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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1954

Page

2

Mason County Courthouse To Be Razed Soon

The Mason County court discussed moving offices out of the old courthouse so contractor Virgil Love can begin dismantling. Final plans await Wednesday decisions. tearing could start Monday Aug 23, starting with the circuit clerk’s office. The courthouse bell will be saved for the new building. the structure dates to 1857.

Point Pleasant Virgil Love Love Circuit Clerk's Court House Mason County Court Harry Nay Wheeling Ivan Bush Darsel Wedge Virgil Reush John Wheaton

Cornstalk Re-Burial Site Chosen at Tu Endie Wei Park

A seven member committee will pick the third burial spot for Cornstalk at Tu Endie Wei Park in Point Pleasant at 2 30 p m Sunday. The Shawnee leader’s remains will be moved to clear space for the Mason County courthouse expansion and a water fountain memorial will also be relocated. The monument and grave have been moved before, with permission from federal and state authorities, and DAR members will relocate the water feature previously set in 1922.

Point Pleasant Cornstalk Tu-Endie-Wei Park Fort Randolph Mason County Viand Street Court House Yard Court House Charles Lewis The Daughters of the American Revolution Eldridge Col Dar Edward Biddle Mansion House Committee Eunice Beller Mansion House A. L. Rossiter American Indian Committee John Collins Park Board G. G. Patterson Park Committee

12 Examined At Clinic

A well baby clinic sponsored by the Junior Women's Club examined 12 preschool children at the county health office on Wednesday. Dr. Frank H. Shaffer, assisted by Dorothy Watkins and others, oversaw the sessions. appointments can be made by calling the health department.

Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club Seer County Health Ofce Frank H. Shaffer Dorothy Watkins Nettie Grimm John Devault Dale Roush George Otis Fisher Health Department

DAV Picnic Plans in Mason City Hall Meeting

Disabled American Veterans commander Price Patrick says the group will gather at Mason City Hall Tuesday at 8 p m to plan a picnic and discuss obtaining more wheel chairs for the Meigs Mason area. Two chairs were bought at the last meeting and five are in use. The Auxiliary meets at the same time and place.

Point Pleasant Price Patrick Mason City Hall Meigs-Mason

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