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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1960

Page

3

Foot Of Snow Hits Mason Schools Close Roads Bad

A severe snowstorm delivered one foot of snow to Mason and surrounding areas, halting traffic on secondary roads and burying snow plows. Schools will be closed Monday and Tuesday, with open Wednesday depending on road conditions. Some churches cancelled events, Greyhound routes faced delays, and taxi service operated at reduced capacity.

Mason State Road Commission C. P. Stout Board of Education Warren Keefer W. Va Greyhound Columbus Charleston

Mrs Bell speaks at Point Pleasant Women's Club event

Mrs H Paige Bell of Parkersburg presented a talk and film on Mrs West Virginia of 1959 at a luncheon for the Point Pleasant Women s Club. The program included a Girl Scout pledge, invocations, and honors for club leaders and guests.

Point Pleasant West Virginia H. Paige Bell Parkersburg Mason County Shirley Park The Hope Natural Gas Co Bell Jerome D. Rodgers Linda Martin Eunice B. Beller Earl Henry Mds Tom K. Fisher

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted Sandra Bennett Clifton. Discharged Virginia Ruth Moyer Ashland Ky Hubert Johnson Mason Judith Ann Knight Point Pleasant Mrs Clarence Tennant and son New Haven. Walden Roush Mason County Schools superintendent and Paul Powell assistant with Dr Bauer Charleston attend national convention of the American Association of School Administration in Atlantic City.

Sandra Bennett Clifton Virginia Ruth Moyer Ashland Hubert Johnson Mason Judith Ann Knight Point Pleasant Clarence Tennant New Haven Walden Roush Mason County Paul Powell Bauer Charleston The American Association of School Administration Atlantic City

Leon native George B. McDade dies at 78

George B. McDade 78 of Leon died Saturday night at his daughter Lizzie Rollins home on Leon Route 1. Born October 1, 1871 he was a Biffle EUB Church member. Survived by wife Rose Roush McDade, four daughters Myrtle Matheny Goldin Mathey Nellie Belle Virgie McDade and Carl McDade. 36 grandchildren and 64 great grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove Church with Rev. Herman Jordan. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation after 6 p.m. Monday at Stevens funeral home.

Point Pleasant George B. McDade Leon Lizzie Rollins Biffle Eub Rose Roush McDade Myrtle Matheny Goldin Mathey Nellie Belle Morgantown W. Va Virgie McDade Buffalo Carl McDade Pine Grove Herman Jordan Church Stevens Funeral Home

Where The Waters Mingle

Local notes recount early signs of spring from George Harper and Ham Johnson, robin sighting, and a snowfall that covered crocus. Children enjoyed sledding and snow ice cream, while drivers warned of dangerous roads. Weekend visitors listed include Mr. and Mrs. Tim Chuvalus and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Preston.

Gene Ball George Harper H. A Ham) Johnson George Ham Teresa Ball J. S. Lloyd

Chauncey Elementary Honor Roll Named

Chauncey The Chauncey Elementary Honor Roll has been announced by Mrs Ruth Bridge water principal Honor students are Fourth Grade Mary Tippett Rodney Cline Emma Staley Jody Childress Butch Brown John Baughman Rita Kovaleski Sharon Lanning Judith Lanning John Adkins Donald Dunn Linda Gretz Darla Dunkle Dorothy Davis Steve Skihner Diana Brown Fifth Grade Linda Brantley Linda Lohse and Patty Shields Sixth Grade Thomas Alder man Steve Hamer Glenn Bridge water Lewis Shields Lois Ann Blackford Carolyn Bowman Linda Cline Irene Lanning Betty O Neil Linda Smith and Linda Tinkham Seventh Grade Barbara Coulson Paul Perry Linda Preston Wayne Roof Keith Sanders Linda Smith Archie Stanley Mary Truska Francis Veriety Lynn Merriman Bob Deheman Ruth Ann McKinney Ellen Pletka Jim Sanders Cheryl Sikora and Sharon Thomas Eighth Grade Jerry Wade Marilyn Dew Sue Pendergrass Benny Adkins Lee Bridgewater

Chauncey Chauncey Elementary Ruth Bridgewater Mary Tippett Rodney Cline Emma _ Staley Jody Childress Butch Brown John Baughman Rita Kovaleski Sharon Lanning Judith Lanning John Adkins Donald Dunn Linda Gretz Darla Dunkle Dorothy Davis Steve Skihner Diana Brown Linda Brantley Linda Lohse Patty Shields Thomas Alderman Steve Hamer Glenn Bridgewater Lewis Shields Lois Ann Blackford Carolyn Bowman Linda Cline Irene Lanning Betty O’neil Linda Smith Linda Tinkham Barbara Coulson Paul Perry Linda Preston Wayne Roof Keith Sanders Archie Stanley Mary Truska Francis Veriety Lynn Merriman Bob Deheman Ruth Ann McKinney Ellen Pletka Jim Sanders Cheryl Sikora Sharon Thomas Jerry Wade Marilyn Dew Sue Pendergrass Benny Adkins Lee Bridgewater

Chauncey Personal News Highlights Local Visitors

Mrs Anna Hix and Mrs Hazel Willis with the Willis children visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Sorrells and son Greg. Gordon Barr of Columbus visited her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Crabtree. Howard Bobo, guests of Floyd William and Mrs Crist, then Nelsonville visitors to the Williams and Crist family.

