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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1958
Page
3
Readable notes discuss quick desserts using fruit cocktails macaroons peaches and gingerbread while offering toy management advice for young children. Tips include packing away gifts for convalescence seasonal needs and teaching decision making through sorting keeps and giveaways.
Taxes collected at Ohio county courthouses on real estate and public utility property reached 542 million in 1958, up nearly 57 million from 1957 and more than double the 1951 total. Cuyahoga led with 135 million, followed by Hamilton 57.8 million and Summit 31 million. Delinquent taxes to date totaled 11.2 million for 1958 and 11.8 million for prior years.
Holzer Hospital reports numerous births with parents listed from Kananga to Gallipolis and Jackson. Several families welcomed sons and daughters. blood used Saturday totaled five pints.
Washington reports the Air Force will continue the B58 supersonic bomber program but will reduce planned purchases for the current year by about 10 percent according to military sources.
In Granite Oklahoma E C Van Winkle claimed a quarter found while chatting with friends but soon lost another quarter, leaving him even. The lighthearted incident captures a moment of minor luck and misfortune.
In Budapest reports say Danube travel by non passenger craft now requires 30 days advance notice to the Interior Ministry and a full passenger and route list under a new government decree. The piece notes the romance of river voyages is dampened by bureaucratic rules.
Kyger Miss Ann Sisson of Columbus spent a weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Sisson. Miss Judy Thomas of Cheshire accompanied Miss Sisson to Columbus. William Thaxton a Lancaster teacher is spending the holiday with Mr and Mrs Wendell Bradbury and son Richard. Mr and Carl Jenkins returned home after a two week visit with their daughter Mrs Mary Higgins in Atlanta Ga. They also visited Mrs Ruth Clark in Orlando Fla. Mr and Mrs Sherman Weiman and children of Milport were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Weiman Mr and Mrs Michael Ingram of Langsville were guests of Mr and Mrs Virgil Yarbrough and sons. Mrs Gail Sisson and Mrs Lucile Mulford were recent Columbus visitors. Mrs Malinda Bradbury accompanied them to Canal Winchester and visited her daughter Mrs Peggy Wood. Mr and Mrs Perry Bradbury were guests of Mr and Mrs Leslie Hawley of Middleport. The occasion marked the birthday of Karen Hawley.
Gerald Tyne of Berkeley Heights New Jersey gathers discarded vacuum tubes from radios and other equipment. His collection exceeds 9 000 tubes including one unit over six feet long.
John Wesley Malone 65 of Jackson Route 2 died at 9:15 Sunday morning in Holzer Hospital after five days as a patient. Survivors include his wife Myrtle and son Paul Malone of Jackson Route 2. Last rites to be announced by Mayhew funeral home of Gallipolis.
Grace Methodist Church hosted the Senior Youth Fellowship with 40 attendees. President Martha Mossman led the session while Patty Ott gave devotions. Barbara Bailey an Ohio State freshman and Carolyn Knight an Ohio University junior spoke on home and church guidance aiding their college work. Lloyd Lee an Ohio State freshman and Propeller Club essay winner shared slides from England and Europe. Miss Bailey and Hilda Corbin performed a duet.
Gallipolis Municipal Judge William H. Jones fined Frank L. Haskins of Gallipolis 5 dollars for disobeying an automatic traffic signal with costs suspended. Judge Janes fined Rex Roberts of Waterloo 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Dale E. Sowards of Addison forfeited a 15 dollar bond to appear on a disorderly conduct charge. All arrests by city police.
A son named John Christopher was born Saturday in Holzer Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Evans of Rio Grande. The mother is Jewel Waters. He is welcomed by sisters Robin Debbie and Gwen and brothers Stevie and Stanley. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Evans of Gallipolis.
Funeral services for Minnie Maxine Canode Cottrill 39 of Ewington were moved from 2 p.m. Tuesday to 1 p.m. at the Church of Christ in Christian Union Ewington. Burial will follow at Vinton Memorial Park per Vernon McCoy funeral home.
Gallipolis Everett S. Preston of Columbus becomes state highway director chosen by Gov elect Michael V DiSalle. He is the son in law of Mrs. Clarence J Waugh of the city and is married to Romaine Blair, Mrs Waughs daughter by a prior marriage.
