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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1956

Page

8

Parsonage Under Construction as Bellemeade Moves Toward EUB Split

Bellemeade EUB in Point Pleasant begins framing a new parsonage marking a step toward splitting Heights and Bellemeade into separate stations. The project follows paying off debt, acquiring lots, and plans for brick veneer, with completion aimed before August conference.

Point Pleasant Bellemeade Evangelical United Brethren Church Eub D. L. Sayre West Virginia Vienna Roy Blessing Heights Councils of North Main St Heights Eub Church Bellemeade Church Otis M. Rise Cecil Lucas Park McDaniel Jesse Eads Virgil Love Heights Church L.A. McMillin Charles Foglesong Virgil Sutton Belle-i Meade Plen

Mason Primary Tickets Incomplete Ballot Listings

Local primary slate appears with multiple party lines for county offices. Sheriff candidates include Democrats and Republicans. Prosecuting Attorney shows no Democrat, Republican names listed. Other posts show unopposed or two nonpartisan education seats with several nominees.

Democras Moten Stanley Griff F. Durbin John A. Wilson Charles A. Roberts Tara L. Morrison Mark Harshbarger Earl C.mohr BF. Musgrave Carrall W Cuenr James G. Morrison Otis S Young Layton Sayre Orville Sturgeon Fred W. Norris Charles R. Kinniard Repubican C.F. ‘Buckle George E. Sayre Campbell W. Stevens George A. Rairden J. Freemont Miller J. F. Wheaton E. H. Bissell J. E. Watt

Jaycees Set Organization Meeting at Point Pleasant

Parsons, temporary chairman, reports high interest for the newly formed Junior Chamber of Commerce chapter in Point Pleasant. An organizational meeting at 8 pm Tuesday at the Moose Home welcomes all young men 21 to 35, with officers to be elected and by laws drafted. Contact Don Ward for details or transportation.

Point Pleasant Garlan Parsons Moose Home Iems Don Ward Parsons The Jaycee Comen 63 Daughters of America Legion Building Cora "Morgan Dunsbar Charleston Hilda Baringer Patty ‘Ann Smith

Motorist Bends Light Pole at Drive-In

Logan patrol investigated a minor accident at 9:55 p.m. Saturday near the B and K drive-in on W Hunter Street. Marjorie Ann Kilbarner of Logan Route 4 drove a car into a parking lot light pole, causing front end damage.

Logan Marjorie Ann Kilbarner B&k W. ‘Hunter St Das

Wilson denies quitting race for Mason County sheriff

Wilson, Mason County Clerk and Democratic sheriff candidate, said Saturday that reports he withdrew from the primary are just rumor. He insisted he is still in the race and battling it out to the finish.

Wilson Point Pleasant Andy Wilson Mason County

Grass Run Visitors and Local Trips Mentioned

Mr and Mrs Marion McClure were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Carl E McClure near Albany Mrs George Clonch were visitors recently of Mrs Emma Bright Mrs Clonchs sister Mrs Helen Boggs and Mr and Mrs Marion McClure were business visitors in Pomeroy Mr and Mrs Arnold Jackson and children Harold Penny and Jackie were visitors of relatives in Sissonville and Charleston WV Mrs Freda Davis of near Langsville visited Mr and Mrs Marion McClure recently

Marion McClure Carl E. McClure Albany George Clonch Emma Bright Clonch Helen Boggs Pomeroy Arnold Jackson Harold, Penny Jackie Sissonville Charleston W.va Freda Davis Langsville

Hocking Primary Tickets and Party Nominations

The party lists show Democrats and Republicans with unopposed or listed contenders for local offices. Key names include Richard Gerken, A M Bierly, Tom Van Duren, Grover Carpenter, Virgil E Emrick, Elias E Bright, Keit Schultz for Democrat/Republican races. Sheriff Ralph Blum and John Hunter. Treasurer Ned Gabriel and Ralph Moorhead. Recorder Esther Carpenter. Prosecutor Hi Jer of Courts Thelma Keyes. Engineer Albert Seabright. and Dr W J Shively as Republican nominee for Yoroner.

