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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1957

Page

7

Seven Cases Heard In Magistrate Court At Point Pleasant

Seven cases were heard by Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin. Clyde Wilmouth was fined 10 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in jail for intoxication. Several defendants pleaded guilty or forfeited bonds on licenses and reckless driving charges.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Clyde Wilmouth Rancel Jiiden James Benson Boston Orville Sharp Charles Harp Ernie Sharp Pink R. Davault James Hayman Jiiden Allen F. Hughes Apple Grove Harry Rainey

410 Mile Ride Taken On Stolen Tractor

A tractor stolen from D. T. Craig at Arbuckle Saturday was found by State Police along a highway in Charleston. Authorities have no suspect. a shirt found near the scene is the only clue as to who took the tractor.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department D. T. Craig Arbuckle Charleston

Local social notes from Racine and area

Mr and Mrs Alan Bailey of Bashan and Miss Mae Morrison hosted guests while Mrs Blance Ferrell of San Diego stayed with her sister in law Mrs Clara Roush. Families including the Simpsons visited Columbus Ashtabula Fort Knox and Junction City with guests at several homes. T G Hilldare recovers at home from bronchial pneumonia. Mrs Clyde Cross and daughter Lynn visited relatives while Mr Cross joined at his parents home.

Racine Alan Bailey Bashan Mae Morrison Blance Ferrell San Diego Calif Clara Roush Brian Simpson Fort Knox Chester Simpson Mauda Young Ara Morris Gretta Simpson Lawrence Martin Pearl Martin T. G. Hilldare Clyde Cross Lynn Hope Walden Carl Lockhart Carl Charleston W. Va Richard Hicks Hope Ann Lockhart William Marshall Columbus Villa Kincade Ronald Bailey Paula Carolyn Mms W. J. Anderson Karen Cincinnati Dover N. J Corning Joe Bailey Chester John Crawford Ravenswood Jack Burns Jackie Timmie Tony Parkersburg

Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant and Hartford

A series of marriage license applications and issuances are noted. Clyde Dempsey and Cristina Jean Randolph receive licenses in Point Pleasant, as do Dennis Brooks Edwards and Peggy Louise McDaniel in Hartford. Clayton Eugene Newberry and Elizabeth Mae Hoffman apply in Point Pleasant, while Sampson Hall and Augusta Teaford apply in Hartford.

Point Pleasant Clyde Dempsey Percy Ellie Luke Dempsey Cristina Jean Randolph Wadman Virginia Biffle Randolph Dennis Brooks Edwards Letart Garnet Kathryn Edwards Peggy Louise McDaniel Hartford Leonard Ola Wears McDaniel Clayton Eugene Newberry Robert Velma McCarty Newberry Elizabeth Mae Hoffman Dallas R Marie Hargraves Hoffman

Training Complete for Pvt Lake R Duncan of Point Pleasant

Private Lake R. Duncan of Point Pleasant finished eight weeks of advanced combat training with the Third Infantry Division at Fort Benning Georgia. He is the son of Mrs Delphia Duncan and husband of Geraldine Duncan of 2306 Madison Ave Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Lake R. Duncan Third Infantry Ft. Benning Delphia Duncan Geraldine Duncan Madison Ave

City Editor Resigns at Point Pleasant Newspaper

Mrs. Virginia Lockhart, city editor of the Point Pleasant Register, resigns effective July 20. She and her husband will move to Springfield at the start of August.

Point Pleasant Virginia Lockhart Point Pleasant Register

Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted at Local Clinics

Point Clinic records show Mrs. James Pore of Gallipolis Ferry and Harry Machir of Point Pleasant admitted. Mrs. Jack Eads from Point Pleasant discharged, along with Otho Oldaker of Letart and Harry Skeen of Huntington.

James Pore Gallipolis Ferry Harry Machir Point Pleasant Jack Eads Otho Oldaker Letart Harry Skeen Huntington

Daugherty Announces Granddaughter Heida Hooven Wedding

Coolville social notes report Mrs. E M Daugherty announcing the marriage of her granddaughter Miss Heida Hooven to Gerald Brown in Corinna Maine on Friday June 28. The Hooven and Brown families attend the ceremony with former residents and teachers connected to Corinna School.

