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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1953
Page
7
Gallia county records twelve local residents who died in the Korea war with seven deaths linked to late negotiations for an armistice. Names span Cpl Russell Dean Stewart and Pfc Edwin Skaggs among others, with several officers and area families cited in the roll of honor.
Two accidents occurred at 6:04 and 6:05 p.m. in Gallipolis. A three car crash on First Ave involved Robert Ramsey who faces a failure to stop charge. A two car collision at Third Ave and Olive St tied up traffic while state police assisted.
Miss Barbara Halley and Robert A. Vessey announce their wedding set for next Saturday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church at 2 30 p m with Rev Richard H Ash officiating Jim Bacon to play organ with a half hour recital Guests arrive. Matron of honor is Mrs Dale Renner best man Cady Kepler Officiates Asberg is Bill Fissel and Al Neidhamer reception hosted by Mrs Miles Epling and Mrs Jack Waugh.
Gallipolis post reports five juveniles detained by the State Highway Patrol over the weekend. A 15-year-old from Pomeroy and a companion were to appear in Juvenile Court with Judge John W. Howell after leaving a Pomeroy used car lot at 12 05 a m Sunday. Two 14-year-olds from Cleveland were held and released to their fathers after a Friday runaway. Judge Howell also suspended a 16-year-old Bidwell Route 1 boy's license for 30 days following an improper Tuesday turn that caused an accident near Rio Grande involving William Williams, 18, of Rio Grande.
Funeral services for Carter Brumfield 31 were held at the C J Waugh funeral home with a large crowd. The Rev Charlies Lusher of Painesville and Rev Paul Niswander assisted. Out of town mourners listed include Priests and Masons from multiple towns and lodges.
Gallipolis police cited Harold Winston of Bidwell Route 2 for speeding in municipal court. Two men, Jim Duncan of Addison and Robert Stewart of Gallipolis, faced intoxication charges with Stewart forfeiting a $15 bond. Donald Thompson, 26, of Columbus, paid $10 and costs for speeding. William Shaver, 20, of Gallipolis, was scheduled for a preliminary hearing today in Gallia County.
Mr and Mrs Loyal A Folden of 925 Fourth Ave hosted a dinner Saturday to honor Mrs Marchingtons mother and father Mr and Mrs Homer Marchington on their 50th wedding anniversary. The Marchingtons of 1152 Second Ave were married July 25 1903 at 6 pm by Rev Simmons in Dexter. Also present were Emerson Marchington Mrs Marchington of Columbus a grandson Ronald Marchington and his wife and daughter Brenda Sue of Millersport.
Miss Bette Notter and Miss Jane Ann Evans hosted a pink and white themed bridal shower for bride elect Helen Maye Wood at the Farmers Hotel. Guests included Mrs. Douglas Wetherholt Mrs. Richard Smeltzer Mrs. Paul Butler and others who enjoyed cake ice cream coffee and punch with pink wedding bells and a crystal sleigh centerpiece.
Mr and Mrs Joe Walter and son Dan of Springfield plan to return Monday after visiting his mother Mrs Edith Walter. Mrs Joe Walter formerly Harriet Davis ex Gallipolis school teacher. Miss Marjorie White of Waverly visits with her parents Mr and Mrs Merrill White. Col and Mrs Morris Haskins and daughter and Mr and Mrs Casby Meadows depart today for New England.
Miss Lynn Brown leads more than 60 participants in a 7 15 p m display at the Gallia Academy High School tank. The program features beginners intermediates swimmers and life saving students showing Cross red sponsored courses with Tom Halliday as emcee.
George Champer born in Holzer Hospital in Allipolis Ohio accompanied by parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Champer as they travel to Hinton West Virginia for the first time since birth. Mrs. Champer had been visiting her husband prior to the infant's birth.
Two women from Columbus, wife and daughter of Frank J. DuVall, looked at ice piers on the Ohio River in Gallipolis. DuVall and his late brother Fred C. DuVall helped build the big concrete piles in the river above the public square for their contracting firm. The family were longtime neighbors of Will Horner and Chester Leaper’s parents on Fourth Ave.
Emmett E. Gibson a 44 year old Cincinnati man faced a hit skip case after a high speed chase seven miles from the crash on Route 7 in Bladen. Municipal Judge William H. Jones sentenced Gibson to two days in jail a $75 fine and costs and suspended his operator license six months. A separate speeding charge carried a $15 fine and costs.
Ten month old Michael Duane Kirby died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday at Holzer Hospital after surviving five hours there following a severe scald from hot coffee. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Kirby of Bidwell. Final arrangements are by Miller funeral home.
One person was injured when a truck overturned at Frier Ridge early Sunday. Edgar W ired was taken to Holzer Hospital by ambulance around 3 p.m. The accompanying passenger suffered a legible fractured pelvis.
A feature on hobbyists turning to model boats with Clancy Oberly racing two wooden speedsters in the Ambassador Hotel pool. The article notes Oberly’s WWII naval service, postwar life, and his shift to building model boats for fun. Also included are tips for home modeling and a sidebar on other hobby contests and gear.
Mrs. Carl Lynch announces the marriage of daughter Coleen Donna Lynch to John Clay Lambert of Pomeroy Ohio. The double ring ceremony was at the bride’s home with Rev Harry Eckels officiating. The couple will reside in Pomeroy.
Margaret Ann Starcher, representative of the local Future Homemakers of America chapter, will be the vocal soloist at the closing session of the state FHA convention in Jackson this week. She recently attended the national FHA gathering in Columbus.
