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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1960

Page

3

Newcomers Scarce On Broadway In ’59

Broadway in 1959 showcased four top performers Anne Bancroft Gertrude Berg Gwen Verdon and Ethel Merman dominating drama comedy dance and song Patty Duke emerged as a promising young princess in Bancroft’s show Geraldine Page Claudia McNeil Eileen Herlie and Mary Martin earned acclaim in varied productions Shirley Booth Pearl Buck and Carol Burnett added memorable notes away from the stage most aspects of production remained male dominated

New York Broadway Geraldine Page Claudia McNeil Eileen Herlie London Mary Martin

New Hemorrhoid Remedy Promises Non Surgical Relief

A new healing substance Bio-Dyne discovered by a world famous research institute relieves hemorrhoids without surgery. Reports claim itching, pain, and swelling diminish with Preparation H in suppository or ointment form. Money back guarantee. Reg US Pat Off.

New York, N. Y Spector

Social Notes Report Christmas Visits Across Ohio and West Virginia

Racine society page lists numerous holiday guests visiting family in Grove City Syracuse Portland Columbus Ravenswood Plants Belpre Chester and other towns. Families hosted include Lindsey Cundiff Sayre Bradford Johnson Knightstep Neigler Manuel Brinker Cadle and others with extended kin across Ohio West Virginia and Tennessee.

Thomas Lindsey Scotty Grove City Kenneth Cundiff Syracuse Mason Spencer Bob Beegle Portland Verni Watterson Walter Stewart Jim Stewart Steubenville Junior Stewart Belle W. Va Ward Say Gary Sellers Groveport Wilma Rose Columbus Esta Eaton Stanley Dow Ravenswood Critt Bradford Helen Yerence Critt Bradford, Jr Helen Johnson Thereon Johnson Orville Brown Chester Harold Talkington Gail Wagnis Judy Harry Manuel Clyde Cross Lynn Howard Neigler W. H. Comstock Kananga Jesse Brinker

Point Pleasant Weeknight Club Meetings Calendar

Calendar notes a sequence of meetings across Point Pleasant venues from Tuesday through Friday. Groups include Order of Eastern Star Illahee Farm Women’s Club Past Noble Grand Club and more with times mostly 7 30 p.m. locations include Masonic Hall 2227 Jackson Ave 804 Vi and St Home addresses listed for hostesses and presiding officers.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Esther Thomas Illahee Farm Women's Club H. J. Barr Jackson Ave Madge Byus Noble Grand Club Orpah Rebekah Lodge Sarah Kimbrel Vi and

Christmas Visits Spread Through Area Families

Individuals and families from multiple towns shared Christmas dinners and visits with relatives. The list includes Mallie Lowther and Armstead Perry in Carpenter, Ray and Rodney Howery in Washington DC, and many others in Harri sonville Johnstown Coshocton Thurman Marysville Rebecca Carpenter and more. A group led by Alvin Dye and Harriet Woodyard planned a Florida vacation after Christmas.

Mallie Lowther Armstead Perry Carpenter Ray Rodney Howery Washington, D. C Verlin Howery Dale Williams Harrisonville Fern Radcliffe Wayne Turner Rutland Glen Irwin Margy Marysville Alvin Dye Rebecca Thad Harriet Woodyard Florida Chester Spencer Steven A. R. Caster Hanna Caster Edward Albany Walter Swell Arthur Reedy Cindy Proctorville Herbert Hanaway Lancaster Lewis Smith

Vacation Ends as Point Pleasant Students Return to College

Vacation ends and Point Pleasant students resume classes in West Virginia and neighboring states. West Virginia University, Marshall College, Ohio University, University of Virginia, University of Notre Dame, and other colleges are listed with returning students such as David Walters, Virgil Burris Jr, Judy Wilson, Rebecca Rothgeb, Jim Courtright, and Cecil Higginbotham among others.

