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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1957
Page
8
An opinion piece champions eyeglasses as fashion accessories. Met Opera star Mildred Miller is cited as evidence that specs can enhance appearance and style. Modern frames offer decorative options like floral ornaments and bendable strips for sunglasses or sports use. Wearing glasses is advised to reveal a clearer world and boost allure.
In Dayton a kerosene soaked cross 42 feet high was burned late Wednesday night in the front yard of Capt. Samuel Massenberg and his wife at Page Manor near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Officer George Misrahy, who found the blaze, removed it to spare guests embarrassment. Sheriff Keller notes it as the first such incident in the area since the 1920s.
Holzer Hospital notes list multiple birth announcements and medical staff mentions. Names include Mr and Mrs Paul Binkley of Gallipolis, Rev and Mrs Jack Higgins of Point Pleasant, and others such as Roy Eugene Neal, Denver Clifford Miller, Isaiah Smith, and John Tobert among families and associates. Medical notes reference H Dressler and various surgeons.
Several 4-H clubs including Do-Gooders Busy Stitchers and Cheerful Leaders met in July and July 22 to discuss fair booths, demos, and year highlights. Members and guests attended at homes of Johnson Rhodes and Mar tin with leaders presenting sewing, poetry, and riddle activities. Next meetings are planned for early August at various hosts.
COOLVILLE The 14th Branch-Osborn Reunion was held at the Lancaster fairgrounds on July 21. William H. Marshall of Columbus was elected president and Mrs May Marshall secretary. Mr and Mrs Ray Ward of Columbus led this year’s meeting. An entertainment committee was named. Games were played and a number walked upon Mr Pleasant. The reunion will be held again at the same place on the third Sunday in July.
Mrs. J. M. Klenk of Sandusky stayed with her mother Mrs. V. R. Wolfe and brought LaDonna Wolfe home for a two week vacation. Joan Greene and LaDonna Wolfe enjoyed an afternoon at Lake Logan. Dale Arnold and family of Mt. Pleasant Michigan visited Mrs. W. R. Wolfe. Nora Skiver spent a weekend with the Nelson Skivers in Haydenville. Ruth Todd visited Mrs. Annie Todd in the afternoon. Clarence Patton visited sister Mrs. King Dalton in Nelsonville.
Syracuse social notes list numerous weekend and long visits across towns. The items name Mr. and Mrs. Christie Baer of Minersville Mrs Ellen Baer Mrs Margaret Anderson of Detroit Mrs Clara Showers Mr and Mrs Charles Cotton and son Pete of Chillicothe Mr and Mrs Sam Arnold of Water Street Mr and Mrs Robert Hill of Letart Falls moving into a home from Mrs Irving Karr St Farr Harden of Newcomerstown attended the Racine high school class of 1932 picnic Gerald Lee Summerfield near Chester visited Howard Kay Parker of College Street Mr and Mrs Wayne McGee and son Donald of Lancaster visited Mr and Mrs Harold Duckworth of Fourth Street Mr and Mrs William Lehew of Columbus spent a weekend with Mrs Lehew s parents Mr and Mrs William Therner Lawrence Sellers of Columbus weekend guests of Mrs Carrie Sellers and Mr and Mrs Ambrose Flanagan Wiley Lisle and two children of East Palestine Ohio visited Mr and Mrs Donald Lisle Mrs Florence Poole of Cumberland Maryland spent a week with sister Mrs Anna McCoy of Water Street.
In Gallipolis Ohio State Highway Patrol Meigs County post investigated a Route 33 accident seven miles north of Pomeroy at 5 50 p m involving James A Jackson 33 Rome Ga and Vaughn L Sauters 18 Pomeroy. Four arrests followed for various violations and all suspects were to appear before Justice Grindley in Minersville.
Gallia County women skilled in rug making urged to travel to the Ohio State Fair August 23 to 30 for demonstrations. Preference for hooked rugs, but braided crocheted and other rug styles welcome. Send name address and preferred day to Mrs Heintzelman at the Ohio State Fair Youngstown Ohio. participants receive tickets and access to remaining fair.
