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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1958

Page

8

Plant Picnic Attracts 800 At Harmon Park

The Marietta Manufacturing Co. held its first annual picnic at Harmon Park drawing about 800 attendees. Jim Allen 77 received a commemorative watch. John Siders and Bob Greer shared a prize for the largest family. Walter Reibel won for the youngest child. Plans already begin for next year.

Point Pleasant Marietta Manufacturing Co Harmon Park Jim Allen John Siders Labor Department Bob Greer Walter Reibel

Television schedules disclaimer boldface color listings note

The Messenger states it is not responsible for errors in program listings when stations fail to supply corrected schedules. Boldface type marks color programs.

Television Schedule for WSAZ TV Huntington Evening

Channel listings show Pine Fiddlers at 6:00 Dotto at 6:25 Weather at 9:25 News at 10:30 Californians at 10:30 NBC News 6:45 7:30 Pick Winner 11:10 Weather 8:00 Investigator 11:15 Jack Paar program schedule on channel 3 Huntington presented in sequence.

Wsaz-Tv NBC Huntington Dotton Cummings NBC News Jack Paar Gid Cp Wat Bob Cummings All Star Thea Investigator News Dotto Treas. Hunt Farmer Alf Porky Press Favor Charlie Chan Ozzie Harriet Cartoon Call Srch. Tomor Torncon Guiding Light Slimnastics Ann Reider Susie Flippo Keene Pub Gretch Wade Godfrey Sreh Tomor

Schedule Fragments Highlight Daytime and Evening Programs

The page lists a dense broadcast timetable with show names such as Today Romper Room Truth Couse News Movietime and Wagon Train. It notes times across morning afternoon and evening slots with occasional misprints like Could Be You and Spinach Plyhs. The schedule includes NBC News Weather and Jack Paar among other programs.

Television Schedule Fragments For Columbus Station

A fragmentary daily grid lists station time slots and show titles from early morning to late night. Programs include News Weather Today Talk and various entertainment segments with multiple half hour blocks and placeholders suggesting a compiled schedule.

Evening TV Schedule Highlights and Gaps

A condensed listing shows an evening to late night TV schedule with programs like Pantomime Cheyenne Wyatt Earp Jack Paar News Topper and various films. Notable gaps include TBA slots and a late night movie lineup with sports and soap operas interspersed.

Schedule fragment with radio and program listings

A dense, fragmentary schedule lists music mornings, show times, and various programs. Entries include D. Martin, Doug Martin, Amer Band, Record Hop, Pieces of 8, Mr. D. A., Bingo, Mickey Mouse, Casey Jones, Disneyland, News, Weath, and Fights, with times ranging from early morning to late evening. The snippet resembles a local broadcast timetable with scattered program notes and names.

D. Martin Doug Martin Amer Mr. D. A Bingo Mickey Mouse Harriet

TV Schedule Fragment for WBNS Channel 10

A jagged listing shows WBNS TV Channel 10 day and night programming with multiple time slots and programs listed in a broken OCR format. Entries include shows like Explorer Amos Andy News Weather and various soap and kid programs, though many titles are garbled.

Evening TV Schedule for WHTN CBS Huntington

Channel 13 lineup lists programs through the evening with news hours and movies. Notable slots include To Tell The Truth at 9 and The Millionaire at 9,30 followed by Harbor Command and Twilight Theatre later. Continuous daily listings show multiple repeats and daily variations across the week.

Whtn-Tv CBS Playhouse

TV Key Previews Tuesday's Top Television Programs

Experts preview Tuesday night lineup in New York and Hollywood. Highlights include Top Hand on ABC at 7 30 p m a Wild West tale with Cheyenne Cheyenne and a ride on a wild horse. Other ABC shows include Warpath The Massacre and The Hidden One. NBC features Bob's Italian Past Studio 57 and The Starmaker with Bette Davis while CBS presents The Massacre and Spotlight Playhouse tale of a family crisis.

