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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1955

Page

5

Point Pleasant Schools Plan Construction and Additions

Point Pleasant school officials set plans to advertise bids for Wahama and Hannan gym upgrades and elementary additions at North Point and Ord nance. The board approved site studies near Hannan High and discussed a new elementary at Stover with five rooms.

Point Pleasant Mason Wahama Hant County Hannan Irving Bowman Federal Ment C. H. Withers Ordnance North Point’ Pleasant Wahama Construction Wither Ate Ates Flannan Mi Power Ordnance School Pta Clifford Stalnaker Stover Fran Ben St Maeton" Realty "Co Mt" Vernon Ave

Many Churches Share Sunday Services in Point Pleasant Area

The Point Pleasant list details Sunday masses and worship times across numerous churches. It notes Sacred Heart Catholic, St Joseph's Mason, First Church of God Jeffer son Ave, New Haven EUB, Hartford, Lion Methodist, Brighton, Outer Branch, Walker, Eddie Chapel, Elwéin Day School, Mt Olive, Point Pleasant Mission, Main Street Baptist, Harmony, Evangelical United Brethren, Presbyterian, Seventh Day Adventist, Christ Church Episcopal, St Peters Lutheran, St Pauls Methodist, and Trinity Method ist. It records pastors, service times, and youth programs, highlighting a broad schedule of morning and evening services across the region.

Sacred Heart Church of Point Pleasant St Joseph's of Mason John J Oreilly First Church of God Jefferson Ave George Oller New Haven EUB Bachtel Hartford Scott Jow ‘Basen Sealey School Elwéin Brighton Kerrit Hypes Kenneth Polen Trinity Greer Eckard Main Street Baptist Kenneth Chandler Pam Evangelical United Brethren David L. Sayre Unified Service Arare Reas Presbyterian Church Methodiat Henderson Hoase Par Elemende Avid Sayre Ingen Sunde Mt Union Stervert J Smith Aim Saaty Dventist Wilson John E.hiottman Jordan Baptist Church Opal Roberts Raymond Kelly Christ Church Episcopal Jerome D. Rodgers John Heiskell Lakin Rodgers Heiskell Christian Science Main St St. Peters Lutheran Paul Bergstresser Walden Roush St. Paul's M. Card Presbyterian Chapel Robert Ay Robert Ray Tri-County Trinity Methodist Alvin C. ‘Young Living World of God St. Pauls Churen Commission of Education

Man Jailea Fined For Intoxication In Sixth Street Case

Jonn ains of Sixth St was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication by Justice of the Peace A L Goodwin. He was arrested by the sheriff's department and was confined to the county jail until payment of the fine.

Point Pleasant

Draft Office Hours in Point Pleasant During Clerk Absent

Mrs. Bess Bobey Moore the clerk will be away on business next week leaving the board office at the post office open with Mrs. Blanche Goon of Bluefield on duty for Selective Service. Mrs. Moore is accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Fred R. Smith of Huntington during the absence.

Point Pleasant Bess Bobey Moore Blanche Goon Bluefield Stat Selective Service Office

Unclear: Social Visit Notes From Local Home

Recent guests at the home of lead Siedensi and Mrs Nettie Campbell are listed alongside several names including Miss Ernestine Ram and Mr and Mrs Wendstt Long of Gallipolis. The fragmentary text mentions several residents and visitors in a social notes style typical of small town columns.

Lead Siedensi Soha Ie Ues Ark Beteier Sualeper Stond Hire Owete Uke Ong Fen Michten Ier Tseben Arthuroonten Witone Haning Staney Stoker Sterty Hole Renia Alneyn Pott Ernestine Ram Adam Pile Wendstt Long Gallipolis Bert’ Hern

Sugar Creek skating party at Dows Roller Rink

CHAUNCEY The Sugar Creek School Community announces a skating party this evening from 7 to 9 at Dows Roller Rink on Nelsonville Road. Tickets sold at the door. Hospital funds: bake sale yields 50 dollars for Mason County Hospital Fund via Mrs Stewart Lloyd. Firemen called to Gelis Ferry. no fire found, possible burned connecting rods. Highest River: St Joe River Idaho noted as the nation’s navigable river with vast white pine stands.

