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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1957

Page

5

Scouts Plan Point Pleasant Exposition at Armory

Point Pleasant district scouts announce a two session exposition April 6 in the West Virginia National Guard Armory. The event features 32 units, a 20 percent commission for all selling units, and a $1 ticket price emphasizing a family admission.

Point Pleasant West Virginia National Guard Carl Murray, Jr Appalachian Electric Power Co Milton W. Scott Hibbs Fred P. Schroder Ordnance Co M-G-M

Lambda Chi Omega donors and committees named at Moose Home

Pt Pleasant Society Lambda Chi Omega met at the Moose Home with president Mrs. W C Gilmour presiding. The group voted to donate 5 to the heart fund and appointed year committees led by Mrs Doris Head and others including public affairs education and membership. At next meeting new patroness Mrs J G F Johnson to be initiated. W L Sturgeon receives service ritual. Circle One Women of Presbyterian Church met at Mrs Earl Gibbs home with Bible study topics Our Goals and Nationalism versus Internationalism followed by Bringing People to Christ and a refreshment reception for listed members.

Lambda Chi Omega Moose Home W. C. Gilmour Heart Fund Doris Head Mary Pullins Nina Haddox Ethel Hartley Lila Estes Anna Lou Schroder Bessie Wilson Betsy Norvell Christine Sibley Lucille Getty Eleanor Jackson Fern Hartley Neil Kennedy Elaine Harper Jean Doolittle Constitution Anna Schroeder J. G. F. Johnson Circle One Presbyterian Church Earl Gibbs Simpson Court George Appleman Carter Franklin

Beale School PTA Discusses Talent Show Plans and Delinquency Talk

The Beale School PTA heard R E Forren of the State Police speak on juvenile delinquency and approved a May festival with Mrs John Gill as chair. Committees led by Mrs Kathryn Newell and Blaine Mohr prepared films, entertainment and snacks as Ninety five patrons from Trinity Methodist Church earned the attendance award.

Beale School PTA R. E. Forren Blaine Mohr I. A. Blain County Council Pta Beech Hill John Gill Kathryn Newell N. R. Wood Christine Long Charlotte Blain Virginia Pyles Mahala Jones

Banjo Invented in Banjoemas and Banjo Origin

The banjo is traced to Banjoemas Java in the mid-19th century and named from the village syllables. Mrs D M Harshbarger, visiting her son John Harshbarger in Indianapolis, will be accompanied home by her son Friday after a two week stay.

Dixie McNeill Ohio University George Crawford John McNeill Marquette Ave Alfred Toney Lock 23 Racine Mae Marie Vallie Toney Charleston Rd G. J. Lambert Tazewell Jack Lambert Banjoemas Java D. M. Harshbarger John Harshbarger Indianapolis Ind

Wahama High Wins Drama Competition

Wahama High School won first place at the Region 7 high school drama festival held March 9 at Morris Harvey College. Scott High School placed second and Charleston High School third. Wahama advances to the state festival at West Virginia University.

Mason—Wahama High School Morris Harvey College Scott High School Madison Charleston High School Wahama West Virginia University Oliver Shurtleff Jimmy Henderson June Spencer Bo McGlothlin Jimmy Johnson Eugine Rayburn Ruth Sayre Frank Capehart

Jr Deputies Plan Dance in Point Pleasant Benefit

Point Pleasant hosts the Junior Deputy Sheriff League benefit hall on April 6 at the Moose home. Proceeds fund clubs and facilities for the league’s 90 youths. Honorary chairs include Mayor Krodel and A. E. Thomas. Dance by George Charles orchestra runs 8 to midnight.

Point Pleasant Walter Rice Eugene Ball R. E. Forren Ruth Harshbarger Mark Harshbarger Paul F. Woods Earl C. Mohr Mason County C. J. Hyer Carroll Casto R. F. Musgrave

Auto Wrecked East of City on Route 35

Deputy Harshbarger investigated a wreck on Route 35 three miles east of Point Pleasant. Hubert Oscar Yost 29 Arbuckle driver of the car to Buffalo from Point Pleasant lost control at Steenbergen Hill and the car rolled over several times. Yost charged with hazardous driving. driver injured. 1952 four door car total loss. Also notes New York City Visitors Bureau receives many aid requests including an out of town visitor cited for staying in Central Park past curfew.

Point Pleasant Harshbarger Mason County Hubert Oscar Yost Arbuckkle Buffalo Steenbergen Hill Yost New York City

City Reviews Assessments in Sewer Refund Discussion

City clerk Charles Musgrave reported that residents wrongfully charged for sewer service not on the line seek refunds. Mayor Krodel promised reimbursement to those wrongly assessed, while residents with septic tanks but on a city line would still be billed. Street Commissioner Hoyt Juiden will compile a list of non-line residents who must prove payment to obtain refunds.

Point Pleasant Charles Musgrave B. W. Krodel Carroll Casto Hoyt Jiiden

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