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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1961

Page

5

60 Year Old Donor Reaches 36th Pint At Holzer Hospital

Gallipolis resident Garland Caudill donated his 36th pint of blood at Holzer Hospital after special permission, marking his 60th birthday and ending his eligibility for Gallia County Red Cross donations. He has long supported blood drives across Ohio and West Virginia.

Gallipolis Garland Caudill Eastern Ave Gallia County Holzer Hospital Caudill Red Cross Gallipolis Ferry W. Va Island Creek Coal Co Holden Ohio West Virginia

Robbin Evans Tops Children's Pleasure at Ohio Quarter Horse Show

Robbin Evans of Rio Grande won the children's pleasure class at the Ohio Quarter Horse Association show held at the Bob Evans farm. Six total winners were named across eight classes, with 56 horses entered.

Gallipolis Robbin Evans Rio Grande Ohio Quarter Horse Association Bob Evans Robbin Leo Barbera Ashland Karen Wilkinson Madison Sugar Lick Farms Germantown Liz Caldwell Hudson Eve Kimberly Defiance Old Crib Silo Farm Pond The

Births at Holzer Hospitalinclude six newborns in Gallia County

Birth announcements report a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph L. Murphy of Gallipolis and twin boys for Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Matthews in Gallipolis, plus a son for Mr. and Mrs. George R. Moody of Middleport. Several admissions listed include Mrs. Rachael Mossman of Rio Grande and multiple named individuals in Gallipolis and nearby towns. Blood usage cited as Sunday three pints and Monday four pints.

Ralph L. Murphy Gallipolis Robert L. Matthews George R. Moody Middleport

Gallipolis Talk on Radioactive Fallout at Club

Joe Fender bosch safety supervisor of the Kgger Creek power plant spoke to the Gallipolis Junior Women's Club about protecting against radioactive fallout from nuclear explosions. The meeting opened the fall season after a pot luck at Mrs. Keith Thomas's home. Mrs. Gee Marchi reported 12 children treated in summer dental project and announced the annual style show on Thursday Oct 19 at the new Elks Home.

Gallipolis Joe Fenderbosch Kgger Creek Gallipolis Junior Women's Club Keith Thomas Gee Marchi

Missing Boy Returns Home in Gallia County

Thomas Edwin Meek a 14 year old from Bidwell Route 2 was reported missing Sunday at 2 p m and returned home Monday evening. The Gallipolis State Highway Patrol post was informed at 6 10 p m Monday that he had come back. He is the son of Sam and Joni Meek of old Route 35 east of Rodney. Area law enforcement agencies were notified of the disappearance at noon Monday.

Gallipolis Thomas Edwin Meek Bidwell State Highway Patrol Sam Joni Meek Rodney

Gallia Marriage License Issued in Gallipolis

Robert L. Nance 21 and Jacqueline L. France 21 both of Gallipolis were issued a marriage license in Gallia County.

Gallia Gallipolis Robert L. Nance Jacqueline L. France

Eleven Gallia County Men to Enter Armed Forces

Gallia County will induct eleven men into the armed forces Thursday at Ashland Kentucky. Seven volunteers include three Crown City McGuire brothers Franklin Eugene 17 Ray Melvin 19 and Charles Norman 19. Draftees named are Larry Lee 24 Ervin Criner 24 Phillip Harrison 23 and Joe Willis 23. Pre induction exam candidates total fifteen.

Gallipolis Gallia County Armed Forces Ashland Elsie M. Richards Selective Service Crown City Brothers Franklin Eugene McGuire Ray Melvin McGuire Charles Norman McGuire Ike Douglas Blankenship Richard Lee Clench William Clyde Smith Bidwell Oney Emmett Sheets Crown City Larry Eugene Lee Kananga Ervin Curtis Criner Phillip Merlin Harrison Joe Atlee Willis Patriot

