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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1956

Page

3

Point Pleasant Band Plans Fundraising for Washington Trip

The Point Pleasant High School band aims to raise about $2000 for travel to Washington DC in April to represent West Virginia at the Cherry Blossom festival. Costs include $5800 for new uniforms if funded, with the 601 member group traveling by rail for $30 per person, plus concert fundraisers and candy sales. Proceeds from school events, a matinee and public concert, and a cage-team fundraiser will benefit the trip and uniforms.

Washington, D. C Point Pleasant High School West Virginia Capital Benjamin Franklin Franklin Rogers George Kooken Rogers’ Termites Kooken Wildcats Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Washington R. Yoho New Colonial Hotel M. G. Burnside

Ford Stock Tumbles Amid Paper Loss In Market

New York shares show a large paper decline after a SEC cleared sale. The 10,200,000 shares traded at 64.50 dollars each totaling 657.9 million, later quoted around 60 dollars, erasing a prior paper gain of 56.1 million as auto production slowed and markets slid.

New York Securities and Exchange Commission Wall

Albany social note highlights many local visits

Albany residents and relatives attend weekend gatherings with the Elliott Steward and Throckmorton families. Airman Joe Cooper Jr visits from Beale Air Force Base. State FHA rally participants include Melva Faye Jordan and Betty Hager.

W. B. Cable Athens Charles Bean Frank Pugh Tracy Whaley Pomeroy Maynard Coats Joe Cooper, Jr Beal Air Force Base Calif Joe Cooper Columbus Richard Jarvins Woodrow Barnes Adrian Francisco FHA Athens High School Albany High School

Parochial Dinners And Meetings Highlight Local Society News

St Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church held a congregational dinner in Ordnance with about 80 attendees. Rev Paul Bergstresser spoke and Walden Roush directed games. AAUW member meeting planned at Mrs Eunice Better’s home with speaker Mildred Bateman and Susie Heath. Leon Homemakers Club met on Better Breakfasts topic. Christ Church Episcopal hosted a 64-person Valentine bridge party with hostesses named. Several local families and students are noted for visits, illnesses, and travel. Leon School student Kirby ill with pneumonia. community members attend funerals and church events across Point Pleasant and nearby towns.

St. Peter's Evangelical , Lutheran Church Ordnance School Paul Bergstresser Walden Roush Beretreser Mildred Bateman Cnucal Lakin State’ Hospital Susie Heath Lakin Hospital Point Pleasant AAUW Eunice B. Better John William Kirk Gus Douglas, Jr Leon Homemakers Farm Women’s Club Leon School Allen ‘Thomas

Heart Fund Seeks Four Thousand Dollar Goal

Mason County officials push a heart fund drive aiming for 4000 dollars. Mrs Kelley as campaign chair notes progress, with 12 local children treated for rheumatic fever this year. Funds stay 60 percent locally for treatment and 40 percent for heart research as donation boxes circulate in businesses. The drive continues through month end.

Pleasant J Kelley Sofia Mason County Heart Fund Moose Cham-Kelley Cam Kellegber Rush Krodel Harold F. Sommerville D. Littlepage Carl Gray John Mann Mason County Heart Fund

Cab Rider Accused of Dodging Fare in Point Pleasant

Neal, a 54 year old resident of Point Pleasant, was arrested by the Mason County sheriff on a charge of failing to pay a $2.40 fare. He later paid the debt after being brought before Justice A M Goodwin by cab owner Lonnie Rayburn.

Point Pleasant Myrder Seal Sumday Iason County Sheriff's Department Neal Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Lonnie” Rayburn

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