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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1950

Page

11

Talking Doll Built By Cleveland Technicians

Tibor Nagey and Clive Yeomans, engineers at a flight propulsion lab, build a home crafted talking doll that narrates stories, answers questions, and laughs. They plan facial expressions and eye movements, with firms showing interest for television ads and branding. The device can be linked to a phonograph for stories, and may tell a child to be quiet if needed.

Cleveland Tibor Nagey Clive Yeomans Flight Propulsion Laboratory Nagey Junior Daddy

Graduation Speaker Named for Wa hama High 1950 Exercises

Mason Dr. C H Moffat of Marshall College was chosen as the speaker for Wa hama High School’s 1950 commencement on May 25 at 8 p m in the high school auditorium. Valedictorian is Patty Lou Smith and salutatorian Nancy Roney. The baccalaureate sermon will be given by Rev George Weirick of St Paul Lutheran Church New Haven on May 21 at 8 p m. Class Night is set for May 23 at 8 p m. The graduating list released by Principal Clyde Foley includes 54 seniors such as Bill Cook Harold Boston Jack Fox Harold Davis Louis Gilland Eugene Hesson George Johnson Eck Johnson Billy Johnson Donald Kay Gerald Kelly Jimmy Layne Theodore Miller Bob Muncy Gene Riley John C Roush Vernon Roush Vernon Smith Bobby Stewart Ray Tucker Herman Van Matre Marion Ohlinger Charlotte Cooke Blanche Boston Billy June Cartwright Fannie Boston Juanita Capehart Naomi Goodnite Barbara Hoffman Barbara Howard Elzanna Johnson Mary Johnson Leota Kirby Jane Ann Kell Bonnie Litchfield Margie Lewis Pearl Mariani Barbara Rader Martha Redman Nancy Roney Belva Roush Irma Roush Sara L Roush Arlene Sayre Velma Shirley Patty Smith Aleta Snyder Dorothy Stone Mary Stewart Fay Tucker Joann Varian Paula Van Matre Nancy Webb and other classmates.

MASON C. H. Moffat Marshall College Wahama High School Patty Lou Smith Nancy Roney George Weirick New Haven St. Paul Lutheran Church Clyde Foley Bill Cook Harold Boston Letart Jack Fox Clifton Harold Davis Louis Gilland Hartford Eugene Hesson George Johnson Eck Johnson West Columbia Billy Belva Roush Irma Roush Sara L. Roush Arlene Sayre Velma Shirley Patty Smith Aleta Snyder Dorothy Stone Mary Stewart Fay Tucker Joann Varian Paula van Matre Nancy Webb

Bond Issue Support Urged At Henderson PTA Meeting

Support for Mason County school bond issue and special levy was urged at the Henderson School PTA meeting. E M Gillespie stressed the need for the levy while County School Superintendent Robert H Ferguson explained the improvement program. The event featured an operetta by fourth and fifth graders and a report on the school lunch program.

Point Pleasant Mason County Henderson Parent-Teachers Association E. M. Gillespie Robert H. Ferguson Guy McWilliams J. R. Gunneaux Garland Mohr Gunneaux Louise Sommer Board of Education PTA McWilliams

Rehabilitation Is Discussed at Lions Club Meeting

George H. Stewart of the Ohio Department of Public Assistance spoke on blind rehabilitation at a Lions Club meeting in Point Pleasant. He showed case history slides of rehabilitated Ohio blind. Ronald White outlined the Big Black Backers membership drive. Louis V. Mueller and Clarence Cox led the program.

Point Pleasant George H. Stewart Quality Dairy

Marriage Licenses Filed in Point Pleasant Area

Clyde William Hubbard 22 of Syracuse Ohio and Mary Jane Stewart 17 of Mason along with Leo Franklin Young Jr. 21 and Lois Ann Booth 18 both of West Columbus were issued licenses in Point Pleasant on Saturday.

Point Pleasant Clyde William Hubbard Syracuse Ohio Mary Jane Stewart Mason Leo Franklin Young, Jr Lois Ann Booth West Columbia

Social notes from Pt Pleasant recall family gatherings and nuptials

Mrs Emma Burnside hosted a luncheon at Main Street Fountain honoring granddaughter Naida Marion Leishman and her upcoming May 27 wedding to John George Mauthe of Richmond Calif. The read mentions many local guests and weekend visits across several households in St Albans and nearby towns.

Point Pleasant Emma Burnside Viand St St. Fountain Naida Marion Leishman John George Mauthe Richmond Calif St. Albans Leishman Los Angeles Andrew Leishman

Stop Sign Case Appeals To Circuit Court

Point Pleasant reports Aubrey Sayre of Robertsburg was found guilty of running a stop sign, fined $20 and costs after a collision at Route 35 Treble Road. He posted a $500 appeal bond as the case moved to circuit court. Delmer Lawrence Jones of Charleston was cited for speeding on Route 62 but failed to appear at a Monday hearing before Justice S A Simmons.

