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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1949

Page

5

One Day Garden School Slated for February 3

A one day garden school will be held in Mason County at the courthouse on Feb 3 starting at 9 am. Speakers from West Virginia University Extension Service will cover vegetable crops, disease and insect control, soil management, and home garden improvements. The event is announced by county agent W C Roberts.

Point Pleasant Mason County W. C. Roberts Claude R. Kemper C. Frank Bishop T. D. Gray Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University Kemper Bishop Gray

28 Attend 4-H School

A 4-H Clothing School last Friday in Charleston drew 28 attendees from Mason County. The list includes Mary Ann Withers, Lettie Deweese, Jeanne McCoy, Jane Ann Kell, Nancy Webb, Rosanna Frye, Ruth Zuspan, Lola Jean Roush and many others plus several adults and leaders.

Point Pleasant Mason County Charleston Mary Ann Withers Lettie Deweese Jeanne McCoy Jane Ann Kell Nancy Webb Rosanna Frye Ruth Zuspan Lola Jean Roush Leah Love Dorothy Blessing Eloise Holland Lucyv Rice Alice Mae Lee Carolyne Foglesong Audrey Hoschar Jean Hill Kay Woolfitt Ella Mae McKinley Jo Lou Keener Janet Stanley Douglas Roush Virginia Kay John Kay Arnett Roush C. Blessing Ruth Ann Neal Howard Foglesong

Batey Rites Held for Mrs Margaret Ann Batey

Last rites were to be conducted at 2 p.m. at the New Haven Methodist Church for Mrs. Margaret Ann Batey 82 with burial planned in Graham Station cemetery. She died Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs W T Stone of Hartford after a long illness and leaves four sons David W Batey Westerville Ohio Harold Batey Steubenville Ohio Herman Batey and Fred A Batey of New Haven.

Point Pleasant Margaret Ann Batey New Haven Methodist Church Graham Station Batey W. T. Stone Hartford New Haven David W. Batey Westerville Ohio Harold and Herman Batey Steubenville Fred A. Batey

Ladies' Aid Seeks Easter Sale Prep at Henderson Home

The Ladies' Aid of Vaught Memorial Church will conduct an all day sewing meeting on Thursday at Mrs. Jerry Atkinson's Henderson home to prepare for an Easter sale sponsored by the organization.

Ladies’ Aid of Vaught Memorial Church Jerry Atkinson Henderson

Reading Club Meets at Mrs Head’s Home

The Reading Club will gather Thursday evening at 146 Park Drive hosted by Mrs. C L Head. Mrs. Joseph Buffington leads the program detailing the life of Mary Queen of Scots.

Reading Club C. L. Head Park Drive Joseph Buffington Mary, Queen of Scots

Local Harford Notes From Town and Surroundings

Ralph Rumfield of Sand Hill Ra recently underwent surgery at Hol zer Hospital. Miss Lucille Craig of Charles ton is ill at the home of her mother, Mrs. Alma Hare of Sixth St. Mrs. Mabel Gibbs of Jackson Ave recently visited her daughters, Mrs. Gil Ball and Mrs. Eugene Hyatt in Baltimore. Bertram Dunn and Carl Gardner were listed among residents mentioned.

Ralph Rumfield Sand Hill Holzer Hospital Lucille Craig Charleston Alma Hare Sixth St Mabel Gibbs Jackson Ave Gil Ball Eugene Hyatt Baltimore Bertram Dunn Carl Gardner

William H. McCutcheon services held at Webster Springs

Funeral services for William H. McCutcheon 73 were held in Webster Springs with Dr. P. S. McClung and Rev. H. L. Phillips officiating. Survivors include wife Leota Campbell McCutcheon two daughters three sons 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Point Pleasant William H. McCutcheon Webster Springs P. S. McClung Beckley Methodist Conference H. L. Phillips McCutcheon Webster Springs National Bank Methodist Church Af&am Sutton Knights Templar Richwood Charleston Lions Club Leota Campbell McCutcheon Jack Belasco Robert H. Ferguson Park Dr A. H. McCutcheon William R S. C Washington, D. C Mr. McCutcheon Ferguson

George Smith Cafe Heist Mistake Surprises Wife

In Cincinnati at 3 a.m. Mrs. Smith, wife of George Smith who runs a cafe, fired at a noise she heard, fearing a robbery. She hit no one as her husband shouted to end the shooting, discovering there was no intruder.

Cincinnati George Smith

Service Pin Awarded at Parkersburg Luncheon

A 25 year service pin was awarded Miss Mil dred Hannaman by the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. She was among the honorees at a recent luncheon in Parkersburg. Miss Hannaman is a sister of L. B. Hannaman of Arlington Virginia, formerly a resident here.

Point Pleasant Mildred Hannaman Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co Parkersburg Hannaman L. B. Hannaman Arlington, Va

Salesman Promoted In United States Rubber Co. Rout

Ralph Murphy, a salesman for United States Rubber Co., has been promoted and reassigned to the Pittsburgh territory. He previously worked in the southern part of West Virginia. Mr Murphy and his family live at 115 Pleasant St and will remain here for some time.

Point Pleasant Ralph Murphy United States Rubber Co Pittsburgh West Virginia

Miss Ann Ferguson Hospitalized After Webster Springs Funeral

Miss Ann Ferguson of 152 Park Drive was taken to Holzer Hospital by ambulance from Webster Springs where she and family attended the funeral of W. H. McCutcheon. Her mother and aunt accompanied her, while her father, the county superintendent of schools, is also recovering from a major operation at Holzer.

