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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1959

Page

5

The Treasury Problem No 1 What Must Uncle Sam Pay For

Washington faces a rising national debt of 286 billion dollars and a funding squeeze as nine billion in maturing loans came due. Treasury officials warn of higher interest rates and inflation fears slowing new borrowings while the Federal Reserve tightens credit.

Washington The Treasury Uncle Sam Sam I.C.U Treasury Security Federal Reserve Board

Television Listings Note On Schedule Corrections

The Messenger notes are not responsible for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. The page lists diverse shows across stations WSAZ and channels, including news, Westerns, dramas, and variety programs.

Evening Radio Schedule Highlights Prime Time Lineup

The station lists a dense slate from 6:00 to 11:15 with shows including African Pat, Judge Kean, Patti Page, Nightbeat, Movie, Cisco Kid, Sugarfoot, Rifleman, Naked City, and News. Notable blocks feature Bold Journey and How To Mar in the late evening.

Pat Judge Kean Man-Gun Shir. Temple Bold Journey Firestone Dr. T. Q Patti Page Naked City Mick Spikane

Evening TV Schedule Snippet

A partial listing outlines 6:00 Charl, 6:40 Ann, 6:45 Chan, 7:00 Weather, 8:30 Calt, 9:00 Romper Room, 11:30 Peter Hayes, 12:30 Play Hunch, 1:00 Liberace, 6:45 Chan, 7:00 Tom W’drum, 9:00 Rifleman, 10:30 26 Men, 11:10 Sports.

Katie Doonan Susie Treas Hunt Dateline UN Geo. Burns Jim Thacker Bob Cumings Waterfront NBC News Manie’s Jack Paar Columbus Goodyear Art Murray Buckskin Wells Fargo Peter Gunn Bold Venture Target Manie George Burns Liberace Life of Riley Casper Capers Peter Hayes Ady Hickleb’y Ann Falcon's Doug Martin Mr. D. A Sherw Chan Tom Alcoa Bugs Bunny Cp Kangaroo Tom Gleba Armchair Ann Reider Godfrey Love Lucy Top Volar Gibbetrotter Sren Lomor Guiding Light Amos Andy D House Fiippo

Evening TV Schedule Notes for WBNS Channel 10

TV lineup lists Explorer Danny Thom Weather and news programs with hosts including T. Edwards Godfrey and Red Skelton. Prime time features The Texan Armchair Godfrey Garry Moore and Love Lucy. Morning and late-night blocks show weather, sports, and variety programs with numerous named hosts.

Art Godfrey Jule Rivin Red Skelton Gang Garry Moore Big Show Ted Tie Ruth Theater

TV Previews and Prime Time Highlights This Evening

Prime time listings feature Jerome Kern tribute with Robert Merrill and others at 9 p.m. on ABC. Bing Crosby Show follows at 9 30 on ABC with Jo Stafford and James Garner. Ann Sothern, Desilu Playhouse, Goodyear Theatre, and Arthur Murray Party fill NBC and CBS slots with guest stars and dramatic stories.

Voice of Firestone ABC Ann Sothern Katy CBS Desilu Playhouse Dan Duryea William Frawley Goodyear Theatre Harper Mills Harry Harper Edward G. Robinson NBC Arthur Murray Hal March Joan Bennett Luise Rainer Zachery Scott Ruth Ford Kathryn

Evening TV Guide Listings With Classic Films and Stars

A compiled slate shows films and start times featuring stars such as Montgomery, MacMahon, Mitchum, Cagney, Ellison, Lupine, Crawford, and Tierney. Highlights include The Search, Foreign Intrigue, Captains of the Clouds, Touch and Go, Laura, and The Bride Wore Red among varied late night and early morning slots.

Montgomery Tift Aline MacMahon Robert Mitchum Genevieve Paige Jinx Falkenberg Bert Gordon James Cagney Alan Hale James Ellison Heather Angel David Niven Jennifer Ida Lupine Howard Duff Joan Crawford Franchot Tone Robert Young Dennis Morgan Spencer Tracy Luise Rainer Laura Gene Tierney Dana Andrews Clifton Webb Judith Anderson van Heflin Everette Sloane Phil Silvers Paris George _ Sanders Brenda Marshal Warren William Joan Perry Dick Powell

Weekend guests include Andersons in Madison St.

Mr and Mrs J E Anderson hosted weekend visitors their son in law and daughter and sons Paul E Collins Mary Evan and Paul Edward from Brooksville Ohio in Madison Street residence.