Sugar Creek Seis Chauncey Dows Nesonville Road Point Pleasant Dorsas Society The Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Parkersburg Mason County Hospital Fund Stewart Lloyd Run Point Pleasant Voluntgmen Gelis Ferry Ray Jones Charleston Road St. Joe River Idaho United States

Christmas Guild Lunch at Christ Church Parish

Point Pleasant church groups held a festive luncheon at Christ Church Episcopal with miniature trees and decorations. A devotional was read by Mrs. Rodgers, remarks by Rev Jerone rs, farewells for a member, and cards planned for ill Guild sisters.

Service Guild Christ Church Episcopal Jerome D. Rodgers Juliet Smith HH. A. Roseberry W. W. ‘Williams A. L. Nourse Jermone D. Rs Rodgers Edward Bidle Edward Norton Guild Point Pleasant Kgger Creek Power Plants Cleveland T. Stribling Mago Jubling Charles Morcum Robert S. Myer Chester A. Roush G. B. Pace N. L. Bay

Sheriff Hires New Deputy Sheriff Hires New Deputy

The WSCS of Leon Method Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Leonard Cash home Leon. Mrs. Ray Crookham and Mrs. Millard Crookham hosted with Mrs. Warren Stewart presiding. Committees reported, secretary read by Mrs. Billy King roll call by Mrs. Keith Thomas. Plans made for bake sale Saturday at the Point Service.

WSCS_of Leon Method Church Leonard Cash Leon Ray Crookham Millard Crookham Warren Stewart Billy ‘King Keith ‘Thomas

Bartell Franz Funeral Held

Bartell Franz funeral held at Green Lawn Cemetery with noon services. Survivors include wife, two daughters Anna Frerike and Minnie Franz, and six sons William R and Albert E of Dayton John F of Chillicothe Richard L of Jackson, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Sister Bertha Stonsecel and brothers Robert and John Jr. were noted. Mite Sean Ferguson led the program. choir sang Christmas carols. Other notes mention county sheriff staff changes and local visiting relatives.

Franz Payson Anna Frerike Minnie Franz William R Albert E Dayton John F Chillicothe Richard L Jackson Bertha Stonsecel Murray City Robert Williamson W.va John Clairton Trom Sean Ferguson Lascile Sanders Adda Fram Helen Courtney Mir Frans Billy, King Chauncey New Lax Leonard Cash Closingington Pesper Hd cdl i

Army and Air Service Asked in High School Poll

A Chauncoyee High School poll of junior and senior boys shows 34 percent favor regular enlistment with Army and Air Force as preferred service fields. Marines and Navy follow, with some students choosing reserve enlistment short term training and standby reserves under the Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1955.

Chauncoyee High ‘School Army Air Force Marines Navy Armed Forces Reserve Act of National Guard of College 3 Ruth Simpson Columbus Sis Lois Simpson Leslie Kittie Eugene Goldsberry Rose Margie Robert’ King Ronald John Mullins Roger Wicks Fonotastic

New Members Received at Chauncey Church Reception

About 70 members and guests attended a Chauncey Church of Christ reception at the parish house. Attendees included Lana Bowman Carolyn Was Nicholson Elaine Pendleton Sandra Smith Patty Smith Mr and Mrs James Scott Mr and Mrs George Lash Betty Boling Adda Neighbors Mrs and Mrs Richard Felton Mary Helen Nicholson Garnet Alice Arlene Newark and other neighbors. The event featured a social hour with refreshments hosted by Rev Fritts.

