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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1955

Page

12

Mayor Proposes Policy Change On Street Petitions

Mayor Krodel urges council to alter the current street improvement policy to require a larger percentage of property owners signing petitions. Delegation from Victory Heights seeks immediate paving with 81 percent frontage represented, but total footage to confirm majority. Council gave no action and will review if signers constitute a majority or await policy review.

Point Pleasant W. Krodel Krodel Smith Carroll Casto Jefferson Ave Jefferson Casto Tom Iny Fisher 28Th Lincoln Ave Ionger Torch Fm Tommy Mandula Donald "White Claude Pheesebrew Wayne Kincap Threg Companiea Prince Segrave

Pt Pleasant Society Dine and Initiation Event

A Pt Pleasant area dinner meeting of the Point Stee Feetwood Guthrie Junior Women s Club Albans state director will announce new members and recognize attendees. Olin Knapp of Canton visits his uncle Floyd Keefer and family while Keefer and children Lilly and Milroy join relatives on Sunday. An officers training event is listed with local participants and observers.

Jae Wae Point Stee Feetwood Guthrie St Pleasant Olin Knapp Canton Floyd Keefer Main St. Mi Mes Keefer Lilly and Milroy Henry ‘Keefer Gunville Ridge

Legion Post Horse Show Co-Sponsors with Local Club

Legion Post 23 will co sponsor a Mason County Horsemen Association horse show on Oct 30 at the Norse tract near Harmon Field. At last night’s meeting Robert Johnson was received as a new member, bringing total to 147 with several prospects remaining to reach Spur member goals. Hiram Dougherty’s team has 10 members and Paul Thomas seven as W M Pancake announced the program and attendance.

Pleasant American Legion Mason County Horsemen's "Association Norse Tract Harmon Field Robert Slohnson Stoereces Hiram Dougherty Paul ‘Thomas W. ML Pancake Saf Egnaer Denver Kennedy

Cited Drivers Are Penalized in Local Court

Municipal Judge William H. Jones imposed fines and jail terms on several defendants during Gallia County proceedings. William E. Province of Kanauga received 15 dollars and costs plus 30 days in jail for left of center. Stuler of St Albans paid 10 dollars and costs for driving under suspension. Richard Kis of ? received 15 dollars and costs for right of way violation. Others from Reedsville and Crown City faced fines and costs for various traffic offenses.

Wiliam H. Jones William E. Province Kanauga Gallia County Ferman Stuler St. Albany Richard “Kis Galipolis Gillerd Losgenetie Otte Reedsvile Pere ‘Roy FF. Teotinson Shange Walch

Agricultural Society Plans Annual Meeting

Gallia County Agricultural Society schedules its annual meeting and board election at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Farmers Hotel. President Pat Bradley will preside, with Ben Franklin of Point Pleasant to present a demonstration show and refreshments to be served.

River traffic report from Gallipolis and nearby rivers

Fragmented river traffic log lists vessel names, times, loads, and positions on the Kanawha and Ohio regions around Gallipolis, Winfield, and surrounding creeks. Entries mention Buckeye, Bosworth, Smith, and others with times from morning to afternoon, noting coal and other cargo and no major incidents reported.

Gallipolis Chan Phin John Rowe Kanawha Winfield Ogeam Merrill Galligalieisland Creek Jerry Bosworth Kemnet Keystone George G Creditor Smith Kanasha River Jones Bosworth Linn Smith Sycamore

Couples Club Meeting Planned in Gallipolis

A Gallia county event outlines a Couples Club gathering hosted by the Farm Bureau Young. The notice mentions the Friday eve meeting with guests and local church group involvement, signaling a community-focused social evening.

Gallipolis Gala County Farm Bureau Young Couraday Pevers Epiecopal Viraday Vs Gharch

Lions Accept New Member at Point Pleasant Meet

The Point Pleasant Lions Club welcomed Robe rt Beckett, newly named manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co., as a new member. W. W. Smith, outgoing manager and former president, received a farewell gift from President Harold Adama. Seven guests attended the Moose Home dinner, including A. A. Galford now assigned to the Point Pleasant State Police detachment, William Greg, a Mason County festival official, and Dr. Efe Howard, recently out of the Air Force and new local dentist.

Point Pleasant Lions Club Robert Beckett Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co W. W.J .Smith Harold Adama Wiliam Greg Efe Howard Air Force

Chambers Set Feting Of Route 2 Project

Point Pleasant officials announce a ceremony to commemorate the Route 2 project near Peeb Pasant SK. Ray Ritchie, Virgil Siders, and Kaiser are noted for bringing the initiative forward, with plans for a Friday meeting to discuss event details.

Chambers Wyths Coanbee Fatiay Point Pleasant Peet Pasant SK Beal Ravenel Pleasant Ray Ritchi Virgil Siders Kaiser Ravens Point Pleasant — the 4: Tapers Hesenen

Point Pleasant plans handicapped employment drive

The Point Pleasant Employment Office reports 133 handicapped applicants and a push to form a county committee to promote employment. Manager Tack Smith says the office can screen and refer applicants and has an active file, with several citizens invited to attend a county meeting to boost promotion through local media.

Point Pleasant Mason County Em Tional Media Smith Sixth St

Driver Fined For Hazard After City Incident

William Boyles of Middleport was fined 30 dollars and costs by Justice A M Goodwin after being charged with hazardous driving. He was arrested by Patrolman Jiiden following a Sunday night accident on 2nd Street. Also fined were John Clay of Hutchinson ten dollars for improper passing and Benjamin Connally of Eight Mile ten dollars plus costs for intoxication, with Connally jailed for nonpayment. Charles Greenlee of Charleston Drive received 8 to 15 days in jail for intoxication.

Oun Evs William ‘Boyles Middleport Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Boyles Rancel Jiiden Goodwin John Clay Hutchinson Come Benjamin Connally Connally Charles Greenlee Chaleston Dr

Auto Crash Victim Kenneth Roush Reported Unchanged

Kenneth Ray Roush, 15, of Marquette Ave, remains unconscious with a brain concussion after a Friday night crash on Route 1 near St. Albans. He is at Thomas Memorial Hospital as parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roush visit daily. a train specialist’s examination suggested a good recovery chance barring complications.

Waint Fleasons Kenneth Ray Roush Marquette Ave St. Albans Roush Thomas Memorial’ Hospital Kenneth Roush

Three County Scouts Fund Drive Starts Next Week

Mason Gallia Meigs Boy Scout District will launch its annual fund drive next Tuesday led by District Scout Chairman A. Fay Wilson. An all day drive begins with a 7 to 8 am breakfast at the Moose Home where volunteers receive instructions. The goal is 3000 dollars to fund the scouting program in the tri county area. Nelson Leach serves as full time scout executive guiding the district.

Point Pleasant Mason-Gallia-Meigs A. Fay Wilson Moose Home West Virginia Ohio Kentucky Mason County Trie County Nelson Leach

Marriage License Arch Chapman and Margel Gan de

Archie Alonzo Chapman 26 of Start and Margel Delores Gan de 20 of Leon obtain a marriage license. He is the son of Julia Joseph and Garnet Bless ing Chapman and she the daughter of Cary and Macel Underwood.

Archie Alonzo Chapman Start Margel Delores Gande Leon Julia Joseph and Garnet Blessing Chapman She

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