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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1960

Page

6

Easter Seal Funds Provide Mason County Services Support

Contributions in 1959 Easter Seal drive funded the Mason County Society for Crippled Children and Adults. One hundred four students took part in speech clinics, 50 receiving six weeks of therapy, with hopes for a full-time therapist. A wheelchair funded a local loan closet. two crippled children attended Camp Horseshoe. hearing evaluations are underway in schools.

Mary Hyre Point Pleasant Mason County Society For Mason County Marilyn Broom Camp Horseshoe Mason County Society Easter Seal Society

Dairy Congress at Univ Farm April 2 in West Virginia

The West Virginia University Dairy Science Club will sponsor the annual Dairy Congress at 1 30 p m April 2 at the University Dairy Farm in Point Pleasant. Four showmanship classes Aryshire Guernsey Holstein and Jersey and an open class will be judged by the audience. A judge's criteria demonstration will be shown. Dean Roy M Kottman and Dr I D Porterfield will contest a milking contest.

Point Pleasant West Virginia University Dairy Science Club University Dairy Farm Guernsey Holstein Jersey

Sealed bids for repairs and painting at Athens Ohio post office

Sealed bids for repairs and painting at the U S Post Office Athens Ohio are due May 2 1960 at 2 00 P M CST in Room 575 U S Courthouse Chicago Illinois and will be publicly opened there Information on bidding documents is available from General Services Administration Region 5 and the Custodian of the building project Also notices about a separate bid for a new grader are included with bids due April 5 1960 and bid opening April 15 1960 in Lodi Township Trustees Guysville Ohio

U.S. Post Office Athens Ohio C.S.T D.S.T U. S. Courthouse Chicago General Services Administration Region U U. S Illinois Lodi Howard Flanders Rt. 1 Guysville

Sheriff Sale of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

The State of Ohio Athens County Sheriff's sale of real estate in Waterloo Township set for Thursday April 14 1960 at 1 30 P M at the East door of the Court House Athens Ohio. Two tracts totaling about 85 acres include coal rights and mineral reservations with various exceptions and conveyances. Premises appraised at 100 dollars and must be sold for at least two thirds of that amount. SHIELDS Sheriff Athens County Ohio

Ohio Athens County Kincade Mile Six Athens Waterloo Towit Hocking Mining Company P. B. Lightfritz Harrison Six Elston Mack Harrison C. A. Pinkley di Shields

Celanese Plant Awards Safety Honors for 1959

Celanese Chemical Company Point Pleasant plant manager T Ross announced that all employees received safety awards for 1959. The plant tied for first in safety among Celanese plants, with 769 days and 546,838 manhours worked without a lost time accident.

Point Pleasant S. T. Ross Celanese Chemical Company

Meeting of 4 H Leaders in Point Pleasant

Eighteen 4 H leaders assistants adult counselors and extension agents attended the monthly Leaders Association meeting in Point Pleasant. President Thomas Williams presided as revisions to the constitution were discussed and approved plans for May 26 round-up day were set. Attendees included Mrs Bryan Greenlee Jr Mrs Russell Lee Mrs Dennis Roush Jr Lucky Star Club Charles B Sperow Old Town Mountaineers George Keener Busy Bee and others with county agent William Gregory and Janet Wallace 4 H Club agent.

Thomas Williams Bryan Greenlee, Jr Russell Lee Dennis Roush, Jr The Lucky Star Club Charles B. Sperow Old Town Mountaineers George Keener Busy Bee John Priddy

Spaghetti Dinner Set Saturday By Leon PTA

Leon PTA will sponsor a spaghetti dinner at the school Saturday evening. Serving starts at 5 p m. Tickets cost 1 for adults and a reduced price for children. Carry out orders available for those bringing containers. Proceeds support a community center.

Leon Pta Point Pleasant

Local loan office hires two clerks from city offices

Mrs. Lester Hudson accepts a position at the building and loan company in Point Pleasant after previously working in the circuit clerk’s office. Mrs. Richard Humphrey also assumes a clerical post in the same office.

Point Pleasant Lester Hudson Building and Loan Co Hudson Circuit Richard Humphrey

Miss Nancy Flesher Weds Herman Ohlinger At New Haven EUB

Miss Nancy Flesher and Herman Ohlinger married March 1 at 7 p m in New Haven EUB Church with Rev. Robert E. Dille officiating. Attendants included maid Marlene Scholl and bridesmaids Sandra and Tanya Newsom of Charleston. The couple's families and church members attended a reception in the church educational building.

Nancy Flesher Herman Olinger Donald Ohlinger New Haven W. Va EUB Church Robert E. Dille Harry Layne Ruth Sayne Sabrina Marlene Scholl Pomeroy Ohio Sandra Tanya Newcomer Charleston Taper Dianna Bostic Sharry Flesher Jan Snyder Columbus Jerry Carroll Pete Ohlinger John David Morgan

4 H Members Talk About Getting Along

Regular meeting of 4 H charters and pre charters covered themes on maturity dating and family roles. Attendees included Dee Anderson Paula Maynard Judy Turner Caralet ta Barker Pauletta Bennett Pamela Cottril Jackie Capehart Claudia Zerkle Connie Cottrill Janie Osher Diana Crump Suzanna Crump Nancy Fowler Mary Lou Garland Mary Priddy Ann Williams Gerald Rood Edwin Roush Randall Roush and Mervin Roush Billie.

