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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
2
A Gallipolis anecdote recounts a lawyer explaining tax law to a client with minimal income. The client quips that children are for deductions and sugar. He mails his form late, faces a $1 penalty, and jokes about his kids throwing apples and keeping the best ones.
Rotary district governor elect Harold Tom of Zanesville spoke to the local club at Farmers Hotel Tuesday night. He outlined plans for the district convention in Gallipolis on July 8 and 9 and shared impressions from Rotary's Lake Placid International Convention. He urged Rotarians to reflect Rotary in daily life and business and to emphasize vocational service, stressing the "bigness of Rotary" and its worldwide philosophy. Attendees included Grant Wyndham, Carroll Casto, FP Ball, Joe Young, and Jack Robson from surrounding clubs.
Kenneth W. Shaffer formally accepted the superintendency of Mason County schools, signing a four year contract at Tuesday night’s Board of Education session. The board approved construction plans for a New Haven school and additions to three high schools, plus a nine acre site committee for a new Mason school, as Shaffer begins negotiations on principals and teachers.
Jackie Roush of Mason, son of Lois Roush, is first to submit a complete order book in the Pomeroy messenger carrier contest, totaling 27 points toward prizes. The 13 year old, an eighth grader active in 4 H and sports, has earned merchandise prizes and a trip to the Ohio State Fair last year, and aims for the 50 point trip to Coney Island and top 10 prize trips to Washington. He supports The Messenger subscribers choosing four national magazines for 45 cents weekly, with earnings saved for a bicycle and Scout uniform addition.
Point Pleasant report states Jim Darby of Bruceton Milly has joined Appalachian Electric Power Co as agricultural engineer. A WVU graduate of February 1950, he replaces Charles Roberts who leaves July 1 to farm in Elizabeth, Wirth County. Darby previously served as a on the farm program instructor in Aurora, Preston County.
Mrs Antena Longaker, wife of a North Kansas City minister, credits Hadacol with improving her run-down condition, appetite, and weight. She says after five bottles she feels better and recommends Hadacol to friends. The ad promises relief from vitamin deficiencies B1 B2 Niacin and iron and notes a money back guarantee and availability in drug stores.
Power will be interrupted Sunday June 17 from 7 to 11 a m on the entire Point Pleasant district system. The outage covers all of Mason County and the Jackson County portion served by Appalachian Electric Power Co. Officials say the changeover to the Cottageville substation and repairs to substations and lines are the reason for the outage.
Pt Pleasant Lambda Chi Omega Sorority met Monday evening in the Moose. Mrs J W Burdette presiding and delegates were chosen for the national convention in Cincinnati this July. Plans discussed for a Moose Home dance on June 30 with Nick Karole as pianist. Members present listed.
Miss Betty Purdum entertained her bridge club at her Main Street home Monday evening. Attendees included Mrs. James Shale, Mrs. William Stanley, Mrs. Marvin Wetzel, Mrs. Samuel Roush, Miss Patricia Ingraham, Miss Anabel Lee, Miss Mary Margaret Middleton and Miss Sue Twitty. High score went to Miss Lee with second high to Mrs. Stanley.
Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Stone and Mr and Mrs Harry Roush hosted a Sunday family dinner at the Stone home honoring Mrs Walter Dalrymple of Ames Iowa. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Chester A Roush and daughter Ace Ann, Frank Roush, Mrs Hilda Pinkston, Miss Blanche Armstrong and Mr and Mrs John Litwiler of Pomeroy.
At 6 30 p m Saturday a dinner will be served to Women of the Moose in the Moose Home. Following the dinner new officers will be installed by the Moose governor. The Women of the Moose will sponsor a dance at 10 p m open to the public. Music by Ruth Beard and her orchestra. The Past Noble Grands Club met at the home of Mrs Hallah Wilson Vi and St Monday evening. Mrs Fannie Piatt presided at a short business session. After a games session the hostess served refreshments. Mrs Piatt Mrs Mary Wilson Mrs Columbus Blount vs Margaret Dashner and Mrs Violet Boyer. Mrs Wyatt Riffle Ohio River Rd was hostess to members of the Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church Friday evening. Present were Mrs T L Morrison Mrs Marcus McDaniel Mrs Alma Woods Mrs Ernest Warner Mrs Odus Smith and Mrs Elmer Ebersbach.
