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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1954

Page

7

Mason County Land Transfers List of Deed Filings

A compilation of property transfers in Mason County detailing buyers and sellers and descriptions of parcels in multiple districts including Union, Cologne, New Haven, Robinson, and Cooper. Notable entries include Hanson to Moore parcels in Country Club Addition and Durst to Hoschar 4.95 acres in Lewis District.

William W Katherine F. Hanson Fred C. Moore, Jr Betty Moore Country Club Robert E Helen Irene Sayre Earl Sayre Hanna Jane Sayre Union District John D Mary C. Dawson Harry A Vera F. Pickens New Haven Martin Lucille Durst Herman Alice Hoschar Lewis District H. J Mary Lillian Forth Ernestine Salyers Little Guyan Creek Hannan Marion Elnora Reynolds Blanche Proctor Swisher Cologne J. B Katherine ‘A Carl W Valeane Thompson McCullough Court C. A Iva E. Baird Arthur and Emogene Baird J. W Iva L. Stewart Clyde L Earlie V. Russell Cooper Clayton A Iva M. Athey Clayton EF Margaret Ann Athey Bernard Mildred Boggs Calvin Laura Keefer Robinson Emma and Evelyn Burrows B. C. Wallis Clendenin M. E Mary Agnes Upton H. O Savanna W. Upton Maxine Lawrence Fowler Ed F. Durst Charles H. and Mace Helen Parsons Cora W. Sommer Leon

Mason County Civic Council Meeting at Junior High School

The Mason County Civic Council will meet Thursday evening at the Junior High School auditorium. County office candidates have been invited to attend and will be introduced to the council. Russell Jones, president, will preside.

Point Pleasant Mason County Civic Council Russell Jones

Two local youths enlist in U S Air Force

Benny Brumley and Albert Lee Durst have joined the U S Air Force. Brumley is the son of Mr and Mrs Ray Brumley of Ohio River Road while Durst is the son of Mr and Mrs Wilbur Durst near Leon. They are stationed at Geneva New York.

Point Pleasant Benny Brumley Ray Brumley Ohio River Road Albert Lee Durst Wilbur Durst Leon U. S. Air Force Geneva N.Y

Vacation Bible School At Leon Baptist Church

A vacation Bible School will be held at Leon Baptist Church June 7 through June 11 for children aged 4 to 14. Mrs. Warren Keefer directs with teachers including Mrs. Herman Shinn, Mrs. Sherwood Costen, Mrs. Louela Keefer, Mrs. Milton Burdette, and Miss Carolyn Hayman. Assistants are Mrs. Robert Byer, Mrs. George Cottrill, and Miss Patti Graham. Rev. W. S. Billups leads daily worship, with sessions 9 to 11:30 a.m. and a June 11 program at 7:30 p.m. A balance of $6.50 remains after buying dictionaries for next year’s 6th graders.

the Leon Baptist Church Warren Keefer Herman Shinn Sherwood Costen Louela Keefer Milton Burdette Carolyn Hayman Robert Byer George Cottrill Patti Graham W. S. Billups

Local Optometrist Buxton to Speak at Rotary Meeting

Dr. Jack A. Buxton will address Point Pleasant Rotary Club as guest speaker Wednesday. He will outline the advantages and qualifications of optometry as part of a club series to explore area professions. Program chairman is Lawrence Mohr.

Jack A. Buxton Point Pleasant

Nancy Sayre Elected President of V-Teens at Point Pleasant High

Nancy Sayre was elected president of the V-Teens at Point Pleasant High School. Bonnie Aten was selected as vice president for the next school year. Mary Ann Aten, a recent graduate, is the retiring president. Other officers will be elected in the fall, reported club advisor Mrs J M Foglesong.

Nancy Sayre Point Pleasant High School Bonne Aten Mary Ann Aten J. M. Foglesong Chub

Fifth Grade JAC Holds Final Meeting at Ordnance School

The Stars and Stripes Junior American Citizenship Club of Mrs. Katherine Somerville's fifth grade met for the last time this school year on Friday May 21. President Richard Johnson led the JAC Prayer The Flag Salute and the Star Spangled Banner with Vicki Sue Stevens serving as secretary.

Stars and Stripes Katherine Somerville Ordnance School Richard Johnson Vicki Sue Stevens

Clifton PTA Elects New Officers for Next Term

William Van Meter is re elected Clifton PTA president as officers are renamed. Incumbents Wilma Blake Betty Call and Helen Williams return as vice president secretary and treasurer. A July 3 social hour is planned and $300 from hot lunch proceeds will buy a new refrigerator for the school kitchen.

Clifton William van Meter Clifton Pta Wilma Blake Betty Call Helen Williams

Vacation plans for Gibbs and Foglesong party

Mrs. Earl Gibbs and Mrs. J. M. Foglesong of Point Pleasant with Mrs. Osa Lee of Charleston prepare a California vacation. They will visit relatives in Oklahoma and Texas and California including Monterey to see Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Gibbs and family.

