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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1960

Page

5

Country Club Seeks 150 Members for New Facility

Mason County Meigs Gallia counties residents urged to join a new non profit Country Club project begun in 1958 led by President Jack Fruth. The 197 acre site east of the TNT area near Point Pleasant will host an 18 hole golf course plus clubhouse pool tennis courts and playgrounds once memberships are secured. Contact board members or Tom K Fisher for details and send mail inquiries to Box 353 Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Mason-Gallia-Meigs Ship Jack Fruth Carl Fruth TNT Point Pleas Mason- Meigs-Gallia Joe Fannin Tom Ross O. B. Meadows Cecil Dean Tom Rose A. G. Mehlman George Hervey Bill Buffington Tom K. Fisher P. O. Box

Television Listings From Channel Three In Huntington

The Messenger notes NBC Huntington schedules with music news weather and late night talk. Highlights include Peter Gunn Tales of Wells Fargo and Coronado plus various dramas comedies and variety shows through 11:15 pm with multiple primetime hours and program notes.

Wsaz-Tv NBC Chan Huntington Peter Gunn Jim Thacker NBC News Jack Paar Wells-Fargo Wells Fargo Dale Robertson Jim Hardie Jim Pete Craig Stevens Monda Alcoa Hollywood Si Coronado Weathe Lor Young de Malone Art. Murray Weathe Richina

Daytime Radio Schedule Fragment Cites Late Morning to Evening Lineup

A fragmented list shows a Tuesday daytime radio schedule with several programs and times including Hiway Patrol at 6:00, Paradise at 9:30, Dist Attorne at 6:30, Ted Mack at 10:30, Bourbon St at 8:30, Hour Glass at 11:20, and Ding Dong 2 00 Day in Court. Other entries include Fun Fair at 2:00, Gale Storm at 2:30, Morn Show at 9:30, Beat Clock at 3:00, Early Theatre at 10:30, Who Trust at 3:39, So Love That Bo at 12, Center C at 4, Cas at 70, and About Faces at 1:00 plus Rock & the at 5:30.

Hiway Patrol Paradise Dist. Attorne Ted Mack Jai Oeeee Bourbon St

TV Guide Listings and Notable Historical Note

TV guide items for Monday to Tuesday showings across channels with titles such as A Letter From Evie Undercover Man Two Mrs Carrolls Sweethearts Florian Guilty of Treason Montana Moon and a historical note on George C Marshall and John Marshall.

Evie Mrs. Carrolls Anel

Arrest Three In Hudson Co Wire Theft

A 16 year old Mason youth confessed to taking part in the theft of 600 feet of copper wire from the Hudson Brothers Coal Co. at Mason. A 17 year old Mason youth had previously confessed. A brother of the 16 year old, already arrested on another charge, also participated and will be returned to Mason County.

Point Pleasant Hudson Brothers Coal Co Mason Meigs County Mason County

Point Pleasant Calendar Highlights Local Meetings

Chapter No 75 Order of Eastern Star meets 8 p.m. at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. D G Wilfong presiding. Candystripers of Pleasant Valley Hospital meet 7 30 p.m. in the hospital dining room. Pioneer Farm Women's Club picnic 6 30 p.m. at the 4 H Camp South Side. On Tuesday executive WSCS of Trinity Methodist Church meets 7 30 p.m. social room. Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club gathers 10 30 a.m. at Mrs Billy Casto Ripley Rd for an all day session.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple D. G. Wilfong Pleasant Valley Hospital Pioneer Farm Women’s Club South Side the Presbyterian Church WSCS Trinity Methodist Church D. M. Harshbarger Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club Billy Casto Ripley Rd

Ohio highway bid notice for two Part 78 projects

State of Ohio Department of Highways seeks sealed proposals by Aug 16 1960 for Part 1 Athens County and Part 2 Morgan County on State Route 78. Projects total 8.75 miles with pavements of asphalt and concrete surface courses and a $4150 bid bond required. Plans available in Columbus and Columbus office. bids must meet prevailing wage rules.

