Kiwanians Hear Speech About Egypt at Meeting
Logan Kiwanis Club heard Richard Anderson of Battelle Memorial Institute discuss Egypt's Nile dependence and the Suez Canal issue. He predicted no war over the canal, citing Nasser's aims and regional oil wealth, while outlining Egypt's economy and historical canal control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Logan
Suez Canal
Logan Kiwanis Club
Richard Anderson
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus
Middle East
Nasser
Arabian Peninsula
Anderson
Nile
Texas
Arizona
the Nile
United States
Russia
Ferdinand DeLesseps
France
England
Benjamin Disraeli
Farouk
World Bank
Germany
Africa
Europe
Britain
Mediterranean
James Barker
John Rennels
William Pearson
Addison Frey
Logan Society Tourist Club Open Meeting at Westminster
The Logan Tourist Club met Thursday evening at Westminster House of the Presbyterian Church. President Mrs. Kerwood Martin greeted members and guests. Miss Iris Lowry shared slides from a recent abroad trip, with Bill Mack assisting. A violin solo, a Granada dance, and songs by Mrs. Hill highlighted the program. A dessert course was served to 26 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Tourist Club
Westminister House
the Presbyterian Church
Kerwood Martin
C. P. McNeil
Granada
Harry Hill
Cielito Lindo
John T Underwood
Iris Lowry
Bill Mack
Robert Keynes
C. P. McNeal
Charles Davie
Kings Daughters Sunday School Class Meets at Haydenville Church
The Kings Daughters Sunday School Class of Haydenville Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Charles Patton on Church Street. Mrs. Gertrude Sparks presided, Mrs. Dorothy McQuaid led devotions, and during social hour prizes were awarded to Louise Ohlinger Thelma McGaffney and Mrs. Kate Robenette. Halloween party refreshments were served to 13 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kings’ Daughters
Haydenville Methodist Church
Charles Patton
Church St
Gertrude Sparks
Dorothy McQuaid
Louise Ohlinger
Thelma McGaffney
Kate Robenette
United Bible Class Meeting At Methodist Church
Mrs. Ray Steward presided at the Friday evening United Bible Class gathering. Treasurer D C Moffett reported the year’s activities while Hattie Patton led correspondence. Donations were given to Hocking County Community Chest and Red Cross. Mrs. Lehman led a meditation and Mrs. Nixon read It’s Great to Live in Ohio in October. Two piano duets featured by Mrs. Harmon and Crago Adair. Hostess committee included Mrs. William Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Steward
United Bible Class
Methodist Church
D. C. Moffett
Hattie Patton
Hocking County
Virgil Harmon
Crago Adair
William Evans
Escape alert issued for Logan man from Mansfield Reformatory
Law enforcement and state agencies are alerted to capture Kenneth Simms a 27 year old from Logan Route 1 who escaped Sunday with another inmate from Mansfield Reformatory He previously faced a one to seven year term for grand larceny tied to copper wire thefts at Natco Haydenville and Fairfield County The companion fugitive is Robert E Henderson of Dayton a shooting defendant Still at large near Mansfield or on the run from prior charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Hocking County
Mansfield Reformatory
Kenneth Simms
Logan Route 1
Natco
Haydenville
Fairfield County
Robert E. Henderson
Dayton
Neigh bors Night Planned by Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge
Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge of Logan will host Neigh bors Night on Friday at 7 30 p m Members of the New Straitsville Lodge will attend as guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vashti Rebekah Lodge
Logan
New Straitsville
Judgment Is Served In Nelsonville Case
Sheriff A J Waldron found nothing to levy when serving an execution on Harry C Hill. Hill faced a 2340 dollar judgment in Common Pleas Court against him from William Kingsman also known as Richard Kunzman of Nelsonville. The note for 2000 dollars dated March 5 1954 plus 340 dollars interest formed the basis. Judgement granted September 1 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
A. J. Waldron
Harry C. Hill
Hill
William Kingsman
Richard Kunzman
Nelsonville
Common Pleas Court
Shots Hit Two Windows on Route 75
Logan sheriff reports pellet damage to two more residences on Route 75 south of Logan. C E Allen and James Neville say air rifle pellets shattered windows from a passing car. Neville also misses two grind stones. Investigation continues into this and prior incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Route 75
A. J. Waldron
C. E. Allen
James Neville
Neville
Waldron
Hocking Valley Hospital Notes
