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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1949

Page

11

Classified ads guidance and thanks notice from a local newspaper

The text shows classified ad guidelines and deadlines for the Sunday edition as well as a heartfelt thanks message from a family. It mentions ad submission times, potential errors, identity privacy, and appreciation for friends neighbors and medical staff during illness and death of a husband and father John Jack Harmon.

Reigt Bors Aml Oretier John Jack) Harmon Aubrey Mitchell W. Hermey Deoetars Kopinser Main and Goldberg Martin Agms Hospital Jagers Almedia Linton

State Official Slated for Burr Oak Discussion in Glouster

A state conservation official will visit Glouster next Monday with photos to discuss the Burr Oak Dam project and regional development. The Kiwanis Club dinner at 6 30 p m will precede a public viewing of pictures and the dam discussion. Officials cited legal and property hurdles including surface owners not owning underlying coal or oil and gas options delaying land purchases, with about 20 cases already resolved.

Glouster State Conservation Department Burr Oak Kiwanis Club William E. Owens Department Oweng

Avalanche Farm Women form new Point Pleasant club

In Vernon community, Farm Women met at Irene Sayre's home the second time to organize as the Avalanche Farm Women's Club. They chose officers, set a December meeting host, and outlined projects and devotional lessons led by members including Sayre Brown Lathey and Reynolds.

Point Pleasant Vernon Irene Sayre Avalanche Farm Women’s Club Kathryn Reynolds Walter Brown Howard Roush Garnet Roush Hollice Thompson Lillian Smith Marine Lathey Enlora Sayre Ray Thompson Maxine Lathey

Willing Workers Meet at Mrs Bingman’s Home

Mrs. C. A. Bingman hosted the Willing Workers Sunday School class of the Methodist Church on Madison Street Friday evening. Mrs. William Leadbetter led devotionals and presided, with Miss Ann Williams recounting her Europe trip. Refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Mrs. Hulda Swart and Mrs. Clara Golding.

Glouster C. A. Bingman Willing Workers Methodist Church Madison St William Leadbetter Clara Golding Ann Williams Europe Hulda Swart E. M. Blower Leadbetter Edna Emoprey Margaret

Literature Week Marked at Trimble Church of Christ

The Shelton Missionary Society of Trimble Church of Christ held a “good literature week” program led by president Mrs. Connie Brown. Readings by Mrs. Ocie Sharp and Mrs. Alberta Morrison, a vocal by Mrs. Lucy Harvey, a dramatization “Between Book Ends,” and student representatives showcased book ends and book displays. A luncheon followed.

Glouster Shelton Missionary Society of Trimble Zenovia Courtney Ocie Sharp Alberta Morrison Lucy Harvey Pearl Christman Joann Gooding Patricia Pettit Fern Johnson Mabel Sisson Pearl Christmas Zoe Herrold Gertrude Rainey Hazel Raber

Local residents take weekend trips across Ohio

Glouster Mr and Mrs Ralph Beerbower visited Mrs Beerbowers mother in Hicksville Ohio from Friday to Monday. Dr and Mrs C A Pride spent a weekend in Rockland visiting a ill brother. Mr and Mrs C A Bingman vacationed in Worthington with son and daughter in law Gail Bingman. Walter Anson of Toledo joined relatives in Trimble and Glouster for weekend visits. J M Easler of Dunkin Falls stayed with Frances Clark in Trimble. Belford Davis and Mrs Mary Starlim and son of New England were guests of Margaret Davis in Trimble. Mrs Davis ill for days. Herman Jones and grandson Jerry Murphy spent weekend in Columbus with Marvin Murdy and attended Odd Fellows Encampment. Henry Phillips and wife left for Kentucky then Springfield Ohio where Mr Phillips works.

Ralph Beerbower Hicksville Ohio

Thanksgiving Visit To Troy By Laffertys

The Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Lafferty of Jacksonville will travel to Troy Ohio to join their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. George H. Houck for Thanksgiving. Their son John of Athens will accompany them and they plan to return to Jacksonville Saturday.

