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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1958
Page
3
A columnist reflects on summer news slumps and the value of reader submissions. The piece notes Bob Hoefflich and Francis, praise for Mason City lanes, lawns and gardens, and scenes around Tu Endie Wei Park and the Mansion House.
POINT PLEASANT The annual picnic of Appalachian Power Co. was held Sunday at the Shrine Club with 230 employees and their families in attendance. The event ran from 12 45 to 4 p.m. Activities included games for all ages. W C Gilmour served as general chairman.
An advertisement claims a new substance Bio-Dyne from a world famous research institute shrinks piles and stops itch and pain without surgery. It promotes Preparation H in suppository or ointment form with a money back guarantee and drugstore availability.
Seven men were arrested in Point Pleasant during the weekend by state county and city police. Richard Hayman of Reedsville Ohio faced a charge for striking an unattended vehicle. Alroy Brassell Ravenswood Homer Austin Henderson James Campbell and Grover Hazelwood were cited for intoxication. Lewis Scarbe Hartford was charged with reckless driving and no operator license. R D Fisher was cited for driving while intoxicated. Fisher appeared before Justice A M Goodwin, fined 50 dollars and costs, had license revoked for six months and served 24 hours in jail.
Walter S. Nease 73 formerly of Newell West Virginia died June 17 in San Antonio Texas after a brief illness. He was born in New Haven West Virginia and survived by widow Elizabeth a daughter Florence Price son Clarence a brother Oscar F a sister Florence Harden seven grandchildren three great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral services were held June 21 in East Liverpool with burial at Columbiana County Memorial Park Cemetery. Attending from Syracuse were Florence Harden Rob ert Harden and family Mary Lisle and others from Newcomerstown and area.
A business meeting of the Junior Deputies was attended by 25 members Friday evening at their club house on Route 35. Deputy Sheriff M. D. Harshbarger presided as several plans were discussed.
The WSCS of the Trimble Methodist Church will meet Wednesday July 23 at the home of Mrs Sadie Morrison with Mrs Helen Willeke as co host. Mrs Laura Zimmer asks all members to bring their canceled sales tax stamps.
Edith Mae Mingus daughter of Mr and Mrs John D Mingus of Hollister will marry William Sanford Tufts son of Mr and Mrs Verney R Tufts of Portsmouth. Miss Mingus a Trimble Two High School graduate works in the Pure Oil Co Columbus office. Tufts a Portsmouth High School graduate and Navy veteran of four years served in the Pacific and Korea. The wedding is set for July 26 at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Hollister.
Ravenswood The Ladies Aid Society of the EUB Church elected officers for the coming year at a meeting hosted by Mrs Guy Matics. President Mrs Blanche Gorrell and officers including Mrs Roy Easter and Mrs Homer Safreed were chosen. budget plan discussion ended without adoption. About 25 members attended.
City police investigated two weekend accidents on Route 62 north. The first near English Ct involved Glen Lawson and Mildred Bicgard with $100 damage to both cars and no injuries. The second at 28th St involved Mrs Manford Blessing and Lewis Scarbe with $500 damage and no injuries. Scarbe was cited for reckless driving and no operator's license.
SPECIAL care advised to avoid money loss through carelessness and speculation. For tomorrow’s birthday, financial matters may be confusing for six months with rising gains but overspending risk. adopt a realistic money plan. Late August and November require caution. relationships stay solid with a potential romantic crisis.
William Wilks of Virginia spent the weekend with his wife. Several couples and families from Ohio and Florida visited local residents over the period, including Cleveland guests, Miami visitors, and a move by Larry Sheets and son to property on Athens Road. Local residents from Jackson Newark Addison Jesse Creek Crooksville Glouster Columbus and New Concord were mentioned as hosts or visitors.
Pearl Fr pideveaux suffered a stroke at home Saturday and was taken to Hulter Hospital. Mrs. John McDer mitt and Ernest Hess on family news share updates from Washington Ave. The Hessons returned from two weeks in Florida visiting Edgar Eberbach Sarasota. Ronald Carter and sons visit relatives in Park Dr and Hartford after a Florida trip.
Justice of Peace PLEASANT A. M. Goodwin has moved from the H. A. Johnson building at 219 Sixth St to the William J. Bardin building at 610 Main St. The office occupies three rooms on the second floor and will open Monday morning.
About 500 Loyal Order of Moose members and families attended the 18th annual Sunday picnic at the Moose home in Point Pleasant. A buffet dinner, ice cream, and pop were offered. Volunteers Mike Whalen Archie Lamp and Fritz Frey supervised some 25 games with prizes awarded to children.
Members of the Oakgrove La dies Aid of the EUB Church sewed quilts and rugs and shared a sack lunch during a recent gathering. Vacationing in Akron were Mr and Mrs Taft Bosten. Several relatives visited and attended family events in Kentucky and Columbus.
A brain game asks six literary questions testing recognition of Nathaniel Hawthorne, O Henry, John Greenleaf Whittier, Guy de Maupassant, Dickens, and Twain. It includes who built a seven gabled house and who called Philip Traum a certain nickname.
Appalachian Power Co executive George E. Hervey announced a 200000 dollar project to supply electricity for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.’s Point Pleasant plant at Apple Grove. The plan includes a 138000 volt transmission station with 7500 KVA capacity, tied to Sporn plant, and 12000 volt lines to the Goodyear site. Construction will start soon on Goodyear property, which Appalachian still owns about 1100 acres of nearby land.
The Presbyterian Church plans a yearly event this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. for members and families. The Sunday School and picnic will be at Celanese Park in Gallipolis Ferry with recreation arranged for adults and children.
The Berean Class of the Church of Christ will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Ruby Norris and Mrs Francis Garrett will be hostesses and Mrs Bonnie Christman will lead devotions and the program.
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