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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1946

Page

8

Pt Pleasant Booster Club Plans Membership Drive

A membership campaign opens next week for the Pt Pleasant Band Booster Club with contributions accepted anytime before kickoff. Bartow Jones funds the effort to engage athletics and band fans as volunteers tour local businesses and professionals. Campaign runs through Oct 3 with cards for supporters and window signs. A marriage license was issued to Marvin Gene Bland and Esther Hazel Miller.

THE Athens Messenger Athens, Ohio Pleasant Booster Club Point Pleasant William A. Woolitt Bartow Jones Walden F. Roush Jack Rogers Douglas Roush R. W. Eschenaur Edna Burdette Woolfitt C. A. Roush Marvin Gene Bland Kaylong Esther Hazel Miller West Columbia

B C Neal Builds New Filling Station in Henderson

B C Neal erects a two story concrete block filling station on his lot at the south end of Shadle Bridge in Henderson. The 30 by 45 foot structure will be accessible from Routes 17 and 2 and will supply Standard Oil products under the firm name B C Neal and Son with Glin Neal as partner.

Point Pleasant B. C. Neal Shadle Bridge Henderson Neal Glin Neal B. C. Neal and Son

Students Organize Council At Senior High

The 1936-37 Student Council at Point Pleasant Senior High School has been formed with James Eschenauer as president and Carl Gardner Jr as vice president. The roster includes Mary Jane Krodel Randall Hogsett Jr Jean Oliver Alan Johnson Betty Purdum Patricia Harden and Charles Fowler. Senior Class officers are Kenneth Moore president Sammy Roush vice president Elsie Ann Bardin secretary. Junior Class president Bartram Dunn vice president Jimmy Johnson secretary Alice Ann Roush Barton Durst treasurer. Sophomore Class president Cecil Minton vice president Ethel Mae Brown secretary Charles Chambers treasurer.

Point Pleasant James Eschenaur Carl Gardner, Jr Mary Jane Krodel Randall Hogsett, Jr Jean, Oliver Alan Johnson Betty Purdum Patricia Harden Charles Fowler Kenneth Moore Sammy Roush Elsie Ann Bardin Bartram Dunn Jimmy Johnson Alice Ann Roush Barton Durst Cecil Minton Gladys Parker Ethel Mae Brown Charles Chambers

School Lunch Program To Be Opened Soon At Senior High

POINT PLEASANT The school lunch program will open soon at Senior High School. Principal C H Withers said the kitchen is nearly completed and cannets installed. Cooks Mrs Charles Morrow and Mrs Bennett have been hired. A range is needed to begin service, with a choice of source to be found.

Point Pleasant C. H. Withers Charles Morrow Bennett Withers

Truck Rolls Off Road In Mountainous Area Near Charleston

A Point Pleasant Transportation Co tractor trailer was badly damaged when it rolled off a highway in the mountainous area east of Charleston. The driver had stopped to eat at a roadside restaurant. air brakes are believed to have leaked. The truck carried oil products. A separate item reports the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Olin Neal of Henderson at Holzer Hospital at 1 20 am Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Transportation Co Charleston

Receipts Up 25 Percent At Livestock Auction

Receipts were up about 25 percent at Saturday's sale by Pleasant Livestock Sales Co. versus the prior week. Total sales near 8,000 dollars, with top steers 18 to 18.50, plainer stockers 14 to 14.50, veal calves up to 19.15, and fat sheep around 5.25. Hog demand limited with prices at the OPA ceiling.

Point Pleasant the Pleasant Livestock Sales Co

Pt Pleasant Personal Notices Highlight Local Visits

Pt Pleasant residents and guests are listed visiting relatives and friends across town. Marjorie Bauerle of Charleston spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs C G Bauerle at 12 Jericho Road. Several couples and individuals hosted or attended gatherings at Jackson Avenue homes and Charleston sites. Annette Lewis plans to leave Tuesday for Baltimore Maryland to enroll at Goncher College.

