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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1948
Page
2
Mason Attorney Declares He Will Not Seek Office
Mason attorney Charles J. Hyer of the Somerville Somerville and Hyer firm said he would not run for prosecuting attorney. J. G. F. Johnson, GOP House of Delegates member, planned to seek the Republican nomination while stating no Democratic bid. Hyer, recently active in social welfare, cited a busy firm schedule and did not anticipate a political run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles J. Hyer
Somerville
Somerville and
Hyer
J. G. F. Johnson
GOP
House of Delegates
Johnson
Webster Springs
West Virginia
Tribute Paid to LeFever at Glouster Kiwanis Meeting
At the Glouster Kiwanis gathering 21 members paused for a silent tribute to late member Dr. E LeFever. President E D Coffman read a note from Lt. Governor Sam Walden about charter night on April 21 for a new Kiwanis Club in Division 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Kiwanis
E. LeFever
E. D. Coffman
Sam Walden
Chillicothe
Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis International
Coffman
Porter Dugan
L. E. Richardson
Clyde Sellars
Roger Kittle
Merrill Ogg
Enlon Grubbs
George H. Campbell
Bob Smith
Marcella Brown
C. F. Wallace
Richard Guinther
Lawrence Colbert
William Meyer
B R. Angle
Joe Williams
John Eby
Simmons Brothers to Be Initiated into AF and AM Lodge
Lt. Col. George B. Simmons of the Army on Governor's Island New York visits Point Pleasant with his parents Mr and Mrs Holly Simmons. He and his brother Daniel Simmons will be initiated Friday night into the AF and AM lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
George B. Simmons
Governor's Island
N.Y
Holly Simmons
Daniel Simmons
Af&am Lodge
Peterson's Ointment Fame From Pile Treatment
A Buffalo druggist created Peterson's Ointment to relieve itching and smarting piles. The ad claims quick cooling soothing relief and wide fame across the land with a 35 cent box or 60 cent applicator tube. The product promises delight or money back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Peterson
Two Divorce Actions Filed in Circuit Court
Two divorce suits filed in Circuit Court list Virginia Ann Fletcher versus Bertie Fletcher alleging marriage in 1943 separation in 1946 and a son aged two. Wilbert Fisher versus Parmelia Fisher alleging marriage in 1937 separation this year with two children and cruelty claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Virginia Ann Fletcher
Bertie Fletcher
Thomas Dewey Fletcher
Wilbert Fisher
Parmelia Fisher
Cole-White Vows Read Tuesday in Pt. Pleasant
In Pt. Pleasant the Rev. M. D. Shifler presided over the wedding of Margaret Cole and Kenneth White in the local Messenger office. Margaret is daughter of Mrs. Eugene Davis of St Albans and Kenneth is a C and O railroad worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole-White
Pt. Pleasant
Point Pleasant
M. D. Shifler
Margaret Cole
Eugene Davis
Kenneth White
St. Albans
the Messenger
White
Chicago
American Legion Auxiliary Adds Public Speaking Prizes
The American Legion Auxiliary in Point Pleasant approved annual cash prizes for a girls public speaking contest at the Junior High School. First prize is $10 and second $5 for ninth grade girls, with eight weeks of training before finals judged in assembly. Principal W. W. Siders oversees, Leon Putz instructs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
American Legion Auxiliary
W. E. Dunn
Junior High
John McNeill
W. W. Siders
Leon Putz
Services Planned By Episcopal Church At Christ Church
Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant plans Sunday worship with prayer and Holy Communion at 7 30 a.m church school at 9 30 a.m choral Eucharist and sermon with festive procession at 11 a.m Holy Communion observed at 10 a.m Monday and Tuesday at 10 a.m A church school Faster festival is set at Bruce Chapel at 2 30 p.m The service includes Lenten mite box missionary offering and Holy Communion observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Christ Episcopal Church
Bruce Chapel
Minstrel Show To Be Staged Again in April
A minstrel show for Thea Chapter and American Legion Auxiliary was staged with piano solos by Lucy Harvey and Ada Frances Brunton, a monologue by Meredith Jarvis, novelty song by Marjorie Anderson, and more. The group will present another show at the American Legion Hall in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Thea
American Legion Auxiliary
Lucy Harvey
Ada Frances Brunton
Merdith Jarvis
Agin
Marjorie Anderson
Albert Morrison
Anderson
Jarvis
Betty Addington
Mable Sisson
Brunton
Harvey
Morrison
Addington
American Legion Hall
West Infant Dies After Week's Illness
Jerry Lee West six months old son of Mr and Mrs Leonard West Trimble died Tuesday at 2 am after a week long illness. Survived by parents and grandparents Rev and Mrs Alva Shiffler Trimble Mr and Mrs Chester West Red Boiling Springs a brother Leonard Jr preceded him in death. Funeral services Friday at 2 pm in Trimble Methodist Church conducted by Rev Ernest Williams with burial in Maplewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Jerry Lee West
Leonard West
Trimble
Alva Shiffler
Chester West
Red Boiling Springs
Leonard Jr
Trimble Methodist Church
Ernest Williams
Maplewood
Study Club To Prepare Easter Eggs Baskets
GLOUSTER The Junior Progressive Study Club will meet at the home of Mrs Enlow Grubbs Thursday and Friday at 7 30 p m These are special meetings to prepare eggs and baskets The Easter egg sale will be held Saturday at the Economy Store beginning at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Enlow Grubbs
