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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1957

Page

11

Joseph I Means Rites Saturday in Mason County

Joseph Ira Means lifelong Mason County resident dies after a year long illness at his son William Means home in Delaware Ohio He was born August 1 1884 and was a retired farmer Survived by one son five daughters 27 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren Funeral services Saturday at 2 p m at Mt Zion Baptist Church with burial in church cemetery Friends may call at Stevens Funeral Home until 6 p m Friday and then at the daughter Mrs Crist home

Point Pleasant Joseph Ira Means Mason County William Means Delaware Joseph Means Bertha Stevens Apple Grove Clara Jordan Huntington Rena Jordan Dora Rea Marysville Myrtle Crist Fraziers Mt. Zion Baptist Church Stevens Crist

Point Pleasant Church Schedules and Clergy Listings

A roundup of Point Pleasant church services and leaders. Listings include Christ Church Episcopal with Rev. Jerome D. Rodgers and multiple local denominations such as Church of Christ Henderson, First Church of God led by Rev. George Osler, Main Street Baptist under Kenneth Chandler, and the Nazarene with Rev. Bramon, detailing Sunday school times, worship services, midweek services, youth programs, and choir schedules across numerous congregations in the area. Also notes Catholic Mass times and Trinity Methodist topics and camp plans.

Christ Church Episcopal Jerome D. Rodgers Holy Communion Church of Christ Henderson A. Kelly First Church of God Point Pleasant George Osler Main Street Baptist Kenneth Chandler Church of the Nazarene J. 5S Bramon Eub Leon Donald Pringle Rockcastle Yanger Shiloh Mt. Zion Promise Land Warren Harmony Baptist Warren Dean Roy McCoy Wednes Concord Baptist Bellemead Eub Jack Higgins Youth Fellowship Adult Christian Endeavor Robert Kessinger Church of Christ In Christian Union J. P. Keefer Seventh-Day Adventist — Bible Chapel Howard Avenue Bell Meade Ervin Patrick Sun John O'Reilly Sacred Heart Church of St. Joseph's of Mason Trinity Methodist Church Viand St Alvin C. Young Mason County MYF Jesus Asbury Woods Mathew Presbyterian Church Main St Robert Ray William Burdette Tobias Barnabas

Astrological Outlook For Tomorrow And Birth Date Prospects

The write up advises tact and diplomacy to maintain peace as planetary moods rise. It notes that many will be moody and stubborn, suggesting quiet recreation and caution with group activities. For a birthday reader, it foresees progress in career, finances, and a favorable six week stretch for domestic and romantic happiness with a September trip and caution in November.

Dr Eshenaur Named Chair of State Health Board

Dr. Eshenaur R W was chosen chairman of the State Board of Health at a Charleston meeting. The appointment marks the first meeting of the new fiscal year. Dr Eshenaur owns and operates the Point Clinic.

Point Pleasant R. W. Eshenaur State Board of Health Charleston

Notice of Appointment and Public Estates Hearings

Jennie Grandstaff of Stewart Ohio appointed Administratrix of Carl A Grandstaff deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months. Probate judge Roger J Jones notes inventories filed for several estates with hearings August 7, 1957 at 1 PM.

Jennie Grandstaff Stewart Ohio Carl A. Grandstaff Carl Grandstaff Bern Twp Athens County Roger 1. Jones

Ladies Aid at Taylor Ridge Church Moves to Buy Song Books

The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Ladies Aid Society met at Mrs. Charles Drake’s home with Mrs. William Bartels as president guiding the session. A contest awarded prizes to Mrs. Fritz Heffken Mrs. Carl Welling and Mrs. Dwight Smith. The August meeting will be at Mrs. Vera Turner’s home in Jacksonville. Numerous visitors and guests were noted from Columbus Glouster Jefferson Amesville Trimble and other nearby towns.

Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid Society Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Charles Drake William Bartels Carl Welling Drake Fritz Heffken Dwight Smith Vera Turner Jacksonville Stace Vess Columbus Basil Vore Lenard McKee Bill Jack Jimmy Santay Glen Bickley Tiffin James Bickley Jack and Terry Virginia Vore Patty Ronnie Ginger Keith Kenneth Ronnie Vore Michigan Russell Vore Ralph Love Janice Jeff David Anny Christman Jean Paulett Woods Mike Mitch Glouster Bessie West Clifford Olbers Barbara Carol Della Dayton Della Olbers William Olbers

Magistrate Fines Two In Reckless Driving Case

John William Decault of Point Pleasant was fined 10 dollars and costs on a reckless driving charge after arraignment before Justice A. M. Goodwin. Garland Dennis Kidwell of Leon was fined 10 dollars and costs for driving left of center. both arrests were by the state police.

