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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1961
Page
12
West Virginia's 26th governor took office at 12:01 a.m. Monday and signed into law a bill hiking the sales tax to fund a crack public works program. Governor Barron stated the move aims to aid 5000 unemployed workers over seven and a half months.
John Craig administrator of Rosemary Craig deceased files in probate court a petition seeking sale of an undivided half interest in a 1 1/8 acre surface land tract in Fraction 18 Town 11 Range 14 Ohio Company's Purchases to pay debts and costs. Lawrences and Aldens listed as interested parties, answer due by February 25, 1961.
Dr Os car Clark of Gallipolis spoke at the January meeting of Registered Nurses Association at Pleasant Valley Hospital. His topic was heart attacks and causes. Mrs Robert Sutton presided. Next meeting Feb 9 at 7:30 pm in the Appalachian Auditorium. Hostesses were Mrs Millie Morgan and Mrs John D Shields. Other attendees included Mrs O S Kelley Miss Bertha Condee Miss Bertha Harmon Mrs Carl Lynch Miss Ruby Crandall Miss Louise Roush Miss Evelyn Hickman Mrs Bruce Barrett Mrs F R Frey Mrs Ralph W Raike Mrs William Marnhout and Mrs Dorothy Scholz.
Loretta Ratiff of Vinton Kenneth Swisher of Bidwell Mrs Opal Jones of Point Pleasant William Hugh Rickard of Point Pleasant Margaret Mary Corn of Kitts Hill Ohio Freda Wilson of Ripley Janet Lee Wallace of Point Pleasant Gloria Jean Crump of Letart Gordon Ross of Gallipolis
A Marshall College representative will attend Point Pleasant High School at 7 p m on January 20 to organize classes for the second semester. Interested persons are invited to attend.
Bank reports its assets totaling 297,291.88 including cash, U.S. Government obligations, loans and discounts, and real estate. Liabilities include deposits from individuals, partnerships, corporations, and governments with capital accounts totaling 130,208.57. Bank official R. Eddy swears the accuracy of the report before notary Louise King on the Athens County filing.
POINT PLEASANT The circuit court jury found in favor of the defendant after 55 minutes of deliberation in a $15 000 civil case filed by Bertha Harrison against John Henry. The dispute from a Oct 24 1959 two car crash on Jerry's Run Rd involved claims for car damages medical bills and 15000 for pain.
Bailey area homemakers gather for January sessions at host homes. New officers preside as Mrs. Everett Bissell presents the lesson The Club Extends Its Influence. Upcoming meetings by Wanda Stemple set topics on accessories and homemaking activities in Mason County.
Mr. and Mrs. William Nibert Hogsett welcome a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hughes Ashton announce a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Stanley Patriot Ohio have a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Price and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Moss Gallipolis report a daughter. Discharged Darrell Jenks Marietta. Jerry Cochran Scott Town.
A well preserved carved wooden idol in the State Capital Museum, displayed in glass, may point to a civilization older than recorded history. The statue, a figure with an animal held to its breast, was found in a cliffside location near Charleston and remains of unknown origin.
Dennis Bellamy was honored with a third birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs. Clifford Bellamy assisted by Miss Linda Newton. Two decorated cakes were given by Miss Newton and Miss Birdie Fauver while games and photos filled the afternoon under Miss Zelda Knapp.
Claudette Colbert returns to the White Way in a comedy about an American couple in Russia. Howard Teichmann wrote the play based on a book by Oriana Atkinson wife of Brooks Atkinson. Debut is planned for mid January.
The monthly dinner and meeting of the men of the Presbyterian Church will be held at 6 15 p m Thursday in the church dining room.
Charles Spencer 21 of Laurel Cliff is listed in fair condition at Holzer Hospital after a head on collision on Route 62 en route to a coal mine. His father Raymond Spencer and Orville Clayton Brown 42, also of Laurel Cliff, were killed. Homer Whittington 28, driver of a dairy truck, said his vehicle struck rocks and skidded off, with state police at the scene.
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Blakeslee hosted the Pomeroy Bend Junior 4-H Club for a Friday night slumber party to celebrate Jennifer Blakeslee’s 12th birthday. The group attended the Pomeroy game then returned for refreshments and a late Saturday brunch. Guests included Nancy Titus Peggy Hoffner Sharon Freeman Susie Heaton Linda Shepherd and Terry Fultz.
Safety and efficiency of bus operation in the Northwestern Local School District were reviewed in a meeting between 14 drivers and the district’s new mechanic, George M. Dallis, executive head. The session covered safety rules for bus operation to the three district schools and outlined the mechanic’s duties.
Donald F. Hobbs files for divorce from Geraldine E. Hobbs in Meigs County Common Pleas Court seeking custody of their minor child. The filing lists H. J. Hobbs of Langsville Route 1 as petitioner.
Justice of Middleport Raymond was fined $100 plus costs and sentenced to three days in jail by Mayor Kenneth McElhinney after his weekend arrest on a driving while intoxicated charge.
Cincinnati livestock prices show cattle mostly steady with some 1.00 gains on certain slaughter steer and heifer lots. Cows and bulls steady. vealers steady to strong. Holstein and heifer prices listed. hogs moderately active with mixed weights around 16.75 to 18.25 for various lots. Sheep slaughter lambs strong with light weights around 32.00 to 60.13.
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