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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

8

198 Teachers Placed in Mason School System

Mason County board of education spent three hours Saturday netting 198 teachers and staff for Point Pleasant and area schools. The action includes moves to reuse abandoned buildings, pay for health nurses, and continue veterans programs. several resignations and leaves were approved.

Mason School Point Pleasant County Board of Education Hannan High School Otis Young C. C. Blessing J. P. Sayre Howard Schultz John Wheaton Gene Clark Charleston Robert H. Ferguson Mt. Pleasant Zelda Knopp Bernice Huddleston Clifford Stalnaker C. H. Withers Eunice Beller Manford Blessing Sydney Boggess Emma_ Clark Clifford Dunn Leta B. Foglesong Evelyn Green Lavenia Jackson Clem Jamison Bertha Filson Ellis Overholt Elsie S. Bardin Cary H. Rayburn Jack Rogers Rudolph Rogers Elaine Rouse Garnette Tillis Stanley Wahama High School Mason City Clyde Foley Joseph Bailey Edna Burdette James Diehl Berfit Jordan Dorothy Mitchell Paul D. Nease Theodosia Ohlinger Ray Pickens Selah Jane Powell Ralph Sayre Vivian Siders Lenore Snyder Arthur Maynard Marilyn J. Casto Agnes Holley James Langdon Audrey Meadows Charles Withers Virgil Siders Robert G. Adkins Phyllis Bowers Madelyn Brown P. E. Burt Mary Jean Burdette White Benjamin Franklin IV Violet Gerlach Gertrude Halliday Gretchen W. Kenny Betty Kitchen Dorothy Poling Leon Putz Marian Sayre Helen Somerville Emma Wise Ambrosia Lena Jones Arbuckle Virgil Scantlin Dixie Irvin Beale Campbell Smith Amanda Caudill Bear Wallow Bacyle Buckalew Beech Hill Lena Bowles Loretta McComb Big Spruce Fannie Harlow Bird Dave Dunn Black Jack Zella Harbour Beard John Taylor Broad Run Grace Brown Buckle Russell McCoy Bug Run William Durst Calhoun Geraldine Taylor Central Milton Burdette Vena Finley Bonnie Yester Eunice Hesson Louise Parsons Helen Poling Elizabeth Pullins Iva Wise Laura Caldwell Rachel Somerville Champion Rose Dorothy Lunsford Wallace Clifton Elizabeth Pickens Dorothy Fink Mildred Chapman Cloverdale Erma Fridley College Hill Kittrell Window Eagle Corda Sayre Eight Mile Ella Irvin Eleanor Lucille Sanders Elmwood Arlin Jiden Excelsior Lola Stone Fadeley Dorothy Lewis Fairview James M. Crump Glenwood Helen Scarberry Graham Beatrice Grimm Grant Frances Gerlach Guyan Ferron Cremeans Hartford Bertha Jenkins Esther McKnight Harriet Rockwell Alice Smith Hazel Valley Viola Glover Hartzell Vivian Knapp Henderson Louise Sommer Helen Austin Genevieve Butler Madge Byus Pearl Hereford Lula Jividen Hattie Jordan Evelyn Selly Mary P. Grimm Hill Myra Schull Howell Iva Boston Langston Louella Sawyers Leon Edward Irvin Joseph Lyons Juanita King Lyda Smith Letart Bess McBee Locust Grove Ivy Sleeth Leola Wolfe Helen Bletner Lena Gibbs Geraldine McCoy Alfreta Meredith Alice Roach Lorena Weiss Flower Ora C. Weigand Mt. Olive Lorena Arrington Elton Arrington Mt. Union Hester Brown Mud Run Ear McCoy New Haven Sarah Roush Bridges Anna Allen Ada Allen Goldye Hart Mae Kaylor Marie Roush North Point Pleasant Chester Bartram Erma Barnett Mildred Bumgardner Margaret Francis Donzella

Southern States meeting in Point Pleasant features reports and elections

The Southern States Cooperative plans its annual membership meeting at Point Pleasant Junior High School next Monday at 7 p.m. with reports on the cooperatives, nominations for board and Farm Home Advisory Committee, floor nominations, a feed bag show, and multiple guest speakers.

Point Pleasant Southern States Cooperative Southern States Point Pleasant Cooperative Farm Home Advisory Committee P.m Point Pleasant Junior High School H. L. Krebs A. Ray Roush L. C R. T. Jaquette Elmer Grueser Southern States Point Pleasant Cooperative Gus Douglas, Jr Grimms Landing

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County files Edward H. Lasch treasurer Plaintiff versus Harry Ashworth Defendant case 19202 orders sale of vacant lot 822 Inlet Athens corner of Hudson and Lincoln Streets appraised at 200 dollars cannot be sold for less than 133 1/3 of that amount sale at east door court house Athens on Monday August 3 1948 at 1 30 P M terms cash in hand.

