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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1964

Page

7

Middleport Personalities Visit South Charleston for Kim Tribble Birthday

Multiple Middleport residents and relatives traveled to South Charleston West Virginia for the birthday observance of Kim Tribble. The group included Mrs Mary Shafer Mrs Thomas Scally Tommy James and Mrs George Hackett Sr among others.

Mary Shafer Thomas Scally Tommy James George Hackett, Sr South Charleston W. Va Joe Tribble Kim Tribble Sarah Dobbs Meigs General Hospital Norma Sullivan Point Pleasant C. O. Fisher A. A. Scarberry, Sr William

Brother To Testify Against Kin

Gallia County sheriff transported Weldon Keels 33 of Oak Hill Route 4 from Marietta to Gallipolis to testify in Common Pleas Court. Eldon Keels 34 of Oak Hill Route 4 faces breaking and entering and theft charges for the March 30 incident at Neva Warneke’s Patriot Route 2 residence. Weldon pleaded guilty and received one to five years in Ohio Penitentiary.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Halloween Carnival Planned at Vinton Elementary School

Mrs James Mulholland became president at the Vinton Parent Teacher Club meeting held at Vinton Elementary School. Forty one attendees noted the first grade Ruth Quickle room as the attendance banner. The carnival is set for 7 30 p m October 24 with Mrs Louise Rece as chairwoman and Mrs Cecil Carpenter delivering devotions.

Gallipolis James Mulholland Vinton Ruth Quickle Vinton Elementary School Louise Rece Cecil Carpenter

Local social visits span towns across Ohio and West Virginia

Numerous couples and families from New Lexington Marietta Pomeroy Columbus and Parkersburg visited relatives in the region. Carol Ann Morris three Racine suffered a head laceration after a car fall and was admitted to Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis with stable condition.

Gallipolis Carol Ann Morris Earl Morris Racine Holzer Hospital

EUB Church Hosts Two Community Events this Week

The New Haven Evangelical United Brethren Church invites the public to a Thursday coffee hour from 2 to 3 PM in the parsonage honoring a former pastor's wife now branch president Mrs. K J Scott of Fairmont. A Saturday 8 PM reception in the church educational building will celebrate Mr and Mrs Larry Lieving's marriage. they will reside in Maui where Lieving serves in the Air Force.

Point Pleasant New Haven Larry Lieving Baptist Church Deer Creek Ill Lieving Loran Cornwell Otha Lieving Maui Hawaiian Islands Air Force

Nelsonville Personal Notices Highlight Bank Director Election

Philip B. Weller president of First National Bank and his wife traveled to Parkersburg for a Mid-Ohio Valley NABAC directors meeting where he was elected to the board. Guests included Mrs. Allen Gale and children from Cleveland and Mrs. Jerry Bryan and daughter from Gallipolis. Chauncey booster seeks volunteers for Field House concession during the Chauncey Dover York game.

Philip B. Weller First National Bank Jerry Bryan Margi Gallipolis Chauncey Robert Cochran Memorial Field House

Kyger Notes Share Weekend Visits and Celebrations

Mary B. Silson reports on community gatherings as families visit relatives in Point Pleasant and nearby towns. The piece lists numerous names and places including Wamsley reunions at Krodel Park, bridal shower for John Whitt of Burlington, and birthdays celebrated at the Spires and Platter homes with relatives from Gallipolis, Oxford, Huntington, and beyond.

Mary B. Silson Kyger Bill Darst Wesley Ward Charles Ward Virgil Wamsley Carl Richard Krode] Park Point Pleasant Paul Gordon Marion Bobby Gordon Clinton Jones Tony Wolfenbarger Addison Leslie Lemley Bulaville Robert Adkinson Carl Platter Homer Hockman John Whitt Burlington Hollis Whitt Gallipolis Hockman Lester Roush Jean Ann Oxford Miami University Ruth Willis Middleport Robert Conkle Glenn Rupe Huntington Ben Rupe William Reynolds Rupe Ray Mitchell Cheshire Mayo Bales Ed Spears Hortie Roush Gomer Richards Rio Grande Elsie Spires Chloetta Durst Arizona David Reese Breman Clyde Harrison Bobby Elkins Homer Morgan Osher Tribble William Oxyer Carol Marie Wheaton Kenny George Scott Etta Evans Columbus Leslie Hawley Perry Bradbury Velva Mae Underwood Lonnie McDaniels Bidwell Richard Pyles Susan Shelley Ashton W. Va Melvin Coen Morehead Melvin, Jr Hoyt Clark Kananga Nettie Swisher Dennis Spires Dennie

