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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1957

Page

10

Too Gunman To Go Before Grand Jury

Thaddeus Green Redd of Huntington waived to the Grand Jury after arraignment on armed robbery charges before Justice A M Goodwin. Bond set at 1500, not posted. Redd used a toy pistol to rob Strakey Grocery employee Earl Sharp of 30 dollars Tuesday night. apprehended within a half hour by Barboursville State Police and jailed in Mason County.

Point Pleasant Thaddeus Green Redd Huntington Grand Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Redd Strakey Glenwood Earl Sharp Barboursville Mason County

Kaiser Man In Accident Near Point Pleasant

John Ward Lee of Gal lipolis cited for failure to keep control on Route 2 toward Point Pleasant. He was passing Mrs. Lona Jones when his car struck her rear, sending her vehicle over an eight foot embankment. Damages totaled about 700 dollars with no injuries.

Point Pleasant John Ward Lee Second Street Gallipolis Sheriff's Department Lee Kaiser Plant Ravenswood Lona Jones Jones

Fifteen Schools Meet at Regional Area Band Festival

Fifteen bands will perform at the Regional Band Festival on April 13 at the Senior High School. A town parade at 3 p.m. will precede the event. About 1000 band members are expected from Hurricane, Ripley, Poca, Buffalo, Milton, Winfield, Hannan, Wahama, Point Pleasant, Ravenswood, and George Washington schools along with junior highs.

Point Pleasant Hurricane High School Ray Parkhurst Hurricane Frank Jones Ripley High School Robertl. Brown Poca Harold Gothard Buffalo High School Pat Wiseman Milton Senior High Joe E. Avis Winfield John A. Frost Hannan High School Raymond Peak Wahama James E. Breen C. R. Yoho George Rooke Ravenswood Senior High James E. Porter George Washington Junior High

Canter Died By Own Hand Say Coroner

Mason County coroner ruled Fred Canter died by his own action with a 22 caliber rifle found beside him and a bullet through the head lodging in the brain. Autopsy was ordered and the Canter family requested it. William Grimm was held for investigation by State Police and released.

Point Pleasant Ted Stevens Mason County Fred Canter Canter Stevens William Grimm

Point Girl Hit by Car in Point Pleasant

Eight year old Jan Emerick was struck by a car Wednesday and treated by Dr J Stewart Lloyd. She was released with bruises. The vehicle was driven by James Willis McDavid of Charleston. Ranhel Jiiden of the city police investigated and no charges were filed.

Point Pleasant Jan Emerick J. Stewart Lloyd James James Wills McDavid Charleston Ranhel Jiiden

Home Demonstration Club spring luncheon May 1 at 4-H Camp

Pt wr le al sa nt Or i y POINT PLEASANT The Home Demonstration Club schedules an annual spring luncheon May 1 at the county 4 H Club Camp South Side. Registration 10 15 a m devotion led by Mrs T B Roush. Delegates report from Jacksons Mill. Afternoon session begins with home demonstration week observance. Speakers include Jessie Lenley associate state home demonstration worker and an international exchange student and Lucia Montoya of Colombia South America. Dinner served by the Illahee Club. Members listed with various officers attended Dorcas Circle meeting presided by Mrs Elmer Martin.

Point Pleasant South Side T. B. Roush Jackson’s Mill Jessie Lenley Lucia Montoya Colombia South America Illahee Club

Portraits of Jesus program by Presbyterian women

The Presbyterian Sunday School children's department presented Portraits of Jesus at a women of the church meeting in the church school rooms. Led by head Tatterson, a program of songs recitations and Q A was offered with original drawings by students.

The Presbyterian Sunday School Jesus Richard Taterson O. V. Knipp L. W. Getty H. O. Francis Charles Young Joe Cook Tatterson Kent Hushion Natalie Hall Lois Cook Mary Jane Getty Jimmy Murry Toni Daugherty Cora Rose Lowe Joyce Carey Cynthia Francis Kathy Miller Donna Tatterson Sarah Reis Nora Jane Kincade David Rayburn Pat Kincaid Mike Kincaid Eugene Jacobs Billy Tatterson Tommy Meadows Cheryl Monroe Linda

Rebecca Circle Meets at Miss Wal die Home

Members of the Rebecca Circle with Mrs. William Stover met at the home of Miss Marjorie Wal die. Mrs. D. M. Harshbarger presented the lesson study on Youth in Responsible Society. The hostess served refreshments to a list of eleven attendees.

