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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1949

Page

3

Pt Pleasant Church News Focused Parish Schedule

Mason County Lutheran Parish lists St Mark s Evangelical Upper Flats services Luther League 7 pm St Paul s Evangelical New Haven worship 11 am Sunday school 9 45 am Zion Evangelical Broad Run worship 8 pm Sunday school 10 30 am annual picnic after morning meeting sermon Mind of a Christian Congregation Christ Church Parish rector Rev Robert Findlay Thomas church school 9 40 am Morning prayer 11 am Bruce Chapel church school 10 am

Mason County Lutheran Parish St. Mark's Evangelical Upper Flats Luther League St. Paul's Evangelical New Haven Zion Evangelical Broad Run Christ Church Robert Findlay Thomas Christ Church — Church Bruce Chapel

Presbyterian Women Host Annual Family Potluck Picnic

Women of the Presbyterian Church held a family potluck on the lawn at 915 Main St. Mrs. Laura Lewis led devotions and J Marion Foglesong directed a program titled Ninety-Nine Per Cent of the Church. Attendees included H A Johnson, Dorna Lynn Isaac, and many others from local families and churches. The Women's Missionary Society of the Main St. Baptist Church met Tuesday evening with a Japan study and letters from a missionary in China.

Point Pleasant The Presbyterian Church H. A. Johnson Main St Laura Lewis J. Marion Foglesong James Mce Combs James Adie Emma Burnside John Aten Forrest Nibert George Sprenger Betty Lou Bell Louise Thomas Loula Lewis M. C. Byers Catonsville John H. Hutchinson William Cruickshanks Lynn M. L. Johnson N. A. Park Mary Ellen Howard Mary McCulloch Maxine Moore Lynn Nibert Joanne Hach Newcastle Pauline Godfrey Charleston Woman's Missionary Society of Main St. Baptist Church Japan Isamu Chiba P. E. Burt Richard Thomas Lorena Billings China Hugh Barr Ervin Dement Gordon Jackson Stuart Burdette C. P. Perry Holly Simmons Leona Treadway Martha Sullivan Liberty Carol Benedict

Boy Enters Trike Race in Point Pleasant

David Eugene Roush seven from West Columbia West Virginia becomes first boy to enter The Messenger bicycle and tricycle racing program. The event on Mt Vernon Avenue replaces Main Street for tricycle races and features 13 events open to Messenger area children with two newspaper boy races limited to those associated with The Messenger for 30 days prior to August 28 1949.

David Eugene Roush West Columbia West Virginia Messenger David Point Pleasant Main St Mt. Vernon Ave N. Camden Av 23Rd St The

River Captain G R Young, 54, dies in Henderson

George Raymond Young, 54, river captain from Henderson, died Thursday at Holzer Hospital. Born November 13, 1894 in Buffalo, he leaves a wife, three daughters, one son, four sisters, four brothers, and his mother. Funeral Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Henderson Methodist Church, Rev Haney officiating. burial Suncrest Cemetery.

Point Pleasant George Raymond Young Henderson Holzer Hospital Buffalo Edna Elvina Jones Wanda Ariene Scarberry Gladys Romona Burris Kenneth Edward Myrtle Hyden Charleston Clara Martin Iva Wallace Elsa Postsweight Nitro Harley Cardwell Turley Cardwell Mervin Goodal Sammy Fauver Fanny Fauver Pm Young Loyal Order of the Moose Methodist Co. E. Haney Suncrest Cemetery

Ferrells Plan Move to Camp Conley Addition Farm

Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Ferrell of Jackson Ave plan to relocate to a Camp Conley addition residence early next week. They own about five acres and intend to garden extensively as a hobby.

Point Pleasant J. A. Ferrell Jackson Ave Camp Conley Addition

Mason Native Dies in Ohio

Ottie E. Greenlee, a Mason County native and former West Virginia Malleable Iron Co. employee, died in Columbus after living there 30 years. Funeral at Heights EUB Church Saturday at 10 a.m. Rev. F. H. Capehart officiates. Burial in Lone Oak cemetery. Survived by widow Carrie, two sons Hellaire and Donald Greenlee, sister Myrtle Redman, brothers Orville and Robert Greenlee, two stepdaughters and two stepsons. The body lies at Raynes funeral home for viewing.

Point Pleasant Ottie E. Greenlee Mason County West Virginia Malleable Iron Co Columbus Heights Eub Church F. H. Capehart Lone Oak Raynes Funeral Home Robert Elinor Selby Greenlee Carrie Whittington Greenlee Hellaire Donald Greenlee Detroit Myrtle Redman Orville Robert Greenlee Ike Burris Myrtle Peters Emory Leslie Duff

Home Entered Theft Noted in Gallia County

Mr and Mrs Elmer Plymale of Gallpolis Ferry were away attending a funeral when their Gallipolis home was entered and valuables missing. The loss was not found until Wednesday evening. items include two pairs of pants two shirts a hat a belt candy from the icebox and several bottles of root beer. Police were not summoned due to time elapsed.

Point Pleasant Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry Gallipolis

School Board To Meet for Contract Awards

POINT PLEASANT An adjourned meeting of the board of education will be held Wednesday evening, says County Superintendent Robert H. Ferguson. Items include awarding contracts to coal suppliers and staffing for offices. Ferguson doubts teacher placements will be made at the meeting.

Point Pleasant Board of Education Robert H. Ferguson Ferguson

Eastern Star To Meet In Mon Day at Masonic Temple

The local chapter of the order of the Eastern Star will hold a meeting Monday evening at the Masonic Temple.

Eastern Star Point Pleasant Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Ladies of Vaught Memorial Church Host Huntington Guests

Ladies of the Vaught Memorial Church hosted a group from Huntington on Thursday morning at the church. Mrs. Arthur Beckett and others spoke at the Women Society of Christian Service meeting. Visiting members from Mt. Union Beech Hill and Henderson attended and luncheon was served by church ladies. Attendees included Rev. C. E. Haney and many named members.

Vaught Memorial Church Huntington Arthur Beckett P. P. Lallance L. C. Hinerman V. D. Hite Womens Society of Christian Service Mt. Union Beech Hill Henderson C. E. Haney Eric Nystrom John A. Kay Otho Lanier Sally Wears Roy Yauger Icely Spence Janet Dora Blaine Wirt Robbins Nettie Miller Sadie Jeffers Alma Addison Jenny Whitt Isabel Wright Frances Clark Edith Fellore Stella Bowcott E. W. Quickle Herbert Henderson Jerry Atkinson Ray Crank Rudolph Rodgers C. E. McCulloch

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs Oran Roush Held in Bellemeade

Mrs. Byron Roush hosted a stork shower at her Bellemeade home Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs. Oran Roush. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments, and gifts were given by several attendees including Mrs. Lettie Doolittle and others.

Byron Roush Bellemeade Oran Roush

Local resident Mary Hyre to return home soon

Mrs. Mary Hyre, patient at Holzer Hospital for ten days, is expected to return to her Ohio River Road home early next week. Attorney Raymond Musgrave attended court in Winfield this week and was a business visitor in Charleston. Raymond Gerald, son of Attorney

Mary Hyre Holzer Hospital Ohio River Road Raymond Musgrave Winfield Charleston Raymond Gerald

West Columbia Man Fined by Magistrate

J. E. Kerwood of West Columbia appeared before a local magistrate and paid a $50 fine plus costs after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. He was involved in a Route 62 crash on July 4 that fractured his left elbow and led to several days in Holzer Hospital. State Trooper R. C. Dilley filed the complaint.

Point Pleasant J. E. Kerwood West Columbia Kerwood Route 62 Holzer Hospital R. C. Dilley

Stock Sales Interest Seen Changing Hands

PO PLEASANT It was learned here Thursday that Bill Mace, manager of Point Pleasant Live Stock Sales Co. for the past three years, has disposed of his interest to John E. Evans of Gallipolis. It is said his son, Tim Evans, will succeed Mr. Mace as manager. AUDIT BEING MADE POINT PLEASANT C. A. Riley, representing the state tax commissioner’s office, is making the annual audit of city finances. He will also report to the new council on the final year of the old administration.

PO Pleasant Bill Mace Point Pleasant C. A. Riley State Tax Commissioner’s Office

Workers Wanted for Lead Burners and Mechanical Engineers

Employment office calls for applicants for lead burners and mechanical engineers. Billboard has remained vacant for several periods with no responses.

Point Pleasant

Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Travel

Mrs Raymond Musgrave visits with cousin Richard Hordes of Girard Ohio. Mrs Gene Crow returns after visiting her parents in Philipp. Mrs Elmer Martin in Charleston with sons and daughters in law William and Lynn Martin. Mr and Mrs Charles Truran of Washington Pa visit father Attorney W Poling at Mt Vernon Ave. Mary McCulloch returns home after days with niece Mrs Robert Felton. Mr and Mrs Harry Berkley and guests visit Lexington Kentucky. Dr and Mrs Lester Corrick leave for Richmond Kentucky to accompany daughter Mary home. Captain F Reiker and daughter Mrs James Lovell spend a day in Huntington with daughter Mrs Dewey Deal. Mr and Mrs Johnson Micwthae plan to move to Lewis apartments.

Raymond Musgrave Richard Hordes Girard Ohio Gene Crow R. P. Workman Philipp Elmer Martin Charleston William Martin Lynn Martin Charles Truran Washington, Pa W. Poling Mt. Vernon Ave Mary McCulloch Main St Rsons Robert Felton Mra McCulloch Mrx M. C. Byers Baitimore Harry Berkley Tracthr Galion Lexington Lester Corrick Jefferson Blvd Richmond Mary Dewey Deal Mra Johnson Micwthae 10Th St Lewis

Local Residents Return From Vacations and Announcements

Families report vacations and visits across towns and states. J G Wolden Park Drive and the Dilley family plan flood delay arrangements while relatives and friends from Burgettstown Burford and Cincinnati gather at local homes.

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Pt. Pleasant Church News Arawana Anthony Frank Schultz Gayla Johnson Gayla Edith Gardner Betty Jo Roush C. H. Kuhl Mia Dan Crow Florence Eckard Beasie Schultz John Rice Elmo Schultz Robert Higginboth Clarence Cheesebrew Kes Krebs Violet Safford Marjorie Cheesebrew Hazel Carter Hugh Gaskins Bessie Baskina Boy G. R. Young Beaco & Kasco F. J. Beasley Co Athens, O Stewart, O Mason Ben Franklin Co W. Va Mrs. Roush Athens J. G. Wolden Park Drive Burgettatown Raymond Stewart Dale Rowah North Bay Ontario Canada Trooper R. C Dilley, Jr Pleasant St Martlinton Cincinnati Kathleen Reed Iona Lote Neal Altman's Cool Bayon M. L Atma Ana Et Ohio Orto
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