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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

8

Four Injured In Wreck At Main Depot Corner

Four persons were injured Monday evening in an automobile crash at E Main and Depot in Logan. Mrs Francis Sater and Richard F Manter were in the two cars. Curtis Wolfe and the Sater children also were in the Sater vehicle. All four Sater occupants were taken to Hocking Valley Hospital for observation. Manter was unhurt. A second minor collision occurred at E Front and S Culver with light damages and no injuries.

E. Front S. Culver Clyde Hupp Trimble Hupp Culver Clarence A. Poling Logan Poling

Clubhouse Vandalized on Second Visit

Burglars struck the Izaak Walton League clubhouse Sunday night for a second time in a week. They pried open a door and stole two cases of soft drinks eight cases of beer and about three dollars from the juke box. Ash trays and contents were strewn about the clubroom. Deputies Gerald Morrison and Dennis Wilkes investigated the burglary reported by custodian Robert Jurgensmier.

LOGAN Izaak Walton League Gerald Morrison Dennis Wilkes Robert Jurgensmier

Electrocution Victim's Rites Set for Thursday

Funeral arrangements are announced for Chester M. Wood 25 of Nelsonville Route 2 who died Monday at Metal Powder Products Co after backing into a 440 volt live wire. Survived by wife Orletta son Kenneth Wayne parents Charles and Mrs Wood and brother Gary. Service planned for 2 p.m. Thursday with burial at Green Lawn Cemetery. Leonard Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Logan Chester M. Wood Nelsonville Metal Powder Products Co Wood John M. Hildabolt Hildabolt

J R Griffith Dies Sunday At 73

J R Griffith age 73 died at 6 a m Sunday at his home near Maxville Perry County He was born in Jackson County son of Elijah and Malinda Smathers Griffin He is survived by wife Bertha two sons Russell and Owen S Griffith of Indiana a daughter Mrs Robert Helber of Chester ton Ind two step sons Paul Bell of Columbus and Carl Bell of Lancaster and a step daughter Mrs Thomas Davis of Lancaster Services set for 2 pm Wednesday at Heinlein Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.

Heinlein Funeral Home Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville

Capital University Professor Speaks at Logan Rotary

Logan Rotary Club heard Professor Homer Cotterman of Capital University Columbus speak on These Are the Days. He urged not overemphasizing daily life problems and noted we will always have problems or else we would not exist. Dr Jack Rauch was program chairman with guests Dr Harold Kelch and visiting Rotarian Rodney Jonas.

Logan Homer Cotterman Capital University Columbus Logan Rotary Club Jack Rauch Harold Kelch Rodney Jonas

Wednesday Rites Planned For Miss Lutz

Logan obituary reports funeral plans for Margaret Lutz 80 who died Sunday at home. Visitation at Heinlein Funeral Home runs until 9 a m Wednesday then body lies in state at St. Matthew Lutheran Church until 10 a m. Service led by Rev Thomas C Smalls teed notes casket closed. Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Surviving relatives include two nieces Florence Lutz and Margaret Lutz Smith and two cousins Carrie Lutz and Alice Koppe.

Logan Margaret Lutz Heinlein St. Matthew Lutheran Church Thomas C. Smallsteed Oak Grove Miss Lutz Hocking County Red Cross Chapter Child Welfare Department Logan Business and Professional Women’s Club Euterpean Club The Grange Ohio Historical Society Alpha Kappa Delta National Ohio Welfare Conference Florence Lutz Margaret Lutz Smith Tuscaloosa Ala Carrie Lutz Alice Koppe

Teacher for 31 Years Resigns for Glouster Duty

Miss Mabel LeFever longtime Murray City faculty member and former high school principal resigns after 31 years to join Glouster schools. She taught commercial subjects and served as acting superintendent after Joseph J. Stone’s resignation. Kenneth L. Domer to become instrumental music teacher for West Hocking district. Clifford Kern leaves Circleville post for the new role.

James Frey Kenneth L. Domer Sugarcreek Otterbein College Domer Clifford Kern Circleville

Minor Car Collision Investigated at Falls Mill Grocery

Deputy Dennis Wilkes investigated a minor accident at Falls Mill Grocery in West Logan at 11 a m Monday. Ruth E Shull 39 stopped for gas and groceries when Richard L Dau benmire 23 backed into her car causing front and left side damage.

