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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1961
Page
7
The article guides home refinishing of chairs, desks, bureaus, and tables detailing setup, analysis of item condition, and when to seek professional chair repair. It covers steps from removing old finishes, used tools like steel wool and shellac, to repairs for nicks and gouges and achieving a glossy surface before aging touches. It notes cost examples and the value of restored pieces.
A reminiscence recalls 53 years ago along the Kanawha shoreline at Point Pleasant with docks, ferries, and towboats. Capt. C. C. Stone and Russell Stone recount ferry operations from early skiffs to steamers, the Balto and Ohio Bridge, log rafts, and the social life tied to elections and county fairs.
Discharges from Pleasant Valley Hospital include James H. Hanson of Gallipolis and several others. Mrs. Lewis Peters of Clifton and her daughter, Mrs. Frank Woodall and daughter of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Dwight Greenlee of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Charles Dedfield of Gallipolis and her son, Loren Fraley of Bidwell, Everett Clark of Gallipolis, and John Smith of Point Pleasant.
Dr J B Worsham Jr will head Mason County 1961 Diabetic Detection Drive starting Diabetic Day on Nov 15 sponsored by Dr Lewis Teele president of Mason County Medical Society The drive aims to find unknown diabetics and urge immediate care Tests are free through a physician of choice
Seventy five new books will be displayed and shelved during National Children’s Book Week Nov. 12 to 18. Mrs. O K Burdett, librarian, said the Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club sponsors the display in local store windows, with 30 children's titles provided by the West Virginia Library Commission.
A Friday night crash at the Jackson Ave and 22nd St intersection destroyed two cars with no injuries. Police investigated. Drivers were Jack Wheeler 46 Burdette Addition traveling north and Kenneth McDaniel 19 Mt. Vernon Ave traveling west who said he had the green light. Passengers included Paul Morrison Sue Gleason and Charley Byus.
In POINT PLEASANT Mason and Gallia County farmers prepare for the Huntington warehouse tobacco auction season with 768 Mason County burley growers and 1,019,731 pounds from Gallia. West Virginia University’s Ohio Valley Experimental Farm guides growers while prices and market reports flow from Huntington beginning Nov. 17.
A special candle light Thanksgiving service is planned for Wednesday November 23 at the Mason Methodist Church from 7 to 8 pm. Youth from junior and senior high school will lead with special numbers and worship. Adult visitors are welcome.
In Huntington West Virginia a first annual Tobacco Festival is planned for November 17 and 18. Tobacco auctioneers will operate on city streets and West Virginia girls will compete for the Tobacco Queen title. The winner will attend the National Tobacco Festival in Richmond Virginia in 1962. Harold Ross of West Virginia University helps lead planning with a downtown mock auction and a parade scheduled for November 18. Plans aim to attract Ohio and Kentucky farmers to join next year and possibly their own queens.
Adrian Lathey of Letart was elected president of the Mason County 4-H Leaders Association at a Thursday meeting. Other officers named were Rev. Harry Miller as vice president Joyce McCoy as secretary and Mrs. William Kegley as treasurer. The group planned a Dec. 2 initiation for new members by the 4-H Pinweavers and discussed various training and yearbook activities for 1962.
Ardith Zies of Florida visits her Spires family while Seaman Zies plans three years in Puerto Rico. Harold Clark of Columbus and Leona Spires with Cheshire grandchildren visit Clarrs. Ferguson couple announce daughter Marilyn Sue born Oct 19 weighing 6 lbs 5 oz. grandparents Wade Rupe and Ray Ewing. Taxton Lancaster visits Bradburys. Spaulding hosts guests including Tye Lemley Hughes Needs and others.
Mr and Mrs Roy Gibson of Gallipolis Ferry welcome a son. Proud grandparents are Mrs Lottie Gibson and Mr and Mrs Russ Gaskins of Point Pleasant.
Miss Sharon Berry daughter of Mrs Mary Berry Mason and Samuel Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hoffman Letart will marry Sunday at 7 30 p m at Mason Methodist Church in Point Pleasant observance.Ok
Joe Tai nin will present a representative from the state income tax department who will discuss the new tax laws at the Wednesday night Rotary Club meeting at 6 p m in the Moose Home.
Point Pleasant Mason County teachers were honored with a tea by the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club during National Education Week. Author John Kalleel discussed his eight books including Mt. Lebanon Trembled, a tribute to missions that built America. His daughter Roberta performed a Syrian dance. The Kalleels moved to Point Pleasant six weeks ago.
Racine Rev A R McCawley learns his mother is seriously ill in Oreland Pennsylvania. He departs with his wife and daughter to be at her bedside. Nearby, families visit relatives and attend a grandson's wedding, with several trips among Lancaste r Massillon and Columbus.
Roy Turner of Point Pleasant was arrested by the sheriff's department and city police on two charges driving while intoxicated and having no operator's license.
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