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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1958

Page

11

Ravenswood Garden Club Elects Officers

Election of officers held at the Ravenswood Garden Club monthly meeting at KERA. New officers for the year are Mrs. Martin Loran president Mrs. James Dammond vice president Mrs. William Enos secretary and Mrs. Donald Dickey treasurer, with Mrs. Ron Hersey current president presiding. A program on Garden therapy followed, and a Dues Tea with officer installation was hosted by Mrs. David Magill at Fitzhugh Street.

Ravenswood Garden Club Kera Ravenswood Martin -Loran James Dammond William Enos Donald Dickey Ron Hersey Bart Benedict David Magill Fitzhugh St

Ladies Aid Hosts White Elephant Sale in Ravenswood

Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the EUB Church in North Ravenswood gathered at the Allman home on Race Street with Mrs Cecil Allman and Miss Norma Nesselroad co hosting. The event raised 6 dollars and 50 cents, with Mrs Roy Easter in charge of the program and Mrs Leona Compston presiding over the business session.

Holly Moorhead H. D. Hartley Fort Lauderdale Fla Herbert Shriver Silverton Miller Cecil Allman Norma Nesselroad Ladies Aid Society EUB North Ravenswood Allman Race St Roy Easter Leona Compston

Joy Class Picnic At FFA Camp In Ripley

Members of the Joy Class of First Baptist Church held a picnic at the FFA camp in Ripley. About 46 people attended after afternoon games and contests started at 4 p.m. The next class meeting on June 21 at KERA will feature homemade ice cream.

First Baptist Church FFA Ripley Kera

Mrs Compston Hosts Washington and Huntington Guests

Mrs. Marguerite Compston entertained on Wednesday with her sisters Mrs. L Page Hay of Washington D C and Mrs R L Diddle and Mr Diddle of Huntington as guests.

Ravenswood Marguerite Compston L. Page Hay Washington, D. C R. L. Diddle Mr. Diddle Huntington

Sunday School Classes Merge at Walton Memorial Meeting

Members of the Golden Hour Sunday School Class and the Better Way Bible Class joined forces at their regular monthly gathering held at Mrs. C. A. Nancarrow's home. Mrs. O. C. Ressegger and Mrs.

Golden Hour Walton Memorial Methodist Church C. A. Nancarrow O. C. Ressegger

Church Holds MD Banquet

Ravemswood event features Rev F Rossing Smith speaking on Religion is Home Grown at the first Mother Daughter Dinner hosted by the Women's Federation of the First Baptist Church. The program included invocation welcome song love gift tribute and musical duet.

Ravenswood F. Rossing Smith Walton Memorial Methodist Church Women’s Federation of the First Baptist Church Church Assembly Hall Paul W. H. Bell Bell H. D. McPherson

Pan Am to Begin Jet Era with Boeing 707 Flights

In December 1958 Pan American Airlines plans a regular New York Paris service using the Boeing 707 jetliner marking the jet age for Americans. The Civil Aeronautics Administration and manufacturers will ensure safety through extensive testing.

Central Press Association New York Pan American Airlines Paris Civil Aeronautica Administration CAA

Colonial style H-351-KF four bedroom house plan

The Colonial home H-351-KF offers a four bedroom layout with a spacious living dining area and fireplace wall. It includes a direct entry hall, study with sofa bed, utility storage, a U kitchen with a breakfast nook, a terrace doorway, garage access, and cross ventilated bedrooms with two full baths.

WSCS Installs Walton Memorial Church Officers

Walton Memorial Methodist Church women society installs officers in a candlelight service led by Rev. F. Rossing Smith. New officers include Mrs. Earl Chambers president and Mrs. Carlton Denning vice president with other posts filled by 12 members. Circles elect first meeting dates as Mrs. C. E. Leeson retires. Ten members hosted Circle No. 4 for about 45 participants.

