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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
7
Gallia County reports eleven weekend accidents with five in Crown City along Route 7. Slippery blacktop blamed, road signs limited speed to 25 mph after the fifth crash Sunday morning.
The Ames Bern School District Board invites bids for coal to be furnished and delivered to school buildings. Bids must be mailed with payment and received at the Clerk's office by August 28, 1953. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Signed EF R Foidy Clerk.
Fama A Durning filed for divorce from Ivan A Durning in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Cause No 20472. She seeks custody of the children and other relief, noting his last known New Orleans address and unknown present residence. Hearing set for after August 28 1d.
Mary D Reed sues Helen Hanning and others for partition of rural lands in Canaan Township Ohio and foreclosure of a mortgage. Property comprises Fractions 1 and 7 Town 5 Range 13 Ohio River Survey totaling about 46.50 acres with coal oil and gas rights reserved and described by metes bounds. Respondents must answer by September 12 1953 or the petition may be granted.
Sgt. George Tope returns from Aberdeen Proving Grounds after eight weeks as an instructor. Local residents share vacations with family in Canada and Ohio. parties and dinners mark the season end. Shriners attend Columbus Aladdin Temple stag picnic. Iva France and Mrs. Lloyd visit relatives.
William G. Rogers files for divorce from Mabel Rogers in the Court of Common Pleas Arlington. Petition seeks alimony and further relief on grounds of gross neglect of duty and willful absence. Hearing set for on or after September 7, 1953.
John Wesley Coakley sues Fawn Coakley in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas for divorce on grounds of separation. Fawn Coakley last resided Orangeville Utah and the hearing is set after August 18 1953 with attorney Hy Joel B Draper listed.
State announces August 25 1955 bid closing for two Athens County projects on US Routes 33 and 50 plus asphalt pavement work. Proposals 1 and 2 offered as one contract with a $4200 bid bond. Plans on file at the Department of Highways Columbus and division office.
Wesley Eugene Johnson age three died at 6 30 p m Saturday from dysentery at home. Brothers Robert 5 and Jerry 3 months are hospitalized with the same illness at Holzer Hospital. Surviving siblings include Donald 14 Mildred 13 James 10 Carlos 7 and Patricia 2. Grandparents Mrs Ola Neal and Mr Mrs Ed Johnson. Final rites Tuesday 2 p m Swan Creek Church with Rev Eva Cox. Burial Swan Creek Cemetery.
Gallipolis police recovered a stolen bicycle Sunday and seek a second bike stolen during a heavy rainstorm. A 15 year old confessed to stealing Tommy Harmon’s bicycle on August 5, which was recovered at Vine Street head. He awaits Juvenile Court proceedings with Judge John W. Howell after stating he hid the bike in weeds and rode it again. He also admitted taking Philip Weinberger’s bicycle but returned it. Junior Long reported his bicycle stolen from a hedge near the post office during the storm.
The Frosts and Barbara joined the Allens for dinner while Chapmans hosted guests including Jones and Hannegan from Akron and McKeesport. A get-together at Mary Barnhill’s tuners Plains home drew extended relatives from Athens and nearby towns.
Weekend rainfall in Gallipolis totaled about four inches, setting a six year record. Earl Vance of the water works reports 2.9 inches Saturday and 1.1 inches Sunday, with additional measures from 10:40 to 11 p.m. and Sunday morning. The 1947 May event recorded higher totals. Weather observer Ed McCormick notes a 2.68 inch two day total for Fairfield county.
Sixteen Kiwanis Division Nine executives gathered at the Lafayette Hotel in Gallipolis for a quarterly meeting and luncheon. Dr. N Howard Foster was named divisional chairman of the churches support committee, with Gov Carl Frey among speakers and Dr Richard L Zay presiding. Attendees included representatives from Gallipolis Athens Logan New Boston and others.
Plans discussed for fall entertainment at the Mason County Farm Youth Show. Two county talent evenings planned with rehearsals to begin after an Aug 28 committee meeting. Attendees included Chet Haddox James Diehl Mrs Alice Nease Mrs Harold Call Walden Roush John Spiggile and F Ingraham of Point Pleasant.
Gallipolis report notes Robert Eugene Burns 23 of 2002 Chestnut St posted 500 property bond for 11 45 am appearance in Gallipolis Municipal Court on a city police charge of operating a motor vehicle while under influence of alcohol. Intoxication charges were filed against Tom Barwood 44 of Gallipolis jailed for hearing today and three others posting 15 bond each for hearing today William Fisher 43 of Rio Grande Bob North 29 of Gallipolis and John Betz 25 of Gallipolis.
Tim Lehman son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Lehman is a patient at Mount St Mary Hospital. Mary Winefordner is also listed as a patient at Mount St Mary Hospital.
The district announces re hires for teachers Amelia Fickle Christine Beattie Martha Starner Margaret Alexander Lottie Porter Richard Eberts and high school staff Supt William Jones Edna Price Gloria Jobe Robert Burson Nathan Davis James Horwell Margaret Sapp. Schools will open Sept 8. Mrs Iva Diston returned from Indiana and visitors include Mr Mrs Lloyd Hendry and son of Ft Myers Fla with Christine Beattie and Mr Mrs Walter Thomas and son from Canton. Mr and Mrs Charles Donley and sons Larry and Frank returned from a two week visit with Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Detroit. Mrs Nettie Mathews celebrated her 78th birthday Aug 1 with sisters Mrs Della Reynolds and Mrs Nellie Jones of Elyria plus Mr and Mrs Calvin Carnes and daughters of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs Clarence Heid.
