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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1952

Page

2

Trustees and Commissioners Reach Roads Agreement

County commissioners and Green Township trustees reach a formal map based agreement assigning road responsibilities. A portable roller was approved for purchase at 3155 dollars.

Gallipolis Board of County Commissioners Farnum Haskins Bischoff Machinery Co Charles W. Bodimer Industrial Commission of Ohio Bob Campbell Burkhardt Lane Bodimer Campbell

Social Notes Highlight Spring DAR Luncheon in Pt Pleasant

Kenneth W. Shaffer County Superintendent of Schools will speak on education at the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR spring luncheon in Pt Pleasant scheduled for Saturday March 1 at 1 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church dining room. Mrs. Edward Biddle chairs arrangements. a musical program is planned.

Charles Lewis Kenneth W. Shaffer Presbyterian Church Edward Biddle Milton L. Miller J.G.F. Johnson Edna Burdette John Collins Will

February meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary

The February meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary is scheduled for Monday at 7 30 p m at the American Legion home.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion

Moose Women Meet This Evening at 7 30

The women of the Moose gather at 7 30 p m in the Moose Home for a program presented by chairman Mrs Marjorie Halley.

The Moose Moose Home Marjorie Halley

WSCS Meeting At Mrs. Long’s Home In Winfield

The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs James Long on Winfield Road.

WSCS Vaught Memorial Methodist Church James Long Winfield Road

Mock initiation and plans for Lambda Chi Omega sorority

Lambda Chi Omega held a mock initiation for three pledges Mrs Fredrick Staats Mrs Joe Thompson and Mrs Jack Tracy Monday at the Moose Home A business session led by president Mrs J W Burdette outlined formal initiation ceremonies on March 8 a commemorative sorority birthday dinner and a Moose Home dance Skeete Shaw of Parkersburg to play For refreshments many members were served including Mrs John Clay Hutchinson Mrs James J Hall and Mrs Dan Nickell etc Also noted are various Point Pleasant residents visiting and local social mentions including Miss Doris McMillin and Mrs Fritz Bonecutter with others.

Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Moose Home Fredrick Staats Joe Thompson Jack Tracy J. W. Burdette Skeete Shaw Carroll Kennedy Rodney Pullins C. L. Head J. M. Schlosser C. J. Hyer Ronald White J. A. Shinn Hanly Sibley Staats Thompson Tracy

Haydenville social notes show visits and gatherings

Mr and Mrs Fred Waugh and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Brooks visited Waughs daughter Helen in Columbus. Beatrice Miller and Alfred Miller visited Mrs Florence Roush in Columbus. Ward Phillips spent a weekend in Vinton Mississippi. Jean Bail and Mrs Mary Sparks hosted guests. Elizabeth Moore’s granddaughter visited. A television party at the Daugherty home included Norma Shivers, Charlene Hopsuitter, Ruth Ann Daugherty, Judy Clouston, and others from Haydenville Murray City and nearby towns. The Methodist Youth Fellowship held a Valentine party with members from Haydenville and Murray City attending.

Haydenville Fred Waugh Kenneth, Brooks James Daugherty Ruth Ann Norma Shivers Carl Locke Nelsonville Charlene Hopsuitter Longstrethh Edgar Walker Gary Ronnie New Straiteville James McKee Mary Jean Columbus G. E. Fisher Methodist Murray City Mary Sparks Lois Bailey Shirley Crothers Ruth Ann Daugherty Judy Clouston Ronna Vollmer LaDonna Sparks Herby Moore Graham Swain Larry Horn Billy McGathney Dorothy McQuaid Dee Lehman Lewis Smith Roger Barber Pat Sorrell Kitty Johnson Roy Farley Annabelling Alice Hawk Mr. Roga O Chuckerell Iryugene Aba- Nace Ralph Barber

Hospital Admissions and Discharges Listing Full Names

Holzer Hospital notes show numerous admissions and discharges. Names include Mrs Raymond Welch and daughter, Mrs Booth, Mrs Loucks, Mrs Penick, and others from Jackson Gallipolis Wellston Point Pleasant and surrounding towns. Discharged patients include Mrs Neville and several others with babies and family members among the listed names.

Raymond Welch Jackson J. H. Booth Charles Loucks William Penick Gallipolis George Stewart West Columbia Carl Lemley Cheshire Okey Litton New Haven John Richards Thurman Charles Booten Sam Martin Ephriam Bowles Wellston Kenneth Klein, Jr Huntington Harry Gould Point Pleasant Harold Brown William Childs Pomeroy Betty Canter L. R. Hall Betty Roush Liddie Campbell Rita Harrison Mercerville Patricia Grimm Raymond Justis A. M. Sheets Rutland Vint Slavens A. J. Mason Bidwell Russell Leach Charles E. Barlow Coalton Carl Kiser Oak Hill Stumbo Johnson Vinton

GALLIPOLIS Man Denies Non-Support Charge In Secret Indictment

Claude Dray pleads not guilty to a secret indictment issued by the last grand jury on non support. A hearing is scheduled for February 29 at 9:30 am.

Gallipolis Claude Dray

Mount Olive Community Family Visits and Local Notes

Local families and friends are listed visiting relatives in Mt Olive and Long Bottom. Notices include calls on parents and siblings, work locations in Parkersburg and Virginia, and a statewide draft board office closure announced by Alma Bailey.

