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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1960

Page

12

Two Vehicle Crashes Hurt Two In West Virginia

State Police report two Monday highway accidents near Point Pleasant injuring Raymond Everson 21 and Betty McLeod, both of Lakin. Everson’s car, owned by Erin McLeod, crashed after hitting an icy spot on Route 62 near Old Town Creek. damage estimated at 1000 dollars. A second wreck on Route 17 involved Leroy Depratter 42 of Fort McCoy Florida, whose tractor trailer owned by Southern Leasing, Inc. jackknifed and overturned while stopping for a school bus, blocking traffic for hours with a load of frozen fruit juices spilled.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Raymond F. Everson Lakin Betty McLeod Pleasant Valley Hospital Everson Erin McLeod Old Town Creek McLeod Lorene Ones Julius McLeod Leroy Depratter Fort McCoy Fla Southern Leasing, Inc Dade City

Fines Levied on 18 for Speeding and Related Offenses

In POINT PLEASANT Justice A M Goodwin heard speeding charges. Frank Wilson Winecoff paid 10.25 dollars and costs. Others fined 10 dollars plus costs included Garland Hayes Yoder Smith Vernon Whit ley Connie Jarrell Ruel Adkins Harold Clark Eugene Steele 15 dollars and costs John Wesley Rogers Chester Tackett 10 dollars and costs for expired inspection Homer Bailey 10 dollars and costs for expired plates William Howell 10 dollars and costs for no passing Raymond Bellar 1 dollar and costs for improper registration Ivan Young Anna Hill Rayburn Arthurs 10 dollars and costs for drunkenness William Villers 10 dollars and costs for loss of vehicle control.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Frank Wilson Winecoff Garland Lee Hayes Rancie Leon Yoder James R. Smith Vernon Whitley Connie Jarrell Ruel Adkins Harold Clark Eugene Steele John Wesley Rogers Chester Tackett Homer Lee Bailey William Howell Raymond Oo Beller Ivan James Young Anna Mae Hill Rayburn H. Arthurs William Villers

Pt Pleasant Community Calendar Activities Include Church, Clubs

Tuesday the Women of the Presbyterian Church meet at 8 p m in the church social room with Mrs Charles Young presiding. Wednesday the Rotary Club gathers at 6 15 p m at the Moose Home. Thursday the Trinity Methodist Bible Study begins at 1 30 p m in the church social room with Mrs Miles T Epling of Gallipolis. Kiwanis Club also meets at 6 15 p m at the Moose Home. Friday a record hop by the American Legion runs 7 30 to 10 30 p m at the Legion Home on Viand Street.

The Presbyterian Church Charles Young Rotary Club Moose Home Women’s Society of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Miles T. Epling Gallipolis Kiwanis Club American Legion Legion Viand Street

Miss Keefer to Wed Joe Kincaid in April

In Point Pleasant Patri cia Keefer and Joe Kincaid plan an open church wedding at 3 o clock on April 3. The ceremony will be in the Church of Christ in Christian Union. Miss Keefer is the daughter of Rev and Mrs J P Keefer. Mr Kincaid is the son of Mr and Mrs Archie Kincaid.

Point Pleasant Patricia Keefer Joe Kincaid Church of Christ In Christian Union Miss Keefer J. P. Keefer Mr. Kincaid Archie Kincaid

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Show Local Births Discharges

Mrs Bernie Queen Northup Ohio a daughter admitted A L Totman Chesterhill Ohio Carlos Walters Point Pleasant Katie Wogan Columbus discharged Mrs Guy Finely and daughter of Apple Grove Mrs Thurman Bowser Grimms Janding

Bernie Queen Northup Ohio A. L. Totman Chesterhill Carlos Walters Point Pleasant Katie Wogan Columbus Guy Finely Apple Grove Thurman Bowser Grimms Janding

Winners of Pt Pleasant Science Fair Shine

First and second place winners from the Point Pleasant Junior and Senior High School Open House Science Fair were Artie Gelwicks for a steam turbine display and Carolyn Costen for a living picture of conservation. Other second place entries included Kenneth Love on Electrolysis, Berndine Courtright on Nitrogen Fixation Bacteria, Robert Horn on Coal Mining. Third places went to Judy Getty for Sodium Atom, Judy Garrett for a Pollination Display, and Darrell Schwartz for Artifacts. J H Carpenter chaired. Regional Fair in Huntington set for April 1-2.

