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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1958

Page

10

Ohio University Grad Returns From Space Experience at Wright Air Base

Dayton writer Doug Walker describes a simulated space voyage at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He details pressure suit effects, decompression hazards, G forces on a centrifuge, and sensory distortions while praising safety oversight by Maj. Gen. Stanley T. Wray and WADC scientists.

Dayton Doug Walker Dayton Journal Herald Walker Ohio University School of Journalism Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Gering Stanley T. Wray Wright Air Development Center WADC Outer Space Earth Space

Workshop for 4-Hers planned for late January

Plans for a weekend music and recreation workshop January 30 to February 1 for 4-H club members. Event at the state FFA Camp near Ripley includes Mason Tyler Doddridge Jackson Pleasants Ritchie and Wood counties with attendees aged 14 to 21.

Point Pleasant FFA Ripley Mason Tyler Doddridge Jackson Pleasants Ritchie Wood Singer Sewing Machine Co

A H Charting Books Ready

A 4 H club charting books are ready for distribution as announced by Janet Wallace county 4 H agent. Members 18 as of Jan 1 1959 who completed two years 4 H work may participate and monthly charting classes are required. Books may be picked up in the extension office Jan 5 17 with each member collecting their own chart book.

Point Pleasant Janet Wallace Miss Wallace

Birth Announcements From Point Pleasant Clinic

Mrs. Arthur Saunders Northup Ohio and Mrs Jona Miller Ripley announce births a daughter. Delbert Davis of Bidwell and Teddy Dunn of Grimm's Landing each welcome a daughter. John Day and David Day of Gallipolis listed in clinic notes.

Point Pleasant Arthur Saunders Northup Ohio Jona Miller Ripley Delbert Davis Bidwell Teddy Dunn Grimm's Landing John Day Gallipolis David Day

Willing Workers Class Held Christmas Dinner

The Willing Workers Class of the Glouster Methodist Church held its annual Christmas dinner at Taylor's Restaurant. Fourteen members and two guests attended as decorations and readings by Mrs. Goldie Willis Mrs. Edna Embrey and Mrs. C A Bingman marked the event.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church Taylor’s Goldie Willis Edna Embrey C. A. Bingman

Mason County Schools Restart After Christmas Break

Mason County schools resumed classes Monday after a week off for Christmas break. The district notes New Year’s Day closures and plans to reopen Friday morning for the new term.

Mason County Point Pleasant

Nine Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses at County Clerk

Nine couples filed for marriage licenses in the county clerk's office over the weekend. Names include Warren Wilson Jr and Patricia Johnson of Point Pleasant, Walter McDaniel of Middleport, Ella Roach of West Columbia, and others from Point Pleasant, New Haven, Letart, and Glenwood. A license was issued to Samuel Nichols Jr of Morgantown and Sandra Jones of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Warren Wilson, Jr Warren Charlotte Swisher Miller Patricia Lou Johnson Robert and Anna Lee Johnson Walter McDaniel Middleport Everett Thelma McDaniel Ella Jane Roach Melvin and Mae Richard Roach West Columbia Ernest William Compson Wilbert Compson Blanch Henry Compson Jones Janet Kay Cooper Clement and Leota Matlack Cooper New Haven Jerry Franklin Abbott Mrs. Everett Abbott Wilma Ellen Wilson Bruce Wilson Irvin Ray Stephens Irvin Opal Rollin Stephens Leon Barbara Ann King Cecil Sarah Simpkins King Roy H. Dunn James Dorothy Smith Dunn Lancaster Ohio Wanda Long Bart Mildred Slayton Long Apple Grove Charles Stover Sycamore Lil Alvin Margaret Sayre Stover Mae Sines Hob Ethel Fanver Sines Rudolph Smith Willis and Lade Legge Smith Glenwood Salberta Vivitoe Oliver Leona Ball Vivitoe Jack Edward Pickens Paul and Ruth Covert Pickens Sandra Sue Pickens William Stover Frances Eileen Stover

Rev Roscoe Thorn To Conduct Services In Pt Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT The Rev Roscoe Thorn of Henderson will conduct services each night this week at the home of Dan Harrison Clifton. The Myers family will be featured singers each evening. Services start at 7 30 each night. The public is invited to attend.