Mrs. Dewey A Windsor will entertain members of the Married Ladies Bridge Club Thursday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Otto Shobe and children Bill Lowell and Sue of 2326 Jefferson Ave and Ferrell Clench spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ervin Jackson Selbyville Mrs Fritz Bonecutter and sons Bobby and Bruce and daughter Barbara spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs William McCoy Barberton Ohio Barbara remained for a longer visit Mary Lou Garland Gallipolis Ferry has returned home after a week with her grandparents Mr and Mrs C J Wilson Mr and Mrs Edward Jackson and gon Jagon Ohio River Rd have returned from a weeklong vacation at Washington and Quakerstown Md Mr and Mrs Marcus McDaniel Bellemeade are in Cincinnati They were joined there by Mrs McDaniel s brotherinlaw and sister Mr and Mrs Morris Peffers Kansas City Mo Miss Delma Thomas Miss Elinor Boston and Mrs Carroll E Kennedy left this morning for Norfolk Va for a five day vacation including Virginia Beach Mrs Kennedy will visit her husband Chief Electricians Mate Carroll E Kennedy who is stationed aboard the submarine USS Runner They will return here Sunday
Gallipolis Miss Charlene Donley district head of the American Legion Auxiliary installed Mrs Silas Hamilton and other officers in Legion Hall Tuesday night. Donley praised rehab and child welfare work and cooperation with district and state groups. Retiring officers also received praise. New officers include Mrs Phillip Hecker first vice president Mrs Mary Casto second vice president Mrs Mabel Brown secretary L G Marchi treasurer Mrs Robert Wood historian Mrs Tillie Denny chaplain Mrs Delores Magnani. Oak Hill visitors listed. Refreshments committee named.
Graveside services were held today at Henderson Cemetery for Harvey Underwood, Sr. a former Henderson resident who died Sunday at his Pittsburgh home. He worked on the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers as a cet for several years. Survived by wife Effie Moore a son Lt. Mack Underwood and Buddy Underwood both in Pittsburgh a daughter Mrs. Ethel Garber of Charleston.
Mason County records show multiple transfers: Marie Horn to Martin L. Fetta for a parcel in Point Pleasant Development. Stanley N. Johnson and Betty J. Johnson to Nelson A. Park and Alice L. Park for a parcel in Point Pleasant. Christine Fruth to Lola Jeffers for a district parcel. Vivian C. Barker to Rolfe Lee and Violet Lee for two tracts in Clendenin District. A. S. Hudson and Veatrice Hudson to Robert Adkins and Mary Adkins for two parcels in Point Pleasant. H. N. Roush and Lesta A. Roush to Dennis Lt. Dudding and Nelile M. Dudding for 2 acres in Waggener District. Harold E. Somerville and Frances Somerville to Margaret Johnson for a tract in Robinson District. Henry C. Adkins and Aletha Adkins to Clarence G. Adkins for a quarter acre in Hannan District.
GALLIPOLIS Ohio city officials say Gallipolis received two honors from the Ohio State Safety Council. One award recognizes a 12 percent drop in fatal accidents across all categories in 1950. The second award acknowledges a 50 percent decrease in fatal home accidents.
The Trebler s singing group will present a concert Thursday at 8 p m in Point Pleasant junior high school auditorium under the sponsorship of the Kiwanis Club.
Justice of the Peace Robert Brown fined Mrs. Maxine Erlewine of St. Albans ten dollars plus costs for fishing without a license on May 31. The arrest was made by conservation officer Emmett A. Petry at POINT PLEASANT.
