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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1946
Page
2
Virgil L. Flinn Kanawha County superintendent of schools will address the Senior Woman's Club at 8 pm. The Treblers Club will sing. Meeting held in the social rooms of First Presbyterian Church.
Carl Smith, longtime volunteer fire department member, resigned at Thursday night’s meeting in Point Pleasant.
Moose Club members hosted Coach Buck Jamison and his 26 member Big Black football team for a dinner in the club dining room. Cam Henderson urged the value of a strong high school program to the community while players and staff were introduced by Jamison.
Lambda Chi Omega Sorority will meet Monday at 8 p m in the ladies lounge of the Moose Club.
Secretary Hamilton A Johnson said the annual election of AAA community committeemen would occur between November 25 and November 30. Forty five committeemen are to be elected.
A strong market was noted at the Point Pleasant Livestock Sales Co auction last Saturday. Top cattle sold to $20, many steers and heifers brought $17.50 to $19.30, with other grades ranging to $6 and up. Veal calves hit $21.20, hogs sold $23 to $24.70, sows $19.50 to $21.40.
Mrs. C. H. Withers librarian of the Mason County Public Library leads a one day drive to raise funds for the blind and shut-ins in Point Pleasant. Committee members include B. W. Krodel Rev C G Billups Mrs Robert H Ferguson and Miss Dora B Ellis. Prizes will be awarded to the canvasser selling the most sunflowers.
Sheriff Ernest Hesson said the discount period ending Oct 31 nearly matched 1945 tax collections. Real estate delinquents for 1945 taxes are advertised for sale on Dec 1. Owners may redeem before the sale date.
Bur ris has sold three farms in Clendenin District totaling 113 percent acres to E O and Bertha Smith. The transaction was closed here yesterday.
Loraine Knapp, driver for Picken's cab, sustained a leg fracture in a Wednesday night crash on Charleston Road. He received treatment at Holzer Hospital.
D. W. Rothgeb president announced POINT PLEASANT Kanawha Dairy will install a stoker-fired boiler at the plant on Fifth Street. The project, disclosed last night, aims to modernize production and improve efficiency.
Middleport reports well attended football and band night as Wellston Rockets visit Yellow Jackets at Middleport stadium. Wellston High School Band and Middleport band will share halftime honors under Krinke direction with planned uptown parade through the business district and return for the flag raising before kickoff.
Pt Pleasant. The Anne Bailey Farm Women’s Club held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Charles Fogelsong on Ripley Road. An all day session began at 11 o clock with a study plan and meal dishes from winter gardens discussed. The group voted $10 toward a piano for Hickory Chapel Church. Attendees included Mrs. Carl Parsons Mrs. Charles Stevenson Mrs. Roy Kincade Mrs. Asbury Lee Mrs. Oak Thomas Mrs. yay Casto Mrs. Virgil Plants Mrs. Girard Fowler Mrs. G M Fowler Mrs. Milton Lewis Jr Mrs. A Smith Mrs. D W Steel Mrs. Milton J Lewis Miss Virginia Parsons and Mrs. Charles Fogelsong.
The Bethany Bible Class met Tuesday night at 7:45 at 1310 Ohio St to hold its monthly social. Mrs. E N McCartney led devotionals and the class president Mrs Garrett Green conducted a short business session followed by refreshments for a long list of members.
Mrs. Dewey A Windsor hosted the Married Ladies Bridge Club on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. S C Wilhelm was high at the conclusion of play, with refreshments served to Reba Beale George H Overholt Walter A Windsor E E Heiner T Stribling Robert S Meyer and the hostess.
Pvt. Clair O Sayre arrives on a 10 day furlough from Fort McClellan to spend time with his parents. Leon Thompson visits Parkersburg on a business trip. Walter Power and grandchildren Lewis Jr and Elizabeth visit the McGuffins on Lincoln Ave. Irene Fowler visits her mother and father. she studies at St Marys School of Nursing Huntington. Mrs Tommy Blain and son Ronald visit Jerico Road parents, Blain resident of Akron. The Morriesons host Harry White and son Harry Jr of Huntington. Mrs R A Hill of Route 2 is a patient at Point Clinic. Marleen Thompson, daughter of Leon Thompson, recovering from chickenpox at 124 1 2 Highland Ave. Wanda Lee, daughter of Hester Lee, visits her mother. she attends Marshall College. Esta Mae Brown spends weekend with John Cadle and family in Charleston. Sgt Paul Icard arrives for furlough. he is in the 11th Airborne Division and served in Japan. He expects discharge in December.
The Girls Glee Club at Middleport High School elected officers for the year with Joan Karr as president and Virginia Wise as vice president. Miss Lois Cecil, director, announced ensemble selections including first sopranos Jane Bailey Anna Howell and others across voice parts.
