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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1964

Page

8

Gallipolis to Hire Consultant With U S Government Aid

Gallipolis Commissioners approve funds to hire a planning consultant for a comprehensive city plan. The project costs total about 29 820 dollars with 75 percent federal support and 25 percent local share. The consulting firm selected is C V Hill of Columbus.

Gabinete Gallipolis Planning Commission Galiplis Ct State of Ohio Gary R. Short C. V. Hill Columbus Short Ohio Department of Development Jack F. Knight Raymond M. Jones Knight Jones R. D. Thomas Gallipolis Auto Wrecking Co City Manari

First Cancer Clinic Set In Mason County

The first cancer detection clinic for women will be held Oct. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Byrne Clinic in Point Pleasant. Doctors Kenneth Byrne and John Grubb will donate their time. A second clinic is scheduled for Oct. 22 at the same time and location.

Point Pleasant Byrne Clinic Kenneth Byrne John Grubb Willliam Bardin, Jr American Association of University Women Women of the Presbyterian Church Christ Episcopal Church Service Guild New Haven

Cars Crash in Gallipolis. Two Drivers Cited

In Gallipolis two cars collided at Third Ave and Pine St injuring none. Myrl B. Roberts 57 and Legrande Martin 37, both of Gallipolis, were not injured. Martin cited for failing to obey a traffic signal. Earlier, Patsy S Myers 17 struck Nancy Tawney 16 on State St. no injuries or charges.

Gallipolis Myrl B. Roberts Legrande Martin Third Ave Pine St Martin Roberts State St Second Third Aves Patsy S Myers Nancy Tawney

European Trip Slides Are Shown

Mac McGinness presented color slides of his Europe tour to Presbyterian Men and guests at the annual father son banquet in the First United Presbyterian Church Felowship Room. Thirty attended including fourteen sons. Wayne Ogdin introduced the speaker.

Gallipolis Mac) McGinness Europe First United Presbyterian Church Wayne Ogdin Berlin East Berlin West Berlin Ogdin Esther Circle Miles T. Epling

Non-Support Count Denied In Gallipolis Court

Herman Rossiter 41 of Crown City pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to non-support and was held to the January term grand jury after a warrant by his wife cited failing to support her and two children. He posted a $600 bond. Sheriff cases: Judge Sowers fined John Burdette 44 and Nora Leach 51 of Point Pleasant ten dollars and costs each for intoxication. James R. Hardy 41 forfeited a $27.50 bond for intoxication.

Gallipolis Herman Rossiter Crown City William H. Sowers John M. Burdette Nora Leach Point Pleasant James R. Hardy

Patrol cites driver in Route 35 crash near Gallipolis

The State Highway Patrol investigated a two car crash on Route 35 three miles north of Gallipolis at 4 25 p m No one was injured Gary Winters 23 Gallipolis was cited for failure to stop within the assured clear distance in Municipal Court on Wednesday Elvin Legg 49 Point Pleasant was the other driver heading south as he attempted a left turn

Gallipolis State Elvin Legg Point Pleasant Gary Winters Leggs Winters

Three Drivers Pay Fines To Justice

Three persons were fined $10 and costs each when arraigned before Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin on road violations Monday. They were Randal L. Brumfield Valley View Illinois for improper passing Ronnie Dale Holley Apple Grove for permitting a person to drive his car without an operator's license and Horace G. Miller Point Pleasant for a stop sign violation.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Randal L. Brumfield Valley View Ronnie Dale Holley Apple Grove Horace G. Miller

Taft to Visit Gallia for Campaign Stop

Republican U S Senate hopeful Robert Taft will tour Southeastern Ohio arriving in Gallipolis from Jackson for a 2 30 p m reception at the Farmers Hotel. The event hosted by Gallia County women’s groups is open to the public and will feature an informal address and greetings to Taft’s parents’ friends.

Gallipolis Robert Taft Cincinnati U.S. Senate Farmers Hotel D. O. Taber Gallia County Taft Ohio Jackson Robert A. Taft Edith Hutsinpillar Ruth Parkins

Cancer Film Showings in Mason County Successful

Mason County Cancer Society reports cancer in women film showings last week were a success with attendance of 100 in Mason, 110 in Point Pleasant, and 50 in Hannan. Gratitude is given to doctors Kenneth Byrne and John Grubb of Point Pleasant and J A Le Lamer of Holzer Hospital, to high school officials, Wanda Stemple, and Homemakers clubs. The society offers more educational films and materials and invites inquiries to Mrs. William Rardin Jr.

Point Pleasant Mason County Cancer Society Mason Hannan Kenneth Byrne John Grubb J. A. le Lamerens Holzer Hospital Wanda Stemple Homemakers Clubs Mason County Society William Rardin, Jr

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Dismissals

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list new daughters for Charles McDermitt and Marshall Duncan and sons for Joe Hammack and Corine Siders. Other births include Corine Siders and Charles William Eschenauer. Dismissals include Jewell Dunlap and Norman Badgley.

