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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1953

Page

11

Marietta Launches New Landing Craft for Navy

At 11:00 am in Point Pleasant the first landing craft utility vessel of a 10-ship contract was launched by Marietta Manufacturing Company for the Navy. The 115 by 34 by 10 foot hull featured sponsor Mrs. Dewey A. Windsor and attendants. Government officials including Lt Comdr Simmerman and Col J O Colonna attended along with Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers, and Navy inspectors.

Point Pleasant Bureau of Ships of the U U. S. Navy Marietta Manufacturing Company Dewey A. Windsor Walter A. Windsor W. C. Latrobe Naval Baltimore J. K. Hushion Navel R. C. Simmerman C.0 D. C. Kittle H. H. Harmon U S. Naval R. C. Driemeyer Huntington A. T. Balogh U. S. Naval Ordnance Pliant South Charleston J. O. Colonna E. R. O’brien Harry Pockras Mr. Creasy Corps of Engineers U. S. Army F. M. McCabe W. H. Fuller U. S. Coast Guard

Spring Forest Fire Season Extended in West Virginia

The spring fire season in West Virginia runs March 1 to May 21 now and the fall period is October 1 to December 31. The changes remove brush burning permits but allow burning only from 5 PM to 5 AM during the season. The law also restricts forest land use during extreme fire danger with emergency periods declared by the Conservation Commission director with governor approval.

West Virginia Point Pleasant H. P. Berthy West Virginia University Berthy West Virginia Conservation Commission West

Easter Cantata at EUB Churches Celebrated in Point Pleasant

Heights and Bellemeade EUB churches held sunrise services with 118 attendees. The Easter cantata Redemption's Song directed by Mrs. Capehart featured 25 choir members and soloists, with four babies christened before the Heights sermon.

Point Pleasant Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church F. H. Capehart, Jr Delores Ann Blessing EUB Heights Bellemeade Unified Worship Church Bellemeade Church the Heights Church Harry Eckels Michael Herbert Sullivan Herbert Sullivan Linda Sue Rhonda Sue Bailey Thomas Bailey James Bryan Wamsley Ferrell Wamsley

Birthday dinner honors Henry Wentz in Huntington

A family dinner and party honoring Henry Wentz of Huntington was hosted by Miss Georgia Martin at her home 108% Fifth St. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Cash of Buffalo and numerous relatives from Columbus Point Pleasant Charleston and Leon. The celebration featured a decorated cake centerpiece and guests from area towns.

Henry Wentz Huntington Georgia Martin Fifth St Theodore Cash Buffalo Gren Jividen Arnold Lee Grendall Sue Columbus Rance Jividen Mike Point Pleasant Miss Martin

Service Guild Meeting At Christ Church

The Service Guild of Christ Church Episcopal will meet Wednesday starting with a 1 p.m. luncheon. The session was moved from last week due to Holy Week. Hostesses are Mrs. William Meade Miss Reba Beale and Mrs. T Stribling.

Service Guild of Christ Church, Episcopal William Meade Reba Beale T. Stribling

Bridge Club Set to Meet at Mrs Ben Tracy’s Home

The Fortnightly Bridge Club will gather Wednesday evening at Mrs Ben Tracy’s residence on Mt Vernon Avenue for a card game session.

Ben Tracy Mt. Vernon Ave

Buxton and Crookham Families Visited Over Easter

Mr and Mrs John Buxton with son David visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs H A Buxton in Leon. Ray Crookham and Keith Thomas couple from Leon spent days in Cincinnati visiting Leon ard Cash and Harold Crookham. Louisa Edwards of Leon spent the weekend in Charleston with relatives. James Noffsinger and son Joseph of Charleston were Easter guests of Mrs Noffsinger's in law trio.

James Morgan Leon Roy Greenlee Charleston W. R. Woodall B. F. Sommer Charlies McClure William Michael David Charles Casto Willard White Dorsei Greenlee Adela Dunbar White Greenlee Guy Burdette Donald Rairden George A. Rairden John Stover Sarah Siders Buffalo Delea Garden Charles T. Shinkle Elizabeth Irvin Brown and Highland Counties Charles E Butler Charles Road Vivan Rader HH. J Rader Calvin Mahoney Jefferson Ave Earl McGee Dalton John Buxton

Medical Admission Birth and Discharge Report

Mrs. James L. Morgan of Lincoln Ave admitted for surgery and Mrs. Marion McCarty of Apple Grove admitted for surgery. A son born to Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Williams of Robertsburg. James N. Stover of Apple Grove released.

