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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1954

Page

13

New Haven Wedding of Fay Marie Roush and Donald Barry Montgomery

Miss Fay Marie Roush and Donald Barry Montgomery wed at the EUB Church in New Haven. The ceremony featured a gladiola and ivy altar with a guitar and organ program, followed by a reception at the bride’s home. The couple will reside at 212 Logan St Steubenville with Montgomery set to attend Steubenville College in the fall.

J. L. Stewart New Haven Fay Marie Roush J. C. Roush Donald Barry Montgomery Robert E. Montgomery Steubenville Eub Church Boyd Scott Harry Layne Arthur Henderson Nancy Hawkins Howard Wells Floyd Montgomery Charles Roush Donald Bumgardner Milton, Ky Charles C. Hoffman Pomeroy Miriam Ohlinger Ellen Ann Kirk Columbus Donald Cooke George Carson Mason Blythe Theiss Racine T. L. Morrison T. V. McGuffin Point Pleasant Carol Dallas William Rouden Chicago Donald L. Hart Oklahoma City Okla William Miller Parkersburg Herman Ellis Lexington Clyde Rice Jimmy Chelyan W. Va Charles W. Roush Fort Benning Ina Tripp Dickie Judy Floyd Richard Loos Marcus Freeze

Two Damage Suits Filed in Circuit Court

Two damage suits were filed in circuit court this week. Cledith Christine Wandling by Otho Wandling seeks 12500 dollars for a May 8 1954 Route 35 accident. Carol June Varian by Charles G Varian seeks 5000 dollars over an Olive Street Clifton exposed pipe incident. Somerville Hyer and Littlepage represents both plaintiffs.

Point Pleasant Cledith Christine Wandling Otho Wandling Merch Rife Carol June Varian Charles G. Varian Interstate Utilities Co Olive St Clifton Somerville, Hyer and Littlepage

Educators Return From NEA Conclave in New York

A group of Mason Countians traveled to New York City for the National Education Association national convention. Attendees from Point Pleasant included Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Shaffer and daughter Kenneth, Mrs. Douglas Rouse, Mrs. G. E. Mitchell, Miss Myra Schul, and Jesse Carpenter. They toured UN buildings and other sites.

Point Pleasant National Education Associaton New York City Kenneth Shaffer Kenneth Douglas Rouse G. E. Mitchell Myra Schul Jesse Carpenter

Annual Band Camp Slated Aug 22 27

POINT PLEASANT The annual band camp will be held at Camp Caesar August 22 27. Director C R Yoho of Point Pleasant High School band says plans include an increased staff to better serve instructional needs at the camp.

Point Pleasant Camp Caesar C. R. Yoho Yoho

Brush Fire Near Home In Old TNT Area Quelled

A brush fire broke out near Staff House Road in the old TNT area Tuesday just after noon. It swept to within 25 feet of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aldred’s home before volunteer firefighters from this town extinguished it.

Point Pleasant TNT Frank Aldred Staff House Road

Point Clinic Notes Adds and Releases Local Patients

Admitted Mrs Lula Dominguez of Dayton for medical care. Released Mrs Blanche Doyle of Point Pleasant. Mrs Connie Henson from Robertsburg. Mrs Garnet Cornette from Gallipolis Route. Mrs George Wamsley of Park Drive. Mrs Juanita Hersman and infant son of 2501 Lincoln Ave.

Blanche Doyle Point Pleasant Connie Henson Robertsburg Garnet Cornette Gallipolis George Wamsley Park Drive Juanita Hersman Lincoln Ave

Policeman Killed In Accident Involving City Officer

Thomas Franklin Yost born August 18 1896 in Pleasant County was a WWI veteran and longtime city police officer. He married Velva Faber on April 7 1926 and previously worked as deputy sheriff in multiple counties. Survivors include wife two daughters a son and a brother with funeral arrangements pending.

Thomas Franklin Red) Yost Pleasant County Masonic Lodge Clendenin Velva Faber Yost Frank Morrison Ripley Marietta Manufacturing Co Point Pleasant Parkersburg Charleston Elaine Forsbach Maxine Yost Columbus Seaman Robert Yost Norfolk, Va A. W. Yost

Somerville Undergoes Surgery After Navy Injury

Charles Sonny Somerville son of Mr and Mrs Edward Somerville Winfield Road underwent surgery June 29 at Kennedy Veterans Hospital Memphis Tennessee. He was injured in an auto wreck en route from Cuba on leave from the navy in 1952 and has been in a wheelchair since the accident. If his condition improves he will enter Miami University next fall.

Point Pleasant Charles Sonny) Somerville Edward Somerville Winfield Road Kennedy Veterans Hospital Memphis Tenn Somerville Cuba Navy Miami University

Record Remains Clean For County on Fourth

State police report a safe Fourth of July period in Mason County with no highway fatalities so far this year. Heavy weekend traffic and Monday celebrations did not produce any accidents or injuries.

Point Pleasant Mason County

Burial Services Held For Retired Farmer

Last rites were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Yanger Chapel Church for Silas Buck Peck a retired farmer of Leon Route 2 with Rev Dallas Buck officiating and burial in the church cemetery. He died at his home. Survivors include two sons Homer and John Peck Leon. two daughters Lizzie Knightstep Leon and Emma Sayre Toledo. one stepson June Lee Athens.