Point Pleasant Artie Gelwicks Carolyn Costen John Kimberling Kenneth Love Berndine Courtright Robert Horn Judy Getty Judy Garrett Darrell Schwartz J. H. Carpenter Huntington

Point Pleasant Band Banquet Set for April 1

The Point Pleasant High School Band banquet will be held April 1 at the Ordnance School starting 6 30 p m. Attorney John Epling of Gallipolis will entertain after dinner. John Heis kell of Gallipolis will be master of ceremonies. The invocation will be by Rev. Gaston Boyles Jr pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Norman Coffman band director will present letters and awards. Dinner served by Martha Circle Trinity Methodist Church with Mrs G A Biggs chair. A dance with Norman Coffman’s band will follow.

Point Pleasant Martha

Births at Pleasant Valley Hospital

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list newborns including a son for Mr. and Mrs. James Morri of Point Pleasant and a daughter as the other birth. Other names include Mrs. George Rupe of Middleport and Mrs. Lydia Durst of Cottageville among families noted.

Custody Sought in Divorce Case in Point Pleasant

Julia Anne Hill files for divorce from Homer S Hill at Point Pleasant alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married in Clifton in Oct 1956 and have one child. the mother seeks custody of the child.

Point Pleasant Julia Anne Hill Homer S. Hill Clifton

Pamela Lloyd Named to Mt. Vernon Academy Dean's List

Pamela Lloyd of Jefferson Blvd in Point Pleasant is named to the dean's list at Mt. Vernon Academy Mt. Vernon Ohio. A junior and daughter of Dr and Mrs J Stewart Lloyd she has been a straight A student for two and a half years.

Point Pleasant Pamela Lloyd Jefferson Blvd Mt. Vernon Academy Mt. Vernon Ohio Miss Lloyd J. Stewart Lloyd

Judges Named for Gallia Academy Science Fair

Gallia Academy High School will host its second annual Science Fair at 7:30 pm Thursday. Judges include Oka Carlson James B Harreld Dr George W Davis Dr Thomas W Morgan Don Courtright and Robert E Jenkins. Entries split into junior and senior divisions biological and physical. Prizes awarded for first second and third places. Local winners advance to Marshall College Regional Science Fair on April 1 at Huntington Memorial Field House and entries from Gallia Academy will enter Science Day at Ohio University in Athens on April 9.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Ross H. Fleming Oka Carlson James B. Harreld George W. Davis Thomas W. Morgan Don Courtright Robert E. Jenkins Marshall College Huntington Memorial Field House Ohio University Athens

Honor Roll Listed At North Gallia High School

North Gallia High School releases its fourth six weeks honor roll listing 23 students. Readers include seven sophomores six seniors freshmen and four juniors named by class with members such as Carolyn Cook Susie Bush Martha Hersman Doris Burke Gloria Keesee Brenda Killen Dorothy Taylor John Ralston and Janet Sue Smith.

Gallipolis North Gallia High School Carter Massie Carolyn Cook Sue Cregor Chestera Lee Nancy Logue Betty Robie Doris Sheets Susie Bush Barbara Denny Martha Hersman Nancy Bass Bob Harris J. B. King Dottie McCarley Gloria Keesee Junior Devault Brenda Killen Dorothy Taylor Doris Burke Louise Caton Anna Mae George Beth King John Ralston Janet Sue Smith

GAHS Honor Flag Up For Bands And Choir

Gallia Academy earned the honor flag after a superior showing at the District 15 music festival. The Gallia Academy Junior and Senior High Bands and the a capella choir received top ratings under directors A Kimball Sutter and Ned Dejournett respectively.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy A. Kimball Sutter Ned Dejournett

Births and dismissals noted at Holzer Hospital

The Holzer Hospital notes list new births for numerous families including Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Barr and Mrs. Verne Walke among others. The record also notes several dismissals and blood usage figures with Sunday two pints and Monday none.

Home Economics Agent Attends Columbus Training

Miss Nancy McAllister of Gallia County extension is attending an induction training conference for extension agents in Columbus, on Monday and Tuesday.

Gallipolis Nancy McAllister Gallia County Columbus

Announce Models For Spring Style Show In Point Pleasant

Mrs. James Osborne announced the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club spring style show at the high school auditorium on March 31 at 8 p m. Models for O J Morrison Store include Julie Eschenaur Elinor Cole Peggy Selby Susie Call and others.

