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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1958

Page

8

87th Gymanfa Attended at Nebo Church in Gallia County

One hundred fifty persons attended the 87th annual Gymanfa of the Central South Welsh Congregational Association in Nebo Church Gallia County over the weekend. Officers were re elected: Ben R Evans moderator David Jenkins vice moderator Bob Rees treasurer Hannah Pugh registrar Jenkins John H Pugh trustee and Paul Morgan trustee. A Gymania is a Welsh association meeting with two days of preaching and singing.

Gallipolis Central South Welsh Congregational Association Gallia County Nebo Ben R. Evans Jackson David Jenkins Chillicothe

Youths Jaw Broken In Point Pleasant Assault

James H. Hill 16 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Hill of 710 Fifth Ave was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a broken jaw after an assault in Point Pleasant He said an unknown assailant struck him and is listed in good condition.

Gallipolis James H. Hill Frank Hill Fifth Ave Holzer Hospital Hill Point Pleasant

Four Sunday Wrecks Reported with No Injuries in Gallipolis

Gallipolis heavy damage occurred on Lincoln Pike one lane bridge when Willard Sheets and Marceline Johnson sideswiped. James Eiselstein, driving without headlights, hit a barrier near Route 7 construction. Don Carman lost control on Bulaville Porter Road and overturned. John Fultz’s vehicle overturned on Gallia Center Point Road with no injuries.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Lincoln Pike Route 141 Willard G. Sheets Marceline Johnson Waterloo Star Sheets Meigs - Gallia County Robert S. Betz Eiselstein Don Albert Carman Bulaville-Porter Rd Carman John W. Howell Gallia-Centerpoint Rd Gallia-Jackson County John Albert Fultz

Rio Grande Gridders See Ohio State Game

Rio Grande High School Blue Men traveled to Columbus to view Ohio State play SMU. Coach Johnny Wickline and 20 of 25 players rode in cars driven by Fred Thorne Howard Evans Vinson Jarrell Eugene Wickline and J. Robert Evans. The Buckeyes edged SMU 23 to 20.

Gallipolis Rio Grande Ohio State Southern Methodist Columbus Johnny Wickline Clumbus Fred Thorne Howard Evans Vinson Jarrell Eugene Wickline J. Robert Evans

Television Listings Chronicle Color Programs and Schedules

A dated list of TV programs notes bold face color listings and nightly segments from Hunt to The Tonight Hour with a long string of show names and times across weekdays, highlighting station scheduling errors when corrected guides are unavailable.

Television schedule list excerpt

The page shows a TV lineup with time slots and programs from 6:00 PM to 11:15 PM including News, Sports, NBC News, Crusader, Dragnet, Eddie Fisher, Colgate Comedy Hour, Bod Cummings, Californians, Series Special, Thea drama, and weather segments.

Pine Fiddlers Colgate Thea B Cummings NBC News Pride Family Jack Paar Eddie Fisher News Crusader Dragnet Colgate the Bod Cumings WLWC NBC Chan Columbus Gold Op Thea Peter Gunn Alcoa Theat Sparta Arthur Mur Decoy Haggis Bagis Weather Restless Gun Wells Fargo

Television Schedule Fragments Reported For Monday Tuesday

An fragmented OCR shows a dense list of TV time slots and program names across Monday and Tuesday with titles including Firestone Polka-Go-Rd Center and Wyatt Earp Naked City and Waraday entries, plus news and weather blocks. The excerpt lacks complete context but preserves numerous program names and times.

John Daly Firestone Sherw'd Joan Daly Sugarfoot Wyatt Earp

TV Preview Listings Highlight 1950s Specials and Premieres

Jubilee U S A guest stars George Morgan and Leroy Van Dyke as new versions of hit songs. ABC airs Voice of Firestone Latin night with Xavier Cugat and Abbe Lane. Goodyear Theater features The Chain and The River with Patty McCormack and Paul Douglas. Arthur Murray Party opens fall with Montalban Tone Granger Strasberg. NBC premieres Decoy and The Texan adaptation with Bill Longley. CBS evenings include Top Lucy Shows with Cousin Ernie Ford.

