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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1953
Page
14
Red Cross Bloodmobile tours Gallia County October 22 and 23 with the Gallia County Home Demonstration Council and the Gallipolis BPW Club recruiting donors and supplying personnel. The Oct. 22 stop is Grace Methodist Church and Oct. 23 at Le Grande. Donors aged 18 to 60 may participate with parental consent for ages 18 to 21.
James L. Clark of Rio Grande has been named state examiner for District 20 in the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices with headquarters in Athens. He and his wife will live in Rio Grande while he spends weekdays in Athens to cover Gallia Athens Meigs Vinton and Washington counties. Clark, a Republican, previously served as state examiner since August 1952 after leading Raccoon local schools for seven years and totaling 19 years as a school administrator. He is a World War I veteran with decorations including the Purple Heart Navy Cross and Croix de Guerre.
Prof. Frederic Vernon Bowie of Rio Grande College is made an honorary member of the International Mark Twain Society at St. Louis in recognition of his contributions to literature, announced by President Cyril Clemens.
An advertisement from The Athens Messenger promotes Anne Cabot Needlework patterns including puppet mittens basic embroidery and apron projects. It lists Pattern No 8710 with sizes 36 through 52 and urges sending 30 cents plus name address sizes and pattern number to Sue Burnett at The Athens Messenger in New York. Also notes Basic FASHION for 53 Fall and Winter with a 25 cent gift pattern print inside.
At Memorial Field Pomeroy High School and Gallia Academy High School presented themed halftime routines. Pomeroy featured a You You You routine with a White Flag bunny hop and a Pomeroy alma mater finale. Gallia Academy showcased formations including a washing machine, ironing board, vacuum sweeper, and a Big G with a small A, ending with the alma mater.
Gallipolis firemen estimated $3000 in damage from a blaze Friday afternoon at the E Rass Wallace filling station at the head of Vine Street near Chickamauga Creek. Two hoses from Garfield Avenue and Fourth and Vine fought the flames. investigators noted the fire likely began in the furnace basement and spread through the frame walls. The fire at 2315 D.ITt.
Gallipolis notes report Mr and Mrs Zalman Maggied of Springheld with baby Jeffrey J Brent two months are spending a two weeks vacation with Arr and Mrs Meyer Maggied of Gallipolis. Mrs Maggied is the former Mary Louise Thomas of Middleport. TRAILER OPERATOR FINED Gallipolis Municipal Judge William K Jones fined Robert D Truax 37 of Kalamazoo Mich 25 dollars and costs on a charge of over length house trailer.
The McArthur BPW Club met with 14 members present. President Mrs. Leona Calvin led business as the Emblem Breakfast and initiation ceremonies were set for Sunday Oct 28. District meeting at Trenton was on the agenda for members Laurie Leach Helen Morrison Lola Shry and Calvin. The next session is Nov 2 with health and safety committee led by Mrs Mary Shover.
The Rev. Paul M. Niswander of Grace Methodist Church and two laymen attended an all-day Columbus meeting as the Ohio Methodist area unveiled a four year program to build churches at home and support rehabilitation abroad. Hazen G. Werner, Ohio bishop, spoke after a Korea tour to about 3500 pastors and key laymen. The plan aims to expand church presence in growing communities and aid stressed existing ones, with reports to be given at Sunday services.
CHAUNCEY The Millfield Needle Club was entertained in the home of Mrs Jessie Fulton Thursday evening with nine members and three guests attending. Members were Mrs Edith Heffkin Mrs Elizabeth Patton Mrs Mabel Sisson Mrs Donna Thomas Mrs Kathry McDaniel Mrs Nellie Brookins Mrs Olive Brookins Mrs Elizabeth Rehinett Mrs Jessie Fulton. Guests were Mrs Mabel Snedden Mrs Loretta Bowers and Mrs Louse Muzio. The hostess served refreshments.
Mrs Woodrow Ferrell spent days with her daughter Jo Ferrell and Sue Pincelli students at Mt Vernon Academy in Mt Vernon. Several couples from Chauncey Athens and nearby areas visited Mrs Flora Myers Point Pleasant for her birthday. Emma Dailey Nelsonville spent weekend with Eliza Beth Canter and they visited Blennerhasset Heights Parkersburg W Va.
A3C Richard Boling stationed at Castle Air Force Base California is spending a 15 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Roger Boling.
District 15 home demonstration council convened at Furst Christian Church McArthur for an all day session with representation from Vinton Gallia Meigs Hecking Lawrence and Jackson counties. Mrs Earl Padlos presided and Miss Eva Williamson plus Miss Thelma Leitch opened with devotions. A survey led by Miss Pauline Huck highlighted findings from Wooster station. A new vice president Mrs Wayne Elkins was elected and a nominating committee was formed for May officers to be chosen at Rutland.
Waida Tean Carter sues Sollitt Construction Co. in Gallia County Common Pleas Court over a September 2, 1952 automobile crash that killed two friends. Carter alleges the defendant’s agent drove 75 mph or faster, causing a 50 foot throw of her car and severe injuries including facial lacerations, rib fractures, knee injuries, and tooth damage. She seeks $50,000 in damages and notes seven days in hospital with 15 more convalescence days.