Mount Olive Roy Bush Old Town Willard Pigott Sharlene G. W. Price Billy David Charley Price Joseph Capinally Long Bottom Pearl Powell Parkersburg Charley Powell Ruby Cecil Bissell Frank Kelley Jack Johnston Mr. Johnston Hazel Johnston Johnston Virginia Pearl Master Robert Barton Marietta Henry Bahr Chester Glover Bogus McCloud Mt. Olive Point Pleasant Draft Board Alma F. Bailey

OU Band Concert Set Thursday

A 75 piece Ohio University Symphonic Band will perform Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Point Pleasant Junior High School Gym under the Point Pleasant Band Boosters. Directed by Charles Minelli with William R. Brophy as assistant, the concert lasts about one hour and fifteen minutes and tickets are available from Point Pleasant High School band students, Carrick Drug Store, or at the door.

Point Pleasant Ohio University Point Pleasant Band Busters John Henry Martin Ohio University Band Charles Minelli William R. Brophy Ohio University Symphonic Minelli Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg Kansas Point Peasant High School Carrick Drug Store

Cottage Fund Drive Total Reaches $4664

Mason County campaign to erect a cottage at the West Virginia Youth Camp and Conference Center in Ripley reaches 4664 dollars, announced by chairman John D. Spiggle. The goal remains 25000 dollars.

Point Pleasant Mason County West Virginia Ripley John D. Spiggle

Patrolmen Recover Stolen Truck in Ohio Incident

The State Highway Patrol recovered a panel truck stolen in Columbus. The vehicle was found abandoned after it ran into a ditch near Darwin.

Gallipolis Columbus Darwin

Three Land Parcels Examined by Board in Union District

Condemnation commissioners heard three parcels in Union District as Appalachian Electric Power seeks right-of-way easements for power lines. Awards totaled 65.91 to W. E. Hill, 12.50 to T. E. Lines, and 10 to Wanda Herdman and Verl Owens League. Commission members were George S. Love Herman Layne Henry White Harry Childers and Roy Blessing.

Point Pleasant Union District Appalachian Electric Power Company W. E. Hill T. E. Lines Wanda Herdman Ver] Owens League George S. Love Herman Layne Henry White Harry Childers Roy Blessing

Divorce suit filed in Point Pleasant court

Susan M. King files for divorce from Irvin King in the circuit clerk’s office in Point Pleasant. The action seeks dissolution of marriage and related relief.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerk Susan M. King Irvin King

River Traffic Gallipolis and Kanawha Reported for Locks

Gallipolis locks show boats moving in both directions with times for F W Banta Sturges Solvay Jefferson Kenna Laughlin Lehigh and others. Kanawha River reports include Semet Price up Winfield and multiple vessels such as Reliance Keystone Rand Frances Stevenson Atlas Indiana Alcott R W Lea Monongahela Tri State Pete Tampico J Marie Bruce with various up and down movements throughout the day.

Gallipolis F. W. Banta Sturges Solvay Jefferson Kenna Laughlin Lehigh Kanawha River Semet Winfield Price Reliance Keystone Rand Frances Stevenson Atlas Indiana Alcott R. W. Lea Monongahela Tri State Pete Tampico J. Marie Bruce

Sale of Two Farms Reported in Gallia County

Two Gallia County farms sold. Benson and Maxine Jones transfer 107.89 acres in Raccoon Township to A. E. and Lyle Stover for about 8500 dollars. Ettie and H Cremeans sell 181.49 acres in Springfield and Morgan townships to Worthy and Opal Cremeans for about 12000 dollars.

Gallipolis Gallia County Benson Maxine Jones A. E Lyle Stover Raccoon Township Ettie Cremeans Worthy Opal Cremeans Springfield Morgan Townships

Kanawha Falls Levels and Gauge Readings Recorded

The log notes times p.m. for Donald B and Robin E with increases to 33 and 34, a 12:40 p.m. and 11:10 a.m. entry, and upper gauge at 18.5 feet with lower at 20.6 feet. Rivers show 34 feet at the rollers and Kanawha Falls at 4.91 feet and falling.

P.m Donald B Robin E Kanawha Falls

Baby Chick Egg Show Set For Morgantown March 6 7

The 11th Mountaineer Baby Chick and Egg Show will be held at West Virginia University Morgantown on March 6 and 7. Sponsored by the Mountaineer Poultry Club, the event invites entry from any flock owner and offers special classes for 4-H and vocational agriculture students.

Point Pleasant Mountaineer West Virginia University Morgantown H. M. Hyre Mountaineer Poultry Club W. C. Roberts Voag

Student Garners High University Ranking at Ohio U

Miss Kay Woolfitt of 172 Park Drive Point Pleasant earned a top class ranking at Ohio University with a 3.5 average in her freshman first semester. She is active in Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian Sorority Scribes YWCA and Pi Beta Phi pledge. Woolfitt resides in Howard Hall serves as Freshman Projects Committee co chair writes for The Athena yearbook and works on a WATH radio program. She is a Point Pleasant High School honors graduate with a university scholarship.

Point Pleasant Kay Woolfitt William Woolfitt Park Drive Ohio University Miss Woolfitt Phi Chi Delta Presbyterian Sorority Scribes YWCA Ohio Alpha Pi Beta Phi Howard Hall Athena WATH Point Pleasant High School University

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