Voice of Firestone Xavier Cugat Abbe Lane ABC Goodyear Theater Patty McCormack Paul Douglas NBC Arthur Murray Ricardo Montalban Franchot Tone Farley Granger Susan Strasberg Teresa Brewer Martel Mignon Kathryn Murray Arthur The Texan Bill Longley CBS Lucy Ernie Ford Ricardo Tennessee

TV Guide Schedule Fragments Include Late Night Mix

A fragmented list of TV slots shows programs and times such as Explorer Father Knows Traffic Carts Lucy Shows Sea Hunt News Weather and Amos Andy plus various names like Chet Long Doug Edwards Garry Moore and Red Skelton in a mixed line of entries.

Explorer Father Knows Traffic C'rt Lucy Chet Long Front Doug Edwards Studio One Sea Hunt News the Texan Weather Aruch Godtfrey Don Mack Red Skelton Garry Moore D. Edwards Amos_m Andy Boyer Eater Armch

TV Movie Schedule Night Lineup Highlights Classic Films

Tonight's schedule features BOYS RANCH with Butch Jenkins and James Craig at 7 00 p m followed by A RACE FOR LIFE with Richard Conte and Mari Alden at 11 05 p m and JEZEBEL with Bette Davis at 11 15 p m Also WICKED WOMAN WESTERN HERITAGE WHILE NEW YORK SLEEPS TRAMP TRAMP TRAMP THAT CERTAIN WOMAN MAN IN THE TRUNK TROUBLE FOR TWO SPEED SEA HAWK THE GOOD DIE YOUNG and THE LONG SEARCH across morning and afternoon entries with multiple stars including Edward Arnold Lionel Barrymore Gene Autry Tim Holt and Errol Flynn

Boys Ranch Butch Jenkins James Craig Richard Conte Mari Alden Jezebel Bette Davis Henry Fonda George Brent Edmund O’brien Richard Egan Edward Arnold Lionel Barrymore Melody Ranch Gene Autry Preston Foster Lynn Barr Tim Holt New York Michael Whalen Jean Rogers Jackie Gleason Florence Rice Kenny Fonda Raymond Walburn Lynne Roberts Robert Montgomery Rosalind Russell Speed James Stewart Wendy Barrie Errol Flynn Claude Rains the Good Die Young Gloria Grahame Laurence Harvey Anita Bjork George Nader

Business Upturn Seen in Ohio Factory Orders

Columbus reports an Ohio State University economist stating that rising new orders from manufacturers signal a clear upturn in the business cycle, indicating improving activity across industry sectors.

Columbus Ohio State University

County Health Clerk Resigns

Gallia County health officials record a resignation as Patti Holbrook leaves the post of health board clerk and vital statistics registrar to work in Columbus. Mrs Don Rees is elected successor and begins duties Monday morning. A Saturday county clinic drew 145 polio vaccinations, part of 3185 shots for the year, with additional smallpox and diphtheria-tetanus doses administered by nurses.

Gallipolis West Virginia Gallia County County Health Department Salk Patti Holbrook Columbus

Brothers Held For Fighting In Gallia County

Gallia County Sheriff Oscar Baird arrested two men, Ray Bowyer 30 and Oakey Bowyer 33 of Crown City Route 1, after a fight leaving Oakey with head bruises and Ray with a slashed arm. They were treated at Holzer Clinic and jailed. Also arrested were Lewis Ball 35 of Vinton Route 2 amid three warrants from his wife Virginia for assault and battery. Ball's case is set for County Court Monday. Fred Gwinn 40 of Johnstown Pa was charged with intoxication.

Gallipolis Gallia Oscar Baird Guyan Baird Ray Bowyer Oakey Bowyer Crown City Oakey Ray Holzer Clinic Sheriff's Department Lewis M. Ball Vinton Ball Virginia Fred R. Gwinn Johnstown

School Head To Speak At Rio Grande Town Hall

Kermit Daugherty, superintendent of Jackson City Schools, will be the keynote speaker for the Rio Grande town hall meeting of the Statehouse Conference on Education on October 14. The Raccoon Local School District steering committee announced the plan, listing Glendon Evans, Joseph W. Clark, and four sub chairmen: Harold Kennedy, David Williams, Wendell Tope, and Francis Burdell.

