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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1963
Page
12
Capt. W. E. Stogie White entertained Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council members at the Moose Home with river stories. He warned that romance and color of the rivers are gone and that the last of the sternwheel era has passed.
In Gallia County the speaker, a Civil War enthusiast, addressed fifth graders at Washington School on Morgan's Raid and Gallia's role. He recalled Morgan entering Gallia on July 17 1863 and noted local river industry and historic shipyards as key elements inspiring interest in the event.
Mason County transfer notices list property shifts in multiple districts. Names of sellers and buyers include Jack and Janet Needs, Leroy and Winnifred Niber t, Frank and Mattie Estep, Herman Hill, Henry H Plantz, George Plants Summer, Donald Alley, H E Rhodes, Julia Roseberry, Benjamin Thomas, Jesse Yonker, Charles Withers, Francis Duffy, Robert Rimmey, Richard Ohlinger, Dolores Eaton, Ernest Plants, Carl Thompson, and Carl Vada Thompson as buyers or sellers across Graham Clendenin Arbuckle Union Lewis Waggener and Point Pleasant districts.
Mrs. Pearl Parker reports Harman Fox and Beckley guests spent the weekend at their home. James Smith of Mr. Carmel visited with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Allen. Dan Smith and Mrs. Carmel called on Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Smith and Mrs. Sam Lewis with Sammy Ray. Pearl Parker spoke by phone to son Capt. Cedric Parker and family in Fairbanks Alaska on New Year’s Eve.
Gallia County Council of United Church Women will hold a 7 30 p m meeting at Grace Methodist Church with Mrs Stanley Folden conducting The board of managers is urged to attend Mrs Larry Owens will sing a solo Mrs Wendell Stutler will lead devotions and Mrs Francis Shane will present Rich Nations and Poor Nations by Barbara Ward
Mason Homemakers installed new officers in a candle light ceremony at Mrs. John Mc Daniel home. Mrs. John Turner became president, Mrs. George Hudson vice president, Mrs. John R. Roach secretary, and Mrs. Dorothy Cartwright treasurer. A devotional was led by Mrs. Matilda Noble and a workshop was planned for Monday. The group began planters for a spring festival and will meet January 22 at Mrs. Cartwrights home with Mrs. Reynolds leading a lesson.
The Rev. Harold Knoll pastor of St Peters Lutheran Church is named campaign chairman for the Mason County Red Cross drive to be staged in March. Mrs. Katheryn Moore chairwoman of the local Red Cross board announced the appointment and said Knoll will appoint committee workers and helpers soon.
Pleasant Valley Hospital notes report the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Clarence Roush of Letart and list admissions and discharges including Susan Scrugg Point Pleasant and Janet Salem Point Pleasant. The Petit Jury from Point Pleasant will report February 4 at 9 am with no trials set for January 21 as docket items were settled or continued.
Mason County Sheriff's Department reported two accidents Thursday with no injuries or citations. Richard K. Moss 28 Whitesville had a tire blowout on Route 17 at 11:30 a.m. and overturned into a field. Richard G. Smith 42 Gallipolis collided with Reba G. Hughes 39 Point Pleasant on Route 62 near Lewis Lane at 11:15 p.m. as she attempted a turn.
Army Sgt. Howard L. Fisher 26, of Point Pleasant, is taking part with the 25th Infantry Division in a three week training exercise at Pohakuloa Hawaii. He serves as a tank commander in Company A of the division's 69th Armor and arrived overseas in August 1961. His mother Mrs Alma G. Fisher and wife Dorothy accompany him. The note also mentions a missionary workshop at Cedar Lakes Ripley beginning Tuesday with Rev L Curtis Savile and Mae Blankenship attending as delegates.
A stork shower for Mrs. Harold Ridenour was hosted by Mrs. Oran Love Jr and Mrs. Richard Beller. Pink and blue decorations, a hooded bassinet centerpiece, and gift exchanges highlighted the event with prizes awarded to several guests.
Circles of the Trinity Methodist Church will meet this week with multiple sessions on Tuesday. Dorcas Circle at 2 p.m. at the church. Rebecca Circle at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Eunice B s home. Miriam Circle at 7:30 p.m. with co hostesses. Mary Circle at 8 p.m. at Mrs Ralph Crump s home. Martha Circle at 8 p.m. at Mrs Grace Sefrit s home.
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