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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1949

Page

5

Guilty verdict handed to Harl McGowan in intoxication case

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace S A Simmons found Harl O McGowan of Point Pleasant guilty on an intoxication charge. He was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail and fined $10 plus costs. McGowan had pleaded innocent when arrested by State Police Sgt D G Wilfong, according to magistrate records.

Point Pleasant Zjustice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Harl O. McGowan McGowan D. G. Wilfong

Mason County 4-H Winners Named for 1949

The county agent lists Mason County 4-H members receiving honors during 1949. Nancy Webb won a full scholarship to the State Conservation Camp. Betty McCoy Freda Hoffman represented the county at camps. Several youths earned state and regional ribbons in fashion, dairy, egg, and grooming contests while 4-H teams placed highly in judging contests.

Point Pleasant Mason County Nancy Webb West Columbia Camp Caesar Webster County Betty McCoy Hogsett Freda Hoffman Letart Evalee Frye Harriet Beckleheimer Joe Cullen Albert Stephens Lucy Rice Libby Summers Janet Stanley Charles Oshel Jackson's Mill Hattie Webb Charles Robinson Hill Billie Club Eddie Sommer George Byus Dana Durst Slicker” Foglesong Jimmy Love Bill Lewis George McCoy Ray McConshay Janet Blaine Carolyn Foglesong Audrey Hoschar Nancy Irene Fower Rosanna Frye Sally Lou Darst Kay Woolfitt Doris Duffer Cleo Birchfield Bob Love Roy Kincade

Pt Pleasant Social Notes and Guild Meeting Recap

Pt Pleasant Orpha Rebekah Lodge No 210 met Tuesday at the lodge hall. Three applications for membership were approved. A drill practice was held with initiation planned next Tuesday. Ill member Mrs Columbus Blount was reported improved. Guests and hostesses attended a local soda fountain refreshments after the meeting. Several residents and visitors are listed with moved visits and travels. St Monica's Guild met at the parish house with choir plans and an education talk.

Point Pleasant Orpah Rebekah Fourth St Lorena Shifler Columbus Blount Hannah Wilson Flora Myers St. Monica's Guild Tom Walters Stephen Vaught St. John's Choir of Charleston Christ Episcopal Church Mary Jo Carrick

Mrs. Charles Clark Hosts Linens Shower for Sister

Mrs. Charles Clark of Henderson honored her sister Mrs. Ralph Ferrell Jr. a recent bride with a linen shower Monday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hope Mr. and Mrs. Arlin Austin and many others. The rooms featured fall flowers and games accompanied the refreshments.

Charles Clark Henderson Ralph Ferrell Lloyd Hope Arlin Austin Paul Harrison Oden Pearson Maurice Snodgrass Bonnie Waldie Dora Glenn

Marriage of Maxine Leona Jones to Orville Watson

Mrs. Leona Jones of Henderson announces the marriage of her daughter Maxine to Orville Watson son of Mr. and Mrs. John Watson of Henderson. The ceremony was held at the bride’s home Wednesday at 8 p.m. Rev. C. E. Haney performed the vows. The bride wore a brown gabardine suit with brown accessories and a yellow rosebud corsage. Mr. Watson works on the steamer Joe Cook. They will reside at the Watson family home.

Leona Jones Henderson Maxine Orville Watson John Watson C. E. Haney

Bridge Clubs Plan Evening Meetings At 7 30

Two bridge clubs will meet this evening at 7 30 with hostesses Mrs. James Hall at Charleston Road and Mrs. A J Moore at Ohio River Road hosting attendees.

James Hall Charleston Road A. J. Moore Ohio River Road

Past Councilor's Club Meeting Plans Tonight

The Past Councilor's Club of D. A. No. 63 will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Lettie Jennings on Fourth Street.

D. A. No. 63 Lettie Jennings Fourth St

Driver Fined After Route 62 Crash

Robert Guy Rice of Sayre's trailer camp New Haven was fined 50 and costs for reckless driving after a Route 62 crash about a mile above Gallipolis Ferry. He was committed to county jail in default of payment. The collision hospitalized his sister Mrs R C Hager and caused extensive property damage to both cars.

Point Pleasant D. G. Wilfong Robert Guy Rice Sayre New Haven Rice Gallipolis Ferry R. C. Hager

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