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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1953

Page

3

Red Cross Fund Drive Urges Mason County Support

In Mason County 1953 Red Cross fund drive chairman Dr H Harmon sends a personal appeal stressing the organization's many roles and the need for generous contributions. He cites floods, veterans aid, telegraph and phone costs, and polio serum, urging households to donate two dollars to join the national Red Cross.

Point Pleasant Red Cross Mason County H. Harmon Holland National Red Cross The USO United Service Organization

Draft Board Clerk Quits in Point Pleasant

Mrs Alma F Bailey resigns as clerk of the Mason County Selective Service board after serving since 1948 in Point Pleasant and 1946 in Logan County. Her husband French Bailey has moved to South Charleston to manage the Murphy Store. No successor named for the local draft board.

Point Pleasant Alma F. Bailey Mason County Selective Service Board Logan County French Bailey G. C. Murphy Company Bailey Murphy South Charleston Draft

Earl Burris Services Held

Funeral services for Earl Burris WWI veteran who died in the Detroit veterans hospital were held at Beale Chapel Apple Grove with burial in the church cemetery. A Mason County native previously living in Detroit, Burris had been ill and partially disabled in service. American Legion Mason County Post conducted military rites.

Point Pleasant Earl Burris Veterans’ Hospital Detroit Beale Chapel Apple Grove Church Burris Mason County American Legion

Jacksonville Church Group Meets Tonight

GLOUSTER The catechism class gathering at Jacksonville Methodist Church announced for this evening has been cancelled. The MYF will meet at 7 30 p.m. today in the Jacksonville Methodist Church to rehearse for the Easter service.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Church MYF

Sixteen lines? Not applicable here.

Mr and Mrs George Gardner of Pleasant Street welcomed a daughter born March 17 at Holzer Hospital. The mother, Dottie Thomas, gives birth to Angela Gaye Gardner.

Point Pleasant George Gardner Pleasant St Holzer Hospital Dottie Thomas Angela Gaye

Death Ends Race Near Greenfield Ohio

A teen age auto race on Ohio 28 near Greenfield ended in death for 19 year old Fred Baldwin of Leesburg, the State Highway Patrol said. Baldwin and a 17 year old youth were racing their autos three miles west of Greenfield when both cars overturned. The other youth escaped with minor injuries.

Columbus Ohio Greenfield Fred Baldwin Leesburg State Highway Patrol Baldwin

Kiwanis Program Features Inter-Church Junior Choir

Kiwanis Club heard a Thursday evening program by the Inter-Church Junior Choir of 28 members from 4th to 6th grades under director Chester N Haddox. Soloists Miss Jo Elien Ripley and Miss Jeannine Jordan performed What A Friend We Have in Jesus, with Helen Largent and Barbara Miller in a duet When The Chestnut Leaves Are Falling. High school trio Sylvia Clark Pauletta Brown Jane Blessing joined, while Dr Dan Glassman played accordion. A violin duet by C R Schurman Rudolph Rogers closed the program. Haddox also accompanied.

Point Pleasant Point Peasant Chester N. Haddox Kiwanis Club Jo Elien Ripley Jesus Jeannine Jordan Helen Largent Barbara Miller Sylvia Clark Pauletta Brown Janet Blessing Dan Glassman C. R. Schurman Rudolph Rogers Haddox County Caroline Raines Connie Holley Karen White Eloise Clark Barbara Shell Betty Parsons Mary Roberts Sue Frazier Jean Ann Elliott Mary Nott Sharon Sauer Linda Cottrill Jo Ellen Ripley Patty Crawford Susan Lynn Reveal Cheryl Ann Mitchell Frankie Quillin John Albert Stephens Stephenson Williamson Jackie Lewis Richard Newell Bussie Faudree George Johnson Tommy Nutter Jan Haddox John Largent, Jr M. C. Clark Benjamin Franklin, IV Rush Krodell C. L. Easley C. It. Withers Clarence Hasler

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Honor Infants and Guests

Mrs Paul Rairden and her adopted infant John Robert were feted at the Shinn home on Mt Vernon Ave with a spring themed shower and dessert followed by bridge. Attending were numerous local women and relatives including Mrs C B Meadows Mrs George Heater Mrs Casby Meadows Jr and Mrs John Mann.