Parked Car Hit. Driver Fled Near Dr Howe Office

Nelsonville report shows Larry Pidcock of New Marshfield says his 1959 sedan was struck while parked on West Columbus Street near Dr W E Howe’s office with damage to the left side and no citations issued. Saturday a Jackson Street driver backed into a truck owned by Donovan Frances Trucking of Harriman Tennessee. A divorce suit is filed by Lillian Bullock against Merle Bullock seeking custody of minor children.

Nelsonville Larry Robert Pidcock New Marshfield West Columbus St W. E. Howe Charlies W. Stufflebean Jackson St Donovan Frances Trucking Harriman, Tenn

Mount St. Mary Hospital Admissions and Dismissals

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists admissions including Alonzo Figgins Nelsonville Jesse Smith Nelsonville Tina M Sanborn Millfield Route 1 Clarence W Loper New Plymouth Route 1 Judith Ann De vol Haydenville Emma B Kepler Nelsonville James M Collins Athens Dismissals include Patrick Largent Union Furnace Robert E Stephenson Nelsonville Route 1 Nellie Carter Giouster Sherman Sharp The Plains Julius Vegso Wicks Jacksonville Marilyn Giesel Athens

Alonzo Figgins Nelsonville Jesse Smith Tina M. Sanborn Millfield Clarence W. Loper New Plymouth Judith Ann Devol Haydenville Emma B. Kepler James M. Collins Athens Patrick Largent and Son Union Furnace Nellie Carter Giouster Sherman ‘Sharp the Plains Julius Vegso Wicks Jacksonville Marilyn Giesel

Choir Selections At Gallia Academy Highlight Madrigals

Gallia Academy High School vocal instructor Anne E. Fischer selected 12 members for the madrigals chorus with names across soprano, tenor, and bass sections. Alternates listed include Gay Bastiani and Roger Walker. Chauncey PTA to sell hot dogs at the school Wednesday at noon.

Gallipolis Anne E. Fischer Gallia Academy High School Paula Cotton Marsha Edelblute Susan Phillips Marie Ford Sandy Sutter Mary Ely Tom Folden Dennis Av George Ely Bob Bradbury Gay Bastiani Roger Walker Chauncey — the Chauncey Elementary Pta

Smorgasbord Planned By Mount St Mary Guild

Nelsonville Perry County Twig No One reports Mount St Mary Hospital Guild announces its annual smorgasbord at New Lexington High School gym Saturday from 4 to 9 pm. A Finnish? meal will feature a rare variety and abundant food. Proceeds go to Mount St Mary Hospital.

Nelsonville Perry County Mount St. Mary Hospital

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Births and Dismissals

At Hocking Valley Hospital Ms. Jerry Keesee and Mr. Jerry Keesee welcomed a girl in McArthur. Other entries include Ross Goodwin and Mrs. Ludlow of Logan Route 2, and Lloyd Zimm erman of Logan. Dismissals list William Miller Sr. Logan Route 3, James Blair Logan, and Earl Poling Logan Route.

Jerry Keesee McArthur Ross Goodwin Timothy B. Ludlow Logan Lloyd E. Zimmerman William H. Miller Sr James R. Blair Earl G. Poling

Glouster Meetings List For Week

The WSCS of the Jacksonville Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in Mrs Jane Winterstein s home with Mrs Wahnetta Exenkamper as co host The Jacksonville PTO will meet in the elementary school Thursday at 1 p m Marcellite Rebekah Lodge will meet Friday at 7 30 p m to practice for inspection.

WSCS Jacksonville Methodist Church Jane Winterstein Wahnetta Exenkamper Jacksonville Pto Marcellite Rebekah Lodge

Army Clerical Grad Based In Portsmouth

Pvt Wendel K Smith completed an eight week clerical course on September 18 at Fort Knox Kentucky He studied English grammar typing Army correspondence and the preparation of morning reports His wife Judith lives at 137 Falls Street Logan Ohio His parents Mr and Mrs Clarence E Smith live on Route 1 Wheelersburg Ohio.

