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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1959

Page

12

Council Approves Nine Street Lights and City Projects

Point Pleasant city council approved erecting nine street lights on Jackson Avenue to Pleasant Valley Hospital at 56 dollars monthly to maintain. They authorized a 750 foot ditch for a sewer line to a Bellemeace sub additions area and a stamping receptor for the water works. City balances listed by Barbee Rothgeb show sewage 72 675 56 and water works 30 021 09. Present: Johnson Plants White Russell Henson Fowler Lewis Miller and attorney Casto.

Point Pleasant Jackson Avenue Pleasant Valley Hospital B. W. Krodel Ohio River Road Bellemeace Barbee Rothgeb Robert Johnson Lawrence Plants Ronald White Troy Russell Frank Henson Charles Fowler James Ellis Robert Miller Carroll Casto

Health Welfare Committee Meets at Point Pleasant

A meeting of the health and welfare committee was held with Mrs. William Roush presiding. County representatives included Mrs. Janet Surface Mason as secretary and Suzanna Upton Leon among others as they prepared a fund program for health services.

Point Pleasant William Roush Janet Surface Mason Suzanna Upton Leon

Senior High Yule Program Planned at Point Pleasant

A Christmas program at Point Pleasant Senior High School will be held Dec 20 at 3 p.m. in the auditorium and again at the school assembly the next day. Cast is forming with contributions from Mrs Eunice B Beller Bible Club readings by Mrs Edward C Jackson and her class, music by Miss Christine Johnson and choir, and many local groups listed as supporters. The committee plans monthly pledges, with funds limited to local families and church outreach in January to area churches. Publicity by Marjorie Cappellari and Mary Hyre.

Point Pleasant Eunice B. Beller Bible Club Edward C. Jackson Christine Johnson Health Department Marjorie Cappellari Mary Hyre Lila Estes

Seven fined by Justice in Point Pleasant arraignment

Seven persons were fined on speeding charges when arraigned before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin. Marvin Bowles Abe Walter Stanley Thomas Stewart Jr and Gerald Eugene Carroll paid 10 dollars plus costs. Isaac Hammond paid 25 dollars plus costs. Charles Nelson and Andrew Marion Henry both paid 15 dollars plus costs. George Allen paid 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication and was jailed for nonpayment. Frank Rainey paid 10 dollars plus costs for having a loaded gun in a car.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Marvin Bowles Abe Walter Stanley Thomas Stewart, Jr Gerald Eugene Carroll Isaac Hammond Charles Nelson Andrew Marion Henry Delaware Ohio George Allen Frank Rainey

Point Pleasant Club Meetings

Members of the Friendship Class meet at 6 30 p m for their annual Christmas supper in the church dining room and exchange gifts Circle One at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Grant Stanley 1001 Viandot Circle Two at 2901 Chandler Dr Circle Three at Mossman Circle Five at Winfield Rd 6 15 p m at the home of Mrs John Osher Rotary meets at 6 p m in the Moose Home Circle Four at 1 30 p m at the home of Mrs H A Johnson 915 Main St

Church Circle One Presbyterian Church Grant Stanley Viando T William Gygax Chandler Dr Circle Three Sanford Rhoades Mossman Circle John Osher Winfield Rd Rotary Moose Home Circle Four H. A. Johnson Main St

Kiwanis and Woman's Club Meet at Moose Home

Kiwanis Club will meet at 6 p m in the Moose Home. Friday December meeting of Point Pleasant Women's Club in the Moose Home at 7 45 p m. Ray Cadle, speaker.

Kiwanis Club Moose Point Pleasant Moose Home Ray Cadle

Oldaker Couple Welcome Son in Gallipolis Ferry

Mr and Mrs Garland Oldaker of Gallipolis Ferry announce the birth of a son.

Garland Oldaker Gallipolis Ferry

Pleasant Personal Arrival For Christmas Visit

Sgt and Mrs Charles H Hoschar and son Tommy of Bossier City La arrive Wednesday to spend Christmas with Mrs Alice Hoschar of Hickory Chapel and Mr and Mrs Donald Henderson of Henderson. Sgt Hoschar is stationed at Barksdale La with the Air Force.

Charles H. Hoschar Tommy Bossier City Alice Hoschar Hickory Chapel Donald Henderson Henderson Sgt. Hoschar Barksdale, la Air Force

Mrs Hellems Injured in Home Fall in Point Pleasant

Mrs Melissa Hellems 85 of Ohio Street fell Friday at home fracturing her hip. She is recovering at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Point Pleasant Melissa Hellems Ohio Street

Marshall Grad Will Speak at Point Pleasant Club Meeting

Miss Ofelia Trinidad, Philippines native and Marshall College graduate, will speak at the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club December meeting. The program is led by the department of international clubs with Mrs. Jack Park as chairman and committee members listed.

Point Pleasant Ofelia Trinidad Philippines Marshall College Appalachian Power Co Department of International Clubs Jack Park Dallas Hall Virgil Siders Raymond Ferrell John Lynch Heber Miller Earl Henry

Grangette Birthday Dinner At York Grange Held

Nelsonville scene at York Grange 2436 hosts semi annual birthday dinner. Donald Kern presided as master during the business portion. Elsie Weaver named to Pomona Grange ways and means. youth fund donation noted. Holiday program featured carols, readings, and a saxophone duet with Carl Davis and Donnette Kern.

