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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1955

Page

7

Paving Petition Brought Before Point Pleasant Mayor

Jefferson Ave paving petition with about 260 signatures presented to Mayor Krodel by Chamber of Commerce president W W Smith. Council discussed backing for Jefferson Ave and potential future projects on 23rd 28th and Marquette as boards consider unified contract to improve several streets.

Krodel C of C Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Smith Jefferson Ave C. of C. Smith 23Rd 28Th Marquette Board of Education Jones-McNeil Cove Jackson Lincoln Ave Carroll Casto

Confining of Animals Required by Law in CHAUNCEY

Mayor Wadley reminds CHAUNCEY residents of a long standing village ordinance. Dogs must be tied and chickens confined from March 1 to late fall. The notice cites property owner Meter and resident Russell with familial lines noted.

Chauncey Charles Wadley

Vanderhoot Missionary Society Holds Monthly Meeting

The Vanderhoot Missionary Society met at Mrs. Ed Price home with devotions led by Mrs. Rex Butcher. Mrs. Clayton Green reviewed Rev. Gonzalo Cosneros life and work. The group rolled bandages for mission fields and planned next gathering at Mrs. Chase home March 10. Many members attended including Mrs. Florence Boggs and others.

Clem Earl Kincade Harley Swan Beulah Boggs Don'Price Llewelyn Rosanna Weaver Rex. Butcher Ed Price R. H. Ramsburg Chase

Industrial Rayon Co Still To Develop Site

Point Pleasant area details show Industrial Rayon Co of Cleveland plans to expand and develop about two miles north of town on a property over 160 acres. Chamber officials report President Klein’s reply cites economic troubles since 1961 and notes the firm has yet to publicly disclose concrete plans or timing for site development. The chamber had questioned the company to clarify conditions and intentions for future investment.

Point Pleasant Gil W. Siders Klein Commerce Industrial Rayon Co Cleveland Pres. Hayden B. Klein Sid Brs Chamber W. W. Guently de la Klein Rayon Company

Congregation to Gather for Church Meeting and Social

The Trimble Church of Christ plans an congregational meeting Thursday at 1 30 p m for all church and Sunday school. The program includes devotional period a year in review and goals for the new year followed by a social with skits from church groups and prize raffles. Refreshments will be served by the women’s groups.

McDaniel Donna Thomas Nellie Brookins Jessie Fulton Elizabeth Robinett Eda Heffken Bertha Cnavocer Trimble Will Chauncey H. C Daniel McGuffey Mabel Minjor Columbus Viola Sanders Kathryn. Sanders Oli Mingus Brookins

Shauncey Dover Band Boosters Sale Pickup Notice

Pickup scheduled for the Shauncey Dover Band Boosters rummage sale. Donors may call Tippett's Grocery at 2241 or Mrs Arthur Nicholson at 2912. Sale to be held Saturday from 7 30 am to noon at the American Legion Hall in Nelsonville.

Chauncey Shauncey-Dover Ummage Tippett's Grocery Arthur Nicholson Noo American Legion Hall Nelsonville

Farm Bureau Board Meets Saturday at Mason County Office

The Farm Bureau Board of Directors will meet Saturday at 10:30 am in the Mason County extension office. President A. E. Sommer will preside.

Point Pleasant Farm Bureau Board of Directors Mason County Extension Office A. E. Sommer

Community Notes From New Straitsville Gatherings and Visits

New Straitsville groups met at homes and halls for fellowships and meals. The Janers Class discussed Disciples In Clay led by Nell Brown, with seven present. the Carnation Club hosted eleven members and guests incliding Nettie Mathews. Rebekah lodge shared a Valentine treat and held a dinner at Iva Dishon’s home. Visitors included Harry Windford ner, Harry Upperman, Mrs. Gene Begley, and many Athens Columbus area relatives.

