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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1950
Page
9
The Friendship Circle of the Heights EUB Church hosts its annual Christmas party Friday evening. Members and guests will gather for fellowship, refreshments, and seasonal activities at the church.
Pt. Pleasant social notes say Circle 5 of the Presbyterian Church meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Paul Rairden’s home with co host Mrs. J S Rhoades. The program covers child welfare needs in the county. Baskets for needy families will be distributed to Mrs. Stanley and members will exchange gifts.
A community event will host a pot luck dinner at 6 30 p m at the home of Mrs Howard Garland in Gallipolis Ferry. The event invites neighbors to share dishes and socialize in a informal gathering.
Point Pleasant celebrated a successful floodwall test as the Ohio and Kanawha Rivers crest at 47.1 feet, aided by Crooked Creek. Merchants estimate about 200000 dollars in damages saved during the pre Christmas shopping season while Two River Motors says their business would have been submerged. Local officials including Mayor John Clay Hutchinson praised the wall and its builders G B Woodard and R J Heslop for making the barrier a reality.
The Mason County Tuberculosis Association sent seal reminders to residents as 1950 Christmas seal mail may be mislaid. Returns from the sale total $532.45, with Mrs. D. G. Wilfong noting crossings in the mail may explain delays.
Mr. and Mrs. William Wood of Park Drive await word on Sgt. Robert Wood, in Korea with the Second Division. The family has a long WWII record, with five sons serving overseas and four brothers in the Navy. another son, Pfc. Paul Wood, is with the 2nd Marine Division at Camp Lejeune awaiting orders. The Woods reflect on sleepless nights and relief at safe returns.
Mayor John Clay Hutchinson of Point Pleasant departs for New York City after a telegram invitation to attend a Democratic National Committee luncheon with Mayor Vincent Impellitteri at the Waldorf Astoria. The trip includes a special dinner with administration dignitaries such as William M. Boyle Jr., cabinet members, senators, and governors.
Carroll Kennedy, commander of American Legion Post 23 at Point Pleasant, resigns after orders to report to active duty with the U S Navy on December 18. Vice commander Vernon De Weese to act as commander until an election. More than 200 veterans attend screening of The First Forty Days about the Korean conflict.
Eugene Overstreet, driver of an automobile carrier, was fined ten dollars and costs by Mayor John Clay Hutchinson after being arrested Sunday night for speeding in Point Pleasant Ohio.
Women of the Moose announce a Christmas party on December 19 at the Moose Home. Members are invited to join for holiday fellowship and activities.
The Appalachian Woman's Club will gather at 101 Park Drive home of Mrs. Clifford Durst on Thursday at 7 30 pm with Mrs Claude Frishette as co host and Mrs Ida Stanley a child welfare worker providing details.
Rapid fire response to a trailer fire at 2000 Miller St. caused by a fuel oil stove resulted in about $300 interior damage. William McCale, an employee of Maxon Construction Co, lived at the scene. Mrs. McCale reported the blaze when she called and found the fire extinguished before responders arrived.
Superintendent Robert H Ferguson announced Milton Burdette attended the know your schools meeting at the Daniel Boone Hotel in Charleston due to treacherous roads. Burdette will report to Mrs Easley and Ferguson on subjects discussed at the conference.
Sam Bowman at Pliny admitted. Mrs. Carder and infant released in Gallipolis. Mrs. Parsons at Red House admitted birth. Mrs. Zuspan at Mason welcomed a boy. Mrs. Frost at Kanauga welcomed a daughter.
The Illahee Farm Woman's Club announces its annual family Christmas party to be held Wednesday evening. Members are invited to bring guests and share in festive activities and a potluck meal.
Mrs Otto Rodgers entertained the Cheerio Club at her home on Shore Street Friday evening. Members present included Mrs Kenneth Roush and Mrs Roy Blessing among others.
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a Christmas party at the Legion Home Thursday evening. Mrs. Chester A. Roush will oversee the program.
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