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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1950
Page
12
Point Pleasant volunteers equip a converted hearse with four stretchers an iron lung a first aid kit and two drag hooks for river rescues costing 2000. The crew trained in rescue and first aid plus Coast Guard and National Guard amphibian support assisted in two dragging operations including recovering a girl's body.
Two escapees from a Michigan state prison used a stolen car shuttle between New Haven and Newark Ohio. Police say a 1936 sedan stolen Saturday night from Ralph Rottgen New Haven was found as well as a 1938 coupe stolen in Newark. The boys admitted stealing a car in Kalamazoo Michigan during the flight.
Mrs Callie Campbell 76 died at her home in Enterprise. Survived by four daughters Ruby Erb Martha Roush Freda Casto Mildred Mitch all of Pomeroy, a brother Frank Ryther, Enterprise, and sisters Maggie Brown Perry Davis. Husband and a brother preceded her. Funeral Friday 2 p.m. at Ewing funeral home. Rev Owen Carmichael. Burial Rocksprings Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services.
A son, Jerry Wayne, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arden Casto of Elmwood on June 12, their first child. Also notes releases, admissions for June 12 13 including Lee Roy Mayes and Charlene Rader with surgical procedures.
Services are held today for Mrs. James E. Long who died Sunday in Mansfield Ohio. She was born in Flat Rock West Virginia daughter of Christopher C Love and Rebecca Boggus Love and lived in Mason County most of her life. Survivors include husband James E. Long two sons a daughter two sisters one brother eight grandchildren eighteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
The auto mechanics school in Point Pleasant reopened Monday after a temporary closure. County Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson had closed it May 31 until the Veterans Administration agreed to cover full replacement costs for materials and equipment, replacing the previous 12 percent annual cap.
Joseph D. Powell received a 500 dollar bond on a peace warrant and had his trial scheduled for June 16 before a local magistrate. Sam Birney signed the warrant.
Emmett Elias of Letart was fined $109 and costs by a New Haven magistrate after a police charge. State Police Sgt. D G Wilfong and Deputy Sheriff T L Morrison brought the case.
The first Mason County program on the new WJEH radio in Gallipolis will air Friday from Point Pleasant. The 3:30 to 4 p.m. segment from 328 Viand Street features county news organizational happenings and interviews with a six day schedule planned.
Mrs. Stanley Waldie and her daughter Marjorie of 1915 Railroad Ave will vacation in Canada and New York State this year with plans to depart Friday. The Past Noble Grand Club of Orpah Rebekah Lodge 210 met at 1512 Kanawha St with Mrs. Hallah Wilson presiding and parcel post sale plans discussed.
Monday guests of Mrs. Lettie Jennings included Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jennings and daughter Judy, Margaret Bohn of Pomeroy, and Claire and Douglas Jennings visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Pete Jennings in Pomeroy.
Mrs Otis Rainey and family visited relatives in Syracuse while Linda Lou Rainey spent time with the King family in Dunbar. A E Thomas recovers from a heart attack at Holzer Hospital. D H Roe posted bond on intoxication charge in Henderson. Various residents in South Bloomingville and nearby towns hosted or visited friends and relatives in Columbus Laurelville Gainesville and Londonderry.
Meigs Soil Conservation District hosted a Monday evening fish fry at Rocksprings Fair Grounds drawing many local families and residents including H. E. Starkey Dale Dye the Jeffers and Gillogly families. Several births visits and birthdays are noted among attendees and neighbors.
Janice Manning was chosen to serve the remainder of the year as president of the Sunshine Workers Class, succeeding Iris Christy who moves to Corning. The meeting at the Methodist Church featured readings, music by Sue Ricketts and Janice Manring, and awards for Janice Manring Iris Christy Nancy MacEachen and Lily Bishop. Refreshments followed with hostesses Sue Ricketts and Marjorie Sarvis. Dr. Lynn Nicholas served as toastmaster at the Shawnee High School alumni banquet, where about 300 enjoyed a turkey dinner and dancing to Don Davis and his orchestra. Mabel Peyton chaired the event. officers for 1951 include Peyton Williams West Winters Hopkins Williams.
A parade of local and nearby visitors is noted with many family and friend gatherings. Names include North Sedgwick Hart McDaniel South Beitelschies and McCoy families, plus a surprise birthday party at The Plains and a Ladies Club meeting at the school house.
Miss Mavis Rheinseheld of Logan Route 2 spent a week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Ansel. Weekend guests include Mrs Nada Lundgard of Piqua Mr and Mrs Charles Raney and Steve of Newark and Roberta of Columbus. Additional visits feature Dr and Mrs Harry Eastman and Mr and Mrs Charles Breene of Logan, Carlos Brashares of Pasadena and Mark Brashares of Miami Florida. Weekend callers include Mrs James Walters and Mr and Mrs Jay Dupler of Lancaster and Mr and Mrs William Straughan of Beckley W Va.
Dams along the Ohio River and Sunday Creek will open for public inspection as the Army Corps of Engineers marks its 175th anniversary. At Lock 21 22 and 23 and Burr Oak Dam workers receive service pins. Gallipolis locks honor 13 staff, with Lockmaster W G Van Gilder presenting pins. The event highlights the Corps role since 1775 in surveying borders, improving waterways and flood control.
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