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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
9
About 35 000 spectators viewed the Ohio River event as rowers in shells and a massive observation train watched the finish. Celebrities and OU faculty attended while Coast Guard boats and a blimp reported the race with loudspeakers and helicopter coverage.
The First Evangelical United Brethren Church in Logan dedicated a new educational unit costing about 45 000 dollars. Bishop G D Batdorf praised the building as substantial and spacious while noting the ceremony followed a noon basket dinner.
A Logan area family gathering was held yesterday at the rural home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Heinlein. Attending were their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Richard Robinson and daughters Nancy and Diantha of New Jersey, their son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harold Heinlein, and their other son Lloyd Heinlein. Mrs. Robinson has visited two weeks and returned today to New Jersey with her husband.
Logan county librarian Mrs. Evalan Hansel recommends three business books to boost sales and visibility. Showmanship In Business, Sales Promotion Idea Book, and Communicating Ideas To the Public are available at the library for borrowing at no charge.
Sam S Mogavero, 27, Columbus, was cited to appear before Mayor Roger W Friend on charges of driving while intoxicated, according to the State Highway Patrol.
Leonard E Richardson Jr son of Mr and Mrs Richardson of 2 North St received his cadet commission officer certificate as a first lieutenant and regimental supply officer at Culver Military Academy during commencement week exercises He was in a class of 176 The Honorable Robert Butler US Ambassador to Cuba and Culver alumnus spoke at the Honors Convocation.
Mrs Edna Kasler of Trimble announces the birth of her son and daughter-in-law's baby boy in St Ann's Hospital Columbus Saturday morning. The child is named David Zane and is the Kasler family's 13th grandchild.
Mrs. Agnes Clark announces her S High Street home will serve as a depot for bedding clothing imperishable foods and canned goods for Rose Farm flood homeless. No solicitors will be sent. contributors should bring items to the Clark residence for proper delivery.
George Karns of Hooper Ridge was struck by a car on W Main St while walking near the railroad. He was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens unconscious. driver Carl Lowry of McLeish left the scene then returned and was arrested for unsafe operation. His wife and child were uninjured.
Mr and Mrs Noel Bryan announce the birth of daughter Sondra Kay in Jacksonville born Sunday morning Parents are James Williams and Gerald Bryan with grandparents in Jacksonville and Taylor Ridge A WSCS meeting at Jacksonville Methodist Church is set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church.
Mr and Mrs Harry Fitch directed the appraisal of the Mrs Lillie Fitch estate in Glouster noting two residences in town a nearby farm and household goods. Appraisers listed were Thomas Williams Sr D E Carr and M M Bryson.
Sidney Huddleston of Point Pleasant was jailed again on an intoxication charge, with a $500 bond waived by a local magistrate on a prior intoxication case provided he avoided further police contact.
Vey will attend the summer school at Ohio University, Eddie plans a visit to his grandparents while his mother remains in school. Mr and Mrs Byron Shirkey of Columbus stop in Jacksonville to visit his parents on their way to Barat for the regatta Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Carpenter and daughter Katy of Athens were in Glouster Saturday visiting friends. the Carpenters are former Glouster residents.
Rev. Williams of Taylor Ridge presided at the Glouster First Baptist Church for Mrs Laura Close who died at her Trimble home. The church choir sang three numbers with Mrs Ora Viney at the piano. Burial followed in Glouster Cemetery. The Berean Class of the Church of Christ Bible School will hold a picnic Tuesday at 6 pm in Jin Memorial Park with each member bringing a covered dish and table service. If rain, the event moves to the church social room.
A 1950 coupe driven by James Cunningham 16 of New Haven split in two after striking a stopped 1936 sedan driven by Ernie Sharp 54 of Huntington on Route 62 north of Point Pleasant. Both drivers and a passenger sustained facial and body lacerations. Cunningham remained hospitalized Sunday evening in good condition.
Charles Campbell state tobacco specialist told about 75 Mason County growers that shallow cultivation saves money at market. He cited Mason County last year leading Huntington market in yields and price per pound. Meetings continue at Bowles farm Kirk farm Miller s store and Mohrs Store through the season.
Thomas N. Mayes 80 Hogsett lifelong Mason County resident died Saturday after six years illness. Services Monday 2 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Church Rev. Thomas Kinnard officiating burial in church cemetery. Survived by three sons Russell Gallipolis Ferry Earl Point Pleasant Forest Point Pleasant. one daughter Mrs. Walter Jones Point Pleasant. 12 great grandchildren. Wife Jane Harbuer predeceased.
A list of property transfers in Mason County shows multiple transactions. Buyers include Marietta Manufacturing Co, John Blaine, Samuel and Berneta Miller, Wilbur Jenkins, Clyde Parsons, John Raymond Carter, Lawrence and Julia Kelly, H D Wartenburg, Roy and Etta Jackson, Thelma Hutchins, C A Hill, J E Watterson, Lonnie Jewell, Charles Beller, Owen Barton, Mason Construction Co, and H William Berkley across districts such as City, Cologne, Hannan, Clendenin, Union, and Lewis.
City police charged seven persons with intoxication this weekend in Point Pleasant. Bonds posted Sunday included Charles A. Bates of Gallipolis, Junior Jones of Henderson, Randolph Praddy and Harold Flint of Gallipolis. A week earlier only one person was jailed.
Congressman M. G. Burnside and E. A. Carter addressed 47 delegates from 15 AFL locals merging with the Central Labor Union at Carpenters Hall. Burnside attacked the Taft Hartley Act and urged electing labor-friendly officials, backing a home ownership plan with government loans but no large-scale project ownership. Carter urged voter registration and union support for the Labor League For Political Education.
Pt Pleasant notes report the WSCS of the Henderson Methodist Church meeting at 1204 Viand Street. Mrs Loyal Wright led the devotional and business session. Mrs Mervin Chapman accompanied on the organ and hosted refreshments for attendees including Mrs Wright Mrs Jerry Atkison Mrs Madge Byus Mrs G E Byus and Hazel Siders.
Mrs. Henderson hosted the WSCS gathering at the Vaught Memorial Methodist Church. Plans for interior decoration and the August 6 homecoming were discussed. Attendees included Mrs. C. E. McCulloch Mrs. J. S. Henderson and guest Betty Ann McCulloch with refreshments served. The next meeting was set for June 29 at 7 30 p m at Mrs. James Long’s home.
Mrs Eldrige Sauer senior president of the Fort Randolph Society of the Children of the American Revolution announced the cancellation of a picnic that was to be held at Harmon Field on Tuesday evening.
Out of town guests attended the Windsor Cole wedding on Saturday with attendees from Charleston Smyrna Del Marietta Georgetown Tulsa Huddleston Huntington and Columbus The list includes Dr and Mrs Raymond Dunn Mrs Kay Thomas Mr and Mrs J E Wilson Mr and Mrs William Owen Mr and Mrs Thomas Ate tix Mrs Rebecca Cochran Nancy Cochran Mr and Mrs Joseph State Mr and Mrs Star Windsor Mrs C E Watson Philip Von Blond Mr and Mrs Jackson Mr and Mrs David Gross J T Gross Mrs C E Craddock and Mr and Mrs Samuel Park Charleston.
Point Pleasant residents report funeral attendance for Thomas N. Mayes and family visits across Gallia and Cabell counties. Local residents and relatives travel, reside, or visit families in Huntington, Pocahontas County, and Athens Ohio with hospital stays noted. A separate probate notice names E Paul Coton of Athens as Administrator of S Dallas Goodin estate, with four month claims period.
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