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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1954

Page

3

Point Pleasant Rabbit and Game Seasons Open Nov 11

The rabbit hunting season begins November 11 and runs to January 1 with a daily limit of four and a season limit of 24. A two day male ring necked pheasant season starts November 11 with a two per season limit in seven western counties. Quail season also runs November 11 to January 1 with seven per day and 35 per season. Wild turkeys may be hunted November 11 through 27 with one per season in designated counties. All kills must be reported in writing within 10 or 24 hours as specified to the director or local conservation officer.

Point Pleasant West Vir Ginia Berkeley Brooke Greenbrier Jefferson Mercer Ohio Monongahela Cheat Rivers Miles Durst Mason County Grant Hampshire Hardy Mineral Monroe Morgan Nicholas Pendleton Pocahontas Randolph Tucker Webster

DAR Chapter Notes Grateful Heart Meeting in Tu-Endie-Wei Park

The Colonel Charles Chapter DAR in Tu-Endie-Wei Park heard Rev. Jerome Rodgers speak on Thanksgiving as a noble American feature with the theme The Grateful Heart. Officers announced nine Junior American Citizens clubs, new members, and chapter sponsorships while state conference highlights were shared.

Point Pleasant Jerome Rodgers Colonel Charles Daughters of the American Revolution Tu-Endie-Wei Park Rodgers Eunice B. Beller Chester A. Roush Benjamin Holly Simmons John H. Collins State Park Commission Simmons DAR Donald Smith Hartford Eldrige Sauer Roush America Clarksburg Collins NSCAA West Virginia George Springer Louise Thomas Luman Gibbs Charles Proffitt Funice B. Beller Howard Price Benjamin Franklin Erma Barnett Neil Connors William Meade Elmer Ebersbach Hugo Juhling Mise Blanche Armstrong Cary H. Rayburn Ellen Howard M. Holly Simmons George Sprenger Hershel

Point Pleasant AAUW Branch Meets Monday at Hartford Home

The Point Pleasant Branch of the American Association of University Women will gather Monday at 7 30 p m at the Hartford residence of Mrs A Keith McClung. Mrs Eunice B Beller will supervise the program and activities.

Point Pleasant The American Association of University Women A. Keith McClung Hartford Eunice B. Beller

Surprise Birthday Dinner for Mrs Alfred Bowles

Mrs Alfred Bowles of Leon was honored with a surprise birthday dinner at her home Sunday hosted by family. Present were Marie Mc Clure and children Michael and David of Charleston, Gerald Graham and Wanda Jimmy of Rutland Ohio, Kermitt Little and Harold Nancy Littles of Leon Route, Rebecca Gregory Point Pleasant, Osie Smith and children Donna Gregory Ruth Bowles and Mr Bowles.

Alfred Bowles Leon Marie McClure Michael and David Charleston Gerald Graham Wanda Jimmy Rutland Ohio Kermitt Little Little Harold and Nancy Leon Route Angus Robbins Rebecca Gregory Point Pleasant Osie Smith Donna Ruth Bowles Bowles

Melody Haddox Celebrates Eighth Birthday Surprise

Melody Haddox was honored with a surprise party at her Park Drive home Friday evening for her eighth birthday. Hosts Mr and Mrs Chester Haddox hosted the event with two birthday cakes from her grandmothers Mrs L E Triplett and Mrs Herman Haddox of Middletport.

Melody Haddox Chester Haddox Park Drive Melody L. E. Triplett Herman Haddox Middleport Cheryl Nancy Je Wright Jane Crump Barbara Devault Penny Susie Dickens Sue Call Brenda Roseberry

Halloween Party Held by Mountain Climbers 4-H Club

Members at Bruce Chapel Parish House enjoyed a Halloween party with games and refreshments. Beverly Burris Patsy McGraw and Julia Blain won prizes. Attendees included Susie and Sharon Henry Carrie Wright Betty Spears Jane Jerry etc.

4-H Club Bruce Chapel Beverly Burris Patsy McGraw Julia Blain Susie Sharon Henry Carrie Wright Betty Spears Janice Jane Joe Jackie Jordan Sue Keener Judy Mitchell Randal Charles Wayne Mary Lou Rita Ann Garland Miles Durst Benny Somerville Pat Henry Roger Freeman Joyce Joan Janie Hatfield Violet Wanda Bush Billy Blain Julia Ann Plain Patty McGraw William Eva Ann Gill Micky Yester Johnnie Jimmy Mitchell Roger Long Dickie Austin Bonnie Aten John Gill Ben Henry Lester Jordan E. E. Mitchell I. A. Blain Howard Garland

Point Pleasant Personals Weekend Visits Across Leon Area

Ed Kirkers of Ashland Ky spent the weekend with family in Leon. Guests of Mrs. Helen Cossin were her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Harris Jr. of Dunbar. Velva Mae Cossin of Charleston visited her parents L. T. and Mrs. Cossin. Leon residents Chester Casto and son John Michael returned from Charleston after visiting Charles Casto. Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Sherman Baver were Jabez Beard of South Side. The Hill family of Glenn Ferris visited with Ray Crook, Ward Hill, and others in Leon.

