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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1964
Page
8
Forty six Gallia County educators met in Gallipolis to form the Ohio Council of Education push for more state school funds. They explained the state foundation program and the potential impact of a proposed one percent sales tax increase to raise about 100 million dollars.
Edith and James Thompson transfer Lewis District property to Kenneth and Florence Roush. Jack and Betty Woodall transfer Robinson District property to Tracy and Helen Simpkins. Kathleen Overholt transfers Lewis District property to William and Barbara Higginbotham. James and Virginia Burdette transfer Point Pleasant property to John and Mary Morrison. Lee Donald Barnett transfers Cologne District property to Joseph and Louis Roush.
Gallia Academy High School hosts 13 prospective FFA members including Ronnie Angel and Lloyd Baker. Eldon Clark becomes sentinel after a withdrawal and Billy Bush is elected librarian. New members will receive the Green-Hand Degree on October 13.
About 200 attendees met the Gallia Academy High School Blue Devil football squad and staff at Washington School Cafeteria. The night included a season ticket drawing, with 237 of 360 seats sold in 49 minutes, totaling 1456.25 dollars. First two seats went to Frank Naskey, followed by top sellers Richard C. Roderick Max Tawney and L. H. Marchin Sr. Remaining 123 seats go on sale at the high school office for five home games starting Sept. 25 against Logan.
Gallia County 4-H team and advisor will attend Ohio's 47th annual 4-H Club Congress at Ohio State University. Delegates include Reda Gibson Melody K. Davis Debbie Schaeffing Lynda Rothgeb Haroldine Thomas and Sherry McCumber with Patricia Lanier district safety winner competing in finals. Counselor Frances Lou Baker and dean of women Pat Glass also attend.
Mason County women are urged to attend free cancer education films September 21 to 24. The Mason County Cancer Society sponsors women only screenings of Time and Two Women and Breast Self Examinations, with a doctor panel to answer questions. Screenings are Sept 21 Wahama High School auditorium Mason, Sept 22 Point Pleasant High School gym, Sept 24 Hannan High School auditorium at 7 30 p.m.
Mr and Mrs Larry Curtis of Long Bottom Ohio welcome a son. Admitted are Winfield Van Mater of Mason Mrs Thomas Crump of Glenwood Mrs Lorena Windon of Mason Patsy Thomas of Glenwood Mrs Leonard Smith of Clifton and daughter Mrs James Lee of Letart Mrs Fritz Bone cunter of Point Pleasant Ben Roush of West Columbia Mrs John Windisch Mr Alto Mrs Hattie Tucker of Point Pleasant and Mrs Jack Goode of Reedsville.
River gauges show Gallipolis 18.9 and 11.9 with rollers. Montgom ery 16.3 and 10.8 on crest. Greenup 12.0 and 10.2 with rollers. Meldahl 10.4 and 10.2 with two feet of rollers. Dams near Kana wha River reported with roller dams on the sill. Ohio River list notes multiple boats and lock statuses. Gallipolis and Mason area notes include a PFC Dewayne G. Stutler course completion in Germany and two marriage license pairings in Point Pleasant and Letart plus New Haven residents.
Judge James Thompson remanded two criminal appeals from justice of the peace court to JP court. Cases include the State versus Alfred Plants for assault and Darwin Robbins for bad check. Roy Newell Sr. reckless driving and Albert Lee Jordan indecent exposure were dismissed or remanded. Otis O Painter hunting without permission also returned to JP court. Wayne was also returned.
Gallia County Republican head quarters will open Monday in the old Ohio Valley Bank building at Second Ave. and State St. Volunteer workers will man headquarters throughout the fall campaign. County school bus inspection started Thursday at Green Elementary School where state highway patrolmen inspected 14 city buses. All were satisfactory. The action of Barbara Jean McDaniel versus William Bryan Jones (bastardy) was dismissed. The appeal of speeding against Billy King was dismissed. The criminal action of contributing to the delinquency of a minor against Ann Hill was dropped upon a motion by the state. Layton Sayre said he would defend his case Sept. 21. Billy Gene McClary will defend his case on an appeal from JP court for driving left of center, set for Sept. 21. The alienation of affection suit of John E. Bowery versus Murphy Goff was dismissed for lack of prosecution. Judgment was rendered in the civil action of Scott Paper Co. versus Ohio Valley Vending with 6 percent interest until paid. In the civil action of Charles R. Withers administrator versus Ern ie Cartt and Clarence Cartt, the suit was comprised and agreed on out of court and dismissed. The child Samuel Withers was killed May 6, 1963. The criminal appeal of Louis Vickers (DWI) continued until Jan. 7. The civil actions of Paul R. Sommerville versus Marietta Manufacturing Co. and William Powell versus Marietta Manufacturing were settled.
Gallia County Grand Jury, in its fourth day, has about three or four cases left to decide. Prosecutor Warren F. Sheets reports 19 cases heard in three days with 33 witnesses examined and seven cases likely carried over due to unavailable witnesses. Buck, a three year old red coon hound valued at 150 dollars, is missing per the sheriff. John Baker told deputies the hound has been missing since Sunday. Academy High School cheerleaders will sponsor a dance from 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday in the old junior high gymnasium.
Gallipolis report notes the Washington Elementary PTA will hold its first fall meeting at 7 30 p m Monday in the school cafeteria. The program will cover homework problems with participation by Mrs Jack Hudson Mrs John A Epling Mrs Robert W Cobb Mrs Harry Maggied Mrs Merrill Evans and Mrs James W Coonen.
Mrs. Dora K. Hersko announces fall leagues at 22nd Street Bowling Center with church groups Bellemeade EUB St. Paul Methodist and Heights EUB sponsoring. A mixed league for men and women will meet each Saturday night. Horses starting from the No 1 post win most races at major harness tracks.
Gallia County ASCS District announces changes to county committee elections under a new law signed by President Johnson. The rules set three year staggered terms, a maximum of three consecutive terms, and county wide election by all community committee men. Effective after January 1 1965, not retroactive to 1964.
In Gallipolis last week the Cora Campers 4-H Club honored 19 former advisers. Under leaders Mrs. David Altizer and Mrs. Gladys Akers the group awarded adult leadership pins to Mrs. Paul Jones and several named members. Ten additional advisers, not present, were listed among those recognized.
Jean Jewell won the Hidden Valley Country Club championship with Mary Arnold one stroke behind. Lillian Hyer finished third as the field completed three weeks of play on the 7219 yard course. Bets on other flights named Warner Archer and Dye among winners and finalists.
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