Point Pleasant John William Decault Justice of the Peace A. M Goodwin Garland Dennis Kidwell Leon

Parole Hearing Notice for Richard D. Morris in Mansfield

In Mansfield Ohio on July 1 1947 Richard D Morris an inmate at the Ohio State Reformatory admitted from Athens County Case 11107 Doc No Convicted 10 31 56 of Auto Larceny and serving 1 to 20 years. He is eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardons and Parole Commission on or after Sept 1 1957. Commission A Forsyth Parole and Record Clerk 7 19 201w

Mansfield Ohio Richard D. Morris Ohio State Reformatory Athens County Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Forsyth Mats Sherman E. Schall Athens

Parole Hearing Pending for Mansfield Prisoner

Sherman E. Schall, inmate at Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield, eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission on or after September 1 1957. Case details show prior Athens County conviction and a 1 to 4 year sentence. Forsyth Parole and Record Clerk.

Worker Killed At Kaiser in Point Pleasant

A 52 year old Iron worker Earl R. Goff of Dunbar was killed at 2:50 p m when a 40 foot steel beam fell 30 feet and struck him at the Kaiser aluminum plant. The coroner cited a skull fracture. Goff worked for Industrial Construction Co Minnesota as a sub contractor. His body was taken to a Charleston funeral home.

Point Pleasant Kaiser Aluminum Iron Kaiser Earl R. Goff Virginia St Dunbar Jackson County Goff Industrial Construction Co Minneapolis

Three Youths Charged With Entering House

Three Kananga youths were arraigned at a preliminary hearing before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin on charges of entering a vacant Henderson house without breaking. The home owned by Alex McCausland was linked to the case. State police and sheriff's department arrested them.

Point Pleasant Kananga Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Alex McCausland Henderson State Police Sheriff's Department

Mental Health Group To Meet Monday In Point Pleasant

The Mason County Mental Health Association will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Lakin State Hospital medical center dining room. A film on Emotional Health will be shown followed by a panel discussion with Eugene Ball presiding. Members urged to attend and bring a guest.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mental Health Association Lakin State Hospital Medical Center Eugene Ball

Thompson reunion and extended family visits noted

Warren residents Mr and Mrs Wayne Parsons and three children vacation with Frank Parsons family. Thompson reunion at Lake Burr Oak attended by Keith and Walter Parsons. Nearby visits include Clark and Charles Grubb families from Chesterhill Columbus and others from Athens Marietta Lancaster Detroit and McLeish. Mae Brown mentioned.

Ella Ogg Athens Ralph Westbrook Marietta Jan Starling Mt. Hermon Evalena Brill Harry van Dyke Dorothy Parker Lancaster Eleanor Patterson Detroit Len Lowry McLeish Cook van Dyke Edith Ellis Mae Brown

Point Pleasant Area Women Share Club Fun and Church Plans

Mrs Crump hosts Ca nasta Club at Park Drive home with dessert and gifts. Mrs Raymond Stewart wins high score. Presbyterian Church to hold annual picnic Friday at Shrine Club. Women of the Moose meet to plan Aug 6 picnic at New Haven Park and Sept 3 auction. Bryant Keith born July 15 at Point Clinic in City of Point Pleasant. grandparents listed.

Ralph Crump Park Dr Canasta Club Raymond Stewart al Biggs William Field Charles Clark The Presbyterian Church Shrine Club Moose Moose Home Daisy Durst New Haven Park Elizabeth Fisher Jean Sauer Ruth Lewis Freda Fruth Betty Heck Edith Fox Roberta Maynard Wilma Melrose City Ohio Point Clinic Bryant Keith Robbins Berneal Duncan Brady Duncan Apple Grove van Robbins Point Pleasant

Birth announced for Grove couple's child in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs Delano Robbins of Grove announce the birth of a baby in Point Pleasant. The statement confirms a new arrival and identifies the parents and location.

Point Pleasant Mrs. Delano Robbins Grove

Fire Extinguished Near Gallipolis Ferry

Point Pleasant firefighters aided by volunteers to douse a grass fire near homes in the Gallipolis Ferry area. Five acres burned before containment. Cause traced to burning trash. Firemen on scene were J C Parson Rancel Jiiden George Johnson and Frank Henry.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ferry J.C. Parson Rancel Jiiden George Johnson Frank Henry

Saxbe Rules on Elections For County Courts

Atty. Gen. William Saxbe ruled that county judges must be elected next November in an entire county court district. The decision affects election planning and may require reorganizing judge positions across districts.

Saxbe Columbus William Saxbe

Local Families Travel for Military Visit and Summer Camp

Mrs Elmer Plymale of Gallopolis Ferry travels to St Albans with son Ervin Plymale and daughter in law to Cherry Point North Carolina to visit son Richard in the Marines. Jane Crump Judy Shinn and Johnny Wamsley represent Trinity Methodist Church at Camp Asbury near Salt Rock West Virginia for a week long church camp.

Elmer Plymale Gallopolis St. Albans Ervin Plymale Richard Plymale Cherry Point N.C Richard Jane Crump Park Judy Shinn Mt. Vernon Ave Johnny Wamsley Ohio St Trinity Methodist Church Camp Asbury Salt Rock W. Va

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