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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1949

Page

6

Thanksgiving Day Dinner Guests Listed for Mt Vernon Farm Couple

Thanksgiving Day dinner guests at Mr and Mrs James Shadle Mt Vernon Farm included Mr and Mrs B W Krodel and sons Rush and Nick Point Pleasant Mr and Mrs William McCormick Gallipolis and Mrs Harold Shadle.

James Shadle Mt. Vernon Farm B. W. Krodel and Sons Rush and Nick Point Pleasant William McCormick Gallipolis Harold Shadle

Local residents share visits and moves in regional notes

Mrs Dorsey Romine of Spencer and Mrs Clara Wolf of Charleston have returned home after visits with local families. Will Christy of Cincinnati returned home from a visit with the Canterbury family in Gallipolis Ferry. Mr and Mrs William McCormick moved from 104 Pleasant Street to 1011 Second Avenue in Gallipolis. he is employed by United Fuel Gas Co. The Dilleys purchased the McCormick home. Mrs Charles Casto of Leon has improved after illness. Richard Beaver of Leon shows improvement. his wife had also been ill. Mr and Mrs Charles Redman of Narrows Virginia visit Mrs Redman’s mother in Gallipolis. Mrs C W Redman and infant Sandra Lee returned home from Point Clinic.

Clara Wolf Charleston Rudolph Rogers Winfield Road Will Christy Cincinnati J. D. Canterbury Gallipolis Ferry William McCormick Pleasant St Second Ave Gallipolis McCormick United Fuel Gas Co Robert C. Dilley Charles Casto Leon Richard Beaver

West Virginia Dairy Men to Combine Meeting with Short Course

The West Virginia Dairy men's Association meeting will join the annual dairy short course at the state 4 H Camp Jackson's Mill January 9 to 13. Out of state speakers include Wheeler McMillen Jack Nisbet Gerald Lee and others. Topics cover feeding pastures calf disease milking machine care and breeding.

Point Pleasant W. C. Roberts West Virginia Dairymen’s Association West Virginia University Jackson's Mill Wheeler McMillen Farm Journal Jack C. Nisbet Columbus Gerald Lee American Farm Bureau Federation W. D. Pounden Ohio Experiment Station I. E. Parkin Penn State College Warren C. Huff Coke Owen Ammonia Research Bureau M. B. Portratt Dr. Salisbury Charles City Towa

Butchering Season Proves Strong in Mason County

The cold snap and Thanksgiving season push the winter meat trade as farmers report lively butchering activity and stocked larders across Mason County. Rural sources confirm livestock losses and a rising pace in slaughtering.

Point Pleasant Mason County

Seven year old injured alighting from school bus

The seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Parish of Akron formerly York Township was seriously injured recently when she fell on her head getting off a school bus. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Parish received word.

Kimberly Joe Parish Akron York Township John Parish Eldon Brown Haydenville Betty Kennedy Tom Kennedy Nelsonville Bryan Schall Clyde Ray J. W. Evans Add Linton U.S. Navy John Chilcoote Lawrence Pitts, Jr Wasington D. C Army Venus Pitts Wilbur Tolliver Gordon Tolliver Fort Wayne Indiana Yvonne Smart, Buchtel Elmer Smart Women’s Army Corps Marietta Camp Lee, Va Floyd W. Brown

Fire chief of Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Dept honored

Emory Monroe Sr. of 2215 Mt Vernon Ave has served with Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department for over 30 years, 15 as chief. The corps, about 20 members strong, funds toys for needy children and repairs them, with Monroe recalling the 1918 bank fire as a defining challenge. He is a World War I veteran and longtime church and PTA helper.

Emory Monroe Mt. Vernon Ave Point Pleasant Monroe Presbyterian Church PTA

Emerson Jones Hosts Heath Church Junior Class Party

Emerson Jones entertained the Heath Methodist Church Junior Class of Boys at the church Monday night. After recreation Mr. Jones served refreshments to Charles Wayland Edward Lee McComas Stephen and John Jacobs Bobby T. West Hennessy John Fisher Stephen Coats Jack Lloyd and Rusty Swanson. The Rev. W B Moore assisted with party plans.

Middleport Emerson Jones Heath Methodist Church Mr. Jones Charles Wayland Edward Lee McComas Stephen and John Jacobs Bobby T. West Hennesy John Fisher Stephen Coats Jack Lloyd Rusty Swanson W. B. Moore

Thanksgiving guests fill Middleport homes for holiday meal

Middleport families hosted a large circle of relatives for Thanksgiving. Guests included the Chases, Gilmore family, Taylor family, Judson White, Haptonstalls, Jewarts, Tewksburys, and others from Middleport and nearby towns. Additional visitors came from Columbus, Dayton, Sandusky, Virginia, and New Mexico. A note mentions a long rope of water hanging one and four tenths miles long able to support its own weight without breaking.

