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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1949

Page

2

Construction Starts On Ohio River Gas Pipeline in Point Pleasant

Construction began on a new eight inch natural gas pipeline to run under the Ohio River to boost gas pressure for Point Pleasant. About 1300 feet will be buried in a four foot trench thirty five feet below river surface by United Fuel Co. Jackson Pipe Line Co. of Clendenin W Va conducts the work with twenty men. John B. Jackson says completion is expected in 60 days. The line enters Point Pleasant near Ninth St from the river.

Point Pleasant Ohio River United Fuel Co Jackson Pipe Line Co Clendenin W. Va John B. Jackson Ninth St

School Board Meeting Set

The Mason County Board of Education will meet in a special session tonight to consider bond issue and special levy election costs. Superintendent Ferguson notes the board met yesterday, Wheeling architects Nay and Shaw presented preliminary school building sketches, and floodwall committee member Woodard spoke on the floodwall right of way behind the junior high.

Point Pleasant Mason County Board of Education Robert Ferguson Board of Education Nay and Shaw Wheeling G. B. Woodard

Local clubs and residents share events across multiple towns

The Corning Eagles sponsor a dance at the lodge hall on W Main Street. The St Bernard Alumni hold a basket dinner in New Lexington. Mrs Mae Mason Riddle of Washington visits sisters in Corning. Arthur Thexton funeral held at Methodist Church. Detroit visitors stay with Mr and Mrs Dick Powell in Rendville Road. Richard Skinner Jr of Columbus injured in a left arm fracture. Barnetts return from Columbus to Fultonham for temporary work. Jessie Richardson plans return from Columbus. Frank and Mrs Murphy visit Mt Vernon, and Mingus and Barnett host in Columbus. Gerald Marshall visits Columbus on business. Rebekah Lodges mark 98th district anniversary.

Corning Eagles’ Lodge W. Main St St. Bernard New Lexington JL. C. Riddle Mae Mason Washington Margaret Mason Janet Mason Donley Edwards Corning Ave Methodist Church Arthur P. Thexton Dick Powell Detroit Columbus Fultonham Mingus Martin Barnett Gerald Marshall Rebekah Jessie Richardson

Local notes and notices from Athens County 1949

Household visits and family news from Ewington to Canal Winchester. Birth announced in Gallipolis Holzer Hospital. Probate notices appoint A R Linscott and Helen Morrison as Administrators of local estates with four month claims period. Court case Barbee et al vs Galbraith seeks partition of property in Athens County Court of Common Pleas.

A. R. Linscott Athens Ohio Lewis Meek Athens County John F. Newcomb Helen W. Morrison Ida Woodyard Said Barbee Rochester Road Foveal Oak Michigan Abigail Galbra Gail Wallace Marquis Edith Barbee Fern Post Bernice Ryan Court of Common Pleas Ohip Jackson Fendant de Py Roger J. Jones

Donald Smith Funeral Rites Set Friday

Funeral services will be held at 11 a m Friday at Christ Episcopal Church for Donald Davis Smith 41 who died of a heart attack at his home 181 Park Drive Tuesday evening He was survived by his wife two children a step daughter his father and siblings He was a WVU graduate and former supervisor at General Chemical Co and War Assets Administration later manager of City Fuel and Ice Co Born in Antioch West Virginia and lived in Point Pleasant seven years Friends may call at Chapman Funeral Home today

Point Pleasant Christ Episcopal Church Donald Davis Smith Park Drive Donna Sue Kirk Kelley Dorothy Aldine Pancake George R. Smith Keyser T. J. Adams Morgantown James R. Smith Cumberland Claude Smith Chicago Smith West Virginia University General Chemical Co War Assets Administration City Fuel and Ice Co Antioch W. Va

Bids Sought for New Lexington High Stadium Project

City Clerk will receive bids for the erection of a football stadium at New Lexington High School grounds until noon October 14. Also noted are novitiate entry of Miss Mary Ellen Johnson in Nazareth KY, a lawsuit by William Marsh against Benchley Marsh Coal Co. seeking a receiver, and student officer elections at New Lexington High School with Robert White as president. Perry County VFW fundraising for hospital beds. Crooksville horse show and homecoming hosted by local clubs at Crooksville High School playground.

New Lexington Esther Murray Mary Ellen Johnson Lawrence Johnson Sisters of Charity Nazareth William Marsh Canton Benchley-Marsh Coal Co New Lexington High School Robert White Agnes Smith Ann Wagner Perry County Post 2806 VFW Perry County Crooksville High School Crooksville-McLaney Riding Club Crooksville Business Men's Association C. P

Six Truck Drivers Fined At Route 2 Check

State police and road and tax commission representatives conducted a truck inspection on Route 2 near Point Pleasant. Five drivers were arrested for overweight loads and one for excessive width. Each violator paid a $50 fine plus costs in a local magistrate court. Names include William Casey Gallipolis Roosevelt Knight Chesapeake Ohio William Woodburn Shaw North Carolina Clifton Fogle North Carolina Keith Woods Racine Ohio Dallas Moore Falling Rock W Va.

William Casey Gallipolis Roosevelt Knight Chesapeake Ohio William Woodburn Shaw North Carolina Clifton Fogle Keith Woods Racine Dallas Moore Falling Rock W. Va

Four Men To Hunt South Dakota Birds

Four men from Point Pleasant Howard Wartenburg Walter Brooks Sturgeon Doc McKinney and Vitus Shorty Hartley Jr left for South Dakota to pheasant hunt for two weeks. They will stay with the Graves family of Ethan SD, as last year. Harley L Hartley unable to go but may fly out later this week if possible.

