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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1952

Page

3

Beckey Safford to Wed Early February in Presbyterian Church

Mr and Mrs T A Beckey announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Doris Rose to Alonzo C Safford son of Mr and Mrs H R Safford of Gallipolis The wedding will be an open ceremony at the Presbyterian Church Doris is a 1949 Woodrow Wilson High School graduate and former student at Beckley business college Marshall College She works as secretary to the plant manager at Central Operating Co Philip Sporn plant He is a Gallipolis resident a 1946 Gallia Academy High School graduate with photography studies in Dayton and New Haven He owns Fordford Studio on Main St and has served three years in the U S Army paratroopers

Point Pleasant T. A. Beckey Seventh St Doris Rose Alonzo C. Safford H. R. Safford Gallipolis Miss Beckey Woodrow Wilson High School Business Beckley Marshall College The Presbyterian Church Central Operating Co Philip Sporn Plant Safford Gallia Academy High School Dayton Institute of Photography Dayton Progressive School of Photography New Haven Rotary Club First Methodist Church of Safford Studio Main St U.S. Army Mae Bailes Ronnie Leon Sadie Rainey Bellemeade Jack Buxton Memphis Tenn F. A. Buxton Harry Berkley

Woolfitt Named Plant Personnel Chief at Marietta Co

W. A. Woolfitt of 172 Park Drive is named personnel manager at Marietta Manufacturing Co by President Dewey A. Windsor after the resignation of Howard A. Price. Woolfitt previously led the timekeeping department and has deep involvement in Kiwanis, church, PTA, Band Boosters, Red Cross, Cub Scouts, and civic groups. He is a Michigan State College graduate with a business administration degree.

Point Pleasant W. A. Woolfitt Park Drive Marietta Manufacturing Co Dewey A. Windsor Woolfitt Howard A. Price Mason County The Red Cross Cub Scout Pack 252 Woolfitt Is Michigan State College

New Civil Docket Entries Shown in Mason County Circuit Court

New chancery cases entered on the trial docket list multiple pairs including Bright v Bright and Krebs v Krebs, Newton v Newton, Wray v Wray, Durst v Durst, Van Dendelweert v Van Dendelweert, Stevens v Stevens, Icard v Jones, Dewitt v Moore, Brewer v Brewer, Price v Price, Harmon v Harmon, Rayburn v Rayburn, Burns v Burns, Young v Young, Bone cutter v Daugherty, Burgess v Burgess, Craig v Craig, Ferguson v Roach, Kent v Kent, and the Edward Woyan estate case.

Point Pleasant Mason County Circuit Court Anna Mae Bright Randall M. Bright Lynn Geraldine Krebs Charles Owen Krebs Eula G. Newton William Newton Alma Avaleen Wray Arley Lawrence Wray Alberta Durst Dencil EF. Durst Gerry G. van Dendelweert Betty Jane van Dendelweert Billy June Stevens Frank J. Stevens Paul Icard E. B. Jones Anna L. Dewitt Ruth Moore Floyd Andrew Brewer Evelyn Louise Brewer Carrie Price Ollie Price Jeanine Harmon William Harvey Harmon Mina Pearl Rayburn Joseph Rayburn Amanda Burns Daniel Burns Otis Young Walter H. Lewis Jr Maxine Bonecutter John C. Daugherty Lutie Burgess William S Burgess Virginia Craig Harless Craig Clyde W. Ferguson Dale Roach Dorothy Kent Ronald Kent Edward Woyan

Final Rites for Mrs Jennie Sharp Sturgeon

Funeral services are set at Moores Chapel on Wednesday at 2 p m for Mrs Jennie Sharp Sturgeon 78 who died Monday at her son Orville Sturgeon Hogsett home The Rev Dwight L Stewart to officiate She was born Oct 1 1873 in Ashton daughter of James and Mrs Sharp Her husband Owen W Sturgeon died March 13 1951 Survivors include two sons Orville and Warren a brother William Sharp and 11 grandchildren Burial will be in the church cemetery

Point Pleasant Moores Chapel Jennie Sharp Sturgeon Orville Sturgeon Hogsett Dwight L. Stewart Mrs. Sturgeon Ashton James Sharp Owen W. Sturgeon Warren Sturgeon Ashton William Sharp James Sturgeon Church H. R. Bright Winfield Dam R. R. Bright Sgt James Gray Fort Belvoir Hanley Sibley Pleasant St William H. Williamson Huntington Abe Sayre II 27Th St J. D. Hinson Elton Tabor City N. C Cecil Formy Debal Monty Whitesville N.C S. C Buckolew Quincey Flaura Kapp Ohio River Road Charles Proffi

Ruth Johnson Sues Kelly Johnson for Divorce in Circuit Court

Ruth Johnson files a divorce petition against Kelly Johnson in the circuit court. The filing marks the start of dissolution proceedings between the couple.

Point Pleasant Ruth Johnson Kelly Johnson

Dogs Kill 45 Sheep Owner Seeks Compensation

In Point Pleasant three men signed an ap pra iser's oath after Rolfe Lee of Gallipolis Ferry claimed a dog killed 45 sheep nearby. A dog tax would cover Lee’s loss with about $32 per head, per county court warrants. Signers were E L Withers Orlando Wallis and J S Beard of the area.

Point Pleasant Rolfe Lee Gallipolis Ferry Lee E. L. Withers Orlando Wallis J. S. Beard

Three Vehicle Crash on Route 17 Near Henderson

A three vehicle crash on Route 17 fourteen miles east of Henderson involved a 1950 coupe driven by Roy LeeBlankenship of Columbus Michigan driver Robert A.Dilley, a 1948 coupe driven by James H.Ferguson of 152 Park Drive and a 1950 tractor trailer owned by F J Boutell Driveway Co The accident occurred on wet pavement Sunday afternoon no injuries or arrests reported and state police Sgt D G Wilfong investigated the scene.

