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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1952

Page

7

Barton Jones Re-Elected County GOP Chairman

Mason County Republican meeting names Barton Jones re-elected county chair man and William Bardin campaign chairman at the courthouse session. Jones had said he would not run but was unanimously chosen, with Carroll Casto and others named to key posts. A 28 delegate and 28 alternate slate will attend the state convention in Huntington on July 26.

Point Pleasant Bartow Jones William Bardin Republican Committee Jones Carroll Casto Young Republican Anabel Lee John Brown Cochairman Guy Burdette Leon Campbell Stevens Apple Grove Claudie Grimm Mason Ancie Tucker Arbuckle Huntington

Miss Betty Jean Jackson and Charles Oshel wed in Huntington

Miss Betty Jean Jackson and Charles W Oshel were married in a quiet Sunday ceremony at the Little Chapel of Trinity Episcopal Church Huntington. Attendants were Mr and Mrs William Biffle Jr. of Point Pleasant. The couple will reside in Huntington after a wedding trip.

Betty Jean Jackson Ezra Jackson Huntington Charles McNeill Oshel Charles W. Oshel Ripley Road Little Chapel Trinity Episcopal Church Robert Bruce William Biffle, Jr Point Pleasant Marshall College Music Educators Delta Omicron Kappa Delta Pi Washington County Ohio Newport Oshel Phi Mu Alpha Beckers School of Music Huntington Symphony Charles Oshel Collis Ave

Woman's Society plans church lawn festival evening

The Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church social room with Mrs. Cornell Fowler and Miss Dorothy Greenlee hosting. Plans were made for a festival on the church lawn Friday at 6 p.m. rain plan in the basement. A chicken dinner and refreshments were planned as part of the event, with the MYF featuring a fish pond.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Cornell Fowler Dorothy Greenlee Robert Darst John Oliver Cornell, Fowler Fred Harmon John Marshall A. L. Stewart W. E. Riffle Charles W. Osher W. E. Riffle, Jr Roy Newell Frank Miller Sally Lou Darst Ruth Osher Marie Newell Guelda Sue Oliver

Fourth Annual Kapp Family Reunion Held At Quil Lin Home

The Kapp family gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Quillin on Ohio River Road for the fourth annual reunion. Original Kapp members present included Mrs. Nettie Crumley Fred Kapp G A Kapp J A Kapp and J W Kapp. Other attendees were Walter Birchfield and son Butch Paul Zitzelsberger and daughter Sharon Carl Pottorff Dora Bell and Billy Friese Bill Hager and son others Edward Cromley and children and Gary Kapp and sons Johnnie Dawson Scotty Ronnie among others from Point Pleasant Nitro Poca Cottageville and Fort Lauderdale Fla.

Kapp F. W. Quillin Ohio River Road Nettie Crumley Point Pleasant Fred Kapp Nitro G. A. Kapp J. A. Kapp Evans J. W. Kapp Vernon Ave Walter Birchfield Butch Paul Zitzelsberger Sharon Carl Pottorff Bill Hager Bill Edward Cromley Edward Robert Betty Bonnie Point_Pleasant John A. Friese Dora Bell Billy Cottageville F. J. Sneden

Governor's Son Confined to Bed in Hotel

Peter Driscoll thirteen year old son of New Jersey governor Alfred E. Driscoll was confined to his hotel bedroom after an upset stomach. The governor and his wife feared poliomyelitis and summoned a specialist to treat him.

Chicago Peter Driscoll New Jersey Alfred E. Driscoll

Myers Family Announces Daughter Della Katherine Wedding

Mr and Mrs Nelson T Myers Sr of 504 First Street announce the marriage of their daughter Della Katherine Myers to Clinton Edward Gillespie son of Mr and Mrs Clinton Gillespie Henderson. The wedding was held at Rev J P Keefer home on Monday at noon with vows read. The bride wore a light blue summer suit and white accessories. Attendants were the Gillespies and the bride’s sister Miss Nella Myers.

