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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1949

Page

21

Circuit Clerk Reports Court Activity in Mason County

Numerous civil actions and a divorce suit dominate proceedings in Mason County Circuit Court. Plaintiffs include Georgia Stapleton seeking 3500 from John Lyons for alleged negligence. Elva Jane Stover seeks divorce from Delbert H. Stover amid cruelty claims. N M Ollig sues D F Laufer and E D Laufer for 863.50 over a highway crash with notice to the State Auditor. Genevieve Hite files for divorce from Robert Grover Hite for cruelty.

Point Pleasant Vernon Jones Georgia Stapleton John Lyons Kentucky Glenwood I. G. F. Johnson Elva Jane Stover Mt. Vernon Ave Delbert H. Stover Orville Watson Henderson Sies Julia Watson Portsmouth Ohio N. M. Ollig Logan W. Va D. EF E. D. Laufer F. G. Musgrave Musgrave Mason County West Virginia Charleston Genevieve Hite Robert Grover Hite

Jail Food Costs Rise After New Law Discussed

Sheriff F A Morrison and Assessor C F Buckle met in Charleston with the state tax commissioner to review a bill allowing the county court to transfer funds over 500 dollars from the dog tax account to the general fund. They noted prisoner meals now cost taxpayers more under the new law, with 57 cents per day prior and higher costs now.

Point Pleasant F. A. Morrison C. F. Buckle Charleston Orrison Mason County Justices of the Peace Morrison Lotar Reform Mason Kanawha Cabell Ohio Wood

Red Cross drive opens in Coolville with local quotas

March 1 marked the start of the Red Cross drive in Coolville with Carthage and Troy Townships targeting 350 dollars under local chair Mrs Clyde Parrish. Athens Inter-Church Youth Choir presented March 13 at the high school with Dr Don Tullis speaking briefly. Community notices include a March 15 Methodist Class Five gathering hosted by Mrs EB Alden and Mrs A W Brandeberry, and plans for an Irish themed buffet. Other items mention Verdi Requiem at First Methodist Church in Marietta and local visits by residents from Evansville Chesthill and Amelia. MIS Angela Parrow of the Veterans Administration Huntington spent a week here arranging Mason County veteran program contract.

Coolville Carthage Troy Township Clyde Parrish Athens Don Tullis EB. G. Alden A. W. Brandeberry Methodist Sunday School G. O. Shanks Charlesentz lLunda Shanks Nellie Creeger Wilma Baily Inez Bentz Dorothy Goodwin Faye Bryan Eva Lockwood Gladyce Russell Lillian Henderson Doris Walden Hazel Parrish Ella Johnston Marybelle Cody Helen Kapman Dottie Branberry E. S. Harpold C. L. White, Sr Ap Walden L. M. Walden P. E. Bingman Verdi First Methodist Church Marietta Will Jefferis Umner T. E. Galbreath James Connally Andaughter Theresa Evansville Ind Point Pleasant Angela Parrow Veteran's Administration Office Huntington Mason County

Illness Delays Youth Trip To Washington

Illness stops Jim Ferguson and other Key Club members from joining a planned trip to Washington. Virgil Siders Dave Garretson and several local youths were to attend with Gene Crow as local club chairman and list of attendees including Darsel Fisher Paul Monroe and Frank Capehart.

Point Pleasant Jim Ferguson Key Club Washington Ferguson National Club Committee Virgil Siders Dave Garretson Darsel Fisher Paul Monroe Frank Capehart Charles Chambers Donald Dorsey Robert Hope Roy Kincade Ralph Raiki Bil Bardin Sonny Gerlach Jimmy Johnson Gene Crow

Birthday Party for Enolia Lee Stalnaker in Point Pleasant

Mrs Clif ford Stalnaker held a Wednesday birthday party for her daughter Enolia Lee at 2610 Jackson Ave. Refreshments were served to Judy Hanes Sally King Shirley Gilmour Connie Lou Vaughn Sharon Marguerite Stalnaker. A surprise hamburger fry honored Hensley Hargrave with attendees including Mr and Mrs Hargrave Mr and Mrs Walter Spears and others from Letart Charleston and Dunbar.