Mrs J M Foglesong of Ohio River Road hosted a Sunday school class lawn party at her home Friday evening. Japanese lanterns adorned the lawn and refreshments were served to attendees.
Gallia Academy High School drum major Julian Caldwell and two junior majorettes Ann Halliday and Greta Thomas will attend drum major camp August 9 to 23 in Wheeling. Other juniors Nancy Blazer Carolyn Arnold and seniors Peggy Steinbruner Marilyn Lloyd also attended or will attend, with Caldwell a returning participant from last year.
The Mt Zion Baptist Sunday school held its picnic yesterday on Fortification Hill near Bla den West Virginia. A newspaper man named George Werkheiser aged about sixty died in Huntington West Virginia.
Miss Phyllis Jean Kincaide and six other women hosted the American Leaders 4-1 Club meeting at Harmon Park. About 30 people attended the social event including Mrs. Charles Stephenson and Mrs. Audrey Warner.
Columbus residents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gibbs visit son in law Mr. and Mrs. Max Withee and other kin. Mrs. Raleigh Roush at Camp Conley is a Holzer Hospital patient. Mrs. Robert Gaskins also at Holzer. Kelley Caste of Ripley visited Mrs. William See, a Point Clinic patient who recently broke a hip. Cheryl Mitchell and Judy Mitchell travel to Dayton to see their father G B Mitchell and his mother. Hayden Lockhart Jr. and David Somerville visit Romney for Peterkin Conference Center. Dr. N R Gunn and family plan to visit in Dunbar. Arlene Spurlock fell ill and was hospitalized at Holzer while delaying Africa mission sailing. Mrs. H James Johnson visits her brother in Mullens, W. Va.
The Point Pleasant Rotary Club will entertain with ladies night Wednesday at the Charles Stephenson farm in the Greer community. A picnic supper will be served for members and their families.
Nathan Slayton of Gallia County paid a $20 fine and costs in a local magistrate's court Saturday morning after pleading guilty to fishing for minnows without a license. Slayton was apprehended by conservation officer Miles Darst.
The Kiwanis Club sponsors the American Red Cross Bloodmobile unit to be stationed in Point Pleasant at the Moose Home on August 6.
Mason County 4 H camp upgrades were outlined by County Agent W C Roberts covering 60 days of work funded by donations and volunteer labor. Projects include roof replacement, sanitary toilets, bunk house roof repair, kitchen upgrades, new table tops, window screens, and safety work on foundations with total expenses $645.62 and on hand funds $93.04.
Milton R. Anderson has been hired as assistant game manager for the West Virginia Conservation Commission. He will work from the Soil Conservation Service office in the Terminal Building in Point Pleasant. Anderson holds a B S from Upsalia College and an M S in wildlife management from the University of Connecticut. The local office serves Mason, Putnam and Jackson counties. His wife will join him soon.
Jimmy Walker of Henderson is named master of ceremonies for the second part of the Mid Western Hayride TV program. An actor and guitarist, he began performing at 15 and later appeared in The Woman They Almost Lynched. His 1945 Detour hit led to Grand Ole Opry and Hollywood Barn Dance appearances. He and Ellen Coughlin run the Chuck Wagon on Route 17 and have three children.
Earl Mohr a well known Mohr town merchant on Crab Creek Road suffered a severe heart attack Saturday in Huntington while attending the state American Legion convention with his wife. He fainted after the Legion parade and a dance at Camden Park. He was placed on an oxygen tent at a nearby veterans hospital. He and his brother Garland run a Crab Creek area store and once operated a cigar plant. They have two children Leo of Huntington and Mrs Harold Swinburne of London England.
Anthony Wayne Darst aged 14 of Point Pleasant received 300 dollars in a local magistrate court following an accident on May 2 1953 in which a car driven by Sam Stewart struck steps, throwing him and his bicycle to the ground with a sprained leg and extensive bicycle damage.
Elizabeth Summer, daughter of Mrs. A. F. Crawford of 144 Park Drive, is conducting recreation work at the US Naval Hospital in Newport Rhode Island after assignment by the American Red Cross. A West Virginia University graduate, she holds a Bachelor of Science in physical education.
Mrs. T. A. Williamson of South Side announces the birth of a daughter, Victoria Eugene, born Saturday at the Point Clinic. She joins siblings Wayne, seven, and Sonya, five. Grandparents are Mrs. Eugene Williamson of South Side and Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Wears of Troy.
State Farm Bureau meeting set for July 30 31 and August 1 at Jacksons Mill. Lyle Austin Mason County Farm Bureau president and other county members plan to attend.
A local troop from Point Pleasant joined a camping expedition with the Sacred Heart parish group for an eight day outing. Families, including fathers and sons, participated as they prepared for a church mission.
Gallipolis reports show three motorists charged with unsafe operation. Carl Beckett of Gallipolis paid 15 dollars and costs, Archie Winn Jr of Gallipolis paid 10 dollars and costs, and Donald Barbour of Huntington forfeited 25 dollars bond. A bench warrant was issued for Ros Bailes of Bladen for skipping a municipal judge appointment over a car in unsafe mechanical condition. Donald Canterberry of Oak Hill was fined 2 dollars and costs for leaving the scene of an accident. Emmett Frye of Tiltonsville paid 10 dollars and costs. James Dummitt of Vinton fined 5 dollars and costs for lacking a muffler. Wayne Capehart of New Haven forfeited 15 dollars bond for improper highway parking.
Legal notice lists names and addresses including Fame Durning and Mary Reed, detailing petitions for divorce and partition of real estate in Athens County Ohio. It notes hearing dates and required answers by September 1953 with complex property descriptions and oil and gas rights attached.
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