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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1954

Page

11

Farm Women Map Year Program in County Clubs

County Farm Women's Council officers met at Heights EUB Church with Miss Anna Boggs to map topics for next year's programs. Teen topics on money value and basic standards of living led choices, plus sessions on community cooperation and water supply. driver training in schools and Red Cross training were also discussed. The planning will end with a fall Jackson's Mill meeting September 13-16, with several officers in attendance.

Point Pleasant Farm Women’s Council the Heights Red Cross Jackson's Mill John Watterson Anna Boggs A. O. Smith G. C. Sommer Powell Reynolds Frank Reynolds James Dabney Ray Crank

Enrollment Of 5500 Is Expected Point Pleasant

Approximately 5500 boys and girls are expected to enroll in elementary and high schools across the county when the new term opens. Kenneth W. Shaffer notes that influx of workers from new industries and construction will raise district enrollments along the Ohio River as new homes are built and bought by relocating families.

Point Pleasant Kenneth W. Shaffer Weig Ohio River

Early Report Sought In Polio Fund Drive

Mrs. John Watterson president of the Mason County Farm Women's Clubs asks members to aid the polio emergency fund drive. Mrs. Fred Roush will contact Bend area members. An early report is requested despite the extension past Labor Day.

Point Pleasant John Watterson Mason County

Steamship Atlantic Sinks Tug in Harbor Collision

In Le Havre the 15 602 ton steamship Atlantic split the tug Abeille No 4 in two and sank it during harbor maneuvers. Four crew were rescued. seven were reported missing. The Panama flagged steamer collided with the tug during entry, cause not yet known.

LE Havre France Atlantic Panama

Cardinal Schuster, Milan Archbishop, Dies at 74

Cardinal Alfredo Schuster, Roman Catholic archbishop of Milan, died at 74 in the papal seminary at Venegono near Milan. Elevated to the College of Cardinals and archbishop in 1929, he had been in failing health for some time.

Varese Itay Alfredo Tidefonso Schuster Milan College of Cardinals Venegono

Indians of Quebec Rediscover Copper for Cartier in 1535

The Indians told Cartier about copper in 1535 but the mineral was not rediscovered in Quebec for nearly four centuries, Britannica notes.

Quebec Cartier

Two 4-H Members Win Blue Ribbons At Jackson's Mille

Mary Francis Blain and Jimmy Mitchell earned blue ribbons for a rural electrification demonstration in 4-H Club completion at Jackson's Mille. They appeared on WSAZ-TV Monday and showcased the same project for which they received the honors.

Point Pleasant Mary Francis Blain Jimmy Mitchell Jackson's Mille Wsaz-Tv

Britain Lifts Arms Embargo on Egypt

Britain ends a three year embargo on arms to Egypt after the Foreign Office said Cairo must assure that purchases won’t be used for aggression against Israel. The move opens a path to strengthen Egypt’s air, land and sea forces and align with Atlantic Pact partners.

London Britain Egypt Foreign Office Cairo Israel

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Ralph Sayre at Sister's Home

A stork shower for Mrs. Ralph Sayre was hosted Wednesday afternoon at her sister Mrs. Doris Brown's home. Prizes for games went to Mrs. C. H. Pierce and Mrs. William Kayser. Attendees included numerous local residents and families such as Mrs. Eva Mae Root of Stewart and Miss Edna Starkey.

Guysville Ralph Sayre Doris Brown C. H. Pierce William Kayser O. O. Ashcraft Gladys Fuller Wayne Ackley Ace Wade Carolyn Phyllis Ashcraft Edna Starkey Virgene Pierce Helen Kayser Leta V. McLaughlin

Artist’s Vision Of Kaiser Aluminum Plant Near Ravenswood

An artist’s conception shows Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp plan a sheet and foil plant near Ravenswood. The rendering depicts an industrial facility with processing sheds and adjacent yard areas, illustrating the scope of the proposed production site.