James L. Morgan Lincoln Ave Marion McCarty Apple Grove Wendell Williams Robertsburg James N. Stover

Two Enter Speech Events At Marshall

Bessie Sue Jones and Ann Williams from Point Pleasant High School will compete in the district speech contest at Marshall College Huntington on Saturday. Jones enters oration "The Tenth Generation" and Williams performs dramatic reading "Blue Star" in prose interpretation. Winners advance to Morgantown for the state contest April 25.

Point Pleasant Bessie Sue Jones Charlies G. Jones Park Drive Ann Williams William Williams Marshall College Huntington Miss Jones Miss Williams Blue Star Point Pleasant High School Edward

20th Annual Roundup Set for April 14

Plans for the 20th annual spring livestock roundup at Jack son’s Mill are announced by Benjamin F. Creech of West Virginia University. Activities run April 14 to 16 with an extension livestock production conference, WV Livestock Association meeting, and multiple breed group gatherings led by noted experts and judges.

Point Pleasant Jackson's Mill Benjamin F. Creech West Virginia University West Virginia Livestock Association West Virginia Livestock Marketing Association West Virginia Wool Marketing Association West Virginia Hereford Breeders’ Association Jimmy Rice Statesville N.C Joy Acres Farr Col A. W. Hamilton Lewisburg

Vinson Man Dies Aged 64 In Columbus

A. V. Gregory 84 retired Mason County farmer died Monday afternoon in Columbus at his son Paul's home. Survived by wife Blanche Shirley Gregory two other sons Vernin Willard Vinber all of Columbus and three daughters Donley Hudnall Texas City Texas William Zuspan Mason and Birdie Herdman Leon. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. Columbus Church of Christ in Christian Union Rev Randolph Graham. Burial Concord Cemetery Columbus.

Point Pleasant A. V. Gregory Mason County Columbus Paul Gregory Blanche Shirley Gregory Letart Vernin Willard Vinber Donley H. Hudnal Texas City Texas William F Zuspan Mason Birdie Herdman Leon Columbus Church

Kanawha Clinic Admits Mrs Harey Flowers and Penny Dickens

Mrs Harey Flowers of Point Pleasant is admitted to Kanawha Clinic for medical care. Penny Dickens of Point Pleasant is also listed as admitted.

Mrs. Harey Flowers Point Pleasant Medical Penny Dickens Point Pleasent

COOLVILLE Spelling Bee Set for April 16 in Coolville

The Carthage-Troy schools in Coolville announce the annual fifth and sixth grade spelling contest will take place Thursday April 16 at 8 pm in the Carthage-Troy school auditorium. A winner advances to the district contest at The Plains and a social hour with refreshments follows.

Coolville Carthage-Troy Koehler

Henderson Man Injured in Huntington Area Accident

Henderson resident Carl Bonecutter of Henderson and Robert Mayes were en route to Huntington when their vehicle collided with another car near Huntington. A man in the other vehicle was killed. Bonecutter was treated at St Mary Hospital Huntington and later at Point Clinic. The deceased driver was unnamed, a Huntington area resident.

Point Pleasant Carl Bonecutter Henderson Point Clinic Huntington Bonecutter Robert Mayes Eld St. Mary Hospital

John Bayless Dies At 64 In Columbus

John Bayless of 342 Terrace Ave Columbus died Monday at Mt Carmel Hospital after a heart attack He is survived by his wife Irene a son Claire at home a sister Edith Briggs of Pennsylvania and a brother George Bayless of Wilmington Burial plans were announced with interment to be in Athens Ohio

Nelsonville John Bayless Terrace Ave Columbus Mt. Carmel Hospital Irene Claire Edith Briggs Pennsylvania George Bayless Ie Bayes Athens Politi

