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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1960

Page

12

Construction Of New Golf Course To Start

Point Pleasant Mason County Country Club plans the first nine holes of an 18 hole course on the 197 acre site off State Route 62. Golf pro Lorn Parish will design and supervise the build, with completion expected for play next summer and a two week membership drive aiming for 100 new members to reach 150 total.

Point Pleasant Mason County Country Club Board of Governors Jack Fruth Lorn Parish Parkersburg White Church Road Country Club Parish Ironton Ohio Ravenswood W. Va

Lady Voters Discuss Bill at Mason County Meeting

The Mason County Provisional League of Women Voters met at Mrs. Harry Fitzsimmons home on Sand Hill Road. Mrs. Jack Flesher presided in Mrs. O. J. Bostic’s absence and the group voted to suspend July and August meetings.

Point Pleasant Mason County Provisional League of Women Voters Harry Fitzsimmons Sand Hill Jack Flesher J. Bostic Frederick Frey Senate State Senate Chester Weaver West Virginia New Haven C. J. Hyer

Pleasant Valley Hospital Note List

Admitted Edna Gatewood Crown City Ohio Harry J Roush New Haven Mary Beckey Point Pleasant Discharged Mark Huffman Point Lewis D Telle Jr Point Buxton Point Pleasant Ronald Buck Grimms Landing Harve McDaniel West Columbia Christine Jeffers Point Pleasant Hugh Elias West Columbia Melinda Hervey Point Pleasant Marian Hobble Circleville Ohio Donald Lee Thornton Point Pleasant Mrs Lewis Vansickle and son Point Pleasant Birth Marvin Fielder Point Pleasant a son.

Edna Gatewood Crown City Ohio Harry J. Roush New Haven Mary Beckey Point Pleasant Mark Allen Huffman Lewis D. Telle, Jr Fred Buxton Ronald Buck Grimms Landing Harve McDaniel West Columbia Christine Jeffers Hugh Elias Melinda Hervey Point Pleas Marian Hobble Circleville Donald Lee Thornton Lewis Vansickle

Impossible not to accomplish more said C Malesherbes

A concise paraphrase of the quote notes that many tasks seem unattainable until belief changes. C Malesherbes is cited as the speaker, highlighting optimism and practical determination.

C. Malesherbes

Seven Fined For Intoxication and Speed Offenses at Pleas

Seven people paid $10 fines and costs for intoxication, others fined for speeding. Jail terms were handed to Britt Fleming and Richard Allen Franklin for petit larceny. Additional penalties included reckless driving, improper passing, and driving while intoxicated with license suspensions. multiple defendants faced varied fines, bonds forfeited, and weights charges noted.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Richard Vanmatre James Worthy Duncan Clyde Hayman Paul E. Lewis Henry Stark John O. Baker James E. Sprouse James McGregor Albert Siebel Robert L. Parsons Everett Adkins Robert H. Sledd Britt Fleming Richard Allen Franklin Pat E. Foglesong Otis E. Bias Clarence Graham Carl Russell Putney George Love, Jr Boyd Fisher Charles E. Decker Delwon Brown Roberts Jackie Lee Bibb Shirley Joe Henry

K Club Hears Youth Talk At Weekly Kiwanis Meeting

Gal li polis Kiwanis president John Heiskell spoke on youth obligations to Kiwanis and adults at the Point Pleasant gathering. Sam Scruggs was elected 2nd vice president as 32 members and guests attended with several Kiwanis guests from nearby clubs.

Point Pleasant John Heiskell Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Club Heiskell Fritz Frey Sam Scruggs Fred Buoie Wayne Amsbury Lester Foreman West Columbia

Summer Band Pupils To Meet With Leader In June

Norman Coffman director of Point Pleasant High School Band announces summer instruction for all pupils. Students scheduled to receive summer instruction from Jim should meet at the High School Band Building June 1 at 1 p m. Written schedules will be handed out. Grade school pupils receiving instruction from the director should attend as well.

Point Pleasant Norman Coffman Jim

Six Couples Seek Marriage Licenses in Point Pleasant Area

Six couples filed for marriage licenses at the County Clerk office. Applicants include O Jack Brandt and Betty Jane Harshbarger both of Point Pleasant. Stephen Hayman and Joyce Hamilton of Point Pleasant. Terrance Dennis and Judith Johnson of Point Pleasant. Wilbur Wamsley Jr and Billa Cline of Point Pleasant. Clifford Lair of Huntington with Betty Cromley of Point Pleasant. Billy Pritchard of Cleveland with Cordellia Deal of Glenwood.

Ples O. Jack Brandt Orville Faye Harding Brandt Columbus Betty Jane Harshbarger D. M Ruth Carey Harshbarger Point Pleasant Stephen Junior Hayman Pearl Stella Harman Hayman Joyce Hamilton Terrance Norman Dennis Forrest Helen Farley Dennis Judith Blan Johnson W. W Dorothy Simpson Johnson Wilbur Ferrell Wamsley, Jr Wilbur Edith Martin Wamsley Billa Emmagene Cline Lloyd Lulu Watkins Cline Clifford Eugene Lear John Mary Hinerman Lair Huntington Betty Louise Cromley Edward and Macie Cooper Cromley Billy Ray Pritchard Lonnie and Elah Estep Pritchard Cleveland Cordellia Faye Deal Bill and Eliza Johnson Deal Glenwood

Kyger Ladies Aid Society Meet at Rita Stump Home

The Kyger Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Rita Stump home with attendees including Mrs. Audrey Bradbury and Mrs. Gail Sisson. Visitors from Bellaire, Mr. and Mrs. Everette Lewis, and guests Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Stevens with daughter Janice Porter were hosted at the Ward residence. Ray Lemley returned home after two days at Dickenson. Elmer Spaulding and daughters moved from Bidwell to the Wendell Bradbury property.

Kyger Ladies Aid Society Rita Stump Audrey Bradbury Gail Sisson Doris Conkle Mae Athey Malinda Bradbury Mary Sisson Everette Lewis Bellaire Chester Ward Eugene Stevens Janice Porter Ward Ray Lemley Dickenson W. Va Elmer Spaulding Bidwell Wendell Bradbury

Wilkes Grange Attends Rural Life Services

Wilkesville reports Rural Life Services at Green Valley Grange Hall. Guests included Mr and Mrs Junior Snavely and daughter from Columbus with Mrs Snavely's parents Earl and Mrs Wilson of Roger Arkansas. Jacob Shilling and children of Rutland visited their grandparents. Earl Beckley visited his brother Frank Beckley.

Wilkesville Wilkes Grange Green Valley Grange Hall Junior Snavely Columbus Snavely Earl Wilson Roger, Ark McCoy Jacob Shilling Rutland Earl Beckley Beckley Frank Beckley

Shawnee Pool Opens for Summer Season on May 30

The Shawnee Pool in Point Pleasant reopens Monday May 30 to run through the season. Kiwanis Club operates it with Virgil Burris Jr as manager. Lifeguards are Bill Wallace and Joe Hutchinson. concession staff include Miss Kemp Littlepage and Miss Alison Kirk. Admission 25 cents children 50 cents adults. family season tickets are $15.

Point Pleasant Shawnee Kiwanis Club Virgil Burris, Jr Bill Wallace Joe Hutchinson Kemp Littlepage Alison Kirk

SEC Area Church News Showcases Area Services

A detailed list of Sunday schools worship times and midweek activities across Meigs and surrounding areas. Churches include Nazarene, Free Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Church of Christ, United Methodist and more with service and meeting schedules.

