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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1956

Page

6

Court Sets $5000 Bond In Husband Killing Case

Ruth Miller, mother of five, confessed to shooting her estranged husband Leroy Miller in a Hartford home. Circuit Judge Lewis H. Miller set a $5000 bond for Kathern Miller, who faces a murder charge and was ordered held for the May grand jury. Funeral services for Miller were set for 2 p.m. with burial in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Ruth Kathern Miller Leroy Hartford Miller Justice of the Peace A. M Goodwin D. J. Sayre Irs Haiachie Mason County Circuit Court Lewis H. Miller

Trinity Cantata Set To Start at 730

The Trinity Methodist Church choir presents the Easter cantata Our Mighty Lord at 7 30 p m A 30 voice group includes soloists George Kooken Marlene Bumgardner Mrs Gene Crow and Mary Hellems with Marjorie Waldie as organist The program reflects smoking statistics in a Census Bureau report and notes cigarettes output this year rising above last year but below 1982 records

Trinity Lord C. L George Kooken Marlene Bumgardner Gene Crow Mary Hel Helen Jean Poffenbarger Igo Marjorie Waldie Department

Mason County Agents On TV Wednesday

Mason County extension staff will appear on WHTTN-TV Neighbors on channel 13 at 12 30 p m to discuss garden insect and disease control. Assistant County Agent William Gregory and 4 H Club Agent Russ Priddy will share tips on spring house cleaning while noting local 1954 activities and program history.

Mason County Fice William Gregory Russell Priddy Patricia Schenk Whttn-Tv Channel 13

West Point band parades through Point Pleasant in dress rehearsal

West Point High School bandsmen dressed in red and black parade downtown Point Pleasant a dress rehearsal before leaving Tuesday night for Washington DC to join the Cherry Blossom Festival. The group, West Virginia entry, will march in the festival parade Wednesday night and perform from the capitol steps Wednesday morning at 10. R Yoho directs with George Kooken as assistant.

Point Rleasant West Point Point Pleasant High School Washington, DC West, Virginia Capitol Steps R. Yoho George Kooken

Baptism and Easter services planned at New Flower Church

NEW HAVEN The New Flower Evangelical United Brethren Church plans Easter morning baptism reception at 9 45 with presentation of babies and a youth choir. An evening service at 7 30 features the adult choir. The sunrise service at 5 20 includes a program by church youth.

New Haven New Flower Evangelical United Brethren Church

Woman Jailed for Delinquency Charge in Point Pleasant

Sally Bates of Viand Street was jailed on a charge of contributing to the delinquency of her two children. She was arrested by Patrolman Rance Jiiden and Constable Eli Riser on a warrant sworn by her husband.

Point Pleasant Sally Bates Viand St Priday

Grand jury waiver voiced by Mrs Miller in candid session

In a small two room office Friday night Mrs Miller wearing Levi's jacket and a T shirt sat with folded hands and answered clearly when asked by J P Goodwin if she wished to be held to the grand jury.

J. P. Goodwin

Minor Damage In Friday Route 2 Crash Involving Two Autos

The sheriff reports Friday afternoon damage totals of 100 dollars for one vehicle and 10 dollars for the other on Route 2. The heavier damaged car was driven by Charles Richmond, 21, of Milton. His auto struck the rear of a car operated by Thomas Robert Biddison, 42, of Kingsport. The crash occurred at Brumfield's Garage at 2 15 p m.

Point Pleasant Sherif Charles Richmond Milton Richmond Thomas Robert Biddison Kingsport Brumfield

Poston Poston AIC airman returns to Texas base

Dewey E Hunt has returned to Lockland Air Force Base near San Antonio Texas after a furlough with his parents Mrs Ethel McDaniel of Athens and others. The Community Club of Sugar Creek School held a skating party at Dow's rink near Nelsonville. The Ladies Club met at the school with plans for a potluck birthday supper. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Clarence Nichols and family and Richard Kirkendall who returned to Washington DC after a 14 day leave.

Bill Boyd Phil Richard Kirkendall The Plains Evan Edwards Athens Michard Kirkendall Washington, D.C Clar ¢Rence Nichols the Plains Raymond Augustine Larry ‘Thompson Little Rock Apb Arkansas Thompson Harold Sycks Poston Julia Thompson Susan South

Pt Pleasant Society Invites Candidates to Meeting

The Pt Pleasant Society invites candidates to a meeting at Tanner Anne Bailey Club Monday at 8 p.m. Mrs Gene Crow is in charge and Mason County Council of Parents Association members will attend. Delegates urged to send for election to the Board. Also notes a bridge club gathering with prize winners and guests.

Gene Crow Spb Mason County Council of Ae Rentshers Associatian Wit Anne Bailey Club Condi Anne Bailey Farm Boarden's Club Eavcation James Lewis Sand Hill Nits Donald Getty Garfield Ave Bridge Club Vitus Hartley, Jr Rodney" Pullins Dottie Knapp Loonie Safford

Settlement Dispute Over Property Partition Sought

A sequence of family and property issues centers on Howard D. Wartenburg and Nora M. Wartenburg as they seek partition or sale of land in Lake Washington Development Putnam County. The case involves several relatives and notices a divorce related action against a husband. Witnesses include J. Keefer and families, with meetings noted at Hickory Chapel and the Masonic Temple.

