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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1960
Page
3
The Rathskeller at 300 Main St. in Point Pleasant was entered Saturday after midnight. Thieves damaged a cigarette, bowling, and juke box machines, took money and a polio money card, and tried to force the safe. Police investigate with state and city officers.
The Trimble school honor roll for the third six weeks lists freshmen Carolyn Dunley Marianne Phelps Clyde Patterson Janis Tolliver Gary Shaner Jeff Johnson and Billy Brunton sophomores Ronald Snyder Sue Sayre Edwin Skinner Ronald Myers Robert Mingus Kay Liles Sharon Kimmel Molly Fleming juniors Rose Leeper Shirl ie Karns Carolyn Hanley and Jill Morrison seniors Marvene Wickersham Nancy Mingus Patricia Chakey Frances Kearns Linda Shon born and Stephen Williams.
Mr and Mrs Don Hutton and children from Nelsonville visited Mr and Mrs William Verity. The Calentine families from Lancaster Columbus and their relatives joined the Veritys for a gathering. Francis Howard and Janice Howard hosted visits from Athens based couples including Charles and Mrs Howard and James Hanson and wife.
Point Pleasant High School Big Blacks Band directed by Norman Coffman will present its annual mid winter concert Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium. The Blendettes Judy Dudding Judy Johnson and Pat Gerlach will perform numbers. The band includes 68 members.
State Police investigated a two car crash on Route 62 at Clifton Saturday at 12 30 p m. There were no injuries. Herman Arnold Vanmatre 28 West Columbia was turning left when Zorra Frances Jones 17 West Columbia Route 1 struck his side. Damage estimated at 500 dollars to each vehicle.
Edward D. Stanley Ancillary Administrator of Marshall R. Hoselton deceased files petition in Athens Probate Court alleging insufficiency of estate to pay debts and requesting sale of 71.2 acre Carthage Township property. Defendants named include Marie Love Richard Hoselton Betty Milhoan Clara Delong Martha Hoselton Kathryn Hoselton Evelyn Hoselton Artie Hines Ora Clem. Respondents to answer by January 23. Attorney William J Apraham Berry Claxton Hotel Building Athens Ohio.
Chester A Roush spoke on Kiwanis International in its 45th year at the weekly Point Pleasant club gathering. R B Rothgeb reported on the local club’s organization and growth. Bill Kusterman introduced the speaker. William Stevens and E J Carey attended as guests.
Chauncey Jane Lenigar hosted a Sunday party from 1 to 3 PM for her son Jeff on his eighth birthday. Games with prizes went to David Kostival and Bob Ley. Guests included Bob Ley Mark Bridgewater David Shaner Greg Henry Joe Parsons John Abdella Dennis Meredith Glenn Snider Tracie Ward Pam Lenigar and others.
Reedsville group gathered at the Forked Run residence of Mrs Ilah Osborn for a birthday party honoring Mrs Helen Blake Mrs Frances Reed and Mrs Helen Archer. Games contests and refreshments marked the evening. Visitors Mr and Mrs M T Pugh of Parkersburg called on Mrs Lillie Thomas and Mrs Rose Thomas. Mrs Mary Wallace remains a medical patient in Parkersburg City Hospital.
Point Pleasant reports Rev Harold Knoll of the Lutheran Church as speaker at the high school Bible Club meeting. Music selections by students accompanied, with Karen Shinn presiding and Mrs. J. P. Carpenter as guest. Rev Harry Miller named for next Friday. Ministerial Association arranges weekly speakers.
Mason County Polio Foundation chairman C R Schurman asks residents who have not returned their mailer to fill out the information and send it back promptly. He states the data will aid the polio program efforts.
Sue Orwiler Calhoon files for divorce from Carl C. Calhoon in Athens County Ohio case 22151 asking for custody of their minor child and child support with a court hearing set for February 29, 1960. Bolin and Walker represent the petitioner.
Notice announces intention to form The Tri County Bank under Ohio law. Proposed bank will be located in Coolville, Athens County. Capital set at 75000 dollars. Incorporators listed: J S Lamp L White H Hall Chapman Clyde Parrish Oscar J Pierce Frank L Goebel. Signature date January 7 1960.
Delegate George A. Rairden of Mason County voiced opposition to a proposed West Virginia constitutional amendment allowing the state to be sued under defined civil actions. He argued the plan would aid unemployed lawyers, while supporters noted existing procedures for claims and the attorney general's role, with aims to limit suits and preserve state functions.
New Marshfield Deli lah Rebekah Lodge held its Jan 19 1960 meeting to install officers with Captalin Conkey presiding. Other officers named include Delores Beal Jennie Collins Edna Goff and Mattie Gabriel. The Willing Workers met Jan 20 with plans for a Valentine party and church seating funds. Summit Grange met Jan 16 with Floyd Beveridge presiding and a Soil Bank discussion. Next meeting dates given as Feb 2 and Feb 6 respectively.