Point Pleasant Aubrey Sayre Robertsburg D. G. Wilfong Treble Road Sayre Delmer Lawrence Jones Charleston Justice of the Peace

Intoxication Charges In Local Courts

Sidney Huddleston Jr of First Street posted a 19.50 cash bond in police court on intoxication charges. Herbert McDonald of First Street received a 20 day sentence and a 5 fine plus costs in magistrate's court.

Point Pleasant Sidney Huddleston, Jr First

Two Injuries From Mason County Mishaps

Two Sunday traffic accidents in Mason County left two people with minor injuries. Mrs. Frank Ellison of Jefferson Boulevard received a facial cut and shoulder injury after a panel truck overturned on Route 62 south of Lakin. Elmer Jones, of Lincoln Avenue, struck the rear of a vehicle on Ripley Road near the Y injuring a three year old, with about 100 dollars damage to Jones’s car.

Point Pleasant Mason County Frank Ellison Jefferson Blvd Point Clinic Route 62 Lakin Ellison Elmer Jones Lincoln Ave Carl Gerlach Chestnut Ridge Ripley Road George Elmer Jones

Landscape Garden Tour Planned for Mason and Gallia Counties

County Agent W C Roberts announced a landscape garden tour set for Thursday in Mason and Gallia Counties. The program, arranged by WVU extension landscape architect T D Gray, visits locations including the Ohio Valley Experiment Station and homes of Dr L S Carrick, Dr D H Thomas, Mrs L J Morgan, and Merrill White, with a lunch and a final meeting at the Gallipolis courthouse.

Point Pleasant W. C. Roberts Mason and Gallia T. D. Gray Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University Assembly Ohio Valley Experiment Station Ohio River Road L. S. Carrick Jefferson Blvd Gallopils Ohio Court House Billy Smith Gallia County D. H. Thomas Portsmouth Road L. J. Morgan Edgemont Road Merrill White Garfield Ave Roberts

Truck Car In Collision at 13th and Viand Street

City police report a collision Monday afternoon at 13th and Viand Streets involving a truck driven by Roy L. Thomas and a car driven by Mrs Olivia T. Hammans. Thomas said he was turning left onto 13th Street when struck. the car was heavily damaged per Chief FE Geiger and Patrolman Ray McClure.

Point Pleasant—City 13Th and Viand Sts Roy L. Thomas Madison Ave Olivia T. Hammans Lakin State Hospital Thomas 13Th Street FE. F. Geiger Ray MccClure

Milk Cans Upset Trooper Called Out

State Police Trooper R C Dilley was called out at 5 a m Monday after milk cans owned by Harold Neal were found broken and thrown over a bank along Route 2. Neals cans were damaged in the incident near Red Mud Ridge.

Point Pleasant R. C. Dilley Dilley Harold Neal Red Mud Ridge Route 2

Census-Taking Request Changed for Point Pleasant Residents

Mason County residents missed by the census taker are asked to call 736 Point Pleasant or write Crew Leader Frank Tillis. The previous instruction to contact the Huntington district office is rescinded.

Point Pleasant Mason County Frank Tillis Huntington Tillis

Rainbow Girls raise funds for cancer drive in Point Pleasant

A Saturday cancer fund Tag Day in Point Pleasant reports $67.04 raised. Local Rainbow Girls led by Anna Lou Dunn as chairman and volunteers Ruth Ann Robinson, Shirley Thomas, Peggy Hatton, Wilma Smith, and Evalyn Riser contributed. County fund chair is Mrs. J R Schirmer.

Point Pleasant Cancer Fund Rainbow Girls Anna Lou Dunn Ruth Ann Robinson Shirley Thomas Peggy Hatton Wilma Smith Evalyn Riser J. R. Schirmer

Kanauga Open House and Community Notices

Open house at Kanauga School House featured a children's program and a birthday dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Paul Reese Gallipolis and multiple Kananga residents. WSCS hosted by Mrs. Angie Wayne at Ralph Walker home. Arthur Rupe leased a Silver Bridge service station. Fair Haven Church added a new bell. Various Charleston and Athens visitors noted. Capt. Berkley Wright returns from the Trade Wind for a 38 day vacation. Golden wedding anniversary celebrated for Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Houck. Mason County Farm Youth Show committee to meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Chamber of Commerce offices.