Oleta Haynes Martha Newman Randall McDonald Austin Champ Clyde Smith Troy Ferguson Betty Boggs C. E. Leeson O. C. Ressegger W.S. Ritchie Circle No. 4

Jackson County Land Transfers Summary

Jackson County transfers include W. C. Bardon to Delbert E Lehew for 54 acres in Grant District and Cloverleaf Construction Co. to D. T. Tobias for lot 63 in the Robinson Addition to Ripley. Transfers cover additions and parcels across Ripley Ravenswood and Silverton districts involving multiple buyers and parcels.

W. C. Bardon Delbert E Lehew Grant District Cloverleaf Construction Co D. T. Tobias Robinson Ripley Charles W. Carper Otis D. Furbee, Jr Pudsley Silverton Luther Balis David L. Carmichael Ravenswood Lester Dey Robinson Heights James O. Lemon Olin B. Beard Terris R. Hamrick Russell C. C. Hamrick Brown William O Cale Delmar Carl Patton Ralph C. Mace Emory Kay Estell Brotherton

Hartford Social Notes Harbor News and Local Visits

Mayor Gerald Fields recovers from mine injuries and a clean-up program is noted. Residents, guests, and local visits include W. T. Stone and Rev. W. C. Stearns hosting in Hartford, and various relatives touring from Bridgeport and Nitro.

Hartford Gerald Fields Rickard Floyd McMillin Eber Roush W. T. Stone W. C. Stearns Anna Shelby, Mont Stearns Hartford Methodist Charge Eastern Star Raymond Mussyave Old Town Rd Point Pleasant Margaret Lou Gairing Bridgeport Henry Jenkins Cecil Gairing Jack Frye Lena

Local Social Notes From Kyger and Nearby Towns

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simms and son Don of Philo visited Mr. and Mrs. Perry Bradbury. Harlow Tate of Columbus is on vacation. Stanley Rupe family moved from the Tate property to the Cornell Vance property on Paulin Hill Rd. J T Wall of Patriot visited Otis Chapman. Matthews family attended a Silver Run Baptist Church songfest then visited Mamie Matthews on Turkey Run. Larry Thaxton of Columbus spent weekend with his mother Wendell Bradbury. G H Kerns of Gallipolis visited Chester Ward.

Kyger Frank Simms Don Philo Perry Bradbury Harlow Tate Columbus Stanley Rupe Tate Cornell Vance Paulin Hill Rd J. T. Wall Patriot Otis Chapman David Matthews Silver Run Baptist Church Mamie Matthews Turkey Run Larry Thaxton Wendell Bradbury G. H. Kerns Gallipolis Chester Ward

Slam bidding and play in contract bridge analysis

The article explains how to recognize a potential slam after a sequence in bridge. It discusses point counts distributional values and the rule that an opening bid facing an opening bid plus shows slam potential, and outlines the play sequence to make or stop a slam with careful trump management.

South North West

Ravenswood Junior Women Install Officers for New Year

In a candle light service at the Ravenswood Community Building Mrs. Andy Ginther installed new officers for the Ravenswood Junior Women's Club. New president is Mrs. Paul DeLong with vice president Mrs. Wm. B. Fleming and treasurer Miss Eleanor West.

Ravenswood Community Andy Ginther Ravenswood Junior Women’s Club Paul DeLong Wm. B. Fleming Eleanor West Bill Buffington al Giroir Lois Hammond Hope Dawkins Reed Myers Doris Cox Charleston Honor Point Club Audrey Gontierez Madge Mardis

Missionary Speaker Recalls India Assignment at Bend Rotary

The Rev. George Crow, recently back from a six year missionary term in India, spoke at Bend Rotary on his experiences among Indians. After a year in the United States he will return to India. He stays with his mother Grace Crow, postmaster at Letart, West Virginia. A three year old, David Morgan of Haven Heights, is hospitalized at Holzer after a garage door fell on him. extent of injuries believed internal.