State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Ohio State Highway Director of Columbus Athens County Trimble Township Morgan County Homer Union Townships Eraft Department of Industrial Relations State Highway Department Department of Highways Phe Sivan Mes Preston

Cent More Gas Tax Yields $5 Million

West Virginia tax figures show the one cent gasoline tax boosted revenue by 5,264,204 dollars, with total gasoline collections reaching 37,458,021 and overall state tax receipts at a high 139,866,212 for the year ending June 30. The first year of motor carrier registration brought in 332,269, while inheritance and forfeiture taxes fell from the prior year.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Donald C. Carman Carman

Man Cited For Firing Gun At Home

Charles Leach, 37, of Point Pleasant, arrested on a warrant charging him with brandishing a deadly weapon after officers say he fired a gun at his home. Bond posted for hearing before Justice A M Goodwin. Also noted are Henry Howard and Norman Henry arrests for speeding and intoxication.

Leach Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Melvin Halstead Justice of the Peace Norman Henry Gallipolis Ferry

Women of Moose Attend District Exec Meet in Huntington

Five members of the local Women of Moose joined the district executive meeting in Huntington on Sunday. Attendees included Mrs. Ruth Lamp senior regent Mildred Clark Mary Lamp Faye Ball and Wilma Melrose.

Point Pleasant Women of the Moose Women of Moose Huntington Ruth Lamp Mildred Clark Mary Lamp Faye Ball Wilma Melrose

Charleston Man Found Along Road

Richard Rhodes, 30, of Charleston Route 3, was found along Route 35 near the floodwall entrance at 10 45 p m Saturday in a semi conscious state. He was not struck by a car and showed no signs of foul play. Rhodes was hospitalized then released to family. a brother said he had been missing for over three months.

Point Pleasant Richard Rhodes Charleston Alfred Plants Rhodes Pleasant Valley Hospital Sheriff's Department

Sheriff's Uncle Visits From Columbus

POINT PLEASANT Guests of Sheriff and Mrs Earl C Mohr are his uncle George Mohr and daughter Hortense of Columbus Ohio Mr Mohr was the first owner and operator of a street car in Gallipolis He is now retired Sunday evening Sheriff and Mrs Mohr and their guests along with Mr and Mrs Garland Mohr and son John of Gallipolis Ferry Mr and Mrs Lawrence G Mohr were entertained with a dinner at Gene Ball's Restaurant

Point Pleasant Sheriff Earl C. Mohr George Mohr Hortense Columbus Ohio Mohr Gallipolis Garland Mohr John Gallipolis Ferry Lawrence G. Mohr Gene Ball

Robbery Attempt In Dairy Store In Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant a safe cracking attempt occurred Saturday night at Broughton's Dairy on Jackson Ave. The alarmed manager Robert Jackson found the damaged safe and missing dial at 8 45 a.m. Sunday. entry failed. Police investigate.

Point Pleasant Broughton Jackson Ave Robert Jackson Rancel Jiiden Wesley Spence Charles Leslie Henson Ashland Chalmer May Paintsville Broughton’s

Tractor Contest Scheduled at Jackson's Mill

The eighth annual West Virginia state 4-H tractor operators contest will be part of the West Virginia Cattle Show at Jackson's Mill on August 18. Waldo E. Bell of West Virginia University explains four events including written and practical exams and safety operation of tractors with wagons. The winner is determined by the lowest score using a point off system. The state winner advances to compete with eastern state winners in Richmond, Virginia.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Jackson's Mill Waldo E. Bell West Virginia University

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Raymond Rainy of Point Pleasant a son to Mr and Mrs Merrill Bucker Crown City and a daughter to Mr and Mrs James E Preston Cheshire Ohio. Discharges list The Rev Harold Knoll Point Pleasant Patty Smith South Side Mrs John Bresseham Point Kim Waugh Crown City and Mrs Joe Hammack and son Point Pleasant.

Raymond Rainey Point Pleasant Merrill Bucker Crown City James E. Preston Cheshire Ohio Harold Knoll Patty Smith South Side John Bresseham Kim Waugh Joe Hammack

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Brief Birth Entry

Point Pleasant notes a birth for Mr and Mrs William Biffle a daughter. Other names listed include Baker Stone Leon and Mrs Bertha Schwartz of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Clinic William Biffle Point Pleasant Baker Stone Leon Bertha Schwartz

Thomas Jefferson Enjoyed Music and Fiddle Time

The article notes Thomas Jefferson loved music and spent much of his idle time playing the fiddle.

Thomas Jefferson

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