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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

2

Final Plan To Get Funds For Hospital Near Finish

Final plan to raise funds for a Mason County hospital moves into final stages as a four-division solicitation system forms. W W Smith chairs the drive with a goal of $200,000 plus Hill-Burton funds to build a 40-bed hospital. The plan features a mixed medical and osteopathic staff and a nonprofit operation expected to reinvest any surplus into hospital improvements.

Point Pleasant County Hospital Thelentiy Sete Srive W. W. Smith Mason County Hospital John V. Mann C. R Schuraran Walden "Roush Paul F. Cummings Cummings Moose Home Schur-vent Mann Moose Roush Federal Hill-Burton Nie Board of Mason County General Hospital Jack A. Buxton Walden F. Roush C. R. Schurman

Now Many Wear FALSE TEETH With More Comfort

A brief item notes that many wear false teeth with greater comfort now, highlighting improved dental fits and satisfaction among users. The piece mentions Seabee and Senne in passing as unclear fragments, with no further context.

Middleport Recital Highlights Mrs McComas Family

Mrs L W McComas and her daughter Dianne hosted a recital at their Main Street home. Students performed solos and duets by Kay Bailey Carroll Bechtle Linda Forrest Barbara Forrest Carol Griswell Judith Clark LaVerne Hurley Jay Jenkinson Alma Baumgardner and more, marking a family-affiliated school event with several young musicians.

Middleport L. W. McComaas Dianne McComas Main St Narsan Lee Frost Kherg Kay Patricia Ann Bailey Carroll Sara Ann Bechtle Linda Barbara Forrest Carol Griswell Judith Clark LaVerne Hurley

Farm Bureau Writer Talks at Ohio gathering

Connie Phillips daughter of Mr and Mrs William Phillipe of Rittman visits as chapter 75 of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation plans a weekend meeting at the temple with speakers including Char Gatwick and Mrs L W MC eration. The event features a recital by Mrs Richard Rader Janet News and notes of nearby guests in New Martinsville W Va and a recreation period with dancing and family visits including Mr and Mrs EM Wood and the Wood family.

Connie Phillips William Phillipe Rittman Song Reonyepeert Eas Sara McW Richard Rader Janet Manley Bridgeport W. Va Walton Lanney Carroll Manley Ang Wood Son Bracky New Martinsville EM. Wood Forrest Bachtell Son Forres

Pomeroy Society Social Notes and Community Highlights

Pomeroy hosts a dessert bridge party with J A Shinn and Mrs Vernon Ave entertaining. Stone wins high score, Startzman second. Moose Women meet in Moose Home with Senior Regent Ann Whalen in charge. Bridal shower, round robin cards, and gifts for a hospitalized member noted. Point Pleasant Lions fundraiser progress and tractor mower drive details given, with past visitors and local warps noted. Several area residents' travels and upcoming meetings summarized.

J. A. Shinn Vernon Ave G. E. Merrill Lockport, N. Y Stone Startzman Moose Women of the Moose Home Ann Whalen Cluo Ots Heme Pomeroy Caret Ann Strauss Wes Middleport Evelyn Fick W. Main St Point Pleasant Lions Ben ‘Neutaling Harmon Field Max Meinhart Mix Erneni Rhodes Albert Bhers George Roberts Rebach Denver ‘Thoma Walter Ments Rice William McNett Reberty Ridge Stacy Sellers Phoenix Ariz Michigan Roberts Ray Daniels Lions Club Xjstoce Harold Adem Marlene Moore Sweeker Melgs Cineral Hospital Elmer Wickham Pt. Know Point Pleasant Ter and Brothers Oc Law Sim“A. E Fred Nibert Atre Wickham Walter Binettar Ciaewat Huntington Mamet Snr Veterans, Hospital Gerald Meintoh W. Va Kroger Boney Ton Joe New York Krop Cer Ralph Graves Lake Hope Tere Mira Thomas Eck

July Fiesta Planned at Church with Dinner and Entertainment

The church plans a July Fiesta marking the pastor's August vacation with a 7:30 pm communion service and a 10:30 am observance. A covered dish supper at 6:30 pm precedes the fiesta featuring speakers, entertainment, and outdoor movies after supper. Harold Sauer chairs. Gail Mysell is food chair. James Sullivan heads entertainment.

