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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1958

Page

2

Chapter 75 Eastern Star Holds Annual Friendship Meeting

Chapter 75 Order of Eastern Star held its annual friendship night during the regular meeting in POINT PLEASANT. Mrs. Marie Chapman and Ray mond J. Workman led the business session. A one act play Benny Bargain Bloom is on the Air followed, narrated by Anna Proffitt with a hillbilly themed cast. Guests from numerous chapters attended and refreshments in the Masonic Hall completed the event.

Point Pleasant Order of Eastern Star Marie Chapman Raymond J. Workman Benny Bargain Janet Capehart Anna Proffitt

Demolay Chapter Plans Third Annual Christmas Dance

Twenty four members of Chief Cornstalk Chapter of Demolav met in the Masonic Temple to plan the December 26 Christmas dance at the Moose home starting at 9 p m. A Demolay sweetheart for 1959 will be crowned by the 1958 sweetheart Miss Carol Ann Honight. Bill Baker heads arrangements and music by the Coolshapes from Rinley. The group also discussed forming a rifle club and three new members will be initiated December 3 at 2 p m. in the temple. Joe Ingerick presided.

Point Pleasant Cornstalk Demolav Masonic Temple Moose Demolay Carolwn Hongeht Bill Baker Rinley Joe Ingerick

November Meeting of Mason County 4-H Leaders Association

Mrs. Howard Garland presided as president Charles Sparow elected 1959 president with Fern Mitchell Alma Turner and Fred Spencer as officers. Members discussed Christmas baskets for rest homes and age policy for 4-H participation. Dec 20 set for a family pot luck at 6 30 p m in the high school home economics building.

Point Pleasant Howard Garland Mason County 4-H Charles Sparow Fern Mitchell Alma Turner Fred Spencer Charles Sommer Lucky Star Good Luck Clover Happy Go Luckies Dorsey High School Garland Sommer E. E. Mitchell Turner George Keener Clifford Dunn Thomas Williams James Langdon Russell Jones Delbert Dotson Edward Rickard John Priddy Elizabeth McConnihay Margie Cartwright Ann Williams Janet Wallace Karen Shinn Elizabeth Jones Janie Turner Mary Priddy

PTA Hears Mer Gilmour At North Point Pleasant PTA

Appalachian Power Co personnel director Mer Gilmour spoke on Make Safety a Way of Life at the North Point Pleasant Grade School PTA meeting. Milton Scott and Daniel Simmons presided. a safety committee was formed. Attendance prizes went to Ruth school, Yeager and Francis rooms. next meeting set for January 20.

Ruth Howard Yeager Carl Francis PTA

New Haven Garden Club Meets Discusses Flower Show and Lighting Contest

Mrs Ray Pickens Sr demonstrated gift wrapping at the New Haven Garden Club meeting. Members discussed the recent New Haven flower show and the annual lighting contest. Hostesses were Mrs Paul Henderson Mrs William Chisler and Mrs Floyd Carmack. Next meeting plans a dinner at Martin Restaurant in Middleport.

New Haven Ray Pickens

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Admission and Discharge

Admitted John A. Hassell and Mrs Grace McCollan. Discharged Mrs Ralph Spencer and infant daughter, Gallipolis Ferry, and Robert Baker.

Point Pleasant Clinic John A. Hassell Point Pleas Ant Grace McCollan South Side Ralph Spencer Gallipolis Ferry Robert Baker Point Pleasant

Trinity Men Hold Meeting On Tuesday

The Trinity Church Methodist men held their monthly dinner meeting in the church social rooms. Marcus Poffenbarger led an inspirational talk on stewardship while Clarence Head directed singing and Paul Icard presided over a brief business session. Women served the steak dinner. attendees included Ben Franklin and numerous church members.

Point Pleasant Trinity Church Marcus Poffenbarger Clarence Head Paul Icard Ben Franklin B. W. Lambing Gene Crow C. L. Head R. D. Oseland Pete Duncan J. A. Pack P. E. Flemming Clyde McLane Louis Rossi David Martin

Santa's Pack Bazaar for Yale Women Plans Dec 5 6

New Haven Women plan the annual Christmas Bazaar titled Santa's Pack at the city building. An all-day workshop set the arrangements with attendees including Mrs. E. L. Stein and Mrs. Paul Seally among others.

New Haven Women’s Club E. L. Stein Paul Seally Willard Armstrong Kermit Ford Phil Batey Tom Hoffman Robert McGlothlin Jess Abel Eugene Hester Donald F. Roush George Thayer Paul Powell

Non-Support Warrant Leads to Man’s Arrest in Point Pleasant

James R. Lee Jr. of Henderson was arrested Wednesday by the sheriff's department on a non-support warrant and will be arraigned before Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin for a hearing. Violet Wilford of Winfield was transferred from Putnam County Jail to Mason County Jail and charged by Putnam authorities with aiding theft.

Point Pleasant James R. Lee, Jr Henderson Sheriff's Department Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Violet Wilford Winfield Putnam County Mason County

Planning Commission Appeals Report Seeks Public Response

The Point Pleasant Municipal Planning Commission issued a report and appeal to residents, inviting suggestions and volunteer candidates. Appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council, the commission seeks input on land use planning, residential development, city services, recreation, and finance as it builds an overall growth plan.

Point Pleasant Commission Chamber of Commerce Municipal Planning Commission W. Va City Planning Commission Krodel Council S. R. Fleming Floyd Taylor Wardear Thabet Eugene Hanes Art Gelwick A. E. Thomas R. W. Escheneaur

Leon School Music Clinic Set Saturday

An autoharp workshop for fifth and sixth grade teachers in the Leon area is scheduled for Saturday at Leon School from 10 until 12. All teachers and interested parents are invited to attend as part of a series to improve music education. Teachers unable to attend earlier workshops should report to the board of education office at 9 am Saturday.

Point Pleasant Leon Area Leon School Board of Education

4-H Pin Weavers Schedule Meeting at Point Pleasant High

The 4 H Pin Weavers will meet at 7 30 p m Friday in the Point Pleasant High School home economics building Miss Janet Wallace 4 H club agent urges all members to attend.

Point Pleasant High School Janet Wallace

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