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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1956

Page

10

Anniversary Fete for Col. Charles Lewis DAR Chapter

About eighty attendees marked the Col. Charles Lewis Chapter's 80th anniversary at Trinity Methodist Church dining room. A 2.5 hour program featured awards to Wahama Wahama Sandra Roush and Han an Gertrude Long and Point Pleasant Dixie McNeill, a talk by Dr. C E Roth of Morris Harvey College on great moments in American history, and remarks by Mrs. Chester A Roush and Mrs. A Keith McClung.

Col. Charles Chester A. Roush Trinity Church Milton L. Miller Edward Biddle Dr. Roth Soci Sciences Morris Harvey Eunice Beller Chi William Jennings Bryan Benjamin Franklin George Washington Thomas Jefferson Abr Ham Lincoln Roth Jamestown J. Marion Sandra Roush Wahama Gertrude Long Hanan Dixie McNeill Point Pleasant George Springer Beulah Sturgeon Hannan Jo Ann Henry McClung America Na Lewis National Society State’ Society Livia Simpson Poffenbarger M. Roush Mary Bryan Columbus Elizabeth

Henry Lawson dies in Florida after cerebral hemorrhage

Henry Thomas Lawson 79 of 1454 Pearl F St Jacksonville Fla former Mason County resident and retired farmer died Saturday at 4 15 p m after a cerebral hemorrhage He born January 31 1877 in Kerens Randolph County WV son of Henry Thomas and Rebecca Douglas Lawson He moved from Point Pleasant to Jacksonville in 1987 He was a member of First Baptist Church Survived by second wife Ida Nelson Lawson seven sons Edgar C J Brooks William B Joseph West David L Langitead and two daughters Earl toward L Yeager and Mrs Joseph Davenport as well as grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 90 p m at Crow Funeral Home with Rev C H Carter and Rev D L Sayre and burial in Lone Oak Cemetery. Friends may call after 9 a m Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Henry Thomas Lawson Pearl F St Jacksonville Fla Mason County New Baptist Hospital Kerens Randolph County W.va Henry ‘Thomas Rebecca Douglas Lawson First Baptist Church Lavon George Lawson York England Thomas Lawson Virginia John Smith Emma Cathrine Wilmoth Barbour County Ida Nelson Lawson gar _C Charleston J. Brooks Williamson William’ B Chicago Newport Joseph Wwest Millwaukee David L. Langitead Arl L. Yeager Joseph Davenport Yaris France Tuessa Crow Funeral C. H. Carter D. L. Sayre Lone Oak Cemetery

Courts Fine Six Drivers in Weekend Hearings

In area courts over the weekend, six drivers faced fines by the State Highway Patrol. Names include William D. Hauser Primo Casali Fred P. Sens Esther K. Riggs and Franklin X. Baker. Additional fines for speeding went to Esther Riggs and Franklin Baker. Warren Masterson was fined for failing to obey a stop sign.

Foun Wervers State Highway Patrol Ghauncey Charles Wadley William D. Hauser Primo Casali Fred P. Sens Logan Francis Mye Esther K. Riggs Summit Station

Realtor Week Proclaimed Across Ohio Real Estate Boards

March 11 to 17 marks Realtor Week as government and real estate groups coordinate statewide events. Gov. Frank J. Lausche issued a proclamation urging local boards to participate and promote housing industry activities.

Pleasant P personals note a busy weekend visits

Pt Pleasant personals list numerous families visiting relatives over the weekend. Names include Bowles Casts Harris Cassin Sommer Randolph Crookham Gill Cash Thomas and others from Leon Proctorsville Chanute Field Columbus Ripley Road Parkersburg and Arlington Va with patients and travels noted among extended family.

Wrete Chare Chil Billy Mike David—oleston Alfred Bowles Charles Casts Leon Lewis Harris Sr Proctorsville Ohio Helen Cassin Richard Sommer Frank and Gil Louisville B. F. Sommer Otis Geneva Jefferson * Bivd Ripley Road W Humphery Richard Camp Conley Parkersburg Arnold Wallace Kpolis Betty McDaniel Kanawha St Portsmouth Mt. Hope W. C. Bishop Scarboro W. V C. A. Roush Mt. Vernon Ave HW. Rayburn E. Hope Paul Robertson Arlington

Gill to Display His Pistol Act in Minstrels

Gill, a noted southpaw marksman and former naval officer, will perform a pistol act titled The Rotary Minstrel Show at Wellston High School auditorium on March 12 and 13. The demonstration features a .22 pistol and a .45 revolver, highlighting expert marksmanship as part of the minstrel program. Gill later served as an armed guard and executive in the E. Kers Co. department store after World War II.

