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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1960

Page

12

Two Teenagers Admit Looting Mansion House

In Point Pleasant two teenage boys confessed to looting the Mansion House at Tu Endie Wei park. Police recovered two guns 51 old coins $9 in silver and a French medal. Three guns remain missing. The youths aged 15 and 16 are held in Mason County jail.

Mason County Tu- Endie-Wei Park Walter Newman New Haven Colonel Charles Lewis Daughters of American Revolution Eddie Jones

Television Listings For WSAZ Huntington NBC Channel 3

The Messenger notes schedules with color highlights and warns of errors when stations miss corrected listings. Evening aims include Flatt & Scruggs, Weather, Ford Show, News, Bet Your Life and later Jack Paar and Producers. Friday features Today, Katie Doonan, Topper, Dough Re Mi, Dr Malone, Price Is Right and Truth-Consequence.

Wsaz-Tv NBC Huntington NBC News Batate Jack Paar Wlw-C Chan Columbus Phil Silvers Bat Masterso Leens

Evening TV Schedule Fragment Lists Programs and Times

A fragmented listing shows multiple TV slots from 6:00 to 11:20 with programs like Hiway Patrol, Jean Carson, The Untouchables, U. S. Marshal, Walt Disney, News Weather, TV Sports, and various film titles. The text appears as a rough program grid with channel and time entries, not a continuous article.

Hiway Patrol Jean Carson Untouchables Irlybirds Black Saddle News Weath Donna Reed TV Sports Real McCoys Hiway Pat The Glencannon Not For Hire State Trooper Walt Disney Man Fr. Blue

TV Schedule Fragment With Daytime to Late News Blocks

The catalog lists a sequence of shows and weather updates including San France, Jean Carson, Untouchables, Sea Hunt, Joan Daly, News, Weather, Flight, Sports, Donna Reed, Real McCoys, Romper Room, About Faces, Day in Court, Gale Storm, Rin Tin Tin, Walt Disney, and The Detective across late afternoon to night, with multiple repeats and time overlaps indicating a scrambled broadcast grid.

San France Jean Carson Sea Hunt Joan Daly Steve Canyon Donna Reed Real McCoys Joan Rin Tin Tin San France John Daly

Television schedule snippet with mixed programs and times

Friday evening and general daytime grid shows CBS channel 13 lineup including News Weather Star Playhouse Theaters dramas soaps and early evening talk with movies and serials such as Adventure Shotgun Slade The Invisible Man World Turns and Love of Life among others listed with times and sequence

Whtn-Tv CBS Chan Huntington Zane Grey Shotgun Slade Juie Aivin Andy Marshal Joh Ringo Full Circle Love Lacy Horizons Srech. Tomorr Guiding Life of Riley

Nightly TV lineup teases suspenseful programs

At 7 30 p m The Honeymooners presents the landlord and tenant clash in Please Leave the Premises The 8 30 p m slot features Johnny Ringo as a bounty hunter determined to nab Ben Rafferty The 10 p m Alfred Hitchcock features Laurence Harvey as a boastful farmer in Arthur with a chilling murder plot

Johnny Ringo Ben Rafferty Ringo Alfred Hitchcock Laurence Harvey Arthur Williams Arthur

TV Guide Listings by Channel for July 21 22

Channel lineups show film and show times across stations for July 21 and 22. Titles include Secret of the Blue Room The Crowd Roars A Woman For Joe War Paint Always In My Heart Casino Murder Case Journey Into Fear Y Sell Anything Divorce In the Family Bond of Fear with various morning and late evening slots.

Joe Channel

Mrs Wilson and relatives return from regional trip

Mrs Charles Wilson of 27th Street returned home after a trip with her brother and sister in law from Chillicothe to Niagara Falls Buffalo and Toronto Canada. Mrs Paul Bennett and her son arrived from Germany today after a summer there with her husband. She was met in Charleston by her parents and grandparents. Also Miss Johnnie Sue Waugh Miss Wanda Waugh and Mrs Jo Sturgeon are vacationing at Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

Ter Finucane Victor Jory Celeste Holm Gary Merrill Charles Wilson 27Th Street C. N. Varian Chillicothe Niagara Falls Buffalo Toronto Canada Paul Bennett Germany Bennett Charleston Mrs Joe Buffington Everett Buffington Johnnie Sue Waugh Wanda Waugh Jo Sturgeon Myrtle Beach, S. C

Point Man Receives His Commission in West Virginia

William P. Workman 25 of Point Pleasant was commissioned second lieutenant during a West Virginia National Guard session at Camp Dawson. He is the first enlisted member of Point Pleasant’s 3664th Ordnance Company to earn an officer’s rating and will command the direct support platoon upon return. Capt. Roseberry noted SP-4 Ken Morris and James Tucker also participate in the OSCS program.