Mrs AIl dena Walton of Columbus was a recent guest at the Leon Wood rum home. Bert Cline of Albany butchered a beef Thursday for George Scott. Miss Becky Hayhurst daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Hayhurst has been on the sick list. George Scott took 4 hogs to Jackson Thursday. Mr and Mrs Harry G Love of Point Pleasant WV spent the weekend at their son Harry’s home. Mrs Julia Graham and son Kenny were Sunday callers at Floyd Sams home. Mrs Thelma Ross was Institute teacher at Albany the latter three days of last week and on Tuesday at Harrisonville. Rev James Carder has moved his family to Albany. Mr and Mrs Robert Roush of Chester WV spent Friday night at Floyd Sams and were joined by Linley Roush on Saturday. Little Misses Vickie Ross Mary Love and Rita Carder were guests Thursday of the Home Economic class at Albany. Mrs Freda Hawk is on the sick list. Mr and Mrs Carl Ross and children were Sunday guests at William Cheadle home at Carpenter. Mrs Dale Scott took a beel to McArthur for packaging Thursday. Mr and Mrs Willard Simonton and daughter Ann of Chauncey were Saturday evening guests at Harry Love home. Otis Munn is in Sheltering Arms Hospital. Mrs Hazel Harlow of Millersport aunt of Mrs Ardis Swart is ill.
Bashan Mr and Mrs Virgil Walker were recent guests of the formers parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Walker of Minersville.
Mrs. Marcie Higginbotham of Grimms Landing was admitted to Point Pleasant Clinic. Vivian Roberts of Gallipolis Ferry was discharged. A note mentions a hungry Egyptian plover darts into a crocodile mouth to feed from the crocodile’s teeth while the reptile remains unharmed.
Thomas H. Pickens president of the West Virginia Association for Mentally Retarded Children will show a movie and speak at the Mason County Committee for Mentally Retarded Children meeting Friday at 8 p m in the Appalachian Power Co auditorium Plans to start a Mason County school for mentally retarded children with state funds available and the Ministerial Association offering help to secure a church for classes
American Legion Auxiliary holds an eight o clock meeting at the Legion home with Mrs Edith Fox presiding and new member initiation planned. Lambda Chi Omega Sorority meets at Moose Home at eight with Mrs Carroll Kennedy presiding. Past Matrons Club of Chapter 7 Eastern Star gathers at 7 30 p m at Mrs Fred Batey s home. On Tuesday women of the Presbyterian Church meet at seven 30 p m in the church dining room Circle One hosts. Rebecca Circle of Trinity Methodist meets at eight at Mrs Eunice Beller s home 412 Twenty First Street. Priscilla Circle of Trinity Methodist meets at 2616 Lincoln Ave with co hosts Miss Emma Wise and Miss Iva Wise. Dorcas Circle of Trinity Church meets at 2 p m at Mt Vernon Ave home of Mrs Chester A Roush with co hosts Mrs Roy C Cooper and Mrs Rose K Mills. Martha Circle of Trinity meets at 7 30 p m at the home of chairman Mrs G A Biggs. Marry Circle of Trinity under chairman Mrs John Kauff meets at Mrs T C Caudill s Henderson home. Miriam Circle chaired by Mrs J A Blankenship meets at 113 English Road with co host Mrs D G Kennedy. A county wide Mason County Farm Women s Club meeting opens to the public at 1 30 p m in the Board of Education conference room. A lesson leaders training session also at 1 30 p m in the same room with Mrs Kathleen Marnhaunt teaching First Aid in the Home. Kiwanis Club meets at 6 15 p m in Moose Home. Friday features an organizing meeting of Mason County Committee of Mentally Retarded Children at Appalachian Power Auditorium at 7 30 p m.
Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list Lloyd Martin Lamp Jr Point Pleasant Mrs Bessie Berry Point Pleasant Randy Bearge Gallipolis Ferry John L Sullivan Henderson Mrs Kathleen Moody Point Pleasant Mrs Blanche Compson Clifton Mrs Hiram North Gallipolis Mrs Sarah Hager Gallipolis Mrs Lawrence Saunders Crown City Ohio James L Hart Ann Bibb Virginia Swain Laula Lewis Hildreth Williams Raymond Shato and James Binney.
Springfield reports Wittenberg University will add Saturday morning undergraduate classes starting next fall to improve classroom use and give students more time for coursework. Dean John N. Stauffer announced the plan, noting elementary courses with multiple sections will be affected and freshmen or sophomores typically take such classes.
Mr and Mrs George Walton announce the birth of their son Alan Ray. Grandparents are Mrs Louise Walton and Mr and Mrs Ray Pidcock. Great grandparents are Mrs Mabel Hiles and Mr and Mrs J C Snider.
A ten foot lava stream from Kilauea halted near Kapoho while a fiery finger headed toward Koae. Kokao residents and Kapoho's 200 inhabitants were evacuated as the eruption damaged sugar cane papaya and coffee plantations estimating three million dollars with no lives lost.
Johnny Abdella celebrated his eighth birthday Saturday afternoon at a party hosted by his parents Mr. and Mrs. William Abdella. Games and contests were played with prizes awarded to Mary Ann Sheridan Bobby Ley and Jackie Abdella. Refreshments were served to a long list of relatives and friends.
The tale credits Dido the Tyrian princess as founder of Carthage in 345 B C Her legend ties to Tyre and the founding of the North African city as a major ancient center of power and culture.
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