Nonm Inavanapony Keasane Ton Jonging Ony Roy Kimbrel Howard D. Wartenburg J. P. Keefer Nora M. Wartenburg Patricia Bur Wartenburg Ton Fisher Eugene South Charleston Loren Grove City Ohio Putnam County Shearl Filer Capehart Place Sidney Point Pleasant Elder Shearl Edler Clifford Stalnak Oliver D. Kessel Ripleyer and Daughters of Jackson Warrenbug Ave Beck Lawrence Hasler United Masonic Temple

Weekend visit notes from local families and students

Weekend with Mr Love and his parents at Ripley Ward. Mr Love is a student at Duke University. Mr and Mrs Bust Dunn, students at West Virginia University, spend the holiday with Mrs W E Dunn. Mr Ver, Rona and Ars Harey Wells on Main Street.

Mr. Love Hugh Love Ripley Wd Love Duke University Bust Dun West Virginia University W. E. Dunn Ver Rona Ars Harey Wells Main St

Mrs Whalen To Preside Women of the Moose Meeting

Mrs Whalen will preside over the Women of the Moose meeting Tuesday evening at the Moose Home with Mrs Ann Whalen providing.

Mrs. Whalen

Workers Commended Polio Battlers Collect $13 795 in January

In Point Pleasant county the March of Dimes reports January proceeds of 13 795 with TAP earnings 996 98 including Shell Out for Polio peanut sales 850 Jana booth collections 1 321 17 a 576 48 bequest from D W Foglesong estate. Freeman praises workers Dixie McNeil James Lewis Mrs Edgar Rober Mrs J S Baird and H Call among others for efforts. praise extended to news media and law enforcement for cooperation.

Point Pleasant Cushman Ralph Freeman Jana Bridegroll Booth D. W Foglesong Freeman Mason ‘Counts Preeman Dixie Neil James Lewis Edgar Rober J. S Baird H. Call

Wamsleys Announce Birth of Their First Son

Mr and Mrs Chester Wamsley of 100 Burdette Addition announce the birth of their first child a son Friday morning at Holzer Hospital in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Chester Wamsley Burdette Addition Holzer Hospital

Prisoners Exchanged at Banat Yaacub Bridge Under UN Supervision

At Banat Yaacub Bridge on the Israeli Syrian border 46 prisoners were exchanged today under UN truce supervision arrangements. The report notes personnel from Israel and Syria as the primary exchange participants and mentions clinic notes and discharge details for individuals in Point Pleasant and Letart.

Banat -Yaacub Israel Syria UN Truce ‘Supervision Organization

Local social notes from Albany and surrounding areas

Albany area residents and visitors are listed in a series of social notes. Families including Van Dyke, Hill, Steward, Pugh, Whaley, Coates, Poston, Turner, and Barnes are mentioned visiting relatives in Albany Canton Athens Columbus Meigs Bellville and Jackson during weekends and holidays.

Albany Donald van Dyke van Dyke Arthur van Dyke Clyde Hill Buckeye Lake Edna Lasch Melvin Steward Cleveland Yy Steward Frank Pugh Tracy Whaley Pomeroy Ites Maynard Coates Sherry Athens Larry Pugh Columbus Edward Pugh Lorna Edna Whiteman Canton Mir George Michael C. N. Moore Vernon Dorothy J Williams Waldo Poston Morelle ‘Tanborey Iva. Sanders Jackson T. W. Swan Harley Frost Waldo. Poston Bess Musser Meigs Sova Wy Wingett Etta Elliott Ily Carl Stanley Bellville Judy Barnes Ohio University Woodrow Barnes Harlan Webb Blanche Davis William Gillogly Ella N ‘Son Cojuntas Pir Ool Meils Melva Kadeliffe

Workman Nicely stillborn son services held in Lone Oak

The services for the stillborn son of Virgil and Florence Workman Nicely were held Friday morning at Lone Oak Cemetery with Rev. J. P. Keefer officiating. The child was named Charles E. Nicely. Local relatives include grandmother Mrs. Elah Workman Leonard Noble, uncle and Mrs. Charles Elliott, aunt.

Point Pleasant Virgil Florence Workman Nicely Ravenna Ohio Lone Oak Cemetery J. P. Keefer Charles E. Nicely Elah Workman Leonard, Noble Charles. Elliott

Also Mentioned on This Page

Spring Hill Cemetery Charleston William I Holzer Hospi Heart Catholic Church Tal Emma Smith Washington, D Campbell Smith Sacred Heart Ctlurch Madeleine P. Turner Washington Springfield John J. O'Reilly Culture Department Friends Mason County Agents Point Fisher Pt. Pleasant Gallipolis Fisher's General Electric Jackson Ave O. J. Morrison Hope's Sterling Henderson W. VA TWO River Motor CO Mrs. Smith Pt. Pleasant Society Mrs. Getty Bill Kennedy G. A. Biggs Odd Fellows Lodge TAP J. 8. Lloyd Lynn Fret Nancy Bergstresser Ruth Schools Clifford Durst C. R. Schurman C. R. Schurman of 'S Club C. H. Withiers Chester Haddox Horton Eckard George Morrow 8. C. Johnson Elberfeld Logan Serta Int Juanita Willett Helen Lyons Letart Route Sdgesoeagn Abet Esarantee Elberfeld's Surprise Serta Simmons Mattress Sale Serta and Simmons Iit Ca
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