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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

10

Valley Bell expands by purchasing local dairy plant

Point Pleasant reports the sale of Rich Valley Dairy Co to Valley Bell Products Inc of Charleston. Valley Bell plans to operate the plant, retain workers, expand the Stadieport facility, and support county producers. The deal involves Bell Dairy Co. of Charleston and changes aim to speed expansion with state road planning and local by pass discussions. A county Farm Youth show chairmanship list and preparations for Aug 31 to Sept 2 are announced.

Point Pleasant Rich Valley Dairy Co Valley Ation Bell Dairy Co Charleston Valley Own Valley Bell Products Inc Rothgeb Wilson Welley Bell Wilton Valley Halwa Abe Carty Cam Valley Mawon Jontly Chamber of Commerce Esti Nim County Potters Tots O- Vickers Wiig Martin Steigh Elmer Martin Valey Bell Point Pleasant High State Road School Ohio University Grad Martin Valley Bell Products M. J. O'Neal Valley Bell Dairy Ould C Valley Fnlttee Carchairmen Somerville and Paul West Virginia Yn Martin Brother Ai- Tiaim Vicker West Virginia Univeral Shad Fridge Bell Vland Charleste Committee Ley Bell Italia Mason ‘County Plete Son County Farm Clifford Dunn AF. Wilson James Parade Arnett Roush Bill "Keight

Legion Holds Annual Picnic On Sunday

American Legion Post 23 plans a Sunday picnic at the Sere Brain farm with refreshments provided by the post. Delegates to the state Legion convention in Clarksburg over Labor Day will receive first instructions on policy matters and next week further guidance on voting at the convention. Post 29 to conduct military rites for Clayton Byus funeral Wednesday at 2 pm. Legionnaires urged to report by 1 pm. Clyde Jones remains a patient at Huntington Veterans Hospital awaiting possible surgery. Thirteen members attended the last meeting.

Sual American Legion Sere Brain Farm State Legion Clarksburg Clayton Clyde Jones Huntington Veterans Hospital

Basket Dinner Is Served at Reuter Reunion in Pomeroy

The annual Reuter reunion for the late William and Sophia Reuter was held at Mrs. Emma Leichelt’s home. A noon basket dinner preceded a trip to Bailey’s Lake, with many relatives from Grove City Cincinnati Dearborn Syracuse and Athens attending.

Latta Dixon Mes. Wildson Teddy G. Columbus Harold Johnson Richard Leishit Gertrude Neutaling Jang Scott Neutaling

Pomeroy Social Notes Details School Event and Meetings

Alfred Shields and Principal Davis presented The School Level program at Olive-Orange High. Mantle led home economics, Clifton won a game. Refreshments for 30 served by Myrtie Midkiff and Kenneth Griffin. They plan to meet August 25 for inspection and hold a youth meeting September 12.

Alfred Herbert Shields Davis Olive-Orange High Roberta. Mantle Clifton Sout Myrtie Midkiff Kenneth Griffin Agit

Point Pleasant Social Notes and Local Weddings

Social notes from Point Pleasant cover an August 11 ice cream social at Vaught Memorial Church in Lack, plus a detailed marriage announcement involving Mary Lawrence and Ronald Davies with extensive wedding party details. The item notes family visits, honeymoons, and local hospital update for Mrs. Ingraham and W. F. Baxter.

Vaught Memorial Church Lack

Marriage Announced at St Pauls Methodist Church

Saturday at 2 p m in St Pauls Methodist Church the ceremony was performed by Rev Kenneth Wayne. The bride wore a navy blue suit with light blue trim and red accessories, carried red rose buds, and was given in marriage by her father. Attendants included the bride and groom's families and Mr and Mrs Perry. A small reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Fruth. The bride, a Point Pleasant High School graduate, and the groom, a 1952 graduate, both live at 761 Oak St Columbus. He works as a bookkeeper for Purr Oil Co. in Columbus after 18 months in Korea and two years in the Army.

Pomerow Pomeroy Masot Mary Mel John W. Lawrence Madison Ind Aret Ronald” Frederick Daviesin Mix Ford Cavis Atlin Forrest Garter Methodist Church Mars Cart Murray I Boro Ohio John Princeton Robert Dilley June Jane Lawrence Mise Helen Lawrence Jack ‘Connor Don Prater David Davie Nadine Davis Bon’ Prater Mentor-on-the-Lake New Baltiemore St. Paul's Methodist Church Kenneth Wayne Karen Point Pleasant High School Perry Purr ‘Oil Co Columbus Kore Oak St

Clayton Byus Dies Sunday At Hospital

Clayton Byus of Point Pleasant died Sunday at Huntington Veterans Administration Hospital after two weeks illness. He was born June 7, 1906 in Putnam County to Elie and Emma Byus. A World War II veteran who served since July 16, 1942, he is survived by his wife Daley a son Samuel E Byus and daughter Virginia Elizabeth Byus. Four sisters Neva Huddleston Helen Woodall Emma Von Sickie and Bay Vers all of Point Pleasant and six brothers Andrew Lackourne John Alvin Kenneth Charles Rus all of Point Pleasant. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 7 pm at Stevens funeral home with Rev J P Keeter officiating.

