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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1957

Page

5

National Official Speaks at Legion Veterans Day Dinner

Everett D Hardman of Charleston national committeeman and past state commander addressed 75 Post 23 American Legion members at the Veterans Day dinner. He urged expansion of youth training, warned of Cold War threats, and stressed keeping a trained army for future conflicts.

Point Pleasant Everett D. Hardman Charleston The American Legion Post 23 American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary Legion Hardman

Potatoes a year round nutritious staple for all

Homemaker guidance highlights potatoes as a diet rich vegetable, noting their vitamin C content and minerals. It explains calories compared to other fruits, advises on cooking to preserve nutrients, and offers tips on selecting, peeling, and storing potatoes for best value and flavor.

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J. B. Ashworth Dies Tuesday at Home

James Burl Ashworth of Ashton died Tuesday at his home. Funeral arrangements by Heck Funeral Home of Milton. Survived by widow Mabel Holley Ashworth, three daughters Geneva, Margaret Ashworth and Lottie Mae Cart, seven sons Harley Scottville Kentucky Clarence Huntington Donald Wesley Columbus Carl in Korea Kenneth Glenwood Clayton Ashton, one sister Cora Horley Frazier's Bottom, and 13 grandchildren.

Point Pleasant James Burl Ashworth Ashton Heck Funeral Home Milton Mabel Holley Ashworth Geneva Ashworth Margaret Ashworth Lottie Mae Cart Mansfield Ohio Harley Scottsville Clarence Huntington Donald Wesley Columbus Carl U. S. Army Korea Kenneth Glenwood Clayton Cora Horley Frazier’s Bottom

Farm Bureau Elects Officers This Saturday

POINT PLEASANT The annual Farm Bureau Membership meeting and dinner will be held Saturday at the Moose Home. Ray Crank will preside. New officers will be elected and a board of directors from each district will be chosen. The business session will be in the morning.

Point Pleasant Farm Bureau Moose Home Ray Crank

Clarksburg Woman Visits Family Over Weekend

Mrs H James Fordyce formerly Margaret McGuffin from Clarksburg spent the weekend with her sister Miss Edna McGuffin on Park Drive and with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Philip McGuffin also on Park Drive.

Point Pleasant H. James Fordyce Clarksburg Margaret McGuffin Edna McGuffin Park Dr Philip McGuffin

Point Pleasant Marine Pvt George Wolfingbarger Serves at Camp Lejeune

Point Pleasant resident Marine Pvt George R Wolfingbarger son of Mr and Mrs George Wolfingbarger serves with the 3rd Battalion 2nd Marine Division stationed at Camp Lejeune North Carolina.

Point Pleasant George R. Wolfingbarger George Wolfingbarger 2Nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune, N.C

Plans For Cancer Drive And Christmas Party By Local Sorority

Lambda Chi Omega women met in the Moose Home lounge with Mrs W C Gilmour presiding. They discussed the cancer drive and a bake goods sale report by Mrs Harley Hartley, plus plans for the Christmas party with officers hosting. Circle One at Presbyterian Church met in the church social room with Mrs James Hall presiding over a business session and devotional by Mrs Mae Rhoades.

W. C. Gilmour Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Moose Home Harley Hartley Frank Haught C. N. Haddox Donald Getty Jean Goodnite Carroll E. Kennedy J. A. Shinn Betsy Norvell Mary Pullins Vitus Hartley, Jr C. L. Head Circle One The Presbyterian Church James Hall Mae Rhoades Carter Franklin Jack Rogers

Friendship Class Meeting at Heights EUB Church

The Friendship Class of Heights EUB Church met Tuesday evening in the church social room with Mrs. Dana Durst presiding. Rev. Roy McCoy led devotions and hosts included Rev. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy and others. Cookies and coffee were served. Attendees listed include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Godfrey and several couples.

Heights Eub Church Dana Durst Roy McCoy McCoy Gilbert Rhoades H. C. Pillsbury Harry Godfrey Russell Newton Charles Foglesong Howard Yeager Roy Blessing T. L. Morrison Otis Smith Ima Waugh Elmer Ebersbach Clara Lewis

Ice Fol Lies Attendance Sparks Huntington Social

Point Pleasant notes Jimmy Stewart and Peggy Rutherford attended the ice fol lies in Huntington Sunday. Robert Randolph of Bellemeade fell at the junior high school Wednesday and broke his arm at the wrist.

Jimmy Stewart Peggy Rutherford Huntington Robert Randolph Bellemeade

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