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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1960

Page

10

Minister Speaks On Rivalry At Kiwanis Meeting

The Rev. Jerome D. Rodgers of Christ Episcopal Church spoke on Rivalry highlighting Cain and Abel and the US Russia contrast. Fritz Frey led the Kiwanis meeting with plans for a July to September membership contest led by captains Chester A. Roush and Barbee Rothgeb. The losing team will host a dinner for the winners on Oct. 15 with a point system for attendance and new members.

Point Pleasant Jerome D. Rodgers Christ Episcopal Church Rev. Rodgers Cain United States Russia Rodgers Fritz Frey Chester A. Roush Barbee Rothgeb

Park Visitors Set Record at Tu Endie Wei Site

Visitors at Tu Endie Wei park and Mansion House reached record levels in the first two months of the season with 4200 in April and May and over 2000 in June. Last year’s opening season saw 18,707 visitors. The park operates 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday through Sunday, and Mansion House is overseen by Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter, D A R.

Point Pleasant Tu-Endie-Wei Park Mansion House Charles Lewis Daughters of American Revolution

Mason County Land Transfers List Details Multiple Deeds

A long list of property transfers in Mason County shows numerous real estate deeds shifting districts and parcels. From Cologne to Robinson to Lewis and city transfers, buyers include Albert L Parsons, James and Mary Snead, Floyd and Theartha Keefer, and many others such as the Smiths, Richards, Ward, Goodwin, Miller, Johnson, Gibbs, and Flowers.

Carl and Beulah Knapp Cologne Albert L. Parsons Howard Susie Taylor Robinson James Mary Snead B. M Mary Grimm Lewis Floyd Theartha Keefer Union Richard and Odell Lewis Samuel Edna Jean Doolittle Mary E. Barbee Clarice E. Startzman John and Beulah McNeill E. B Nedra Jones Graham Billy and Bonnie Ward B. S Flora McKinney Kenneth and Gladys Livingston Riley Rosa Edmonds Hannan Lloyd and Davoner Gladys Roush New Haven Builders, Inc Herbert Mary Ann Richards William Wanda Withrow Bobby Hirley Jones Emma Eli Riser City Arthur Marie Goodwin Eris Catherine Price Warren Violet Miller Winfred Andrew Novoskoski Joseph Beulah Guarino Delwen Margaret Roberts Franklin Betty Johnson Dick Tolbert Harry and Agnes Click Nelson Dixie Cummings Starling Miller Charles June Hall Della E. Rice Glenn Rice Mason Realty Harvey Norma Gibbs William and Thelma Filson Mabel Ruth Costen Leona and Arlin Hawl Board of Education Lloyd and Okla Barden State Road Commission Kelly

Funeral for Mrs Bertha Cunningham in Hartford

Mrs Bertha Cunningham died in Akron. Her funeral was held at Big Tygart Methodist Church Route 21 Park esburg, conducted by Rev Bill Denton. She was the daughter of Rev A T Morrison and survived by sons Teddy and George and several grandchildren. Born February 3 1882.

Hartford Robert Lewis James M. Crump Bertha Cunningham Big Tygart Methodist Church Route 21 Parkesburg Bill Denton Cunningham Akron A. T. Morrison West Virginia Mason County Teddy George

Driver Cited In Two Route 2 Accidents In Ohio Toll

Vitral Mount of Obetz Ohio and Edward Devon Riggs of Sandyville were arraigned before Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin. They faced charges of failure to have their vehicle under control with fines of 10 dollars and costs. Mount sustained a broken arm and ear injuries from an accident Saturday on Route 2 and was released from hospital Thursday. Riggs' collision occurred on Route 2 north of Point Pleasant. Both incidents involved single vehicles.

Vitral Mount Obetz Ohio Edward Devon Riggs Sandyville Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Mount Riggs Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stephens of Leon welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Sidney Jones of Henderson greet a daughter. Mr and Mrs Charles Montcastle of Pliny celebrate a daughter. Estace Gothard of Gallipolis admitted. Discharged Raymond Robbins of Henderson Miss Joyce Elliott of Point Pleasant Mrs Charles Stewart and daughter of Point Pleasant Ethel Donahew of Cottageville.

