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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

Page

10

Federal Debt Poses Problem To U S Treasury Dept

New York reports that falling interest rates mask the Treasury’s ongoing challenge managing the large federal debt. The department tests new schemes as old securities amortize at high rates while cash is scarce for redemption. New money must be raised to meet maturing obligations and pay current costs.

U.S. Treasury Dept New York U. S. Treasury Treasury Federal Reserve Board

Engagement Announced for Alice Rorrer and James Hopson

Mr and Mrs George Rorrer of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Evelyn Rorrer to James Donald Hopson Jr son of Mr and Mrs James Donald Hopson Sr of South Side Point Pleasant. Alice a 1960 Point Pleasant High School graduate works for the Ohio Inspection Bureau in Columbus. He is a Point Pleasant graduate, Marshall College student in engineering ROTC Battle Group and Freshman Honorary Fraternity member. He works with the State Road Commission during summer.

Point Pleasant George Rorrer Henderson Alice Evelyn James Donald Hopson, Jr James Donald Hopson, Sr South Side Miss Rorrer Point Pleasant High School Ohio Inspection Bureau Columbus Mr. Hopson Marshall College

Gift Shower For The Poes At Parsonage

The Rev and Mrs James K Poe of Leon were honored at a house shower hosted by Leon Baptist Church members. Guests listed include numerous local names, with the setting at the new parsonage. The event celebrated their move and church ties.

Poes Parsonage Point Pleasant James K. Poe Leon Leon Baptist Church Poe On Miller Dottie Tommy Herman Shinn David Paula Dean Warren Keefer Judy Karen Milton Burdette Scotty and Robbin Carrie Beever Ernest Rairden L. T. Cossin Perry Sayre Guy Budette John Rairden Myrtle Buck Delbert Nichols Gary Paul Sandra Curtis Charles Chambers Charles George Cottrill Gene Ann Sue James E. Beaver, Jr Maude Cottrill Roy Greenlee Alpha Herdman Linda Marion Upton Rachel Helen Ruth Harmon Helen Cossin Karley Burns Lyda Smith Paul Graham and Nolan Don R. Shinn Eddie Ornes Cecil Keefer Kenneth Keefer Jeff Holstein Glenn Ramon Shin

Work Begins On Park Rest Rooms At Tu Endie Wei Park

Ground broken at Tu Endie Wei Park for a combined men’s and women’s rest rooms and storage area. Orville Farley serves as contractor with a low bid of 4900 dollars. Concrete block building on a cement floor will include a 1000 gallon septic tank since the site lies outside the flood wall and cannot connect to city sewage. Completion is expected in about one month. Citizens and local businessmen had advocated the project for some time.

Point Pleasant Tu-Endie-Wei Park Orville Farley Park

Kiwanians View Film At Point Pleasant Meeting

Kiwanis club in Point Pleasant heard a film titled In Your Defense presented by Robert Beckett. Sam Scruggs led the business session. Guest O F Shearer of Winchester Kentucky attended. The group discussed the Student Loan Foundation and Shawnee pool projects. A concrete pad now lies between the bathhouse and pool and around the small pool.

Point Pleasant Robert Beckett Kiwanis Club Sam Scruggs O. F. Shearer Winchester Student Loan Foundation

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Births announced for Mr and Mrs Arthur Thabet of New Haven a daughter. Admits include Roba Green of New Haven Mrs Diana Thabet of New Haven Linda Adams of Kanauga Ohio Maude Somerville of Point Pleasant Rosemary Myers of Gallipolis Patricia Myers of Gallipolis Elizabeth Carter of Gallipolis.

Arthur Thabet New Haven Roba Green Diana Thabet New Hav Linda Adams Kanauga Ohio Maude Somerville Point Pleasant Rosemary Myers Gallipolis Patricia Myers Elizabeth Carter

Teacher Miss Putz Heads Overseas on European Tour

Miss Marilyn Putz daughter of Mr and Mrs Leon Putz and two teachers from Huntington depart for a study trip overseas aboard daily from Huntington. She teaches in the English Department at Marshall College. They plan to visit Canada England Italy France Austria Switzerland Norway Sweden Denmark and the Netherlands and return August 29.

Point Pleasant Marilyn Putz Leon Putz Huntington Canada England Italy France Austria Switzerland Norway Sweden Denmark Netherlands United States

Three Couples Apply For Marriage License In West Virginia

Three couples filed for marriage licenses in Point Pleasant. John Litchfield 28 of New Haven and Mary Northup 21 of West Columbia. James Marsh 76 of Point Pleasant and Mabel Lover tibbs 66 of Columbus. Roger Wilson 20 of Point Pleasant and Janet McCov 29 of Hocsett.