Point Pleasant James Osborne O. J. Morrison Julie Eschenaur Elinor Cole Peggy Selby Susie Call Phyllis Miller Sandy Burdette Jean Pullins Norman Coffman Billy Roush Bigg’s Department

Driver Jailed After Hitting School Bus

Gallia county report says Herbie E. Snyder 22 of Oak Hill was jailed for drunken driving after his car struck a Southwestern Local School District bus on Route 233 near Gallia. Bus driver Alton Pyles 53 of Patriot Route 2 passed Snyder then Snyder passed again and sideswiped the bus. 25 students aboard, none hurt. minor damage to both vehicles.

Gallipolis Herbie E. Snyder Oak Hill State Highway Patrol Gallia Snyder Alton Pyles Patriot Pyles

Bidwell Busy Bees Elect New Officers

The Bidwell Busy Bees 4-H Club met at Mrs. Paul Saunders home and elected Sue Cregor president and Eugene Stevens assistant adviser. Other officers include Chestera Lee vice president Barbara McClaskey secretary Carlene Fraley treasurer June Hunnel news reporter Betty Robie song leader Paula Saunders Carol McBride recreation leaders and Debbie Schaeffing Janet Evans health and safety chairs.

Gallipolis Bidwell Busy Bees Paul Saunders Sue Cregor Eugene Stevens Chestera Lee Barbara McClaskey Carlene Fraley June Hunnel Betty Robie Paula Saunders Carol McBride Debbie Schaeffing Janet Evans

Edward Guthrie Starts Reformatory Sentence

Gallia Ohio Deputy Sheriff Grant Long transported William Edward Guthrie 18 Kerr to Mansfield Reformatory to begin a 120 year sentence for the February Sunday nonfatal shooting of his 16 year old brother Raymond. Guthrie was sentenced last week by Judge Robert M. Betz. The sheriff s department arrested Jennings Bias 29 Patriot Route 1 on a non support charge with a hearing set for Tuesday in Municipal Court.

Gallipolis Grant Long William Edward Guthrie Kerr Mansfield Reformatory Raymond Robert M. Betz Sheriff's Department Jennings Bias

Wreck Reported In Gallipolis Minor Collision

City police reported a minor collision Monday at 3 42 p m in the 700 block of Third Ave involving Mae Williams 44 of 48 Vinton Ave and Nelson Cromley 62 of 130 Pine St both of Gallipolis. Minor damage, no injuries, no charges filed.

Gallipolis Third Ave Mae Williams Vinton Ave Nelson Cromley Pine St

Heart Fund Drive Totals $2072 For Gallia County

Mrs. Helen Spriegel reports the 1960 Gallia County Heart Fund Drive has raised 2072 dollars and 79 cents. The Heart Sunday's house to house collection added 1253 dollars and 53 cents. A final drive figure will be announced.

Gallipolis Helen Spriegel Gallia County Heart

Weiher Divorce Granted in Gallia Common Pleas Court

Judge Robert M. Betz granted James E. Weiher of Rio Grande a divorce from Carol Weiher of Columbus on grounds of gross neglect. The court restored Carol Weiher to her maiden name Carol Angus.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Gallia County

Ward Family Attends Birthday Visit in Kyger and Charleston

Mr and Mrs Chester Ward spent a Sunday with Mr and Mrs Eugene Stevens and daughter Janice for Janice s birthday. Mr and Mrs Elmer Moses visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Hodge in Charleston West Virginia recently.

Kyger Chester Ward Eugene Stevens Janice Elmer Moses John Hodge Charleston W. Va

The Plains Women Plan Easter Seal Benefit Game

The Plains community to host an Easter Seal benefit basketball game on March 28 with The Plains women facing a junior and senior high school girls team. A second feature has community men playing the high school varsity squad. Proceeds aid the Athens County Society for Crippled Children. First women’s practice set for 6:30 p.m. at the high school.

the Plains Mary Michael Michael Plains Athens County Society For Crippled Children

Mr. Williams Dies At 73 In Glouster

Harry Williams 73 of 36 Atkins St Glouster died Monday evening at Altman Hospital Canton after a long illness. A retired coal miner he belonged to First Baptist Church Glouster and Carbon Lodge 62 F and A M. Survived by wife Rose son Lawrence of Washington DC two daughters Elizabeth Mitchell Canton Bertha Keyes Washington DC one sister Ethel Des Moines Iona and eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Wiley Funeral Home.

