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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1957

Page

3

Five Arrested In Weekend at Point Pleasant

Five people were arrested over the weekend in Point Pleasant. Bobby Clark Russell Holt and Virgie McDade faced drunk charges. Roy Small of Lakin awaits warden information. Ferrell Wamley was picked up on a warrant. Mrs Donald Brown announced a talent show for Lak in State Hospital patients Friday at 6 p m.

Point Pleasant Bobby Clark Russell Holt Virgie McDade Roy Small Lakin Ferrell Wamley Donald Brown New Haven Mother’s Club Lakin State Hospital

Lambda Chi Omega to Hold Initiation at Moose Home

The Lambda Chi Omega Sorority announces its annual initiation this Saturday at the Moose Home starting at 5 p.m. A dinner is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and a dance will follow.

Lambda Chi Omega

Glandular Inflamation Promises Non-Surgical Relief for Men

Men over 40 troubled by night rest disruption back pains tiredness and loss of vigor may have glandular inflammation. The Excelsior Institute reports many from 1000 communities were treated successfully using non surgical methods and offers a free book from Excelsior Springs Missouri.

Excelsior Institute Excelsior Springs

Point Pleasant Eastern Star Inspects Chapter 75

Mrs. Se lah K. Ball, grand matron of the order, inspected Point Pleasant Chapter No. 75 at the Masonic Temple after a Trinity Methodist Church dinner. Decorations featured red roses, a heart centerpiece, and a large draped heart on the wall, with two new members initiated.

Point Pleasant Selah K. Ball Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Trinity Methodist Church Mildred Bumgardner Alice Barr Bessie Musgrave Yallie E. Toney Mae Haynes Rhoades Linda Rainey Louise Crow Eastern Star St. Albans Mildred G. Davis Grand Ruth Huntington Harry McEwen Grand Sentinel Vienna L. L. Ball Grantsville Crow

Women leaders plan General Federation event in Point Pleasant

Mrs. C. R. Schurman, president of Point Pleasant Women's Club, and three members will attend a General Federation function. Meanwhile, two Mason County men injured overseas are recovering. Sgt. Bill Bobo will be shipped to a U S hospital and Lewis Woomer has been moved to Bainbridge. Local residents visit family and Florida trip updates wrap the column.

C. R. Schurman Point Pleasant Women’s Club Donald King Walter Geilker D. N. Connors General Federation Point Pleasant Mason County Bill Bobo Edith Fox Clifton Arabia U. S Lewis Woomer Naples Italy Bainbridge Mildred Woomer Edward McDermitt

Presbyterian Women Meeting Topics Community Shortcomings

The Presbyterian Women of the Church will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m with moderator Mrs Harold Senf and panelists Mrs Grant Stanley Mrs Cary H Rayburn and Mrs Douglas Rouse The program titled The Christian Citizen's Role in Overcoming Community Shortcomings includes a general discussion and question period.

Presbyterian Women of the Church Harold Senf Grant Stanley Cary H. Rayburn Douglas Rouse

Heights EUB Church to Host Tuesday Study Meeting

The WSWS of The Heights EUB Church will meet Tuesday evening at the church. A study book review will be given.

WSWS of the Heights Eub Church

Community notes celebrate clubs and town events in New Haven

New Haven Business Men's Association plans a March 4 dinner at 6 pm at the Legion Hall with Jack Whiting of the West Virginia Industrial and Publicity Commission as guest speaker Tickets are on sale at Wetherall Pharmacy The Jewell Shop and the Mason County News Office Cub Scout Dens 1 and 2 plan a Blue and Gold Dinner February 24 at New Haven Grade School A round of visits and social gatherings fills local church and garden club calendars with singings refreshments and volunteer efforts in support of Lakin Hospital Joe Brown funeral attendees travel from Parkersburg Columbus and Parkersburg areas Local residents return from trips shop in nearby towns and plan forthcoming charity events, birthdays, and hospital aid activities.

New Haven Business Men’s Association of Legion Hall Legion Auxiliary Jack Whiting West Virginia Industrial and Publicity Commission Charleston Wetherall Pharmacy Jewell Shop Mason County Wyatt Chadwell New Haven Garden Club Lakin Hospital Harry Layne James Hampton Wolpert Dana Fry Pittsburgh Stella Fry Joe Brown Nigel Dyer Parkersburg Harold Rood Columbus J. B. Hensley End Merdames Moses Leston

Party Line Hampers Rescue at Point Pleasant Barn Fire

Howie Oliver faced a stubborn party line as a blaze destroyed his milk barn near Point Pleasant. Oliver, living in Charleston, estimated losses at 7500 dollars and said delayed fire response, due to the line, left him with only 800 dollars in insurance. He frantically tried to call the department but could not get through.

Point Pleasant Howie Oliver Oliver Charleston Fire Department

Burdette Home Break-In Stolen Items Reported

State police investigate a break in at Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Burdette in Leon. Thieves entered via a bedroom window between 7 and 11 a.m. Friday night while the couple were in Charleston and stole six guns two boxes of jewelry a pocket watch a camera fountain pen and five dollars.

Point Pleasant Charles A. Burdette Leon

Notable Visitors and Family Trips Across Continents

William Chister of the Vanadium Corp Graham visited Niagara Falls for business. Mr and Mrs O E Brinker returned from a continental trip via Florida and Mexico with their son Ferrell and guests of another son Elmer Brinker and another son Mrs J L Stewart.

William Chister Vanadium Corp Graham Niagara Falls O. E. Brinker Florida Mexico Ferrell Elmer Brinker J. L. Stewart

St Joseph Aspirin Claim of Faster Pain Relief

Laboratory tests show St Joseph Aspirin absorbs faster and relieves pain three times quicker than leading brands. The ad touts a single all pain relieving ingredient, minimal stomach upset, and cites a price of 49 cents for 100 tablets, calling it the world’s largest seller at 2 cents per tablet.

St. Joseph

Cooperation theme guides tomorrow's Stars Say

The Stars Say urges cooperation and active participation in community groups. United Lutheran Women of St. Peter's Church meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the church parish hall. Mrs. Joan Wood leads the offering and Mrs. Joseph Keiser presides over the business session. Mrs. Paul Somerville hosts.

United Lutheran Women of St

Birthday Horoscope For Tomorrow's Pisces 1957 Outlook

Tomorrow's birthday chart shows high marks with potential financial improvement by year end. A strong job outlook appears from September into 1958, and positive home and family prospects are noted. Cautions include avoiding nervous tension in late June and steering clear of financial risks in August and November.

Colonaid Laxative Demos Constipation Relief

An advertisement touts Colonaid as a superior laxative for constipation. It claims the product moisturizes and bulks the colon to stimulate a normal urge to purge, noting safety for pregnant women and no interference with nutrient absorption. The ad markets 60 tablets for 98 cents.

Colonaid

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