Earl Gibbs J. M. Foglesong Point Pleasant Osa Lee Charleston California Oklahoma el Paso Texas Glendale Calif T. E. Gibbs Monterey

Lambda Chi Omega delegates chosen for National Convention

Mrs Vitus Hartley Jr and Mrs Rodney Pullins were elected delegates to the National Convention of Lambda Chi Omega Sorority at the local chapter meeting. Hartley serves as business delegate and Pullins as social delegate. The convention meets in Peoria Illinois in June.

Vitus Hartley, Jr Rodney Pullins Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Moose Home Hartley Pullins Peoria Eugene Ball Paul Cummings W. C. Gilmour Hartley, Jr Clarence Hasler C. L. Head

Memorial Day Weekend Guests From Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs William Hoffman and family of Gallipolis will be Memorial Day weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Cecil Moodespaugh and Mr and Mrs Worthy Pierson of Gallipolis Ferry Weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Jay Keister of Ashton are their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William H Williamson of St Louis Mo

William Hoffman Gallipolis Cecil Moodespaugh Worthy Pierson Gallipolis Ferry Jay Keister Ashton William H. Williamson St. Louis, Mo

Florida Driver Pleads Guilty to Hazardous Driving

Robert Glenn Flora of Florida pleaded guilty to a hazardous driving charge before Justice A. M. Goodwin. He was fined $15 and costs after arrest by Sheriff Charlies A. Roberts on Route 17 Monday.

Point Pleasant Robert Glenn Flora Florida Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Flora Charlies A. Roberts

Legion Names 13 Delegates At Meeting

The American Legion met at the Legion Home with Commander J. A. Ferrell presiding. Flags for veterans graves on Memorial Day may be obtained at several local outlets. Memorial Day services will be held at Eddy Chapel. Richard D. Thomas joined as a new member. Thirteen delegates and as many alternates were named to the State Convention at Parkersburg on June 13, with Elzie Fletcher and others named to attend.

Point Pleasant American Legion Legion J. A. Ferrell Dell Fruth Picken Mason County Hardware Gallipolis Ferry Eddy Chapel Richard D. Thomas Parkersburg Point Pleasant Post

Children Enroll in Trinity Methodist Bible School

Sixty eight boys and girls joined the Trinity Methodist Church Presbyterian Church Cooperative Bible School this week. The program runs until June 4 with Mrs. E. W. Stevens directing and Mrs. Joseph Cook as assistant.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church- Presbyterian Church Cooperative Bible School

4 H Leaders Assemble for State Meet at Jacksons Mill

POINT PLEASANT WV May 31 to June 5 hosts the 1954 Volunteer 4 H Club Leaders Conference for leaders assistants and adult council members under C P Borsey of the West Virginia University extension service The six day event at state 4 H Camp Jacksons Mill centers on Builders with sessions led by the state staff and local leaders A Tractor Maintenance Leadership Training Class and a Water Safety Course are to be offered Radar class runs 8 15 to 11 15 a m Tuesday through Friday

Point Pleasant Jackson's Mill C. P. Borsey Agricultural Extension Service West Virginia University

Kanauga Man Appeals Six Months Sentence

Russell Norman Hudkins of Kanauga appeals a six month jail term for driving while intoxicated, a second offense. He appeared before Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin and posted a $500 bond.

Point Pleasant Russell Norman Hudkins Kanauga Hudkins Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin

Cadiz Couple Move To Point Pleasant

New residents of Point Pleasant are Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Meyers who moved from Cadiz Ohio. Mr. Meyers is branch manager of Voto Manufacturing Sales Co and they reside at 1007 Main St in the Wilhelm property recently vacated by Mrs. Warren King.

Cadiz Point Pleasant S. M. Meyers Ohio Mr. Meyers The Voto Manufacturing Sales Co Mrs. Meyers Main St Wilhelm Warren King

Year's Work Reported By County Teachers

Kenneth W. Shaffer announced that term reports detailing the year’s work and activities in county schools are being submitted to the County Board of Education office this week by teachers across the county.

Point Pleasant County Board of Education Kenneth W. Shaffer

Cuckoo chicks eject host young after hatching

When Cuckoo eggs hatch in host nests the hatchlings commonly eject the host's young. This behavior ensures the Cuckoo chick monopolizes parental care and food from the foster parents.

June 7 Set for Opening Recreation in Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant prepares a summer recreation program opening June 7 under athletic director Coach Bob Shertzer. Beginners swim at Shawnee Pool starts at 9 00 for first through third graders, 10 00 for fourth through sixth, and 11 00 for older youths. Little League Baseball at Harmon Field directed by Coach Dick Horton, and golf instruction may be added in evenings.

Bob Shertzer Shawnee Pool Shertzer Harmon Field Dick Horton Ordnance School Country Club John William Pack

Burris Birth Announce Third Daughter Cindy Louise

Mr and Mrs Otis Burris of English Road announce the birth of their third daughter Cindy Louise. The baby was born Saturday at Hol zer Hospital. Mrs Burris is the former Josephine Maves daughter of Mr and Mrs Charley Maves Henderson.

Point Pleasant Otis Burris English Road Cindy Louise Holzer Hospital Burris Josephine Maves Charley Maves Henderson

Crabs Trek From Inland to Sea to Spawn

Some tropical crabs live far from the coast yet undertake a long journey to reach the sea for spawning. The behavior shows strong instinct guiding migration from inland habitats to the marine spawning grounds.

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