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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1953

Page

7

Youth Fellowship Rally at Charleston Presbyterians

Members of the Youth Fellowship of the Kanawha Presbytery gathered at Bream Memorial Church in Charleston for a mid winter rally. Speakers included Dr Lee from Seoul and Dr Jones from Nigeria along with Rev John Talmadge of Korea and two Korean students. Local attendees were Jack Rodgers Dorsey Brown Jon Call Bill Capehart Billy Carl Rutherford Wayne Gammon and Mrs John Sargent Jr.

Point Pleasant The Presbyterian Church Kanawha Bream Memorial Presbyterian Church Charleston Lee Seoul Korea Jones Nigeria Africa John Talmadge Jack Rodgers Dorsey Brown Jon Call Bill Capehart Billy Carl Rutherford Wayne Gammon John Sargent, Jr

Schaekel Clinic Notes Admitted List Of Patients And Births

A long list records admissions for fractures surgeries and medical cases at Schaekel Clinic including Rosie Landers Cora Plummer Elmer Knapp Effie Torrence and many others. The memorandum also notes multiple births to couples in Rutland Mason West Columbia and other towns.

Rosie Landers Pomeroy Cora Plummer Rutland Roger Luckydoo New Haven Elmer Knapp Hartford Effie Torrence Iva Carpenter Long Bottom Juanita Hersman Iva Cremeans Erma Turnbull Mason Gladys Blosser Daisey Mitchell West Columbia Raymond Landers William Young Margaret Roush Charleen McKinney Janet Wolfe Racine Minnie Rhoades Harrisonville Joseph Roush Mable Hogue Richard Varian Harold Schwartz Danny Hersman Ruby Lambert Langsville Betty Roush Raymond Lieving Robert Flowers Middleport Betty Proffitt Christine Treadway Leon Pierce James Treadway Iva Stewart Minersville

New Year Call From Lt. Gress To Mrs Barker

Mason Mrs. E Ray Barker received a New Year call from her nephew Lt H Joe Gress a jet fighter pilot at McChord AFB Tacoma Washington in keeping with an annual custom.

Mason E. Ray Barker H. Joe Gress McChord Air Force Base Tacoma Wash

Point Pleasant Theater Event Featuring Kanawha Players

The Point Pleasant Woman's Club hosts hospitality night with the Kanawha players of Charleston directed by Wade Williams at 7:45 p.m. Friday in the Point Pleasant Junior High School auditorium. Williams, a New York director, is in his first season with the group, which will host guests from local clubs and organizations.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Woman's Club Kanawha Players of Charleston Wade Williams Kanawha Players United States Mort Chon Sprading Wolfe New York Williams West Virginia American Theater Association Cincinnati New

New Haven Fire Truck Fund Grows With Local Aid

Local industries boost the New Haven fire truck fund with $500 gifts from Central Operating Company and Vanadium Corporation of America. Contributions near $4800 toward a $7000 goal, with a purchased truck and tank, pump, hose and accessories already secured for quick response in New Haven and surrounding areas.

New Haven Central Operating Company Vanadium Corporation of America Hartford

Philip Sporn plant cafeteria to open for employees

Beginning Monday, the 250 employee plant cafeteria will operate on the third floor. Mrs. Lucille Parsons won the concession and will run it. The dining room plans to open daily from about 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. except Sunday with no Sunday service. Late afternoon or evening service may follow.

Philip Sporn Plant Central Operating Company Lucille Parsons

Edwin Roush Opens New Barber Shop in Muncy Building

Edwin Roush son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Roush of New Haven has opened a modern barber shop in the Muncy building across from the Lutheran church. The shop began operation Friday. Roush is a recent barber school graduate from Wheeling and completed apprenticeship at Ruth Barber Shop in Point Pleasant.

Edwin Roush Johnnie Roush New Haven Muncy Lutheran Church Roush Wheeling Ruth Point Pleasant

Club entertains Good Will gathering at Fay Marie Roush home

Fay Marie Roush hosted a Good Will Club event at her home featuring contests with prizes won by Mrs. William McFarland, Mrs. Thomas Grinstead, Mrs. Pansy Fry, and Mrs. Ben Sayre. Refreshments were served to several attendees including Mrs. Clyde Rice and Mrs. William McFarland.

