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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1965
Page
12
Farmer extension expert Cook describes strawberry production as affordable with $200–$250 capital to start and labor needs of 15 workers per acre. With high quality berry varieties and good marketing, an acre can yield about 5000 quarts at 30 cents and 10 000 quarts at 20 cents, netting roughly 700 dollars per acre after costs.
Point Pleasant Junior High releases the honor roll. Eight students are named on the A honor roll across grades seven nine. Ninth grade A include Stephen Clark Joshua DeWeese Bob Doef finger Lynda Hall Mike Hanes and Ronnie Roush. Seventy grade A lists Ann Jordan and Daniel Lockhart.
Gallipolis city police investigated a 9 13 p m Thursday wreck in the 400 block of Third Ave a station wagon driven by Loren F Miller 39 of 518 Third Ave and a parked wagon owned by Mrs Jean Martin at 449 Third Ave minor damage to both vehicles Miller cited for reckless operation A hitskip crash was reported at 5 30 p m Thursday Gary Wallace 1034 Second Ave said his car parked behind Waughs Trailer Court was damaged by an unknown vehicle with the left rear fender damaged after he parked Wednesday night and found it Thursday afternoon
Sheriff George Johnson reports four persons booked in the county jail. Barbara Bonecutter 23 Elkins North Carolina John Taylor 71 Gallipolis Roy C Brown Birch West Virginia arrested by city police on drunk charges. Theodore Smith 63 Leon arrested on a bad check warrant by Constable John Hill.
Gallia County ASC chairman J. Melvin Gilbert announced the 1965 feed grain program measurement service is available again at a bargain rate of 5 dollars per farm visit plus 75 cents per subdivision stake. The service aids exact compliance and efficient use of acreage, with details collected at signup including field locations and waterways.
Sherman McGuire, 45, was cited for left of center after his truck and a pickup collided on Clay Chapel Yellowtown Rd near Route 7 at 11:30 am. Minor damage, no injuries. A second crash on Rodney Harrisburg Rd near Route 35 involved Rosalie Stout and Sharon Tackett with minor damage, no injuries. Newly elected Gallipolis Chamber board to meet at Oscar's Restaurant. lunch now at 12:30 pm.
Costa Rica coffee harvest described by IFYE delegate Miss Carol Miller of Rio Grande. She notes harvest runs October to February, reduced by volcanic ash, with many hands needed and income loss for families. Beans go to cafes or beneficio plants for processing, hull removal, washing and drying.
Don King Construction Co of Jackson won the Rio Grande College library project with the low bid of 292000 dollars, among six bids. Construction is to start soon and a new 100 men dormitory was also discussed with plans to finish by September. Representatives from Knowlton Co Columbus CIT Educational Buildings New York Universal Dormitories Cleveland attended along with college leaders Dr Alphus R Christensen Robert E Rose and Dr Kenneth Welker.
Gallia County District Library reports a January gain of more than 4000 volumes over December. Main library and bookmobile combined circulation rose to 16 633 from 11 929, with the bookmobile up 4113 volumes and the main library up 591. Year over year, January 1965 increased 1154 volumes over January 1964, while 1964 to 1965 bookmobile rose 2017. The January film report notes 61 films loaned, shown 87 times to 4444 viewers.
Mr and Mrs Robert Greer announce the birth of their daughter Blythe Rene born Wednesday at 10 35 am at Holzer Hospital. The mother is Donna Dowell formerly of South Side. Grandparents are Ernest and Mary Dowell of South Side and Robert and the late Mrs Greer of 2213 Jackson Ave Point Pleasant.
Washington School PTA hosts a silver tea for past presidents with attendance points for the meeting. Fair plans include a PTA Fair on April 2 led by the chairman and home room mothers. Donated used items such as clothing and toys welcomed at the front entrance hall. pickup requests to Mrs. Merola or Mrs. Evans by phone.
A Mason County group met at Krodel Park Club House to form a council under the Economic Opportunity Act. Charles Pitzer chairs. Carl Cook is secretary. Paul Raien treasurer. Directors include Paul Wedge Lannes Williamson Gilbert Barnette and Mayor Virgil Siders. Next meeting set for February 15 at the Episcopal Church office in Point Pleasant.
Point Pleasant plans Good Friday services at Main Street Baptist Church from noon to 1 PM on April 16. Rev. Gilbert Moore will lead arrangements after a ministerial association meeting at Gene Ball's restaurant. The group opposes a proposed West Virginia lottery and urges legislative tax reform to meet state needs.
Holzer Hospital announces new births for Everett T. Lightfoot and Jack L. Woodruff families. It also lists admitted patients including Julie E. Canter and Lori J. Clarke, among others, and dismissals such as Mrs. John Pack and Thomas White. The article recalls the 1964 Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel ferry disruptions and vessel transfers to a New Jersey to Lewes service.
Mr and Mrs Allen Brothers of Vinton welcome a daughter. Mrs Melvin Roach of Pliny, Brenda McDaniel of Point Pleasant, Mrs Larry Kapp of Leon, Mrs Clara Coffee of Wesley and Ruth Ann McKlakey of Crown City are listed among newborn announcements at Pleasant Valley Hospital.
From Point Pleasant and Mason, many attended the funeral service for Rev. Jerome D. Rodgers in Huntington on Thursday. Rodgers served as rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant for eight years, with numerous local families listed among mourners.
Point Pleasant Chief of Police Don Gilbert told a Kiwanis Club dinner that flatfoot policing is ending. He urged funds to hire better educated young officers with salaries competitive with other jobs. He cited 515 arrests in 1964 and $42,147 in property losses investigated, plus 77 drivers arrested and $15,271.81 from meters. Guests included Trudy Carroll and Andy Wilson.
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