Lana Bowman Chauncey Church of Christ Nicholson Carolyn Elaine Pendleton Sandra Smith Patty Smith James Refresh Scott George Lash Betty Boling Adda Fritts

Chauncey Loyal Workers sponsor Christmas party at church

Chauncey Loyal Workers at Millfield Christian church sponsor a Christmas party in the church basement Sunday evening. Gifts will be featured for attendees, with a focus on giving to those in need.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church

Local Ohio School District Faces 3800 Dollar Equipment Costs

In Lanchester near Mall, the Chauncey-Dover area chief, W D Davis, former superintendent, remarks on the building and equipment costs totaling 3800 dollars for the district. The note references a December 13 date and notes Davis as a local school executive.

Lanchester Ohio W.d."davis Chauncey-Dover

Chauncey Church News Feature and Service Times

Ammanite Necommine Oomph Bosco, minister leads Chauncey Church activities. Sunday school at 10 am and worship service from 10 to 11 am. Ladies Aid meets Thursday at Millfield Methodist Joseph junction.

Ammunitey Necommine Oomph Bosco Ladies Aid Millfield Joseph Bosco

Gallipolis Social Notes Holiday Club Meeting Recap

Gallipolis social notes describe the Thursday Club meeting with John Es Halliday introducing holiday decorations. Mrs George F Davie reviewed Aaron Copland’s What Look for In Music. Musician James Walker played Christmas carols on the piano. Mrs Kate Walker and Miss Arthur Darnbrough led the festive table. The club recesses for the season. next meeting is January 5.

Galaajolas Ay John Es Halliday George F. Davie Aaron Copland Intre Bolle Mexames Walker Mrsca Bele Walker Mim Arthur Darnbrough

Rio Grande College Tree Lighting Planned by Garden Club

Rio Grande College will again light the Corman tree as the Rio Grande Garden Club decided Thursday night at Mrs Sidney H Fadely s home. Mrs Wendell Evans named chair of the committee to oversee the tree illumination project. The gathering enjoyed Christmas decor, candlelight, and carols with Mrs Dana Wickline on accordion and Mrs Steve Thomas on piano. Mrs John C Wickline delivered the Christmas story and led a devotional on The Origin of Christmas in Our Lives.

Corman Rio Grande College Rio Grande Garden Club Sidney H. Fadely Wendell Evans Fadely Dana Wickline Steve “Thomas Steve Burkle John C. Wickline Emma Richards W. Evans Gomer Richards

Gralliponss Graves Club Holds Christmas Dinner

The Gralliponss Graves Club held its annual Christmas dinner at Mrs. Stanley Evans home on Hedgewood Drive. Tables were festively decorated with season centerpieces and placecards. Mrs. George Ely gave thanks before the buffet turkey dinner. Hostesses were Mrs. Billy Houck and Mrs. Robert Sechrist. The short business meeting was led by president Mrs. L. Paul Hikin s. Highlight was no gift exchange as each woman’s secret letter was identified.

Gralliponss Graves Club Stanley Evans Hedgewood Drive George Ely Billy Houck Robert Sechrist L. Paul Hikins

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Pt. Pleasant Churches Taber's Kris Kringle Village Gift Shop Silver Bridge Route Kanauga, Ohio Man Jailea Cheshire Quick's Pt. Pleasant Society Una Bruce Chapel Episcopal Church C. P. Stout Ben Lomond Daughters of Amelia the Legion John Gilt Diahee Farm Women's Club Howard Garland Garland Noh I. U Blain Earl Mohr Mary Lou Charles Wayne Ann Garland Leon Wscs Bartell Franz Bartell Green Lawn Cemetery Rev Gilbert Point Pleasan Mason Marvin G. Lanier Ounty Sheriff's Department South Side Holzer Hospital Charles A. Roberts Leonard Sher George Hudson Man Beaver Shen Grist Durbin William Longstaff W. G East Fultonham Onio T Pence Lacan Cere Sackston Audson Rancel Meal Air Service Ea Uvenerae Amearule TS. Silvie Mollahane Smory Allen Morristown Lelen Amy Jo Moody Kath‘Tasman Mingus Delores Grant Church of God Clarence Way Wesmay Ge ‘Taylor Chauncey Church News Logan Store Roebuck & CO Logan, Ohio Gallipolis Social Notes Ats
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