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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1953

Page

3

Improvements Sought For Mason County One Room Schools

A survey of 57 one room schools in Mason County shows generally satisfactory condition but many need upgrades. Improvements target safe water, toilets, coal houses, furniture, equipment, repairs to roofs, doors, windows, ceilings, wiring, and playgrounds while funds are limited.

Point Pleasant Mason County Kenneth W. Shaffer Shaffer Ambrosia Bear Wallow Champion Rose Cloverdale Eagle Eleanor Elmwood Excelsior Fadeley Fairview Glenwood Grant Guyan Hazel Valley Hill Langston Lewis Locust Grove Lone Cedar Mason Mason Valley McDermitt Mission Ridge Mt. Flower Mt. Pleasant Mt. Union Pleasant Ridge Rising Sun Rocky Rocky Fork Shady Hill St. Joe Thomas Bulletin Board Town Hall Union (C Union (U Valley Ridge Verndale Victory Watterson White Oak

DAR Approves 13 Schools In DAR Chapter Luncheon

Mrs. Low ell E. Burnelle outlined the thirteen DAR approved schools including Tasnasse in Tennessee and Kate Duncan Smith in Alabama, noting funds raised by Dr. Mary M. Sloop of Crossnore and nearing a million dollars for maintenance. Local DAR officials and members attended the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter event at the Presbyterian Church dining room in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Lowell E. Burnelle Glouster Ohio DAR United States Charles Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution Presbyterian Church Kate Duncan Smith Alabama Blue Ridge School Virginia Northland College Ashland Wis Lincoln Memorial Harrow Gate Tenn Marysville College Crossnore North Carolina Berea College Berea Pine Mountain Settlement School Hindman Settlement School Hillside School Marlborough Mass American International College Springfield Berry School Mt. Berry Burnelle Mary M. Sloop Mary Simpson Bryan Columbus Mary McCulloch William Steenbergen Eugene Beller Cary H. Rayburn Edward Biddle G. E. LeMasters Delores Blessing Eunice Beller McClung Biddie Simmons Charles Walker CAR George Best Raymond Musgrave Charles Stone Bartow Jones William Meade Anne Peek Eldridge Sauer

Pleasant couple wed in Trinity Methodist ceremony

Miss Marlene Betty Hasler and John William Platt exchanged vows at Trinity Methodist Church in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore Chantilly lace and nylon tulle with a colonial bouquet. attendants included Miss Pat Stanat and ushers from Parkersburg and Point Pleasant. A reception followed in white motif. the couple planned a trip after, with both group affiliations and educations noted.

Point Pleasant Marlene Betty Hasler Clarence E. Hasler Pleasant St John William Platt Parkersburg S. D. Rexrode Trinity Methodist Church Alec Cruickshanks, Jr Ben Isaac Dunbar Maid of Honor Pat Stanat Pittsburgh Jack Cumberledge Don Metz Louis Koontz Milan

Local residents visit relatives and Holzer Hospital patients

Point Pleasant residents note family visits and hospital stays. Hugh Curry of Charleston visits his father Captain W D Curry, a Holzer Hospital patient, while Elmee Patrick visits Huntington relatives. Anne Jordan enters Holzer Hospital for treatment and others, including Harry Childers and Donna Lou Hyre, are listed as patients or visitors at Holzer Hospital.

Hugh Curry Charleston Curry W. D. Curry Park Drive Holzer Hospital Elmee Patrick Huntington Holly Simmons Main St Marvin McElfresh Madison Mary Johnson Edward McElfresh Anne Jordan Sixth St Harry Childers Marquette Ave James Hall Mt. Vernon Ave Donna Lou Hyre Columbus Scotty Hyre Ohio River Road Miss Hyre

Bend Rotary Club Elects New Officers in New Haven

New Haven Bend Rotary Club elected officers for the year starting July 1. President Donald Roush and Vice President Donald Fogiesong lead a list that includes Secretary Russell Capehart and E L Stein Floyd Carmack Henry Reitmire. Walter Purdy of Ravenswood spoke on civic progress and high community facilities. The Ravenswood dinner on April 9 aims to raise about 5000 for civic and school causes, with former VP Alben Barkley and a lineup of entertainers.

New Haven Bend Rotary Club Donald Roush Donald Fogiesong Russell Capehart E. L. Stein Floyd Carmack Henry Reitmire Walter Purdy Ravenswood Alben Barkley Veep Suwanee River Boys

Nehaclima Garden Club Hosts Home Meeting

The Nehaclima Garden Club gathered at Mrs. George Carson's home with Mrs. David Fields assisting. In charge of the program were Mrs. Ray Proffitt and Mrs. Alice Nease, featuring poetry from Proffitt and textile painting discussion by Nease. Refreshments were served to a listed group of members including Mrs. Carroll Adams and Mrs. Howard Burris.