Perry County Court News Highlights Local Estate and Divorce Actions

The record notes: Maurice Gussee estate first and final account filed by Forest Cooper. Annains will creation petition by Daniel M. Jenkins. partition order in Arthur Eversole vs Cecilia Herrrick case. trustee answer in Velma P. Johnson v Anzie Hearing. amended petition in Mary Elizabeth Chute estate vs Rafael Snider. Shawnee suit filed. divorce suit Carl Crossman vs Dorothy Crossman with child custody and support requests. motion in ero gpo Channel on post divorce support since Nov 2 1959. James C. Morgan seeking divorce from Helen Morgan with custody and support. marriage license Dwight Eugene Sanborn and Dori Maxine Rutter. various realty transfers including Walter H. Howdyshell estate to Zella Howdyshell and others, transfers in Jackson Township and New Lexington. multiple name checks and minor property actions.

New Lexington Maurice Gussee Forest Cooper Annains Daniel M. Jenkins Arthur Eversole Cecelia Herrick Velma P. Johnson Anzie Martha C. Chute Mary Elizabeth Chute Rafael Snider Carl Crossman Somerset Dorothy Crossman Ero Gpo Channel Helen Morgan Glouster James C. Morgan

Driver Given Jail Sentence For DWI Twin Offense

James Everett Bright, 28, of Route 1T, was charged with driving while intoxicated. It was his second offense after an Oct 6 1947 arrest. He was sentenced to six months in jail and a ten year license revocation before a local magistrate. Keir Stephen Bright, 7, was fined $10 and costs for intoxication. Several others arrested on intoxication charges by state police included Charles Walker 44 of Leon Maurice Jones 3% Henderson and Graham Boyer 72 Leon with varying fines and costs.

Point Pleasant James Everett Bright Piiny Bright Crane Keir Stephen Bright Pins Charles Walker Leon Enets Maurice Jones Henderson Graham — Boyer

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Summary

Dismissed listings include Mr. and Mrs. Darius Shaw Nelsonville, Darel Johnson Nelsonv, Joseph Skivers Murray City, Della Troyer Gilouster Route 3, Hieren Zimmerman Albany, Mrs. Herman Ruble Nelsonville, Mrs. James M. Huntley Athens and Mrs. Ralph Fielder Shawnee and her daughter.

Darel Johnson Nelsonv Joseph Skivers Murray City Della Troyer Gilouster Hieren Zimmerman Albany Herman Ruble Nelsonville James M. Huntley Athens Ralph Fielder Shawnee

Child Fractures Arm Falling From Pony

Joy Jacques eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Dave Jacques of Gallipolis Ferry was treated for a broken arm at the Kanawha Medical Clinic and released. The injury occurred when she fell from her pony.

Point Pleasant Joy Jacques Dave Jacques Gallipolis Ferry Kanawha Medical Clinic

Nelsonville Youth Plans Jamboree Trip with Scout Sowers

Nelsonville area scouts plan to send Jack Sowers, a freshman at Ohio University and Troop 6 assistant scoutmaster, to the 1960 National Scout Jamboree in California July 17-23. Local leaders seek funds to cover travel and dues, with a May 15 advance payment due to the Kootaga Area Council.

Nelsonville Boy Scouta of America Irvine Ranch Santa Ana California Jack Sowers Ohio University Sowers Life Scout First Methodist Church Here Wilbur D. Mender Warren H Badger Lowery Kootaga Area Council Parkersburg Kootagaistrict Greyhound Bus New Meters Zona Utah Colorado Valley Forge Gilbert Simonton Camp Breckenridge Aining Monterey Calif America Brotherhood of Scouting Tech

Grange hosts 55 members from area lodges in Nelsonville

Fifty five members from Amesville Trimbie Athens Albany Cansonville and Rome Granges visited York Grange 2436 at the Grange Hall Friday. Mr Merrick of Rome Grange spoke on Grange insurance. Mrs Villa Henry and Harry Henry discussed projects for the year. Refreshments served to 81 members. Next meeting set for the second Friday of the month. Serving committee listed.