Village of Corning leases ground for dumping on Sunday Creek Coal Co

New Lexington reports corning leases land for a dumping ground mayor Willig Wright confirms. Perry County schools to reopen Tuesday Sept 7. Thieves steal $610 worth of golf gear at Perry Golf Club on New Lexington Somerset road. Park Ave one way from Main to High. James Woneymaker new Somerset clerk after refusal to resign amid controversy. Mrs Wilma Green appointed clerk in Somerset. Nancy Welker, daughter of Hugh Welker, becomes TWA hostess from Detroit Base after training. James Reed fined for drunken driving. Rev T C Gregory transferred from New Lexington to Oak Hill. Rev H C Thompson new pastor. Civic club officers named. Burley Run reunion Sept 12 in Lew is Hollow with Charles Cross president.

New Lexington Corning Sunday Creek Coal Co Willig Wright Perry County Perry Golf Club New Lexington- Somerset Road Park Ave Main St High St Somerset James Woneymaker Jair J. W. Drumm Wilma Green Moneymaker Nancy Welker Hugh Welker TWA Detroit Miss Welker New Lexington High School Ohio State University Kansas City Cincinnati James N. Reed State Highway Patrol Way L. P. Euman T. C. Gregory

Local Family Notices Include Newborns Across Regions

A cluttered excerpt lists households from 2023 Madison Avenue to Winfield and Glenwood announcing births. Names include Mr and Mrs Virgil, Mr and Mrs Chertess Cottrill, Mr and Mrs Charles Bright, Mrs Lawrence Grady, and infant John yg ae, with addresses in Gallipolis Ferry and surrounding areas.

Virgil Madison Ave Chertess Cottrill Mason Blvd Charles Bright Winfield Lawrence Grady John Yg Ae Glenwood Charities Adkison Gallipolis Ferry

Civil War Veteran George Humphrey Story From Athens to Nebraska

Dr J T Ullom recalls George Humphrey a teen private in the 75th Ohio Volunteer Infantry captured at Gettysburg and sent to Isle of Wight near Richmond His later life spanned Iowa and central Nebraska where he became a farmer and GAR leader Ullom recounts family ties to Josephus Tucker and reunion memories at Gettysburg and his uncle George’s steadfast character through wars and travel.

Andrew Ullom Athens Ullom Philadelphia Josephus Tucker Coolville Ohio Baltimore and Ohio Railroad George Humphrey George James Elliott Lottridge Camp Wool Sheltering Arms Hospital 75Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry Gettysburg Chancellorsville Isle Prison James River Richmond Iowa Nebraska Grand Island Humphrey Grandfather Uncle George G Army Columbus Si Klegg Kentucky Tennessee Sherman Charlie Harris William Southerton Andrew Alimon Jodie William Roberts Logan Township Andrew Jackson Chauncey Chauncey, and A Mr. Baker Athena Boston Grand Army Ga.r Athens County Sodhouse Matthew Mark Matthew Humphrey Bethel Route 7 Orute Poers Colville

Priest Quells Two Thugs in Brooklyn Car Standoff

In his first week in the United States, Irish-born Rev Gerald Butterfly confronted two assailants who tried to rob him in Brooklyn. He jumped from a car, dragged one thug away, then punched the second who fled with the other man back into the vehicle. The priest stated he can use his fists when necessary.

New York Gerald Butterly Brooklyn Father Butterly Ireland

Lausche Invites Nation to Ohio and Dayton Air Show

Ohio Governor Frank J. Lausche urged residents to welcome travelers for the Labor Day weekend National Aircraft Show in Dayton. He noted Dayton as the birthplace of aviation and described the three day event as a national report on the state's aviation industry and defense services with attendees from across the U S and abroad.

Columbus Frank J. Lausche Ohio Dayton Canada Central South America Europe

Former Gangster Still Imprisoned

Chicago report says Roger Touhy must stay in prison while the appeals court reviews a lower court release order. The 53 year old prohibition era gangster was returned to Stateville Prison on August 19 after two days of freedom. U S District Judge John P Barnes freed Touhy on a writ of habeas corpus claiming perjury sent him to prison for the 1933 kidnapping of John Jake Factor.