Point Pleasant William P. Workman Twenty Street West Virginia National Guard Camp Dawson Kingwood Workman 3664Th Ordnance Company Kaiser Plant Ravenswood Armed Forces Hawaii Point Pleasant High School Ordnance Company James C. Roseberry Ken Morris James Tucker

Mason County Land Transfers In Cologne and Lewis Districts

Land transfers in Mason County list numerous deeds transferring real estate from individual owners to different buyers. Entries cover Cologne District, Waggener District, Lewis District, and the city, naming pairs of grantors and grantees and including properties in Point Pleasant and adjacent areas.

Lindey Josephine Barnett Cologne Holly Howell Oscar and Mary Jordan Ruth Gerlach Sarah Z. Foster Waggener Luther and Shirley Tucker John Betty Nibert Lewis William and Carolyn Childers Ethel and Asa Rollins Dexter and Balcus Smith Hildreth W. C. Nebergall Eloise Robert O’connor Nany Murice Mayes Robert Martha Hite Point Pleasant James and Nora Lewis Lewis District Wayne and Grace Folden Charles and Jamita Ward Kenneth and Nancy Filkins Mary E. B. Barbee City Lewis Calvin and Marilyn McDaniels Virgil and Anna O. V. and Delma Knipp

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Mr and Mrs William Sayre Grimms Landing welcome a son. Admitted Barbara Goodnight Letart. Lillian Sayre Grimms Landing and Elsie Roach Mason. Discharged Mrs Jessie Thomas Leon.

William Sayre Grimms Landing Barbara Goodnight Letart Lillian Sayre Elsie Roach Mason Jessie Thomas, Leon

Lock Bid Window Opened for Lock and Dam 16 Repair

Huntington bids are being sought for roughly 300000 dollars in repair work on Lock and Dam 16 on the Ohio River near St. Marys. The project aims to restore dam facilities and ensure continued navigation on the river and related infrastructure.

Ohio

Point Pleasant Social Notes

Plans for an executive meeting on July 31 in St Albans were made by members of Women of Moose meeting at the Moose home with Mrs. Ruth Lamp presiding. A picnic is set for August 2 with arrangements led by Mrs. Lamp, Mrs. Wilma Melrose, and Mrs. Paulyne Bright. Other attendees include Mrs. Faye Ball and others. Tu-Endie-Wei council of Daughters of America to meet at 7 30 p m on North Main Street. Presbyterian Church annual Congregation picnic begins at 5 p m with dinner at 6 30 p m and each family bringing a covered dish.

St. Albans Women of Moose Moose Home Ruth Lamp Lamp Wilma Melrose Paulyne Bright Faye Ball Daisy Durst Mildred Clark Mary Lamp Gladys Hart Tu - Endie - Wei Council of Daughters of America North Main Street Presbyterian Church Shrine Club

Three Cited On Warrant For Robbery

Three men were arrested on a warrant for grand larceny stemming from a Tuesday night robbery alleged by Oscar Wagner of Kingsport Tennessee. John A Byus 44 of Point Pleasant William Smith and Charles Daugherty 35 of Kananga faced robbery charges.

Sheriff's Department Oscar Wagner Wagner John A. Byus Point Pleasant William Smith Charles Daugherty Kananga Charles Bates Newport Virginia Amos James Bailey

Child Clinic Examines 22 Gives Shots

Dr James Creee of the Holzer Clinic pediatrician at the city health department well child clinic examined 22 children on Wednesday. Nurses gave 11 tetanus vaccines 2 DPT shots and eight Salk polio vaccines as Frances Hanson registered the children.

Orr Helen Spriegel City Health Sue Morgan R. N Frances Hanson City Health Department

33 Die In Disaster In West Germany Mine Blaze

Salzgitter officials report 33 iron miners killed in a West German mine disaster caused by fire and toxic fumes. Rescue workers worked to reach survivors as the tragedy marked the worst mine incident in five years.

