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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1951

Page

3

Induction Of Eight Men Slated April 18

Eight Marion County men are slated for Army induction on April 18 after the local order reduced the call from 18. They will board a bus at 11 am after indoctrination talks by Rev. C. G. Billups and Sgt. W. P. Rush, with coffee and donuts provided. Inductees include Herbert Gay Stuart Roy Melvin Allen Stanley Ray Gerlach Vernet Clyde Stephens Johnnie Louis Oldaker Forrest Lee Long James Edward Smith and Lester Jarret. A telegram from state selective service director Charles Fox cancelling the April physicals call for 410 men was received this week.

C. G. Billups Sgt. W. P. Rush American Legion Post 23 Herbert Gay Stuart Bluefield Letart Roy Melvin Allen Point Pleasant Stanley Ray Gerlach Vernet Clyde Stephens Leon Johnnie Louis Oldaker Forrest Lee Long Henderson James Edward Smith Gallipolg Ferry Lester Jarret Ashton Fartier Bailey Selective Service Charles Fox

Man Fined Ten Dollars For Fighting In Raynham

Raymond Reynolds was fined $10 and costs by Mayor John C. Hutchinson on a charge of fighting after police arrested him on a warrant sworn the previous evening. Also mentions a divorce proceeding notice against Len F. Cunningham filed by Blanche Cunningham in Athens County Court and a financial report from the Board of Education with scattered figures.

Point Pleasant Raymond Reynolds John C. Hutchinson Reynolds Divoreck Len F. Cunningham Blanche Cunningham Court of Common Fisan Athens County Ohio Ap. Ateas Neginet Sanuel Berakine

Pleasant churches list shows multiple services and clergy

Pt Pleasant area churches publish Sunday worship times and midweek events. Trinity Methodist with Rev Rexrode and Rev Miller Jr hosts guest ministers and ES/WSCS circles. Episcopal Christ Episcopal and other congregations list services, Sunday schools, youth groups, and midweek conferences across town.

Stork Shower and Bridge Party Highlight Pt Pleasant Social News

Pt Pleasant items note Miss Jean Oliver hosting a bridge and canasta evening at the Moose Home with spring flower decorations and high score prizes. Betty Heib honored with a stork shower. Esther Circle at Trinity Methodist Church held by Mrs Gene Crow with study on We Seek Him Together led by Mrs Eustace Wilson and hostesses listed among many attendees.

Jean Oliver Betty Heib Moose Home John Richards Benby Middleton Richards Beverly Clark Eugene Hanes Nick Krodel Pete Gardner Robert Archer James Shadie Patricia Ingraham Betty Purdum Bobby Middleton William M. Johnson Thomas Rose Homer Martin, Jr Kenneth Roush Samuel Roush Gene Crow Esther Trinity Methodist Church Marjorie Waldie

Surprise Birthday for Mr Vernon DeWeese at Home

Mrs Veernon DeWeese hosted a Wednesday evening surprise party at the DeWeese residence honoring her husband. Attending were Mr and Mrs R G Holland and son Chester Lee Mr and Mrs Kenneth Roush and son Kenneth Ray Mr and Mrs Dale Roush and son Ronnie Dale Miss Emogene Yeager Ath ens and Joshua Vernon De Weese.

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Meets at Main Street Hall

The Orpah Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening at their lodge hall on Main St with Noble Grand Mrs. Marie Chapman presiding. Illness of Mrs. Flora Myers has improved, and present were Mrs. Chapman, Mrs. Carrie Dower, Mrs. Flora Myers, Mrs. Violet Boyer, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Mrs. Sarah Kimbrel, Mrs. Marie Fogiesong, Mrs. Lettie Jennings, Mrs. Estelle Epeli Shifter, Mrs. Hallah Wilson, Mrs. Saran Fogiesong, Mrs. Gladys Durst, Mrs. Taicy Hill, Miss Hazel Siders, Mrs. Lillian Byus, and Mrs. Fannie Piatt.

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Jodge Hall Main St. Noble Marie Chapman Flora. Myers Chapman Carrie Dower Flora Myers Violet Boyer Mary Wilson Sarah Kimbrel Marie Fogiesong Lettie Jennings Estelle Epeli Shifter Hallah Wilson Saran Fogiesong Gladys Durst Taicy Hill Hazel Siders Lillian Byus Fannie Piatt

Hickory Chapel WSCS to Meet Thursday Evening

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Hickory Chapel Methodist Church will gather at the church Thursday evening for a scheduled meeting and program.

WSCS Hickory Chapel Methodist Church

Local residents attend meetings and visits in Huntington

Mrs Mayme Fielder and Mrs Weirton, late president of Orpah Rebekah Assembly, attended a special Orpal Rebekah Lodge meeting. Mr Marcus McDaniel and Mrs Ernest Warner, of 2001 Jefferson Blvd, were business visitors in Huntington. Miss Jackie Jewell, employed at Charleston telephone office, visits home for two weeks. Various residents, including Guilda Sue Oliver and Nell Lazeney, return or move, with several Charleston visits noted.

Mayme Fielder Weirton Orpah Rebekah Assembly Orpal Rebekah Lodge Marcus McDaniel Betlemeade Ernest Warner Jefferson Biv Huntington Jackie Jewell Charleston Joseph Jewell Jefferson Bivd Guilda Sue Oliver Ripley Rd Has Central School Iitnese Emmett Riffie Wilam Riffle William Riffie

Two Students Leave For World Affairs Institute

Seniors Robert Eschenaur and Robert Sumners depart for Cincinnati to attend the fifth annual World Affairs Institute sponsored by Rotary Clubs. The Netherland Plaza Hotel hosts the conference with homes arranged by the Cincinnati Rotary Club to foster international understanding and goodwill among youth.

