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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1958

Page

8

Three Wrecks Investigated in Point Pleasant Injuries Reported

Monday saw three traffic accidents in Point Pleasant County. Two injuries required transport to Point Clinic and Holzer Hospital, with drivers identified as Lewis Vansickle and Samuel Hugh Deiner among others. Route 17 wrecks involved multiple tractor trailers from Hennis Freight Lines, while a Route 2 collision near Salt Creek injured Deiner, with small vehicle damage totals.

Point Pleasant Point Clinic Holzer Hospital Sheriff's Department Route 2 Lewis Vansickle Jesse A. Apperman Virginia John C. Brehen Bremen Ohio Rush Creek Clay Company Junction City J. T. Reagin Mt. Arie N. C Moore Hennis Freight Lines Salt Creek Samuel Hugh Deiner Clarksburg Point Pleasant Clinic Elmus Devault Deiner Devault

National Forest Timber For Sale Sealed Bids

Sealed bids due 11 00 a m CDT November 1 1958 for 171 white oak 749 other oak 64 tulip poplar and 454 other hardwood trees on about 96 acres in OhioIndiana with volumes and minimum bids listed. Inspect timber before bidding with District Ranger Athens Ohio or Forest Supervisor Bedford Indiana.

National Forest Timber Forest Supervisor Bedford Indiana C.D.T Athens Ohio

Board Meeting Set In Point Pleasant

Mrs. O K Kelley president of the Mason County Heart Fund chapter announced a board of directors meeting for Tuesday at 8 p m in the Appalachian Power Company building.

Point Pleasant O. K. Kelley Mason County Heart Fund Appalachian Power Company

Community News Brief from Reedsville Area

East Liverpool resident Dan Kibble visited with aunts Kate and Lucy Kibble. Local families hosted relatives at Cherry Grove West Virginia. Visitors from Parkersburg and Parkersburg area stayed with Olive Torrence and Harvey Harris. Frank Cross left for Florida for the winter. A newborn daughter arrived to Clifford and Mrs. Adams, grandparents B. C. and Mrs. Adams of Reedsville. Additional local visits included Larkins of Long Bottom, Riley of East Liverpool, and C F Barr at Cutler. Frank Barley, family of Marietta, and Ward Cunningham of Belpre now occupy Spencer Apartments.

Reedsville Dan Kibble East Liverpool Kate Lucy Kibble J. S. Marks Arlie Cherry Grove W. Va Frank Rardin Orville Rardin Parkersburg Olive Torrence Harvey Harris Frank Cross Fla Charles Barr Hemlock Grove Silas Taylor Clifford Adams B. C. Adams Fred Larkins Long Bottom R. L. Larkins Riley Lillie Thomas C. F. Barr Cutler Frank Barley Famly Marietta Ward Cunningham Belpre Spencer Apartments

Halloween Party Among DAR Members in Point Pleasant

Mrs Norma Pillsbery invited Council No 63 Daughters of American Revolution members to a Halloween party at her home Thursday at 7 30 p m Masked attendance was encouraged by councilor Mrs Irene Bolling She led the business session and plans for apple butter sales were discussed with about 125 gallons to be produced Orders can be placed through Mrs Canna Chase Refreshments were served to a list of members and guests including Mrs Chase Mrs Pillsbery and others.

Norma Pillsbery Council No. 63 Daughters of American Revolution Irene Bolling Bolling Canna Chase Canna Chase. Mrs. Bolling Mrs. Chase Pillsbery Carrie Caudill June Lewis Ora Higgins Lylo Stone Yarl Randolph Cora Morgan Vernena Morgan Velma Mueller

Michael Stevens Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Michael Lee Stevens marked his fifth birthday with a party hosted by Ted and Mrs. Stevens on Main St. A game prize was awarded to Michael John. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream and punch. Attendees included Brenda Hurt Becky Robbins Gary Spaulding and many family members.

Michael Lee Stevens Ted R. Stevens Main St Michael Johnson Brenda Johnny Hurt Becky Greg Robbins Gary Spaulding Tony Kuth Beverly Balin Diana Minton Ricky Jones Carol Bennett Ralphie Grimm Cameletta Stevens Patty Linda Teddie Cathy Steve Eleanor Bennett J.ney Minton Mary Jo Blain Cavin Billy Blain Mary Ann Johnson Viola Blain

PTA Meetings Across Local Schools Schedule Tuesday Evening

Central PTA with Mrs Elaine Thevenin presiding Ordnance School led by president James Rea North Point Pleasant Grade School chaired by Daniel Simmons Henderson School PTA also meeting led by Thorn to Woods Leon School PTA members to convene on the same date

Elaine Thevenin Ordnance School James Rea North Point Pleasant Grade School Daniel Simmons Henderson School Pta Thornto Woods Leon School Pta

Roller Rousers Club to Hold Wednesday Meeting

The Roller Rousers Skating Club at 22nd St Bowling Center will meet Wednesday night at 7. President Linda Call urges all members to attend for important matters. Prospective members are welcome to join.

Roller Rousers Skating Club 22Nd St. Bowling Center Linda Call

Trinity Methodist Church Dinner Meeting Notice

The dinner meeting of men of Trinity Methodist Church will be held Tuesday at 6 15 p m in the church dining room. The business meeting and program will be held following the dinner.