New Straitsville Janers Del‘hus Miller Peter Marshall Nell Brown Della Arnett Jennie Mills Ethel Burgess Eliza Eth Mills Katy Brandt Carnation Club Hazel Heid Hostes Josie Stubbs Nna Frasure Ethel Wade Sue feQuade Jane Irvas Genevieve Iartman Mildred Thompson Jos Dishon Myrtle Wallace Marguette Spicer Nettie Mathews Iva Dishon Rebekah Lodge Valentine Treat K of P Hazel Held Noble Grand Rebekah Harry Windfordner Harry Upperman Gene Begley Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville Athens Ben Dishon Carl Dishon James Douglas Columbus Earl Graham Lou Arnett G. H. Chalfant Ntly Blake Hooder Ruth Ann Forester Ellis Washington, D.C Daugh- Anna Marie Hanning Billy Ters Pauline Fletcher Lancaster Virginia Hill Mill Lersport Ohio Walter Frost Gordon Roberts Waerly John Archer Dughter Naomi Lee Gaston Russel Archer EUB

Chauncey Personals Visitors and local calls noted

Chauncey personal notices list visitors including Mrs Charles Bail and granddaughter Peggy Tedrow, Mrs Robert Lock and son David Ath ens, Mrs Betty Brickles governess at Crawford County Children s Home, and several residents from Columbus Jacksonville Pomeroy Murray City and Dayton calling on Martha Crow Leslie Cruikshank Helen Howard and others. Arthur Smith visited his mother Barbara Smith. Dan Johnson and Melroy Russell hosted weekend guests with Joe Tobst.

Charles Bail Peggy Tedrow Robert Lock David Athens Martha Crow Leslie Cruikshank Betty Brickles Crawford County Mabel Mingus Columbus Lulu Mills Jacksonville Edith McDaniel Clara Thiesen Alice Carr Helen Howard Etta Hart Okey Hammond Arthur Smith Barbara Smith Phil Minehart Pomeroy Gene Bryson Sylvia Ann Murray City Bryson Joe Davis Elmer Allen Robert Bullock Keith Taylor Ridge Carol Smith Rita Bryan Edward Moleski Wendell Shifflet Robert Charles Rodney Ruth Furvey Tunior Trimble High School McArthur Frank Spurges Newark Alex Spurge Lancaster Fred Olders Don Diders Don Russell Bert Murvey Greens’ Run Ladies Aid Sandra Bryan Bryan Bertha Heffien Clara Golding Glouster Della Olbers Clifford Olbers Barbara Dayton Wees Fred William Basil Vore Ck Vore Patty Dene Sherrard Ronnie Ginger Ken Oakiale Shirley Chacncen Smith Bobby ‘Vore Marth Bobby Vore Columbus Ser Chauncey Jack Vore Renth Saya Charles Wadley James ‘Beckley Meats Coleur City Ross

Taylor Ridge social notes and Proclamation on Red Cross

A jumble of social items from Taylor Ridge covers skating party attendance, visits from relatives, and local club gatherings. The piece notes a Red Cross proclamation urging citizens to support the Red Cross and mentions residents including Mrs Ruth Furvey and Mrs Bertha Heffien, along with several Olbers and Vore family members in varied towns.

Anniversary Plans Made By Legion Post 23

In a brief meeting last night American legionnaires of Post 23 laid preliminary plans for a birthday celebration for the organization. A $20 donation from the estate of C L Pomeroy was accepted to buy tags for veterans graves. The post voted to donate $5 to the Eason County heart fund and discussed forming a county defense committee. Membership stands at 528 with a March 19 goal of 368.

American Eason County Heart Fund Dolph Hill Post Elie Fletcher Leland Duncan Hill Clyde Jones Gene , Crow Vernon Deweese Willard Luckeydoo Clyde Crabtree Hiram Daugherty Dell Plants Paul Thomas

Services Scheduled For Mrs C Stone

Funeral services for Mrs Katherine Doyle Stone of Leon will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Foster Shapel Cemetery Jackson County by Crown Funeral Home. Sunray will be in the church cemetery. Mrs Stone died Sunday evening at the home of a daughter Mrs Blain Hill in Charleston Rd.

