Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1950

Page

10

Point Pleasant City Clerk Situation Fluctuates

City Clerk Robert E. Mann faced a revolving decision after resigning last February 9 with March 1 set as effective. The council postponed action, Mann agreed to stay briefly, then considered two paths including a Beckley job offer that could move his family by April 1.

Point Pleasant Robert E. Mann John Clay Hutchinson Mann American Health Insurance Corp Charleston Beckley W. Va City Hall Bob Mann Bob

Ceremonies At Church Set April 2

Ground breaking for Trinity Methodist Church new addition tentatively set for Palm Sunday April 2. Minister S D Rexrode says the annex of the former Northern Methodist Church will be moved to upper Jackson Ave for a Sunday school building. Plans include a chapel classrooms and nursery with sanctuary remodel.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church S. D. Rexrode Northern Methodist Church Vergil Fike Charleston Upper Jackson Ave Rexrode

Intoxication Charge Leads Hodkins to $10 Fine

Henderson man Frank William Hodkins, 35, pleaded guilty to intoxication and was fined 10 dollars plus costs in magistrate court. Nelson McCallister of near Huntington posted a 5 dollar bond in police court after a citation for intoxication.

Point Pleasant D. G. Wilfong Frank William Hodkins Henderson Nelson McCallister Huntington Ray McClure

Old Plates Bring Fine in Point Pleasant

Gertrude E. Stratton, 42, New Haven, received a $10 fine and costs for driving with expired Indiana license plates. The penalty was imposed Monday by Squire C. E. Pyatt of Mason after state police issued the citation.

Point Pleasant Indiana Gertrude E. Stratton New Haven Squire C. E. Pyatt Mason

Hot Water Burns Child In Point Pleasant

Robert Allen Kayser Jr., 11 months old, son of Mr and Mrs Robert A Kayser Sr of 2321 Jackson Ave, is resting comfortably at Holzer Hospital after burns from hot potato water spilled by the child at the kitchen table. Doctors say the infant sustained first and second degree burns on the face, right arm, neck, chest and part of the back.

Point Pleasant Robert Allen Kayser, Jr Robert A. Kayser Jackson Ave Holzer Hospital Kayser

Births and births and admissions in local clinic notes

A son named Raymond Edward Bates was born at home to Mr and Mrs Frank Edward Bates of Beech Hill on March 12. Mrs Virgil Smith and infant son were released at Gallipolis Ferry Route 1 on March 11. Laura May Legg age 9 of Leon Route 2 was admitted March 11 for surgery. Mrs Walter Cross of Langsville Ohio and Miss Clela Radcliff of Leon were admitted March 12 and March 13 respectively for medical and surgical care. Mrs Marion Henry of Apple Grove was admitted March 13 for surgery.

Raymond Edward Frank Edward Bates Beech Hill Virgil Smith Gallipolis Laura May Legg Leon Walter Cross Langsville Ohio Surgical Clela Radcliff Marion Henry Apple Grove

Chauncey Fire Destroys DeWitt Walker Home

A Monday blaze in Chauncey destroyed the interior of the DeWitt Walker residence. Firefighters battled for over an hour as flames engulfed the kitchen and front room, collapsing the kitchen roof and stairway. A gas water heater under the stairway may have sparked the fire. insurance covered the loss.

Chauncey DeWitt Walker Pearl Lopez Loper Walker Chauncey Department Homer Shields Dry Cleaning Co Mill St

Last Rites Held for George Maxwell in Athens County

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p.m. for George H. Maxwell 83 lifelong Athens County resident. Rev Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ conducted service at Dowler Ferguson Funeral Home with Christine Brown Helen Courtney and Charles S Bradfield singing three hymns. Burial followed in West Union Street Cemetery.

Chauncey Gilbert Courtney Chauncey Church of Christ Dowler- Ferguson George H. Maxwell Athens County Christine Brown Helen Courtney Charles S. Bradfield West Union St

Canvassing Planned For Red Cross Drive

Beginning this week 35 solicitors including city officials school instructors and townspeople will canvass homes of Chauncey and Dover Township for the Red Cross drive. The effort will continue through March.

Chauncey Dover Township Red Cross

Norwalk Visitors Spend Weekend in Chauncey

Mr. and Mrs. Neil Tippett of Norwalk Ohio visited Chauncey to see their relatives Mr. and Mrs. Sam Tippett at 30 Mill Street and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Brookins at 53 Converse Street over the weekend.

Norwalk Chauncey Neil Tippett Ohio Sam Tippett Mill St Guy Brookins Converse St

Mary Meinhart Visit Grounds In Chauncey Stay

Mrs Mary Meinhart of Chauncey who is recovering from a serious illness hosted visitors Evan Morgan and sister Maggie Morgan of The Plains during a Chauncey visit at 109 Converse Street with other relatives nearby.

