#28 IN THE NEWS... 1960

January 5, 1960

Peebles-Locust Grove Community Institute

The Community Institute for the Peebles-Locust Grove area has been set for January 21, at the Peebles High School, according to County Agent John Mowbray. The first session will start at 2:00 o'clock and feature “Conservation Magic” by Dave Hanselman of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. There will be special music by the Peebles and Locust Grove School music groups.

The evening program starting at 7:30 will feature a thirty minute concert by the Peebles band under the direction of Allan Smith. D. R. Purky, Supervisor of Vocational Agriculture will show slides and tell about his trip to Turkey last year on the heifer project when one heifer from this area was shipped to Turkey as part of a goodwill project. The Peebles Garden Club under the direction of Mrs. Melvin Hedrick will give a demonstration of the care of flowers.

January 5, 1960

Distributors Appointed For Sohio Products

M. L. Dysart, Consumer Sales Manager of the Portsmouth Division, Standard Oil of Ohio, announces that effective January 5, 1960, the appointment of J. R. (Russ) Turley and James (Jim) Louderback, as distributors of Sohio Products in the Peebles Bulk Plant area.

Both men are life long residents of Adams County. Mr. Turley has been associated with the Farm Bureau and Mr. Louderback has been with the Pure Oil Company at Peebles.

March 10, 1960

Heavy Snow Cripples Southern Ohio Area

New Storm Expected In State Tomorrow

By the Associated Press

On Feb. 2, Mr. Groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter for Ohio. The prediction was emphasized Wednesday when Southern Ohio got another clobbering with snow. And more is coming.

Five inches of new snow plopped into the Cincinnati area, snarling traffic and closing schools.

The snowfall in the southern sector generally totaled four inches on top the remnants of last week's big snow.

Schools reported closed by the storm include: Lebanon, through Thursday; West Union, Peebles, Franklin, Jefferson and some in Scioto County until Monday; Brown County, indefinitely. Vinton County schools were closed for Thursday with others expected to follow.

Kentucky, reeling under the worst snowstorm in the state's history, was declared a state of emergency by Gov. Bert Combs. The 8.4 inches of snow in Louisville was a record fall.

Measley Ridge

July 1, 1960

Peebles Bureau

Peebles, Ohio—The Peebles Landmark Farm Bureau Co-op has marked its 10^th anniversary. Present employees of the mill are Jack Unger, manager; Troy Conley, Robert Edmisten and Jesse Conley.

August 5, 1960

Mootz Winner Plowing Match

Will Compete in State Contest on Aug. 23

Duane Mootz, former state and national champion, won the area contour plowing match held in Brown County Wednesday afternoon and will compete in the state match later this month.

John McCarty, of Peebles, won the area level-land contest. He and Mootz will go to the state matches on Aug. 23. Site of these matches will be at the Schroeder-Reed-Stout farm about nine miles south of Kenton.

McCarty used a Case tractor with two 14-inch bottom plows.

The event was sponsored by the Brown County Implement Dealers Association.

September 6, 1960

N & W Safe Entered At Peebles

The safe at the Norfolk and Western ticket office at Peebles was broken into Wednesday night and estimated $200 in cash and some papers and checks were reported missing this morning.

Sheriff Eugene Fulton stated at 9 a.m. that the investigation revealed that a window was broken to enter the waiting room of the depot and then the ticket window was forced open.

At the time Sheriff Fulton said it was not determined if a drill or punch had been used to open the door of the safe. Papers were scattered around the interior of the office as if the thieves had been searching for money they believed was hidden in the building.

Detectives from the railroad were working along with Sheriff Fulton and a finger print man is to be called in sometime today from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification, London, to search for finger prints.

The sheriff stated he could not determine the time of night the building was entered and at the time he had been unable to obtain any information regarding the robbery.

The officers expect to continue their investigation throughout the day.

September 8, 1960

PEEBLES, Ohio—John McCarty finished second in the state level land plowing contest held at Kenton. William R. Goettemoeller of St. Henry was first scoring 88.1 points to 83.2 for Mr. McCarty.

November 17, 1960

Salvation Army Drive In Peebles Scheduled

Peebles, Ohio—A Salvation Army financial drive is to be conducted Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Peebles.

The appeal is to mark the first time residents of Peebles will be asked to support the Salvation Army through a fund campaign. Twenty percent of the proceeds are to remain in the community for use by the Peebles Salvation Army board. The board members for the Peebles SA program are Rev. R. B. Mussman, chairman; H. S. McCoy, Mrs. A. C. Palmer, Roger Arey and Mrs. Ralph Brickey.

November 21, 1960

Peebles Captures Fifth Win Of Season, 65-55

PEEBLES, Ohio—The Peebles Indians made it five wins in six starts Saturday night with a 65-55 victory over the Stockdale Bulldogs.

The Indians opened up with a five point lead in the first quarter and led by 13 at the half. Stockdale fought back in the second half, but was unable to overtake Peebles' lead.

Jim Fisher had 22 points to lead all scores and John Leshy chipped in with 19 for Peebles. Lowell King paced the losers with 14.

The reserve game was also won by Peebles, 42-21

STOCKDALE (55)

King 6-2-14, Salisbury 3-3-9, Goode 3-2-8, Hattle 3-3-9, Ross 1-0-2, Wheeler 4-1-9, Stollings 1-2-4

PEEBLES (65)

Fisher 8-6-22, Knauff 0-1-1, McFarland 2-6-10, Leshy 8-3-19, Lorenzo 2-2-6, Arnold 0-1-1, Williams 2-2-6

Front, l to r: M. Knauff, T. Arnold, M. Lorenzo, D. Ward

Back, l to r: R. Williams, J. Fisher, S. Kremin, M. McFarland, J. Leshy

December 5, 1960

Farmer Classes Set

PEEBLES, Ohio—Adult farmers of the Peebles Local School area have been invited to attend classes every Monday at 8 p.m. to become familiar with changing and more advanced methods of farming.

