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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1957
Page
5
At the Ordnance PTA meeting in POINT PLEASANT parents and staff discussed overcrowded classrooms teacher shortages and material shortages. The group voted to seek a 10 percent increase in Mason County property assessments and to hire an outside firm for reappraisal while opposing a local hire plan.
The New Haven Garden Club plans to ask the state road commission for repairs and landscaping at New Haven Park. Other notes cover Rotary visits, social gatherings, hospitality events, and local homestead remodels.
At a WCTU meeting in Chesterhill officers were elected including President Hettie Woodward and vice president Mabel Worrall. Dr Mary Lois Whitacre and Dr Kenneth Owen announced their August 25 marriage in Gatlinburg Tennessee. Mary Lois Whitacre earned AB from Ohio University and medical degree in 1956. she interned at White Cross Hospital Columbus. Kenneth Owen earned AB from Hiram College and medical degree from Cincinnati. interned at Youngstown Hospital. native of Hubbard. Bonnie Kirkbride, employed in Dayton, visited her Chesterhill home Saturday and Sunday.
Rolfe Lee was dismissed from a $22,500 damage suit by Theodore Stevens against him and Paul McKinney on day two of testimony. The judge cited lack of permission to use the tractor tied to the wreck of Nov 9 1956. Stevens said he suffered a severe back injury and ambulance damage. McKinney admitted lying under oath. the judge ordered potential perjury investigation.
J V Kapp of Staff House Road is somewhat improved at the Cleveland Clinic where he is receiving treatment. His address is 3014 Hillcrest Ave Cleveland Ohio. He is the father of Dorothy Mitchell and Woodrow Kapp and also of Mrs Nellie Quillin.
Aroald Lee Dutton, 22, of Huntington, son of George and Emma Walters Dutton, and Doris Marilyn Moncastle, 19, daughter of Thomas and Naomi Jeffers Moncastle, Apple Grove, have been issued a marriage license in Point Pleasant.
The Women's Society of Christian Service circles meet at Trinity Methodist Church on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in various homes and churchs across Point Pleasant. Martha circle hosts Mrs Walter Speer Ohio River Rd Priscilla circle meets at church with Mrs Kitty Bentley and Mrs Scott Sage Mary circle hosts Mrs Robert Miller Garfield Ave Miriam circle hosts Mrs Clyde McClane at Mrs Esther Thomas 2220 Jefferson Blvd Doras circle meets at church for a covered dish luncheon with hostesses D M Harshbarger D G Wilfong and W S Waldie Rebecca circle meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs C H Stone 2105 Mt Vernon Ave Patt and George Kenney Jr Warren Kenny Stanley Kenny L V Mueller Valentin Mueller and Monroe Chase attend.
Council No. 63 Daughters of America meets Friday at 8 p.m. in the Legion building. Mrs. Vernena Morgan heads the social hour with help from Mrs. Alta Roseberry, Mrs. Viola Jons, Mrs. Lucille Jiiden, Mrs. Kathryn Stevens, Mrs. Maud Matette and Mrs. Garnet Staats. Mrs. L. V. Mueller will preside.
The annual butter making affair hosted by Council No 63 Daughters of America will be held soon at the home of Mrs Canna Chase on Monroe Avenue. Orders will be taken.
Mrs. W. H. Chase of Monroe Ave. entertained with a Monday dinner honoring her grandson Billy Chase who leaves this week for Elkins to begin as a sophomore at Davis Elkins College. Guests included Mrs. David Daugherty of Antioch Ohio and Miss Bonnie.
The town lists multiple churches with pastors and weekly services. Presbyterian Eighth and Main led by Rev. Robert Ray holds Sunday school 9 45 morning worship 11 with youth fellowship 6 30 and evening service 7 30. other bodies include Church of Christ Henderson, Catholic Sacred Heart, St Joseph Mason, Christ Church Episcopal, First Church of God Point Pleasant, Main Street Baptist, Nazarene, EUB Leon Charge with several chapel series, Harmony Baptist, Heights EUE, Concord Baptist, Bellemead EUB, Church of Christ in Christian Union, Seventh Day Adventist Bible Chapel, Point Pleasant Mission with specified service times.