Vente Yn Church Service Land Family and Friends Sss Harold Sauer Gail Mysell James Sullivan Entertainment Phairman

All Quiet In Middleport Weekend Police Blotter

Middleport reports show no serious incidents over the weekend with a single minor domestic event and a vehicle stop at N Third Ave. The Phillips family welcomed a daughter and Lt. Bradmar, a 1954 graduate, received wings after training in multiple bases. The Walburns note their son Charley Jr. and daughter Gloria with family postings in Europe.

Middleport Midleport Middlefury Vicky Lee Pomeroy St. John William Phillips W. Blaetmar Rittman Phillips Fred Blaetmar Connie N. Third Ave Christine Reese Peart” Phillips Min Force Base Texas Saville Charles Binetmar Wallum Co 1 Air Force Walburns Malden AB Missouri Charles Walburn Landisburg Bradmar Charley Jr Ohio University Gloria Gene Waiburn France Germany U. Stores

Meigs 4-H Clubs Open Drive for Pool Funds

Meigs County 4-H clubs kick off a fundraising drive to raise two dollars per member for a county pool project. The campaign targets a total of about 2000 to 4000 dollars with tag days, individual activities, and business house contributions. Roy Holter leads campus activities, plans summer events and a July 26 start at Center Cave Camp in Jackson County to support the pool project with Meigs County’s share.

Pomeroy Meigs County Busi Cess House Meigs Group 10 Meigs Mid Ueport Roy Holter Ann Shoppers Canter’ Cave Jackson County

Ancil Tucker Gets Post On Mason County FHA

Ancil Tucker receives a position on Mason County FHA as part of a three member county committee to oversee farm loans and conservation measures. The panel includes two farmers and a non profit group, vetting applicants for loans and programs aiding pastures terraces irrigation and farmstead improvements. The county committee approves loans before federal funding, with oversight of eligibility and policy for the county supervisor. Middleport movement aids the Meles Boonty Home children with weekly pool outings sponsored by First Presbyterian deaconesses and church praise, while American Legion seeks a swim day plan for underprivileged youths and donates a season ticket.

Jiyker Tucker Robert , Thompson peat Jaiey_ om apgeeved Saland Water Fart Joseph S. Baird Farmers Home Administration Ing Crowon Gunty Middleport — Movement Meles Boonty Middleport First Presbyterian Church The American Legion Feeney

Community Shower Honors Mr and Mrs Robert Byer

Honored couple Mr and Mrs Robert Byer received a miscellaneous shower Saturday evening at the Leon Lodge. Guests numbered thirty five with refresh ments served by Mall Mrs Byer, the former Kay Graham, and others including Mrs Smith and Mrs Clayde Barnette.

Robert Byer Leon Lodge Mall Byer Kay Graham Rays Graham Mes ‘Smith Clayde Barnette Oma

Omery Meigs County Sit Club Councilors Plan Camping Trip

Omery Meigs County Sit Club councilors will depart next Monday to attend the annual camping season of the sun.

Livestock Club To Meet at County Extension Office

The Meigs County Better Livestock Club will meet at 7 p m today at the county extension service Dunty building. Members are urged to attend and discuss club activities and livestock plans.

Dunty Extension Service Tfc

Driver Loses Lice Fined for Drinking

Point Pleasant resident Jackie Myers faced arrest by City Patrolman Tele Morrison. Goodwin also fined Harvey Rainey $23 and costs for reckless driving, with arrest conducted by State police.

Oint Pleasant Jackie Myers Point Pleasant Tele Morrison Goodwin Harvey Rainey

Meigs General Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Local hospital notices list admissions of Mrs Roma Beal and Mrs Madeline Chafin among others. Discharges include Mrs Nellie Eblin and Mrs Erma Hayman. Regional movement notes mention residents moving to Kentucky and local visits by families in Ohio towns such as Pomeroy, Chester, Gallipolis, and Columbus.

