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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1949

Page

3

Easter Services Draw 200 At Chauncey Church

Two hundred church members and guests attended Easter sunrise service at 6 30 in Chauncey First Church of Christ with Mrs Helen Courtney delivering The Resurrection and Christine Brown on organ. Gilbert Courtney preached the Easter sermon during morning worship and children presented recitations before the Lord's Supper. The Chauncey WCTU meets at 7 30 pm next Monday at Mrs Nellie Brookins home to plan the arm program, led by Mrs Florence Pendergrass.

Chauncey Church of Christ, Chauncey Helen Courtney Christine Brown Pearl Henry Gilbert Courtney Dorothy Daugherty Chauncey Wctu Mra Nellie Brookins Converse St Mie Florence Pendergrass

Citizens Party Nominates Mayoral and City Council Tickets

The Citizens Party held its nominating convention in the circuit court room. John Clay Hutchinson was nominated for mayor. Council nominees by ward were Howard Brewer and Leon Thompson. G. B. Woodard. L. R. Gerlach and Ray Greenler. Charley Fowler and William Burdette. George Kenny and E. H. Hawkes. One vacancy in Ward 2 to be filled before the May 21 election filing deadline.

Point Pleasant Citizens Party Circuit Court Room L. R. Gerlach David O'Neil John Clay Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce Robert Mann Bert Patterson Howard Brewer Leon Thompson G. B. Woodard Ray Greenler Charley Fowler William Burdette George Kenny E. H. Hawkes Second Ward

Delores Wallace Wallace Thomas wedding at Trinity Church

Delores Eleanor Wallace of Apple Grove married Robert Lee Thomas of Huntington in a Thursday ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church. The couple will reside in Huntington after a wedding trip. Delores is a UK graduate and technologist, Robert a Marshall College engineering student and Navy veteran.

Point Pleasant Vandale Wallace Apple Grove Delores Eleanor Robert Lee Thomas Paul F. Thomas Jefferson Blvd Trinity Methodist Church Holly O. Shamblin Henry K. Fry Panama Peal Thomas Martha Conley Huntington E. Joseph Buffington Thomas Marshall College University of Kentucky St. Mary’s Hospital Duke University West Virginia Society of Professional Engineers Eighth Ave

Collision injures woman on Escoe Hill Route 35

Albert Stephens of Jericho Road and George A. Weber Jr., a Marine from a South Carolina base, collided on Escoe Hill Route 35 Sunday at 6 15 p.m. Weber said he braked on a bad curve causing skidding and steering wheel impact. Mrs Stephens suffered chest injuries. About $400 damage to both cars. Vehicles towed. Weber and two Marines left by bus to their base.

Point Pleasant Albert Stephens Jericho Road George A. Weber, Jr South Carolina Escoe Hill Weber Robert C. Dilley Stephens Illey Dilley

Central PTA Plans Meeting at Central Grade School

The Par ent-Teacher Association of Central Grade School will meet Tuesday, April 26, at 7 30 p m. Mrs Jus tine Brake, president, will conduct business meeting. William H Bardin will discuss Mason County school building needs and a movie will be shown. The Girls' Glee Club will perform numbers and the public is invited.

Point Pleasant Parent-Teacher Association of Central Grade School Justine Brake William H. Bardin Mason County Girls’ Glee Club

Intoxication Charges Bring Fines of $25

Harry Wade Holland and Geneva Mc Bride of Charleston were arrested on intoxication charges by Sgt. D. G. Wilfong and Deputy Sheriff Toral Morrison at Kanawha Eight Mill on Route 35. They paid fines of $25 and costs each after being found asleep in a car blocking nearly half the road. Holland also paid an extra $10 fine and costs for obstructing traffic.

Point Pleasant Harry Wade Holland Geneva McBride Charleston D. G. Wilfong Toral Morrison Kanawha Eight Mill Route 35 Wilfong Holland

Hartford Man Released on Bond in Home Break In Case

Burley Beard Jr. of Hartford was released on bond to answer grand jury findings. He is charged with breaking and entering the residence of his estranged wife who has a divorce suit pending. Evidence was taken Monday by Commissioner William H. Rardin.

Point Pleasant Burley Beard, Jr Hartford William H. Rardin

Thursday Last Day To Register For Local Election

Thursday April 21 is the final day for citizens not yet registered to file to vote in the May 21 city election. County Clerk John G. Aten says residents within the corporate limits who have lived there 60 days are eligible.

Point Pleasant John G. Aten

Man Held to Jury On Stabbing Charge

Nelson T. Myers Sr. of Point Pleasant was held to the grand jury on a charge of stabbing Victor Turner in the back with a knife. He posted a $1000 bond.

Point Pleasant Nelson T. Myers, Sr Victor Turner

Home Under Construction at 2409 Mt Vernon Ave

Mrs. Olin Neal and family begin building a new frame home at 2409 Mt Vernon Ave. The dwelling will have three rooms a kitchen and dining area on the first floor two rooms on the second floor with John Cook of Gallipolis Ferry as foreman. Mr Neal works at Philip Sporn power station.