Fay Marie Roush Good Will Club William McFarland Thomas Grinstead Pansy Fry Ben Sayre Clyde Rice

Local families share holidays and family news

Mrs. O E Brinker of New Haven learns her sister Mrs Mary Straile Antiquity has died at her home. Dr and Mrs William Clark and son William Jr of Cleveland Miss spent holidays with her father H W Clark. John Dyer visited Norfolk Va with siblings. Rev and Mrs W S Fiber of Reedsville visited son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs George McKnight whose daughter was born weeks ago. Carl Shawver and wife visited his parents Ivan and unknown, mother joined them in Salem Va. Presley Roush and wife visited New Haven parents and relatives in Waterford Ohio.

O. E. Brinker New Haven Mary Straile Antiquity William Clark William, Jr Cleveland Miss H. W. Clark John Dyer Norfolk Jim Dyer W. S. Fiber Reedsville Preston County George McKnight McKnights Carl Shawver Shawver Ivan Shawver Salem Presley Roush Waterford Ohio E. Brinker Russell Roush

Two Drivers Fined On Speeding Charges

Robbins Elmer Dorsey of Georgia and W H Jackson of Ohio appeared before a local magistrate on speeding charges. Each was fined nineteen dollars and costs, with arrests by state police.

Point Pleasant Robbins Elmer Dorsey Georgia W. H. Jackson Ohio

Local Social News Highlights Household Visits

Mr and Mrs Roy Ervin attended a recent shower. Elmer Canode and family vacationed with Francis Cottrill in Radcliff. Clarence Woodall and kids visited A O Woodall in Rochester. Anise Cameron improves after illness at the Terry home. Doris Farley visited Patricia Terry. Francis Cottrill toured Huntington for business. Paul Crosby and Tommy Sprouse families spent a day with Rodney Sprouse and Verna Woodall.

Paul Crosby Tommy Sprouse Rodney ‘Sprouse Verna Woodall

Notice To Taxpayers Berne pe Ese aN VE RATES OF sAXATION

Edward H. Lasch, county treasurer, announces the 1952 tax millage for Athens County. The General County Fund is 3.40 mills and local rates are shown in a table. Real estate taxes unpaid incur a ten percent penalty. payment options include mail or the treasurer’s office with details on hours and dates.

