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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1952

Page

2

Army Police Seize AWOL Serviceman in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police arrested Joseph Caldwell 19 of 14 Neal Ave for desertion after spotting him in Columbus. He had been AWOL since 1950 with two earlier absences and a 90 day sentence suspended for assault on his wife. He was held at Fort Hayes pending transfer to Camp Steckinridge Ky for military action.

Gallipolis Fort Hayes Columbus Josephell Neal Ave Caldwell Camp Steckinridge Lice William H. Jones Shim Searly

Gallipolis police warn shoplifters during Christmas season

Police chief Chester Leaper of Gallipolis warns shoplifters will face severe prosecution in regular procedure as juv enile court handles a case of a juvenile caught taking merchandise worth under one dollar. The youth had money but stole a shell belt and will be considered in juvenile court Saturday.

Gallipolis Chester Leaper John Howell

C of C Board Being Elected in Point Pleasant

The Chamber of Commerce in Point Pleasant conducts its annual election by mailing nominating ballots to eligible members as of Nov 19. By Wednesday 29 ballots were cast, voters chose six directors for one-year terms and six for two-year terms for 1953. The December ballot will list the 12 top two-year candidates, electing six more for each class.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce C of C

4 H Training School Set for December 20 at Junior High

4 H officers training session announced by club agent John D. Jones will run December 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 30 p.m. at the junior high school. Officers will be divided into groups for instruction on executing their duties. State staff will join leaders for a health program and demonstrations relevant to 1953.

Point Pleasant John D.jones

Holzer Hospital Notes summary list of discharged and patients

Discharged and listed patients include Miss Jean Harbrecht Gallipolis Mrs Jessie Lewis Henderson and Mrs Emma Jenkins. The note cites numerous names with New Haven Bladen Scottown Pomeroy Gallipolis and Clovady Scott among others.

Ons Larry Wellston Jean Harbrecht Gallipolis William Davis Bladen Sur Charles E. Gilkey Galipolis Junior Lemley Kananga Clemma Haskins Scottown Smedical Aes W. Ward Pomeroy Med- Mire French Holston Mage 'm Medical O. McCraw Sadie Ritchie Jessie Lewis Henderson David Fields, Jr New Haven Jane Seines Emma Jenkins Joseph Riepenhoff Harold Nese Larry Corbin Arma Lou Parker Kimbell ‘Mapes William Bassett Larry ‘Durst Sally Dailey Henry Collins Clovadys Scott Ronal Wolford,Jr Om Chosies Gulilan Lincoln Demyon

Play To Be Staged In Hartford at The Methodist Youth

A play titled Old Maids Convention will be staged in Hartford venue near Hart- p.m. at the Hart- Methodist Youth group.

Hartford Hart

Pt Pleasant Social Notes Detailing December Meeting Plans

The Pt Pleasant social column records Mrs. Marshall leading a Jes son topic Lets Cultivate Our Creative Abilities with handmade art demos by Mrs. Robert Hamm. Attendees include Mrs. Girard Fowler and several members with guests from the community. December’s meeting plans call for a Christmas party December 16 at Mrs Gay Castos home.

Roy Kincaid Robert Hamm Billy Bobby Hamm Stephen Fowler Marsha Jan Fowler Betsy Fowler Gay Casto

Vernon Star Duster 4-H Club Meeting Recap

The Vernon Star Duster 4-H Club met at Wanda and Waldenness home with president Ben Jompson presiding. Attendees included Lieving Dotti Roush Mary and le Roy Susanna Roush Arnold and participants, noting a simple club gathering and discussion.

Vernon Star Duster 4-H Club Wanda Waldenness Ben Jompson Lieving Dotti Roush Mary and le Roy Susanna Roush Arnold

Purple Hatters Club Plans German Gift

The Purple Hatters Club met at W. W. Smith's home in English omeni t for an evening social. They decided to send a Christmas gift to a former Junior Woman's Club member now living in Germany. Members present included Mrs. John Gaaeae Olle Pike slice Marien ser, Miss le Waldie, and Mrs. W. W. Smith.

Purple Hatters Club W. W. Smith Germany John Gaaeae Olle Pike Marienser le Waldie

Christmas Circle Meeting At Trinity Church

The Esther and Wesley Circles of the WSCS at Trinity Methodist Church hold a joint meeting Tuesday December 2 at the church. The 7 30 p m session includes a Christmas reading by Mrs Ray Profitt and a grab bag gift exchange for members.

Esther Wesley WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Ray Profitt

Mason County PTA Council Meeting Set at New Haven School

The Mason County PTA council will meet at the New Haven school on Monday December 1. President Ray Crank will preside over the session.

Mason County PTA New Haven Ray Crank

Moores Board Flight Home From Charleston Airport

Dr. and Mrs. J. O. Lloyd of Mc Culloch Road accompanied Mrs. Olive Moore and son Larry to Charleston airport Wednesday where the Moores boarded a plane for their home in Norway Maine.

Lloyd of McCulloch Road Olive Moore Larry Charleston Moores Norway

Mason County 4 H Leaders Elect New Officers

Mason County 4 H Leader s Association met at the home economics office and elected officers including president War l Mc Coy secretary Fan es treasurer Wilbur The group planned to merge December and January meetings and set a Jan 17 gathering John D Jones county 4 H club agent reported Mason County has 19 clubs with about 300 members and urged early registration at the extension office.

Point Pleasant Mason 4-H Preswarl Jones Mason County

Mason County Schools Reopen Monday After Holiday Break

Mason County schools will reconvene on Monday December 1 after a Thanksgiving weekend dismissal. County superintendent Kenneth W. Shaffer announced. Additional Meigs County news on page 22.

Mason County Schools Point Pleasant Mason County Kenneth W. Shaffer Meigs County

Chamber urges return of 183 questionnaires to update survey

The Chamber of Commerce mailed 183 letters from President Roy Wwncrate requesting the early return of questionnaires sent two weeks ago to members and non members in business and professional fields. The survey will enable directors and officers to re-survey the Chamber's work.

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce Roy Wwncrate Chamber

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