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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1952

Page

7

Point Pleasant Program Highlights West Virginia Theme

The Junior Woman's Club hosts a 730 PM program at the parish house with Know West Virginia in charge. North Point Pleasant third graders perform folk dancing under Mrs. James Irvin as music by Mrs. Ruth Rodgers, followed by the colored film A Date with West Virginia. A business meeting then led by president Mrs. W. W. Smith.

Point Pleasant Department of Know West Virginia North Point Pleasant James Irvin Ruth Rodgers Cheryl Mitchell Nikki Holley Reta Jividen Karen Jones Karen Fruth Johnny Shinn Jackie Lewis Mike Love Steve Williamson Frankie Quillin West Virginia W. W. Smith Department of Kenn West Virginia Ray Capehart Norman Lieving Raymond Stewart Samuel Roush

Wahama Honor Roll Honors Wahama High School Students

Wahama High School released the first semester honor roll. Seniors with 4.0 include Eddie Spencer. 3.5: Phil Johnson Eugene McKinney. 3.0: Sandra Foley Patsy Ford Shirley Grimm and many others. Juniors sophomores and freshmen are listed with 3.5 and 3.0 averages. The Mason page also notes local visits illness and community updates from Middleport Point Pleasant and surrounding areas.

MASON Wahama Eddie Spencer Phil Johnson Eugene McKinney Sandra Foley Patsy Ford Shirley Grimm Keith McClung Joann Roush Mary Roush Arnold Roush Patty Weaver Carol Roush Carol Roach Patty Roush Marilyn Dotson Joe Henry Mary Lawrence Shirley Lyons Paul Washington Phyllis Bowen Donna Bumgardner Elizabeth Click Lowell Grimm Mary Stewart Shirley Coffey Charles Leenhower James Stewart Betsy King Eugene Duncan Sandra Fowler Alice Howard James Hoffman Jack Pickens Lola Roush Glenna Adkins Ada Lee Boston Carol Ewing Peggy King Bernard Lieving Janet Nicholson Shirley Oliver Earl Robinson Carol Lee Roush Gloria Roush Patricia Roush Naomi Cobb Carol Cunningham Evelyn Martin Lucy Northup Kathleen Thompson Bonnie Blessing Janice Fowler Jane Lawrence Jane Pitts Sandra Roush Larry Bumgardner Julia Edwards Larry King Ronald MaeGlothlin Patty Muncy Ruth Roush Patricia Limerell Tommy Vance June Spencer Donna Jeffers Sally Proffitt Peggy Blessing Allan Harris Jo Ann Justis Ralph Stewart Peggy Robinson

Methodist Sunday School Honors Eight With Attendance Awards

Eight individuals received attendance awards at the Methodist Church Sunday school. Recipients include nee Redman Eulah Redman and several Bumgardners among others recognized for one to three years. PTA met in the gym opened by Rev W L Gearhart with business led by President Mrs Helen Stewart planning playground equipment and three delegates named.

Methodist Church Sunday School Nee Redman Eulah Redman Roush Esta Ae Larry Bumgardner David Bumgardner Linda Bumgardner Dean Bumgardner Mason Teachers Association W. L. Gearhart Helen Stewart PTA Barbara McDaniel Alma Turner Geraldine Greer Roy Burgess Geraldine McCoy Lincoln Tommy Hunter

Boy Scouts Drive Lays Basis For Funds And Training

A luncheon at St Joseph's Parish Hall launched the operating funds drive for the Boy Scouts of America. Attendees included Mrs Paul Sealley, Mrs Paul Henderson, Mrs Johnny Frye captain, Mrs William Roush, Mrs Edith Bumegardner, Mrs Earl Wiles, Mrs Harry Layne, Mrs Riley McIntyre, Mrs Irene McGrew captain, Mrs Johnny Roush captain, Mrs Norman Weaver, Mrs K H Ford, Mrs Earl Caldwell, Faye Wilson of Point Pleasant, Dave Collins field executive Gallipolis, and Ralph Warner scoutmaster for Mason. The article also notes two Roush brothers in Korea, Vernon and William, meeting via letters and a family visit.

