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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1958

Page

7

Point Pleasant Seniors to Hear Rev Young Sermon

The Rev Alvin C Young pastor of Trinity Methodist Church will deliver the class sermon on Faith and Opinions to Point Pleasant High School 1958 graduates Sunday at 8 pm in the high school auditorium The Rev Fred Matchinski will give invocation and benediction Music directed by Miss Christine Johnson.

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 of the Mason County Hospital Board announces an 8 PM board meeting at the Chamber of Commerce offices. Architect Harry V. Nay will present final 40 bed hospital plans. If approved, plans go to state and federal boards for final approval and bids will be advertised. The 40 bed hospital would rise on a five acre plot in the city north end above Country Club Addition.

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

Rev Higgins to Address Presbyterian Men Dinner

Belle Meade EUB Church pastor Jack Higgins will speak at the Presbyterian Church men’s dinner Thursday at 6 15 p m in the church dining room Emory Monroe will preside over the business session

Point Pleasant Jack Higgins Bellemeade EUB The Presbyterian Church Emory Monroe

State Police Arrest Four in Regional Roundup

State police arrested four individuals on a weekend roundup. Robert Thomas of Route 1 POINT PLEASANT faced a shotgun brandishing warrant signed by his wife. Howard Vanmeter of West Columbia, Vinton Smith of Hartford, and William Dale of Glenwood were charged with intoxication. William Lockwood of Lakin was jailed from the state hospital for parole violation.

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

Mrs. Flora B. Thomas Rites Planned in Point Pleasant

Flora Blanche Thomas died suddenly from a heart attack at 12 25 a m Sunday at the home of her granddaughter in Point Pleasant Greer County born January 3 1880 in Mason County she was a long time resident and Trinity EUB Church member Surviving are two sons Byron and Gaylord three grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 pm at Trinity EUB Church with burial in the Greer Cemetery Friends may call at Crow Funeral Home

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

The youth of Christ Church Episcopal conducted the Sunday service in Point Pleasant, with the sermon by John Heiskell. The Youth Choir was directed by D. W. Dow.

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

Two Funerals Planned for Robert Keefer at 93

Robert Milroy Keefer 93 of Leon died Saturday night after a long illness. Funeral services are set at the Church of Christ in Christian Union where his son Rev. J R Keefer serves as pastor and at Bethel Church in Arbuckle with Rev Harold Martin officiating. Burial follows at Bethel Church Cemetery. Keefer was a retired merchant who operated grocery stores in Charleston, Leon, and Gallipolis and later farmed. He was a trustee of Arbuckle Community Church. He was born December 27 1864 in Mason County to Benjamin and ? Keefer and married Rosa Graham in 1882 who died in 1933. He is survived by seven children forty six grandchildren one hundred seven great grandchildren and thirty four great great grandchildren. two half brothers and two sisters. Friends may call at the Rev and Mrs J P Keefer home.

Point Pleasant Robert Milroy Keefer Leon Church of Christ In Christian Union J. R. Keefer Bethel Church Harold Martin Washington D. H Ohio Mr. 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 visiting groups from St Peters Gallipolis and All Saints South Charleston at Christ Church in Point Pleasant. The evening included a tour, buffet, games, a music skit, and prayers. Leaders and attendees from Gallipolis and St Albans joined local members for the event and a weekly canteen begins Saturday at 7 p.m.

Point Pleasant Christ Church Episcopal St. Peters Episcopal Church of Gallipolis All Saints Episcopal Church of Linda Thompson 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

Sale of Two Frame Buildings and Grandstand at Ohio University

Bidders may submit sealed bids to the Purchasing Agent in Ohio up to 2:00 PEST for a single lot containing three two story frame buildings a baseball grandstand one lot of miscellaneous fencing a shed and a garage near Richland Avenue. Inspections May 7 to May 16 8 AM to 4 PM daily except Saturday. Bond required. Bidder may obtain forms at the Purchasing Agent office. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Ohio Une Pidens Richland Avenue Concey Agen Ohio University W. H. Herbert

Notice of Probate Action on Gwilym Estate in Athens County

Administrator B Gall Jr petitions probate court alleging insufficient assets to pay debts for Mary Elizabeth Gwilym deceased. Affected real property in Ohio described as lot with minerals reserved. seeks sale to satisfy debts. May 1058 deadline to answer. Parties include Belford Gwilym Henry Gwilym Daniel, and unknown heirs and kin.

Otice Belford Gwilym Henry Gwilym Daniel ‘Aan Mary Elizabeth Gwilym Elizabeth Gwilym B. Gall, Jr Ary Elizabet Gwilym Athens County Ohio Trimbie Ter Hollister Range Company Hollister and Jacksony Pike Republic Coal Com Athenay Ohio H. B. Gall, Jr Mary Wlizabd Gwilym Elizabeth Berry & Gall

Point Pleasant Social Notes Year Ends With Picnic

The Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club wraps its year with a pot luck picnic at Harmon Park at 6 p.m. Tuesday. If rain, the Moose Home will host. Mrs. Floyd Taylor chairs arrangements with Mrs. Charles Hannah as co chair. Delegates to the May 16 17 state convention in Charleston at the Daniel Boone Hotel will be chosen. Council meeting 7 30 p.m. tonight in the city building with Mayor Krodel presiding and officers listed.

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

Movie to Be Shown at Point Pleasant AAUW Meeting

The Point Pleasant Branch of the American Association of University Women will meet Monday at 7 45 p m in the Appalachian auditorium. Mrs William C Filson will discuss Preparations for Retirement while members of the social studies committee supervise the program.

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

Sunday Guests of Mrs Plymale Welcomed from Nearby Towns

Sunday guests of Mrs Elmer Plymale of New Haven included Mr and Mrs Ervin Plymale and Pamela from 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

Flood Warning Call Numbers Issued by McGuffin

McGuffin urges only residents in flood zones to call for river stage information during high water. He notes staff are busy with pumping and gate operations and nonresidents should refrain to keep lines free for emergencies.

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 held today at 2 p.m. at the Pilgrim Holiness Church in Mason with Rev. Roscoe Thorne officiating. Burial followed in Rema Cemetery at West Columbia. He was born February 21, 1891, to 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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