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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1951

Page

5

Greater Point Pleasant Daughters of America Meet

Pt. Pleasant social notes report the Daughters of America meeting Friday with Mrs. Dora Kapp presiding. A member, Mrs. Ina Stone, ill two years, reportedly improving. A committee was formed to arrange draping the charter of deceased member Mrs. Lora McComb. State councilors meeting plans in Charleston August 22 to 24 at the Runner Hotel. delegates named. Also listed are Mrs. Nellie Nott, Mrs. Ora Higgins, and other attendees. A weekend birthday party for Mrs. Brant Gregory at the Durst home in Pomeroy, Ohio attracted guests from East Liberty and nearby towns.

Greater Point Pleasant Daughters of America Dora Kapp Ina Stone Lora McComb Charleston Runner Hotel Nellie Nott Ora Higgins Lola Stone Margaret Dashner Hallah Eads Alta Roseberry Yarl Randolph Danna Chase Wilford Durst Pomeroy Ohio Brant Gregory East Liberty Elmer van Meter Clifton Bruce Powell East Kerty Mr. Gregory East Liby Pauline Chapman Isabella Greer Point Pleasant

Birth Announced at Holzer Hospital in Point Pleasant

Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Dilley of 104 Pleasant announce the birth of their first child, Robert Jackson, born Saturday afternoon at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. Dilley is the former Nancy Vallandingham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Vallandingham.

Point Pleasant — Stater Robert C. Dilley 104 Pleasant Robert Jackson Holzer Hospital

Point Pleasant Teachers Attend Leaders School

Two Point Pleasant teachers Mrs Emma Wise and Miss Erma Barnett join Mason County educators among 200 leaders at the fourth annual School for Leaders sponsored by the West Virginia Education Association at Wesleyan College. The event includes workshops, sessions on policy, a dinner address by Wesleyan president Dr. William J. Scarborough, film showings, and retirement system discussions led by Dr. A V Upton and committee chairs.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Education Association Wesleyan College Mae Cox Wilson WVEA Emma Wise Erma Barnett Mason County West Virginia Wilson School For Leaders Inez Manser Buckhannon William J. Scarborough Wvea-Nea Upshur County Education Association A. V. Upton Harrison County State Retirement Board T. J. Arant Charleston Wvea Insurance Plan Corma A. Mowrey Division of Professional Services Phares E. Reeder

Pleasant area personal notes highlight visits and homecomings

Mrs. Ronald White returns home from Holzer Hospital. G E Mitchell, Dayton employee, weekend with family at 2228 Mt Vernon Ave. Miss Sarah and Miss Nina Keener visit sister Mrs Robert Knapp in Smithfield Va after vacation from Two River Motor Co. Arthur Thomas and daughter Giof Charleston visit W C Smith and Lyda. Leon couple Clarence Casto and family spend weekend with C C Casto’s parents in Leon. Pearl Stainaker visits sister in Leon. Weekend guests Sherman Beaver and family from Ironton. Mark Harshbarger and family visit Clifton, Clairmont relations. Russell Pullins family visiting Charles Pullins in Ambrose. Joseph McDermott and Leonard Miles hosted by Viand St residents.

Ronald White Ninth St Holzer Hospital G. E. Mitchell Dayton Ohio Mt. Vernon Ave Sarah Keener Nina Keener Jerrico Road Robert Knapp Smithfield Washington Grafton Two River Motor Co Arthur Thomas Gaiof Charleston W. C. Smith Lyda Leon Clarence Casto Dunbar C. C. Casto Pearl Stalnaker Nitro Grant Beaver Sherman Beaver Mace Beaver Ironton Mark Harshbarger Viand St Cpl Richard Barton Clairmont N.Y Betty Harshbarger John Harshbarger Columus Russell Pullins McKeesport, Pa Charles Pullins Ambrosie Joseph McDermott Leonard Miles

Two Men Fined by Magistrate in Point Pleasant

George Stanley Love and Leroy Hoschar were fined ten dollars plus costs each by the local magistrate on a Saturday. Love pleaded guilty to speeding while Hoschar was fined for intoxication in a public place.

Point Pleasant George Stanley Love Leroy Hoschar Love Hoschar

Agriculture Meeting Set for Tonight in Point Pleasant

POINT PLEASANT Mason County Agriculture Mobilization Committee calls a public meeting for all interested in improving agriculture at Sunny Side School tonight at 7:30. The gathering aims to discuss local farming needs and mobilize community effort.

Point Pleasant Mason County Agriculture Mobilization Committee Sunny Side School

Be Ye Perfect WSCS Meeting Notes and Family News

COOLVILLE WSCS members met at Mrs. Russell Cody's home with co hostess Mrs. Anderson Bentz. Program theme Be ye Perfect featured devotional led by Mrs. Neff Norman and reports by Mrs. H. H. Chapman amid musical numbers by Cody Creeger and others, serving 24 members and three guests. Also brief items include visits, guests, and travel by local families and service members in surrounding towns.