Paul Rairden John Robert John A. Shinn Charles Hornbeck Ronald White Shinn Mt. Vernon Ave Bridge C. B. Meadows George Heater Casby Meadows, Jr John V. Mann John Spiggie James Hall Willam Safford Clarence Hasler William Gilmore J. Sanford Rhoades C. V. Knipp C. R. Smithes J. L. Twitty Louis Koontz

Youth Fellowship Members Attend Presbytery Rally

A group from the Youth Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church attended a Presbytery rally at First Presbyterian Church in Huntington. Attendees include Jack Rogers of Pleasant Street nominated as presbytery treasurer and local group treasurer, Wayne Gammon of Point Pleasant president, with Robert Castor James Capehart Billy Rutherford Peggy Rutherford Dorsey Brown Marcia Castor Sally Chea Mary McClure and adult adviser Mrs. John Largent Jr.

Youth Fellowship of the Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church Huntington Jack Rogers Pleasant St Wayne Gammon Point Pleasant Robert Castor James Capehart Billy Rutherford Peggy Rutherford Dorsey Brown Marcia Castor Sally Chea Mary McClure John Largent, Jr

Rothwell Club Meeting at Mrs Craft Residence

GLOUSTER The Rothwell Club gathers at Mrs W A Craft on Spring Street Thursday at 2 p m for a club session.

Glouster Rothwell Club W. A. Craft Spring Street

Esther Circle Meeting at Trinity Methodist Church

The Esther Circle of the WSCS at Trinity Methodist will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the church social rooms. Mrs. A F Wilson will review The Silver Chalice by Thomas B Costain. Circle chairman Mrs William Garrison will preside. devotional by Mrs William H Bardin. Hostess committee serves refreshments led by Mrs Ronald White.

Esther WSCS Trinity Methodist Church A. F. Wilson Thomas B. Costain William Garrison William H. Bardin Ronald White Louis G. Koontz Charles H. Stone Henry Sibley Joe Dorithy Wat

Reading Club to Discuss Gown of Glory by Slight Turnbull

Mrs. J Sanford Rhoades will review Agnes Slight Turnbulls Gown of Glory for the Reading Club meeting Thursday evening at Mrs. L G Wordens 184 Park Drive. Mrs Wallace Burdette presides and the nominating committee will report.

Agnes Slight Turnbull

Presbyterian Church Dinner Meeting Set for Thursday

A dinner meeting of the men of the Presbyterian Church will be held Thursday at 6 50 p m. C R Schurman president will preside.

The Presbyterian Church

Ruth Bible and Men’s Bible Class Host Potluck

Trinity Methodist Church hosts Ruth Bible Class and Men’s Bible Class Thursday at 6 30 pm in the social rooms. Rudolph Rogers leads the men’s class and Eunice Beller instructors the Ruth Bible Class.

Trinity Methodist Church Rudoph Rogers Eunice Beller

Family Names Return After Winter Florida Trip

Mr and Mrs Earl Co Mohr of Crab Creek Mrs John A Blain of Gallipolis Ferry and Mrs Hester Lee of Point Pleasant returned during the weekend after a winter Florida trip.

Mohr Blain Palm Beach Orlando Lee Dwaine Blain Detroit Harold Blain Hogsett Everett Biffle Beech Hill Station North Carolina G. R. Bumgardner Jefferson Blvd Earl Co. Mohr Crab Creek John A. Blain Gallipolis Ferry Hester Lee Point Pleasant Florida

Maundy Thursday Mint Money Tradition

On Maundy Thursday the British sovereign distributes specially minted money to as many needy persons as there are years in his age.

WSCS Meeting At Trimble Church Program Focuses On Africa

The WSCS met at Trimble Methodist Church in Trimble with Mrs. Sadie Morrison hosting. Mrs. Bernarda Burkam presented a program on Vision From the Mountain aided by a panel, including Bible references as the group closed with a faith prayer. Refreshments featured a centerpiece of daffodils and names of attendees.