Point Pleasant Roscoe Thorn Henderson Dan Harrison Clifton Myers

Trustees approve five day week for GLOUSTER plant staff

The Board of Public Affairs voted unanimously to implement a five day working week for the employer. The plant and office will close all Saturdays. If the 20th falls on a weekend, a 20 percent electric discount will be offered to consumers on Monday the 21st.

Glouster Board of Public Affairs

Love Rites Planned for Mrs. Elizabeth Love

Funeral services for Mrs. Elizabeth Love, who died Monday, will be held Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Norbert W. Johnston funeral home with Rev. Daniel K. Teater officiating. Burial will be in Glouster cemetery. Friends may call anytime at the funeral home.

Glouster Elizabeth Love Norbert W. Johnston Daniel K. Teater Funeral Home

Matchinski Couple Returning Home From Ohio Visit

The Rev. and Mrs. F. A. Matchinski of Jackson Ave. have returned home after visiting his mother Mrs. F. A. Matchinski in Fairborn Ohio.

F. A. Matchinski Jackson Ave Fairborn, Ohio

Local Christmas Visit and Army News Spans Several Families

Point Personals details Mr. and Mrs. Jack Treadway visiting his mother Mrs. Leona Wells and other relatives before leaving Tuesday for New York City and Germany where he serves in the U S Army. Pvt. Jack Stephens phones home from Budigen Germany to his wife Phyllis Nibert.

Harry Truman New York Mrs. Truman HST Jack Treadway Leona Wells Main St Alice Hoschar Ripley Rd New York City Germany Treadway U.S. Army Audrey Hoschar Jack Stephens Odgen Stephens Gallipolis Ferry Budigen Phyllis Phyllis Nibert J. S. Lloyd Jackson Ave B. R. Lee New Orleans Gary Ronnie Charles Wilson Pittsburgh George Mowry Huntington Pamela Lloyd Mt. Vernon Academy Mt. Vernon Ohio Dan McNaughton H. E. Columbus George Sprenger 4Th St Robert Newman Aberdeen W. B. Newman South Side

Special Watch Night Planned by Point Pleasant Pastor

The Rev. J. P. Keefer of the Church of Christ and Christian Union will host a watch night at the church on New Year’s Eve starting at 8. Speakers include Rev. W. S. Billups of Point Pleasant and Rev. Jack Holley of Gallipolis with a musical program by special singers.

Point Pleasant J. P. Keefer Church of Christ and Christian Union W. S. Billups Jack Holley Gallipolis

4-H Leaders Association Set to Meet January 8

Regular meeting of the 4-H Leaders Association will be January 8 at 7 30 p m in the Point Pleasant High School home economics building. Charles Sparrow, president of the association, will preside.

Charles Sparow Leaders Association Point Pleasant 4-H Leaders Association Point Pleasant High School

Dance Planned at Moose Hall New Year Eve Night

A New Year’s Eve dance is set at Moose Hall from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ham and egg breakfast will follow. Hats confetti balloons and noise makers will be provided. Wolfe's orchestra will provide music.

Glouster Moose Hall Wolfe Eagle Twilighters

Rev George Porter Announces Watch Night Service

Reverend George Porter of St. Paul's Methodist Church says a watch night service begins at 11 p m on New Year's Eve at the church in New York City.

Point Pleasant George Porter St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Visitors share meals and calls at local homes

Recent guests included Don Bolen Sherry Jim and Mike of Columbus visiting C A Bolen home. Rory H Gold of near Athens and Chester Barnhart Barbara Dar win joined Sunday dinner with Herb Barnhart. Additional visits came from Dale Barnhart Bradbury and Haning family members from Columbus and near Pearl Chapel.