Wilbur Stephens Leon Sidney Jones Henderson Charles Montcastle Pliny Estace Gothard Gallipolis Raymond Robbins Hender Joyce Elliott Point Pleasant Charles Stewart Ethel Donahew Cottageville

Candy Stripers Plan Special Meeting in Hospital Dining Room

A special meeting of the Candy Stripers is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in Pleasant Valley Hospital dining room. Miss Bess Jones auxiliary president will explain bylaw changes to members. Miss Cherie Mitchell says no regular meetings will be held until fall.

Point Pleasant Pleasant Valley Hospital Bess Jones Cherie Mitchell

Organizations Plan Recreation Program at Harmon Park

The Tu Endie Wei Council No 102 of Fraternal Order of Police and Moose Lodge Chapter 731 announce a kiddie festival on July 2 at Harmon Park. A 40 inch Shetland pony named Buddy will be awarded to a lucky boy or girl.

Point Pleasant Fraternal Order of Police The Moose Lodge Harmon Park Buddy

Circle Four Meets at Ninth Street Hostess

Mrs. Gayston Boyle of Ninth street hosted Circle Four of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. J. A. Ingerick led the conversation period and Mrs. Wayne Kincaid taught the Bible lesson. Mrs. R. B. Rothgeb presided over the business session.

Point Pleasant Gayston Boyle Ninth Street Circle Four Women of the Presbyterian Church J. A. Ingerick Wayne Kincaid R. B. Rothgeb

Circle 1 Women Meet at Burdette Home

Members of Circle 1 of the Women of the Presbyterian Church gathered Tuesday evening at Mrs. J. Wallace Burdette’s home. Mrs. William C. Filson led a conversation on “Christ The Unifying Center of Life in the Body.”

Point Pleasant Women of the Presbyterian Church J. Wallace Burdette William C. Filson

Senate votes to repeal student affidavit requirement

The Senate has voted to repeal the nonsubversive affidavit requirement for college students receiving loans or grants under the 1958 Defense Education Act.

Washington Senate

Farmer Dies Thursday At Morgantown

Allen Clarence Higginbotham 87 of Grimms Landing died Thursday afternoon in Morgantown after two years of failing health. Born December 14, 1872, he was a retired millwright and farmer, member of United Brethren Church. Survived by wife Nillie Mae Tillis Higginbotham, two daughters Dorothy McKown and Maude Grimm, four sons Everett Curtis Roy Caroll, two brothers, 18 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending Stevens Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Allen Clarence Higginbotham Grimms Landing Morgantown Jonathan Maetus Tucker Higginbotham United Brethren Church Nillie Mae Tillis Higginbotham Dorothy McKown St. Albans Maude Grimm Gallipolis Ferry Everett Hollywood Fla Curtis Roy Caroll Rueben Abraham Stevens Funeral Home

Trusty Walks Off Again From Mason County Jail

Bill Roush of New Haven, a trusted inmate at Mason County jail, walked away Thursday morning while on work detail. He served a year for non support and 40 days for drunken driving, jailed November 12, 1959, and walked off May 9, 1960, then was jailed in Pomeroy hours later on a drunken charge.

Point Pleasant Bill Roush New Haven Mason County Roush Pomeroy

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Prompt Local Notices

Mr and Mrs George Theiss of Racine announce a son. Dorothy Kooken Point Pleasant Oma Herman Leon Carol Theiss Racine. Danny Ray O Dell Gallipolis George Saxton Mason Brenda Myers Gallipolis Linda Myers Gallipolis Jack Dewitt Henderson Vitral Mount Obetz Ohio Phyllis Cooper Point Pleas.

George Theiss Racine Dorothy Kooken Point Pleasant Oma Herman Leon Carol Theiss Danny Ray O'Dell Gallipolis George Saxton Mason Brenda Myers Linda Myers Jack Dewitt Henderson Vitral Mount Obetz Ohio Phyllis Cooper

Twilight Meeting Planned by Western District Holstein Breeders

The Western District Holstein Breeders Association schedules a twilight meeting on June 21 at 7 30 p m at Russell Jones farm. The event features a farm tour a judging contest and talks by Clark Red Taylor secretary treasurer and Jack Krause field man. President G C Sommer invites all dairymen to attend.