Economy Store
Zimmer Jr. graduates in chemistry from Ohio State
William Zimmer Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Zimmer Sr., of Glouster, earned a bachelor of science in chemistry at Ohio State University. The day after graduation the couple left Columbus for a two week trip to Havana, Cuba. He will return to Columbus to serve as a research assistant in the physiology chemistry department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
William Zimmer Jr
William Zimmer Sr
Ohio State University
Zimmer
Columbus
Havanna
Cuba
Mrs Skinner Transferred After Surgery at University Hospital
Condition satisfactory for Mrs Chris Skinner after major surgery Tuesday morning at University Hospital following a transfer from Sheltering Arms Hospital in the John S Blower ambulance. She is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Chris Skinner
Sheltering Arms Hospital
John S. Blower
University Hospital
Community Welcomes Easter Visitors From Nearby Cities
Pt Pleasant notices list Mr and Mrs George Sprenger expecting their children and grandchildren from Morgantown Charleston and nearby relatives visiting for Easter. Mrs E Thomas of South Point Ohio traveled to Columbus to visit kin. John A Purdum of Portsmouth VA spends days with mother Marie Purdum at 708 Main St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sprenger
Eugene Bell
Pati
Betty Lou Bell
Morgantown
Martha
Dorothy Sprenger
Harleston
E. Thomas
South Point
Ohio
Sprenger
Monlay
Columbus
T. C. Wilson
John A. Purdum
Portsmouth
Marie Purdum
Main St
Mrs Weyersmiller Rites Attended by Bradshaw Relative
Mrs Weyersmiller’s funeral service was held in Pomeroy Monday afternoon, with Mrs P H Bradshaw of 406 21st Street attending as a cousin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
P. H. Bradshaw
21St St
Pomeroy
Weyersmiller
Daughter Born to Dunns in Apple Grove
A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Robert Dunn of Apple Grove at Point Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Robert Dunn
Apple Grove
Point Clinic
Easter Vacation Plans Near Sutton
Attorney and Mrs. Charles J. Hyer will spend Easter with friends and relatives in Sutton, visiting during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Charles J. Hyer
Sutton
Mrs Clif ford Dunn Discharged To Lincoln Ave Home
Mrs Clif ford Dunn and her daughter Marsha Kay were discharged and taken to their home on Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point Pleasant
Clifford Dunn
Marsha Kay
Lincoln Ave
Bound to Grand Jury From Glouster Court
Alston Fultz, 35, was bound over to the grand jury by Glouster Mayor Thom as Williams' court on a charge of cutting with intent to wound A James Brunton. Fultz pleaded innocent, posted $1,000 bond, and was released. Jesse Jennings, 18, charged with breaking and entering and stealing from Harry Rides Place on High St, pleaded guilty and was bound over on $1,000 bond but failed to furnish it, and was taken to county jail by Officer McClelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Thomas Williams
Alston Fultz
A. James Brunton
Fultz
Jesse
Jay) Jennings
Harry Rides
High St
McClelland
Loyal Women's Class Meets at Church in Glouster
The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ met Friday evening at the church in Glouster. Mrs. Kate Vaughn led the gathering with a Scripture lesson and prayer. Readings were given by several members, while illness was noted among four attendees. Refreshments were served by two hosted helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Church of Christ
Kate Vaughn
Weltha Williams
Edna Bingman
Patience Wallace
Carl Love
William Hartley
Agnes Eddy
Mary Roberts
Mary Johnson
Bessie Thompson
Glouster Personalities and Local Visits Highlight Week
Minister Daniel K Teater returned home from a two week revival meeting with Montezuma Church of Christ. Dayton visitors John Cavey Jr and his parents stayed on Public Avenue. Nile Parks Rolland Higgins visited Zanesville. Bob Carter Dayton visited Glouster. R W Jones remains seriously ill in Athene Sheltering Arms Hospital with heart ailment as his sons Richard and Robert visit from Cleveland. Mrs William Zimmer Sr attended OSU graduation in Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Daniel K. Teater
Church of Christ
Montezuma Church of Christ
John Cavey Jr
Dayton
George Carter
R. W. Jones
Sheltering Arms Hospital
Athens
Richard
Robert
Cleveland
John S. Blower
William Zimmer Sr
Columbus
Ohio State University
Glouster Lodge 607 to hold annual inspection
Glouster Lodge 607 F and AM will conduct its annual inspection Friday at 7 30 p m with J A Hayes as inspecting officer Refreshments follow after the Master Mason degree and inspection ceremonies. Mr and Mrs Ernest Roberts and son Phillip and Mrs Jessie Golding of Columbus visited Sunday to attend the funeral of Dr E Le Fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Lodge
F&am
J. A. Hayes
Ernest Roberts
Phillip
Jessie Golding
Columbus
Charles Thomas
Frances
E. le Fever
Club Meets Tuesday at Mrs Rose Home
The Senior Progressive Study Club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Thomas Rose on High Street. Miss Ann Williams will lead the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rose
High St
Ann Williams
Illness Keeps Glouster Clarence Hooper Out From Work
Clarence Hooper of Glouster has been ill for months and recently left Logan Hospital. He is able to be out now but will not resume work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hooper
Logan Hospital
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