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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1956

Page

2

Trinity Methodist and St Paul youth groups meet in Pt Pleasant

Pt Pleasant reports two church gatherings. Trinity Methodist Church held a Tuesday session with talks on United Nations and district meeting reports. St Paul Methodist youth workshop met Tuesday at the old parsonage with craft and card making, planning November schedules and a Christmas party at Mrs Garland’s home.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church J .A. Blankenship Emma Wise United Nations Iva Wise J. B. Couch Couch E. W .Stevens Miriam ‘Circle St. Paul John Albert Stevens Carl A. Dilcher Terry Dicher Melody Jan Haddox Judy Getty Lana Morrow Jean ‘Tte Sayre David Johnson Suzie Call Larry Larue Lewis Me. Daniel Judy Endicott Gaila Halstead Connie Stephens Dana Thomas Shuler

GOP Victors Sweep Mason County Contests in 40 Precincts

Final ballots from Mason County's 40 precincts show Republicans winning every county office and holding large majorities in state races. Sheriff margin was narrowest, with Earl C. Mohr ahead by 911 votes. Campbell W. Stevens led for state House by 1316 votes. other offices saw sizable Republican gains amid a turnout surpassing 10,000.

Point Pleasant Mason County Campbell W. Stevens George E. Sayre House of Delegates J.F. Wheaton

Legion Chief to Speak at Point State Dinner

Point Pleasant to host a Veterans Day dinner next Tuesday at 6 30 p m in the American Legion Hall. E D Hardman commander of the American Legion Department of West Virginia will speak with Paul Thomas Jr inviting all area veterans to attend the hot luck event.

Point Pleasant American Legion Hall E. D. Hardman American Legion Department of West Virginia Paul Thomas, Jr Hardman Huntington Charleston State Heart Asociation A Charleston Board of Realtors Board of Realtors State Associion of Realtors

Mason Dairymen To Elect Officers

Mason County Dairymen's Association will elect officers and hold a membership drive at the annual meeting next Tuesday at 8 p.m. Emory Roush will preside. Candidates are listed by district with contests noted. Voter choices for state and federal offices are reported with margins and party guidance.

Point Pleasant Mason County Dairymen’s Association W. L. Northern Extension Dairyman I. D. Portereld WVU John Lough Dairymen’s Association Emory Roush William Gregory

Point Juniors Present Nov 13 Play Let Me Grow Up

The annual junior class play Let Me Grow Up will be staged Tuesday November 13 at 8 p.m. in the senior school auditorium. Director Annabel Withers notes proceeds fund the spring banquet and prom for seniors. The three act comedy stars Mary Ann Somerville as the teen daughter with a cast including Linda Rainey John Heiskell Jr Anna Belle Sommer Kay Lewis Jo Ann Browning and John Franklin with musical numbers directed by Marcellene Buell.

Annabel Withers Linda Rainey John Heiskell, Jr Anna Belle Sommer Kay Lewis Jo Ann Browing John Franklin Marcellene Buell

Marriage Announced as Ravenswood Couple Wed

Mr and Mrs Curtis Blake announce the marriage of their granddaughter to Dale Blake son of Mr and Mrs Gilmore. The bride is a Ravenswood High School graduate class of 1954 and employed with Ravenswood Cab Co. The ceremony at the bride’s grandparents home was officiated by the Rev Joseph Ziegler with a double ring service at Parkersburg.

Curtis Blake C. R. Greathouse Blake North Ravenswood Ravenswood High School Emmine Greathouse Ravenswood Cab Co Dale Blake Gilmore Joseph Ziegler Parkersburg

Teams of sale cash auction at Hoggsett West Virginia

Auction held in Hoggsett West Virginia lists John McNeill as auctioneer Milton Lewis as clerk and Joe Buffington as cashier Lunch will be served during the event.

J. C. Horton Hoggsett W. Va John McNeill Milton Lewis Joe Buffington

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