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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

15

Point Pleasant F E Rhodes Dies at 37 in Hospital

Floyd E Rhodes 37 of Point Pleasant died at Holzer Hospital from a heart attack soon after admission. A U S Army veteran of eight years, he was born February 21 1918 in Mason County. He survived by his wife Faye and other relatives. a 1 year old son Paul was killed by a car two years earlier and his daughter Lorraine died of meningitis four years ago.

Point Pleasant Floyd E. Rhodes Holzer Hospital U.S Mason ‘County James and Mary Louisa Taylor Rhodes Rhodes Mason County Paul Lorraine Faye

Veteran Policeman Seeks Sheriff's Post in Mason County

Morrison, a longtime police officer and deputy sheriff, filed with the circuit clerk to run for sheriff of Mason County as a Republican. He cites his 1929 start in public service and a career under Mayors and sheriffs, announcing a campaign based on his policing record. He resides at 2220 Lincoln Ave with wife Aida and two sons Toral Jr. and Earl Fredrick.

Soint Pleasant Morrison Tuesda Mason County Charles A. Roberts West Virginia B. W Krodel Eige Ernest Hi Ther F. A. M Aida Lincoln Ave Toral, Jr Earl Fredrick Dunbar

Dance Set At Armory in Point Pleasant

A dance event at the Point Pleasant armory features Seabees and other units as hosts. The program includes music and social activities for attendees, with no reported incidents or interruptions during the evening.

Armory

Huge Ravenswood shopping center to rise near Route 2

Work to begin around January first on a 2.5 million dollar shopping center in Ravenswood to serve a growing population from the industrial boom. The complex will run about 1000 feet along Route 2 and extend 600 feet deep, financing by four large insurance companies and a local businessman. It will house about a dozen stores and various facilities.

Ravenswood West Virginia Wenswood Leston Ceter

Fragmentary obituary notes for Boles family relations

Keeler Jr. of Leon and Eve lyn Marie Boles of Point Pleasant are identified as the son and daughter of Henry T. M. and Martha J. Cast Ker Sr and Homer and Nellie Morrison Boles. The text appears damaged and ends abruptly.

Pt Pleasant PTA Meet Tonight and December Leaders Meet

Pt Pleasant Society PTA holds its annual Christmas program and party at Senior High School. AM students participate while Rev Kenneth Chandler presides. December PTA leadership meeting set for 7 30 p m at the school with program chair Miss Nellie Mayes directing.

Central Parent-Teachers Association Kenneth Chandler PTA

Lakin Hospital Staff Hold Evening Event and Dance

Employees of Lakin State Hospital hosted a social evening last Thursday from 1 30 to F30 pan featuring a cocktail party in the new men’s lounge and a dance at the Katydid Club with music by J C Emerson of Columbus. Out of town guests included Dr Ernest Martin of Maefield Mrs James Hogan Mr and Mrs Henry Doss Miss Sadie Houdins of Michigan State College and others from Ohio and West Virginia.

Lakin State Hospital New J.C. Emerson Columbus Ernest Martin Maefield James Hogan Henry Doss Racy Id Gallipolis Thomas Nicholds Carl Greer Misa Sadie Houdins Michigan’ State College Art Jones Ohio State University Billie Jean Fuller West Inginia State College W. C. Colws Beckley John Kirk Jackson Wallace Smith Ernest Spears Franklin Point Pleasaint Jack Forte Curtis Jackson Carl Jeffreis Huntington Industriag School Lakin

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across States

A string of brief notices lists James Darby and tacant von, Jamies Whitney of Marquette, George Wilson Byus Henderson, and others. It notes medical patients at Hospital and visits by Mrs. Johnson and family, including Ann Latton and Elizabeth Johnson, plus Leah English spending the holiday with Park Dr relatives.

