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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1955

Page

7

Legion Backs Campaign For School Help Laws

The POINT PLEASANT American Legion Post 23 discussed teacher shortages in Jason County and West Virginia citing underpayment and better opportunities elsewhere. The post urged state support for a pending measure, approved four new members, reached 318 of 363 dues, and noted veterans grave marker applications.

Point Pleasant Jason County West Virginia American Legion Post 23 Legion Hall Legionnaire A. Fay Wilson West Virginia Education Association the Post Buck Fruth State Department Harvey Berkley John Markham Thomas Lee Beckner Williamsburg Wander Pancake Msgt Howard Tully National Guard DAV VFW Post Elzie Fletcher Leland Duncan Pancake Dolph Hill Donald Getty Dell Plants Fruth Powell Reynolds Wilson Clyde Jones Claude Moore Lewis Sargonio Oklahoma Willard Luckeydoo Paul Thomas, Jr Gene Crow

Bush Trial Delayed Again By Weather In West Virginia

Bush trial in the Mason County court is postponed due to bad weather for the second time. Special Judge E B Pennybacker and both sides failed to reach the courthouse as weather stalled proceedings. Petitioner attorney William Bruce Hoff of Parkersburg and defense counsel Howard Klostermeyer and Stuart Thayers of Charleston represent the parties. The case involves malfeasance in office and misconduct linked to a contract for the new Mason County courthouse.

Point Pleasant Ivan R. Bush Mason County E. B. Pennybacker Parkersburg William Bruce Hoff Howard Klostermeyer Stuart Thayers Charleston Bush Virgil Love Mason County Court House

Financial report of Rome Township Ohio for 1954 year end

The record outlines receipts and expenditures for the Rome Township Athens County tax district Ohio, including General Fund, Cafeteria Fund, and Bond Retirement Fund. It lists tax valuations, property taxes, line items for instruction, transportation, maintenance, and administration, plus assets liabilities and outstanding debt.

Waterloo County of Athens M Marshfield Ohto KB. M. Che Bend Retirement Pune Ah Oone Ieee Pu Bhoedede Ee oeher _ eeapene Oni Cmourtote Ks Vbw Board of Isulberg Esac Baacee Hc Kilcks Say Ah Stsio Ik Cacci Stan Board of Education Hicles Premenerianen Mie Iechaeneuaee Reve Lacal Levy General Fund Schooe Uae Bones Mae Rod Seal Tns SER Nual Financial Report Rome Township Athens County Ohio Kiebkeedess Banaenes Stewart Bperar Soar Cneral Auto Eltcteciien District Board of Health Amares Townshin

Darst Returns From State Training To Duty

Miles Darst, Mason County conservation officer, resumes duties after a week at the State Police academy near Charleston. The program focused on gun safety, criminal investigation, youth training, public relations, equipment care, and fish and wildlife management.

Point Pleasant Mason County Miles Darst State Police Academy Charleston Put Darst Ope Rration Commission

Hesson Couple Welcome Son at Kanawha Clinic

A son was born Monday to Mr and Mrs Clin ton Hesson of Camp Conley at the Kanawha Clinic. They also have two daughters.

Point Pleasant Clinton Hesson Camp Conley Kanawha Clinic

Gallipolis Ferry Man Sprains Wrist After Ice Slip

Point Pleasant report states Elmer Plymale of Gallipolis Ferry suffered a badly sprained left wrist yesterday afternoon after slipping on ice. He received medical treatment and returned home.

Point Pleasant Elmer Plymale Gallipolis

Water Line Repair Restores Service In Point Pleasant

City water works crews connected an auxiliary feeder line to the Shadle bridge conduit after an ice blockage shut the mains for about 120 customers Saturday. Ice formed due to low draw, delaying restoration until workers finished repairs and permission was granted. If temperatures rise the main line may reopen. Families in Henderson used cisterns to supplement water supply.

Point Pleasant Shadle Bridge War Ter Works Frank Biffie City Water Works State Road Commission Iffie Henderson

Cubs Mark 45th Scouting Anniversary with Blue and Gold Dinner

Cub Pack 254 sponsored by the Presbyterian Church marks the 45th national scouting anniversary with a blue and gold dinner at the church. Three Cub Scouts John Shinn Charles Bechtle and Lynn Casto will advance to the Boy Scouts as part of the celebration.

Point Pleasant The Presbyterian Church United States John Shinn Charles Bechtle Lynn Casto Den William O'Neal Freedom Wilbur Dickson Charlies Jenkins Paul Thomas Ora Carlisle Or Wilson Eugene Buter

Ex-Resident Vietta Smith Dies at 37 in Charleston

Point Pleasant report says Vietta Smith 37, formerly of Ambrosia and Buffalo, Putnam County, died Monday at Thomas Memorial Hospital Charleston after a long illness. She was daughter of Herman and the late Ida Derenberger, wife of Darsel Smith state House representative, mother of Patricia and Priscilla, sister Leona Channiler of Columbus. Funeral arrangements by Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo.

Point Pleasant Mason County Thomas Memorial Hospital Charleston Vietta Smith Buffalo Putnam County Ambrosia Point Pleasant High School Columbus The Raynes Funeral Home

Lions Hear C of C Objectives Outlined in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Lions hear W. W. Smith outline Chamber of Commerce goals for 1955 at a bean dinner in Appalachian Electric Power Co. offices. Proposals include beautifying Main Street, wiring side streets, and a north arterial to ease congestion to attract industry. Chefs John Spiggie and Clifford Stalnak assisted Anna Wetzel.

