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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1954

Page

3

Point Pleasant Football Rumor Confirmed by Coach

Coach Bob Shertzer confirmed the transfer of Len Hamilton from Gallipolis to Point Pleasant and said Hamilton is a "nice boy" he would like on the team. Eligibility awaits state athletic commission confirmation. Hamilton may practice but play Friday against Wahama remains undecided.

Point Pleasant Bob Shertzer Len Hamilton Gallipolis Hamilton Big Blacks Wahama Bill Pack

West Virginia County Renames Public Hunting Areas

Mason County areas renamed by the State Conservation Commission. The 8000 acre Cornstalk Hunting Grounds lies 15 miles south of Point Pleasant and features limited deer in the broader hunt. The 2400 acre Clifton F McClintic Wildlife Station lies six miles north of Point Pleasant with waterfowl banding and 85 acres of ponds and marshes. Public hunting emphasized for Cornstalk area.

Point Pleasant Mason County West Virginia State Conservation Commission Cornstalk Clifton F. McClintic McClintic McClintic Wildlife Station Samsell

Ladies Night At Bend Rotary Club Observed

Bend Rotary Club held a ladies night at Hartford Methodist Church with President Don Foglesong reading an invitation to join other clubs for a late October dinner at the 4 H Club House in Gandyville Roane County. Clyde Foley spoke on Schools and the Present Handicap as members and guests gathered.

New Haven Bend Rotary Hartford Methodist Church Don Foglesong Widen Ripley, Spencer Gandyville Roane County Clyde Foley Lloyd Roush S. H. Reitmire Tom Adams Bethel Vance Rome Williamson Paul Henderson Paul Schneider Philip Wolpert Floyd Carmack Bill Chisler Sebastian Tedesco Pat Tedesco E. L. Stein Russell Capehart Joe Bailey Harry Miller Jimmy Deihl Fred Thabet J. L. Stewart

Non-Support Charged in Oregon Warrant Case

Dewey D. Maser of Elmwood was arrested by Sheriff Charles Roberts and Deputy Griff Durbin on a warrant from Sheriff Warren Forsyth of Columbia County Oregon. Maser is charged with non support of his wife and family living in St Helens Oregon.

Point Pleasant Dewey D. Maser Elmwood Charles A. Roberts Griff Durbin Warren M. Forsyth Columbia County Ore Maser St. Helens

Dewey Love Services Held at Cleveland

Last rites for Dewey Love of Cleveland were held Sunday in Cleveland with burial in Chicago. He was the son of Nannie Greer Love and the late Charles Love and a former Mason County resident. He is survived by his wife a son a sister Mrs Mabel Gibbs Columbus three brothers Ophar Love Wirt Love and Austin Love Columbus and his mother.

Point Pleasant Dewey Love Cleveland Chicago Love Nannie Greer Love Charles Love Mason County Mabel Gibbs Columbus Ophar Love Wirt Love Austin Love

Collections Finished In Outlying Areas

Tax collections in outlying areas of Mason County were completed yesterday according to Sheriff Charles A. Roberts. The remainder will be collected at the sheriff's office in Point Pleasant after deputy J. Gary Kapp, who had been canvassing the county, fell ill.

Point Pleasant Mason County Charles A. Roberts J. Gary Kapp

Japanese Fishermen Use Cormorants on Nagara River

Fishermen along the Nagara River rely on trained cormorants to dive for fish. The birds snag catches as boats drift along the historic waterway, illustrating a traditional method still in practice.

Nagara

PTA Council Elects Irvin President In Point Pleasant

James E. Irvin, North Point Pleasant school principal, was elected president of the county Grent-Teachers Association PTA council. Paul Powell of Mason schools named vice president and Bonnie Yester of Beale school selected secretary treasurer. A discussion on the grading system followed the session. A questionnaire on grading will be distributed to all county PTA groups for feedback. Ance Carder reported on the Camp Caesar meeting. Walden Roush, Ordnance School principal, directed the program.

Point Pleasant James E. Irvin North Point Pleasant Grent-Teachers Association Board of Education Paul Powell Mason Schools Bonnie Yester Beale Ray Crank PTA Ance Carder Camp Caesar Walden Roush Ordnance School

Two More Escapees Arrested in Columbus

Mason County jail escapees Harry Lee Mayes and David Lee Edwards were arrested in Columbus last night by city police, state police, and the sheriff's department. Both 28 and 18-year-old fugitives face grand larceny charges. another escapee, Glenn William Herrell, was recaptured in Tiffin and returned here. Blaine Evener remains at large.

Point Pleasant Mason County Columbus State Sheriffs Department Harry Lee Mayes David Lee Edwards Williamson Glenn William Herrell Fostoria Ohio Tiffin Blaine Evener Columbus City

Appointment of Administrator for Arthur E. Algeo Estate

John Algeo of Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Arthur E. Algeo deceased in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated September 14 1954 Roger J Jones probate judge of said county.

