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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1955

Page

2

Point Pleasant Kiwanians Hear Hospital Expansion Plan

Dr. J P McGullen receives award and serves as guest speaker for Hospital Day, as Virginia Medical Association and West Virginia group highlight state mental health efforts. Event May 15 at Lakin State Hospital includes officials, local leaders, and community members.

Point Pleasant McCullen J. Phe Rational McGullen West Mental Health Association Virginia Medical Association Lakin Lakin State Pita Vis Johnson Burdett State Board of Control Carl Thompson Maton County Wayne Foster Holter Hospital Harrison Reel West Virginia State College Dan Glassman A. D Henderson Betton Beckley Sere Harvey Snodgrass George Nutter Je. Snodgrass Robert Siderg Village Recorder Goldie ‘Nystrom

Henderson Candidates Announced for June Local Election

Voters will choose five city seats on June 14 as candidates including George ayes and Mayes THe 1 vie for council. The slate features Besse Supple Libby Calaway Arin Austin Archie Austin Gary Roach and others. Community groups and local officials encourage turnout and civic engagement across Henderson.

George Ayes Snodarace Syntrom Besse Supple Libby’ Calaway Arin’ Austin Archie ‘Austin Gary Roach

Mason DAV Commander Named in Parkersburg Area

Robert See of 44 Burdette Addition has been named commander of the Mason Chapter Disabled American Veterans in Point Pleasant. He replaces Alfred Miller who resigned and will transfer to Marietta. Miller’s resignation from the DAV is effective Monday. See moved up from senior vice commander May 17. The chapter will send three delegates to the state convention in Parkersburg. They are V Dell Plants and Ed Reuter. The chapter is conducting a membership drive and urges eligible persons to contact members for information.

Point Pleasant Robert See Burdette Addition Mason Amercan See Alfred Miller Middleport Miller Ever Creek Marietta DAV Lee Parkersburg Dell Plants Ed Reuter

Pt Pleasant Society Dinner Honors church leaders at Trinity event

The WSCS of Trinity held a Tuesday gathering in Canyon with theme Give Thee but Thine. Officers named include Mary Heller as president and A C Young as chalice. several members were listed for roles in missions, youth, education, and publications. A surprise birthday and service honored Mrs D Dut, with gifts and refreshments after a spring gathering dine-a-thon.

WSCS Trinity Merhor Sint Charen Ere I Canyon A.C. Young Mic Beale Jonneens Christian Sci Mime SB Couch Wecature and Sten 1K Roush Spirit Sica Wic Iit Bardin Eunice Br Beller Enilaren We Lear New Plymouth Dow Petar Missonary Education D. E. Dut Bana Cottit John Devault Nhire Rabecce Ots Raymond Kelly Christian Science Christ Church Episcopal Holy Communion Jerome D. Rodgers John Heiskell Takin Rodgers Heiskell Suns Fay David Frazier Leon Mnrise Pennie Buran’ Duncan Paul ‘Graham Edna Burdette W. S. Bullips Ramon MacDonald Hickory Chapel Avin C. Young Fy Wilson Presbyterian

Posture and health week features at Trinity Church dinner

Community program on posture causes and remedies led by Dr. Randall A. Taylor highlighted Family Week activities at Trinity Me Church. Guests from Huntington to Portsmouth discussed nervous system effects and home posture training, with 60 attendees and a meal plan coordinated by Mrs. J. W. Lozier.

Randall A. Taylor Wiliam Langdon Sally Larry A’ H. Nibert Kenneth Sims Thomas Taylor H. Nibert Huntington Harry Nibert Bracy Wray Chile Bracy Bracy, Jr Sharon Nibert Apple’ Grove Susie Hyatt John C. Wiseman Gallipolis Jack Smith Portsmouth Ohio

Youth 16 Guilty Of Thefts In Fort Pleasant

Shirley Kari Wright, 16, pleaded guilty to two felonies and was sentenced to the industrial school at Prunytown by Judge Lewis H. Miller who ordered detention until age 21 or reform. The indictments covered breaking and entering Point Pleasant High School for soda pop and a watch, and auto theft from Somerville Motor Co. Also Beulah Neville was found guilty of petty larceny for a watch theft, with misdemeanor status due to depreciation. Involuntary manslaughter case against Charles Rood ended with not guilty of negligence in the Apple Grove crash that killed Arnold E. Hatfield. another related case against Jesse Hoover for negligent homicide was set for today.

Fort Pleasant Shirley Kari Wright Prunytown Wright Lewis H. Miller Point Pleasant High School Somerville Motor Co Beulah Neville Second St Glenn Goodman First St Neville Miller Mond Charles Rood Arnold E. A Route 2 Apple Grove Rood Hatfield Jesse Hoover

Pt Pleasant Area Church Notices Compile Sunday Services

Church listings across Pt Pleasant and New Haven detail Sunday schools, worship times, and midweek services for numerous denominations including First Church of God, New Haven EUB, Baptist, Methodist, United Brethren, Presbyterian, and Adventist. The column also lists marriages licenses and local ministerial rosters, with varied service times and special programs.

First Church of God Jetterson Ave George Osler New Haven En Ethdit Siegen Walker Sundae Sale Chapel Trighton Methodnt Telard Main Street Baptist Kenneth Handler Armony Heights United Brethren David L. Sayre Junior Christian Endeavor Bellemeade Eub Methodist Henderson H. A’ la Parl Keech Hill Am’ Methodist Youth Fellowship Pine Grove Pilgrim Holiness Herbert Smith Hartford Rufus Caste Graham Letart Haven Tiam Levatt Seventh Day Adventist Wilson John E. Hoffman Presbyterian Church Jordan Baptist Church Opal Rob

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