Logan Wendel K. Smith Judith Falls St Army Armor Center Fort Knox Smith His Mrs Clarence E. Smith Route 1 Wheelersburg Ohio

Nelsonville Teen Begins Naval Basic Training

Thomas J. Kelly III aged 17, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Kelly Jr of 793 Chestnut Street Nelsonville, has started basic training at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois.

Nelsonville Thomas J. Kelly III Thomas J. Kelly, Jr Chestnut St Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill

Seaman T Wood Reports to Naval Air Station Memphis

Seaman apprentice T Wood USN, son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Wood of Nelsonville Route 7, reported Aug 27 to Naval Air Station Memphis Tenn. Wood entered the Navy in May. Jesse J Saunders of Gallipolis Lower River Rd has filed for divorce from Jean E Saunders of Williamson WV in Gallia County Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect and extreme cruelty and requests custody of their two minor children. the couple married at Williamson on June 10, 1956.

T. Wood USN Clarence Wood Nelsonville Naval Air Station Memphis Tenn Wood Navy Gallipolis Jesse J. Saunders Gallipolis Lower River Rd Gallia County

Rio Grande Annexation Approved by Gallia County Officials

Gallia County commissioners in a special session approved annexing 80.55 acres to the village of Rio Grande. The land lies in section 27 of Raccoon Two and includes several property owners. No protests were filed and Garland Lanier served as petitioners’ agent. The area sits west of the village and covers land with the Rio Grande reservoir.

Gallipolis Gallia Rio Grande Raccoon Two David L Rosena Rees Garland Betty Lanier Sidney H Claire O. Fadely Bobby G Nancy J. Pyles J. Dale Zella Miller Gomer Richards Bernard R Jacqueline Davis Miriam Allen L. D Pearl Warman Garland Lanier Rio Grande Reservoir

Chauncey Personals Highlight Weekend Visits

Chauncey residents share weekend visits as Ruth Simpson travels with family from Columbus and Jerry Moody graduates from Boot Camp at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Visitors include the Daughertys Lowe Dodd Mingus Warren Loper Mingus Barker Barker and Barker families and others.

Ruth Simpson Columbus Myrtle Simpson Lois Simpson Evelyn Burchfield Anna Daugherty Dorothy Daugherty Ruth Lowe Timmie Hazel Dodd Wonderland Clifford Sanders Carl Moody Jim Susan Jerry Moody Great Lakes Ill Naval Training Station Jerry Hiram Mingus William Warren

Shots Fired No One Hit Two Jailed

Deputies respond to a Swan Creek residence after a report of a burglar. No burglar or car found. Two men, Melvin Ours and Floyd Martin, are jailed on intoxication charges after a wrecked car is located two miles down Route 7.

Gallipolis Mary Phillips Swan Creek James E. Baldwin

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Wells Ralph Stockman Grant Hospital Russell McElhinney Kenneth McElhinney Gwyn Reynolds Morgantown Edgar Reynolds Val Reynolds Harold Sauer Mary Ruthard Joy Roy Miller Nancy Near Chester Ohio University John Bowman Letart Falls Harold George Brian L. W. McComas Glenna Shuler Joseph Leach Arthur William Frazier Teresa Taylor Pomeroy Earl Taylor Squire Taylor Walter Underwood John Vieth Bob Ray Barton Cleveland Bertie Frazier Clarence Adolph Smith Jackson Patty Fred Searls Theodore Whittington Parkersburg Donald Leach Marcia John Zoological Park Winfield EUB Church Dorothy Straight Alexandria, Va Dorothy Tokyo New Otani Kyeer News Robert Adkins Fayetteville, N. C Laura Evans Jackie Platter Harrison Robinson, Jr Clifton, W. Va Leo Swisher Little Kyger Lillian Bullock Laurelville Merle Bullock Hocking Valley Hospital Glouster Meetings Army Clerical Grad Portsmouth Seaman Thomas Beulah Beach Eldon Loper Murray City Edward Mingus Sidney Keirns Sue Ann Barker Harold Barker Barbara Melissa Messenger Athens, Ohio W. Union Street
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