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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1953

Page

3

Birthday Dinner for Mrs. Abe Sayre Draws Large Family

Family members gather at the home of Mrs Gail Jones near Leon for the third annual birthday dinner honoring Mrs Sayre. Sixty two people attend including all living children except eight and many grandchildren. Attendees include Abe Sayre Lloyd Morrison Cyrus Donahue Roy Blessing Gail Jones Karl Knapp Paul Morrison Hershel Morrison and others from Columbus Point Pleasant and Dunbar.

Abe Sayre Leon Gail Jones Mary Riffle Billy Riffle Sayre Lloyd Morrison Loretta Linda Jean Priscilla Salem Ohio Homer Boles Ruth Evelyn Faye Donna Lee Near Leon Cyrus Donahue Cyrus, Jr Phyllis Betty Columbus Roy Blessing Delores Bill Myrtle Point Pleasant Vernon Morrison Charles Morrison Eddie Rebecca Karl Knapp Lydia Belle Wayne Wilda Jean Bobbie Paul Morrison Donald Morrison Christine Rickey Hershel Morrison Sheldon Darrell Roger William M. Biffle David Glenda Irene

DAV Drives for Members Meeting in Point Pleasant

Disabled American Veterans Mason County Chapter 27 will meet July 7 at 8 p.m. at the American Legion Hall Viand Street. Commander B Casci and Adjutant W L Pancake announced a membership drive for the Point Pleasant area led by Pancake and Dell Plantz. Casci and Ed Reuter chair Mason Hartford New Haven and Meigs County areas. Eligible veterans of World War II and the Korean conflict are invited.

Point Pleasant Mason County American Legion Hall Viand St B. Casci W. L. Pancake Casci Pancake Dell Plantz Mason, Hartford New Haven Meigs County Ed Reuter

Altercation Yields Fines in Local Court

Paul Martin paid 25 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge stemming from an altercation last week. Lewis Harper and Charles Taylor were each fined 5 dollars and costs. Darrill Wallis was found not guilty. Shelley O Hart also faced 10 dollars and costs after a separate intoxication conviction and was jailed for failure to pay.

Point Pleasant Paul Martin Lewis Harper Charles Taylor Luther O. Smith Mason Darrill Wallis Harper Taylor Shelley O. Hart Justice of Peace

Committee Named To Set Land Values In Hannan District

A fire man committee has been appointed by the state road commission to estimate land values condemned in Hannan District. Members are Lem Ruttencutter Dan Sayre J H Hanly Harry Childers and Clifford Carson. Affected properties include those of Alton Jordan J F Wheaton Carroll Conrad and Ethel Doss.

Point Pleasant State Road Commission Hannan Lem Ruttencutter Dan Sayre J. H. Hanly Harry Childers Clifford Carson Alton Jordan J. F. Wheaton Carroll Conrad Ethel Doss

Route 17 Drive-In Reopened as The Chuck Wagon

Mr and Mrs Jimmy Walker of Hollywood California reopened the Route 17 Seven Teen Drive-In near Henderson and renamed it The Chuck Wagon They plan to reside in the area Walker a Mason County native has acted in 17 western films and is currently with a mid western hayride troupe The couple has three children

Point Pleasant Jimmy Walker Hollywood Calif Seventeen

Leon Area Residents Social Weekend News

Huntington worker Robert Errett spends a few days with family in Leon. Numerous Leon natives and relatives visiters host and visit in lawley gatherings. Hospital and clinic notes list Elmer Plymale undergoing surgery and Sandra Proffitt on vacation from Dr J A Shinn office.

Robert Errett Huntington Leon Lewis Harris Buffalo Harris Helen Cossin Ruth Bowles Kermit Little Dunbar Smokey Dow Columbus New York Central Railroad Phyllis Newhouse Sissonville Carolyn Hayman Sallie Ann Burns Lorraine Herdman Harley Burns Birdie Herdman Thomas Graham Buckie Virginia Graham Charleston Virgil Graham Jamestown N. Y Paul Graham Judy Keefer Carolyn Costen Ohio River Road Ray Hill Cross Lanes W. Va Edna Burdette Herbert Burdette Paul Lambert Chester Hill Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry Holzer Hospital Sandra Proffitt J. A. Shinn J. Gary Kapp Lincoln Ave Point Clinic

Zaleski Social News Highlights Local Visits

Local residents report numerous visits and arrivals. Egleberry relatives from Columbus and Phoenix, Atkinson family vacationing in Texas, and Julia Ward hospital stays noted. New baby Janice Marie born to Reginald and Zelma Springer Arcadia.

