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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1961
Page
12
McArthur High School acknowledged 1960-61 athletes at the all-sports banquet in the MHS auditorium. Ohio University coach Jim Snyder spoke, praising drive and teamwork, and Larry Kruger of Allensville, a MAC champion drafted by the Cincinnati Royals, received recognition.
McArthur High School senior David McArthur Fri earned two awards at the annual athletic banquet. He won the scholastic trophy for top class academic record, his fourth time, presented by Robert B. Will Sr. of Vinton County National Bank. He also won the Gill-Ross trophy as top all around athlete. Fri, a four year football veteran, next attends Ohio University.
Vera Lee Smith of Shepherd College and Shepherdstown will serve as consultant at the West Virginia AAUW convention in Jacksons Mill from April 21 to 23. She is a former state AAUW publicity chair and has held many roles in education public relations and campus affairs in Huntington and Marshall University.
McARTHUR Vinton County Home Demonstration groups plan their annual Achievement Day on Thursday April 27 at the Methodist Church in McArthur. Miss Mary Lou Miller from Gallia County an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate returning next week from Colombia will show slides and recount her experiences in that country. Her segment is in the forenoon with local talent and a style show in the afternoon. Luncheon is by the Methodist Esther Guild. reservations due in the county office by noon Saturday April 22.
McARTHUR A wet week with temperatures 20 degrees below normal was recorded at the Vinton Furnace forest weather station. Average highs 51 and lows 35. Rainfall 1.06 inches on Sunday, total 11.17 inches in 1961 versus 7.48 inches last year.steady rainfall noted Monday.
In observance of National Library Week, several Vinton County schools plan displays in shops and schools. The Vinton Theater and radio stations WLMJ and WKOV will promote Library Week for the Wescoat Memorial Library in McArthur. The motto is For A Richer Fuller Life Read.
Linda Maer ker secretary of the Hamden Merry Sewers 4-H club reports a meeting at Mrs. John E. Salts home on April 7 with 15 girls present.
Point Pleasant freshman Dickie Lattanzi will play a waiter in Marshall University's Parents Weekend production of Annie Get Your Gun May 10 to 13. Cast also includes Dave Dickens, Ruth Sayre, and other Marshall students.
Lawrence Gary of Crown City Ohio admitted. Howard Carder of Point Pleasant discharged. Mrs Raymond Clark of Gallipolis, Jackie Clark of Gallipolis, Mrs Conley Dudley of Mason discharged.
A small fire at John Maxwell's four room house near Kelley Road in Richland Township was nearly under control before McArthur firemen arrived to finish extinguishing it. Damage was confined to the attic and ceiling of the dwelling.
James Franklin Capehart aged 21 of New Haven and Ann Harris aged 16 of Mason obtained a marriage license.
Point Pleasant Planning Commission held its regular session at the City Building with chairman Seldon Fleming presiding. Edward Dunn presented maps of current commercial and existing land uses in the central business district as part of the city growth plan. Also discussed were by laws and a specimen copy for study and possible adoption. Other attendees included Arthur Gelwicks Dr. R. W. Eschenaur Wadear Thabet Eugene Hanes Vitus Hartley Jr and Cecil Deverick ex officio.
Real estate transfers across Mason County record numerous property deeds. Transfers include Bessie and B C Neal to Robert and Lora Neal in Leon. Corans Enterprise to Ralph and Mabel Morse in Lewis District. J F and Maxine Clendenin to James and Rita Salem in Lewis District. George and Bonnie Nutter to Jacqueline and Charles Terry in Clendenin District. Leroy and Lena Lyons to Edward and Gutrum Schaekel in Waggener District. Carrie and Herman Stewart to Carl and Margaretta Sebrell in Robinson District. Clayton and Roma Holley to Walter and Edith Villars in Hannan District. Osher and Ida Oldaker to Howard and Belva Oldaker in Hannan District. Gorans Enterprise to Jack and Jennie Waugh in Lewis District. Thomas and Ella Capehart to Kermit and Esther Gress in Graham District.
Becky White, a junior at Marshall College, was elected recording secretary of Alpha Xi Delta sorority in Point Pleasant. Miss White, a Point Pleasant High School graduate, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles White of Country Club Addition.
Mrs. Forest Fisher of Crown City and her daughter are discharged from Point Clinic. Paul Joseph Durst of Point Pleasant is listed along with Mrs. Margaret Hoschar of Point Pleasant as discharged or referenced in the clinic notice.
Andy Morrow, a McArthur college student, is improving at University Hospital Colum bus after a Sunday crash on Edwards Hawk School road. He left an oxygen tent and breathes without aid as his mother Mrs John V Morrow stays by his bedside. The 1961 station wagon he drove collided with Clarence Hughes 17 of Dundas in a fatal wreck that also killed his cousin Marcia Ann Coll 18 of Jackson.
Mason County Schools and Marshall University launch a joint teacher training and leadership program next fall. The 12 year cycle reorganizes schools, funds student teachers at reduced pay, and includes Saturday seminars at Marshall plus summer sessions to train lead teachers. The aim is to increase teachers while introducing modern methods in West Virginia.
