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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1952

Page

6

Points Pleasants Open House Draws 100 Plus Parents

More than 100 people attended Point Pleasant High School parents night during National Education Week. Principal J Ferguson and student leaders led tours of classrooms while teachers outlined goals. Student Council guides and home economics students assisted with refreshments and arrangements.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School J. Ferguson Jack Buster Niffig Yilland Musgrave Grewell Virgil Burris Hayden Lockhart, Jr Flaine Joan Stewart Barbara Linda Oliver Loisville Patty Whalen Patricia Grimm

North Pt Pleasant PTA Meeting Slated

North Point Pleasant PTA plans a meeting on Thursday November 20 at 7 30 p m at the school. Mrs Fugene Sterrett Pointeasant High School teacher will discuss the extended stool program. Kenneth W Shaffer county superintendent will lead the discussion with A M Gillespie presiding.

Point Pleasant North Point Pleasant PTA Fugene Sterrett Pointeasant High School Sterrett County Atendent of Kenneth W. Shaffer A. M. Gillespie Wil Preside

Farm Woman's Achievement Day Held at Luth eran Church

The annual Farm Women's Achievement Day gathered about 100 members from Mason County clubs at the Lutheran Church in New Haven. Mrs. C. B. Thompson presided as officers were announced including President Thompson and Vice President Virgil Burtis. A noon meal followed, with Mrs. Weirick speaking on home health care and planning for a Farm Bureau dinner on December 13.

Point Pleasant Lutheran Church New Haven Farm Women’s Clubs C. B. Thompson Mason County Farm Women’s Council Hartfard Arnett Roush van Roush Thompson Walter Grinstead Virgil Burtis Arnett Rowsh Orlando Wallis Hesel Asner Putnam County Weirick J. A. Ferrell D. N. Cormers A. P. Roush Powell Reynolds Jackson’s Mill Morris Sebrell Farm Bureau Noran Mason County Varn

Pt Pleasant Churches Offer Weekday and Sunday Services Across Denominations

A dense list of church schedules in Pt Pleasant and surrounding areas shows offerings from Methodist, Baptist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Christian Science congregations. Details include service times, Sunday schools, youth programs, and worship patterns across multiple towns and charges.

Morning Star Advent Christian Cheteh Charleston Road Saterday J. H. Crouse Baraboo Wis Trinity Methodist — Ss. D Methodist Youth Fellowship S. Poffenbarger Presbyterian — Eighth and Main John W. Sargent Dean Bailey First Presbyterian Arch Charleston Synod Christian Science Main St Methodist Hartford T. W. Schuler Letart New Haven Graham Mason County George C. Wetrick St. Paul's Luther League St. Mark's Upper Flats

Norwalk Woman Hosts Visitors and Attends Euadora Chapter Event

Mrs. Ida Hill of Norwalk Ohio has had a visitor Miss Olive Brookins this past week. She attended the past officers of the Eu dora Chapter CES meeting and dinner in Nelsonville Wednesday night. Mrs. Elizabeth Robinette stays with her daughter to help care for granddaughter Anita Sisson after minor surgery.

Ida Hill Norwalk Ohio Olive Brookins Eudora Chapter CES Nelsonville Elizabeth Robinette Anita Sisson

Suit Filed for 15000 Against Dairy Firm and Robson

Pauline Stewart has entered a 15000 damage suit in circuit court against Broughton’s Farm Dairy Inc and Ralph Robson doing business as Court Street.

Point Pleasant Pauline Stewart Broughton’s Farm Dairy, Inc Ralph Robson Court Street

Hartford PTA Meeting Notes Art Supervisor Speaks

Irene, art supervisor, presided as Hartford PTA members gathered in the school building. Mrs. Brooks showed a children's art film assisted by Walden Bennett Roush. Officers and committees reported. equipment funds and a kitchen range purchase were approved.

Hartford Irene Hartford Pta Ein Brooks Walden Bennett Roush Edward Keil Singing Mothers Neal Quillin Esther MacKnight William Cunningham County of Council Sunnyside Supeteet Oh. W. Gibbs Cecil Cunningham Marty Grimm Jenkine PTA Clara Gibbs Virginia Roush Evelyn Edwards Lillian Grimm Ruth Grinstead Lillian Quillin Sue Kell J. H. Smith, Sr Leonard McDaniel Alice McDaniel David Worth Charles Gibbs Donald Zerkle Lois Ann Gibbs Betty Jo Cunningham Leonard Bush Herbert Biggs Andrew Fields J. W. Gibbs Irene M. Brooks Harriett Rockwell Bertha Jenkins