Athens County Edward H. Lasch Atheens County Ohio County Home Fund Children’s Home Fund Camimei Aiaell Ak Mills It Mills i Mills Il Mills Mills i NS Waterloo Ool i Consch Oi Consolidated School Ames ‘Orporati Ere Ik Bern Township Eeee Ao Hool Eee Canaan Township Veer Trimble Ownship School Doer Oreeee EE Township York Town Ville City Seeere Heleon City Doge Grockhalder Athens County Savings and Loan Company Athens H. G. Householder Ashland Street Nap New York Wess Lace Encome Godfrey Guiana Julia Godfrey Lim Court of Common Pleas Julia David Godfrey Jones É Jones Hamilton Viegl & Ab Et Ae Mipewe Gerald Barnhill James Nellie Dover Township Rankin Ree Ees Smith R. B Snyder Ion Eeeeer Bobo Bullock H & Ruth Cochran Robert Tonship Hardy William & An- Toth Wilma United States of Amare Florence Hox Valley Sand & Cooper Howard Will Cornell Eee Jenkinson J _& Yarger Utop Teeeee Cuckler Raymond William Weeee Dewey Eeria Clarene Papen Mili Win Neily H. Or Everett Wade Leek Shine Alerica Pale Ruthnette Stewa Rowland Lethal Lowman Rhoda Cere Wruttins Roy E Serene Morrow Oil & Gas Co Norman, Fereere Richard Soreers Ol & Gas Athens ‘City Alec Andrews Genevieve Wer Serene Barker Adolphus Samenger Ag Wilbur Erreeene Beckert May Matheny Wolfe Evertt Edward Maldernen Wilbur Bolin Guy Me Pickeae Wpeneaee Clark & Helen Brunton Arnold Jas Muftman Graham OB B Ie Christman Brenton Demehack Andrew_ FE Aaeenean Fred Uftmen Irgene- de Anna Ray Dug Hopes Thomas Parker Otman Rittenberry Wadley E Harold R Johnson Cuttora Laughlin Winifred Leasure William Mary Elsonville City Lodge Mohawk Smith Arthur Rall Pt Ear Severe Mantz Oscar Jennie Mathews Carlos Dover the Plains Blackston Dora Forrest Eevee Eewenee Hoo Kittle Julia Reese Thurman M Maynard Lewis Saareer Nora Wile James Lee Joseph W Ion H Ohio University Pres Reas Albany Corporation Eee Perkins Rupel Dorahey Bardin Elma Hotsington John W Eve Saunders Herpel Strong Florence MccClelland George F Lop Township Bakerwood Fisk Gertrude Whiteman George Bo Robo John Russell Wahnetta Henshaw Gertrud Athens Trus Hoffner Mable Burson Glenn Comeene William Davis Virgil F Ohnson Jillett Cecil & Louise Fiche Aepere Hessie Kirkendall Benjami Charles N Peeee Denna Grahm Mildred Nellle Mayheny Harry Chauncey Dover Linnie Mith Eeere Phillips Ate Stathopoulo Frixo N. Weveney Bylv Middleton Doroth Morman Donald Plains Schoool Cullison Ae So- McClain Aubrey Joseph Marosena Gladys David Romine Same Evelyn Een See Sam John L Ohio State Rame Oscar Savage Laura Eee Wallar Anna Eee Poole Alice Tostrude Ren Whaley Clarence Rere Roxie Een Nt Aoaiene Willard Oun 'S Ruth Eee Stalder Oll & Gas Wena Clyde L Birchfield Andy Thompson Ear Elmer Bobo Ol & Gas OO Connors J. FE. Enhsvens Ol & Gas Williams Joseph Fisk Rare George Copeland Helen Tressle Deem James K Oom Wlen Mary Sue Mw .S Bueckma Eel Dunfee Elsie A Fults Ethel Melvin Luella Hall Hazeeeeeer Miliires Donavan Olfburg Baughman Orville O Dathey Lydia Jas Hutchina Alma Bert Newman Irene Ire Hayden Ethelee Dailey Lydia Aeeeee Jarvin James Ww Smith Same Eeveerenee Eeeereer Durfee Seeene Same William Ox Durfee Herman Seer Laiaa Perry Eee Aley Arenee Griffin Patrick Sowesren R J Ruby Glouster Village scHool Powers John &R Justice Williamea Jacksonville Corporation Brooks Anderson Pearl Walburn Joe Cathe Eryn Campbell Albert Davis Russell Waterloo Eliz Kempton Jackie Carder Pare Lee Savanah Alvin Edna Stover Ben Etal Stewart Mandrei Karl Jack Vire Alban Seeneee McCoy Harles Moore Lewis Katherine Serbia Helen Eereee Alex. Rwe Hebbards Ville Skrots Amanda Ar- Weatherell Marion Taylor Webb Ida Tales Primale Corporation Alex. Twp OIL & Gas White Helmer Ervin Karl Eeeeee Montgomery Ou & Gas Hunter John Eee O On & Gas Alex. Twr Shade Con'l. Frank Strahl Troy Township Arther Min- 106 21.47 Acres Cres Nie -Ervin, Ka “Eee 86 | Brewster Harold & McCleLland Mort Ovene Ru Holling& Ner Bush Ames Township Amelia M. Bolin Talbert Scheeman Holbert Thomas Same Os McPherson Curtis “& E Somi Bryan Trimble ConreeAssen ATTAC Gas Myrtle A. W. Eee Neuer Kemp van & Kathaeeeee Albert BE Ames Vilile Corporation Miller Clyde & Freda Brown Martin Peters Lam Aee Samerer Atpene Truck & Imp Wilcoxin Wee Hines Aterloo rowNsiur Hockingport Church Robinett Ridge Senahees Mpegees Heiney Dallas Holiness Richards A. Eee Giese Illiam C. Eee Bern Township Torch iHunter Herman Lyons Dana Leeeee Se ' Johnson Charles J Lyons Jacob Kimes Lucinda Coolville Millis Millimier Rosa Galbreath Ella Muller Catherine McKee Jesse Jr Nichols Jes Eeenner Marshall Smith Ernes Jose Sherman See Reereee Pidcock Ada Whiteacre Stump Guy Bern Rome Canaan Auer James Lwade Alfred Eeenneee Minnie Canaanville Canaan Ayere John Eeeee A. Ener Baker, Pains & Betty Marquis Berti Canaan Township Men Schwarezel Flo Cmoen Will Tat Am Garix Bergie E Viola Urs Bern Edward Seer Casenshahs Stover Lizzi George, Albert & Florence Nen Perry Hardy Emlar Lucas Erry Milly James “York powNenIr Carthage Township Herbert Verna Steer Eres Irwin William & Om Brummage Armour Ee Esene Charlotte Eteeee Butcher Lewis & Elsie Kiotz Eva M Race Seen

