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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

3

Gallipolis Plans Nine School Repairs with State Aid

Gallipolis district lists nine rehabilitation projects with a total cost of 12783 dollars. The state covers 8510 dollars and the local district 4273 dollars. Major items include Washington school wiring at 7174 dollars and a high school roof at 2925 dollars.

Gallipolis State Department of Education Washington Washington Building Washington No Lincoln School Washington School No. 1 Gallipolis School District

IOOF Caravan Heads to Ripley for District Meeting

A caravan of Odd Fellows will depart the IOOF lodge at 6:30 p.m. for a district meeting and degree work in Ripley. State officers will attend and a banquet is planned. Expected local members include Marc Shiflett, Roy Blessing, Richard Barton, Campbell Stevens, Ted Stevens, Robert Melton, Columbus Blount, J. L. Hornback, W. S. Selby, a candidate, and Mr. Darst of Henderson.

Point Pleasant Ripley Marc Shiflett State Grand Guardian Roy Blessing Richard Barton Campbell Stevens Ted Stevens Robert Melton Columbus Blount J. L. Hornback W. S. Selby Mr. Darst Henderson

River Traffic and Probate Notices From Athens County

List of canal and river boat movements on the Ohio and Kanawha rivers with gauge readings, followed by two probate notices. The first announces Nellie McNutt as administratrix of Arthur A. McNutt’s estate with four months to creditors. The second lists numerous estate accounts awaiting hearing, with a December 19, 1949, cutoff for exceptions.

Nellie McNutt R. R. No Athens Ohio Arthur A. McNutt Athens County John F. Newcomb Gertrude Briley Phillip Briley Fred Fisk Clinton A. Fisk Maynard Sayre James W. Hartman L. G. Worstell, Jr Henry H. Humphrey James Williams David Johnson Audra M. Biddison Lewis C. Ludwick William E. Peters Samuel K. Mardis H. C. Parrish Belle Morrison Maggie Wise Maten Roger J. Jones Emma L. Vorhes Rose White Joseph Weiland Emma M. Wilson John Ll. Wilson Lester V. Zimmer Selena V. Zimmer Said County John E. Barker Robert G. Barker Sarah Heck Permella Olive Heck Elva E. Davis Elizabeth Michaels Higgins Saran H. Frebault Henry Lyons James L. Taylor Eileen Taylor Nannie May Williams Nannie Geraldine Sue Williams Geraldine Williams Ethel Williams Anna L. Copeland Earl Clark Coolville W.wa Susie Hornsby Joun Newcome Otis Clark R. D Oscar Clark Iate Joan F. Newcomb

Births and notices from Holzer Hospital records

Birth announcements list Mrs Orlan Sayre and others with a daughter or son, plus multiple admissions and discharges at Holzer Hospital. Notions of appointment name two executors, with probate notices for Susie Hornsby and Oscar Clark. Sheriff sale notices detail a partition sale of Athens County land with cash terms and location directions.

Orlan Sayre Point Pleasant Dale Warner Syracuse LeRoy King Jackson Ohio Athens County Common Pleas Court Joseph I. Smith Eliza- Sete Lamb Crelock Athens State of Carthage Ohio Company John Smith Anthony Smith Rufus Baker Harvey Merce Take Rt. 50 Canaan Road Rodehavers Williams Cross Road George Bateman Dorothy J. Parmiter John W. Bolin

Grace And St Peters Churches News Roundup

Grace Methodist reports services and activities from 9:30 Sunday school to 7:30 pm youth and choir events. St Peters Episcopal offers morning prayer and choir practice. First Baptist schedules Bible school worship and a 7:30 evangelistic service. First Presbyterian lists Sunday school, worship, youth meetings, and choir practices through midweek.

Grace Methodist L. A. Donnally Grace Guild Fairyland Brownie Girl Scouts WSCS Grace ST. Peters Episcopal K. C. Wilson First Baptist W. H. Green John S. Quimby

Reserve Group Expected To Be at Full Strength

Reserve Lt. Col. Samuel D. Littlepage says the local company of the active reserve aims to reach full strength with twenty enlisted men and eight reserve officers. Recruitment led by Sgt. First Class Woodrow Griffth targets men from the area, with training meetings on the first and third Tuesdays and retirement pay tied to rank and points after 20 years.

Point Pleasant Samuel D. Littlepage Woodrow M. Griffth Sixth St Griffith Hdg. Co Hag Littlepage Charles J. Hyer John V. S. Mann Adam F. Wil

Chicken Pox Cases Noted in Point Pleasant Area

North Point Pleasant reports multiple chicken pox cases to public health nurse Dorothy Watkins. Officials caution there may be unreported cases and urge mothers to check children for early symptoms before school.

Point Pleasant North Point Pleasant Ares Dorothy Watkins Miss Watkins

Performance Based Pay Evaluations Mentioned Monthly

The text notes that evaluations or pay adjustments may occur as frequently as monthly, tied to performance and completed work. It emphasizes regular review cycles and incentives based on measurable results.

Local Junior High selects six eighth grade cheerleaders

At Point Pleasant the student body voted to appoint six eighth grade girls as cheerleaders for the upcoming basketball season. The chosen are Beverly Wedge Nancy Sayre Clarice Nibert Peggy Pullina Eva Hill and Yvonne Williams.

Point Pleasant Beverly Wedge Nancy Sayre Clarice Nibert Peggy Pullina Eva Hill Yvonne Williams

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