Point Pleasant Clifford Stalnaker Jackson Ave Enolia Lee Judy Hanes Sally King Shirley Gilmour Connie Lou Vaughn Sharon Marguerite Stalnaker Hensley Hargrave Kaylong Hargrave Walter Spears L. Hogg Letart Curtis Pickens Sue Charleston Virginia Mallette Dunbar Charles William Henson Edward Hogg James Hogg Jimmy Hargrave Nancy and Linnie Smith

Local residents share visits and moves across cities

Henderson couple Mr and Mrs J W Watson return with son Robert and grandson Philip Bowers after visiting Charles Watson in Pittsburgh. Cal Sprouse moves to Mason City from 304 22nd St. Mrs Fred Farnsworth and children Donna Marcia and Philip Allen return home from Huntington. Curtis Pickens and daughter Sue visit Charleston. Virginia Mallette of Dunbar visits James Hogg. Reverend J P Keefer conducts revival in Charleston. Guy McWilliams visits New Haven on business. Homer Smith travels to Cincinnati for business. Alice Bradshaw returns home from Chillicothe. Mary Barnett and Addie Stephenson visit D W Rothgeb for William Robert Stephenson rites. Mrs Raymond Adams learns sister Mrs Albert Romine has improved after hospital discharge.

J. W. Watson Henderson Robert Philip Bowers Charles Watson Pittsburgh Calvin Sprouse 22Nd St Mason City Fred Farnsworth Donna Marcia Philip Allen Jefferson Blvd William Heller Huntington Curtis Pickens Sue Charleston Virginia Mallétte Dunbar James Hogg J. P. Keefer Sixth St Church of Christ In Christian Union Guy McWilliams New Haven Homer Smith Cincinnati Alice Bradshaw Fifth St Willie Chapman Chillicothe Mary Barnett Addie Stephenson Muncie Ind D. W. Rothgeb William Robert Stephenson Raymond Adams Lock Eleven Albert Romine Hebron Ohio

Point Clinic Admits Local Patients for Treatment and Surgery

Mrs. Sanford Burford of Charleston was admitted Wednesday for medical treatment at Point Clinic. Mrs. D. E. Cunningham and Mrs. Elza Litchfield, both of Point Pleasant, were admitted for surgery.

Point Pleasant Sanford Burford Charleston Point Clinic D. E. Cunningham Elza Litchfield

Public sale of Kin cade farm livestock and equipment

Roy Kin cade, longtime progressive farmer near Point Pleasant on Ripley Road, announces a public sale of his livestock and farm equipment. If the farm is not sold soon he will lease it and retire after 50 years on the property. The 240 acre farm features 75 acres tillable with the rest meadow and pasture.

Point Pleasant Roy Kincade Mr. Kincade Ripley Road

Steel mill rumor flares again near Graham Station

In Point Pleasant a revived rumor claims Wheeling Steel Corp will build a mill near Graham Station. Several locals questioned by The Messenger say they have heard the tale but doubt its truth. the idea has persisted for over 25 years despite prior denials and later plans for a power station.

Point Pleasant Graham Station Messenger Wheeling Steel Corporation Philip Sporn

Mason County Land Transfers Across Several Properties

English Court Inc transfers lot 3 in English Court to Harold and Virginia S Harmon. Green Valley Dairy Co transfers two tracts 129 and 350 acres in Cooper District to J E Evans Jr. J E Evans Jr and Elma R Evans transfer two tracts 129 and 23% acres in Cooper District to Robert Newberry. Mary E and Blain Hill transfer lot 2 near Roush Motor Co to Ida Turner. J W and Dora E Kapp transfer lot in Block T Mt Vernon Ave to Dorothy and G E Mitchell.