Chicago U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals Roger Touhy Statevile Prison U.S John P. Barnes Touhy John Jake Barber

Marriage Licenses in Point Pleasant Area

Brookie Blaydell Henry 19 of Gallipolis Ferry weds Lash Harriett Love 18 of West Columbia. Donald Edward Gillispie 19 of Ashton weds Exthere Winifred Gillispie 16 of Ashton. Hobart Wayne Trout 37 of Gallipolis Route 2 weds Marjorie Crawford 34 of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Brookie Blaydell Henry Gallipolis Lash Harriett Love West Columbia Donald Edward Gillispie Ashton Winifred Gillispie Hobart Wayne Trout Marjorie Crawford

Directors to Meet at Point Pleasant

Mason County Farm Bureau directors will meet Saturday September 4 at 9 am at the County Agricultural Extension offices.

Point Pleasant Mason County Farm Bureau County Agricultural Extension Offices

New Editor Hired at Point Pleasant Register

Miss Mitzi Gibson joins the editorial department replacing Marjori Cappellari who resigned to attend Marshall College this fall.

Point Pleasant Mitzi Gibson Point Pleasant Register Marjori Cappellari Marshall College

TV Schedule Highlights From Tuesday and Wednesday Lineup

Channel 8 presents a full day sequence with Lucky Ranch and Bob Boas in early evening, followed by Sports Weather and films. The late night slate includes News, dramatic serials such as Guiding Light and Love of Life, then Portia and Welcome Travelers before Robert Q. Lewis and Travel Time wrap the day.

Lucky Ranch Bob Boas Millie Waterfront Blue Angel News Weday Search For Tomorrow Guiding Light Portia Robert Q. Lewis Bob Crosby WSAZ WTVN Hopalong Cassidy Uncle Bud Daly Vaughn Monroe Anywhere Jo Dtattora Midwest T the Goldbergs Gene Autry Ty Fireside Theater Fireside Theater Steel Hour Circle Theater Center Stage Steel Hour Circle Theater Center Stage Steel Hour Father Farmly Playhouse Eae Mr. DA Playhouse Contahoet Mr. Dla Playhouse Teater Playhouse Armchair Theater Eae Syetane Sen Garroway Garroway Garroway Walter Phillips Arrowly Witter Phillips Ding Dong School Ladies Theatre Garry Moore Ding Don School Live Ladies Theatre Arthur Godfrey Arthur ‘Godfrey Bill Palmer Davey Jones Bob Smith Betty White Phantom Rider Sred Guiding Ruth Lyons Travelers Ras Eon Ean Isis Ruth H Lyons Ruth Lyoyons Robert Q Lewis Paul Paul Dixon Miss Marlowe Hawkins Falls Betty V White Pinky Lee Fran Pinky Ky Lee Pink Lee Wendy ‘Barrie Wendy Barrie Doug Edwards News Caravan the Bank Family Playhouse

Sorority Meet Open Fall Session at Moose Home

Lambda Chi Omega sorority will meet Monday evening Sept. 13 at 8 30 p m at the Moose Home for the first session of fall. President Mrs. Co L Head will preside with a reading and a duet by Sissie Call and Brenda Roseberry. Mrs Wayne Oliver named next year’s picnic chairman and Mrs Herman Hoschar co chairman. Daughters of America to meet Friday at the Junior OUAM Hall. Mrs L V Mueller district deputy will report on last week’s state convention at Parkersburg.

Lambda Chi Omega Moose Home Co. L. Head Sissie Call Brenda Roseberry Wayne Oliver Herman Hoschar Cochairman Daughters of America Ouam Hall L. V. Mueller Parkersburg

Col onel Charlies Lewis Chapter DAR Fall Meeting

The Col onel Charlies Lewis Chapter DAR will hold its first fall meeting Friday afternoon with a 3 p.m. board session and a 3 45 p.m. business meeting at the Mansion House in Tu-Endie-We Park. A picnic supper will follow at 5 p.m chaired by Regent Mrs. Chester A. Roush.

Colonel Charlies Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution Chester A. Roush Tu-Endie-We Park

Illahee Farm Women’s Club Meets with School Speaker

The Illahee Farm Women's Club will meet Wednesday evening at 8 p m at the home of Mrs Hester Lee on Mt. Vernon Ave Kenneth W Shaffer the county superintendent of schools will speak on the subject Do You Know Your Schools.