Glouster WSCS Trimble Bivle Bernarda Burkam Misa Merle Danford Helen Willeke Fima Leadinghaus Agnes Keeling Crace Savre

Baling Wire Buying Urged For 1953 Season

Farmers urged to buy baling wire gradually over weeks to assure supply for 1953. Extension service says warehouses lack space for a full year's output, risking reductions when mills shut down.Manufacturers warn of shortages if purchases concentrate later.

Point Pleasant Agriculture Extension Service

Local Happenings in Harrisonville and Nearby Visits

Mrs Mae Ball returns home after wintering with son Harold Ball in Columbus and daughter Harriet Seifle. The Birchfield family and Mrs Faye Cotterill visit Florida relatives. Birthday party honors at Ruby Halliday’s with multiple guests. Adda Bradfield fractures an arm. Rhoda Priddy visits from Toledo. Don Cotterill injured by a wagon incident. Atkins visit D L Reisinger in Gallipolis. Masons repair the Masonic Hall. Eggiesons from West Virginia stay with Mrs Allie French. Funeral attendance for Mrs Myrta Wasser. Rites held at Loren Williamson’s home in Rut. Alma Atkins mentioned.

Harrisonville Mae Ball Harold Ball Columbus Harrett Seifle Noah Birchfield Faye Cotterill Florida Ruby Halliday Homer Lee Dana Epple Dean Blackwood Earl Atkins Eugene Atkins Gordon Gloria Adda Bradfield Rhoda Priddy Toledo Don Cotterill Kings D. L. Reisinger Gallipolis

Emerald O S Relief Claim Brightens At Bedtime

To relieve the itching of eczema try Emerald O S from your druggist. Apply nightly at bedtime for quick relief. Inexpensive and sold with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Athens Pharmacy co.

Scout Troop Reorganization Discussed at Glo uster Meeting

Citizens in Gious ter attended a city hall meeting led by field executive Markel to discuss reorganizing the Giouster scout troop. Frank Newell, a State Forestry representative, accepted the post of scoutmaster and plans for trainer classes and Camp Hines Way work were outlined with a follow up meeting set for March 31.

Glouster Giouster Markel Frank Newell State Department of Forestry Newell Scout Athens Newel Athena Camp Hines Way

Orpah Class Holds Meeting at Glouster Church

The Orpah Sunday school class met Thursday evening in Glouster Methodist Church social rooms. Mrs. Mary Rogers led devotionals and presided over a business session. Hostesses Mrs. Adda Blower and Mrs Beasie Devol served refreshments to members including Loretta McGlaughlin Phyllis Dillon Ethel Blower June Chappeleir Edith Eveland Forest Strohmeyer Avis Newell Mildred Hines Marie Hambell and Mary Rogers.

Glouster Orpah Glouster Methodist Church Mary Rogers Adda Blower Beasie Devol Loretta McGlaughlin Phyllis Dillon Ethel Blower June Chappeliear Edith Eveland Forest Strohmeyer Avis Newell Mildred Hines Marie Hambell

Glouster Chapter OFS to Meet and Auction for Fund

The Glouster Chapter OFS will meet in Masonic Hall Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. A silent auction will follow to raise money for the OFS Home Fund. Members should bring items to be used in the sale and refreshments will be served.

Board Meet Set for Jacksonville Charge Fourth Conference

The official board of the Jacksonville Methodist charge will meet in the church at Jacksonville on April 24th instead of March 24th. The meeting will be the fourth quarterly conference.

Glouster Jacksonville Methodist Charge Jacksonville

Relief from menstrual pain with Lydia E Pinkham’s remedy

Doctors report tests show Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stops or relieves functional menstrual distress. In three of four cases relief occurred, including first-time relief for many women during the first cycle. The article urges women to consider the tonic for relief of cramps and associated symptoms.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia Pinkhams Lydia Pinkham

Calming Effect on the Uterus Mentioned in Chart

The text notes a calming action on the uterus and a quieting effect on contractions. It references a chart showing two agents often causing cramps and distress, implying a link to uterine discomfort. The fragment suggests a discussion of remedies or observations but lacks full context.

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