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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1954

Page

10

Farmers Tour Ohio Valley Experiment Farm Field Day

About 200 farmers and agricultural experts toured the Ohio Valley Experimental Farm on its Field Day. WVU agronomy head Dr G G Pohlman and station director Dr H R Varney led introductions with industry and extension representatives. Tours covered corn hybrids, soil fertility, fertilizer timing, hedge and weed control, and tobacco barn updates.

Point Pleasant Ohio Valley Experimental Farm Ohio River Road Farm Chemical Companies G. G. Pohlman Agronomy West Virginia University H. R. Varney West Virginia University Agricultural Experiment Station Iman Newton M. Baughman The State University Baughman W. L. Haltiwanger Charles B. Sperow O. J. Burr Morgantown Browning Collins Veatch F. Cecil Flesher Billy J. Coffindaffer Ee W. Shafer Clyde Owler Thomas McCarroll R. J. Friant West Virginia Joe Roddy Allied Chemical and Dye Co Haltiwanger A. HL. van Sandingham West Virginia University Agriculture Experiment Station J. O. Knapp Herman Bowers Rose

Teacher Leads FFA Conclave Delegates at State Meet

Mrs Judson Brake, home economics teacher of Hannan High and adviser of the Future Homemakers of America, with Kanhan and Point Pleasant students attended the state conference at Jackson's Mill. Delegates Shirley Beckheimer Estelle Dalton Erma Wooten served as hostesses and committee chairs with Brake coordinating the style show.

Point Pleasant Judson Brake Hannan High School Feature Homemakers of America Kanhan High Point Pleasant High School Future Homemakers of America Jackson's Mill Shirley Beckleheimer Estelle Dalton Hannan High Erma Wooten Brake

Probate Court of Athens County Hearing Suspended

SOTICA ihe reliewing accounts have been f1 et in the Probate Court of Athens County. Hearing suspended until September 13, 1934 at 9 o clock A M. Joe B. Draper as Administrator of Nora Belle Lochary estate presents First, Final and Distributive Account for August 4, 1954. Interested parties may file written exceptions prior to five days before hearing. Probate Judge Roger J. Jones Sr. Deputy Clerk Barbara Barrows.

Sotica Ihe Athens County Joe B. Draper Nora Belle Lochary Roger J. Jones Barbara Barrows

Trustees of Wesley Foundation seek court authority to mortgage Athens property

In Athens County Ohio an action in Common Pleas Case No 20785 requests permission to mortgage real estate described as part of Inlet 122 in Athens fronting Franklin Avenue. The petition notes the hearing set for September 1974 and lists attorney WM. Parker Walker for the Trustees of the Wesley Foundation at Ohio University.

The Wesley Foundation Ohio University Court of Common Pleas Athens Ohio State of Franklin Avenue Clagk Em Ker Walker Trustees Wesley Foundati Pers

Landmark at Hartford To Be Razed for Road

Hartford council discusses sidewalk repairs and ditch cleaning along the highway. The recorder is to contact property owners and the state road commission to request ditch maintenance. Attending were Mayor John Dillion and six council members including Emil Knight and Isaiah Gibbs.

Hartford State Road Commission John Dillion James M. Crump Emil Knight John Lerner O'Neil Quillin Isaiah Gibbs Dan Rairden

Hamlet and Yegas To Be Staged by Huntington Players

Captain Billy Bryant and Mrs. Bryant star in Hamlet and Yegres a travesty of Shakespeare to run August 19 to 21 at Abbott Theater West 14th Street Huntington presented by Community Players of Huntington. Written by Bryant and Josephine Bryant the show has had runs in Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St. Louis and Cincinnati with the St Louis Globe Democrat calling it a classic and one of the funniest comedies.

Josephine Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York St. Louis Cincinnati St. Louis Globe Democrat

Circle 4 Women of the Church Meeting at Viand Street

Mrs. Wallace Burdette hosted Circle 4 of the Women of the Church on Wednesday at her Viand Street home. Mrs. George Sprenger chaired the gathering with devotionals led by Mr. Don Happersett. Mrs. Aurilla Cheasnut presented a Bible discussion and Mrs. O. K. Burdette led the lesson. Other attendees included Mrs. CR Schurman, Mrs. Mae Rhoades, and Mrs. W. R. Rice.