James Rece 21 of Vinton was cited by Municipal Judge William H. Jones for backing after an accident Sunday afternoon at Second and Sycamore. Police said Rece’s car damaged the other driver Roy Davidson 20 of MHiuwinpY vehicle’s grill bumper and park light.
Point Pleasant High School expects C. R. Yoho to arrive in a few days and assume duties as band director. He brings experience from Grantsville High School and Marshall County instrumental programs, with past teaching in Wirt County Michigan and Ohio University training. He will lead elementary to senior high music and direct the marching and concert bands.
Shirley Johnston Graham was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the New Haven Lutheran Church social rooms. A quiz game program accompanied ice cream and cake as guests and a junior class, led by the pastor and Mrs. Dennis, participated with names listed among attendees.
New Haven Methodist Church closed its church school week with a picnic at Garden Club Park. About 35 children attended under the direction of The Rev. Douglas Shepherd and a team of teachers including Mrs. W A Dennis Mrs Hazen Roush Mrs Wyatt Chadwell Miss Nellie Roach and Miss Carol Roach. Kindergarten pupils listed include Kevin Dennis Jimmie Chadwell Doxie McGowan Paul Chadwell Christy Howard Patricia Lytton and Hazel Marshall. Primary classes taught by Mrs Roush and Miss Roach included Ruth Capehart Kathy Dennis Brenda Kirby Erma Kirby David Chadwell Marvy Hood Joey Scites Linda Marshall Clara Hoover Janie Riggs Nicky Howard Charles Kirby and Dale Taylor.
A group assembled at the New Haven Garden Club Park for a birthday picnic honoring Ralph Gibbs. Guests included Mrs. James Staats of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Richard Walker, Mr. and Mrs James Haggerty, Mrs. Charles Werry of Pomeroy, Mrs. Minnie Roush, Patty Gibbs, Jake Gibbs, and Mr. and Mrs Ralph Gibbs.
William Powell and Selah Powell attended last rites for Mrs. Depue in Spencer. Olivier Roush underwent emergency appendectomy in Athens, condition serious. Jack Needs moves to Gra ham Station area home. Clayton Athey moves into new home. Gene Athey relocates from Middleport. Wyatt Chadwell and son David vacation in Atlantic City and New York. Anne Rickard of Columbus visits with her parents. Mrs. Rickard improves. Mrs. Bently Grimes travels to Kansas City amid family illness. Baisden at Air Force base nearby. Mrs. Philip Batey returns home with Danforth Switters family hosting.
Miss Sadie Rainey, bride-elect of Ronnie Bailes, was feted at a pre-bridal shower hosted at the Rainey home by sister Mrs. Charles King. The event included games, prizes, and refreshments for numerous guests, with the wedding set for August 28 at Bellemeade EUB Church.
The Mason County Farm Women's Council will convene Tuesday at 1 30 p m in the senior high school cafeteria. Mrs C B Thompson will preside and delegate selection will occur for the state farm women's planning meeting at Jackson's Mill. Plans for a refreshment stand at the Mason County Farm Youth Show in September will also be discussed.
The Henderson Methodist Church Women’s Society met in the church basement with president Mrs. Dora Glenn presiding. A program was given by Mires Isabelle Wright and Mrs. Bertha Nutter. They planned an ice cream social on August 14 on the church lawn. Attendees included Mrs. Glenn Mrs. Wright Mrs. Nutter Mrs. Minnie Johnson Miss Hazel Siders and Mrs. Daisey Leport.
Recent visitors to Mrs. Will Schwartz of Kanawha Street include her brother Bob Sawyers of Summerville and his wife and son, J Sawyers and Paul, plus Mervin Chapman and family of English Road. Also returning home were Mr and Mrs William Machir of Jackson Avenue and Mr and Mrs Holly Oliver of Seton Read after a week’s vacation.
A surprise birthday party for Patsy Price in Parkersmore honored Patsy with friends and family attending. Local attendees included Mr and Mrs Carroll Gilchrist Mr and Mrs Robert Colcert Mr and Mrs Paul Johnson Mr and Mrs Amos Quinn and daughter. Other visitors noted were Clarence Price and daughter Patsy visiting Parkersburg and Clara Larson hosting Frances Ritter Frank Morgan Beulah Slack.
The American Legion and Auxiliary along with families plan a picnic at the Wilson camp on Ten Mile Route 35 Thursday at 6 20 pm.
Three and seventeen one hundredths inches of rain fell Friday to Sunday in this area, EF. C. Winger reports, well above average though flood times show similar totals. Hail storms Saturday damaged tobacco and garden crops south of the Kanawha River. torrential rains and a severe electrical storm caused brief outages in Point Pleasant.
Mrs. Victor E. F. S. Park left for Spandhallem Germany to join her son Victor Park stationed there. Her other son Jack Park is in Manchester New Hampshire awaiting orders to go to Labrador. Mrs Park had worked at Gettys office equipment before resigning to move to Germany.
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