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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1954

Page

7

Hearing on Mason County impeachment continued to Dec 20

In Point Pleasant the impeachment hearing for Mason County court members E Wedge Ivan Bush and J F Wheaton was moved to December 20 to allow arguments on the charges of official misconduct and malfeasance. Petitioners Dave O Neal Guy B Ray John Osher Rolfe Lee and Jarret abn will seek a bill of particulars after defense demurrers.

Point Pleasant Mason County Circuit Court B. Pennybacker E. Wedge Ivan Bush J. F. Wheaton West Virginia Dave O Neal Guy B. Ray John Osher Rolfe Lee Abn Jarre William Bruce Hoff Parkersburg Howard ?. Klostermeyer Stuart Thayer Charleston

Shawnee Junior American Citizens Club Notes

The Shawnee Junior American Citizens Club of Central School met in the sixth grade room with Miss Iva Wise as sponsor Beverly Burns presiding. Secretary Patty Miller read minutes and Treasurer Joe Balch reported on finances. Members discussed dues via contributions and a stamp project for a veterans hospital.

Junior American Citizens Club of Central School Iva Wise Beverly Burns Patty Miller Joe Balch Veterans Hospital Judy Horn Keith Hill Tommy Adams Mary Lou Garland Betsy Ross Harmon Patty Reynolds

Engagement Announcement At Crawford Home

At 144 Park Dr the engagement of Jacqueline Summer to Lt Gregory Bradley was announced by Mrs A F Crawford. The pink heart centerpiece held miniature cupids and arrows bearing the couple names. Guests included Mrs Pete Gardner Mrs Richard Tatterson Mrs John Sayre Mrs E E Mitchell Mrs Buddy Miller and others from Princeton and local families.

A. F. Crawford Park Dr Jacqueline Summer Gregory Bradley S. W. Bradley Princeton Pete Gardner Richard Tatterson John Sayre E. E. Mitchell Buddy Miller Robert Woods Rody Harden Jack Rice Ann Treadway Helen Poffenbarger Jean Poffenbarger Ann Reynolds William Gardner Phyllis Barnes Mary Ann Phillips Robert Neal Mary Beth Sayre Nancy Sayre Sarita Ann Bradley

Lambda Chi Omega to Hold Christmas Party at Mrs Meadows Home

Lambda Chi Omega sorority plans its annual Christmas party at the Park Drive residence of Mrs Casby Meadows Jr. on Monday evening. Assisting her will be Mrs Carroll Kennedy Mrs Paul Cummings Mrs Eugene Ball Mrs Tommy Rose and Mrs Rodney Pulling.

Lambda Chi Omega Casby Meadows Jr Park Dr Meadows Carroll E. Kennedy Paul Cummings Eugene Ball Tommy Rose Rodney Pulling

Missionary Circle Plans Christmas Meeting at Main St Baptist

A combined meeting and Christmas ram of the Missionary Circle at Main St Baptist Church will be held December 14 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Gordon Jackson and Mrs William Vanhorn plan the program at the event.

Missionary Circle of Main St. Baptist Church Gordon Jackson William Vanhorn

Pioneer Farm Women's Christmas Party Hosts Named

Mrs. Ray Crank will host the Pioneer Farm Women's Christmas party Tuesday evening at her Winfield Road home. Co-hostesses are Mrs. Hugh Ricker, Mrs. Harold Supple, and Mrs. Robert Pace.

Ray Crank Winfield Rd Pioneer Farm Women's Hugh Ricker Harold Supple Robert Pace

Birth of Son for Mr and Mrs Francis Sayre

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Francis Sayre at 111 Liberty Ave in Kanawha City as reported by Kanawha Medical Time.

Francis Sayre Liberty Ave.nuene Kanawha Medical Time

Marietta Professor Found Dead in Home

Ralph W Whipple, 64, geology professor at Marietta College, was found dead in his Marietta home Sunday night. Coroner J A McCowan said the death was a heart attack that occurred sometime Friday night. Mrs Whipple was away from town at the time.

Marietta Ralph W Whipple Marietta College J. A. McCowan Washington County

Ravenswood Honors 85th Birthday of Mrs Geren at Lodge Party

Mrs Jessie Geren celebrated her 85th birthday with a party hosted by Heart and Rebekah Lodge 4 of Ravenswood. She received a television set and a large cake, with many friends contributing gifts and attending. Santa visits Ravenswood Friday opening the town holiday events with a parade led by Boy Scouts and the Red Devil Band, ending at Washington Street for candy, letters, and a community tree on Dec 22.