Point Pleasant John Franklin Litchfield New Haven F. B Roma Clench Litchfield Mary Ella Northup West Columbia Deyrle Debbie Richard Northun James F. Marsh James Florence Pointdexter Marsh Mabel I. Lover Tibbs Columbus Charles Nannie M. Greer Roger Lane Wilson A. F. and Nelma Johnson Janet Virginia McCov Hocsett Earl H. and Marie Tahit McCov

Pioneer Farm Women's Club June meeting at McCausland home

Mrs A E Sommer led a lesson on The Emotional Needs of Children for the Pioneer Farm Women's Club June meeting held Monday at Mrs Alex McCausland's home. Priny Burdell Casto gave the devotional with Ray Crank presiding over the business session. Other attendees included Mrs C E McCulloch, Mrs G C Sommers and Mrs Hugh Barr.

Point Pleasant A. E. Sommer Pioneer Farm Women’s Club Alex McCausland Priny Burdell Casto Mire Ray Crank C. E. McCulloch G. C. Sommers Hugh Barr

New Post For John V. Mann

John V. Mann, longtime Appalachian Power executive, is named assistant manager of the Charleston district. McMahon succeeds him in Beckley. Mann joined the company in 1923, rose through roles including Montgomery local superintendent and Point Pleasant district president, and has been Beckley district manager since 1957.

Point Pleasant John V. Mann Beckley Appalachian Power Charleston W. C. McMahon Mann Appalachian Huntington Montgomery

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Shows Newborns at Local Homes

Mr and Mrs Elmer Gothard from Gallipolis welcomed a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert E Crump of Point Pleasant welcomed a daughter. Mrs Raymond Hayes of Point Pleasant was discharged from the clinic.

Elmer Gothard Gallipolis Robert E. Crump Point Pleasant Raymond Hayes

Abbott returns to active duty with Marine Corps

Pfc. Charles E. Abbott, home briefly for his father Everett C. Abbott’s illness, has returned to Camp Pendleton California. Recent visitors to the Abbott home were Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Donnelly and their son Pearl William from Patriot.

Charles E. Abbott Everett. C. Abbott Marine Corp Camp Pendleton Calif Abbott E. R. Donnelly Pearl William Patriot

Area church Sunday schedules listed for several congregations

Meigs area churches publish weekly times for Sunday school at 9 30 a m worship at 10 30 a m evening service at 7 30 p m and midweek prayer meetings Bible studies evangelistic services youth groups and other activities across several names including Meigs Area Middleport Laurel Cliff Free Methodist House of Prayer Bethlehem Baptist Danville Pilgrim Holiness and Naomi Baptist with times ranging from 9 30 a m to 7 30 p m plus weekday prayer and study sessions.

Middleport Church of the Nazarene Myself Run Laurel Cliff House of Prayer Bethlehem Baptist Great Bend Danville Pilgrim Holiness Naomi Baptist Rutland Columbia Chapel Christian Bible School Dexter Church of Christ Bible School Rutland Church of Christ - Bible School Forest Run Baptist Baptist Training Union Pomeroy Church of Christ Kingsbury Langsville Congregational Christian Church Alfred Methodist Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eden United Brethren In Christ Christian Endeavor Racine First Baptist Christian Science Society Heath Methodist Middleport Church of Christ First United Presbyterian Bradford Church of Christ— Bible School Pomeroy Seventh-Day Adventist Butternutt St. Dav Hall Church of God Mt. Moriah Carleton Interdenominational Kingsbury Rd United Methodist Bethany Syracuse Pomeroy Federated Church of the Nazarene Kimberly Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Pilgrim Holiness Zion Ridge Christian Congregational Carbon Hill Christian First Presbyterian United Presbyterian First Methodist First Christian Independent Holiness Church Dorr Run Deanville Community Chapel Epiphany Episcopal Church al Chappelear

Chauncey Area Church and Social Visit Notes

March of visitors from Chauncey and Letart to Lancaster Columbus Fairborn and Athens areas is recorded along with numerous church services schedules and prayer meetings for area congregations including Rutland Harrisonville Williamsville and Pomeroy churches and community events.

Local Churches Conduct Schedule Of Services And Meetings

A list of church services and meetings across several congregations. Times span Sunday worship at 9:15 to 11:00 with Sunday school, midweek Bible studies, prayer meetings, and evangelistic services noted for Church of God Pilgrim Holiness Church Christ Parish Greens Run Chauncey Methodist Millfield Morristown Holiness and Concord Union.

Church of God Pilgrim Holiness Church of Christ Parish Hal Zug Trimble

Churches and Schedules Across Local Faith Communities

A listing of Sunday schools worship times and midweek services for multiple churches. Detailing EUB Nazarene Methodist Lutheran Presbyterian and other denominations with Sunday school 9 10 30 a m worship hours and midweek prayer and Bible study sessions, reflecting a regional church roster.

Religious services and schedules in Nelsonville area churches

A compiled list of church names and weekly service times across Nelsonville and surrounding towns. It includes AME Sabboth, Pentacostal, Apostolic Gospel, Latter Day Saints, Methodist, Baptist, Nazarene, Evangelical United Brethren, Episcopal, and other congregations with Sunday schools, morning worship, and midweek prayers.

