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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1962

Page

20

Gene Graves Leads Dairy Herd for Local Vo Ag Project

Allensville junior Gene Graves oversees ten Holstein cows and six calves as his third year vocational agriculture production project. Located 2 1 2 miles from Allensville on Bay Route 1, he is an FFA member and former Allensville chapter secretary. He plays basketball, won Star Chapter Farmer and Star Dairy Farmer awards, and pursues the State Farmer Degree this spring under instructor John Wolf.

Allensville Gene Graves Allensville Consolidated High School Gene Vo Ag FFA Ffa-Fha Clyde Graves John Wolf

Shaffer to Answer Draft Call Next Week

Lor en E Shaffer 21, of Vinton County, will answer the April draft call next week. Mrs Helen Morrison, SSB clerk, said Shaffer will be inducted Tuesday at Fort Hayes. Three youths will have pre draft physicals the same day. May draft calls list two inductees and two to receive exams on May 15.

Alfred Nine Attended Mem bership and Evangelism Meeting

Nine people attended a Membership and Evangelism Commission meeting at the church. Thelma Henderson led the business session. A membership training class was conducted by the Rev. Robert Card. Easter Sunrise Services are planned for 6 a m at the church. The youth group will present a program. Various local residents and visitors are noted with brief social updates. Gallipolis city officials held an informal briefing on recent events during Raymond Jones' Florida vacation.

Alfred Membership and Evangelism Commission Thelma Henderson Robert Card Harold Swartz Williamstown W. Va Hobart Swartz Gallipolis Dr. R. D. Thomas Jack F. Knight City Commission Raymond M. Jones Jones Florida Gary R. Short

Census Finds 3393 Housing Units in Vinton County 1960

The 1960 Census of Housing reports 3393 housing units in Vinton County. Of these, 2894 were occupied, 2205 owner occupied and 689 rented. Median value under $5000, rent $47 monthly. 1604 with hot and cold water, 1434 flush toilets, TVs 2442, radios 2487, phones 1544. 621 had clothes dryers and 899 had freezers. 1717 had one car, 495 two cars, 143 three or more.

U.S. Department of Commerce Vinton County Vinton

Local families share weekend visits and milestones

Syracuse news notes visitors from Beaver Columbus and Tucson with stays at relatives homes. John J. Jones plans a 95th birthday April 18. A 50th wedding anniversary was celebrated in Albany for Denver and wife. The Morrisons’ daughter wed, with several relatives traveling to Astabula.

Syracuse Morgan Jones Beaver John R. Jones Beulah Slack Jane Ann Donovan F. E. Mills Columbus Charles Hysell Mae Cowie Wilden Bartrum Rutland Allen Lipscome Pat Ross Tucson Ariz Okey Wood George Steele Lige Shields Emmett Bartels Cincinnati Vernon Bartels John J. Jones James S. Quick Donald Cottrill Sharon Mildred Chapman Connie Kay Albany Denver McVay Richard Harris Baby Anaheim Cal Dick Har

West questioned in Columbus burglary case

Gallia County authorities arrested 29 year old James West of Winton Route 1 for questioning by Columbus Police on a breaking and entering charge. He was returned to Columbus Wednesday night by Franklin County Sheriff's Department.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Ohio University seeks Channel 20 non commercial TV permit

On April 10 1962 Ohio University Athens filed with the Federal Communications Commission for a construction permit to operate a non commercial educational television station on Channel 20 506 512 mc with 12 6 kw ERP and antenna height 860 feet above average terrain The transmitter will be about half a mile south of Athens and the main studio at 11 South College Street Athens The Board of Trustees includes Fred H Johnson C Don McVay John W Galbreath Joseph B Hall C Paul Stocker Gordon K Bush and Edwin L Kennedy Paul R O'Brien is the See 7 of the Board Vernon R Alden is the University President.