Coolville E. M. Daugherty Heida Hooven Gerald Brown Corinna Maine H. N. Hooven Clinton Burdette Akron Brown Corinne School Laura Hays Middletown Etta Leora Dunfee Lillie Dunfee Canton Guy Foster Russell Bailey Joe Kennedy Columbus Ind Dorothy Brandeberry Ralph Warne

Pleasant picnic hosts host Stephenson home gathering

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson of Eight Mile entertained with a Sunday picnic. Guests included Geraline Casto of Seattle, Mr. and Mrs. Gay Casto, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kincaid and daughter Phyllis Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Allen Plants, Charles Allen, Junior Neihart, Pat Kelly, Dick Blazer, Judy and Cheri Mitchell, Jackie Lee Reynolds, Sue Kapp, and Charles Everett Stephenson.

Point Pleasant Charles Stephenson Eight Mile Geraline Casto Seattle Wash Gay Casto Roy Kincaid Phyllis Jean Virgil Allen Charles Allen Junior Neihart Pat Kelly Dick Blazer Judy Cheri Mitchell Jackie Lee Reynolds Sue Kapp Charles Everett Stephenson

Randolph Dempsey Wed In Krebs Chapel Ceremony

Christina Randolph and Clyde Dempsey exchanged vows at Krebs Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church at 2 PM on July 14. Rev. Guy Harmon officiated. The bride wore an orchid linen sheath with white accessories and a gold cross as her only jewelry. Judy Class served as bridesmaid and Robert Null as best man. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home on Sand Hill Road.

Chistina Randolph Clyde Dempsey Krebs Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church Guy Harmon Judy Class Robert Null Wadman Randolph Sand Hill Rd

Mission group returns from West Virginia clinic

Mrs J A Blankenship president of WSCS Trinity Church Mrs Thomas Montcastle secretary treasurer and Mrs Inez Newman promotion secretary Beale Church returned from Buckhannon West Virginia where they attended the West Virginia Conference School of Missions session and clinic.

J. A. Blankenship WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Thomas Montcastle Inez Newman Beale Methodist Church Buckhannon W. Va West Virginia Conference School of Missions

Junior Youth Fellowship Plans Church Camp Nearby

The Trinity Methodist Church Junior Youth Fellowship met Sunday with president Vikki Holley leading a prayer. Discussion covered church camp at Camp Asbury near Salt Rock W Va. Delegates going this week include Jane Crump Judy Shinn and Johnny Wamsley. Barbara Adams and Jane Sterne led games. Others attending were Audrey Smith Nancy Marsha Gilly Pamela Marty Buffington and Tina Randy Bias.

The Trinity Methodist Church Vikki Holley Camp Asbury Salt Rock W. Va Jane Crump Judy Shinn Johnny Wamsley Barbara Adams Jane Sterne Audrey Smith Nancy Marsha Gilly Pamela Marty Buffington Tina Randy Bias

Locals visit, travel plans, and family news across towns

A roundup of visiting relatives and returning travelers from Detroit Mt Vernon Uniontown Charleston and beyond. Individuals include Mr and Mrs Ernest Vanmeter Mr and Mrs John Howell and families in Vi and St Sunday gatherings. Capt Loren Keefer to Japan and others visiting relatives in Oak Street and Viand Street.

Ernest Vanmeter Detroit John Howell Mt. Vernon Grant Roberts Monroe Ave Billy Roberts Florida Japan Russell Buckle Jeanie Union Town Jay Buckle Charleston C. F. Buckle J. P. Keefer Patricia Viand St Arl Allen Billy Leroy W. Va Elmer Jones George Betty Parker Point Pleasant Floyd White Johnny Tommy Chicago Ill Burton Fisher Goldie White Barbara Queen Logan Eugene Keefer Shirlene Lora Rita Ann Groveport Ohio Loren Keefer Bruce Steve Sherry Keefer Otis Rainey Bellmeade Holzer Hospital Rainey U. S Hayden Lockhart Parkersburg Maxwell Byers Katesville William Steenbergen Main St

Eadses Welcome Son William Russell Eads Jr

Mr and Mrs William Eads of Dayton welcomed their first child, a son named William Russell Eads Jr, born July 7 at St Elizabeths Hospital. The mother is Patsy Yester, daughter of Mrs G M Hinnant of Point Pleasant. Grandparents include Mrs Lula Eads of Charleston Road and great grandfather John Canterbury of Gallipolis.

Point Pleasant William Russell Eads, Jr William Eads Dayton St. Elizabeth's Hospital Eads Patsy Yester G. M. Hinnant Lula Eads Charleston Rd John Canterbury Gallipolis Ferry

Kanawha Clinic Notes Births Highlight Local Families

Mr and Mrs James Persinger of Point Pleasant welcome a daughter. Mrs John Cristy of Point Pleasant also reports a birth, expanding the local community.

James Persinger Point Pleasant John Cristy

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