Wayne Rogers of Arbuckle won the regional IN FFA public speaking contest at Cedar Lakes FFA and FHA camp and will represent region III at the state contest. He is a Point Pleasant senior active in vo ag projects and FFA. assisted by Junior English teacher Mrs. Helen Sterrett.
Funeral services for Mrs. J C Pauley 63 Pleasant Street will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at L G Mohr funeral home with Rev Donald Pringle officiating. She died Thursday of a heart attack at Lakin Medical Center after a period of ill health. She was born August 14 1897 in Sherman West Virginia. Surviving are her husband J C Pauley Jr son and three daughters along with four grandchildren. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday. Burial at Kirkland Memorial Gardens.
The McArthur Downtown Coaches approve a $500 entertainment appropriation for the July Fourth celebration, plus $500 for McArthur high school athletics next year and $800 for the summer playground program with Little League, led by Ron Fenik. Laurence Calvin named publicity chairman with a $100 budget. Mrs. R. E. Bullock to head the July 4 Queen contest. Dr. David Gaul and Sheriff Harold Steele co chair the DTC, Harold Brueger president elect, and Coach Paul Haney secretary treasurer.
City police received an alarm about a girl on the Silver Bridge preparing to jump into the Ohio River. Responders searched the area but found no one. Two unidentified truck drivers reportedly talked her out of the act.
Sixty four women at Marshall University join one of six national sororities on campus. Miss Diana Lewis, a freshman and Point Pleasant High School graduate, becomes a member of Alpha Xi Delta, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lewis of Mossman Circle.
Lydon Fowlkes four is receiving rabies shots at Holzer Hospital after a neighbor's dog bit him in his yard on Wednesday. The dog was tied up and the Fowlkes family cannot find proof of vaccination as required by law. City police say stray dog calls burden the area.
Eight home economics majors from Marshall University start off campus student teaching for eight weeks under supervising teachers. Participants include Christine Jenkins of Glenwood Senior at Milton High School and Mrs. Eleanor Miller at Wahama.
Mrs Audrey Spatter Hughes of Huntington will speak at the Point Pleasant Women's Club meeting at 7 45 tonight. She will display several antiques while Mrs William E Filson presides.
Librarian Wes McArthur Herbert and assistants Jeanette Grim Roselle Hunter Waneda Rose and Dorothy Goodwin attended the Southeastern District meeting of the Ohio Library Assn at Muskingum College library New Concord. Over 200 librarians and trustees heard talks by State Librarian Walter Brahm Faith Stroughton Ruth Hess David Griffith and William Utter. Luncheon followed with section meetings for administrators staff trustees and youth librarians.
Rev Alfred Tripp of McArthur Route 2 publishes the manuscript Wagons West by the late Rev E E Harris of Dayton. Mrs E E Harris of Jackson Ohio presented the manuscript. the 12 chapter work includes over 100 pictures tracing the settlement of the northwest starting at Marietta in 1794. The 1938 Watchword Magazine previously published the manuscript.
City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for Eden Place street improvements including grading paving catch basins curbs and related work. Bids due noon May 1911 with bonds certified checks and performance bond requirements. Plans and specs available at City Building and Clark Sheeter Engineers for 10 dollars nonrefundable.
Louis Lehoe administrator filed March 14 1961 in Athens County Probate Court Ohio seeking sale of real estate to pay debts. Read describes multiple tracts in Athens and Lodi Townships including 400 acres, 40 acres, and several smaller parcels. Respondents named James A Lehoe Mary Zimmerman Steve Lehoe and Elmer D Lehoe must answer by May 13 1961.
Mrs. Glenna Bell Stephenson 72 died Thursday at her home 209 Friesner Ave Logan Ohio. A Gore native she lived in Oroville most of life and was a member of Apostolic Church of New Straitsville. She leaves husband John E. Stephenson three sons Austin Dwight James two daughters Florence Nellie Lucille Mohler a brother William G. McCullough four sisters and seven grandchildren eight great grandchildren. Service 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Apostolic Church New Straitsville with Rev H W Kellembarger officiating. Burial New Straitsville Cemetery.
Laura May Daisy Coleman 77 of Bellemeade dies at Point Clinic. Daughter of James and Eliza Barnett born in Mason County. Survived by nieces Irma Barnett Lightburn Hyatt Musgrave Hesson and nephew Harry Brownell. Funeral Sunday 2:30 pm Crow Funeral Home burial Lone Oak Cemetery.
Maybelle Hughes 83 of Gallpolis Ferry died Friday morning at Point Clinic. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Stevens Funeral Home.
Nelsonville report says the York Local Board of Education will convene at 9 30 a m Saturday in the board room at Buchtel School to discuss district matters.
AP USDA notes steady cattle trade with limited tests and stable hog and sow prices. Steers and heifers show light sales at 23.00-24.00 for 1150-1225 lb. calves steady with vealers 28.00-33.00. hogs moderate, barrows and gilts around 17.75 for 210 lb, sows 14.73-16.50. sheep receipts too light to establish trade.
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