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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1958
Page
5
Mr. and Mrs. Murphy Goff of 22nd Street announce the marriage of their daughter Mildred Jean to Thomas Quincy Nebbergall son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nebber.
The Ohio River search for 34 year old Calvin Shirley continued Monday as local and regional fire departments used eight dragging boats to recover his body after he fell from a motor boat Sunday evening during a pleasure ride with his brother. Shirley lived at 823 Thirteen Street in Point Pleasant with his wife and 14 year old son and worked at the Kaiser Aluminum Plant in Ravenswood. He and his wife wed in Catlettsburg Kentucky on May 16 with attendants Mr and Mrs Pete Young. The bride wore a white linen sheath dress with a matching jacket and accessories. He is a 1957 Point Pleasant High School graduate where he played sports and later joined the United States Air Force. He is stationed in Tucson Arizona. The couple spent a weekend visiting his parents in Beverly. He will report back to base this week while his wife remains in Point Pleasant.
An urging piece explains that healthy houses protect families and neighborhoods from blight. It warns neglect spreads and invites slums, urging timely repairs and active participation in community improvement groups to safeguard future opportunities.
The reading stresses a must for cooperation with associates and openness to advice to avoid serious repercussions. It notes a likely profitable trend if suggestions are considered and highlights personal growth and family happiness alongside mid year travel opportunities.
Vernon Lee Smith of Mason and Janet Ruth William of Letart filed for marriage in the County Clerk's office. Vernon, 27, is the son of Isiah Smith. Janet, 19, is the daughter of Ernest William.
A frightened calf wandered onto a railroad track west of St. Anthony Idaho and refused to move as a slow freight train followed for several miles. The animal eventually jumped from the track onto a bridge ending the ordeal.
Past presidents of the Women s Society of Christian Service of Walton Memorial Methodist Church were honored at a dinner in the church social rooms Monday night. Mrs. Helmick introduced district officers and spoke on the National Assembly experience in St Louis. The Rev F Rossing Smith delivered a brief address.
The sheriff's department found an unconscious young woman on Route 35 near Isabelle Wilson Farm with no identification. She was taken to Holzer Hospital, estimated age 20 to 22, wearing slacks and blouse, with facial bruises and scratches.
The Women of the Presbyterian Church hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 at the church. Rev Robert Ray presents a Bible study on The Church the Communion of the Saints. Mrs John Hushion is devotional leader assisted by Mrs James McComb and Mrs William Cruikshanks. Circle 1 hosts the gathering.
Point Pleasant High School's commercial department offers a six week summer term starting June 2 with registration 9 to 10 am. Mrs Cary Howard Rayburn will lead the first year typing class and a German course is also available. Adults may enroll and graduation credits apply.
The Point Pleasant Post of the Ground Observer Corps logged an alert Sunday from 11 a m to 5 p m spotting eight planes and reporting them to the Air Defense Filter Center in Charleston. Observers listed include Tobey Greer Robert Oliver Jr David Oliver Junior Smith William Smith Paul Smith Ronnie Bostic Manford L Bauer Manford H Bauer Billy Schuler Paul Durst Johnny Wamsley and Wallace Smith Jr marking the smallest report since activation.
In Chula Vista California a savings and loan company celebrated the opening of its new office by giving away a prize. The winner named is Mrs Jane Money.
Ravenswood Senior Women's Club met in the Community Building. Mrs. H. D. McPherson installed next year’s officers led by President Mrs. P. B. Harris Sr. and Vice President Mrs. John Kirk. Harris appointed 19 committees including Program Ways and Means City Beautiful Publicity Parliamentarian Federated News and Camp Galahad chairwomen. Treasurer reported $225.57. Five new projects announced Camp Galahad Eye Bank Mental Health Stamps and Scholarships. Miss Mary Katherine Barnes announced a Mental Health program and five new projects. Hostesses served punch cake and mints for about 40 members.
Steven Rex built a small fire to warm his hands when the blaze spread to 12 tons of baled straw in Randolph Utah. Local responders contained the fire with no injuries reported.
Mrs. Bessie Marie Watson of 414 First St. died Monday at Holzer Hospital after a weeklong stay. She was born July 15, 1915 in Pine Grove West Virginia, daughter of Virgil Crump and the late Laura Crump. Survived by husband Charles Watson, five sons, two daughters, four sisters, two brothers, one grandchild, and step mother. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. Stevens funeral home, burial Lone Oak Cemetery.
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