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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1951
Page
5
Chauncey Mr and Mrs Carl Shafer entertained at a two course dinner at 9 Ellis Ave on Thursday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Martin McKibben the Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney B F Hagelberger Earl Mohler and Mr and Mrs Shafer.
A civic committee in Gallipolis plans a May 6 Patriotism Day parade and services at Memorial Field to counter demonstrations in Russia. A meeting last Friday at Saint Louis Catholic Church hall discussed final plans, with a second session set for April 27. Coordinators from American Legion and Knights of Columbus emphasized inclusive participation and that no creed or race is excluded. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and ends with services at Memorial Field. speakers are to be announced, possibly the Ohio Department of the American Legion state chaplain or Frank Lyons.
West Columbia and Point Pleasant residents are mentioned with health updates and family visits. Susie Rus sell underwent surgery and was reported in satisfactory condition. Grant Russell, with the US Army, spent furlough with his parents. Various visitors from Point Pleasant and Middleport were recorded visiting local families.
A tire blowout on Route 35 near Jackson caused a collision injuring no one. Ray Robert Kaiser, 45, of Columbus, was driving when his car struck Earl L. Martin, 23, of Columbus. Property damage was light to Martin and moderate to the Kaiser vehicle. Police also report a Saturday incident in Thurman with minor damage after a car door was struck. Several local drivers were fined for traffic offenses, including speeding, improper plates, unsafe vehicle condition, and drunken driving.
A list of admitted patients includes William S. Johnson Blackfork James Otto Gifford Jackson Mrs Candace Pugh Scottown Columbus J Searberry Rio Grande Samuel Jobe Bidwell Emmett Lee Nease Mason W Eads Point Pleasant Clyde Serratt Jackson and discharges include Mrs Mary Jiiden James Casey Linda Thornton Paul Harrison Fred Scott Mrs Maggie Burns Jeff Kennery Fred McBride Mrs HL Barnhill Mrs Harry Folden and Mrs Wayne Burtette.
Mr and Mrs Dale Gilkey of the Queen Bee Hotel entertained Sunday with their two daughters and sons in law Dorothy Parker Suellen James Viola Hollis Parker all of Groveport Ohio visiting as guests.
In Gallipolis Donald and Mrs. Payne dispute reports of a car fire blamed on either the Paynes or their son Gene. The blaze, extinguished before the fire department arrived, involved a car in an alley near their home. Gene helped with water, and the owner, unnamed for safety, reportedly sought to save gasoline by removing a fuel cap but burned the vehicle instead.
GALLIPOLIS Isadore Weible Huntington was fined 25 dollars and costs totaling 31.80 dollars. Sheriff George Ehman states the arrest was made by game protector Merrill McCormick. Weible was arraigned before Justice of the Peace Maurice Grover.
Sunday river movements show multiple boats moving up and down the Gal lipolis Locks and Kanawha River with times listed for vessels such as Keystone, Cook, Cherokee, Atlas, Reliance, Zuble, Chris, Keely, Jefferson, Laila, Pete, Dixie, Dolle, Rand and others. Precipitation reached about .4 inch by 2 pm. Ohio River levels fell steadily through the day with gauge readings around 13 to 23 feet and Kanawha Falls at 3.59 feet and falling.
Chauncey WCTU gathered at Mrs Thomas Hamiltons residence 17 Mound Street with Mrs Florence Pendergrass presiding The Door of Youth was the meeting topic Devotions were led by Mrs Marinda Cruikshank Readings on Alcoholism and Prohibition Pays Off in Oklahoma were given Solos and poetry were shared Refreshments were served Members present included Mrs Nellie Brookins Mrs Alvira Shafer Mrs Marinda Cruikshank Mrs Irene Davis Mrs Florence Pendergrass Mrs Pearl Rutledge Mrs Martha Shafer Mrs Minnie Palmer and Mrs Hattie Hamilton
Mrs Elizabeth Chauncey Robinett of Millfield visited Trimble to see her daughter Mrs Mabel Sisson. The visit highlighted family ties and local travel.
A Plains School athletic banquet held Thursday April 19 honored squads cheerleaders and fathers. Board members present were Mrs Emma Cade Edward Slater Ralph Calendine George R Shafter. Supt H W Humphrey acted as toastmaster with remarks for James Snyder Ohio University basketball coach and others from Albany and The Plains. Music featured a piano solo by Jon Tipton and a ninth grade boys quartet. Basketballs were awarded to listed players including Joe Charney Jim Radcliffe Vern Stage Carl West Tom Slater Don Poston Charles Beard Gene Sharpe Wayne Williams and manager Harold Oliver. Cheerleaders Elizabeth Johnson Nancy Douglas Donna Gabriel and Mary Powell attended. The dining room wore blue and gold with large P letters and Indian tepees on place cards. Miss Bery Cone directed serving with Norma McHarg Betty Brown Jo Ann Huseman Milly Vessalo Mary Hawk Virginia Cochran and Rose Phillips assisting.
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Burchfield aged 83 longtime Chauney resident were held Friday at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Gilbert Courtney and Chauncey Church of Christ singers. Burial followed in Nye Cemetery Chauncey.
Gallia County sheriff George Emma Lindle reports a sale of 30 acres between Cadmus and Patriot. The land brought $1200 in the Ethie Cochran suit. no buildings were present. Donald Gates purchased the property.
Mrs. Al Preston of Chauncey visited Harley Collins at Mount St Mary Hospital in Nelsonville following his major surgery last week. Also visiting were Mrs. Collins and their daughter Betty McKahn of Cambridge, plus Mrs. Blanche Gossman and William Collins of Crooksville.
Springfield resident Paul Courtney, known as Chauncey, visited his mother Mrs Minnette Courtney and sister Florence Pendergrass at 15 Ellis Ave this week. He came from Columbus where he had been with his daughter Lois while Mrs Courtney underwent a minor operation at University Hospital.
Mrs Henry Heffen will host the Millfield Needle Club at her Millfield home on Wednesday evening, inviting members to gather for the sewing society meeting and related activities.
Mrs Etta Hart chaired a Martha Club meeting at Millfield Church of Christ with Nellie Russell giving the secretary report. Clara Theisen was chosen to act as secretary in Russell’s absence. a pot luck meal followed. Members present included Mollie Maszaros Jessie Fulton Garnet Blower Nelle Russell Olive Brookins Viola Howard Myrtle Wilcox Elizabeth Robinett and Mabel Shaner.
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