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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1954
Page
6
In Mason County last week 2197 people used a mobile X-ray unit for free chest exams. A follow up diagnostic clinic will review abnormal readings and recall individuals for more detailed X rays as needed, funded by Christmas seal donations for the Tuberculosis Association.
A music workshop for county teachers is planned Saturday at 10 15 am at the Board of Education office in Point Pleasant accord ing to Music Supervisor Chester Haddox. Participants include Elizabeth Lasley Beech HJ velyn Gammon Zelda napp Genevive Butler al Mary Kelly Hartford THis Edler Henderson Frma Arnett Donzella Park Zola Dun can Grace McDermitt Nora Crawford Alice Rulen Fannie Ickens Madelyn Vance Elizabeth Hinl Roosevelt and others. Haddox asks each teacher to bring the first grade book and any rhythm instruments.
James Darby of Point Pleasant represented Appalachian Electric Power Co in presenting a $25 award at the Farming for Better Living banquet in Ripley. He gave the prize to Mr and Mrs Rex Muhlbach for their 333 acre Jackson County farm in 1954. The contest is co sponsored by Appalachian and the Monongahela Power Co.
Three Mason County youths volunteered for the draft and will leave for Ashland Kentucky on November 17 for induction into the army. The local board clerk Mrs. Bess Moore gave the names as Wayne Thomas Hannah Viand Street James Roy Burns Let art Route 2 and Clide Arthur Starr of Henderson.
The Omen's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church presented a TV drama This is Your Life focusing on Mary wife of Cleophas and mother of James after a worship service directed by Miss Florence Alexander. Members and guests attended a business session and discussed reports and the upcoming Christmas bazaar with efforts to raise goods for Puerto Rico.
The Leon Homemakers will meet Tuesday at 7 50 pm in Leon School. President Kathryn Beaver will preside. Committees for Christmas parties will be appointed. Evening lesson on choosing accessories is led by Mrs Marion Upton. Hostess committee chairman is Mrs Charles A Burdette.
The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church met on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Mrs. A H Rodgers, Mrs. Jerome Rodgers and Miss Juliet Smith hosted. Mrs. Edward Biddle led the business session with several members in attendance.
The Service Guild of Christ Church Episcopal sponsors a rummage sale starting November 15 at the church parish house.
Orpha Lodge to convene Tuesday evening at the Fourth Street lodge hall with members gathering for routine meeting and proceedings. The event highlights regular lodge activities and community fellowship.
Promoted at the Philip Sporn plant were Keith Arnold Jack W Fry Frank M Ward Eslie Mossman Willis Dudding Stanley Harbour Louis Karschnik Harold Teaford and others as they filled roles including shift operating engineer control operator and assistant control operator. Transfers to OVEC and KEC occurred as part of the moves.
A comprehensive roundup of church listings shows services across multiple congregations. It notes ministers, Sunday schools, worship times, and midweek meetings for churches in New Haven Hartford Leon and surrounding towns, with hours ranging from 9:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. and evening services.
Julia Irene Kelly files for divorce from Lawrence Elmont of Jerricho Road citing cruelty. Married June 26 1941 in Gallipolis with three children. Custody and alimony requested. counsel listed as Somerville and Littipage.
Marine Kenneth A Spurlock returns from Korea and begins a 30 day leave with his family at Gallipolis Ferry. This marks his second tour with the Marine First Division. Mrs. Spurlock was Emma Henry of Gallipolis Ferry.
County 4-H Agent Miss Summer announced a leaders meeting will be held Saturday at 8 p m in the high school Home Economics Building. She said the 4-H Achievement Day committee members are urged to attend.
New Haven resident Connie Cunningham recently marked her 111th birthday with a party. Guests included Reggie Hart Alan Hart Kitty Braun Bobby Cunningham Carolyn Lyon Robert Bush Joan Carol Glen Roush Russell Miller Dianne Miller Ann Maynard Patty Harrah Paul Maynard Carolyn Harrah Danny Harrah Sheldon Roush Patricia Riley Sharon Richardson Debbie Richardson Mary Jane Webb Rickie Webb Frances Weaver Sinda Durbin Patricia Curry Mrs Mabel Pickens Mrs Jerrell Webb Mrs James Hart Mrs D B Richardson Billy Miller and Carol Gibbs.
Mrs. Howard Garland of Gallipolis Ferry presided as hostess for the Hlahee Fares Women's Club gathering on Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mrs. Garland Bostic Mrs. Gill Mrs. Blain Mrs. Ronald Archer Mrs. Rester Lee Mrs. Mary Wilson and Miss Hilda Bradshaw who were served refreshments.
Point Pleasant officers released Clennie Hill and Gilbert Smith on bond after arrest on assault charges. Both men hail from Hannan District and were processed by the sheriff's department.
Glouster airman James A. Russell describes a four day flight with seven squadron members starting in Keiserslauten on a C47 to Marseille refueling then over the Mediterranean to Corsica Naples and Rome. He notes Capri Pompeii and Elba, spent about 75 dollars on hotels and meals while air travel was free.
The Trimble Township Local High School lists the first six weeks honor roll. Seniors include Mary Jane Ginnan Elizabeth Rohback Inez Kempton Richard Roman. Juniors Edith Mingus Jayne Jarvis Grace Kearns Reta Bryan Thomas McCaskey Marie Paskievitch. Sophomores Judy Anderson Waveline Coey Sandra Gaston Ruth Ann Hanley Mary Helen Jewell Judith Lantz Rollie Swart Mary Jo Roback. Freshmen Linda Morgan Carolyn Morrison Wanda Kearns Neil McCune Ronnie Shaw Danny Simons.
The 65th session of Grand Chapter Order of Eastern Star held in Cleveland October 24 to 28, known as the Harvest Session. 9000 to 10000 attendees from Ohio and nearby areas. Thea Chapter 192 of Glouster sent Betty Addington Barbara Gierhart Mary Davis and Edithe Vaughn.
The Rev and Mrs. Robert S. Lawrence attended the District Conference of Methodist Churches in Chillicothe at Walnut Street Church. The Rev Lynn Radcliff of Hyde Park Church Cincinnati spoke on Stewardship. Bishop Levi of Korea gave the main address. Mrs D B Green district president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service represented the First Methodist Church in Athens.
Funeral services are planned for Frank Smith Sr of Glouster Route 3 who died Wednesday night at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. The Blower funeral home will host services Sunday at 2 p.m. Burial follows at Lawn Cemetery Nelsonville. Friends may call after Saturday noon.
Pvt. Gurld Morrison son of Mr and Mrs Gurld Morrison of New Straitsville serves in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division as a machine gunner. He entered the Army in May 1953 and was stationed at Camp Atterbury before going overseas last November.
Local churches list morning and evening worships with sermon titles and Bible study times. Notable items include Nov 14 3 pm MYB Booth Festival at Richland Ave Athens and Korea Day observance on Nov 15 during morning services across multiple congregations.
The Glouster Sportsman's Club plans a trap shoot next Sunday November 7 at Kelly Crawford's location one half mile north of Glouster Route 13.
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