Richard Gerken A. M. Bierly Tom van Duren Grover Carpenter Virgil E. Emrick Elias E. Bright Keit Schultz Harry Armstrong Elza Ringhiser Frank Ricketts Walter North Wayne Timberlake Ralph Blum John Hunter A. J. Waldron Ned. Gabriel Ralph Moorhead Recorder Esther Carpenter Thelma Keyes Ingineer Albert Seabright Yoroner W. J. Shively

Orland Boy, 9, Burned Riding Bike

A nine year old Orland boy, Charles Huntley, suffered second and third degree burns to his face chest right arm and leg in a Route 56 accident near Winter County village. Gasoline line broke on his motor bike causing flames. he rolled onto the berm and smothered flames with mud before being treated by Dr. J W Doering in Logan and sent home in satisfactory condition.

Logan Orland Winter County Charles Huntley Donald Huntley J. W. Doering

Honor roll list at Point Pleasant Senior High School

Point Pleasant Senior High School announced the fifth six weeks honor roll. Seniors include Bonnie Blessing and Phyllis Miller among many others, with Juniors Carter Franklin and Jimmy Mitchell noted. Freshmen, Sophomores, and additional seniors named span multiple pages, listing numerous students across all grades.

Point Pleasant High Joint Pleasant Ben Franklin Point Pleasant Senior High School US A Bonnie Blessing Sonya Mayes Call Phyllis Miller Sue Rhodes Suzanne Rothgebarbara Russell Sandra Tackett Carol Walters Jieniece Wandling Cecil Higgenbotham Job Sumner Carter L. Franklin Frerry Jones John Mann Jimmy Mitchel Harry E. Rhodes Jr Richard’ Startzman Barbar Nillie Jean Blessing Lindlateh Mary Ann Rogers Judith White Judith Wilson Ronnie Lee Nichols Dexter Ray Dowell Eddy Skidmore Walter Sturgeon Judy Burdette Zoolema Escue William Crump Ernest Cunningham Clyde Dempsey Jim Eads Hayden Lockhart Steve Meadows Bennie Roseberry Ferrell Wamsley Willie Wilson Mary Frances Blaine Betty Jo Burris Bonnie Cromsey Mona Anne Damron Donna Dewees Dixie Dotson Linda Durst Shirley Gard Geneva Gerl Thomas McGuffin Gary Nichols John Howard’ Price Kenneth Roush Walden Bennett ‘Roush John ‘Sterrett Robert Swann Nancy Ann Blain Myrtle Blessing Judith Boncutter Monna Bowles Sean Ann Copley Beverly Cottrill Charlotte Dar

Lutherans Install Pastor At St John St Matthew

The Rev Thomas C Smallsteed will be installed as pastor of St Matthew and St John Lutheran churches in Logan Ohio next Sunday with services at each church. Dr Otto Ebert of the Ohio District will conduct the installation and deliver the sermons. Smallsteed, a Capital University graduate, previously served at Grace Lutheran Eaton and is married with two sons. A parish dinner and reception follow the services as the parish resumes its regular pastoral leadership after a period without a steady pastor.

Capital Theological Seminary Grace Lutheran Church Fremont Eaton Smallsteed Betty Columbus Capital University Conservatory of Music Thomas Mark Stephen Warren George A. Smallsreed Sr The Columbus Dispatch St. John Church Laurel Township St .Matthew Logan Izaak Walton ‘League Paul N. Warner America Lutheran Church Capital Seminary

Man Pleads Guilty To Assault And Battery

Stacy A. Beougher was arraigned Sunday night in Magistrate E. E. Brights court. Beougher pleaded guilty and was fined five dollars plus costs. The affidavit filed by Dana Carr and arrest by deputies Joe Breeze and Kenneth Rheinseheld are noted in the report.

Logan Cnargea Stacy A. Beougher Zanesville Ave E. E. Bright Beougher Dana Carr Joe Breeze Kenneth Rheinseheld

Marriage License Sought in Mason County Clerk Office

Sonny Miller son of Ralph and Virginia Miller and Janet Wolfe daughter of Harl and Beulah Wolfe applied for a marriage license Saturday in Mason County Clerk Andy Wilsons office.