Logan Dennis Wilkes Falls Mill West Logan Ruth E. Shull Richard L. Daubenmire Logan Route 1

4-H Camp Counselor Training Meeting Planned

A training meeting for 4-H camp counselors will be held Wednesday June 26 at the extension office.

Point Pleasant Area Women Attend Birthday Party

Junior Fellowship of Trinity Methodist Church members hosted Harriet Young’s ninth birthday party at Shawnee swimming pool. Harriet is the Rev. Alvin C. Young’s daughter. Guests included Martha Gilley Nancy Gilley Pamela Buffington Marty Buffington and others.

Trinity Methodist Church Harriet Young Shawnee Harriet Alvin C. Young Martha Nancy Gilley Pamela Marty Buffington Marjorie Head Vikki Holley Judy Shinn Danny Johnson Andy Wilson Tina Randy Bias Audrey Smith Leo Bias

New Plea Entered in Logan Manslaughter Case

Leonard D. Flowers pleaded guilty to second degree manslaughter in Common Pleas Court for a February 13 traffic crash that killed Edward Iles. Judge Harley Meyer sentenced Flowers to six months in jail with suspension for good behavior, fined $500 with $400 suspended, and suspended driving rights for two years. He has 60 days to pay the fine and 30 days for costs.

Logan Common Pleas Leonard D. Flowers Rockbridge Edward Iles Iles Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Flowers Harley Meyer

Highways Safety Drive Pushes Federal Uniform Laws

Irving S. Markel urges a nationwide uniform traffic code tied to federal road programs to cut the highway toll. He cites Virginia suspensions and varying state rules, advocating 18 as driver age minimum, annual exams, and 40 to 65 mph limits for different roads.

Congressional Irving S. Markel Virginia Markel National Committee On Uniform White House

Better Grooming Program Under 4-H Health Drive

Miss Ethel Bower reports the 4-H health program in Hocking County where health and safety chairmen guide grooming discussions covering clothes skin care hair personality attitude and eating habits. Twenty 4-H members received physical exams this week as they record health improvements for clubs homes and communities ahead of county and state contests.

Ethel Bower Hocking County Home Economics Hocking County 4-H Advisory Council

Hock-Hocking Squaws 4-H Club Meet at Blair Home

Dorothy Thompson, president, led 14 members in reciting the 4-H pledge. Carolyn Hartmann demonstrated bed making. After refreshments the group roller skated. Next meeting set for July 11 at 2 30 p.m. at the Caves in West Logan.

Hock-Hocking Squaws Pat Blair Dorothy Thompson Carolyn Hartmann West Logan

Brownie Fly-Up Ceremony For Troops 7 11 14 16

Brownie Troops 7 11 14 and 16 hold a fly-up ceremony on Wednesday June 26 from 10 to 2 at Rachel Macher Park. Brownies moving up will join Girl Scouts in the fall. Each Brownie brings a sack lunch. Two leaders from each troop supervise activities. Attending are Mrs Eugene Johnson Mrs Oakey Hammond and others. Parents and Brownie leaders invited.

Rachelmacher Park Eugene Johnson Oakey Hammond Harry J. Mack R. W. Paxton Raymond Ellis James Moorehead J. Robert Smith Ray Thompson

McNamee Family Attends Columbus Jets Game

James McNamee and son Jim attended the Columbus Jets versus Buffalo Bisons game in Columbus Friday evening. Mrs James McNamee and son Chucky visited Sister Catherine James at Notre Dame Convent in Columbus Saturday with Mr and Mrs John McNamee of New Lexington.

James McNamee Jimmy Chucky N. Market Sr Columbus Jets Buffalo Bisons Columbus John McNamee New Lexington Catherine James Notre Dame Convent

Stanley aboard Nantahala on South America cruise

Fireman Charles A. Stanley of Mason travels with the midshipmen practice squadron aboard the fleet oiler Nantahala as she sails from Norfolk to South America and the Caribbean. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy J. Stanley of Mason.

MASON Charles A. Stanley Nantahala Norfolk South America Carribbean Stanley Roy J. Stanley

Point Pleasant Delegates Return From New York Pilgrimage

Mason County two delegates Miss Darlene Schwartz and Juhling Mee Clung returned from New York City after a week with the United Nations Pilgrimage for Youth. Sponsored by Point Pleasant Odd Fellows, they toured UN buildings, observed sessions, and enjoyed a Manhattan boat trip. They will report to sponsors and speak before civic and school groups next year.