New York Hollywood Cheyenne ABC Wyatt Earp Spotlight Playhouse Dewey Martin Julie Adams Scott Paula McGill CBS Bob Cummings Bob Collins Paul Fonda Lyle Talbot U.S.A Bob NBC Bette Davis

TV Guide Listings Five Time Blocks

The page lists evening and late night film slots with titles and cast notes including Black Rider with Jim Handley and Rena Anderson, David Harum with Rogers and Noah Beery, Unguarded Hour featuring Franchot Tone and Loretta Young, Miracle of the Bells starring Frank Sinatra and others, and Encore with Glynis Johns and Nigel Patrick.

Black Rider Jim Handley Rena Anderson David Harum Rogers Noah Beery Franchot Tone Loretta Young Frank Sinatra Fred MacMurray Valli Glynis Johns Nigel Patrick

Evening film lineup at local theater

A long list of showings includes Flight from Glory with Chester Morris and Van Heflin at 9 00 am, Southward Ho with Roy Rogers at 4 00 pm, David Harum, Housewife, The Roaring Twenties, Countess of Monte Carlo, Blue White and Perfect, Grand Central Murder, Special Agent, Disobedient, Ship Ahoy, and The Mikado featuring stars such as Bette Davis, James Cagney, and Van Heflin across 11 15 pm slots.

Glory Chester Morris van Heflin Roy Rogers Douglas Fairbanks, Jr Ralph Bellamy David Harum Will Rogers Noah Beery Bette Davis George Brent James Cagney Priscilla Lane Sonja Henie Olga San Juan Lloyd Nolan Mary Beth Hughes Grand Central Pat Dane Marian Spencer Russell Enoch Ruth Dunning Eleanor Powell Red Skelton Kenny Baker Jean Colin Martyn Green

Mr. Shriver Presides At Grange Meeting

Herbert Shriver presided as worthy master for James Luck at Silverton Grange No. 506 in the Grange Hall. Members voted to serve the Lions Club the first two weeks of the month, and a rummage sale was planned for the near future. About 20 enjoyed hot dogs and watermelon.

Ravenswood Herbert Shriver James Luck Silverton Grange Grange Hall Lions Club

Docket Set For September Session Of Court At Point Pleasant

Judge Oliver D. Kessel and local attorneys set the September term starting Sept 2 with grand jury in session and petit jury duties beginning Sept 3. The docket lists felonies including breaking and entering and forgery, numerous civil and criminal appeals, chancery and divorce actions, and notices of motions.

Point Pleasant Oliver D. Kessel Circuit Clerk’s Petit Jury Leslie Henson Chalmer May H. M. Parsons Charles H. Lewis Daniel S. Parker John Lee Parker

Keefer and Jones Certified For School Board Seats

The Mason County Court canvassed votes and certified Earl Keefer of Letart and Charles Jones of Point Pleasant as the two top vote getters to join the five member school board. Keefer will serve a six year term starting January, replacing Howard Schultz who resigned. Jones may fill the unexpired year of Fred Sanders as district limits allow no more than two from Lewis District. Fred Green, from Frazier Bottom, may challenge via a notice of election contest. Other certified candidates include Dan Hope, George Riarden, George Sayre, Ivan Bush, and Harold Thomas.

Point Pleasant Earl Keefer Letart Charles Jones Jones Fred Sanders Lewis Fred Green Frazier Bottom Keefer Schultz S. D. Littlepage Mason County Dan Hope George Rairden George Sayre House of Delegates Ivan Bush Harold Thomas

Ravenswood Parties Honor Virginia Visitors From Tappahannock

In Ravenswood Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Burroughs of Tappahannock Virginia have been toasted at multiple gatherings. Robert Pitthan hosted a lawn picnic with the Burroughs and families including Jerry Price Jeepy Owensboro Kentucky and several Harris and Mardis relatives. P B Harris Jr hosted couples at Sycamore Street and Paul Mardis served dessert and coffee, with attendees including Vernon McCoy Fleming Currie and others.

Holly Moorehead P. B. Harris Linda Judy Paul Mardis Sam Susan Pitthan

Mrs Burdette Directs Meet at Heart and Hand Lodge

Mrs Virginia Burdette served as noble grand at the Heart and Hand Rebekah Lodge No 4 meeting in Ravenswood with Mrs Blanche Gorrell absent and Mrs Paul Lindawood as pro tem vice grand. After the regular session there were games with winners including Mrs Alice Hysel and others. about 15 people were served refreshments.