Bryan Dudding Main St Lincoln Ave Brady Knotts Bellemeade George Arthur Holzer Hospital Elmo Mossman Indianapolis Ind Charles Steenbergen Pittsburgh Steenbergen Peter Steenbergen Glouster H. H. Lafferty Jacksonville Troy Ohio George H. Houck John Athens

Detroit Parents Welcome Daughter With Craft Family Ties

The parents of a daughter born Monday morning in a Detroit hospital announce the new arrival. Grandparents include Mrs. Lawrence of Detroit and Mrs. W. A. Craft of Glouster. Mr. T. B. Skinner of Chicago is listed as a great grandparent.

Glouster al T. Craft Detroit Michigan Lawrence W. A. Craft T. B. Skinner Coig

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Meeting Tonight on Fourth Street

Orpah Rebekah Lodge will meet at 7 30 this evening at the lodge hall on Fourth Street.

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Fourth St

Local visits and family travel around Hemlock area

Hemlock residents and guests from Columbus Shawnee and Indiana visit friends and relatives in Hemlock Crooksville New Lexington and McConnelsville. Notable mentions include Mrs Florence Hines rejoining family from Bethesda Hospital and Joan Tharp attending the Ohio State Illinois game.

Assemblyman Gallagher Seeks State Treasurer Nomination

Columbus report says Democratic Rep. John J. Gallagher of Cleveland will seek the party nomination for state treasurer in the May 2, 1950 primary. He is in his second General Assembly term and chaired the House Mines Committee. He heads a display advertising firm. Rep. John L. Smith of Barberton also seeks the treasurer nomination.

Columbus John J. Gallagher Cleveland Gallagher General Assembly House Cuyahoga County John L. Smith Barberton

Tuppers Plains WSCS Meeting At Lena Keller Home

Tuppers Plains WSCS met on November 2 at the home of Mrs. Lena Keller with five members present. Mary Nickels gave a reading Hawaii Islands. Plans were made for a bake sale at the Farmers Institute. New members Jessie Dodderer and Bonnie Brown were introduced. Next meeting will be at Anna Calloway’s for a Christmas party. Refreshments were served.

Tuppers Plains WSCS Lena Keller Gertrude Hoffman Stella Ritter Mary Nickels Anna Calloway Hawaii Islands Farmers Institute Jessie Dodderer Bonnie Brown Barbara Kaplan Donald Landon Carl Parker Forest Kimles Huntington W. Va William E. Parker Wm. Heinrich Chicago Jean Collins R. J. Collins Gallipolis John Arbaugh St. Joseph Hospital Kenneth Barber Wilbert Barber Gladys Barber

Vinton Town Ship Garden Club Hosts Meeting and Notes

Mrs Elva Morton hosted the Vinton town ship Garden Club with twenty eight members attending New program books were distributed Plans for a Christmas party at the high school on Dec 17 were discussed Mrs Ruth Swisher spoke on winter bouquets Ethel Collins led two contests Refreshments followed The operetta Love Pirates of Hawaii was performed with R L Barton as director Also notes on local residents with hospital stays and a serious auto accident involving Mrs William Hoctor and family.

K. E. Queen Karen Richard Grafton W. Va Lawrence Pendleton Veterans Hospital, Huntington Ernest Pierce Clyde Pierce Emma Pierce Eva Perry Raymond Barnes William Hoctor Columbus Springfield Hoctor John Hoctor Janjie Nancy Gladys Pierce

Gas Main Installation Planned for Today in Point Pleasant

Workmen from Jackson Pipeline Construction Co. Clein will complete the gas main installation on upper Park Drive, adding service to about 50 dwellings. About 2000 feet of pipeline will be laid with feeder lines to individual homes as ready, per United Fuel Gas Co. manager John Gerwig.

