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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1960

Page

5

Madia Roush Crowned Teen Sweetheart of 1960 in Tri-County

At the Sweetheart Swing Night in Point Pleasant the crowning of Madia Roush as Miss Tri-County 1960 was announced by Donna Jane Altizer. Sharon Foreman and Julia Van Meter joined the court. nine candidates competed for the title amid performances by the Blendettes and Rebels.

Point Pleasant Meigs-Gallia- Mason Area Tri-County Teen Canteen Moose Home Randy Rothgeb Nick Nicholson Gary Ault Steve Williamson Madia Roush Donna Jane Altizer Madia Sharon Foreman Julia van Meter Christine Johnson Miss Roush Tri-County Timi Damron Joyce Parrott Beverly Ann Cutlip Jackie Capehart Beverly Roush Donna Altizer North Gallia High School Wahama High School

Davis Rites Set Tuesday

Funeral services for Herman Hershel Davis aged 31 of Columbus will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical United Brethren Church in Mason with Rev. Ralph Mahoney officiating. Davis formerly lived in Mason and died Saturday in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Burial is in Suncrest Cemetery. Friends may call at his parents home in Mason.

Point Pleasant Herman Hershel Davis Columbus Evangelical United Brethren Church Mason Ralph Mahoney Mr. Davis Mt. Carmel Hospital T. R. Davis Suncrest Cemetery

Television Listings Collage From Uneven Schedule

A dense OCR of television listings shows many time blocks and programs. Boldface marks color segments while entries include Steelboat Bill Wells Fargo Jim Thacker Peter Gunn and numerous other titles across hours.

Wells Fargo Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Goodyear Thes Steve Allen NBC News Hound Jack Paar

Broadcast Schedule Fragment with Classic TV Lineup

A scrambled station log lists shows and times including News Weather and various old programs such as Cheyenne Hudson Bay Westerns and The Rifleman. The fragment shows a mix of 1950s to 1960s era programming with late night talk and serials.

TV Schedule Snippet With Day’s Lineup

A fragmented TV guide shows time slots for programs including Explorer Art Godfrey Weather Red Skelton Don Mack Garry Moore Chet Long News Doug Edw Weather Juve ane Theater Special Art Tell the Truth and a late preview ofPsychs

Explorer Art. Godfrey Weather Red Skelton Don Mack Garry Moore Chet Long Doug

Evening Radio Schedule Headlines and Featured Shows

A listing of time slots and program names for the evening radio schedule. Programs include Danny Thomas Jule Rivlin Ann Southern Amos Andy Hennesey Kate Smith News Father Knows Theater Tell the Truth Art of Godfrey Our Gang Red Skelton Garry Moore Stars in Action News Psychs of Myst Theater 13 as broadcast throughout the day and night.

Danny Thomas Jule Rivlin Ann Southern Amos-Andy Hennesey Hiway Patrol June Allyson Kate Smith Father Knows Theater Art. Godfrey Red Skelton West, Marsh Garry Moore

TV Key Previews Highlight Evening Lineup

Coronado 9 presents The Indiscretions of a Woman in its youthful form. Riverboat debuts a new time with The Treasure of Hawk Hill featuring Captain Gray Holden. Peter Gunn murders a bank cashier and faces execution before escaping. Alcoa Theater stars Steve Forrest as a minister accused by a congregant. Steve Allen Show caps the night with a color cast.

Hawk Hill Gray Holden Enterprise Darren McGavin Peter Gunn Gunn Craig Stevens Alcoa Steve Forrest Mark Fordham Julie Adams Betty Fordham

TV Schedule Highlights Dramatic Adventures Tonight

At 7:30 Cheyenne Cheyenne Bodie faces deadly mistrust in Apache Blood. 8:39 Bourbon Street Beat uses force to counter a gangster tack in Ten Per Cent Blues. 9:30 The Color of Venom features Vincent Price and Henry Slate. 10:30 Man With a Camera has Mike Kovac aiding to stop a movie star kidnap plot in Kangaroo Court.