John& Algeo Athens Ohio Arthur E. Algeo Athens County Roger J. Jones Said

Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

John T. Gullahorn files for divorce from Genevieve Jasatias Gullahorn in the Court of Common Pleas, Athens County Ohio, citing gross neglect of duty. Residence listed as Cambridge Massachusetts. Hearing to begin on or after November 3 1954. Lavelle and Vanity Attorneys represent the petitioner.

John T. Gullahorn Genevieve Jasatias Guilahorn Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Genevieve Jasatias Gullahorn Holden Street Cambridge Massachusette Lavelle Vanity

Notice to Defendants in Ohio Quiet Title Suit

Defendants Valley A Bailes Bessie L Bailes Noah L Bennett Mary E Bennett and Traders Federal Savings Loan Co are summoned to answer Bertha Collins et al in Athens County Ohio Court of Common Pleas Cause No 225 a petition to quiet title to 22.94 acres in the northeast quarter Section 3 Township 4 Range 2 Athens County beginning at an iron pipe on State Highway No 7 and containing 22.94 acres. Plaintiffs seek quiet title and relief. Answer due November 12 1964 or judgment by default. Raowlani Bridgewater Gray for plaintiffs.

Valley A. Bailes Bessie L. Bailes Siathc Green Streets Parkersburg West Virginia Noahl. Bennett Mary E. Bennett Federal Savings & Loan Company Market Street Bertha Collins Court of Common Athens County Ohio Lones 4 Troya Athena County Raowlani

Point Pleasant Band Boosters Plan Membership Drive

The Point Pleasant School Band Boosters met at the band building with Mrs. James Rayburn Presiding. Tom Walters was named tech chairman for a membership drive starting this month and Mrs. H D Wartenburg set the chaperone chair. Funds will buy two extra coffee makers and a popcorn machine, with band tags sold Friday at the Waharma versus Big Blacks homecoming game.

Point Pleasant James Rayburn Presid Tom Walters Tech H. D. Wartenburg Waharma Big Blacks C. R. Yoho H. K. Heiskell Jack Rogers

Rev Jerome Rodgers elected head of Point Pleasant ministers

In Point Pleasant the Rev Jerome C D Rodgers rector of Christ Church Episcopal was chosen president of the Point Pleasant Ministerial Association. The Rev Alvan C Young pastor of Trinity Methodist Church was elected vice president.

Point Pleasant Jerome CD. Rodgers Christ Church Episcopal Alvan C. Young Trinity Methodist Church

Point Pleas ant man held on non support charge

Elmer Huddleston of Point Pleasant was arrested on non support charges by City Patrolman Ernest Hesson and jailed in the county jail pending bond posting.

Point Pleasant Elmer Huddleston Ernest Hesson

American Leaders 4-H Club Meeting Announced

The Ilahee Farm Women’s club hostesses will join the Ilahee Clah Ta Weet Mee COP for a Roosevelt School venue on October 19 at 7 59 p m. The public is invited to attend.

Roosevelt School

Trinity Church WSCS Meets for Evening Service

WSCS of Trinity Methodist Church held a Tuesday evening session in the church chapel with Mr. Ralph Crump directing the program while Mrs. Eustace Wilson led the worship service.

WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Ralph Crump Eustace Wilson

Brewer files divorce suit in Circuit Court

Oliver A. Brewer sues his wife Alice Geraldine Brewer of 218 River Street in a divorce action. The couple married March 30 1954 in Aroostook County Maine.

Point Pleasant Oliver A. Brewer Alice Geraldine Brewer River Street Aroostook County Maine

Homemakers Club to Meet at Leon Grade School

The Leon Homemakers To Weet Leo Homemakers Farm Women’s Club will meet Tuesday evening at Leon grade school. New officers will be elected with Mrs. Orne Goole named chairwoman of the bowl committee.

Leo Homemakers Farm Womens Club Leon Grade School Orne Goole

Hickory Methodist Church Group Plans Thursday Meeting

WSCS of Hickory chapel Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the church. Hostesses areween McKinney and Mrs J V.

WSCS Hickory Chapel Methodial Church Ween McKinney Mra J. V

Point Pleasant Personal Ad for Glen Jones and Mrs

Mr and Mrs Glen Jones of Mew seek a life partner and companionship in Point Pleasant. The brief notice requests respectful contact from interested individuals in a discreet arrangement.

Glen Jones

Short Family Departures For Colorado Springs

Alfred Short of Gallipolis Ferry and Mrs. Leland Short of Thurman travel with Thelma Tee left for Colorado Springs to visit Mrs Short’s family. Alfred Short will reside there while stationed. A. G. Rayburn fell Sunday evening injuring an ankle. Mrs. Rayburn’s son-in-law Ripley Reed and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hamer of Mankato Minnesota are expected next week to visit Mr and Mrs Charles Stephenson. J T Mayes, who has been at home, is improved.

Alfred Short Gallipolis Ferry Leland Short Thurman Thelma Tee Rado Springs Colo Minn Charles Stephenson

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