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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1952

Page

3

Shamblin Kincade wedding at Beverly Hills Church Huntington

Ger aldine Faye Shamblin and Robert Roy Kincade Jr. exchanged vows in a Friday double ring ceremony at Beverly Hills Methodist Church Huntington. The event featured palm and floral altar decor, an organist, and a reception in the church social rooms. The couple will reside at 1314 Fifth Ave Point Pleasant after returning from Atlantic City.

Point Pleasant Geraldine Faye Shamblin Holly O. Shamblin Washington Boulevard Robert Roy Kincade, Jr Roy Kincade Oak St Beverly Hills Methodist Church Huntington Charles Tucker Jack Adkins Donald Shamblin Terry Coe Spencer Betty Lou Sturms Richard Thompson Laura Jo Neeley Hurricane Maid of Honor Nancy Stroud Jim Ferguson Dale Parks Moundsville John Smith Charles Osher Charles Stroud Charles Everett Stephenson William Robert Stephenson Shamblin John Miller Charles Thacker H. H. Rogers D. C. Hensley Jess Willard William Kirk Massie Ferguson Janet Coffman Barbara Wright Lowell Allen Atlantic City Fifth Ave Kincade Huntington East High School Marshall College la Sociedad Hispanica Beverly’ Hills Methodist Church Point Pleasant High School Cavaliers Hodges Hall Council First Huntington National Bank W. H. Gray Merle Gray Wallback W.va Estill Arrowwood Joson Keener Chester Roush A. H. Perkins Josephine Taylor J. B. Couch Sarah Jones Sally Lutton Nancy Lutton Samuel Lutton M. S. Poffenbarger Jean Poffenbarger Helen Poffenbarger Tom Riffle Robert Love John Oliver Fred Ohlinger Harold Spencer Paul Thomas Elma Lines Robert H. Ferguson Emory Monroe Cheryl Mitchell G. E. Mitchell Charles Stephenson Bob Stephenson Judy Mitchell Phyllis Kincade Kay Woolfitt Walter O. Mattox Patty Lou Smith Hartford Pat Stearts Clay Clyde Casey Clendenin W. H. Miller Ray Pullen

Local men leave for induction at Ashland Ky

The following men departed from the bus station Thursday morning for Ashland Kentucky for induction into the armed forces: William Cecil Dickison Robert Denver Reynolds John Franklin Litchfield Lee Donald Barnett Raymond Alfred Reitmire Ray Allan Tucker Edwin Curtis Roush Charles Worthy Duncan Lawrence McDaniel Clinton Edward Gillispie Jr Gerald Kelly Richard Rollins Hiram A Richardson Darrel Wayne Burns William Lester Evans and Alva Luther Barnette.

Ashland William Cecil Dickison Robert Denver Reynolds John Franklin Litchfield Lee Donald Barnett Raymond Alfred Reitmire Ray Allan Tucker Edwin Curtis Roush Charles Worthy Duncan Lawrence McDaniel Clinton Edward Gillispie, Jr Gerald Kelly Richard Rollins Hiram A. Richardson Darrel Wayne Burns William Lester Evans Alva Luther Barnette

Miss Mary Ann Gibbs Bride Elect Entertained in Shower

Pt Pleasant society notes detail a miscellaneous shower for Miss Mary Ann Gibbs bride elect of John Phillips hosted by Mrs Bobbie Joe Chapman and Miss Patty Durst at the Chapman home on 21st St. The Sept 5 wedding date is announced with a green white and yellow decor scheme. A long guest list includes Irene Gibbs Phillips Gal lipolis Barto Durst Jr Robert Odell Keith Shinn William Gardner Horace Miller Norman Lieving Thomas Rose Raymond Stewart Elmer Ebersbach Nick Krodell Wanda Waugh Betty Lou Ambrose Louise Waugh Jean Powell Phyllis Viers Grace Lucas Faye Blake Hilda Bradshaw Patty Durst and Mary Ann Gibbs. Also noted is a Daughters of America event and district representation at Bluefield convention.

Mary Ann Gibbs John Phillips Bobbie Joe Chapman Patty Durst Chapman 21St St Irene Gibbs Phillips Gallipolis Barto Durst, Jr Robert Odell Keith Shinn William Gardner Horace Miller Norman Lieving Thomas Rose Raymond Stewart Elmer Ebersbach Nick Krodell Barto Durst Wanda Waugh Betty Lou Ambrose Louise Waugh Jean Powell Phyllis Viers Grace Lucas Faye Blake Hilda Bradshaw Bobbie Jo Chapman

Linen shower honors Mrs Lowell Allen at Park Drive

Mrs Lowell Allen was honored guest at a Wednesday linen shower hosted by Miss Kay Woolfitt of Park Drive with assistance from Joan Chambers. Guests enjoyed dessert, opened gifts, and then played bridge and canasta.