Cheyenne Cheyenne Bodie Bourbon St Cal Calhoun Rex Randolph Vincent Price Henry Slate Adam Troy Luana Moneta Tahiti Raiatea Irigh Army Pentagon Mike Kovac

TV Tonight: Classic Sitcoms and Westerns Blocked by Speculated Plots

Evening lineup features Texan-Lita Baron as a saloonkeeper friend aiding Bill Longley against a landowner's railroad influence. Father Knows Best shows Kathy faking a date with George Wilson. Danny Thomas and Ann Sothern host guest stars in nightly episodes, with Hennesey and June Allyson shows wrapping up the schedule.

Lita Baron Rory Calhoun Bill Longley Kathy George Wilson Danny Thomas Hans Conried Tonoose Danny Penny Ann Sothern Katy Olive

Cheshire Man Held On Weapon Charge

Richard Juniper of Cheshire Ohio was arrested by city police Saturday on a charge of possessing a loaded gun. Woodrow Wace of Charleston was arrested Sunday for panhandling. Marie McDade Shelly Hart and Cyrus Leport were each arrested on intoxication charges.

Point Pleasant Richard Juniper Cheshire Ohio Woodrow Wace Charleston Marie McDade Shelly O. Hart Cyrus Leport

Women’s Club Luncheon Planned in Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant Women’s Club citizenship committee completed plans for a luncheon and meeting Saturday at the Moose Home at 1 p.m. Guest speaker is Mrs H Paige Bell of Parkersburg former Mason County home demonstration agent. Miss Vicki Stevens will play piano. Reservation by Thursday to Mrs Beller or Mrs Rothgeb.

Point Pleasant Eunicek. Beller Farm Women Club Beller Rothgeb

The Plains Honors 50 Students On Honor Roll

The Plains High School reports fifty students earned honor roll for the third six weeks. Seniors honored include Sue Coon Maurice Kittle Linda Koon Martha McDonald Sharon Peyton Roger Porter Nannette Scott Donald Strole Brenda Williams Kay Whetstone.

the Plains the Plains High School Sue Coon Maurice Kittle Linda Koon Martha McDonald Sharon Peyton Roger Porter Nannette Scott Donald Strole Brenda Williams Kay Whetstone

Ten Candidates File For Committee Positions In Primary

Ten candidates filed for the executive committee on Saturday before the filing deadline. Republicans include Mary Stephenson Cooper District Paul Warren Taylor Lewis District Sidney Boggess Cooper District Mrs S C Wilhelm Lewis District Dayton C Raynes Waggener District Byrd Jackson Clendenin District. Democrats include Foreman Radcliff Cooper District Natalie King Cologene District Charles J King Union District and Junior Powell Clendenin District.

Point Pleasant Executive Committee Mary Stephenson Cooper Paul Warren Taylor Lewis Sidney Boggess S. C. Wilhelm Dayton C. Raynes Waggener Byrd Jackson Clendenin Foreman Radcliff Natalie King Cologene Charles J. King Union Junior Powell

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs James Howard of New Haven welcomed a son. Admitted were Bobby Johnson Point Pleasant Mrs Della Casey Henderson Mrs Pauline Hayes Henderson Mrs Blanche Howard New Haven Mrs Mona Strickland Oak Hill Ohio Mrs Mildred Fish Bidwell Ohio George Bingo Woodard Point Pleasant John L Sullivan Henderson Mrs Gertrude Carmen Addi Lewis Sutton Point Pleasant

James Howard New Haven Ant Della Casey Henderson Pauline Hayes Blanche Howard Mona Strickland Oak Hill Ohio Mildred Fish Bidwell George Bingo) Woodard Point Pleasant John L. Sullivan Gertrude Carmen Addison Lewis Sutton

Gretz and Walton Families Visit Charleston Group

Mr. and Mrs. James Gretz and sons and Mrs. Louie Walton were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Walton and family of Charleston West Virginia.