Point Pleasant Western District Holstein Breeders Association Russell Jones Jones Clark Red’ Taylor Jack Krause G. C. Sommer Western District

Burglar Steals Food and Cigars From Drive-In

Deputies investigate a break in at the King's Drive-In south of Leon on Route 35. Entry was through a broken window. Missing items include five pounds of wieners and hamburger, seven loaves of bread, three cartons of cigarettes, and a box of cigars.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department King’s Drive-In Leon Route 35

Gibbs couple announce birth of daughter Kimberly Sue

Mr and Mrs Thomas Gibbs of Hartford announce the birth of a daughter Kimberly Sue in the Mason Clinic. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Gibbs of Hartford and Mr and Mrs Harvey Owens of Zanesville.

Hartford Thomas Gibbs Kimberly Sue Mason Clinic Charles Gibbs Harvey Owens Zanesville

Address of Soldier Gibbs in Signal Corp

Pfe Hubert W Gibbs son of Mr and Mrs Charles Gibbs serves in the Army Signal Corps stationed in Germany His address is Pfe Hubert W Gibbs Ra 15607657 25 Signal Bn C B A P O 164 New York NY

Hartford Pfe Hubert W. Gibbs Charles Gibbs Signal Corp Army Germany Signal Bn C. B New York N. Y

Corpus Christi Coast Guard Man Jimmy West Arrives for Rites

The body of Jimmy West of Corpus Christi Texas will arrive in Huntington Sunday at 10 a m for funeral rites. He was a Point Pleasant native who died in Corpus Christi Monday while stationed with the U S Coast Guard. Funeral arrangements are by Stevens funeral home.

Point Pleasant Jimmy West Corpus Christi Tex Huntington U. S. Coast Guard Stevens Funeral Home

Area church listings outline Sunday schedules

A compiled directory lists area churches with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. worship services at 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. evening services and midweek prayer meetings. Numerous churches across Meigs, Rutland, Pomeroy, Syracuse, and surrounding towns provide youth groups, evangelistic meetings, and Bible study during the week.

Sunday church schedules and parish services listed

Multiple church groupings in Chauncey Millfield Morristown Parish and Greens Run show Sunday schools worship services and midweek prayer meetings with times from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. including Chauncey Methodist Millfield Holiness and Parish services led by Kenneth Sedwick and Hal Zug.

Church of God Pilgrim Holiness Chauncey Methodist Millfield Methodist Morristown Holiness Concord Union Church of Christ Greens Run Kenneth Sedwick Chauncey Taylor Ridge Hal Zug Trimble

Faith Community Sunday Schedules Across Local Churches

A compilation of weekly worship times and Sunday school hours for multiple churches and denominations. Entries include Church of the Nazarene First United Presbyterian Haydenville Methodist Charge St Matthew Lutheran and others with services on Sunday mornings and evenings, plus midweek prayer and Bible study sessions.

Logan Eub Church of the Nazarene EUB First Methodist St. Matthew Lutheran St. John Lutheran Jehovah’s Witnesses Pine Club First United Presbyterian Haydenville Church of God Union Furnace UNION Buchtel Jobs Murray City

Weekend church services list for Gallipolis and area

A dense schedule lists church services across Gallipolis and nearby towns with multiple denominations. Entries include Holy Mass times, Sunday schools, worship sessions, prayer meetings, and Bible studies at churches such as St Louis Catholic, Rio Grande, Bidwell Church of God, First Church of God, Triedstone Baptist, St Peters Episcopal, Grace Methodist, First United Presbyterian, First Baptist, Oakdale Church of Christ, Methodist Churches in Jacksonville, Trimble, Chauncey, Millfield, and Nazarene and EUB churches, noting service times for mornings, evenings, and midweek prayer.

Assembly of God Rio Grande Bidwell Church of God First Church of God Garfield Ave Gallipolis Third Ave Triedstone St. Peter's Second Ave Episcopal Young Grace Methodist Second and Cedar First United Presbyterian State St First Baptist Donald Kasler Oakdale Church of Christ Bible School Methodist Jacksonville Trimble Nazarene Hollister

Hartford Council Hears Water System Plan

The June meeting in Hartford's Mayor’s Office included Mayor E J Crites and six council members. Contracts from citizens pledging water support were noted as sufficient and attorney R F Musgrave outlined legal steps. A motion approved laying twenty loads of cinders on streets.