List of patients and relatives at Hocking Valley Hospital. William Caldwell from Bay Route 1 had surgery. Mrs. Henry Ennis of Columbus. Mrs. Leroy Danison of Junction City Route 1 and her son. Mrs. Keith Ayers of Logan and her son. Mrs. Jerry Hutchinson of Logan Route 2 and her son. Mrs. Harry Willige of South Logan. Ted Tom of Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Caldwell
Henry Ennis
Columbus
Leroy Danison
Junction City
Keith Ayers
Logan
Jerry Hutchinson
Harry Willige
South Logan
Ted Tom
Municipal Court Hears Two Drinking Cases
Gallipolis Marshall Paul Drummond failed to appear and forfeited a $15 bond on an intoxication charge. Marlin Eugene Johnson pleaded innocent to driving while intoxicated and was released without bond. William Monroe Caldwell paid $10 and costs for speeding. All three were arrested by city police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Marshall Paul Drummond
Third Ave
Marlin Eugene Johnson
Olive Sr
William Monroe Caldwell
Columbus
Committees Make Reports Council Defers Final Action On Storm Sewer
Logan city council heard committee reports on three street and utility projects. They deferred final action on funding a storm sewer on Church Street, pending further talks and a potential assessment-based approach shared with property owners. Glenwood and Angle Avenue work were approved pending annexation and funding, with notes to issue notes only after funds or collection are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Ohio
John Owens
Parti
Cipation
Glenwood
Angle Ave
Eleven Arrests In Municipal Court Monday
Gallia County records show 11 convictions in Gallipolis Municipal Court on Monday with charges including speeding, overlength trailer, insufficient brakes, no vehicle registration, mufflerless car, and costs suspended for several defendants. Names include Glenn O. Sellers Artis Bunch James Elias Virgil Goss Raymond Williams Oren T. Adams Jack L. Meek John W. Mott Lester Mount Ronald Jack DeWeese and Mayor L. J. Reynolds George S. North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
State Highway Patrol
Glenn O. Sellers
Harbor Springs
Mich
Artis Bunch
Bidwell
Letart
James Elias
L. J. Reynolds
Cheshire
John W. Mott
Lakewood
Rio Grande
George S. Northup
Lester C. Mount
Springfield
Ronald Jack DeWeese
Dayton
Gallia Academy High to skip gymnasium to curb cost
Gallia Academy High School will lack a gymnasium as planned. The school board weighs re advertising bids after Knowlton Construction's bid. saving $124,419 by omitting the gymnasium could bring total to within the $875,000 budget though action is pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia
Academy High School
General Construction
Knowlton Construction Co
Knowlton
Marshall Boggs
Boggs
Blind man explains seeing eye dog at Rotary meeting
John Baker, blind since 1935, described seeing eye dog use with his dog Rachel at a Farmers Hotel Rotary gathering. He detailed training costs and early life events while city officials urged against merging Clay Local and Gallipolis City districts and urged support for a library levy renewal. Fred Miller named Rotary boy of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
John Baker
Farmers Hotel
Marshall Boggs
Clay
Harold Wetherholt
Baker
Rachel
Mac) MacGinness
Bertha
Boggs
Harry King
Wetherholt
Fred Miller
Rotary
Halloween party for Gallipolis society children brightens Grace Church
Gallipolis society members hosted a Halloween party at Grace Methodist Church with 20 mothers and 33 children served popcorn doughnuts and orange pop. Games directed by Mrs. Ralph Bennett and Mrs. Miles Trout, refreshments by Mrs. David Harris Mrs. Paul Haskins and Mrs. Frank Hamilton. Nearby family visits included Mr. and Mrs. Byron Bodimer of Confluence Pa guests of the Claude Millers. Clint Davis, 33, recently ill, moved from Holzer Hospital to University Hospital in Columbus. Several local families spent weekends with relatives, including the Loucks and Christ families. Funeral and visiting news noted for Harriett Ann Wheeler. cemetery burial at Mound Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Mothers Club
Grace Methodist Church
Ralph Bennett
Miles Trout
David Harris
Paul Haskins
Frank Hamilton
Byron Bodimer
Confluence
Claude Miller
Clint Davis
Holzer Hospital
University Hospital
Columbus
Gallipolis
Frank Loucks
Kathy
Bill
Marietta
Guy White
Creighton Christ
Baby
Delaware
Frank Christ
Second Ave
Clyde Shamblin
Kananga
W. Harvey Miles
Dayton
Leo Mossman
Raymond Mossman
Indianapolis
E. C. Waugh
Portsmouth
C. J. Waugh
John Lupton
Ironton
Fred Wheeler
Fred Foster
Mound Hill
Grace Methodist MYF Discusses Social Drinking Debate