Gallipolis Municipal Court fined three truck drivers for overload violations on Friday. Charles Aiman, Ronald Carter, and John Duda were each assessed fines plus costs. A 17 year old from Gallipolis Route 1 faced Juvenile Court for a third traffic offense with license suspension.
Broadwell and Broadwell Burtons and Randy of Columbus along with Frank James hosts. Marietta visitors include Francis Tullis and Betty Sampson at John Martins. Parsons from Columbus spent weekend at home. Grubb family with Fitchard and Gary visited Frank Parsons in Chesterhill. VanDyke family of Athens toured Connie VanDyke’s home with Ricky and Jimmy. White and Parsons women attended a Cutler sale. Bolis of Cutler visited Frank Parsons. Guests of Vint White included Glen and Harold Lawrences and Andrew Newtun of Marietta. Theodore Parsons of Frost visited Ernest Parsons. Rathburns from Columbus visited Hattie Hendershot Hazel Burke.
Chauncey Church of Christ hosts a dinner meeting at the home of Mrs. Clara Hartley Sheren in Glouster. Transportation will be provided for those attending from Chaunceyvill.
Gallia Academy High School will mail questionnaires next Thursday to recent graduates from 1952 1950 1948 and 1940 and dropouts to assess curriculum effectiveness guidance services and post high school outcomes. Principal M Harold Brown says the study will update records encourage contact and improve opportunities for graduates and the community.
The Gallipolis Business and Professional Women’s Club honors Dr Ella G Lupton at 91 for seven decades of civic work and pioneering roles.Her career spans teaching, medicine at Gallipolis, Toledo State Hospital, and international study with local clubs participating in district forum events and a sesquicentennial parade.
Marjorie Rinehart, serving in Ironton district meeting, is Gallia County clerk of courts since 1946. Mary H. Wetherholt, Gallia County recorder, was appointed March 11 1948 and elected to a full term. she also serves as deputy to Recorder T Greer Dillon.
Auditor T R Boring announced refunds totaling 315 17 for Eagle Harrison and Jackson townships in Vinton County after the Ohio Supreme Court ruled the Scioto Sandusky Conservancy District levy illegal on two counts. Refunds range from pennies to 59 62 and may be issued by stamps checks cash or combinations.
Gallia County Common Pleas Court records show four divorce actions. Roland Spencer versus Charlotte Spencer alleges gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Pearl Scott versus Fred Scott seeks divorce and alimony. Ray C Rupe versus Margie Rupe alleges gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Marguerite Skinner versus Elmer Skinner cites gross neglect of duty.
Holzer Hospital notes list admissions including Gloria Pollock Patriot surgical Deborah Compton Portsmouth medical Joe Knight Ewington medical Olivia Varney Gallipolis Carl Patrick Ewington W A Sutton Jr Ashland Ky etc. Discharges include Frank Well Alfred Cooper Dorothy Little James Wilson George Hall Ralph Young Richard Cliff Ralph Taylor A C Hartless William Harmon Isaac Strausbaugh Roy Markin Ester Hager Harley Myers and Anns Mae Gross.
Annual Washington PTA pot luck dinner will meet 6 30 P M Monday in the Washing School cafeteria to honor the teaching staff and allow parents to meet teachers. Supt Edwin E Higgins will discuss the proposed four mill levy. No nursery provided.
Ralph Workman 19 sailor of Bladen and Carol Martin 19 of Crown City secured a marriage license in Gallia County probate court. Workman’s parents are Floyd and Jeannie Workman. Martin’s are Ray and Farada Martin. Also listed are David Nolan 26 and Doris Green 20 of Gallipolis with Nolan’s parents D A and Hattie Swain Nolan.
Mrs DH Jeffers of Athens visited her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs L V Calvin on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wyman Wallar and daughter Connie from Seattle arrived Sunday for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs Carl Wallar in McArthur.
The D.T.C. marks ten years of aiding McArthur school with $13 000 of equipment and improvements. Funds come from Fourth of July and Labor Day events and local donations. Members help finance stadium bleachers, scoreboard, library books, playgrounds, and more. contact George or Gill to join.
McArthur district records show 30 new vehicles sold to Vinton County residents in September. Seven were sold by local dealers. buyers include M Boyce Crosby Arthur Goldie Hart Donald L Thacker Earl White Dr Richard Bullock William Ditty Jean Barr David Trainer and many others across McArthur Wilkesville New Plymouth and Radcliffe.
Transfers include Mallie Puckett to Clarence Haddox and Annie Haddox for 43 acres in Harrison Township. Owen Harper to Willard Lang and Jennie Lang for a lot in Harrison. Florence Hutchinson to G B McGlaughlin for 40 acres timber in Madison. Kinney to Waldron Jr for 5 acres in Cinton. Clary estate admins to Ernest and Charlotte Amneting for 160 acres in Eagle Township. Elizabeth Sarate to David Salmons for lots 291 318 and 319 in Hamden.
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