Gallipolis Kermit Daugherty Jackson City Rio Grande Statehouse S. Harland Wollborn Raccoon Wellborn Glendon O Cap) Evans Board of Education Joseph W. Clark Harold W. Kennedy David W. Williams Wendell V. Tope Francis W. Burdell

Local Social Roundup From Chester Area

Mrs. John Fick hosted the Sewing Club at her home. Nearby residents visited relatives in Tuppers Plains, Racine, Columbus, and New York. Names include the Cleland, Baum, Ridenour, Gaul, Croy, and Woode families with extended visits and weekend gatherings.

Chester John Fick Sewing Club Charles Woode Colonel Woode Tuppers Plains Max Cleland D. D. Cleland Ella Kimes Cora Benson D. M. Cleland W. D. Cleland Mildred Baum Mary Paskell Delmar Baum Charles Baum Elsie Cross Racine Cecil Nelson Esther Wright Ross Cleland Betty Roush Anna Eiselstein Jim Columbus Floyd Ridenour Roger Epple Theo Croy Gayann Gaul Eldon Gaul James Ridenour New York Buel Ridenour

Fall Forest Fire Season Opens in Ohio

Gallia County residents urged to follow burning permits and safety rules as fall forest fire season begins October 1. Ohio Division of Forestry official R R O'Donnell warns permits are needed outside towns for fires near woods, with 4 p.m. start time and strict stay extinguished requirements. Cleanup tips include burning after 4 p.m. on non dry, non windy days, clearing a wide safety line, and not leaving fires unattended.

Gallipolis Ohio R. R. O'Donnell Chillicothe Ohio Division of Forestry O'Donnell Gallia County

First Hostess Named for Republican Operation Coffee Cup

Mrs C A Bosnier of 228 Third Ave will be the first hostess in the county wide campaign. The initial meeting is at her home Tuesday at 2 p m with Mrs Paul Parkins and Edith Hutsinpillar assisting. Republican county central committeemen and wives meet at the courthouse Wednesday at 7 30 p m to plan campaign phases with refreshments.

Gallipolis C. A. Bosiier Third Ave Paul Parkins Edith Hutsinpillar Republican County Central

Gallia County 4-H Banquet Planned at Green Elementary

Plans for the annual Gallia County 4-H Advisers Banquet include a Saturday October 18 event at Green Elementary School. Assistant Agent Russ Priddy announced a committee chairmen meeting Tuesday at 7 30 in the Extension Office. Tom Carmichael, vice president of the 4-H Junior Leaders Club, will serve as Master of Ceremonies.

Gallipolis Gallia County 4-H Green Elementary School Russ Priddy Priddy Gallia County 4-H Junior Leaders Club Tom Carmichael

13 Arrests Made No Accidents Reported

Gallipolis city police reported no accidents over the weekend and docketed 13 arrests for future appearance in Municipal Court. Arrests included four intoxication counts, two drunk and disorderly, two speeding, and single counts for DUI, crossing the yellow line, driving with no lights, reckless operation, and failure to display license plates.

Gallipolis

River Traffic and Dam Status Report across River System

Gauges at Gallipolis and Montgomery show rising water and rollers. Dams on Kanawha River sit on the sill while Ohio movable dams are up. List of boats and tow progress includes multiple down and up readings at Lock 15 through 33 and various vessels on Kanawha and Ohio rivers with times from early morning to late night.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Salvati Reliance Mary B Valvoline Arthur Dyer Forsythia Mr. Cr Tradewinds Lock Helen John J. Rowe Duncan Soaks Esso Tennessee Robert R. Gipson F. H. Johnson Winfield Herbert E. Jones Ogram Bonnie Bayou Billere O-Kan O. F. Shearer Gulf Inlander Indiana Bayou Manchat Dispatcher Solvay Pittsburgher Southern Semet Bob Benter

Buckleys Attend Nurse's Banquet in Athens

Mr and Mrs Paul Buckley recently attended the Nurse's Banquet held in Athens celebrating healthcare staff and community service.