J. E. Anderson Madison St Paul E. Collins Mary Evan Paul Edward Brooksville Ohio

Logan Church Evangelism Convocation Attended by Local Residents

Chauncey Personals notes Fr. and Mrs. Thorn and others at the Logan Methodist Church evan gelism convocation Sunday. Numerous visitors from Athens Columbus Trimble and Mt. Sterling joined locals for dinners calls and weekend visits.

Fred Thorn Berneice Pritts Janice Howard Francis Howard Logan Methodist Church Guy Brookins E. W. Bingman Athens Harold Brown Baker Rd Jack Hillyer Mt. Sterling Harold Barker Sue Ann Barbara Charles Fender Columbus Burg Johnston Floyd Werner Hugh Floyd Wemer Jr Carl Rhoades Dave Lewis Ernest Pughline Wemer and Son Pughline Charlie Carr Millfield Mary Pughline Glouster Ruth Bonkowski Linda Dolores Teddy Sharon Ruthie Trimble Janes Hanson Don Forsythe Terry Billy Johny Janice Buddy Howard Bonkowski

Missionary Group Meets at Bishopville Society Home

The Bishopville Missionary Society of the Church of Christ met at Mrs. Deslar Kittle's home. Vice president Nelva Kasler led, plans for a Sunshine Box for a sick member were made, devotions by Mrs. Donald Easler, roll call and readings on Lincoln and Washington. Lena E. Davis, president, set The Golden Rule as this year’s theme. she was absent. Gifts exchanged. eight members and guests present for refreshments.

Glouster Bishopville Missionary Society of the Church of Christ Deslar Kittle Nelva Kasler Donald Easler Lincoln Washington Lena E. Davis

88 Anti-Polio Shots Administered Saturday

Gallia County health nurses administered 88 Salk anti polio shots at a free clinic in the courthouse basement on Saturday. Of the total 39 were boosters, 17 were DPTs and seven smallpox vaccinations were given. The Saturday tally brings the yearly Salk total to 845 with monthly averages over 400 for January and February.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Local Visits and Family News From Albany Area

Mr and Mrs Earl Hart of Columbus hosted guests in Albany and overnight visitors included Mrs Winifred Hooper. Mrs Sheldon Colvin traveled to Dennison after her father passed away. Charles Cramer of Lebanon stayed with his sister and brother in law Frank and Ruth Pugh and they went to Charleston to see Ruth Elias who is ill. Arthur Cottrill of Delaware visited his cousin Mrs Cora R Winer.

Albany Earl Hart Columbus Winifred Hooper Sheldon Colvin Dennison Charles Cramer Lebanon Frank Pugh

Husband Bound Over In Domestic Case In Municipal Court

Raymond M. White 39 of Kananga pleaded guilty in Municipal Court to a non support charge filed by his wife Helena White. Judge William H. Jones bound White over to the May grand jury with a $500 bond. He was remanded to sheriff custody in default of bond.

Gallipolis Raymond M. White Kananga Helena White William H. Jones White Sheriff's Department

Chauncey PTA Sells Hot Dogs in Home Ec Kitchen

Chauncey Elementary PTA plans a Wednesday hot dog sale in the Home Ec kitchen. Members will staff the event to raise funds for school activities.

Chauncey Chauncey Elementary PTA

J W Neville 53 Dies At Ravenswood

John W. Neville 53 of Ravenswood formerly Mason County native died at home Friday night after months of ill health. Survived by wife Betty of Ohio and seven sisters. services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at a Ravenswood church with burial there. Friends may call at Chambers funeral home.

Point Pleasant John W. Neville Ravenswood Mason County Hogsett Oliver Mary Jane Neville Betty Ohio Nancy Carolyn Fred Neville Chicago Ill Howard Neville Germany Austin Neville Harrison Smith J. W. Miller Lithopolis Esther Nott Buckeye Lake Charles Harmon Robert Redman Andrew Sayre Willie Crawford Apple Grove Waldo Neville Urbana Springfield Chambers Funeral Home

Red Cross Fund Drive Sets County Goal in Mason

In Mason County the Red Cross drive is targeting $4922. Virgil Siders chairs the Mason chapter effort with Dr. Jelson A. Park as co chair. Red Cross Sabbath is March 7 and Red Cross Sunday follows in city churches. Rev. Kenneth W. Chandler leads the county chapter with planned volunteer appointments.

Point Pleasant Mason County American Red Cross Virgil Siders Jelson A. Park Red Cross Kenneth W. Chandler

WSCS Meets In Murray City With Hostesses and Members

The WSCS held a regular meeting at the Methodist Church social rooms with 19 members and one guest. A plate offering was voted for Lancaster Camp Ground. Speakers included Mrs. Virgil Archer on Literature topics and Mrs. Jean Smith, Mrs. Phyllis Barber, and Mrs. Mary Sarnell.

