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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1955

Page

3

Bloodmobile Falls Short of Quota in Point Pleasant

At Trinity Methodist Church the Red Cross bloodmobile collected 28 pints of blood from donors, short of the 1S pint quota. The event listed 28 contributors and noted eligibility for six months under a new district program. Community groups and local firms contributed support and volunteers organized registration, meals, and equipment.

Point Pleasant Red Cross Trinity Methodist Church E. S. Matheson Margaret Amburgery

Woman Reports Masked Robber Steals Small Haul

Annie Staats of POINT PLEASANT said a masked robber entered her home at 11:30 p m and took 6.30 dollars, later returning the odd change before fleeing in a car. Sheriff A Roberts reported no identification of the suspect or escape vehicle.

Point Pleasant Henderson A. Roberts Annie Staats Sheriff's Department

Smith Rites On Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs Vietta Smith 38 of Buffalo will be Thursday at 2 pm at the Buffalo Methodist Church The Rev William Casto will officiate with burial in Leon Cemetery She died after a long illness Survived by husband Darsel two daughters Patricia Jean and Priscilla Ann her father Herman Derenberger of Charleston a sister Mrs Leona Chandler of Columbus Ohio a half sister Mrs Thomas Taylor and half brother Herman Derenberger Jr both of Charleston Friends may call at Raynes funeral home Buffalo until the funeral hour

Point Pleasant Vietta Smith Buffalo Thomas Memorial Hospital Buffalo Methodist Church William Casto Leon Cemetery

Valentine party planned by Wo men’s Society in Hockingport

The Wo men's Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. Cecil Rockhold's home in Hockingport for a Valentine party for local school children. They voted to attend a meeting with the Little Hocking Women on February 24 and enjoyed holiday refreshments for attendees including Mrs. Rena Blake and other named members.

Nettie Barnhart Janet Rockhold Karen Ketchum Marion Larry Schultz Tony Elaine Cindy Camp

Local residents update on health and travels

Roy Vineyard returns from Parkersburg Hospital after several days as patient. Mrs. Smith and children relocate to Eden. Mrs. J W Linchcome returns from Columbus where they stayed with Mr and Mrs C W Randolph. Mr and Mrs Bob Engle visit Mrs Engle's parents Mr and Mrs Austin Hall. Mary Lincicome

Bible Film On How The Bible Reaches Us Shown Tonight

Public invited to see Our Bible How It Came To Us at Point Pleasant Auditorium at 7 30 pm. Rev Jerome Rodgers announces the American Bible Society produced film covering Old Testament events to early church and present times. More than 280 actors participated with support from Morgan Library Met Museum Cloisters and libraries abroad.

Point Pleasant Jerome Rodgers The American Bible Society Seat Morgan Library Metropolitan Museum of Art

Local Social Notes from Racine and Surrounding Areas

Families and friends share updates from Racine and nearby towns. Visists include Mr and Mrs Chester Simpson and others, hospital stays for Ronald Hart, Alice Harris returning to school after illness, and a newborn son for Mr and Mrs William Nease. Guests travel from Point Pleasant and Cleveland to visit relatives.

Roger Kegley Cynthia Cleveland Pulaski W. Va Portland Charlies Shie Bill Hie William Nease Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Virgie Krider Sutton Margaret Hayman

Pt Pleasant Society Discusses Teacher Shortage At Meeting

The City Women met Monday at Mrs Douglas Rouse home with education chairwoman Mrs Clifford Dunn leading a discussion on teacher shortages. Speaker Mrs W R Proffitt was unable to attend due to weather. Myra Green reviewed Many a Good Crusade, an autobiography of Virginia Crocheron Gilderseeve, noted educator and reformer.

Douglas Rouse Clifford Dunn E. Barton Jones Myra Green Virginia Crocheron Gilderseeve Barnard College

Nine Year Old Dancers on WSAZ TV Show

Beau Shertzer and Sue Ellen Call, nine year olds from Point Pleasant, perform a plaid suited routine to Danny Hectore’s We're Going on the Stage on WSAZ TV Sunday at 1 30 PM with special permission. They are Charleston dance student veterans with charity fair acts and a second place Gallipolis pollio prize.

Point Pleasant Beau Shertzer Sue Ellen Call Wsaz TV Danny Hector Beau Robert Shertzer Jefferson Ave Sue Ellen H. T. Call Park Dr Charleston Luanne Ryce

Hazards Warned In Winter Barn Chores

West Virginia University extension specialists warn winter weather increases barn accidents due to crowded conditions and frequent inside feeding chores. They urge regular checks and corrections of unsafe practices as advised by the National Safety Council.

Point Pleasant West Virginia University National Safety Council

Woman burned by open grate coal fire near Stockport

Mrs Meda Smith 84 of near Stockport suffered severe burns when her clothing caught fire from an open grate coal fire she stood beside. She rolled in snow to extinguish the flames, was treated by a physician, and taken to the Drake Rest Home for care. Other notes list local visitations and family travel.

Chesterhill Meda Smith Stockport Drake Rest Home C. R. Dille Wyandotte Mich Hettie Woodward Mary Hambie Near Glouster Fred Williams Gary Debbie Stone Richard Williams Atlanta Richard Les Wooten Nelie Lochary Mary Armstrong McConnelsville Minta Frank Frazier Dale Bumgardner Near Logan Parsonage Kenneth Frazier Etta Parsons Pennsville Florence Woodyard Mr. McDaniel Woodyard

Indiana's Industrial Wealth and Farm Income Rank

Indiana hosts 8000 industries and 200 coal mines and ranks tenth in U S farm income. The data highlights the state’s industrial base and agricultural earnings within the nation.

Indiana U. S

Mountain Climbers H Club February Meeting Held at Jordan Home

The February meeting of the Mountain Climbers H Club took place Monday evening at the home of club members Janice, Jane and Joe Jordan, Ipolia Ferry. Plans were made to present the.

Janice Jane Joe Jordan Ipolia Ferry

Birth Announcements from Point Clinic Notes

Birth notices list couples from Apple Grove Arbuckle Hogcett Point Pleasant and Park Dr Point Pleasant with newborn son and medical events. Discharges include Mrs James Long Gallipolis and Mrs Gertrude Webb plus other residents. Community meeting names read and local volunteers thanked for towels donations cleanup and church yard work during National Cleanup Week.

Janne Jordan Randall Garland Carel Grimm Pat Henry Richard Austin FE. Mitchel Leater Jordan Howard Garland Reale Chapel Church Mary Frances Blain Carol Giiram Janice Jordan Randal Garland A. Blain OE Wirexettl Mea Ben Henry Mra Lewter Jordan Janice Jane Joe Jordan Susie Jimmy Johnnie Witchell Dick Austin William Gill Charlen Wayne Randall Mary Lou Garland Carol Grimm Ant John Gill

Dance and Dinner Planned for Annual Birthday Event

A planning meeting appoints a chairman and committee members to organize a birthday dance and dinner. Guests include Mrs. W. C. Gilmour and Mrs. Vitus Hartley as attendees at the Monae Home where the event will be held. Mick Karol and Risoa Charleston are slated to perform.

Paul ¢ Erates Bastre Veadeows Apne Foun Bowe Aete Weshene C Tt Mra Mick Karol Risoa Charleston Monae Mea W. C. Gilmour Vitus Hartley Harley Hartley Clarence Maasler O .Y. Kartoon James Hall Vic. Jamey Payburs Mra Boe Ace Wilson Mes Thomes Yee

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