Alfred Paul Buckley Athens

Alfred WSCS September meeting and community notices

The WSCS met at Alma Swartz home with 10 members. Helen Woode presided, Genevieve Guthrie led the program, and Nellie Parker will present lessons at each meeting. Upcoming events include a Oct 21 meeting at Genevieve Guthrie home and Oct 22 all day church gathering. The Orange Church holds its annual homecoming Sept 28 with a basket dinner and afternoon program. Local visits and schooling notes follow, including moves to pursue training and teaching positions. One obituary: William Flecher, Elmwood Rest Home patient since 1944, died Sept 10 on his 87th birthday. Funeral at Arbaugh, burial Letart Falls. Ministers present listed.

Alfred WSCS Alma Swartz Helen Woode Genevieve Guthrie Nellie Parker The Orange Church Fred Lee Tom Dana Swartz Columbus Paul Buckley Gerald Swartz Marietta Hobart Swartz Follrod-Robinson Earl Person Huntington Person Charles Findling Clifford Hayes Gregory Middleport Charles D. Woode Ethel Stout Uppers Plains Harry Guthrie J. B. Hayes Adra Koehler Sumner Son-In-Aw Charles O’brien Garner Griffin Claire Woode Robert White Keno Syracuse Racine Josephine Spencer Ohio University Martha Parker Mountain State Business College Cash Bentz Ravenna Vere Swartz Carnie Swartz William Flecher Elmwood Rest Home Arbaugh Letart Falls

Births at Holzer Hospital and list of admissions

Births recorded include a son for John A. Wilson of Point Pleasant Ronald Bentz of Gallipolis Lester Pittenger of Angola Indiana and Thomas Allen of Oak Hill Also listed are numerous admissions with names and locations spanning Point Pleasant Gallipolis Coolville Jackson Wellston and other Ohio towns Reflecting a busy period at Holzer Hospital with multiple patients and newborns noted.

John A. Wilson Point Pleasant Ronald E. Bentz Gallipolis Lester A. Pittenger Angola Ind Thomas Allen Oak Hill John C. Jones Jackson Ronald E. Betz C. W. Brandeberry Coolville Santa Marie Dem Eloda B. Webb Middleport Charles B. Stevenson Clyde Warner Bidwell Janet Ellen McClung Wellston Paul Harrison Dewitt Singletary Kananga

Fellowship Inducts 15 at Grace Methodist Church

Fifteen new members joined the Methodist Youth Fellowship at Grace Methodist Church during Sunday evening services. Inducted by MYF officers, the group lists Carol Martin Chuck Neal Mike Venz Joyce Neal Sherry Pacquale Patty Rollins Terry White Tommy Thompson Judy McCormick Gretchen Mossman Harriett Craft Rodney Lusk Jan Richards Frances Guest Betty Clendenin. Approximately 15 attended the Episcopal Young Churchmen meeting at St. Peter's Episcopal Church where President Eddie Houck led the business session and hayride plans were discussed with a date to be set.

Gallipolis Methodist Youth Fellowship Grace Methodist Church MYF Carol Martin Chuck Neal Mike Venz Joyce Neal Sherry Pacquale Patty Rollins Terry White Tommy Thompson Judy McCormick Gretchen Mossman Harriett Craft Rodney Lusk Jan Richards Frances Guest Betty Clendenin Episcopal Young St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Eddie Houck

Harold W. Wetherholt Is Greatly Improved

Harold W. Wetherholt former publisher of The Daily Tribune and noted Ohio journalist has improved after a summer coronary and left Holzer Hospital. He his son Douglas J. Wetherholt and wife Janet took him for a Sunday automobile ride, marking his first time off the property since discharge.

Gallipolis Harold W. Wetherholt The Daily Tribune Ohio Harold Wetherholt Holzer Hospital Douglas J. Wetherholt Janet

Three Youths Receive License Suspensions

In Gallipolis a Juvenile Court judge suspended licenses for 90 days for three 17 year olds Len Silvers Lloyd Myers and Paul Rees after they confessed to stealing hubcaps and fender skirts from a car parked in Rio Grande following arrest by the state highway patrol.

Gallipolis John W. Howell Patriot Area State Highway Patrol Rio Grande Len Silvers Lloyd Myers Paul Rees

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