Point Pleasant Dee Anderson Paula Maynard Gerald Rood, Jr Edwin Roush Randall Roush Mervin Roush Hill Billie

Hostesses Named for Benefit Bridge Tourney

O. B. Meadows announces hostesses for bridge parties at their homes from this week through Easter Sunday. Named are Mrs. Carroll Casto Mrs. George Heater Mrs. Charles Stone Mrs. Charles Hyer Mrs. Ralph Crump Mrs. F. E. Skidmore Mrs. Wallace Budette Mrs. George A. Biggs Mrs. Carl Adler Mrs. Rush Krodel Mrs. P. A. Penley Mrs. Milford Mowery Mrs. William Buffington and Mrs. O. B. Meadows. A participation fee funds the Mason County Crippled Children and Adult Society. those interested in hosting or playing should contact Mrs. Meadows.

Point Pleasant O. B. Meadows Carroll Casto George Heater Charles Stone Charles Hyer Ralph Crump F. E. Skidmore Wallace Budette George A. Biggs Carl Adler Rush Krodel P. A. Penley Milford

Point Pleasant Clinic NotesAdmitted and Discharged List

Admitted John Campbell Hogsett Mrs John Wallace Apple Grove Discharged A L Totman Chesterhill Ohio Curtis F Riffle Leon

John Campbell Hogsett John Wallace Apple Grove A. L. Totman Chesterhill Ohio Curtis F. Riffle Leon

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

John Lines of Carpenter Ohio Timi Damron of Point Pleasant Mrs Tenry Ohlinger of Letart W E Upton of Leon Louise Kimberling of Leon Mrs Artie Reuter of Pomeroy Ned Armstrong of New Haven Mrs Fern Safford of New Haven Larry Rife of Gallipolis Cindy and Candy Cramer of Ravenswood Mrs Paul Riggs and daughter of New Haven

John Lines Carpenter Ohio Timi Damron Point Pleasant Tenry Ohlinger Letart W. E. Upton Leon Louise Kimberling Artie Reuter Pomeroy Ned Armstrong New Haven Fern Safford Larry Rife Gallipolis Cindy Candy Cramer Ravenswood Paul Riggs

Crippled Childrens Society Topic At Kiwanis Meeting

Two Mason County Crippled Childrens and Adults Society representatives will present their story at this week’s Kiwanis Club gathering. Speakers are Mrs. Bill Buffington and Mrs. Milford Mowrey. Bill Gilmour oversees the program at 6 15 p m at the Moose Home.

Point Pleasant Mason County Crippled Childrens and Adults Society Kiwanis Club Moose Home Bill Buffington Milford Mowrey Bill Gilmour

Two WV Schools Entered In Monday Night Break-Ins

West Virginia State Police reported two school break-ins discovered Tuesday morning. Beale School in Gallipolis Ferry was entered by breaking a glass door. a record player and candy were taken. Mason Grade School was entered by breaking a window. two cans of meat were stolen.

West Virginia Beale Gallipolis Ferry Mason Grade School

Arrest totals in 1958 rise across large cities

The year 1958 saw 2,340,004 arrests reported in municipalities with populations over 2,500, reflecting broad enforcement data across major urban centers. The figures summarize statewide and citywide policing outcomes without detailing individual agencies.

Gullys Celebrate NIT Honor at Point Pleasant

Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Gully, Jr. receive a notable honor from the NIT, marking a distinguished moment for the Point Pleasant family in this local society note.

Point Pleasant S. J. Gully, Jr

Bible Study and club meetings listed for Pt Pleasant area

The Pt Pleasant calendar lists a 1 30 p m Bible study by the Women's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church with Mrs Miles T Epling of Gallipolis. Kiwanis meets 6 15 p m at the Moose Home. A Friday record hop by the American Legion runs 7 30 10 30 p m at the Legion Home on Viand Street.

Women’s Society of Christian Service The Trinity Methodist Church Miles T. Epling Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Moose Home American Legion Legion Viand Street

Homemade sauce with horseradish for corned beef hash

Add prepared horseradish and Worcestershire to the catsup or chili sauce you plan to serve with corned beef hash. A simple swap from a regular seafood sauce yields a sharp, tangy homemade condiment.

Watchmakers Meet State Association Board in Point Pleasant

The West Virginia State Watchmakers Association met Saturday at Gene Ball's Restaurant in Point Pleasant to discuss business from the regular monthly meetings held every fourth Friday in Charleston. The Point Pleasant gathering was open to all watchmakers.

Point Pleasant West Virginia

Methodist Bake Sale Set For Saturday in Point Pleasant

St. Paul Methodist Church hosts a bake sale at Evan's Grocery in Point Pleasant starting at 11 a.m. Proceeds support new church carpeting.

Point Pleasant St. Paul

Fraction to decimal: one sixty fourth equals .0156

The fraction 1/64 converts to the decimal .0156. This tiny value represents one part in sixty four of a whole.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Univ. Farm Roy M. Kottman I. D. Porterfield University’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics Celanese Co Leaders’ Association Mr. Ohlinger MR. and Mrs. Ohlinger 4-H Point Pleasant Clinic Pleasant Valley Hospital Crippled Childrens Society Biggs’ Dept Post Office Handy Carton S. J. Gully S. J. Gully, III Gene Ball Sharon Bragg Pam Buffington Susan, Carey Sharon Krebs Marie Mohr Carol Schneers Larry Bragg Billy Hamm Danny Goebel Tommy Kirk Petie Panteloukas Gary Rea Tommy Ross Ronnie Safford Mrs. Gully, Jr
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