Coolville WSCS Methodist Church Russell Cody Anderson Bentz Ira Kincade Neff Norman H. H. Chapman Delphin Creeger Phyllis Ann Rheta Cody G. O. Shanks Rachel M Harpold Charles Bentz O. C. Bibbee Hockingport Austin Hall H. L. Murrey Gladys Cpl Eddie G. Murrey Midwest Davenport E. H. Vieth Blanche Murrey Ralph Wines Portland Park James Wines Russell Martina Ann Basil Wines Athens B. K. Hill Marion Garland Williams Ethel Mae South Charleston W. Va William Wines Bonnie Lynn Connie Lou Kenneth Wines Billy Murrey Charles Bob Gibbs FFA New Philadelphia Amos Smith John Rowse Judy Ann Harpster Paul Edward Smith Camp Rucker Ala C. B. Kincade Pearl Castle Ruth Larkins Long Bottom O. F. Branch Williams F. R. Owens Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg William Marshall Fort Lauderdale Fla Marshall F. H. Cunningham Emma Jeffers Ray Wilcoxen

Maxville Board names staff for 1951 52 term

The Maxville Maxville-At the August meeting of the Board of Education of Monday Creek Local School District employed bus drivers Loren Howdyshell and Ottis Sheets for the 1951 52 term. Janitor Mrs Alta Angle. Other notes include residents visiting relatives in Indiana and Illinois and local anniversaries and hospital visitations. Ruth Nixon

Maxville Board of Education Monday Creek Loren Howdyshell Ottis Sheets Alta Angle John L. George Near Indiana Illinois Wilma Stimmel Columbus Ross Stimmel Danny Gartner Walter Gartner Lancaster James Palmer

Point Clinic Notes Admits And Releases List

Admission of Mrs Ivy Thornton from Leon for surgical care and releases of Miss Martha Rice from Point Pleasant Route 2 Richard Clark from Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Clara Schultze from Point Pleasant and Mrs William Adkins from Gallipolis.

Ivy Thornton Leon, Surgical Martha Rice Point Pleasant Richard Clark Gallipolis Clara Schultze William Adkins

Huntington Man Injured In Route 2 Crash At Apple Grove

A Huntington resident suffered minor injuries when his car left Route 2 near Apple Grove Saturday evening, overturned down a five foot embankment and ended on a railroad. The driver Jack Brammel told patrolman Mark Harshbarger he was blinded by oncoming lights and could not see the curve. He was treated at Point Clinic for lacerations and a bruised leg and released.

Point Pleasant Huntington Apple Grove Jack Brammel Eee Ton Mark Harshbarger Point Clinic

Junior Women's Club Benefit Bridge and Canasta

The Junior Women's Club sponsors a benefit bridge and canasta party in the Moose Home Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Arrangements are led by chairman Mrs Charles Hornbeck with co organizers Mrs G A Biggs Mrs William Fields Mrs O F Staats Mrs Eustace Wilson Miss Josephine Fowler and Miss Goldie Piatt.

Moose Home Charles Hornbeck G. A. Biggs William Fields O. F. Staats Eustace Wilson Josephine Fowler Goldie Piatt

Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Meeting Set for Monday Evening

Lambda Chi Omega sorority will hold a Monday evening meeting at the Moose Lodge. Members are advised to attend for upcoming events and chapter updates.

Lambda Chi Omega Moose Ome

Pauline Chapman and Mrs Isa bella Greer at Point Pleasant

Pauline Chapman and Mrs Isa bella Greer of Point Pleasant are noted in a brief item set to public record. The snippet records their names and location, suggesting a social, legal, or community notice. Further details are not readable in the fragment.

Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club Picnic at Bissell Home

The annual family picnic of the Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club will be held Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Bissell on Charleston Road.

Leon Homemakers Farm Women's Club Everett Bissell Charleston Road

Picnic at Stephenson Home Highlights Local Family gathering

A family picnic was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson in Eight Mile Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gibbon and daughter Evelyn of Middleport, Mrs. D. W. Rothgeb and daughter Rebecca of Jefferson Ave, Lt. Col. and Mrs. William Latta and Billy of Fort Knox Kentucky, Mr. and Mrs. Loraine Sterrett and son Billy of Middleport, and Mr. and Mrs. Stephenson and children Bobby Charles Everett and Mary Kay.

Charles Stephenson Eight Mile Wayne Gibbon Evelyn Middleport D. W. Rothgeb Dau Never Rebecca Jefferson Ave William Latta Billy Fort Knox Loraine Sterrett Ohio Stephenson Bobby Charles Everett Mary Kay

Jerrico Farm Women's Club hosts annual family picnic

The Jerrico Farm Women's Club held its annual family picnic Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pickens on Jerrico Road. Attendees included George Keener Sr and family, Rex Thompson, Fred Pelley and family, George Thompson and family, Sadie Barnett, Kenneth Keener, Virgil Burris and son Virgil, Charlesson, Jerry Carroll, Sandra Bennett, Barbara Gillispie, Alice Mae Plants, Barbara and Nancy Shell, Linda and Nancy Thompson, Marjorie Oliver, Jimmy Thompson, Debra Hogsett, Mickie Oliver, Connie and Cynthia Pelley, Jerry, Joe and Jackie Pickens and June, along with Marjorie and Frances Keener.

Jerrico Nancy Shell Linda Nancy Thompson Marjorie Oliver Jimmy Thompson Debra Hogsett Mickie Oliver Connie Cynthia Pelley Jerry Joe Jackie Pickens June Marjorie J Frances Keener

Heavy Duties of NYC Medical Examiners Office

The medical examiners' office in New York City handles about 16,000 violence related deaths annually and oversees investigations into fatal cases.

Medical Examiners’ Office New York City

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