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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1958

Page

3

New Ex-Servicemen Compensation Act Takes Effect

West Virginia employment offices begin accepting claims under a new compensation act for veterans. Henry N. Ash notes the act creates a permanent unemployment program tied to service length and pay grade, with benefits varying by state schedules and base period earnings. Ex veterans must file social security card and DD 214 with claims and may lose old benefits when new ones apply.

Point Pleasant Henry N. Ash Department of Employment Security West Virginia Ash

Miss Linda Rainey Weds Charles W Roseberry in Bellemeade

Miss Linda Rainey and Charles W Roseberry were married October 5 at 2 pm in Bellemeade EUB Church. The ceremony featured Rev. Jack Higgins with white gladiolis and ferns decorations. The couple plan to reside in Bellemeade after a wedding trip through Ohio Indiana and Michigan.

Kiwanis Plans Benefit Sale In Point Pleasant

Kiwanis club members set a Thursday evening white elephant sale with John McNeill as auctioneer. Each member should bring a package for the sale to raise funds for charity. Sherwood Costen will lead the business session as officers are nominated for election on November 6. Dinner starts at 6 15 p m at the Moose Home.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club John McNeill Sherwood Costen Moose Home

EUB Men to Convene at Point Pleasant District Meeting

Quarter ly meeting of the Point Pleasant District of Evangelical United Brethren men will be held at the New Haven Church Friday at 7 30 p m. All interested men from county EUB churches urged to attend. A fall rally is set for Mason City Church Wednesday Oct 29 starting at 4 p m with a night service. West Virginia conference officials will assist.

Point Pleasant Evangelical United Brethren New Haven EUB K. J. Scott Mason City West Virginia

$1500 Suit Filed in Circuit Clerk's Office

Hardy Neal files a $1500 in assumpsit suit against Virgil Roberts in the Hardy circuit clerk's office on Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Hardy Neal Virgil Roberts Circuit

Miss Nancy J. Bissell and Daniel Williams Wed in Point Pleasant

Miss Nancy Jane Bissell and Daniel Edwin Williams were married at the home of the bridegroom on Sunday October 19 at 1 30 PM in a double ring ceremony attended by immediate family. The bride, maid of honor Leota Brumley, and best man Don Pope planned a fall themed reception with a four tier cake. The bride attended a local high school class of 1956 and worked for C and P Telephone Co. in Point Pleasant. the groom is with Certified Gas Co. of Gallipolis. The couple reside at 2101 Jefferson Ave.

Point Pleasant Linda Rainey Otis W. Rainey Bellemeade Charles W. Roseberry Altha Roseberry Bellemeade Eub Jack Higgins Elizabeth Mattox Gallipolis Roseberry Point Pleasant High School National Honor Society Rainbow Girls Eastern Star J. A. Shinn Ohio Valley Electric Co Kyger Creek Ohio Indiana E. H. Bissell Barboursville Nancy Jane Daniel Edwin Williams Garland Williams Patriot W. S. Billups Leota Brumley Don Pope Betty Earl Jack Williams Williams C and P Telephone Co The Certified Gas Co. of Jefferson Ave

Plans Discussed For Heart Fund Drive In Mason County

Plans were discussed for the forthcoming Heart Fund drive in February by the Mason County Heart Association at a board meeting in the Appalachian Power auditorium. Mrs. O S Kelley outlined fund uses and medical aid provided locally, noting 80 percent stays in Mason County and 20 percent supports research. She highlighted heart surgery successes for Mason County residents and urged eligible adults in need of heart exams or ocardio diagrams to seek help.

Point Pleasant Mason County Heart Association Appalachian Power O. S. Kelley Mason County

Community funds drive plan discussed at meeting

Members discussed plans for a funds drive and will outline them at a November meeting. Present were Mrs. O. S. Kelley, Mrs. Betty Williamson co chairs, Dr. Glassman, Mary Hyre, Rod Brand, L. W. Getty and Mrs. James Pugh. Contact persons for examination include Mrs. Kelley or Mrs. Williamson.

O. S. Kelley Betty Williamson Kelley Williamson Glassman Mary Hyre Rod Brand L. W.getty James Pugh

Promoted Carl Nutt reassigned to Company B headquarters

Sgt Carl Nutt promoted to first sergeant and transferred to Company B HQ in South Charleston after leading the Mason and Jackson counties detachment. He began new duties Tuesday morning. Nutt has been stationed here since March 1955 and will have his wife and daughter remain through year end. His daughter Linda is a junior high student. Replacing Nutt has not been disclosed.

Point Pleasant Carl Nutt Mason Jackson Counties South Charleston Nutt Linda

Trick Or Treat Night Proclaimed In Point Pleasant

Mayor B. W. Krodel declares October 30 as Trick or Treat Night in Point Pleasant. He and law officials urge parents to ensure children obey during the Halloween event.

Point Pleasant B. W. Krodel Krodel

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