Pleasant Valley Hospital

Dismissals and settlements in several civil actions

Civil action of Betty Ihle Mee nan et al. versus Donald M Ihle and the unknown heirs of Murl May Ihle was dismissed. Peggy Jean Clench versus Orville Eugene Clench also dismissed. Virginia Toyce Russell versus Lyle B McCormick Sr and Jr has been compromised, settled and dismissed. Names: Samuel Jennings Collins 18 Huntington Sherry Lynn Norris 21 Glerwood Jerry Lynn Rainey 19 Gallipolis Ferry Sadie Lou Watterson 17 Ashton Preston Eugene Blankenship 24 Janet Lee Lewis 19 Gallipolis Ferry.

Point Pleasant Betty Ihle Meenan June Ihle Pryor Peggy Ihle Bishop Janis Ihle Doeffler Donald Mason Ihle Murl May Ihle Peggy Jean Clench Orville Eugene Clench Virginia Toyce Russell Lyle B. McCormick, Sr Lyle B. McCormick, Jr Samuel Jennings Collins Huntington Sherry Lynn Norris Glerwood Jerry Lynn Rainey Gallipolis Ferry Sadie Lou Watterson Ashton Preston Eugene Blankenship Janet Lee Lewis

Arts and Crafts Exhibit Planned by Local Women Clubs

Point Pleasant junior and senior women groups announce an arts and crafts exhibit and sale in early November as a West Virginia Federation project. Entry categories include needlecraft to ceramics, wood, metal, glass, pins, and pictures. Call Mrs. Laula Lewis or Mrs. Chester Wamsley to enter.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Ehibit Laula Lewis Chester Wamsley

Eight Witnesses Testify In $10,000 Damage Case

In Mason County Circuit Court at Point Pleasant eight witnesses testified and two depositions read in the civil suit Don F. Hatten versus Mason Realty Co. and the city of Point Pleasant over a drowning death of eight year old Donald Hatten II. The incident occurred June 10 1961 in Meadowbrook Addition during sewer work when a rain filled manhole was adjacent to a 12 foot deep area. Deposition testimonies came from the Woods brothers Steve and Michael. The jury includes Clay Frazier John Escoe Donald Brown Wylie Conrad Jesse Brown Roy Yaeger Oscar Hanes James Keefer J E Sommer Dennis A Roush and Jack A Burris. The parents were set to testify Tuesday morning. A separate case Delbert Flora Jr and infant versus N R Williamson for 4500 was also on the docket with jurors listed.

Point Pleasant Don F. H.tten Mason Realty Co City of Mason County Donald Hatten Meadowbrook Young Hatten Steve Michael Woods Hatten John Brown Virgil Siders Sam Fowkles Ed Gillispie Albert Scarberry Bill Stricklen Everett Wedge Two Woods Boys Atty William Bardin Cecil B. Dean Atty. S. D Wylie Conrad Jesse Brown Roy Yauger Oscar Hanes James Keefer J. E. Sommer Dennis A. Roush Jack A. Burris Delbert Flora, Jr N. R. Williamson Young Flora Williamson Robert Baird Willard Newman James Ball John F. Thomas Ralph Crump Katheryn B. Blessing George Roush Elizabeth Arthur Wretha Bairden John Leighty Joan Jarrell Carl Sharp

Livestock May Graze On Diverted Acreage

Gallia County farmers who diverted acreage under 1964 feed grain and voluntary wheat programs may graze this land beginning Thursday with no prior approval. Hay harvesting requires prior approval and will incur deductions. grazing and hay on Conservation Reserve acres through Oct 31 also require permission and affect payments. The measure aims to ease forage shortages and support livestock herds with pro rata funding adjustments where diversion payments already occurred.

Gallipolis Gallia County J. Melvin Gilbert Conservation Reserve ASCS Gilbert

McCully Road Work Pact Signed in Gallia County

Gallia County commissioners and Addison Township trustees signed a joint contract for improvements to McCully Road. County will provide a bulldozer at six dollars per hour and an operator at one eighty five dollars per hour while trustees cover wages rental and materials. They also discussed a sewer pipe for Green Dudley Road and the commission will view the road and advise later.

Gallipolis Gallia Addison McCully Rd J. Roy Bartlett Claire Wellington Kerr McClaskey Springfield Green- Dudley Rd

Mrs Campbell Leads Ohio B and P W Conference

Mrs Mari anne B Campbell director of District 15 coordinated the fall conference of the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs held with District 12 at Baker Hall Ohio University. She led the finance workshop and Bette Ryal reported in the officers workshop. Gallipolis members Lena Pleasants Elise Kimall Mary Clendenin and Lola Mae Suiter attended with Suiter serving as president.