Lowell Allen Kay Woolfitt Park Drive Joan Chambers Allen O. L. Easley Jean Hill Patti Garrison Mary Jo Carrick Molly Kate Young Dottie Baker Phoebe King Martha Haynes Betty McDaniel

Burnside reunion draws seventy two at Childs home Middleport

Seventy two persons attended the Burnside reunion Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Childs at 584 West Second Street in Middleport. Local attendees included Mrs. Lorena Shifler and many McGuffin family members with spouses and children.

George Childs Second St Middleport Lorena Shifler Earl Arnett Tom McGuffin Mattie McGuffin Edna McGuffin Phillip McGuffin Joan Dottie McGuffin Walter Selby Jackie Robert McDaniel Harold McGuffin

Photographer Sues GOP for 250000 Damages

Stanley Tretick of United Press photos sues the Republican National Committee for 250000 claiming physical pain and mental suffering after a scuffle on the Chicago GOP convention floor. The incident was witnessed by about 70 million television viewers.

Washington GOP Chicago Republican National Committee Stanley Tretick United Press News Pictures

Shade Shade Miss Lois Ann Swartz Visit in Detroit

Miss Lois Ann Swartz and cousin Norma Jean Robinson visited friends in Detroit and attended a party in Ontario Canada. Jack Friese of Milwaukee spent a few days with his parents Clarence and Mrs. Friese.

Shade Lois Ann Swartz Norma Jean Robinson Alfred Detroit Ontario Canada Jack Friese Milwaukee Clarence Friese Clyde Mason Clydene Steubenville Lewis Niggemeyer Clarence Creamer West Clark Creamer Utah Nebraska Mary Creasy Charlies Creamer Verle Smith Sheppard Air Force Base Texas Clyde Smith Randolph Air Force Base San Antonio

Wapakoneta Spent 32316 Illegally, Examiners Report

Four state auditors found that Wapakoneta Ohio used 32316 dollars inappropriately over two years. The report cites improper municipal spending and details the city’s financial handling.

Columbus Wapakoneta

Edler and Henderson to wed at Trinity Methodist Church

Miss Suzanne Edler and Rich ard M Henderson plan a Saturday August 30 ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church. Rev S D Rexrode will perform the double ring rite with immediate family present. Attendants include Miss Nancyv Sheppard and Fred Henderson. Edler is daughter of S L and Mrs Edler of 2300 Jefferson Blvd and works for Point Pleasant Register. Henderson is son of C V Henderson and the late Mrs Henderson and is affiliated with the local National Guard.

Suzanne Edler Richard M. Henderson Trinity Methodist Church S. D. Rexrode Nancyv Sheppard Fred Henderson Huntington Miss Edler S. L. Edler Jefferson Blvd

Stolen Cash Returned To Fr Weisenewski

Twenty five dollars taken from the home of Father Theodore Weisenewski during break ins was recovered by city police. Patrolman Walter Rice found the money after taking one youth to the area where he said he lost it, and a search uncovered the $25.

Point Pleasant Theodore Weisenewski Walter Rice

EUB Church Divides New Haven Mason Charges

Due to the split of the New Haven and Mason EUB church charges each will have a separate pastor. Rev L R Mahoney remains with the Mason charge covering Mason West Columbia Fairview and Salem. Rev Doyle Scott leads the New Haven Hartford and Bechtel charges. Rev Homer Hicks takes the Union charge. Rev Harry Eckles remains at Pt Pleasant Churches.

Mason New Haven Mason Eub L. R. Mahoney New” Mason West Columbia Fairview Salem Doyle Scott Hartford Bechtel Union Homer Hicks Harry Eckles Pt. Pleasant

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Monday Evening

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening in the Legion Home.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Rhodes Says Auditor Travels Too Much

Columbus mayor James A. Rhodes accuses State Auditor Joseph T. Ferguson of excessive travel at state expense. Rhodes, a Republican, will oppose Ferguson in the November auditor’s race after criticizing his expense practices on a 14-station radio network.

Columbus James A. Rhodes Joseph T. Ferguson Ferguson Rhodes

Pleasant Point personals note arrivals and moves

Local social column records visits and moves among Point Pleasant residents. Ben Isaac of Chesapeake and Potomac Tele phone Co. in Charleston vacationed last week. The Isaacs plan to move to Dunbar. Several residents from Charleston and Athens area were guests or visitors in Point Pleasant and nearby towns over the weekend.