Nelson T. Myers First Street Della Katherine Myers Clinton Edward Gillespie Clinton Gillespie Henderson J. P. Keefer Tenth St Keeffer Gillespie Nella Myers

Birthday party honors David Morgan in Point Pleasant

David Morgan second birthday honored at his grandparents home in Point Pleasant. Attendees include Beth Ann and Roger Meadows, Karen Cheesebrew, several Mor gan and Wolfe family members from Diamond Leon and Springfield.

David Morgan Durance Morgan Diamond W. Va Austin Morrison Jefferson Ave Point Pleasant David Beth Ann Roger Gail Meadows Karen Cheesebrew Springfield Ohio Betty Ann Wolfe Brenda Kay Gay Connie Sharon Cheesebrew Paul Richard Goodman Patricia Winter Diana Dottie Eddie Woomer Beverly Morgan Leon Sue Paul Morrison Virgil Meadows Frank F. Wolfe Paul L. Goodman William T. Winter Clarence Cheesebrew Harvey Morgan Freddie Marcum Paul Jones Dorance Morgan

Ice Cream Social Hosted by American Leaders 4 H Club

The American Leaders 4 H Club sponsors an ice cream social at 5 30 p m Wednesday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Stephenson Eight Mile Pony rides will entertain children as an added attraction at the event.

American Leaders 4-H Club Charles Stephenson Eight Mile

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Meeting Tonight

The Orpah Rebekah Lodge will hold a meeting at 7 30 p m in the Fourth Street hall with members invited to attend.

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Fourth St. Hall

Vaught Memorial Church WSCS Meets Tonight

The Women's Society of Christian Service of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church will meet at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs C E McCulloch on Winfield Road.

WSCS Vaught Memorial Methodist Church C. E. McCulloch Winfield Road

Vaught Memorial Methodist Church Homecoming Planned

The annual homecoming of the Vaught Memorial Methodist Church will be held on August 3 at the church. A program is being planned.

Vaught Memorial Methodist Church

Holiday Guests Fill Pt Pleasant Homes

Pt Pleasant social page lists holiday visitors and weekend guests including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mills Windsor of Marietta and many others from Huntington Pittsburgh Caniton Chillicothe Mullin Brownsville Detroit Akron Newark and Indianapolis with wedding plans for Sgt. Rody Harden and Mary Eloise Bonecutter.

Walter A. Windsor Walter Mills Windsor Marietta Richard Peek Ann Hamilton Huntington Frances Clark Henderson Gretta Robbing Pittsburgh Harold Dale Leonard, Hoopeson Roy Tomilson Wayne and Lonnie Canilton Ralph Ferrer Charles Clark, Jr Charles R. Stevens John Sayre Herbie Letart Raymond Musgrave Lincoln Ave Hencel Poling Wanda Sue Jones Rupert W. Va A. Wirt Perry Viand St Viand Pennsboro Richard Giles Brownsville Matt Hosslar Richard Otto Shobe Jefferson Ave Genevive Toms Monroe Ave Walden Roush Eustace Pickens NEA Detroit Mich Elzie Thornton and Ohio Georgia Martin Fifth St Theodore Cash Buffalo John Reynolds Newark Austin Johnson Harry Bonecutter Mary Eloise Bonecutter Montery Calif

Mrs Cynthya Cleek Rites Set For Wednesday

Funeral services for Cynthya Florence Creek of Lincoln Ave will be at Crow Funeral Home at 2 pm Wednesday with Rev R W Marrs presiding. Burial follows in Leon Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Point Pleasant Cynthya Florence Creek Lincoln Ave Crow Funeral Home Leon Cemetery R. W. Marrs

Millfield Mine Disaster Scene and Legacy in Ohio

Photo shows the hill near Millfield where most victims died in Ohio's worst underground disaster on November 5, 1930. Fifty-two miners died after methane gas explosion caused by a trolley rail short circuit. 59 women became widows and 79 sons and 75 daughters were fatherless. Rescue efforts began immediately with federal and state crews, and by March 1940 the state had paid out over 712 thousand dollars in relief and compensation.

