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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1955

Page

3

Point Pleasant Republican registrars for census listed

Mason County Court approved the turnout of ten groups of forty Republican registrars to check registrations for the upcoming voting census. A Democrat list had been approved earlier. Names span Point Pleasant, Leon, Letart, Milton, Belle Seade, and West Columbia, with routes and precincts noted for assignments.

Point Pleasant Mason County Turvay Ate Bromanvel Wears Pliny Itarold Wosan Arthur Meadows Henderson Robert D.sMayes Lim Hughes Hienderson Bal Dabney Gallipoli

Inspection Scheduled By Knights at Franklin Conclave

William E Hart of Parkersburg, grand member of the Grand Commandery, will lead a special conclave at the Masonic Temple January 6 with a 6 15 p m banquet in the temple dining room and a reception for grand officers in the asylum. The event includes drill floor work ritual and work presentation under Eminent Commander William H Burdette and staff. Invitations extended to nearby commanderies. Franklin Commandery members held a business meeting and began floor maneuvers in preparation.

Point Pleasant William E. Hart Parkersburg Franklin Masonic Temple Temple William H. Burdette Wallie Toney Fred Schroeder Andy Wilson Joe Barr W. W. Riley D. L. Cottril Jon K. “Burdette James “Twitty Sherwood Costen Paul Rairden Monroe Chase Austin John Ohio Valley Commandery Pomeroy Rose Gallit Bis Dowell Commandery Owenswood Franklin Commandery

Two Held In Assault Of 15 Year Old Girl

Two persons are detained at Mason County jail in Point Pleasant in connection with the alleged assault of a 15 year old girl. Authorities report the case is under investigation and no charges have been filed yet.

Point Pleasant Mason Bounty

Out-of-State Autos Wreck in Point Pleasant

Two out of state drivers clash on Route 17 in front of Erd's Store causing no serious injuries but damage to both cars. Noah W. Kessler, 70, of unknown location was rear ended by Winston A. Bailey, 31, of Farmington, Mich. Bailey paid a $10 fine for hazardous driving. Police said both drivers were involved in an earlier incident leading to a criminal assault warrant for a missing girl, with details pending. The case involves alleged molestation and a pending investigation by state police. charges yet to be formalized.

Point Pleasant St Lice Erd’s South Side Fone Noah W. Kessler Winston A. Bailey Farmington Mich Bailey Justice of Hms Weer Gustaday Justice of the Peace A.M. Goodwin RE. Forren A. A. Galford Point Vasant Kentucky

Seven Charged For Drinking On Weekend

During the holiday weekend seven persons faced Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin for intoxication with four named individuals fined ten dollars and costs. Durst received twenty days in county jail. Two more, Powers and Barnet, posted bonds forfeiting eighteen dollars. Two motorists Bailey and Thomas were fined ten dollars plus costs for hazardous driving and tailgating in state police cases shared with sheriffs.

Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Robert Gene Deal Buster Clench Charlie Jones Edward Durst Durst Kenneth Powers John Barnet Winston A. Bailey Michigan Bobby Joe Thomas State Police and Sheriffs Department

Beaver Sisters Entertain Women’s Society of Leon Church

The Women’s Society of Christ in Service of Leon Methodist Church will be entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Sceva Beaver and Miss Carrie Beaver of Leon at 7 30 p m Mrs Keith Thomias will present the program with Mrs Warren Stewart presiding Other local names including Mr and Mrs Jack Burdette of Wachington D C and Mr and Mrs Joe Burdette of Charleston visit during the holiday Also listed are several Moose and church group mentions and a long set of acquaintances visiting from nearby towns.

Beaver Sisters Women’s Society of Christ In Leon Methodist Church Sceva Beaver Carrie Beaver Leon Keith ‘Thomias Warren Stewart Peacee Cros Jack Burdette Wachinston D.C Joe Burdette Joe Ack Beverly Charleston Duck Moody Hlden Amy Jane John Peart Sumnaker Nitro Grant Beaver Moose Mat Curie Beaver Women of the Oliver Eschenaur Toledo Point Pleasant Mira R. P. Workman Philipp Bivd Inlaw Idaughter Gene Columbus Viand Seret Dughter Max Withee Burdette Conell

Ravenswood Rainbow Girls Visit and PTA Events Highlight Rural Life

In Ravenswood community notes, Rainbow for Girls adviser Beverly Blake conducts the business with families including Mr and Mrs Sammie Doolittle and others visiting relatives. Local items mention visiting residents from Ripley Road and Vienna, New Year plans, a Moose Home ball, and a Thursday PTA meeting led by principal Gheroext theme Ste. The piece captures church, school, and social gatherings around holidays and community groups.

Marriage Licenses Listed for Walter Clark and Barbara Northup

Walter Franklin Clark 21 of ficialeport and Barbara Amy Northup 18 of Gallipolis filed for marriage. Jack William Roach 20 of 420 Lewis St and Joan Spencer 18 of Sand Hill Road listed as a couple. Both entries note parental names and military service status in the records.

Walter Franklin Clark U.S. Army Barbara Amy Northup Gallipolis Fergi Clarence Amy ‘Anger Clark Jerald and Ora Jane Gardner Northup Jack William Roach Lewis St

New Dock Swans At Ashtabula Completes Five Million Project

Ashtabula prepares for St. Lawrence Seaway traffic with a five million dollar dock project started two years ago. The new facility along Lake Erie's southern shore is expected to be completed before the Seaway opens.

Ashtabula Ashtawala St. Lawrence Seaway Lake Erie

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