Point Pleasant Mason County United Nations Darlene Schwartz Juhling Mee New York City Odd Fellows Lodge Schwartz Boyd Schwartz Sand Hill Rd McClung A. K. McClung Hartford West Virginia New York A. Ford Winters The Mildred Chrisman Clarksburg Johnnie B. Hill Hillsboro Anchorage Fairfax Harpers Ferry W. Va Hilltop House Ings Manhattan Island Miss Schwartz Mr. McClung

Kive Fined By Magistrate for Multiple Offenses

Samuel Timothy Nash was fined 59 dollars and costs and sentenced to five days in jail for driving while intoxicated. A suspended license violation earned 25 dollars and costs and five days in jail. David Magby Paul Bego and Samuel Snell each paid 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness. Clyde Hayman pleaded guilty to larceny, paying 30 dollars and costs and 30 days in jail for stealing a purse from Mrs Golden on Main Street.

Point Pleasant Samuel Timothy Nash Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Nash David Magby Paul Bego Samuel Snell Clyde Hayman Hayman Main St Golden

Sandra Jones Takes Executive Training Post in Pittsburgh

Miss Sandra Jones of Jefferson Boulevard leaves for Pittsburgh to join the Joseph Horne Co. after earning a B S in business administration from West Virginia University. She was among 25 selected from 750 college students for the executive training program.

Point Pleasant Sandra Jones F. Bartow Jones Jefferson Blvd Pittsburgh Joseph Horne Co Jones West Virginia University

Heights EUB Men To Meet After Park Park Park

Heights EUB Church plans an outdoor meeting at Harmon Park after the church softball game with Trinity Methodist. President Carl Lynch Jr urges all men to attend for devotion and a business session.

Point Pleasant Men of the Heights EUB Harmon Park Trinity Methodist Church Carl Lynch, Jr

Mental Health Group Presents Film From Lakin Hospital

The Mason County Mental Health Association screened a film on Crisis in West Virginia at its June meeting held Monday evening at Point Pleasant Senior High School. Dr Mildred Bateman and Carl Scott of the Lakin Hospital staff introduced and discussed the movie focusing on state legislature visits and tranquilizer drugs.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Mason County Mental Health Association Point Pleasant Senior High School Mildred Bateman Carl Scott Lakin Hospital

Marriage Licenses Issued In Point Pleasant And Letart

POINT PLEASANT Marriage license applications were filed by Charles William Thompson 21 son of George and Arlene Thompson and Anna Jean Walker daughter of Jessie B Walker and Minnie Parsons Walker. Letart Gal lipolis Ferry A marriage license was issued to Charles Melvin Brooks 28 of Letart son of William and Rita Boyer Brooks and Janet Elaine Friend 20 of Letart daughter of Walter and Hazel Howell Brooks.

Point Pleasant Charles William Thompson George and Alice Rainey Thompson Anna Jean Walker Jessie B Minnie Parsons Walker Gallipolis Ferry Charles Melvin Brooks Letart William and Rita Boyer Brooks Janet Elaine Friend Walter Hazel Howell Brooks

Point Clinic Admits Several Patients in One Report

The Point Clinic notes admit Mrs. Anna Lee Noble of Point Pleasant Mrs. Janet Rice of Middleport George Richard Wamsley also of Point Pleasant infant son of Henderson Mrs. Homer Matheny and infant daughter Mrs. Pauline Foglesong of Viand Street Point Pleasant.

Anna Lee Noble Point Pleasant Janet Rice Middleport George Richard Wamsley William Mayes Henderson Homer Matheny Pauline Foglesong Viand St

Births Reported at Kanawha Clinic Notes

Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith Pliney welcomed a daughter on June 23. Mr. and Mrs. Williams Field er Hogsett welcomed a son on June 23. Mr. and Mrs. John Donahue Point Pleasant welcomed a son on June 23.

Leroy Smith Pliney Williams Fielder Hogsett John Donahue Point Pleasant

Kyger Creek Association Plans Property Survey

In Cheshire High School auditorium Kyger Creek Association discusses community housing in Kyger Creek School district covering Cheshire and most of Addison Township. A four member committee will meet at Grover Gravel Co. offices Friday at 8 to finalize a property list for newcomers.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Association Cheshire High School A. T. Grover Kyger Creek Cheshire Township Addison Township Grover Gravel Co Turkey Run Rd

National Meeting Set for Ohio Demonstration Council

Gallipolis reports the National Home Demonstration Council will meet in Columbus from September 8 to 11. All Ohio women will stay at the youth center on the Ohio State Fairgrounds with dorm lodging at 1.50 per night. A 1 reservation fee is required. Mrs Harold Edwards is in charge of room reservations.

