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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1956

Page

14

American Legion Announces Child Welfare Month in April

April designated as child welfare month by American Legion Post 23 in Point Pleasant with goals to care for veterans' children and improve conditions for all children. Nellie Brackman named welfare chairman. district convention set for May 6 in Pennsora. A special dinner will honor living charter members and past commanders. Funds toward a new band color set for Point Pleasant High School show progress with $90 of $34 raised?

Loint Pleasant Een American Legion Post Ask Legion Nan Nellie Brackman Penns Ora Post 23 Point Pleasant

Ohio Suggests an Auto Tour booklet promotes trips

The Ohio Development and Publicity Commission in Columbus published a booklet titled Ohio Suggests an Auto Tour. It outlines three suggested tours covering all parts of the state with scenic historical and interesting attractions listed for travelers.

Ohio State of

Amesville residents attend birthday and birth notices flood writer

A collage of local social items mentions Mrs Fritz Olbers and Mrs P B Chalfant hosting visitors in Amesville while celebrating Mrs Wilsons 75th birthday. Births are announced from Columbus to Mason with Patricia Nadine born March 9 at St Ann Hospital and grandchildren listed.

Tarum Mivor Tanca Columbus Fritz Olbers P. B. Chalfant Gerald Nagle Amesville Sxty Lena Bennett Crooksville Roseville Joseph Wilson Ponys Rumonis Jack Knightstep Patricia Nadine Torn St. Ann Hospital Millard McDade Charles Knightstep Ira Conway Etta Davis James. Bickley John Chapplear Chepplear Jacksonville White Billy Olbers Glew Charles Hopper Moahala William Bulstrom Donald Russell Don Sherman John Williams Congress Run George Herbst Johnn Shifflet Mollister

Point Pleasant Women Hold Annual St Patrick Dinner Meeting

The Point Pleasant Women’s Club gathered at the Moose home for their annual St Patrick dinner meeting presided by Mrs. C. He Schirman. Reports by the committee and Manford Blessing highlighted the school levy debate and certification issues while entertainment featured Miss Marilyn Casto and local dance team Susie Call and Beau Shertzer. Officers and committee chairs were nominated for April elections with installation in May.

Point Pleasant St. Patrick's Day Point + Pleasant Moose Home C. He Sehirman Aesistant Manford Choot Levy Marilyn Casto Appalachian Susie Call Beau Shertzer Wylie Minton Charles Hogcett C. G. Baurle Frank It Capehart, Jr Blessing Mason County Casio A. R Ripley Chester A. Roush American Home Committee Mason County Hospital Fund Red Cross Big Black Washington William McDaniel Secs Every Charles Proffitt Children Social Relations Milton Lewis, Sr Clayton Pullins Robert Crump Hale Blessing Charles Musrave Oma Smith Charles Foglesong Stephen Noble

Mason Methodist activities and social events listed

The Mason community notes include Mason Methodists hosting Mrs. Roush and guests for Easter devotionals, a bake sale at B and B Market, the Cheerio Club dinner at Martin Restaurant, a house warming for Miss Weiss, and plans for kitchen remodels. Also referenced are Wahama High School drama results and a 4H club workshop at the Mason Community Building with about 45 attendees. An item mentions a federal bird with two upward head feathers.

Mason Mason Methodist Church Robert Roush Sarah Spencer June VanMatre Ralph Warner Warner

PTA Meet Discusses Extended School Levy in Henderson

Henderson PTA gathers Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. to hear Tea To Meet .N Haddox speak on the extended school levy. Okeh 4H club members present the program. Mrs Jackie Terry asks all parents to attend.

N. Haddox Henderson Pta Okeh 4H Club Jackie Terry

Bethel Read Pays Off Bad Check Charge In Court

In Point Pleasant Lewis wife Bethel Read was arrested on a bad check charge but paid the amount yesterday before Justice A M Goodwin. The rifle was apprehended for concealing an $11 check. Justice Goodwin fined Carl Herman Bonecut ten dollars and costs for hazardous Irving.

Point Pleasant Lewis Bethel Read Sheriff's Justice of the Eace A.M. Goodwin Goodwin Ils Carl Herman Bonecuter Irving

Hospital notes and local social updates from Gallia and vicinity

Holzer Hospital notes list several new admissions in Gallipolis and nearby areas including Mrs. A A Deverick of Oak Hill and Mrs. Minnie Friend of Jackson. The field also records many weekend visitors and moves within the region, along with a Bar berton accident involving Mrs. Thomas Owers and Judy. Dismissals include a long list of named patients and relatives.

Thomas Rowley Gallipolis Donald Stanley Jinton Robert D. Clark Elaine K. Hawley Minersalle A. A. Deverick Oak Hill Clyde L. Scarberry New Haven Theo Heines Hemlock Grove Minnie Friend Jackson Leslie Williamson Point Pleasant Carl Ward Bidwell Mary L. McDaniels Murray City Thomas .Owers Bernice Mitchell Judy Barberton John Mitchell Wayne Richard Wright Johnnie Neum Straitsville Sowers Elroy Shaffer Columbus Charles Hise Conrad Martin Dale Swyers Kay Suzanne Elizabeth Corning Charles J Russell Jody Gregg Buchtel Donald R. Smith Paul Robson Okey Logan Jay Huston Matt Bord Paul Huston Aimee Pomeroy Jack Raymond Huston Newark Lidwina Fred Frazier Huntington W. Va Raymond, Pratter Gerald Wooten Harry Shradder Frances Wilbur Sanborn Gene Smith Ed Smith Louis Sabo Richard Duffy Nelsonville Betty Sabo John Snyder Charles Barnes Howard Craft

Wholesale distributor sought for national line of essential products

Sincere applicants invited to become a wholesale distributor as part of an expansion with a multi million dollar ad campaign. Requires 2300 cash for inventory equipment and working capital and commitment of spare hours weekly. Follow simple instructions and impress with security independence and earning potential. Respond with phone number for interview to Box 4079 The Athens Messenger.

Box 4079 The Athens Messenger

Spaghetti Dinner Benefits Mason County Hospital Drive

A Moose Lodge spaghetti dinner at the Moose Home tonight from 5 to 7 PM raises funds for the Mason County Hospital Drive with adults at $1 and children under 10 at 30 cents. St Paul’s WSCS will host a second benefit breakfast on North Jackson Avenue with proceeds also for the hospital fund. Last Friday morning a breakfast raised about $50. Names: Mrs Ethel Donahue and Mrs Irma Workman.

Hospital Drive Point Pleasant Moose Mason County Hospital The Moose Lodge Wadear Thabet WSCS St Paul's Methodist Church North Jackson Ave

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