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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 30, 1955

Page

6

Hunting Season Draws To Close In Mason County

Mason County conservation officer Miles Darst reminds hunters and trappers six seasons end soon including groundhog which closes tomorrow and migratory game birds ducks and geese ending January 6 quail ruffed grouse cottontail rabbit and varying hare raccoon opossum and skunk ending January 7 trapping of raccoon opossum and skunk also ends January 7 mink and muskrat trapping continues until noon February 7 after open December. 1956 licenses required after December 31 or risk arrest available at county clerk's office Point Pleasant hardware Farmer's Hardware Point Service Store and Roney's Market New Haven.

Point Pleasant Mason Miles Darst Darst Mason County Clerk's Office Point Pleasant Hardware Farmer’s Hardware Point Service Store New Haven Roney's Food Market

Point Pleasant area church schedule list of services

A comprehensive listing of church services in Point Pleasant and nearby towns. Details include church names, locations, pastors, and service times across multiple denominations and dates, from Holy Mass and Sunday worship to Sunday school and youth activities.

Sacred Heart Church Point Pleasant St. Joseph's of Mason John J. O'Reilly First Church of God Jefferson Ave George Oller New Haven Hartford Boyd W. Scott Leon Methodist Arden Smith Smith

Ladies Feted by Whiwanians In Point Pleasant

Kiwanians of Point Pleasant celebrated Ladies Night with a stuffed pork chop dinner at the Moose Home. Past President Louis Koonty reviewed club activities and special numbers featured Gallipolis quartet the foregone Conclusions and Christine Johnson from Paint Pleasant who sang and played organ. The quartet included Dr Thomas Morgan, Dr John Markley, Barth Rector A Kimball Sutter, and Manning Wetherholt. Chet Haddox orchestra provided music for a public dance after the program.

Point Pleasant Moose Home Louis Koonty Thaf Gallipolis Christine Johnson Mian Fla Paint Pleasant Holzer Hospital Thomas Morgan John Markley Gallia Academy High School Barth A. Kimball Sutter Manning Wetherholt Chet Haddox

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Forrest Dale Alford aged 19 of Mil fer and Stella Dalton aged 17 of Ashton obtain a marriage license. Alford is son of Early Wine and Missouri Alford while Dalton is daughter of John and Nessel Curry Dalton. Also noted are Mervin wat Plack 26 of Huntington and Virgie Elizabeth Smith 16 of near Point Pleasant with parental lines listed as Della Edmonds Black and the wte Martin FE. Black and Clarence and Virgie Isabell Nesnie Smith are mentioned in connection with the records.

Forrest Dale Alford Milfer Stella Dalton Ashton Early Wine Missouri Alford John and Nessel Curry Dalton Mervin Wat, Plack Huntington Virgie Elizabeth Smith Near Point Pleasant Della Edmonds Black Wte Martin FE

Northup Clark wedding at Main Street Baptist Church

Miss Barbara Ann Northup and Walter Franklin Clark wed in a double ring ceremony at Point Pleasant's Main Street Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Chandler officiating. The bride, a Point Pleasant High School graduate, wore a street length winter white dress and corsage. Attendant Miss Louise Mathews wore black, while best man Dale Walburn stood beside the groom. Clark is in the U S Army stationed in Georgia. The couple will reside with Northup parents until his service ends.

Point Pleasant Barbara Ann Northup Gerald Northup Gallipolis Ferry Walter Franklin Clark Clarence Clark Middleport Kenneth Chandler Main Street Baptist Church Louise Mathews Dale Walburn New Haven Point Pleasant High School Raymond Musgrave Clark Georgia U. S. Army Middleport High School

Mrs Garland names year lesson leaders for Mlahee Farm club

Mrs Howard Garland president of the Mlahee Farm Women's Club lists January through December meeting leaders and hostesses. Topics include Today's Challenge to World Citizens, Better Breakfast, Community Meals That Make Money, Smart Cleaning, New Products for House Cleaning, Building Good Bones, Parents Should Be 4-Club Minded, Let's Be Safety Conscious, How To Keep My Family Hap, with hostesses in Gallipolis Ferry Ben Lomond and other local homes.

Howard Garland Mlahee Farm Women's Club Carrie Mohr Lyle Austin Hogsett Reginald Archer Gallipolis Ferry John Gill Gill Garland Bostic Earl Mohr C. P. Stout Ben Lomond

Christmas Party Held by Mountain Climbers 4-H Club

Members of the Mountain Climbers 4-H Club hosted a Christmas party with games crafts and a gift exchange. Organizers announced plans for a winter weeks ahead and welcomed invited families to celebrate together.