Martha Circle John Kauff Nellie Lozier Jefferson Boulevard Kauff P. A. Penley Charles H. Stone Ralph Crump G. A. Biggs Trix Caudill Jack Fruth Rebecca Circle William Stover Marjorie Waldie D. M. Harshbarger Litty Bentlevy Virgil Siders Stover Clyde McLane Earl C. Mohr Scott Sage Devers Columbus Blount Clifford Dunn W. S. Waldie Iva Wise Emma Wise

Lent Dinner At Trinity Methodist Church

Ninety five members and guests attended the Lenten dinner at Trinity Methodist Church Wednesday evening. Robert Knox youth director spoke on Trails of Judas following the dinner.

Trinity Methodist Church Robert Knox Judas

Plineyv Man Dies at 72

Boyd E. Bateman 72 of Pliny dies at Holzer Hospital after ten years of ill health. Services at Barton Chapel Church Saturday at 2 30 p.m. with Rev. Charles Kinniard. burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife Ira Lena Long Bateman two daughters five sons one sister 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Twin sons preceded him in death. Friends may call Stevens Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Boyd E. Bateman Barton Chapel Charles Kinniard Bateman Holzer Hospital Thomas Idella McCallister Bateman Ira Lena Long Bateman Irene McCarty Marysville Forest Kenneth Bateman Delaware James Bateman Apple Grove Tracy Bateman Pliny John Bateman Lilly Chapel Goldie Jones Stevens Funeral Home

Carney Home Burns in Leon

A six room home owned by Mr and Mrs A T Carney on Route 35 near Leon was damaged by fire causing about 2000 dollars in loss The fire started around the flue and was discovered by Mrs Carney Firemen Steve Miller J C Parson Paul Wood Delbert Stover and Harry Flowers responded at 1145 a m The residence was insured.

Point Pleasant A. T. Carney Route 35 Leon Carney Steve Miller J. C. Parson Paul Wood Delbert Stover Harry Flowers

Birth for Mr and Mrs James Roush Daughter at Henderson

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs James Roush of Henderson on March 27. Discharged Chester Saunders of Glenwood.

James Roush, Henderson Chester Saunders, Glenwood

Point Pleasant Churches and Schedules

Local churches in Point Pleasant list pastors weekly services. Sacred Heart holds Holy Mass on varying Sundays. Christ Church Episcopal schedules communion and services. Church of Christ Henderson and First Church of God outline worship and Sunday school times. Main Street Baptist, Nazarene, EUB, Trinity Methodist, Heights EUB, and Clifton Mason Methodist provide service times, Sunday schools, and midweek activities.

John O'Reilly Sacred Heart Church of Point Pleasant St. Joseph’s of Mason Christ Church Episcopal Jerome D. Rodgers Holy Communion Choi Church of Christ Henderson A. Kelly First Church of God George Osler Main Street Baptist Kenneth Chandler Church of the Nazarene Braman Leon Donald Pringle Rockcastle Yanger Shiloh Mr. Zion Promise Land Warren Trinity Methodist Church Viand St Alvin C. Young the Heights Commission On Stewardship and Finance

Summers Rites Planned for Ada Summers in Logan

Ada A Summers 71 died at 120 am in McArthur, after a long illness. She lived in Logan at 530 East Front Street, widow of Nathan Summers, and daughter of John and Rachel An krom. Survived by four daughters and seven grandchildren. Visitation at Heinlein funeral home ends Saturday 2 pm with Church of the Nazarene service led by Rev Roy E Klingler. burial in Fairview Cemetery.

Logan Ada A. Summers McArthur Glen L. Peters Eagles Mill Vinton County E. Front St Nathan Summers John Rachel Stevens Ankrom Summers Mary A. Ray Elyria Edna Edith Spicer Vermillion Roy Deladonne Columbus Stella May Graham Doris Turner Logan Route 1 Annie Swiger Coolville Althea Smith Los Angeles Calif Heinlein Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler Fairview Cemetery

Logan Bands Enter District 15 Competition at OHIO University

Logan junior and senior high schools compete in District 15 bands event at Ohio University Memorial Auditorium. The senior band enters Class B-1 with Athens, Portsmouth East and Ironton high schools. buses depart Logan for 8 30 a m. The junior band leaves at 12 30 p m to perform at 2 30 p m with Ironton Cadet Band and Gallipolis Junior High. Armand Houk directs both Logan groups. Union Furnace High School band directed by Miss Mary Jane McKinley also competes.

