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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1960
Page
5
County agent William P. Smith reports eggs likely to command five to six cents a dozen more from April to June and higher prices through the rest of 1960. He notes fewer laying hens, poor hatch rates, and storm losses push egg costs up, urging farmers to hatch early to profit. Broiler and turkey markets also look strong with turkeys ample and prices above last year.
Gallia County residents note cash disability benefits began three years ago this July with 125 beneficiaries. The Portsmouth District Social Security Office urges understanding of the program for those 50 or older who are unable to perform substantial work. In the five-county area served, over $50,000 per month in benefits is paid to disabled individuals, averaging about $95 per month plus dependent allowances. Questions about disability provisions should contact the Portsmouth office at 930 Fourth St.
State Patrol filed left of center charges against John N. Jeffers 17 and Robert S. Nibert 55 after a 12 10 p m collision on Sandfork Peniel Road one mile west of Route 141 Jeffers from Patriot Route 1 and Nibert from North Up Route 1. Nibert faces Municipal Court appearance Wednesday while Jeffers is set for Juvenile Court on May 28.
The Central American territory of British Honduras has a recorded population of 79 000. Officials note steady growth as urban areas expand and census figures are published. Local leaders emphasize demographic trends shaping development and planning.
The Gallia Academy High School A Cappella Choir directed by Ned DeJournett will perform a 45 minute concert for Huntington Central High School students in Huntington West Virginia. It is the first out of town appearance this year and part of an exchange with Huntington Central.
Velma Mueller's fourth graders from Washington Elementary visited the Evans Grocery Co. bakery. John Rees organized the trip. Alfred E. Hooser, assistant production manager, explained bread making processes. Margi Winters, student teacher, joined the group.
English essayist Charles Lamb notes that newspapers arouse curiosity and never leave readers satisfied, a sentiment capturing the paradox of press reach and reader expectation. The remark reflects 1800s literary views on journalism and public appetite for news.
John R. Borden 30 son of Mrs Lallian Hogan of Gallipolis recently graduated from the Seventh Army NonCommissioned Officer Academy in Bad Talz Germany. He received four weeks refresher training in map reading combat tactics and leadership and is assigned to the 27th Engineer Depot Company in Kaiserslautern. His father Alex Borden lives at 750 Third Ave Gallipolis and his wife Louise accompanies him in Germany.
Gallipolis city police handed over Robert E. Bush 20 of 57 Smithers St to Military Police from Fort Hayes. He had been absent without leave for 41 days from Fort Knox Kentucky. Bush was arrested Friday for operating without the assured clear distance and fined 10 dollars and costs Saturday in Municipal Court.
Boy Scout Troop 203 plans a 5 30 p m wiener roast for scout parents at Camp Hout Fairfield. A movie Patrol Methods will be shown and there will be games and recreation for the scouts.
Sixteen men attended Monday night’s meeting of Thesias Lodge 19 Knights of Pythias in Jackson for the annual inspection. State Senator J Sherman Porter district deputy grand chancellor served as inspecting officer.
Three Gallia nurses attended a District 14 meeting of the Ohio State Nurses Association Monday night at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. Attendees included Helen Spriegel Beulah Ward and Garnet Beard joined by Clara Mauck of Logan and Rose Switzer of Athens. Meetings are held every other month.
GALLIPOLIS The Rev. Charles Lusher of Chillicothe will deliver the commencement address at 8 p.m. Friday for the 45 members of the 1960 graduating class at North Gallia High School. Hazel Elizabeth King will deliver the salutatory and John E. Ralston the valedictory. Principal Harley Cloud will present the seniors for diplomas awarded by B. Lewis Jones. The girls glee club will sing and Sandra Knotts will play a clarinet solo. The Rev. Gerald R. Brown will give the invocation and benediction. Mrs. Maurita Miller will play both the processional and recessional.
Jason H Shepard Jr of 862 First Ave Mon day had a divorce petition dismissed at his costs after filing against Edith Louise Shepard 1006 First Ave The wife refiled naming Edna Louise Shepard The couple wed February 14 1959 at High Point North Carolina and the petition cites gross neglect and extreme cruelty.
Hannan-Trace High School and four district elementary schools report the fifth six weeks honor roll. Names include Barbara Montgomery and Donna Watson among freshmen. Barbara Lusk and Maxine Dennison among seniors. multiple students across Bethel Little Bulls kin Swan Creek and Athens Messenger areas.
New Trop-Artic introduces a motor oil with a PDA cleaning element from Phillips Petroleum. Tests claim improved performance and protection under severe engine tests, urging car owners to switch and observe noticeable gains.
A Phillips 66 advertisement touts New Flite-Fuel as a high performance blend that vaporizes quickly, reduces ping, and increases engine power and responsiveness. It teams with Trop-Artic Motor Oil to deliver smoother, quieter, livelier, and thriftier driving, inviting refueling at stations displaying the shield.
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