Ohio University Athens Ohio Federal Communications Commission South College Street Board of Trustees of Fred H. Johnson C. Don McVay John W. Galbreath Joseph B. Hall C. Paul Stocker Gordon K. Bush Edwin L. Kennedy Paul R. O’brien Vernon R. Alden

Achievement Day Planned By MRS. LEONA J. CALVIN

Vinton County Home Demonstration women set 14th Annual Achievement Day for Thursday April 26 at the Methodist Church in McArthur. Jerry C. Grooms The Ohio Farmer associate editor will discuss his year in Japan as an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate with slides. Local readings talks and a style revue will fill the program chaired by Mrs. George Holdren. Luncheon by Esther Guild. call Ly 65 606 for tickets.

Ties Japan International Farm Ohio George Holdren County HD Council Esther Guild

Jamboree Guests and Local Visits Highlight Laurel Cliff Scene

Residents and visitors from Laurel Cliff and nearby towns attended the Jamboree at WSAZ in Huntington. The gathering included Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmore and family, with extended visits from Columbus, Gallipolis, St. Albans, and Beckley workers. Local travels featured Florida trips and family weekends as residents hosted relatives and friends.

Laurel Cliff WSAZ Huntington James Gilmore Sandy Peaches Denise Ernestine Powell Nellie Tracy Pearl Leifheit Mildred Bowen Margaret Allen Bertha Parker Georgia Diehl Vern Story John Columbus Norman Schaefer Bertha Oliver Polly Eichinger Dave McGee Florida Gerald Kelly Lena Roecher Chester Lew Diehl Charley Brown Gallipolis Merle Harris St. Albans W. Va George Renshaw Harmon Fox Roy Howell Beckley Frankline Frank Dailey Radcliff

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Report

The river and dam status shows gauges at Gallipolis Marmet Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy Mason Point Pleasant with rollers and crest readings. Ohio River movable dams in the Huntington District are down while the river falls slowly southward. Continuous vessel notes list multiple boats at various locks with up or down readings and times across the Kanawha and Ohio systems.

Gallipolis Marmet Greenup Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawwha River London Winfield Ohio River Huntington Montgomery Crucible A. V. Criss Orleanian Bingo New Martinsville National Carl D Triple Power Gaston G. Crane J. S. Lewis City of LeHa C. Shearer Kanawha Seniet R. W. Lea Mr. Criss W. H. Shaver, Jr

Shaver Named Kiwanis Farmer Of The Month

Stanley Shaver of Kyger Creek was named Kiwanis farmer of the month at Gallipolis Kiwanis club’s third annual youth group visit in the Kyger Creek High School cafeteria. Principal Clarence Thompson urged patriotism and personal effort, noting World War III risks and endorsing hard work to achieve goals. Jimmie Evans announced the honor, citing Shaver’s 75 to 80 beef cattle and similar hog numbers, and his active farm involvement.

Gallipolis Stanley Shaver Kiwanis Kyger Creek High School Gallipolis Kiwanians Clarence E. Thompson Thompson Jimmie Evans Agriculture-Conservation Committee Shaver Evans Kgger Creek Joan Shaver Joan Sue Lemley Vaughn French Paul E. Watson J. Dean Eisel Glenn Strickland Srickland Dale C. Gilkey

Liome Group Elects Officers At May Meeting

GLOUSTER The Trimble Township Home Demonstration Group elected officers for the coming year at a Wednesday meeting at the president Mrs H H Zimmer home. Officers named to serve in the fall are President Mrs Carl Antle Vice President Mrs Sidney T Russell Secretary-Treasurer Mrs John Penrod and Council Member Mrs Holly Rogers for a two year term. The group noted National Home Demonstration Week the first week in May with displays in local stores and an explanation of the three mill levy on the May ballot to aid Beacon School.

Glouster Trimble Township H. H. Zimmer Carl Antle Sidney T. Russell John Penrod Holly Rogers Zimmer Beacon School

WSCS Members Attend Chillicothe District Meeting

Community notices show multiple Shade residents at the annual WSCS gathering in Nelsonville. Local visits include Luella Haning returning from Lancaster and relatives gathering for John O Brien's 88th birthday near Darwin with numerous family members in attendance.

Burlingham - Darwin Gladys Harris Hazel Cramer Ethel Williams Letha Cowen Shade WSCS Chillicothe Nelsonville

Ford Motor engine aids Trimble Township shop instruction

The Ford Motor Company sent a 292 cubic inch Ford V-8 overhead valve engine with Fordomatic transmission to the Trimble Township auto shop for instructional use. The engine arrived fully assembled and ready for training.

