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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1956

Page

5

Rev Schuler Named Pastor at St Patrick Methodist Church

Reverend Schuler, a 9 year minister and World War Merchant Marine veteran from West Virginia, is appointed permanent pastor of St. Patrick Methodist on Jackson Ave. He begins March 21 with nightly evangelistic services through Easter Sunday at St. Pauls, aided by lay members and youth.

Ot Jr St. Pat Chatteston Morris Harvey College Duke Jerome D. Rodgers Jerome Rodgers Edward Biddle Juliet Smith Ramage Rogers

4H Club agent speaks to Kiwanis on National 4H Week

Mason County 4H Club Agent Russell Priddy addressed Kiwanis in Point Pleasant and Rotary on National 4H Week. He highlighted active Mason County 4H clubs, ongoing membership growth, and planned improvements at the South Side 4H camp.

Kiwanis Uave Point Pleasant Mason County New Haven James Eads Trail Dlawers GH Russell Priddy Frank Reynolds Clyde Clark Bernice Johnson Julia Edwards Janice Roush Sharon Sayre Judy Clark Martha Murray Nebson Reynolds

John Hobson Dies in Ohio Rites Held for John Hobson

Mt Gilead Ohio funeral services were conducted Friday for John A Hobson a former Point Pleasant resident who died after a long illness at his home. Burial followed at Suncrest Cemetery. He married Nelli Gaskins and leaves three sons John A Hobson James L Hobson and George B Hobson. He was brother in law to Mrs Clyde Roush and Mrs Carl Linch and to several Lynch and Gaskins relatives.

John A. Hobson Mt. Gilead Ohio Crave Suncrest Hobson Point Pleasant Nelli Gaskins John A James L Troy George B Fort Myers Fla Dlan Clyde Roush Carl Linch Point Pleas Cavere Lynch Mirs. Roush Felena Lucille Lynch John Lambert L. C. Gaskins Hale Biessing

West Virginia Carpenters Plan State Meeting March 17

The West Virginia Council of Carpenters will hold its state meeting March 17 in the local carpenter hall at 20.7 Main St. Delegates from locals across the state are expected to attend, with the meeting starting at 10 am. William Staddon, state president, will attend, and Miles Dowling announced the event yesterday. The Chemical Valley District Council meets tonight at 7:30 pm in the same hall, with St. Albans Local 128 Charleston Local 1207 and St. Albans Millwright Local 2430 represented. Basil R. Harrah of New Haven will preside.

Yoint Rurasant West St. Albans Charleston St. Albans Millwright Basil R. Harrah New Haven

Barabara Lynn Spencer Miller Engaged to John H Chapman

Mrs Laskie Spencer and Mr Raymond Spencer announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara Lynn Spencer Miller to John H Chapman son of Mrs Westie Chapman and John Chapman Sr both of Gallipolis Ferry The couple plan an early summer wedding. Mr Chapman a Point Pleasant High School senior and National Guard member works at Stevens Funeral Home. Barbara attended East High School in Columbus and is employed at Gene Ball's Restaurant.

Laskie Spencer Loumyus Raymond Spencer Delando Fla Barbara Lynn Spencer Miller John H. Chapman Westie Chapman Mt. Vernon Ave John Chapman Gallipolis Ferry Miller East High School of Columbus Gene Ball Chapman Point Pleasant High School National Guard Stevens Funeral Home

Seamanship Lessons Start West Virginia Club Session

The West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs launches its eighth annual small boat seamanship program at Greenbrier Hotel and Moose Home in Point Pleasant. Delegates and instructors from Christ Flontilla Division VIII lead sessions with Coast Guard Auxiliary supervision. The eight week course ends with examinations for participants.

Poin Plessant Soth Point Pleasant West Virginia Federa Greenbrier Moose Home White Sulphur Coast Guard Auxiliary Schurman D. G. Wilfong Donald King Jerry Rodgers Hank Sibley Point Ing Service Guild of Christ Flontilla Will Church Episcopal Church Parish W. Ingraham N. L. Bargle Robert Bosworth St. Patrick's Day

City Maps Plain By Committee Formed in Point Pleasant

A new committee under the Chamber of Commerce will draft and print up to date city maps for Point Pleasant. Carl Murray of Appalachian Power Co heads the panel, with members including William Foster Jack Kososkie Carl Smith Bill Fulwider Jack Purth and Knox Dye two natives J Staats and Leo Bias. First meeting is next Wednesday evening at the chamber office.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Carl Murray Appalachian Power Co William Foster Jack Kososkie Carl Smith Bill Fulwider Jack Purth Knox Dye J Staats Leo Bias Chamber

Cub Scout Leaders Meet at Ordnance Roundtable

Cub Scout leaders gathered at Ordnance school for a roundtable led by Carl Murray assistant district commissioner. Forty-one attended as a bird-themed program, conservation pledge and April 12 roundtable with Midreport Pack were planned.

Ordnance School Carl Murray Asistant Murray Ville M.g-M Nelson R. Leach

Kanauga Ohio Route South of Silver Bridge

A fragment notes Kanauga Ohio located four miles south of the Silver Bridge on Route with sparse details. The text is incomplete but identifies a place and a roadway segment. No dates or events are provided.

Kanauga Ohio Silver Bridge

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