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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1952

Page

5

Lions To Aid In Community Christmas Lighting Effort

New Haven Lions Club selected Wayne Johnston to coordinate with civic groups for the Christmas lighting contest. Clarence Tennant reported the club will coordinate with Burris and many local families and residents including Mrs Betty Burris Mr and Mrs Tom Bumgarner Mrs Harold Roush Mrs Norman Weaver and numerous others.

Lions New Haven New Haven Lions Club Wayne Johnston Kermit Ford Clarence Tennant Charles Cundiff Lawrence Lieving Thelma Capehart Clara Anna Allen H. W. Clarke Marion Ohlinger Earl Clarke Estel Clarke L. C. Roush Eber Roush F. A. Batey Bill Shinn Henry Cunningham Ferris Justice, Mason Mary Jane Tennant E. E. Pickens Raymond Roush

Fields announce birth of daughter Angela June

Mr. and Mrs. David Fields Jr announce the birth of a daughter, Angela June, on November 27 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. The mother, Alpha Weaver, formerly worked for a Graham construction firm. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Weaver and Mr. and Mrs. David Fields Sr.

David Fields, Jr Angela June Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Dinner Honors Mrs. Charles D. Weaver Birthday

Mrs. Charles D. Weaver hosted a recent dinner honoring her birthday. Guests included Mrs. Lester Dodson and brothers and sisters of Mrs. Dodson.

Charles D. Weaver Lester Dodson Dodson

Deer Hunters in Tucker and Grant Counties Reported

A party including Douglas Roush Wilbur Webb Ward Cunningham Bobby Thomas and Charles Jewell hunted deer in Tucker County. Another group camped in a cabin in Grant County near Petersburg. Members Don Cook George Jewell Kenneth Cooke Bill Cooke Bernard Cooke and Bob Cooke joined. Additional hunters George William and Kenneth Zuspan Olin Wolf and Bob Fruth from Mason were noted.

Douglas Roush Wilbur Webb Ward Cunningham Bobby Thomas Charles Jewell Tucker County Grant County Petersburg Don Cook George Jewell Kenneth Cooke Bill Cooke Bernard Cooke Bob Cooke George William Kenneth Zuspan Olin Wolf Bob Fruth Mason

Surprise birthday visit from classmates

Eddie Bumgarner was surprised when 28 classmates arrived to wish him a happy birthday. Attendees included Dick Athey Jack Scites Eddie Spencer Shirley Grimm Elaine Sayre Carol Ansh Carol Ewing David Roush Dick Dotson John Powell Donna Bumgarner Tom Sculley and Bobby Roush.

Eddie Bumgarner Dick Athey Jack Scites Eddie Spencer Shirley Grimm Elaine Sayre Carol Annsh Carol Ewing David Roush Dick Dotson John Powell Donna Bumgarner Tom Sculley Bobby Roush

Couple Honored at Lieving Home Shower

A miscellaneous shower honored Mr. and Mrs. Glen Roush who were recently married at the Lieving home. Hostesses were Mrs. Otho Lieving and Mrs. Hazen Roush. Guests included Mrs. Howard.

Glen Roush Lieving Otho Lieving Hazen Roush Howard

New Haven Briefs Reflect Local Thanksgiving Activities

Mrs Floyd Lytton and daughter Jeanette attended funeral services for her grandfather Andrew Sponagie of Hamlin. Several residents hosted visitors from Kentucky Ohio and Tennessee over Thanksgiving. Ralph Moretz plans move to Oak Ridge Tenn to work at the Atomic Energy Commission plant.

New Haven Floyd Lytton Jeanette Oak Ridge Lou Hart Barboursville Melvin Knapp Walter Taylor Brady Knapp Columbus Floyd Miller Marietta Robert Cooke Harry Miller Parkersburg Fred Batey

Kyger Social Notes Shower for James Johnsons Honored

A Kyger area social column notes a miscellaneous shower hosted at the home of Mrs. Arthur Rupe in honor of Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson. A long list of guests from Kyger and nearby towns attend, with refreshments served and Thanksgiving Day visits recounted.

Louise Roush Ortha Glenna Shuler Cora Lemley Docie Rose Pauline Rife Janet Christine Rife Audrey Bradbury Stanley Johnson Barbara Grant Wanda Artie Rupe Sidney Schrach Cincinnati Frances Snowden Rutland Fred Sisson Cash Durst Maxine Columbus Patsy Coughnour Arthur Coughnour Elmer Mole Jerry Reed W. Va Robert Wood J. P. Bradbury Kieth G. G. Werner Middleport Charles Tipton Gerald Jones Clifton Roy Siders Mary Rupe Leo Raymond Rupe

New Straitsville Hosts Social and Victory Circle Meeting

Mr and Mrs Thomas Boyle hosted a gathering with guests from Newark New Lexington and local couples. The Victory Circle met at the Methodist Church with 14 members. Onadel Wilson presided and plans for a January turkey dinner were discussed.

New Straitsville Thomas Boyle Franklin Harner Newark Bill Smith P. R. Dreese Warren Dunkle Robert Angle Marie Meikle New Lexington Victory Circle Methodist Church Onadel] Wilson Hazel Heid Nelda Sieberts Freda Rupe Anna Brown Myrtle Wallace J. McDonald Erma Pierce Gladys Lines Pearl Backies Margaret Call Jean Denny Francis Wilson

DAR event highlights education role at Mansion House

Miss Gertrude S. Carraway of New Bern spoke to Corsel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR in Point Pleasant about the societies national education program, its goals, and the need to preserve historic sites. Local leaders from West Virginia Ohio and Kentucky attended, with remarks on the new Valley Forge tower and DAR approved schools.

