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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1960
Page
3
A door to door canvass by the Mason County Society for Crippled Children and Adults took place in Mason County Sunday afternoon. After the canvass a dinner was served to 46 workers at the Moose Home.
Mason County clerk records show two couples filing for licenses on Saturday. The pairs are Robert Dean Williams 19 of Pomeroy and Patricia Ellen Johnson 17 of Mason, and Lee Wears 32 of Pliny and Sally Hill Bates 26 of New Haven.
Admitted Charles Bush from Gallipolis. Discharged Louise Kimberling from Leon. Fred Nibert and Evelyn Hammack from Point Pleasant. Cherie Mitchell from Point Pleasant. Bernard Rogers from Pomeroy.
Arnett Roush of West Columbia was named director of the 1960 Mason County Farm Youth Fair and will be assisted by Blaine G. Norman. At the board meeting Friday night new officers were named with Clifford Dunn as president Lionel Smith as vice president and publicity chairman and Mrs Grant Stanley as treasurer. Attendees represented Home Economics V ong Heber Miller Chamber of Commerce Farm Women's Council Western Holstein Breeders Association VO AG Arnett Roush Fair Board Mrs Arnett Roush 4 H Leaders Association Floyd Rayburn ORY and Mike Love Pinwearers were present.
Arbor Day will be observed throughout West Virginia on Friday. Extension forester Phil Berthy calls the state a tree state noting two thirds of land holds trees or forest crops. He urges rededication to wise forest use, fire prevention, and programs by youth and adult groups using a new program guide.
Five Gallia volunteers and a pumper from the Gallipolis Fire Department fought an automobile fire at Second and Millcreek after the car owned by Mark Brumfield of Vincent backfired. Excess gas in the carburetor and oil on the engine block ignited. damage was minor. It was the 28th run of the year for local firefighters. Albert Walker, a 33 year old veteran National League catcher, is player manager of Atlanta in the Southern Asia.
On the fourth day of the walkout two firms, O. F. Shearer and Amherst Barge Lines, remained idle after failing to sign a wage deal of 1 per day sought by Union No. 14259 of the Master Pilots, Pilots and Engineers. Ohio River and Island Creek signed March 31 when their reopen contracts expired. One Shearer boat with a coal tow is tied near the Kanawha mouth. others idle along the Ohio and Kanawha shores. No new meeting dates set.
Mrs Ruth Lawrence and son Billy of Columbus arrived to visit their mother and grandmother Mrs Ruth Leiber. Mrs Vercoe and son Jeff stayed and visited sister and family in Athens. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Stanley Edwards Masury and others. Mrs Grace Carr attended the funeral of her uncle Thomas Farrow in Wyland Alabama.
Various groups schedule meetings in Pt Pleasant including Order of the Eastern Star at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Temple Esther Thomas to preside Past Noble Grands Club of Orpah Rebekah Lodge 210 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Hal lah Eads home Tip Top Toppers 4 H Club at 7 p m Main Street Baptist Church Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club at Mrs Samuel Sutton home with co host Mrs W L Smith Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church 7 30 p m St Mancia's Guild Christ Episcopal 8 p m parish house Service Guild luncheon 1 p m parish house Rotary 6 15 p m House Home Hickory Chapel Methodist 7 30 p m church social L G Mohr presiding Kiwanis 6 15 p m Moose Home Fritz Frey president conducts business meeting
The Chauncey Elementary PTA plans a Wednesday noon sale of hot dogs in the home economics room to raise funds. Local teachers and students can purchase a hot dog with proceeds supporting school activities.
The Chauncey Wednes day Sewing Circle has postponed its meeting to a later date, delaying any planned gathering or activities.
Military sources in Anchorage said an intensive search for radioman Larry Friend from Mansfield Ohio has failed to locate him after he disappeared returning to his quarters from an enlisted men's club on the night of March 25. He served at the U S Navy base on Adak Island.
The Lambda Chi Omega Sorority held its 18th birthday dinner and dance Saturday at the Moose Home. Members dressed as hobos in a blue and gold stage backdrop while a humorous show was presented. Attendees included Mrs. Doris Roush and others.
Seven Lambda Chi Omega members attended the West Virginia state convention at the Hotel Frederick in Huntington. They discussed hosting the four chapters for the National convention June 17 to 19 also at the Hotel Frederick. New officers elected include Mrs. Margaret Beall and Mrs. Eustace Wilson as vice president and Mrs. Minnie Lake as secretary.
Public juror drawing scheduled for April 15 at 10 A M at the Athens County Commissioners office for the May Term of the Common Pleas Court. Also sealed bids due April 11 1960 for drilling four 6 inch test wells and two water wells with bonds or certified checks and bid guarantees. City of Athens Ohio Safety Director Arthur E Coon.
Gallia County Probate Court records show two more marriage license applications on Saturday, bringing April’s total to three. Clinton W. Blakeman, 21, of Gallipolis, and Linda Lou Mayes, 16, of Gallipolis, are the first couple. Charles W. Bays, 23, of Gallipolis, and Virginia B. Faulkner, 22, of Crown City, are the second couple.
Miami report notes Baltimore Orioles rookie out fielder Barry Sherrone is charged with 38 errors over 23 games in the 1959 American League fielding records. He had only two miscues after joining from Vancouver, British Columbia.
City bus driver Lorenzo Sykes observed two men bumping a passenger on a Friday ride. He drove to a police garage with suspects aboard and alerted officers. Joseph Harris and George James, ages 62 and 57, pleaded guilty and received 60 days in the House of Correction.
Mr and Mrs William Cox Gallipolis welcomed a daughter Carl Walters Point Pleasant William Flora Apple Grove Randy Kinniard Apple Grove were noted as births by Point Pleasant clinic.
Weekend arrests on intoxication charges include Curtis Withee of Gallipolis Ferry Columbus Ramey Point Pleasant Lawrence Jones Sissionsville Orval Jonhan Charleston and W J Baird London Ohio. Dale Putney arrested on an assault and battery warrant and Richard Earl Trout for reckless driving.
Jim Grant extended his undefeated streak against Washington to eleven straight wins, preserving a perfect 11-0 record in the matchup. The Ohio athlete improves his head-to-head record and strengthens regional bragging rights.
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