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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1952

Page

3

Wahama High to Host Career Day Speakers

Wahama High School in Point Pleasant schedules Career Day with speakers from Philip Sporn plant Vanadium Corp Sylvania Electric Co and many fields including teaching nursing engineering law enforcement retail farming and the armed forces to inform students of career opportunities after graduation.

Point Pleasant Wahama High School Perons Paul Scally Philip Spornant Howard Price Vanadium John Wrence Ann Ervin Clarence Blessing Pomeroy Motor Sales W. J. Buchannon, Jr Philip Sporn Janet McKinney Georgia Howard Barbara Rader Holzer Hospital E. A. Schnebel Mason Paul Schneider Wave Wac Waf Armed Forces Carpenters’ Trade

Social notes and hospital visit updates from Pt Pleasant community

Mrs Vitus Hartley hosted Friendship Circle at 1696 Jefferson Ave with attendees including Mrs Mae Sayre and Dr S O Johnson who will speak on social hygiene at 8 30 p m. L O Moose Lodge 731 invites members and guests. cookies requested. Local residents reported include L Gaskins undergoing major surgery at Holzer Hospital with satisfactory condition. Several visits and illnesses noted among Henderson and Charleston residents with recoveries, travels, and a 30 day leave for Pvt Richard Woodyard at Fort Knox Kentucky.

Loyal Order of Moose Social Service Patsy Yester L. O. Gaskins Washington Ave Holzer Hospital F. E. Smith New Haven John Greer Jefferson Ave Greer Gordon Meeker Ruth Ann Hinton Ronald Whith Clara Woodyard First St Frances Clark French Casey Henderson Florence Morrison Charleston Morrison Florence Robbins John Robbins Casey Clark Shirley Robbins Kansas City Robbins F. E. Scott Pittsburgh Elizabeth Lasley Wellesley Mass Harry Lasley Miss Lasley Griff Durbin Main St Ravenswood Durbin Greta Robbins Richard Woodyard Korea Fort Knox Ernest Warner Jefferson Blvd

Damage Suit Is Appealed After Curb Collision

A damage suit stemming from a week end collision on a narrow road between West Columbia and the Lieving Coal Co. mine was appealed to a high court after a justice of the peace hearing in Point Pleasant. The car owner Tulio Bazzoli prevailed at trial. Russell Putney’s attorney filed a notice of appeal and a bond was posted. Charles J. Hyer represented the plaintiff and William Rardin the defendant.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace West Columbia Lieving Bazzoli Putney Charles J. Hyer William Rardin

Hospital Admission Log Includes Numerous Local Names

Holzer Hospital notes list multiple admissions including Miss Benny Gettles Wellston Mrs Jerry Hill Letart Falls Mrs Ernest Spires Jackson Mrs Amanda Baer Minersville Bernard C Moeller Cheshire Anne Simmerman Gallipolis Mary Alice Hughes Jackson Arthur Wykle Wellston Dale Gilkey Gallipolis Mrs Harry Lane Ironton Mrs William Gibbs Hartford Mrs Cooper Strashaugh Ratcliffe Mrs B A Perry Lakin Carolyn Craig Grimms Landing Stanley Epling Hillie Jarrett Dr Simon Johnson Mrs Arthur Beckett Margaret McClurg Mrs Robert McMaster Mrs James Panchot Rose Bodick Mrs O A Vornhot Donald Loomis Mrs George Stewart Mrs Leonard Rainey Mrs Dempsey Williams Mrs Robert Neff

Benny Gettles Wellston Jerry Hill Letart Falls Ernest Spires Jackson Amanda Baer Minersville Bernard C. Moeller Cheshire Anne Simmerman Gallipolis Mary Alice Hughes Arthur Wykle Dale Gilkey Harry Lane Ironton William Gibbs Hartford Cooper Strashaugh Ratcliffe B. A. Perry Lakin Carolyn Craig Grimms Landing Tanley Epling Hillie Jarrett Simon Johnson Arthur Beckett Margaret McClurg Robert McMaster James Panchot Rose Bodick O. A. Vornhot Donald Loomis George Stewart Leonard Rainey Dempsey Williams Robert Neff

Lodi Township seeks transfer of funds in Ohio court action

The Board of Trustees of Lodi Township Athens County Ohio filed Cause No 21564 in the Court of Common Pleas requesting transfer of 800 from the General Fund to the Road and Bridge Fund under Sec 5425 12A General Code. Hearing set for March 29 1952 or as soon thereafter as conveni ent heard. James F Shumaker Prosecuting Attorney 3 17 82 11.

