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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1962

Page

8

Teenagers Studied by Gallia County Family Life Group

Gallia County committee at Buckeye Rural Electric Building focused on teen dropouts 1270 freshmen across 1956 to 1958 entering, 800 seniors 1960 to 1962 graduating. They urged a trade school, an employment center, and programs to raise parent teen understanding with speaker Miss Vivian Johnston outlining a family life cycle.

Gallia Nancy M. Evans Home Economics Gallia County Vivian Johnston Miss Johnston John Shultz R. William Jenkins Jim Betz Anne G. White Glen Graham Paul Ja Quay Women’s Home Demonstration Council

Gallipolis Seeks Federal Sewer Funds

Gallipolis will seek a federal grant of 29 300 dollars to finish a 1 25 million sanitary sewer system in East Gallipolis. The City Commission approved resolutions authorizing the city manager to file the application under the accelerated public works program. The unfinished portion serves about 50 river side homes along Eastern Ave from Tye’s Restaurant to the city limits.

Gallipolis East Gallipolis Gary R. Short City Commission Eastern Ave Tye Short

Nine Patrol Cases Heard In Gallipolis Court

Municipal Judge William H. Janes fined nine motorists on State Highway Patrol charges. Robert E. Lee Thurman 80 was fined $5 and costs for unsafe operation. Others included J. Clark 32 Oak Hill $10 for failure to stop, William Wood 32 Patriot $10 for speeding, Charles Shelton 52 Patriot $5 for improper backing, Clester Tackett 33 Gallipolis $5 no costs for defective headlights, Raymond Stump 50 Albion Ind. $5 no costs for a stop sign violation. Forfeitures: Claude Hale Jr. 31 Greensboro NC $25 speeding, Paul Goodnite 33 New Haven $15 for turning too soon, Claud Philyaw 28 Maiden NC $25 for failure to stop within the clear distance.

Gallipolis William H. Janes Robert E. Lee Thurman Janes Bobby J. Clark Oak Hill William H. Wood Patriot Charles J. Shelton Clester L. Tackett Raymond Stump Albion Ind Claude S. Hale, Jr Greensboro N. C Paul H. Goodnite New Haven Claud W. Philyaw Maiden

Gallia youths plead guilty to larceny

Paul E. Russell and Billy Joe Patterson, both of Gallipolis Route 2, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to petit larceny. Judge William H. Jones placed cases under advisement and scheduled a Saturday return. They were arrested by Gallia County sheriff's deputies for stealing lanterns from a state highway project near Crown City. Judith K. Lusk was arrested with them and charged with probation violation.

Gallipolis Paul E. Russell Billy Joe Patterson William H. Jones Gallia County Crown City Judith K. Lusk Mercerville Baird Miss Lusk Common Pleas Court

Holzer Hospital News Births Theme Across Local Families

A list of newborns from Gallipolis Wellston and surrounding areas names parents including Mr. and Mrs. John C. Saxton and Mr. and Mrs. Gary L. Massie among others. The item notes blood usage on Monday and a local dairy distributor promoting pink divinity ice cream for holidays.

John C. Saxton Gallipolis Gary L. Massie Wellston Jackie L. Chapman Racine

Halloween Plans Highlight Trick or Treat Night and Carnival

Gallipolis announces the 1962 Halloween observance beginning with trick or treat on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm and the Legion's 20th annual Halloween carnival on Wednesday on the Public Square. A parade starts at City Hall at 7 pm with park events at 7:30 pm and prizes for best costumes in three age groups. Also included is a legal notice about James Willard Stump in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas seeks actions tied to grounds of cruelty. hearing scheduled after December 22.

Gallipolis Legion Chester A. Leaper Chief Leaper City Hall Second Ave James Willard Stump 77Th Armored Fort Carson Colorado Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Iearshette Stump

Duke Cleaners Win Ohio Safety Award

Duke Cleaners, Inc. of Gallipolis received a 1961 safety award at the 48th annual convention of the Ohio Dry Cleaners and Launderers Association in Columbus. Miss Kathryn Mayes accepted the certificate, with Mrs. Cecil Thivener also present as a Duke's Cleaners employee.

Gallipolis Duke Cleaners, Inc Ohio Dry Cleaners and Launderers Association Columbus Kathryn Mayes Duke’s Cleaners Cecil Thivener Mayes

Bradbury Rites Held In Huntington And Cheshire

Thomas L. Bradbury funeral services were held in Huntington West Virginia with graveside rites at Cheshire Gravel Hill Cemetery conducted by Rev. Wesley Bennett and the Siloam Masonic lodge. Attendees included Miss Ortha Roush Dayton Kentucky Keith Bradbury Columbus Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wood Canal Winchester and Mrs. Margaret Bradbury plus Mr. Vernon. Also noted is the 70th anniversary of the Bidwell Methodist Church attended by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ward.

Mary B. Silson Huntington W. Va Thomas L. Bradbury Wesley Bennett Siloam Masonic Lodge Cheshire Gravel Hill Ortha Roush Dayton Keith Bradbury Columbus Robert Wood Canal Winchester Margaret Bradbury Vernon Chester Ward Bidwell Methodist Church

North Gallia Pirates boosters pancake supper Saturday

North Gallia High School Pirates boosters club hosts an annual pancake supper at Vinton School from 5 30 p m to 9 p m to raise funds for lights on the North Gallia athletic field. Proceeds support athletic facilities in the district.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School Pirates Boosters Club Vinton School North Gallia

Attempted Burglary Reported at Cottrell's Grocery

Gallipolis report notes an attempted breaking and entering at E L Cottrell's Grocery in Porter. Deputies Long Kerr and Thompson responded near 11 40 p m. Entrance was gained by breaking a glass pane and reaching inside then opening the doors. Cash drawer was found open with only a few dollars in change. No suspects located after a wide area search.

Gallipolis E. L. Cottrell’s Porter Grant Long Loren Kerr Ernie Thompson Long Cottrell

Cars Collide On Curve Near Route 141

Gallia County two car crash on German Hollow Road east of Route 141 at 12 40 PM caused minor damage to both vehicles. James L. Davison 19 Gallipolis Waterloo Star Route and Shirley G Neal 65 Gallipolis Waterloo Star Route were the drivers. No injuries or charges reported. Ray Clark returned home after months in New Jersey.

Gallipolis German Hollow State Highway Patrol James L. Davidson Waterloo Shirley G. Neal Davidson Davison Neal

Borden Seeks Civil Service Board Post in OCSEA Context

Gallia County OCSEA chapter meets in Gallipolis State Institute hall to hear Forrest S. Borden Sr. announce his candidacy for the state executive board of the Ohio Civil Service Employes Association in 1964. He recently earned a distinguished service award for 15 years as district representative, the first Gallia Countian to do so in 25 years.

Gallipolis Forrest S. Borden Ohio Civil Service Employes Association Gallia County OCSEA West Hall Gallipolis State Institute Columbus Borden Richard Hurwitz W. D. Witham Athens State Hospital I. J. Miller

Suit Alleges Misrepresentation In Real Estate Deal

Willie and Nellie Moore sue Lee and Geraldine Burcham in Gallia County Common Pleas for 5000 dollars claiming the Chambersburg property purchased for 20000 dollars was misrepresented. The petition asserts the house sits on a smaller lot and lacks a sufficient water well.

Gallipolis Willie Nellie Moore Eureka Gallia County Common Pleas Chambersburg Lee Geraldine Burcham Route 7 Ohio River

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