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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1953

Page

12

Kiwanis Club Plans May 30 Horse Show Here

Kiwanis board reports preparations for a horse show at Point Pleasant athletic field on May 30 starting at 7 p.m. Co chairs J. H. Somerville Jr and John Clay Hutchinson lead planning. Walter Windsor named show coordinator. James Fisher and Al Bipeos to serve as treasurers.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club Moose Home J. H. Somerville, Jr John Clay Hutchinson Walter M. Windsor James Fisher al Bipeos Kiwanis Louis Koontz R. B. Corrie New York M. C Clark L. G. Koontz James T. Fisher William Woolfitt Key Club Point Pleasant High School M. C. Clark J. J. Twitty Charleston Daniel Boone Hotel Ner Moose van Meter Beckley Beckley Kiwanis Club W. C. Gilmour J. Hi. Somerville, Jr A. Biggs Tom Burdette Richard Startzman RB. Corrie Chester A. Toush Generall Willam A. Woolfitt

Hospital Pulse Briefs Mail in West Virginia

Mrs Marion McCarty of Apple Grove admitted for surgery. Kenneth Lee of Henderson underwent tonsillectomy. Carl Bonecutter of Gallipolis Ferry treated and released. Mrs Miles Darst and infant daughter of Henderson released. Birth announces Mr and Mrs Edsel Bell at 2502 Lincoln Avenue a daughter.

Marion McCarty Apple Grove Surgical Kenneth Lee Henderson Carl Bonecutter Gallipolis Miles Darst Edsel Bell Lincoln Ave

Hutchinson Brothers Hurt in Jefferson Blvd Bike Mishap

Joe Hutchinson son of Mr and Mrs John Hutchinson of Jefferson Boulevard and a Messenger carrier was injured recently in a bicycle mishap sustaining multiple broken ribs.

Point Pleasant Joe Hutchinson John Clay Hutchinson Jefferson Blvd

Driver Fined In Mason Court Case In S20 Incident

Grees Nicholas of New Orleans was arrested Tuesday by state police and charged with driving with defen sive brakes. He was fined 90 and costs when he appeared before Justice of Peace Carl Pyatt of Mason.

Point Pleasant Grees Nicholas New Orleans Justice of Peace Carl Pyatt Mason

Brokaw Rites Are Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Brokaw 88 who died Sunday night at her son Russell’s Stockport home will be held Thursday at 2 pm at Stockport Christian Church. The Rev H B Mason will officiate with burial in Stockport Cemetery. She was born August 18 1864 in Morgan County daughter of the late John and Mahala Hindman. Survived by son Russell six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Chesterhill Lucy Brokaw Russell Stockport Stockport Christian Church H. B. Mason Fawecott-Stone Brokaw Morgan County John and Mahala Borman Hindman

Methodist class elects officers and honors members at Plains church

The Adults Fellowship at the Plains Methodist Church met with President Elizabeth McCoy presiding. Mary Horn was chosen as president for the coming year along with Fae Lovsey as vice president and Alberta tt as treasurer. Bible contests were won by Violet Bryan and Alberta Lincoln. Sunrise Easter services were held by the Youth Choir followed by a breakfast. Nearby residents and military families were guests or visitors across multiple addresses and bases.

Plains Methodist Church Bea Smith Elizabeth McCoy Fae Lovsey Jesus Mary Burkey Officl Mary Horn Fae Lovseey Volet Bryan Alberta Tt

The Owl as Tool for Farmers in Pest Control

Article notes the owl provides great value to farmers by destroying insect pests and serving as one of the world's most successful mousers.

Seniors To Present Mystery Play Tonight at School

Point Pleasant seniors stage a murder mystery The Case of The Sulky Girl by Karl Stanley Gardner tonight at 8 pm in the junior high school auditorium A second performance is set for Thursday evening Directed by Benjamin Franklin IV.

Point Pleasant Karl Stanley Gardner Benjamin Franklin IV

Band Boosters Plan State Festival Trip

Pleasant High School band boosters met Monday at the band building to discuss the forthcoming state high school band festival in Huntington. The group will travel to New Martinsville next weekend to try out and classify for the festival. Freshman band letters have arrived and will be distributed.

