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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1953

Page

5

Gambling Indictments From May Term Grand Jury

Eight indictments were handed down on opening day of the May term in POINT PLEASANT. Four allege keeping and exhibiting gaming tables, with four misdemeanor counts against Swisher Johnson Pullins and Pullins. Other cases charge Adkins for issuing checks without funds, Harvey Chapman for assault, and Vernon Miller for embezzlement.

Point Pleasant Grand Charles R. Swisher Robert F. Johnson Gilbert Pullins Lester Pullins Gilbert Adkins Harvey Chapman Vernon Miller Lewis H. Miller Grand Jury H. E. Crump Mason Hughes J. W. Cox Yancy McKeever Taft Boston Franklin Capehart, Sr

Stork Shower Honoring Mrs. Marrs At St Paul Church

Mrs. R W Marrs wife of the St Paul Methodist pastor was honored at a stork shower in the church basement hosted by WSCS. Attendees included numerous church members and a list of gift-givers extended with local supporters.

R. W. Marrs St. Paul Methodist Church WSCS Marrs Milford Icard John Kleim Delbert Staats Charlie Carr Betty Fowler Georgia Irene Dorothy Greenlee L. D. Ieard Cecil Byus al Stewart Fred Willet Marie Marshall Juanita Willet Dora Glenn Etta M. Jackson Walter Sommer George Wamsley Randall Pancake C. D. Stalnaker H. H. Icard Elmo H.thompson Edna Childers Elsie Ross John Marshall Marshall Fowler Thomas Vaughan

Bride Plans May 17 Wedding At Trinity Methodist Church

Miss Jean Hill of Charleston Road will wed William H. Bardin Jr. in an open church ceremony at 4 p.m. with Rev. S. D. Rexrode officiating. Eva Hill will be maid of honor with bridesmaids Ann Heizer Peggy Brady Patty Rice and Mrs Samuel Roush. Ben Isaac of Dunn is referred to as the groom.

Jean Hill Charleston Road William H. Bardin, Jr Trinity Methodist Church Ann Heizer Charleston Peggy Brady Summersville Miss Hill West Virginia University Patty Rice Samuel Roush Point Pleasant Ben Isaac Dunn

Thespians Plan Initiation and Dance at Moose Home

Thespians of Point Pleasant High School will hold a formal initiation for new members Friday at 8 p.m. at the Moose Home. Sponsor Mrs. Edward Jackson announced a dance afterward at the same venue open to the public.

Point Pleasant High School Moose Home Edward Jackson

WSCS Meeting Set at Mrs Adams Home

The WSCS of Vaught Memorial Methodist Church will meet Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Raymond Adams on Ohio Street.

WSCS Vaught Memorial Methodist Church Raymond Adams Ohio

Pioneer Farm Women’s Club Meets at Williamson Home

Mrs H C Williamson of the South Side will host the Pioneer Farm Women's Club gathering on Tuesday evening at her residence, inviting members to attend the event and share updates.

H. C. Williamson Southside Pioneer Farm Women's Club

Fortnightly Bridge Club Meets at Ohio River Road Home

Mrs. Hayden Lockhart hosted the Fortnightly Bridge Club Thursday evening at her residence on Ohio River Road. The gathering featured fellowship and bridge play among club members in a cozy, private setting.

Hayden Lockhart Ohio River Road

Henderson church women's group meeting set at 7:30 p.m

The WSCS of the Henderson Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Thomas Leport.

WSCS Henderson Methodist Church Thomas Leport

Local Families Visit Over Weekend Across Counties

The notice lists numerous Sunday visits among residents of Leon, Palestine, Dunbar, Point Pleasant, Ironton, Kanauga, Chauncey, Charleston, and Three Mile. Guests include Rev. and Mrs. Donald Lockhart and sons Stephen and Danny, Elias Long, Mr. and Mrs. Gram Beaver, and others. Bertha Crump and Raymond Byer are noted for hospital observation and care.

Donald Lockhart Stephen Danny Elias Long Palestine Gram Beaver Leon Dorsel Greenlee Audella Dunbar Holzer Hospital Arville Parsons Arlie Cross Point Pleasant Mace Beaver Ironton Jabez Beard Southside Sherman Beaver Warren Stewart Linda Sue John Morgan Hobart Crookham Veteran's Hospital Huntington James D. Long Winfield Road J. G. Hudson Kanauga Ohio Sterling Dunlavy Chauncey Lester Hudson Lesa Faye Charleston Chester Hudson Three Mile

Point Clinic Notes Admit Mrs. Earl Morrow and Discharge William Sleeman

Mrs Earl Morrow of Kananga is admitted for a surgical case. William H Sleeman of Alloy West Virginia is released from the clinic.

Earl Morrow Kananga Surgical William H. Sleeman Alloy W. Va

Brown Discharged After Gallbladder Operation

Washington reports Representative Brown of Ohio has been discharged from Bethesda Naval Hospital after an operation to remove his gall bladder. He had been treated there recently and underwent the surgery successfully.

