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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1949

Page

9

Tea Served At School in Point Pleasant

Supervised by Mrs Garnet Stanley and Ann Jants at the high school home economics building a tea from Marshall College was served Thursday afternoon. Decorations followed a Christmas motif and about 300 high school girls and guests attended. Reba Belle Neely from Marshall College attended as an out of town guest. A second tea was planned for this afternoon at the home economics building to acquaint students with life after graduation.

Point Pleasant Garnet Stanley Ann Jants Marshall College Reba Belle Neely

Woman Bowler Is Hospitalized In Ohio River area

Mrs. Erma Wright of Ohio River Road was taken to Holzer Hospital Thursday afternoon with abdominal pains. No condition report was available late Thursday night. NOTICE To the Executor, Administrator, surviving spouse, next of kin, beneficiaries under the will and all creditors of the following estates and their attorneys. Inventories and Appraisements have been filed for multiple deceased individuals with hearings set for December 15, 1949 at 9 AM.

Point Pleasant Erma Wright Ohio River Rd Holzer Hospital Wright Jennie Headley Beasley Oscar Clark Frank J. Hooper Lewis Meek Arthur A. McNutt Cynthia E. Pritchard William H. Reefer Josephine Ross Effie Jane Ward John F Newcomb

Pleasant bridge club hosts hush hush?

Mrs. John Clay Hutchinson hosted her bridge club with high score by Mrs. James Hall and second by Mrs. John Cer wig. Other players listed include Mrs. Clarence Daugh erty and Mrs. Nelson Park among several locals. The WSCS Christmas sale at Firestone Store Saturday 9 30 a.m. is noted.

Point Pleasant John Clay Hutchinson Jefferson Blvd James Hall John Cerwig

Christmas events list at Manee Farm and Vaught Memorial

The Manee Farm Women’s Club will hold its annual Christmas party on December 7 at Mrs. J A Blain’s home in Gallipolis Ferry with a potluck dinner at 6 30 p.m. The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church hosts an annual Christmas sale at Mrs. Jerry Atkison’s home in Henderson on December 9 and 10 at 10 30 a.m.

WSCS Hickory Chapel Church Firestone Manee Farm Women’s Club J. A. Blain Gallipolis Ferry Vaught Memorial Methodist Church Jerry Atkison Henderson

Crystal shower honors Betty Sutton at Jefferson Blvd hostess

Mrs. John Nibert hosted a crystal shower on Tuesday evening at 2212 Jefferson Blvd in Betty Suttons honor. The rooms were decorated with fall flowers and refreshments were served to a list of guests including Mrs. William Proffitt Mrs. Boyd Pickens Mrs. Clarence Vickers Mrs. Raymond Huffman Mrs. Wendell Smith Mrs. William Johnson Mrs. Emerson Wilson Mrs. Thomas Rose Mrs. Max Nibert Mrs. Robert Perry Mrs. George Williamson Lois Nibert and Mrs. David Collins of Morgantown.

John Nibert Jefferson Blvd Betty Sutton William Proffitt Boyd Pickens Clarence Vickers Raymond Huffman Wendell Smith William Johnson Emerson Wilson Thomas Rose Max Nibert Robert Perry George Williamson Lois Nibert David Collins Morgantown

Local Property Transfers and Society Meeting Noted

Mrs. John Rainey remains ill at Bellemeade with a heart condition. The Cliftons sold to the Saffords who moved to Park Drive 128. Athens County Agricultural Society announces its annual meeting and director election December 3 1949 at Grange Hall Fairgrounds from noon to 2 PM. Howard Cline president L. C. Baker secretary.

John Rainey Bellemeade William Safford Cecil Lucas Vernon Clifton 26Th St Cliftons Park Drive Guy McWilliams Winfield Road Parkersburg Joe Gallian Columbus Sam Jones Pittsburgh Athens County Agricultural Society Grange Hall Fairgrounds Howard Cline L. C. Baker Sec

Coal Officials and Chamber Hold West Virginia Meet

A goodwill meeting in Point Pleasant gathered local Chamber of Commerce members with West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co. officials. Guests introduced included R. E. Snoberger of Binkley Coal Co. Chicago and West Columbia executives Andrew M. Whitt and W. C. Roberts. Binkley Coal Co. recently gained controlling interest in the West Virginia firm.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce West Virginia Coal and Transportation Co West Columbia R. E. Snoberger Binkley Coal Co Chicago Ill Andrew M. Whitt W. C. Roberts W. Va. Coal and Transportation Co

Grill fire at Southern Barbecue in Point Pleasant

Firefighters rushed to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Matheny’s Southern Barbecue on Charleston Road but were dismissed after arriving. The blazing grill was quickly extinguished and no injuries were reported. Fire Chief Vernon Miller confirmed the brief incident.

