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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1955

Page

5

Red Cross Chapter Pushes Blood Drive Reopenings

The Mason County Red Cross chapter meets planning to resume fund drive and bloodmobile visits after flood disruption. Officials say $5300 is needed to operate the local chapter and support disaster relief, with details on Huntington area visits to be announced.

RED Cross Chapter Point Pleasant Mason County American 1 Red Cross Chamber of Commerce HH. Harmon Huntington Area Harmon

Immunization push for tots starts before hot weather

Public health officials issued schedules for early childhood immunizations to be completed before summer heat. Dorothy Watkins notes clinics run from March 22 to April 28 at multiple sites including Sunnyside, Beale, Beech Hill, North Point Pleasant, and Mason County Health Department.

Dorothy Watkins Mason Mise Wat Tye Buckle Mise Watkins Sunnyside County “Health ‘Department West Y Columbia Chifton Ain Hartford Tim Clover'sdale Arbuckle Jim Leon New Haven

Two Judges Named for District 5 Speech Meet

Point Pleasant district holds Hiraool speech contest Saturday at 10 30 am in the school auditorium with judges Edward Jackson Ruth Gillingham and Mason noted reader Ray Proffitt from Mason joining a Huntington judge later. Winners advance to regional and state meets at Morgantown March 24 25 26.

Auto theft case and public works bids in Pleasant Valley area

In Pleasants Point area Justice of the Peace Goodwin hears auto theft case against Earl Wright who waived preliminary hearing after being detained by city police. Delbert Vernon Waugh and Opal Thacker are noted as relatives in separate lines. Public Works bids for a new project will open Friday with the county engineer set to award to the highest bid. hospital site and related filings also mentioned.

Earl Srirey Wright Point Pleasant Bee San Riity Justice of the Peace A M. GoodWin Wright Goodwin Cty Point Pleasant Delbert Vernon Waugh Ashton Opal Thacker Pliny Ernest Waugh Bertie Pike Waugh Harlen Margie Spurlick Thacker Homer Cletis Smith Chillicothe Ohio Betty Jean Jones Jerrico Road Henry Albert Ira Dickson Smith William and Alice Lucy McFariand Jones Ence Tata Neinonvite Asec Bat Ronerven Increulnste Hospital Relaomvieg der Peaudene

Pharmacy to Move to New Monroe Chase Building

Pharmacy owner Jack Fruth announced the relocation to 2419 Jackson Ave in the Monroe Chase Building during the first week of April. The move enlarges and modernizes the cosmetic and prescription department as the business vacates its longtime 2119 Jackson Ave site established in November 1982.

Juint Pleasant Frut Pharmacy Ihs Monroe Chase Jackson Ave Jack Fruth Fruth Chase Frith

Legion Sees 38th Year at Point Pleasant Meeting

The American Legion Post 23 and auxiliary marked their 37th anniversary with about 30 members in the Legion hall. Samuel D. Littlepage spoke on Legion work and communism, while Virgil Siders and H. H. Harmon stressed civil defense. Rita Green and Nancy Brake presented a dance revue. Post Commander Elizie Fletcher announced 900 members and urged all officers to attend March 21 meeting.

Point Pleasant American Legion Auxiary Lession Hall Legion Samuel D. Littlepage Virgil Siders H. H. Harmon Littlepage Siders Harmon Frank Haught Rita Green Nancy Brake Elizie Fletcher Maren

British Teacher Speaks On Women Status in England

Mrs Irene May exchange teacher from England addressed the AAUW at Mrs Eunice Bellers home. She traced the status of women from medieval England through the 19th century and noted gains in education and compulsory schooling, then discussed wartime work and Britains health insurance plan funded by workers and employers.

Engand America Irene May England AAUW Eunice Beller Hergan Britain Land Beller William D. Garrison Status of Women Huntington Bragonier Vere Lee’ Smith Point Pleasant W. G Frecker J. Marion Fogle Song Jack Fruth Harold Senf Norma June Durst Kenneth ‘Shaffer William Bardin Douglas Roush Lionel Smith Carter Franklin G. E. Mitchell William Woolfitt Bertha Jeny King Eugene Sterrett Jes A. Burdette Virgil Siders John

Plymouth Leads in Value in Low-Price Three Cars

Plymouth markets a low-price trio with PowerFlow 117 engine, Hy-Fire V-8, and exclusive Chrome-Sealed Action. It boasts longer, stronger frame, wider rear springs, and Oriflow shocks for a smoother ride, plus roominess and higher trade-in value.

Plymouth Belvedere Savoy Plaza

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