Murray City WSCS Methodist Church Naomi Stiff Lancaster Camp Ground Virgil Archer Jean Smith Phyllis Barber Mary Sarnell Kathy Barber Effie Devol Betty Lu Wilson Donna Campbell Robert Meredith Athens Meredith James Meredith Mattie Albaugh Floyd Stiff Robert Mitchell Sr Coshocton Wilburt Sanborn Jay Huston Paul Huston Pomeroy Harry Stage Nelsonville

Eight Birthday Celebration for Janie Cobb in Point Pleasant

Janie Cobb was honored on her eighth birthday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs. Genewth Cobb. Attendees included Kathy and Michael Stevens Gary and Becky Robbins Teresa Ball Brenda Knight Charley Cobb and several Mrs. Stevens Robbins Messick and Fergus on relatives. Edna Burdette, vice president, will preside. WSCS of Hickory Chapel Methodist Church to meet Thursday evening.

Janie Cobb Genewth Cobb Kathy Michael Stevens Gary Becky Robbins Teresa Ball Brenda Knight Charley Cobb Ted Stevens Betty Robbins Sue Messick Ramona Ferguson Dorothy Messick WSCS Hickory Chapel Methodist Church

Ilahee Farm Women’s Club Meeting At Courthouse Home

Mrs Earl C Mohr will host the Ilahee Farm Women's Club at her penthouse home at the courthouse Wednesday at 1 p m Mrs Garland Mohr will preside.

Earl C. Mohr Ilahee Farm Women’s Club Penhhouse Court House Garland Mohr

Leon Methodist Church WSCS Meeting Planned

The WSCS of Leon Methodist Church will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs Billy King in Leon. Mrs Warren Stewart will preside and Mrs Gertrude Sines serves as program chairman.

Wscs of Leon

Baptist Circle Meets Tuesday at Mrs Summers Home

Members of the Baptist Circle of Leon Baptist Church will gather Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs B F Sommer in Leon. The meeting follows usual circle duties and welcomes attendees for an evening of fellowship and discussion.

Baptist Circle of Leon Baptist Church B. F. Sommer Leon

Mrs Markins Dies Sunday in Trimble

Stella May Markins 65 of Trimble died Sunday at home after a long illness. Born in Glouster in 1894 she was the daughter of the late Jasper and Louisa Brooks. Survived by her husband Edward a daughter Mrs Ernest Cartwright a son Clarence of Athens a sister Mrs Carrie Burns and four grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Wiley funeral home Rev Fred E Thorn will officiate. Burial Maplewood Cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday.

Glouster Stella May Markins Trimble Jasper Louisa Brooks Edward Ernest Cartwright Clarence Athens Carrie Burns Wiley Funeral Home Fred E. Thorn Maplewood Cemetery

Mason County Chest Diagnostic Clinic Scheduled

Twenty five persons will receive chest examinations at the first Mason County chest diagnostic clinic to be held Wednesday at the health center in the courthouse. Dr Haven M Perkins a chest and thoracic specialist from Charleston will conduct the clinic, assisted by nurses Mrs Savana Upton Mrs Barbara Gilland Mildred Hall and office worker Miss Bonnie McCoy.

Point Pleasant Mason County Court House Haven M. Perkins Charleston Weston State Hospital Perkins Savana Upton Barbara Gilland Mildred Hall Health Department Bonnie McCoy

Gallia County Library Rents 36 Films in February

The Gallia County district library rented 36 films in February shown 43 times to a total audience of 2503. Films are obtainable from the library on a small rental fee through the Ohio Valley Film Circuit.

Gallipolis Gallia Ohio Valley Film Circuit

Baptism Service Draws Large Crowd at Trimble and Chauncey

Large audiences attended the Church of Christ Parish baptism at Trimble and Chauncey. Thirty were baptized at Trimble from nearby churches, fourteen at Chauncey, with twenty seven more to be baptized later across all parish churches.

Chauncey Church of Christ Trimble Millfield Greens Run Taylor Ridge

Picket Line Formed at Columbus and Southern Ohio Substation

Workers of the Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. formed a picket line around the Sycamore Street substation around 10 30 a m Sunday. Supervisory personnel reportedly took over company operations. The walkout was orderly and no trouble was anticipated.

Gallipolis Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Sycamore St

Two Men Arrested On Drunk Charge In Point Pleasant

Elis Williams and George Harmon of Point Pleasant were arrested on a drunkenness charge Saturday night and released on bond.

Point Pleasant Elis Williams George Harmon

White family visit notes Charlestown trip

Mr and Mrs Willard White and daughter Pamela of Charlestown spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Guy Burdette in Leon.