Point Pleasant Cayton Point Huntington Veterane Administration Byus Putnam Councy Snd Wis Uon Elie Emma Byus Daley Samuel 'E Byus Virginia Elizbeth Byus Point Prefants Neva Huddlesson Helen Woodall Mra Fiiima von Sickie Bay Andrew of Lack ‘Ourne Ono John Alvin Geatt Kenneth Charles Rus Ses Point Pheasant Stevens Funeral Home The Key J.P. Keeter

Two Mason Countians Win 4 H Awards at Jacksons Mill

Two Mason County youths at last week's state 4 H camp in Jacksons Mill earned top awards for their 4 H activities. Leaders and 4 H members present were eligible. Kathleen Thompson of New Haven received a separate honor amid 108 other contestants.

Point Pleasant Jackson's Mill Hattie Jordan Kathleen Thompson New ‘Haven

Cars damaged in collision on Racine Portand Road

Deputy Sheriff Harold Duckworth reported minor damage to two vehicles in a Sunday crash on the Racine Portland Road. William N. Pickens, 32, of Racine Route 1, and Donald B. Brewer, 32, of Portland Route 1, drove respective cars and collided on a curve.

Racine-Portland Harold ‘Duckworth William N. Pickens Racine Donald B. Brewer Portland

Displays Due Today From Three Ohio High Schools

Pome roy Rutland and Chester High Schools enter industrial arts displays today from 4 to 8 p m at the Meigs County fair. Entrance at the dance hall building. Students receive season tickets when entries are made. Fine costs Gallipolis Lloyd Roush tiny tape and nasty is by Munispet Judge William Ninesona state Highway Par ifr change that he permitted licensed to operate his motor ven.

Pomeroy Rutland Chester Meigs County Fair Gallipolis Lloyd Roush I Ny Munispet Witliam Paifr

Driver forfeits bond in Gallipolis for license charge

Carl Neal, 38, of Columbus forfeited a $15 bond after failing to produce an operator's license on a State Highway Patrol charge. In Gallipolis, two women were fined $5 and costs by Municipal Judge William H. Jones for open flask, with Robert Burns, 26, of Gallipolis and Henry A. Wallace, 24, of Kerr also noted.

Gallipolis Carl Neal Columbus William H. Jones Robert Burns Henry A. Wallace Kerr

Middleport Pool Sanitation Report Released

At a 90 minute meeting the village reviewed a sanitary test of the Middleport pool. McDonald, pool supervisor, said the project may be ready for summer recreation. tests by James Stephenson of Meigs Water Co. showed the water to be 180 by plate, negative by gas test, meeting sanitary drinking water standards. Doctors Davis and Pickens said the pool is no more likely to irritate throats or ears than any other body of water people use for extended periods.

Riddleport Miediaport Recreation la- Charles McDonald mcDonald Rimor Tate Threata Yang Fi Jr Lloyd Ohad Ghat Marber Erin McDonsid James Stephenson Meigs Water’ Company J. J. Davis L IR. R. Pickens

Two Autoists Get Fined

Two motorists, identified as Ried and another unnamed driver, were fined ten dollars plus costs for operating without operator licenses. The case arose from a State police traffic stop in South Pleasant, with the court noting the offenders’ prior records and the lack of proper licensing.

New Member Voted In Lions Hear Singer

Harold Adams presided at the Lions Club meeting in the Moose Home where Walter Rice was voted in as a member. Rice aided the Harmon Field tract mower fund drive, raising over 200 dollars. Guest William Martin, past Charleston Lions Club president, attended with Elmer Crabtree’s son and Ruth Robinson’s daughter in attendance.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Gram Lions Club Clu Moose Home Harold Adams Marlene Bumgardner Mandalay Walter ©. Rice Rice Harmon Field William Martin Charleston ‘Lions Club Elmer A Valley Bell Products Inc

Youth Hurt In Wreck Near Three Mile Bridge

A 23 year old Charleston youth identified as Thornton Mack Bunker sustained fractures to the left hip pelvic bone after his automobile left Route 17 and overturned near Three-Mile Bridge early Monday. Police say he dozed off, the car hit a ditch and was demolished.

Juint Pleasant Charleston Thornton Mack Bunker Bunker

Assault Counts Bring Fine and Costs in Pont Pleasant

Pont Pleasant justice A M Goodwin fined Rich ten dollars and costs after a Saturday arrest. The case involved a man named Thomas and a woman identified as Mes Daw. The charge, described as assault, was reduced from an earlier higher count.

Pont Pleasant Rich Cone Yenierday Justice of the Peace A.M. Goodwin Stafale Iter Ton Thomas Mes

TV quiz show hype and tax twists in CBS programs

In New York the CBS TV and radio setups stir debate over big prize money and post tax take. Gino Prato a New Jersey craftsman shows a $64 000 question score while viewers discuss the odds and taxes. The shift from TV to radio formats keeps audiences guessing about final payouts and prize appeal.

Charles Mime Ng de Ag Louine New York Cbs-Tv Prato CBS Radio Gino Prato Gentle New Yorke

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