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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

8

Jewelry Theft At Wellman Jewelers In Gallipolis

Burglars broke into Wellman Jewelers late Sunday night or early Monday morning and stole diamonds and ladies watches valued by Bill Wellman at 2000 to 3000 dollars. Police found empty display items and a skylight entry exit, with fingerprint clues on the boxes. First National Bank bought Walter J and Donna Voreh property in Bidwell for 1400 dollars via public auction.

Gallipolis Wellman Jewelers Bill Wellman Wellman First National Bank Walter J Donna Voreh Bidwell

Television Listings Messy with Errant Station Schedules

The Messenger notes it is not responsible for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. The page lists a dense sequence of showtimes and titles including News Weather NFL and various programs across the evening, with color indicators and time stamps.

The Messenger

Television Schedule Snippet for Evening Lineup

A fragmented TV grid lists time slots and programs such as NBC News Weather and various classics. Entries include Perry Como Jack Paar Wagon Train and The Twilight Zone style references across morning to late-night blocks.

Brinkley NBC News Pioneer Wagon Train Toey Bishop Jack Paar Perry Como Newhart

TV Schedule Reel From Noon To Night

A fragmented broadcast grid lists programs and times from 6:00 to 11:25 including Hiway Patrol Dr Brothers News Weather Dick Tracy Steve Allen and movie slots. The OCR shows alternating news and entertainment programs across channels with titles such as Bugs Bunny Top Cat and Hawaiian Eye.

Hiway Patrol Alcoa News OO McGraw i Bugs Bunny Dr. Brothers Bach Father Cal. & Col Movie New Breed Accent Steve Allen

TV Previews Highlight Classic Nightline Lineup

Channel listings feature Beachcomber Paradise Last with John Lackland solving a 15 year amnesia mystery. Laramie presents Rod Cameron as a convict seeking help to recover stolen funds. Alfred Hitchcock Presents Cop for a Day stars Walter Matthau and Davey after a bank heist. Dick Powell Show Out of the Night follows a man who wipes out a town in World War II. Cain's Hundred Pentitent stars Nicholas Karl questioning an ex honest worker while an indictment looms.

John Lackland Laramie Rod Cameron Slim Sherman John Smith Walter Matthau Phil Matthau Davey Glenn Cannon Dick Powell Cain Nicholas Carl Mark Richman Herschel Bernardi

TV Schedule Highlights Evening Lineup With Dramas and Special Features

At 7 30 Bugs Bunny Bunn presents a nature study on cats. 8 00 Bachelor Father features Never Steal An Owl as Kelly Gregg’s friends face a college prank. 9 00 New Breed shows The Compulsion to Confess with Lt. Price Adam solving two motive-less homicides. 10 00 Close Up examines labor fears amid automation and introduces an imagined Want Ad from The Awesome Servant.

Bugs Bunny Bugs Bunn Kelly Gregg New Breed Price Adam

TV Tonight Listings Featuring Classic Variety and Western Shows

Prime time schedule lists Marshal Dillon episode trailing a killer in a frontier town, followed by Rob and Laura on The Dick Van Dyke Show. Dobie Gillis schemes to remove a girl from his life, Red Skelton greets guest Rhonda Fleming, Death Valley Days with Lt. Ross, and Garry Moore hosts Gwen Verdon and Jack Carter with regulars Marion Lorne Carol Burnett Durward Kirby.

Dick van Dyke Rob Mary Tyler Moore Morey Amsterdam Rose Marie Dobie Gillis Dobie Zeld Gilroy Dwayne Hickman Sheila James Bob den Red Skelton Rhonda Fleming Red Freddie Skelton David Rose Death Valley Edward Ross Bungle Ed Mallory Philip Olber Garry Moore Garry Gwen Verdon Jack Carter Marion Lorne Carol Burnett Durward Kirby

TV Movie Guide Listing On Tuesday and Wednesday

Channel line up shows Canterville Ghost at 5:00 p.m on Channel 4 and You Can’t Get Away With Murder at 11:33 p.m on Channel 6. Also Mask of Fu Manchu 11:20 p.m Channel 7 Nightmare 11:20 p.m Channel 16 Duffy’s Tavern 11:15 p.m Channel 13 Run For the Sun 1:15 p.m Channel 3 Three Loves Has Nancy 3:00 p.m I Loved A Woman 11:25 p.m Channel Every Girl Should Be Married 9:00 a.m Earl of Chicago 11:20 p.m Channel 10 Under the Southern Cross 9:30 a.m The Wild Blue Yonder 11:20 p.m Easy Come Easy Go 11:15 p.m.