Wallace Burdette Viand Street George Sprenger Don Happersett Aurilla Cheasnut O. K. Burdette CR Schurman Mae Rhoades W. R. Rice

Missionary Society Circle Meets at Main Street Baptist Church

Circle 1 of the Missionary Society met Tuesday evening at the church with chairwoman Mrs. Bess Boling Moore. Mrs. Hugh Barr presented the program and Mrs. Hattie Jordan led devotionals. Present were Mrs. Moore, Miss Jordan, Mrs. Barr, Mrs. A. F Wilson, Mrs. Mabel McCartney, Mere Howard Tullevy, Mrs. Harry Wells, Mrs. R. W. Eschenaur, Mrs Judson Brake, Mrs. Eugene Pierce and two guests.

Missionary Society of Main Street Baptist Church Bess Boling Moore Hugh Barr Mis Hattie Jordan Moore Miss Jordan Barr A. F Wilson Mabel McCartney Mere Howard Tullevy Harry Wells R. W. Eschenaur Judson Brake Eugene Pierce

Avalanche Farm Women's Club Old-Time Festival

The Avalanche Farm Women's Club hosts an old-time festival at the Vernon School building on September 4.

Avalanche Farm Women's Club Vernon

Local residents and visitors listed in community notes

Mrs A E Rainey of Sand Hill Road is a patient at Holzer Hospital Col and Mrs H L Armstrong have returned to Bel Air Maryland after visiting Mr and Mrs Wallace Burdette 1006 Viand J Mrs Howard Parson of Palestine Til is visiting Mr and Mrs Carl Barrette Bardette Addition and other relatives Mrs Barnette maintenance clerk at state road garage is on vacation Mr and Mrs Judson Brake and children Mack Nancy and Paula will leave Saturday for Rock Cave West Virginia to spend a week with grandmother Mrs Dr Golden Mr and Mrs Brake will attend a dinner and meeting at Morgantown Sunday Mrs Brake will attend a three day session at Glennville State College

A. E. Rainey Sand Hill Road Holzer Hospital H. L. Armstrong Bel Air Maryland Wallace Burdette Viand &J Howard Parson Palestine Til Carl Barrette Bardette Addition Barnette State Road Garage Judson Brake Mack Nancy Paula Rock Cave W. Va Dr. Golden Brake Morgantown Glennville State College

Hartford Postoffice to be torn down for highway bridge work

The Hartford postoffice is moved from its 40 year location to a building owned by Emily Knight. The old site, among Hartford’s first structures, was built by William Harpold, an early developer in the coal and salt industries, and has long been a landmark.

Hartford Postoffice New Bridge Sliding Hill Road Postoffice Emily Knight Hartford William Harpold

Hartford Baptist Bible Class Plans Sunday School Interest

Members met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Smith to discuss ways to arouse interest in Sunday school. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Sherley Woods and several couples, with refreshments served.

The Hartford Baptist Church D. A. Smith Sherley Woods A. K. McClung Mark Ward Henry Montgomery Harry Dyer Burley Beard J. M. Crump

Hartford Methodist Church hosts pound party

Members and friends of the Hartford Methodist Church gathered in the church social rooms to honor the pastor Rev. Rufus Casto. Refreshments were served to Casto and a long list of guests including David and Sandra Casto and numerous MacKnight and Knight family members.

Hartford Methodist Church Rufus Casto

Women organize Christian Service group at Methodist Church

A group of women met at the Methodist Church to establish a Woman's Society of Christian Service. Officers elected include Mrs. George MacKnight as president, Miss Bertha Jenkins as vice president, Mrs. William Gibbs as secretary, and Mrs. Arthur Wayland as treasurer. Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of each month.

Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service George MacKnight Bertha Jenkins William Gibbs Arthur Wayland

Local Notices and Visits Across Ohio Towns

Mrs Gibbs walks with a crutch after a fall. Floyd McMill has been ill. Mrs Knight treated at Holzer Hospital Gal ipolis. Mrs Rossiter of Point Pleasant and Mrs Hap pensett of Dayton were guests of Mrs Hugo Juhling. Miss Jenkins of Charleston visited her mother in Charleston. Bessie Jenkins was a visitor in Pomeroy. J M Crump made a business trip to Pomeroy. Relatives visiting Steubenville included Mrs Maryn Klass Mrs Christian Seyfried Mrs Robert Embleton and Mrs oe th gre negg rrs. Harry Crump of Henderson spent an afternoon with the Crumps. Mrs Harley Powell of Nitro visited friends in Hartford.

Charles Gibbs Floyd McMill Grace Knight Holzer Hospital Galipolis A. L. Rossiter Point Pleasant Donald Happensett Dayton Hugo Juhling Helen Jenkins Charleston Henry Jenkins Bessie Jenkins Pomeroy J. M. Crump Steubenville Ohio Maryn Klass Christian Seyfried Robert Embleton Harry Crump O Henderson Harley Powell Nitro Hartford

New Housing Project Planned on Sand Hill

A Point Pleasant realtor has acquired 18 acres on Sand Hill Road for a new housing addition named Krebs Addition. The minimum house price is set at $8000.

Sand Hill Point Pleasant Sand Hill Road Krebs Addition

Funeral services for Maxine Laundree held in Charleston

Funeral services for 35 year old Maxine Laundree who died of cancer were held Thursday in Charleston. She was the niece of Mrs. George Ehman and Allen Saunders who attended with Sheriff Ehman, son Albert Ehman, and daughters Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Mrs. Garland Nibert.

Gallipolis Maxine Laundree Charleston George Ehman Allen Saunders Sheriff Ehman Albert Ehman Clarence Johnson Garland Nibert

Hit-Skip Charged in Gallipolis Case

Carl T. Beckett, 45, of Gallipolis, faces a State Highway Patrol charge of hit and run with real property. A hearing was scheduled for 1:15 p.m. Saturday in Gallipolis municipal court.

Gallipolis Carl T. Beckett State Highway Patrol

Texas Driver Fined for Speeding in Gallipolis

Julius Woodrow Nady, 37, of Amarillo Texas, was fined ten dollars and costs by Municipal Judge William H. Jones for a speeding violation cited by the State Highway Patrol.

Texas Gallipolis Julius Woodrow Nady Amarillo William H. Jones

World WCTU Secretary Is New Haven Visitor

Mrs. J L Stewart hosts Bend Sewing Club and Willing Workers Class events in New Haven. A stick shower honors Mrs. Johnnie Morgan. prizes go to Mrs. Don Brown and Mrs. James Howard. Dozens of community members attend the picnic at New Haven Park and related gatherings.

World WCTU New Haven J. L. Stewart Haven J. T. Ferguson R. C. Riggs Stewart Bend Sewing Club Lloyd Roush L. J. Ruttencutter A. B. Woodrum N. O. Wein W. T. Stone Martha Juling RK. F. Bryant Garland Goodwin F. A. Batey Donald Smith Philip Wolpert New Haven Park Carrie Nye Francis Hatton Gladys May Bessie Musgrave Elizabeth Lear Lula Nease Edith Hutsonpiller Ethel Maude Young Elsie Smith Harry Smith Hilah Lutz Anna Durst Dea Hays Iva Brown Lillian Stieff Everett Tracy Phyllis Batey Harry Hurd Reuben G. Wood Allen Hughes Mary Hughes Frank Scholz Ethel Scholz Harry Dyer John Dyer

Miss Riddle 18 Visitor Draws WCTU Ties in Evansville

Miss Ethel Riddle of Evanston Illinois world secretary of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union visited with Miss Goldye Hart and friends. Born in Clifton she has traveled over forty thousand miles and lectured in forty of forty eight states including territories while serving the union.

Miss Riddle Ethel Riddle Evanston Ill Janice Six Hundred W. Va Goldye Hart Clifton Woman's Christian Temperance Union

White Shrine Members Meet in Ohio and West Virginia

Members of the White Shrine of the Pomeroy and the Bend section of Ohio and West Virginia convene for a regional gathering. Local organizers announced plans for fellowship, ceremonies, and community service events across the two states.

The White Shrine of the Pomeroy and the Bend Ohio West Virginia

Local Residents Take Jobs at Madison and Creek Plants

A number of Central Operating 0 employees have accepted positions at the Kegger Creek Electric Plant and the plant near Madison Indiana. Harold Marquess and Lloyd Hinnon will move to Madison while Wilbur Dennis Paul Henderson and Chester Weaver will relocate to Creek, marking promotions for all.