Hollister Ford Motor Company Dearborn, Mich Trimble Township Auto Shop

Miss Lois Cecil Dies At 58 In Middleport

Lois Cecil 58 a Middleport resident died Thursday morning at Meigs General Hospital after a long illness. A vocal music teacher she served at Ames Bern Athens Southern Local and Middleport schools retiring in 1952. She graduated Ohio University 1925 studied violin at Chicago University. She belonged to Heath Methodist Church Alpha Delta Phi and Delta Kappa Gamma. Surviving uncles Jesse Cecil Pierpont Thomas Cecil and Will Heston. Services 2 p.m. Saturday Rawlings Coats Funeral Home burial Amesville Cemetery.

Middleport Lois Cecil Meigs General Hospital Cecil Ames-Bern Athens County Meigs County Ohio University University of Chicago Heath Methodist Church Alpha Delta Phi Sorority Delta Kappa Gamma J. W. and Nessie Heston Cecil Morgan County Jesse Cecil Pierpont Thomas Cecil Coolville Will Heston Stuart

Local Social News From New Marshfield And Gallipolis

Weekend visitors include Mr and Mrs Ben Gabriel with the Hartmans from Nelsonville and Barberton residents. WSCS district convention attendees listed. Garden Therapy Club hosts at Athens State Hospital. Registration for Hannan Trace Elementary first graders set for Monday with age cutoff for 1963.

New Marshfield Ben Gabriel Arthur Hartman Nelsonville William Laveck Tampa Fla Sol Goff Gene Thomas Vicky Eric Lee Mass Athens State Hospital Edna Hayman Barbara Shingler Frieda Kennard Helen Stright Edith Brewer Edith Sherman

Fragments From Stewart and Nearby Visits

Local notices list numerous travel greetings and visits among families in Stewart, Columbus, Lancaster, Mansfield, and surrounding towns. It mentions moves to Galloway apartments, trips to Athens and Dayton, a two week Florida vacation, and relatives visiting. a Rebekah Lodge meeting on April 12. a pond drainage project at Doyt Galloway’s property built in 1935 by WPA workers. and the sale of a store formerly owned by D P Barrows.

Dunfee Earl R. Seaman Cottageville W. Va Estella Seaman Larry Russell Bert Russell Galloway Apartments P. T. Winner Athens Charles Byron Denver Colo Stella Arnold Wyona Sanger Doyt Galloway Stewart WPA

Boosters To Serve Banquet For Bands

Band Boosters plan a Tuesday night banquet to honor members of the Junior and Senior bands. The event set for 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria seeks donations to help cover costs. Alumni dinner pricing was approved in principle and will be finalized at the next alumni meeting.

Glouster Band

Wrightsel Transferred to Columbus Division

McARTHUR Lantz A Wrightsel, manager of the Newark plant of the Tectum Corp, has been transferred to the Columbus office on a special production assignment. Wrightsel is the son of G F Wrightsel of McArthur and formerly ran a men’s clothing store in McArthur.

McArthur Lantz A. Wrightsel Newark Tectum Corp Columbus Tectum Wrightsel G. F Wrightsel

J. W. Clonch Dies At 79 In Point Pleasant

J W Clonch 79 of Point Pleasant retired farmer died Wednesday night at his home after a long illness He formerly lived on Redmond Ridge He was son of Charles and Nancy Woods Clonch He belonged to Wyoma Pentecostal Church His first wife Noah died 12 years ago Surviving are his widow Eva one son Noah Clonch Proctorville Ohio three daughters Nellie Vance Columbus Maudie Parker Jessie Graham Proctorville Ohio one brother Edward Clonch Columbus three sisters Bell Hall Oma Clench Sylvia Clench Columbus three stepsons William Chester Floyd Litchfield all Point Pleasant 17 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren Funeral services will be announced by L G Mohr Funeral Home