Three men were fined for speeding when arraigned before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin. State police arrested them. Richard S. Zeigler of Gallipolis received 15 dollars and costs, Harley Addison Smith of Gallipolis 10 dollars and costs, and Harry Bowmen of Apple Grove 10 dollars and costs.
Mr and Mrs Norman Smith of Gallipolis Ferry welcomed a son and Danny Logue of Bidwell was admitted. Mrs Bonnie Casto of Leon is listed among the birth notices and admissions.
POINT PLEASANT The first PTA meeting of the term was led by Frank Westfall. New teachers introduced include Mrs. Bonnie Hinnant Elanor Cole and Jo Chamberlain. In third grade class Mrs James Irwin and pupils demonstrated integrated writing spelling and art with students Judy Bright Becky Goodwin Sandy Bright Jo Anne McGuffin Paul Eads Becky Turner Mary Jefferies Karen Stone Carol Connally Jim Townsend and Roger Hall participating.
The Rev. and Mrs. Stanley T. Benton of Logan welcome a daughter. Mrs. Myrtle Stewart of Logan Route 1 announces a birth. Mrs. Jennie Spicer of Logan is listed as medical. Mrs. Raymond Moore and son of Logan, and Mrs. Richard Robbins and son of Bremen Route 1 are noted as medical.
Court actions listed include M. W. Reed versus William and Vernie Estep for money and John W. Bates versus Garnet and Geneva Bowen seeking to set aside a conveyance of real estate and for equitable relief.
Jerry Howard Dupler 22 of Lancaster and Neva Nell Coomer 19 of Logan are listed as involved. Earl Thomas Funk 26 of Logan and Garrieta Faye Howdyshell 23 of Logan appear in the same notice as related parties.
The annual OTHA fall district conference convened at Westminster House First Presbyterian Church with 15 counties and four state officials represented. Patricia Gray presided as panel discussions covered tuberculosis education and preventative steps including the new Are You Positive film and a plan for a Christmas seal sale.
A compact listing of church activities across multiple denominations. Including Sunday schools at Logan First EUB D and Church of the Nazarene Roy Klingler, weekly services, youth events, choir rehearsals, and midweek prayer meetings. Also notes Union Furnace Zion Haydenville and Pilgrim Holiness congregations with pastors and service times.
The first meeting of the Adult Art Guild was held Wednesday night September 18 in the Logan High School art room. Patricia Lee Logan schools art instructor will advise the group. Attendees sketched with pastels using Don Bowling as model and discussed County Fair exhibits.
The Tour ist Book Club met September 17 at 8 with an eight o'clock dessert hosted by Mrs. Armand Houk. Mrs. Lewis Graham led the business meeting and program while Mrs. Joseph Phillips reviewed The Third Eye by T Lobsang Rampa the Tibetan Lama autobiography. Twelve members and a guest Mrs. Wayne Snyder attended.
A district Home Demonstration Council meeting will be held on October 2 at Oak Hill Presbyterian Church in Jackson. Reservations must be made at the extension office in the courthouse by September 25.
Mrs Dan Jones of Union Furnace was the guest of honor at a Sunday gathering in Rachelmacher Park. The event featured a birthday gift for the honoree and a turnout of Columbus area relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Paul Zimmermann and daughter Amy, Mr and Mrs Charles Justus and children, Mr and Mrs James Rempel and son Jamie, Mr and Mrs Fred Gibson and children, and others.
The Christian Culture Class met in the church educational unit to discuss Bible and Prayer. Mrs. Herman Leonard led the topic with portions of the Lord's Prayer explained and sung in unison. Rev. Edna B. Hughes sang a solo with autoharp accompaniment. After a brief business session led by Mrs. Bea Sheline, closing prayers were offered by Mrs. Edward G. Hockman. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Harry Sweazy, Mrs. William Blum, Mrs. Roy Funk, and Mrs. Ruth Phillips.
Election of officers will be held at the Saturday September 21 meeting at 9 p.m. Members are to bring sand wiches and cookies.
The Tuesday Book Club met at 143 W Front Street with fifteen members. Mrs Phil Tschappat hosted after dessert as each member shared a summer vacation. Officers include Mr and Mrs James Young as president and Mrs R B Perkins as vice president. Mrs Harry Bell and Mrs Clinton Webb are treasurer. Mrs Fred Huls reviewed Sword and Scalpel by Frank G Slaughter.
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