Nehaclima Garden Club George Carson David Fields E. A. Schaekel Lester Zirkle William Duer Bentley Grimes Ben Sayre Carson Fields

Good Will Club Meets at Sara Roush Home for TV Evening

The Good Will Club gathered at Miss Sara Roush's home for a television evening. Members and guests included Mrs. Ben Sayre, Mrs. Pansy Fry, Mrs. Cliff Roush, Mrs. Thomas Grinstead, Mrs. William Mac Farland, Mrs. Cline Erwin, Miss Leone Sayre, Mrs. Walter Oliver, Mrs. B. R. Vance, Mrs. Pete Roush, Miss Goldye Hart, Mrs. Edith Roush, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gibbs.

Good Will Club Sara Roush Ben Sayre Pansy Fry Cliff Roush Thomas Grinstead William MacFarland Cline Erwin Leone Sayre Walter Oliver B. R. Vance Pete Roush Goldye Hart Edith Roush Carl Gibbs

Lions Club Minstrel Planned in New Haven

The New Haven Lions Club will present a minstrel soon with date not announced. Dr. Dale Williams district governor of New Cumberland will attend the April 21 meeting. Ladies night will be observed. President Richman Riggs presided with attendees Clayton Athey Earl Caldwell and Robert Cook.

New Haven Lions Club Dale Williams New Cumberland Richman Riggs Clayton Athey Earl Caldwell Robert Cook

Lutheran Women Meet Discuss Liberia Mission Work

Mrs. Philip Wolpert led a Lutheran Missionary Society program at Mrs. T. B. Adams home. She spoke on the missionary staff in Liberia. Attending members included Mrs. William Powell, Mrs. Herman Layne, Mrs. Paul Henderson, Mrs. Harry Layne, Mrs. Edna Burris, Mrs. Myrtle Roush, Mrs. Stella Fry, Mrs. Howard Wagenhall, Mrs. Wolpert, and Mrs. Adams.

Philip Wolpert Lutheran Missionary Society T. B. Adams Wolpert Liberia William Powell Herman Layne Paul Henderson Harry Layne Edna Burris Myrtle Roush Stella Fry Howard Wagenhall Adams

New Haven Briefs Reflect Navy Visit and Local Travel

Donald Ray Kay of the U S Navy stationed on the USS Rush and Miss Shirley Shepherd of Boston visited Kay's brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ray Weaver. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Capehart Sr and family from Marion Ohio and Letart Route 1 visitors. Harry Knapp was moved to a Huntington hospital from Charleston following a crash. Danny Yonker and family hosted relatives as he prepares to report to Fort Dix and possibly be sent overseas.

New Haven Donald Ray Kay U. S. Navy Shirley Shepherd Boston Eddie Stein Crawford Newfoundand R. F. Bryant Herman Layne Lloyd Roush F. A. Batey J. L. Stewart Parkersburg Harry Capehart Harry Capehart, Jr Linda Roberta Marion Ohio Capeharts Edward Bumgarner Letart Lewis Capehart Pomeroy Harry Knapp Charleston Veterans’ Hospital Huntington Danny Yonker Charles

Cincinnati Policeman Killed in Auto Crash

Patrolman Robert Bastin, 27, a World War II Marine veteran, died when a police cruiser collided with a private car on Saturday. Bastin’s partner and the two occupants of the other vehicle were injured. David Hines, 35, faces charges of reckless driving and driving under the influence.

Cincinnati Robert Bastin Bastin David Hines Hines

Change of Life Ails Women Relief From Lydia Pinkham

The piece discusses hot flashes and nervous distress in middle life and promotes Lydia Pinkham medicines as effective. It claims 40 percent relief claims and presents anecdotes of women benefiting from the tonic. The ad-style text stresses modern action and medical evidence backing the product.

Ome Sumepal Lydia Pinkham

Point Pleasant Band Plans Spring Concert At Junior High

The Point Pleasant High School Band directed by Richard Andre will perform a spring concert at the Point Pleasant Junior High School Auditorium Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available from band members or at the door.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Richard Andre Point Pleasant Junior High School

Erie Train Crash Kills Driver At Crossing

An Erie train collided with an automobile at a crossing Saturday killing 51 year old Leslie Herron, the car’s driver. Herron was thrown about 50 feet in the impact.

Cleveland Erie Leslie Herron

Housing Room Seen in Pike County Area

A federal housing official predicted 2000 new houses will start in the Pike County atomic energy plant area by December and 7000 more in the next five years.

Columbus. C Pike County Atomic Energy Plant

Kumler predicts regional development parity in 15 years

Karl W. Kumler, FHA district director, said that in fifteen years Southeast Ohio counties would match the northeastern section in development, signaling expected growth across the region.

Karl W. Kumler FHA Ohio

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