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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1955

Page

5

Catalog Being Prepared for Mason County Farm Youth Show

The Mason County Farm Youth show runs August 31 to September 2. The Chamber of Commerce office will mimeograph 1500 catalogs from over 30 000 sheets under a new plan to save money. Mrs Eustice Wilson and Mrs Richard Startzman lead the effort with advertising and premium lists included. Girls in 4 H and home economics clubs will model garments at the style review. A skit on seven dress diseases will introduce the review. Entry blanks are being sent to eligible 4 H and home economics girls. Details of the review are being worked out by Mrs Judson Brake and Pat Schenk.

Point Pleasant Mason Chamber of Commerce Eustice Wilson Richard Startzman Monyt Judson Brake Pat Schenk

Talk On Hobbies at Rotary Dinner

Walden Roush discussed hobbies at the weekly Rotary Club dinner at Moose Home. He shared his rock collection and display, noting family interest, a full set of tools, and jewelry making including clasps and necklaces. Guests included Janith Coble, Robert M Nelson Leach.

Walden Roush Moose le “x Autneral Roushin Janith Coble Robert M. I Nelson Leach

Point Pleasant Man Jailed One Year for Assault on Officer

Charles Woodall of Point Pleasant was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to a year in the Mason County Jail by Justice A M Goodwin after pleading guilty to striking Patrolman Ernest Hesson during a attempted arrest on suspicion of intoxication. Woodall was not injured. Goodwin also fined Birdie Herdman of Leon 10 dollars and costs for intoxication.

Point Pleasant Charles Woodall Mason County Justice of the Peace A Goodwin Woodall Ernest Hesson Birdie Herdman Leon Eaming One London Onia Aruna Graham Keil Ainee Bert Boh

Brother Dies At Ironton

Glen Toney 58 of Ironton died after a life spanning Raleigh County West Virginia born Aug 29 1896 to late Jack and Martha Hurt Toney He worked as an engineer in the Chesapeake area He married Yuby Lambert on Nov 18 191 He is survived by a wife a brother and four children from a previous marriage A funeral mass will be Thursday at 9 am at St Marys Church Pine Grove Ohio with burial in the church cemetery Rosary is to be said tonight at 730 pm at the home

Suuds Pleasant Glen Toney Ironton Mr. Toney Raleigh County W. Va Jack Martha Hurt Toney Shesapeake Wais Retirement Yuby Lambert John Rob Thomas McGinnis Robertsburg St .Mary's Church Pine Grove Ohio John C Jackson

State Group Names Hyer To High Post

A state bar association announces that Hyer has been elected to a high post after mail ballot. The update notes the 15 member body and references Ryan of Spencer as having just completed a term.

Hyer High Berra Felat Safran State Bar Association Ryan Spencer

By-Pass Tour Under Way By Officials

Officials led by Peal Cue at Wicks held a lunch with district chief engineer M. J. ONeale and committee members. They visited the IPs et site Sawyers and discussed the bypass project and state construction feasibility. The group toured the proposed route with city and state officials and heard opinions from the Stoner on advisability.

Joy-pase Ips Sawyers M. J. Oneale Wicks of Commerce Stoner Cumming Cod. Hyer Sony Wiles Ames Fisher Magee B. W. Kredel Enai Milton” Lewis Walter C. Ric Virgil Sidérs Bethain

Judging Team Sees Upshur Triumph at Dairy Contest

Nine teams competed as Upshur County won with 396 points. Preston County tallied 1269 and Mason County posted 100. State winner advances to Wateron in October for the national dairy judging contest.

Roint Tchell Charles Stephenson Jackson Signae Upshur Preston Mason ‘County Wateron, Own

Two Men Hurt In Wreck In Pleasant

Two Pleasant men were injured in a two car collision yesterday on Mt. Vernon. Thomas J. Rose 27 of 270411 Lincoln Ave treated for chest and leg injuries and Fritz Bonecutter 52 of 1506 23rd St treated for chest injuries. Both released after treatment. Patrolman Rance Jiiden investigated the mishap reporting Rose driving south when his car struck Bonecutter crossing Mt. Vernon. Damage estimated at 800 to Roses car and 600 to Bones car. Neither driver was held.

Falnt Pleasant Thomas J. Rose Dncoin Ave Fritz Bonecutter 23Rd St Rulses Holzer Hospital Rance Jiiden Rose Mt. Vernon Bonecutter

Bigz Inspector Stays Till Oct 15 At Mason County Court House

Joan Holling remains as building Inspector for the Mason County Court House project through Oct 15 after a brief extended stay. Engineer Collins from a New York firm revisited duties, with plans to complete inspection by Sept 15 before moving to a Spanish government post.

Point Pleasant Joan Holling Mason County Court House Collins New York Spain

Talent Show Set by Legion Junior Class at Point Pleasant

The Legion junior class sponsors a talent show in Point Pleasant with proceeds to fund a tractor mower for Harmon Field. Mason County talent will perform on August 26 at 7 30 pm at the old schoolhouse, and details will be released later. Williams adds the drive raised 313 50, surpassing an earlier 200 figure.

Legion Point Pleasant United States Mason County St. Augustine Fla Ronnie Bailes Lions Clas Walter C Rice Harmon Field Actly

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