Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 38 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1962

Page

6

Symbol Of The Cross Presented By Baptists

Middleport First Baptist Church hosted a capacity audience for the drama Symbol Of The Cross about Christ’s life and resurrection in 30 A.D. Abdiel was played by Charles Vroman, Patricia by Elizabeth Pickens, and the family by Dorothy Anthony and Jack Satterfield. Holy Week observances include an Upper Room Communion on Thursday and an Easter sunrise service at 6 30 a.m with several church members assisting.

Middleport Middleport First Baptist Church Donald Boone Christ Palestine Charles Lewis Charles Vroman Abdiel Elizabeth Pickens Patricia Dorothy Anthony Jack Satterfield Janet Baker Toney Fowler Caius Henry Null Phillip Jesus Ernest Hughes Harold Hubbard, Jr Clarence Lacey Boone Willis Anthony Hearthstone Homer Hysell Busy Bee Tony Fowler Golden Rule

Missionary Miss Spurlock Addresses Palm Sunday Service

Miss Arlene Spurlock, a Gallia County native on furlough from Niger Africa after eight years as a medical missionary, spoke at Middleport Church of Christ. She showed slides of her work and was hosted by Cheshire area residents and her sister Mrs Ella DeWeese. The Philathea Society hosted a social hour and refreshments followed with memory verse glove favors.

Middleport Middleport Church of Christ Arlene Spurlock Niger Africa Miss Spurlock Gallia County Holzer Hospital New York City West Indies Cheshire Ella DeWeese Point Pleasant Philathea Society Edgar Reynolds Robert Reibel Fred I. Gardner Wom

Middleport Personal notices clutter hospital and family trips

Miss Frieda Faehnle is confined to Meigs General Hospital for injuries from a fall at home Friday. Charles McNamee, 90, remains in critical condition at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Other locals visited relatives in Kentucky and Gallipolis as Palm Sunday services and a birthday were observed.

Frieda Faehnle Meigs General Hospital William Betz Jackson Middleport C. H. Wise Jr Wise Sargents Charles McNamee Second Ave Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Minnie Gilmore Covington Raymond Burns Kathy Arnold Richards Nellie Winston Goldie Guthrie Campbell Harper Oscar Hardaway Gallipolis State Institute Nyle Borden Borden

Gallia BPW Attends Athens Farewell Tea

Five Gallia women joined 53 members from Athens and eight other towns at an Athens farewell tea for Marietta and Ironton clubs leaving District 11 of the Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs in June. Members named include Madge Neal district director Lena Pleasants president Elise Kimball Marianne B Campbell and Arista Boggs.

Gallipolis Athens Marietta Ironton District 11 Ohio Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs Jackson Logan Middleport McArthur McConnellsville Madge Neal Lena Pleasants Elise Kimball Marianne B. Campbell Arista Boggs

Two Children Baptized at United Methodist Church

Two children received baptism at the United Methodist Church on Sunday morning. Sandra Sue White, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer White, and Pamela Lee Crew, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Crew, were the rite recipients. The choir sang the anthem O Thou Eternal Christ Ride On and Rev. C Melvin Alkire delivered the sermon.

United Methodist Church Sandra Sue White Mrs. Elmer White Pamela Lee Crew Mrs. Lee Crew Christ C. Melvin Alkire

D S Recovery Service Granted $529 Judgment in Gallipolis

Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz ordered D S Recovery Service to recover a $529.11 judgment from Henry and Naomi Williams of Gallipolis with six percent interest from Feb 6, 1962 plus court costs. Also dismissed were Robert A. Langhorne’s divorce petition against Velva Langhorne of Gallipolis Route 1 and the Buckeye Building and Loans petition against Elwood and Clara Howard of Salyersville Ky, with costs paid in both dismissals.

Gallipolis—Common Pleas Robert M. Betz D & S Recovery Service Henry and Naomi Williams Gallipolis Robert A. Langhorne Velva P. Langhorne Buckeye Building and Loans Elwood Clara Howard Salyersville

Mrs McCoy Hosts Rose Garden Club Meeting

Mrs I O McCoy entertained the Rose Garden Club. Mrs A M Cox spoke on Showy Borders From Seed and demonstrated making flower replicas from grapefruit. Mrs Guy Boggess offered gardening tips and Mrs E A Dodderer arranged the monthly display of daffodils. The hostess, aided by Mrs Norman McCain, served Easter themed refreshments.

