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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1952

Page

5

New Haven Native Wade Roush Dies in Parkersburg

Wade Roush about 78 longtime New Haven native dies at his Parkersburg home November 13 burial November 16 in New Haven Odd Fellows Cemetery after services at Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. George Weirick. Survived by three marriages two children from first marriage Ralph in Parkersburg and Mrs Freda Roush of Buffalo NY plus two children from second marriage. three brothers Capt Rome Roush 92 of Parkersburg Park Roush of Columbus Perry Roush of Houston TX. Retired Baltimore and Ohio railroad employee. List of surviving relatives and community notices follow. CLASS PLANS DINNER The Live Wire Class of the EUB Church met with Mrs Thelma Capehart planning a Thanksgiving supper November 21 with Hustlers and Co-Workers invited.

J. L. Stewart New Haven Wade Rush Parkersburg Latter City Odd Fellows George Weirick Roush Ralph Freda Roush Buffalo N. Y Capt Rome Roush Park Roush Columbus Perry Roush Houston Texas Baltimore & Ohio Railroad EUB Church Thelma Capehart

DIES AT CAMBRIDGE OHIO EDNA WAYLAND

Mrs Edna Wayland widow of J M Wayland died last week at her daughter’s home in Cambridge Ohio after a year long illness Burial took place in Senecaville Ohio Surviving are the daughter a brother H C Crow Ord three sisters Mrs Frank Capehart and Kitty New Haven and Mrs Thomas Capehart Kenova Drug Store Opens In New Haven A new drug store opened Saturday at Fifth Street and Route 33 in New Haven in the McGlothlin building opposite the Mason County bank Operated by Max Wetherall Huntington recent graduate pharmacist.

Cambridge Ohio Edna Wayland J. M. Wayland Senecaville H. C. (Crow) Ord Frank Capehart Kitty New Haven Thomas Capehart Kenova Fifth St Route 33 McGlothlin Mason County Bank Max Wetherall Huntington

Purpose Class Plans Bake Sale for Nov 22

The Purpose Class of the Lutheran Sunday school met with Miss Lela Powell and was assisted by Mrs. Lloyd Roush. President Mrs. J. W. McGrew led the business session and the bake sale date was set for November 22 with guests present.

Lutheran Sunday School Lela Powell Lloyd Roush J. W. McGrew Stella Fry Herman Lane Harry Layne T. B. Adams Myrtle Roush Howard Wagenhall Paul Henderson

Film Shown at Lutheran Group Meeting

At a Golden Rule Class gathering of a Lutheran church a film titled Reunion in Berlin was shown. Mrs. Carroll Adams led the business program.

Lutheran Church Berlin Carroll Adams

New Haven Briefs Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Charles New of Charleston was a business visitor here. Charles Zerkle of the U S Army stationed at Phoenix Ariz returned to his post after a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Peck Zerkle. Skip Knapp treated at Mason Clinic after a leg fracture and now at his sister Mrs Russell Roushs home. Richard Grinstead of Canton visited relatives in New Haven.

New Haven Charles New Charleston Charles Zerkle U. S. Army Phoenix Ariz Peck Zerkle Skip Knapp Mason Clinic Russell Roush Richard Grinstead Canton

Dairy Short Course Set at Jacksons Mill

The 12th annual dairy short course sponsored by West Virginia University will be held at Jacksons Mill January 6 to 9. G Heebink, extension dairyman and course chairman, says the program provides dairy farmers with up to date information on feed production housing mechanization and other farm practices.

Point Pleasant West Virginia University Jackson's Mill G. Heebink Heebink

Fall Festival Friday At Ordnance School

The Ordnance School hosts its annual Fall Festival and get acquainted party Friday at 7 p.m. at the school. An auction fish pond and various concessions will accompany movies an old time string band and specialty numbers. Proceeds help defray equipment expenses for the school.

Point Pleasant Party of the Ordnance School

Air Force Develops Spray On Plastic Wound Bandage

The Air Force unveils a spray on plastic dressing that forms a transparent, infection proof film over wounds. It could be used in emergencies such as atomic attacks and may replace gauze for many surgical wounds. tests are ongoing.