Ravenswood Virginia Burdette Heart and Hand Rebekah Lodge No. 4 Blanche Gorrell N.G Paul Lindawood Burdette Alice Hysel Lindamood Jerry Hupp Marguherita Geren Elsie Geren Jessie Geren Solon Chambers

Six Ministers Attend West Virginia EUB Conference

Six Mason County Evangelical United Brethren ministers travel to Buckhannon for the 100th annual EUB conference opening. Bishop J Gordon Howard will preside with dignitaries including Gov Cecil Underwood at the centennial pageant and dedication of the memorial worship center on Ev Brethren Acres. J A Ferrel of Point Pleasant serves as Heights church delegate.

Point Pleasant United Brethren Mason County Buckhannon West Virginia Roy McCoy the Heights Church Jack Higgins Bellemead K. J. Scott New Haven Forrest Murray Union Guy Harmon Donald Pringle Rockcastle EUB Ev-Un- Breth-Acres J. Gordon Howard H. Balmer Showers Cecil Underwood T. L. Miles J. A. Ferrel Near Point Pleasant Heights Church

Mrs Lucien Hughes To Entertain Aid Members

Mrs Lucien Hughes and Mrs Don Gentry will host the Ladies Aid Society of the EUB Church for the August meeting on Tuesday evening. Mrs Blanche Gorrell, president, will conduct the business session and secret pals will be revealed.

Bishop to Confirm Faith at Christ Episcopal Sunday

The Rt. Rev. Wilburn C. Campbell will administer the Apostolic rite of confirmation at Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant on Sunday August 17. Campbell is diocese head for West Virginia with 18 000 Episcopalians in 90 parishes and missions and has a record of evangelism and community service. A reception follows the 11 a.m. service at the parish house.

Point Pleasant Wilburn C. Campbell West Virginia Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Campbell South Africa Pittsburgh National Council of the Episcopal Church Charleston

Jackson County Land Transfers

J C Williams and wife transfer house and lot in Ripley to Alva Hamrie and wife. Joseph F Walters and wife transfer lot on Boulevard in Ripley to The Charles Corporation. Garland Burdette and wife transfer tract in Ripley to Charles Burdette. Canada Palmer transfers 17 acres at Ripley to Joseph F Walters.

J. C. Williams Alva Hamrie Ripley Joseph F. Walters Charles Corporation Boulevard Garland Burdette Charles Burdette Canada Palmer

Fumes Incident At Valley Bell Co Injures Two

Mrs. John Cheap 77 of Fifth Street was listed in good condition at Point Clinic after fumes from a broken ammonia line in a Valley Bell Co apartment. Truck driver Jerry Picken was overcome while aiding her and treated at Point Clinic before release.

Point Pleasant John Cheap Fifth St Point Clinic Valley Bell Co Jerry Picken

Boundary Hearing Drafted For North Point Pleasant Split

City Attorney Carroll Casto told council a boundary hearing held in Ripley by Judge Oliver D. Kessel will produce a decision in 10 days to two weeks. Protestors signed by property owners on North Point Pleasant block oppose changing the line near 30th St. The council also votes to abandon a 30 foot street beside Point Pleasant Lumber Co and considers beer law opinions. A resident requests parking restrictions on Viand St between Seventh and Eighth, and water works funds and sewer-line connections near Bellemeade are noted.

Point Pleasant Carroll Casto B. W. Krodel Ripley Oliver D. Kessel North Point Pleasant 30Th St Kessel Casto Point Pleasant Lumber Co W. S. Waldie Council Viand St Seventh Barbee Rothgeb D. W. Rothgeb Valley and Lumber Supply Co Bellemeade

Point Pleasant Social Notes Engaged Mary Blain to Hopkins

Mary Frances Blain of Gallipolis Ferry is engaged to William L. Hopkins of Elgin Illinois. Blain, a Point Pleasant High School 1956 alumna, works with National Banking Co. in Norfolk and studies bank administration. Hopkins, an Elgin High School graduate, is a U S Navy 2 D petty officer stationed in Norfolk. A fall wedding is planned at Bruce Chapel Episcopal Church.