Kyger Creek Names Class Officers for 1961 62

Kyger Creek High School announces the class officers for the 1961 62 school year with freshmen led by Sandra Kail as president and Donna Morton as secretary. Sophomores elect Susan Edwards president and Judy Reese secretary, juniors select Janet McCurty president and Carolyn Sisson treasurer, and seniors name Paul Athey president with Joyce Buckley as treasurer.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek High School Clarence E. Thompson Sandra Kail Phil Duncan Donna Morton Haroldine Thomas Susan Edwards Jim French Linda Gardner Carolyn Sisson Janet McCurty Robert Houck Judy Reese Don Warehime Paul Athey David Thomas Betty Watson Joyce Buckley

Fulks Heads Principals Association in Gallia County

Dan Fulks 1951 Mercerville High School graduate and Hannan Trace Elementary principal was elected president of the Gallia County Elementary Principals Association. He succeeds Marie Hoskins of Addaville Elementary. new vice president is Glen Wiseman of Cadmus Elementary and secretary-treasurer is Marguerite Hineman of Bidwell-Porter Elementary.

Gallipolis Dan Fulks Scottown Mercerville High School Hannan Trace Gallia County Fulks Marie Hoskins Addaville Glen Wiseman Cadmus Marguerite Hineman Bidwell-Porter

Gallia County Women Invited To Meeting

Gallipolis Ohio United Church Women invite all Gallia County women to an organizational meeting at 1 30 p m Friday at the First United Presbyterian Church State and district officers expected include Mrs Verne Buchanan president of United Church Women of Ohio Mrs John Paul Vincent director and Mrs J H Dickeson vice president Southeastern Ohio area

Gallipolis Gallia County United Church Women First United Presbyterian Church Verne Buchanan United Church Women of Ohio John Paul Vincent J. 4 H. Dickeson Ohio

No Court Tuesday Postponed in Gallipolis Municipal Court

Municipal Court sessions are suspended on Tuesdays for several weeks as Judge William H. Janes will attend federal court hearings Tuesday and on the next two Saturdays he will attend Ohio Supreme Court sessions.

Gallipolis Willian H. Janes Judg Janes Ohio Supreme Court

Rachel Ann Keller 83 Dies in Holzer Hospital

Mrs. Rachel Ann Keller 83 of Northup Route 1 died at 9 40 a m Monday in Holzer Hospital after two and a half weeks as a patient. A native of Lawrence County she was born in Arabia the widow of John Keller. Survived by daughter Kay Keller Dayton son Harold Keller Frankfort sister Mrs Waldo Wiseman and others. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p m at Waugh Halley Wood funeral home. Burial in Bradshaw Cemetery.

Gallipolis Rachel Ann Keller Northup Holzer Hospital Lawrence County Arabia John and Loanna Griffith Bradshaw Maude Ernest Bradshaw Ralph Davis Davis Anna Kay Harold Keller Frankfort Kay Keller Dayton Will Bradshaw Wheelersburg Waldo Lida) Wiseman Willowood Waterloo Waterloo Methodist Church Waugh-Halley-Wood Charles Hill Rio Grande Bradshaw Cemetery Funeral

Farm Bureau Dinner Set in Gallia County

Gallia County Farm Bureau co op plans a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Farmers Hotel. Board discussed plans. guest Blake Gerber, new Southeast region supervisor, will be introduced. Women’s rally announced for Oct. 16 at Piketon. Tickets from the co op office or Mrs. Davis.

Gallipolis Gallia County Farm Bureau Co-Op Farmers Hotel al Finchum Coop Landmark Store Blake Gerber New Southeast Region Clarence Davis Piketon Co-Op Davis

Loan Firm Sues Over Promissory Note and Mortgage

Gallia County suit filed by Buckeye Building and Loan seeks $2775.22 plus interest on a promissory note. Beatrice M. Schulz of Tampa Florida signed for $3000, with Ernest Smith of Kananga alleging an interest in the mortgage on Addison Two real estate. The petition seeks foreclosure and notes a last $30 payment on April 13.