Point Pleasant Howard Wartenburg Walter “Brooks” Sturgeon Doc McKinney Vitus “Shorty” Hartley, Jr South Dakota Graves Ethan, S. D Harley JL. Hartley

St Monica's Guild Plans Guest Meeting at Christ Church

Pt Pleasant notes report St Monica's Guild of Christ Church Point Pleasant held a Tuesday meeting with Mrs Don D Smith presiding. Plans were made to invite Christ Church Service Guild members to St Monica's November meeting. Seven new members were introduced.

Point Pleasant St. Monica’s Guild of Christ Church Don D. Smith Christ Church Service Guild St. Monica's Guild Betty Jane Thomas Martin Coxe Claude W. Frishette A. B. Muggee J. E. Parker Ray Kirby Stephen K. Vaught John William Kirk C. E. Butler Tom Walters Virginia Wil

Bogus Checks Cashed in Pt. Pleasant

Point Pleasant Police report a forger cashed bogus checks for 10 25 and 50 dollars made to John E Mills with Tracy Bailey forged signature. Forest Matheny who runs a Main Street fix it shop cashed the checks and the forger gave varying stories claiming work for Bailey. Police urge merchants to verify identities and report suspicious persons promptly.

Point Pleasant E. F. Geiger John E. Mills Tracy Bailey Forest Matheny Main St Mr. Bailey Geiger Police Department

Jail Term Given for Non-Support in Point Pleasant

Paul Rus sell Hall of Point Pleasant was jailed for one year by a local magistrate after failing to post bond for his wife and two children. The Olive Orange PTA endorsed a two mill levy for the November election.

Point Pleasant Paul Russell Hall Levy Olive Orange Pta

FAS TEETH advertisement promises firmer dentures

An advertisement claims FAS TEETH powder stabilizes loose dentures with an alkaline formula. It says the powder keeps false teeth firmer and gums soothed, reducing embarrassment from slipping plates and urging readers to buy at drug stores.

Reading Club Meets at Mrs Sterrett Home and Church Circle

The Reading Club gathers at Mrs Eugene Sterrett's South Side home on Thursday at 7 30 p m. Circle No 3 of Main St Baptist Church met at the church Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Erwin Dement in the chair and Mrs John Caynor directing the Japan themed program. Attendance included Mrs Erwin Dement Mrs P E Burt Mrs G C Jackson Mrs Fay Wilson Mrs D M Dorsey Mrs G E Byus Mrs John Caynor and Mrs C R Perry. Circle No 2 met Tuesday evening at Main St Baptist Church with Mrs Hugh Barr presiding and Mrs W E Dunn leading devotion. participants included Mrs D M Dorsey Mrs Stewart Burdette Mrs Lawrence Gerlach Mrs Leona Treadway Mrs Richard Thomas Mrs Hugh Barr Mrs Holly Simmons and Mrs W E Dunn.

Reading Club Eugene Sterrett South Side Main St. Baptist Church Stewart Burdette John Caynor Japan Erwin Dement P. E. Burt G. C. Jackson Fay Wilson D. M. Dorsey G. E. Byus C. R. Perry Main St Baptist Church Hugh Barr W. E. Dunn Lawrence Gerlach Leona Treadway Richard Thomas Holly Simmons

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Holds Degree Practice

The Orpah Rebekah lodge met Tuesday evening at the Fourth Street hall with past noble grand Mrs Lerna Shiflet in charge. Six candidates for membership were nominated for initiation on October 25 at the lodge hall. Members present included Mrs Lorna Shiflet and Mrs Flora Meyers.

Orpah Rebekah Lodge Lerna Shiflet Lorna Shiflet Flora Meyers

Local Social Notes Highlight West Virginia Visit Meetups

A string of brief home visits and travel plans are recorded. Mrs Violet Boyer and many others from various Ohio addresses were mentioned visiting relatives or returning home. Mrs Emory Proffitt of 2211 Main St reports a trip to Wellsville Ohio to see ill sister Mrs Ferry King. Mrs Wendell Smith travels to Boston to join husband at North American Shipping Co.

Emory Proffitt Main St Ferry’ King Wellsville Ohio King Wendell Smith Boston Mass North American Shipping Co Harry Greenlee Patty Columbus Emogene Williams Okla Robbins

Doan’s Pills Aid If Kidneys Warn Backache Signals

Backache and leg pains may warn of tired kidneys as waste remains in blood. Frequent urine or burning sensation can indicate kidney or bladder trouble. Don’t wait ask your druggist for Doan’s Pills a stimulant diuretic used for over 50 years to flush out waste.

Omer Doan

State convention attendees travel and visits in West Virginia

The text notes a state convention in Beckley West Virginia this week. It mentions Mrs Paul Holland of Charleston West Virginia visiting her parents Rev and Mrs D M Dorsey on Main Street for the weekend. It also lists Mrs Harry Roush Mrs Charles Henry Stone Mrs Frank Roush and Mrs Elizabeth Dalrymple who spent Tuesday in Huntington.

Beckiey W. Va Paul Holland Charleston D. M. Dorsey Main St Harry Roush Charles Henry Stone Frank Roush Elizabeth Dalrymple Huntington

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Ewington Jack Rainy Charles Toledo Holzer Hospital Clifford Unroe Jasper Coen Verna Woodall Donald Smith Windy Center National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Lewis Flight Propulsion Laboratory Cleveland State Road Commission State Tax Commission Here Maxie Maxwell Marilyn Putz Robert Findlay Thomas Pt. Pleasant Harry Gross Store Pt. Pleasant, W. Va Featuring Wayne F. Kincaid Circle 3 Ashland Point Pleasant Hardware CO Nelsonville Princess Gabardine Vaney
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