Illahee Farm Women's Club Hester Lee Mt. Vernon Ave Kenneth W. Shaffer

D of A Family Picnic At Harmony Field

The annual Daughters of America Council 68 family picnic occurred Sunday at Harmony Field. Mrs. Elizabeth Pullins led a program while duets by Mrs. L V Mueller and Mrs. Verl Randolph complemented the event. Owen Roseberry, just back from Korea, spoke, with Mrs. Herman Hoschar also in attendance.

Council 68 of Daughters of America Harmon Field Elizabeth Pullins L. V. Mueller Verl Randolph Randolph Pullins Owen Roseberry Korea Herman Hoschar

Trinity Methodist WSCS Meets This Evening at 7:30

The Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service plans an 7 30 pm meeting at the church. Miss Marjorie Waldie is listed as a participant.

WSCS The Trinity Methodist Church Marjorie Waldie

Point Pleasant Hardware Break‑In Reported

The Mason County Hardware and Supply at 312 Main St was burgled in the early weekend hours. Two .22 caliber pistols a holster shells and eighteen cents were taken after entry by prying the front door lock. The break in occurred after 2 50 am Saturday and was noticed by store employees. State police and Patrolman T L Morrison are investigating. The store is operated by Joe Guarino of Jefferson Blvd.

Point Pleasant Mason County Hardware & Supply Main St T. L. Morrison Joe Guarino Jefferson Bivd

Missionary Study Session Hosted by Martha Circle

Mrs J G F Johnson chairs a devotional review of Except the Lord Keep the City as Mrs Mary Hellems leads the missionary study chapter. The Martha Circle serves as hostess and conducts the business session.

J. G. F. Johnson Missionary Study Mary Hellems Martha Circle

Burdette Guests From Ky and Pa At St. Point Pleasant

Recent visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burdette of St. Point Pleasant include Mrs. Ed Allen of Kentucky and her son J E Allen and daughter Audrey Allen from Pittsburgh. Also returning were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Roush of Mt. Vernon Ave after a Smoky Mountains weekend with their son and daughter in law and their Carrolton Georgia relatives. Mrs. Dennis Park and Miss Elizabeth Lasley join Miss Marguerite Asher in New Britain Conn. they plan to return Sept 2. Cpl Richard Thomas Jr has returned home after discharge at Fort Knox Kentucky after 18 months in Korea. The Thomas family hosted a dinner honoring their son Richard with relatives present. Mr and Mrs John Sayre and son won of Letart plan to move to 104 Park Drive.

Wallace Burdette Ed Allen J. E. Allen Audrey Allen Pittsburgh Smoky Mountains Elizabeth Lasley Dennis Park Marguerite Asher New Britain Richard Thomas Thomas Eugene Hanes Karen Micheal Ernest Handrey Rickie Lee Eva Mae John Sayre Won Herbie Letart Park Drive

Television Programs By Butterfield New York

Television purses loosen with 100000 to 250000 budgets for single productions. Walt Disney series on ABC TV and NBCs min ivariant bills shift the market, CBS also listing Best of Broadway and Shower of Stars above 50000. Veterans return with new vehicles, Celeste Holm June Havoe George Gobel Mickey Rooney among upcoming debuts October starts.

Butterfield New York Abc-Tv NBCTV Cbs-Tv Celeste Holm June Hlavoe CBS George Gobel Mickey Rooney NBC TV Jimmy Durante Donald Conner Nbc-Tv Red Buttons Jack Carson Imogene Coca Sid Caesar

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Farm Women’s Pein 4-H Aluminum Sheet Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation Ravenswood Fred R. Morrow Wellston New Lexington News J. T. Ullom Moses Elliott Carthage Township Hockingport John Chevalier Reedsville Meigs County Lausche WCHS Pth Pl Lely Milton Rerie Jackie Gleason Lucille Ball Martin and Nine-Tv Father An Theater Guild Pdlmont Goldbergs Quin
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