Trinity Methodist Church

Women of the Moose Plan Tuesday Meeting

The Moose women gather Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Moose home for a business meeting led by regent Mrs. Wilma Melrose.

Local Woman Named State DAR Chaplain

Mrs Chester A Roush of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter was elected state chaplain of the Daughters of American Revolution at a Huntington conference held Thursday through Saturday. Local chapter members co hosted the event and Mrs J G F Johnson chaired a dinner at the Frederick Hotel honoring state officers. Johnson was assisted by Mrs C A Roush and Mrs Milton L Miller. Attending were regent W R Proffitt and members I G Wolden Hershel Henderson Edward Biddle John Collins J A Rodgers A Keith McClung and Charles Proffitt.

Point Pleasant Chester A. Roush Charles Lewis Daughters of American Revolution Daughters Huntington J. G. F. Johnson Frederick Johnson C. A. Roush Milton L. Miller W. R. Proffitt I. G. Wolden Hershel Henderson Edward Biddle John Collins J. A. Rodgers A. Keith McClung Charles Proffitt

Man Freed On Bond After Drunk Charge

Homer Rainey was released on a 12 bond after a weekend in jail for a drunkenness charge. Rainey reported a false alarm fire and called the fire department to a 22nd Street bowling center before being arrested by police.

Point Pleasant Homer Rainey Rainey 22Nd St

Presbyterian Church Dinner Meeting Heads By Emory Monroe

Emory Monroe, president of the church men’s group, will preside at the regular dinner meeting at 6 15 p m Thursday in the church dining room.

Emory Monroe Presbyterian Church

Governor Speaks at Dedication of New 55 Room Courthouse

Gov Cecil Underwood will headline a 1 30 p m ceremony on the courthouse steps marking the dedication of a new 55 room courthouse with an all day open house. State officials Clarence Koontz and Milton Ferguson aided by coordinating budget will attend along with Huntington band music and county high school parades. County Clerk Orville Sturgeon chairs refreshment efforts and E Bartow Jones leads the day as general chairman with county court members Ivan Bush John Wheaton and F A Morrison in attendance. Virgil Love the Florida based contractor and invited guests feature in the program.

Point Pleasant Cecil Underwood Clarence Koontz Milton Ferguson Huntington Orville Sturgeon Virgil Love Florida E. Bartow Jones Fourth Judicial District Senate Ivan Bush John Wheaton F. A. Morrison

Lions Club advances Boy Scout meeting hall plan in park

New Haven residents report progress on converting the Quillin Memorial Park site into a Boy Scout meeting place. Town marshal Ed Huffman recovers from pneumonia. A. D. Hume and family visit Columbus relatives while Hawse relocates to California for work. Mrs. H L Dyer and Everett Sinnett attend Walnut Festival in Spencer. The Wolperts host Clarke and Foltz families from Washington DC and Columbus.

Lions Club Quillin Memorial Park Ed Huffman A. D. Hume Boy Hawse Columbus Hawse California H. L. Dyer Everett Sinnett Point Pleasant Spencer Walnut

Lions Club Dinner Features District Leader Speaker

Robert Upton of Paden City district governor spoke at the Lions Club dinner in the Moose home Tuesday night detailing club activities. Guest Paul Bennett of South Charleston, a 1959 district governor candidate, spoke briefly along with Don Smith of Spencer and Myrle Coakley of Point Pleasant who serves as Zone chairman. Floyd Taylor, club president, presided.

Point Pleasant Robert Upton Paden City The Lion’s Club Moose Home Upton Paul Bennett South Charleston Don Smith Spencer Myrle Cakley Coakley Floyd Taylor

Farm leader urges freedom of choice for workers

A farm leader argues for universal labor rights, urging right to work laws to curb union power. He links compulsory membership to coercive control and calls for limiting monopoly-like labor influence while supporting voluntary unions and collective bargaining.

Farm Bureau

Call to End Union Shop Abuses and Protect Workers Rights

A public appeal urges prohibiting compulsory Union Shop agreements that force employees to pay dues or face termination. It seeks corrective action against abusive union officials, return control of dues to members, end forced political contributions, and maintain employees rights to organize and bargain collectively.

Right to Work Provision in State Constitution

The text states that no employer or labor organization may deny employment or require membership or payment to a labor organization as a condition of employment. It declares any conflicting agreements unlawful and of no effect in this state and cites Section 1a of Article 1 of the Constitution.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Director of Highways State of Ohio Athens County Division Highway Davis Avenue Charles M. Noble Walter G. Smith, Jr Bureau of Acquisition Gay Street Athene Lawrence and Minnie Marshall Ward Dow Bridgewater Project Engineers Division Service-Safety Service- Safety City City of Athens Mechanicsburg Service Safety City of City Hall Burgess “and Niple Consulting Engineers West Fifth Avenue Will Beere Franz Woodworth Burgess and Niple Athen Ohio West Luhrig Board of Elections Ray Bobo Athens County Board of Elections William A. Lavelle Security Bank Ralph T. Henry Harold J. Rose Said County Thomas J. Raney Little Rock Arkansas Elizabeth Hurt Wanda Russell B. F. Stevens Shirley Rayburn Jaunita Grimm PTA State Dar New Haven Charles 8. Shuman American Farm Bureau Federation Samuel Gompers Labor Movement Third ST Elton Kile Ohio Farm Bureau Ohio State Grange Pol
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