Point Pleasant Gertrude S. Carraway New Bern S. C National Dar Sake Oer Tan Society Mee O Corsel Charles Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution Mansion House Carraway Holly Simmons Western District West Virginia DAR Burnelle Ralph Whitaker Ohio State G. W. Snyder Huntington W. T.rt South Astern Br c Ohio D. C. Miller En Meigs L. H. Nelson Gallipolis French Colony Anne Hill Francis Klein Middleport Psecg Juer James Patton Chester A. Roush Ben Franklin Franklin Harry Godfrey Eldrige Sauer Elmer Ebersbach Eunice B. Beller Neil Connors Olin Roush Betty Berry S. C. Wilhelm John T. Roberts Hugo Juhling Raymond Musgrave A. L. Rossiter J. Marion Foglesong Richard Sauer The Children of American Revolution

Wallis Rites Conducted at Steele Funeral Home

Funeral services for C. L. Wallis 85 of Huntington were held at 3 p m at Steele Funeral Home officiated by Dr James T Browning. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Wallis a retired Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employee belonged to Beale Chapel Methodist Church Apple Grove. Surviving are three daughters two sisters and a brother with his wife and a daughter deceased.

Point Pleasant C. L. Wallis Huntington Steele Funeral Home James T. Browning Ridgelawn Wallis Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Beale Chapel Methodist Church Apple Grove Ruby Bell Wallis Clarence M. ‘Netting Mansfield Ohio Virginia Wallis Gertrude Wallis W. S. Kirk Hogsett George Wit Plainfield N. J Jessie Wallis George Wallis Gallipolis Ferry

Buses Pass Inspection. Three Fail Standards

Point Pleasant reports 21 school buses inspected by the State Police this week. Three failed to meet standards including brake horn and exhaust issues. One bus lacked a horn. another had a leaky exhaust pipe. one failed brake lights exhaust pipe and horn. Remaining buses were in exceptionally good condition.

Point Pleasant

Children’s Clinic To Be Held Tuesday

A well baby clinic sponsored by the Point Pleasant Junior Woman’s Club will be held Tuesday from 1 to 3 pm in the Mason County Health Department offices on Main St. Examinations are conducted by Dr. Franklin Schaeffer Holzer Hospital pediatrician, with Dorothy Watkins and Nettie Grimm from the health department assisting along with club members.

Point Pleasant Mason County Health Department Main St Franklin Schaeffer Holzer Hospital Dorothy Watkins Health Department Nettie Grimm

Reading Club to Review The Hidden Flower by Buck

Mrs I G Wolden will review Pearl S Buck's The Hidden Flower at the Reading Club meeting Thursday at 8 p m. The event will be held at Mrs Garrett R Green's Mt Vernon Ave home with president Mrs Wallace Bur dette presiding.

Hidden Flower Pearl S. Buck I. G. Wolden Reading Club Garrett R. Green Mt. Vernon Ave Wallace Burdette

PTA Plans Christmas Program at Central Grade School

The PTA of Central Grade School will meet December 16 at the Junior High School where all students will present a Christmas program. The public is invited to attend. Homeroom mothers will sponsor a Christmas party for pupils on December 18 with gifts exchanged and refreshments served.

PTA

Friendship Circle Christmas Party at Jackson Ave Home

The Friendship Circle of the Heights EUB church will hold its annual Christmas party Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Mae Sayre and Mrs. Mary Bryant on Jackson Avenue. A Turkey dinner will be served.

Friendship Circle of the Heights EUB Church Mae Sayre Mary Bryant Jackson Ave

Woman's Club to Host Otis Cavendish Speaker

Mrs Otis Cavendish of Huntington will address the Point Pleasant Woman's Club Friday at 7 45 p m in the Presbyterian Church social rooms. She has held multiple state and district offices in club work.

Point Pleasant Woman's Club Otis Cavendish Huntington Presbyterian Church Cavendish

Committee Chairs Named for International Friendship Event

The program will be presented by the committee on international friendship with chair Mrs Eunice Beller and vice chair Mrs Eugene Sterrett. Mrs Warren T King will preside over the business session. A parliamentary quiz by Mrs J Marion Thecame will add a feature.

Committee On International Friendship Eunice Beller Eugene Sterrett Club Warren T. King J. Marion Clu Beller Sterrett D. R Paul Rairden Walter Selby Virgil Siders Homer Smith A. E. Sommer J. E. Sommer Harold Somerville John Spiggle Charles H. Stone I. G Volden A.F. Wilson Leah Spicer

Jerricho Homemakers Meet Thursday at Mrs Keener’s Home

The Jerricho Farm Women's Club will convene Thursday at 7 30 p m at Mrs George Keener's residence on Jerricho Road. Mrs Frank Stone will lead the lesser study titled houses for Happy Family Memories.

Jerricho Homemakers Farm Women’s Club George Keener Jerricho Road Frank Stone

Friendship Class of Heights EUB to Meet for Covered Dish Dinner

The Friendship Class of the Heights EUB Church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the church basement for a covered dish dinner. Members should bring 2% gifts for a grab bag. Mrs T L Morri son, president, will lead the meeting with hosts listed.

the Heights EUB Church T. L. Morrison Cone Ray Repninnl Meena Musgrave Godfrey Elmer Ebersbach Charles Musgrave Otto Rodgers

Women’s Society to Meet at Heights Bub Church

The Women’s Society of World Service of the Heights Bub Church will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the church social room. Mrs Gay iCasto will present a program.

Women’s Society of World ‘Service of the Heights Bub Gay iCasto

Remote control valves protect natural gas flow in Athens County

Equipment installed to safeguard gas transmission in Athens County uses remote control valves. Five minutes of operation kept the system secure, ensuring continuous service and emergency readiness.

Athens County Texas Eastern Texas

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