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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1950
Page
7
City police were called to Mason County Motor Co in Point Pleasant on Saturday after an employee was temporarily overcome by fumes. John Gerwig of the local gas company said there was no gas leak or explosive mixture and a definite cause had not been established, suggesting fumes could stem from one or a mixture of several gases.
The Rothwell Club met Thursday evening in the Hotel Gordon dining room for a Valentine themed dinner with 19 members present and a guest Miss Ann Williams. Hostesses were Mrs. Ley Mrs. McDonald and Mrs. Ernest Williams. Prizes were awarded a red carnation table decor featured a Valentine tree and candles.
The Athens County Odd Fellows Association will meet with Charles Thomas Lodge in Jacksonville Friday at 8 p.m. Gus Graham of The Plains will speak and a program will include special music.
The Morris Harvey College extension class will be held at 7 p.m. today at Central School. A definite course will be selected at the meeting.
Among attendees Sunday for Mrs Leona Burks were Mrs Hattie Hicks and Wilbur Firebaugh of Winfield West Virginia Mr and Mrs Harry Firebaugh Elizabeth West Virginia Mrs Earl McKibbins McArthur Ohio Mrs Roy Betz Gallipolis Mr and Mrs Sylvan Fisher Beckley West Virginia Mrs Gladys Peck Pat McGovern C Worley Mr and Mrs Darst Lyons and Clarence John and Bobby Cole all of Charleston
Mrs. Eric Nystrom of Henderson visits her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Frank Batha of Long Island New York. The Bathas announce the birth of a son Lee Carlyle their third child and second son. Mrs Batha is the former Clarice Carlyle of Henderson.
Sunday guests of Sheriff and Mrs. F A Morrison included their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harry White and their sons. Sidney Selby and family from Steubenville visited his mother Mrs W E Selby. They attended the last rites for Mrs Olive Selby at Heights EUB Church. F H Capehart of Wheeling spent Sunday with his family. Lawrence Austin of Henderson visited his mother Mrs Walter Martin.
The Ohio University Symphonic Band directed by Charles Gilbert will perform February 23 in the Point Pleasant Junior High gym as the first in a three concert series sponsored by the Point Pleasant High Band Boosters. Local talent highlights the March 23 program with Point Pleasant High School Band led by John H. Martin.
Walter Babcock King of near Bluffton Ohio was fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving after a Route 17 crash involving three trucks on January 31. Attorney W H Bardin filed an appeal with Circuit Court Clerk Vernon Jones. A separate case against Curtis Travis of St Albans West Virginia was laid over for a peace court jury trial.
Two men jailed on intoxication charges in weekend arrests by Point Pleasant city police posted bonds and were released Sunday. Paul E. Lawson, working near Middleport, posted $10 and costs, and Carney Heib of Point Pleasant posted similar bonds. Three others arrested on intoxication charges plus a juvenile were held on a warrant from a local child welfare official, and another man was held for investigation after leaving a downtown barber shop without paying.
Corning notes that the PTA gathering this evening will feature a student program by fourth, fifth, and sixth graders.
Weekend guests on Republic Avenue included their son Robert Isbee Arizona Mr and Mrs Ralph Henry Detroit Mrs Henrys sister Mrs Carl Brill Columbus Mr and Mrs Dale Murphy Dover Mr and Mrs Donald Mahy Crooksville and Mr and Mrs George McGarvey Athens The son Bob will stay with them until Wednesday The others returned home
Mrs Wilbur Antle 33 died after a year long illness at University Hospital Columbus. Born Jackson County she lived in Jacksonville and Lynchburg Ohio. Survived by husband Wilbur, three sons, five daughters, mother Edna Rollins, siblings and step relations. Funeral Tuesday 2 p.m. at EUB Church Jacksonville with burial in Concord cemetery.
Mr and Mrs Pete Miller of 43 Republic Ave announce the marriage of their son S Sgt Richard Miller to Miss Barbara Frye on February 5. The couple will reside in Minden Louisiana.
The Women's Society for Christian Service of Trimble Methodist Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Esta Haskins on Wednesday at 7 30 pm.
The Junior Progressive Study Club met at Mrs. Ray Lange's Spring Street home. Mrs. Richard Guinther led the business session. Mrs. Hugh Sweeney presented a paper on The East Indies, with a social refreshment period for members and guests including Mrs. Wilbur Balderson Jr. and several others.
Mr and Mrs J D Snodgrass and Mr and Mrs W C Feltman visited Mrs Vennie Butler and Dr and Mrs John W Butler in Wellston. Sunshine Class of Methodist Sunday School met at teacher Mrs Hazel Harmon's home. A shower for Pastor's wife Mrs Carl Davis was held in Holzer Hospital. Attendees included Verna Gleason Anna Glenn Elizabeth Cloud Mary Walker Pauline Dillon Elizabeth Shenefield. Weekend guests included William Alexander and son Scottie of Columbus. Mr and Mrs Walter McCarley visited Mrs McCarley’s parents near Portsmouth. Mrs Robert Righter of Columbus stayed with her parents E E Hartsook. Kyger WSCS to meet at Clair Athey’s home Wednesday afternoon.
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