Athens Ohio Athens County Hudson and Lincoln Sts George Bateman Anoeee Panty Onie Dorothy J. Parmiter Gordon B. Gray Harold J. Rose

36 Years of Teaching is Mason Man's Record

Charles H. Withers principal of Point Pleasant High School receives the 1948 Messenger Scholarship at Ohio University for his 36 years in public school teaching and administration. The award includes a cash stipend to fund advanced summer study and reflects his leadership in education. He is a WVU graduate with an NYU master’s and a career spanning multiple West Virginia schools.

White Pine Vausie Hanes Wood Annabel Matheny Yanger Maxine S. Fowler Yeager Lillian Yeager Evelyn Gammon Louise Roush Ernestine Steele Alice Rulen Clarice Knapp Eighteen Valley Forrest Hill Lone Cedar Mason Valley Mission Ridge Myrtle Rising Sun Sizemore Union Cooper District Valley Ridge Watterson Loretta Sayre Barnette Edith Hoffman Evelyn Jolly Mary Louise Keefer Mary Kelly Dorothy S. Pyatt Hazel G. Sayre Faye Shinn Smith Louise Pope Alice Neace Irene Brooks P. E. Burt John H. Martin Hildreth Armstrong Katherine McDermitt Carolyn S. Morrison Charles H. Withers Point Pleasant High School Ohio University Point Pleasant New York University Messenger Withers Mr. Withers West Point Clifton Forge

Stover and Moodespaugh Additions as Point Clinic Reports

The Point Clinic announces the birth of a son, Harry Joseph, to Mr and Mrs Charles Stover of Letart Route 2, and a son to Mr and Mrs Ira Henry of Gallipolis Ferry. Mrs Leonard Smith and Miss Lydia Moodespaugh are discharged or under observation for hip fracture.

Point Pleasant Point Clinic Harry Joseph Charles Stover Letart Ira Henry Gallipolis Ferry Leonard Smith Leon Lydia Moodespaugh Glenwood Barbara Smith

Raymond Terry files for divorce from Nellie Mae Terry

Point Pleasant resident Raymond Terry seeks a divorce from Nellie Mae Terry in circuit court alleging desertion. The couple married in 1920 and separated in 1946.

Point Pleasant Raymond Terry Henderson Nellie Mae Terry

Five Mt Vernon Heights lots sold in Point Pleasant sale

Mason Realty Co. spokesman Walter Selby said five Mt Vernon Heights lots were sold last week in Point Pleasant and several prospective buyers are negotiating to purchase.

Point Pleasant Walter Selby The Mason Realty Co Mt. Vernon Heights

Marriage Licenses Issued to Arbuckle and Point Pleasant Couples

Point Pleasant reports marriage licenses issued to Willie Walker and Ruth Virginia Hill of Arbuckle, and to Art Ellis Hartley of Point Pleasant with Marlin Elizabeth Hill of Leon.

Point Pleasant Willie Walker Ruth Virginia Hill Arbuckle Art Ellis Hartley Marlin Elizabeth Hill Leon

Settlement Approved in Mason County Chancery

The chancery case Pearl Morrow administrator v Byrd Blaine et al was settled by compromise and approved by Judge Lewis H Miller of the Mason County Circuit Court. Also Miss Edna Burdette teacher at Leon Senior High School was admitted to Holzer Hospital Sunday for observation and treatment.

Point Pleasant Pearl Morrow Byrd Blaine Lewis H. Miller Mason County Edna Burdette of Leon Holzer Hospital

Lakin School Escapee Held for Robbery

Enos Bob Gardner escapee from Lakin Industrial School faced a magistrate charged with breaking and entering Mrs. Katherine Robey’s home and stealing items worth 25 dollars. Gardner pled guilty and was held for the next grand jury. William Billy Coleman pleaded guilty to auto theft valued at 600 dollars from Elijah Blosser after being found in Huntington with the car. He claimed he had never driven before and learned on the trip, crashing another car there. Roy Burwell Kay pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and paid 25 dollars and costs. Eugene Austin Robinson was found guilty of operating a car at night with only one headlight, paying 10 dollars and costs. Kay’s license was revoked and his car impounded. Set. Wilfong and Trooper Dilley investigated the cases.