Ed Kirkers Ashland Leon Helen Cossin Lewis Harris, Jr Dunbar Velva Mae Cossin Charleston L. T. Cossin Chester Casto John Michael Charles Casto Sherman Baver Jabez Beard South Side Robert Hill Donna Carolyn Patty Linda Danny Glenn Ferris Ray Crook Ward Hill

Point Pleasant Man to Attend Farm Machinery Conference

James L. Darby of Point Pleasant, secretary treasurer of the state section of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, will attend the farm machinery conference at Jackson's Mill on November 10. The two day event, chaired by WVU's Professor A D Longhouse, covers WV agricultural research, dealer practices, and financing. Principal speaker is W R Noble of the National Retail Farm Equipment Association. The meeting is open to all.

Point Pleasant James L. Darby Jackson's Mill Darby American Society of Agricultural Engineers Appalachian Electric Power Co West Virginia Agricultural Research Program W. R. Noble Washington National Retail Farm Equipment Association A. D. Longhouse West Virginia University Longhouse WVU

Chauncey Social Notes Highlight Regional Visits

Chauncey residents hosted and visited a string of relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Triplett welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Joe Jones of Zanesville. Homer Omen and family joined Mrs. Omen’s kin in Portamouth. Homer Omen attended a postal meeting in Columbus. James Tedrow and family visited the Cruikshanks in Athens. Mrs. Martha Crow returned from a week with the Brickles family in Portamouth. Kenneth Simpson of Millfield spent a weekend at the Patton home in Athens.

Arthur Triplett Joe Jones Zanesville Homer Omen Billy Tommy Peggy Lee Athens Leslie Cruikshank Martha Crow Howard Brickles Sharon Kenneth Simpson Millfield Woodrow Patton Craig

Woman Taken to Holzer Hospital After Heart Attack

Mrs H D St Clair of Dunbar visiting sister Mrs Leo Sayre of Charleston Road was taken to Holzer Hospital Sunday afternoon after suffering a heart attack.

Hospital Point Pleasant H. D. St. Clair Dunbar Leo Sayre Charleston Road Holzer Hospital

Christian Education Meet at New Haven

A Christian education meeting is scheduled at Pauls Lutheran Church in New Haven on November 15 at 7 30 pm. Rev Dr Earl S Pucheili will lead the program with invitations extended to nearby United Lutheran Churches and New Haven residents interested in adult education. The speaker has a distinguished academic and religious background with extensive publishing and teaching credits.

Point Pleasant Earl S. Pucheili the Pauls Lutheran Church New Haven Hayte le Peters Saint Paul's United Lutheran Zion Broad Run Saint Mark's Upper Flats Point Pleasant Lutheran Church Huntington First Lutheran Parkersburg Peters Rudisill Board of Pariah Education Lu Pited Lutheran Church In America Thiel College Chicago Pittsburgh Philadelphia York

Two Women Injured As Auto Hits Pole Near Point Pleasant

Two women were seriously injured when their car headed from Point Pleasant toward Letart slid around a curve, hit a telephone pole, and flipped onto its roof near Roosevelt School. Mrs. Coleman suffered a fractured pelvis and right leg while Mrs. Wyant had fractured ribs and a ruptured diaphragm. The crash occurred about 11 am on Route 2 seven miles from Point Pleasant. Both were taken to Halser Hospital.

Point Pleasant Roosevelt Ronald Coleman Letart William Wyant Gallipolis Halser Hospital Mra. Coleman Mra. Wyatt

Party at Chauncey home hosts diverse Athens guests

Mrs. John Carr Chauncey entertained Thursday evening at Converse Street home. Attendees included Mrs. Jessie Levacy Mrs. Grace Kirkendall and families from Athens as well as residents from The Plains Chauncey Guysville and Coolville.

Chauncey John Carr Converse St. Chauncey Jessie Levacy Grace Kirkendall Laicille Dixson Claudia Gracie Noland Athens Archie Rumfield Judy the Plains Jessie Coe Ralph Walter Grigsby Charles Tippie Birdie Canter Aretta Grigsby Edith Nye Nellie Morgan Georgia Morrison Hildreth Grigsby Guysville Allen Coolville

A Famous Man Is Described by a Forebear

A renowned figure, once celebrated, was avoided by many months earlier due to a sharp temper and irritability that kept people at bay. The account portrays a paradox of popularity and personal difficulty, noting how personal conduct affected relationships.

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