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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1958

Page

14

Kiwanis Plans Springs Mattress Buys for Camp

Gallipolis Kiwanis Club auction netted 111.40 toward a youth camp project and a Saturday purchase of springs and mattresses is planned. Paul E. Watson will send a 315 check to Huntington with J. Dean Eisel to complete the buys. Interclub activity drew thirteen Point Pleasant Kiwanians led by President Sherwood Costen.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Paul E. Watson Kiwanis Youth Foundation Board of Trustees

Aerie 2290 Plans For Installation

Gallipolis Aerie 2290 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will install officers next Wednesday night with Past Worthy President Buell Hayes as installing officer. The group presented current president Wesley Westfall a $50 gift for his service. two new members joined and five delinquent members were reinstated. Dolan Smith of Addison and Walter Rollins of Gallipolis were taken in Wednesday night.

Gallipolis Aerie Order of Eagles Buell Hayes Wesley Westfall Dolan Smith Addison Walter Rollins

Foster Back From Meeting Headlines Aged Care Talk

Wayne B. Foster administrator of Holzer Hospital spoke in Columbus on aging care at the Ohio Association of Nursing Homes convention. He attended Monday night’s Deshler Hilton banquet and serves as past president of the Ohio Hospital Association and chair of its Nursing Home Liaison Committee.

Gallipolis Wayne B. Foster Holzer Hospital Columbus Ohio Association of Nursing Homes Foster Deshler-Hilton Ohio Hospital Association

Rotary Club Hears History of Chun King Corp

Gallipolis Rotarians heard Elmer Eichelberg describe Chun King from its Duluth start ten years ago to national distribution. The dinner meeting at the Farmers Hotel featured the topic Accentuating the Positive with two Chamber of Commerce guests Carl Bias and J Dean attending.

Gallipolis Chun King Corp Elmer Eichelberg Jackson Chun King Duluth Gallipolis Rotary Club Farmers Hotel Wayne B. Foster Feichelberg Carl Bias J. Dean Chamber of Commerce

Boat Club Plans Parade Memorial Day

Gallipolis Boat Club will stage a Memorial Day boat parade on the Ohio River starting at 2 p.m. at Chickamauga Creek mouth. Commodore Hugo Pierotti leads 46 members and 37 boats with Ross Fleming as vice commodore and Douglas Mullineaux as secretary. Boats will reach Gallipolis Public Square by 2:30 p.m. and form in three formations before a three rotation circle and river procession.

Gallipolis Ohio River

Fulk's DWI Conviction Upheld by Higher Court

Gallia County Fourth District Court of Appeals upheld Donovan L. Fulks's DWI conviction from last November. A jury found guilt in 15 minutes. sentence included $100 fine, 15 days in jail, and 18 month license suspension. Appeal denied. evidence deemed sufficient beyond a reasonable doubt.

Fulk Higher Gallipolis Fourth District Court of Appeals Gallia County Robert M. Betz Fulks Ironton Everett L. Riley Court of Appeals Riley Appeals Court Common Pleas Court

James Won’t Need To Rush retirement near Gallipolis

James Won’t Need To Rush James 55 of Eureka retires after 32 years as a lock and dam operator on the Gallipolis river system. He will start retirement May 31 after finishing his Wednesday shift and two days off. He began work at old Dam 26, replaced by the Gallipolis roller dam completed in 1938 with dedication that June 12.

Gallipolis Rush James Eureka James Old Dam

Gallipolis Clinic To Award $100 At Graduation

The Gallipolis Clinic staff will again present a $100 award to a member of the Gallia Academy High School graduating class. Principal Ross H. Fleming will make the presentation at tonight's commencement exercises.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Clinic Gallia Academy High School Ross H. Fleming

Police Check 3 Incidents In 3 Hours Wednesday

Gallia County police logged three incidents in just over three hours on Wednesday. A windshield was shattered on a Walker Cab driven by Lloyd Rupe when a rock from a car driven by Irwin Fraley Jr struck it on Eastern Ave near Tyes Diner. Orvin Norman reported damage to a parked vehicle along the riverfront. A rear end collision at First and Mill Creek Rd involved James Sturgeon and a master feed truck driver Comes Stumbo, with Sturgeon’s car heavily damaged and Stumbo noting back pain.