The Meigs County Probate Court issued several marriage licenses. Harry Tribe of Athens and Ethel Pierce of Pomeroy. Lewis Stanley of Akron and Mary Jane Kelly of Middleport. Isaac Barrett of Middleport and Edna Knapp of Middleport. Roland Collins of Athens and Anna Miller of Chester. Eugene Johnston of Vinton and Wanda Canton of Langsville. Herman Frecker of Minersville and Mary Jo Sanders of Pomeroy. Russlee Church of Portsmouth and Vina Mae Green of Middleport.
Democratic County Chairman J Wallace Bur dette is cheered for his party after Tuesday’s election. Point Pleasant turnout kept Republicans close, with rural precincts delivering large GOP margins from 900 to 2000, showing weaker GOP strength than 1944 amid a smaller overall vote.
L. E. Nelson who arrived six months ago as temporary manager has been named permanent manager of the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. local plant in Point Pleasant. Mr Pauley remains in Charleston in the engineering department. The Nelsons reside at 1006 Viand Street with their three month old son Stephen. He served in the Pacific theater during the war and was based in the Philippines and other islands.
Christ Episcopal Church Service Guild holds its fall rummage sale at the late residence of Capt. and Mrs. Charles A. Roberts at Fourth and Vi beginning today. Sale ends by November 15. Oil company purchased the property and plans a filling station. Rupert L. Kayser authorized to sell the residence.
Junior class play schedule moved to November 20 21 while November 22 is reserved for a Mason County teachers association banquet and program at the First Presbyterian Church social rooms. Miss Iva Wise presides with speaker Dr. P G McGarry from Morris Harvey College Charleston scheduled to speak.
Miss Bess Liter, a Canal Zone public school teacher, returned to Panama Thursday after visiting Huntington with her mother Mrs. R P Liter who is recovering from pneumonia at Holzer Hospital. Accompanying them were Mrs. Milton L Miller and Mrs. Gail Faires as they boarded a plane.
Arrangements complete for last rites for Thomas Gilbert Cromwell at Raynes funeral home today at 2 30 p m Rev C G Billups to officiate burial in Lone Oak Cemetery.
Mason County reports no scarlet fever cases at present per health nurse Miss Dorothy Watkins. She notes the illness has been prevalent this season in previous years, while current conditions remain generally favorable.
Miss Mollie Roush at 707 Viand Street rests better on Thursday. Miss Blanche Armstrong, staying with Miss Roush, is joined by her sister Mrs. William Rowe of Morgantown to help in care.
Gallia County churches announce Sunday programs. Coolville Church holds Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 with Harvest Festival led by pastor Edwards H Dickinson. Ireland Church has Sunday School at 10 and worship at 11 with Mrs. Edwards Dickinson speaking. Centennial Church hosts Harvest Festival at 9 30 and Sunday School at 10 30. Neighborhood Council meets Saturday November 9 at 7 30 p m at the Montgomery home.
Generous rain began around 1 a m Thursday and persisted intermittently through mid afternoon as temperatures stayed between 50 and 60 degrees.
Gallipolis public schools attendance figures released by Superintendent E E Higgins show October rates: High School 97.91 percent, Washington 96.71, Lincoln 96.84, Kananga 99.5, East Gallipolis 90. Total monthly enrollments: High School 506, Washington 907, Lincoln 80, Kananga 46, East Gallipolis 36.
Easement rights in Gallipolis and Greenfield Townships and the City of Gallipolis were granted to Gallia County by numerous individuals led by Clarence B. Shartz and wife and others. Additional real estate transfers include W L Troth to Grace Troth and Dewie Bruce with Clara Brumfield to B C Massie, plus Lida Bunce to George and Myrtle Cook.
A dance is set for this evening at the Moose Club in Point Pleasant after the Wa hama Senior High football game ending around 10 to 1 o'clock. The event invites attendees from the community to unwind after the game.
Patients admitted to Holzer Hospital on Thursday include Mrs Don Rea of Pomeroy Mrs William Handrum of Jackson Route 2 Fred Googlein of Pomeroy Route 2 Mrs Mary Plantz of Point Pleasant William H Blake of Syracuse Dan Alban of Jackson Route 1 Mrs John Beaver of Northup Route 1 Richard Scott I 10 Oak Hill Route 4 Mrs John Wilt of Middleport and Loraine Knapp of Point Pleasant Admitted late Wednesday were Mrs C G Bauerele of Point Pleasant Miss Anna Elliott of Ironton Mrs John Griffin of Gallipolis and Mrs Homer Crabtree of Oak Hill
William J. George, 71, Vinton, pleaded guilty to driving too far left of center on a highway in Gallipolis Municipal Court. Judge Jones fined him $10 and costs.
Birth notices from Holzer Hospital list four newborns: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Wilt of Middleport on Thursday. a son to Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin of Gallipolis on Thursday. a son to Mr. and Mrs. Max Brown of Gallipolis on Wednesday. and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Stephenson of Wellston on Wednesday.
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