Gallia County prepares for the eighth annual Junior Fair opening Wednesday in Gallipolis on Route 35. Since 1950 the event has grown from a one day show to a multi-year fair with plans for a new youth building and future additions, including a hoped for race track.
The Ohio Valley Electric Corp. completed the second half 1956 property tax payment of 342256.29 to Gallia County Treasurer V Paul Niday bringing OVEC 1956 real estate tax total to 684512.58 Harreld OVEC manager KGger Creek plant notes the figure near double 1956s 360078 payout Addison Township dominates OVEC taxes receiving 657525 for year with $328764 of second half payment Total OVEC taxes this year 3782805.
The Gallia County District Library asks the Gallia County Board of Elections to place a two tenths mill operating levy on the November 5 ballot. The levy would raise 20 cents per $1000 and run five years with a 60 percent approval needed. If passed, library services would resume six days a week with full staff and reestablish bookmobile routes across the county.
Local church listings present a full Sunday through midweek schedule for multiple congregations in Gallipolis including First Baptist Third and Locust Grace Methodist St Peters Episcopal St Louis Catholic Nazarene Calvary Baptist Rio Grande Assembly of God Bidwell Church of God Ewington Triedstone Baptist Vinton Poplar Ridge Mennonite First Church of God Garfield Avenue Christ Simpson Chapel Vinton Methodist Charge with service times, Sunday schools and youth programs.
River gauges show Gallipolis 47.9 and 9.4 feet, Kanawha dams on sill, Ohio movable dams raised. Boat movements include Lock 13 Lunga Point 21 0 down, Stevenson 8 3 down, and many up/down readings for locks 14 through 34 plus Kanawha and Gallipolis fleets.
The Encyclopaedia Britannica notes a late 18th century shift in homes from lanterns to candlesticks, reflecting changing lighting habits and practical needs of households.
Gallia County home economics agent Mrs Lucile Rymer told local women there is still time to reserve dormitory lodging for the national Home Demonstration Council meeting in Columbus September 8 to 11. Ohio women will stay at the youth center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds for 1 50 per night with reservations due by August 25. Send requests to Mrs Harold Edwards Route 2 Westerville.
Gallia County Sheriff's blotter was clean and city police logged one arrest. J. C. McCann, 47, of Pittsburgh, jailed on intoxication charges awaiting Municipal Court hearing Friday before Judge William H. Janes.
Don Hayman, son of Mr and Mrs Gerald Hayman, is confined in a Maryland hospital while serving in the U S Navy. His mother plans a weekend visit. George Robinson of Cleveland spends summer with grandparents Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson and Mr and Mrs Dale Boyd of Racine. Gerald Hayman of East Letart visits his father. Mr and Mrs Donald Hupp move from Albert Hill farm at Letart Falls to Thaxton cottage. Rickie Sargent of Racine visits grandparents and family members include Mr and Mrs Earl Robinson and Mr and Mrs B M O'Brien of Junction City with Mrs O'Brien's parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Clark hosting.
Gordon Elliott a 45 year old editor and ad man arrived at Bryn Mawr Hospital for treatment of a black eye. He said he is moving to Park Ridge Illinois for a new Chicago agency job and hosted a farewell champagne party the night of the cork mishap.
Mrs Hettie Woodward visited cousin Emma McKitrick and Mrs Carrie Snyder Harrold of Zanesville. The latter was a former Chesterhill postmaster aide. Ray Ellis and son Rex stayed with Don and May Wilson over the weekend from Manua. May Ham and sons Carey and Gerald, who aided Leroy Funk, head home to Waverly Tennessee Friday. Dr and Mrs A H Whitcore planned to leave Switzerland July 28 for Austria and Italy. Gladys John hosted dinner for Clayton and family and Robby Woodward on a birthday. Mrs Charles Woodward of Cleveland injured falling in yard, breaking leg in three places. she is the former Maxine Kirkbride of Elliott area.
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