Point Pleasant Ann Ferguson Robert Ferguson Park Dr Holzer Hospital Webster Springs Jim

Racine Notes on Obituaries and Local Appointments

Community notices list deaths and funerals for Eddie Borham and Victor Hamm, attendance at services in Pomeroy and Letart, and family movements. It also records job changes for James Simpson at Ohio Power Graham Station and upcoming drug store leadership shift involving Mrs James Simpson. Local gatherings include Dorcas Church refreshments and American Legion Auxiliary meetings.

Racine Karl Greuser Eddie Borham Minersville Harry Wiltshir Marmet W.va Dana Cleland Sarah Spencer Spencer James Simpson Ohio Power Phillip Sporn Graham Station Dan Reese Wallace Weaver Victor Hamm Ewing Funeral Pomeroy Howard Roush Dorcas Bert Brigett Goessler Simpson Drug George Simpson Owen Watson Hazel Clark Syracuse Charles Withrow American Legion Auxiliary Rhoda Hackett Robert Roush Barbara Connie Carpenter Otis McClintock McClintock George McClintock Point Pleasant L. D. Diles Middlemort Clark Jiiden Racine Chapter Eastern Stars Libby Taylor Waller Sines Sines Letart

League Meets Tonight in Point Pleasant

The January meeting of the Laymen's League will be held at the Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church tonight at 7 30.

Point Pleasant Laymen’s League The Heights Evangelical

Chauncey Garden Club Reschedules Friday Meeting

Chauncey Garden Club plans Friday night gathering hosted by Christine Brown on High Street at 7 p.m. instead of Thursday. Faye McCafferty will present a program titled Do You Know Ohio State Parks?

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Cluir Christine Brown Cetaksdent Rage Boling Faye cCafferty Ohio State Parks

Pidcocks Host Weekend Guests at Chauncey Home

The Rev. and Mrs. Ray Pidcock and daughters Sylvia and Adrian of Chauncey hosted weekend visitors at their High Street home. Guests included Mrs. Pidcock’s father J. C. Snider and his relatives Mr. and Mrs. Keith Pryor and Sharon of near Oakfield, Ohio, plus Mr. and Mrs. Everett Snider of Athens.

Chauncey Ray Pidcock Sylvia Adrian High St

Realty Deals Closed in Point Pleasant

Real estate brokers report two transfers in Point Pleasant. Mr and Mrs E M McCartney of 2635 Lincoln Ave purchased the Lewis home on Monroe Ave. Mr and Mrs Robert Wells sold their N Main St residence and plan future construction.

Point Pleasant Madeline K. Durfee E. M. McCartney Lincoln Ave Ed Lewis Monroe Ave Robert Wells N. Main St

Chauncey A Church Class Meeting Wednesday Night

A meeting of the Intermediate Friendship Class of the Church of Christ will be held Wednesday night. Miss Jeanette Blackford is the class teacher.

Chauncey Church of Christ Jeanette Blackford

Chauncey Auxiliary to UMW Sets Night Meeting

Mrs Dora Hurshell will lead Chauncey Ladies Auxiliary of United Mine Workers in a 7 30 pm meeting in the band boosters room at the ache. New officers elected earlier will run the session and a party will follow.

Chauncey Dora Hurschell Chauncey Ladies

Choir rehearsals announced for Millfield Church of Christ

Richard Wilcox states Junior Choir meets Wednesday at 6 20 p m and Senior Choir practices Thursday at 6 30 p m at Millfield Church of Christ for rehearsal and instruction.

Chauncey Richard Wilcox Millfield Church of Christ

Operation Performed On Rita Ann Sener In Canton

A tansillectomy was performed on Rita Ann Sener a T year old girl from Canton at Altman hospital last week. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Carrie Higgins and Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Daugherty of fecal.

Crauncey Rita Ann Dee Daugherty Canton Altman Hospital Carrie Higgins Charlies Daugherty

Gests in Athens Chauncey James Williams guests

Chauncey James Williams Sr. and daughter Mrs. Cecelia Owen of Chicago were guests Monday of Mr. and Mrs. George Williamson in Athens.

Athens James Willlamson Columbus Cecelia Owen Chicago George Williamson

Admitted to Cline Point Pleasant Patient Mearl Neal

Mearl Neal of 409 First St was admitted to Point Cline as a medical patient.

Point Pleasant Mearl Neal First St Point

Parish Night at Trimble Church Highlights A Colleague Choir

Parish night at Trimble Church of Christ was led by parish ministers Wilcox and featured Gilbert Courtney and Richard German. The choir performed an anthem as Mr and Mrs Story Henderson contributed to the service.

Chauncey Trimble Church of Christ Wilcox Gilbert Courtney Richard German Story Henderson

Sunday Guests Entertained in Millfield Event

Chauncey Me Mrs Daniel Fulton hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Bernard Bowers Jr Mr and Mrs Robert Corbin and Victor Wayne Ho of Columbus for a Sunday gathering in Millfield with all attendees from Columbus.

Chauncey Mra Daniel Fulton Millfield Bernard Bowers, Jr Robert Corbin Victor Wayne Ho Columbus

Baptismal Services Held For Vaughn Earthh

United with the church Vaughn Earthh observed in baptismal services conducted nightly this week at 7 30 p m to welcome new member into the congregation.

Vaughn Earthh

Man Claims Sleep-Powered Mind Mastery From Tibet Tale

A Los Angeles man calling himself The Voice of Two Worlds promotes a Tibetan awakening system that allegedly boosts health strength confidence and business success. He offers a free 9 000 word treatise via the Institute of Mentalphysics in Los Angeles 4 to readers of this paper, urging prompt replies as copies are limited.

Los Angeles Tibet Land of Institute of Mentalphysics South Hobart Blvd Dept Calif Adv

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