Schools Seek State Funds for Education Materials

Mrs Beat rice Burns Harvey president of the West Virginia Classroom Teachers Association notes state needs in a West Virginia Education Association release. She cites that in 1949 50 average per pupil instructional spending was 1 78 in WV versus 5 81 nationally and urges state funds to raise the WV program from 76 6 cents to 1 00 per pupil daily to supply textbooks and materials.

Point Pleasant Beatrice Burns Harvey West Virginia Classroom Teachers Association West Virginia Education Association Harvey WVEA United States West Virginia

Daughters of the American Revolution Meet in Point Pleasant

Colonel Charlies Lewis Chapter delegates elected to attend the Continental Congress in Washington in April. Mrs. Edward Biddle and Mrs. John Collins chosen as delegates with Mrs. Chester A. Roush and Mrs. Holly Simmons as alternates. Program on The Genocide Convention given by Mrs. Cary H. Rayburn of Point Pleasant High School. Items gathered for Indian Orphanage box to Bacone Oklahoma. Hostesses listed among attendees.

Point Pleasant Colonel Charlies Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution Edward Biddle Main St Washington D. C John H. Collins Chester A. Roush Holly Simmons Mary McCulloch Cary H. Rayburn Point Pleasant High School Bacone Okla Neil Connors Biddle Raymond Musgrave Hersel Henderson Edna Burdette William Steenbergen James F. Eads J. M. Foglesong Louis Bateson Pearl Knapp Eunice Beller William Meade Edgar ‘Godfrey Elmer Ebershbach Ben Franklin A. L. Rossiter Maude Wilhelm Marietta Hugo Juhling A. Keith McClung L. C. Somerville Edward Ohlinger Cary H.burn John Sayre S. C. Wilhelm

Birthday Party Honors Patricia Clonch at Grandmother House

Miss Patricia Clonch was honored with an eighth birthday party at her grandmother Mrs. Bessie Clonch's home. Hostesses were Mrs. Josephine Burris and Goldie Clonch, with many relatives and friends in attendance.

Patricia Clonch Bessie Clonch Josephine Burris Goldie Clonch Patsy Patterson Patsy Casto Clarann Casto Carolyn Nibert Carolyn Burris Betty Burris Ellen Mayes Georgianne Watson David Watson Charlene Clark Linda Mayes Becky Mayes Danny Mayes Nor, Jr Johnnie Reyaie Bill Hanshaw

Power Firms To Spur Bituminous Production

Cincinnati report highlights a 1953 growth outlook for bituminous coal. Appalachian Coals predicts a measurable production increase over 1952 as utilities steel and coke sectors boost demand.

Cincinnati Appalachian Coals Steel and Coke Industries

Local Social Roundup Guides Visits Across Communities

Mr and Mrs Jim Jones and daughter visit with Charles Jones Logan and with Rev and Mrs E F Bradford. Families from Sugar Grove Lancaster Logan Newark Columbus Nelsonville Athens Louisville and Mansfield share dinners and afternoons with relatives and friends across central Ohio.

Enterprise Jim Jones Charles Jones Logan E. F. Bradford Bruce Adcock Melvin Smeck Sugar Grove Henry Kipken Myles Lancaster Alta Adcock Logan June Adcock Sgt Henry Pointras Virginia Orval Mount Mansfield J. F. Brashares Charles Lawrence Newark Luther Blum Howard Blum Harold Blum Bill Helber Hubert Hall Andy Mathias Gordon Walton

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