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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1950

Page

2

Kiwanis Banquet Honors Hocking 4-H Advisers

Logan Kiwanis Club hosted about 500 4-H Club advisers in the Evan gelical United Brethren Church education unit for a banquet. County Agent Harold C. Ruggles led the program with the Kiwanis Quartet and introductions of advisers for boys and girls clubs. Betty Brooks, assistant state 4-H leader, spoke on the Chicago national congress and Ohio 4-H programs.

Logan Hocking County Evangelical United Brethren Church Logan Kiwanis Club Richard Farmer Harold C. Ruggles Ruggles Kiwanis Ralph Poston Richard Zay Walter Prather Charles Stewart Loyd Mer! Zimmerman Harold Zimmerman Dick Mowery Betty Brooks Chicago Ohio

Flood Wall Operations Discussed by City Officials

Area Engineer Pockras met with Point Pleasant officials and engineers to outline the future operation of the newly completed flood wall. A non political floodwall board would oversee policy and funds, with a salaried technician to manage daily maintenance and gates.

Point Pleasant Harry Pockras Huntington Engineer Corps Pockras Maxon Construction Corps of Engineers John Clay Hutchinson Rich Valley Dairy Coips Point Pleasant Machine Works City Water Works Kanawha St Maxon Construction Co Warren Rogers Corps Floodwall Board Wall Ohio River American Legion Home John J. Konrad Huntington District Ralph Davis Captain Rogers John Skillman T. W. Scott Dayton Hutchinson Emery Hawkes L. W. Getty Abe Scarberry Ray Greenler L. R. Gerlach Charles Fowler Vern Robbins Frank Biffle Fay Wilson R. J. Heslip Justin Johnson

Golden Rule Class Honors Point Pleasant Football Team

The Golden Rule Sunday School Class honored Point Pleasant's 1950 football squad at a church dinner in Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church. About 85 squad members, coaches, managers, and guests attended a spaghetti banquet with speeches poems songs and gifts for coaches.

Point Pleasant Golden Rule Heights F. H. Capehart Hale Blessing Rev. Capehart A. Lincoln Jane Cheeserow Laura Wolfe Burdell Buck Roger Lee Junior Burris Bob Hawkes Robert Adkins Burris and Lee Betty McDaniel Loretta Wolfe Joann Donahue Patty Barringer Patty Durst Mary Ann Gibb Wanda Waugh Melvin Perry Carl Perry Stewart McDermitt Dana Clayton Durst Carolyn Foglesong Earl Ray Foglesong Richard Cole Jack Durst Billy Kenny Roy Taylor Russell Patterson Donald Waildie Raymond Jimmy Call Earl Foglesong Janet Wears Veen Hill Lynn Smith Edna Burdette Jock Rogers Boone Adkins Edward Swint Charles Butler Roy Blessing Ed Beisho

Mrs. Kaufman Endorses HADACOL For Nerve And Appetite Help

Mrs. Flavia C. Kaufman of Baton Rouge testifies that HADACOL improved her nervousness, appetite, weight, and sleep after deficiency symptoms from vitamins B1 B2 niacin and iron. She praises the product and notes trial and household sizes priced at 1.25 and 3.50, urging readers to buy locally or order direct from The LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette Louisiana.

Flavia C. Kaufman 70Th Ave Baton Rouge Louisiana Mildred Gore Hadacol LeBlanc Corporation Lafayette

Leon Homemaker Club Plans Christmas Pot Luck

The Leon Homemaker Farm Women's Club met at the Leon Lodge Hall with Mrs. Milton Burdette presiding. Devotional by Mrs. George Rairden and lesson by Miss Irene Sayre. Christmas party set for Dec 18 at Leon Lodge Hall. attendees listed include many local members.