The Grace Methodist Church MYF reviewed pros and cons of social drinking during a Sunday meeting led by Mary Ann Lusk. Panelists Donna Johnson and Fred Miller presented opposing views. A county Methodist Youth Fellowships rally invitation for November 26 was planned, with booth festival judges from Rodney Rio Grande and Cheshire churches. MYF pins were announced as in and available at the church office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYF
Grace Methodist Church
Mary Ann Lusk
Donna Johnson
Fred Miller
Miller
Booth
Rodney
Rio Grande
Cheshire
Wesley Weds Halloween Party At Grace Methodist Gym
Wesley Weds, a group of young married couples, held a Halloween party Saturday at Grace Methodist Church gym. The hall featured spooky decorations and candlelight. Games followed by refreshments including doughnuts cider hot dogs and potato chips. Social committee members were Mr and Mrs Charles Neal Mr and Mrs Ralph Bennett and Mr and Mrs Del Gingerick. Mr and Mrs Manning Wetherholt and Mr and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Charles Neal
Ralph Bennett
del Gingerick
Manning Wetherholt
Divorce Granted in Uncontested Logan Cecil Case
Myrtle Cecil awarded uncontested divorce from James Cecil on extreme cruelty grounds. Custody of three minor children granted to plaintiff. Defendant ordered to pay $30 weekly child support. Common Pleas Court records document the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Myrtle Cecil
James Cecil
Common Pleas
Health Office Hires Mrs Jerry Evans
Gallipolis reports Mrs Jerry Ruth Ann Evans hired by the County Health Office to replace resigning secretary Mrs Farris Call. Evans, a 1956 Gallia Academy High School graduate, previously worked in the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee office this summer. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Hopp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Jerry
Ruth Ann) Evans
County Health Office
Farris Call
Evans
Gallia Academy High School
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Fred Hopp
Gallipolis Volunteers Study Gas Masks and Training
Gallipolis volunteers met at the city building to learn gas mask use and discuss equipment under Fire Chief Hector Steele with instructor Silas J. Hamilton. Evan Plymale Jr. was designated for future training, and D. O. Taber urged a public program to reduce insurance and improve firefighting. The group will assist Lafayette Post American Legion Auxiliary with toy repair for a Christmas party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Hector Steele
Silas J. Hamilton
Evan Plymale Jr
D. O. Taber
Gallia
Lafayette Post American Legion Auxiliary
Thirteen Get Bobcat Pins At Cub Scout Meeting
Thirteen boys received bobcat pins signaling entry into Cub Scout Pack 203 in Gallipolis on Monday night. Seven awards were given including Lion’s badge to Gary Lane and a dinner stripe to Dennis Avner. Silver arrow points went to Larry Dickey and Eddie Slagle, the latter working on projects in a Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Cub Scouts
Cub
Bobby Saunders
James Trout
David
Gary Lane
Chip Jones
Chris Roderick
Richard Sanders
James Shrader
Kenny Biffle
Mark Eloesser
Phillip Sanders
Tommy Folden
Teddy Heinselman
Wolfe Badgers
Joe Styles
Richard Weinbrerger
James Coffman
Dennis Avner
Larry Dickey
Eddie Slagle
Columbus
Verchants Get 237 In Decorations Drive
In Gallipolis the downtown Christmas decorations fund reaches 237 after two days of donations toward a 1200 goal. About a dozen business and professional people contributed, with more to be added to lighting and other decors. The deadline falls next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Retail Merchants’ Association
Max Elliott
Chamber of Commerce
Births and hospital notices from Holzer Hospital
A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Roach Point Pleasant on Oct 30. Various admissions including Franklin Sickles Jackson surgical. List of patients admitted and dismissed with names towns and medical or surgical status. Includes multiple patients from Gallipolis Wellston Jackson Point Pleasant and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Roach
Point Pleasant
Manning E. Wetherholt
Gallipolis
Franklin Sickles
Jackson
Crandall
Smith
Spencer
Surgical
John Finch
Ralph O. Sith
Wellston
E. G. Slagle
W. S. Cofer
Kananga
Arthur Whetstone
Robert Hamilton
Carl Fowler
Elmer Canode
Radcliff
John Anderson, Jr
Youth Fellowship Morality Discussion in Gallipolis
In Gallipolis the Church of God Youth Fellowship held a Sunday gathering with three buzz sessions on jealousy and impure thoughts. Fifteen members attended, led by advisor Mrs. Pearl Elliott and adults Gene Saunders and Mrs. Gladys Brammer guiding final group reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Church of God Youth Fellowship
Ruth Fulks
Pearl Elliott
Gene Saunders
