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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1956

Page

3

Wahama Band Performs at Ohio University Band Day

Wahama White Falcons marching band led by James E. Breen joined 21 high school bands and Ohio University at Ath ens Ohio for the sixth annual Band Day. Over 1100 musicians formed a giant Ohio outline as Charles Minelli directed three marches Salutation Hosts of Freedom and Washington Post. Wahama majorettes under Sally Proffitt wowed spectators during halftime.

MASON Wahama White Falcons James E. Breen Athens Ohio Ohio University Charles Minelli Salutation Hosts of Freedom Washington Post Wahama Sally Proffitt

Three Wrecks Occur In Same Location Near Point Pleasant

In Mason County near Point Pleasant, three traffic crashes occurred within nine hours on Route 17 starting 12:15 a.m. First, Robert Davis, Elizabeth Galloway and James Patrick were involved in collisions leaving minor injuries and about $1000 damage. A second crash involved Clarence Smith and Raymond Steele with around $300 damage. A wrecker struck by Harold Harkins near 8:20 a.m. caused about $200 damage, and Harkins was charged with hazardous driving after attempting to pass the wrecker.

Point Pleasant Mason County Here Robert E. Davis Orgas Elizabeth Galloway Reidsville Davis James 0. Patrick Patrick Clarence Oscar Smith Charleston Raymond Steele Columbus Ars Harold Lee Harkins

Pt Pleasant Society Hears Joyce Morrow Wedding Meeting

The Illahee Farm Women announce a Wednesday fall day meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Morrow. Joyce Morrow and James Keefer are to wed with a double ring ceremony. The Morrow family and guests from Ripley W Va attend. The event includes an Army recruiter duty and a 4H banquet upcoming in Mason County.

Joyce Morrow Frank Morrow Illahee Farm Women's Second St Roe Piers Howard Garland Gallipolis James Keefer Jerry Elvin Keefer Ripley Calta Walter Bulding Russell Priddy Sd. Morris Ashland Ed Har Garett Akron Point Pleasant Beech Hill Vaught Memorial Leon Henderson Hickory Chapel

Walnut Springs teen dies after football game

Jerry Morrison a 15 year old Walnut Springs High School half back died after being found unconscious following early scrimmages in a Thursday night football game. He was pronounced dead on arrival at a local hospital.

Walnut Springs Tex Jerry Morrison Walnut Springs High School

Retailers Plan 1956 Dinner in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant retailers plan their fourth annual goodwill dinner next Monday at 6 20 p m at the Moose home. The event kicks off the Old Fashion Bargain Days celebration beginning October 10 marking the Revolution s first battle 182 years ago. Attendees will wear old fashion costumes to fit the theme. Virgil Siders Chamber of Commerce managing director said the dinner has fostered good relations between employees and employers and urged reservations by Friday due to limited space.

Point Pleasant Netail Moose Home Chamber of Commerce Virgil Siders

Point Scouts Win Ribbon at Fall Camporee

Approximately 70 MGM district scouts attended the fall outing at Camp Chester Ohio. Local troop 252 earned a red ribbon for campsite maintenance under Proop master Carl Dilberson. Awards included a neckerchief slide for attendance. several scouts faced fines and costs related to incident handling by authorities.

Camp Chester Ohio Carl Dilberson Steve Bob Lowe Charles Point Pleasant Clendenin Bil Wallace Reynolds Justice of Peace A. M Marshall Nibert

International Race Draws Four Nations Victory

The event at aurel saw four nations England France United States and Venezuela share wins in the international race illustrating a rare multi nation triumph across the competition.

Aurel England France United States Venezuela

Pageant Planned At Dedication Service At New Haven Church

A 10 act pageant will be staged at 2 p m next Sunday at New Haven Evangelical United Brethren Church in Point Pleasant before the dedication of the churchs new 21000 frame addition begun on Mothers Day. The two story structure 38 by 61 feet adds 440 square feet of floor space and ten classrooms plus two departmental assembly rows. A feature of the addition is several folding partitions.

Point Pleasant They New Haven Scott David F. Gregory East-Central Area EUB Church T. L. Miles West Virginia

Support Money Asked In Court Action

A bill of complaint filed with the circuit clerk by Hilda Ridgway fair Jehan Ridgwey New Haven asks for financial support for two children during the suit. Also, Mary F. Brown sues Howard Brown for child support for three children. The couples married in 1941 and 1943 respectively.

Point Pleasant Hilda Ridgway Fair Jehan Ridgwey New Haven Cruzy Somerville, Hyer and Littlepage Mary F. Brown Howard Brown Galli Pars

Henderson Birth: Mrs Lawrence Grady’s Infant Son

Mrs Lawrence Grady and infant son Henderson are noted born on September 29 with Byrd Jackson Henderson listed in the record.

Lawrence Grady Henderson Byrd Jackson

Burnside Tours Kaiser Area Near Point Pleasant

Congress man M. G. Burnside visited the old T. N. T. area off the Ohio River Road on Monday accompanied by Walter F. Phair assistant to the VP of Kaiser Industries. Mrs Jackson Edwards joined the tour amid discussion of a potential Look area project though no definite plans were announced.

T.N.T Ohio River Rd M. G. Burnside Walter F. Phair Kaiser Industries Corporation Jackson Edwards Kalfant Point Pleasant Burnside

Point Pleasant To Benefit From Army Reserve Plan

Sen. Matthew M. Neely announces a long-range Army Reserve and National Guard program allocating 5 million dollars to Point Pleasant area. For 1957 58 maintenance workshop upgrades will cost 563000 across Point Pleasant Clarksburg Parkersburg Beckley and Kingwood with 200000 for a Point Pleasant field workshop and 250000 to expand the U S property warehouse. An additional 2 million is planned for installation constructions including 30000 for a local property office addition and 110000 for an organizational maintenance workshop.

Point Pleasant Army Reserve and National Guard Matthew M. Neely D-W.va Clarksburg Parkersburg Beckley Kingwood Charleston Neely U. S

Point Pleasant Notices Mention Mrs Carrie Greer

Fragmentary OCR shows a notice from Point Pleasant dated Sept 30 mentioning Mrs Carrie Greer. The readable text is limited to names and date with no clear action or additional context.

Point Pleasant Carrie Greer

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Ohio U Pt. Pleasant Society Igt. Morris Vaught Memorial Methodist WSCS Bruce Cnuren Guild Aot Hoon Donald Eugene Justice USMC Nadine Blanche Chil- Hartford Raymond George Justice Lucy May Justice Wesley Alexander Mary Marie Childers Jacquard Point Scouts Earline Whitt Austin, Tex Miss Woot New York City Jals Kaiser Building Mercury Ray RicGs Sullivan WBNS North Court ST Athens, Ohio
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