Mrs. McCoy Rose Garden Club Pomeroy — Border I. O. McCoy A. M. Cox Guy Boggess E. A. Dodderer Norman McCain

Pyles Birth Announcement for Second Daughter

Mr and Mrs Jack Pyles of Gallipolis Ferry announce the birth of their second daughter on Friday at Holzer Hospital. The mother is Lois Nibert. Grandparents are G D Nibert and Charles Pyles of Gallipolis Ferry.

Point Pleasant Jack Pyles Gallipolis Ferry Holzer Hospital Lois Nibert G. D. Nibert Charles Pyles

Queen and King Crowned at Pom eroy Post Prom

Katie Morarity daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Morarity Lincoln Heights and Bob Smith son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Smith Hemlock Grove were named queen and king of the annual post prom held Saturday evening in the Pom eroy Junior High School auditorium. Gallia Marriage Licenses listed Bobby Ray Billetter 20 Columbus warehouse man and Ethel Irene Holley 19 Gallipolis clerk typist. James E Trout 25 Northup bricklayer and Eleanor Jean Harrison 21 Northup bookkeeper.

Pomeroy Katie Morarity Lawrence Morarity Lincoln Heights Bob Smith Ralph Smith Hemlock Grove Pomeroy Junior High School Gallia Gallipolis Bobby Ray Billiter Columbus Ethel Irene Holley James E. Trout Northup Eleanor Jean Harrison

Pomeroy Baptist Young Adult Class Meets at Home

The Pomeroy First Baptist Church Young Adult Class gathers at 7 30 this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard for a local meeting.

Pomeroy Pomeroy First Baptist Church Richard

Westminster foundation delegates visit Middleport and Syracuse churches

A deputation team from the Westminster Foundation of Ohio University guest sermon at Middleport and Syracuse Presbyterian Churches. James Eblin spoke on criticism with Nancy Stephenson and Ann Nimon assisting. Palm Sunday recognition honored Janice Zirkle, Judy Sauer, Judy Gregg, Lynn Buchanan, David Lyons, Keith Anderson. Baptisms welcomed Carole Anderson and William Ingels. new members welcomed include Miss Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Ingels, Mrs. Francis Anderson, Miss Sue Rue.

Middleport Westminster Foundation Ohio University Syracuse Presbyterian Howard Ruppelt James Eblin Nancy Stephenson Ann Nimon Lynn Buchanan David Lyons Keith Anderson Dale Walburn Miss Gregg Lewis Sauer Jr Carole Anderson William Ingels Ruppelt Miss Anderson Ingels Francis Anderson Sue Rue

Meigs General Hospital Notes Patients Listed

A list of names associated with Meigs General Hospital appears, including Cleo Pugh Pome roy and Elizabeth Osler Middleport among others. The compilation includes residents from Pomeroy Middleport Reedsville Rutland Mason W Va Syracuse Goldie Willet Guy Kennedy and several additional individuals.

Elizabeth Osler Middleport Harley Carman Pomeroy Emma Smith Ernest Bing Rudolph Gordon Phyllis Stone Joyce Grueser Renkie Linthicum Reedsville Isiah Smith Lois Cecil Frieda Faehnle Mary Andrews Petty Pugh Crella McHaffie Rutland James Elkins Mason W. Va Fredrica Mayer Syracuse

Six Children Join Church In Syracuse

The Rev. Harold Holmes dedicated six children at the Syracuse Church of the Nazarene on Sunday. The group includes Daniel Wolfe, David Bass, Sherri Bass, Anna Frances Weddle, Kevin Eugene Weddle, and Debora Kay Holmes, children listed with their parents.

Syracuse Harold Holmes

Profit From Buddy Starcher Show At North Gallia High

Admissions totaled 192 adults and 132 students for the Buddy Starcher show at North Gallia High School. Executive Head W. Carter Massie says senior mothers sponsored the event to help cover seniors’ Washington trip expenses, with about $90 profit.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School W. Carter Massie Washington, D. C

Riding Club Takes No Action On Show Ring

At Gallia County meeting the Gallia County Riding Club discussed tearing down the show ring at the Junior Fairground and relocating it across the creek. The club moved that relocation is not feasible due to concrete sunk posts and rough ground. No action was taken. The fair board favors relocation for more parking and seating. Mac McGinness may contact club presidents about the proposal. The club has invested nearly 400 dollars in the ring with a 25 dollar rental each use. A horse show is planned May 20 at the fairground with May 30 as rain date.

Gallipolis Gallia County Riding Club, Inc Farmers Hotel Gallia County Agricultural Society Fair Board Mac) McGinness Reba Cramer Gallia County Riding Club Jack Knight Sirloin Cramer McGinness

Hospital Birth Notices List Local Families

Holzer Hospital notes record newborns to numerous local families including Keefer Dawkins Collier Puckett Miller Kerwood Abel Shields Moore Green Williams Frazer Baer Norman Roush Willis McCarley Shuler Sheets Bates Norman others. The list names parents and residence towns such as New Haven Gallipolis Wellston Jackson Ironton Pomeroy and more.