James Gretz Louie Walton Gilbert Walton Charleston W. Va

Couple Weds at Bride’s Home in Point Pleasant

Mae Plants and William Carter were married Saturday at 2 p m at the bride’s home in Point Pleasant. Officiant was Rev Kenneth W Chandler with organ selections by Mrs W L Henry. The couple will reside at 2109 Main Street.

Point Pleasant Mae Plants Main St William Carter Kenneth W. Chandler D. D. Martin Carter Harve Carter Houston Tex W. L. Henry St. Albans

Mrs Capehart Dies Widow of Huntington Minister

Mrs Anna Elizabeth Capehart 74 of 112 English Rd Point Pleasant died at Point Clinic at 2 p m Sunday after five years of poor health She was widow of Rev F H Capehart former pastor at Heights EUB Parkersburg and Huntington and founder of two churches He was district superintendent of EUB of West Virginia for 10 years and led Quin cy orphanage She leaves seven sons and three daughters plus seven brothers and three sisters Funeral at Heights EUB Church Wednesday at 2 p m with several ministers officiating Burial in Union Cemetery New Haven

Point Pleasant Anna Elizabeth Capehart English Rd Point Clinic F. H. Capehart the Heights South Side Parkersburg Vienna EUB Church Otterbein College EUB of West Vir Ginia Quincey Capehart Mason County William S Caroline Zerkle The Heights Efub Church Women’s Society of World Service F. H Paul R . Dallas Tex C. E Houston Gerald A Muncie Ind Glenn A Clarksburg James E Allentown William D Huntington Carl F. Taylor Parkershburg R. L. Plants W. V Susan McIntyre Columbus Addie Boston Blanche van Fossan East Liverpool Ohio the Heights Eub Church Roy McCoy Melvin Gainer Jack Higgins Crow Funeral Home Union Cemetery New Haven

McCausland Seeks State Delegate Nomination in Mason County

McCausland declares candidacy on the Republican slate for the Mason County House of Delegates seat. A former Mason County high school teacher, he now manages his parents’ farm on Route 17 and has long been active in local politics.

Point Pleasant Bright McCausland Mason County McCausland John McCausland Route 17

Chauncey Auto Plates Open for Reservation at City Office

Mrs. Maxine Smith Chauncey deputy registrar invites drivers to reserve old license numbers by bringing title and cash at 61 Main St. Reservations end March 1 after which preferred numbers are no longer available. Owners must present title and pay with cash or certified check. New 1960 plates in blue and gold, series X-51-S to X-999-S assigned to Chauncey.

Chauncey Maxine Smith Chauncey Area Main St

Guests Attend Wedding of Mrs Mae Plants and William Carter

Guests at the wedding included Mr and Mrs Robert Plants and son of Vienna West Virginia Mr and Mrs W L Henry and children of St Albans Mrs Ray Fox Clifton Mrs Kitty Bentley Mr and Mrs Thomas Hunt and Leslie Hunt Mr and Mrs Charles Hersko Freda Rayburn Laura Kirby Marie Goodwin Mrs Lillian Robbins Mr and Mrs Lonnie Safford and daughter Sharon Dr and Mrs Oliver Eschenau r and children Charles Lewis and Jeanette Harmon of New Haven and Mr and Mrs Bill Safford and son Bob

Mae Plants William Carter Robert Plants Vienna W. Va W. L. Henry St. Albans Ray Fox Clifton Kitty Bentley Thomas Hunt Leslie Hunt Charles Hersko Freda Rayburn Laura Kirby Marie Goodwin Lillian Robbins Lonnie Safford Sharon Oliver Eschenaur Charles Lewis Jeanette Harmon New Haven Bill Safford Bob

Deputy Sheriff Seeks Justice of Peace Post in Lewis District

Point Pleasant candidate Point Pleasant resident Mark Harshbarger filed as a Republican for justice of the peace in Lewis District Mason County Two seats are to be filled in the district Harshbarger serves as chief deputy sheriff under Mason County Sheriff Earl Mohr.

