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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1955

Page

8

Plans for Mason County hospital push gains

Plans for a 50 bed Mason County general hospital advance with a county fundraising drive to raise about 300 000 of the 1 50 000 total cost. Hil Burton fund to cover 61 percent and a new site at Victory Heights eyed. Howard R Jenkins hired to head the drive and a site meeting set in two weeks.

Ultraoder Hil-Burton Fund Buxton Main St Howard R. Jenkins Wardreshman Reinhardt New York Victory Heights Roy W. Eschenaur Rath Hopital Group Harry Lo Krebs Tra Taine Garland Mohr Preston. Anderson Geor Tai

Long Case Against Bush Ends Court Head Clear

The Mason County Circuit Court held the case against County Court President Ivan R. Bush for malfeasance and misconduct related to surplus tax funds for a courthouse and jail project is insufficient to sustain the charges. Judge Pennybacker indicated the matter may proceed to the supreme court, with arguments centered on Bush’s intent and the legality of the levy estimates. The lengthy hearing involved over 400 pages of testimony and examined whether Bush acted with willful intent or only sought advice later deemed approved by officials.

Mason County Ivan R. Bush Pennybacker Ain Bush Supreme Court Guy B. Ray J ‘Ohn Oshel Dave O'Neal Reite 1 Lee Dan Jarrell James F. Wheaton Dorsell E. Wedge Wedge Wheaton William Hott Howard Klostermeyer Stuart Thayer State Tax Commissioner's Office Thi Frce Penny- Dacker

Point Pleasant Churches Fiews Charen as now Jessy

The local church listings provide schedules for Sunday school and worship at multiple Point Pleasant parishes. Notable entries include New Haven EUB Charge with 10:45 a.m. worship on first and third Sundays, Hartford and New Haven churches with 10 a.m. Sunday schools and 7:30 p.m. services, Leon Baptist Sunrise services, and Trinity Methodist worship times. A birthday gathering for Susan Mayes honors notable church members and youths with plans for an April conference and WSCS meetings.

Fiews Boyd W. Scott New Haven Leon Methodist Arden Smith Smith Eddie Chapel Elwhood Brighton Ev. Ker Aith Hypes EU Circuit Kenneth Polen Trinity Greer Eckard Chapel Krebs Chapel Mt. Olive Point Pleasant Mission Isa ‘Kiefer Young People Main Street Baptist Kennet Chandler Harmony Pam Aim Youth Fellowship Evangelical United Brethren David L. Sayre Tineister Unified Service Aim Henng Chin Endeasor Praytri Her David J. Say United Wer Mn Methodiat Heinerson Mata Parl Menger M ‘Ng Ine Spices Acon Bundaily Vaught Memorial Mt. Union Beech Hill Wearohe Pilgrim Herbert ‘Smith Hartford Methodist Rufus Casto Graham, Ham Hartford Caareh WSCS Trinity Methodist Nesday Point. Pleasant Iford Lard Christian Social Relations Sharon

Den Meeting Sparked by Lesson for Scout Leaders

Mr Jack Frey of New Haven led a den meeting Thursday night at Trinity Methodist Church to illustrate a training course lesson for the M-G district. The event, paired with a scout leaders roundtable, featured a short film Summertime program and drew about twenty attendees from multiple packs including Haven Pack 256 and Polis Pack 208.

Jack Prey New Haven Trinity Methdist Scout Leaders Wyatt Chadwell Ack Frey Ada Grinstead Memrock Curtis Ralph Smith Sanford Stockton Ziba Midkiff Doyle Sargent Allipolis Donald M. Robinson A. B. Sommerville Howard Bailey Arthur Sylvester Lawrence MGM Nelson R. Leach Point Pleasant A. Jay Wilson Joe’ Antal John W. Moore Lawrence A. Smith

Mason County seventh grader to spell at Huntington contest

Patti Wedge, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles C Wedge of 2606 Jackson Ave, will represent Mason County in the Huntington Spelling contest Saturday. A seventh grader at Point Pleasant Junior High, she was one of two county finalists after defeating 27 competitors in the junior high round held April 1. She is a home room president and straight A student, taught by Mrs Eunice Hesson.

Rouse Oneasan Path Wedg Charles C. Wedge Jackson Ave Mason County Huntington Patti Point Pleasant Board of Education Eunice Hesson

Engagement of Jarata Ann Rodgers to Airman Frederick Nibert

Pt Pleasant notices announce the engagement of Jarata Ann Rodgers and Airman Frederick Nibert of Apple Grove. The wedding will be performed by Rev Sayre with Robert Wood as matron of honor and Tom Nibert as best man. Nibert a 1952 Point Pleasant High grad, recently returned from Okinawa duty. A reception will follow at the Rodgers home for family and friends.

Otto Rodgers Short St T Narriage Jarata Ann Frederick Nibert Harey Nibert Apple Grove D. Te Sayre Robert Wood Musin Tom ‘Nibert Tom ‘Nibert Miss Rodgers Is A Graduate of Point Pleasant High School Rodgers Clu Point Pleasant High School Aha Air Force Okinawa Fay and Clone Friends

Arrest of Barcus in Ohio leads to trial here

Robert Lee Barcus, arrested in Ohio and brought here after waiving extradi tion, was fined $15 and costs by Justice A M Goodwin. Barcus faced charges involving personal property and a Seventh Day Adventist context as a church and school schedule is noted, with officials from the county sheriff's department involved.

