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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1956

Page

2

Seven Receive Awards at Point Pleasant FFA Banquet

Point Pleasant High School FFA re elect Billy McDermitt as president for the year. About 125 attendees heard invocational prayer by Charles Thom and music by Pat Henry and a student vocal group. Awards included Star Farmer medals and record books for multiple members. several local and state officials were introduced and honored.

Point Pleasant FFA Zicke's Billy MclDermitt Future Farmers of America Pleasant Billy McDermitt Clifford Dunn Judy Bonsevtier Future Homemakers of America Larry King Wahama Glen Smith Wahama Group Virgil Siders Com *Merce D. McMfillin Agriculture Education Charleston Brig. McCausland Point Pie Tint High School James Darby Agriculture Department Appalachian Electric Power Co John W. J. Hereford Huntington Frank McDermitt Knox Dye Point Pleasant Register Mary Hyre the Messenger Pat Henry Junior Donna Anita Dewees Colo

Mason County Educational Committee Forms Water Program

The Mason County Educational Committee met at the Appalachian Power Office to plan a water system program for homes. They vote to start with a survey on county farms, coordinated by WPAG and Home Economies, via county high schools and 4-H clubs.

Mason County Appalachian Power Office County

Eye catching vending machines offer hot drinks and soups

Not satisfied with present earnings eye catching vending machines serve delicious nationally known hot drinks coffee chocolate tea and piping hot soups five flavors Our factory experts set up routes train you round big volume business No selling 20 units required No obligation box 2968 The

Students Hear National Orchestra in Washington Tour

The National Orchestra will offer three student concerts in Washington D C from Friday April 27 to Wednesday May 30. The program titled Music for Young America features engaging works led by conductors guiding youth through a lively musical experience.

National Orchestra Visiti Ng Washington, D.C Ameri

Py-thian Lodge Lunches at Leon School Section Day

The Py thian Sister Lodge at Leon will serve lunches at the school on section day offering lo sandwiches pie soup coffee and soft drinks Donuts and coffee will be served for breakfast The text also recalls Andrew Jacksons forces defeating the British at New Orleans in 1815 and references the mercy seat atop the Ark of the Covenant with sacrificial blood description.

Point Pleasant Leon Andrew Jackson New Orleans

Point Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Local Club Officers

Mrs. Charles Oshel was elected president of WSCS of Hickory Chapel at the May meeting held at the church. New officers include Mrs. A L Stewart vice president and Mrs. William Humphrey recording secretary. The program on Why We Give was led by several members and an officers training meeting is set for May 22 at Trinity Methodist Church. A needle work and bake sale is planned for May 12 at Point Service Store. Local residents gathered for refreshments as multiple families were noted. Mason County PTA council to hear tax reevaluation talk at Mason Elementary School Monday at 8 PM. Point Pleasant Personals notes Clifford Vickers returns from Florida and Rodric Ball undergoes surgery at St Mary’s Hospital Huntington.

Charles Oshel WSCS Hickory Chapel A. L. Stewart William Humphrey George Fowler Airs. Curtis Ross Ruth Osher Spirtualiie Fred Harmon Curtis Rows Emmett Riffle Curtis Jean Howchar Alice Hoschar Janet McCoy Joyce McCoy Herman Hoschar Trinity Methodist Church Sarting Mnion Charles Osher Point Service Roy Newell Marie Dorthy Heaton James Arizona Anderson Betsy Georgia Fowler Stevie Stephens Janet Dottie Jean Hoschar Mary Ann Ros Marjorie Donahue Tress Margaret Johnnie Nelson Lee Newell Point Pleasant Clifford Vickers Main St Florida Rodric Ball Apple Grove St. Mary's Hospital Huntington Ball

Syracuse PTA Hosts Last Meeting Of The Season

Syracuse The Syracuse PTA held its final meeting of the season in the school auditorium on Tuesday evening May 1 with president Mrs Sylvia Zuilling opening. Kathleen Francis delivered the national president’s message and a “This is Your Life” skit honored retiring teacher Mrs Rachel McBride after 40 years. Numerous community members attended and gifts were presented to McBride.

Syracuse Syracuse Pta Sylvia Zuilling Kathleen Francis Lawrence Rose Rachel McBride Marcia Karr Clara Rizer Gertrude McBride Hazel Clark David Mills Pearl McBride Sunshine Makers The Presbyterian Church Christina Grimm Connie Sue Leadingham Elma Louks Eleanor Crow Leatha Morris Church St Fighter Holert Hospital Gallipolis John Dudding Martha Stowe A Eber Stowe Madison Ind Margaret Eichinger Johnny Nel

Carpenter visitors and Grange program noted

Thirty five members of Chester Grange visited Columbia Grange where Columbia presented a program led by lecturer Roy Miller. Next Columbia Grange meeting set for May 10 with potluck refreshments. Local visits include Mr and Mrs Paul Shell and children from Hanover and other social guests visiting various families in Columbia, Columbus, Harrisonville, Nelsonville, and related towns.

Carpenter Carpenter Chester Grange Columbia Grange Chester Rock Springs Roy Miller Paul Shell Rocky and Linda Hanover Mendal Jordan Bert Cox R.A. Whittington Alvin Dye White Cross Hospital Columbia Ellen McKnight Columbus Fern Gillogly HE. Starkey Starkey Home Donald Jones Nelsonville Roy Wiseman Harrisonville

Farmer and WWI Vet Active in Local Lodges and Church

A local farmer and World War I veteran, active member of the American Legion, VPW, Masonic Lodge, and the Order of Moose, also serving at Zion Baptist Church and Farm Bureau activities.

American le 1Era Gion VPW Masonic Lodge la Order of Moose Farm Bures Zion Baptist Church

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