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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1960

Page

3

Mid-Winter Moose Women Conference At Point Pleasant

The annual mid winter conference of Women of Moose was held Sunday at the Moose home with 114 members attending. Local senior regent Mrs. Wilma Melrose led the event, and investure was conducted by Rosa Speet of St. Albans.

Point Pleasant Women of Moose Moose Home Wilma Melrose Rosa Speet St. Albans Huntington Frances Naylor College of Regents Rosemary J. Plummer Mooseheart Endowment Fund Charleston Nitro

Falcon Coach First To Get Home Award

Wahama High School coach Donald McKenzie of Pomeroy was named to the Tri-County-Teen-Canteen Teenage Hall of Fame. Director Leo V Savage said the honoree earned the first award for his work with Wahama students and area youth.

Mason Donald McKenzie Wahama High School Mason-Gallia-Meigs Tri- County Leo V. Savage Savage McKenzie Tri-County Pomeroy

Rutland Groups Plan Fundraising and Clinics

The Rutland Garden Club held its monthly meeting with Mrs. Cash Johnson leading devotions and Mrs. Robert Canaday presiding. Members urged donations for Johnny Appleseed planting on State Route 33 and discussed upcoming clinics, including a Feb. 24 session at Athens Methodist Church basement.

Rutland Rutland Garden Club Cash Johnson Robert Canaday Riebel Johnny Appleseed Methodist Church Athens Rutland Pta Faye Sayers Julia Lucas Schillig Ray Biddle Biddle Rutland High School Elizabeth Ann Webster Paige

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions

The Pleasant Valley hospital reports births for Mr. and Mrs Jerald McCallister Point Pleasant a daughter Mrs. and Mrs Jack Rice Point Pleasant a daughter and Mr. and Mrs Bartow F Pearson Henderson a daughter. Admitted include Joseph Nibert Apple Grove Harry Rhodes Point Pleasant George Bingo Woodard Point Pleasant Robert Ray Johnson Henderson Mrs Clarence Tennant New Haven and others including Mrs Mildred Boggs Mason Mrs Clinton E Smith Gallipolis Mrs Charles Sperow Point Pleasant and daughter Kathleen Moody Mrs Jessie Kerns Gallipolis Mrs Fred Jackson Gallipolis and Mommie Montgomery Elm Grove Ohio.

Jerald McCallister Point Pleasant Jack Rice Bartow EF. Pearson Henderson Joseph Nibert Apple Grove Harry Rhodes George Bingo) Woodard Robert Ray Johnson Clarence Tennant New Haven Mildred Boggs Mason Clinton E. Smith Gallipo Charles Sperow Kathleen Moody Jessie Kerns Gallipolis Fred Jackson Mommie Montgomery Elm Grove Ohio

Former County Clerk Seeks Court Seat in Democratic Slate

John A Andy Wilson of Charleston Road announced his candidacy for member of the County Court on the Democratic slate. Wilson is a former county clerk and works at Celanese in Gallipolis Ferry. He is married and father of two children.

Point Pleasant John A Andy) Wilson Charleston Rd Wilson Celanese Gallipolis Ferry

Woman Files for Re Nomination as Justice of Peace

Mrs Dorothy Pyatt of Mason files on the Republican ticket for re nomination as justice of peace in Waggener district. She was appointed after her late husband, a former justice, was killed.

Point Pleasant Dorothy Pyatt Mason Waggener

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Remedy

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H shrink piles, relieve itching and pain without surgery. Case after case showed reduction while easing discomfort, with patients declaring piles no longer a problem. Available as suppository or ointment from druggists with a money back guarantee.

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Mr. Bethel Dies At 70 In Ohio Town

Percy J. Bethel 70 founder of Bethel Sohio Service in McArthur died early Saturday at Hocking Valley Hospital Logan. He retired in 1955 passing the business to sons Arthur and Robert. Survived by wife Myrtle Smith Bethel two sons four grandchildren four brothers and a sister. Funeral 2 p.m. Monday at McArthur Christian Church with Rev J P Daab officiating. Burial Elk Cemetery. Friends may call Wrightsea Funeral Home.

Mcarthur Percy J. Bethel Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Bethel McArthur Christian Church The Christian Church J. P. Daab Elk Cemetery Wrightsea

Graveside Rites for Infant Held at Moore's Chapel

Graveside services were conducted Sunday at Moore's Chapel cemetery for Wayne Price one day old son of Kenneth and Geraldine Tolliver Price of Hogsett. Survivors include sister Nancy and brothers Roger and Danny Price at home maternal grandparents John Tolliver Ashton paternal grandmother Cora Price Hogsett and great grandmothers Mary Nibert Hogsett and Alta Price Huntington.

