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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1947

Page

3

Point Pleasant approves improvement of bleachers

The Point Pleasant board of education approved a plan funded by the Big Blacks Backers to grade the football field fertilize and sow grass seed install a restraining wire and bleachers seating 1100 with welding help from trade school graduates. The plan aim is to complete by next fall with costs covered by the sponsor group.

Point Pleasant C. C. Blessing L. L. Caldwell John P. Sayre Otis S. Young Board of Education Howard Schultz Leon Ohio William H. Bardin Nelson A. Park Big Blacks Bardin Park Manford Blessing Hartzell Blessing Louise Harless Young Charles E. Barnette State Board of School Finance Barnette Garrett Green

Sale of Residence and Store Room Reported

Rupert L. Kayser reports the sale of a fire room dwelling with attached store room near the Coast Guard base on Route 17 by Orville and June Fielder to Raymond and Avis Adams of West Columbia. Adams operates the Lowe Hotel barber shop. Malinda and Virgil Waugh of West Columbia Turnpike sold their five room house and two acres to Mrs Floura Knapp of Mason City.

Point Pleasant Rupert L. Kayser Coast Guard Route 17 Orville June Fielder Raymond and Avis Adams West Columbia Adams Lowe Hotel Malinda Virgil Waugh Floura Knapp Mason City

Three Shows Slated For Senior Class Play

Point Pleasant West Virginia reports the senior class play The Fighting Littles will be performed Wednesday for Senior High School pupils and Thursday for Junior High students. A final show for patrons is set Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Junior High School auditorium after rehearsals finished last night.

Point Pleasant W. VA

No Notice Received Of Marine Strike

Point Pleasant G B Woodard secretary treasurer of the local marine engineers association said he had no official notice of a strike last night. He heard a rumor a strike might be called but expected notification if true.

Point Pleasant G. B. Woodard Association of Marine Engineers

Sunday School Attendance Grows Despite Poor Weather

Concord reports rising Sunday school attendance led by Paul McAfee with Harold Sayre holding the longest streak of three years of perfect Sundays. James Wolfe has a year of perfect attendance, while twin John has missed three Sundays. Local pastors and guests are noted along with several family visits and health concerns among Antle and Sayre families.

Concord Paul McAfee Harold Sayre June James Wolfe John William M. George Nelsonville Joe Antle Stewart V. Robinett Judith Lynn Millfield Cecil Antle Victor Sayre Zella White John Exenhamper Jacksonville Minnie Kittle Ida Cope Hettie Antle William George John Baird Robert Meeks Jacksonvile Antle Adrian Sayre Forbes da Hter Yen Roof

Surprise Birthday Celebrations In Point Pleasant Notes

Mrs. Costen hosts a surprise 21st birthday for daughter Mrs. Max Nibert with guests including many local families and friends. Betty Joe Burris shares in the day’s honors for her ninth birthday as a three tier cake and flowers decorate the living room. Other notes mention travels, visits, and family updates across Point Pleasant and nearby towns.

Point Pleasant C. L. Costen Sherwood Costen Ohio River Road Max Nibert Nibert Betty Joe Burris Jesse Grueser Edward Somerville Elmer Ebersbach Hobart Costen John Nibert Ora Love, Jr Charles S. Beller Wyatt Biffle W. T. Burris C. M. Burris J. F. Eads Irene Gibbs Misses Della Eads Betty Jo Burris Hazel Blake Sylvia Burris Imogene Yeager Lois Nibert Karen Sue Nibert Delores Nibert Beverly Beller Janet Biffle Carolyn Costen Hobart Ann Costen Sonny Somerville Preston Eads Love

Birthday Party Honors Peggy Ann Pullins At Park Drive

Mrs. Lester Pullins hosted a Friday evening party at 118 Park Drive for daughter Peggy Ann’s tenth birthday. Guests listed include Miss Pullins and many friends and relatives.

Lester Pullins Park Drive Peggy Ann Miss Pullin Sue Morrison Carol Ann Walters Letty Lou Heirn Lana Roush Barbara O'Neal Nancy Mars Phyllis Baer Wilma Smith Grace Smith Shirley Pullins Carla Kay Pullins Mary Ann Rogers Jimmy Call Johnny Call Sammy McKinney Don Pullins David Walters Jimmy Childress Roy Smith Bobby Williams

Attorneys Attend Circuit Court in Winfield

Attorneys Raymond Musgrave and C J Hyer attended circuit court at Winfield on Monday. Mr and Mrs Paul Parsons of 2319 Mt Vernon Ave moved to Charleston late last week where Mr Parsons will continue to work in Appalachian Electric Power Co distribution department. Mrs Parsons was active in social affairs while here. Mrs L C Somerville spent Sun.

