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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1958

Page

5

Rev Young to address Point Pleasant seniors at graduation

The Rev Alvin C Young of Trinity Methodist Church will deliver the class sermon on Faith and Opinions to Point Pleasant High School's 1958 graduates. Diploma ceremonies follow May 19 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium with valedictorian Darlene Schwarz and salutatorian Judith Ann Wilson among speakers.

Point Pleasant Alvin C. Young Trinity Methodist Church Point Pleasant High School Fred Matchinski St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Christine Johnson Darlene Schwarz Judith Ann Wilson Barbara Ann Johnson Cora Ann Proffitt C. P. Stout Mason County Board of Education Benjamin Franklin, IV

Working Plan for Hospital To Be Shown

Dr. Jack A. Buxton announces an 8 p.m. Mason County Hospital Board meeting to view final plans by architect Harry V. Nay for a proposed 40 bed hospital on five acres north of the city near the Country Club Addition. Plans await board approval and joint state federal review before bids are advertised.

Jack A. Buxton Mason County Hospital Board of Trustees Chamber of Commerce Harry V. Nay Board of Trustees Country Club

Rev Higgins to Speak at Presbyterian Men Dinner

Jack Higgins pastor of Belle meade EUB Church will address the Presbyterian Church men at their regular dinner Thursday at 6 15 p m Emory Monroe will preside during the business session The dinner will be in the church dining room.

Point Pleasant Jack Higgins Bellemeade EUB The Presbyterian Church Emory Monroe

State Police Arrest Four in Point Pleasant Area

State police arrested Robert Thomas of Route 1 Point Pleasant on a wife signed warrant for brandishing a shotgun. Howard Vanmeter of West Columbia Vinton Smith of Hartford and William Dale of Glenwood were also arrested for intoxication. William Lockwood of Lakin was jailed on parole violation from the state hospital.

Point Pleasant Robert Thomas Leon Route 1 Howard Vanmeter West Columbia Vinton Smith Hartford William Dale Glenwood William Lockwood Lakin State Hospital

Mrs Thomas Rites Tuesday in Trinity EUB Church

Flora Blanche Thomas died of a heart attack at 12 25 a m Sunday at her granddaughter’s home in Point Pleasant She was born January 3 1880 in Mason County daughter of Oscar and Melinda McDermitt Greer She leaves two sons Byron of Leon and Gaylord of Point Pleasant three grandchildren four great grandchildren and is survived by relatives Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p m at Trinity EUB Church with burial in Greer Cemetery Crow Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Point Pleasant Flora Blanche Thomas Thomas Holland Park Dr Mason County Oscar and Melinda McDermitt Greer Trinity Eub Church Greer Byron Thomas Leon Gaylord Thomas

Youth Lead Services at Christ Church Episcopal

Youth of Christ Church Episcopal led the Sunday service with John Heiskell delivering the sermon and D W Dow directing the Youth Choir.

Point Pleasant Christ Church Episcopal John Heiskell D. W. Dow

Two Funerals For 93YearOld Robert Keefer Planned

Robert Milroy Keefer 93 of Leon dies after a long illness. Funeral services are set at the Church of Christ in Christian Union with Rev. J R Keefer and at Bethel Church near Arbuckle with Rev. Harold Martin. He was born December 27 1864 in Mason County and leaves seven children, 46 grandchildren, 107 great grandchildren and other relatives. Burial is in Bethel Church Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Robert Milroy Keefer Leon Church of Christ In Christian Union J. R. Keefer Bethel Church Harold Martin Washington D. H Ohio Keefer Henry Harry Charleston Laura Casto Lizzie Allen Gallipolis Lawrence Arbuckle Alice Francis Keefer Coon Keefer Huntington Alkie Keefer Chesapeake Willard Whip Keefer Milton Blanche Carrie Barker J. P. Keefer

Episcopal Youth Fellowship Hosts Gallipolis and St Albans

The Christ Church Episcopal Youth Fellowship hosted guests from St Peters Gallipolis and All Saints South Charleston. An evening included a sermon by John Heiskell, prayers by Butch Heiskell and Butch Walters, a minstrel skit, and lessons by Mary Ann Somerville and Mary Jeffries. After a Tu Endie Wei Park tour, a buffet lunch followed at the parish house with games supervised by adults.