Mary Meinhart Chauncey Evan Morgan Maggie Morgan

Church of Christ Sets Thursday for Baptism

CHAUNCEY The Chauncey Church of Christ schedules its baptism Thursday at 7 30 p m. Twenty four members from Chauncey and four from Millfield will receive the rite. The public is invited to attend the service.

Chauncey

Parish Night Observed by Five Churches at Greens Run

Chauncey churches unite for Parish Night at Greens Run Church of Christ next Sunday at 7 30 p m. Five churches cooperate for the event with special music featured in the program.

Chauncey Greens Run Church of Christ

Bridge Club Meeting Postponed in Millfield

The Thursday Night Bridge Club meeting at the home of Mrs. Bertha Sanders in Millfield has been postponed.

Chauncey Bertha Sanders Millfield

All-Day Quilting Event at Chauncey Methodist Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet at the Chauncey church for an all day quilting session on Thursday.

Chauncey—Ladies Aid Society of Chauncey Methodist Church

Funeral rites for Lucius Hart held in Logan

Funeral services for Lucius Hart, formerly of Beaumont, were conducted in Logan on Monday.

Chauncey Lucius Hart Beaumont Logan

Johnnie Lee’s Third Birthday Party in Point Pleasant

Mrs. Gilbert Rhoades hosted a Saturday afternoon party at 2108 Monroe Ave for Johnnie Lee’s third birthday. An Easter egg hunt and light refreshments followed with guests from Athens Ohio and local families. The Rev. Orie C. Landrum officiated a ceremony at the county clerk’s chambers.

Point Pleasant Johnnie Lee Gilbert Rhoades Monroe Ave Sally Jo Linda Jane Ruth Athens Ohio Rody Patty Flowers Phyllis Nancy Stover Patty Lee David Danny Carulla Johnnie Clendenin Judy David Johnson Susie Williams Violet Schultz Wayne Ronnie Williams Louis Valentine Mueller Juanita Bragg Rhoades Alma Carrick Badgley Elmwood Orie C. Landrum Presbyterian Church

Miss Richardson Weds Mr Badgley in Elmwood Ceremony

Miss Mary Nancy Richardson daughter of Mr and Mrs William Richardson of Elmwood married Monday afternoon to Owens Roscoe Badgley son of Mrs. The ceremony took place here with both families present in a quiet community event.

Mary Nancy Richardson William Richardson Elmwood Owens Roscoe Badgley

Point Pleasant Basketball and Moose Home News

Coach Bob Adkins Blacks struggle at Huntington with illness sidelining Parky Gardner Billy Bardin and Tommy Fisher. Rabid crowds cheered Gerlach through a remarkable show despite illness. Reece Nott led with 18 points as Point Pleasant fell short. Moose Home fire shifts events to Legion Hall and Bob Mann resigns amid city hall intrigue. Fulton family hosts dinner in Millfield.

Courage Bob Adkins Huntington Point Pleasant Parky Gardner Billy Bardin Tommy Fisher Sonny Gerlach Gerlach Frank Capehart Bill Roberts Jack Fowler Reece Nott

Needle Club Meeting Planned at Mrs. Brookins Home

Members of the Needle Club will be entertained Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs. Nellie Brookins 53 Converse St with a social program and needlework demonstrations.

Needle Club Chauncey Nellie Brookins Coniverse St

Friendship Sewing Circle meets at Mae Sayre home

The Friendship Sewing Circle of the Heights EUB Church met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Mae Sayre on Jackson Ave. A social hour followed with refreshments served. Attendees included Mrs. F. H. Capehart Sr. and others from New Haven.

Friendship Sewing Circle of the Heights EUB Church Mae Sayre Jackson Ave

Henderson and Nearby Families See Illnesses and Travel

The notices report illnesses such as flu and measles in Henderson and surrounding areas including Mrs. Owens Roseberry and the Maury Mayes twins. It notes travel and visits by Captain Harry Calloway, Mrs. W. C. Bowie, and various families moving residences or visiting relatives in Huntington Parkersburg and Charleston.

Mason County Land Transfers Report

Mason County records show transfers including Allen R Turley and Nellie Turley to Woncel Martin for 10 acres in Clenden District, English Court Inc to John V Mann and Betty Mann for a lot, and Freeman Roush to Ivan Bush for real estate in Waggener District. Darst heirs convey parcels in Lewis and Graham Districts to Frank Oma Darst Zelma Cundiff and to William Darst. Donahues transfer two 20 acre tracts with coal oil gas rights in Graham District.