Point Pleasant Sonny Patrick Miller Ralph and Virginia Miller Janet Gai Wolfe Harl and Beulah Griffitt Wolfe Mason County Andy Wilson

Logan Morgan Countian Held In Oil-Well Tool Theft

Logan county sheriff reports the arrest of Arthur L. Queen 23 and a juvenile as suspects in an oil well tool theft near Glouster Route 78 Morgan County. Tools valued at $500 were recovered with items sold for $14. Queen admits theft and implicates youths. charges of grand larceny likely with Juvenile Court jurisdiction for the youths.

Arthur L. Queen Queen Kenneth Rheinscheld Glouster Bishopvile Route 78 Morgan County Joe McAllister John Connor Logan Rachelmacher Waldron Connor Joe Breeze

Ravenswood Student Shines in Livestock Contest

POINT PLEASANT The live stock judging team of West Virginia University won third place in the Southeastern Intercollegiate Livestock Judging Contest at Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Va Four teams participated with Mississippi State College taking first. A Ravenswood student finished seventh high individual with a score out of 1000.

Point Pleasant West Virginia University Virginia Polytechnic Institute Blacksburg Mississippi State College

Hocking County 4-H Groups Meet and Elect Officers

Hocking Co 4 H Activities and Logan Lads 4 H club met at Larry Kornmiller s home. Paul Ringhiser president distributed pins and certificates. Fifteen members and adviser James Taulbee attended. Next meeting May 16 at Tom Nihhisers. Enterprise Farmerettes 4 H Club elected Lois Stahr president Lois Nihiser vice president Sue Helber secretary Shirley Van Biber treasurer Shirley Sigler reporter Becky Stimson health and safety. Next meeting May 15. The Irish Free State constitution was adopted on December 11, 1982.

Logan Lads Larry Kornmiller Paul Ringhiser James Taulbee Tom Nihhiser Enterprise Farmerettes 4-11 Club Lois Nihiser Lois Stahr Sue Helber Shirley van Biber Shirley Sigler Betty McBride Becky’ Stimson H Health and Safety Irish Free State

Dodsworth TV adaptation earns an Emmy worthy revival

New York review lauds Sidney Howard and David Shaw for the filmic TV version of Dodsworth starring Frederick March Claire Trevor and Geraldine Fitzgerald. March delivers a wide emotional range as the weary auto magnate Sam Dodsworth and the cast garners a deeply human, adult treatment of Sinclair Lewis’s tale.

Lewis Sidney Howard David Shaw Alex Segal Frederick March Claire Trevor Geraldine Fitzgerald March Sam Dodsworth

Jefferson Ave Blaze Causes 150 in Damages

Morning fire on Jefferson Avenue at the home of Mary Maude Mitchfield, 2016 Jefferson Ave. burned curtains blinds and a dress nearby. Damage to window sill wall and ceiling estimated at 150 dollars. Cause not determined.

Point Pleasant Mary Maude Mitchfield Jefferson Ave

Daughters of the American Revolution to Host Western District Conference

PT Pleasant society notes a May 11 social at the Mansion House and a May 19 hostesses for a Western District conference at Moose Home. Various committee chairs are listed, including hospitality, registration, and flower arrangements. A VFW marker dedication and a postponed meeting are also mentioned. The program included patriotic readings, a flag editorial reprint, and remarks urging civic education against communism.

Point Pleasant Chester Roush Eldridge Sauer Charles Lewis Chap- Lakin State Hospital Daughters of the American At Revolution Women’s Club Angelity Western District Ray Donald Smith Hersel Henderson Walter M. Windsor Mansion House J. G. F. Johnson Gertrude Bateson Leon Homemakers Farm Teacheyres Zanesville Ohio Eunice B. Beller Barry Herman Patton Wilming-Jones R Jones Defferensa New York Times J. G. Wolden Herbert A. Philbrick Washington Soviet Union Philbrick Organization of American Association of University American Legion Wiliam Arbuckle Craig Pat Wilson

Automobile Burned on Route 33 Near Midway

Logan Fire Department was called Saturday north of Midway on Route 33 to a vehicle fire owned by Ronald Copas of 386 E Rich St Columbus. The car, purchased the day before, had right front tire and engine wiring burned and hood paint blistered. flames were put out by a fog nozzle from the booster tank.

Logan Logan Fire Department Midway Ronald Copas E. Rich St Columbus Burlin Taylor

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