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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1951

Page

2

City Election Officers OK'd and Parking for Cabs Studied

City council okayed a motion to rent three Main Street parking spaces during a trial through June 30 at 10 dollars per space monthly and three spaces on & Side Street at 5 dollars each. Final action was tabled for public opinion. bonds to be reduced and floodwall funds reallocations discussed. Election officers for Citizens and Republican parties were unanimously accepted, with ward allocations and clerk/receiving roles listed. City officials including Mayor Hutchinson attended.

Main St George Kenny Charles Fowler Fourth Fifth Side Street First Huntington National Bank Citizens National Bank Council H. A. Johnson Milton Miller C. J. Hyer Abe Scarberry Emory Hawkes Ray Greenler Wadear Thabert William Burdett L. W. Gerlach W. G. Durst John C. Hutchinson Frances Hatton

Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth Ad

Don’t be embarrassed by loose dentures. FASTEETH powder sprinkles on a denture to hold teeth more firmly, with a clean taste. Provides security and comfort without gummy residue. Available at drug stores.

Point Pleasant Social Notes Highlight Local Club Installations

The Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club held a meeting at Mrs. W. W. Smith's home with outgoing president Mrs. Robert Sutton presiding. New officers include Mrs. W. W. Smith as president, Mrs John Devault as vice president, Miss Jean Hill secretary, and Mrs Homer leard treasurer. Committee heads were named, May meeting set for the parish house with a pot luck dinner at 6 30 p.m. Special American Legion Auxiliary meeting planned today. Orpha Lodge Rebekah and Mason Furniture Jolly Girls Society active with new officers elected. Marriage announced for Ernestine Erwin and Benjamin Whittington with reception at the Doss home. Circle One of Main Street Baptist Church met with Mrs Richard Thomas presiding. Several residents noted visits and returns to Burdette Ac tion as listed.

Point Pleasant W. W. Smith English Road Robert Sutton John Devault Jean Hill Homer Leard J. G. F. Johnson Robert Ferguson Patricia Ingraham Bobby Middleton C. Dale Roush Charles Hornbeck Josephine Fowler 0. F. Staats Daniel Simmons Marjorie Waldie Doris Beckley Robert Latfen Pustace Wilson Wiliam H. Barden Margaret Ferguson Vivian Harmon Hill William Newton Burdette Addition Circle Main Street Baptist Richard Thomas Leona Treadway W. E. Dunn Hugh Barr E. A. Masters Carol Benedict

Social Security office signs help elders in Inglewood

Inglewood California Social Security offices occupy the second floor of a downtown building. A ground floor sign asks if stairs are too high and offers to come down to see elders, reflecting manager George Kretz’s view that many clients are past retirement age and struggle with stairs.

Inglewood Calif Social Security Orchard Social Security Administration George Kretz Sava

Pupils Stage Fantasy Tonight at Point Pleasant

Tonight 25 seventh and eighth graders at Point Pleasant junior high present The Sentimental Scarecrow a fantasy by Rachel Field under Mrs Virgil W Sid ers Curtain at 8 p m John Chapman leads as the scarecrow with Linda Oliver Lois Somerville Judy Ann Wallace Charles Holstein Mark Pickens Terry Dennis and Betty Jo Burris in leading roles The program also features gypsy dances and musical solos Parents and friends are invited to view the school extra curricular effort

Point Pleasant Rachel Field Virgil W. Siders John Chapman Scarecrow Linda Oliver Lois Somerville Judy Ann Wallace Charles Holstein Mark Pickens Terry Dennis Betty Jo Burris

Billy Bryant Chosen as 1951 Point Pleasant Fourth Chair

Captain Billy Bryant a nationally known showman and showboat operator has accepted the general chair manship of the 1951 Point Pleasant Fourth of July celebration announced by Robert J. Heslop. The event will be sponsored by the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department and the Chamber of Commerce with Roy C. Jackson as fire chief naming Carroll W. Casto chairman of the dance committee. Plans include a carnival and other features.

Point Pleasant Billy Bryant Robert J. Heslop Roy C. Jackson Carroll W. Casto

Point Clinic Notes Birth and Release Items

Births include Mrs Mack Bennett Jr, a daughter in Buffalo. Releases include Paul Biffie and Mrs Sterling Hartley among names connected to Point Pleasant, Andrew Karschnilk, Point Pleasant, Robert Litchfield, Southside. The clipped list mentions Point Pleas ant and Plasacant.

Mack Bennett, Jr Point Paul Biffie Point Pleasant Andrew Karschnilk Point Pleas Ant Mrs Sterling Hartley Robert Litchfield Southside

Weekend Visitors Populated By Athens Area

Mr and Mrs George Smith and daughters Caro lyn and Jimmy Burns of Athens visited Mr and Mrs William Young. Mr and Mrs Elmer Grose and son Warren visited Mr and Mrs Albert Ogg. Mr and Mrs Harold Driggs of Columbus spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Lester White. Horace and Wayne Parsons of Warren visited their parents Mr and Mrs Frank Parsons. Roy Parsons of Stewart did carpentry on a store owned by his son Donald. Weekend guests included Ralph Young Joe Young Jr and Martha Young of Athens Joe S and Edith Smith and Miss Shirley Calentine of Chesterhill visited Mrs Evalina and Keith Brill. Mr and Mrs John Young and sons Roger and Jimmy spent the weekend with Mrs Youngs parents Mr and Mrs Perley Keirns of Athens. Harel Burke.

