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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1956

Page

10

Enlarged Post Office Is Sought in Ravensword

Ravensword bids to furnish quarters for a post office under a 20 year lease. Plans call for approximately 8660 square feet of floor space plus a maneuvering area and platform. Property held by Ritchie Realty Co. near the Gulf site on Route 2 holds an assignable land option. The present 1470 square feet is inadequate for growing postal needs. Bidders may submit to Postal Inspector E. E. Schroeder in Charleston or regional real estate manager in Washington.

Ravensword Vig Yor Ritchie Realty Co Gulf Route 2 Meyers E. E. Schroeder Charleston Esty Post Ofice Washington

Three Hurt in Crash East of Hartford on Route 33

Three persons sustained minor injuries in a two car collision on Route 33 just east of Hartford at 4 15 p m Sunday. George Leonard Grimm Mason and William Compson 19 Clifton were involved as cars traveling in opposite directions blocked Hangling Rock Road intersection. Police reported no charges and noted dusty road contributed to the accident. A second crash near Glenwood Crick farm injured Joan Cricks of Cleveland with a head shock and a bruised leg after an attempted pass. Bailey Davis of Cleveland was uninjured.

Point Pleasant Hartford Junior Ball Mason William Compson Clifton George Leonard Grimm Ing Rock Road Crick Glenwood Joan Cricks Cleveland St. Mary Hospital Huntington Bailey Davis

WSCS to Meet in Point Pleasant Area Clubs

Numerous local group notices from Point Pleasant detail meetings and events. Miss Pat Trinity WSCS guest of honor at Trinity Methodist shower. Leon WSCS to meet. 4-H round up in Jackson's Mill details. Daughters of America plan Aug picnic. local families plan reunions and hospital updates. community members travel and visit neighbors around Ohio River Road and nearby towns.

Point Pleasant Pat Trinity Wscs Buffington Trinity Methodist Homer Smith Church Ohio River Road Mist A. Blankenship Aettington Bers Priscilla Circle Joseph Buffington Paul Bennett Jackson's Mill Igton Leon Smith Janet Joyce McCoy Walden Roush Mary Ann Rogers Janice Jordan Janice Council 63 Daughters of America Legion Home Dora Kapp Harmon Park Charleston Cora Morgan Oma Stover Sae Anderson M Side E. V. Williamson South Combs Belpre Ohio John C. Hutchinson Bob Joe Jefferson Rage Fontaine Vil N.C Olin Roush Huntington Ralph Raike McCulloch Road Earl Jordan Columbus Winchester Eads Holzer Hospi

Moose Women to Meet Tuesday at Moose Home

The women of the moose will gather Tuesday evening at the Moose Home with senior regent Mrs Ruth Lewis presiding.

The Moose Moose Home Ruth Lewis

Police Make Four Arrests At Weekend Bust

City police arrested two men and two women on drunkenness charges over the weekend. Charles L. Messick 32 Point Pleasant and Mickey Watson 29 Henderson posted bond. Nora Leach and Mary Neal 61 Point Pleasant were also arrested. James Leary Miller 26 Columbus faced assault and driving offenses. Glenn Stanley 21 Hogsett was arrested on a petit larceny warrant but dismissed on motion. Greer Reunion Sept 2 notes next.

Point, Pleasant Charles L. Messick Point Pleasaint Mickey Watson Henderson Nora Leach Mary Neal Point Pleasant James Leary Miller Columbus

Roar of the Lion praised on Kaiser Aluminum Hour

A television critique lauds NBCs Kaiser Aluminum Hour drama Roar of the Lion for thoughtful handling of juvenile delinquency. The piece highlights Clif Tatum and Nancy Kelly for strong performances and praises TV drama that centers on character and mood rather than moralizing.

New York Nbc-Tv Holly Food Juven Nile M. A. Ellis Franklyn Schaffner Sion Nancy Kelly Tatum

Four To Take Draft Tests August 23 at Ashland

Four Mason County men will report to the Ashland examination and function station on August 23 to fulfill the August physical examination quota. Examinees are John Franklin McDermitt Letart Route 2 Roscoe Duane Herdman Point Pleasant Route 2 Franklin Dwight Herdman Cottageville and Charles Preston Kessler Apple Grove. Local draft board will be closed Thursday and Friday August 10 and 11 and from noon Monday August 20 until 8 am Thursday August 23.

Point Pleasant Mason County Ashland Uota Bess Boley Moore Selective Service Board John Franklin McDermitt Letart Roscoe Duane Herdman Franklin Dwight Herdman Cottageville Charles Preston Kessler Apple Grove

Billy O'Neill Tent Show Draws Big Crowds in Ohio

Atty Gen William O'Neill's tent show blends rally and revival drawing large crowds across Ohio. The Republican nominee reports about 2000 attending some 2 series of 10 meetings in 10 districts. turnout rarely below 1000, with Alvin J. Krenzler supplying a 260 by 40 ft tent from Cleveland.

Columbus William O'Neill O'Neill Ohio Alvin J. Krenzler Cleveland Greenville

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