Point Pleasant Enos Bob Gardner Lakin Industrial School Katherine Robey William Billy Coleman Lakin School Elijah Blosser Coleman Huntington D. G. Wilfong Roy Burwell Kay Eugene Austin Robinson Kay Set. Wilfong R. C. Dilley

Rices Build House on Winger Farm at Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs Otis Rice begin construction of a six room two floor residence on their farm part of the Winger farm once included in West Virginia Ordnance Works. Mr Rice serves as attendance officer of Mason County schools.

Patricia Ingraham Lillian Fields Wahama High Patsy Yester Walton Beatty Charles King Harry Rainey James Schools Hugh Barr Manford Bauer Wallie Bauer W. A. Wright Hannan High Frank Burris New Haven Alice Mathews Beale George Wyatt Kerns Arthur Burdette Earl Sharp Connie Buckle Homer Watterson Russell Sturgeon William Hatfield Ray Hannan High School Point Pleasant Otis Rice Winger West Virginia Ordnance Works Rice Mason County Schools

Trio Fined for Intoxication in Gallipolis Court

Three men Charles Ball Arthur Johnson and Clyde Sheets were fined five dollars and court costs by Judge William J. Jones in Gallipolis municipal court for intoxication. Michigan?

Gallipolis William J. Jones Charles Ball Arthur Johnson Clyde Sheets Mercerville

Low mood and merchandising pull the economy from fear

A Gallia County columnist reflects on a parable of a hot dog vendor facing a downturn. He ties the tale to the 1930s depression, advertising fears, and how confidence and color in products revived demand, underscoring the power of merchandising in the economy.

Lemley Divorce Suit Filed Over Gross Neglect

Jessie V. Lemley sues Jerry Lemley for divorce, charging gross neglect. Represented by H. W. and W. P. Cherrington, she seeks custody of a minor and an undivided half interest in the residence and real estate for the child.

Gallipolis Jessie V. Lemley Jerry Lemley Mrs. Lemley H. W W. P. Cherrington

Gallipolis Commerce Urges Route 35 Improvements

Gallipolis chamber of commerce highway committee urges immediate action to improve Route 35 from three miles northwest of Gallipolis to Rio Grande with federal aid. They cite narrow lanes poor sight distances and dangerous one way bridges, noting about 3,000 vehicles use the road daily.

Gallipolis The Chamber of Commerce Ohio Department of Highways Rio Grande

Eno area 4-H clubs hold meetings and plan events

Multiple clubs met at homes and community spaces for sewing demonstrations, project judging, and social events. Betty Palmer, Roma ia Hoover, Karl Burleson, Mary Ann Miller, Nora Carol Condee, and Diana Thorne are among reporters and hosts. Next meetings and events include July 20 26 and 30 and a hayride and wiener roast.

Mary Ann Miller Nora Carol Condee Jean Bateman

Administrators Appointed for Baker and Gardner Estates

Gallipolis Ohio probate notices report Cleveland W. Baker will admitted to probate with joint administrators Gerald A. Davis and Joe Moch. Gardner estate moves to transfer real estate. Sherman Snowden estate petition to sell real estate granted as private sale. Hubert Carnes estate petition to sell decedent’s automobile at not less than $800. Joe Moch remains administrator.

Gallipolis Cleveland W. Baker Gerald A. Davis Zanesville Joe Moch Benjamin L. Gardner Sherman Snowden J. L. Coleman Hubert Carnes

Brakes Fail Spark Multi-Vehicle Collision in Gallipolis

Two cars collided at Grape and Second Streets around noon Tuesday in Gallipolis Route 1. Judy DeWitt suffered a head injury. Police said brake failure caused one car to lose control. Drivers were William DeWitt 27 and Brack Skaags. passengers included Edwin Skaags 16 Arnold Skae 15 and Floyd Skaags 12. No arrests reported.

Gallipolis Grape and Second Streets Judy DeWitt William DeWitt Brack Skaags Skaags Edwin Skaags Arnold Skae Floyd Skaags

Clair Spires Rites Set For Fallen Soldier

Funeral services for Pfe. Clair E. Spires, 33, killed in action in Germany in 1945, will be held at 2 30 p m Sunday at Vernon McCoy funeral home. He served in 1942 to 1945 in multiple states and overseas. He is survived by his widow Esther Sargent and daughter Pearl Mae, plus a brother Calvin. Burial at Vinton Memorial Park.

