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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1963
Page
5
Point Pleasant reports that tobacco curing is key to quality. West Virginia University extension specialist Harold Ross outlines barn ventilation, humidity targets of 65–70 percent, and 60–90 degree daily temperatures. He explains when to add heat, how to fire stoves, and how to bulk cured tobacco safely.
The first meeting of the new Point Pleasant Women's Club year met Friday evening at the Presbyterian Church dining room. Mrs. C. G. R Bauerle led a Hawaii program with slides from her four week Hawaii visit. Mrs. Joan Wilson Bogdanski shared Hawaii highlights and slides. The junior women's club choir performed under Mrs. Charles Lanham. New members were introduced by Mrs. Belva Farley, club president, with names listed.
The family of Rev. and Mrs. Wiley Baker held their first reunion at Rachelmacher Park. The Bakers married October 17, 1925 in Williams town West Virginia. They have five children all married and grandchildren present included Norman Baker and family Sonny Mike Connie from Williams town Lyle Baker family from Columbus Howard Parks family from Columbus Robert Baker family from Ashville John Mitchell family from Arlington Marlinda their daughter. Also note Atty S D Littlepage attended Bluefield state bar association convention.
Members of Bidwell Methodist Church WSCS met at Mrs. Marvin Spencer's home to discuss a home mission project and several fundraising ideas. Mrs. Webster Dewitt and Mrs. Ray Roberts were asked to gather more information before the next meeting.
Logan calendar lists Pythian Sisters at D of A Hall 7 30 p m with sandwich and cookie duties and convention report by Mrs John Bownes Other items include Adult Education Club 7 30 p m 430 Washington Ave WSCS 8 p m EUB Church Myrtle LeFever Circle 7 30 p m EUB Church education al unit program led by Mrs Charles Smith Tuesday Book Club 6 30 p m home of Mrs Phil Tschappat and more community group meetings and potluck at Rockbridge PTO 6 30 p m Membership drive and study clubs with hosts and program chairs named.
Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list births for Charles Neal in Point Pleasant and Donald Herdman in Buffalo among other newborns. Dismissals include Paul Sturgeon Ashton Delbert Flora Jr and several Point Pleasant residents. Notice that Wilbur A. Davis of Jacksonville is appointed executor of John E. Davis estate with four month creditor claims deadline dated Oct 9 1963.
Notice states the Plains Local School District in Athens County Ohio will vote to transfer to the adjoining Athens City School District. The General Election is Tuesday November 5 1963 with polls open 6:50 AM to 6:30 PM Eastern Standard Time. Ray Bobo Clerk, Board of Elections Athens County.
A two car accident occurred at 8 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of 23rd St and Jefferson Ave in Point Pleasant. Clayton Shuler age 55 of Lincoln Ave drove north on Jefferson and Otho W Boyer 23 of Mason failed to stop at the intersection while traveling east on 23rd St. City police investigated the crash.
Janet King ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert King of 700 Main St was accidentally shot with a CO two pellet gun Sunday while playing with a classmate. Philip Dunlap was handling the gun when it discharged. Janet was taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital and released after treatment for a pellet lodged between two blood vessels in her thigh. Police continue to investigate the incident.
Logan police arrest Rev. Thomas H. Jackman for lacking Ohio operator license after warning for red light violation at Elm and Hunter. He claimed a New York license though an Ohio resident since Aug. 20. Glouster votes Nov 5 on a tax levy exceeding ten mills for Trimble Township Memorial Park operating expenses.
Village of Chauncey Ohio votes on a tax levy beyond the ten mill limit for current village expenses including street lighting. Renewal of 1.70 mills and increase of .30 mills total up to two mills per dollar valuation at 20 cents per 100 dollars for five years. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on November 5, 1963 Athens County.
Notice describes a Nov 5 1963 election in Nelsonville City School District for a renewal levy of 2.50 and 2.60 mills total 4.10 mills not exceeding 5.10 mills for eight years to fund current expenses. Voter participation and polling hours extend to 6:30 PM.
Point Pleasant firefighters responded to three smoke calls at 2914 Spruce Street the Seymour home at 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Crews found a cigarette discarded in grass near shrubs caused a small blaze that caused no damage and was out on arrival.
Garnet Russell Porter reports Mrs. Joe Van ce along with Sandy Steve and Lonnie visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Russell and Cathy recently. Mrs Nona George spent several days at her country home on Clark Chapel Road last week.
Logan Police Chief Roy Kelch will receive a certificate for becoming the 5000th member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. The honor, announced at the IACP’s 70th annual conference in Houston Texas, notes Kelch has led the Logan department since May 1 1955.
Twig IV of Hocking Valley Hospital Auxiliary elected officers led by Mrs. Margaret Peppers as president and Mrs. Shirley Jackson as vice president. Donna Stewart named secretary and Peg Summers treasurer with Sue Eigher as news reporter. New members include Donna Stewart and Regina Yates.
Five additional organizations back the 11.5 mill Logan city school operating levy on the November 5 ballot. Endorsers include Governor Worthington Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Enterprise PTO West Logan PTO the Nondescript Club and the Young Homemakers Home Demonstration Club.
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