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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1956

Page

5

Officers named for 57 military at Farm Bureau meet

At Farm Bureau dinner in Mason County over 200 members heard John Hoblitzell Jr and Miss Durst discuss national government priorities. Ray Crank was elected president. other officers named include Vailie Toney vice president J S Searberry treasurer Isabelle Wilson secretary and Miss Dixie McNeill sang with Linda Durst. Turkey dinner served by Mason County farm women. Messenger to publish military service addresses.

Point Pleasant Miami John Hoblitzell, Jr Parkersburg Miss Durst Mr. McNeill A. E. Sommer Mason County Farm Bureau Jimmy Harold Amick Lewis Rush Krodel Donnie Ray U.S. de Barton Jones Charles Partment Agriculture Eport Ray Crank Vailie Toney J. 8. Searberry Isabelle Wilson Teen Sommet Harry Crump Clendenin Lawrence Gerlach Cooper W. W. Brown J. S Scarberry Graham Wallie ‘Toney Henry White Arnett Roush Donnie Rayburn Robinson Union Steve Howard Waggen Dixie McNeill John McNeill Marquet Ave Linda Durst Miss McNeill Ohio University Mesenger Athens Ohio

Deputy Club Sees Shrine Circus At Capital Charleston

Sheriff Charles A. Roberts escorts members of the Junior Deputy Sheriffs to Charleston on Saturday to attend the Shrine Circus. Attendees include Martin Crawford, Roger Lee Hudson, Philip Ball, Robert Spears, Leonard Roush, Kenneth Vickers, Walter Decker, Ronny Ohlinger, William Woodall, and many others with drivers Gene Crow, Rancel Jiiden, Pitt Hyer, Gene Ball, Carl Murray, Glen Goodman, Mildred Garrett, Sally and Johnny Hyer, and Tresa Ball.

Point Pleasant Sherif Charles A. Roberts Charleston Martin Crawford Roger Lee Hudson Philip Ball Robert Spears Leonard Roush Kenneth Vickers Walter Decker Ronny Ohlinger William Woodall R. R. Roush Vaughn Moore Jimmy Toles David Durst Lylehoore Charles Watson Larry Hall Gerry Bowen Bob Watterson Tommy Huddleston Jimmy Huddleston Wendell Smith James Elwood Paul Garrett Sonny Harmon Robert Rice Harold Abbott Charles Grass Jimmy Halsey Gene Crow Rancél Jiiden Pitt Hyer Gene Ball Carl Murray Glen’ Goodman Mildred Garrett Sally Johnny Hyer Tresa Ball

Hunters Invade State As Deer Seas Open Point Pleasants

The Conservation Department announced over 105,000 hunters would move into the state's woods as the deer season nears peak in Berkley More areas and Sleepy Creek forests. Trapping of mink and muskrat becomes legal at noon February 28, with farm boys and professional trappers expected to be active. Mason County will have multiple checking and weighing stations at sunrise.

Point Pleasant Sison Sleepy Creek St Berkley Dew The Anim Mason County

Point Man Dies at 63 in Point Pleasant

Last rites for Lewis Elmer Doolittle known as Bige Doolittle, 63, of 3 21 First St will be Tuesday at 2 p m at Stevens funeral home. Rev. C H Carder of Huntington will officiate. Burial at Lone Oak Cemetery. Doolittle died Sunday at Holzer Hospital after four years of ill health. He worked 25 years for Marietta Manufacturing Co. He was born July 2, 1893 in Point Pleasant, son of the late William and Margaret Eads Doolittle. Survived by his wife Anne Oliver Doolittle and four brothers Homer Frankie Curt and Herbert Doolittle, all of Point Pleasant. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Point Pleasant Lewis Elmer Bige) Doolittle First St Stevens C. H. Carder Huntington Lone Oak Ceme Doolittle Holzer Hospital Marietta Manufacturing Co William and Margaret Eads Doolittle Anne Oliver Doolittle Homer Frankie Curt Herbert Doolittle

Spanish War Veteran Dies in Stout Ohio

Samuel Harley Ervin, Spanish American War veteran, died Saturday in a veterans hospital after more than two years as a patient. Born March 9, 1875 in Manchester Ohio, he was survived by siblings Clarence Ervin Manor Ervin and two unnamed brothers, and by several nieces and cousins in Gallia and Mason counties. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Stout.

Point Pleasant Mason Gallia Samuel Harley Ervin Stout Ohio Ervin Veterans’ Hospital Manchester William and Milinda Chain Ervin Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry Clarence Ervin Vintonville Manor Ervin Lucasville John Newbauer Mary Hyre John Carpenter New Haven Bertha Chevalier Amanda Theviner Lower River Road Gallipolis

Holiday relief drives across faiths aid war victims

Overseas relief programs run by Protestant Catholic and Jewish groups fund hospitals clinics and clinics overseas to treat malaria trachoma and other diseases caused by war famine and disaster. Donating through churches or synagogues supports hundreds of relief programs and brings happiness to givers and recipients alike.