Logan Ohio University Athens Portsmouth East Ironton Ohio University Memorial Gallipolis Armand Houk Union Furnace High School Mary Jane McKinley

Pet Owners Warned About Off Lead Dogs

Logan dog owners are warned by city and county authorities against letting pets run at large. A 1943 city ordinance and a county dog quarantine, in effect since last year, impose fines of $1 to $5 per offense and penalties for violations.

Logan

Laurel Scenic Advisory Council March Meeting Notes

The March session of the Laurel Scenic Advisory Council met at Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Griffiths home. President Raymond Bailey led the business meeting and W R Griffith gave the legislative report with comments. Velva Brashares led a soil bank discussion, noting need for a better per acre price plan and greater farmer involvement in Laurel Township.

Laurel Laurel Township Griffith Bailey Wylie Lida Morlan Columbus Denver Drum

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes March Meeting At Methodist Church

The Women's Society of Christian Service met Tuesday at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Everett Dawley presiding. The program included group singing, poetry, devotions on mental health, scripture readings, and special music by Rebecca Stuart. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Ellis of Logan. Charles Rauber of Dundas and Oscar Skeens of Logan Route were dismissed.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Everett Dawley Jesus Virgil Harman D. C. Moffett Walter Haas Rose Krishbaum Rebecca Stuart Kenneth Stuart

Local church schedule lists many services across area

A detailed Bible reading and worship timetable lists pastors and times for Logan area churches including EUB and Nazarene congregations. Services span Sunday school from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. and evening sermons, with midweek prayer and youth events.

Church of the Nazarene Roy E. Klingler NYPS St. Matthew Lutheran Thomas C. Smallsteed

Church Dinner Charts Plans for $90,000 Education Center

About 175 St Matthew Lutheran Church members and friends gathered at the Izaak Walton League for a congregational loyalty dinner to build fellowship and outline expansion plans. The event launched a drive to raise roughly $90,000 for a new educational unit with speakers from the Wells organization of Chicago and church leaders offering remarks.

County Commissioners Approve Routine Bills at Meeting

Logan County officials approved payments from the auto gasoline fund and county funds totaling 2776.19 and 568.60. Welfare bills approved include general relief grants 1477.47 cash grants 498.50 Welfare Department payroll 668 aid for disabled payments 5 and cash grants 2337, aid for blind 1123 and aid for dependent children 10267.

Welfare Department Administration

Blood drives collect 138 pints at local sites

Logan area donors contributed 138 pints across two Red Cross collections. At Carborundum Co. plant 79 volunteers, 73 donated, 58 first timers. eight rejected. Westminster House drive yielded 65 pints with 12 donors from Hocking Honor Camp leading totals. Health staff included Dr. H M Boocks and nurses and aides from multiple local groups assisting canteen volunteers.

Hocking Natco Haydenville Sun Glow Furniture Co Logan Pottery Heine Packing Co Smead Manufacturing Co Logan Clay Products Co H. M. Boocks Eva Mock Marie Dupler Richard Gerken Vera Ebert Rosemary Switzer

Stack seeks divorce from Evelyn Stack in Athens County Ohio

James F. Stack files in Common Pleas Court for divorce from Evelyn Stack of Saxton Kentucky on grounds of willful absence and gross neglect. Hearing set after April 29. Attorneys Rowland and Rowland represent plaintiff. Case number 21408. Notice dated March 12, 1957.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio James F. Stack Five- Ion Stack Evelyn Stack Saxton Kentucky Court of Common Pleas

Probate filing to relieve estate from administration in Athens County

Sylvia Keirns files in the Probate Court Athens County Ohio to relieve the estate of her deceased mother Florence Howard from administration. The hearing is set for April 17 1957 at 1 00 PM with R W Finsterwald as her attorney 5 29 Botw

Beatrice Wilson Charles Beddow Russell House Athens Ohio Sylvia Keirns Athens County Florence Howard R. W. Finsterwald

Sealed bids for Athens City School furnishings invited

The Athens City Board of Education invites sealed bids by April 19 1957 for supplying and delivering school furnishings including chairs desks tables and cabinets in various sizes and configurations. Bids must include full bidder names and 10 percent bond or certified check. bid security returned if rejected and bonds returned after contract.