Hartford E. J. Crites James M. Crump Earl] Fields A. K. McClung K. F. Ridenour Donald Smith I. W. Gibbs R. F. Musgrave Point Pleasant

Hartford Teen Attends 4-H State Leadership Conference

Juhling McClung from Hartford recently returned from West Virginia University Morgantown and attends the 4-H State Leadership Conference at Jackson Mills. He will then join the State Conservation Camp at Caesar and later direct 4-H County Camps statewide.

Hartford Juhling McClung West Virginia University Morgantown Jackson Mills Caesar

Festival At St Joseph Hall In Mason

A Mason festival will be held at St Josephs Hall Friday 5 to 9 pm and Saturday 2 to 9 pm proceeds go to the St Josephs building fund Refreshments will be served and booths will feature aprons home baked goods dolls flowers and other items

Mason St. Joseph’s Hall St. Joseph’s Building Fund

PTA Elects Officers At Hartford Meeting

Hartford PTA elects next year officers at a school meeting. The new slate includes President Mrs. Earl Fields, Vice President Mrs. George James, and Secretary Miss Esther McKnight.

Hartford Hartford Pta Earl Fields George James Esther McKnight

Religious Services Schedule Across Local Congregations

Listings show multiple faith groups with service times: Nelsonville Wylie Chapel AME Sabbath at 11 am on first and third Sundays. Pentecostal 8 pm Wednesdays. Sunday school 2 pm. Evangelistic 8 pm. Apostolic Gospel Evening 7:45 pm with Wednesday 7:45 pm. Reorganized Latter Day Saints 543 Jackson St with Sunday school 9:45 am and worship 10:30. Carbon Hill Methodist Liberty Hill worship, First Baptist preaching on second and fourth Sundays, Sunday school 10 am, morning worship 11. Bear Run preaching every…

Middleport Church of the Nazarene Hysell Run Free Methodist Laurel Cliff House of Prayer Danville Pilgrim Holiness Naomi Baptist Jehovah’s Witnesses Carpenter Baptist Rutland First Baptist Harrisonville Presbyterian Zion Church of Christ—Bible School Pentecostal Pentecostal Assembly Dorcas Children’s Church Rutland Church of the Nazarene 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 Church Langsville Congregational Christian Church Alfred Methodist Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eden United Brethren In Christ Christian Endeavor Racine Christian Science Society Syracuse First United Presbyterian Salem Center Methodist Church Middleport Church of Christ Bradford Church of Christ— Bible School Carleton Interdenominational Kingsbury Rd United Methodist Pomeroy Pomeroy Federated South Bethel Lottridge Tuppers Plains Church of the Nazarene Kimberly Murray City Evangelical United Brethren 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 Wylie Chapel Penticostal Apostolic Gospel Reorganized Latter Day Saints Jackson St Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Liberty Hill Bear Run

Local Church Services and Bible Studies Schedule

Glouster First Baptist Hindu? Text lists multiple churches with Sunday School times worship service and weekday Bible study across Glouster Bishopville Copper Ridge Holy Cross Catholic Jehovahs Witnesses and Redtown Free Methodist with times from 9:30 a m to 11 a m and weekday meetings.

Opper Ridge Church of Christ —Bible School Holy Cross Catholic

Church and service listings for Pt Pleasant area

A consolidated roster of area church schedules includes Pt Pleasant Church of Christ at 208 Main St with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and worship, prayer and midweek services. New Haven EUB and other local churches provide unified services, varying Sundays for worship and prayer meetings. Also listed are Adventist, Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Nazarene, and Jehovahs Witnesses locations with service times, Sunday school, and midweek prayer meetings.

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Kiwanis Club Point Pleasant Clinic Trusty Pleasant -Valley Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs SEO Area Church News Meigs Area Bethlehem Baptist Great Bend Carmel Bethany Eub Logan St. Louis Chana Gottlieb Sue Wishik Middle East St. Joseph Hall PTA Nelsonville Glouster Bishopville Church of Christ— Bible School Seventh-Day Adventist Front and Summitt Sts Redtown Free Methodist Bishopville Pt. Pleasant Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St Harmony Baptist Heights Main Street Baptist Bellemeade Leon Charge Rockcastle Yanger Shiloh Mt. Zion Promise Land Seventh Day Adventist Trinity Methodist Spellman Methodist West Columbia Westminster Methodist Christ Episcopal—Holy Communion Sun- Warren St. Peter’s Lutheran Hartford Methodist Kingdom Hall North Main St Hartford Church of Christ In Christian Union
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