Allen R Nellie Turley Woncel Martin Clendenin English Court, Inc John V Betty B. Mann Lewis Freeman Lois Roush Ivan R Mary Bush Waggener William G Lena B. Darst Frank Oma Darst Charles Cecil Frye Charles Zelma Cundiff Graham Oma Frank Darst

Suit for Payment of Debt Is Settled

A suit for payment of debt filed in the circuit court clerk's office in Point Pleasant has been settled, per Sheriff F A Morrison. The case was brought by the Point Pleasant Register Co. against P H Vernon trading as Vernon's Home Furnishings Mart. Hamiltons visit Chauncey relatives in Glouster. Mr and Mrs Thomas R Hamilton of Chauncey were guests Sunday of Mrs Hamilton's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Hull Kittle in Glouster.

Point Pleasant Circuit Court Clerk F. A. Morrison Point Pleasant Register Co P. H. Vernon Vernon’s Home Furnishings Mart

Mason County Junior Farm Show Planned With Community Support

Mason County prepares for a junior farm show sponsored by the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Committee with teachers, extension service, and local leaders. The piece lauds Warren Kin and urges full farmer cooperation to unite the county and boost youth programs while outlining pasture and dairy farming guidance including mixed pastures, seed rates, lime, and fertilizer plans.

W. C. Roberts Mason County Point Pleasant King U.S.A Kentucky

Honor Roll Pupils Listed At Wilkesville

Wilkesville School releases the honor roll for the six weeks ending February 24. Grade lists name students from One through Twelve, including Linda Comer, Judith Cray, Mary Good, and many others across all grades, with multiple Sorrells, Shifflets, and Bak

Wilkesville Linda Comer Judith Cray Mary Good Barbara Jarvis Elza Lambert Shelby Maynard Bonnie Sorrell Wanda Sorrell Reva Spires Roger Spires Clarence Thacker Joan Thacker Wanda Wiseman Martha Delaney Forest Farley Bonnie Fitzpatrick Mary Helen Frazier Charles Freeman Frankie Hill Dale Napper Judith Newhart Ann Newsom Billy Owens Paul Osler James Shifflet Julia Shifflet Gladys Smith Susan Jane So Herbert Penn Wearthy Shank Nancy Sisson Jackie Wood

Funeral Services Held For Will Robinson 87

Funeral services and interment for Will Robinson aged 87 who died last week at Delaware Ohio were conducted Wednesday at Apple Grove. Local relatives include Mrs. Clara Myers Mrs. Mona Myers of Point Pleasant and Mrs. Mary VanSickle of Gallipolis.

Point Pleasant Will Robinson Delaware Ohio Apple Grove Robinson Clara Myers Mona Myers Mary VanSickle Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bend Carpenter's Auxiliary No St. Carpenters Edith Fox Clifton Eugin Johnson Thelma Lester Kanauga Lillian Bumgardner Mae Dowling Marguerite Peery Virgie Stewart Helen Cheesebrew Lillian Robbins Lena Minturn L. W. Holley Harley Bonecutter Letart Joe Paugh Anne Plants Gladys Hall Lois Bumgardner Holley Peery Johnson George Maxwell By Bill Rose Huntington Sports Moose American Legion Eagles Legion Hall Sewing Circle F. H. Capehart, Sr Otto Rodgers Samuel Beller Frank Yost Charles Musgrave Vitus Hartley Odus Smith Joseph Jewell Mary Bryant Chester Adams Owens Roseberry Viand St Maury Maurice Mayes Harry Calloway Duncan Bruce W. C. Bowie St. Albans Parkersburg Bellemeade W. C. Nebergall Mt. Vernon Ave Thomas Ruth Linda Sally Ruth Ruth Grant Roberts Jessie Richards Mt. Vernon N. Y Central School Randall Williams Rang Ed Binder Barberton Williams Binder Reese Williams 22Nd St Frances Clark U. S New York Valentin Gubitchev Judith Covlon Doc Bugs Bunny Wilmette Charlie Morgan Maricopa County Ariz Phoenix Morgan Pope Cardinal Spellman Francis Cardinal Spellman Pope Pius XII Papal Library Vatican City Msgr Francis Murphy Vatican Truman Myron Taylor Marion, O Ruff Barbara Campbell Norma Knox Beverly Peters Arlen Spires Karen Wiseman Daisy Wolfinbarger Betty Jane Custer Barbara, Denney Alice May Penn Berdene McGinnis Junior Radekin Barbara Welch Mary Agnes Saunders Mary Garvin Roy Good Raymond Snyder Doris Schilling Larry Baker Rita Cornell Richard Denney Harold Mynster
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication