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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1964

Page

3

Christmas Workshop Is Planned at Krodel Park Club House

Mason County Home Demonstration Clubs plan a December 8 workshop at Krodel Park Club House starting 10 a.m. Crafts specialist Mrs. Jane Cox of the West Virginia Department of Commerce will lead training. Attendees supply own materials and bring a gift-wrapping example. Lunch is potluck with utensils provided. In New Haven, Lutheran Men of St Paul Church hosted a guest speaker Rev M L Trough of the Methodist Church.

Point Pleasant Mason County Krodel Park Jane Cox West Virginia Department of Commerce New Haven St. Paul

Social notes from Pt Pleasant and surrounding towns

Mrs. Charles Sprouse of Bucyrus and sister Mrs Ora Kerwood visited family on Viand Street and with Mr and Mrs Henry D Watson on Viand Street. Kerwood’s son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs William Kerwood of South Charleston also visited. Elza Thorn ton of Akron returned home after a holiday with aunt Mrs Lucy Cash and cousin Miss Georgia Martin. Griff Durbin Mason County sheriff attends sheriff's convention in Charleston. Howard Cheesebrew and Mrs David Rankin and children of Pittsburgh spent the holiday with Mr and Mrs Carl Sibley Meadowbrook Addition. Trooper G E Seymour hosted Saturday guests including his parents Mr and Mrs O B Seymour of Beckley, brother and family Arthur Seymour and daughters from Cheylan WV, sisters and families Marshden Stambaugh New Castle Delaware and Dawn Rice and children Tony Mike Lisa and Sabina of Glen Daniel WV. Rev and Mrs Roy Mc Coy and daughter Bonnie of N Main Street spent Thanksgiving with daughter and family Mr and Mrs Keith Mullins in Ashville North Carolina. Mrs Harold Call and Mrs Ruth Schools joined Susie Call and Carletta Barker to Glenville State College Sunday evening.

Charles Sprouse Bucyrus Ora Kerwood Viand St Henry D. Watson Kerwood William Kerwood South Charleston Elza Thornton Akron Ohio Lucy Cash Georgia Martin Main St Griff Durbin Mason County Charleston Mrs Howard Cheesebrew David Rankin Pittsburgh Carl Sibley Meadowbrook Trooper G. E. Seymour Sand Hill Rd O. B. Seymour Beckley Arthur Seymour Debbie Becky Cheylan W. Va Trooper Seymour Marshden Stambaugh New Castle Delaware Dawn Rice Tony Mike Lisa Sabina Glen Daniel Roy McCoy N. Main St Bonnie Keith Mullins Ashville N.C

Birthday Party Held At Plant Cheshire

Thanksgiving dinner and birthday celebration were hosted at the Kgger Creek Plant Recreation area by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kerwood of Gallipolis. Honored was Mrs. Kerwood’s mother Mrs. Della DeVault of Gallipolis. Attendees included multiple families from Gallipolis Bidwell Cheshire Pt. Pleasant Ironton Middleport Rutland and Rutland areas.

OSU Experts to Speak at Gallia Meigs Forage School

Dr. George Gist and Dr. Shoemaker, extension agronomists from Ohio State University, will discuss forage crop stands and lime and fertilizer practices at the first of two Gallia Meigs County forage production schools. The event runs Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kyger Creek High School with lunch provided. County agent William P. Smith asks attendees to contact the extension office at 446-0502.

Gallipolis George Gist Harold E. Shoemaker Extension Agronomists Ohio State University Kyger Creek High School Gallia Meigs County Gist Shoemaker William P. Smith County Extension

Gallia Academy junior high names six student awards

Gallia Academy Junior High School in Gallia County named six students for honorary awards: seventh grade student of the month Melanie Shahan, most courteous boy Jack Matthews, and most courteous girl Lisa Brink. eighth grade student of the month Joan Ford, most courteous boy Tommy Spencer, and most courteous girl Cathy Davis. President James Mullins presided as the council discussed school improvements including preserving the basketball floor in the gym.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Junior High School Melanie Shahan Jack Matthews Lisa Brink Joan Ford Tommy Spencer Cathy Davis James Mullins

Retarded Children Meet Topic at Gallipolis Club

Mrs. Nelson Gardner, Gallipolis special education teacher, spoke on mentally retarded children at St. Peter's Church during the Gallipolis Junior Women's Club November meeting. The group reported a $40 bake sale profit and planned a Christmas party gift drive and a gift wrapping station at Carl's Shoe Store December 18 to 24.

Gallipolis Nelson Gardner St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Legion Hall Carl’s Shoe Store Tony Barr

Two Holiday Parties Planned By Point Pleasant Utilities

Point Pleasant area Christmas events by Appalachian Power Co include an adult party on December 19 at Moose Home with a 6:30 p.m. start, buffet at 7, and a 9 to midnight dance by the Davis combo. a children’s party on December 12 at the State Theatre features doors at 9:30 a.m., cartoons at 10, and Santa Claus treats.

Point Pleasant Appalachian Power Co Moose Home Davis Combo State Theatre Santa Claus Wilbur Beller Leon Sheriff's Department Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin

Teaching Methods Explained by Miss Poston at Gallia Academy

Miss Clara E. Poston English professor at Rio Grande College spoke to Gallia Academy high school English teachers on improving high school composition as part of a three year National Conference of Teachers of English initiative held in Toledo. Mrs. Ruth Gillingham introduced her and stressed the project's scope.

Polis Clara E. Poston Rio Grande College Gallia Academy High School Toledo Ruth Gillingham Miss Poston

Cars Collide In Gallipolis Two Minor Crashes Reported

Two distinct accidents occurred on Gallipolis streets with minor damage. Carolyn Herren Kohl and Harold Russell collided on Second Ave near Court St at 11 35 p m. Another collision occurred at 7 56 a m on upper Second Ave as Clarence Springer backed into a driveway while Norma Powell backed out. No injuries or charges noted. Additionally, Anthony Merola was appointed to finish Joe Cook's term on the Gallia County Soldiers Relief Commission. Twenty senior girls took the Betty Crocker test at Gallia Academy High School. Trinity Methodist women to hold Christmas bazaar December 3 at 10 am with lunch at 11.

Gallipolis Carolyn A. Herrenkohl Harold E. Russell Bidwell Second Ave Court St Upper Second Ave Clarence Springer Norma Powell Betty Crocker Gallia Academy High School Aldeth Robinson

Holiday Bazaar Set At Henderson School

Christmas bazaar hosted by the Henderson PTA is scheduled for December 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Henderson School offering decorations and a rummage sale. A record hop will highlight the evening to raise funds for school projects. Tea history note included.

Henderson School Point Pleasant Henderson Pta

Divorce Granted by Gallia Judge Betz in Sanders Case

Gallipolis Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz grants Dixie R. Sanders a divorce from Mike C. Sanders for gross neglect of duty. Married March 4, 1964, no children. she reverts to Dixie Ross. Manford Jeffers dismisses suit vs Ohio State Grange Mutual Insurance Co. over January home fire damages of 3295.19.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Robert M. Betz Dixie R. Sanders Mike C. Sanders Charlotte N. C Dixie Ross Manford Jeffers Rio Grande Ohio State Grange Mutual Insurance Co Newark

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