Broadwell George Smith Carolyn Jimmy Burns Athens William Young Elmer Grose Warren Albert Ogg Harold Driggs Columbus Lester White Horace Wayne Parsons Frank Parsons Roy Parsons Stewart Donald Ns Joe Young Ralph Young Joe Young, Jr Youngstown Martha Young Ernest McNabb Joe S Edith Smith Shirley Calentine Chesterhill Evalina Keith Brill John Young and Roger Jimmy

Three Men Sentenced After Pleading Guilty

POINT PLEASANT Three men were sentenced and a fourth placed on probation after pleading guilty at a circuit court session led by Judge Lewis H. Miller. Roush received one to ten years for grand larceny, Smith one year added for breaking jail, Clench six months for breaking jail, and Casto three years probation after a guilty plea to grand larceny with stolen goods returned. Capials were issued for Freemont Gardner and Clyde Damron on non support. Chattin’s case continued amid similar charges. Byrdell Neal and Walter Fletcher dismissed. Four defendants pled innocent: Siemon, Gardner Jr, Bourden, Holcomb. Holcomb set for May 15, Bourden for May 17, Gardner and Siemon for May 18.

Point Pleasant Lewis H. Miller Miller Harry Carry Roush Bernard Smith Lawrence Earl Clench Otho Lac Casto John Harrison Byrdell Neal Walter Fletcher Adolph Siemon Osher Gardner, Jr Joseph Bourden James Holcomb Charles J. Hyer Carroll Casto Gardner Holcomb Bourden Siemon H. A. Lieving J. C. Cooker Mason County Board of Education C. W. Sommer Orville Hackney Bert Morrison Ulysses Hill J. O Casto W. M. Mcintyre

Construction bids opened for Wheeling project in Wasdhem area

Laschti Construction Cox submitted the low bid of 58 878 dollars for the building project in Wheeling. The bid opening occurred Tuesday afternoon at the US Property and Disbursing Office. Award of the contract awaits approval in Charleston.

Point Tb Paton Laschti Construction Cox “Wheeling Ction of & Naffomin Charleston

Kidney function and Doan's Pills advert claim

An old advertisement warns that backache, fatigue, headaches, and dizziness may stem from slowed kidney function. It promotes Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic used by millions for decades to relieve discomfort and flush waste from the kidneys.

Dean Adv

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Citizens Party P. E. Fleming Clara Woodard Paul Reynolds Tom Burdette Leon Thompson William Caldwell Linnie Bruesti Frank Roush Orde Thorpe S. D. Littlepage G. Wolden Griff Durbin, Jr Minnie Burdette Albert Hobeson Josephine Thomas Clyde McDermott Albert Scarberry Gladys Neal Floyd Taylor Fred Roush Junia Jo Sradillan William H. Gorrell Dolph Hill Barbee Rothgeb Holly Simmons Hildreth Armstrong A. W. Perry R. F. Musgrave James E. Schools Stanley Waldie C. G. Bauerle Fifth Ward Dana Bradshaw Aida Morrison Yoral L. Morrison, Jr Carrol W. Casto Darwell Ronyors Marilyn Maxwell Silver Bells the Lemon Drop Petore Andrea Bing Fred Clark Harry Bellaver Robert L Welch Sidney Lanfield Tereenni Sean Hnuneer Beene Mars This IS America Melley Egon Donald Duck Tom & Jerry Popeye the Sailor Ana i Color Maria Montez Sudan American Legion Auxiliary Legion Central School Pta Orpah Lodge Orpah Rebekah Noble Grand Sarah Kimbrek Betelle Shirlet Hallah Wilwon Violet Boyer Catherine Gerlacs Flora Myers Lucy Hill Hazel Siders B. A. Erwin Ernestine Benjamin Whittington Winfield Winfield Methodist Parsonage Doss Whittington Wahama High School Mr. Whittington Nitro Hillis Townsend Gail Wallace Corning Joan Dower Viand Sr John Cheap Fifth St Harry Billings Wiliam Cheap Ashland Richard Ingfield Gallipolis Ferry Burdette Action Bing Crosby MR. Music OH Susanna Hugh Beaumont Virginia Dale Edward Warm Richard Travis Andy Clyde M. L Arch Shoes BAYON Sam Mallett Buffalo Freemont Gardner Clyde Damron Robert Frederick Chattin Wheeling Firm Amena Stewart Granger Mystic India Kim Therm All Hente Sfree Wert Ayer Ra Saunirts Walter Pidgeon David Niven Robert Newton Cusack-Gynt Frank Allenby Bette Davis
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