Gallipolis National Home Demonstration Council Columbus Lucille Rymer Gallia

River traffic and dam statuses across Ohio and Kanawha rivers

Gauges show Gallipolis and Kanawha runs near four feet with dams on the sill. Ohio River movable dams are up. Lock and boat moves reported for multiple locks from Lock 14 to Lock 31 with various boats listed at specific times, including names like Queen City Salvati and Liberty.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River O-Kan Queen City Salvati Mr. Criss Jean Frances Forsythia Liberty Criss Jr Lock C. P. Wright Island Creek Edward Boggs Befpre Davey Crockett Winfield Courtney H Robert G. West Frank Durant Calhoun Southern Lelia Shearer Bayou Orleans Herbert E. Jones Beckford

West Virginia Native Dies Here Monday

Gallipolis Ohio report of West Virginia native Elmer Bird McLaughlin 78 dying at home 28 Smithers St Columbus. He was a retired coal miner in poor health about two weeks. Born near Winfield Putnam County May 9 1878 he was married to Rosella Thevenin in 1908 at Yorkville. Survived by widow children Mabel McCall Martha James John Clarence, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren one sister Mrs Dora Thevenin and two brothers Sherman Ike with one sister Anna Roach predeceased. Body at C J Waugh funeral home awaiting arrangements.

Gallipolis Columbus Elmer “Bird” McLaughlin Smithers St McLaughlin Thivener Christian Church of Winfield W. Va Putnam County Edward Mary Jane Smith McLaughlin Rosella Thevenin Yorkville Ruben Mabel) McCall Rush Martha) James Eureka John Toledo Clarence Paul Robert Charles Dora) Thevenin Dayton Sherman Ike Anna Roach C. J Waugh Funeral Home

Gallipolis Pool Registers About 120 Swimmers

About 120 people registered for swimming instruction at the Gallipolis pool. Sixty five are beginners, four in the swimmers class, thirty seven in the intermediate class, and around twelve to fifteen in junior lifesaving. Classes run 9 am for beginners and 10 am for other groups on Monday Wednesday and Friday. Instructors are Ann Halliday, Paul Burks, and Mickey Dickerson, pool guards.

Gallipolis Charles Swanson Ann Halliday Paul Burks Mickey Dickerson

Judge Fines Four Men In Municipal Court

Gallia County Sheriff Oscar Baird reported four men disposed in Judge William H. Jones court. Hezekiah Bradley received 50 dollars fines and costs, five days in jail, and a six month license suspension for DWI. Eugene Stevens was fined 50 dollars and costs with jail sentence suspended after posting 500 dollars bond. Noah McDade was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication. Leo Lawson forfeited a 25 dollar bond on a like charge.

Gallipolis Gallia County Oscar Baird William H. Jones Hezekiah Bradley Cabin Creek W.va Eugene Stevens Cheshire Phoenix City Ala Stevens Noah McDade Arbuckle Leo Lawson Kananga

Divorce Action Filed in Gallia County Court

Shirley Jean Stonerock age 17 of Gallipolis files for divorce from Franklin Stonerock in Gallia County Common Pleas Court citing gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. They married in 1956 in Gallipolis and have a seven week old child.

Gallipolis Shirley Jean Stonerock Rena Syrus Gallia County

Regular Meeting Planned by Ryger Council 227 Daughters

Gallipolis officials announce the Ryger Council 227 Daughters of America will meet as scheduled Wednesday. The inspection planned for that date is postponed until July 10.

Gallipolis Ryger Council 227 Daughters of America

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Main Depot Manter Main Depot J. R. Griffith Capital L Rotary Lutz Massachusetts Joseph N. Welch Army Boston Agnes Rodgers Brown Welch Brown Point Pleasant Area Assembly Order For Rainbow Girls Masonic Temple Linda Rainey Sandra Sue Frazier Jeanie Horn Loren Lee Stanley Carolyn Holley Judy Horn Nancy Cunningham Charlotte Damron Reta Sue Green Kay Eastern Star Janet Capehart Frances Hatton Lucian Staats James Kelley Michael and Margaret Raymond Robbins Frances Clark Clark Jerry Davis State Line Douglas Larsen Washington NEA Women’s News Kive Lakin Kanawha Clinic Bob
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