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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1956

Page

7

Two More Democrats File For Mason County Offices

In Mason County many filed for May primaries including Griff F. Durbin for sheriff and George E. Sayre for the House of Delegates. Gerald Rood seeks reelection to the County Board of Education. Spence also seeks a Lewis District constable post.

Pleasant Mason County Griff F. Durbin Main St George E. Sayre New Haven House of Delegates Gerald Rood County Board of Education Durbin Teresa Jane Roberts Toral J. Morrison DHIA Mason County, Dairy Association ABC Farm Bureau and Lions Club W. G. Spence Sherif Lewis Dirnt Spence Lillian Arrington Clen- Jenin Marion Faudree Clendenin Densil C. Sayre Union Republi

Safe cracking investigated at West Virginia农业 station

Police investigate a safe cracking at the West Virginia University Agricultural Experimental Station on Route. The crime likely occurred between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday at the William Grimm home in Letart. Two packs of cigarets and ash were found. building suspected entered by key. Police continue clue search.

Point Pleasant Stae Poto West Virginia University Agricult Illiam Grimm Letart D. R. Browning

Dexter Names Honor Roll for Six-Week Period

Dexter School announces honor roll for six weeks ending Jan 13. Roberta Wilson lists honorees across grades from sixth to eighth. Students named include Alfred Duff Janet Garnes James Hallon Warnie King Judy Shilling Sonny Nicholson Rosalie Davis Hazel Stani Wayne Nelson.

Famekay Nonor Roberta Wilson Dexter School Alfred Duff Janet Garnes James Hallon Warnie King Judy Shilling Sonny Nicholson Rosalie Davis Hazel Stani Wayne Nelson

Three Year Old Mary Ann Carpenter Taken To Hospital

Mary Ann Carpenter a 3 year old from New Haven remained unconscious since May 9 1955. She was rushed to Holzer Hospital after a high fever and chicken pox complications struck her again. Doctors have not explained the initial disorder that left her near death last year and she has slowly regained strength until now.

Point Pleasant Mary Ann Carpenter Tod Carpenter New Haven Wioken Holzer Hospital Mary Ann Hhad Mary Ana

Barbara Still Wins Promotion in WAC

Mr. and Mrs. El Still announce their daughter Pvt Barbara Still has been promoted to private first class effective January 18. A Pomeroy High School graduate class of 1953, she is stationed at Fort Bragg North Carolina and has served in the armed forces for several months.

Barbara WAC Pomeroy el Still Pvt Barbara Still Pie Pomeroy High Fort Bragg N. C

Coffee Day Raises Funds For March of Dimes In Mason County

Coffee Day on January 14 in Point Pleasant raised 221 dollars for the March of Dimes as restaurants offered free coffee with donations accepted. Road blocks on routes 38 17 and 2 collected contributions from motorists. local women staffed the checks. Proceeds were to highlight polio relief and support in Mason County.

Point Pleasant March of Dimes Mason County Dimes W. Lambert Henry Lambert

Polio Clinic Vaccinates 319 Children at Mason County

Polio clinic held at the Mason County community building inoculated 319 children yesterday. Dr. Thomas B. McGowan and Dr. E A Scakey led the injections with nurse Dorothy Wat and Mrs. Jackins assisting. A separate clinic was planned for New Haven for children newborn to 14 and expectant mothers at Mason High School starting Monday at 9 a.m.

Point Pleasant Mason Mason Co Dorothy Wat Thomas B. McGowan E. A. Scackey Sma High School

Hospital Meet Sets Agenda for Mason County Hospital

The Mason County Hospital Inc plans its annual meeting February 6 at 7 p.m. in the junior high school auditorium. The agenda includes electing trustees, charter amendments to require regular annual meetings, and a new quorum rule for meetings.

Community groups hold meetings at Legion and clubs

Pt Pleasant society and auxiliary members met Monday at the Legion home with Mrs Barnette presiding. Four new members joined the Legion unit and another affiliate will be initiated. A rummage sale is planned for Feb 1 and a Valentine party with square dance on Feb 14. The Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club announced a Miss Springtime candidate meeting for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the public library. A pledge ceremony for Lambda Chi Omega was held, naming new members. Multiple events include an inspection Friday at Moose Home, a dinner for national inspector Vera Crawford on Feb 27, and a March 3 formal initiation and birthday dinner with a dance to follow. W. W. Robinson remains a surgical patient at St Mary’s Hospital in Huntington since Jan 12 in fair condition.

Pennsylvania Railroad Howard Hamin Waltham Road Upper Arlington Columbus Columbus MC North Philadelphia Penn Sherwood Hotel Philadelphia Convention Hall Uthees New York American Legion Legion Home Barnette Rachel Somerville Kathryn Wilson Gertrude Smith Wilma Darby Juanita Jenkins Vernon Deweese Paul F. Thomas Hostl ‘Esses Bonnie Waldie Velda Wallace Velma Wise J. V.kapp Dana Wright Pauline Bright Wunam Om Nardin, Jr Point Pleasant Russell Holland Lambda Chi Omega Sorority N. Haddox CW. Kennedy Lonnie Safford Jank Moose Home Vera Crawford Nick Karo Carroll Kennedy C. L. Head Hanley Sibley Rodney Pullins Eustace Wilson Fred Schroeder Rodney Puins William €. Gilmour Cr. Head Woodrow Kapp Carroll E James Rayburnhroeder Schroeder W. W. Robinson Pleasant It St Mary's Hospital Huntington Ince

Thieves Loot Two Offices in Rav enswood

Two downtown Rav enswood offices were broken into Friday between 11 30 am and 12 25 pm. Dr C C Ressegger dentist and the Thrift Loan and Finance Corp on the Click Building second floor Washington St were hit. Ressegger reports a $38 loss and the loan company a small sum. A padlock on the hall door was pried off. Chief of Police Ted Lewis is investigating.

Ravenswood Dr. C. C. Ressegger Thrift Loan and Finance Corporation Click Washington St Ressegger Mavens Ted Lewis

Davis Family Moves From Kansas City to Washington

Mr and Mrs Davis and their children Richard Kenneth Barbara and Betsy moved from Middleport to Washington D C after visiting Mrs Ewing their mother in law. Mr Davis left for Washington Sunday while the rest remained in Middleport until Tuesday to board a train from Athens for their new home. The family had previously lived in Washington before moving to Kansas City last year.

Middleport W. B. Davis

Local Residents Recover, Sue and Return Home

Mrs. Hossman returns home after treatment for a broken hip at Holzer Hospital. Mrs. K W Robinson of Pleasant Street recovers at home following surgery at St Marys Hospital Huntington on January 17. Mrs. Jude Crabtree of Dayton sues her parents Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. Lis Overholt of Park Drive is a medical patient at Holzer Hospital.

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