Leon Homemaker Farm Women's Club Leon Lodge Hall Milton Burdette George Rairden Irene Sayre Ray Crookham Ruth Ann Hogsett Everett Bissell Pat Wilson, Jr Charles Holstin Charles Burdette Allen Thomas Guy Burdette Phil Thomas James Morgan Dennis Hill Sherman Graham Homer Graham Gus Douglas Gus Douglas, Jr Herman Shinn Ernest Rairden Perry Sayre

Bridge Club Hosts Monday Evening at Main Street Home

Mrs Samuel Roush entertained her bridge club at 700 Main Street Monday evening with a dessert course. High score went to Miss Bobby Middleton, second to Miss Patricia Ingraham. Other players included Mrs William Stanley, Mrs James Shadle, Miss Martha Moore, Miss Betty Purdum, Miss Barbara Burn, and guest Miss Anabee.

Samuel Roush Main St Bridge Club Bobby Middleton Patricia Ingraham William Stanley James Shadle Martha Moore Betty Purdum Barbara Burn Annabeee

North Carolina Driver Fined For Hazardous Driving

Robert Dellard Barber of North Carolina was fined 10 and costs by Justice of the Peace S A Simmons after arrest on hazardous driving charges by State Police Trooper Robert C Dilley.

North Carolina Point Pleasant Robert Dellard Barber Justice of the Peace S. A. Simmons Robert C. Dilley

Dr Moffat Guest Speaker At Dinner In Mason County

Dr. Charles Moffat historian from Marshall College spoke at the Mason County teachers social dinner at the American Legion home. He urged refresher study of American history from Valley Forge to today and noted gains in business, social legislation, and racial relations over 50 years.

Point Pleasant Charles Moffat Marshall College Mason County American Legion Moffat Valley Forge Erma Barnett Robert H. Ferguson D. Rexrode John Martin Mary Jo Carrick Walden Roush Hillbilly Bernard Connally Billie Steele Floyd Meadows Paul Rickard Mason County Teachers Association Mason County Classroom Teachers

Loren Keefer Promoted To Captain in Germany

Rev and Mrs J P Keefer of 206 Tenth St received a call from their son Loren Ralph Keefer announcing his promotion to captain. Enlisted June 1940 after Gallipolis graduation, he is stationed in Germany with his wife Margaret White and their two children. They have been overseas since 1948.

Point Pleasant J. P. Keefer Tenth St Loren Ralph Keefer Keefer Gallipolis Germany Margaret White

Mrs. Sarah Rainey Funeral Services Set for Friday

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Hamilton Rainey 73 of Bellemeade will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Bellemeade EUB Church with Rev. F. H. Capehart officiating. Burial follows at Lone Oak Cemetery with calling hours at Crow funeral home.

Point Pleasant Sarah Hamilton Rainey Bellemeade Bellemeade Eub Church F. H. Capehart Lone Oak Crow Funeral

Hocking Man Fined for Intoxication Guilty Plea

Charles Harper of South Bloomingville was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to intoxication at arraignment before Magistrate E. E. Bright.

Hocking Logan Charles Harper South Bloomingville E. E. Bright

Two New Yale Displays To Be Made

Downtown Logan will glow with Christmas decorations including two new large displays alongside last year’s lights. Jim Wells leads the effort, laying permanent supports on Main Street and courthouse area features a madonna and child and other nativity scenes. The pageant committee plans the Southeastern Ohio Christmas Pageant and Parade with floats, bands, and the Santa Claus parade led by Logan High School Band.

Logan Jim Wells Main St Southeastern Ohio A. N. Grueser Logan Ministerial Association Logan Band Boosters Logan High School

Fraud Charges Filed In New Auto Purchase

Logan. Wilbur Graf and Devon Tipple, Lancaster men, posted $2500 bond each after entering innocent pleas to fraud charges. Angie Christman of Logan alleges she paid $2290 for a 1950 car for her daughter, but the vehicle was registered in Tipple's name and he refuses to transfer or refund. They were arraigned before Magistrate E. E. Bright.