Point Pleasant Huntington New Martinsville

W C Newburn Dies at Home in Chesterhill

William C. Newburn 86 longtime Elliott resident died Tuesday evening at his Malta Route 3 home. A retired farmer born November 15 1886 in Union Township he was a Hosseau Methodist Church and Westland Grange member for over 50 years. Surviving are his widow Flora Harris two sons Austin Chesterhill Route 2 Clancy Malta Route 2 seven grandchildren five great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Fawcett Stone funeral home Chesterhill with burial in Chesterhill Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Thursday.

Chesterhill William C. Newburn Malta Elliott Union ‘Township Mahlon Louisa Campbell Newburn Newburn Hosseau Methodist Church Westland Grange Flora Harris Marich Mary Adrain Austin Clancy Fawcett- Stone Funeral Home Funeral

Dinner marking fourth birthday of Dennis Weber in Rutland

Mrs. William Plum hosted a dinner at her home in Rutland celebrating the fourth birthday of her great-grandson Dennis Weber in April. A pink and white lamb cake baked by Dennis’s mother Mrs. Marjorie Weber was centerpiece as immediate family gathered. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Weber, grandmother Mrs. Marjorie Plummer Milhoan of Middleport, and great-grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Willam Plimmer of Rutland.

Rutland William Plummer Dennis Weber Dennis Marjorie Weber Vernon Weber Marjorie Plummer Milhoan Middleport Willam Plimmer

Rutland Graduates Reach Japan and Army Posts

Ronald F E Siders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Siders, arrived safely in Japan with the Air Force. Vernon Hysell, another Rutland High School grad, also landed safely with the Army. A smoke scare at the Mr. and Mrs. 8 H Phillips property sent firemen to the main block where the upper residence was found filled with smoke.

Ronald FE. Siders Charles Siders Japan Vernon Hysell Rutland High School Siders Air Force Hysell Army

Easter Social Notes and Local Moves Across Towns

Recent guests included Mrs Keith Woods and children from Racine and Mrs Elizabeth Stewart with Rudy from Minersville. Sgt Charles Spires, son of Mrs Clara Phillips, is promoted in Alaska. Out of town visitors attended a party at Mrs Jean Carson's with guests from Gallipolis Pomeroy and Minersville. WSCS Easter market at Rutland Dept Store netted over $100. David Colwell of Ohio State University visited his family. Easter hosts included Mr and Mrs Wayne Harrison and Rex Shenefield with Linda Ann and Carl Everett. Clyde King visited parents and bought a new car. Mrs Charles Emmons of Columbus stayed with Everett Colwell family. Mrs June Dewhurst, Southerton Beauty Academy, Athens, weekend visit. Lester Burford of Columbus spent Easter with his mother Emma Burford. Charles M Siders and daughters Jean Ann Maxine visited with Ronald Bails and daughter Shirley and Mr Jordan of Hamden. Allen Braley of Columbus was Foster guest at Braley home. Mrs Margaret Welch and Mrs Robert Snowden attended Gallipolis Clinic. Ethel Snowden and Robert Snowden visited Lawrence Snowden family in Columbus. Robert Snowden made a business trip to Chicago. Margaret Welch accompanied the group to visit Betty Siders.

Clinton Pierce Keith Woods Tommy Mary Racine Elizabeth Stewart Rudy Minersville Charles Spires Alaska Clara Phillips Jean Carson Charles Rife Gallipolis Mary Haggy Pomeroy Margaret Roush Everett Colwell Clyde King Earl King Charles Emmons Columbus June Dewhurst Southerton Athens Patterson Lester Burford Emma Burford Charles M. Siders Jean Ann Maxine Ronald Bails Shirley Jordan Hamden John Braley Allen Braley Margaret Welch Robert Snowden Gallipolis Clinic Ethel Snowden Lawrence Snowden Chicago Betty Siders

Ocean scientists estimate cod egg production per spawn

Oceanographers estimate that the average female cod lays five million eggs per spawning, with about ten surviving to reach maturity.

Classified Ad Rates and Instructions With Cancellations

The notice outlines cash order rates, cancellations before 8 416 AM, and seven day payment terms. It notes compensation rules for incorrect insertions, submission methods, blind ads, and restrictions on identifying advertisers.

Equipment Co. Opens on Route 4 En with Willys assets

A new dealership on U S Route 4 En near the Live Oak Barn announces open for business. It offers a full line of INTER NATIONAL truck tractors and farm equipment, plus refrigeration units. Contact phone 24463.