Minar Wellston Lawrence FE Gill Vinton Gill U. S Paul Officer Alio McAr Thur Marshall Atlantic College Wellston Pacific E. E. Chamfleet Kers Co

Square Dance Aids Ma son County Hospital Fund

A square dance fundraiser for the Mason County Hospital drive will be held Saturday night at the Moose Home from 9 to 1 midnight. Proceeds go to the hospital fund. Musicians include Walden Roush Raymond Stewart Bob Burdette and William Strickland. others may join by contacting Roush or Stewart. The event aims to help reach $130,000 cash by mid April to unlock matching federal funds for a $2 million hospital project.

Point Pleasant Mason County Hospital Fund Moose Walden Roush Raymond Stewart Bob Burdette Wiliam Strickland Roush Stewart

Youth Named For Academy in Point Pleasant

M G Burnside, Fourth District Congressman, announced an alternate nomination to the Naval Academy at Annapolis for Mason Benjamin McKinley Young McKinley, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McKinley of Point Pleasant Ohio. Born in Obi, the family moved to Point Pleasant soon after, the son has attended local schools and plans a marine career. The McKinleys also have an older daughter.

Point Pleasant M. G. Burnside Naval Academy At Annapolis Mason South Benjamin’ McKinley Young McKinley Wiliam’ McKinley Ohio St Obi Point Pleatast Gate Bateman-Riley Central Galtonly

Automobile for Sale Listing Fragment

A fragmented listing shows 90 FORD Vanette 169 WILLYS 6 cyl station wagon 60 STUDEBAKER tow truck Rit Cate 595 Sew International dump truck complete with bed.

Willys Studebaker

Gail Watkins Equipment Co. Ford Victoria ad listing

The Gail Watkins Equipment Co of Athens showcases a 1952 Ford Victoria with Sharp A-1 Radio and Fordamatic option. Sales pitch emphasizes quality vehicles and reliable service from the Athens dealer.

Gail Watkins Equipment Co State Street Athens

Boles Rites Conducted For Samuel Aaron Boles Near Leon

Funeral services were held Monday at Pine Grove Church for Samuel Aaron Boles of near Leon. Rev. Gus Harmon officiated with burial in the church cemetery. A lifelong Mason County resident and retired farmer, he died Saturday at 12:30 PM, with arrangements handled by Crow Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Samuel Aaron Boles Near Leon Pine Grove Gus Harmon Boles Mason County Sathe Mahala Wheeler Crow

Pomeroy Man Dies at 46

A Pomeroy resident dies at 46 Sunday evening at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis He is survived by his wife Frances a son Albert Keith serving in the Air Force at San Angelo Texas and a brother Paul Davis of Middleport Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with Rev L M Moherhoff of St Pauls Lutheran Church officiating Burial will follow in Beech Grove Cemetery

Jumenuy

Truck Auto Crash Near Route 2 Causes Moderate Damage

A Saturday night crash on Route 2 five miles east of her injured two people lightly. A 1946 pickup driven by Ola French Stone of Leon was struck by a 1956 car driven by William Lewis German a 21 year old Point Pleasant resident owned by Hazel Barnhart. German was arrested for reckless driving and will appear before Justice A M Goodwin. Police said Mrs Stone and the youth sustained minor injuries.

ASANT Ola French Stone Leon William Lewis Ger Point Pleasant Hazel Barnhart A. A. Galford German Justice of the Peace A. M Goodwin Stone

Motive disputed as suspect faces charges in Mason County

James Walker 18 a Gallipolis resident was captured in Gallipolis on the first weekend and is to be returned to Mason County to face charges of breaking and entering. Sheriff Charles Roberts said Walker is suspected of stealing a motor from a summer cabin on the Ohio River bank at Gallipolis Ferry in February and had the outboard in his possession.

Point Pleasant James Walker Charles Mason County Sherif Charles An Roberts Walker Ohio River Gallipolis Ferry Jake Moore Sheri Roberts

Markets Report From Cincinnati Livestock Market

Fragmented market notes show fluctuating cattle, calves, goats, and pork values with scattering prices and buyer activity. Mentions include livestock categories, mixed demand, occasional price drops, and references to cannery and commercial buyers amid uncertain tonnages and sales.

Ernest Hayne 74 Dies at Home in Adena Area

Ernest Hayne 74 died at 1 55 a m at his daughter's home Mrs F A Geraldine Howe Lower River Road Friends may call today until 10 pm at C J Waugh funeral home last rites set for 2 pm Wednesday at Hargrave funeral home Adena Ohio with Rev Linson H Stebbins of Gallipolis officiating burial in Olive Branch Cemetery Harrisville Ohio

Wataarvus Risa Ernest Hayne F. A Geraldine) Howe Lower River Road C. J. Waugh Hargrave Adena Ohio Linson H. Stebbins Gallipolis Olive Branch Cemetery Harrisville

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