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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1952

Page

3

Band Leader Will Assume Post in August

Point Pleasant High School appoints R. D. Andre as new band director, starting August 1. A Marshall College graduate, he previously taught in Paintsville and Ripley and promoted bands in Charleston. He and wife with 15 month old daughter Robin Sue plan to move once housing is secured.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School R. D. Andre Andre Marshall College Paintsville Kentucky Gorby Music House Charleston Ripley High School Huntington Robin Sue Secur

Community Notes From Hockingport Happenings

Mrs Delbert Sams entertained the WSCS at her home. one new member joined. Mr and Mrs Raymond Grimm of Buffalo NY visited his father William Grimm. Carl Ford, recently returned from Korea, spent the weekend with E L Ford. Clyde Brown and Laura Bise announce birth of son Thomas Victor. Eugene Putnam has joined the Navy and left for Maryland. Maurice Weber and Bryan Shrewsbury families visit. Mary Lincicome notes.

Hockingport Delbert Sams WSCS Raymond Grimm Buffalo N.Y William Grimm Carl Ford Chicago Korea E. L. Ford Clyde Brown Waterford Ohio Thomas Victor Laura Bise Oscar Bise Eugene Putnam Navy Maryland Woodrow Putnam Maurice Weber Madison Ind Bryan Shrewsbury Carl Welling Athens Anna Foster Coolville Mrs Orvel Medley Mary Lincicome Fort Dix N. J D. W. Reynolds Mary Jane Newport News Oak Thomas Riply Road Eunice Beller George Wise Wellington Del William Burdette Wise Betty Burdette Charleston Beller Burdette Grant Beaver Leon Galen Long Kenneth Pauline Burley Long Patty Glenn Palestine W. Va Jack Moody Ann Jane John Pearl Stalnaker Nitro Melvin Carson George Rairden Warren Stewart Woodrow Beaver Cincinnati Sherman Beaver

Swan Song at Abbotsbury Swannery

Thousands of swans gather at the Abbotsbury Swannery off Dorset coast in England a place tied to King Canute who granted the land in 1023.

Abbotsbury Dorset England Canute

Social Notes Highlight Presbyterian Choir Guests and Departures

Mrs. Guy Morrison and others hosted a party at the Johnson home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ben Isaac who plan a move to Charleston West Virginia. Isaac is choir director at the Presbyterian Church and received a group gift. Several local families and guests were listed with afternoon refreshments and social visits surrounding travel and homecomings in the area.

Point Pleasant Guy Morrison R. P. Rothgelod Ernest Biffle Hamilton Johnson Presbyterian Choir Johnson Home Ben Isaac Charleston W. Va Isaac Presbyterian Church James Adie Louis Bateson P. T. Burdette William Woolfitt James McComb Charles Gammon John Sargent R. B. Rothgeb

Hayride and Roast Honors Carolyn Wartenburg at Jericho Road

A Friday evening hayride and wiener roast for Carolyn Wartenburg of Jericho Road featured a trip to Cory Dam. Chaperone Bill Mc Dermitt oversaw attendees including Mitzi Gibson Peggy Pullins Ruth Ann Robinson Shirley Thomas Joan Hoch from New Castle Pa Jean Russell Ann Williams Dorky Eads Nancy Blazer from Gallipolis Jimmy Call Jimmy Gaskin David Walters Donald Birchfield Glenville Jewell Michael Easley Ronnie Roush and Michael Whalen.

Carolyn Wartenburg Jericho Road Cory Dam Bill McDermitt Mitzi Gibson Peggy Pullins Ruth Ann Robinson Shirley Thomas Joan Hoch New Castle Jean Russell Ann Williams Dorky Eads Nancy Blazer Gallipolis Jimmy Call Jimmy Gaskin David Walters Donald Birchfield Glenville Jewell Michael Easley Ronnie Roush Michael Whalen

Jericho Homemakers Club To Meet At Jeri cho Road

Mrs Fritz Wartenburg will host the Jericho Home makers Farm Women's Club Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The lesson study will be presented by Mrs W C Roberts.

Fritz Wartenburg Jericho Road Jericho

Greek student to speak at Mason County Farm Women tea

Miss Vassilika Theodoridou of Greece, sponsored by the West Virginia Farm Women's Club, will speak at a Thursday tea hosted by the Mason County Farm Women's Club in the Wahama High School Auditorium.

Vassilika Theodoridou Greece West Virginia Farm Women's Club Mason County Farm Women's Club Wahama High School

Hands Down Verdict For Caltrider In Auto Suit

In Point Pleasant a magistrate court jury found in favor of J. F. Caltrider of Ripley against William C. Cain of Elwood over a July automobile crash. Damages set at 69.95 with Cain paying 35 plus costs. The article also notes unrelated local notices and a Shenandoah airship loss.

Point Pleasant J. F. Caltrider Ripley William C. Cain Elwood Caltrider Cain

Visitors from Athens and Barberton Stop in

Mr and Mrs Charlies Holland of Athens and Mrs Francis Chesser host guests Thursday evening. Don Withem and daughter Mary Jo of Barberton vacationing in Southern Ohio visit friends near Withem’s childhood home. Miss Coey returned from Glouster to her grandmother Mrs Etta Pierce. Carol Ann Smith rode back to Barberton with the Linscotts aiding her visit.