Nelsonville York Grange Donald Kern Elsie Weaver Pomona Grange Frances Stage Bethlehem Grange Jessie Duncan Carol Davis Donnette Kern Waldo Poston State Grange Raymond Case Trimble Grange J. Radcliffe Albany Grange

Gladden Couple Announce New Daughter Tamara Lynn

Mr and Mrs Richard D Gladden of Artesia California announce the birth of a daughter Tamara Lynn on November 28 Their older child is a daughter named Terri Lee Grandparents are Delmar Gladden in Glouster and Wilson Norris in Athens Great grandparents are Percy Peoples of Pomeroy and Carl Norris of Athens

Glouster Richard D. Gladden Artesia Calif Tamara Lynn

District Explorers Dance Honors Boy Scout Explorer Program

MGM District Explorer event held at Point Pleasant Moose Home ballroom on a Saturday night from 8 to 11 30 pm. Couples dance with Christmas themed decorations and refreshments. Attendees included MGM district leaders and Explorer Scouts from Post 252 Point Pleasant and Post 270 Hemlock Grove with several escorts and hosts.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Moose Home Boy Scouts of America Ace High Amusement Co Post 252 Bill Wallace Sue Call Mother’s Auxiliary William Wallace Walter Clendenin MGM Post Hemlock Grove William Heilmann Shirley Heilmann Max Cale Nina Abbott Rodgers Starcher Jackie Frecker John Eversbaugh Marjorie Huffman James Kern Joyce Eversbauch Albert Curtis Connie Roush James Reese Paul Chapman Shirley Gilmour Charles Clendenin Sharon Pillsbury Robert Bressenham Pauline Carder Pat Patterson Francis Lee Philip Shirley Linda Stevens Carl E. Dilcher

Slippery Roads Trigger Early Monday Accidents

Police report two Route 2 crashes Monday morning due to ice and slick pavement. Raymond Hitchcock of Kenova slid into a Baltimore and Ohio signal light at Ash ton, injuring no one and causing $500 in car damage. Ottie Nowlin of Apple Grove and Violet Pyles of Point Pleasant collided on ice, injuring Nowlin and a passenger, with about $2000 in vehicle damage.

Point Pleasant Ashton Raymond Hitchcock Kenova Kaiser Aluminum Baltimore and Ohio Hitchcock Ottie William Nowlin Apple Grove Violet Pyles Nowlin Pyles Maud Neal Gallipolis Ferry

Santa Claus to visit Point Pleasant courthouse lobby

Santa Claus will make his official appearance in Point Pleasant with Steamboat Bill of WSAZ-TV as guest. The event starts at 6 30 p m Monday December 14 in the courthouse lobby. Sponsored by the Retail Merchants Division of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce. Treats will be given to children.

Point Pleasant Santa Claus Steamboat Bill Wsaz-Tv Santa Retail Merchants

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list Thomas Layton Point Pleasant. Mrs Janice Goodnite Letart. Mrs Dorothy Jenkinson Middleport. Marlin Price Hoggett. Mrs Beatrice Blake Racine Ohio. Mrs Hubert Forbus and son Point Pleasant. Bess Barnette Point Pleasant.

Thomas Layton Point Pleasant Janice Goodnite Letart Dorothy Jenkinson Middleport Marlin Price Hoggett Beatrice Blake Racine Ohio Hubert Forbus and Son Bess Barnette

Circle to Meet at Sayers Home

The Circle of the First Presbyterian Church led by Mrs Barbara Harris will meet at Mrs Harriette Sayers home on Thursday at 7 30 p m Hostesses are Mrs Lu Evelyn Flowers Mrs Betty Dew Carroll Mrs Audrie Shafer and Mrs Louise Wolf A $1 gift exchange will be held.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Barbara Harris Harriette Sayers Lu Evelyn Flowers Betty Dew Carroll Audrie Shafer Louise Wolf

Glouster Visitors Share News of Guests

Recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Gladden included Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Norris and son Robert from Athens, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Burr and daughter Betty Joan from Youngstown, and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams of Glouster.

Glouster Delmar Gladden Wilson Norris Robert Athens Warren Burr Betty Joan Youngstown Elizabeth Wiliams

Commission Meets Nelsonville Recreation Group

Nelsonville recreation commission schedules a meeting for Wednesday at 7 p m in the city building per secretary Bessie Ball.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Bessie Ball

Martha Class First Methodist postpones December meeting

Nelsonville the December Martha Class of the First Methodist Church has postponed its meeting due to illness among its members.

Nelsonville Martha First Methodist Church

Record Hop Planned By American Legion In Point Pleasant

Bill Redman, commander of American Legion Post 23, announced another teenage record hop this Saturday at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge but attendees should bring one canned item for the post’s Christmas baskets. Attendance was 109 last Friday.

Point Pleasant Bill Redman American Legion Post 23 The Legion Redman Post

Names and Fines in Nelsonville Court

Wallace Wolfe of Murray City paid $10 and costs for improper backing in Mayor Auflicks court. Clarence Oblinger of Carbon Hill paid $10 and costs for unsafe operation.

Nelsonville Robert Auflick Wallace Wolfe Murray City Clarence Oblinger Carbon Hill

Deacons Dinner at First Presbyterian Nelsonville

The deacons of the First Presbyterian Church in Nelsonville will host a dinner on Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church

Million Dollar TV Contract Offered to Big Ten

Chicago sources disclosed Monday night that a $1 million yearly television contract has been offered to the Big Ten for televising football basketball swimming and track events.

Chicago Big Ten

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