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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1949

Page

3

Marriage Announcement for Viola Boyer and Charles Jones

Mr and Mrs John Boyer of 2109 Main St announce the marriage of their daughter Viola to Charles Jones son of Mr and Mrs Walter Jones of English Road. The single ring ceremony was at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday at 2 30 pm with Rev Holly Shamblin officiating. The couple’s reception followed at the bride’s home.

Point Pleasant John Boyer Main St Viola Charles Jones Walter Jones English Road Trinity Methodist Church Holly Shamblin Henry K. Fry Miles Dowl Sarah Jane Jones James Gibeaut Jones Co. A 269Th Engineers Headquarters West Virginia Millee South Charleston Dowling Bayer Lorena Bauer Edna Cox Virginia Wears Viola B Gladys Blessing John Blessing Mae

July 4 celebration plans in Point Pleasant

Celebration committees with the Volunteer Fire Department sponsor an all day event featuring carnival, bands, floats and contests such as greasy pig greasy pole and sack races. The horseshow is at Senior High School football field directed by John McNeil. The West Virginia National Guard will stage an air show and a fireworks display closes the day.

Point Pleasant Fire Department John McNeil West Virginia National Guard

Barto Burris Dies in Columbus Hospital

Point Pleasant mourns the death of Barto Burris 44 after a paralytic stroke in a Columbus hospital. He was the son of the late Jasper Burris and Laura Bell Ice Burris, a Point Pleasant native. He was survived by his widow.

Point Pleasant Frank Burris Railroad Ave Barto Burris Columbus Jasper Burris Laura Bellice Burris

Past Noble Grand Club Meets in IOOF Hall

Elizabeth Davis hosted a meeting of the Past Noble Grand Club at the IOOF Hall. Georgiana Turnbull and Bea McLaughlin won prizes while Thelma Philips and others enjoyed a luncheon.

Shawnee Noble Grand Club IOOF Elizabeth Davis Georgiana Turnbull Bea McLaughlin Thelma Phillips Carrie Mellencamp Isabelle Davis Jean Williams Catherine Leaver Gordon Wolcott Ashtabula Nancy Hartman James Begley Sharon Terry New Straitsville George Mathews Dick McGrath Phil Gibbon Belpre McGrath Tom Jester Tommy Jr West Jefferson Frank Anguish Robert Opperman Howard Chute Ottie Opperman Harry Opperman Stockport Tom Scanlon Belle Vernon

Doctors Prove Plan Breaks Laxative Habit

Five New York doctors claim the plan frees users from laxatives by gradually tapering use of Carter's Pills over three weeks and then stopping. The program, backed by 83 percent success in tests, emphasizes daily water, a fixed schedule, and natural digestive action without habit forming drugs. Carter's Pills cost 33 cents at drugstores.

New York Carter

Property Transfers in Ar Buckle and New Haven Areas

Garrett McReynolds Campbell and William Campbell sell 2 acres in Ar buckle District to Allen and Delia Campbell. Herbert R. and Ester V. King convey to Clayton A. and Iva M. Athey in New Haven town Lewis Addition lots 88 and 89. J R and Elsie Holley transfer to State Road Commission Hannan District 0.15 acre. Owen and Lizzie Edmond to State Road Commission Hannan District 0.40 acre. M V and Garnett Cremeans to District 0.30 acre. F S and Sarah Marr to Miss Ora Marr Cooper District 17 acres 2 rods and ten poles.

Garrett McReynolds Campbell William Campbell Allen Delia Campbell Arbuckle Herbert R Ester V. King Clayton A Iva M. Athey New Haven Lewis J. R Elsie Holley State Road Commission Hannan Owen and Lizzie Edmond M. V. and Garnett Cremeans F. S Sarah Marr

Several Men Escape From Pliny Prison Camp

Several men have escaped from the Pliny prison labor camp in the past few days. state police Sgt. D G Wilfong says Mason and Putnam counties and surrounding areas have been alerted.

Point Pleasant Pliny D. G. Wilfong State Police Mason Putnam

Mason Man Released After $50 Fine

Mason City resident Austin Ne ville released after paying a $50 fine and costs after being charged with driving while intoxicated. The borrowed car he drove was severely damaged when it left the road between Mason City and New Haven, according to state police Sgt. D G Wilfong.

Point Pleasant Austin Neville Mason City D. G. Wilfong State Police Neville New Haven Wilfong

Local social visits noted across several towns

Mr and Mrs Brian Saunders and daughter Phyllis of Northup plus Mr and Mrs Walden Belville of near Gallipolis called on Grover Saunders. Ernie Robinson and family visited Gallipolis as did Betty Fillinger from Gallipolis. Various other guests and weekend visits occurred among Shoemaker Sherritt Robinson and Saunders households in Vinton Buffalo W Va Crown City Adamsville and nearby areas. Gloria Shoemaker signs off.

Bidwell Brian Saunders Phyllis Northup Walden Belville Gallipolis Grover Saunders Bradford Robinson Ernie C. B. Robinson Hal S. Shoemaker Gloria Elmer Sherritt Vinton Bill Glassburn Arnie Betty Fillinger W. C. Fillinger Hal Shoemaker Bert Call Adamsville John Burkle Hal G. Shoemaker Lewis Switzer Billy J. L. Hineman Crown City Marguerite Hineman Homer Cottrill Gloria Shoemaker

Rutland News Local Mentions and Family Updates

Jimmie Graham was taken to Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy after a fall from an automobile for observation and treatment. Jess Wood attended a Holzer Hospital checkup on Saturday. Maxine Siders, employed in Gallipolis, visited her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Siders. Mrs James Searles and baby returned home from the Mason Clinic. she fractured her ankle two weeks ago and has a cast. Her daughter was born June 3. Gerald Tate of Dayton and Worthy Tate of Gallipolis were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Smith. Malcolm Hill is spending a furlough with his parents. Several Rutland residents attended a fish fry at Rocksprings Hall. Cassie Baughman of Columbus is spending a couple of weeks with her mother Mrs Flossie Hull.