Card of Thanks for Izetta Nichola’s death

We thank the Rev Lester Cov ert and the Rev Mr. Pfeiffer the Blower Funeral Home the singers and friends and neighbors for their kindness at the death of our mother Izetta Nich ola The Children

Lester Covert Mr. Pfeiffer Blower

In Memoriam Carrie Will Remembered Four Years On

In loving memory of Carrie Will who died April 8 1949. Her daughters Hazel Shiveler Sybil Pearson and sons Evan Jed and Willis Will express enduring sorrow. The verse notes she is gone but not forgotten and time cannot heal all.

Carrie Will Saciey Hazel Shiveler Sybil Pearson Evan Will Jed Will Willis Will

Sports Shop Ad Promotes Baseball and Golf Equipment

Announcement from MAKE BANKS SPORT SHOP in Bartlett Ohio promoting baseball tennis softball and golfing gear. Harold Goddard auctioneer phone 2369 Bartlett Ohio endorses the shop with the slogan It Doesn't Cost It Pays. Green Tops for Colds advertised by McKee Drug Co.

Harold Goddard Bartlett Ohio

I C Sheets Dies Aged 45 at Home near Dale

Delmar C Sheets 43 died at 1 15 am at his Dale area home after three years of illness. Born December 21 1909 in Washington County to Edgar and Belle Cody Sheets he never married. Surviving are his parents a sister Wilma Sleek Stockport Route 3 and two nieces. Funeral plans are with Fawcett Stone funeral home.

Chesterhills Delmar C. Sheets Dale Sheets Washington County Edgar Belle Cody Sheets Wilma Sleek Stockport

Engagement of Bertha Mae Hines to Francis Watson

Bertha Mae Hines of Columbus and Francis Watson of Columbus announce their forthcoming marriage. The couple plan to wed in July. Bertha Mae is the daughter of a Logan couple and the announcement comes from their family.

Burr Oak Kay Hines John Bescoe Logan Forrest Dennis Hemlock Eva Ivers Marion Zarley Glouster Bertha Mae Columbus Francis Watson Pearl Watson Dwight Hatfield New Lexington

Berkelium Becomes Element 97 With Symbol Bk

Berkelium is recognized as element number 97 on the periodic table and adopts the chemical symbol Bk. The synthetic actinide was named after the city of Berkeley, California, home to the scientists who discovered it.

Livestock Market Report Cincinnati AP USDA Hogs Cattle Sheep

Salable hogs 2500 moderately active with barrows and gilts mostly 15 higher than Tuesday's average. few at 25 up. Sows steady. bulk 1 2 180-225 lb butchers 21.5, heavier weights scarce with scattered sales 160-370 lb 23.00-21.25. Cattle 300 calves 200 small receipts. steers and yearlings slow. cows weak to 50 lower with cutters and utility grades down. bulls down. heifers 21.00-22.25. commercial to low good 1800-1950. calves 1000 lb down 20-21. sheep 100 steady with some yearlings at 20.00-21.00.

Cincinnati USDA

Poultry and Butter Prices Report from Cincinnati Markets

AP reports Cincinnati market prices for poultry and dairy products. Eggs in various grades show A quality white and brown ranges. butter wholesale price listed. additional figures include potatoes and fryer meat rates. The data cover current receipts, case exchanges, and percent quality ranges for large and medium eggs.

Cincinnati

Community Market Notes and Local Ads

A collage of notices from vendors and sources around Athens Ohio. Aids include farm sale thanks and organizer Clyde Ball prep Junction City. Advertisements announce the Outdoorsman Leathercraft Co move to new JAggage branding, Tos offerings from Athens pharmacies, and gear from LAMBORN'S and Paul Fiske.

P.T.A Athens Messenger Clyde Ball Junction City Hie

Various home services and job ads from The Messenger

Classified notices include furnace installation and repairs by Bryant and Weir-Myer Furnaces, wallpaper cleaning by Nicholson, a Hilltop Restaurant waitress and Mulberry Inn dining room girl ads, plus a wholesale franchise opportunity offering 79 percent profits for a person with a car and $600 cash.

Bryant and Weir-Myer Monte Davis Carpenter St Dial

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