New Haven George Crow India Bend Rotary Club Grace Crow Letart W. Va David Morgan John Morgan Haven Heights Holzer Hospital

Marriage Licenses Granted in Ravenswood and Ripley Areas

Robert Lee Maple 21 of Sandyville wed Lucille Mae Nelson 19 of Ravenswood. Roger Lee Hutton 19 of Ripley married Wilma L Wheeler 17 of Mt. Alto. Troy W Nuckols 20 of Ripley wed Phyllis Jean Hammack 20 of Ke nna.

Ravenswood Robert Lee Maple Sandyville Lucille Mae Nelson Roger Lee Hutton Ripley Wilma L. Wheeler Mt. Alto Troy W. Nuckols Phyllis Jean Hammack Ken

Two Ravenswood Youths Attend Mountaineer Boys State

David Norman and James Noll of Ravenswood travel to Jacksons Mill for Mountain Boys State. Norman, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Norman, is active in drama and junior class events with an A B average. Noll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Noll, belongs to Latin Club and has Latin high marks and a history DAR award. Mountaineer Boys State is sponsored by the American Legion Ables Rayburn post in Ravenswood, covering all expenses.

Ravenswood David Norman James Noll Jackson's Mill David Ravenswood High School James Joseph Noll Gibbs St DAR Mountaineer American Legion Ables-Rayburn Post

Laird Speaks at Ravenswood Mental Health Program

Dr. James Laird of Spencer State Hospital was guest speaker at a well attended Ravenswood meeting held in the Walton Memorial Methodist chapel room. British stylists unveil a pina bikini with a detachable pinafore front for pinup aesthetics.

Ravenswood Jackson County Walton Memorial Methodist Church James Laird Spencer State Hospital

Athens Ordinance Approves Eden Place First Addition Plat

City of Athens Ohio approves the Eden Place First Addition subdivision plat creating lots 3360 through 8374. Ordinance takes effect as soon as law allows, dated May 19, 1958, with W. H. Herbert presiding and O. G. Houck as clerk. Approved by Mayor Kenneth W. Lands.

City OF Athens Ohio Eden Place W. H. Herbert O. G. Houck Kenneth W. Lands H. Herbert Counc Kenneth W. Sands

Athens adopts ordinances banning signs and bills

Athens Ohio enacts measures prohibiting banners across public streets and posting bills on public property with penalties up to 100 dollars. The ordinances, designated sections of the city code, repeal inconsistent laws and set enforcement dates. Separate measure authorizes purchase of 6,000 feet of six inch cast iron pipe with bid conditions and bonding.

Athens Ohio City of Public Service-Safety Public Service Safety

Local Family's Son Receives BS Degree

John Frank Noll, son of Mr and Mrs George Noll of Ravenswood, earned a Bachelor of Science in Geology from Marshall College on May 26. Attending were Mr and Mrs F D Fleming of Ravenswood P B Fleming of Point Pleasant David Karr of Clendennin and Mr and Mrs George Noll of Ravenswood.

Ravenswood John Frank Noll George Noll Marshall College F. D. Fleming P .B. Fleming Point Pleasant David Karr Clendennin

Public road inclusion petition in Athens County Ohio

Notice informs Athens County Commissioners of a road petition signed by 14 free holders to include a public road in the Athens Township Road System. It sets viewing for June 11, 1958 at 1 30 PM and hearing for June 18, 1958 at 10:00 AM at the County Courthouse Athens.

Ohio Board of County Commissioners Athens Athens Township Board of County Compte Court House Board of Athens County Commissioners J. Whaley

Hearing on relocation of part of State Route 78 in Glouster

Ohio Department of Highways will hold a public hearing June 12, 1958 at 10:30 AM in the Glouster Municipal Building Athens County for a proposed relocation of a 2.21 mile section of State Route 78 in T 11 N R 14 W and the abandonment of a portion of Route 78 returned to the Athens County Highway System upon acceptance of the relocation. George J. Thormyer Acting Director of Highways. 5-28-2utw

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio Director of Highways of Glouster Athens County Director OF Highways Trimble Township Mud Fork Sunday Creek Hollister West Corporation Glouster West Corporation Toledo Street THE Bunday Creek Glousterweet Corporation Locust Street George J. Thormyer

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