The classes are to be held in the local high school with Don Hastings, agricultural teacher at the school, in charge.

January 5, 1960

Peebles-Locust Grove Community Institute

January 5, 1960

Distributors Appointed For Sohio Products

M. L. Dysart, Consumer Sales Manager of the Portsmouth Division, Standard Oil of Ohio, announces that effective January 5, 1960, the appointment of J. R. (Russ) Turley and James (Jim) Louderback, as distributors of Sohio Products in the Peebles Bulk Plant area.

Both men are life long residents of Adams County. Mr. Turley has been associated with the Farm Bureau and Mr. Louderback has been with the Pure Oil Company at Peebles.

March 10, 1960

Heavy Snow Cripples Southern Ohio Area

New Storm Expected In State Tomorrow

By the Associated Press

On Feb. 2, Mr. Groundhog predicted six more weeks of winter for Ohio. The prediction was emphasized Wednesday when Southern Ohio got another clobbering with snow. And more is coming.

Five inches of new snow plopped into the Cincinnati area, snarling traffic and closing schools.

The snowfall in the southern sector generally totaled four inches on top the remnants of last week's big snow.

Schools reported closed by the storm include: Lebanon, through Thursday; West Union, Peebles, Franklin, Jefferson and some in Scioto County until Monday; Brown County, indefinitely. Vinton County schools were closed for Thursday with others expected to follow.

Kentucky, reeling under the worst snowstorm in the state's history, was declared a state of emergency by Gov. Bert Combs. The 8.4 inches of snow in Louisville was a record fall.

Measley Ridge

July 1, 1960

Peebles Bureau

Peebles, Ohio—The Peebles Landmark Farm Bureau Co-op has marked its 10th anniversary. Present employees of the mill are Jack Unger, manager; Troy Conley, Robert Edmisten and Jesse Conley.

August 5, 1960

Mootz Winner Plowing Match

Will Compete in State Contest on Aug. 23

Duane Mootz, former state and national champion, won the area contour plowing match held in Brown County Wednesday afternoon and will compete in the state match later this month.

John McCarty, of Peebles, won the area level-land contest. He and Mootz will go to the state matches on Aug. 23. Site of these matches will be at the Schroeder-Reed-Stout farm about nine miles south of Kenton.

McCarty used a Case tractor with two 14-inch bottom plows.

The event was sponsored by the Brown County Implement Dealers Association.

September 6, 1960

N & W Safe Entered At Peebles

The safe at the Norfolk and Western ticket office at Peebles was broken into Wednesday night and estimated $200 in cash and some papers and checks were reported missing this morning.

Sheriff Eugene Fulton stated at 9 a.m. that the investigation revealed that a window was broken to enter the waiting room of the depot and then the ticket window was forced open.

At the time Sheriff Fulton said it was not determined if a drill or punch had been used to open the door of the safe. Papers were scattered around the interior of the office as if the thieves had been searching for money they believed was hidden in the building.

Detectives from the railroad were working along with Sheriff Fulton and a finger print man is to be called in sometime today from the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification, London, to search for finger prints.

The sheriff stated he could not determine the time of night the building was entered and at the time he had been unable to obtain any information regarding the robbery.

The officers expect to continue their investigation throughout the day.

September 8, 1960

PEEBLES, Ohio—John McCarty finished second in the state level land plowing contest held at Kenton. William R. Goettemoeller of St. Henry was first scoring 88.1 points to 83.2 for Mr. McCarty.

November 17, 1960

Salvation Army Drive In Peebles Scheduled

Peebles, Ohio—A Salvation Army financial drive is to be conducted Sunday, Monday and Tuesday in Peebles.

November 21, 1960

Peebles Captures Fifth Win Of Season, 65-55

PEEBLES, Ohio—The Peebles Indians made it five wins in six starts Saturday night with a 65-55 victory over the Stockdale Bulldogs.

The Indians opened up with a five point lead in the first quarter and led by 13 at the half. Stockdale fought back in the second half, but was unable to overtake Peebles' lead.

Jim Fisher had 22 points to lead all scores and John Leshy chipped in with 19 for Peebles. Lowell King paced the losers with 14.

The reserve game was also won by Peebles, 42-21

STOCKDALE (55)

King 6-2-14, Salisbury 3-3-9, Goode 3-2-8, Hattle 3-3-9, Ross 1-0-2, Wheeler 4-1-9, Stollings 1-2-4

PEEBLES (65)

Fisher 8-6-22, Knauff 0-1-1, McFarland 2-6-10, Leshy 8-3-19, Lorenzo 2-2-6, Arnold 0-1-1, Williams 2-2-6

Front, l to r: M. Knauff, T. Arnold, M. Lorenzo, D. Ward

Back, l to r: R. Williams, J. Fisher, S. Kremin, M. McFarland, J. Leshy

December 5, 1960

Farmer Classes Set

PEEBLES, Ohio—Adult farmers of the Peebles Local School area have been invited to attend classes every Monday at 8 p.m. to become familiar with changing and more advanced methods of farming.

The classes are to be held in the local high school with Don Hastings, agricultural teacher at the school, in charge.

Peebles, Ohio—The Peebles Landmark Farm Bureau Co-op has marked its 10^th anniversary. Present employees of the mill are Jack Unger, manager; Troy Conley, Robert Edmisten and Jesse Conley.