Point Pleasant Bratton Staunton C. C. le Marjorie Bauera Charleston C. G. Bauerle Jericho Road H. H. West Charolette Teaves H. J. Barr Jackson Ave Conrad Sayre

Defacing of School Brings Fine in Cologne District

Roy K. Gerlach 38, a Cottageville farmer, pleaded guilty to defacing Mud Ridge schoolhouse in Cologne District and paid a fine of 50 dollars plus costs after arraignment. State police Sgt. Paul F. Thomas investigated the case.

Point Pleasant Roy K. Gerlach Margis Tursday Mud Ridge Cologne Paul F. Thomas Gerlach Cottageville

Local Blue Lake Happenings And Health News

Blue Lake items report Carl Sifley crushed leg by a farm wagon and a 30 day furlough for Willard Adkins from Percy Jones Hospital. Other notes include injuries and health, marriages, moves, travel, a squirrel roast, college visits, and local obituaries.

Blue Lake Carl Sifley Willard Adkins Percy Jones Hospital Battle Creek Mich David Cleo Chevalier Margaret Humphrey Mary Ralph Vinton Iowa Adda Dray Silas Workman Indianapolis Ind Gerald Halley Norfolk Charles Ross, Jr Charles Ross Ruth Fowler Hollis Vera Sheets Fowler the Baptist Church Albuquerque N. M Hollis Fowler Woodrow Holbein Cincinnati Dora Carter Anna Stovers Charles Haffet Carol Smith St. Clair Hospital New York City Ella Sisson Mt. Union Chapel Jennie Dewitt Eureka Chapel Oliver Wells Miami Beach Kla Golda Car Charles Lusher St. Maryrs Hospital Huntington Roger Fred Brovins Edith Delmas Cecil Anita Sheets Warren Sheets C. B. Sheets Bertha Sheets Rio Grande College Robert Wooten Beecher Poling Junior Dray Charies Edler Linzie Cornell Charies Saunders Dan Daniels Art Jones Fla Geraldine Sheets Pomeroy Columbus

Legion Post prepares opening of club on October 3

Mason County Post Amer Legion members met to plan opening the post building for October 3. A four piece orchestra will be engaged for the event.

Point Pleasant Mason County Post, Amerilegion Post

Class Play Is Selected

Juniors in Pleasant School have chosen a class play to be staged with participants Krodel Ann Roush Gas Hayman James Bobby Donald Ber Lewis Evans and John.

Krodel Ann Roush Gas Hayman James Bobby Donald Ber Lewis Evans John

Five Couples Welcome Newborns in Point Pleasant

A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Adel Casio on Main Street weighed eight pounds five ounces and was named Ber. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Taylor weighed nine pounds six ounces. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Hall weighed six pounds. twins to Mr. and Mrs. John Dale Brewer Jr weighing unspecified were born. a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Franklin Siders weighed seven pounds twelve ounces and was named William Eugene.

Point Pleasant Aled F. Casio Main St Ber Annie Tayior William Henry Hall Jocal Susan Louise John Dale Brewer, Jr Brewer John Franklin Siders Alice Point Clinic William Eugene

Gardner undecided on housing plans at funeral

Gardner of Chicago attending his mother Mrs Fannie Gardner’s funeral said he had not decided whether to rent a home at the corner of Viand and Sis. He will return to Chicago where he is employed by an oil company. Pallbearers included George G. Somerville, William H. Pardin, J G F Johnson, Gordon C. Jackson, Raymond Allen, Carter Franklin, John G. Allen Jr. and John E. Brown.

Point Pleasant George Gardner Chicago Fannie Gardner Viand Sis

Two Auto Mishaps Listed In Gallia County Tuesday

In Gallipolis two vehicles sustained damage during Tuesday incidents. The city police cruiser and Johnny Johnson hotel manager were slightly damaged when the patrol car sideswiped Johnsons car at Second Avenue and State Street opposite Park Central Hotel. Russell Ith of Crown City escaped injury when his car overturned after a tire blowout on Route 218, one mile north of Thivener, crashing into an embankment. Real estate transfers in Gallia County included multiple parcels across Huntington Township Morgan Township Clay Township Cheshire Two and Creazer's Subdivision with values up to 5 900 dollars.