Charles R. Follrod Pomeroy Jesse M. Abel New Haven Joy D. Shields Jackson Ricky A. Moore Gallipolis Paul D. Green Wellston Ivor Williams Thurman Carl E. Frazer Portsmouth Jacob Baer Minersville Merlin Miller Warren D. Black Rutland Billy J. McCarley Vinton Judith A. Shuler Jame C. Sheets

Meigs County All-County Band Concert Draws 400

About 400 people attended the Meigs County band concert at Southern Local High School Racine. Five high schools were represented with approximately 80 musicians directed by Wilbur Pursley of Marshall University. The program opened with the National Anthem and included pieces such as American Folk Rhapsody Londonderry Air Le Mascarada Swedish Folk Suite Swing Your Partner Invercargill and Overture Militaire Dreaming Winds and Dixie.

Racine Meigs County Southern Local High School Wilbur Pursley Marshall University Londonderry

Bradbury Couple Welcomes Daughter Angela Elaine

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rowley Jr. of Bradbury announce the birth of daughter Angela Elaine on April 6 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Charles Murray of Pomeroy and W. H. Rowley Sr. of Bradbury, with great grandparents Otho Murray of Pomeroy and H. A. Hensley of Long Bottom. The couple also have a son, Michael Edgar.

Middleport W. H. Rowley Jr Bradbury Angela Elaine Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Charles Murray Pomeroy W. H. Rowley Sr Otho Murray H. A. Hensley Long Bottom

Loyal Volunteers Hold Meeting At Cummings

The Zion Church of Christ Loyal Volunteers Class met at Rex Cummings home in Middleport. Billy McElroy presided Kay Wyatt read the secretary report and Joe Smith reported a 9.88 dollar treasury balance. Devotions and games followed with refreshments. The next meeting will be at Robert Steffys home.

Middleport Zion Church of Christ Loyal Volunteers Rex Cummings Billy McElroy Kay Wyatt Joe Smith Robert Steffy

Rev Brown to Speak at Men’s Fellowship Breakfast

The Rev Eugene Brown a former United Methodist pastor now in Waverly will speak at a Men’s Fellowship breakfast at the local church from 6 to 6 45 Tuesday morning. Mr and Mrs Harry Saddler returned to Bridgeport Saturday after visiting Mrs Bentz Wolfe Mrs William F Baxter and Mrs Bernice Johnson. Velma Douglas admitted to Holzer Hospital Saturday for medical observation.

Pomeroy Eugene Brown United Methodist Church Waverly Harry Saddler Bridgeport Bentz Wolfe William F. Baxter Bernice Johnson Velma Douglas Holzer Hospital

Teenville Youth Night Draws 225 In Gallia County

About 225 teenagers attended Teenville sessions in Gallipolis for dancing ping pong cards and checkers Saturday. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs George Evans. Next Saturday admission for boys is three colored Easter eggs to be given to the Gallia County Children's Home. Girls make Easter bonnets. Senior high will hold a regular session.

Gallipolis Office of T. K. Owens Washington Walter H. Moeller George Evans Gallia County

Miss Lusk Named Judicial Chairman At Agnes Scott

Miss Mary Lusk a Agnes Scott College junior in Decatur Ga was chosen judicial chairman of the student government in a campus election She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Aven D Lusk Lower River Rd and has served as Ansley Cottage president and junior representative on the executive council plus activity on the Christian Association Service Council

Gallipolis Mary Lusk Agnes Scott College Decatur Aven D. Lusk Lower River Rd Lusk Ansley Cottage Christian Association Service Council

Syracuse Club Skips Meeting For Williamson Glass Tour

The Syracuse Third Wednesday Home Demonstration Club will not meet Wednesday. Members will tour Fenton Glass Co. in Williamson West Virginia, meeting at the Syracuse roadside park at 9 30 a.m.

Syracuse Williamson W. Va Fenton Glass Co

Chester Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Relays

Mr and Mrs James Howard and family from Parkersburg West Virginia visited Mr and Mrs Joe Marks Saturday. Anthony Gennette led a group to the Third Annual Ohio Relays at Paden Stadium Athens Saturday with Terry Hoffman Albert Pooler Vernon Cleland and Bobby Foster. Richard Frost and Lawrence Hasbarger visited friends in Chicago Illinois. Mrs Norman McCain daughters Sherry and Fiath and Mrs Charles Reed visited Mr and Mrs Ross Cleland and son Wednesday evening. Miss Sharon Frecker stayed overnight with Mr and Mrs Cecil Nelson Wednesday. Mrs Henry Beaver Mrs Esther Wright Virginia Wright and Esther Spencer spent Friday in Parkersburg. Willard Hines and wife were Sunday dinner guests of Charles Woode.