Mountain Climbers 4-H Club

Shawnee Couple Barbara Barnes Weds Richard West in Liberty Indiana

Barbara Sue Barnes and Richard D. West wed in a Dec 17 ceremony performed by Rev. Donald M. Boyd at the Liberty Methodist Church. Barbara wore a white suit with navy accessories. corsage white carnations. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ralph Reed of Newark. The couple reside Shawnee Route 1. Barbara is a Shawnee High School graduate employed by Standard Lane in Bremen. Richard is a Newark High School graduate employed by Kaiser Aluminum in Newark. Continuous family and friend visits mentioned include Abbie Packer Cooke, Charles Sauvage, Harold McGrew, and others during Christmas. Margaret Hopkins noted as entering Mount St. Mary’s Hospital in Nelsonville on Wednesday.

Everett Barnes Barbara Sue Richard D. West Newark Donald M. Boyd Methodist Church Liberty Indiana Ralph R. Reed Reed Shawnee Route 1 West Shawnee High School Standard Lane Bremen Newark High School Kaiser Aluminum - Newark Abbie Packer Cooke Brice Charles Sauvage Columbus Ed Hopkins Harold McGrew Ralph Barnett Judy Michael Bob McGrew Sam Breeze Jesper McGrew Elyria Hugh D. Williams Mount St. Mary’s Hospital Nelsonville Margaret Hopkins

Silver wedding anniversary for Capehart couple observed

Mr and Mrs Frank H Capehart Jr of 116 Park Drive celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday at home. Janett Slater Capehart, daughter of James and Janett Slater of Parkersburg, and former wife of Capehart, married December 25 1930 at the Capehart home. The Rev Capehart, deceased, officiated. The couple has three sons Frank III Jimmy and Billy. The party included 55 friends with holly candles greenery and a tiered white and silver cake topped with 25th anniversary.

Frank H. Capehart Park Drive Capehart Point Pleasant Capeharts Frank III Wahama High School Jimmy West Virginia University Billy

Harmon files as Democrat for Putnam County sheriff

M S Harmon of Fleanor now residing with his wife on Viand Street announced last night his bid for sheriff of Putnam County as a Democratic candidate. Harmon previously held the office from 1949 to 1952 and said he has chosen field deputies Keith Kelly and Bill Alford. Republican J Martin Wade is the current sheriff.

Point Pleasant M. S. Harmon Fleanor Viand St Putnam County Harmon Mason County Tuesay Keith Kelly Bill Alford J. Martin Wade

Christmas Guests Attend From Many Areas in Concord

Concord area residents hosted holiday visitors from Rhode Island to Newark including Cecil Antle family and Joe Antle clan. Christmas Eve gatherings, a youth Sunday school party, and a church filled basket for a needy family marked the season. preaching planned January 3 at 7:30 p.m.

Concord Cecil Antle Don Tolliver Debby Rhode Island Vincent Bailey West Carrolton John Antle Jacksonville Bill Sanders Nancy Hooper Ridge Wilbur Everett Athens Jack Antle Tamra la Donna Chauncey Victor Sayre Barbara Elaine Ruth Chapman Richard Antle Mary Kay Massillon Joseph Antle Newark Joe Antle Jim Joe Stone Murray City Orland Sayre Ronald Williams Maynard Sayre Hester Georgia Bob Antle Adrian Sayre Rex Eugene James Chercony Mansfield Elsie Antle Minnie Kiteo Lester Black Columbus George Bartlett Paul Linscott Concord Church Fred Sanders

Pennybacker Named Special Judge for January Term

E B Pennybacker of Parkersburg is appointed by the Mason County Bar Association as special judge for the January circuit court term due to regular Judge Lewis H Miller’s illness. Miller cites a severe virus infection and limited recovery time. Pennybacker previously served as special judge during 1954 and led impeachment hearings against Mason county court.

Point Pleasant E. B. Pennybacker Parkersburg Mason County Bar Association Lewis H. Miller Vera Noble Miller Bar Association Pennybacker Mason County Court Ivan Bush

New Pews and Floors Installed in Galipolis Church

New pews and hardwood floors were recently installed at the Jordan Baptist Church in Galipolis. Funds for renovations came from church membership contributions and donations from local residents.

Point Pleasant Jordan Baptist Church Galipolis

Holiday visitors fill Epperly home for Christmas

Area families flock to Frank and Mrs Epperly for Christmas dinners and gatherings. Distinct guests include Frank Jr. Clarence Phalin of Miami West Virginia. James Milan of Zanesville. Joe Fox. Darty Smith. Sonny Van Meter of Clifton. Wanda Roush. Steve Jacobs. Jesse Arnott. Ott Arnott. J R Foster. Paul Stewart family of Columbus. Fritz Buck and Robert. Roy Buck family. George Arnott. Robert Cline of Alliance. and many more from Letart Spencer Racine and Pomeroy. A Santa visit and exchanged gifts accompanied a turkey supper hosted by the Buck family.