Point Pleasant J. W. Clonch Redmond Ridge Charles and Nancy Woods Clonch Clonch Wyoma Pentacostal Church Noah Eva Noah Clonch Proctorville Ohio Nellie Vance Columbus

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Worg Shaffer Mrs Helen Woode Doris Caldwell St. Joseph’s Hospital Parkersburg Carroll Holbert West Virginia Glen Robinson Tuppers Plains Dale Kuhn Michael Little Hocking Millard Swartz Terry Sandra Helen Phillips University At Bob Hope Jane Russell Roy Rogers Trigger Son OF Paleface Unit Cooper-Kerr Kolor Kartoons Margaret Cottrill Ris Willis Leadingham Rosa Leadingham South Web Ster James Jackson Addie Wilson Wilmington Alpha Cottril Herman London Patricia Lawrence Lisle Astabula Russell Morrison Morrisons Eddie Fisher Elizabeth Taylor New York City Mrs. Leona J. Calvin Methodist Church Jerry C. Grooms The Ohio Farmer, Will Relate Activi Laurel Chitt Gallipolis Books Southland Albert F Holden Bob Benter Eugene Woods Solvay Queen City Ben McCool Creditor Betty Moran Andrew P. Calhoun Titan Oliver C. Shearer Lunga Point Illinois R. H. Bosworth II Liome Group Darwin Mrs. Earl Cowen Luella Haning Lancaster Wilbur Colburn William Hart Burlingham Dale Hart Marion Clifford Ours William Uber Francis Shirley Wellston Carol Jones Weltha Mussard Delaware Milford Bailey Pratts Fork Terri Lyn Pamela Sue Jeff Jones Frank Colburn Carl Colburn Larry Fred Colburn Carline Colburn Jim Frost Wiley Colburn Lloyd W. Colburn Dana Haning Aaron McGrath the Plains Emory McGrath Emmett Jones Kenneth Russell Ine Alice Goldsberry Jesse Douglas Rudolph Burson Earl Cowen Lennie Leifheit Russell Cullums Etta O’brien Dora O’brien Earnest Cullums Carolyn Ginger Floyd Buck Linda Paul Eichinger Paula Harry Swartz Allen Johnnie Larry Cullums Jimmie Nancy Cullums Paul McCleary Luetta O’brien Terry Cullums Carolyn Goeglein Jewell Carr Mrs. Dee Lee Cavey Arthur Wilson Elsie Snedden Lewis Kathryn Southall Crooksville Elvin Wilson Alvin Wilson Garnet Fulton Marilyn Hyatt June Humphrey William Cusie Eunice Curts Murray City Snedden Mary Hooper Levi Southall Jerry Russell Hooper Gary Don Hooper Jeff Emmett Rankin John Hooper Greg Koons Jennie Cavey Dean Oakdale Don Fulton Las Vegas Sgt. Fulton Jack Stanley Junction City Fred Cavey Christi Rawlings- Coats Funeral Raymon Konkright Amesville Cemetery N. Marshfield Evia Carter Danny G. Fulks Hannan Trace Fulks Bernice Rasmussen Edward Rasmussen Randy Marsha Dayton Gillian Taylor Evelyn Dye Vienna Edith McBee Bruce Boyer D. P. Barrows Mrs. Barrows Mrs. Palmer Taylor van Grevy Frost Route 1 John M. Ferguson Margaret Burton Ruth W. State Asbury Cemetery Association Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradio Racine, Ohio C. E. Sheridan Auct TOP &'S Amesville Harold Goddard Termite & Road Service Athens Exterminating Co Marietta Chemical Products Co W. E. Dicken W. Union St Pilgrim Baker & Stauffer’s Ride North Court Street Morristown BUICK Volkswagen Douglas W. Union — LY OLDS Linscott Motors Chevrolet Donnie Logan Dannie's Trailer Sales Inc Route Waverly U. S. No South Waverly, Ohio Harris Furniture Paul Boyer John Mullins Ford Plymouth Mercury Beasley C. Carpenter St Cincinnatie USDA Dannie’s Trailer Sales, Inc Shasta Trotwood Galway Mallard Kinsley Pure Service Rt. 23 South Valley Trailer Sales, Inc Hillside Ave Dana McClanahan
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