Middleport Clarence Chase Judy Carl Gilmore Carla Sue Sally Joan Hubert Taylor Billy Carl Helen Louise Judson White Paul Haptonstall Edith Iris Will Haptonstall James Jewart Diana Robert Tewksbury

Loretta Morrison and Dorance Morgan Wed in Point Pleasant

Loretta Jane Morrison and Dorance Morgan were married at the bride's Point Pleasant home on Saturday night with Rev. Dorsey performing the vows. Loretta, a 1949 Point Pleasant High School graduate, will reside with Mr. Morgan’s parents in Leon. The couple’s reception featured a lace cloth table and a tiered wedding cake.

Point Pleasant Austin Morrison Jefferson Blvd Loretta Jane Dorance Morgan H. W. Morgan Leon D. M. Dorsey Marvin Wartenburg Ray

Rutland Social Roundup Around Ohio Trips and Visits

William Nicholson learns of George Southard's death in Buffalo. Rutland residents attend fiftieth wedding anniversary in Gallipolis and visit relatives in Huntington and Columbus. Ohio State student David Colwell spends weekend with family. O E Stansbury participates in Chester Farmers Institute and travels with relatives.

Rutland William — Nicholson George Southard Buffalo Pearl Will Doris Johnson Charleston Norman Will Lester Hill Frankfort Ohio William Deem David Colwell Ohio State University Everett Colwell O. E. Stansbury Chester Farmers Institute Branch Fleming Gallipolis Ira Fleming Alex Steele Charles Kennedy William Plummer Don Anderson Dorothy Smith Dwight Mutchler Warren Green Huntington W. Va Ethel Steele Ora McClain Dallas Baughman Columbus Ray Phillips Lancaster Flossie Hull Robert Snowden Wrrother

Thanksgiving Dinner Guests List Relatives Named

Thanksgiving dinner guests at Mrs. Mary Plants on Main Street included family members Mr. and Mrs. Albert Romine and children Dale Sherrill and Avalee from Hebron Ohio Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Adams and children Jimmy Tommy and Barbara Ann from Shadle Road Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Underwood and daughter Rhea Ann from Cheshire Mr. and Mrs. Owen Plants and children Leon and Mr. and Mrs. W E Plants from Bellemede.

Mary Plants Main St Albert Romine Dale Sherrill Avalee Hebron Ohio Raymond Adams Jimmy Tommy Barbara Ann Shadle Rd Delbert Underwood Rhea

Leon Homemakers Plan Christmas Party at Lodge Hall

The Leon Homemakers met at Mrs. Warren Stewart’s home with Mrs. Everett Bissell presiding. A committee was formed to organize the December 19 Christmas party at the Leon Lodge Hall with a 6 30 potluck dinner and secret sister gift exchange.

Leon Warren Stewart Everett Bissell Leon Lodge Hall Raymond Byers Arthur Burdette Leon Cadle Edna Burdette Bertha Crump Earl Purdue Homer Graham Geo

Romine Guests Visit Meadows in Spencer West Virginia

Mr and Mrs Charles Romine of 2016 Jefferson Blvd were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Keith Meadows in Spencer West Virginia.

Charles Romine Jefferson Blvd Keith Meadows Spencer, W. Va

Local Happenings Include Return to Health and Visits

Mrs. John Matthews of Gallipolis Ferry shows improvement at home after illness. Mrs. James Lewis of 15 Burdette Adda returns home from Holzer Hospital. 207 Seventh St. was to spend Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr.

John Matthews Gallipolis Ferry James Lewis Burdette Adda Holzer Hospital Charles Romine Seventh St

Social Guests Visit Across Cheshire and Nearby Towns

Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Grapes hosted visits from Earl Grapes and Ernest Kennedy of Akron while Lot tie Roush hosted the Ragans from Gallipolis. Gallipolis guests Nibert and daughter Melanie stayed with the Bococks. Guild members were hosted by Mrs. Allen Hughes in Middleport. Evergreen guests Clarence Adams and son Louis stayed with the Swishers, and Arthur Swisher of Coring visited the Longs.

Cheshire W. J. Grapes Earl Grapes Ernest Kennedy Akron Thomas Ragan Gallipolis Lottie Roush Paul Nibert Melanie John Bocock Allen Hughes Middleport Guild Clarence Adams Louis Evergreen Curt Swisher

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