St Joseph's Catholic Boy Scouts of America Paul Sealley Paul Henderson Johnny Frye William Roush Edith Bumegardner Earl Wiles Harry Layne Riley McIntyre Irene McGrew Johnny Roush St. Joseph’s Parish House Mason New Haven John Fry Johnnie Roush Claude Bumgarner Bill Roush Riley McIntire Norman Weaver Kermit Ford J. W. McGrew

Social Notes From Pt Pleasant Details Evening Circle Guests

The Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church held a quilting evening at Mrs Ernest Warner’s home 2202 Jefferson Blvd. Refreshments followed for listed members and visitors. Residents mentioned include Mrs Toral Morrison Mrs T J Yost Mrs Charles Musgrave Mrs Elmer Ebersbach Mrs Thomas Jewell Mrs Joe Jewell Mrs Marcus McDaniel Mrs Odus Smith Mrs Sam Beller Mrs R W Sayre Mrs Mary Bryant Mrs Elmo Woods Miss Jack Jewell and the hostess. Nearby mentions note ill longtime employee W M Henry of 2002 Main St. and local teachers and residents with weekend visits from Charleston Gallipolis Ferry and Marshall College students.

Friendship Circle of Heights EUB Church Ernest Warner Jefferson Blvd Toral Morrison T. J. Yost Charles Musgrave Elmer Ebersbach Thomas Jewell Joe Jewell Marcus McDaniel Odus Smith Sam Beller R. W. Sayre Mary Bryant Elmo Woods Jack Jewell Hugh A. Curry Charleston W. D. Curry Garland Mohr Johnny Gallipolis Ferry Earl Arnett Lawrence Mohr Ronald Butler Roger Butler Marshall College C. E. Butler Charleston Road Donald A. Prince Donald A. Prince and Children of Columbus

Teachers Association Meeting Set at Clifton Elementary School

The Classroom Teachers Association schedules a Monday gathering at 7 30 p m at Clifton Elementary School with Mrs Bonnie Yester in charge of the program per president Manford Blessing.

Classroom Teachers Association Clifton Elementary School Manford Blessing Bonnie Yester

Saffords Return From Ohio Wedding Trip

Mr and Mrs Alonzo Safford recently wed at the Presbyterian Church and have returned from a wedding trip through Ohio. They now reside at 207 Seventh Street.

Alonzo Safford Presbyterian Church Ohio Seventh St

Local Health Official Undergoes Surgery at Holzer Hospital

Miss Nettie Grimm of the local health department underwent surgery at Holzer Hospital last week. Her condition is reported to be satisfactory. Also mentioned are Ewell Arnett of Charleston visiting Point Pleasant and noting he is brother to Earl Arnett of the area. K F Ridenour attended to business in Point Pleasant Saturday. Burdette Addition and Mrs. Marion Stur- mentioned in brief community notices.

Margaret Pickens Middleport Karl Schwartz Fourth St Katie and Lena Guth Pomeroy Lena Miller Stella Gress George Smith Smith Upper Mason Wilbur R. Stewart Lester Russell J. A. Stewart Richard Varian Veterans Hospital Huntington Myrtle Lewis Roscoe Sommerville Vienna W. Va Ivan Bush Josie Elias Point Pleasant Donald Lewis Lewis Hervin Lieving West Columbia Florida Ruth Foley New Haven Bethel Vance Ray Tucker Ashland Ky Donald Taylor Mason Anna Mae Kirby Linda Bumgardner Alice Stewart Jim Stewart Holzer Hospital Hazel Wolf Richard Grinstead George Young R. T. Blessing Blessing Russell Ine Erelyn Blessing Dorothy Blessing Parkersburg Clarence Blessing Letart Wetrick W. M. Henry Main St Henry Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Carl Francis North Point Pleasant School Lean Carr Viand St Nettie Grimm Ewell Arnett Charleston Earl Arnett K. F. Ridenour Ripley Road Stanley Sag Pe Arion Stur

Weekend Scout Camp and Community Events in New Haven

Boy Scout Troop 256 held a weekend camp at Garden Club Park with crafts on display. A kickoff luncheon in Mason launched the Boy Scout fund drive, with many New Haven area participants listed among attendees.