Washington Air Force Air Force Headquarters

Point Clinic Notes Admitted Mrs Krebs for Surgery

Mrs. Harry Krebs of near Point Pleasant was admitted to the Point Clinic for surgery.

Point Clinic Harry Krebs Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Junior Woman's Club hears leaders in American progress

Mrs. J Marion Foglesong spoke on Men and Women Who Have Made America Great tracing the nation from settlers to present day. Benjamin Franklin George Washington Martha Washington John Adams Alexander Hamilton James Monroe Abraham Lincoln Woodrow Wilson Franklin Roosevelt Dwight Eisenhower Thomas Edison Cyrus McCormick Wright brothers and Eleanor Roosevelt were named among those who contributed to America's growth. Chester Haddox sang imitations of Jimmy Stewart Perry Como and Ink Spots. A Christmas party was planned for the club's next event. The Parent Teachers Association announced an November meeting at 7 30 pm in the junior high auditorium with a United Nations talk by Mrs Foglesong.

Point Pleasant J. Marion Foglesong America John Adams Alexander Hamilton James Monroe Abraham Lincoln Woodrow Wilson Franklin Roosevelt Dwight D. Eisenhower Thomas Edison Cyrus McCormick Wright Brothers Eleanor Roosevelt Foglesong Chester N. Haddox Mason County Haddox Jimmy Stewart Perry Como The Ink Spots John Devault Charles Hornbeck Hanry Sibley Daniel Vaughan al Biggs Edse] Bell Phyllis Viers Tracy Bailey Thomas Bailey Stanley Epling Nettie Grimm Lewis McDaniel Dale Roush Richard Tatterson Daniel Simmons Hanly Sibley

Kanawha clinic notes discharge and birth report

Mrs Paul Bush of Henderson discharged from Kanawha Clinic. A son named John Wayne was born to Mr and Mrs Paul McKinney of Gallipolis Ferry on November 15.

Paul Bush Henderson Paul McKinney Gallipolis Ferry John Wayne

Dorcas Needle Club met in Tuppers Plains with program on Thanksgiving

Community activities include a Bible verse contest and plans to send gifts to the Cleveland home for children. Attendees heard church events, noted illness, marriages, and travels from residents including the Newland and Weatherman families.

Tuppers Plains Dorcas Needle Club The Christian Church Rubal Caldwell Mabel Kim Cleveland Riley Babcock Long Bottom Lelia Fulton Parkersburg Violet Wilson Methodist Church J. S. Davis Columbus L. R. Poole R. K. Rowan Jackson

Benefit bridge canasta party aids Legion building tax

A benefit event sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary raised funds to pay tax on the American Legion building. In bridge, top scores went to Mrs. Joseph Bailey, Mrs. O. B. Meadows, and Mrs. Wallace Burdette. In canasta, high score belonged to Mrs. Raymond Gibson with Mrs. O. F. Reiker and Mrs. G. F. Kimbrell second and third. Mrs. Carroll Kennedy chaired arrangements.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Joseph Bailey O. B. Meadows Wallace Burdette Raymond Gibson Canasta O. F. Reiker G. F. Kimbrell Carroll Kennedy

Eight Mile Workers 4-H Club Meets At Lyons Home

The Eight Mile Workers 4-H Club met November 13 at Mrs. William Lyons's home with president Ruth Burgess presiding. Devo tions and business session followed, recreation led by Dorcas Burgess, and refreshments served to listed members and guests including 4-H Club agent John D. Jones and club reporters.

Eight Mile Workers William Lyons Ruth Burgess Dorcas Burgess John D. Jones Paul Graham Patty Graham Kay Graham Nancy Bissell Judy Wilson Arlan Lyons Shirley Prunty

Daughters of America Council No 63 Plans Meetings and Sale

Daughters of America Council No 63 meets Friday evening at 7 30 for initiation prep at the JOOUAM Hall. A rummage sale is set for Saturday in the JOOUAM Building on the second floor with rummage and apple butter for sale.