Washington Brown Ohio Bethesda Naval Hospital

Divorce Granted in Pleasants County Court

Divorces granted Tuesday to Howard and Juanita Craw from Part I Pleasants County. The action finalized the dissolution of their marriage according to court records.

Point Pleasant Howard Parti Juanita Crawfo

Point Pleasant FFA honors Robert Ferguson as Chapter Star Farmer

Robert Ferguson of Rockcastle was named Chapter Star Farmer at the Point Pleasant FFA Parent and Son Banquet held at the junior high cafeteria. He received a ten dollar check from state adviser S. D. McMillin and a bronze engraved key, with his project featuring purebred Hereford cattle and Hamp­shire hogs.

Point Pleasant Robert Ferguson Ruswell Ferguson Rockcastle FFA Erguson S. D. McMillin West Virginia Association of the Vo-Ag Ferguson Creford Voag Clifford Dunn James Stover Ernest Kay Raymond Yauger Richard Austin Robert Brown Orlin Durst Charles Stephenson John Spiggle Appalachian Electric Power Co Russell Smith Laken Stalnaker Delmar Casto Donald Henderson Howard Schultz Mason County Board of Education Kenneth Shaffer Point Pleasant High School Virgil Siders W. C. Roberts A. G. Middleton Gus Douglas Ann Lee Bright McCausa Clifford Junn

Annual Spring Luncheon Set

Mrs. Helen Tucker Waters of Monongahela Power Company will speak at the Farm Women's annual spring luncheon on May 6 in Point Pleasant. Waters, WVU B.S. in home economics, joined Monongahela in 1932, has supervised home appliance testing and led the farm electrification lab at Jackson's Mill, and since 1943 has served as rural home councilor on the territorial development staff.

Point Pleasant Helen Tucker Waters Monongahela Power Company Farm Women Nnes Waters West Virginia University Jackson's Mill

Group Plans Youth Show Discussion at Chamber Offices

A general committee of the annual farm youth show meets Friday at 4 p.m. in the Chamber of Commerce offices. County agent W. C. Roberts chairs the discussion to set plans for the farm youth show in the early fall.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce W. C. Roberts

Apple Grove Man Fined $20 Costs in Two Counts

POINT PLEASANT Jonah FE Burris of Apple Grove pleaded guilty to two charges of overdrawing unemployment compensation. He was fined $20 and costs on each count. Two warrants were issued for overdrawing compensation for the weeks of April 24 and May 8, 1952.

Point Pleasant Jonah FE. Burris Apple Grove

Ladies Friendship Circle Meets at Mrs Cart Home

The Ladies Friendship Circle gathered at Mrs Veneda Cart's home for exchange of gifts and prizes. Mildred Brumbly won a dailie made by Mrs Cart. Guests and visitors from nearby towns joined in refreshments and socializing.

West Columbia Ladies Friendship Circle Veneda Cart Mildred Brumbly Cart Helen Elias Lucy Trew Etta Young Gwene Stewart Point Pleasant Aline Carpenter Peggy Arnott Helen Roush Doris Eads Jane Johnson Peachie Elias Linda Sue Eads Margie Johnson David Roush Paul Stewart Lizzie Stewart Lawrence Mack Stewart Jr Middleport Alice Knapp Charles Ferguson Alburtis Young and Son Dickie Mason Bob Stewart Jackie James Lee Hoy Roush Jimmie Lee Etta Lee Linda Sue Ray Brumbly William Young New Haven Young

Chamber Of Commerce Sales Course Opens In Point Pleasant

The merchants division sponsors a six week sales course at Appalachian Electric Power Company. Conferences run each Friday at 7 p.m. for six weeks with practical merchandise demonstrations. Miss Margaret A. Castle of Rio Grande College leads as chairman-instructor. Companies attending include The Fisher Department Store G. C. Murphy Company and Getty Office and Equipment.

Point Pleasant Merchants Division Chamber of Commerce Appalachian Electric Power Company Margaret A. Castle School of Rio Grande College The Fisher Department Store G. C. Murphy Company Getty Office and Equipment Com

Rio Grande College Certifies Enrollees in Sales Course

The article notes Rich Valley Dairy, Frith's Pharmacy, Point Pleasant High School, and local businesses partnering with Rio Grande College. Experienced and new sales staff enroll in a program awarding one credit upon satisfactory completion. A card certificate signed by Dr. Charles E. Davis is issued.

Rio Grande College Charles E. Davis

Injured at Play in Henderson Youth Breaks Arm

Homer Harvey son of Mrs Catherine Harvey of Henderson broke his arm while at play Sunday evening. He received treatment at the Kanawha Medical Clinic and was released.

Point Pleasant Homer Harvey Catherine Harvey Henderson Kanawha Medical Clinic

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