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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1955

Page

5

Churches of Point Pleasant Faith Notices and Schedules

A dense listing of area church services across Point Pleasant and nearby towns. It covers pastors, Sunday schools, worship times, and midweek meetings for many congregations including First Church of God, New Haven EUB, Hartford, Leon churches, Mount Olive, Pine Grove, Pilgrim Holiness, Seventh Day Adventist, Christian Science, Episcopal, Presbyterian, and Trinity Methodist among others.

First Church of God Jefferson Ave George Osler New Haven Hartford Boyd W. Scott Leon Methodist Arden Smith Smith Brighton Outer Branch Walker Eddie Chapel Elwhood Kermit Hypes Kenneth Polen Trinity (Greer Eckard Krebs Mt. Olive Point Pleasant Isabelle Kiefer Main Street Kenneth Chandler Harmony Youth Fellowship Heights Evangelical United Brethren David L. Sayre Beech Hill Methodist Youth Fellowship Pine Grove Pilgrim Holiness Herbert Smith Longfest Hartford Methodist Rufus Casto Graham Letart Seventh Day Adventist C. QO. Wilson John E. Hoffman The Presbyterian Church Jordan Baptist Church Opal Roberts Raymond Kelly Christian Science Main St Study of Christ Church Episcopal—Holy Communion Jerome D. Rodgers John Heiskell Lakin Mr. Rodgers Jayman Heiskell Church of God George Oller Risen Rist David Frazier Leon Baptist Bonnie Buran Duncan Paul Graham Edna Burdette W. S. Bullips Leon Hickory Chapel Ramon MacDonald Presbyterian Trinity Methodist Alvin C Young J. B. Couch Jerome Rodgers MYF High School Lydia Circle C. C. Stone

Athens County bids requested for land tract in Athens Ohio

The Athens County Commissioners invite bids under Ohio law for Inlets No 1609 1700 and a 6.5 ft strip in W E Phillips Second Addition Athens Ohio with wall as party between two buildings. Bids due at 2 pm June 6 1955 with 10 percent certified check and 90 percent due on deed.

Board of Commissioners of Athens County State of Ohio Athens County of State of Ohio W. E. Phillips Athens County Record of Board of County Commissioners Bank of Ohio W. H. Wakefield J. W. Whaley

Carthage Troy Music Boosters report modest totals

The club noted parcel post and food sale proceeds of 67.10 39.60 and 27.50 with band repairs and books paid from treasury leaving a balance of 90.76. May meeting of Helen MacLeod Service Guild hosted by Mrs. Garnett Reed. potluck for nine. Several local guests and visits from Athens Zanesville Columbus and Stewart are listed.

Coolville Carthage- Troy E. M. Daugherty C. L. Stout Nelsonville John McCall Zanesville D. C. Davis Will Spear Stewart Davises Neff Norman George Norman Athens Raymond Ward Darlene Christine Columbus Villa Kincade Amalia Chapman Marl Jackson

No Etiquette Breach in Colonial Dining Skill

A line notes that neatly eating slippery foods with a knife marked dexterity not uncouth in colonial America, but rather awe and envy for the wielder’s finesse. The remark contrasts social perceptions of skilled dining with rough manners.

America

Volunteers Needed To Aid Opening Of New Haven Pool

New Haven plans May 30 pool opening with Clyde F Foley Wa hama High School as manager and women’s club volunteers handling ticketing and concessions. Foundation officials provide season ticket details while Lions Club members pic ked up local trash. Numerous local residents and visitors are noted for weekend activities and health emergencies.

J. L. Stewart New Haven Clyde F. Foley Wahama High School New Haven Lions Club

Annual Meeting Briefs Highlight Local Lions and Scouts

New Haven Lions Club president Bob Johnston and Scout master John Dyer attended the Mason- Gallia- Meigs District meeting in Point Pleasant. Cub packs sponsored by the PTA were represented by local families. Rotary groups cancelled weekly meetings while New Haven Rotarians joined in. Women of the EUB Church served a chicken dinner for Junior Order families. Lions enjoyed a dinner at the Legion Hall with District Governor Carl Bender as speaker. An award will honor a Wahama High School graduate.

New Haven Bob Johnston EUB Order of United American Mechanics LIONS Lions of Legion Hall Carl Bender Weirton Bill van Horn Point Pleasant George Jewell Wahama High School

Highwaymen Rob Trucker Near Buffalo

Two unidentified highwaymen beat and robbed Harley Saylor of Leon Route 1 on Route 35 at Buffalo after he agreed to take them to Charleston. Saylor lost about 12 dollars in cash and a sack of groceries. He was badly beaten and the suspects fled with Saylor’s truck keys hidden by the driver. Police say they are investigating.