Nightmare Nancy

Waughs Return From Minneapolis Funeral Board Conference

Mr and Mrs C J Waugh returned Wednesday night after a week in Minneapolis Minnesota where they attended the national conference of funeral service examining boards Mr Waugh is chairman of Ohio s board.

C. J. Waugh Minneapolis Minn National Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards Waugh Ohio

Gallia Clinic Treats 21 At Cardiac Health Event

The Gallia County Health Department held its second semi annual cardiac clinic in Gallipolis with 21 patients ages one to 21. Doctors Money and Hosier led the session and none were referred for surgery. Assistants included Ina Fritz Naomi Rose and others. A follow up clinic is planned for November or December with date to be announced.

Gallipolis Gallia County State St Francis W. Shane Douglas T. Money Don M. Hosier Ina Fritz Mary B. Recouper State Services Naomi Rose Helen Spriegel Madeline Rees

Accident tightens the curb in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police report one minor accident. James M. Sayre, 61, of Northup Route 1, was parking on Second Ave when his brakes failed. His car hit a parking meter in front of D. O. Taber’s store, bending the meter, then struck the corner of Miss Ethel Maud Young’s porch at 510 Second Ave. No charges filed.

Gallipolis James M. Sayre Northup Second Ave D. O. Taber Sayre Ethel Maud Young

Flu Outbreak Touches Cheshire Area

Flu has been prevalent in the Cheshire area in recent weeks. Don Sayre and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hern were among the latest affected. Shirley Kay Larkins visits her grandparents Virgil and Mrs. Wamsley and other relatives. Shirley is daughter of Dorsal and Mrs. Larkins of Longbottom. Rev. Howard Warner of The Plains is recovering from illness. Emmet Ralston of Athens visited relatives. Harold George of Eno called on grandmother Alice Darst.

Cheshire Don Sayre Bert Hern Shirley Kay Larkins Virgil Wamsley Shirley Dorsal Larkins Longbottom Howard Warner the Plains Emmet Ralston Athens Harold George Eno Alice Darst

Social visits noted across several towns

Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Seipel of New Lebanon and Mrs. Kra Gaston of Pleasanton were guests of C. A. Bolen. Many relatives and friends from Winfield, Canton, Chillicothe, Waynesburg, Greenfield, Athens, Rutland, Harrisonville and nearby areas visited or called on hosts including the Rob inson, Perry, Rouse, Walsh, Norris, Clark, Haning and Kennedy families during a weekend of social calls.

Jane Norris Ethel Clark Martha Robinson Noland Haning Harrisonville Ray Haning

Judge Janes Addresses Gallipolis Club Women

Attorney William H. Janes spoke to the Gallipolis Junior Women's Club at Grace Methodist Church on city government forms including the city manager commission system used by Gallipolis. He outlined legislative and judicial roles while introducing by secretary Mrs Luther Settle. Club plans Christmas parties for the County Home and Gallipolis State Institute and will again run a gift wrap station at Carl's Family Shoe Store.

Gallipolis William H. Janes Grace Methodist Church Atty. Janes Jones Luther Settle Jody Marchi

White Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny in Gallia

Eddie White 25 of Point Pleasant pleaded guilty in Gallia County Common Pleas Court to grand larceny. Judge Betz ordered jail confinement while probation details are set by officer Paul Parkins. The charge stems from a June theft of a $80 steer calf from Merch Clark farm on Bulaville Porter Road.

Gallipolis Eddie White Point Pleasant Gallia County Rober M. Betz White Paul Parkins Jimmy Ballard Eno Merch Clark Bulaville-Porter Road

Antiquity Social News Notes Visits and Meals

Mr and Mrs Lowell McNickle took a business trip to Columbus on Wednesday. Mrs Oval Diddle and daughter Libby had dinner Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Boone Adams and Sandra of Letart Falls. John Boyd is home with his family. Families Wolfe Wolfe and Randy visit from St Paris and Gary Wolfe. Ironton visitors include Howard Roush Faye Mayvould and Stanley Cooper. Racine and Racine based Lawrence Wolfe called on the McNickles.

Lowell MccNickle Columbus Oval Diddle Libby Boone Adams Sandra Letart Falls Earl Creek Cincinnati Lawrence Wolfe Racine Mrs Lowell MecNickle

Editor Transferred to Post Newspaper in Louisiana

Gallipolis sports editor Hobart Wilson Jr. on leave has been reassigned from the 3364th Ordnance Company at Fort Polk to the 400th Enlisted Detachment USAG Baton Rouge. He will edit the post weekly newspaper beginning November 7.