Taylor Ridge Charlies Holland Athens Billie Parker Linscott Barberton Linscott Annie Smith Dwight Smith Trimble Carol Ann Smith Linscotts Carl Welling

Chauncey Ste v en Hamer 4th Birthday Party

Chauncey Steven Hamer celebrated his fourth birthday with a home party on Saturday. Family and friends attended including Mary Tippett Linda Gretz Given Davis Kim Lindner Ralph Coe Lois Ann Blackford David Dodson Mike Fiske Janice Sweeney Sue Marcia Pendergrass Lee Glenn Bridgewater Gary Grace Gail McNaughton Chucky Monroe Paul David Kostival and grandmother Faye Hamer. Mothers assisting included Mrs Margaret Hamer Orpha Tippett Lou Ann Gretz Eileen Bridgewater Thelma Grace Virginia McNaughton and Dee Monroe.

Chauncey Steven Hamer Mary Tippett Linda Gretz Given Davis Kim Lindner Ralph Coe Lois Ann Blackford David Dodson Mike Fiske Janice Sweeney Sue Marcia Pendergrass Lee Glenn Bridgewater Gary Grace Gail McNaugton Chucky Monroe Paul David Kostival Faye Hamer Athens Steven Margaret Hamer Orpha Tippett Lou Ann Gretz Eileen Bridgewater Thelma Grace Virginia McNaughton Dee Monroe

Isaac Johnson Dies at 66 in Point Pleasant

Isaac Wesley Johnson aged 66 died Sunday at his Ripley road home after a two year illness. Born May 20 1886 in Point Pleasant he was a Hickory Chapel Church member and former worker for West Virginia Mallachie Co. Survived by widow Ida Folden Johnson three daughters Louise Bonecutter Dorothy Bands Charlotte Stover four sons Robert Richard Melvin George one half brother Robert Adkins and sister Nancy Johnson plus fifteen grandchildren. Funeral arrangements with Mohr Arnett.

Point Pleasant Isaac Wesley Johnson Ripley Road Hickory Chapel John and Mary Adkins Johnson West Virginia Mallachie Co Henry White Ida Folden Johnson Louise Bonecutter

Mason County Vet Bonus Claims Paid This Year

Mason County paid 158 veterans a total of 415560 in bonuses during the first half of the year. Across the state more than 188000 claims were processed and paid, totaling nearly 53000000.

Nebraska State Mason County Point Pleasant Veterans Affairs

Esto Fideles Club Meeting at St Josephs Parish Hall

The Esto Fideles Club of St. Josephs Catholic Church met in the parish hall Monday night in regular monthly session. Hostess Mrs Kari Wiles served refreshments to members and families including Edward Chard and children Kari Wiles George Jeffers John Taylor Edward Ryan Emma Ryan Pauline Huddieston Clara Roush Mary Walsh and Father Theodore Wisniewski. The Rev Joe Grimm Claudia Jo Wally and relatives planned a vacation trip to visit relatives and friends in Mason and vicinity. The Grimms recently spent a week at a Michigan lake.

Mary Walsh Theodore Wisniewski Mason Briefs Joe Grimm Claudia Jo Wally Mason Vicinity

Services Conducted For Robert Daytong

Funeral services for Robert Worothy Day tong of Gallipolis Ferry were held today at 2 pm at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. M M Malcolm officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. He died Saturday at Point Clinic after several months illness. Pallbearers were Rose Ferrell Alden Ferrell Kermit Ferrell H A Waters Lawrence Litchfield and Clarence Mounts.

Point Pleasant Robert Worothy Daytong Gallipolis Ferry Concord Baptist Church M M. Malcolm Point Clinic Rose Ferre Alden Ferrell Kermit Ferret H A Waters Lawrence Litchfield Clarence Mounts

Band Concert Dates Listed in Point Pleasant Area

Point Pleasant High School band led by John H. Martin and Wahama High School band led by William Duer will perform at the Lakin State Hospital grounds at 6 30 pm on July 23. A combined concert at Point Pleasant High School athletic field is set for July 24 between 7 and 8 pm. The final concert is planned for July 31 at Mason City or New Haven with details to come.

Point Pleasant John H. Martin Wahama William Duer Lakin State Hospital Point Pt High School Mason City New Haven

UMW Auxiliary Plans Picnic at Buckeye Lake

Chauncey Auxiliary to the UMWA schedules a Buckeye Lake picnic on August 3. A Glouster bus will make four trips. Attendees meet at Bert Watkins filling station by 9 am. Mr. Hazel Hammond is president of the organization.

Chauncey - Chauncey UMWA Buckeye Lake Bert Watkins Filling Station Hazel Hammond

Lindner Returns to Columbus from Galvin Home

Helen Lindner returns to Columbus after spending the past week at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Galvin.

Columbus Chauncey Helen Lindner Joe Galvin

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