Ravenswood Jessie Geren the Heart Hans ‘Rebekah Lodge 4 Gaveriews Green Gan Gerener Geren Marguerita Elsie Riverview Methodist Church Circle Bible Class WSCS DAR Lodge Herbert Shriver Nellie Hughes Ruth Anderson Denzel Jarrett Nannie Leecon Ola Lewis Eva Cogar Elmer McMurray Flora Nay Hazel Slavens Paul Lindamood Ruby Watts Blanche Snider Sam Williams Dana Paul ,Wooster Etta Stanley Frank Abels Blanche Garre C. E. Baker Charles Anderson C. E. Leeson George Bennett Ardath Chambers Zelma Cowdry Juanita Crow Edna Brown J. H. Ferguson Inez Gerlach Mildred A. L. Cottrill George Curry Alice Casto Marguherita Geren Elsie Geren Santa Claus Santa Boy Scouts Troop 44 Red Devil James Porter Charlotte Ann Monroe Washington St Washington B. Franklin Barker Santa Rainbow Girls of W. C. Caldwell H. K. Marsh Porter

Stork Shower Honors Mrs. Joanne King Stone in Philippi

Mrs. Harley Mooney hosted a stork shower at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Coit Rowley for Mrs. Joanne King Stone of Philippi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ward King of Ravenswood. Attendees included Mrs. Mabel King and many relatives with late hour refreshments served.

Joanne King Stone Philippi Harley Mooney Stone Ward King Ravenswood Mabel King Golda Ritchie Frances Lincicome Jean Lincicome Roberta Risinger Ruth Rowley Levantia Knotts W. S. Ritchie Connie Ritchie A. Knotts Mary Ann Parsons Lois June Larsen Eleanor McKay Lillian Doe Costley Mooney

Ravenswood High stages Seventeen is Terrific comedy

Ravenswood High School seniors present Seventeen is Terrific a three act comedy December 10 at 8 pm Eileen Kerwood and Carroll Safreed lead with a cast including Elizabeth Weekley Patty Jackson Don Jarrett Jim McCoy Leah Bare Thelma Foggins Sue Critchfield Betty Dotson Donald Allman Jack Carmichael and coaching by Mrs Gladys Polk and Mrs Blanche Jarrett Ravenswood plans a new weekly newspaper The Capitol a four page four column paper

Ravenswood High School Eileen Kerwood Cottageville Carroll Safreed North Ravenswood Elizabeth Weekley Patty Jackson Don Jarrett Sherman Jim McCoy Millwood Leah Bare Thelma Foggins Sue Critchfield Betty Dotson Donald Allman Jack Carmichael Ravenswood Gladys Polk Blanche Jarrett the Capitol

Ravenswood Student Joins Holy Roller Court at Glenville State

Ray Rardin son of Mrs. Ruth D. Rardin of Ravenswood has been accepted as a member of the Holy Roller Court a social fraternity at Glenville State College. Rardin is a sophomore elementary education major.

Ray Rardin Ruth D. Rardin Ravenswood Holy Roller Court Glenville State College Rardin

Ravenswood and Area Daily Notes and Visits

Mr and Mrs C E Leeson spent a day in Charleston on business. Mr and Mrs William Hawk and son Bobby of Johnstown have returned home after being called to Ravenswood by the death of Isaiah e. Mrs Velma Hutchinson, a patient at St Josephs Hospital Parkersburg for several days last week, has resumed duties at the Ravenswood Public Library. Mr and Mrs Ronnie McCoy of St Petersburg Fla are visiting their mothers Mrs Victoria Mc Coy and Mrs Gertrude Mortimer. Marguerite Compston

C. E. Leeson Charleston William Hawk Bobby Johnstown Ravenswood Isaiah E Velma Hutchinson St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Ravenswood Public Library Ronnie McCoy St. Petersburg Fla Victoria McCoy Gertrude Mortimer Marguerite Compston

Attend Regional Meet Held By Mason County March of Dimes

About 26 percent of March of Dimes national treasury funds come from the organization’s efforts says publicity worker Mrs. C. E. Ellifritz at a regional dinner meeting in Charleston. Dr. Herbert Waggner from New York City discussed field trial vaccine results due in April 1955. Attendees included Mrs. J. S. Baird Mrs. R. B. Freeman C. R. Schurman and Horton Eckard.

Point Pleasant Mason County March of Dimes Daniel Boone Hotel Charleston Pat Ford, Jr C. E. Ellifritz National Treasury Herbert Waggner New York City J. S. Baird R. B. Freeman C. R. Schurman Horton Eckard

Vanderhoof and area visitors share holiday greetings

Local residents recount visits from relatives and friends during Thanksgiving and early December. Highlights include Chalfant relatives from Millersport and Washington DC visiting, church activities at Vanderhoof Baptist Church, and a Christmas program set for December 18 under several organizers.

