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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1946

Page

3

Death Claims W H Leiffheit in Pomeroy

William M Leifheit of Prospect Hill died Tuesday after illness. Survived by wife Mary, two Columbus stepsons, seven children from a former marriage, one brother, six sisters, and twelve grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 30 p m at Ewing funeral home Pomeroy. Burial Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy William M. Leifheit Prospect Hill Mary Bentley Edgar Peoples Columbus Florence Leifheit Ethel Clifford Lucille Vaughan Earl Leifheit Long Bottom Ernest Leifheit Akron Kathleen Epple Ruth Barnett Muncie Ind Frank Leifheit Middleport Anna Heft Wyandotte Mich Edith Wolfe Ella Ebersbach Dora Giles Emma Mills Springfield Ohio Edna Boyer Basil Ewing Funeral Home Albert Bitters Beech Grove Cemetery

Family Called Home After Accident in Newport News

Mrs. W. E. Crandol and her son Rupert Joseph of Newport News Va were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Rupert L. Kayser in Point Pleasant. They were recalled Monday night due to injuries suffered by Mrs Crandol.

Point Pleasant W. E. Crandol Rupert Joseph Newport News Rupert L. Kayser

Thousands fill Charleston for Nimitz parade address

Okey Boggess joined thousands in Charleston as Adm. Chester W. Nimitz toured the business district and delivered an address during the parade. Whale milk is not essentially different from cow's milk.

PT Pleasant—Okey Boggess Charleston Adm Chester W. Nimitz

Marriage Licenses Issued in Meigs County Probate Court

POMEROY. Meigs County Probate Court issued twelve marriage licenses. Couples include Dwayne Sprout and June Dunfee, Wilbur Tanner and Helen Bowser, Eddie McGrath and Murl Zeigler, Joseph D. Kittle and Maxine Snowden, William F. Allman and Cora Sprouse, Edward L. Harris and Betty Jurgens, John Mulledy and Pauline Shaver, John W. Ruble Jr. and Ada Maeshall, Russell Bailey and Margaret Epple, Fred H. Stewart and Mary Bates, Joseph Cassiday and Sylvia Huffman, and Donald Bailey and Helen Gray.

Pomeroy Meigs County Dwayne Sprout Canton June Dunfee Wilbur Tanner Parkersburg Helen Bowser Middleport Eddie McGrath Murl Zeigler Hemlock Grove William F. Allman Cora L. Sprouse Edward L. Harris Huntington W. Va Betty Rice Jurgens John Mulledy Ronney Pauline Shaver John W. Ruble, Jr Ada Maeshall Pomey Russell Bailey Racine Margaret Epple Minersville Fred H. Stewart Point Pleasant Mary E. Bates Joseph Cassiday Akron Sylvia Huffman Donald Bailey Helen Gray

Omitted Name on Syracuse Third Grade Honor Roll

The Syracuse school unintentionally left Mary Alberta London off the third grade honor roll list. Officials acknowledge the omission and will amend the records to include London.

Syracuse Mary Alberta London

Canterbury Family Heads to Norfolk for Christmas Visit

Mr and Mrs Dale Canterbury of Princeton Ind arrive last Saturday to visit his parents in Gallipolis Ferry. They depart for Norfolk Va to spend Christmas with her father J B Cherry who has stayed at the Marine Hospital four months after a fire injury near Norfolk.

Point Pleasant Dale Canterbury Princeton Ind John D. Canterbury Gallipolis Ferry Norfolk J. B. Cherry Marine Hospital

Twenty-Five Students Assist Pt. Pleasant Merchants

Twenty five high school students help local merchants during the Christmas rush in Pt. Pleasant. Principal Withers notes students must maintain good scholarship and that the experience offers value beyond pay.

Pt. Pleasant Merchants Point Pleasant Withers

Club Is Entertained By Mrs. Burdette

Mrs. J. Wallace Burdette hosted her bridge club at Viand Street in Point Pleasant on Monday evening. Guest Mrs. Okey Burdette joined players including Mrs. George H. Overholt and Mrs. Ernest Kincade. Sprenger won high score, Kincade was runner up. Burdettes provided refreshments.

Point Pleasant J. Wallace Burdette Viand St Okey Burdette George H. Overholt Ernest Kincade Bess Gygax Gail Faires George Sprenger Harry D. Roush Sprenger Kincade

Woman's Auxiliary Presents Christmas Program at Presbyterian Church

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant plans a 7:30 p.m. Christmas program in the church social rooms. Mrs. Joseph Buffington leads ministerial relief efforts, with Mrs. William C. Filson reading a Christmas story and Mrs. Howard Proffitt directing the music.

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Joseph Buffington Ministerial Relief William C. Filson Howard Proffitt

Will Attend Meet at Jackson's Mill January 6 10

POINT PLEASANT C C Lewis Jr and County Agent W C Roberts will attend the sixth annual daily short course at Jacksons Mill January 6 to 10. Both are to speak.

Point Pleasant C. C. Lewis, Jr W. C. Roberts Jackson's Mill

Henderson merchant Bert Stanley improving after illness

Point Pleasant reports Bert Stanley former riverman of Henderson and retired merchant is improving after several weeks of illness per wife Mrs. Stanley.