Athens Hugh Egleberry Columbus Elpha Robertson Barbara Robert Charleston W. Va Charles Vansky Bert Daft Prattsville Janice Marie Reginald Springer Arcadia Theodore Webb Nora Egleberry Rufus Thomas Lois Jean Egleberry Logan James McKibben

4 H youths win at Spencer regional demonstration contest

Randall Garland and Dick Austin of the Mountain Climbers 4-H Club won first in the rural electrification demonstration division at Spencer on July 2. Dixie McNeill and Mollie Wartenburg tied for first in bread baking, with Alice Plants and Jean Smith earning a second place in foods. Garland and Austin advance to Jackson's Mill in August for a chance at a trip to Chicago.

Point Pleasant Randall Garland Dick Austin Spencer Garland Howard Garland Gallipolis Ferry Austin L. L. Austin Hogsett Dixie McNeill Mollie Wartenburg Lincoln County Mason County Alice Plants Jean Smith Jackson's Mill Chicago John Jones John McNeill H. D. Wartenburg

Annual Camp Meeting Set near New Haven

Point Pleasant reports the Evangelical United Brethren Church holds its annual camp meeting for five county charges at Union camp grounds near New Haven from Sunday July 19 through Sunday August 2 Evangelist is Rev Donald Lockhart with Herman Perry as potential song leader Perry is state president of the Men's Brotherhood The public is invited to attend all services revival each night starts at 8 p m Sunday includes an annual homecoming event

Point Pleasant Evangelical United Brethren Church Union Camp New Haven Donald Lockhart Herman Perry Charleston Perry Men's Brotherhood

Samuel H. Carter Dies in New York

Samuel H. Carter, 76, longtime Marietta Manufacturing Company worker, died of a heart attack early Monday in New York City after being summoned by family bereavement. He had been in New York due to his father’s death.

Point Pleasant Ronald Carter Marietta Manufacturing Company New York City Samuel Henry Carter

Coolville Community Notes Highlight July Activities and Visits

Coolville scene covers Fourth of July outings, travels to Massillon and eastern Ohio, and visits by local families. Meetings for the Friendly Garden Club IOOF and Rebekah Lodge are planned, with sessions for Boys Lodge resuming in August. Guests entertained by Ralph Henry and family include siblings from Clarksburg and Vincent, Ohio. Centennial churches discuss Ireland Congregational plans, new songbooks, and cemetery improvements.

Coolville Noah O'Neill Massillon Don P. Hawkins Sandra Lee Ohio William Donavan Charles East St. Louis Ill Kentucky Friendly Garden Club of Ireland Centennial Congregational Churches Claire Linton Centennial Church Centennial

West Virginia ABC Session Opens Dairy Show in Pleasants

The West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative holds its annual meeting to open the West Virginia Dairy Cattle Show at Jacksons Mill on Monday August 17 at 8 p.m. The event runs to August 20 with principal speaker William F Schafer Jr of NEPA Artificial Breeding Cooperative. Richard Pifer of Preston County will be honored for five years of service.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Artificial Breeders Cooperative Jackson's Mill Century of Progress ABC William F. Schaefer, Jr Tuckhannock NEPA Richard Pifer Preston County W. L. Campbell Clarksburg Ayrshire Guersney, Holstein Jersey

No County Mishaps Listed Over Holiday

No accidents were reported across the county during the Fourth of July weekend by county or state police. Two fires occurred in Point Pleasant but were controlled before causing major damage. One blaze started at the Steak House around 1:30 a.m. Saturday from grease under the grill. A gas stove explosion sparked a small fire at Mrs Leona Treadway’s Ninth Street home early Sunday evening.

Point Pleasant Leona Treadway Ninth Street

Kidney Slow-Down May Bring Restless Nights

When kidney function slows, people report backache headaches dizziness and low energy. Cold stress overexertion or poor diet can disrupt sleep and cause frequent urination. Doan's Pills offer diuretic relief claimed to flush waste from kidney tubes and filters.

Dean Doan Ady

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Andrew David Oldaker Richard Helse Lavonah Hager Ferrell Wamsley Raymond Keefer, Jr Henry Keefer, Jr Janet Kallies Nelson Devault Dick Turner Menkine Zaleski Samuel H. Carter New York Ews IOOF Coolville Lodge No Rebekah Lodge Boy's Lodge of Odd Fellows Ralph Henry Carl Nestor Kenneth Ellen V. C. Jones Gary and Vincent R. F. Brandeberry Bobby Lynn L. H. Nestor L. H Nestor Columbiana County Larry Henry Mrs New Jersey Coolville Briefs Paul Wilbur Dodd Congregational Church Sunday School Hockingport George Carothers Roswell N. M Carothers A. E. Maxwell and Altman Casey Jones PANTS NBC Nbc-Tv
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