Point Pleasant West Virginia West Virginia University At Morgantown David Walters Virgil Burris, Jr Micky Whalen Randall Garland David Somerville Jack Jerry Bob Sheppard Kemp Littlepage Benny Somerville Judy Wilson Connie Jo Davis Alison Kirk Judy McCausland New Haven

Grand Jury In Session At POINT PLEASANT Court

The January term of circuit court began Monday at 9 a.m. with Judge Oliver D. Kessel presiding. The grand jury started duties and was to complete work in one day. Jurors hearing testimony included Margaret Bray Faye Austin Opal Casto Edith Durst and others. The petit jury will report Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Circuit Court Oliver D. Kessel Margaret Bray Faye Austin Opal Casto Edith Durst Daniel W. Click Vernon Harrah Ivan Shawver Charles Adkins Mary V. Adams Lonnie Safford Mary Vickers Daniel Simmons Lena Mae Cox Herman Warner Luther Tucker Lola Jeffers

Car Overturns On Route 35 Near Point Pleasant

Mas on County Sheriff's Department investigated a one car accident on Route 35 at 5 10 p m Saturday with no injuries. Karl Edgar Gray of Bucyrus Ohio was driving toward Point Pleasant when he lost control on a curve and the car overturned after traveling several hundred feet. Damage was estimated at 500 dollars. vehicle owned by Herbert Grau of Bucyrus.

Point Pleasant Mason County

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Births include a son for Mr and Mrs John McGrew of Mason and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Robert Bailes of Leon. Admits list Ruth Costen of Point Pleasant Fannie Taylor Clarence Emerick Lloyd Lamp Jr Anna Lee Sharran of Pliny. Discharges include Henry Beach of Middeport Minerva Gibeaut Point Chester Adams Pliny Stella King Point Pleasant Crotia Davis Point Pleasant Walter Eads and daughter Henderson Franklin Johnson and son Pomeroy.

John McGrew Mason Robert Bailes Leon Monroe Ball Patriot Ohio Ruth Costen Point Pleasant Fannie Taylor Clarence Emerick Lloyd Lamp, Jr Point Pleas Ant Anna Lee Sharran Pliny Henry Beach Middeport Minerva Gibeaut Chester Adams Stella King Crotia Davis Walter Eads Henderson Franklin Johnson Pomeroy

Police Lodge Meeting Slated For Wednesday

Tu Endie Wei Council No. 103 Fraternal Order of Police president Steve Miller announces a meeting for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the courthouse. Members are asked to attend and dues will be collected during the evening.

Point Pleasant Steve Miller Tu-Endie-Wei Council No. 103 Fraternal Order of Police

Green family visits extend from Gasconade to Leon

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Green and children Richard Gary and Karin of Gasconade Missouri have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs H A Buxton Leon and Mr and Mrs Ralph Noffsinger Belle Guests of Grant Beaver and daughters of Leon were Mrs Pearl Stalnaker St Albans and Mr and Mrs William Longstaff Point Pleasant Mr and Mrs Dale Buck and daughter Yvonne of Columbus returned home Sunday after visiting Mrs Myrtle Buck Leon

Kenneth Green Richard, Gary Karin Gasconade H. A. Buxton Leon Ralph Noffsinger Belle Grant Beaver Pearl Stalnaker St. Albans William Longstaff Point Pleasant Dale Buck Yvonne Columbus Myrtle Buck

Pleasant weekend yields no arrests reported

The sheriff's department reported a quiet weekend with no arrests and only three calls on Saturday night and Sunday. Deputies align with safety officials in advising not mixing alcohol with gasoline.

Poins Pleasant Sheriff's Department Office Way

Mason County Crippled Children to Discuss Easter Seal Drive

Plans for the annual Easter Seal campaign will be discussed by the Mason County Chapter for Crippled Children and Adults at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Appalachian Power Co. auditorium. C. J. Hyer will preside as president.

Point Pleasant Mason County Appalachian Power Co C. J. Hyer

First Daughter Born To The Bailes Family

Mr and Mrs Dale Eaves of Leon announce the birth of their first daughter Kathy Rene on Thursday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. The mother is the former Jeannie Buck. Grandparents are Cecil Bailes Leon and Myrtle Buck Leon and Mae Bailes Leon with a great grandmother noted.

Point Pleasant Dale Eaves Leon Kathy Rene Pleasant Valley Hospital Jeannie Buck Cecil Bailes Myrtle Buck Mae Bailes

Also Mentioned on This Page

Anne Bancroft Gertrude Berg Gwen Verdon Shirley Booth Pearl Buck Carol Burnett Ethel Merman William Glover Associated Press U.S. Pat Atuexs One Racine Social Notes Ted Murtsch Savannah Tenn Fred Cadle Main Street Baptist Church WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Rodney Pullins Mary Circle John Kauff St. Monica’s Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Church Rotary Club Moose Home Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church William Meade Kiwanis Club Hickory Chapel Methodist Church Ripley Rd Col Charles Lewis Daughters of American Revolution P. H. Steenbergen Maxwell Rd Police Lodge C. G. Steele Furniture Co Gallipolis THE Athens Messenger the Athens Messenger Cookbook
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