Gladys Brammer
Gallia Academy Group Seeks Grades And Conduct Board
Gallia Academy High School Principal Ross Fleming faces a push from the Principal's Advisory Committee to form a committee to review grading standards and student conduct. Fleming has not named members and will review the proposal in a later report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Ross Fleming
Fleming
Graveside services held for infant Morgan in Gallipolis
Graveside services were conducted for the infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Morgan of Graveport after the baby died at 1 p.m. Tuesday. The infant lived six hours after birth at Children's Hospital in Columbus. The mother is the former May Hash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Oscar Morgan
Graveport
Children’s Hospital
Columbus
May Hash
Six From Gallipolis At Scout Conference
Six residents from Gallipolis attend the opening session of the Kenowva region Scout conference in Columbus. Participants include two Girl Scouts Elizabeth Arnold and Charlene Cotton and four adults Mrs. J Gordon Gibert Mrs. Leo Mossman Mrs. George R. Roberts and Mrs. George Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Columbus
Elizabeth Arnold
Charlene Cotton
J. Gordon Gibert
Leo Mossman
George R. Roberts
George Fuller
Tree Felled Youth Fined in Halloween Prank Case
Gallia County records a first 1956 Halloween prank conviction as Gary Price 18 of Little Bullskin Road is fined $50 and costs for felled tree obstructing a public highway. A juvenile accomplice awaits future court appearance by Judge John Howell. Sheriff’s deputies plus city police and state patrol collaborate to patrol county roads for vandals tonight and again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gary Price
Little Bullskin Road
Gallia County
Sheriff's Department
John Howell
Sheriff's Office
Harley Oiler Dies at 73 in Wellston Home
Harley Oiler 73 of Wellston died at his son Earls home at 4 35 a m Tuesday seven years after retiring from the railroad He was born in Vinton Aug 29 1883 son of Sam and Melissa Oiler He married Addie Holcomb Aug 30 1905 She died May 13 1955 He worked for Hocking Valley Railroad then Chesapeake and Ohio 40 years retiring 1949 Surviving are four children Roland Samuel Earl of Wellston and Mrs Daisy Schleppi of Houston Texas four sisters and two brothers Funeral services will be at 2 p m Thursday at the McCoy funeral home burial in McGhee Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home until the service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Harley
Earl
Wellston
Mr. Oiler
Sam
Melissa
Addie Holcomb
Hocking Valley Railroad
Chesapeake and Ohio
Roland
Samuel
Daisy Schleppi
Houston
Texas
Delphia Westfall
Springfield
Lena Vogel
Richfield, Mich
Janie Shepherd
Logan
Nora Rife
Columbus
Jerry
Utica
Byron
Bainbridge
McCoy Funeral Home
McGhee
Baptist Church Group Has Wiener Roast
The Rangers group at First Baptist Church in Gallipolis for boys aged 10 to 16 held devotions led by Rev. Thomas D. Bunyan then traveled to O. J. White’s farm for a wiener roast Monday night. They later played in a hayloft. a hayride was postponed two weeks due to a broken tractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Rangers
First Baptist Church
Thomas D. Bunyan
O. J. White
Seniors Claim Gallia Academy Touch Football League Title
In Gallipolis 1946 the Gallia Academy High School seniors defeated the juniors to win the league playoffs and earn a coke and doughnut party. The seniors finished undefeated in the playoffs, while the juniors dropped two games after a prior tie and postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallia Academy High School
Superintendent Opposes Clay Gallipolis Merger Plan
Gallipolis City School Board outlines two public meetings to explain opposition to the Clay Gallipolis merger. Superintendent Marshall Boggs leads a Thursday session at Washington School Auditorium and pressure mounts as voters face the merger on the ballot. Magnus Magnussen and Boggs travel Friday to Clay Local School to discuss with the Clay Local Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallipolis
Gallipolis City
Boggs
Marcus Magnussen
Clay Local
Clay Board
Also Mentioned on This Page
Athens Messenger
Logan Society
Jennie Blosser
Clarence Allen
George Lehman
Harry Meinlein
Harmon
Adair
Eives
Bible
Hocking Valley Hospital
Levy
Gallipolis Society
Ronnie Dobbins
Wesley
Health Office
Jerry Evans
Verchants
George W. Clark
George Channell
Dean Salts
Merlan Shoemaker
Frederica Mayer
Carla Riggenbach
Amanda Neal
Glen Wal‘burn
Charles Green
Jacob Sickles
Earl Cross
Edgar Beatty
Youth Fellowship
Morgan Infant
Harley Oiler
Baptist Church Group
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