Erma Cleland Chester James Howard Parkersburg W. Va Joe Marks Terry Hoffman Albert Pooler Vernon Cleland Bobby Foster Anthony Gennette Paden Stadium Ohio University Athens Richard Frost Lawerence Hasbarger Chicago Illinois Norman McCain Sherry and Fiath Charles Reed Ross Cleland and Son Sharon Frecker Cecil Nelson Henry Beaver Esther Wright Virginia Wright Esther Spencer Willard Hines Charles Woode

Six From Rutland Will Compete

Winners in Rutland High School preliminary scholarship tests named by Harold Sauer include Martha Brewer Jane Crisp Joe Chapman Roberta Smith Linda Parker Nancy Pope Jackie Wamsley Dixie Roush David Secragg Judy Mullins Richard Lambert and Andrew Chapman. District tests at Ohio University on May 5 will feature Dixie Roush William Gates Michael Stewart Ronnie Taylor Miss Parker and Miss Smith.

Rutland Rutland High School Harold Sauer Martha Brewer Jane Crisp Joe Chapman Roberta Smith Linda Sue Parker Nancy Pope Jackie Wamsley Dixie Roush David Secragg Judy Mullins Richard Lambert Andrew Chapman

Six Men Arrested in Weekend Roundup

Six men were arrested by state police sheriffs and city officers over the weekend. Lesle D Hoffman faced charges of driving while intoxicated. Darsel E McDade 30 Leon was arrested for reckless driving. Albert Fred Wheeler 40 Charleston and Edward Surface 40 Charleston cited for intoxication. Woodrow W King 46 Point Pleasant and Ralph Davis 37 Point Pleasant arrested for intoxication.

Point Pleasant Lesle D. Hoffman State Police Sheriff's Department Darsel E. McDade Leon Albert Fred Wheeler Charleston Edward Surface Woodrow W. King Ralph Davis

Two Women Involved In Route 2 Collision

A two car accident on Route 2 near Gallipolis Ferry left no injuries. Margaret Bray 46 Henderson was turning left into a driveway when Maggie Kyle Woodard 50 Whitesville West Virginia attempted to pass.

Point Pleasant Mason County

Gallia County Highway Bids Open to Resurfacing Work

Gallia County invites bids for resurfacing over 12 miles of state highways in Gallia County. Bids due 10 a.m. May 1 at the state highway director's office in Columbus. Work includes 1.97 miles on Route 35 and over 10 miles on Route 160 through Vinton village and Huntington, Huntington and Morgan Townships.

Gallipolis Gallia County Columbus Vinton Huntington Huntington and Morgan

Open House Draws 1100 Visitors to Hannan Trace Schools

Sunday open house at Hannan Trace Schools drew 1100 visitors. The high school hosted 500 guests led by Executive Head Dennis Murdock and Principal Golden Langdon, while the elementary school welcomed 600 guests with Principal G. Fulks as host.

Gallipolis Hannan Trace Dennis M. Murdock Golden Langdon G. Fulks

Winding Trail Garden Club Meets at Pratt Home

POMEROY residents will gather Wednesday at Mrs Allard Pratt home for the Winding Trail Garden Club meeting. A silent auction will be conducted during the event.

Pomeroy Winding Trail Garden Club

Southern Local High stages three-act comedy A Rocket In His Pocket

Southern Local High School presents a three act comedy with Dan Cole as spaceman the male teacher and Rebecca Toney as principal. Matinees at 1 p m April 25 26 and an 8 p m show on April 27 feature cast members Winn Rees Duana Wolfe Patty Grimm Ruth Wingett Miriam Smith and others.

Patty Grimm Ruth Wingett Miriam Smith Charles Smith Kathryn Brace Sue Circle

Chaperones Named For Senior Trip

Middleport announces chaperones for the annual senior trip to Washington D C and New York City. They are Mrs. Clarence Lacey and Mr and Mrs Joe Stanley. departures set for May 13 at 10 30 p m. Funds raised via three projects including a Saturday sale of colored chickens and ducks at the former Sports Center and a car wash on Race Street near Village Hall. A May 5 record hop by the Middleport Senior Mothers Club is planned. Three hundred chicks and 25 ducks have been secured for the sale with small packages of feed. chicks 25 cents each and ducks 50 cents.

