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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1960

Page

12

Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary To Sponsor Ball

The Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary plans its annual charity ball for May 7 at the National Guard Armory Ohio River Road. Donations for door prizes come from merchants in Pomeroy Gallipolis Mason New Haven and Point Pleasant. The executive board met with Mrs Edward Carey presiding and announced officer slate for the new year.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary Executive Board Edward Carey W. S. Waldie Pomeroy Gallipolis Mason New Haven Point Pleasant National Guard Ohio River Road S. J. Gully, Jr Pleasant Valley Hospital

Soloists Named for Crucifixion Program at High School

Miss Christine Lalance Johnson announces the soloists for Sundays 1 30 p m Crucifixion program. Four all state chorus participants are chosen Dave Dickens Tommy Taylor Steve Noble and John Miller. The senior high chorus invites public attendance at the high school auditorium.

Point Pleasant Christine Lalance Johnson Dave Dickens Tommy Taylor Steve Noble John Miller

Offenders Pay Fines At Arraignment

A set of arraignments before Justice of Peace A M Goodwin resulted in fines for various offenses. Individuals including Joseph Forbus and others paid ten dollars plus costs for expired vehicle inspection stickers, while William Holcomb and Ronald Rex Bailey paid for muffler defects. Issaih Dickerson and Kelly Johnson settled drunk charges, and a group including Franklin Fisher and Isabelle Gibson faced ten dollar fines for speeding.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Joseph Forbus Burton E. Peters Alton Eli Jordan Clovis Martin Johnson Jasper Hoschar William Holcomb Ronald Rex Bailey Issaih Dickerson Kelly Johnson Goodwin Franklin F. Fisher Carl W. Moyer Louise Wheeler Isabelle A. Gibson

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Admits and Discharges

Charles Juhling of Hartford admitted. Discharged were Mrs. Herbert Nelson and her daughter of Ashton and Mrs. William Cox and her daughter of Gallipolis.

Charles Juhling Hartford Herbert Nelson Ashton William Cox Gallipolis

Record Hop Friday At American Legion Hall

The American Legion sponsors a teenage record hop Friday night at the Legion Home from 7 to 10 PM. Admission is fifteen cents per person. Music by Point Pleasant disc jockey Gary Ellis. Chaperones needed. volunteers should arrive at 6:30 PM.

Point Pleasant American Legion Legion Gary Ellis

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Report

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list births including a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cantrell of Bidwell Ohio and a namesake Betty Jean Cantrell. Other births include Austin Crane of Ashton and Daisy Mash of Point Pleasant with additional families noted.

Charles Cantrell Bidwell, Ohio Betty Jean Cantrell Bidwell Austin Crane Ashton Daisy Mash Point Pleasant Gladys Casto Cheshire Kenneth Morrison Dorset Keefer Leon Esther Ball Wuertland

Mason County notices to relicense boats and vehicles

C. F. Buckle Mason County assessor warns all owners to contact the assessor by April 23 1960 if their boats or vehicles are not yet assessed for 1960 to obtain 1961 and 1962 licenses.

Buckle Mason County Assessor Mason County Assessors Office

Grand And Petit Jury Paneled For May Term

Harry Layne and John Brown designate the May term grand and petit juries for the circuit court. Grand jurors report May 2 and petit jurors May 3 at 9 a.m. Names cover multiple districts including Point Pleasant New Haven Letart and Henderson with dozens of jurors listed.

Grand Petit Jury Point Pleasant Harry Layne John Brown Grand Jury Hogsett Mary Aulmiller Hartford Dallas Donohue New Haven Geraldine Bostic Paul Bumgarner Letart Maxine Miller Betty Fry Herbert R. King Rutter E. Knight Jacqueline D. Lilly Edna M. New Roma P. Fisher Jackson Avenue Eva Jean Dabney South Side Garnette E. Dabney Mrs. Dale Wood Mt. Vernon Ave

United Fuel Seeks Higher Gas Rates in West Virginia

United Fuel Gas Co and Amere Gas Utilities Co filed rate increase requests with the Public Service Commission to cover new natural gas supply costs. United Fuel seeks about 1.074 million dollars more yearly from 118000 customers, equating to 4.77 cents per 1000 cubic feet. The average residential user would pay roughly 62 cents more monthly. Point Pleasant-based United Fuel Gas serves the area.

Point Pleasant United Fuel Gas Co Amere Gas Utilities Co Public Service Commission Manufacturers Light and Heat Co United Fuel West Virginia UFG United Fuel Gas

Session Canceled in Geneva Talks on Nuclear Test Ban

The session of the three nation nuclear test ban talks was canceled today at the request of the United States and Britain. Negotiations paused as diplomats indicated seeking further discussions and a rescheduled date.

Geneva U. S

Third Anniversary Dance Set At Wahama Canteen

Wahama High School hosts the Tri County Teen Canteen third anniversary during the Rock N Roll Festival with Bill Miller and Mr Rebel performing. Dancing begins 7 30 p m with masters of ceremonies Bill Fraley Bob Shaffing and Savage. Champions in fast and slow dancing from last year named. Miss Summertime contestants listed for Saturday night event. Friday the canteen travels to Syracuse Grade School for Time Bomb Blast record hop 7 30 p m to midnight.

Point Pleasant Wahama High School Leo V. Savage Bill Fraley Bob Shaffing Savage Tri-State Beverly Ann Cullip Gallipolis Steve Williamson Carol Gibbs New Haven Randy Rothgeb Cheshire

Randolph Rites Set at Church of Christ and Union

Last rites for Arthur Randolph of Main Street will be held Thursday at 1 p m at the Church of Christ and Christian Union with Rev. J P Keefer officiating. Randolph a Roane County native died at home Monday evening. He may be viewed at Rainey Randolph 211 Main Street one hour before service. Burial will be in Morgan Cemetery near Leon.

Point Pleasant Arthur Randolph Main Street Church of Christ and Christian Union J. P. Keefer Randolph Roane County Rainey Randolph Morgan Cemetery Leon

Register Now For Primary in Point Pleasant

County Clerk Orville Sturgeon urges all eligible voters to register before April 9. The clerk’s office extends hours to 8 p m Saturday for registration. Books close after 8 p.m. Saturday until after the May 10 election.

Point Pleasant Orville Sturgeon

Community Club and Church Calendar for Pt Pleasant

Woman's Society of Christian Service of Hickory Chapel Methodist Church meets at 7 30 p.m. in the church social room. Kiwanis Club gathers at 6 15 p.m. in the Moose Home with Fritz Frey presiding. Circle 2 of the Women of Presbyterian meets at 1 30 p.m. at Mrs George Sprenger Fourth Street.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Hickory Chapel Methodist Church Kiwanis Club Moose Home Fritz Frey Presbyterian Church George Sprenger Fourth Street

Weekend Guests at Startzmans Include Two Parkersburg Women

Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Startzman on Mason Boulevard were Mrs. A R Kelley and Mrs. Gladys Schneider of Parkersburg. Mrs. Kelley is Startzman’s mother and Mrs. Schneider is his sister. Sharon McCalister of Viand Street is ill at home with pneumonia and attends Central Grade School as a second grade student.

Richard Startzman Mason Blvd A. R. Kelley Gladys Schneider Parkersburg Kelley Startzman Schneider Sharon McCalister Viand Street Central Grade School

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