Point Pleasant Robert Eschenaur Robert Sumners Cincinnati World Affairs Institute Rotary Clubs Netherland Plaza Hotel Cincinnati Rotary Club

Contributors Are Listed for Red Cross Fund

Additional donors to the Red Cross fund are named led by Thomas Gamwell and Frank Buhla. The list includes C. A. Beal the Rev Daniel Teater Miss Hazel Raber Mrs Jack Dillon Mrs W A Craft Mrs Mary Burns and many others. The compilation names numerous local residents and supporters across several households.

Glouster Red Cross Fund Thomas Gamwell Frank Buhla C. A. Beal Daniel Teater Hazel Raber Jack Dillon W. A. Craft Mary Burns Sam Kleinman Sara Jonas James Johnson Charles Wiliams Edwin Carpenter John Davis Mary Lange Gladys Russell Isaac Payton Marshall Summers Logis Stump John Henshaw Eva Kientz

Mason County Land Transfers Readied for Recording

Hogg and Zuspan Materials Co Inc transfer to Edward A Schaekel Gudrun E Schaekel lot 4 and half of lot 3 Waggener District Willis and Foly to Mary I Miller two parcels Lewis District Henry Peery Marguerite Peery to Chester C Montgomery Nannie F Montgomery parcel New Haven Frank Bonecutter to Eileen Bonecutter lot 87 Bellemonde Addition James Planta to Thelma Plants 16 acres Arbuckle District Theodore Bowers Bertha Bowers to Herbert B Tucker Mason Tucker 34 acres Union District Mason Realty Co to J P Keefer Rene Keefer lot 2 Block 7 Mt Vernon Heights Addition to Point Pleasant

Hogg and Zuspan Materials Co. Inc Edward A. Schaekel Gudrun E. Schaekel Waggener Robert Willis Katherine Folythe Willis Mary I. Miller Lewis Henry Peery Marguerite M. Peery Chester C. Montgomery Nannie FR. Montgomery New Haven Frank Bonecutter Eileen Bonecutter Bellemonde James Planta Thelma Arbuckle Theodore Bowers Bertha Bowers Herbert B. Tucker Mason M. Tucker Union Mason Realty Co J. P. Keefer Rene Keefer Mt Vernon Heights Point Pleasant

Campaign To End GLOUSTER Evangelistic Campaign Closes

The Glouster Church of Christ holds its spring evangelistic campaign closing service this evening. Tonight's session includes a fellowship hour in the social rooms with evangelists Jamce and Raemond Alley as honored guests. Women of the church will serve homemade tellyrests. The note mentions housing data: more 4 and 5 room non farm homes exist in the United States than any other sizes, 44 percent, and only 30 percent have Sx of Moremons.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Jamce Raemond Alley Uited States

Glouster Church News Highlights Local Congregations

The notice lists services across multiple churches including Glouster Church of Christ led by Rev. Daniel K. Teater with Bible school at 9 am and sermons at 10:15 am, plus joint services with Ferndale Church of Christ. Other entries cover Bishopville, Hooper Ridge, Glouster Methodist and Jacksonville area churches with service times, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and special speakers. Major pastors named include Rev. Teater, Rev. Devol, and Rev. Carpenter Jr.

Glouster Church OF Christ Daniel K. Teater Y. P Bishopville Devol Jacksonville W. H. Mathias Hollister Millfield Redtown Hazel Kimble Glouster First Baptist B.T.U Ferndale Church OF Christ Edwin Carpenter Jr Hemlock Zion Union Church Alberry Ridge Leona Thompson Shawnee Mission Oakdale

Weekend visits and travel notes from Ohio to England

Mrs. Robert M. Geist prepares to depart for England to join her Air Force husband. Carral and Hollister visitors, and trips through Parsersborer and Marietta are noted. Maude James returns to Columbus after a weekend with family. Attendees at John White’s funeral at Rendville include Mrs Hulduh Northeast and daughters June Lee Frazier, Rose Curry, and Marymith.

Robert M. Geist Rita M. McMenamyv Jacksonville Mianusbore England Sgt Air Force Paul Koeh Hollister Parsersborer W. Va Koeh Ida Malone Marietta Raymond Hart Maude James

Study Club Has Meeting

The Catholic Ladies Study Club met in the church hall Tuesday evening with Mrs. Mary Fydroski as hostess. Mrs. Joe Wolf, club president, presided. Mrs. T. A. Noon gave the sacred reading and games followed. Lunch was served to a list of attendees. The next meeting was set for April 19 with Mrs. Joe Wolfe hosting.

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club Mary Fydroski Joe Wolf Chub T. A. Noon Kate Bartels Lena Covella William Echstenkamper Martha Covella Mary Jennice E. M Lay

Delegates Leave For HI-Y Conclave In Jacksons Mill

Richard Cole and Bob Wiers will depart Friday for the district HI-Y convention at Jacksons Mill as representatives of the local club. They will return Sunday and take part in program planning sessions.

Point Pleasant Richard Cole Bob Wiers Jacksons Mill

Dr Wilson to Speak at Glouster Methodist Service

Dr George M Wilson will speak at the 10 30 a m worship service at Glouster Methodist Church and conduct communion then lead the Fourth Quarterly Conference in the same service setting.

Glouster Glouster Methodist Church George M. Wilson

Point Clinic Notes Admits and Releases Civil Summary

Mrs James Dees of Point Pleasant was admitted for surgical care and Mrs Woodrow Cragg of Glenwood and her infant daughter were released. The notes indicate ongoing patient movements through the clinic with standard discharge and admission entries.

James Dees Point Pleasant Surgical Woodrow Cragg Glenwood

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