Nelsonville Amesville Trimbie Athens Albany Cansonville Rome York Grange Grange Merrick Rome Grange Villa Henry Harry Henry Lulu Nancy Hoskins Agnes and Wes Woodard Maude McClain Hazel Wolf

Easter visits span families from three continents

Mr and Mrs W F Powell hosted weekend guests grandson D C Powell a college student in Ohio and Miss Helen Fry of Sao Paulo Brazil also a student at Ohio University Athens. Mr and Mrs Donnall Duncan and two Columbus children were Easter guests of Mr and Mrs C D Duncan at 122 Fayette St. Mr and Mrs B Yerkey returned to Pennsboro W Va after visiting sister Mrs Emma Beard. S Lewis C Keplar and Miss Elien Thoreson of Washington DC were Easter guests of Mr and Mrs Arly Fiske.

W. F. Powell D. C. Powell A Ni Helen Fry Sao Paulo Brazil Ohio University Athens Donnall. Duncan Columbus C. D. Duncan Fayette St B. Yerkey Pennsboro W. Va Emma Beard Set L Lewis C. Keplar Elien Thoreson Washington, DC Arly Fiske

DAR chapter to host ROTC guest speaker at April meeting

Members of Elizabeth Zane Dew Chapter DAR meet April 20 at Little House with Captain Wesley Miler of Ohio University ROTC as guest speaker. Presidents of local clubs and organizations and spouses are invited to hear him. A reception follows after the meeting starting at 7:90 p.m.

Elizabeth Zane Dew DAR Little House Wil Wesley Miler Rotc Air Force Ohio University

Local Residents Return After Long Illness Surgeries

Mrs Miles Howe returns to her home on Elizabeth and J from Marietta where she spent months with a daughter. Mr L E Butts and Mr and Mrs Robert Baldwin of Yellow Springs were Foster guests of Mrs Baldwin's mother Mrs Frank Knox. Mr and Mrs H B Moore Jr and daughter Connie of Toledo spent Easter here with former father H B Moore Sr.

Miles Howe Elizabeth &J Marietta L. E. Butts Robert Baldwin Yellow Springs Baldwin Frank Knox H. B. Moore, Jr Connie Toledo H. B. Moore

Eudora Chapter 72 Fastern Star Plans April Inspection

Annual inspection of Eudora Chapter 72 Order of the Fastern Star set for April 14 at 7 39 pm in the Masonic Temple with Mre Helen Wilton as worthy matron and Mre Hildreth Burch district deputy grand matron as inspecting officer A 6 pm dinner at the First Presbyterian Church social rooms. reservations with Mrs Mabel Washburn by April 10 Members asked to bring sandwiches or cookies for coffee hour after the meeting.

Eudora Chapter 72 Order of the Fastern Star Masonic Temple Helen Wilton Hildreth Burch Burch First Presbyterian Church Mabel Washburn

Golden Rule Class Meets at Mrs Howsen Home

The Golden Rule Class of the Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at 642 Poplar St. Assisting hostesses include Mrs Ida Keeney Mrs Rath Knight and Mrs Mildred Frank. Devotions will be led by Miss Florence Cook and the program coordinated by Mrs Willa Brown and Mrs Venice Brown.

The Methodist Church Edith Howsen Poplar St Ida Keeney Rath Knight Mildred Frank Florence Cook Willa Brown Venice Brown

Easter Flower Award At Pilgrim Holiness Church

Mr and Mrs Cheries O Nail received the Easter Sunday service flower for bringing the largest number of family members to the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Twenty six of their children and grandchildren attended the service. Five children were dedicated at the morning worship: Jimmy Joe Guess Michael Wayne Guess Merita Faye Gastin Cathy Jo Smith and Lynette Catherine White.

Pilgrim Holiness Church Cheries O'Nail Jimmy Joe Michael Wayne Guess Robert Guess Merita Faye Gastin Charles Gastin Cathy Jo Smith Lawrence Smith Lynette Catherine White Paul White

Maloney announcing daughter Saikey to Coakley in Toledo

Mr and Mrs Fred Maloney of Nelsonville Route 2 announce the marriage of their daughter Saikey to William Coakley of Toledo. The couple wed March 21 in Richmond Indiana. The bride, a Starr Washington High School 1952 graduate, previously worked as a bookkeeper at Shope Corporation of America in Columbus. They now reside in Toledo where Mr Coakley is employed.

