Millers Funeral Home with Rev Warren H Wilson burial in Suncrest Cemetery Point Pleasant Friends may call Millers from Monday evening.

Gallipolis Harriett Delna Bates Mason County Bates Henderson Harrison Hannah Gardner Frost Mason Co Ohio Edward M. Bates Carrie Sullivan Denver Bates John Bates Gallipolis Ferry Dolly Robertson Point Pleasant Louise Bates Charles George Bates Henderson Methodist Church

Ohioans to Attend Education Conference

In Columbus an estimated 3000 Ohio citizens will gather next Tuesday for the State House Conference on Education. Ray W. Kimmey of Dayton, chairman of the all day conference, said more than 2500 delegates have registered.

Columbus Ohio Ray W. Kimmey Dayton

Airborne missiles moved safely by new rail shockproof method

The New York Central Railroad demonstrated a shockproof transportation method for missiles. Missiles rest on rubber air bags absorbing shocks with no car alterations. Temporary tracks on the car floor support the system and allow easy loading and unloading. Road tests showed impacts up to 10 mph caused no missile damage.

New York Central Railroad

Halloween Party At Huntington Grange Hall Draws Crowd

Seventy five attended a Halloween party in GalliaCos Huntington Grange Hall with Minnie Castle in charge. Prizes went to Hazel Persinger for prettiest costume Jan and Ann Long for ugliest Eileen Walters for most comical. Activities included bobbing for apples and fortune reading by Madame Marie. A rummage sale and refreshments were offered. Plans include a square dance at 7 30 p m Nov 30 at the Huntington Grange Hall with refreshment sales. Pomona Grange officers meet at Rodney Community Building Wednesday at 8 p m.

Gallipolis Huntington Grange Hall Minnie Castle Hazel Persinger Jan Ann Long Eileen Walters Marie Pomona Grange Rodney Community

Bermuda Fire Worms Wear Wrist Watches

Bermuda researchers note fire worms live on the ocean floor and rise to the surface at 55 minutes after sunset, suggesting a timed daily behavior linked to light. The observation highlights precise daily timing in these deep sea organisms.

Bermuda

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