Pioneer Farm Woman's Club Meeting Highlights At Darst Home

The Pioneer Farm Woman's Club met at Mrs. Robert Darst's Charleston Road home with co hosts Mrs. Leo Sayre and Mrs. M C Clark. President Mrs. Ray Crank opened the gathering as devotional leader Mrs. M M Malcolm led themed reflections on Thanksgiving and Mrs. B O Blain directed a lesson on cultivating creative abilities. Members planned better wing projects for the year and noted five attendees joined a farm women's club one day camp. A German student sponsored by the club two years ago at West University sent a letter, now returned to Germany. The group celebrated the wedding anniversary of Mrs. B O Blain and Mrs. Robert Darst Jr. with a heart shaped cake. Attendees included Mrs. John A Kay Jr, Mrs. Hershel Barnett, Mrs. Raymond Vanselious, Mrs. Eric Nystrom, Mrs. Herbert Henderson, Mrs. M M Malcolm, Mrs. H E Williamson, Mrs. James Long, Mrs. B O Blain, Mrs. J E Sommer, Mrs. Ray Crank, Mrs. Charles Sommer, Mrs. Morris Sebrefl, Mrs. C E McCulloch, Mrs. A E Sommer, Mrs. M C Clark, Mrs. Robert Darst, Mrs. H J Barr, and Miss Rose Sterrett.

Pioneer Farm Woman's Chib Robert Darst Charleston Road Leo Sayre M.’ ‘C. Clark Ray Crank M. M. Malcolm B. O. Blain Farm Woman’s Club Camip West —— University Germany Robert Darst, Jr John A. Kay, Jr Hershel Barnett Raymond Vanselious Eric Nystrom Herbert Henderson H. E. Williamson James Long J. E. Sommer Charles Sommer Morris Sebrefl C. E. McCulloch

Congo Missions Studied by Main St Baptist Women

Mission Circle 1 of Main St Baptist Church met Tuesday evening at the church with Mrs. W. E. Dunn presiding. The program, led by Carol Benedict and others, discussed sending clothing to Korea and packing a White Cross box for Weirton, under the theme Light in Darkness.

St. Baptist Church W. E. Dunn Mar of Hope Carol Benedict Leona Treadway Richard Thomas Rey Eschenaur Korea Weirton C. H. Withers Carol Bene Ard Thomas Ray Eshhenaur A. F. Wilson George Roberts P. E. Burr H. J. Barr D M. Dorsey

Luncheon Meeting of Christ Church Service Guild Held

A luncheon at the parish house of Christ Church was hosted by Mrs. Walter A. Windsor and Mrs. Homer Martin. Miss Juliet Smith chaired as president, leading devotionals as Mrs. F. W. Ingraham was appointed new.

Teel T. Stribling Edward Biddle Blagg C. O. Durfee William Meade Reba Beale Juliet Smith Hayden Lockhart Charles F William Bowie Walter A. Windsor Homer Martin S. Chandler Wilhelm Service Guild of Christ Church, Episcopal F. W. Ingraham

Mission Circle 2 Meeting at Main Street Baptist Church

Mission Circle 2 of the Main Street Baptist Church met Tuesday afternoon at the church with Mrs. P. E. Burt as chairman. Miss Sadie Rush led devotionals and Leah Baker announced the program theme A Lost Star Shines Again focusing on American Indians. Plans were made to send two clothing bags to Korea and to assemble a White Cross box for Weirton, with November gifts turned in.

Mission Circle 2 Main Street Baptist Church P. E. Burt Sadie Rush Iss Leah Baker Willard Lott Fred Norris Korea Weirton Leah Baker Joama Cayahor Gordon Jackson Stuart Burdette C. E. Perry Margaret Dashner D. W. Con D. M. Dorsey H. J. Barr

Circle 2 Women of Presbyterian Church Meet at Garfield Ave Home

Circle 2 of the Women of the Presbyterian Church met Wednesday afternoon at 2612 Garfield Ave with Mrs. Wallace Burdette as chairman. Bible study on Christ’s power for a new life and a discussion on assemblies and causes were led by Mrs. John Largent Jr. The meeting closed with a prayer by Mrs. C R Schurman. Refreshments were served to attendees including Mrs. Ray Somerville Mrs. M C Byers Mrs. John Largent Jr Mrs. C R Schurman Mrs. Earl Gibbs Mrs. Wallace Burdette Mrs. I G Wolden Mrs. William Steenbergen Mrs. Guy Morrison Miss Mary McCulloch and the hostess.

Women of the Presbyterian Church Fred Starrick Garfield Ave Wallace Burdette Christ John Largent, Jr C. R. Schurman Women of the Church Ray Somerville M. C. Byers Earl Gibbs I. G. Wolden William Steenbergen Guy Morrison Mary McCulloch

Benefit Dessert Bridge and Canasta Party Tonight

The American Legion sponsors a benefit dessert bridge and canasta night at their hall. Proceeds support Legion building tax obligations, with the event starting at 7 30 p.m. and originally set for November 20.