Kanauga Kanauga School House Olen Litchfield Paul Reese Gallipolis Virginia Wright Bob Shamblin Joan Shamblin Dorthy Wright Joe Litchfield Harvey Bishop George Sheets Kananga W. M. Messlier Ralph Miller Charleston W. C. Peard Berkley Wright Trade Wind Verne Burridge Shannon Houck Christine Black

Mr. Crawford Dies Monday in Coolville

James Branch Crawford, 73, lifelong resident of the area near Guysville, died Monday evening at his home. He is survived by his wife Phoebe L. Hull Crawford, a son Raymond at home, brother Gilbert near Athens, and four sisters Blanche Fulton Athens Elma Butts Carrie Hill near Athens and Anna Fulton Audubon Iowa. His parents a daughter and one brother died earlier. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p m at Asbury Church with burial in the adjoining cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p m Tuesday.

Coolville James Branch Crawford Guysville Garden Phoebe L. Hull Crawford Raymond Gilbert Athens Blanche Fulton Elma Butts Carrie Hill Anna Fulton Audubon Iowa Asbury Church

J. H. Heinlein Found Dead in New Plymouth

James Hayes Heinlein age 58 was found dead in his bed Monday at noon at his home in New Plymouth. Funeral services held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at the Heinlein funeral home Logan with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

New Plymouth James Hayes Heinlein Heinlein Logan Oak Grove Cemetery

FTC Renews Charges on Anahist Product

The FTC renewed charges against Anahist and Bristol-Myers Co. over advertisements for antihistamine products for colds calling them false and misleading. Anahist and Bristol-Myers denied the charges at the hearing opening yesterday.

FTC Cleveland Federal Trade Commission Anahist Bristol-Myers Co Bristol-Myers Resistab

Trygve Lie Talks 90 Minutes With Stalin

Prime Minister Joseph Stalin and United Nations Secretary-General Trygve Lie spoke for 90 minutes at the Kremlin last night. The conference closed the Save the UN mission, which had brought Lie halfway around the world to meet the Russian leader. No details of the talks were disclosed.

Moscow Joseph Stalin United Nations Trygve Lie Kremlin Save the UN Lie

Economic output climbs to new high in early 1949

Commerce Department economists say American output rose to a $263.9 billion annual rate in the first quarter, the second straight quarterly gain from a 1949 low. The report notes continued strength in goods and services as the boom persists.

Washington America Commerce Department Department

Garden Club to Exhibit for Vinton County Centennial

Mrs. Robert Burns hosted 16 members and two guests as the Radcliff club planned an exhibit for the Vinton County Centennial. Lizzie Wells provided entertainment at the potluck gathering. A June meeting is set at Albany Mrs. Emerson Bigony's home. Dwight E. McLaughlin of the U S Naval Air Force arrived home in Key West overnight during a cross country flight.

Columbus Maggie Pierce Warren Lowe, Jr Mansfield Charles Roof Elbert (Trapper) Roof Lincoln Jay Pendleton

Cincinnati Market Report May 16 Hog and Cattle Prices

Salable hogs 3500 with early trade moderately active and generally steady. Good and choice 180-250 lb hogs around 20.00. sows 14.25-16.25. cattle and calves steady with load lots of 740 lb heifers at 29.00 and steers 28.00. vealers 28-30. lambs 31-32. Prices and ranges for various weights and grades listed. poultry butter and potatoes also noted.

Cincinnati

Classified Ad Rates and Procedures Notice

Public notice details classified ad deadlines for the Messenger. Rates per line, payment rules, blind ads handling, and conditions for errors and cancellations are outlined for three to six day insertions with phone and mail acceptance.

Alord

Friendly Neighbor Club Meeting Notes and Local Socials

The Friendly Neighbor Club met at Mrs. Thomas Huddy’s Adams Street Nelsonville home with readings and contests awarding prizes to Mrs. Henry Todd Jr. Mrs. Herbert Ackison and Mrs. Everett White. A June 15 picnic at Rachelmacher Park Logan is planned. Local gatherings include visits among many residents and relatives across Nelsonville Logan and Columbus.

Laurel Friendly Neighbor Club Thomas Huddy Adams St Nelsonville Huddy Henry Todd, Jr Herbert Ackison Everett White John Norris Fredrick Norris Sharleen Norris Bill Sparks, Jr Beckie Ann Lawrence Wolfe Clarence Patton Charles Patton Donald Campbell Donnie Campbell Herman Bumegardner Charles Wood Arthur Todd Rona Huddy Rachelmacher Park Logan M. B. Hes Blanche Moorehead Harvey Wend Wolfe Basin Vance Wolfe LaDonna Millard Patton Bob Warren Sowers Lee Harden Union Furnace C. J. Bumgardner Frank Russel Lester Kern Herman Bumgardner Clarence Green Morris Volmar Hardenville Junior Dalton Jimmy Connett Henry Todd Sandra Dicken New Plymouth Ladonna Wolfe Bill Sparks Clarence Streeter Columbus Walter Mason the Diamond

PTA Group Set to Meet at Long Bottom School

Meigs PTA group will meet Wednesday at 8 PM at the Long Bottom school to discuss activities and plans for Reedsville and area families.

Meigs Pta Long Bottom Reedsville Pta

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