Point Pleasant Mark Harshbarger Justice of the Peace of

MYF to Meet Chauncey at Millfield Church

The MYF will meet at Millfield Methodist Church Wednesday at 6 p.m. All young people of the Jacksonville charge are invited. Chauncey residents may contact Miss Phyliss Crabtree to attend. After the meeting the Wednesday Bible Study will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Chauncey MYF Millfield Methodist Church Jacksonville

Chauncey Methodist Church Sets Meeting and Officer Election

Chauncey Methodist Church will hold a business meeting and election of officers Thursday at 7 p.m. All members are urged to attend.

Chauncey Chauncey Methodist Church

Chauncey Sewing Circle Set Meeting at Mrs Dew Home

The Wednesday Sewing Circle will meet on February 10 for an all day quilting session with a 1 pm business meeting at the home of Mrs. Mary Dew.

Chauncey Mary Dew

Sheriff Mohr Improves at Holzer Hospital

Sheriff Earl C. Mohr, patient at Holzer Hospital since January 30, is reported to be improved.

Point Pleasant Earl C. Mohr Holzer Hospital Sheriff Mohr

Three More Seek School Board Seats in Point Pleasant

Three additional candidates join the non partisan race for two May primary school board seats in Point Pleasant. Paul Wedge a boilermakers union official based in Charleston and his wife have five children. Frederick Frey of 2013 Marquette Ave and Harry Nibert of Apple Grove also filed. Earlier candidates include Robert Adkins Charles G Jones and Ralph Crump.

Point Pleasant Board of Education Paul Wedge Country Club Addition Wedge Boilermakers Union of Charleston Jimmy Joe Point Pleasant High School Big Blacks Benny West Kiwanis Club Robert Adkins Charles G. Jones Ralph Crump

Hospital Auxiliary Plans Ball in Point Pleasant

The Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary schedules its first annual charity ball for May in Point Pleasant. A Friday committee meeting named chairs for tickets Bend area music publicity posters decorations prizes refreshments corsages and cigarettes. All proceeds go to Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Point Pleasant Pleasant Valley Hospital S. J. Gully, Jr Frank Haught Gallipolis Ralph Warner Bend Area James Osborne Dale Roush William Roush S. T. Ross W. S. Waldie C. V. Knipp James J. Hall J. W. Burdette Edward Carey Pleasant Valley Auxiliary

Charge filed after fatal road crash in Mason County

James Bumgarner of Cavel North Carolina faces negligent homicide charges after a tractor trailer collided with a station wagon on Route 17 killing three Columbus Ohio residents en route to Florida. Bumgarner posted a $500 bond and will be arraigned before Justice A M Goodwin.

Point Pleasant James Bumgarner Cavel N. C Thomas Memorial Hospital South Charleston Bumgarner Columbus Ohio Florida Paul Beougher Denny Beougher Justice of the Peace A. M Goodwin Mason County

Point Pleasant Calendar Highlights Local Group Meetings

Community calendar lists Lambda Chi Omega at the Moose Home and Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary events. Several church circles meet at various homes or church venues while civic bodies hold public sessions including board of education, city council, and missionary society gatherings this week.

Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Moose Home Pleasant Valley Hospital Pythian Sisters Temple No. 54 Leon Board of Education

Two Men Vie For Constable In Lewis District

Charles M. Harman of Seventh Street filed as Republican candidate for Justice of the Peace in Lewis District. Harman is a retired Marietta Manufacturing Co. employee. Rance Jiiden of Point Pleasant filed on the Republican ticket for reelection as constable.

Point Pleasant Charles M. Harman Seventh St Justice of the Peace of Lewis Harman Marietta Manufacturing Co Rance] Jiiden

Truck Hits Utility Pole in Route 17 Collision

A Gates City Transport auto carrier from Detroit driven by Joe W. Ashbury 45 of Bluefield struck an icy spot on Route 17 at 10 49 a m Sunday and left the highway hitting a utility pole. One of the new cars being transported was damaged. Deputy Sheriff D M Harshbarger investigated.

Point Pleasant Gates City Transport Co Detroit Mich Joe W. Ashbury Bluefield W. Va D. M. Harshbarger Route 17

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