Point Pleasant Yanger Chapel Silas (Buck) Peck Leon Dallas Buck Buck Homer John Peck Lizzie Knightstep Emma Sayre Toledo June Lee Athens

Mason County 4-H Camp Begins July 19

County Agent W. C. Roberts announced Mason 4-H campers will gather at the South Side recreation center for one week starting July 19. The event invites local youth to participate in projects and activities through Mason County 4-H.

Point Pleasant South Side W. C. Roberts

Marriage License Granted in Point Pleasant

A marriage license was issued to Gilbert Kenneth Putney 34 of Sixth Street son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Putney and Florence Allen McDaniel 22 of Madison Avenue daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl McDaniel in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Gilbert Kenneth Putney Sixth St Kenneth Putney Florence Allen McDaniel Madison Ave Earl McDaniel

Surprise Party Honors R W Bailey in Point Pleasant

R W Bailey was honored with a surprise party at his Point Pleasant home on Sunday. Local attendees include Charles Cottrill and family, J A Bailey, Tracy Joe Bailey, J D Canterbury, Rob Smith, Cathy Carder, and many others from Point Pleasant, Columbus, Rock Castle, Gallipolis, and nearby towns.

R. W. Bailey Charles Cottrill Thomas Bailey J. A. Bailey Point Pleasant Paul Bailey Jackson Thirsten Sargent Rock Castle Junior Sargent Columbus Glen Brummage Guysville Therman Bailey Jake Bailey Los Angeles Calif Elmer Henson Ruth Martin Donna Lou Stover Robertsburg Orville and Son James Henry Bailey Robert Bailey Trimble William Herbert Tracy Joe Bailey J. Dale Canterbury Portsmouth J. D. Canterbury Frank Yester Robert Neal Rob Smith Ancil Carder Mike Neal Mickey Yester Cathy Carder Roger Freeman Pat Henry Bob Rocchi Denver Wallace Mary Ann Myer Gallipolis

Mike Hanes Celebrates Fourth Birthday at Parents’ Home

Four year old Mike Hanes marked a birthday party Monday at the Garfield Avenue home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hanes. Guests included Donald Peveto Philip Lee Peveto Rickey Handley Paula Carlson Thompson Butchie Bright Linda Daniels Brenda Steele Vickie Steele Vivian Gilmout Marguerite Stal maker Judy Getty Karen Hanes and others.

Mike Hanes Eugene Hanes Garfield Ave Donald Peveto Philip Lee Peveto Rickey Handley Paula Carlene Thompson Butchie Bright Linda Daniels Brenda Steele Vickie Steele Vivian Gilmout Marguerite Stalmaker Judy

Bonnie Yester Open House Celebrates with Buffet Dinner

Mrs Bonnie Yester and her daughter Patsy hosted an open house on Monday at their Lower Main Street home. A buffet dinner was served and guests included Mr and others at the event.

Bonnie Yester Patsy Lower Main St And

Illahee Farm Women’s Club Meeting Planned

The Illahee Farm Women’s Club will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs eve Yester on lower Main street.

Illahee Farm Women's Club Mra Eve Yester Lower Mainz

Kapp Reunion Planned for Sunday at Kapp Home

The Kapp family reunion is set for Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs J W Kapp on Staff House Road. A picnic dinner will be served at noon.

Kapp J. W. Kapp Staff House Road

Weekend Guests Call on Ohio River Road Hosts

Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs George Overholt on Ohio River Road included their daughter Mrs Cleo Vaught and Walter Radcliffe of Athens. Other visitors and moves include Mr and Mrs Richard Gibbs and son Eddie relocating to Huntington and various relatives visiting in Bridgeport Huntington and Cleveland areas. Beverly Beller of Sand Hill Road visits James Love of Columbus.

Bend Rotary Club Hartford Methodist Church Joe Bailey Vong Wahama High School Bailey FFA Rotary Club Don Foglesong Phil Wolpert Eddie Stein Paul Schneider Paul Henderson Don Roush James Diehl, Jr Clyde Foley Russ Capehart Floyd Carmack Tom Adams Herman Layne Milt Stephen J. L. Stewart Harry Miller Fred Thobet Kenneth Shaffer Point Pleasant Bill Horner Paducah Frank Capehart Jimmy Agnes Shirley Robert Capehart Fostoria Judy Sally Morgan Weirton W. Va Rose Deck Pomeroy William Capehart Willie Nancy Iva Capehart Hattie Sallar Dick Gilliam Bobby Ray Grimm Dick Lund Jimmie Capehart New Haven Ray Capehart Sons of Columbus Mr. Capehart Wyatt Chadwell Mr. Chadwell Hugh Chadwell Duncan Falls E. L. Stein and Sons Kenova Stein Hazel Hyre George Yeager Ripley Yeager Paige Birdie Rickard W. P. Roush Claire Horner Canton Robert Hawse A. D. Hume Andy Hume III Hume Home and Jones Raymond Greathouse Huntington W. A. Dennis Buckeye Lake George Overholt Ohio River Rd Cleo Vaught Walter Radcliffe Athens Richard Gibbs Eddie Esther Thomas Shirley Jefferson Ave Corneas Vincent Bridgeport W. A Jackie Lewis Gerald Sayre Buffalo Frank Clendenin Clendenin Joseph Jewell Grant Beaver Leon G. M. Lanier South Side Leonard Knapp Cleveland Beverly Beller Sand Hill Road James ‘Love

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