Point Pleasant Christ Church Episcopal St. Peters Episcopal Church of Gallipolis All Saints Episcopal Church of Charley Riggs Diana Parsons John Holzer Jill Bastiana St. Albans John Scott French Bailey Fred Schnider Carol Cole Tom Fields Henry Price Bill Bailey Cathy Call Ellen Woodriff Patty Walker Charley Regan Dick Campbell Marilyn Stealy J. E. Staley Steve Guthrie Kenny Price Gene Walker

Notice to Bid Sale of Frame Buildings and Structures

Sealed proposals will be received by Ohio University Purchasing Agent up to 2:00 PM EST for sale as one lot of two story frame buildings a baseball grandstand a fence shed and garage located off Richland Avenue Athens County Ohio on an as is where is basis. Inspections May 7 to May 16 1958 daily 8 AM to 4 PM except weekends. Bond required. Right to reject bids.

Ohio U Atrotez Apeeee Richland Avenue Ohio University W. H. Herbert

Point Pleasant Social Notes Picnic Ends Club Year

The Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club wraps its year with a 6 p.m. pot luck picnic Tuesday at Harmon Park, rain date Moose Home. Mrs. Floyd Taylor chairs, with co-chair Mrs. Charles Hannah and committee members listed. Delegates for the Charleston state convention May 16-17 at the Daniel Boone Hotel include Mrs. Rosalee Williamson, retired president, Mrs. Earl Henry, president, and others.

Point Pleasant Harmon Park Moose Home Floyd Taylor Charles Hannah Bruce Dannis Charles Clarke Charleston Daniel Boone Hotel

City Council to Convene Regular Session Tonight

Point Pleasant officials announce a regular city council meeting at 7 30 p m in the city building with Mayor B W Krodel presiding.

Point Pleasant B. W. Krodell

Movie Show At Point Pleasant AAUW Meeting

The Point Pleasant Branch of the American Association of University Women will view a film at 7 45 p m in the Appalachian auditorium. Mrs William C Filson will discuss Preparations for Retirement with the social studies committee directing the program.

Point Pleasant American Association of University Women Appalachian Auditorium William C. Filson

Sunday Guests of Mrs. Elmer Plymale

Sunday guests of Mrs. Elmer Plymale of New Haven were Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Plymale and daughter Pamela of St. Albans, Mrs. Don Brown and daughters Becky and Lynn of Nitro, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Atkinson of Gallipolis, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hyre of Point Pleasant.

Elmer Plymale New Haven Ervin Plymale Pamela St. Albans Don Brown Becky Lynn Nitro Simon Atkinson Gallipolis W. S. Hyre Point Pleasant

Calls Flood McGuffin During Last High Water

Robert F. Bob McGuffin floodwall superintendent urged only residents in flood areas to call for river stage information. He noted lines are busy during floods with non residents and non emergencies. calls from those in danger will be prioritized with optional anonymity.

Point Pleasant Robert F. Bob McGuffin Guffin

John J. Hoschar Rites Held Today at Mason

Funeral services for John J. Hoschar of West Columbia were conducted at 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Mason with Rev. Roscoe Thorne officiating. Burial followed in Rema Cemetery, West Columbia. He was born February 21, 1891, the son of Benjamin and Virginia Vanmeter Hoschar, and died Saturday at his home. He is survived by one brother, Frank Hoschar of Middleport.

Point Pleasant John J. Hoschar West Columbia Pilgrim Holiness Church Mason Roscoe Thorne Rema Benjamin 2 Virginia Vanmeter Hoschar Frank Hoschar Middleport

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