Point Pleasant Henderson Roy Lee Blankenship Columbus Robert A. Dilley Flint Mich James H. Ferguson 152 Park Drive F. J. Boutell Driveway Co D. G. Wilfong State Police

Mason County Schools Resume After Christmas Break

Mason County schools will open Wednesday in Point Pleasant with over 5000 students returning to classrooms after the Christmas holiday. Kenneth W. Shaffer announced the plan today.

Mason County Point Pleasant Kenneth W. Shaffer

Vets Obtain Discharge Copies for State Bonus

County Clerk Andrew Wilson reports a busy day as about 150 discharge copies were made for veterans applying for the state veterans bonus. In two months 600 to 700 copies issued, with roughly 2,000 more pending. Wednesday expected busier at the office in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Andrew Wilson Wilson

Meter Fines Bring in $35 in Point Pleasant

City Clerk Charles Musgrave reported that local parking meter fines have netted about 83 percent since December 26. Fines include 25 cents for the first hour of overtime and $1 for the second. if unreported within 72 hours the case becomes a police matter with a fine up to $20. The city has 96 new meters, about 120 old ones, and roughly 115 meters currently in use.

Point Pleasant Charles Musgrave Musgrave

Endorsement For Governor And Local Civic Notes

At Perry County Republican meeting Charles P. Taft of Cincinnati was endorsed for governor. William Harris of New Straitsville was reelected to the county board of elections. James McLane of Crooksville discusses rebuilding Diamond Stoneware after a recent fire. David Moore of New Lexington seeks the Republican nomination for Perry County sheriff. Six residents gain citizenship in common pleas court. Janet Kinsel, 15, of New Lexington, contributes “Corner Cutters” to Capper’s Farmer. Perry Countians donate 1331.64 to Christmas funds and church offerings. Bernice Ellswick from Shaker Heights goes to Australia as a Fulbright exchange teacher. David Chappelear of Hartford, Conn., a Yale junior, appeared on Kate Smith’s program with the Yale Glee Club.

New Lexington Perry County Republican Executive Committee Charles P. Taft Cincinnati William Harris New Straitsville A. S. McGonagle Common Pleas Court J. Scantland Department of Justice Joseph Cote Rose Marguerite Casey Shawnee Stella Marion Dunn Crooksville Peggy Kathleen Nixon Constance Henrietta Lacey Croksville Joan Margaret Pearson Elizabeth Bird Anna Masterson Janet Kinsel Capper Australia Bernice Eliswick Shaker Heights George T. Ellswick Sydney Fullbright Foundation Kate Smith David Chappelear C. W. Chappelear Hartford Conn Chappelear Yale Yale Glee Club C. P. Robinson

Kiwanis Club Opens New Year With Plan Outlook

POINT PLEASANT The first Kiwanis meeting of the year will be held Thursday. New president James Fisher will outline his 1952 plans and report on the December 9 organizational conference, as the club returns to its regular schedule.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Club James Fisher

Births and surgeries listed in Point Clinic notes

Mrs. Thomas Frost and Mrs. Maude McDaniel listed for surgery. Birth notices for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Juniper Sr. on December 29 at Lincoln Avenue and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Riley Swartz of Henderson on December 30 named Patricia Ann. A son named Danny Ray born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Siders of Gallipolis Ferry on December 31.

Jack Juniper Lincoln Ave Riley Swartz Henderson Patricia Ann Charles Siders Gallipolis Ferry Danny Ray

Christmas Guests Visit Aberts Family in Hollister

Mr. and Mrs Edward Aberts hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Mike Enner of Michigan and Mr and Mrs Thomas Aberts of Carroll. Clarence Banfield moved furniture from the Thomas Aberts property. Mrs Arthur Wilson of Murray City visited her mother. Haddis Aberts spent holidays with family. Mr and Mrs Robert Cooper visited Mrs Cooper's mother, May Benentt. Lena Thompson.

Sterling silver composition compared to British coinage

The text states that in the United States sterling silver consists of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent copper, aligning with the same 92.5 7.5 ratio used in British coinage.

United States

Pearl Cross Engaged to U S Army Corporal Roberts

Mrs. Rose Cross of Bellemeade announces the engagement of her daughter Pearl Cross to Corporal Elmer Roberts of the U S Army stationed in Strausburg Germany. Pearl is a Rutland High School graduate now employed at the Sylvania plant. Elmer is an East Bank High School graduate who has served in Germany three years and is expected to return soon. The wedding date is not set.

Rose Cross Bellemeade Pearl Cross Cpl Elmer Roberts U.S. Army Strausburg Germany B. P. Roberts Sherman, W.va Miss Cross Rutland High School Sylvania Corporal Roberts East Bank High School United States

Sorority Lambda Chi Omega to Host VP Inspection

National vice president Juanita Baker will inspect the local Lambda Chi Omega chapter on January 9 at the Moose home. A dinner is planned to precede the inspection.

Juanita Baker Moose Lambda Chi Omega Sorority

Jerrico Homemakers Club Meeting Planned at Roberts Home

Mrs W C Roberts of Jerrico Road will host the Jerrico Homemakers Farm Women's Club gathering Wednesday at 1 p m. Mrs George Keener leads the lesson discussion on Civil Defense.

W. C. Roberts Jerrico Road Jerrico

Numerous Shifts as Families Greet New Year in Columbus Area

Local society notes list births and visits across Tulsa Oklahoma and nearby towns. Includes a Tulsa couple welcoming a son born Dec 24, and many residents visiting relatives in Columbus, Huntington, Bellemeade, and other areas.

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