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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1952
Page
5
Point Pleasant Legion Auxiliary reports nearly 4000 poppies sold in the latest drive directed by Miss Marjorie Waldie. Final tallies to be released after all contributions are totaled. At Monday’s meeting, officers were named, gifts planned for Memorial Day, and travel for state girls delegates approved.
A vintage recipe proclaims Imperial Milk as a party drink and nutrition for teens and adults. It describes mashing bananas with eggs and milk, folding in whipped whites, then serving chilled with vanilla ice cream and nutmeg or nuts for a festive treat.
Mrs Alma F Bailey clerk of the selective service board announces no induction calls will be issued in June. Deferments are expiring and not renewed move men to 1 A. Married men should present marriage certificates at the draft board to receive correct classification. Offices are in the post office building second floor.
All Mason County offices will be closed Friday for Memorial Day. The American Bible Society reports a 1951 record high in Bibles printed and distributed.
Marlene Ann Calloway daughter of Capt and Mrs Harry Calloway of Henderson married Sgt Robert E Hope son of Mr and Mrs Edgar Hope at the bride’s parents home in Henderson Monday evening. Rev A M Gillespie officiated with only immediate family present. After a reception the couple plans to reside at Beafort South Carolina. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs F H Crump of Huntington.
Mrs M E Rath burn entertained the Rutland Methodist Choir at her home with Mrs Mary Beard assisting. Attendees included O O Patterson John Colwell Darlene Wolf Irene Patterson and others. Mr James Thomas director of the group attended as an invited guest. Ice cream cake coffee fruit and hot rolls were served.
Local families from Rutland and surrounding towns gather for the alumni banquet. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Riggs from Crooksville and others from Columbus Athens Glouster and Gallipolis. Several attendees are connected by Rutland High School graduation in 1912.
The Rev J P Keefer and his wife honored their daughter Mrs Cretoria Fisher of Charleston with a surprise birthday party at their Tenth Street home on Monday evening. Forty three guests attended as Mrs Fisher and husband arrived for a church meeting. A birthday cake centered the dining room table and rooms gleamed with summer flowers. Mrs Keefer, with assistance from Mrs Louanna Allen and the Keefer daughters, served refreshments.
Point Pleasant residents list weekend visitors from Columbus Pomeroy Huntington and Richmond Ind also announcing Memorial Day visits Smoky Mountains Carolinas and Blue Ridge plans. Local families from Mt Vernon St Albans Williston Kanawha Huntington Gaullipolis Ferry note illness and travel to Greenville Ohio Charleston and Charlottesville details.
Theodore Kennedy is convalescing at his son Robert Kennedy's home in Columbus following surgery at Mt. Carmel Hospital. Several local residents including Larry Barr Janice Eblin Keith Wilcox and Dickie and Larry Fetty are reported to have measles.
Point Pleasant council authorized advertising bids to pave two streets Mt. Vernon and Jefferson Avenues with concrete paving if bids are accepted. Mt. Vernon would run from 23rd to 27th streets and Jefferson from 22nd to 26th. Delegations for and against attended. required signatures from residents and property owners on both streets were secured. Attorney J. G. F. Johnson spoke for the opponents.
Russell V. Holland, son of Mr and Mrs R G Holland of Point Pleasant Route 2, has been promoted to A 1 C. He enlisted Sept 26 1950 and trained at Lackland AFB San Antonio Texas. He currently serves in Biloxi Mississippi after graduating Point Pleasant High School in 1950 and prior employment at Crow Funeral Home.
Mr and Mrs Charles Funk announce the birth of a son on May 16. The baby’s mother is Eileen Goss, formerly of Ralph Goss. Social calls and visits follow among local families including Meyer Woltz Kline and Abel. Community activity centers on Eliza Kline and Dave Woltz households.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway extends reduced fare eligibility to travelers up to 15 years old, expanding access for younger passengers under the fare program.
A house to house canvass by Lambda Chi Omega to raise funds for the Cancer Crusade in Masoba County led to $225 collected toward a $500 goal. The campaign ends June 1. Donations can be sent to Mrs. Christine Sibley, 126 Pleasant St., Point Pleasant.
James Barfield 28 of North Charleston sustained a serious facial laceration when a 1946 convertible driven by Paul Edward Tanner 20 of Charleston failed to negotiate a turn on Route 35 at Leon and struck a utility pole then crashed into concrete steps. The crash occurred about 2:30 a m as the pair headed toward Charleston. Tanner pled guilty to reckless driving and received 10 days in jail or a 100 dollar fine. Barfield was hospitalized at Holzer Hospital.
In 1952 airwave allocations in the United States aim to bring television to more than half the population, expanding access and signaling a broad rollout of broadcast service nationwide.
Historic accounts show that in ancient eras deaf individuals were wrongly labeled as fools and frequently killed. Social fear and superstition justified drastic punishments against those with hearing loss.
The DuBarry Penetrating Cleanser claims fast, thorough removal of all makeup including lipstick with a new Vibrand ingredient for deep cleansing. It is lanolin enriched, suitable for all skin types, and priced at 1.50 plus tax, plus a related Flatter Face cream offering longer lasting coverage.
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