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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1960

Page

3

Coolville Firemen Seek Funds For New Pumper

Coolville and Troy volunteers plan to buy a 500 gpm front mount pumper from Sutphen of Columbus for 10500 dollars. The delivery may occur in May or June if funding is raised within the service area. Rural residents previously offered free protection may be asked to pay, else service could halt. The department now operates a 500 gallon pumper and serves Meigs and nearby counties.

Coolville Coolville- Troy Coalville Columbus Sutphen Company Coolville-Troy Troy Two Meigs County Tuppers Plains Reedsville Washington County Little Hocking Rome Athens County

Five Scouts Advance in Rank at Troop 76 Board

Five members of Troop 76 stood before a Board of Review to advance in rank. Larry Bibbee reached First Class while John Clark, Mike Parker, Roger Black and Elmer Harvey attained Second Class. They will receive their badges at a forthcoming ceremony.

Boy Scouts Troop 76 Larry Bibbee John Clark Mike Parker Roger Black Elmer Harvey

Musgrave Considers Circuit Judge Candidacy in 29th Circuit

Mason and Putnam Counties would form the new 29th Judicial Circuit. Prosecuting Attorney Raymond F. Musgrave stated he would likely file for judge, after previously seeking reelection in the old era. Musgrave, a Mason County native, WV Law School alumnus, and Republican active, is married with two sons.

Point Pleasant Raymond F. Musgrave 29Th Judicial Circuit Mason Putnam Musgrave Republican Party Senate 29Th Judicial Circuit Court Mason County West Virginia Law School Gerald Musgrave Prosecutor Musgrave Attorney Musgrave Raymond Gerald Musgrave Charleston John Marshall Oliver Kessel Putnam County Cabell County

Miss Durbin Married in December Double Ring Ceremony

Patricia Durbin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Griff Durbin of Main Street wed Scottie Soladean of Henderson in a December 31 1959 double ring ceremony in Louisa Kentucky led by Rev. Julian W. Simpson. The couple both graduates of Point Pleasant High School will reside in Henderson.

Point Pleasant Griff Durbin Main Street Patricia Scottie Soladean Henderson Scott Soladean Mr. Soladean Louisa Julian W. Simpson First Methodist Church John Moore Point Pleasant High School Soladean Hall’s Drug Store The Point Towing Company

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits Four Patients

Four individuals admitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital include Thomas Davis and Thurman from Ohio along with Floyd Jeffers and Henderson, with details not provided.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Thomas Davis Thurman Ohio Floyd Jeffers Henderson

No, No, No Teenage Lasses in West Hitched to Fears

A crude, sensational line claims women resembling a certain type inspire public panic and harsher treatment, warning of jail or confinement for those deemed unsuitable. The fragment reflects fear rhetoric against young women and social control.

Point Pleasant Clinic Births and Discharges Report

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lee of Henderson, and a baby to Mrs Jack Neal of Gallipolis. Discharges list Ruth Ellen Love of Point Pleasant, and Mrs Ernest Hayes of Winfield, plus Mrs Frank Shoemaker and her son of Gallipolis.

Kenneth Lee Henderson Jack Neal Gallipolis Ruth Ellen Love Point Pleasant Ernest Hayes Winfield Frank Shoemaker

Mason County Land Transfers Reported

Hetty E Capehart sells New Haven real estate to Marion and Leota Dingey. Josie Adams transfers Clendenin District property to Stanley Denney. Harol and Helen Edwards move Lewis District real estate to Owens and Inez Plants. Richard and Georgie Wineburner transfer Cooper District land to Lawrence and June Parsons.

Hetty E. Capehart New Haven Marion Leota Dingey Josie Adams Clendenin Stanley Denney Harol Helen Edwards Lewis Owens Inez Richard and Georgie Wineburner Cooper District Lawrence June Parsons

Thomas Stover Receives Surprise Birthday Party

Thomas Eugene Stover aged 18 of Charleston Road was honored with a surprise birthday party hosted by his mother Mrs William Stover at the Moose Home. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream and dancing as the honoree celebrated with friends and family.

Coolville WSCS William Carpenter William Lee Ford David Russell Danny Hall Richard Gillian Janeen Steven Russell Jeffrey Dunfee Junior Freddie Clark Robin Cindy Russell Gail Dale Coen Mark Chapman Linda Gillian Wilma Russell Betty Clark Pat Hall Carol Dunfee Diana Russell Donna Russell Anne Gillian Robert Kapple Ores Swartz Athens Charles Gillilan Johnny Carolyn Sue Columbus John Deeter John Golden Kenneth Randolph Guysville Norma Brandeberry Keith Brandeberry Gallipolis Gene Randolph Dora Lynn Ellsworth Air Force Base S. D Randolph Donna Russel Point Pleasant Thomas Eugene Stover Charleston Road William Stover Moose Home Wayne Kincaid Harold Call Beverly Beller Harold Ridenaur Emma Sue Kincaid Susie Call Sue Morgan Connie Glover Jean Hall Pat Gerlach Kenneth Pridemore Patty Rayburn Alice Goff Mary Lou Garland Janet Cunningham Katie McDaniel Janet Eshenaur Judy Johnson Connie Johnson

Speeders Pay Fines In JP Court

Speeders and offenders appeared before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin in Point Pleasant. Names include John Mathews and 11 others fined for speeding. several fined for drunk charges. overweight truck fines listed for Orville Knapper, Branch Fleming, Kneff Means. muffler defect and school nonattendance fines also recorded.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace Bennett Harshbarger Orville Knapper Branch Fleming Kneff Luther M. Young Frank Anderson Ernest Fetty Rusell Welling

Adkins Dies At 84 In Apple Grove

Robert Jennings Adkins 84 of Apple Grove died at home Monday at 12 15 p m He was born May 12 1875 in Cabell County He was a member of Ashton Baptist Church Survivors include wife Alice Ann Zirkle Adkins stepson Rueben B Johnson stepdaughter Goldie Ratcliff two brothers John L Adkins and Hurston Adkins Funeral arrangements announced by L G Mohr Funeral Home

Point Pleasant Robert Jennings Adkins Apple Grove Cabell County Robert Adkins Ashton Baptist Church Alice Ann Zirkle Adkins Rueben B. Johnson Goldie Ratcliff John L. Adkins Merritt Creek W. Va Hurston Adkins Oklahoma City Okla L. G Mohr

EUB Youth Fellowship Postponed Meeting Date Change

Point Pleasant District Youth Fellowship meeting postponed to February 23 announced by Rev. Roy McCoy. Friendship Class gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p m in church social rooms. Prayer and Bible study Wednesday at 7 39 p m with Senior Choir at 8 30 p m. Revival begins March 20 with congregation participation. Despite snowfall 190 attended Sunday morning service. evening worship saw smaller turnout. North Main Street Church reports an 18 member attendance increase over last year.

Point Pleasant Roy McCoy The Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church McCoy North Main Street

Congregation Plan to Hold Dinner at Trinity Methodist

Dr. Car den A. Hillman pastor announces the Trinity Methodist Church congregation dinner set for Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the church dining room will proceed as scheduled despite earlier plans.

Fat Point Pleasant Carden A. Hillman Trinity Methodist Church

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