Fulner Leananr Ohio Robert Lee Barcus Gallicolls Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Barcus Seventh Day Adventist Bath Mason,c. Wilson

Guard Posts With Father In Point Pleasant

William Wood of 127 Park Drive a National Guardsman joined Operation Sintteman Wednesday night in Point Pleasant to guard a railroad bridge. On the same day and location his elder William Wood, a World War II veteran, stood in vigil nearby while the elder man recalled his service and the family ties to the post.

Father

Farm Women Name Delegates To State Leadership Conference

Mason County delegates to the State Farm Women's Leadership Training Conference at Jackson's Mill April 35.29 were Mrs. Joan Watterson Mrs. Frank Reynolds Mrs. Henry Powers and Mrs Ray Crank with Mrs. A. E. Sommer as alternate. The conference runs noon Monday through Friday evening with classes in food safety home propaganda and family community health.

Point Pleasant Mason County State Farm Women Jackson's Mill Joan Watterson Frank Reynolds Henry Powers Ray Crank A. E. Sommer

Kiwanis Sees Magic Show and Chalk Talks Recap

Kiwanis meeting at the Moose Home featured Le Claude Miler and son Freddie with chalk talks on tropic themes and a magic show. Miller’s daughter Claudia sang, Dixie McNeal accompanied, and local members Fred Thorn and Ruth Blessing were introduced. other notices include probate announcements and bids for city projects.

le Claude Miler Freddie Tere Moose Home Kiwanian Miller Gallipolis Claudia Dawn Dixie McNel Miller Fred Thorn Ruth Blessing Artier Giliwek Ohio River Co Charles A. Roberts

Marriage License Notice From Athens Ohio Authorities

Ronald Leon Brumwel aged 18 of Glenwood and Mary Dayones i Wrishe aged 16 of Ashton are joined as per license shown. The record includes names of parents and official notations from Athens Ohio authorities regarding a public notice and sewer project approvals.

Ronald Leon Brumwel Glenwood Mary Dayones Ashton Manford Repha Ed Fort Lane Oak Arm G- Monk

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Messenger Pleasant Mann County Jack A. Buxton Mason County Hospital C. Thompson Madon County Medical Society Joint Commission of Accreditation of Hospitals of The American Medical Association Thompson County’ Society Hopital Project J. Stewart Lloyd J. S. D. Johnson Dan Grissman C. G. Maloney Mason Couny Hospital, Inc Maso County Medical Society Ira Blaine Moxsett Gallipolis Ferry George G. Somerville Hi. A. Johnson James Mair Vitus Hartley, Sr Fant Lyle Austin Hogsett Dr. Huxton Eugene Ball Chet Curry Russell Capehart Mason Milton Stevens W. Tividen Leon Ray C. Henderson Milin Dr. Buxton Hall Johnson Medical Society Re. Hunton Jenkins Ohio Valley Taber's Gift and Hobby Shop Kanauga, Ohio Ches Ben Franklin Co Srioes West Virginia Pt. Pleasant Churches Venev Jain Blottman Presbyterian Church Jordan Baptist Church Opal Robste Inister Sieweek Sere Eeting Christian Seiener Christ Church Episcopal David Frazi Leon Baptist Bonnie and Buran "Duncan Paul Graham Edna Burr Bullips Hickory Chapel Ramon MacDonald al. Presbyterian Church Robert Chester D. Marquis of Athens Irs Maurice Mayes Henderon Sonya Jo Suzanne Rothgeb Charlene Radar Dixie McNeill Molly’ Lynn’ Wartenberg Patti Pace Marilyn Lanham Mary Esther Tennant Jean Gott Sannda Tackett Fatty Whalen Car BU Meiskel Caro Ann Walters Jaury Mayes Dick Austin Dick Herrig Jack Sheppard Richard Ellis David Somerville Gue Castor Tommy Cergall Jon Call Hugh Gray Wedge Tom Walters Max Ae Pater Weoe Elmer Roersoach Mt. Vernon Ave Friendship Circle of Heights Eub Church Orler Eastern Star Finda Chirs Louis Bateson Onio River Fond Mra Clyde McLane J.B. Yanit Jr Attent Margaret. Davis Avner County Roger J. Jones Roger J. Jones, Sr || Asotw Suit County Etna Apel Roger Counell Cleveland Sant? Houck Ray Mathemen Obla Lena Mathews Athen Barty Roger J. Jones, SR Lassotw Grtce Arent Onia Univer Ew Buildines Hs “Negeteory Frame Bulchlard Avenue aCe Bingleasary Rare Hove Walker Street Mfc Ohio University Rortan Tevlards Yims Beet Easi G. Houck Shey Dalton Hanna Grand Hall Agen Tevin Elton Preston Et Si BO. Howe Sas Iaotw
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