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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1956

Page

3

Visiting Congressman Sees Industry Growth In Ohio Valley

Oklahoma official M G Albert and Congressman Carl Albert visit Charleston to tour local plants. Albert says the valley has strong potential for industrial development via Arkansas River navigation, flood control, and water power, aligning with Oklahoma’s goals. He notes the area’s agricultural roots and praises local progress and partnerships with Appalachian Power Co.

Carl Abertie Wits Okia Ohio Valley Ceactee Albert Oklahoma House of Representatives Gressman M. G. Burnside Industrial de- Appalachian Power Co Hidas Burn Arkansas River Charleston West Virginia

Greater Point Pleasant council installs officers

The Greater Point Pleasant Council 63 Daughters of America held a Friday meeting at the Legion home. Velma Mueller installed officers including Dora Kapp Carrie Caudill Lucy Barnett Cora Mars Hall Ea Milled Hunt Martha Lee Patterson Chase recording secretary Mabel Gibbs Ora Higgins Edith Thompson Nellie J G Nott Cora Morgan Oma Stover. An initiation is planned for July 12.

Greater Point Pleasant Daughters of America Legion Home Velma Mueller Dora Kapp Carrie Caudill Lucy Barnett Cora Mars Hall Ea Midred Hunt Marth Lee Patterson Rl Chase Mabel Gibbs Ora Higgins Edith,Thompson Inside Sentinel Nellie J, G. Nott Outside Sentinel Cora¢ Morgan Oma Stover

Logan Social Notes Group I Meets at Lake Logan

Logan social notes report Group I gathering at the Rauch country home Thendara on Lake Logan with twelve members and seven guests. Mrs Bernard McLain conducted a business session after the picnic dinner before scheduled August Lake Hope dinner events with Mrs William Loomis and Mrs Roy L Dupler noted for Midland Place and Athens attendance.

Charles F. Rauch St .Matthew Lutheran Church Rauch Country Lake Logan Bernard McLain Lake Hope

Pioneer Citizen C C Lewis Celebrates 92nd Birthday

Point Pleasant notes longtime Citizens National Bank president C C Lewis marked his 92nd birthday on a Saturday. Mr and Mrs Lewis and their family own a dairy farm and Bermuda cedar mystery. Lettuce ranked as second most pear vegetable in the United States.

Point Pleasant C. C. Lewis Old Towne Citizen's National Bak

Marriage Licenses and Bank Capital Noted in Fragment

Fragmentary local notice lists marriage licenses for Robert Dewees with Jeannette Louise Smith and Harry Ray Bland with Nancy Sue Stewart. It also mentions bank capital figures 810,080 and book values, secured by pledged instruments, with details excerpted and truncated.

Syste Wisi Robert Dewees

Two Hurt When Car Hits Trees

Two persons injured in an automobile accident on Lau rel Run Road near Bette 5 is Sa Teen ship. John H. Burley 40 of Orrville driving north lost control after passing an oncoming car and wedged between two trees causing forehead laceration for Burley and hip and leg injuries for his wife Dealiah 38. Both treated by a local physician. Another crash on Route 328 south of Union Furnace involved Dale L. Hutchison 43 of Buckeye Lake and William Nicholson Jr 35 of Cleveland. Deputy Sheriffs Joe Breeze and Kenneth Rheinscheldt investigated.

Logan Laurel Run Bette '5 John H. Burley Orrville Wayne County Burley Dealiah McArthur William’ Nicholson Jr Cleveland Joe Breeze Kenneth Rheinscheldt

Work Teld To Aid Vets

Logan VA aid activity in June reported by Vaughn Collins service officer shows 211 interviews 2 mail pieces 11 compensation and pension applications and 2 widows pensions 4 hospitalization 7 outpatient treatment requests. Total annual compensation and pensions approved reached 1718.80 dollars.

LOGAN Soldiers Relief Commission Vaughn Collins Collins

Broiler Center Hosts West Virginia Poultry Convention

At the Broiler Center in Point Pleasant Hardy County West Virginia the annual poultry convention will convene August 1 3 Harold M Hyre chairman of the publicity committee says a strong program will cover poultry statistics their use by producers and how to pick stock producers will learn to evaluate tests to identify leading strains and make wiser production decisions.

Point Pleasant Hardy County West Virginia Broiler Indust Harold M. ‘Hyre Navy Hyre

Agronomy Day Plans Near End at Point Pleasant Substation

The 1956 WVU Agronomy Field Day at the Ohio Valley substation near Point Pleasant on August 9 is nearly set. Dr. G Gordon Pohlman notes that research at the substation will anchor the program with plots on tobacco variety trials nitrogen topdressing and crop rotation. Visitors can learn about forage pasture grain production and irrigation plans with a well being dug and pumping equipment ordered. Farmers and interested individuals are invited to attend the afternoon program.