Laurel Run Fred Maloney Nelsonville Saikey William Coakley Toledo Richmond Ind Coakley Starr- Washington High School Union Furnace Shope Corporation of America Columbus

Mayor lines Three Drivers in plea at city court

Verlin Cooper of Caol cord Va was fined 5 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to operating a truck in mud with a stop sign. Cecil Carlin of Tashentie pleaded guilty to intoxication, fined 25 dollars and costs, and was sent to county jail pending settlement as city police filed the case.

Soldier Commended for Meritorious Service in Korea

Private James A. Ferrell, son of James A. Ferrell, Route 1, earned praise for outstanding conduct and volunteering for observation post duty with Company A. His performance as a mortar man was highly regarded during Korea service.

Point James A. Ferrell Korea Ferrell Ae 2

Linesman Regains Consciousness After Power Line Incident

A linesman who was injured by an electric line near White Crown Firs, Columbus, has regained consciousness. He reportedly contacted the line while performing his duties and fell about 17 feet, with authorities detailing the approximate event and status.

White Crown Firs Columbus

Van Meter to Be Speaker at Kiwanis Basketball Dinner

Vi llation: Coach Van Meter of Beckley will speak at the Kiwanis dinner honoring the Point Pleasant high school basketball team on April 16. The Moon home at 68 15 pm hosts the event with reservations due by April 14, coordinated by James McComb and Bob Corrie. Van Meter, a former Point Pleasant coach, invites all former players to attend.

Point Pleasant Apri van Meter Beckley Reid Moon James McComb Bob Corrie Point Pleasant High School

East PTA to Meet at East School Wednesday Afternoon

The East PTA will convene at the East School building on Wednesday at 2 45 p m to discuss upcoming events and school updates.

East Pta

Open house honoring golden wedding anniversary hosts

Open house honoring Mr and Mrs Loren North for their golden wedding anniversary at the home of the Misses Verity 28 E Washington St. Saturday from 2 pm to 5 pm. Friends are invited.

Mir Loren North Verity Washington St

Galvin Withdraws Candidacy for Mayor Post

Nelsonville Mayorsrace moves forward as Paul Garvin files to withdraw from re election bid. He asks Athens County Board of Elections to remove his name from the ballot, effective May 1, with Arthur Kennedy likely to assume the mayoral duties for the expired term ending December 31.

Nelsonville Paul Garvir Aecently Andithdrawal Athens Countyard Arthur Kennedy Council

Rev Lockwood to Retire After Illness in June

Rev. O C Lockwood, longtime minister at Penneville Methodist, plans retirement on June 1 due to illness. He previously served in Fairfield, Vinton, and Athens counties before Morgan City roles, including vice president of the Morvan Ministerial Association and treasurer of the Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department, with plans for part time ministry after retirement.

O. C. Lockwood Penneville Methodist Bret Lockwood Fairfield Vinton Athens Morgan Cennege More van Vis Re Morgan Coun Downe Treas Pennsville Volunteer Fire Department Mereore

Pt Pleasant Native Dies at Christ Church services planned

Pt Pleasant native Mra Manche Fry Shafer of Cincinnati died in Cincinnati General Hospital. Daughter of the late Witbuses Fry and Jane Fry, she had been a senior nurse at the hospital and a longtime member of Christ Church Episcopal. She belonged to DAR and United Daughters of the Confederacy and is survived by her son Frank Shafer of Cincinnati and two daughters Mrs James Henry of Yeeton and Mrs A Aten of Point Pleasant, plus nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for 2 PM Friday at Christ Church Episcopal, burial in local cemetery.

Point Pleasant Manche Fry Shafer Cincinnati Frank C. Shafer Rasant Witbuses Fry M Jane Whaley Fry Christ Church, Episcopal Society of Mayflower Defcendants Dar United Daughters of Cinfederary Frank Che Cinccinati A. Aten James Arthur Henry Yeeton Henry Fry Point i Christ Church Episcopal St. Peters Churchish Franklin Palhearers Robert Hes Vames van Meter Carter Frenkliin John Dower E. John C. Hutchinson Homer Smith

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