Rutland—Jimmie Gerald Graham Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Jess Wood Holzer Hospital Maxine Siders Gallipolis Charles Siders James Searles Baby Mason Clinic

Funeral Notices and Social Guests Highlight Syracuse Ledger

Family and friends attended multiple funerals including Thomas Potts and Red Lisle at Asbury Methodist Church with burial at Letart Cemetery. The piece also notes visitors and guests from Ohio, Michigan, Iowa, and Cleveland, plus church activities and a hospital update.

Hemlock Boosters Postpone Meeting And Tour Of Erosion Effects

The Hemlock Boosters third meeting was moved from May 23 to June 6 at Hemlock school with adviser Bill Osenbaugh leading a soil erosion tour. A baseball game followed and a June 20 meeting is planned at Hemlock school. The item also lists multiple local visits and social notices involving families from Bellevue Murray City Corning Windham Shawnee and nearby towns along with a Cleveland Phillies game attendance.

Hemlock Hemlock Boosters Hemlock School Bill Osenbaugh John Richardson Bellevue William Hayes Murray City John Hodgson Corning Harry Tharp Cleveland Nina Eayle Glenn Williams New Lexington Bennetta Hodgson Seven Sisters Club Robina Stoyle Shawnee Gail Monk Logan Albert Post Grant Post Near Glouster Ralph Post Noah

Miss Martha Moore Tops Local Bridge Club Scores

Miss Martha Moore entertained her bridge club at English Road Monday night and held the high score. Refreshments were served to Mrs. Samuel Roush, Mrs. James Shadie, Miss Betty Lou Bell, Miss Patty Ingraham, Miss Jackie Windsor, Miss Betty Purdum, and Miss Sue Twitty.

Point Pleasant Martha Moore English Road Samuel Roush James Shadie Betty Lou Bell Patty Ingraham Jackie Windsor Betty Purdum Sue Twitty

Auxiliary Nominates Officers for June 20 Meeting

Point Pleasant report: The Auxiliary of the Carpenters Local met on Main Street with Mrs. Paul Eads presiding. Nominations were made for officers and the election is scheduled for June 20 at 7 30 p.m. Attendees included Mrs. Miles Dowling and Mrs. Bessie Kuhl.

Point Pleasant The Carpenters Main St Paul Eads Miles Dowling Bessie Kuhl

Weekend Guests and Local Highlights Pass Through Town

The report notes visitors and residents around Jackson Avenue and Huntington area including Mr. and Mrs. C. F. E. McCulloch and daughter Marguerite of Moorhead Minnesota hosting relatives G. A. Ringler and family. Jennifer Meyer of Charleston. Bright McCausland returning to Charlottesville. Betty Purdum visiting from Viand Street. Joan Van Horn and Jean Hill headed to Camp Molly Lauman in Lucasville Ohio for a Girl Scout event. George Overholt and family spending weekend in Mt. Vernon Ohio.

C. FE. McCulloch Winfield Road G. A. Ringler Marguerite Moorhead Minn Charles A. Meyer Jennifer Charleston Bright McCausland Charlottesville John McCausland 6Th St Betty Purdum Viand St Marietta Manufacturing Co Main St Joan van Horn Jean Hill Lucasville Ohio Molly Lauman George Overholt Ohio River Rd Mt. Vernon

Local residents gather for visits and employment changes

Mrs Cleo Vaught and Mr Edward Newell hosted guests while Margaret Greenlee started new cashier duties at Kroger Go. Keith Taylor and Ralph Raike family members visited in Henderson. William Johnson began work at the Philip Sporn Plant in Graham Station. Gaskins family attended a funeral in Charleston. William H Vaughts returned home after a Sumner vacation.

Cleo Vaught Edward Newell Margaret Greenlee Kroger Go Keith Taylor Huntington Ralph Raike Henderson William Johnson Viand St Philip Sporn Graham Station James K. Gaskins Jerico Rd Charleston William H. Vaught Main St

Local Families Share Weekend Visits in West Virginia

In Mersville West Virginia residents spent time with relatives including Mr and Mrs Robert Vaught and Mr and Mrs John Roberta. Arthur Roberta attended summer school at Marshall College in Huntington and joined his parents for the weekend on Jerico Road. Mrs Casby Meadows Sr and Mrs Rose Jeanette Martin with John Lassey were among others visiting from New.

Mersville W. Va Robert Vaught Arthur Roberta Marshall College Huntington John Roberta Jerico Rd Casby Meadows Rose Jeanette Martin John Lassey New

Weekend Visits From Erie and Racine Spotlight Local Families

Mrs. Nancy Armstrong and son Joe of Erie pa visited her daughter Grace Lowden for a weekend. Dayton residents Mr. and Mrs. Kessel Ferrell traveled with niece Orva Jean Bissell. Racine Mrs Sonman Osborn East Liverpool Mrs Mollie Grimes Newark visited A H Curtis and Mary Curtis. Grace Lowden hosts while parents attend Lakewood conference. A new roof and painting at the Catholic Church.

Long Bottom Nancy Armstrong Joe Erie Mary Curtis Lewis Lowden Pennsylvania

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