Middleport Washington, D. C New York City Clarence Lacey Joe Stanley Parkersburg Race Street Middleport Village Hall

Ethel Orr Joins Daughters of America at Chester Council

Audrey Torrence presided as Past Councilors of Chester Council Daughters of America held a lodge hall meeting. Letha Wood led devotion. Ethel Orr was initiated as a new member. Games were directed by Letha Wood Ada Van Meter and Ada Morris with Torrence winning the prize. A list of members and refreshments were noted.

Fannie Adams Ella Hannum Hattie Frederick Navada Beaver Goldie Frederick Opal Eichinger Betty Roush Laura Mae Hartung Violet Hill Mae Spencer Esther Wright Erma Cleland

Hat Style Show Held by Rio Garden Club

Sixty women attended Saturday morning’s bonnet branch of the Open Gate Garden Club in the Rio Grande College cafeteria. Models included Mrs. John C. Wickline Mrs. Lawrence McKean Mrs. Bob Evans Mrs. Claude Winters Miss Robbin Evans Mrs. Beverly Russell and five year old Vikki Russell.

Rio Grande Open Gate Garden Club Rio Grande College William Elkins John C. Wickline Lawrence McKean Bob Evans Claude Winters Robbin Evans Beverly Russell Vikki Russell

Two Local Baptisms Held at Federated Church

POMEROY David Allen Burt son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Burt and Rebecca Leigh Crow daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred E H Crow were baptized Sunday morning at the Federated Church.

Pomeroy David Allen Burt Marvin Burt Rebecca Leigh Crow Alfred E. H. Crow Federated Church

Firemen Honor 60 Athletes at Pom eroy banquet

Pom ery Firemen’s Association hosted a Saturday evening banquet for more than 60 Pomery High School athletes and guests. School officials and board representatives attended, with remarks on athletic program work and the late Dr. T. A. Hewetson.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Pomeroy Firemen’s Association Board of Education Norma Goodwin Charles S. Gibbs James Diehl, Jr

Dinner Plans Finalized for Sorority Founder Day

The Ohio Eta Phi and Xi Gamma Mu Chapters of Beta Sigma Phi met at Ohio Power Co. to finalize plans for their founder's day dinner. The annual event will be at Murphy's in Marietta with Edna Miller and Betty Everson’s scout troop presenting at the April 24 meeting. Mrs. C F Tompkins spoke on Easter. refreshments were provided by Pearl Welker Phyllis Knopp Mary Anderson Vera Crow and Sarah Gibbs.

Vera Crow Sarah Gibbs

State Police Probe Glenwood Store Entry

West Virginia State Police investigate a break in at Egnor's Store Glenwood owned by Samuel Egnor. A .32 caliber pistol valued at 30 dollars and four to five dollars in change were taken. Entry through a back door occurred between 7 30 p.m. Saturday and 11 30 a.m. Sunday.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Egnor Glenwood Samuel Egnor

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles H. Swanson Carroll Swanson Swanson Gallia Bpw Guy Sayre Estel Long Apple Grove Joan Conkle Garnet Jacqueline Love White Shrine Naomi Brinker Mary Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem IOOF GMC Keith Goble Ford Middleport, Ohio TRIA Edmond Jouhaud Secret Army Paris OAS Oran Cleo Pugh Nancy Cole Goldie Willet Guy Kennedy Cora Rice A. H. Bailey Mae Cowie Janet Dudley GASCO Ray St. Clair Ohio Fuel Gas Co Stanley H. Haskins Lancaster Riding Club Larry J. Keefer Billie R. Collier Glenn W. Dawkins Ravenswood Thomas Puckett Albert Scott Cameron D. Boswell Virgil R. Miller Ora Kerwood Velma M. Douglas Charles E. Masters, Jr Quiller F. Scott Joyce M. Swartz Paul McGraw Gus Douglass Mandeville D. Parsons Elvin McGowan Kermit Price Ross Fife John Crist Virgil Brown Willard Wilson Denver Nelson Linda Sturgeon Jeffrey Friend Carol King Joseph Kayser Lula M. Lawrence Phillip Barton Robert Bates Robert Beuchner Bill Javvis John Gilliam James D. Montgomery D. W. Leach P. R. Holcolmb C. S. Kennedy Invercargill Cummings Brown Pomeroy Personals Easter Eyes Scott College Chester Social Notes America Commerce Luther H. Hodges New York United States Steel United States of America Salisbury Pta Ethel Orr D. of Rio Garden Club Robinson's Cleaners Robinson's E. Second St
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication