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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1965

Page

8

Fire damages Rollins home in Mason County

In Mason County Point Pleasant the six room home of Mr and Mrs Robert Rollins 2413 Monroe Ave was heavily damaged by fire Wednesday evening They were away from home when a neighbor Mrs Robert McDaniel summoned the fire department The fire started in the dining room from a wall plug and spread through the house Damage to the house 1500 and contents 3000 The department received the alarm at 555 pm and 15 members answered They also answered an alarm at 10 am to Staff House Road where a small burn of brush occurred on Milton Burdette land

Point Pleasant Robert Rollins Monroe Ave Rollins Robert McDaniel Staff House Road Milton Burdette

Holzer Hospital News Births and Admits List

Birth announcements for Jack Hart and Bernard Walker families, noting a daughter and a son. Then a long roll of patients admitted to Holzer Hospital including Mrs. John F. Litchfield and Mrs. Paul O D Wedge plus many others from Pomeroy Middleport Vernon and surrounding towns.

Jack Hart Pomeroy Route Bernard T. Wallace Middleport John F. Litchfield New Haven Paul OD. Wedge Point Pleasant Hobart T. Niday, Jr Gallipolis Teresa Kay Mcabee Samuel L. Nichols, Jr Carlos W. Lynch Athens Vernon A. Cadle Leon Clinton E. Douglas Harrisonville Abbie G. Chattin Clifton Roger E. Richards Columbus Arthur McCoy Henderson John Watson Pomeroy Richard Dow Scott Knotts Mason Chloe R. Fink Rutland Carl Hesson South Point Millard Johnson Ironton James Tackett Catlettsburg Daren Colegrove Carl Snyder Oak Hill John Francies Marguerite Durst Vane E. Crites

World Communion Day Observed at Bellemeade EUB Church

World Communion Day sponsored by United Church Women will be observed Friday at 7 30 p m in Bellemeade EUB Church. Mrs Arnett Roush is program chairman. Attendees are asked to bring an article pertaining to sewing.

Point Pleasant United Church Women Bellemeade Eub Arnett Roush

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Recorded

Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kimes Jr., West Columbia, willkommen a son. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Mitchell, Grimms Landing, a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Neville, Hogsett, a daughter.

Archie Kimes Jr West Columbia Dennis Mitchell Grimms Landing Grover Neville Hogsett

Gallipolis teen enlists in Air Force training

Gallipolis resident Delmas Farr Morris, 19, has enlisted in the U S Air Force and is in basic training at Lackland AFB Texas. A 1964 Gallia Academy High School graduate Morris will receive mechanical aptitude training after basic. In Point Pleasant Cub Scout Pack 258 canvasses Ordnance School area through Nov 12 for toys to aid the fire department in delivering to needy children at Christmas.

Gallipolis Delmas Farr Morris Eastern Ave U.S. Air Force Lackland Afb San Antonio Texas Morris Gallia Academy Jack Stephens Air Force Point Pleasant Ordnance School

Local Social News From Laurelville Area

Pleasant Valley Home Economics club hosts discussion led by Mrs. E B Karshner. Mrs. Robert Briley hosts a misc shower for Judy Churchheus bride elect of Charles Smith. Church of God buys Helena Wagner Byers property for parsonage. Mr and Mrs H C Hartsaugh visit Circleville guests. Fanchion Stump marked 72nd birthday with family dinner including Dale Miller Jeff Henson Barbara Henson Kokomo and others.

Laurelville Denver Drum W. K. Ross Charles Pritchard Pleasant Valley Home Economics Club E. B. Karshner Robert Briley Judy Churchheus Charles Smith Church of God Helena Wagner Byers H. C. Hartsaugh Clifford Starkey Circleville Fanchion Stump Dale Miller Jeff Barbara Henson Kokomo Ind Robert Arbell Adelphi Jesse Kneece John Norton Paul Moore Glen Stevens Esther Henson

Tea Planned for Mrs Bauerle by Girl Scout Leaders

Mrs C C G Bauerle longtime neighborhood Girl Scouting leader and fund chairman will be honored with a tea at Trinity Methodist Church Sunday from 6 30 to 8 30 p m The reception is hosted by all Girl Scout leaders and Cadette Troop 47 under Mrs John Kauff Mrs Bauerle active in Scouting for 25 years All Girl Scouts and their mothers are invited to attend

Point Pleasant C. C. G. Bauerle Trinity Methodist Church John Kauff Bauerle

Petty Larceny Charge Filed in Bike Theft

Gallia County police arrest William Green of Columbus on a petty larceny charge for stealing a bicycle. The complaint was filed by Gay Green and David Thompson of Columbus. Thompson was arrested by Franklin County officials on a non support charge and returned to Gallia County to answer the charge.

Gallipolis Sheriff’s Department William Green Columbus Gay Green David Thompson Franklin County Gallia County

97 Women of University Clubs Meet at Pleasant Point

Ninety seven members of the West Virginia division of the American Association of University Women gathered for an area legislative workshop at Pleasant Point Resort, hosted by the Point Pleasant branch. Local attendees included Esther MacKnight, Erma Barnett, Ralph Crump, Rebecca Buckner, and others. Gallipolis guests joined for luncheon. Kiwanis Club to elect new officers at Thursday dinner at Gene Ball's Restaurant.

Point Pleasant West Virginia American Association of University Women Pleasant Point Esther MacKnight Erma Barnett Ralph Crump Rebecca Buckner J. M. Foglesong Clifford Carder James McComb Carrie Greene Dorothy Mitchell Virgil Siders Lionel Smith William H. Bardin Sr Grant Stanley Charles Gammon Jessie Ruth Hunter Gallipolis Kurt Rutz Fred Wood Harry Maggied Kiwanis Club Gene Ball

Henderson Boat Dock Trespass Case Against Henderson Officials

William H. Bardin represents C. C. Stone and Bessie M. Stone who sue Henderson town officials including the mayor and councilmen in circuit court. They claim land along Halloway Street fronting the Kanawha River hosts a harbor and that a cement road was built across their property in June to August 1965, despite warnings of trespass. They seek removal of the concrete and a sign, cessation of trespassing, and threats to cancel insurance deterred by the public-boat-dock use.

Halloway St Henderson Boat Dock

Beale School Sponsors All Festival at Beale School

Beale School will sponsor a fall festival on Saturday from 2 to 8 p m at the school in Gallpolis Ferry. Games and prizes for all. Mr Cartoon of WSAZ Huntington will speak to children 4 30 to 6 30 p m and crown the king and queen. Cartoons will be shown. Martha Circle of Trinity Methodist Church to hold a rummage sale in Stone Building Sixth St Nov 5 6 and Navy 12 13 9 a m to noon.

Point Pleasant PTA of Beale School Gallipolis Ferry Wsaz Huntington Martha Trinity Methodist Church Sixth St Navy

Driver Arrested After Letart Mishap

Leroy J. Russell of Leon Route 1 was arrested by the sheriff's department for failure to have a vehicle under control after his truck rear ended a car driven by William Connolly of Leon Route 2 near Letart at 5 p.m. Wednesday. Connolly sustained a neck injury and his car suffered $400 in damage while Russell's truck had minor damage.

Point Pleasant Leroy J. Russell Leon Sheriff's Department Letart William Connolly Connolly Russell

North Gallia Honor Roll Announced

North Gallia High School released lists of students on the honor roll for six weeks. Freshmen named Eula Workman Beverle Hoffman Cheryl Hill and Peggy Skidmore appear on the roll. Sophomores include Peggy Atha Marlene Fraley Fred Deel Judy Nibert Nancy Willington Patsy Halfhill Bonita Glassburn Randy Callihan Florence Smith and Deborah Rece. Juniors on the honor roll are Linda Halstead Linda Blackburn Donna Neal Martha Hunnel Jan Long and Delores Neal. Seniors listed are Sandy Atha Mary Callicoat Rusty Blake Lynn Loller Reva Nibert Clyde Smith Marguerite Bass Phyllis Campbell Mimi Fitch Barbara McCloskey Amy Saunders and David McCarley.

Martha Hunnel Jan Long Delores Neal Sandy Atha Mary Callicoat Rusty Blake Lynn Lawler Reva Nibert Clyde Smith Marguerite Bass Phyllis Campbell Mimi Fitch Barbara McCloskey Amy Saunders David McCarley

New Haven Man Named In Two Damage Suits

Two civil actions for 50000 dollars each were filed in the circuit clerk's office. David F. Dahlin sues Henry C. Perry of New Haven over injuries from a wreck on MacCorkle Ave Charleston April 24 1965. James D. Thomas Jr sues Perry over the same accident claiming injuries and lost working capacity. Charles W. Garland of Point Pleasant sues Benjamin A. Stover and Wayne Kincaid Jr over a July 14 1965 collision and seeks 5000 dollars and costs.

Point Pleasant David F. Dahlin Henry C. Perry New Haven Charleston MacCorkle Ave James D. Thomas Jr Perry Charles W. Garland Benjamin A. Stover Wayne Kincaid Jr Garland Kincaid Stover Wendell Williams

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mason County Holzer Hospital News John R. Blain Harry L. Cammeron Zella Grate Douglas Hale Theodore Harris Arthur Hess Edward Humphrey Robert Hunnel Tommy Kerwood Paul J. Kincaid Darsel Larkins Otis C. Lewis Peter McCarty Phyllis Middleton Charles Neville Verlie Rivers Kenneth Sturgill Curley Thornton Harry Truesdell Pleasant Valley Hospital Lackland Seeking Toys Vode Celesta Hoy Ceian William H. Bardin C. C. Stone Bessie M. Stone Archie Henry Charles Martin John Beale School North Gallia Cussins & Fearn C, Inc First Quality Route 50 Athens, Ohio Failla Superior Tailorina Proctor-Silex Steam & Spray
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