New Buildings Highlight 19 New Permits in Five Months
Point Pleasant reports 47 total building permits issued in five months with 19 new structures, 17 residences and two businesses, under construction or completed. Business permits include a barber and beauty shop office building and a service station at 26th Street and Jackson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Roush
Mt. Vernon Ave
Byron Dudding
Lincoln Ave
D. W. Rothgeb
Jackson Ave
Richard Startzman
Washington Ave
W. G. Darst
John W. Kirk
L. A. McMillin
H. L. Crocker
Ernest Roach
Hogg St
Arlin Hall
William Reynolds
26Th St
Play Slated At Church In Point Pleasant
A New Year play will be presented by the Willing Workers Class of the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Point Pleasant on Saturday at 9 30 p m. Participants include Mr and Mrs William Proffitt Mr and Mrs Chester Workman Rev and Mrs Preston Snow den Rev J P Keefer plus many others with music by the church choir and Cretoria Keefer on piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Church of Christ In Christian Union
William Proffitt
Chester Workman
Preston Snowden
J. P. Keefer
Red Duncan
Miss Lewis
Ruby Pierce
Charles Rogers
Paul Roach
Harold Harmon
Arl Allen, Jr
Jackie Roach
Richard Roach
Alice Allen
Patricia Keefer
Betty Jones
Art Allen
Cretoria Keefer
Training Meeting and Probate Notices in County Ledger
Training session led by Dor othy Watkins at 305% 13th St addressed to 1950 lesson leaders and health chairmen with topic What Price Accidents. Probate notices list estates of Alspaugh Blackburn Hornsby Noyes Sweeney and others with hearings set for January 1950 and multiple guardianships and accounts filed in Athens County Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Dorothy Watkins
Charles Hogsett
Oliver J. Alspaugh
Effie Blackburn
Susie Hornsby
Emma Rachel Noyes
Elizabeth Sweeney
John F. Newco
Athens County
Ohio
Mathew Fagan
Peter L. Fagan
Lucile Wingett
Pearl Masten
Georgia M. Moore
Admx
W.W.A
Fred Moore
William A. Ruston
Caroline T. Ruston
Otis Clark
Oscar Clark
Woodrow L. Ferrel
Dwight A. Ferrel
Bank of Athens National Banking Association
Sandra Elizabeth Trumpower
Fred C. White
Joseph Allen White
Alma K. Hudson
Mary F. Williams
The
City National Bank and Trust Co
Franklin P. Kientz
John Cunningham
Joan Cunningham
Roger J. Jones
Lucy J. Jones
John F
Newcomb
Holiday Visitors and Local Social Notes at Pt Pleasant
Holiday guests of Mr and Mrs D M Harshbarger and daughter Betty June included their son and daughter-in-law John C Harshbarger and son Johnny and Richard Barton and son Ricky from Huntington. Florence Robbins returned from Holzer Hospital after eight days due to finger infection. Mrs Mary Hyre posted at Holzer Hospital. Gwinn Nott of Montgomery Alabama left after visiting Nella Nott and Russell Nott. A Christmas dinner at L M Hyatt's included Carl Rutherford family and others from Gallipolis Ferry and Rutland. The Hyatts then returned to Connecticut. Camden Hogg visited in Huntington. John Osher left for Florida vacation stopping at Daytona Beach and Ft Myers. James Ellis and children returned from Nashville where Mrs G E Ellis is critically ill. Mrs Ellis remained there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Harshbarger
Betty June
Ninth St
John C. Harshbarger
Johnny
Richard Barton
Ricky
Huntington
Florence Robbins
Ohio River Road
Holzer Hospital
Mary Hyre
Gwinn Nott
Montgomery
Ala
Nella Nott
Main St
Russell Nott
Shore St
L. M. Hyatt
Jackson Ave
Carl Rutherford
Peggy Ann
Billy Carl
Point Pleasant
Bertha Johnson
Rutland
Daisy Coleman
Bellemeade
D. E. Wheeler
Junior Hyatt
Ruth Nibert
Gallipolis Ferry
Walter Hyatt
Susie
Devon
James Ellis
Richard
Patricia
Park Dr
Nashville
Tenn
Point Pleasant youths named to Messenger Honor Roll
Point Pleasant newspaper boys James Capehart and Archie Newell were named to the Messenger Honor Roll for November for salesmanship efficiency and lack of customer complaints. They showed route increases over November 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Messenger
Fred W. Weber
James Capehart
Archie Newell
Births and releases noted at Point Clinic
A son Lewis Russell Jr to Mr and Mrs Lewis Russell Leach 118 Main St Dec 27 Point Clinic first child. A daughter Anita Ernestine to Mr and Mrs Bert Blanton Vin ton Route 2 Dec 29 at home eighth child. Release Glenna Jean Blain Apple Grove Dec 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Russell, Jr