Salzgitter Germany West Germany

Churtain Speaks at 50th MGM District Jubilee

John Churtain new MGM district president will address scouts at the 15th anniversary jubilee campfire in Point Pleasant. Miles Epling introduces him as MGM district vice president. Camp events include national jamboree in Colorado Springs and Philmont. Camporee at Gallia County Junior Fair grounds runs Friday to Sunday.

Point Pleasant John Churtain Tri-State Area Council MGM District Boy Scouts of America Churtain Miles Epling Gallipolis Scout Council W. C. Dicken Colorado Springs Philmont

Fete Brings Lawmen and Firemen to Gallipolis Camp

Gallia County honors city police chief Chester A Leaper Sgt Jim Mills and others at Kiwanis Youth Camp in a night of socializing after dinner. Attendees include county sheriff Oscar Baird deputy Grant Long volunteer firemen and state highway patrolmen among 38 guests.

Lis Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Kiwanians Chester A. Leaper Jim Mills Hollis North Wylie White Silas J. Hamilton Paul North Jim Saunders Bill Barr Gallia County Heck Steele Junior Plymale Ronnie Harrison Darrell Hemphill Sylvan Gardner William J. Keating Gene Scott Donald A. Weidner

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Names Listed

Clinic notes list Mrs. George Withee of Gallipolis Ferry Martha Simpson of Point Pleasant and Mrs Randall Henry and her daughter from Gallipolis Ferry.

George Withee Gallipolis Ferry Martha Simpson Point Pleas Randall Henry

Trinity Methodist Church Picnic at Celanese Park

About 90 members and families attended the Congregation of Trinity Methodist Church annual picnic at Celanese Park Gallipolis Ferry. The Women’s Society of Christian Service supplied hot dogs and soft drinks for the covered dish event.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Celanese Park Gallipolis Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Church

Farm Youth Fair to Host Fashion Show at Point Pleasant

The 1960 Farm Youth Fair in Point Pleasant will hold a fashion show for 4-H and home economics girls. Contestants register July 28 from 1 to 6 pm. each entrant may model up to two outfits across fourteen categories. Prizes of 5, 3 and 2 dollars awarded. judges include Mrs. O B Meadows and Mrs. Jack Fruth. fair runs July 28 to 29 at Point Pleasant High School.

Point Pleasant Judson Brake Janet Wallace Oliver Eschenaur O. B. Meadows Jack Fruth Point Pleasant High School

Pepper truck crash in Abbeville causes major damage

Yasich of Abbeville Louisiana escaped serious injuries when his tractor trailer loaded with green peppers slid off a 100 foot embankment on Route 35. He said brakes failed on Dead Man Hill as the truck toppled and struck trees after destroying 14 guard rail posts. Tractor trailer damage estimated 25600 with most peppers salvaged. Wrecker work continued to clear the road while Yasich received treatment and was released from Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Point Pleasant John Yasich Abbeville Yasich Dead Man Hill Road Transfer Co Pleasant Valley Hospital

Revival Services Begin at Church of Christ in Hartford

A series of revival meetings will start Sunday July 24 at the Church of Christ in Christian Union in Hartford. Evangelist Rev. Fred Shockley will preach in a large tent near the church. Rev. Guy Sayre is the church pastor.

Hartford Church of Christ In Christian Union Fred Shockley Guy Sayre

Professor to speak at Kiwanis dinner in Point Pleasant

Steph en D. Buel, assistant professor of speech and director of education, radio and television, will address the Kiwanis dinner tonight at the Moose home in Point Pleasant. Price Patrick is the program chairman and will introduce him.

Point Pleasant Stephen D. Buel Kiwanis Club the Moose Home Price Patrick

AL Set For Convention at Columbus

Gallipolis Lafayette Post 27 American Legion plans to attend the State Legion Convention in Columbus on Friday through Sunday. Delegates include Commander J. J. Pannabaker Louis G. Machi Sr. and Harold Broyles Jr. Pannabaker will postpone appointing next year’s committees until after the convention with appointments set for Aug 3 at the next meeting.

Gallipolis Lafayette American Legion State Legion Columbus J. J. Pannabaker Louis G. Marchi Harold Broyles Pannabaker Legion

Baton Twirler Winner Named at National Open

Charyl Palsha of Parma Ohio won the Juvenile Division of the Baton Twirlers Girls National Open in Wisconsin Dells.

Wisconsin Dells Wis Charyl Palsha Parma Ohio Baton Twirlers

Springfield candidate Granville Turner ruled eligible for assembly

Clark County Democratic candidate Granville L. Turner has been ruled eligible for the November General Assembly election.

General Assembly Clark County

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