Logan Lancaster Wilbur Graf Devon Tipple Angie Christman

Police and Firemen Plan Benefit Dance in Bell Hall

Logan plans first annual Police and Firemen’s Ball for December 8 at Bell Hall with Dick Trimble’s orchestra playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets available at police and fire departments or from officers. Proceeds will benefit department funds.

LOGAN Olice and Firemen Bell Hall Dick Trimble

Hocking Valley Hospital Admitted Highlights

Hocking Valley Hospital reports admissions including Charles Starr Logan medical Mrs Howard Swackhammer New Straitsville surgery Miss Myrtle Evans Rockbridge surgery Louis Burcham Logan medical James Campbell New Straits ville medical Mrs Eldridge Good Laurelville surgery. Births include Mr and Mrs Arthur Stevens Logan a daughter and Mr and Mrs Stacey Lavey Gan Route 4 a son.

Charles Starr Logan Howard Swackhammer New Straitsville Myrtle Evans Rockbridge Louis Burcham James Campbell Eldridge Good Laurelville Andrew Rheinscheid Arthur Stevens Stacey Lavey

Logan couple marks golden wedding anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ashley of 487 Orchard St Logan celebrate 50 years of marriage in an open house from 1 to 8 p m at their Orchard Street home. natives of Greenup County Ky they wed in Ironton now have two daughters Mrs Carl Stewart and Mrs John Springer both of Ashland Route 1 Ky and two sons Chester Logan and Cecil Naples Ky plus 13 grandchildren.

Logan Joe Ashley Orchard St Ashley Greenup County Ironton Carl Stewart John Springer Ashland Chester Cecil Naples

Masons elect Karl Poling as Worthy Master in Logan

Karl E. Poling was named Worthy Master of Mingo Lodge 171 F and AM in Logan, succeeding Willard E. Lyke who became trustee. Elected officers include Elmer Risch senior warden J Vernon Woodard treasurer Rolland Bright secretary John H. Clark junior warden Harold L. Bryan senior deacon Joseph M Hartman junior deacon Harry W Reeves senior steward Joseph Phillips chaplain Addison Frey junior steward Walter Derr tiler. Trustees Ralph R Walker and F Jay Nimon. Installing officer C Wood Bowen with Edward Miller.

Driver Heavily Fined in Logan DWI Case

Herbert E. Estep of Logan Route 4 was fined 150 dollars and costs for driving while intoxicated after an accident on Route 75 on September 20. Mayor Roger W. Friend reduced twenty five dollars of the fine after hearing the arraignment.

LOGAN Herbert E. Estep Estep Roger W. Friend

Leaders Club Hosts Girl Scout Leaders Meeting

Members met Monday evening with Mrs. Joe Phillips and Mrs. R. B. Haney as hostesses. Mrs. Will Hansel spoke on the Pilgrims and the first Thanksgiving. Mrs. Carl Gordon resigned as vice-president. Mrs. Paul Stimson elected in her place. PLC D. A. Sands is president. Christmas activities for troops discussed. Other attendees listed.

Girl Scout Leaders Club Joe Phillips R. B. Haney Will Hansel Carl Gordon Paul Stimson D. A. Sands Arlie Brimmer Harry Meldrim George Cheshire Claude Sheets Wayne Cummins Mary Margaret Kaiser

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Point Pleasant Personals Dr. Moffat Loren Keefer Eagles Women of the Moose Lessie Wentz Helen Vickers Frances Darst Wentz Dora Kapp Alma Thomas Edith Fox Delphia Noble Yale Hocking Valley Hospital Masons Karl Poling Logan Sandwich House Leaders Club Meets Athens Quick Gallaher Athens Drug Stores the Sportsman Bar and Grill Corner Spring Logan, Ohio Alma Burgoon Mgr Tripoli Alamo Gettysburg San Juan Hill Argonne Normandy Iwo Jima Korea God United Nations America Iron Curtain Republic Steel Republic Building Cleveland 1 Republic Steel Corporation
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