Point Pleasant Harley Saylor Leon Buffalo Saylor Charleston

Jury Studies $1249 Suit Post Trial Verdict Awaited

In Mason County Circuit Court a $1249 damage suit stemming from a 1953 Route 17 bridge collision between two tractor trailers proceeded to jury deliberations after an all day trial. G B Slate, owner of one rig, sued Guy N Watson, owner of the other, seeking property damage. Judge Lewis H Miller released jurors late yesterday and they planned to resume deliberations this morning. only this case was tried yesterday.

Point Pleasant Mason County G. B.state Guy N. Watson Slate Lewis H. Miller

Overloaded Fuse Box Triggers Minor Henderson Fire

Point Pleasant fire crews responded to a home at 8 16 p m in Henderson where an overloaded fuse box caused a minor blaze at the residence of Scott Mc Dermitt Jr Damage was estimated at 20 dollars and no injuries were reported.

Point Pleasant Scott McDermitt, Jr Henderson

Mason County DAY Chapter 27 Meeting Notice

Mason County DAY Chapter 27 and its auxiliary will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Mason Civil Center. The new presiding officer Robert Lee will preside.

Mason Mason County Mason Civil Center Robert Lee

First modern plastic invented in 1869 by Hyatt brothers

John Wesley Hyatt and Isaiah Hyatt created celluloid as the first modern synthetic plastic in 1869 seeking an ivory substitute for billiard balls. The breakthrough launched a new era in materials science and industrial plastics.

John Wesley Hyatt Isaiah

Optical Surgery Report From Holzer Hospital

James Durbin son of Mr and Mrs Griff Durbin Sr 314 Main St underwent optical surgery at Holzer Hospital yesterday and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.

Point Pleasant James Durbin Griff Durbin Main St Holzer Hospital

Shortest and Deepest River Named in Kentucky

The Lost River near Bowling Green Kentucky is described as the shortest river in America at about 700 feet long and noted for a depth exceeding half its length, making it unusually deep for its size.

America Lost River Bowling Green

Tot Is in Hospital In Critical Condition At Holzer

Mary Ann Carpenter two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Carpenter of Middleport lies in critical condition at Holzer Hospital after being admitted Monday night Her maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry and her aunt Mrs Mary Hyre of Ohio River Rd

Point Pleasant Mary Ann Carpenter John Carpenter Middleport Holzer Hospital Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry Mary Hyre Ohio River Rd

Dairy Group Joint Meeting In Point Pleasant

The Dairy Committee of the Mason County Farm Bureau and Agriculture Committee of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in a joint session at the chamber office. They will discuss methods to publicize the use of dairy products.

Point Pleasant Mason County Farm Bureau Agriculture Committee

Homeowners hail new way to paint without work

Chicago reports a sensational new electric sprayer that promises to paint rooms furniture cars and fences in minutes. The Burgess Electric Sprayer features a light rugged motor and self cleaning operation with spray from any angle. It plugs into ordinary outlets and is offered with a 10 day free trial priced at 12.95 plus COD postage.

Chicago Burgess C.C.D C.O.D John H. Fair Co Wabash Ave

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Lillian Rece Vinton Sylvania Electric Products Inc Point Pleasant Moose Home Rece Barbara Burnette Gallipolis Betty Buckle Apple Grove Pt. Pleasant Churches Future Farmers of America FFA Dick Austin Charles Stephenson Star Farmer Charles Thomas Bill McDermitt Joe Keefer Clair Cottrill NEW Haven News William Clark Madison Clifty Creek Ed. Staats Loveland Margaret Staats Victor Street Alliance, Ohio Louis Zumbar Richard Athey St. Joseph Hospital Bobby Huntington A. D. Hume Raymond Greathouse Wyatt Chadwell Pete Burris St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Eddie Stein Philip Sporn Frank Ridaio U. S. Marine Corps Ridaio California Henry Cunningham Dayton Charles Brown Pittsburgh William Russell Cadiz Edgar Layne Robert Cooke A. K. Jaynes Howard Wagenhall Max Wetherall Wetherall Highwaymen Rob Trucker Davy Mpept William H. Young Russell Young West Columbia Lewis Hancock Europe Rhode Island Tot Ohio Valley Taber Kanauga, Ohio Fisher Chevrolet NYE Chevrolet CO N. Court St Athens, Ohio Fayette St Nelsonville, Ohio
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