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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1958
Page
8
Practical tips on reducing food costs by calculating cost per serving, comparing processing methods, and choosing home preparation to save time and money. Includes guidance on overall eating patterns, and budgeting for storage and organization of children's toys to maintain neatness at home.
John Poling of Charleston, Gulf Oil Co. district manager, spoke to the Kiwanis Club on oil in the world today. He noted wells must be drilled deeper than a decade ago, U.S. output about 12 barrels daily while some countries average 112. He cited oil as 41 percent of energy, Russia’s oil abundance, and warned the U. S. would halt without oil.
The Women of World Service at Heights EUB Church discussed strengthen the church through understanding with eight Japanese delegates detailing customs religion and art through World War II. Mrs. Roy McCoy led the program with aides and a worship service followed by a business session and dues reminder.
Mrs Ray Crank president of the Pioneer Farm Women's Club will host the group Monday at 7 30 p m at her home. Mrs Madge Byus will present the lesson on the topic What Price Accident.
The wives of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce board of directors will oversee guest reception at the 13th annual Chamber Dinner. The event highlights local business leaders and community outreach.
Gallia County reports stronger prepaid tax receipts than the prior year with $3371.99 collected in the week ending January 18 1958 and a year to date total of $163204.17. Statewide receipts fell 12.29 percent for the same week compared with 1957.
The Rev. Frederick A. Matchinski announces new officers of St. Peter's Lutheran Church council elected at a special meeting in the church chapel. Leon Putz is president, Walden Roush vice president, Joseph Keiser secretary, Eugene Gloss treasurer, with Leslie Showers Kenneth Roush C Dale Roush and the Rev. Matchinski as members.
Gallia County Deputy Sheriff Stanley Fellore left for Columbia South Carolina to collect Lloyd Raines from Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Raines will be brought back to Gallia County to answer non support charges filed by his wife.
The Acolyte Club of St Peter's Church in Point Pleasant will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday at 10 a.m. Pastor Rev Frederick Matchinski asks boys aged 8 to 14 to wear clothing suitable for a lenten project and attend the meeting at the house chapel.
The Rev John O Reilly of Sacred Heart Church Point Pleasant lists Holy Mass times on the first two Sundays at 10 30 am and the third to fifth Sundays at 8 30 am St Joseph s Mason offers 8 30 am and 9 45 am on the first two Sundays Morning worship is at 10 45 am and 10 15 am at the Church of Christ Henderson provides services on Sunday mornings.
A long list of births registered at Holzer Hospital includes a son born to Mr. and Mrs. David L. Thomas of Jackson and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Thomas of Gallipolis. The column also records numerous residents from Gallipolis, Gallipolis Ferry, Langsville, Point Pleasant, and surrounding areas.
Gauges report rising water and rolling tides at Gallipolis Montgomery and Kanawha Falls with several dams noted up or down. River boats across Montgomery London Stevenson Shuttler and others show mixed up and down readings with times mostly in the afternoon and evening.
Eugene Ball was re-elected president of the Mason County Health Association at a meeting in the high school library. New officers include Rev Jerome D Rodgers as vice president and Mrs Cary H Rayburn as secretary. Board members and committee chairs were named, with numerous named volunteers across several roles.
The One Point Pleasant Ministerial Association sponsors a week of prayer ahead of the preaching mission starting February 9 with the theme The Community at Prayer. Daily 7 30 p m services are set at different churches with church leaders and visiting speakers. A noon prayer session runs February 9 14 from 11 30 a m to 12 00 p m in Trinity Methodist Church chapel.
Gallia County official B Lewis Jones chosen as 10th District Republican State Committeeman and Frances Charleton of Fairfield County named State Chairwoman. Judge William D Radcliffe and Senator Oakley C Collins spoke at the meeting. Rep Thomas A Jenkins could not attend due to duties in Washington.
Gallia County residents must mail postcard ballots by February 8 to elect a director for the Southeastern Ohio Beef Cattle Association. Candidates include Clarence Boster Melvin Irwin T R Moss barger and Kenneth Ward. Board counts votes at 10 30 a m February 17 at the Buckeye Rural Co Op building in Gallipolis with Dr D C Priestley already serving.
Three money only suits filed in common pleas court name defendants Raymond Sheline James Baldwin and Arvel and Regina Mahon Crain Bros Inc. Eight percent or six percent interest with sums ranging from 167.78 to 410 dollars.
Messenger correspondent Mrs. Bert Hern fell on an icy walk and broke her arm and is under care at Point Clinic. Mr and Mrs William Fife and their Columbus family were weekend guests of the Fifes and relatives. Mrs Anna Thompson returned home after visiting brother Stanly Mauch and family in Columbus. Mr and Mrs James Rife and Miss Sharon Rife visited recently in Gallipolis.
Mason County schools expect 1958 59 state aid of 617293 after a 90814 increase in state funds. Superintendent C H Withers notes last year’s penalty of 22389 and that the county will avoid penalties this term if no cuts occur. He cites a tight budget and says the boost will support a basic program and allow savings by not paying sick leave during 1957 58.
Members of Post 4464 VFW Auxiliary will hold a bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at The First National Bank. Proceeds go to Red Cross Cancer Foundation and the 1958 March of Dimes. Mollie Johnson and other officers will staff the sale.
Harvey Glenn Staley 39 of 20 Main St Point Pleasant was arrested by Gallia County Sheriff Deputy James Saunders early Friday and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. He was lodged in the county jail to await trial today.
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