Green Valley Dairy Co J. E. Evans, Jr Cooper District Elma R. Evans Robert Newberry Mary E Blain Hill Roush Motor Co Ida Turner J. W Dora E. Kapp Dorothy G. E. Mitchell Mt. Vernon Ave

Holzer Hospital Notes Admissions and Births

Admissions list includes Frances Boles Middleport Gary E Ward Jackson Charles Kelly Mason Mrs Paul Bryan Wellston Dale Pierson Gallipolis Ferry Mrs George Darling Wellston Mrs Daniel Whitstone Chillicothe Mrs William Aberts Wellston Roger Halley Northup F E Badger Parkersburg Mrs F E Matheney Point Pleasant Paul Harrison Point Pleasant Miss Lonia Hall city and Mrs Charles Kemper Kerr Births Mrs Bill Wooten a son Discharges Lawrence Jacobs Roger Halley Mrs G B Wilson Mrs Gilbert Grant and son Mrs Harry Wagoner Mary Finkle Hugo Pierotti Orville Perkins Dale Pierson Died Mrs Isaiah Graham Jackson at 11 10 a m Wednesday

Frances Boles Middleport Gary E. Ward Jackson Charles Kelly Mason Paul Bryan Wellston Dale Pierson Gallipolis Ferry George Darling Daniel Whitstone Chillicothe William Aberts Roger Halley Northup F. E. Badger Parkersburg F. E. Matheney Point Pleasant Paul David Harrison Lonia A. Hall City Charles Kemper Kerr Bill Wooten Lawrence Jacobs G. B. Wilson Gilbert Grant Harry Wagoner Mary Finkle Hugo Pierotti Orville Perkins Isaiah Graham

Work Starts on Home in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs D W Rothgeb 2001 Jefferson Ave awarded a contract to build a five room one floor frame dwelling on a lot beside their home on the north side. Work began yesterday.

Point Pleasant D. W. Rothgeb Jefferson Ave

Child Hospitalized With Spinal Meningitis in Point Pleasant

Janet Louise Hoer, 18 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert H Hoer of 2614 Jackson Ave, was taken to Holzer Hospital Tuesday night with spinal meningitis. Her condition was described as slightly improved Wednesday evening.

Point Pleasant Janet Louise Robert H. Hoer Jackson Ave Holzer Hospital

Juror and County Politician John Barnett In Critical Condition

John Barnett longtime county court member and Jackson County political figure lies critically ill at his Jericho Road home after years of arthritis. The condition was reported by family and local officials.

Point Pleasant John Barnett Jericho Road

County Education Officials Visit Cabell Board Office

County Superintendent H C Ferguson Assistant Garret Green and Miss Hildreth Armstrong financial secretary of the education board spent Monday on business at the Cabell County board of education office. Mr Green also spent Wednesday there.

Point Pleasant H. C. Ferguson Garret Green Hildreth Armstrong the of Education Board of Education Cabell County Mr. Green

Meeting Cancelled by Vaught Memorial Church Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid meeting at Vaught Memorial Church scheduled for this evening at Mrs. G. E. Bynson’s home on Hogg Street is cancelled due to illness of Mrs. C. E. Haney, wife of the church pastor.

Point Pleasant Ladies Aid of Vaught Memorial Church G. E. Bynson Hogg C. E. Haney

Lambda Chi Omega Initiation and Dance Schedule

The Lambda Chi Omega sorority will hold initiation ceremonies at Masonic Temple at 5 pm followed by dinner at the Muse Club at 7 pm and conclude with a dance. Lucius Knowles perfected the Modern room.

Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Masonic Temple Muse Club

Auxiliary To Meet In Union Hall For Carpenters Group

The ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America will meet at Union Hall Monday at 7 80 p.m. Charter memberships will be discontinued after April 4.

Point

Indian Arrow Root claims relief for upset stomachs

Advertisement touts Indian Arrow Root as a miracle cure for gas bloating and stomach distress in Athens. Testimonials claim reduced waist size, improved breathing, sleep, and digestion, with selling points about liver bile flow and gentle cleansing.

Bot Sold at Athens Pharmacy in Athens for 1.25

A bot item sold for 1.25 dollars at Athens Pharmacy in Athens. The purchase details show a single unit transfer to a local buyer. The report notes the sale occurred within a standard retail transaction at the pharmacy.

Athens Athens Pharmacy

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