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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1953

Page

2

Big Fourth of July Celebration Planned in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant officials and local groups plan a weekend Fourth of July celebration with a July 3 horse pulling contest at the high school field at 7 30 p.m. and a 10 a.m. parade on July 4. Activities include queen coronations, horse show registrations, and dances at the Moose Club and Legion Hall, with fireworks set for a high point to ease traffic. More than 100 horses expected. prizes range from first to fifth place.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Livestock Co Robert H. Ferguson Lakin Clayton Pullins Harmon Field Main St Courthouse Yard Mason County Horseman's Association Wartenburg The Horseman’s Assoclation Sec Henderson Moose Club Legion Hall Sears

Hymn Sing Planned for Fourth of July in Point Pleasant

Lovers of gospel music may join a July Fourth hymn sing in Point Pleasant. W. W. McKinney announced the program will run from 1 to 2 p.m. at the band stand in the courthouse yard. Vocalists are invited to participate with quartets trios duets and soloists expected. Singers should report by 1 p.m. or earlier.

Point Pleasant W. McKinney Courthouse Yard Hymans

Kanawha Clinic Admits Mrs Mickey ChapmansVille WV

Mrs Mickey Chapmans is admitted to Kanawha Clinic in Ville, West Virginia. The notice lists patient admission without further conditions or diagnoses.

Pt Pleasant Area Social News Shows Wide Family Visits

Mr and Mrs E V Williamson and children Charlotte and Nancy of Asheboro NC visit Williamson family in Point Pleasant with relatives in Southside Jericho and Ravenswood. A mix of travels includes returns to Asheboro and Ohio, plus guests from Leroy to Spencer.

Point Pleasant E. V. Williamson Charlotte Nancy Asheboro N. C Mr. Williamson Lannes, Ney T. A. Williamson Southside A. B. Stevens Jericho Williamson Ohio Jesse Johnson Point Peasant High School National Carbon Co Art Allen, Jr Alice Allen Leroy W. Va J. P. Keefer Vi and John W. Newton Virginia Riddel Spencer John Kirk Ravenswood John W. Kirk

Tucker Sues for Divorce in Point Pleasant

Florence Irene Tucker seeks divorce from William E. Tucker in Circuit Court at Point Pleasant alleging cruelty in the filing.

Florence Irene Tucker Point Pleasant William E. Tucker

Route 2 Improvement Sought at Parkersburg Meeting

A meeting in Parkersburg as part of a movement to develop Route 2 from Kenova to Chester with involvement from the Route 2 Improvement Association and chamber representatives. They planned a look at the improved 12 mile Ravenwood to Point Pleasant stretch and discussed Route 2 as a gateway linking northern and southern West Virginia.

Point Pleasant Parkersburg Kenova Chester F. W. Ingraham Chamber of Commerce Chambers of Commerce Provement Association Ravenwood

Suit to enforce deed of trust in Circuit Court

A suit in the Circuit Court of Point Pleasant seeks enforcement of a deed of trust dated 1923 by Pittsburgh No. 8 Coal Company. Bondholders secured by the deed sue for sale of all Pittsburgh No. 8 Coal Company property and adjudication of titles held by numerous buyers from the company. The case names S. D. Littlepage as administrator and includes many listed defendants and trustees.

Point Pleasant S. D. Littlepage F. C

Point Clinic Notes Miss Rosa Lee Selby Surgery

Medical notes list release for Robert Boles and Mrs Wilbur Simpkins with infant daughter. Locations Apple Grove Point Pleasant Gallipot Ferry appear as patient references.

Rosa Lee Selby Apple Grove Surgery Robert Boles Point Pleasant Wilbur Simpkins Gallipot Ferry

Nephew Serves in Korean War Area From Point Pleasant

Pvt. Roy Frederick Combs, nephew of Mrs. E. V. Williamson of South Side, serves with U S forces in Korea. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Combs of 3058 Seventh Ave Columbus. A Mason County native, he is the great great grandson of John Hanson, considered first president by some historians.

Point Pleasant Roy Frederick Combs E. V. Williamson Southside Korea Private Combs Roy L. Combs Seventh Ave Columbus Roy Combs Mason County A. C. Combs Mr. Combs John Hanson United States

Parole Violation Suspect Apprehended by Sheriff Office

Sheriff Charlies A. Roberts and Deputy Griff Durbin, Sr. picked up an accused parole violator in Clarksburg Harrison County. Robert Bibbee is ordered to appear at the September term of circuit court. A separate budget public hearing notice appears for the Athens Board of Education.

Point Pleasant Charlies A. Roberts Griff Durbin, Sr Clarksburg Harrison County Robert Bibbee Lewis Miller Bibee Athens Iévid Kaaestion Theday Igiy Tih Moenanivaturg Phant W. Prater

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