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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1955
Page
7
The Rev La Tbeth Snowgrass, the first woman to hold the post, was elected moderator of the Rio Grande church association Sunday. Rev Stebbins preached as Rev Tracy was chosen to succeed Miss Eliza. Both reside in Rio Grande.
Mrs Bradbury wins multiple blue ribbons at the Vinton Friendship Carley Garden Club Flower Show held in the Mes High School gym. Judges included James Jackson of Wilkesville. Winners include Mrs McCarley and families, with sweepstakes going to Mrs Lowell McCarley for the most blue ribbons.
Huntington driver Eugene R. McComas posted a $15 bond for appearance at Gallia County court on a motor vehicle charge. The Cincinnati area event included door prizes of potted plants, an educational exhibit, refreshments, and remarks by Rev Linson Stebbins on football and character for Gallia Academy High School’s Blue Devil squad.
Donna Osborne ten was accidentally shot in the abdomen at about 10 am Sunday while playing with children in the bedroom of her home on Vinton Route 2 in Brush Church west of Vinton. The wound came from a 22 caliber weapon, brought to Holzer Hospital by Vernon McCoy of Vinton. She is in good condition and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Osborne.
Review of New York TV trends noting Westerns dominate early programming and film ties. Mentions NBC New York and the influence of Westerns on Western history while highlighting shifts from old films to kids matinees and Saturday markets. References actors and specific shows in a period voice.
Point Pleasant community notes report AAUW branch gathering Monday at the president Mrs Burnice B Bellers home. Church groups plan potluck, circles meet at homes, and wedding announcements include Ann Pulline and Howard Milton Selby nuptials in Richmond Indiana.
Point Pleasant social column notes visits from Mrs Robert Ron and son of Parkersburg to Mrs Grant Beaver in Leon, Mrs E John Morgan of New Haven visiting her parents in Leon with husband and children. Huntington couple Mr and Mrs Ronald Morgan dine with Howard Yeaser family. Mrs John Mohr of South Point visits Ganai Ferry relatives while Stevens at Galipolis Ferry lies in critical condition at Hlaer Hospital.
Six merchants in Jackson County, five in Gallia County, and three in Vinton County were fined $28 plus $4.70 costs for failing to purchase and hold prepaid sales tax receipts. Tax Examiner Charles A Rathburn warned he will file affidavits against others lacking receipts during inspections, as the campaign continues across Ohio.
Me Nora of Bidwell announces the marriage of her daughter Estelle to Richard Layne of 162 First Ave. Richmond Ind. The ceremony, conducted by Rev John Cartes, united the couple Aug 29. Estelle, a Gallia Academy High School alumna, works with the Ohio State Employment Service. The Laynes will reside Centenary in property purchased from the Rev Mrs Daniel Grimm. The social notes also mention travels and visits by local families, including trips to Columbus Detroit Washington DC and Canada, plus updates on relatives and friends.
George Ralph Diddle 17 and two Racine youths were injured in a head on crash seven miles north of Point Pleasant on Route 62 Sunday around 7:30 p.m. Diddle was taken to Holzer Hospital in Ohio followed by ambulance to Lakin State Hospital. One car rolled over, another remained upright. Diddle’s arm was severely injured and may require amputation. State police investigated. the two Racine youths were treated for bruises and cuts.
Two of three weekend accidents on Lincoln Pike were investigated by the State Highway Patrol. Charles F. Simmons, 21, of Northup, suffered a laceration to the right eye after his car left Route 141 and plunged down a five foot embankment near a dirt embankment, then released from Holzer Hospital. Dwight N. Stevers, 19, of Saabs et eS...
The Ninth Division Kiwanis Council met at the Cambrian Hotel in Jackson to discuss National Kids Day on September 14. Attendees included A A Bechtel of Athens president and lieutenant-governor, plus D M Downard Clarence Heft John W Mills F W Boyle Dr N Howard Foster Paul B Watson and J Howard Neal of Gallipolis.
Over 100 Masons and families attended a Sunday picnic. Program Chairman Chester N Haddox called the event very successful. After lunch, men’s and women’s softball games were played and prizes were awarded in children’s games. Men also pitched horseshoes.
River readings Sunday present a detailed chain of gauge levels across multiple points. Heights on the Ohio River and related canals vary with Montgom ery Pi Kanawha Falls and Gallipolis reporting elevations and tows noted by time stamps. Several vessels are listed with up or down movements and at stations along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers.
Bernard Noel Friend, 22, of Logan, posted $10 bond today on a Logan charge for failing to obey an automatic traffic signal. A Gallipolis Municipal Court case fined a driver $5 plus costs for ignoring a stop sign on a State Highway Patrol charge. The fragmented text mentions communal nest and ant behavior with five females potentially laying in one nest.
GALLIPOLIS Lloyd Jenkins 38 of Pomeroy pleaded guilty to a state highway patrol charge for failing to stop within the assured clear distance. The case was continued to next Saturday by Suniel Ludge William H. Janes.
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