Daughters of America, Council No. 63 Joouam Hall Joouam

Howard Erwin Held to Jury In Car Theft

Howard Erwin was held to the January grand jury after appearing in magistrate court on a charge of stealing a 1950 Studebaker from the Two River Motor Company on Viand Street. The car, valued at 1665 dollars, was found wrecked at Letart after a midnight move and crash. Erwin, on parole for breaking and entering, was arrested Monday by state police.

Point Pleasant Howard Francis Erwin Two River Motor Company Viand St Studebaker O. L. Easley Letart Erwin

Samuel Brown Rites Held for Local Resident

Last rites were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Foglesong Funeral Home in Mason for Samuel Thornton Brown 77 of Letart Route 1 who died after being struck by a car on Route 33 Saturday evening. The Rev W L Fiber and Rev Tom Schuler officiated. Burial was in Longdale Cemetery.

Samuel Brown Point Pleasant Foglesong Mason Samuel Thornton Brown Letart W. L. Fiber Tom Schuler Longdale Cemetery

Resinol Ointment Promises Relief for Itchy Skin

An old ad touts Resinol Ointment as soothing relief for dry skin common in older adults. It claims quick action by restoring natural oils and lasting comfort, urging readers to buy at all drug stores.

Adv

Local Social Notes From Bloomingville Community

Mr. and Mrs. William Bone of Portsmouth hosted guests including Mrs. Lillie Bone and Charles Slagle. Laurelville resident Mrs. Altha Baldwin visited Mrs. Merl Hunter. Etta Lowery and Dorothy Harmon called on Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCreary. Several dinners and visits followed among area families including the Browns Carnes and Den nis, and children. Floyd Warehime and Norma joined Esley Davis’s household visit and Otis Eveland Clendell Reid gatherings. Ben Russell visited his brother Elmer Russell in Tarlton. Francis Davis with daughter visited George and Josiah Thomas Adelphi. Earl Davis and son from Columbus spent a day with George Davis. Pearl Shaw visited Esley Davis.

South Bloomingville William Bone Portsmouth Lillie Bone Charles Slagle Altha Baldwin Laurelville Merl Hunter Etta Lowery Dorothy Harmon Charles McCreary Ivan Brown Willis Carnes Stewart Dennis Tarlton Floyd Warehime Norma Esley Davis Vernon Herren Circleville Otis Eveland Lindsey Scott Clendell Reid Ben Russell Elmer Russell Francis Davis George Davis Earl Davis Columbus Floyd Warehime Land Josiah Thomas Geraldine Adelphi H. O. Brown Pearl Shaw

Neutral World War II Port Exchange Readers Learn

During World War II the port of Lourenço Marques in Mozambique acted as a neutral exchange hub where U S and Japanese envoys met, reflecting wartime diplomacy in Africa.

Laurence Marques Mozambique Portu‘gest Africa U. S

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Earl Caldwell Louise Powell Paul Powell Robert McGlothlin Martin Ohlinger Fred Roush Lawrence Parsons Russell Senter Edna Burris McGrew Larah Powell Joan Wilson Eva Gibson LA Marce Beauty Shop American Legion Hall Pt. Pleasant, W. Va American Legion Post No Ordnance School Member Federal Reserve System Athens National Bank PTA Parent-Teachers Association Gordon Blessing Blessing United Nations J. M World Organization Kanawha Clinic W. W. Bragg Farysville Calif Elmer Newland Emma Saunders Justice of the Peace Nelson Torrence William Chapman Jack Weatherman Curtis Bailey Athens Co. O. Newland Hobart Vineyard Marion Jim Vineyard Belpre Daughters of America Frank Parker Harlow Watkins Marlene Newland Ernestine Cheadle Joe Maffett Phyllis Newland Quick's D of A Howard Erwin Bloomingville News Athens Messenger Fisher Department — Store Pt. Pleasant W. Va Fisher's Plymouth Plymouth Division Chrysler Corporation Detroit Michigan NEW Plymouth
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