Lloyd Rupe Irwin Fraley, Jr Hatfield Eastern Ave Tye Orvin Norman Harrisonville Mill Creek Rd Comes Stumbo James Sturgeon Point Pleasant Sturgeon

Holzer Hospital Notes Births and Admissions Listed

Births admitted include Mrs John Hern Wilkesville and Mrs Leonard N Siders Point Pleasant Medical admissions include Richard Neville Donahue Ray and others with many named patients from Gallipolis Pomeroy Chester Hamden and nearby towns Also listed are multiple patients including Anna Simmerman Bernard Hill Lu Ann Stanley and several named locals across medical surgical wards

John Hern Wilkesville Surgical Richard Neville Point Pleasant Samuel L., Donahue Ray Leonard N. Siders Anna Simmerman Gallipolis Bernard Hill Hamden Thomas E. Mankin, Jr Pomeroy Ross W. Cleland Chester Matthew Epling Lu Ann Stanley

VFW Plans Memorial Day Observances in Gallipolis

VFW Auxiliary members outline graveside decorations for Naomi Phillips Allie Fraley and Anna Mayes and a Memorial Day parade from the public square to Pine Street Cemetery. They draped the post charter in honor of Anna Mayes and set a June 11 picnic replacing the regular meeting.

Gallipolis VFW Naomi Phillips Allie Fraley Anna Mayes Public Square Pine St. Cemetery Post Thelma Richards

Methodist Men Elect Earl Durham President

Earl Durham was elected president of the Methodist Men of Race Church to lead starting in September. Officers elected include Tim Evans as vice president Harold Wiseman as secretary and Ralph Bennett as treasurer. President D A Byers presided and M Harold Brown introduced principal speaker Frank W Porter Sr whose topic was Predestination.

Gallipolis Earl Durham Methodist Men of Race Church Tim Evans Harold Wiseman Secrtary Ralph Bennett D. A. Byers M. Harold Brown Frank W. Porter Porter

Cox Visits Kyger Plant in Gallia County

James G. Cox administrative assistant of the Ohio Valley Electric Corp. visited Kyger Creek Power Plant Wednesday. He said General Manager Fred R. Shedd is home from Chillicothe Hospital after a heart attack and remains restricted in activities by doctors.

State Survey Planned On Park Use In Ohio Parks

A three day survey at Forked Run Lake Hocking State Park and Lake Hope will collect data on travel distance visit frequency and visitors opinions. Memorial Day July 20 and August 30 survey cards will be placed in park entry areas with boxes for returns as part of state park planning.

State Division of Parks Columbus Forked Run Lake Hocking State Park Lake Hope W. W. Flickinger Ohio

Appeals Court Backs Green School Board in Bus Driver Case

The Fourth District Court of Appeals sustained the Green Local Board of Education demurrer in the Paul Northup case. Judge James Collier presided with Judges William Radcliff and Roy Gillen. Northup sought reinstatement after being discharged, arguing wrongful firing.

Gallipolis Green Local Board Paul Northup Fourth District Court of Appeals James Collier Ironton William Radcliff Circleville Roy Gillen Wellston John A. Epling Northup Court of Appeals Green Local Board of Education

Miller Placed On Probation

Harold Miller, indicted for forgery by the May term Gallia County Grand Jury, is placed on three years probation by Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz. He must make restitution to Paul Northup and stay in Gallia County custody until costs and restitution are paid, with permission to travel to Muncie Indiana to seek employment.

Gallipolis Harold Miller Gallia County Common Pleas Robert M. Betz Miller Muncie Ind Paul Northup

Falling From a Swing Brings Injuries to Two Children

Bernard Glenn Hill three and a half years old son of Mr and Mrs Elvin Hill Hamden Route 1 was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a fractured right leg after a fall downstairs. Lu Ann Stanley twenty months old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stanley was admitted for an accident Tuesday after falling from a swing and is under observation for a possible head injury.

Gallipolis Bernard Glenn Hill Elvin Hill Hamden Holzer Hospital Lu Ann Stanley William Stanley

The Wrong Exit Baltimore Theater Manager Missing Doorman

Theater manager Walter Gardner reports sending his doorman to a bank with $200 in quarters for exchange. The doorman failed to return, prompting an investigation into the disappearance.

Baltimore Walter Gardner

Bloodmobile visit set for June 5 at Grace Church

Gallia County Red Cross reports 4273.30 raised in fund drive as the Huntington Regional Blood Center plans a June 5 bloodmobile visit to Grace Methodist Church with a 100 pint quota. Funds are split 48 percent to National Red Cross and 52 percent locally for operations. The drive notes 216 pints used this year and 80 in May with hospital shortages of rare blood types.