Point Pleasant Coom Main St Smith C of Coe M St Viand &I John Spiggte Clifford Stalnak Appalachian Home Anna Wetzel

Woman's Foot Cut in Home Accident at Point Pleasant

Mrs Eve lyn Rawson of South Side sustained a severe cut on her right foot in a home accident yesterday evening. While defrosting her refrigerator a tray broke and a shard struck her foot. She received medical treatment from a doctor at the scene.

Point Pleasant Evelyn Rawson South Side Rawson

Couple Named In Point Pleasant Obituary Sketch

Point Pleasant notes Harold Clark 19 of Middle and Margaret Cunningham 18 of Letart Route 1, children of Levi S Ruth L Backus Clark and Lawrence Loretta Gibbs Cunningham Bush, as a typed obituary brief. The text records their parentage and hometowns from the era’s notice.

Point Pleasant Herman Harold Clark Middle Margaret Virginia Jane Cunningham Levi S. and Ruth L Backus Clark Lawrence and Loretta Gibbs Cunningham Bush

Beech Hill WSCS Meeting Scheduled For Thursday

The WSCS of Beech Hill Methodist will meet Thursday evening at the church with guests from Vaught Memorial Methodist WSCS attending the session.

WSCS Beech Hill Methodist Vaught Memorial Methodist Church

McDaniel Family Announces Birth in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs Nathan Pete McDaniel Mason announce the birth of a son named Nathan Kent Monday at Holzer Hospital They also have a daughter Christine Ann 14 months old Grandmother is Mrs Frank McDaniel of Main Street Mrs McDaniel is the former Wilma Stewart daughter of the late Mr and Mrs J T Stewart

H. A. Barnette Winfield Rd Barnette Burdell Casto Harold Wellington Trento Ohio Nathan McDaniel Mason Robert Greer Hoggs Sr Harley Powell Nitro Powell Denver Knapp Kanawha St Clinton Hesson Camp Conley Kanawha Climnic Leslie Bright Randy Charleston Rd Morgan Casto Columbus Seaman Wayne Bright Arron Bright Norfolk Miami Fila Point Pleasant Nathan Pete) McDaniel Nathan Kent Holzer Hospital McDaniels Christine Ann Frank McDaniel Main Street McDaniel Wilma Stewart J. T. Stewart

Peace warrant lands Monroe man in Mason County jail

Clarence Hesson, 34, of Monroe Avenue was arrested by the sheriff's department on a peace warrant and is being held in Mason County jail.

Point Pleasant Clarence Hesson Monroe Ave Mason County Sheriff's Department

County 4-H Leaders Association Meeting This Saturday

County 4-H club leaders association will meet Saturday at p.m. at the home economics building of the senior high school.

Point Pleasant Mason County 4-H Club Leaders Association

Band Concert Friday Night at High Auditorium

Chauncey Sapenergy Dever band concert scheduled Friday evening in the high auditorium. Min C J Tippitt, president of the Band Hoosters, announced a bake sale will follow in the auditorium after the concert.

Chauncey High Auditorium C. J Tippitt Hoosters

Two Teens Charged With Assault in Point Pleasant

Police report two youths face assault charges after a Saturday night incident. Joe Johnson, 18, of Point Pleasant and Joe Bowen, 22, of Clendenin are named in the case involving a 16-year-old Ohio girl. Preliminary hearing set, then postponed to Saturday.

Point Pleasant Ohio Joe Johnson Joe Bowen Clendenin Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Jong A

Birthday Party Honored Leane Ann Johnson Fourth Birthday

Mr and Mrs Dan Johnson hosted a Friday evening party for granddaughter Leane Ann celebrating her fourth birthday. Attending were Leane Ann’s parents Mr and Mrs Rusee Johnson.

Leslie Ann Johnson Chauncey Dan Johnson Leane Ann Lewne Ann Mrs Rusee Johnson

Chauncey Personalities Attend Athena Concert Event

Attendees at the Ko yce Conley concert at the Memorial Auditorium in Athena Friday evening included Christine Wa, Marge Bennett, Kathern McCoy, Mary Jane McKinney, and Mr and Mrs C 4 Courtney. Loretta Bowers from Columbus spent Sunday to Tuesday with her mother Jessie Fulton. Rev Helen Tatman was a recent visitor in Coturmhwa.

Koyce Conley Mermorial Uditorium Athena Christine Wa Marge Bennett Kathern McCoy Mary Jane McKinney Courtney Loretta Bowers Columbus Apent Jessie Fulton

Meeting Postponed for Chauncey School Organization

The Millfield Hore and School Organization meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed indefinitely.

Chauncey Millfield Hore

Chauncey-Dever Band Boosters Rummage Sale Set

Chauncey Dever Band Boosters sponsor a rummage sale at the American Legion Hall in Nelsonville on March 5. People may donate materials via children or send them to the school. The next boosters meeting is March 8 with a potluck. Sales tax stamps will be counted.

Chauncey Chauney- Dever American Legion Hall Nelsonville Aale

School Calendars Seon CHAUNCEY The Delivery

Unclear text lists school calendars and an addressed delivery by Seon Chauncey with fragments suggesting scheduling notes. No clear event date or location available.

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