Lewis Russell Leach
Main St
Point Clinic
Anita Ernestine
Bert Blanton
Vinton
Glenna Jean Blain
Apple Grove
Knapp Divorce Sought In Circuit Court
Mabel I. Knapp of Leon seeks custody of two children and alimony from Howard F. Knapp of Leon Route 3 in a divorce petition filed in the circuit court clerk's office. She cites cruelty. the couple married in 1943 and separated December 26, 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Circuit Court Clerk
Mabel I. Knapp
Leon
Howard F. Knapp
Bond Posted For Jan 12 Appearance On Warrant
An appearance bond of 500 dollars was posted in Point Pleasant by Boone Carr before Justice of the Peace S A Simmons. The warrant charges intoxication and third street appearance was set for January 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Justice of the Peace
S. A. Simmons
Boone Carr
Third St
Visits Reported From Several Towns In Ohio And Athens
Mrs Paul Orr spent a day in Columbus. Mr and Mrs Jake Rose of Belpre visited the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Michel Bentz. Joe Christopher of Marietta visited his brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Lonnie Christopher. Visitors of Mr and Mrs J E McKay included Mr and Mrs Walter Harris and their sons Richard and Jimmy of Syracuse and Mr and Mrs Arthur Morarity and sons Larry and Marty Lynn of Pomeroy. Paul and Arthur Orr attended a stock sale in Athens. John McKay and son Johnny of Reedsville were guests of their grandmother Mrs Cora McKay. -Mrs Mary McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroy
Junior Rose
Archie
Paul
Arthur Orr
Athens
John McKay
Johnny
Reedsville
Cora McKay
Mary McKay
Public Utilities Commission Notice on Train Nos 5 and 6
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio notices applicants seek authority to abandon and dissent the operation of passenger trains Nos 5 and 6 between Columbus and the Ohio West Virginia line at Kanawha Gallia County and intermediate points. A hearing is set for December 18, 1050 at 10:00 AM at the Commission offices 65 South Front Street Columbus Ohio. The New York Central by a Company presents the notice by order of the Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Utilities Commissionee
Ohio
Ie Utilities Semen of
Abenion
Columbus
Franklin County
Ohio- West Virginia State Line
Kananas
Gallia County
Jessen
Commmunition
South Fron Street
NEW York Central
Pt Pleasant Church News Highlights Local Denominations
Church notices from Pt Pleasant area list services for multiple denominations. Details include Sunday school times, worship and preaching schedules, evangelistic events, watch-night services, and special district rallies across Methodist, Church of Christ, Lutheran, Episcopal, Evangelical United Brethren, Catholic and Nazarene congregations.
McKinneys Host Christmas Dinner Gathering
The Rev. and Mrs. Andrew McKinney hosted a Christmas Day dinner for their family. Attending were George Adkins and children from Lancaster, H. S. Sovereign family from Nelsonville Route 1, William Strausbaugh family from Redtown, Paul McKinney and children Paulette and Ruth Ann, Elaine McKinney, Garnet Aten, Charles F. Love, Raymond Beller of Wheeling, and Harry Love from Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Andrew
McKinney
Charles F. Love
Raymond Beller
Leon
W. Va
Harry Love
Albany
Russells Host Christmas Dinner at Millfield and New Marshfield
Mr and Mrs Bruce Russell and son and daughter in law hosted Christmas dinner with Mr and Mrs George Russell and children Johnny and Judy of Millfield. Guests included Paul Russell and his wife at New Marshfield and Mrs Paul Russell’s parents Mr and Mrs Charles Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Bruce Russell
George Russell
Johnny
Judy
Millfield
Paul Russell
New Marshfield
Charles Smith
Adkins Guests of Lancaster Relatives
George Adkins and his children John James and Rose visit the former's mother and brother in Lancaster. They stay with Mrs Josie Adkins and Mr and Mrs H B Sovereign near Nelsonville for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
George Adkins
John
James
Rose
Lancaster
Josie Adkins
Lewis Adkins
James Adkins
H. 8S. Sovereign
Nelsonville
Christmas Week Spent in Millfield
Mr and Mrs Ken dall Estelle and children Duane and Carol Beth spent Christmas week in Millfield with Mrs Estelle's mother and brother and sister Mrs Myrtle Wilcox Richard Wilcox and Helen Wilcox, then left Wednesday for their home in Sylvania Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Kendall Estelle