Gallipolis Red Cross Irene Coker Gallia County Huntington Regional Blood Center East Gallipolis Madison Ave Lawrence Huber National Red Cross National Coker Treasury Grace Methodist Church Robert P. Carson Carson Gallia Holzer Hospital

Mary Circle of Trinity Church Hears John Wesley Mother Life

Members of the Mary Circle at Trinity Methodist Church met at Mrs. R. D. Oseland’s home to hear Emma Wise discuss the life of Susanna Wesley, mother of John Wesley. Gifts were given to circle chair man Mrs. John Kauff and Mrs. A. C. Young. Hosts and several members attended. June 9 will feature new hostesses.

Mary Circle Trinity Methodist Church R. D. Oseland Mt. Vernon Ave Elizabeth Johnson Emma Wise John Wesley The Methodist Church John Kauff A. C. Young Robert Miller Richard Johnson Wirt Perry William Voight Iva Wise

Rebecca Circle Hosts Meeting At Trinity Methodist Church

Mrs. Henry Fruth of Jackson Avenue hosted the Rebecca Circle of Trinity Methodist Church at her home Tuesday. Mrs. Louis Rossi led a brief business session and Mrs. J. B. Couch headed the program and received a prize during recreation. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. W. C. Bird, Mrs. C. C. Stone, Mrs. Nellie Lozier, Mrs. W. W. Johnson, Mrs. G. A. Biggs, Mrs. Robert Lawson, Mrs. C. J. Hyer, and Mrs. O. B. Meadows.

Henry Fruth Jackson Ave Rebecca Circle Trinity Methodist Church Louis Rossi J. B. Couch Couch W. C. Bird C. C. Stone Nellie Lozier W. W. Johnson G. A. Biggs

Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Cancer Fund Drive Total

Mrs W C Gilmour led the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority meeting at the Moose Home on Monday. A report showed the group raised 1063 31 for the Cancer Fund Drive. Attendees included Mrs Dan Estes Mrs J A Shinn Mrs Fred P Schroeder Mrs Carroll F E Kennedy Mrs C L Head Mrs Robert Johnson and Mrs U Hanly Sibley.

W. C. Gilmour Lambda Chi Omega Moose Home Dan Estes J. A. Shinn Fred P. Schroeder Carroll FE. Kennedy C. L. Head Robert Johnson U Hanly Sibley

Richard Evans Fined In Assault Plea in County Court

Richard Evans, 37, pleaded guilty to assault and battery in County Court. Judge Robert S. Betz fined him 200 dollars with costs, suspended all but 100 dollars and costs, and suspended a six month jail term. Also Judge Betz fined Emmett Edward Thompson, 49, of Vinton Route 1, 35 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Gallipolis Richard Evans Robert S. Betz Betz Emmett Edward Thompson Vinton

River Traffic and Dam Gauges Report Damp Conditions

The canal system shows rising water and dam statuses along Kanawha and Ohio rivers with movable dams up from Pittsburgh to Dam 35. Portable boat readings list numerous vessels and lock movements including locks 15 through 35 and several named boats on Kanawha and Gallipolis routes.

Gallipolis Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio River Pittsburgh Jefferson Beckford Bob Bentec Aston Zephyr Criss Jr Titan Mr. Criss Atlas OVEC Pennsylvania Sycamore Cornell O. F. Shearer Memphis Zephyr Kanawha Jennifer Jane Helen A.m Coast Guard Beaver C. P. Wright Orleanian Bull Calf Ernestine Tradewinds Solvay City of Mayaville Frances Ann

Orpha Rebekah Lodge Meets with Prizes Awarded

The Orpha Rebekah Lodge No. 210 met Tuesday at the lodge hall with Ethel Rainey presiding. Mrs Hallah Wilson Eads Garnette Schwarz and Mrs Rainey oversaw refreshments and games. Aida Morrison won the prize. Attendees included Mrs Violet Boyer Gladys Durst Evelyn Bauer Laura Vickers and Urana Smith.

Orpha Rebekah Lodge No. 210 Ethel Rainey Noble Grand Hallah Wilson Eads Garnette Schwarz Mrs. Rainey Aida Morrison Violet Boyer Gladys Durst Evelyn Bauer Laura Vickers Urana Smith

Spring luncheon hosted by St. Monica's Guild

The St. Monica's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church held a spring luncheon at the church parish house on Wednesday at 1 p m. Tables featured rose bouquets and lighted tapers. Hostesses were Mrs. George Heater Mrs. Jerome D Rodgers and Mrs. George Hervey. guests included Mrs. Maxine Walters Mrs. Betty Heib Mrs. Leon Thompson Mrs. Edward Howard Mrs. Thomas Dubose and others.