Point Pleasant WVU Ohio Valley G. Gordon Pohlman University Agriculture Experiment Pohlman

Chit Chat Club Wiener Roast and Funerary Notices

Mrs Lela McAllister and Mrs Mary Hall hosted a wiener roast at Memorial Park for the Chit Chat Club with plans for a Lake Burr Oak party on Monday July 23. Elmer D. Mallowe, a former Yogan resident, died at his home, funeral arrangements set in Lancaster.

Glouster Lela McAllister Mary Hall Memorial Park Lake Burr Oak Sam Wyatt Bertha Sue Ann Lloyd Lee Bernard Barron Margaret Sabo Elyria Ohio Sabo Catherine Sabo Edward Peterson Shawnee William Peterson Dayton Thomas R. Reese

Three Motorists Cited By Police In Logan Incident

Logan police cited three motorists for traffic violations during Saturday night and Sunday morning. Edward J. Tolliver, 45, of Logan Route 1, charged with reckless operation on Hunter Street. posted 20 dollar bond. Roy E. Curl, 35, of 252 Zanesville Ave., cited for speeding 40 to 50 mph in a 25 mph zone on E. Hunter Street. charged with reckless operation on West Main Street. Charles E. Slack and another rider were ordered to appear before Mayor Myers on Sunday.

Logan Edward J. Tolliver Logan Route 1 Hunter St Francis Myers Roy E. Curl Zanesyville Ave E. Hunter St W. Main St Charles E. Slack Myers

Jaycees Eye Raising Funds at Trimble Township Meeting

Trimble Township Jaycees met in the village office where President Nick Kdars congratulated members on a strong turnout for park work. John Cunningham and Richard Morris were named chairmen to oversee painting in the village office with Glouster council funding paint and space. A movie program starts July 18 with first showing. Joseph Kittler and Joseph Crawford plan fundraising ideas. Louis Docie joined as a new member as a delegation will attend the Mansfield state convention on July 14 and 15.

Louster Trimble Township Aycees Wvar Nick Kdaras John Cunningham Richard Morris Jaycees Glouster Joseph Kittler Joseph Crawford Arthur Moore Louis Docie Mansfield

Shawne VFW meeting postponed plans for club picnic

Nine members attended a Shawnee VFW auxiliary gathering at the VFW hall. The planned meeting and picnic for the Jacksonville Mothers Club auxiliary were postponed with a new date to be announced. Local residents and visitors from Columbus, Grove City, Elyria, and other areas were listed among holiday guests and family gatherings over July Fourth weekend.

Shawne Vpw VFW Jacksonville Mothers Club Dick Hopkins Cynthia Nubv Columbus Margaret Hopkins Edward Hopkins John M. Bryson Jackie Leashertt Grove City Robert Nichola Brent Effie Nicholay John Dyer Sam Breeze E. K. Bryson Harry Comstock Harold McGrew Paul Keif Akree Vist-Fet Bob McGrew Comstock Jim McGrath Walter Hill Billy Tao Robert K. Bryson Family of Mr. Bryson

Burglars Fail Twice In Saturday Attempts at Theater

Burglars attempted burglary Saturday night at the Hocking Drive-In Theater on Route 33 near Logan. They broke a door glass to enter the concession stand and store, with Sunday morning discovery by staff. Authorities Joe Breeze and Ken Rheinscheid investigated the incidents.

Logan Joe Breeze Kenjth Rheinsceld Shoris Hieves Hocking Drive-In Route 33

Six charged for drinking and burglary in city raid

Six people were arrested after a weekend raid that ransacked a residence and a store. Bertha Louise Pierson, 40, and Bertha A M Goodwin faced fines or bonds for related offenses. Other detainees included Ralph Hoplite, Cecil Knotts, Charles Jones, John Byus, Berlin Brough, and Dick Bowen. Details show hit and run, drunken driving, and attempted theft with limited recoveries. Police noted someone tampered with a cigarette machine. a coal shed window was damaged. Officers reported no large losses beyond miscellaneous items.

Point Pleasant Burg Ars Bertha Louise Pierson A. M. Goodwin Ralph Hoplite Urglary The Lancaster Cecil Carl Knotts Krodel Sheriff's Office Charles Francis Jones Shed Dick A ‘ Bowen Npt Pice

Pool Starts Swim Classes

Logan Kiwanis Club sponsors free swimming classes at the city pool starting Tuesday. Sessions run Tuesday to Friday mornings with separate classes for children by age and general classes for ages 16 and up on Wednesdays and Fridays at 11 am. Instructors include Miss Sally Chrisman Jack Moorehead Lynn Strait and Gene Morgan under summer recreation director Harry Westfall. ITS FIRST ELECTRICITY New York City received its first electricity supply in September 1882 from Thomas Edison’s generating station on Pearl Street.

Logan Logan Kiwanis Club City Sally Chrisman Jack Moorehead Lynn Strait Gene Morgan Harry Westfall New York City Thomas Eaison Pearl Street

Unclear Text on Hemorrhoid Treatment Claim

Fragmentary OCR mentions an "anion ability" and reducing hemorrhoids. No verifiable details, dates, or sources. Unable to confirm medical efficacy or identify a credible program, product, or event.

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