Duane
Carol Beth
Millfield
Watch Night Services Set at Holiness Church
Watch night services will be held at Morrisontown Mor risontown Holiness Church Saturday from 7 30 p m to midnight. Young People will lead from 7 30 to 8 p m with song praise and preaching by ministers and music. All interested persons invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey—Watch
Morrisontown
Dinner Guests Entertained at Chauncey Pennell Home
Chauncey and Mrs. Pennell entertained Christmas dinner guests at 81 May Ave. Attending were Mrs Ella Henderson, Mr and Mrs Paul Northrop and children Paul Jr and Jimmy Lee of Zanesville, Mr and Mrs Laster Waldren of Richwood WV, Maxine Moore of Jacksonville and Jack Canter. Saturday night guests included Mrs Irene Jonas and her son Robert of Murray City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Howart Pennell
May Ave
Ella Henderson
Pennell
Paul Northrop
Paul, Jr
Jimmy Lee
Zanesville
Laster Waldren
Richwood
W. Va
Maxine Moore
Jacksonville
Jack Canter
Cha
Daughter Is Guest At Christmas Visit
Mrs. Carrie Channel from The Plains spent Christmas Day with her mother Mrs. Lew Jones in Orbiston. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Frank Williams of Murray City and their daughter Leila Rose Williams of Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Carrie Channell
the Plains
Lew Jones
Orbiston
Jones
Mrs Six Is Guest In Columbus Christmas Visit
Chauncey Mrs Tillie Six spent Christmas with her sons in law and daughters Mr and Mrs Floyd Phillips and Mr and Mrs Frank Craig in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Tillie
Floyd Phillips
Frank Craig
Columbus
Mansfield Pair Visiting in The Plains
Mr and Mrs Dale Channell of Mansfield Ohio are in The Plains for a brief visit with Mrs Carrie Channell the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dale Channell
Mansfield
Ohio
Plains
Carrie Channell
Watch Night Service Slated at Spires Chapel Church
A watch night meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday at Spires Chapel Church. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellston
Spires Chapel
Christmas Guests From Worthington Visit The Plains
Guests of Mr and Mrs Dow Nelson and daughter Linda Rae of Worthington Ohio were Christmas visitors of Dr and Mrs L D Nelson and Mr and Mrs Ray Michael of The Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Dow Nelson
Linda Rae
Worthington
Ohio
L. D. Nelson
Ray Michael
The
Plains
Channell Family Spends Christmas With Bretz kin
Mr and Mrs William Channell and children Dana and Derma of The Plains visited Mrs Channell’s parents Mr and Mrs Detno Bretz at Christmas time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
William Channell
Dana
Derma
the Plains
Christmas in Columbus with Relatives
Lacey McNutt spent Christmas Day with relatives in Columbus. The visit focused on family gathering and holiday cheer with nearby kin.
Mrs Harrison Hosts Christmas Guests with Family Attendees
Mrs Rebecca Harrison of The Platna welcomed Christmas visitors including her children Benny Harrison Mr John Swaim from Dayton Mrs Mary White of Mount Vernon Ohio and Mr and Mrs Dwight Groce of The Platina for the holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rison
Platna
Benny Harrison
John Swaim
Dayton
Mary White
Mount Vernon
Ohio
Dwight Groce
The
Platina
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Bond
Bashan
Pt. Pleasant Church News
C. E. Haney
Vaught Memorial
Beech Hill
Henderson
Mt. Union
Pine Grove
Keefer
Young Peoples
Don Cartwright
Cartwight
Pfeffer
Waverly
George C. Werrick
St. Mark's
Upper Flats
St. Paul's
New Haven
Broad Run
Luther League
Trinity Methodist
S. D. Rexrode
Christ Church Parish
Episcopal
Robert Findlay Thomas
Bruce Chapel
Christ Church ‘Service Guild
Evangelical United Brethren
F. H. Capehart
Heights
Christian Endeavor
Trinity Evangelical United Brethren
Donald Lockhart
Sacred Heart Parish
PT. Pleasant
ST. Joseph’s Church
Mason City
Henry A. Huppert
Sacred Heart
St. Joseph’s
Church OF the Nazarene
Paul Carulla
McKkinneys
Russells
Adkins
Holiness Church
Six
State Theater
Sun
Lassie
Challenge
Robert Young
Barbara Hale
Baby Makes
Athens, Ohio
Mrs. Lacey McNutt
Mrs. Harrison
Mrs
Rebecca Har
Lake Shore System
Valley Greyhound Lines, Inc
East Broad Street
Adams
Lake Shore
Mens Gabardine
A. Gabardine
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