Glouster Harry Williams Atkins St Altman Hospital Canton Williams First Baptist Church Carbon Lodge Ethel Des Moines Iona Wiley Funeral Home

Will Honor 4-H Advisers Recognition Banquet Set

Gallia County 4-H advisers will be honored for long service at noon Thursday during a recognition banquet at Ohio State University Columbus. Maurice Bane 15 years, J Wilford Evans 10 years, Homer McCulty 5 years, and Frank Clark 5 years. one more adviser, Mrs. Frank Clark, also of the Boosterettes club, is recognized but will not attend.

Gallipolis Gallia County Student Union Ohio State University Columbus Russ Priddy Maurice Bane Ohio Valley Blue Jackets J. Wilford Evans Homer McCulty Priddy Frank Clark Boosterettes

Barrett Troup Transferred to West Point

Pfc. Tom Barrett son of Mr and Mrs Francis Barrett Trimble has been transferred with his company the 50th Engineers to West Point New York for reassignment.

Tom Barrett Francis Barrett Trimble 50Th Engineers West Point N. Y

Cincinnati Market Report Sheep and Cattle Prices

Market totals show cattle volume near 600 head with slaughter steers at 79.00 for 1,113 lb, calves 200 head, hogs 2,500 with mixed No 1-3 and 2-3 grades, and lambs 200 head. Prices span steers 18.00-26.75, heifers 24.00-25.00, cows 14.00-17.73, bulls 20.90-21.00, feeders 22.00-23.50, hogs 13.00-15.85, and lambs 18.00-22.00 depending on grade and weight.

Cincinnati USDA

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Point Pleasant Clinic Pt. Pleasant James Morrison George Rupe Lydia Durst Cottageville Anne Broome Ravenswood Helen Elias Emmerson Mayes Ashton Rebecca Raynes Mason Virgie McNeal Cheshire Frank A. Capehart Robert Roush Betty McCleod James Swisher Raymond Everson Richard Roush Letart Academy Frederik of Denmark Copenhagen Science Fair GAHS Holzer Hospital Mrs Kenneth L. Barr Vinton Crown City Ernest J. Riffle Wellston Charles W. Wilson Jackson Donald E. Sparks Ralph L. Amos Ironton Patricia Henry Leon Janice Ann Jones James B. Aldridge Coal Grove Lowell E. Lambert Hoyt A. Webster James K. Hively Carol K. Clark Raymond J. Casey Frank D. Jen Floyd Blackbur Py Dale Lee Chick Shara Lou Yerian William G. Collins E H. Nutter John J. Fry Elbert O. Masters Robert Stumbo Blood Della Lou McDaniels Judy Shrout Valeria Selby Mary Lou Kelly Karen Knapp Lana Jean Long Alice Borrer Patty Knotts Fisher's Eunice B. Beller Juanita Riffle Marguerite Hatton Sue Raike Claudia Williamson Verna Kay Lemasters Gary Young Jimmy Jo Wedge Robert Shertzer Sue Ellen Goodnute Maudellen Henry Karen Jones Margaret Waldie Nancy Telle Jean Bardin Mary Fowler Nadine Phillips Ival Wamsley Edward Guthrie Plains Women Plan Mr. Williams Messenger PH. LY Harold Goddard Auc Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Ravine, Onio Jesse Whisman Hastings Rex_ Storer Mercury Platt Rambler Union Street LY Star Chief Algeo Motor Sales E. State St New Straitsville Plymouth Belvedere Pearl Scott Coolville Plymouth J. R Jim) Nichols Fordomatic Fred Perry Central Avenue Windale Pacemaker Skyline van Dyke Champion Dannie Trailer Sales, Inc Logan Plaza Motel Union Street DODGE Kinneer Motors E. State Ph. LY Gail Watkins Equipment Co Great Lakes Willis Donald Poston New England Stewart White's Hawk Albany & New Marshfield Thomas Hutchison Speedway Denver Young Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY Rose Mahaffey Maytag and Electric Motor Service West State St L. E. White West Roofing Co Depot St. Ph D.M. Goddard W. State Grange Grange Insurance George W. Ford Chat & R Dean & Barry Baker & Stauffer Sherwin-Williams Jake West Union Street Court Street Paramount Studio Reeves Co Attleboro Mass Don Slagle Shafer Columbus St Nelsonville Hampshire Yorkshire Pigs Roy Mayer Jersey E. A. Dodderer Clarence Sam Scott St. Rt Albany Holstfin Call Hillcrest Amesville Ben Dorsey Amy Yorkshire Tamworth Floyd Starkey Guysville White's Mill Rocks Ehmer Hatch Lancaster Cal Dickson Rendering Co Marietta, Ohio Studebaker E. Carpenter Simpkins Beasley Beasley & Mathews
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