Gallia County Sheriff reports one weekend arrest, Wilbur L. Snyder of Gallipolis Route 1, charged with reckless operation. Snyder posted a $25 bond to appear in County Court Monday.
Charles Earl Cromley 66 longtime Gallia County School Board member dairy farmer and Hawg leader died after heart trouble. He served on the Gallia County Board of Education and Huntington Interstate Milk Producers Co operative and earlier on the Raccoon Local Board. He married Goldie Gold in 1917 and had no children. Funeral at Harris Baptist Church with burial Pine Street Cemetery. LaFayette American Legion to handle burial rites.
Fifty two shots were administered Saturday at the Gallia County Health Department free clinic in the courthouse basement. Nurses Naomi Rose and Pearl Hatfield gave 34 Salk polio vaccines 15 DPTs and three smallpox vaccines. The polio shots raise the total free Salk vaccines in Gallia County since January 1 to 4273.
River gauge readings show Gallipolis and Montgomery on crest gauges with several rollers, while Ohio River dams display mostly up movable types. Numerous towboats and lock operations listed with up and down statuses across Kanawha and Gallia river segments.
Mr and Mrs C R Halley of Mercerville returned from Springfield where they visited daughters Kay Halley and Dale Beaver. Mr and Mrs Alden Howell stayed at the Lafayette Hotel renewing acquaintances. Mr and Mrs C Leonard McKinney of Columbus visited with Charlie McKinney and family. J Harley Bowie returned home from Columbus after a hospital stay begun November 2 following a stroke. Raymond Payne of Steubenville cared for his mother Ida Payne who died at Holzer Hospital. Mr and Mrs Paul Valentine of Columbus visited brother Leo Valentine in Maxatawney Add.
Mrs. Ina Payne 71 of 33 Garfield Ave widow of Matthew Payne died at 11 30 Sunday night in Holzer Hospital after a two day stay Survivors include sons Donald Payne of 35 Garfield Ave Gallipolis and Raymond Payne of Steubenville a brother Sherman Donner and sister Mrs Art Smith of Gallipolis Arrangements to be announced by Wetherholt Elliott Sanders funeral home
Gallia Post of the State Highway Patrol reported three weekend accidents on Route 7 and nearby roads. Arnold L. Mosley, 19, of Blevinsville Ky, was fined for unsafe operation but the punishment was suspended. Harold W. Bennett, 32, of Gallipolis, damaged a pole with a pole edge, Delbert G. Fisher pulled the pole into position. Michael Clifford, 16, and Blaine D. Williams, 23, both of Middleport, had very minor damage after a passing collision with no charges filed. Frank J. Pierotti, 16, Gallipolis, got 30 days suspension for speed excessive for road conditions. Two bond forfeitures were reported in Meigs County courts. Herbert N. Hill Sr., Pittsburgh Pa, forfeited 15 bond for unsafe passing. Everett L. Edwards, Chesapeake, forfeited 15 for following too close. Rio Grande Mayor George Northup fined Thomas L. Amlin 5 and costs for following too close.
A broken fire hydrant on First Ave and Sycamore St cut water to the east end of Gallipolis for about five and a half hours from 9 37 a m to about 3 p m Sunday. The leak was on the main line feeding upper First Ave and eastern town sections. Restaurants and other businesses lacked water during Sunday dinner service.
Julius Baisden of Verdun ville reports his car parked on Campaign Rd near Route 554 had all four wheels stolen after he found the vehicle flat and a window broken. The theft occurred between 9 and 10 p m Sunday night local time and remains under investigation by the Gallipolis Post. Five wheels and tires were taken.
Gallipolis fire crews responded to a small blaze at the riverside bandstand in City Park at 6 55 PM Saturday. A short in the Christmas lights left about half the lights dark, prompting a quick response from the Fire Department. Chamber of Commerce President Carl Bias said the lights would stay lit at night through New Year’s.
Mrs. Maude FE Canaday Niday 80 of 814 Second Ave died at 12 15 Sunday at her home likely from a heart ailment. Born February 6 1868 in Gallipolis she was married to C Ross Niday who died in 1939. Survived by son Verne Niday Columbus. four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. brother Frank Canaday. Funeral 2 30 Wednesday at St Peter s Episcopal Church with Rev Albert S Chappelear II. burial Pine Street Cemetery. Body at Clarence J Waugh funeral home after noon Tuesday.
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