Lottridge G. H. Chalfant Wilford Hill Phyllis Ann Louis Jean Millersport Ohio Ellis Chalfant Washington, D. C Fannie Barnhill Ruth Martin Guy Dean Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Russell Archer Albert Warner Near Alfred Clarence Warner Athena John Archer Naomi Lamont Nichols Georgia Otis Alien Jimmie Akron W. A. Frost Tapfers Plains Carrie Gainer Mitchell Barnhart John Chevalier Roy Barnhart L. H. Allen Tuppers Plains Otis Allen Mary Alice Ann W. A. Barnhill Harley Merritt Deneida Kathleen Delmas Martin John Westfall A. N. Hart Elizabeth Hughes Ruby and Dennis Buffalo W. Va John Hughes Sharple Vanderhoof Baptist Church Ralph Congreve Pauline Price Blake Weaver Carolyn Green William Cook A. L. Conklin Maurice Ackley Carl and Ruth Warner Estfall Missionary Society of the Naomi Wil Jams Margaret J. Henderson

Ladies Friendship Club Hosts Evening At Roush Home

The West Columbia Ladies Friendship Club gathered at Mrs. Ben Roush's home for games and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Gwen Stewart Mrs. Aline Carpenter Mrs. Jack Reynolds and children Mrs Peggie Arndt Mrs Lacy Trew Mrs Helen Elias Mrs Etta Young Mrs Doris Eads Mrs Jane Johnson and numerous Roush family members.

West Columbia Ladies Friendship Club Ben Roush Gwen Stewart Aline Carpenter Jack Reynolds Peggie Arndtt Lacy Trew Helen Elias Etta Young Doris Eads Jane Johnson Jimmy Carpenter David Roush Leonard Roush Phillip Roush Shirlie Roush

Visitors List During Holidays From Several Towns

Those visiting Mr and Mrs George Trew and Mrs Robert Noble included Mr and Mrs Edgar Arnott of Middleport Mr and Mrs Jim Sprouse and children of Point Pleasant Mr and Mrs Bob Stewart and sons of Mason and Mr and Mrs Paul Blessing.

Alle Fry Mary Louise Richardson Point Pleasant Ben Roush Dennis Roush Lavina Rainey Letart Okey Roush Virginia Charlies Neville Mason George Trew Robert Noble Edgar Arnott Middleport Jimmie Sprouse Bob Stewart Paul Blessing

Grass Fire Halts Near Point Pleasant School

Point Pleasant volunteers tackled a grass fire near Ord nance School yesterday. No damage to the school reported.

Point Pleasant Ordnance School

Safe Driving Aid Planned By Legion

The American Legion post discusses a yearlong safety campaign to reduce accidents with state police cooperation and calls for member volunteers. J H Farrell volunteered at the meeting as the post plans a Christmas party and an annual high school oratorical contest with Duncan to coordinate with school officials.

Vernon Dewiese Leron Duncan Elsie Fietcheras Legion Duncan Fletcher

Seaman Takes Part In Atlantic Exercises

Dennia F. McCoy a USN seaman and son of Arthur and Mrs Henderson McCoy has reported aboard the destroyer USS John W. Weeks currently engaged in Western Atlantic fleet exercises. He previously attended Pleasant Junior High School and worked for Continental Fencing Co. in Columbus before entering the service.

Point Pleasant Dennia F. McCoy USN Arthur McCoy Henderson John W. Weeks Atlantic At Pleasant Continental Fencing Co Columbus

Yule Seals and Civic Talks Feature Point Pleasant Lions

Point Pleasant Lions Club hears Miacliosed remarks by Bessie Jones about Christmas Tuberculosis Seals and disease control. Club members and guests including Bruce Dennis are introduced as part of the high school speech program promoting fundraising and civic participation.

Point Pleasant Cristmas Seale United States Mins Bessie Jones Point Plessant Lions Club Point Pleasant High School Thes Ming Jones Atlantic City Denmark Rae Mise Jones Clifford Stalbaker Liem

Mason County 4H Club Plans Christmas Play and Polio Drive

Members of the Mount Union Indians 4H Club met with vice president Carl Theadway presiding under Brown Watterson. They scheduled a Christmas play at a Mount Union church and organized a County Woolnut Drive to aid the polio fund with Agent Richard Tatterway offering guidance. The Mountain Climbers 4H Club meet Monday at 7 0 p m at Mary Frances Brain's home in Gallipolia Ferry for a Christmas program and party planning.

Mount Union Indians 4H Carl Theadway Brown Watterson Mount Union Ba Club Alea Welnut Tol Richard Tatterway Atteie Oor Mies Mary Frances Biain Gallipolia Ferry

Mason County 4-1 Leaders Hold Pot-Luck Dinner

The Mason County 4-1 Leaders Association invites members to a pot-luck dinner Saturday at 7 30 pm in the High School Home Economics Building. The event marks Leaders Achievement Day announced by 4H Agent Libby Summer.

Mason County 4-1 Leaders Association Economica Libby Summer

University Alumni Plan Activating Chapter in Point Pleasant

Interested alumni plan to reactivate the local chapter and meet Wednesday at 8 pm in the science building education building. New officers will be chosen and alumni urged to attend.

Point Pleasant Ter Scrence Education Buillding Alamni

Dairymen In Mason County Urged To Attend Meeting

Mason County dairymen are urged to attend a meeting at 8 p m in the junior high school auditorium announced by the county extension office.

Point Pleasant Mason County

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