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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

10

City Council Hears Street Policy Change Request

Mayor Krodel urges altering the street improvement policy to require a majority of signers based on frontage footage rather than owner percentages. The council weighs 26 streets in Victory Heights and Mossman Circle, with plans to pave only if a majority of signers represent enough footage. City Attorney Casto notes Jefferson and 28th avenues work, while purchases and leases for related projects proceed.

Kroge Art Comsefienon Hash Hartey Paul Ai Pastees Krodel Mossman Circle Garfield Swisher St Couner Mies Smith Victory Heights Lionel Wat Carroll Casto Jefferson “Ave Fisher Ty’ Casto Mason Counelly Rod Gun Chub Counci Tommy' Mandula Krodet Tonald "White Claude Cheesehrew Wayne Kincaid Mayr. Krodel

Pleasant Junior Women's Club meet in Albans state

The Pt Pleasant Society and Pleasant Junior Women's Club in Albans hold a Tuesday evening meeting with speakers including Mrs Janet Capehart Mise Ann Tradway and Drs EW Stevens and Mex Robert Whit engen. New members are expected and Mrs Samen Barnes president will preside. Local residents and relatives visit and travel between Main St and Canyon, with several lists of attendees and family references from Point Pleasant and nearby towns.

Tee Pleasant Albans Janet Capehart Ann Tradway EW Stevens Robert Whit ‘Ingen Samen’ Barnes Presige

Legion Post 23 Co sponsors horse show with Mason Count Horsemen

The Legion Post 23 plans a co sponsored horse show with the Mason Count Horsemen's Association at the Harmon Field tract next month. The post's driving goal is 147 members with weeks remaining to reach it. Leader Hiram Daugherty leads with ten new members, while Paul and others participate in last night’s meeting where Pancake showcased a filmy laskan Highway project.

Ruunt Pitte Ranger Denver" Kennedy

Cited Drivers Fined by Municipal Judge in State Patrol Stop

Police stopped several drivers leading to penalties set by Municipal Judge William Hi Jane. Driver Rai Kananga paid $15 plus costs. other cases mention fines and court actions with scant readable details.

William Hi. Janes Kananga Ted Ans Etta

Agricultural Society opens with Bradley presiding and magic show

The Agricultural Society will be led by Bradley as president elect while Ben Franklin IV of Point Pleasant will perform a magic show. Refreshments will be served to attendees.

Bradley Ben Franklin IV Point Pleasant

River Traffic Reports and Ohio River Levels Update

Reading from Montgomery to Chambersburg shows the Ohio River at 3% feet and two feet respectively in late afternoon readings from the Mason Pomeroy line. Several vessels and crews reported passages on the Kanawha and Canale rivers with times ranging from early morning to mid afternoon.

Gallirvas Cris Pitsburgher John Rowe Kanawha Wield George G Carol Dean France Greditor Chen Joe Smith Ranewha Lannon Solvay Pam Gallipolis Susan Hougland Paul Chotn Cerico Southeen Saidl Jones Bosworth Linn Smith Sycamore Ohio River Montgomery Chambersburg Mason-Pomeroy

Lions Accept New Member

A local Lions Club meeting featured the acceptance of a new member. President Harold Conan presided as gifts were exchanged and introductions made, with Seaton and Gael Laat noted among those present.

Lions Smith Club Harold ‘ Conan Gael Laat Seton

Chambers Set Feting Of Route 2 Project

Pleasant area Chamber of Commerce teams with Parkersburg to plan a future celebration for completion of the West Virginia Route linking Point Pleasant and Parkersburg. A meeting with Rex Dotter discussed event plans as the Ravenswood segment nears completion and Ray Ritchie is expected to attend.

Chambers Chambers Commerce Point Pleasant Parkersburg Virginia Point Pleasant CW Sid Yerterdy Yeterdaye Rex Dotter Siders Pein Vicker Estaurant Ravenswood Ray Ritchie Kaiser Ravens

Handicapped Group Forms Employment Promotion Committee

An employment office in Mason County announces formation of a committee to promote the employment of physically handicapped residents. Sack Smith says the group will use community media to advance jobs and address barriers. Initial meeting set for 7:30 tonight at 721 Sixth Street.

Lapleas Mason County Tional Media Smith Een Sixth St

Driver Fined For Hazard

The article reports multiple fines issued by law enforcement. Charles William Boyles of Middleport was fined $90 and costs after an accident on Sunday night and arrest by Patrolman Rance Siiden. Benjamin Connally of Eight Row was jailed for non payment while Sonia Hutchinton paid $10 and costs. Charles Greenlee of Charleston Drive received $15 and 15 days in jail for intoxication.

Uu Rueasant Cnarles Wilam Boyles Middleport Steel the Peace AM Goodwin Aardous ‘d Living Boyles Rance Siiden Ind ‘St Goodwin Sonia Utchinton Impr Benjamin Connally Gnd Connally Charles Greenlee Chaleston Dr

Auto Crash Victim Remains Unconscious At St Albans Route

Point Pleasant reports Kenseth Ray Roush, a young boy, remained unconscious from a brain concussion after a Friday night car crash near St Albans. His parents Mr and Mrs Ken Roush stated the prognosis for recovery depends on ongoing medical evaluation. A square dance benefit planned by the South Side 4 H Club to assist the family was postponed until a later date.

Bowemeng Yen Pleasant High School Dixie McNeill June Knapp Phyllis Miller Ashland Point Pleasant Sanders Field Diane Nutt Sgt Carl Nutt Becky White Charles White Judy McCausland Andrew McCausland Miss McNeill John McNeill Miss Knapp William B. Knapp Leon Miss Miller William J. Miller Conisa Kenseth Ray Rous Ian” Mighty St Albans Roush Roman Memgral Hoga Ken Sally

Three County Scouts Fund Drive To Start

Three County Scouts Fund Drive in Mason Gallia Meigs will begin next Tuesday with a breakfast at the Moose Home from 7 to 8 am. District Chairman A Fay Wilson announced a $3000 goal to fund the program across the three county area, with local merchants donating breakfast and volunteers making at least five contacts. Nelson Leach leads the effort as full time scout executive, while Stanley Evans of Gallipolis serves as district campaign chairman.

Point Pleasant Tme Mason-Gallia-Meigs A. Fay Wilson West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Mason County Thie County Nelson Leach Stanley Evans Galpolis

Marriage License for Archie Chapman and Margel Gandee

Archie Alonzo Chapman aged 28 of Letart and Margel Delores Gandee aged 20 of Leon obtain a marriage license. Chapman is son of William Joseph Chapman and Garnet Besing Chapman, while Gandee is daughter of Cary Underwood Gandee and Macel Underwood Gandee.

Archie Alonzo Chapman Letart Margel Delores Gantee Leon Wiliam ‘Joseph and Garnet Besesing Chapman Cary and Macel Underwood Gandee

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Charles Musgrave Pt. Pleasant Society Alin Knapp Canyon Floyd Keefer Main St Keefer Lilly and Milroy Henry ‘Keefer Gunville James Gaskins Marciepent Parenta Brandice Bory Brecht Mainland Garkens Iors Slatella Richard Tatterson Aberdeen Eter ‘Tattison Rand Somervle Jetterson Ave Mee A. ‘W. Romney Toney Legion Post Horse Show Agricultural Society SEARS Logan Gallia County Ford Thunderbird Parklane East Carpenter St Egger Customline Tudor Tudor and Bus Beasley & Mathews. Inc Ed Beauty Ness Sedan Athens, Ohio
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