Point Pleasant Olin Neal Mt. Vernon Ave John Cook Gallipolis Ferry Neal Philip Sporn

Point Pleasant Clinic Discharges Patient To Home on Charleston Road

Mrs. A. L. Stewart was discharged Monday from the Point Clinic and taken home on Charleston Road. Mrs. Harold Cunningham has been admitted for surgery.

Point Pleasant A. L. Stewart Point Clinic Charleston Road Harold Cunningham Sur

Bridge Club Meeting Set After Lenten Break

The Married Ladies' Bridge Club resumes with a Thursday 1 p.m. gathering at Mrs. W. H. Morgan's Main Street home. Mrs. E. E. Heiner will serve as hostess.

W. H. Morgan Main St E. E. Heiner

Bible Class To Meet At Church Parish Thursday

The Men’s Bible Class of the Church of Christ will meet at 7 p m Thursday at the church parish building. Classified notice announces the gathering led by class president Carl Shafer.

Chauncey Church of Christ Church Parish Carl Shafer

Local social notes list Ord and Robbins families in West Virginia

John Ord and Alvin Ord families of Rupert join Mr and Mrs Clarence Ord and children Bonnie Alice Dickie and Clarence Jr of Rupert. Wirt Robbins and Alka Riddle families and Mary Lynn visit Point Pleasant. Hugh Bruestle visits his mother Mrs Fannie Hensley in Parkersburg area. Mrs John Cheesebrew is ill at son Claude Cheesebrew's home 1401 Kanawha St. F G Musgrave and E E Thomas of Parkersburg on business visits Charleston and city. He retains local property interests.

Buck Jamison Tommy Main St Jamison Katherine Rolph Huntington George Schlotthauer Barbara Jane George Franklin Madison Wis Schlotthauer E. E. Franklin Main St. Louis Valentine Mueller Louis Mueller Marquette Ave Holzer Hospital John A. Blain Gallipolis Ferry Kerr Blain South Side Stella Mohr Gallipolis Cebert Manley West Columbia Oxley Blain Hester St. Petersburg Wilhelms R. T. Hall Park Drive Joseph Turner Charleston Carolyn Hayman West Virginia University Disa Hayman Edna Burdette Leon John Ord Alvin Ord Clarence Ord Bonnie Alice Dickie Clarence Rupert Wirt Robbins Alka Riddle Mary Lynn Point Pleasant Hugh Bruestle Parkersburg Fannie Hensley John Cheesebrew Claude Cheesebrew Kanawha St F.G. Musgrave E. E. Thomas

Cantata at Millfield Church Features Youth Roles

Easter cantata drama presented Sunday night at Millfield Church of Christ with Violet Theisen as reader and several youths in roles. After sunrise services a breakfast for 100 was served in the church basement. Dale Wilcox delivered the morning sermon as the newly robed choir sang. Mr and Mrs John Loper Jr were visitors.

Chauncey Millfield Church of Christ Rod Violet Theisen Dale Wilcox John Loper, Jr

Recognition Dinner Honors Church Choir and New Members

A fellowship dinner will be served Tuesday at 5 45 p m at Millfield Church of Christ in recognition of the church choir's work and new members received during Easter. A short program and conference will follow to finalize plans for a May 1 rededication program.

Chauncey Millfield Church

Earliest Cardboard Made From Papyrus, Ancient Tech

The earliest form of cardboard was a papyrus layer beaten to thickness then pressed and dried in the sun, Britannica notes. The ancient method shows early paperlike material development.

Britannica

Roberts Returns Home After Burial Escort

Chauncey Miss Peart Roberts former Millfield resident who brought Louise Roberta’s body from Oklahoma for burial in Nye Cemetery Chauncey returned home Monday. She was accompanied by Alva Smith and stayed with Miss Roberts’ Millfield cousins Dr C N Sanders and Mr Charles Sanders and families.

Chauncey Miss Peart Roberts Millfield Louise Roberta Oklahoma Nye Alva Smith Miss Roberts Clarence Sanders C. N. Sanders Charles Sanders

Loyal Women’s Bible Class to observe 40th anniversary dinner

Chauncey First Church of Christ marks the 40th anniversary of the Loyal Women’s Bible Class with an annual noon dinner at Floyd Nye’s home on High Street. All members and former members are invited to attend and contribute to a pot luck meal. An afternoon program will be directed by class president Mrs. Carl Shafer.

Chauncey Loyal Women's Bible First Church of Christ Mis Floyd Nye High St Carl Shafer

Mrs. Rutledge Returns From Mt. Sterling

Mrs Pearl Rutledge of Chauncey returns to her May Avenue home after several weeks away in Mt Sterling Ohio. She visited her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs George Rutledge and in Athens she called on her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Floyd Hutchina.

Chauncey Pearl Rutledge May Ave Mt. Sterling Ohio Rutledge George Rutledge Athens Inlaw Floyd Hutchina

Realty Sale Reported in Point Pleasant

The O'Neal real estate agency reports the sale of lot 40 Burdette Addition by Leland H. Lieving to Charles A. Hi Jr formerly of Ripley.

Point Pleasant O'Neal Real Estate Agency Burdette Addition Leland H. Lieving Charles A. Hi, Jr Ripley

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