Gallipolis Area Church Schedules and Services

Local church listings provide service times for Gallipolis and surrounding areas. Multiple denominations including Catholic, Assembly of God, Church of God, First Church of God, Mission, Triedstone Baptist, St Peter's Episcopal, Grace Methodist, First United Presbyterian, and First Baptist show Sunday school times, morning and evening worship, prayer meetings, and midweek activities.

Gallipolis Third Ave Triedstone Baptist St. Peter's Episcopal Second Ave Episcopal Young Grace Methodist Second and Cedar First United Presbyterian State St First Baptist

Church Schedules Outline Local Congregations

A long list of Sunday services and Bible studies from Glouster to Jacksonville, naming churches, service times, Sunday schools, worships, and midweek prayer meetings. Includes Glouster First Baptist Glouster Methodist Witnesses Holy Cross Catholic Ypres Ridge Church of Christ and several others with varied times.

Sunday religious services and schedules in local churches

A compiled listing of church locations and weekly schedules across Pt Pleasant and nearby towns. It notes Sunday school times, morning worship, evening services, midweek prayer meetings, and special services for numerous congregations including Christ Episcopal, Hartford Methodist, Seventh Day Adventist, Nazarene, and Jehovahs Witnesses.

Birthday party honors Jean Ann Miller in Chauncey

A birthday party was held Tuesday afternoon at Rachelmacher park Logan for Jean Ann Miller turning five. Attending were Chauncey residents Mrs. Ancil Dowler and her son Jerry, John Nelson, Mrs. Francis Miller and son Joe, Miss Mae McNabb of Lake Milton Ohio, and Jean Ann Miller is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Miller.

Chauncey Jean Ann Miller Rachelmacher Park Logan Ancil Dowler Jerry John Nelson Francis Miller Joe Mae McNabb Lake Milton Ohio Jean Ann

Chauncey Dover Lions Bake Sale Postponed

The CHAUNCEY Chauncey Dover Lions Club has postponed its bake sale from Saturday June 11 to Saturday June 18. The event will be held at the firehouse and support local club activities.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover Lions Club

Cottage prayer meeting at Morristown Holiness Church

Morristown Morristown Holiness Church hosts a cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mrs Hazel Bellar Friday at 7 30 p m. The meeting will be led by Mrs Mabel Hiles.

Chauncey— Cottage Morristown Holiness Church Hazel Bellar Mabel Hiles

Well-Baby Clinic Held by Point Pleasant Junior Women

The Well-Baby Clinic sponsored by the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club took place Tuesday at the Health Department. Dr. Ralph Burner examined fourteen babies with help from club members Mrs. Jack Fowler Mrs. Heber Miller and Mrs. Russell Holland.

Point Pleasant Health Department Ralph Burner Jack Fowler Heber Miller Russell Holland

Sahara Temperatures Hit 133 Degrees in Summer

Readings show Sahara heat peaks at 133 degrees during the region's intense summer period. Weather stations report extreme heat across vast stretches, impacting daily life and outdoor work. Authorities warn of heat-related health risks and urge precautions for residents and travelers.

Sahara Desert

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Alice Rorrer Future Teachers Business Leaders Association Spanish Club Dramatic Club State Road Commission Kluszewski Big Ted The Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant Clinic Meigs Area Helen Tatman Russell Babbs Pearly Smith Lancaster Steve Johnson Don Rogers Charlie Tippie Georgia Morrison Jack Frost George Adkins Andrew McKinney H. S. Severlgn Elaine McKinney Garnet Aten Letart W. Va Mark Fiske Charles Fiske Fairborn Sue Love Albany Willard Simonton Ann Simonton Albert Floyd Nye Robert Nye Helen Margaret Eschenbacher Athens Lloyd Pendergrass Edgar Burt Rhoda Ruth Ann McKinney W. V Jehovah's Witnesses Carpenter Baptist South Bethel Lottridge Tuppers Plains Carmel Eub Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Holiness Concord Union Children’s Church St. Matthew Lutheran St. John Lutheran Jehovah’s Witnesses Pine Club Haydenville Methodist Charge Haydenville Buchtel Jobs Union Furnace Zion Union South Haydenville Nelsonville Wylie Chapel Penticostal Apostolic Gospel Reorganized Latter Day Saints Jackson St Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Liberty Hill St. Louis Assembly of God Rio Grande Bidwell First Church of God Garfield Ave Glouster Bishopville Y Per Ridge Church of Christ -Bible School Holy Cross Catholic Methodist Front Summitt Sts Redtown Free Methodist Bishopville Church of Christ Donald Easler Oakdale Church of Christ Bible School Jacksonville Nazarene Hollister Pt. Pleasant Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St Hartford Harmony Baptist Heights Main Street Baptist Bellemeade Leon Charge Rockcastle Yanger Shiloh Mt. Zion Promise Land Seventh Day Adventist Trinity Methodist Spellman Methodist Westminster Methodist Gallipolis Ferry Christ Episcopal—Holy Communion Sufi Warren Mortilfig St. Peter’s Hartford Methodist Christ Episcopal Church Presbyterian Kingdom Hall North Main St Hartford Church of Christ In Christian Union
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