American Legion

Henrys Are Visitors In Central Ohio Area

UNCEY Mr and Mrs Don sney visited from NY to Tuesday with Mrs Hen mine in Center In Centerbur anare visited with Mrs Ruth and in Mans field Dr and Mrs Ralph Wharton and Mrs Henrys mother Mrs Wharton Mr Wharton father of Mrs Henry is in hospital in Mans ifield His condition is unimproved Another brother Dr Lloyd Wharton of Lake Charles Louisiana was at the Wharton home in Mansfield.

Special Meeting Set For Sunday Teachers Chauncey Church

A special meeting of Chauncey Church of Christ Sunday School officers and teachers is announced for Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Parish House. Superintendent C. J. Tippett called the meeting to plan for the coming year and discuss potential changes among staff and teachers.

Chauncey Chauncey Church ‘of Christ C. J. Tippett

Fifth Sixth Grades Stage Operetta Presented at School

A fifth and sixth grade operetta was staged with the Chauncey-Dover band providing music. Mary Jane, music teacher from Union Furnace, and Isabel, music teacher of Norwood, Ohio, participated as visitors observed the performance.

Santen Chauncey-Dover Mary Ja Hen Union Furnace Isabel Norwood Ohio

Chauncey Hocking Valley Parish Church Schedule

Chauncey HOCKING VALLEY PARISH Church of Christ preaches at 10:20 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Chauncey and Morristown Holiness outline services including youth and evening programs. Parish night observed Sunday at 7 p.m.

Hocking Valley Church of Christ Coane Run Aylor Saan Trimel CHAUN Chauncey Morristown

Central School Hosts Open House During National Education Week

In observance of National Education Week Central School faculty welcomed 1868 patrons and friends to an open house on Wednesday evening. Teachers met parents in classrooms to discuss the curriculum and student work. Guests viewed displays, and refreshments were served in the first floor hall with PTA officers Mrs Richard Johnson and Mrs Walter Selby at the punch bowl. Principal Milton Idette led the event with the teaching staff list includes Mrs Genevieve Butler Mrs Evelyn Gammion Mrs Louise Parson Miss Vena Finley Mrs Rachel Somerville Mrs Pauline Jonsing Mrs Ella Ervin Miss Helen Poling Miss Iva Wise and Mrs Essie Ruth Hunter.

Point Pleasant Central School Parent-Teachers Association Richard Johnson Walter Selby Milton Idette Genevieve Butler Evelyn Gammion Louise Parsons Vena Finley Rachel Somerville Pauline Jons Isong Ella Ervin Helen

Scout Pack 22 Welcomes New Cub Scouts at North Point Pleasant

Scout Pack 22 at North Point Pleasant School welcomed Dickie Woodyard David Karsch nik Joe Rhoades and John Lewis McDaniel as new cub scouts. Mrs Lawrence Kelly re registered as den mother J B Rhoades as pack committee member Stevie Williamson and Bill Kelly re registered as cub scouts. Leader Chester Bartram led games and announced a leaders meeting set for November 19 at Mrs Charles La Rue’s Pleasant Street home.

Point Pleasant North Point Pleasant John C. Hutchinson Dickie Woodyard David Karschnik Joe Rhoades John Lewis McDaniel Lawrence Kelly Rhoades Stevie Williamson Bill Kelly Charles la Rue Pleasant St Chester Bartram

Mrs. Harper Rites Planned

Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 30 p m at Trinity Methodist Church for Mrs O B Harper who died Thursday at 907 Viand Street Burial will be in Lone Oak Cemetery She was born May 15 1875 to George O and Alice Young Comstock Her husband predeceased her Surviving daughter Mrs Donald A Smith of Hartford son George O are Point Pleasant stepson Ralph Har of Cleveland three sisters Mrs J E Howard Mrs Hope Mrs Roy C Cooper and Mrs Chester A Roush plus three grandchildren She was active in the Trinity Methodist Church WSCS and Point Pleasant Woman's Club Friends may call at Crow funeral home until one hour before the funeral

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church O. B. Harper Viand Street S. D. Rexrode Lone Oak Cemetery George O. Are Ralph Harof Cleveland Rs. J. E. Howard Hope Roy C. Cooper Cleveland Chester A. Roush Harper WSCS Board of Stewards

Carnival At Sugar Creek School Saturday Evening

A carnival will be held at Sugar Creek Elementary School on Saturday evening. The Chauncey-Dover Junior Band will perform, and films of the football team will be shown along with the usual carnival attractions.

Chauncey Sugar Creek Elemen Chauncey-Dover

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