Gallipolis Johnny Johnson Second Ave State Park Central Johnson Fisher Niday Fourth Ave Russellith Crown City Thivener Gallia County Katherine Moore James H India Vanhook Huntington Township Howard Weyand R. W Octavia Lambert Morgan Township Asa H Lillie Pearl Bird Gladys John Caser Ernest Smith Clay Township George A. Rupe Bernard C. Moelier Cheshire Two Carl Stella Lemley Cornell Wilson Demple Vance T. A Mildred Thomas Herbert A Clara A. Cardwell Gal Yipolis Henry W. Cherrington Daisy A. Abersold Charles M. Powers Valentine L., Powers Creazer Lester M Olevia Baice Cheshire

Decree In Gallia County Partition Suit

A decree in favor of Ada Mason was issued by Gallia Counts Common Pleas Court in a partition case against William S Da Rose Handley Irene Argery Grover and George Davis as tenants in common. Samuel R Davis and Charles F Davis were found to have no estate or possession rights. The court ordered a partition appoin ting commissioners Harrison Bailey W H Reeves and Otis Johnson to supervise.

Gallipolis Gallia Common Pleas Court Ada Mason William S$. da Rose Handley Irene Argery Grover George Davis Samuel R. Davis Charles F. Davis Harrison Bailey W. H. Reeves Otis Johnson

Patients admitted to Holzer Hospital details

Gallipolis notes list Tuesday admissions including Mrs J S Kelley Rutland Mr Harry Paisley Rutland Mrs A H Thaxton Gallipolis and Miss Dorothy Snyder Oak Hill Route 2 Also admitted late Monday include Mrs Maggied Gallipolis Mrs Frank Holyapfel Wellston Mrs Clyde Rogen Capehart W Va Mrs Olen Neal Pt Pleasant and Mrs Earl Montgomery Crown City

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital J. S. Kelley Rutland Harry Paisley A. H. Thaxton Dorothy Snyder Oak Hill Maggied Frank Holyapfel Wellston Clyde Rogen Capehart W. Va Olen Neal

Parking lines changed on First Ave near City Park

City workers repainted lines along First Ave opposite City Park with parallel rather than diagonal parking. The city council discussed eliminating diagonal parking at the site, noting that jagged vehicle protrusion narrows the street and hinders traffic visibility.

Gallipolis First Ave Thhe City Park

Man Fined For Driving Without License in Gallipolis

Robert Casey, 36, arrested by the State Highway Patrol on driving without an operator's license charge, was fined $10 and costs in Judge Jones' Municipal Court. Highway Patrolmen announced today. Complete first month point Pleasant Mason County teachers to finish month Thursday.

Gallipolis Robert Casey State Highway Patrol Point Pleasant Mason County

Towboats in service as river traffic rebounds after war

Secretary Hamilton A. Johnson of the Ohio and Kanawha Masters and Pilots Association reports most tow boats on the two rivers are in service. He notes no serious drop in river transportation demand since the war ended. Cant. Howard West attended a conference in Gallipolis with Johnson and other rivermen.

Point Hamilton A. Johnson Ohio Ad Kanawha Ciation Howard West Gallipolis Mr. Johnson

Sunshine and Warm Opener Marks Autumn Arrival

In Gallipolis on the first full autumn day the sun and warm afternoon temperatures rose into the 70s after a cool morning. Police officers Viday and Fisher investigated a smoldering garbage fire in the business area casting blue smoke.

Gallipolis Aubusl Viday Fisher

J H Woodyard Dies In Point Pleasant Recall of War Service

James H. Woodyard longtime Morrison Department Store assistant manager and later manager in Point Pleasant fed in Parkersburg last week. A native of Wirt County he spent several years as a Spencer merchant before his military service.

Point Pleasant James H. Woodyard Morrison Department Store Parkersburg Woodyard Wirt County Spencer Merchant

Two Births Reported at Holzer Hospital

Holzer Hospital recorded two births Monday night. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Olen Neal of Pt Pleasant. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Earl Montgomery of Crown City.

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