Route 2 Resident Dies in Point Pleasant Church Service

Elsie Way Burgess Taylor of Route 2 Point Pleasant died Saturday in St Mary Hospital after a two week illness. Born May 11 1899 in Kanawha County she was a daughter of Joseph F and Letha Jane Burgess and longtime Mason County resident. Survived by husband Robert Ernest Taylor two daughters two sons two sisters four brothers and several grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Eddy Methodist Church with Rev Ira Mentz officiating and burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the home.

Point Pleasant Elsie Way Burgess Taylor St. Mary Hospital Kanawha County Joseph F Letha Jane Rhodes Burges Taylor Mason County Eddy Methodist Church Ladies Aid Brighton Eddy Methodist Ira Mentz Douglas Clench Chester W. Blankenship Buffalo James Hill Brannen Charleston Ernest F. Wright Charles Henry

Five Arrests Reported in State City Police Action

Five people were arrested by state and city police following a halftime exhibition at the WVU VML game. Miss Stonroe performed a spectacular three minute baton twirling routine, winning the world double baton twirling championship in the junior division for the second year in succession.

Miss Stonroe

Christmas Turkey Dinner For Eastern Star Chapter

The Past Matrons Club of Chapter 75 Order of Eastern Star held its annual Christmas turkey dinner at Mrs. E. E. Buffington’s home on Jefferson Blvd. New officers elected include Jennie Stone president Mildred Bumgardner vice president and Louise Crow secretary Buffington re elected treasurer Gifts were exchanged and the dining room featured poinsettia and greenery.

Point Pleasant Order of Eastern Star E. E. Buffington Jefferson Blvd Jennie Stone Mildred Bumgardner Louise Crow Buffington

Annual WSCS Christmas Party and Meetings in Leon

The WSCS of Leon Methodist hosts its annual Christmas party Tuesday at 7 20 p m at Mrs Dewitt Beaver home with Miss Sceva Beaver in charge and Stewart presiding The Women of the Moose meet Tuesday at the Moose Home with Ruth Lewis presiding WSCSs at Hickory Chapel meet Thursday evening at the church Also notes family visits in Knoxville Tenn and Charleston with Riffle and Burdette households including Mr and Mrs J E Riffle and Willard White and Pamela

Wscs of Leon Methodist Dewitt Beaver Leon Vernon Cadle Women of the Moose Moose Home Mrs. Ruth Lewis WSCS Hickory Chapel J. Fr Knoxville Tenn Riffle Milton Lewis Camp Conley J. E. Riffle Willard White Pamela of Charston

Highway Officials Eye 115 Mile Freeway

Columbus Ohio officials review a preliminary engineering report on the proposed 115 mile freeway connecting Ashtabula on Lake Erie to East Liverpool on the Ohio River. Completion of final plans and blueprints for construction follows the study.

Columbus Oni Ashtabula Lake Erie East Liverpool Ohio River

Eisenhower Applauds Civil Air Patrol on Fifteenth Birthday

President Eisenhower sent anniversary greetings to the Civil Air Patrol noting its 15 year service to the nation. The CAP, with 2500 units across states and territories, operates more than 5000 light planes and a radio network, educating cadets while supporting emergency missions and aviation safety.

Washington Civil Air Patrol Civil Air Pa Dwight D. Eisenhower Air Force Carl A Tovey” Spaatz U. S. Air Force The CAP Tional Pearl Harbor Civil Air Patrol Cele District of Columbia Hawaii Puerto Rico Alaska CAI Ter Civil Air ‘Patrol

Glouster Students Win Honors for Grades

Glouster students in the Glouster schools have attained a grade of B or higher and earned recognition for their academic standing. The report highlights named pupils and their satisfactory grades, reflecting school district standards for the period.

Glouster

Glouster Social Notes and Local Club Actions

Glouster notes recap Rothwell club meeting at Mrs. Merle Ogg home with program on El Moris Coste Cuba and honors for service members from local families. Berean Class officers nominated, WSCS and donkey basketball event planned, K of P Lodge set to meet with officer elections and a gift exchange.

Glousten Rothwell Club Merle Ogg C. A. Pride Futvans Cuba Priel Los United States Michigan Ft. Benning Eva Zimmer Ruth Teater Mildred Hogue Thelma Hambel WSCS Methodist Church Glouster Pauline Gamwell Glouster High School Roy Hall Miles Dyer Pastrations Association Christ

Glouster Men Fined in Disorderly Conduct Case

Glouster residents face fines and jail time for intoxication and related offenses. Alfred Payton and Thomas Williams Sr among those fined. Foster Sanborn Chauncey, Ed Russell, and William Rutley also named. Charges include intoxication driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. multiple bond postings noted.

Ljuster Mae Meinvert Errett Collins Glouster Ed Russell Foster Sanborn Chauncey Alfred Payton Thomas Williams

Colonaid the new laxative claims fast relief

An advertisement extolls Colonaid as a superior laxative that moistens dry colon contents and adds bulk to trigger a normal bowel urge. It promises not to gag or bloat, claims safety in pregnancy, and markets a 60 tablet package at a low price.

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