Board of Edition Athens City Athens County Ohio Ia Pecadent Board of Education Athens City Board of Education Athens, Ohio Wm. Parker Walker

Annual Financial Report for Rome Township 1956

Rome Township in Athens County Ohio releases the annual fiscal report for year ending December 31 1956 listing population 1212 and including general township funds receipts and payments bond retirement and sinking fund activity and balances. The document notes salaries and various tax receipts plus a detailed balance sheet and an auction notice for April 2 1957 with broad farm equipment cattle and household items.

Rome Township Athens County Ohio Noor Kanes Stewart Kenneth L. Root Oo Neal Gee Bt Cerks District Board of Health General Executive Services General Township

Markets Cincinnati Livestock and Potatoes Prices

Cincinnati market note shows hog prices mostly down with 220 lb hogs around 17.85, sow and boar ranges, cattle and calves with fed steers 19-20 per cwt, and eggs and potatoes price ranges. Notice of appointment records H. Gall Jr. appointed administrator de bonis non of Frank Joyce estate in Athens County Ohio with creditors to file claims by court date.

Cincinnate Cincinnati USDA U.S U.S. A U.S. BR Cincinenati H. ®. Gall, Jr Cline Bldg Athens Ohio Frank Joyce Athens County Roger J. Jones Said

Classified Rates For Want Ads Note

Cash rates for want ads list 3 day and 7 day pricing with word limits and overage charges. Cancellation before 9 A.M. is mentioned.

Public Sale Dairy Dispersal Near Bartlett Ohio

Public dairy dispersal sale Monday April 1st at mile 12 southwest Bartlett Ohio. Discontinuing dairy business selling 12 Grade Holsteins 5 Grade Jerseys 1 Grade Ayrshire 2 Grade 2 yr old bred heifers with fresh or springers. Also 15 milk cans 4 can Esco cooler vats electric water heater 2 single unit DeLaval milkers etc. 3 ton mixed hay 3 ton alfalfa 400 bushels corn 4 bushels Timothy seed and more. Russel Wolfe owner.

Racine Ohio Farmall M Farmall B. N S.H.C J. D J.D I.H.C J. D. Steel N.I Motorola Philco Bartlett Harold Goddard Russel Wolfe

Farm Machinery Consignment Sale Planned in London Ohio

Next consignment sale of farm machinery and miscellaneous equipment at London Ohio on State Route 42 Wednesday April 3 1957 at 11 oclock. Farmers dealers bring anything you wish to sell new or used. G Harold Flax London Ohio phone UL2 2255.

London Ohio G. Harold Flax London, Ohio

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Athens Messenger IK Kaiser Henry Fruth Lewis Rossi Euna Saunders J. B. Couch Dorcas Elmer Martin Charles White W. W. Robinson D. L. Cottrill G. B. Woodard C. A. Roush E. E. Buffington C. J. Hyer Homer Icard Harry Berkley Blanche Armstrong Bertha Conder Hyer Southeast Asia Taker's Kris Kringle Ranauga, Ohio Silver Bridge Rebekahs Meet Knox Plineyv Presbyterian Church Robert Ray EUB Rites Woman's Society Meets Hocking Valley Hospital IRTHS Lawrence Ellis Charles Rauber Oscar Skeens Dundas Charles Leasure Logan Churches D. S. Dunkle C. F. Lutz Mary-Martha Circle WSWS First Presbyterian Earl F. Schottke Westminster Fellowship Trustees Larry Woodruff Albany Union Furnace Paul A. Sellers Union Hocking Valley Tabernacle F. W. Baker D. H. Sharp Greenfield First Church of Christ LeRoy S. Haynie United Brethren In Christ N. Burnworth Laurel Run Buchtel Jobs Murray City Christ South Haydenville Princeton University Bruce Garand Rochester Minn Merl Primmer Charles Eaton Jr Lewis Bester Carl Risch Joe Brooker C. F. Rauch Blum Clarence Blosser Dale Brooks Richard Carpenter William Dennis Robert Dunkle Robert Emerson Clarence Grandy Mary Fisher Elmer Hand Joe Hartman Roger Humphrey Charles Keller Floyd Matheny Harley Meyer Alex Mowery Don Mowery Luther Mowery Katherine Myers Michael Scaparrotti Albert Seabright Logan — County Commissioners Larry Green Reggie Stewart Tony Hugh Larry Pickett Charles Shahan James Blume John Stallsmith Bob Dennis Rowland
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