Board of Trustees Lodi Township Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas General Fund General Code of

Notice to Bidders for Salisbury Township Elementary School

Salisbury Local School District Meigs County Ohio seeks sealed proposals by April 4 1992 for general construction plumbing electrical and heating and ventilation work on a new Salisbury Township Elementary School site 4 miles north of the Ohio River Plans prepared by A H Moellenkamp & Associates Lancaster Ohio Bids must include a 10 percent certified or cashiers check or bond and may be withdrawn for 30 days after opening The Board may reject any or all bids and plans may be obtained with a $10 deposit from the Engineer's office.

Board of Education Salisbury Local Pomeroy Ohio Meigs County Court House Salisbury Township S. R. 33 Ohio River A. H. Moellenkamp State of Salisbury Board of Education of Salisbursoot

River riverboat traffic reports from Gallipolis district

Fisheries of the Kanawha and Ohio river traffic listed by harbor and time. Boats including Joan E Solvay Armstrong Rand Jefferson Kenna Manitou Advance Semet Patriot Quinn Jackie Mount Vernon Orlenian A V Criss Santa Ban ta Omar Tampico E Hatfield Virginia Frances and others move up or down the Kanawha, Ohio and related locks with the Ohio upper and lower gauges.

Gallipolis Pittsburgher Joan E Solvay Armstrong Rand Jefferson Kanawha Kenna Down Manitou Winfield A. V. Criss Banta Omar Tampico E. Hatfield Keystone Virginia Frances Ohio River Kanawha Falls

Births at Point Clinic Note Names and Dates

Point Pleasant couple Charles Guy Spencer welcomed a daughter Judy Kay on March 13. Gallipolis Ferry couple William Hughes welcomed a daughter Linda Jane on March 14. Release notices: Mrs James Devault, Mrs William Miller and son Hoy Thomas.

Charles Guy Spencer Point Pleasant Judy Kay William Hughes Gallipolis Ferry Linda Jane James Devault William Miller Hoy Thomas

Man Found Guilty Of Assault And Battery

Walter Shank was found guilty of assault and battery after a Saturday magistrate hearing. He was fined $5 plus costs. Complainant William L. Sturgeon of Apple Grove said the incident arose from a dispute between neighboring farmers in the Apple Grove community.

Point Pleasant Walter Shank William L. Sturgeon Apple Grove

Automobiles Collide On Rt. 62 at Clifton

There were no arrests after an accident Saturday at 6 15 p m on Route 62 at Clifton. A car driven by James Ben Sayre 26 New Haven collided with a car driven by Richard S Fowler 30 West Columbia as Fowler slowed for a turning vehicle. No injuries reported by State Police.

Point Pleasant Clifton James Ben Sayre New Haven Richard S. Fowler West Columbia Fowler

Head On Route 35 Crash Injures Five Near Point Pleasant

Five people were injured in a head on collision seven miles east of Point Pleasant on Route 35 Sunday afternoon. Vehicles driven by Bobby Gene Davis and Ira A. Eaton collided in the left lane when Davis attempted a passing move. Eaton was uninjured. his wife Neva Eaton, daughter Charlene, and Davis passenger injuries were treated at Holzer Hospital and Point Clinic.

Point Pleasant Bobby Gene Davis Wilstacy Ira A. Eaton Columbus Eaton Davis Neva Eaton Charlene M. G. Sellers Holzer Hospital Sellers Point Clinic Grace Cooney Gertie Prater Baltimore Jackson Delbert Goad Springfield Ohio

Four Nabbed After Attack at Upriver Tavern

Four men were arrested by the sheriff after an assault on a tavern operator upriver. William Thomas Mitchell, 22, Bidwell Route 2, faced a charge of driving while intoxicated and paid a $50 fine plus costs, then jailed for nonpayment. The other three, Merrill Wade Cochran, 22, Vinton Route 1, Charles Cutshaw, 34, Vinton Route 2, and Joe David Kruskamp, 20, Fewington Route 1, were charged with intoxication and disorderly conduct, fined $100 with $80 suspended on good behavior, and sent to jail for nonpayment where applicable.

Gallipolis Sheriff's Office William Thomas Mitchell Bidwell Merrill Wade Cochran Vinton Charles Cutshaw Joe David Kruskamp Fewington

Camp Fund Totals 4931 for Ripley West Virginia youth center

West Virginia fund totals 4931.63 for the Ripley youth camp and conference center with Mason County contributions. John Spiggle, chair man, reports Wohelo Farm Women's Club added 162 from campaign efforts toward a county cottage for local youth. The goal remains 25000 with steady contributions.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Ripley Mason County John Spiggle Wohelo Farm Women’s Club

Parents of Daughter Born in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs Worthy Stanley of Point Pleasant announce the birth of a daughter on March 14 at their home.