Ben Isaac Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co Charleston Delores Nibert G. D. Nibert Gallipolis Ferry O. L. Easley Viand St 151 Park Drive Johnnie Lane Gallipolis A. B. Lane Charleston Road Hazel Taylor Tolliver Taylor Athens Athens County Vickie Clark Hemlock Grove Ohio Nancy Bobby Bissell E. H. Bissell Garth Deal Rebecca Morris Sylvia Martin Shade Edison Baxter Jack Columbus

Durfee Rites To Be Tuesday

Funeral services for Clifton Orlando Durfee will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Church Episcopal. The Rev. William C. Bowie will officiate. Durfee died Saturday afternoon at Holzer Hospital after a brief illness. A Marietta Manufacturing Co. storekeeper for 19 years, he moved to Point Pleasant in 1933. Survivors include his wife Sarah and two daughters Mrs. Howard Price of Point Pleasant and Mrs. A. M. Merkent of Plainfield Conn. Friends may call at the Franklin funeral home. Pallbearers are Gail Faires George Kenny S C Moustin Barbee Rothgeb George Nutter and Rupert Sayre.

Point Pleasant Christ Church, Episcopal Clifton Orlando Durfee William C. Bowie Durfee Holzer Hospital Marietta Manufacturing Co Sarah Durfee Howard Price A. M. Merkent Plainfield, Conn Franklin Funeral Home Gail Faires George Kenny S. C. Moustin Barbee Rothgeb George Nutter Rupert Sayre

Japan and Chile Lead Sulphur Production from Volcanic Deposits

Japan and Chile produce sulphur commercially from volcanic deposits, expanding industrial output. Large-scale mining operations harness volcanic sulfur resources, with potential impacts on local economies and global supply.

Japan Chile

Whitt Rites Held for Henderson Woman Pollie Whitt

Last rites for Mrs. Pollie Whitt of Henderson were conducted at the Church of Christ with Rev. Rufus Casto officiating. Burial followed at Austin Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry. She died Thursday afternoon at her son Archie Whitt's home after a short illness. pallbearers named Shanon Holcomb, Edwin Mayes, Elison Mayes, Thomas Leport, Harry Davis, and Elison Leport.

Point Pleasant Pollie Whitt Henderson Church of Christ of Henderson Rufus Casto Austin Gallipolis Ferry

Japan Pearl Industry Seeks Enlarged Trade

Tokyo reports Japan's pearl sector seeks expanded exports by 1958 with government subsidies. Current sport outputs total about 131 200 ounces annually, roughly one third of prewar levels.

Japan Tokyo

Homecoming speakers named for Putnam County event

State Senator Barton Jones is set to speak at the Putnam County homecoming on September 14 in the Winfield courthouse. Gov. Okey Patteson and several other officials including Senator Harley Kilgore Senator John Amos Chapman Revercomb Rush Holt and William Marland will also address attendees. The day will feature the crowning of Miss Putnam County.

Point Pleasant Barton Jones Putnam County Court House Winfield Okey Patteson Harley M. Kilgore John Amos Chapman Revercomb Rush D. Holt William Marland

Ironton Daily News Misses Saturday Morning Edition

The Ironton Daily News failed to publish its regular Saturday morning edition with no explanation given. The abrupt halt disrupted readers and local notices for the day.

Ironton Ironton Daily News

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Dean Martin Jerry Lewis Joseph Cotten Peking Bud Abbott Tap Costello Alaska Lon McCallister Montana Territory Howard Hill Africa Howard Will Productions Cowrind Manent One's Archer Ant Directed RO Hey ANSCO Patera Paul Henreid James Stewart Arthur Kennedy Frontier Sula Adams Rock Hudson Tori Nelson Jay C. Flippem Stepinc Maggie Prudem St. Albans Greater Point Pleasant Council Daughters of America Ouam Hall Ruby Ake Freda Bostic Hallah Eads Prudem Daughters of America Orphan Fund Bluefield Nella Nott Danna Chase Mabel Gibbs Flora Myers Grace Henry Hattie Dabney Yarl Randolph Lola Stone George Fulton Clyde Pratt Glouster Burr Oak Lake PHP Odore Dreiser Rony Curtis Piper Laurie Weisenewski EUB Church New Haven, Mason Auditor Whitt Patteson, Jones Williamson Cincinnati G. H. Martin & Son Richland Ave Ohie America Young Reiger Fea California Falls City Brewing CO. Inc Louisville
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