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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1952

Page

2

Fifty Pints of Blood Donated in Pt. Pleasant

The Red Cross Bloodmobile collected fifty pints in Pt. Pleasant this week as part of a national drive for blood donations. Dr. J. Hyer notes urgent need on home fronts and Korean battlefields. Dozens of donors listed by name include Mr. Velma Orhel and Rev. S. D. Rexrode.

Point Pleasant American Red Cross J. Hyer Kiwanis Club Korea Mason County Red Cross Chapter Velma Orhel Aris Langdon S. D. Rexrode F. W. Ingraham Russell Oshel Mr Rice Paul F. Thomas Paul Rairden FE. S. Matheson Richard Tatterson Charlies Hornbeck Vera Hornbeck

Jones and Watkins Rehired by Point Pleasant Board

Point Pleasant officials re employed county 4 H Club agent Jonhn D Jones with the board funding 158 38 dollars monthly and the West Virginia Agricultural Extension Division covering the rest. Dorothy Watkins was also re employed as school health nurse with the board contributing 1680 dollars toward her salary.

Point Pleasant Jonhn D Jones Board of Education Ning West Virginia Agricultural Extension Division Dorothy Watkins

Legion Auxiliary to Nominate New Officers Monday

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet Monday evening in the Legion Home where new officers will be nominated.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home

Team Plans Social For Equipment Fund

Henderson Junior Legion Blue Birds decide to sponsor an ice cream social to raise funds for team equipment. The event is set for Thursday June 26 at Route 17 and Smith Street in Henderson with ice cream cake pie and cold drinks available. Chairman is Mrs Gulf Moore, president of the Blue Bird Boosters Club.

Junior Legion Blue Birds of Henderson Route 17 Smith St Gale Gulf Moore Blue Bird Boosters Club

Admitted Names and Birth Announcements at Maxson Clinic

The Maxson Clinic notes admit Charles Werry and list several individuals by name including Pomeroy Mike Werry Mrs Ethel Burson Rutland Mr Theresa Ohlinger Letart Philip E Johnson New Haven. Birth announcements note Mr and Mrs William Fields Hartford a daughter Mrs Herbert Owens Shade a daughter Mr and Mrs Kelly Johnson Henderson a son. Additional names Raymond Sayre Goldie Mills Betty Dickens Margaret Fields Theresa On linger Madaline Owens Ruth Johnson Ethel Burson.

Charles Werry Pomeroy Mike Werry Ethel Burson Rutland Theresa Ohlinger Letart Philip E. Johnson New Haven Wiliam Fields Hartford Herbert Owens Shade Kelly Johnson Henderson Raymond Sayre Goldie Mills Betty Dickens Margaret Fields Theresa Onlinger Madaline Owens Ruth Johnson

Waste near stove blamed for Bellemeade fire

Firefighters were summoned to Bill Hall’s Bellemeade residence early Wednesday afternoon. The blaze started in a wastebasket by the kitchen stove and was extinguished before they arrived. Damage is estimated at about $100 to the one story frame house owned by Mrs. Walter Crooks.

Point Pleasant Bill Hall Bellemeade Jackson Walter Crooks

Licenses Expire Across County County Clerk Announces

County licenses will expire on June 39 and renewal fees rise 19 percent each month thereafter as announced by County Clerk Andy Wilson.

Point Pleasant Andy Wilson

Pt Pleasant Couple Wed In Point Pleasant Home Ceremony

Miss Lois June Billups and William Richard Ellis married Monday at 7 pm in a ceremony at the Ellis home on Jefferson Blvd. Rev. R. G. Ellis officiated. The wedding featured blue satin attire, pearl jewelry, and a tiered cake. A reception followed with family and friends in attendance.

Point Pleasant Lois June Billups William ‘Richard Ellis R. G. Ellis Ellis Jefferson Blvd Reba Jane Ellis Marvin Burris Fili Robert H. Billups Farland Marcum Fred Willett Orville Ellis Ceredo-Kenova High School Morris Memorial Hospital Huntington G. C. Murphy Co Jlocal High School

New Officers Installed by Moose Women at Tuesday Meeting

Women of the Moose held a regular session at the Moose Home Tuesday evening. Officers installed by Dr. J. A. Shinn, Ben Tracy, and Doris McMillin included Elizabeth Fisher senior regent Reba Caldwell junior regent and Wilma Melrose treasurer Ruth Lamp chaplain Ruth Lewis guide Marjorie Halley assistant guide Dora Kapp sentinel Fav Ball Ar gus and Nellie Henson junior graduate regent. New members Myrrie Shohe Margaret Kelly Betty Smith and Kathleen Fisher were initiated.

Women of the Moose Moose Home Moose J. A. Shinn Ben Tracy Doris McMillin Elizabeth Fisher Reba Caldwell Betty Hyatt Wilma Melrose Ruth Lamp Ruth Lewis Marjorie Halley Dora Kapp Fav Ball Argus Nellie Henson

Anne Bailey Farm Women Plan July 4 Celebration

The Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club met at Mrs. D. C. Purdy's Greer home with vice president Purdy presiding. Mrs. Milton Lewis Jr. led a lesson titled Food Makes the Difference in the Child. Members and guests include Gay Casto Charles Foglesong Roy Kincade Milton Lewis Jr. D. C. Purdy G. N. Schul Charlies Stephenson A. O. Smith James Lewis John Marshall and Mrs A L Stewart and young attendees Patty Lynn Lewis Rebecca Lewis Buddy Lewis Phyllis Jean Kincade Mary Kay Stephenson.