I. VU. Blain Gallipolis Ferry Mary Frances Blain William L. Hopkins Lloyd E. Hopkins Elgin Miss Blain Point Pleasant High School Southertons Beauty College Athens Ohio National Banking Co Norfolk American Institute of Bankers Hopkins Elgin High School U. S. Navy Bruce Chapel Episcopal Church

Illahee Farm Women’s Club Picnic at Mohr Home

Mr. and Mrs. Garland Mohr of Gallipolis Ferry hosted the Illahee Farm Women’s Club annual picnic. After dinner, games and recreation period followed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Garland Bostic and son Ronnie, Mrs. Beemens Burfer, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Garland and daughters Rita Ann and Mary Lou, Mrs. Charles Wilson, Mrs. Let tie Jennings, Mrs. Evelyn Biffle and daughter Carol, Mrs. William Reebel and daughter Ermine, Mrs. I. V. Blain, Micki Yester, and other Mohrs.

Garland Mohr Gallipolis Ferry Illahee Farm Women’s Club Garland Bostic Ronnie Beemens Burfer Howard Garland Rita Ann Mary Lou Charles Wilson Lettie Jennings Evelyn Biffle Carol William Reebel Ermine I. V. Blain Micki Yester Mohr

Bauer Family Returns From Eastern Vacation

Mr and Mrs Manford H Bauer and their son Manford Lynn of 2320 Jefferson Ave have returned home after vacationing through eastern West Virginia Virginia Washington D C and Maryland They were house guests of Dr

Manford H. Bauer and Son Manford Lynn Jefferson Ave West Virginia Virginia Washington, D. C Maryland

Mason Man Dies at Work on Boat Near Louisville

Mason man Harry Herman Ruttencutter aged 34 died Monday morning at work on a boat several miles below Louisville Kentucky from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife Henrietta his parents Mr and Mrs L J Ruttencutter one brother Capt Paul Ruttencutter of New Haven and one sister Mrs Lester Zerkle of Mason. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Foglesong Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Harry Herman Ruttencutter Mason Louisville Henrietta L. J. Ruttencutter Paul Ruttencutter New Haven Lester Zerkle Foglesong Funeral Home

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Highlight Local Discharges

Mrs. Franklin Smith of Point Pleasant and Mrs. Charles Blessing of Letart are noted. Discharged are Mrs. Ralph Weaver and her son from New Haven along with Harley Hartley of Point Pleasant.

Franklin Smith Point Pleasant Charles Blessing Letart Ralph Weaver

Circle No 2 meeting hosted by Mrs Luck in Ravenswood

Mrs Gertie Luck hosts Circle No 2 of the First Baptist Church at her Wilson Street home Thursday evening. Circle president Mrs Walter Stewart will conduct the meeting and Mrs C O Casto will lead the program.

Marriage Licenses Issued in Jackson County

Jackson County issued licenses to several couples including Otho Barnett 21 of Given and Rhonda Kay 17. Ronald Shamblen 19 and Delores Comer 20 of Sissonville. Everett Adkins 24 and Phyllis Jack son 18 of Sherman. Harry Boggs 30 and Flora Prost 27 of Ripley. Gordon Cooper 23 and Lula Sallaz 19 of Ripley. D Gene Casto 24 and Helen Hall 19 of Ripley. Harold Lang 36 and Edna Lem ley 26 of Ravenswood. James Kiser unknown.

Otho Barnett Rhonda Kay Given Ronald Dallas Shamblen Delores Fay Comer Sissonville Everett Golden Adkins Cleveland Phyllis Jean Jackson Sherman Harry Warren Boggs Keyser Flora Jean Prost Ripley Gordon Dale Cooper Parkersburg Lula Jean Sallaz D. Gene Casto Helen June Hall Harold Ross Lang Edna Bertha Lemley Ravenswood James Vernon Kiser Kentuck Phyllis Arlene Skeen Kenna

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