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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1953

Page

3

Miss Kern Weds Pvt. Todd In Asbury Church Ceremony

Miss Louise Kern and Pvt. Marion Todd exchanged vows July 3 at bury Methodist Church in Laurel Run in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev. Carroll Chesser. The bride wore a lace and net gown with a Juliet cap veil and carried a white Bible crowned with an orchid. Relatives, friends, and out-of-state guests attended. the couple plans a honeymoon and resides in Nelsonville.

Laurel Run Louise Kern Marion Todd Thebury Methodist Church Carroll Chesser Ieda Todd Christian Union J. P. Keefer Wayne Howard Love Ohio

Pleasant social notes and engagements in Mason County

Mrs Frances Clark hosted a dinner and lawn shower at Henderson to announce Greta Robbins engagement to James Kelley of Hoopeston Illinois. The event featured a miniature bride and groom tology and honored Greta Robbins before her Pittsburgh wedding on September 5.

Point Pleasant Frances Clark Henderson Greta Robbins Pittsburgh James Kelley Hoopsten Ill Clarence L Kelley Robbins Kelley Raymond Robbins FL EI Scout Clark Ole Riddle Flo Robbins Middleport Bonnie Waldie Maurice Snodprass Hide Carey Jim Grea Ana Figuerine L P. Teard Edward Jackson Ted Stevens Milford Ieard Fla Robbins C R Dawley Snodgrass Som Phillip Wesley Casey Norman Scarberry Norman, Jr Okla Riddle Mary Lynn Wirt Robbins

Pt Pleasant People in Brief At Holzer Hospital and Home News

Mrs Will Stortz returns home after Holzer Hospital stay. Capt Dana Wright recovering at Holzer Hospital from a heart attack. Miss Carrie Beaver on vacation from Quality Dairy Restaurant. Arnett Roush a Holzer Hospital patient briefly. Howard Taylor improving at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Sterling Knight recuperating after surgery at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Millard Crookham and Mrs Roy McKinney visit Point Pleasant. Abe Sayre II and wife return to 27th Street from Toledo. Mr and Mrs George Overholt host Mr and Mrs Guy Abbott of St Petersburg Fla and Hendersonville NC this week. Abbott guests arrived Friday. Mrs Ray Crank hospitalized at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Harry Keefer admitted to Holzer Hospital near Leon. Miss Janet Biffle spent several days with Mrs Jamez Smith in Charleston.

Will Stortz Holzer Hospital Dana Wright Ohio River Road Carrie Beaver Leon Quality Dairy Arnett Roush Letart Howard Taylor Old Town Road Sterling Knight Millard Crookham Roy McKinney Point Pleasant Abe Sayre II Toledo 27Th Street George Overholt Guy Abbot St. Petersburg Fla Hendersonville N. C Abbott Ray Crank Shadle Road

Straight Appointed To Publications Post In West Virginia

Earl W N Straight of Fairmont Hast High journalism instruction is named director of publications of the West Virginia Education Association and editor of the West Virginia School Journal. He succeeds Clara Lytle of Parkersburg and previously led the Grafton Sentinel. He has activity in the Junior Chamber of Commerce, Taylor County Board of Trade, Kiwanis Club, and the Boy Scout Council.

Point Pleasant Earl WN. Straight Fairmont West Virginia Education Association West Virginia School Journal Phares E. Reeder WVEA Misa Clara Lytle Parkersburg Straight Grafton Sentinal Grafton Junior Chamber of Commerce Taylor County Board of Trade Kiwanis Club The Boy Scout Council

Salem Center Social Ties Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Lizzie Caton and daughter Janet spent days in West Virginia visiting Lizzie s brother. Bob Farley returned to Columbus after vacation here with Betty Nichols and Betty McCaskey. Ernest Davis and daughter Charlayne vacationed with his parents in Danville. Roscoe Edwards taken a vacation trip. George Hoffman of Columbus visited his brother Harley Hoitman and wife. Mrs Fred George will join her husband in France. Helen Miller and daughter Carolyn visited Gallipolis. Glen Caton and family from Columbus vacation here and in Danville. Avonel George visited in Columbus. Lizzie Caton and Janet visited Radcliff with Ernest Spires family. Lou Nichols Langsville spent evening with daughter Max Edmundson and family. Bill Wallace of Columbus spent a weekend here. Sidney Harless is reported ill.

Salem Center Lizzie Caton Janet George Martin Jackson West Virginia Caton Bob Farley Columbus Betty Nichols Langsville Betty McCaskey Rutland Ernest Davis Charlayne Sanford Davis Danville Roscoe Edwards George Hoffman Harley Hoitman Fred George St. Michiel France Helen Miller Carolyn Gallipolis Glen Caton Avonel George Ernest Spires Radcliff Lou Nichols Max Edmundson Lime Caton George Denney Patonsville Bill Wallace Sidney Harless

Spire Birthday Party Highlights Rita Kyger Fifteenth

Dennis and Judy Spire hosted a July 5 party for Rita Spire turning 15. Attendees included Bonnie and Lester Elkins Jimmy Bradbury Elmer and Gene Spaulding Colene Patsy Sally Henry Douetter Scotty Ward Larry Thaxton Max Brown and others. Visitors from Marion Parma Belle Yellow Bud and Weston joined relatives for the weekend and navy sons Galen and Robert Mulford returned home on 35 day leave.