Point Pleasant Worthy Stanley

Henderson Resident Dies in Point Pleasant

Mrs Annie Bonecutter sixty two died at 1 15 a m Sunday at Point Clinic after a short illness from a heart ailment She was born in Mason County and spent her life in the area She resided in Henderson and was survived by husband Arthur two daughters Frances Sturgeon and Glenna Grimm four sons Jack Owen Harley and Melvin a sister and a half brother Funeral services will be held at 130 p m Wednesday at the Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev J P Keefer officiating and burial in Lone Oak Cemetery Friends may call at the Henderson home.

Point Pleasant Annie Bonecutter Point Clinic Mason County Henderson James Wamsley Frances Casey Wamsley Methodist Church Arthur Frances Sturgeon Glenna Grimm Jack Owen Harley Melvin John Daugherty William Wamsley Church of Christ In Christian Union J. P. Keefer Lone Oak Cemetery

Divorce Suit Filed in Point Pleasant

Henry J. Wirtz files a divorce suit against Maye Wirtz in the Point Pleasant circuit court, initiating formal proceedings.

Point Pleasant Office of the Circuit Court Henry J. Wirtz Maye Wirtz

Fatal Route 140 Crash Report Brings Multiple Fines

State Highway Patrol logs a fatal accident near routes 140 and 75 involving Herbert F E McCann and Hobart McKinley, with ongoing investigation. Multiple injuries and property damage noted. several arrests for speeding and a DWI case continued.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Herbert FE. McCann Oak Hill

Driver Is Accused After Third Ave Crash

William Jackson 19, Patriot, charged with reckless operation after his car collided with a curbside pickup driven by Guy Smith 68. Police report severe front-end damage to Jacksons car and medium damage to the truck. The crash occurred Saturday night on Third Ave.

Gallipolis William Jackson Guy Smith City Jackson Third Ave

New Car Engines and Power Steering

Chrysler introduces the FirePower V-8 with a hemispherical combustion chamber delivering 180 hp. The article notes this genuinely new engine design enhances usable power with nonpremium fuel and improves steering feel in all conditions. It also cites America’s first passenger car full-time power steering and discusses comparisons for buyers.

Chrysler America Chrysler Engineering

Lemley Rites Conducted at Poplar Ridge Church

Services for James Theodore Lemley aged 82 at Poplar Ridge Church drew the largest crowd yet, with numerous out of town attendees from Ohio and beyond. The list included Mrs. Louise Reid of New Orleans. Ralph Lemley family of Fortoria. Kenneth Lemsey of Cleveland. Edward Ralph of Little Sandusky. Marion residents including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cranston and others. and kin from Columbus, Marysville, Kenton, Charleston, and Creola among many relatives and friends.

Gallipolis James Theodore Lemley Poplar Ridge Church Louise Reid New Orleans Ralph Lemley Jerry Toria Ohio Kenneth Lemsey Cleveland Edward Ralph Little Sandusky Walter Cranston Edna George Snyder Hobart Clench James Ward Bobby Marion Floyd Rife Kenton James Jarrison Paul Thivener Duke Crandall Columbus Harry Taylor Beverly Katheryn Lemley Marysville Denney Adam Anney Creola Bertha Shaver Warren Caplinger Kenneth Caplinger Carol Kay Charleston W. Va Mack Ralph Annabelle

ALL-BRAN Ad Claims Laxative Relief and Regain of Regularity

A Kellogg advertisement from Bethany, Missouri promotes ALL-BRAN as a ready to eat cereal rich in iron and B and D vitamins. It touts relief from chronic constipation, urges daily consumption, and offers a double money back guarantee after 10 days with an empty carton sent to Battle Creek, Michigan.

Iran Bethany Kellogg’s Battle Creek Mich

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vitus Hartley Jeferson Friendship Circle EUB Church Ning Mae Sayre Mary Bryant Elmer Ebersbach Samuel Beller Marcus McDaniel Oma Smith Ed Cheesebrew Dr. Johnson S. O. Johnson Lakin State Hospital Women of the Moose John James F. Shumaker Joe Evans Raat I Sonotone Athens Nelsonville Dew Alice R. Colby Union Trust Parkersburg, W. Va Hobart McKinley Firebrick Harold FE. Cray Adam V Linton Bethel Road Lewis E. Trapp Linton Alfonso Blair Loudonville Ross Walker Blair Red Jacket Junior Otis Heintz Ralph H. Halla Lutelus Ray McCarty Cedarville Boyd Halley Charles FE. Scurlock Lawrence R. Yeanger John Sexton Kenton Mitchell St.Joseph Aspirin Johnny Jones Motors E. State St Athens, Ohio Meigs Motor Company North Second Street Middleport Lemley Ady Atuexs, Vonie
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