Raymond Musgrave C. J. Hyer Winfield Paul Parsons Mt. Vernon Ave Charleston Parsons Appalachian’ Electric Power Co L. C. Somerville

Last Rites for Woodrow Jordan Held in Ashland Ky

Woodrow Jordan 35 of Columbus Ohio died Sunday and will be buried in Ashland Cemetery. His body was brought to Chapman Funeral Home and then to Ashland. He was born in Henderson and worked as a barber in Columbus. Survived by mother Mrs Maggie Jordan Los Angeles six sisters and one half sister. a brother James Jordan Navy lost at sea.

Point Pleasant Woodrow Jordan Columbus Unity Baptist Church South 29Th St Ashland Chapman Funeral Home Jordan Henderson Maggie Jordan Los Angeles Cal Albert Jordan Rebecca Thompson Portsmouth Ohio Lydia Campbell Oklahoma Belle Duggan Baltimore Gladys Conley Marie Fox Elizabeth Mayes Grace Henry Gallipolis Ferry James Jordan

Death of Msgr Patterson Quietly Revered St Christopher Pastor

Msgr Richard J Patterson founder and pastor of St Christopher's Catholic Church Rocky River died yesterday after a long illness. He led the parish for decades and was noted for his service to the community and church.

Cleveland Richard J. Patterson St. Christopher’s Catholic Church Rocky River

What Causes Epilepsy Booklet From Expert Opinions

A free booklet compiling opinions of famous doctors on epilepsy will be mailed to readers who write to the Educational Division at 37 Fifth Ave New York NY Dept 1099. Limited supply and no cost to request.

Fifth Ave New York N. Y Dept

Smith Rites Planned For Thursday

Susan Mary Smith 75 died at her Ohio Street home after a three year illness. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 30 p m at the Presbyterian Church with Rev O C Landrum officiating. Burial will follow at Lone Oak Cemetery. She was widow of Capt William F Smith and survived by five sons two daughters twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister with most children present except Mrs McKay who had returned home. She was a Mason County native and Presbyterian Church member.

Pomeroy Ohio Edward Ohlinger E. C. Waggener Charleston Rush Krodel New York City C. C. Lewis Sarasota Fla Tom M. Mitchell Montgomery J. T. Mitchell Kaylong C. M. Gammon Steve Wayne Guy Morrisons Ninth St Elmo Patrick Annabel Maureen Huntington Holly Simmons Viand St Point Pleasant Susan Mary Smith Ohio St Presbyterian Church O. C. Landrum Lone Oak Franklin Funeral Home Smith Abraham Mary Lohr Deem Mason County William F. Smith Susie McKay Mt. Lebanon Lottie Jennings 4Th St

Mrs Wolfe Returns Home From Columbus Treatment

Mrs. Frank Wolfe has returned home from Columbus where she received treatment. She visited her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. H C Wood during the trip.

Amesville Frank Wolfe Columbus H. C. Wood

Marietta Manufacturing to Reopen After Weather Slowdown

Howard Price, personnel director, announced that Marietta Manufacturing Co. plans to resume operations Wednesday morning. All workers laid off due to bad weather are being recalled as weather conditions are expected to improve.

Marietta Company Point Pleasant Howard Price Marietta Manufacturing Co

Official of C of C To Attend Meigs Meet

Walden F. Roush secretary of the local Chamber of Commerce will attend a veterans meeting at the courthouse in Pomeroy Ohio at 8 p m Thursday. He said several Mason Countians plan to attend to interest veterans in tri county industrial development.

Point Pleasant Walden F. Roush Chamber of Commerce Pomeroy Ohio Tri-County

Congregational Dinner Planned by First Presbyterian Church

Members of First Presbyterian Church will attend the annual congregational dinner in the church social rooms Wednesday at 6 15 p m.

Point Pleasant First Presbyterian Church

Unblock Your Digestive Tract for Real Indigestion Relief

The text argues headaches sour stomach and gas come from constipation in the lower intestinal tract not the stomach. It promotes Carter's Pills as a gentle effective remedy to unblock the digestive tract and allow natural juices to mix with food for faster relief.

Natureet Carter Ature

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