A birth is recorded for Mrs. Marshall Canaday Gallipolis a daughter. Admissions include Mrs. George Yonker Letart and Mrs. Wilbur Wood Jackson and Mrs. Doris Jacks Gallipolis. Discharges list many patients: H A Scholae W Adkins Larry Williams Gerald McIntosh Zalah Hill Oscar Brisker Teddy Foster James Waggner Robert Fisher Hattie Thompson Paul Lard Mrs John Bender Charles Elliott.
All county offices will be closed on Wednesday June 20 in observance of West Virginia Day. The shutdown covers county administrative buildings and related services as part of the statewide holiday recognition.
Edward Lee Wald of Pt Pleasant undergoes a tonsillectomy at a point clinic. The tiny island of Eigz in the Hebrides features a musical beach that emits a shrill sonorous note causing tingling sensations in travelers' feet.
Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Jane Mitchell Barnett will be Thursday afternoon at 4 30 from Beech Hill Methodist Church with Rev. C. E. Haney officiating. She died Monday at her Route 17 home. Pallbearers include Cleo Lanier Lee Lanier John Mitchell Calvin Mitchell Otho Mitchell and Lawrence Mitchell. Burial is in Suncrest Cemetery.
In Common Pleas Court Judge Robert M. Betz sustained a motion for judgment for the defendant in the Judy Motor Sales versus Ed Gillenwater civil suit. Helen Annalee Angell of Bidwell filed for divorce from Morris Clyde Angell of Gallipolis Route 2. married in Ashland Kentucky in 1943 with no children. alimony requested.
A minor explosion from a gas range at the Farmers Hotel in Gallipolis burned Mrs. Molly Smeltzer and Mrs. Charles Wigner while meal prep for a Rotary Club gathering. The women suffered burns to the face arms chest and hair but stayed to finish their tasks after first aid.
Mrs. 0. Kelly of English Road was appointed director of child welfare for the Fourth American Legion District at the Ravenswood convention. She is a member of Mason County American Legion Post 23’s annuary.
River traffic at Gallipolis locks lists boats at various UP or DOWN statuses with times from early morning to late evening. Kanawha Channel boats including Atlas Merrill and Chris display mixed movements toward Winfield, while district listings name vessels such as Tully Jeanette Avalon Steel City Stevenson Keystone Fern Keeley Francis Talbot Cherokee and CG 52004 D with multiple time stamps. The Ohio River gauge readings indicate a slow rise with dams down and gauges at rollers 32 feet, upper 18.4, lower 19.9.
An old advertisement promises relief from eczema psoriasis infections and athlete’s foot with Wonder Salve and Wonder Medicated Soap. It claims army origin and suitability for children, with a money back guarantee and a Pylax rectal remedy option featuring a large tube with applicator.
Gallipolis La fayette Henry Nelson 67 died early Tuesday. Services at 4 00 pm Thursday at First Presbyterian Church. He was born January 11 188 in Dexter Meigs County son of Charles Nelson and Emma Petty. An engineer on the New York Central Railroad for 44 years he retired about two years ago with a heart ailment. He lived in Dexter and Middleport until 1924 when he married Maude Reynolds of Addison. He owned several farms and was a wildlife enthusiast. Surviving are his wife a son William Reynolds a Law School graduate. Brothers and sisters include Mrs Gertrude Gotschall Mrs Charlies Smith and J E Nelson. He belonged to First Presbyterian Church Masonry Dawn Lodge Gallipolis and Reynolds Cemetery Addison await. The remains lie in state an hour before services. Rev Linson H Stebbins to officiate. Interment Reynolds Cemetery Addison.
Ivan Homer Car man, 32, of Pomeroy, was arrested by the State Highway Patrol and fined $52 plus costs in Municipal Court on an overloading charge.
Doctors warn slow kidney function affects health and energy. Stress and diet can cause backache and urinary issues like getting up at night. Doan's Pills are promoted as a mild diuretic used for decades to support kidney function and relieve discomfort.
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