Gallipolis Hobart Wilson Jr

Art Class Canceled in New Haven for Halloween Holiday

The Adult Education Art class at New Haven Grade School overseen by Jack Park will not meet this Wednesday due to the October Halloween holiday.

New Haven Jack Park

Holzer Hospital Notes Admission and Births List

A string of births at Holzer Hospital includes a son for Mr. and Mrs. Donald L. Halstead of South Side and daughters for multiple couples across Wellston Jackson Racine and nearby areas. Numerous admissions and discharges are recorded, listing patients and routes and noting several residents from Kentucky. Dismissals include Joseph King Claude EF Dickey Robert Jenkins Cheryl Adams Debra Miller and others.

Joseph King Claude Ef, Dickey Robert C. Jenkins Cheryl Adams Debra Miller W. Thomas Washam, Sr Frank R. Dunfee Chester D. Crews

Halloween Pranksters Strain Gallia Law Agencies

Gallia County and city police along with the state patrol battled Halloween mischief Monday night. Pranks included a glass insulator through a Pine Street window and a 50 pound steel drum on a Fourth and Locust roof. Across East Gallipolis and Bastiani Drive some trick or treaters had belongings taken from children.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Gallia County Fourth and Locust Bastiani Drive Chester A. Leaper Mill Creek Road George's Creek Road Vin

Local court fines in Gallipolis patrol cases

Municipal Judge William H. Jones fined William E. Lewis 10 dollars and costs for failing to yield the right of way and Robert R. Gillenwater five dollars with costs suspended for no muf fler. Five others arrested forfeited bonds to appear, including William F. Cocklin, Edward W. Ferguson, George W. Roush, Bobby R. Linkous, and Clifton C. Luck, all with fines of 25 dollars for speeding, passing a yellow line, or following too closely.

Gallipolis William H. Jones William E. Lewis Northup Robert R. Gillenwater Crown City William F. Cocklin Columbus Edward W. Ferguson Montgomery W. Va George W. Roush Letart

River Traffic and Dam Status Across Ohio Valley Dams

Reports show gauges on Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls and other points with several rollers, crests and dams in varying states. River boats listed at Lock 13 15 18 19 20 23 32 33 34 35 include many down up readings with times from morning to late afternoon.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Huntington Bayou la Reine Albert F. Holden Allegheny Orleanian Harry Dyer Creditor Floyd Blaske Craig M Aliquippa Dorothy Southern Navigator Nancy Jane San Ricardo Miss Rivers Robert G. West John J Rowe Criss Jr Greenup Locks E’ Deana Bosworth Joey Chotin Bayou la Rose Robert P. Bonnie Lauisiana Lock Rob Benter R. W. Lea Invader J. B. Chauvins City of Maysville Ravenswood Cotton Queen Mr. Haines

Stork shower held for Mrs Derry Adams at Madily home

A stork shower at the home of Mrs. William Madily honored Mrs. Derry Adams Monday night with thirty attendees. Prizes went to Mrs. Florence Allen Mrs. Sarah Adams Mrs. Clarice Miller and Mrs. W Johnston. Ice cream cake and coffee were served.

Kanauga William Madily Derry Adams Florence Allen Sarah Adams Clarice Miller W. Johnston Shirley Akins Joe Ross Reynoldsburg Charley Gillfellen

Gallipolis Chamber Plans New Recreation Brochure

A committee of the Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce met at the Lafayette Hotel to outline a brochure highlighting area recreation and vacation facilities. Manning Wetherholt chairs the committee which aims to print about 20 000 booklets at an estimated cost of 1200 dollars and have a layout ready by the November 13 Chamber meeting.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Hotel Manning Wetherholt Chamber of Commerce

Local High School Graduate Completes Training at Fort Knox

Lionel L. Foreman Jr., 18 year old North Gallia Pirates alum and 1961 graduate, finished eight weeks of advanced individual training at the Armor Training Center Fort Knox Kentucky. He is the son of Mrs Ernes tine Revels of Vinton Route 1. Foreman entered the Army last June after high school graduation and completed basic training at Fort Knox.