Point Pleasant Bert Stanley Rivarman Henderson

Nineteen Scouts Attend Green Bar Meeting at Huntington

Nineteen Point Pleasant area Scouts joined the Green Bar conference in Huntington with 354 attendees the largest on record. Leaders from Mason County included Clifton Hatton of Marietta Manufacturing Co. Troop and Garrett Green of the Rod and Gun Club Explorer Post.

Point Pleasant Huntington Tri- State Area Council Mason County Clifton Hatton Marietta Manufacturing Co Garrett Green Rod and Gun Club Marshall College Rotary Troop Bill Bardin Parky Gardner Rex Garrison Lowell Allen Billy Ellis Jack Park Frank Capehart Bobby Hawks Richard P. Newell James Ferguson Bobby Viers Jack Durst Billy Roberts Dana Durst Donald Blessing Barto Durst Donald Waldie Buddy Farnsworth Joe Powell Bill Richardson John Ferguson

Rural Youth Yuletide Rally Set For Monday Night

Mason County rural youths ages 15 to 30 are invited to the Yuletide Rally sponsored by the Aiyimita organization at the county 4 H camp recreation center on South Side. The event starts at 7 30 p m and includes refreshments by farm women clubs. This is the second rally of the year following a June gathering of 110 youths.

Point Pleasant Mason County Aiyimitas Organization South Side Aiyimita Committee Anna Lee Roush Mary Zuspan Fern Mitchell Betty Mattox Albert Roush Marcus Weaver Eleanor Lewis Emogene Roush Milton Lewis, Jr Emory Roush Helen Zuspan Howard Foglesong Reevis Schultz Ruth Lewis

Miss Christine Johnson May Stay in New York

Mr and Mrs F L Johnson of 1209 Viand Street report their daughter Miss Christine Johnson enjoys New York City and may remain there several months after earning her music doctorate. The violinist has backed singers and violinists, played at Carnegie Hall, led Kanawha County Schools music, and studied at New York University. Her Charleston visit included Attorney Dale G Casto and Juliet Casto as Sunday guests.

Point Pleasant F. L. Johnson Viand St Christine Johnson New York City Carnegie Hall Kanawha New York University Johnson Dale G. Casto Juliet Charleston

Garlands Buy Beale Home in Gallia County

Captain and Mrs. Howard Garland of River Street have purchased the Beale home at Gallipolis Ferry. They plan to move in about two weeks. Howard Daugherty sold the property and will build a house and filling station nearby on recently purchased lots from John A. Blain. The Garlands’ new eight room house sits on about four acres.

Point Pleasant Howard Garland River St Beale Gallipolis Ferry Howard Daugherty Garland Daugherty John A. Blain Garlands

Point Pleasant Farm Bureau Attendees List

A Point Pleasant Farm Bureau meeting drew a long list of attendees led by Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cook and son Billie. The roster includes Thomas C. Vaughn, John Roush family, Walter F. Johnson and son, Fran ces Sterrett, Harold Lewis, T. Bert Roush, Emery F. Fry, J. F. Miller, George C. Musgrave, Frank Sterrett, Howard Yeager, K. F. Ridenour, Ora Rickard, Charles Machir, J. Milton Lewis and many others, reflecting wide participation from the community and local families.

Point Pleasant Farm Bureau J. E. Cook Billie Thomas C. Vaughn John Roush Walter F. Johnson Frances Sterrett Harold Lewis T. Bert Roush Emery F. Fry J. F. Miller George C. Musgrave Frank Sterrett Lester Adkins Clarence Adkins Terry C. Roush Marcus Weaver Charles B. Meadows Curt Rayburn Lawrence Parsons Fred Kaylor Emory Roush Manford Blessing J. D. Spiggle Guy Cain Tom McGuffin Harold McGuffin James Miller Toral Morrison G. G. Somerville W. B. Stanley Chris Thorniley A. P. Roush M. C. Lewis G. C. Smith C. E. McCulloch Mary Zuspan C. W. Sullivan A. R. Roush Clarence Blessing A. E. Sommer W. E. Kirk

Chancery Suit Filed Against Estate Administrator

A chancery suit was entered in circuit court by J. A. Adams doing business as Simpson Funeral Home in Charleston against Martha S. Sheppard administrator of the estate of Chauncey C. Sheppard and others. The bill was not filed immediately.

Point Pleasant J. A. Adams Simpson Funeral Home Charleston Martha S. Sheppard Chauncey C. Sheppard

Mas Party at Beale Chapel Church Apple Grove

A mas party is scheduled at Beale Chapel Church in Apple Grove this Saturday at 7 30 p m. Attendees are invited to join for the social event hosted by the church group.

Point Pleasant Beale Chapel Apple Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.H. Leiffheit Nimitz Meigs Joseph D. Kittle Glouster Maxine Snowden Vawk Liteter Woman's Auxiliary Stanley Dad Mason Boy Scouts Green Bar Marjorie Bell New York H. Garlands Gallia Point Wallie Ebersbach His Band Ewing Pomeroy, Ohio Santa Home Laundry Company Pomeroy Bend Temple Randolph Scott Ann Dvorak Edgar Buchanan Rhonda Fleming Bendvue Bobby Cook Texas Saddle Dusty Payton Winnie Mach Curley Reynolds Benny Boonfuzzle George O'Brien Dixie Table Top Round Oak Gas C.P Round Oak Dixie the Electrical Department Ea Fa Furniture Department McMaster
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