Emloyes The Central Kgger Creek Madison Ind Harold Marquess Lloyd Hinnon Wilbur Dennis Paul Henderson Chester Weaver Creek

Ohlinger brothers return home after surgery at Holzer Hospital

Robert and Martin Ohlinger who had surgeries at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis have returned home. Robert lives in New Haven and Martin in Broal Run. Mrs. Herman Layne remains confined at home by illness. Charleston couple Mr and Mrs H R Dagne visited. Robert Johnston and Mark Ward plan Colorado trips for two weeks with planned Denver visit and travels 100 miles beyond.

Robert Martin Ohlinger Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Robert Ohlinger New Haven Martin Broal Run Herman Layne H. R. Dagne Charleston Robert Johnston Mark Ward Central Operating Co Colorado Calvin Oliver Robert Clark Ray Rickard Mr. Rickard Denver

Pleasant churches list church schedules in Point Pleasant

A compilation of church notices lists ministers, Sunday school times, worship services, and mid week or prayer schedule for numerous congregations in Point Pleasant. It includes First Church of God on Jefferson Avenue with Rev. George Osler, Seventh Day Adventist led by Rev. Melvin B. Hale, Leon Baptist with Rev. W. S. Billups, New Haven EUB Charge, Hartford churches, and many others with service times and frequencies for Sundays, Wednesdays, and special observances.

First Church of God Jefferson Ave George Osler Seventh Day Adventist Melvin B. Hale Parkersburg Presbyterian Church Leon Baptist W. S. Billups New Haven Hartford Boyd W. Scott Leon Methodist Kermit Hypes Leon Smith Righton Outer Branch Walker Eddie Rufus Casto Graham Letart Artford Brighton Kenneth Polen Trinity (Greer Eckarden Krebs Chape Orship Harmony Youth Fellowship Heights Evangelical United Brethren David L. Sayre Unified Service Junior Christian Endeavor Christ Church Episcopal Jerome Rodgers Trinity Methodist Alvin C Young J. B. Couch Bellemeade Henderson Aee Rufus Casto Ministe Henderson Vaught Memorial Mt. Union

J W Lee Dies at 70 After Alness

John Wilson Lee 70 of Kananga died at 7 15 p m Thursday at his home. A former amateur baseball center fielder and manager, he retired from Marietta Manufacturing Co July 24 1953 due to heart trouble. Survived by widow Emma Cox nee Oct 7 1910 at Gallipolis 11 grandchildren. sons Lewis Pappy Lawrence Lester and John Jr. daughters Lillian Dorothy. one son Luther deceased. one sister Ada Broyles of Dayton. born March 8 1884 in Scotland Crown City area. Funeral arrangements by Miller's Funeral Homes.

Gallipolis John Wilson Lee Kananga Marietta Manufacturing Co Lewis (Pappy) Lee Lawrence Lee Lester Shug) Lee John, Jr Ellen Hedge Lee Ada Broyles Dayton Luther Luella Wise Crown City

Birth Announcements and Hospital Admissions

Holzer Hospital notes report several births including a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John C. Jones of Jackson and a son for Mr. and Mrs. James McCoy of Point Pleasant. Admissions list patients from Wellston Oak Hill Gallipolis Rio Grande and other communities under medical and surgical care.

John C. Jones Jackson James McCoy Point Pleasant James Saunders Gallipolis James Drummond Jack Stewart Wellston Ada Sharpe Oak Hill Raymond Baker Elmer McCarley Rio Grande Ronald Johnston Ethel Fletcher Ironton Maurice North Virgil Caudill Hamden Jack Bauer Vinton Dianna Lynn Carper Minnie Kelley Arthur B. Conkey New Marshfield

Miss Bastiani Crowned Little Miss Gallia County at Fair

Margaret Gay Bastiani six year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bastiani was chosen Little Miss Gallia County by three out of town judges at Holzer Airport. She received a white ribbon and yellow flower crown after a public ceremony in Gallipolis with 400 spectators. Her court includes Ellen Martin Deborah Evans Tandy Jenkins Donna Phillips Joyce Burger. The event kicks off a busy fair schedule with 4-H contests, model airplane exhibition, and Rotary activities shaping the program.