Janice Haning Columbus Helen Haning Near Pearl Chapel Edna Reeves Emerson Wise Sharon Sue Athens Vesta Robinson

Mrs. Iva Johnson Dies Tuesday in Glouster

Mrs. Iva Johnson 74 of Glouster died Tuesday morning at Mount St. Mary hospital Nelsonville after a long illness. She is survived by husband Robert a daughter Mrs. Francis Durfee of Dewitt Michigan three brothers Samuel Mayles Roy and Kirby and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Wiley Funeral Home Glouster.

Glouster Iva Johnson Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Robert Francis Durfee Dewitt, Mich Samuel Mayles Barberton Roy Millfield Kirby the Plains Wiley Funeral Home

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two motorists pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to traffic offenses after State Highway Patrol arrests. Ida F. Hamilton 35 The Plains was fined 25 dollars and costs for operating an auto without a driver’s license while Ronald Jordan 29 Trimble Route 1 drew 35 dollars and costs for unsafe operation. Jordan was alleged to have traveled 65 mph near the Athene State Hospital entrance.

State Highway Patrol Ida F. Hamilton the Plains Ronald Jordan Jordan Athens State Hospital

Logan Driver Fined After Bridge Crash

Theron Lester Daubenmire, 22, of Logan pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to reckless operation after his car rammed East Bridge on Christmas Day causing extensive front end damage. He said he was lighting a cigarette and brushing a fire from his clothing when he struck the bridge.

Theron Lester Daubenmire Logan Daubenmire East Bridge

Local Couples Listed in Marriage Notices

James Edward Vessalo 20 of The Plains, telegraph operator, and Betty Lou Mackie 18 of Athens Route 2, unemployed. Paul Edward Elswick 18 of Athens Route 4, U S Army, and Edna Marie Jordan 19 of Athens Route 5, Athens Credit Bureau.

James Edward Vessalo the Plains Betty Lou Mackie Athens Paul Edward Elswick U. S. Army Edna Marie Jordan

Ohio Dairy Leaders Attend 42nd ODPA Convention

Joe Klingenberg of Fairmont Foods Co Athens is among dairy men invited to the 42nd annual Ohio Dairy Products Association convention in Cincinnati in January 1921. He serves on the ODPA Ohio Ice Cream Manufacturers Division governing body.

Columbus Joe Klingenberg Fairmont Foods Co Athens Ohio Dairy Products Association Cincinnati ODPA Ohio Ice Cream Manufacturers

Cincinnati Live Stock and Market Prices Report

Market report from Cincinnati covers poultry and eggs with varying U.S. grades and farm prices. Includes cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs with price ranges for steers, heifers, utilities, and boars, plus brief notes on market activity and sales.

Cincinnati U.S USDA

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Ohio University Grad By Doug Walker Neville Clarke Capt. Clarke Joseph Wolfe Barbour St Bernadine Andrew Lawrence Wolfe Don Trenwith Anne Marie Pat Michael U. S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Texas William Zimmers A. J. Zimmerman Akron Dick Zimmerman Cleveland Robert Kinney Worthington N .R. Maxwell Madison St Raymond Maxwell Ellen Mike Elyria C. M. Maxwell Corning Hugh Maxwell A. Bingman Clyde Bingman Charlene Martha Stevie Charlotte N. C Paul Bingman David Marion David Pickard Leona Belpre Hhuntington William B. Kinnebrews Decatur Alabama Lee Arch Birmingham Ala Kinnebrews Santa Claus William Jr C. B. Gaines Pastor Downington Emmett Haning Near Pear Chapel Herb Barnhart Blanche Welker Harrisonville Alice Mae Stanley Marri State Street Messenger THE Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine, Uhlo Harold Goddard Bartlett PARTY Aerie John W. Easterling Lamborn’s Athens Pharmacy Brown Billfeld E. Union and Court A. S. Kirkendall New Marshfield Studebaker Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Platt Rambler W. Union St P&g Used Cars Sales Inc DOE Ford Tractor Sales Union Bob Hess Oldsmobile Kinneer Motors Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge
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