Point Pleasant Vernon Miller Mrs Alva Matheny Charleston Rd

Man Pleads Guilty to Assault in Point Pleasant Area

Dana Johnson of near West Columbia pleads guilty to assault and battery here Thursday. He is fined $20 and costs by Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons. Special Constable T. F. Yost arrested Johnson on a warrant sworn by his wife.

Point Pleasant Dana Johnson Near West Columbia Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons T. F. Yost Johnson

21 Pass Tests At Drivers Tests In Point Pleasant

Trooper Jack Milam of the Barboursville detachment aided Trooper Robert C. Dilley with Thursday's drivers tests in Point Pleasant while Sgt. D G Wilfong is on leave. State police report 21 passed and nine failed.

Point Pleasant Jack Milam Barboursville Robert C. Dilley D. G. Wilfong

Pt Pleasant Church News Advent Services Across Denominations

Church listings for Trinity Methodist Church Christ Church Parish Episcopal Sacred Heart St Josephs Main St Baptist Church of Christ in Christian Union Heights Eye Mason County Lutheran Parish and local parishes outline service times for worship Holy Communion Holy Mass Bible study Sunday school and special programs with dates and topics across parish groups including Advent references and specific sermon themes and officers listed.

Church OF Christa M. Gillespie Christ Church Parish Episcopal Robert Findlay Thomas Bruce Chapel House of Bishops Service Guild Sacred Heart Parish H. A. Huppert ST. Joseph's Church Mason W. Va Main ST. Baptist Daniel M. Dorsey Baptist World Missions Church OF Christ IN Christian Union J. P. Keefer Charles Rodgers Heights Eye F. H. Capehart Roy E. Blessing Heights Council of Administration Christian Builders Mason County Lutheran Parish George C. Werrick St. Mark's Upper Flats

Women's Show Demonstrates Home Cooking at Park Theater

About 500 women attended the electric cooking show at the Park Theater sponsored by Appalachian Electric Power Co and seven county dealers. J. W. Mann welcomed attendees, followed by J. D. Spiggle and a screening of The Constant Bride. Demonstrations were led by Mrs. Mary E. Criss and Anne Ward showing pork turkeys chicken pilau and Mexican onions.

Point Pleasant Appalachian Electric Power Co Park Theater J. W. Mann District Power Company J. D. Spiggle Mary E. Criss Appalachian Home Economist Anne Ward Charleston

Fight Acts Slated For Ladies Night at Moose Lodge

Eight feature acts are planned for Point Pleasant Rotary Club Ladies' Night at the Moose Lodge next Wednesday. Program chairman Dr. Roy W. Eschenaur releases three titled acts Mass Psychoanalysis, The ABCs of Matrimony and Hats by Hollywood. The remaining five acts are listed as top secret.

Point Pleasant Rotary Club Roy W. Eschenaur Moose Lodge Hollywood

Markets Cincinnati FGGS Cincinnati

Consumer grades report U S A large 450 percent medium 0 percent to 41 percent small 35 to 36 percent wholesale grades extras large 44 to 46 percent U S exteas large 46 to 49 percent standards large 41 to 44 percent current receipts cases exchanged 37 to 41 small

Cincinnati U.S. A U.S. Exteas

In Loving Memory of John Himber Ford

In loving memory of John Himber Ford who died December 2 1635. Often do our feet wander to the grave not far away where our loved one was laid to rest just fourteen years ago today. Sadly missed by wife and children.

John Himberford

New Car Trade In and Sedans for Sale in Ohio

Listings include a 1940 Dodge 4 door sedan with black finish and mohair upholstery at Tanaky Motors Logan Ohio, a 2 door Chevrolet Master with parts needed, a 1940 Mercury 4 door sedan at the Juvenile Court Athens Ohio, and a 1942 Chevrolet Aero sedan with radio heater at 70 Stewart St. W Tegner.

Tanaky Motors, Inc Logan Ohio Route Mercury Sedan Court House Athens Stewart St W. B.tegner W. B. Tegner

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