Point Pleasant Moore's Chapel Cemetery Wayne Price Kenneth Geraldine Tolliver Price Hogsett Nancy Roger Danny Price John Tolliver Ashton Cora Price Mary Nibert Alta Price Huntington

Wahama High Alumni Plan Spring Banquet and Dance

The Wahama High School alumni association formed recently met Sunday afternoon to outline plans for a spring banquet and dance. Members discussed date and venue options and forming a committee to organize the event.

Point Pleasant Wahama High School

Congress To Try Again To Buy Wheat Program

Ohio farmers who plant wheat face new chances as Congress plans another attempt to revise the wheat program. Proposals include limiting acres in the unrestricted class to 12 or the top planting of prior years and a Betts plan allowing a certificate for half a farmer’s average past production. Action before the June wheat referendum is expected, with veto history shaping prospects.

Washington Ohio Congress Eisenhower Jackson E. Betts Findlay Betts

Two-Car Collision at 23rd Street and Jackson Avenue

Point Pleasant police report a two car crash at the 23rd Street Jackson Avenue corner. James Staats failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with Billy Bennett's car. Both drivers from Point Pleasant. Estimated damage 600 dollars to each vehicle. Minor injuries reported. The Maine explosion is noted in history with 260 lives lost in Havana Harbor on February 15, 1898.

Point Pleasant 23Rd Street Jackson Avenue James Staats Billy Bennett U. S Maine Havana Harbor

Maida Roush Crowned Miss Sweetheart of 1960

Maida Naoma Roush daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred L Roush of Middleport was named Miss Sweetheart of 1960 at the Tri County Teen Canteen record hop in Wahama High School gym. Two hundred fifty attendees saw her crowned by Leo V Savage with judges rating her poise beauty and personality. Sharon Foreman and Julia Van Meter were runners up and will join the Queen's Court at the upcoming Sweetheart Swing.

Mason Maida Sharon Foreman Julia van Meter West Columbia Miss Foreman Miss van Meter Moose Point Pleasant Official Canteen The Rebels Nick Nicholson Randy Rothgeb Gary Ault Steve Williamson Gallipolis Danny Hendrix Norman McBrayer Jimmy Scott Marshall Petty Tri-County Ronald L. Evans Middleport Savage

Point Pleasant Calendar Monday Club Meetings Roundup

The Pioneer Farm Women's Club meets at 7 30 p m at Mrs Orville Sturgeon home on South Side with lesson on First Aid in the Home. Chapter 75 Order of Eastern Star gathers 7 30 p m at Masonic Temple led by Mrs Esther Thomas. St Mande s Guild meets 8 p m at Christ Episcopal Church parish house with Mrs Carroll Casto presiding. WSCS of Trinity Methodist 7 30 p m church dining room led by Mrs Gene Crow. Rotary Club 6 15 p m Moose Home. Christ Episcopal Service Guild 1 p m parish house with lunch. Hickory Chapel WSCS 7 30 p m church social room. Kiwanis 6 15 p m Moose Home.

Pioneer Farm Women's Club Orville Sturgeon South Side Harry Miller Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Esther Thomas St. Mande’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Carroll Casto WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Gene Crow Rotary Club Moose Home Service Guild of Church Parish William Meade Hickory Chapel Church Kiwanis Club

Jones Seeks New Six Year Term On School Board

Charles G. Jones of Park Drive filed for re election to a six year school board term. He currently serves a two year board term and seeks one of two six year seats in the May primary. Robert Adkins also filed last week and his term expires.

Point Pleasant Charles G. Jones Park Drive Urday. Jones Robert Adkins

Sheriff Moher Ill At Home With Flu Complications

Point Pleasant reports Sheriff Earl C. Moher is ill at his home with influenza and related complications.

Point Pleasant Earl C. Moher

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Daisy Durst Fay Ball Ruth Lamp Janette Harmon Mary Lamp Gladys Hart Edith Fox Ruth Carr Evelyn Bauer Roberta Maynard Sentinel Fox Falcon Pleasant Valley Hospital Lis Ruth Ann Pearson U.S Pat O Ady Mr. Bethel William Hall William Smith Jackson Sheriff's Department Paul D. Nezun Frank Britton Ravenswood Austin Weekley Sandyville Fraternal Order Steve Miller House Agriculture Committee Steele's Solly Aoniversary SEALY C. G. Steele Furniture Co Third Ave Gallipolis, Ohio Jeanette MacDonald Gene Raymond Ike Los Angeles America Maida Roush Wahama High School Athletic Department Moose Ballroom oTrade Mae Jones Bedford Pincord Ivy Leagues Con Security Bank Athens, Ohio Athens County Tan
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