St. Monica

WVU graduation mix of Walters and Austin families

Mr and Mrs Tom Walters and daughter in law Mrs David Walters and Mrs Vern Filson of Point Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Lyle Austin of Hogsett will attend the graduation at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Walters son David and Austin son Dick graduate Monday.

Tom Walters David Walters Vern Filson Point Pleasant Lyle Austin Hogsett Morgantown West Virginia University Walter David Austin

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes

Edward Wamsley and O L Bowser listed as Point Pleasant contacts. Discharged James Holcomb also from Point Pleasant facility.

Edward Wamsley Point Pleasant O. L. Bowser James Holcomb

June 2 13 Bible School set in Point Pleasant

Faith Gospel Church at Gallipolis Ferry will hold a vacation bible school from June 2 through June 13 with the theme Exploring God's Wonders. Miss Betsy Knapp, Moody Bible Institute graduate, leads the session with teachers Mrs. Sanders Rulen, Mrs. Junior Long, Mrs. Harold Rulen, Mrs. Charles Pyles, and Miss Glendal Lewis assisting.

Point Pleasant Faith Gospel Church Gallipolis Ferry Betsy Knapp Moody Bible Institute Sanders Rulen Junior Long Harold Rulen Charles Pyles Glendal Lewis

Public Dance Friday Sponsored by 3664th Ordnance at Armory

The 3664th Ordnance Company of West Virginia National Guard sponsors a dance Friday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Armory on Route 62 north of Point Pleasant. Music by the G-Notes. Funds raised go to the company's funds.

Point Pleasant 3664Th Ordnance Company of West Virginia

State CAR Convention Slated in Point Pleasant

The Col. Charles Lewis Chapter DAR sponsors the state convention of the children of the American Revolution meeting in Point Pleasant from Monday June 9 to Tuesday June 10. Fort Randolph Society CAR hosts with events at Trinity Methodist Church Lowe Hotel Mansion House and Point Pleasant High School. Reservations for dinners and luncheons are via Mrs. Eunice Beller.

Point Pleasant Col. Charles Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution Children of the American Revolution Point Pleasant Methday Fort Randolph CAR Trinity Methodist Church Eunice Beller William Cruickshank Local CAR Society Lowe Hotel Mansion House Point Pleasant High School S. C. Wilhelm Jefferson Blvd

Health Group Praises Dr. S. O. Johnson at Lakin State

The Mason County Mental Health Association adopted a resolution of respect for Dr. Simon O. Johnson upon his resignation as superintendent of Lakin State Hospital. They lauded his 11 years of service improving treatment, increasing public understanding, and advancing mental health in West Virginia, calling his departure a district and state loss. Signed by Gene Ball, association president.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mental Health Association S. O. Johnson Lakin State Hospital Simon O. Johnson Johnson Lakin West Virginia Gene Ball

Minnie Ord Rites Set in Mason County

Funeral services for Minnie Rebecca Ord 74 of Mason are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Stevens funeral home with Rev Richard Wright officiating. Ord born December 25 1883 in Montgomery died at Vanmatre Rest Home Clifton after long illness. She leaves two daughters Lillian Robbins and Charlotte Jones four sons Clarence John Alvin Wilbur Doyle, a sister Gladys Cantrell two brothers John Hoy Vandall eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Burial at Suncrest Cemetery after visitation beginning Thursday evening.

Point Pleasant Minnie Rebecca Ord Mason Stevens Richard Wright Ord Montgomery Vanmatre Clifton John Lucinda Sims Vandal Mason County John Ord Lillian Robbins Charlotte Jones Clarence John Alvin Ord Rupert Wilbur Doyle Ord Gladys Cantrell Charleston Hoy Vandall Stevens Funeral Home Suncrest Cemetery

Miss Huey Presents 14 Students in Recital

A Ravenswood recital by Miss Bess Huey featured fourteen students performing at her Sand Street home on May 24. Participants included Marianna Chambers, Suzanne Ritchie, Rhoda Rowley, Nancy Cole, Karen Keford, Carol Hartley, Mary Caldwell, Janet Cole, Carol Kopcsak, Joyce Cavender, Dee Anne Moore, Sharon Evans, Karen Kinney, and Danny Kuhns.