Roma Beal Harrisonville Madeline’ Chafin Pomroy Roma Workman Mason Oy Bridge C Ck" Gebel Erma Hayman Charles Carter Melle Birchfield Rome Star Workman Frank Vale Robe Stanley Swisherert Duckworth Mix Margari Johnny Garrison Cardillo Nancy Garea On Akron Kentucky Siti Chrenee Peis Point Pleasant Edward the Pest U. Sant George File Gallipolis Rich Gene Johnson Mond Columbus Jefferson Elmo Songer Areyville LeGrande Martin Fare Elizabeth Ann Bol. Hern

John Jay New Chief Justice Portrait Mentioned by Washington

Fragmentary OCR notes declare John Jay as the new chief justice role noted by George Washington. The source references the First Supreme Court position and Jay’s entry into that historic office.

John Jay George Washingtoe States Supreme Court

Kyger visitors and weekend guests in Clendenin

Rev and Mrs George Kyger and twin daughters from Columbus visited Mr and Mrs Shester Ward and Mrs James Ward of Clendenin. Marysville guests Mr and Mrs James Shaw and son Stevie visited here. Assisting are Rev and Mrs Lemley and Mrs Ivan Groy. A stray science line notes Mars and Jupiter orbits.

Kyger Ewery George Columbus Shester Ward Winger James Ward Clendenin W. Way Bile Felson Dale Sisson Jetta Gohn Lemley Ivan Groy James Shaw Stevie Marysville

Scarberry Family Welcomes Seventh Grandchild Daniel Dean Scarberry

The Scarberry family of Broadway announces the birth of Daniel Dean Scarberry, seventh grandson of Mr and Mrs J A Scarberry. He was born July 2 in Dayton to Mr and Mrs Henry Scarberry, joining siblings Stephen and other relatives. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Newell of Mr.

Middle Port J. A. Scarberry Broadway Daniel Dean Scarberry Henry Scarberry Dayton Stephen Clarence Newell

Son Born to Joneses in Gallipolis

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Jones announce the birth of a son, Jeffrey Wayne, born July 12 at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Jones of Burlington, with great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Richard Campbell and Mrs Alma Hender.

Pomeroy Wayne Jones Jeffrey Wayne Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Harold Jones Burlington Richard Campbell Alma Hender

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Mason County Hospital Board Cambridge Ohio Seabee Hackett's Safety Service Omeroy K&m Middleport Society la Verne Hurley Willard Hurley K “P Mall Second Ave Hurley Robert Ann Rawlings Aidaleport Heroe Blakend Julie Ann Probasco Ann Sheppard Charles, Tom W.va Susan Rawlings Lake’ Hope Mise Sheppard Mims Rawlings Shipley’s Church of Christ Portland Park Ligibte Iddleport Senior Methodist Lancaster Institute Kenneth Murray Robert Shirley Batey David Chesh Betty Covert Barbara Covert Carol Chewell Judith Hurley George Hibbs Marianne Woodgerd Louis A. Bangferter Heath Church Ahaneport Personals Gerald Rice Ons Michael John Kno ‘Tenn Ards Peart Graves Burn Peart St Farm Bureau Pomeroy Society OFS Pomeroy Personals Ancil Tucker Mason County Tiddopeeaee Mindepoet Park Onan George E. Alien Bobby Arthur Goowin Rebecca Steven V Ohio St Mra Lewis Cepehart Hikren Sherry Jand Phil New Haven Richard Plymale St. Albans Tidven Rand Laven Ace Elmerlymale Gallipolis Ferry Willian Gree Dix-San Jimmy Lavell Parkersburg Florida Lovell Batty. Aelker Capt Aelker Liberty. St Burl Rolling Ripley Gorothy Kent Cathy Dan O'Herliby Adventures OF Robinson Crusoe Technteotor Liberty ‘Theatre Humphrey Bogart Fred MacMurray the Waterfront Marlon Brando Lee J Cobb Marie Saint MGM Pomeroy Bend Theatres Temple Uesday Sulver Chalice Virginia Mayo Dack Palonce Pher Angilt Vera Cruz UN SuperScope Technicolor Sitle Karr & van Zandt Meigs General Hospital Cheshire Amervias Mars Jupiter Joneses the Ave Perel
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