Scout New Haven Garden Club Park Joey Roush Joe Ford Jack Ford Tommy McIntire Paul Grinstead

Athens Messenger 7 Monday February 18 192

Front page item set from the Athens Messenger dated Monday February 18 192. Local notes and brief items cover community news, public notices, and small updates from Athens city and surrounding area.

THE Athens Messenger

Births at the Point Clinic and local admissions

A son named William Warren Jr was born Feb 16 to Mr and Mrs Lies Sidenstricker on the South Side weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Mr and Mrs Charles Ray Greenlee welcomed their second son born Feb 15 at the Clinic weighing seven pounds nine and a half ounces residing at 21723 Main Street. Mra Phoda Grimes of Buffalo admitted Feb 15 as a surgical patient. Mrs Raymond Smith and infant Raymond Gary of Gallipolis Ferry released Feb 16. Mrs Robert Boles and infant daughter of WT 12th Street released Feb 16.

Katherine Embleton Clyde Bumgarner Robert Duncan West 4Th Edward Ohlinger Enterprise Ohio Pomeroy Theodocia Ohlinger Wahama R. F. Bryant Paul Ruttencutter Grant Roush Ohlinger- Layne New Haven Mason Wayne Johnson R. Vance William Harrah Basil Harrah Warren Lies Sidenstricker Southside William Warren Charles Ray Greenlee Greenlee Main Street Mra Phoda Grimes Buffalo Raymond Smith Raymond Gary Gallipolis Ferry Robert Boles 12Th Street

Senter Boy Receives Severe Injury After Basement Fall

Philip Senter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Senter, suffered a badly cut fire after falling down basement steps of his barge and striking a storm door at the foot of the stairs. He was taken to Fort Knox Kentucky, after a week’s vacation with his parents.

Fort Knox Philip Russell Senter Holzer Hospital

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Mason News Wahama High School Epmogene EF Crow Mason Briefs Chillicothe Glenn Bowers Chillicothe Hospital Wilmington Wilmington College Hemlock Alice Tharp Columbus Vernon Tharp Tharp Bernard Hodgson Herman California Japan Charles Hodgson Zanesville Imogene North Kathy Nelsonville Jessie Schlingerman Violet Walters Charlotte Gaitten Tommy Lance Hodgson Russell Faires Rose Dunlap Millertown John Fouts Buck Linscott Near Glouster Glen Bray Carolyn Howdyshell William Wilson Cincinnati Howard Cassady Bernard McDaniel Glenn Bray Noah Bray Hocking Valley Hospital Logan Robina Stoyle Shawnee Bennetta Hodgson Helen Hodgson Ida Forquer Doctor’s Hospital Mason Pta Meart Korea Guy Roush Vernon R. Roush U.S. Marines William J. Roush U.S. Army Field Artillery Vernon Bill Jo Inji Lois Roush Curiosity Club Chloris Roush Lula Smith Katheryn Goodwin Leota Roush Pearl Roush Leone Sayre Howard Miles Dick Turner School OF Languages TM. Reg U.S. Pat NEA Services NEW_HAVEN J. L. Stewart Paul Scalley Earl Caldwell Robert McGlothlin Philip Wolpert Douglas Roush Joan Stewart Appalachian Electric Power Co Prager T B. Adams Ward Cunningham Clyde Foley A. D. Hume Herman Layne J. V. McGrew Lester Ohlinger JA. B Woodrim Faw Ste Bethe Vance Paul Powell Sarah Roush Goldye Hart Selah Powell R. C. Riggs Needs Blue Cross Athens County Athens Steen Cotembine Citizens Committee Irvin D. Quick Katherine Figg Peter B. Seel H. C. Dorman Athens Motor Sales Thomas Wolfe Ohio University Mount ST. Mary Hospitals Ohio Fuel Gas Co State St Athens National Bank Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Peoples Bank Co
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