Anne Bailey G. N. Schul Charlies Stephenson A. O. Smith James Lewis John Marshall A. L. Stewart Patty and Lynn Lewis Rebecca Lewis Buddy Lewis Phyllis Jean Kincade Mary Kay Stephenson

First Friends Outing at Gallia Roadside Park

The First Friends Class of Hickory Chapel Church met Monday evening at a Gallipolis roadside park for vespers led by Rev. Robert Love followed by a wiener and marshmallow roast. Attendees included the Connallys, the Biffles, the Marrs family, the Loves, the Olivers with Guelda Sue, Carol Lee Cheeshbrew, and Margaret Marrs with Roy Kineade Jr.

Hickory Chapel Church Gallipolis Robert Love Charles Connally Carol William Biffle, Jr R. W. Marrs Marshall Fowler Jan Stevie Fowler John Oliver Guelda Sue Carol Lee Cheeshbrew Columbus Margaret Marrs Roy Kineade, Jr

Ruth Bible Class Meets at Trinity Methodist Church

The Ruth Bible Class of Trinity Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church social room. Hostesses are Mrs William Stortz Mrs Wirt Perry Mrs Paul Thomas Mrs Stanley Waldie Mrs Charles Wilson and Mrs Charles Wamsley.

Wesley Trinity Methodist Church George Keener Clyde McLane PR. D. Oseland C. C. Spencer Halah Eads Elizabeth Johnson Wirt Perry Elsa Rodgers Blanche Armstrong William Stortz Paul Thomas Stanley Waldie Charles Wilson Charles Wamsley

Daughters of America Council Inspects Friday Meeting

District Deputy Maggie Pruden of St. Albans will inspect the Daughters of America Council No. 63 at 7:30 p.m. in the Jr. OAUM Hall. Besres practice will follow the inspection.

Maggie Pruden St. Albans Daughters of America Council Jr. Oaum Besres

Avalanche Farm Woman's Club Meeting Hosts

Mrs. D. Haynes and Mrs. Albert Thompson will host the Avalanche Farm Women's Club on Thursday at 1 30 p.m. Lesson leader is Mrs. Thompson.

D. Haynes Albert Thompson Avalanche Farm Woman's Club Thompson

Visit Notes From Ohio House Guests

Mr and Mrs John Oliver from Charleston Road visited in Columbus and Springfield Ohio. In Springfield they met Mr and Mrs Charles Lee and in Masseyville they saw Mrs Lula Oliver who is ill. Their daughter Guelda Sue and Miss Carol Lee Cheesbrew joined them home. Paul Wallis and daughter Jacqueline and Miss Marjorie Webb of Edenton will arrive Thursday to visit G W Wallis at Gallipolis Ferry. Recent guests of Trooper and Mrs R C Dilley Pleasant St.

C. E. McCulloch Shadie Road Jerry Ringler Marguerite Erie Charlies Meyer Jennifer Nancy Ann Marguerite Wolverton Marsha Jo Ann Charleston Mever McCulloch Eddie McKinney St. Francis Hospital Columbus John Olver Charleston Road Clayton Pulliins Windsor Court Rodney Pullins Jericho Road John Oliver Springfield Ohio Charles Lee Masseyville Lula Oliver Guelda Sue Carol Lee Cheesbrew Paul Wallis Jacqueline Marjorie Webb Edenton, N. C G. W. Wallis Gallipolis Ferry R. C. Dilley Pleasant St

Funeral services held for H A Gerlach near Mt Alto

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at 2 p m at Jackson Chapel near Mt Alto for H A Gerlach 79 who died Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Gerlach of Ravenswood He suffered a stroke He was son of the late John and Dorothy Gerlach and resided near Mt Alto He is survived by two brothers Vernor Gerlach of Marietta Ohio and Fred Gerlach of Mt Alto in addition to several children grandchildren and great grandchildren L R Gerlach local and Mrs Girard Fowler of Ripley Road are nephew and niece Those who attended the funeral and were at the home of Mr and Mrs Girard Fowler Tuesday were Mr and Mrs Joe M Gerlach and daughter Linda Jo of Elkton O Mrs Z B Meders of Johnstown Ohio and L R Gerlach local

Point Pleasant Jackson Chapel Mt. Alto H A. Gerlach Earl Gerlach Ravenswood John Dorothy Gerlach Vernor Gerlach Marietta Ohio Fred Gerlach

Divorce Sought in Point Pleasant Case

Joan Mary Beaver files for divorce from Sherman Daniel Beaver in the Point Pleasant circuit clerk’s office.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerk Joan Mary Beaver Sherman Daniel Beaver

Melody Gay Black Born to Mr and Mrs John Black

Parents of a daughter born June 17 at St. Mary Hospital Huntington announce Melody Gay Black. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Girard Fowler of Ripley Road and Mr and Mrs J S Black of Ashton with great grandfather E C Fowler of Jericho Road.

Point Pleasant John R. Black 108 Park Drive St. Mary Hospital Huntington Melody Gay Gary Girard Fowler Ripley Road Is &. C. Fowler Jericho Road J. S. Black Ashton

Doan's Pills Promote Kidney Comfort

Nagging backache headaches and dizziness may signal slow kidney function. Doctors stress maintaining kidney health and advise Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used for over 59 years to flush waste and relieve discomfort. Get Doan's Pills today.

Dean Doan

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