Picure Athens Gallipolis Gallia County Margaret Gay Bastiani Lawrence (Panzo) Bastiani Ohio Avenue Holzer Airport Bert Shimp Huntington Margaret Gay Jackson Ellen Martin Harland T. Martin Deborah Ann Evans R. L. Evans Tandy Jenkins Robert E. Jenkins Donna Phillips Wayne Phillips Joyce Burger Burger Ohn Heiskell The Farm Bureau Shimp Fred Rice SORC Carroll Casto Karen Lynn Walker Nancy Lusk Barbara Sue McClaskey Ann Elliott Jacky Knight Carolyn Gail Vallance Mary Lewis Anna Louise Fellure Nancy Tawney Barbara Kathleen Call Rio Lucky Clover Garland Davis Vinton Racoon Valley Club Chew Rip Lucky Clover Mary Berg Miss Berg Pomona Grange Agricultural Society Carole Ann Scott Connie Comer Jean McCoy Margaret Hughes Kananga Kris Kringie Rotary Harry Wheeler

Five Counties Split Gains and Declines in Southeastern Ohio

Southeastern Ohio's five of ten counties posted higher retail business for the month compared with the prior year, while five counties fell. Gains were led by Hocking Jackson Pike Ross and Vinton. declines occurred in Athens Gallia Lawrence Meigs Scioto with mixed week changes in prepaid tax receipts across the same counties.

Gallipolis Ohio Hacking Jackson Pike Ross Vinton Coun Gallia Hocking Vinton Athens Lawrence Meigs Scioto

Gallipolis Church News Highlights Local Clergy Schedules

A consolidated church notices page lists services and programs for Gallipolis churches. Ministers named include Glenn Graham, Linson H. Stebbins, P. M. Niswander, W. H. Green, Preston C. Smith, and Richard H. Ash with service times, Sunday schools, BTU events, youth activities, choir rehearsals, and midweek meetings. Some entries note postponed activities due to the Baptist Missionary Association meeting at Bidwell.

Church of Christ Glenn Graham Bible First Presbyterian Linson H. Stebbins Grace Methodist P. M. Niswander Bill Boggs WSCS First Baptist W. H. Green D. R Loomis Young People's Fellowship Paint Creek Preston C. Smith BTU Baptist Missionary Association Bidwell St. Peter's Episcopal Richard H. Ash Trinity Holy Communion Mary and Martha Guild Wesley O. O. MelIntyre Lancaster Grace Church ST. Peters Episcopal D. R. Loomis Salvation of Zacchesus Paint Creek Baptist Sunbeam

Committee's Suggestions Are Awaited On District Consolidation

Gallia County citizens' committee weighs consolidation of Bidwell-Springfield, Morgan, and Vinton school districts. Principals and district representatives from the Gallia boards met in B. Lewis Jones' courthouse basement office to hear the committee's forthcoming recommendations. Attending were Supt. Jones, Vinton High's Harley Cloud, Bidwell-Porter High's C. Richard Ratliff, Bidwell and Vinton board vice presidents Donald Cottrell and Victor Casto, and board members Andrew Toler and William Comer.

Gallipolis Gallia County Citizens’ Committee Bidwell-Springfield Morgan Vinton B. Lewis Jones Harley Cloud Vinton High School C. Richard Ratliff

Brown Visits Post with Ohio Patrol Officer Friends

Lieut-Gov John W Brown visited the Post as State Highway Patrol hands and Pa trolman Ralph Jeesl Sheets were on hand. He asked to be remembered to Cpl Pierce D McCreedy who is on vacation in northern Ohio. the two were classmates in the Patrol school.

Gallipolis John W. Brown Ee Post Ralph Jeesl Sheets Pierce D. McCreedy Ohio Cpl. McCreedy State Highway Patrol

Birth Announcement for Gene Smith's Son

Mrs. Gene Smith of 2413 Jefferson welcomes a son born on August 12 at Kanawha Clinic. The family names and hospital are listed in the public birth notice.

Gene Smith Jefferson

Bookmobile at Gallia County Junior Fair today

Mrs. Evelyn Hansel of Logan visits the Gallia County Junior Fair as the Hocking-Vinton book mobile is scheduled to be there.

Gallipolis Gallia County Hocking-Vinton Evelyn Hansel Logan

Sego Lily Adopted as Mormons Symbol in Utah Settlement

The Mormons chose the sego lily as a symbol because its edible roots provided early Utah settlers with a manna like food source, Britannica notes.

Utah Britannica

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