Gallipolis Marianne B. Campbell District 15 Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs District 12 Baker Hall Ohio University Campbell Bette Ryal Gallipolis B&pw Lena Pleasants Elise Kimall Mary Clendenin Lola Mae Suiter

Ohio River Dams and Tidal Gauge Update Across West Virginia Area

Report details dam status on Kanawhwa River with roller dams on sill and all moveable dams on the Huntington district held up. Inland river traffic shows multiple boats and lock activity on Gallipolis and Kanawha rivers with times and load changes recorded.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Medahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha Ohio River Huntington Esso Vania Jenks John Ladd Dean Warren Hougland Elisha Woods Luther Herdman Ovec Kathy R Te H Lewis Reliable E* Eas Criss Jr Jock Philip Mn Winnie Mae Derrick Penere TS Reliff Etna Louisville Meldah Samu- Clemens Ress Ae Transporter

Driver Seeks Trial On Driving While Intoxicated Charge

Merrill E. Null, 37, of Bidwell Route 2, pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to a driving while intoxicated charge after Thursday night arrest by the State Highway Patrol. No trial date set as attorney investigates circumstances. $500 bond continued.

Gallipolis Merrill E. Null Bidwell State Highway Patrol John E. Halliday Null William H. Sowers Rex D. Hurley Cheshire

Henderson Public Works Progress in Town Project

Henderson advances a $400,000 accelerated public works program covering sewers streets and sidewalks with first concrete sidewalk pour by Anderson Black Rock Inc of Charleston. Mayor Archie Henry says full town coverage and an November completion date with contractors K L Moore Belpre OH Wilson Construction Huntington and Appalachian Power installing lighting. The 44th IC4A indoor track championships set for Madison Square Garden New York on March 6 1965.

Point Pleasant Henderson Anderson Black Rock, Inc Charleston Archie Henry K. L. Moore Belpre Ohio Wilson Construction Co Huntington Appalachian Power Company New York Madison Square Garden

Ordnance PTA Plans Annual Fall Festival

The Ordnance School PTA will host its annual Fall Festival on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. at the school. General chairs are Mrs. Brookie Henry, Mrs. Fred P. Schroeder, and Mrs. Max Nibert, with numerous committees and volunteers organizing booths, games, and activities including posters, tickets, door prizes, exhibits, king and queen, concessions, and attractions such as a spook house and tractor rides.

Point Pleasant The Ordnance School Pta Brookie Henry Fred P. Schroeder Max Nibert Oliver Eschenaur Joe Jordan Richard Pickens Joseph Martin Dall Hall R. H. Coker

Births and admissions at Holzer Hospital noted

A list records births including a son to Wayne E Harrison Gallipolis Eureka Star Route a daughter to Larry D Miller Patriot Route 1 a daughter to Charles L Stone Point Pleasant a daughter to John H Grounds Harrisonville Route 1 a son to Ray T Mayhew Wellston. It also lists admitted patients: William F Nance Northup Route 1 Charles F Handley Langsville Route 1 Harold M Hammond Wellston Route 2 Clarence B Strow St Albans WV Elmer H Belue Ravenswood Mrs Wayne Denney Gallipolis Clarence Martin Wilkesville Route 1 John R Wolfe Point Pleasant Mrs Victor G Clarkson Ravenswood Route 2 George A Whittaker Kananga Mrs Bernard C Knigge Oak Hill Route 3 William Gayhart Ironton Mrs Charles L Carter Gallipolis Route 2 Ellis L Hamrick Gallipolis Route 1 John P Messer Ashland KY Mrs Nelson L Cox New Boston Sharon L Bragg Point Pleasant Mrs Edna M Frazee Wellston Mrs Leland C Bumgarner Letart Route 1 Mrs William T Berry Ironton Route 1 Mrs M Osa Baird Gallipolis Jeffrey L Dunlap Robert C Cook Loren Mercer Mrs Charles Blake Mrs Linnie Trumbo Terry Ferguson Mrs John Hoschar Mrs Rebecca Scott Mrs Mabel Cray Carl Smith Mrs William Lambert William Bailey Mrs Harley Eblin Mrs Lewis Clagg and son.

Wayne E. Harrison Gallipolis Eureka Larry D. Miller Charles L. Stone Point Pleasant John H. Grounds Harrisonville Ray T. Mayhew Wellston William F. Nance Northup Charles F. Handley Langsville Harold M. Hammond Clarence B. Strow St. Albans W. Va Elmer H. Belue Ravenswood Wayne Denney Galipolis Clarence Martin Wilkesville John R. Wolfe Victor G. Clarkson George A. Whittaker Kananga Bernard C. Knigge Oak Hill William Gayhart Ironton Charles L. Carter Ellis L. Hamrick John P. Messer Ashland Nelson L. Cox New Boston Sharon L. Bragg Edna M. Frazee Leland C Bumgarner Letart William T. Berry M. Osa Baird Jeffrey L. Dunlap Robert C. Cook Loren Mercer Charles Blake Linnie Trumbo Terry Ferguson John Hoschar Rebecca Scott Mabel Cray Carl Smith William Lambert William Bailey Harley Eblin Lewis Clagg

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