Frank Epperly Frank, Jr Clarence Phalin Miami W. Va James Milan Zanesville Joe Fox Darty Smith Sonny van Meter Clifton Wanda Roush Steve Jacobs Sycamore Jesse Arnott Rochester Mr. Arnott Ott Arnott Santa Claus Frank Buck J. R. Foster Paul Stewart Columbus Fritz Buck Robert Pomeroy Roy Buck East Letart George Arnott Arnott Robert Cline Alliance Clines Spencer Oval Diddle Boone Adams Letart Diddles Jerry Powell Racine James Sayre

Tibetan blue sheep coloration and seasonal change

The Tibetan blue sheep earns its name from a gray winter coat. In summer its fur turns brown with black facial chest and leg markings and a black side stripe, creating a distinct seasonal color contrast.

Harriers and Eagles Across Regions

Fossil evidence shows the golden eagle has long inhabited the Western Hemisphere. Harriers, birds of prey, hunt in open country feeding on snakes frogs and other vertebrates. Major diamond sources historically include India South Africa and South America.

Western Hemisphere

Ted Mack's Original Amateur Hour expands to hour on ABC TV

Charles Mercer profiles Ted Mack the host of Original Amateur Hour. The program grows from 30 minutes to 60 on ABC at 9 30 p m Sunday January 1 highlighting the era of amateurs versus professionals and Mack's long career from saxophonist to MGM music director and co founder of the show. He notes auditioning over 800 000 performers and reflects on the value of amateur talent and professional beginnings.

Ted Mack Abc-Tv Mack Ed Benny Goodman Glenn Miller Bix Beiderbecke Red Nichols Jack Teagarden Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Hollywood Edward Bowes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pt. Pleasant Churches Brighton Outer Branch Walker Eddie Chapel Wchood Kermitt Hypes EUB Kenneth Polen Trinity Youth Fellowship Heights Evangelical United Brethren David L. Sayre Junior Christian Endeavor Presbyterian Church Methodist Henderson H. A. la Pari Kellemeade Mt. Union Herbert Smith Seventh Day Adventist Wileen John E. Holtfman Hartford Methodist Charge Rufus Casto Graham Letari Opal Roberts Raymond Kelly Christian Science Main St St. Paul's Methodist M_leard Robert Ray Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Alvin C. Young C Coir Martin Vagi Painesville Ohio Cleveland Wheeling Cadiz Jesus RED Nikolai Bulganin Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Bulganin Presidium Moscow Central India Burma Afghanistan Gorky Street Pt. Pleasant Society Nnal Pat Henry Leland Henry Henry Pat Enry Lester Jordan William Gill I. A. Blain Ben Henry Harold Garland Leo Ottis Balin J. A. Blain Gallipolis Ae Joe Seaman Dem B. F. Covert Charleston Charles McNickle Allen Stobart Eddy Stobart Arthur Stobart Bill McNickle USM Camp Pendleton Cal Lowell MecNickle Schaekel , Mason Emil Plichta South Africa South America Charles Mercer New York William Edward Maguiness Greely Colo Denver Ben Pollock WSAZ Wlwo WTVN WCHS Wild Bill Sickok Cisco Kid Riley Phillips Riley Patti Page Theater Doug Edwards Eddie Fisher Douglas Fairbanks News Caravan van i Crossroads Stars Playhouse Waterfront The Crusader Crusader Wisey Patrol Star Stage Star Sage Three Lives Highway Patrol Ethel and Albert Cavalcade of Sports Falcon Red Barber Paul and Ford Wlw-O WwcHs Webns Channnel 3 Channel 4 Mr. Wizard Andy's Gang Pinky Lee Healthy Columbus Life On Farm Barker Bill Winchell Mahoney Winky Dink Fury Mighty Mouse Mighty Mouse Fury Cartoon Carnival Winchell & Mahoney Texas Rangers Buffalo Bill, Jr Winehell Pastor Cadle Tabernacle Ie Golden West Sports Captain Midnight Captain Midnigh Woodworking Hopatong Cassidy Florascope Lucy Show Gene Autry Johnny Johnny Carson Pig Surprise Perry Como Honeymooners Lawrence Welk Star Theater George Gobel the Visitor Steve Donovan Runyon Theater Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock Lowe Owl Theater Drew Pearson Adventur Times Square Cathedral WBNS Faith For Today Rev. Roberts the Christophers Rev Roberts Christophers the Ch Frontiers of Faith Christophers King of Rangers Hans Anderson We Believe Wild Bi Hickok TV Chapel Wid Bill Hickok John Wayne Dr. Spock Faace the Nation Tom Harmon Super Circus Captain Gallant Roy Bean Meet the Press Judge Roy Bean Gospel Harmony Boys Annie Oakley Guy Lombardo Gildersleeve Liberace Gildersieceve Lassie Jack Benny Ed Sullivan Ed Sliven TV Playhouse Chance of Lifetime Hitchcock Theater Hitchcock Loretta Young Treasure Theater Trea Theater
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