Millfield Ohio Sanders Sunday Creek Coal Co Hocking Ttis Athens County L. F Jones No. 6 Amsterdam Jefferson County San Toy Perry County Hocking County W. E. Titus Coal Company East Millfield

Hyatt Family Telegram Reports Son Arrives in Tokyo

Mr and Mrs L M Hyatt of Jackson Avenue received a telegram from their son L M Hyatt Jr stating he has arrived in Tokyo.

Point Pleasant L. M. Hyatt Jackson Ave L. M. Hyatt, Jr Tokyo

Mrs Ingles Honored At New Haven Shower

Mrs. George Ingles was honored with a stork shower in New Haven hosted by Mrs. Paul Ruttencutter at her Lane-Onlinger home. Attending were many guests from Mason, Middleport and Huntington along with numerous local residents and Ingles as the guest of honor. The notice lists a long roll of attendees and accompanying events and visits over the Fourth of July period.

New Haven George Ingles Paul Ruttencutter Lane-Onlinger Ruttencutter Radford Ingles Mason Edward Blake Middleport Raymond Greathouse Huntington A. D. Hume RC. Riggs Audrey Blessing W. A Dennis Mae A E. Schaekel Stein, Jr Paul Somerville Harry Sneed Earl Caldwell Billie June Stephens Jean Oliver Lester Ohlinger Hattie Wedd Kenneth Cooke J. B. Harreld Milton Stephan Mark Ward Howard Wagenhall Philip Wolpert Leone Sayre Jack Frey Russell Senter Lester Zerkle Kessel’s Nana Mason County Martin Obdinger Ashtabula Ohio Raymond Greathouse and Son Greatehouse Andy Hume, Jr. Lima Evelyn Anderton Glouccester Point R. F. Bryant James McClure Joey White McDugan Wellsburg W Va Earl Caldewell Mra McClure Joey Mra Cal@awe

Funeral services held for Mrs Ruth Folder Davie

Ruth Folder Davie died after a long illness. Funeral services were conducted for her. She leaves a daughter Mrs Rachel Mink of Columbus. Additional notes mention Nelson being called for Army service and Mrs Charles Gotacall improving after a fractured ankle.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Barton Jones GOP Mason County Paul Revere America Silver Sally Holly Gold Button Sue Greer Midnight Lola Jane Maddox Enolia Stalnaker Bud Donald Guthrie Tony Ned Swindell Trigger George McFarland Trixey Kenneth Ray Roush Vicky Marilyn Easley Jane Clover Lane Betty Rogers Joy Ann Jo Ann Sommer Fancy Mary Kay Stephenson Miss Trixie Brereton Jones Goldie Vernon Maddox Tim James Stewart King Spot Stanley Meeks Gold Stream Frisco Pete Sommer Charlie Lewis Morris Flicka Vonda Glittering Boy Owens Geraldine Taylor Golden Stream Virgil Trixie Berry Jones George Guthrie Gerald Douglas Babe Strawberry Randall Neal Polly Lawrence Parsons Moonbeam Chita Bob Greer Cholly Chiquita Bernard Lieving David Roush Ann Les Ohlinger Lorraine Rogers Rose Douglas Don Guthrie Dixie Lou Firefly Spike Ettling Senator Kay Bill Gleason Meredith Stevens Jo Ann Sommers Tennessee Walker Vicki Marolyn Easley Lady Luck Bill Byus Horsemen's Association Kentucky Donnie Woodrow Kapp G. E. Mitchell Cheryl Judy Mt. Vernon Ave Goldie Trowbridge St. Albans Dick Steele Frankie Betsy N. J Cynthya Cleek Athens Logan C. H. Harris Hocking Field Keck Distributing Company West State Pee See Ryu He Staon Brewery Co New Haven Briefs Susanne Wolpert Camp Wyandotte Rockbridge Wolpert Jimmy Wyatt Chadwell Duncenalls Jane McGrew Jacklyn Roush Nancy Scalley Washington, DC Fred Batey R F. Bryant David Batey and Son Columbus Batey W. T. Stone Mortford Albert Kessel Phoeniz, Ariz Mr Kessel The Phoenix Mre . M. Cubbage Mra. A. F. Wolfe Barberton Mra Lieyd Roush Dexter
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