Willard White Pamela Charleston Guy Burdette Leon

Chauncey Garden Club Meeting At Mrs Boling Home

Chauncey Garden Club met at Mrs Roger Bolings home with vice president presiding in the illness absence of president Mrs S L Darst. Members named cut flowers in roll call and discussed the May flower show planned for May 3 weather permitting.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Roger Boling S. L. Darst Radio Wath Hollis Stalder Hotel Berry Carroll Tippett Nell Jordan

Paris Awakes theme chosen for Point Pleasant style show

The Point Pleasant Women's Club selects Paris Awakes as the theme for its annual style show on March 13 at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The event will crown Miss Springtime with eight contestants named Maria Lattanzi Kemp Littlepage Phyllis Stover Mary Buck Barbara ONeal Betty Jo Burris Diane Lewis Judy Johnson.

Point Pleasant Maria Lattanzi Kemp Littlepage Phyllis Stover Mary Buck Barbara O'Neal Betty Jo Burris Diane Lewis Judy Johnson

Bidwell Man Injured In Fall From Truck While Unloading Hay

Gallipolis Claude Edward Winters aged 41 of Bidwell Route 2 was admitted to Holzer Hospital with a possible back fracture after falling from a hay truck. He is being observed in good condition. Also admitted was Mary Jo Nash five, daughter of George W Nash of Wellston at 322 West Second St. for severe burns on hands arms neck and chest from a gown catching fire at home early Saturday.

Gallipolis Claude Edward Winters Bidwell Holzer Hospital Mary Jo Nash George W. Nash West Second St Wellston

Dangers Of Fire In West Virginia Fire Season

Dangers of fire are underscored as West Virginia marks the spring forest fire season from March 1 to May 31. Asher W. Kelly warns of stiff fines and possible imprisonment for violations and stresses permits from forestry personnel. He notes most fires last spring were man caused by incendiaries and debris burning during spring cleaning.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Asher W. Kelly Kelly The Conservation Commission Forestry Bere

Leon PTA Carnival Raises 300 At Leon Grade School

Members of the Leon Grade School PTA raised over 300 dollars hosting a Friday night carnival at the school. President Mrs. Gus Douglas Jr and carnival chair Mrs. Warren Stewart thank participants. non-PTA helpers include Mrs. Ray Crookham Mrs. Phil Thomas and Miss Carrie Beaver.

Point Pleasant PTA of Leon Gus Douglas Warren Stewart Ray Crookham Phil Thomas Carrie Beaver

Village Council to Meet Tonight at 7 in Mayor's Office

Notice announces regular village council meeting at 7 in the mayor's office. Also public notice of L G Wors t ell Jr of Athens named Administrator of Elma Paul Harvey estate. creditors must file claims within four months. Dated February 19, 1959. Harold J. Rose, Probate Judge.

Chauncey Chauncey Village L. G. Worstell, Jr Athens Ohio Elma Paul Harvey Athens County Harold J. Rose

Appointment of L G Worestell Jr Trustee in Harv ey will

L G Worestell Jr of Athens Ohio is named trustee under Item IV of the James R Harvey will. Creditors must file their claims with the trustee at once as per the local probate notice.

Welch named administrator of estate in Athens County

Notice announces Norman C. Welch of 1671 Central Avenue Columbus 23 Ohio has been appointed administrator of the estate of Raymond D. Welch deceased, late Athens County. Dated February 13 1959.

Norman C. Welch Central Avenue Columbus Ohio Raymond D. Welch Athens County Harold J. Rose

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting Set for March in Burton Building

The Ladies Auxiliary will hold a meeting on Tuesday March 3 in the Burton building.

Chauncey Burton Building

Joint Meeting Of Teachers Is Announced

Virginia Nutter of the Classroom Teachers Association will speak at a 6 15 dinner in Trinity Methodist Church for a joint Mason County Teachers Association and Mason County Classroom Teachers Association gathering. Miss Hattie Jordan heads the classroom teachers with Evelyn Green leading the teachers group. Thomas Reed will present vocal selections and Wahama High School chorus will perform.

Point Pleasant Virginia Nutter Charleston Classroom Teachers Association Trinity Methodist Church Mason County Teachers Association Mason County Classroom Teachers Association Hattie Jordan Evelyn Green Teachers Association Thomas Reed Wahama High School

Mrs H H Withers Dies In Buchanan West Virginia

Friends report the death of Mrs. H H Withers of Buchanan West Virginia. Funeral services were held Monday in Buchanan. Mrs Withers mother of L G Delong former Glouster schools superintendent, died Friday.

Glouster L. G. Delong H. H. Withers Buchannon W. Va Withers

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