Point Pleasant Jackson Pipeline Construction Co Clein Upper Park Drive John Gerwig United Fuel Gas Co Gerwig Nte Gerwilg

Two Deer Struck by Autos Near Mason County Y

Two deer were struck by vehicles near the Y on U S Route 35 in Mason County over the weekend. Conservation Officer Miles Durst found a button back deer dead on the W A Ward Farm beyond the Y Saturday. Sunday evening Deputy Sheriff T L Morrison said Melvin Johnson of Charleston Road struck a buck near a short curve this side of the Y. the car was undamaged and the buck was not found.

Point Pleasant Mason County Miles Durst W. A. Ward T. L. Morrison Melvin Johnson Charleston Road

Boy Struck By Buckshot In Mason County Hunt Return Home

Point Clinic records show a youth treated Monday morning for buckshot wounds in Mason County. Dr Roy W Eschenaur removed about eight pellets from the head of Ed Simpkin's son of Five Mile. hospital notes did not list the boy's name. He returned home.

Point Pleasant Point Clinic Mason County Roy W. Eschenaur Ed Simpkin Five Mile Eschenaur

Driver Identified as Marine After Route 35 Crash

The driver of a car found abandoned in a field on the Robert C. Darst farm near Route 35 and Route 2 was identified by state police as Chester Patrick Wilfong, a marine stationed at Cherry Point. Patrick had returned to his station and a brother arranged to remove the vehicle.

Point Pleasant Robert C. Darst D. G. Wilfong Chester Patrick Cherry Point N. C Wilfong Patrick

Commandery Conclave Planned for Tonight

A stated conclave of Franklin Commandery 17, Knights Templar, is set for 7 30 this evening. The session will prep for the December 22 inspection and include measurements from a regalia company for nonuniformed Sir Knights. Commander J T Roberts urged members to bring rituals.

Point Pleasant Franklin Knights Templar J. T. Roberts

Hunter Pleads Guilty on Hunting Without License

J W Gillispie of Robertsburg pleaded guilty before Justice S A Simmons to hunting without a license. He was fined 20 dollars and costs after the arraignment. Charge brought by Conservation Officers Kenneth Caplinger of Putnam County and Miles Darst of Mason County.

Point Pleasant J. W. Gillispie Robertsburg Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Kenneth Caplinger Putman County Miles Darst Mason County

Pupils To Be Served Thanksgiving Dinner at School

A special Thanksgiving dinner will be served to Ordnance school pupils on Wednesday noon in the cafeteria. Home room mothers will be at the school at 11 30 a m to assist in serving turkey with all the trimmings to the students.

Point Pleasant Ordnance ‘Chool

Frances Oliver and Fred Campbell wed in Centenary church

Miss Frances Oliver and Fred Campbell were married on Saturday evening November 12 in an open church ceremony at Centenary church with Rev. Bryson officiating. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dye of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. William Dye of Little Hocking. The Homemakers club met at Mrs. Alice Blauser’s home for a demonstration.

William Dye Little Hocking Lyle Basim Donna Law Columbus Inez Remely Rebekah School of Instruction New Matamoras Kenneth McVicar Akron Ivan Blauser Richard Wells Baluser

Schools To Dismiss Wednesday For Holiday

Mason County schools will close Wednesday at 3 p m for the Thanksgiving holiday. Including the weekend, students will have four days off before returning to class Monday morning.

Point Pleasant Mason County

Catholic Ladies Study Club Meeting Notice

The Catholic Ladies Study Club will meet in the church hall on Wednesday at 7 30. Mrs Leo Smith plans to host the gathering.

Glouster Catholic Ladies Study Club Leo Smith Ag

Marriage Licenses Issued in Point Pleasant and Chillicothe

County Clerk John Aten issued licenses over the weekend to William Reed Sullivan 28 of Chillicothe Ohio and Mae Pauline Kulins 22 of Point Pleasant and to Edgar Sayre 32 of Ohio River Road and Thelma Norine Weigand 21 of Letart Ohio River Road area.