Point Pleasant Katherine Doyle Stone Leon Foster Shapel Jackson County Crown Funeral Home Stone Blain Hill Charleston

Annual Meeting Slated For Three Dairy Concerns

POINT PLEASANT Mason County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Arts committees and Dairy Breeders Cooperative plan the annual fete set for March 12 at the Moose Home. A DHIA business meeting precedes dinner at 10:30 a.m. and officers will be chosen after the meal. Committee members include Charles Lewis Artie Roush Marcus Weaver and Mrs John Watterson and Mrs Garland Mohr.

Point Pleasant Mason County Ty Council Exten- Fioial Breeders’ Co-operative Sion DHIA P Committee Charles Lewis Artie Roush Marcus Weaver John Watterson Garland Mohr

Wisconsin plea and party line muddled in rough notes

Fragmentary OCR text suggests a Wisconsin related plea or political note with garbled names and places. The readable bits mention POrts and a sewer project context, but details are unclear. Strong entities are not reliable in this fragment.

Drunk Driving and Fines From Local Court Hearing

Two drivers paid 150 each and one was fined heavily after a series of alcohol cases. Lewis Burdette and Lyle Williams, both Lookout residents, faced fines for reckless operation and intoxication with costs. Filip J. Withrow of Shelby Ohio received 50 and additional 18 for offenses and was committed to county jail for nonpayment. Larry Whaler of Shelby was fined 10 for intoxication. Arresting officer was Conable George Hor.

Costa Justice of the Peace Goodwin Lewis Burdette Lookout Fase Lyle Willams Filip J. Withrow Shelby Ohio Amma Withrow Son County Larry “Whaler Ale Conable George Hor

Last Rites Held For Mrs Fisher At Crow Funeral Home

Point Pleasant reports last rites for Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Fisher Bennett and Reevis Schultz held Saturday afternoon at Crow Funeral Home. Denver Kidder of Ravens Dimers fined for speeding with $25 costs. extra fines for other infractions listed. Pallbearers named Floyd Cole, Walden Roush, Ronald Roush, L. Spencerton, Paul Bennett. brought in by Deputy Sheriff W McDaniel.

Point Pleasant Justin Goodman James Margaret Elizabeth Fish- Bennett Reevis Schultz Crow Funeral Home Speedal Lone Oak Cemetery Denver Kidder Ravens Floyd Cole Walden Roush Ronald Roush L.t W. McDaniel Everett Wesley Spencerton Paul Bennett

Pt Pleasant Society Club to Meet at South Side Home

Pt Pleasant Society Club schedules a Tuesday evening gathering at the home of Mrs M M Male colm on South Side with co host Mrs Raymond Vanselous. Pioneer Farm Women’s Club guest Mrs Archer Mostess will host a lesson study at Gallipolis Ferry on Wednesday at 730 p.m.

Pt. Pleasant Society Club M. M. Male Colm South Side Raymond Vanselous Archer Reginald Archer Gallipolis Ferry Sallahee Farm

Nine-Year-Old Dance Duo to Appear on TV Again

Point Pleasant report says Teasant's Sue Ellen and Beau Shertzer, nine-year-old dancers, will guest on WSAZ Huntington's program Tea and Trumpets, Wednesday at 2 30 p m. The pair won top spot on a previous show Tal it Showers. Suzanne Ryce of Charleston teaches them.

TV Point Pleasant Teasant Sue Ellen Beau Sheriizer WSAZ Huntngton H. T-Call Beau Robert Shertzer Suzanne Ryce Charleston

High School to Present Father Knows Best Comedy

Foint Pleasant announces a three act high school production titled Father Knows Best to be staged early in April. Director Mrs Lavenia Jackson says feasting will occur soon and the exact date is to be announced later. The play adapted by Kristan Sergel is based on the radio program created by Edward James.

Foint Pleasant Lavenia Jackson Kristan Sergel Edward James

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