Marianna Chambers Suzanne Ritchie Rhoda Rowley Nancy Cole Karen Kepford Carol Hartley Mary Caldwell Janet Cole Carol Kopcsak Joyce Cavender Dee Anne Moore Sharon Evans Karen Kinney Danny Kuhns

Legion Post 23 Urges Memorial Service Attendance

Vernon DeWeese, commander of Post 23 of the American Legion, calls all members to meet at the Legion home Friday at 10 30 a m to take part in a Memorial service at Lone Oak cemetery at 11. He also asks members to attend the regular meeting Monday night where a nominating report will be presented.

Point Pleasant Vernon DeWeese American Legion Legion Lone Oak Cemetery

Kuhn Enters Guilty Plea on Forgery Charge

Oak Hill youth Kuhn Ray Kuhn aged 18 pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to forgery. Judge William H. Jones bound him over to the grand jury and set bond at 1000 dollars. failure to post bond sent him to the county jail.

Gallipolis Ray Kuhn Oak Hill William H. Jones

Bidwell Porter Alumni Banquet Invitations

Graduates from the Bidwell area are invited to attend the Bidwell Porter Alumni banquet at 730 p.m. Saturday in the Bidwell Porter School cafeteria. Walter Neal, secretary of the Alumni Association, has announced the event.

Gallipolis Bidwell Area Bidwell-Porter Bidwell-Porter School Walter Neal

Justice Holds 2 for Grand Jury Action

Two men appeared before Justice of Peace A M Goodwin Bernard Mount and Russell Meadows for breaking and entering. They were held to the grand jury with bonds of 1500 each. Ralph and Virgil Roush charged with contributing were also bound at 500 each. Harry Lucas was fined 50 and jailed 24 hours with license revoked six months for intoxicated driving. Oren Thomas jailed for non support after failing to bond. Audrey Goff and Walter Geilker fined 19 and cost for driving without valid inspection. Pearl Hall Charles Daugherty Franklin Smith and Winfred Huffman paid 10 and cost for drunk charges. David Lee Durst fined 10 and cost for illegal muffler. Gloria Ann McDaniel 10 and cost for improper passing Peggy Burgess 10 and cost for no operator license. Kenneth Carroll 10 and cost for hazardous driving.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Bernard Mount Russell Meadows Ralph Virgil Roush Harry Lucas Oren Thomas Thomas Audrey Goff Walter Geilker Pearl Hall Charles Daugherty Franklin Smith Winfred Huffman David Lee Durst Gloria Ann McDaniel Peggy Burgess Kenneth Carroll

Pool Opens Memorial Day at Shawnee

Pool to open Memorial Day at 1 p m with daily hours 1 to 5 and 6 to 8 p m and Sunday 1 to 6 p m Virgil Burris Jr will manage the pool with lifeguards Eddie Skidmore and Bill Baker Concession stand managers are Retta Sue Green and Alison Kirk Kiwanis Club sponsors city owned pool with committee members Gene Ball Leo Calandres and M C Clark

Point Pleasant C. J. Hyre Shawnee Kiwanis Club Virgil Burris, Jr Eddie Skidmore Bill Baker Retta Sue Green Alison Kirk Gene Ball Leo Calandres M. C. Clark

Deputy Sheriff Takes Three to Moundsville Penitentiary

Sheriff Earl C. Mohr and Deputy D. M. Harsh Barger delivered three men to the Moundsville State penitentiary for sentencing from the May term of Circuit Court. Adolph Newton Hannibal received one year for second offense petit larceny. Donald Morris was sentenced to two to twenty years for arson. Eugene Banks drew a ten year term for his conviction.

Point Pleasant Earl C. Mohr D. M. Harshbarger Moundsville State Penitentiary Adolph Newton Hannibal Donald Morris Eugene Banks Hannibal Morris Banks

Marriage Applications Filed in County Clerk’s Office

An application for a marriage license was filed by James Herman Layne 25 of New Haven and Patricia Ann Carmack 20 of New Haven. Also listed are Marvin Roy Bush 22 of Athens and Janice Arma Young 18 of Athens.

Point Pleasant James Herman Layne New Haven Harry and Geraldine Dyer Layne Patricia Ann Carmack Floyd and Margaret Ruth Steele Carmack Marvin Roy Bush Athens Marvin Bush Lucille Taylor Smith Janice Arma Young George and Kathleen Cundiff Young

Memorial Day Closures For County Offices Banks And State Store

County offices and banks will be closed Friday for Memorial Day observances. The state whiskey store will also close for the holiday.

Point Pleasant

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