Point Pleasant John Aten William Reed Sullivan Chillicothe Ohio Mae Pauline Kulins Edgar Sayre Ohio Rive Road Thelma i Norine Weigand Letart

Births at Point Clinic and area homes

A stream of birth notices lists new daughters and sons born to several families: Sandra Lee to Charles and Patricia Redmond at 315 22nd St. on November 17. Judy Mae to Howard and Judy Greenlee at Point Pleasant Route 2 on November 17. Millard Luther Jr. to Millard and M. L. Greenlee at Leon Route 2 on November 20. Marian David to Ivan and spouse Plantz at Gallipolis Ferry on November 21. Also recorded are births and maternal notices for Mrs. H. K. Black, 1200 Ohio St. on November 18. Mrs. Randall Hogsett Jr. and infant daughter on November 19. Mrs. John Luellen of Chillicothe on November 19. and Mrs. Russell Vaughn of Henderson on an undated note.

Sandra Lee Charles William Redmond 22Nd St Point Clinic Judy Mae Howard Greenlee Point Pleasant Herman Burgess Millard Luther, Jr Millard H. K. Black Ohio St Randall Hogsett, Jr Hogsett John Luellen Chillicothe Russell Vaughn Henderson

Divorce Sought by Madeline Stone From Otho Stone

Madeline Mae Stone of Henderson seeks a divorce from Otho Basil Stone in Circuit Court. They married April 1947 and separated March 1949, with one child named in the complaint filed in Vernon Jones’s office.

Point Pleasant Otho Basil Stone Madeline Mae Stone Henderson Vernon Jones

Thanksgiving Visitor Hurt In Collision Near Rodney

A Gallipolis woman en route for Thanksgiving was injured when her car collided with a Buckeye Rural Electric Co-operative Co. truck on a narrow Route 35 bridge west of Rodney at 5 25 a m. Mrs Mary Lewis was treated for a mouth laceration at Holzer Hospital. Her daughter Mrs Mary Payne of Columbus and another passenger Mrs Carrie Goodwin also were treated for injuries. The truck driver was Glen Jones 36 of Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Rodney Mary Lewis Holzer Hospital Mary Payne Columbus Carrie Goodwin State Highway Patrol Payne Lewis Buckeye Rural Electric Co-operative Co Glen Jones

Straitsville Coal Operator Fealty Dies at 84

Peter Dominic Fealty 84 a retired coal operator died Sunday at his New Straitsville home after a long illness. He lived in New Straitsville 30 years and worked with Plummer Hill Coal Co. Survived by wife Mrs Julia Fealty one niece and three nephews. Funeral 9:30 am Wednesday at St Augustine Church New Straitsville with Msgr Henry J Kellerman. Burial in St Patrick's Cemetery Junction City.

New Straitsville Peter Dominic Fealty Fealty Plummer Hill Coal Co Julia Fealty St Augustine Church New Straitssvillle Henry J. Kellerman St. Patrick's Cemetery Junction City

James Mash Dies at Home in Point Pleasant

James Mash aged 65 died unexpectedly at his Charleston Road home in Point Pleasant around 4 30 am He had been in ill health for years and was survived by his wife Daisy Whittington Mash two sons two brothers three half sisters and five half brothers The Rev Earl Purdue will conduct Thursday 2 30 pm at Hickory Chapel with burial in Suncrest Cemetery Friends may call after 7 pm Tuesday at Raynes funeral home

Point Pleasant James Mash Charleston Rd Mr. Mash Mason County James Hattie Crump Mash Brighton Bessie Wamsley Ada Greenlee Oma Brown Harry Claude Homer Brown Joe Brown Elmer Brown Huntington Earl Purdue Hickory Chapel Suncrest Cemetery Raynes Funeral Home

Cincinnati Markets Livestock and Poultry Ends Mixed

U S Dept of Agriculture market report from Cincinnati lists hogs at 25 cents lower, cattle steady, calves light, and sheep mostly steady. hog receipts 466 head with prices 16.30 to 17.00 for 180-235 lb, sows 13.00-15.70. Poultry and butter prices shown. potatoes 1.50-4.75.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati U. S

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