Gallipolis Buckeye Building and Loan Gallia County Addison Two

Antiquity Notes from Columbus and West Virginia Visits

Antiquity reports Mr and Mrs Jack Adams and Mrs Boone Adams and Mrs Bernard Diddle in Columbus on business Tuesday. Mrs Frank Epperly and Janet called on Mr and Mrs Claude Young in Silbans West Virginia and Mr and Mrs Vernon Ashworth in Miami West Virginia. Elmer Cozart left Thursday the Navy. Mr and Mrs Allen Stobart and son Ricky called on Mind Mrs Arthur Stobart Sunday.

Antiquity Jack Adams Boone Adams Bernard Diddle Columbus Frank Epperly Janet Claude Young S!lbans W. Va Vernon Ashworth Miami Elmer Cozart Navy Allen Stob and Ricky Arthur Stobart

Point Woman Injured and Cited in Meigs County

A 44 year old Point Pleasant woman Donna Matheny sustained a bruised lip and ribs after rear ending Clarence Boyer at Route 7 south of Middleport. She was treated and released, and posted bond for Meigs County Court appearance.

Gallipolis Point Pleasant Middleport Donna Matheny Meigs County Court Clarence Boyer Cheshire

Drunk Driver Jailed in Gallipolis Traffic Court

Charles R. Phillips, 21 Crown City, jailed after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated with a five day sentence and six months license suspension, plus $50 fine and costs for speeding. Spencer Sayre, 30 Ironton, pleaded innocent in a related case. case continued. Several other motorists faced fines for speeding, reckless operation, no tail light, or unsecured load. bond forfeitures noted for speeding and fictitious registration. Judge William H. Janes also scheduled continuances and hearings on additional cases.

Lips Crown City State Highway Patrol William H. Janes Spencer Sayre Ironton Janes Jake Halley Ronnie Kingery Gallipolis Elmer D. Chilson Onaga Kan Nelson B. Whitehead Columbus Ralph F. Farmer Ray McClellan Cleveland Roy F. Clarkson Apple Grove James Baird Lasco Niday Charles Bush

Bidwell Man Accused Of Radiator Theft

Gallia County deputies arrest Noah Dillon 26 Bidwell on larceny charges. He allegedly stole a $300 radiator from a diesel shovel and sold it for junk. Dillon faces Municipal Court hearing set for Wednesday.

Bidwell Gallipolis Gallia County Dillon

Presbyterian Men Plan Dinners And Nominations

Church group gathers at First United Presbyterian Church for monthly dinner. President John R. Felker appoints a committee to prepare nominating orders for election night on October 30.

Gallipolis First United Presbyterian Church John R. Felker

New Shell X-100 Premium Oil Fights Five Engine Troubles

Hot piston test shows Shell X-100 Premium resists anti freeze sludge formation and ash. It uses Alkadine dispersant to keep dirt apart, prevents thickening in cold and thinning in heat, and chemisorbs a protective film to combat acid wear, promising long engine life at modest yearly cost.

Shell Shell Oil Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Caudill Jim Edwin Caudill Marion Wayne Caudill Anita Roger Barron Molly O’mearry Larry Owens Petersburg Holzer Hospital News Rachael H. Mossman Donald Galloway Donald B. Divers New Haven Rex C. Boldt Nancy R. Seally Lowell T. Hicks South Point Jeannine R. Nelson Murraysville Brian L. Nelson Fred M. Hoffman William Jarris Wellston Mark F. Schopis Andrew W. Putney Hubert D. Dye Evans Valerie Neal John A. Miller Ralph P. Kern John J. Rose Nora Tripp Cindy Roberts Eddy Skaggs F. D. Bobo E. A. Hughes C. W. McWhorter R. A. Cummons C. R. Thornton F. J. Sisson Kyger Keller Farm Bureau By Barbara McNickle Buick Electra Meigs County Boyer Harry Fellore Beverly Biggs Proctorville Biggs Lawrence E. Wilks Procterville Paul E. Roberts Porter Roberts Charles R. Phil Charles L. Spires Paul F. Denney Sharon Newell Charles C. Riggs Shell X-100
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