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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1955

Page

8

Mann Named General Chairman for Mason County Hospital Campaign

John V. Mann will head the initial gifts committee for Mason County Hospital Inc. campaign and raise funds toward a 40 bed facility. Dr. Jack Buxton becomes publicity chairman as efforts aim to secure at least 200,000 from industries and total 300,000 with Hill Burton grant support.

Point Pleasant Mason County Hospital, Inc John V. Mann W. W. Smith Mann Jack Buxton Hospital Corporation Gellipolis Appalachian Electric Power Co Smith Mason County Hill-Burton Corporation Victory Heights

Mason County sheep and poultry loss claims total 853

Point Pleasant reports 853 dollars paid from the sheep and dog fund for livestock losses in the year to date. The six month breakdown shows 37 in February 359 in March 27 in April 22 in May with June not listed. Additional costs include salaries for the dog catcher John Sturgeon 150 monthly and assistant 75 monthly plus 50 cents per dog and court payment of 204 for large service. The dog truck upkeep also comes from the fund.

Point Pleasant Mason County John Sturgeon Sturgeon

Hamden Social Notes Highlight Local Visits And Reunions

Thirteen Intermediate MYF members head to Lancaster camp for vacation with Judith Barron as counselor. Numerous guests visit Hamden residents including the Spragues in Columbus and the Dickmans from Cincinnati. Visitors span Laurelville Pontiac Mich Michigan families and veterans hospital trips, with multiple weekend stays and family reunions noted around town.

George Martin Marcel Will Robert Dickman Cincinnati Mayme Sprague Arthur W. R. Whitington John Doudy Columbus Tom Whittington Rutland Carol Roland Cottrill Andy W. J. Mille Roanoke C. L. Kirk Randolph Robbins North Carolina Ben Robbins John Cortland Paul Falco Ty Eenny Gnesten Fred Haynes E. R. Haynes William Simmons Sam Will and Son Adrian Phillips Pomeroy Gene Deaver Pens Ida Smith Minnie Gibson

Leon Man Fined From Collision on Route 35

Leon resident Franklin K. Thomas, 29, was fined $15 and costs by Justice A. M. Goodwin for hazardous driving after a two-vehicle crash on Route 35 Sunday evening. Darsel E. McDade, 23, forfeited bond for failing to appear on a left of center driving charge. William Kelly of New Haven jailed 10 days for intoxication. Grover C. Hazelwood of Point Pleasant forfeited bond on a drunk charge.

Point Pleasant Franklin K. Thomas Leon Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Thomas Darsel E. McDade Goodwin William Kelly New Haven Grover C. Hazelwood

Wealthy widow found bound in Center City hotel room

Philadelphia police report a 65 year old widow, Mrs Lulubel Rossman, found tied gagged and strangled in her Center City apartment. Despite suspected burglary, almost $4,000 in cash and valuables remained untouched, and no immediate clues to the slayer were found.

Philadelphia Center City Lulubel Rossman

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