Linda Marion Paul Schu Jer Portland Thelma Ward Dosia Rose Floyd Rife Kenton Dorothy Lange Joe Tommy Parma John Thompson Belle W. Va Theresa Jones Athens Roy Sidars Muriel Spires Dorcas Society Burdell Black Stanley Rupe Yellow Bud Galen Robert Mulford Navy Dale Mulford

Foot Fracture Report From Pleasant Street Hayride

Miss Janet Riffie aged 13 daughter of Mrs Wyatt Riffle of Pleasant Street fractured her foot during a hayride. She received treatment at Holzer Hospital and was later discharged.

Point Pleasant Janet Riffie Wyatt Riffle Pleasant Street Holzer Hospital

Point Pleasant Rotary Club Installs Officers

New officers were installed at the Point Pleasant Rotary Club including President Harley Hartley and Vice-President Judsan Brahe Russell. Secretary-Treasurer Russell Bibbee was reinstalled. directors are Hartley Brake Bibbee Lewis Sr Virgil Love Lonnie Safford and Kenneth Shaffer. Reverend Alvin C Yourg joined from White Sulphur Rotary.

Point Pleasant

Point Clinic Notes Admitions in Southside and Letart

Notes show Otho Newell of Southside admitted for surgery and Mrs Mais Richard of Letart listed for medical admission.

Point Clinic Otho Newell Southside Mais Richard

Rev Roscoe Thorne Injured in Ladder Fall at Home

POINT PLEASANT The Rev Roscoe Thorne was taken to Hal zer Hospital after a ladder fell on him while painting his house near the roof. He reportedly fell about 15 to 40 feet and was injured at his home on Lark Eleven. He is pastor of the Gospel Tabernacle Church here.

Point Pleasant Roscoe Thorne Halzer Hospital Savucda Lark Fleven Mp Thorne The Gospel Tabernacle Church

Kerch Methodist Church Homecoming Set for July 26

Point Pleasant reports the Kerch Memorial Methodist Church annual homecoming on Sunday July 26 with Sunday shots at 10 am and continuing through the day. A basket dinner will be served at noon.

Point Pleasant Kerch Mal) Methodist Church

Crash Injures Man and Wife in Route 2 Collision

Mr and Mrs Crazles Morrow of 2103 Jefferson Bird were injured when a rear end collision occurred on Route 2 at Creek Tuesday morning. The Morrows were in a car driven by Mrs Morrow, traveling south, when a second vehicle struck from behind. Mrs Morrow suffered a broken collarbone and chest injuries while Mr Morrow received facial bruises. both were treated at a local state police post.

Point Pleasant Crazles Morrow Morr

Mrs Ray Barker Leaves Hospital for Mason Home

Mrs Ray Barker of Mason has returned home from Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Widow of E Ray Barker she is recovering from heart condition and has been advised to rest from her business duties.

Mason Ray Barker Holzer Hospital Gallipolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Kern Pvt Todd Asbury Mary Chesser Bill McClain Clay Todd Helen Bumgardner Lottie Patton Bernardine Sutton Stiss Marvalean Doolittle Sue Sutton Kern Lester Kern Nelsonvile Nelsonville Pvt Todd A. Todd New Plimouth Camp Stewart H. Todd Camp Belvoir Old Morris Chapel Arthur Todd Herbert Lent Lancaster Jerry Brandon Lagan Bob McAlmont Shela Ann Norwalk Clarence Patton Chester Wood Camp Pickett Charles Wood Gary Clarence Greene Camp Lejeune Joan Pfr Clarence Green Bob Courter Lawrence Wolfe W. R. Wolfe Fred Maroney Vesta Chesher Juanita Wolfe Raymond Andrews Buckeye Lake Richard Andrews Beebee Janesville Nora Skinner Millard Patton Bob Muskingum River Walter Hoskins Entertains Club Mrs. B. ©. Blame Pioneer Farm ,Womans Club A E Sammer Tom A. Kay, Jr Crank Jackson's Mil Mason County Robert Darst Sallie Lou Darst Jean Williamson Herbert Henderson Madge Byus Hershel’ Barnett Raymond Vanselous John A. Kay, Jr M. M. Malcolm Charles Sommer Eric Nystrom Afe Commer Hugh Barr Blaine Miss Webb Hattie Lenore Webb Wilbur Webb West Columbia Pvt Wayne’ Howard Love, Jr Wayne Love Jefferson Bird Church of Christ Episcopal Church Parish Overholt Cleo Vaught Ellis Overholt Edward Newell Kyger W.va Dimities Club Rev the Sunday Messenger Pomeroy Aans Alte ANNON Cannon VAL Altmans
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