Gallipolis Vernon McCoy Pfe Clair E. Spires Germany Spires North Carolina Maryland Virginia Texas Louisiana Mississippi England France Belgium Scotland U. S Bensheim Rutland Dora Nelson Spires Hollis Spires Esther Sargent Springfield Pearl Mae Calvin Danville Vinton Memorial Park Lewis Mikell

River traffic report from Gallipolis locks and Kanawha readings

List of river boats passing through Gallipolis locks with departure times and gauge readings. Kanawha river traffic includes vessels on Marmet Winfield and Semet Winfield with a Kanawha Falls reading of 3.54 and falling.

Holzer Hospital Notes Gallipolis Admissions and Births

Hospital notices list admissions including Mrs Harold Lloyd, Carolyn Roush, Enoch Legg, Minnie Wilcox, Rodney Sauer, Mrs Robert Querin, Leslie Miller, Fred Gills, and others from Jackson to Wellston. Births report a daughter to Mrs Paul Waugh and a son to Mrs Haskell Syms. Discharges include Eileen Cottrell, Merrill Mapes, and many named patients.

Gallipolis Harold Lloyd Jackson Carolyn Roush Cheshire Enoch Legg Robertsburg Minnie Wilcox Wilkesville Rodney Sauer Middleport Robert Querin Leslie Miller Oak Hill Fred Gills Marietta Edna Burdette Leon W.va Wayne Turner Rutland Luther Bates Wellston Roger Allen Compton Ed Newman Point Pleasant D. L. Buckley R. H. McCoy West Columbia Eddie Blake B. W. Ross Bladen Harry Norton, Jr Radcliff Jesse Donahue Rodney Gibeaut Paul Waugh Haskell Syms Crown City Eileen Cottrell Marvin Mapes Merrill McClure Charles Ogier Olen Genheimer Milo van Meter Charles Hyer George Kershaw Robert Vaughn Lillie Mae Cox C. H. Raynes Jewell Kimberling Harold Ebersbach Donald Roush

Gallipolis Livestock Prices by Weight and Type

The market lists HOGS 175 to 220 lbs 28 to 29.50 dollars, 220 to 250 lbs 28 to 29.50, lights 24 to 29, fat sows 16 to 24, stags 12 to 20, boars 10 to 18, sows and pigs 75 to 150, shoats 5 to 28. CATTLE includes Steers 22 to 31, heifers 22 to 30, baby beef 20 to 29, fat cows 15 to 24, canners 12 to 16, bulls 18 to 25.50, milk cows 150 to 225. VEAL CALVES tops 30.50, seconds 27 to 29.50, mediums 20 to 26, common and heavies 15 to 28, culls 10 to 15. SHEEP ewes and lambs 6 to 12, stock ewes 5 to 12, fat sheep 6 to 12, culls 1 to 5, bucks 5 to 12, fat wethers 6 to 12. LAMBS tops 29, seconds 25 to 29, light weights 20 to 24, common 12 to 18.

Bates Family Guests From Bidwell

Mr and Mrs George E Bates and their sons Douglas and George Jr visited Mr and Mrs George Rhoades of Bidwell recently for a family gathering in Ohio.

Vinton George E. Bates Douglas and George, Jr George Rhoades Bidwell

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report July 20 Marketplace Prices

Cincinnati July 20 AP hogs 1500 head early steady to 25 lower barrows and gilts later bids 25 5 down sows mostly steady 300 head barrows and gilts 180-220 lb 29 75 top 150-250 lb 29 50 240-260 lb largely 28 50-29 25 load 295 Ib 27 50 360 Ib 24 25 other weights scarce large cattle trade slow calve receipts fight common and medium cows bulls grading common down prices steady to weak few good 810 Ib steers 34 00 good 700 Ib heifers 32 00 one 1 200 Ib steer 33 00 baby beeves 31 00 common and medium light grassers steers heifers 20 00-26 00 odd beef cows 24 00 common medium 19 10-22 50 canners cutters 14 00-18 50 good bulls scarce light butcher bull 26 00 chiefly common and medium light weights 212 00-23 00 vealers slow about steady good and choice early 29 90-31 00 common medium 18 00-28 00 Sheep 1000 early offer limited quality not on par with Monday about steady top lambs 30 50 sparingly mixed grades 27 00-30 00 cutter common top 15 00-26 00 slaughter owes 10 00 down Cincinnati July 19 consumer grades U S A large 51-58 4s medium 47-54 U S B large 52-53 45 wholesale extras large 49-54 government graded 56 57s current receipts 36-42

Cincinnati

Poultry Butter and Potatoes Prices Snapshot from Cincinnati

Cincinnati market report lists poultry categories with price ranges for heavy fowls and fryers, butter prices per pound with prints and butterfat premiums, and potatoes quoted around 2.00 per 100 pounds, reflecting wholesale levels.

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