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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1960
Page
10
Mrs. V. Eugene Holcombe state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution spoke at the Col. Charles Lewis Chapter DAR spring luncheon at the Moose Home. She urged preservation of the United States great seal and stressed the value of historic emblems and flags.
Leroy Russell, 27, of Leon, jailed in Mason County on alleged criminal assault of his 16 year old sister in law. Warrant signed by the girl’s aunt. Arrest by West Virginia State Police and Sheriff. Penalty for rape in WV carries death. Others: Raymond Blessing arrested for brandishing a deadly weapon and intoxication. John McCarty, Buck Cleary, Richard Finley, Billy Franklin King, and Jack Myers detained on intoxication charges.
Funeral services for 84 year old Mrs. Margaret Jane Smith of Bellemeade were conducted Monday at Bellemeade EUB Church by Rev. Jack Higgins. She died Saturday after a long illness and was born in Leon on August 25 1875. Her survivors include her husband B S Smith two daughters five sons a sister and 17 grandchildren. Burial followed in Lone Oak Cemetery.
Robert Cochran of the West Virginia National Guard announced the 3664th Ordnance Co will sponsor a couples only dance in the Point Pleasant armory Friday night. The event, rescheduled from Feb 20 due to weather, runs 9 p.m. to midnight with 600 capacity and $1.50 per couple admission. Music by the G Notes.
Mr and Mrs William Williamson of New Straitsville celebrated their golden wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Attending were Mr and Mrs Fred Fogle and Sharon Gary and Lewis of Columbus, Mr and Mrs John Williamson of New Straitsville, and Mr and Mrs David Williamson and Douglas of New Straitsville.
Mason County sheriff reports a head on collision on Five Mile Road Saturday evening involving Bruce Henry Doss 24 Henderson and Garland Eugene Bechtle 26 South Side. No injuries were reported.
Mrs Hattie Parsons Jones 71 of Point Pleasant died Sunday morning at home after a lingering illness. Born June 5 1888 at Frozen Camp West Virginia she was the daughter of Samuel and Sarah Lee Parsons. Survived by husband B W Jones and brother Frank Parsons Alliance Ohio. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday at 915 Viand Street with Rev Harry Miller. Burial in Lone Friends cemetery. Family may call at home.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Jiiden welcome a son. Mrs Goldie Johnson of New Haven admitted. Miss Linda Gardner Point Pleasant. Stuart Burdette Point Pleasant. Mrs Thirza Clark Lakin. Leslie Shirley Point Pleasant. Mrs P A Sayre Arbuckle. Hoy Jones Jr Point Pleasant. Walter Speer West Columbia. Mrs Albert Coleman and daughter of Point Pleasant.
Captain James O Roseberry announced three new inductees into the 3664th Ordnance Co WV National Guard in Point Pleasant. Inductees are Robert Southern of Middleport Franklin Nott of Point Pleasant and Johnnie Gardner of Point Pleasant. The unit now has 142 enlisted men and spaces remain for ages 17 to 28. Interested applicants should contact SFC Robert Cochran by phone in Point Pleasant 110.
POINT PLEASANT C D Smith Ravenswood works manager Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp will speak at the Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council dinner March 15 at the Owls Club on Ohio River Rd. Walter Windsor president of COVID will preside and the board will meet beforehand to discuss dues and other matters.
Hobart Wilson Jr. of Gallipolis rose from Specialist E-4 to Specialist E-5 and was named public information officer, NCO, of Point Pleasant’s 3664th Ordnance Co. WV National Guard. Capt. James O. Roseberry announced the appointment. Wilson will also continue as assistant company clerk.
The 14th century tarot deck, still used for fortune telling in Mediterranean regions, contains 78 cards rather than the standard 52.
Three wrestling bouts moved to Thursday night at Point Pleasant National Guard Armory due to bad weather. Main event Lola Laray meets Betty Clark in a women’s bout at 8 15 p m. Tickets priced 2 ringside 1 50 general 75 cents for children under 12.
West Virginia State Police superintendent Col. Hazen H. Fair discusses the difference between real emergencies and perceived ones. He warns against speeding to “react” to emergencies, noting that speeding can create greater danger and urges drivers to think before acting to find safer solutions.
Carl G. Gardner of 1211 Main St Point Pleasant died 7 30 pm Saturday at Pleasant Valley Hospital after a brief illness He was born April 4 1901 in Point Pleasant and worked as a mechanic and draftsman at Marietta Manufacturing Co since 1919 He survived by his wife Genevieve Fry Gardner two sons Henry Parkinson Gardner and Carl G Gardner plus two grandchildren Funeral services set for Tuesday at Crow Funeral Home with Dr Carden A Hillman officiating burial in Lone Oak Cemetery.
The town and county calendar lists public meetings including the Mason County school board at 7 30 p m in the board of education office and a 7 30 p m city council session in the city building. Numerous church circles meet at 7 30 p m and 1 30 p m at various homes with named hosts and addresses.
Light snow today and tonight in parts of Ohio with a mix of sun and clouds elsewhere. In Ohio highs near the 20s, lows around 5. West Virginia cloudy with very light snow and cold temperatures highs near 32 and lows around 19 in the mountains and 10 to 22 elsewhere. Tuesday remains cloudy and cold.
Bidwell Mr Dave Laywell visited Thursday afternoon with Mr Jimmie Lawless. Mr and Mrs Glenn Soles and son Kenny of Eureka visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lester Soles, Mr and Mrs Lee Nolen of Harris visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Mickey McBride and family. Mrs Hannah McBride fell and hurt her ankle and has not been able to walk yet.
N Lexington Michael Mooter of Somerset faces charges for driving on Route 13 without a license Teresa Burris of Crooks ville is cited for driving on Route 37 without a valid license. Jack Campbell of New Lexington drives 65 mph on Route 22 in a 50 mph zone. Myron Orr of Crooksville drives on Route 75 without assumed distance. Howard L Miller of Glouster operates a truck without an operator license. Eugene Pitstick of Xenia drives a truck on Route 75 without a valid license. Archie Lipps of New Lexington found intoxicated along Tunnel Hill road. Herbert Treadway of New Lexington charged with assault and battery. Jerry Ferguson of Crooksville accused of striking his wife and failing to buy milk for his baby.
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