Church Schedules Across Gallia County Unite for Weekend Services

A compiled list of worship times from Gallipolis area churches includes Gallipolis St Louis Catholic Low Mass 7 30 a m and High Mass 10 30 a m plus assemblies of God and Rio Grande parish services. Other congregations in Bidwell First Church of God Gallipolis Mission St Peters Episcopal Grace Methodist First United Presbyterian First Baptist Oakdale Church of Christ Jacksonville Trimble Chauncey Millfield Trimble West Side Nazarene EUB Churches outline Sunday schools morning worship evening services and midweek prayer or Bible study across multiple locations.

Rutland Columbia Chapel Christian — Bible School Dexter Church of Christ Bible School Rutland Church of Christ — Bible School Kingsbury Church Langsville Congregational Christian Church Alfred Methodist Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eden United Brethren In Christ Christian Endeavor Racine First Baptist Christian Science Society Syracuse First United Presbyterian Salem Center Methodist Church Middleport Church of Christ— Bible School Bradford Pomeroy Seventh-Day Adventist Butternutt St. Dav Hall Church of God Mt. Moriah Carleton Interdenominational Kingsbury Rd South Bethel Eub Lottridge Effie Watson St. Louis Catholic Assembly of God Rio Grande Bidwell First Church of God Garfield Ave Gallipolis Third Ave Triedstone Baptist St. Peter’s Second and Cedar State St Third and Locust Donald Kasler Oakdale Church of Christ Methodist Jacksonville Trimble Nazarene Hollister Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St New Haven Evangelical United Brethren Hartford Harmony Baptist Bellemeade Leon Charge Rockcastle Yanger Shiloh Mt. Zion Promise Land Seventh Day Adventist Trinity Methodist Spellman Methodist West Columbia Westminster Methodist Gallipolis Ferry Christ Episcopal—Holy Communion Sun- Warren St. Peter’s Lutheran Hartford Church of Christ Christian Union

Building theme anchors Laurel Grange event

Point Rock Laurel Grange held Operation Forward with the theme Building. Charles Chapman of Columbus spoke at Columbia chapel and dined with Mr. and Mrs Jarret Bobo. Several local families hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. Bob Goode, Mrs. Ralph Turner’s family, and others at various gatherings. A birth was announced for a son with Mrs. Turner noted as grandmother.

Point Rock Laurel Grange Charles Chapman Columbus Columbia Chapel Jarret Bobo Bob Goode Ralph Turner

Cheshire seniors return from Washington for graduation weekend

The Kgger Creek seniors came back from Washington DC on Monday morning after spending the weekend there for Sharon Rife's graduation. Ralph Rife visited at home for the graduation. Mrs J H Shamblin plans Bascomb weekend visit to see Betty Miles in hospital. Leona Rice moved into her own house vacated by Kenneth and Mrs. Wise. June Cornelius and Bonnie Cornelius attended from Athens for Bonnie's graduation.

Ralph Rife Miss Sharon Rife J. H. Shamblin Bascomb Betty Miles Bill Scott Leona Rice Kenneth Wise June Cornelius

Tuppers Plains Community Notes and Visits

Mrs Win Blake returns from visits with relatives in New Cumberland and Columbus. Ethel Stout visited her ill brother and sister in Chester. Ruth Lewis from Canton Ohio stayed with Mrs Lewis Miller. Doris Davis returns from Holzer Hospital. Myrtle Frost attends 80th birthday tea at Lazarus and party at daughter’s home. Clyde Millhone moves to Tuppers Plains with son. Ada Tall back from Sheltering Arms Hospital.

Ethel Stout Ralph Parker Chester Lewis Miller Ruth Lewis Canton Ohio Wayland Marr Larry Lancaster John Marr Beulah Neigler David Racine Doris Davis Holzer Hospital al Schrose Tennaberger Tillie Reed Linnie Bragg Myrtle Frost George Thomas Worthington Lazarus Clyde Millhone Pomeroy Tuppers Plains Vance Millhone Ada Tall Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens

Native signaling methods through blankets and ponies

The article notes that beyond smoke signals, Indigenous groups used waving blankets and pony rides in specific patterns to send messages to ally tribes. Rapid blanket waving over the head signified alertness to an approaching enemy.