Mer Lionel L. Foreman, Jr Pvt. Foreman Army

Civic Leader Dorothy Morgan Dies at 40

Dorothy Ann Morgan wife of Dr Thomas W Morgan died at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis at 4 15 pm Monday after 70 days in care She was nurse educator at Holzer Hospital School of Nursing graduate of Boston General Hospital School of Nursing and Boston University She held PTA Girl Scouts church and civic roles and helped pass a high school bond issue Funeral 2 30 pm Wednesday at St Peters Episcopal Church burial Mound Hill Cemetery donors to St Peters Memorial Fund Pallbearers listed She leaves two daughters and two sons

Gallipolis Dorothy Ann Morgan Thomas W. Morgan Holzer Hospital Morgan Holzer Hospital School of Nursing Boston Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing Boston University Washington PTA Mary and Martha Guild S. Peter's Episcopal Church Girl Scouts New Gallia Academy High School Worcester Mass Neil A Ann P. Pickup Dayton Mansfield, Conn Neil A. Dayton, Jr West St. Peter's Memorial Fund A. Kimball Sutter Leo Mossman Howard Baker Saunders Keith R. Brandeberry Wayne B. Foster J. Gordon Gibert

Judges Named For Goblin Trek Halloween Carnival

Gallipolis officials named judges L Claude Miller Mrs Dorothy Hecker and Mrs Aldeth Marchi for the 20th Annual Halloween Costume Carnival sponsored by Lafayette Post 27 American Legion. Prizes from local merchants will be awarded in three age groups with the parade set for 7 p m from the city building led by A Kimball Sutter Gallia Academy Marching Band. Police will block Second Ave and traffic will be rerouted along State Route 7 ahead of the parade.

Gallipolis Bill Wellman Lafayette Post 27 American Legion L. G Gino) Marchi L. Claude Miller Dorothy Hecker Aldeth Robinson Marchi A. Kimball Sutter Gallia Academy Second Ave State Court St

Weekend visitors and a new siren at Village Hall

Syracuse reports weekend guests visiting various local families including Mr and Mrs Harold Amspeker in Columbus and Mr and Mrs James Craig of Cleveland. Mayor Herman London and Mr Richard Duckworth attended a telephone meeting in Athens. A siren at the Triple S Service Station now sounds with the Village Hall alarm, improving emergency alerting.

Syracuse Harold Amspeker Columbus Laura Leifheit Herman London Richard Duckworth Athens James Craig Cleveland Grady Craig Albert Duckworth George Schneider Charles Duckworth la Donna Lewis Roberta William Duckworth Mildred Chapman Connie Letart Falls James S. Quick Steve Case John Wayne Middleport Myron Bess Triple-S

Drunk Driver Fined and License Suspended in Gallia Court

Ronnie E. Belue, 19, Ravenswood, was fined 50 dollars and costs in Municipal Court for driving while intoxicated and received five days in jail with a six month license suspension after arrest by Deputy Jack Owens. Lawrence Beaver, 34, Crown City, was fined 25 dollars and costs for assault and battery on a warrant signed by Clara Beaver.

Gallipolis Ronnie E. Belue Ravenswood Gallia County Clara Beaver Lawrence Diddle Holzer Hospital Vint Slaven Carl Hubbard Harold Patterson Connie Ripley W. Va

Cub Scouts Tour Gallipolis Fire Station

Cub Scout Pack 203 visits Gallipolis Fire Station where Fireman F Lawrence Dickey shows five pieces of equipment and explains their uses. Scouts John Halley Freddie Wheeler Steven Blowers Steven Snowden John Thomas Tommy Weaver Greg Pauley with Don Mathers and Mrs Lou Pauley and Mrs Raymond Blowers accompany.

Gallipolis F. Lawrence Dickey John Halley Freddie Wheeler Steven Blowers Steven Snowden John Thomas Tommy Weaver Greg Pauley Don Mathers Lou Pauley Raymond Blowers

Vote Deadline Extended for Gallia County Ballots

Absentee and disabled voters in Gallia County have two additional days to cast ballots for the upcoming election. Deputy clerk Willa Saunders says deadlines are 4 p.m. Thursday for most ballots, noon Saturday for service members, and all mailed ballots must arrive by Friday. By Monday, 98 disabled or absentee voters had already voted.

Gallipolis Willa Saunders Gallia County

Patrol Cites Driver After Route 7 Crash

Gallipolis police charged Harry C. Dickey 66 Gallipolis with driving while intoxicated after a 6 40 p m crash on Route 7 one mile north of Gallipolis. George Lucktenberg 31 Spartanburg S C drove south and was turning into a gas station when Dickey rear ended the South Carolina truck. No injuries and minor damage to both vehicles.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Harry C. Dickey George Lucktenberg Spartanburg S. C South Carolina

Divorce Granted in Gallia County Court

Judge Robert M. Betz granted Gertie Maddox of Gallipolis a divorce from John Maddox of North up Route 1. The court found the defendant guilty of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The plaintiff restored her former name, Gertie Frazier.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Gallia County

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