Chauncey Anna Hix Hazel Willis Edward Willis Johnnie Martha Clyde Willis Wellston Gerald Sorrells Greg Gordon Barr Columbus Fred Crabtree Howard Bobo Floyd William Logan Fred Crist Lancaster Crist Bobo Donald Williams Teresa Nelsonville

Two Bay Service Station Offered in Kanauga Ohio

Fine location for a modern two bay service station in Kanauga Ohio presents an excellent business opportunity with training available from the company. Contact K F Scott for details at 234 Florence Avenue Jackson Ohio or by phone in Jackson 1059 or Point Pleasant West Virginia 205.

Kanauga Ohio K. F. Scott Florence Avenue Jackson Point Pleasant W. Va

Diana Stevens Celebrates 12th Birthday Party

Diana Stevens was honored with a birthday party at her Park Drive home Saturday evening hosted by her mother Marjorie C. Stevens. Sandra Reynolds Judy Holmes and Bill Tatterson won prizes. cake and ice cream followed with attendees including Georgia Brannan Linda Humphrey Linda Kay Neal Billy McCormick Gary Haught Ricky Reynolds Robert Beckett and Vicki Stevens.

Point Pleasant Diana Stevens Marjorie C. Stevens Park Drive Diana Sandra Reynolds Judy Holmes Bill Tatterson Georgia Brannan Linda Humphrey Linda Kay Neal Billy McCormick Gary Haught Ricky Reynolds Robert Beckett

Ivers Wins Meriden Mayoral Race Defeats Brother in Law

Republican John D. Ivers was elected mayor of Meriden Connecticut defeating his brother in law Democrat William J Cahill Jr in a family contest.

Meriden, Conn John D. Ivers William J. Cahill Jr

PTA Will Hear State Official at Ordnance School PTA

John T. St Clair assistant state superintendent of schools will speak at the Ordnance School PTA meeting at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Robert Siler district scout executive will lead the opening ceremony. John Taylor the school principal will give the welcome. Woodrow Mace PTA president will preside. A student quartet with Christine Johnson will perform multiple numbers.

Point Pleasant John T. St. Clair Ordnance School Pta Robert Siler Mason - Gallia Meigs John Taylor Woodrow Mace PTA Nancy Rogers Judy Hurley Dave Dickens John Miller Christine Johnson Point Pleasant High School

Committees Named By Point Pleasant Chamber Leader

Robert Beckett of the Point Pleasant Chamber announces 1969 committee chairs. Appointments include Ronald White city beautification Mary Hyre city brochure G A Biggs city planning Joe Guarnino farm relations C J Hyer legislative Homer Lowe Jr parking and traffic Dr N A Park M E Hadnall recreation James Sanders school improvement and Wilbur Dickson united fund. Other officers are Vitus Hartley Jr vice president Tom K Fisher secretary and Tom Ross treasurer. Board members include Clarence T Anderson Eugene Ball Don M Courtright Dr Roy W Eschenaur James Hall W W Johnson and Chester A Roush.

Point Pleasant Robert Beckett

Lemaster Rites Set for Tuesday

Mrs. Eva L. Lemaster 85 died Saturday at the home of her son in law and daughter in Bellemeade after residing there six years. Born February 3 1875 in Mason County she spent her life there. She was a member of Eckard EFAB Church. Survivors include daughter Mrs. Kingson Norman Lemaster Point Pleasant a sister Mrs. Josie Stewart Groveport Ohio two grandsons Ellis King Ashland Ky Norman Lemaster Dayton and a great grandson. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm Crow funeral home with Revs Jack Higgins and Kenneth W Chandler officiating. Burial Suncrest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Point Pleasant Eva L. Lemaster Join King Bellemeade Route 2 Mason County Janus Catherine Harris Kincaid Lemaster Eckard Efab Kingson Norman Lemaster Josie Stewart Groveport Ohio Ellis King Ashland Dayton Crow Funeral Home Jack Higgins Kenneth W. Chandler Suncrest Cemetery

Donna June Buckalew Honored On Birthday

Little Donna June Buckalew celebrated her fourth birthday Saturday with a party at her home. Her mother Mrs. Russell Buckalew hosted favors of balloons and heart shaped baskets filled with candy. Cake and ice cream were served to guests Sharon Toms Sharon McAlister Lisa Sauer Brenda Weigand Jeff Harbrecht Jill Warren Denny Bellany Shirley Buckalew Rex Toms Paul Harbrecht Donald Weigand Fred Norris and Bill Weigand.

Point Pleasant Donna June Buckalew Russell Buckalew Sharon Toms Sharon McAlister Lisa Sauer Brenda Weigand Jeff Jill Harbrecht Joyce Jill Warren Denny Bellany Shirley Buckalew Rex Toms Paul Harbrecht Donald Weigand Fred Norris Bill Weigand

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery Reported

New York experts announce a new healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves itching and pain without surgery. Case after case shows gradual reduction while easing discomfort, with patients reporting thorough results.

New York, N. Y

Large Storage Chest Fits Under Bed Or In Closet

Compact storage chest designed to slide beneath beds or tuck into closets. Sturdy construction supports weighty items and helps organize high traffic rooms. Ideal for seasonal clothes, linens, and small household items.

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