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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1953

Page

5

Prisoner Cuts Self In Jail. Expected To Recover

Sai Wolfe of Kanawha area slashed arteries in both arms with a razor in the county jail after a statutory offense arrest. He collapsed into the bars, received emergency care, and was hospitalized at Holzer Hospital with a blood transfusion. Wolfe faces grand jury action and had just completed a 60 day assault sentence.

Point Pleasant Har Wolfe Leon Holzer Hospital J. S. Lloyd Kanawha Medical Clinic Justice of the Peace Sam Simmons Lewis H. Miller

Miscellaneous shower honors Mrs Vernon Ray Roush in Clifton

Mrs Vernon Ray Roush formerly Patty Lou Riley was guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted by her mother Mrs Ted Riley in Clifton. Games were played, gifts opened, and refreshments served with a long guest list including Mrs Ruth Grinstead Mrs Lillian Gramm Mrs Loraine Lewis and many others.

Vernon Ray Roush Patty Lou Riley Ted Riley Clifton Ruth Grinstead Erma Mae Grinstead Lillian Gramm Loraine Lewis Coral Walker Mabel Johnson Helen Williams Jennie Riley George True Peggy Arnett Lucy Harrison Audrey Hoffman John C. Roush Evelyn Nickelson Jessie Cartwright Ray Pickens, Jr Winona Pickens Jessetta Zirkle Guy Roush Freda Henry Delbert Richardson Patrick Riley Addie Wheeler Shirley Lee Ruth Wheeler

Planning Meeting Scheduled by Mason County Farm Women

A county farm women's planning meeting is set for September 4 at the Heights EUB Church basement from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miss Anna Boggs will lead as associate state leader for the home demonstration department, with club presidents advisory members county committee chairmen and Farm Women's Council members attending.

County Farm Women’s the Heights Eub Anna Boggs Home Demonstration Department Mason County Farm Women's Council

Birthday greetings noted for Mrs J Stewart Lloyd

A birthday party honoring Mrs J Stewart Lloyd was held Wednesday afternoon at the Kanawha Medical Clinic. Attendees included Mrs William Bardin Jr Mrs Robert Lautton Nancy Little and others while several residents made visits to friends and relatives in nearby towns.

J. Stewart Lioyrd Kanawha Medical Clinic William Bardin, Jr Robert Lautton Nancy Little Kermit Little Dunbar Morris Memorial Hospital Milton Robert Arrington Bob Huntington William Beaver Laon Point Pleasant Clifford Bailey Sue Nancy Beckley Smokey Dow Columbus Ambrosia Leon Marvin Moore Melanie Rebecca Charles King Charleston Road Edna Burdette Carolyn Haymen Charleston Lillian Graham Ray Crookham J. Stewart Lloyd Betty Bader Parkersburg Rader Washington, D. C Navy Department Lydia Andrews Pittsburgh New Haven J. G. Anderson E. V. Williamson Southside Herman Beaver Paine Pleasant

Dr Crane’s Clinic on Acne and Self Worth

Dr George W Crane counsels Lola M 16 to overcome acne related unhappiness. He advises social engagement through HiV church groups and a “Compliment Club” to boost confidence, notes acne is not venereal, and offers a bulletin on psychology and medicine of the face.

Lola George W. Crane Lola M Psychology & Medicine of

Local Social Notes From New Plymouth Area

Mrs Chole Fuller returned from Columbus with her daughter Barbara. The Brecks moved into the Sims property now vacated and the Sims reside at the Mitchell farm. Earle Heinlein attended a Shel don family reunion. Ben Allen of Somerset joined the homecoming at the Presbyterian Church. Norman Cooper of Dayton visited I R Haas. Luella Dicken of Columbus spent the weekend with her parents Leverett and Mrs Dicken.

New Plymouth Chole Fuller Columbus Barbara Breck Sims Mitchell Farm Earle Heinlein Sheldon Ben Allen Somerset Presbyterian Church Norman Cooper Dayton I. R. Haas Luella Dicken Leverett Dicken

Area Industry Group Meets at Moose Home Dinner

Central Ohio Valley Industrial Council held a dinner in Point Pleasant with 28 representatives attending. In chairman's absence, secretary Don Baker of the Huntington Chamber of Commerce presided. They reviewed plans for an industrial brochure to guide regional interests and set October distribution with Huntington hosting September discussions.

Point Pleasant Central Ohio Valley

Littlepage Family Names Son Stephen Collett

Atty and Mrs Samuel D Littlepage name their son Stephen Collett born Tuesday at Holzer Hospital. The couple already has Kemp Allison Samuel and Jennifer among their five children.

Point Pleasant Atty Samuel D. Littlepage English Court Stephen Collett Holzer Hospital Littlepages Kemp Allison Samuel Jennifer

Medical clinic releases two mothers and infants

The Kanawha Medical Clinic released Mrs. Glenn Goodman of Point Pleasant and her infant daughter, and Mrs. Leonard McCartney of Arlee and her infant daughter.

Glenn Goodman Point Pleasant Leonard McCartney Arlee

Southside man fined for hazardous driving in local court

Robert Fountain Jeffers of Southside pleaded guilty to hazardous driving in a local magistrate court. He was fined $10 and costs.

Point Pleasant Robert Fountain Jeffers Southside

Point Pleasant Church Listings by Denomination

A compiled schedule of church services across Point Pleasant and nearby areas listing ministers, service times, and Sunday schools. Denominations include Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal, Baptist, EUB, Holiness, and Christian Science with multiple charges and individual churches such as Leon Methodist Circuit, Brighton Methodist, Main Street Baptist, Trinity Methodist, and Christian Science at 315 Main.

Leon Methodist Kermit Hypes Leon Elmwood Smith Brighton Outer Branch Walker Eddie Presbyterian Thhd John W. Sargent, Jr Doane Christ Church Episcopal Roger, D. Tyler Trinity Episcopal Huntington Hartford D. N. Shepherd Graham Letart New Haven Leon Baptist Rev. W Harmony - Concord M. Mallcolm St. Mark's Upper Flats Zion Mason Pilgrim Holiness C. H. Detty EUB Donald Lockhart Trinity Isabelle Kiefer Mt. Zion Main Street Baptist Daniel M. Dorsey Trinity Methodist Alvin C. Young Christian Science

S7th Reunion Slated for 37th Infantry Division Akron Event

Veterans of the 37th Infantry Division plan their fifth annual reunion in Akron from September 5 to 7. Attendees will gather to remember unit history and socialize with fellow soldiers and families.

S7th 37Th Infantry Division Akron

Rules Set For Mason County Farm Youth Show Exhibits

Point Pleasant officials announce eight basic rules for the Mason County farm youth show to be held September 9 to 12. The rules limit exhibitors to 4 H FFA FHSA and home economics students of Mason County. Each exhibitor may enter one entry per class with allowances for dairy cattle beef cattle and poultry divisions. Prizes may be withheld if entries are deemed unworthy and one entry in a single entry class cannot win more than the second prize. Sex cannot bar competition and all exhibits must be in place by 10 am opening day.

Point Pleasant F. W. Ingraham Mason County

Rotary Club Hears Address by Parsons

At the Point Pleasant Rotary Club meeting J. C. Parsons of the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department spoke about the department its equipment and the city fire tax. Lions and Rotary steak fry and softball game set for August 4 at Harmon Park. Rotarians present included Joe Brown Gallipo Bob Dunn Dick Horton Dr. Carl Levin and Neleen Walfe.

Point Pleasant

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