Sunday and church service listings across multiple congregations

A consolidated list shows Sunday schools and worship hours for numerous churches including Logan EUB Zion Union, First Methodist, Saint Matthew Lutheran, St John Lutheran, and Zion with varied times. Also notes midweek prayer, Bible study, and worship sessions across locations such as Pine Club Route 75 and Haydenville.

Logan Church of the Nazarene EUB First Methodist — Church First United Presbyterian Jehovah’s Witnesses Pine Club St. Matthew Lutheran St. John Lutheran Union Furnace WSWS UNION Haydenville Buchtel Jobs Murray City

Religious services and schedules across Nelsonville and surrounding towns

A compiled list of church and Sunday school times for Nelsonville Wylie Chapel Penticostal Apostolic Gospel Latter Day Saints Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Bear Run Nazarene Kimberly Murray City Pilgrim Holiness Zion Ridge Carbon Hill Christian First Presbyterian United Presbyterian First Methodist First Christian Independent Holiness Church and related worship and prayer meetings with dates and times including Sunday school mornings and evening services across several denominations.

Wylie Chapel Penticostal Apostolic Gospel Reorganized Latter Day Saints Jackson St Carbon Hill Methodist Circuit Liberty Hill First Baptist Bear Run Church of the Nazarene Kimberly Murray City Evangelical United Brethren Pilgrim Holiness Zion Ridge Christian Congregational Carbon Hill Christian First Presbyterian United Presbyterian First Methodists First Christian Independent Holiness Church

Community Church Schedules and Sunday Services

Lists church services for Chauncey Church of God Morristown Holiness Concord Union Millfield Methodist Chauncey Methodist Church of Christ Parish Greens Run Millfield Taylor Ridge Trimble with times for Sunday school worship services Bible study and prayer meetings led by Hal Zug Kenneth Sedgwick and J A Long across multiple towns.

Church of God Pilgrim Holiness Morristown Holiness Concord Union Millfield Methodist Chauncey Methodist Church of Christ Greens Run Hal Zug Millfield Taylor Ridge Kenneth Sedgwick Chauncey Trimble J. A. Long

Church Schedules for Glouster and Surrounding Areas

Community notices list weekly worship times for Glouster First Baptist Glouster Methodist Glouster Church of Christ and other congregations. Services include Sunday Bible school Morning worship Evangelistic service and midweek prayer meetings with times ranging from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. and p.m. on various days.

First Baptist Bishopville Church of Christ— Bible School Glouster Methodist Jehovah’s Witnesses Church of Christ— Bible School Seventh-Day Adventist Front and Summitt Sts Redtown Free Methodist Bishopville

Church Schedules and Services Listing for Local Congregations

A compiled listing of Sunday schools and worship times for multiple churches. Pt Pleasant Church of Christ hosts Sunday school at 9 30 a m and prayer service midweek. New Haven EUB and Hartford EUB list unified and separate services. various denominations include Adventist Methodist and Baptist congregations with service times, prayer meetings, and midweek activities.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger Lady Voters Pleasant Valley Hospital Marvin Fielder K-Club Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation Vrto Robert Koslasky SEC Area Church News Meigs Area Middleport Church of the Nazarene Hysell Run Laurel Cliff House of Prayer Bethlehem Baptist Great Bend Danville Naomi Baptist Carpenter Baptist United Methodist Bethany Carmel Dorr Run Community Chapel Deanville Community Chapel Epiphany Episcopal Church al Chappelear Gerald Collins G. A. Radekin Frank Johnston A. D. Morrison Luther Harvey Olan Harvey Cheshire Mrs Bert Hern Kgger Creek Washington, D. C Bonnie Cornelius Evelyn Brickles Win Blake New Cumberland Nelsonville Spper Ridge Church of Christ —Bible School Holy Cross Catholic Pt. Pleasant
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