James Darby Tacant von Jamies Whitney Marquette Fee Horace’ Hospital George Wilson Byus Henderson Hotaar Hospital William Johnson Joy Chico TL Ann Mee Everett Latton Mt Vernon Ave Elizabeth Johnson Ohio Leah English Fairfax Hill Waynestoro Leon Putz Hilda Pinkston Charlesyn Harry Roush Viandereei William C. File Vernon Ave Peter Steenberenti Jefferson Blvd Florida Mis Chris- Line Johnson Point ‘Pleasant

Point Pleasant High School Honor Roll Recaps Achievements

At Point Pleasant High School forty one students earned A grades over six weeks with seventy seven named seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen cited for achievements. The A list features Cecil Higginbotham Jerry Shepherd Bonnie Blessing and several Damron and Mayes family members among others. B students include Carol Walters Molly Lynn Wart and Barbara Russell with many more named across classes. In Cleveland police report a poultry shop burglary was thwarted by patrolmen and a gunshot incident ends with the suspect fleeing after a confrontation and a pursuit.

Point Pleasant Setty Jo Burris Mona Damron Point Pleasant High School Carol Heiskell Sonya Mayes Phyllis Miller Charlene Radar An- Sue Rhodes Suzanne Rothgeb Barbara Russell Sandra Tackett Carol Walters Molly Lynn Wart Sophoenburg Mares Cecil Higginbotham Jerry Shepherd Bonnie Blessing Brerry Jones Jim Sale Mitchell Johnny Bartara Bar Nellie Jeaning Charlotte Damron Linda Hatch Mary Ann Rogers Dannie R. Mayes Jo Ann Browning Kay Grueser Tody Peoples Cora Ann Proffitt Edith A. Wilson Dexter Ray Dow- Cleveland A Burgell James D. Hopson Ronnie Lacer Nichols Eddie Skidmore Walter Skidmore Mariner Knoblock

Siders Vacationing in Florida with Relatives

C Director Virgil W. Siders is on vacation in Florida visiting relatives with his wife Vivian and his parents. The group plans to stay until January 1. Chamber of Commerce Secretary Justice Wilson will keep the office open regularly in his absence.

Siders Florida Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Virgil W. Siders Vivian Sidnes Justice Wilson

Christmas art event at Moose Home draws crowd

About 200 children and adults attended the annual Christmas art program at the Moose Home organized by the Men and Women of the Moose. Santa gave gifts and door prizes were awarded. First prize in the drawing went to Marvina Crawford, Johnny Joss took second. A talent contest awarded Judy Shinn first for an ace cadet dance, Angie and Kathy Gardner second for Jesus Loves Me, and Barbara Dhine third for Frosty the Snow Man.

Point Moose Marvina Crawford Johnny Joss Judy Shinn Angie Kathy Gardner Jesus Loves

Detroit Red Wings halt Montreal streak with shutout

Detroit defeated Montreal, ending the Canadiens winning run, as rookie Glen Hall earned his third shutout in succession and seventh of the season. Montreal failed to sustain momentum after a summer trade and struggled against Chicago, who topped Sawhhuk for seven goals.

National Hockey League Sawehuk Boston Bruins Glen Hall Hall Detroit Montreal Canadiens Saw Hhuk Chicago Black’ Hawks Hawks

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E. Rhodes Ravenswood Ravenswwaan Pt. Pleasant Society Mrs. Johnson Stobert Sonnson Young Club Addition Jack Fruth William Somerville Richard Tatter C. L. Mead Richard Stratzman Paul Cards Carroll Casto Johnny Warner Elmwood Loretta Gail Warner Darrell Eugene Barnett Lovell Barnett Rock ¢ Mantle W. Va Miss Warner Point” Pleasant High School Marion-Pranklin the Central Pela Me. Barnet Ripley High School Army American Blower Corp SEARS Logan Allstate Ord Monty Bach Toytown Ske Canton-Up Cleveland Bible College Quakfer Institution Gibson Athens Pharmacy Court Athens Swearingen Point High School Man Cline Pharmacy Co Detroit Red Rome S$. Court ST Brewis
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