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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1954

Page

5

TB X Ray Visit Planned for Meigs County

Meigs County health officials announce a free mobile X ray unit will tour the county next week. About 60 residents are estimated to have tuberculosis unknowingly, and the campaign aims to complete a 3000 X ray quota with two units already having performed 2300 scans last year.

Pomeroy Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Department Meigs County Tuberculosis and Health Assocation Meigs County Health Department Meigs County Medical Society Ge Ohio Department of Earth

Pomeroy Club elects officers and plans Thanksgiving dinner

Mrs. Carl Persinger was elected president of the Second Ward Women's Club at the meeting hosted by Mrs. William Sheridan. Other officers named were Mrs. Gardner Mankins as vice president, Mrs. Robert Russell secretary, and Mrs. William Boyd treasurer. Outgoing president Mrs. Ward Gorby presided. A Thanksgiving dinner was set for November and prizes were awarded for traveling and games.

Birthday and 36th anniversary celebrated in Hollister

A gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Reece Thompson marked Mrs. Thompson’s birthday and the couple’s 36th wedding anniversary with a noon picnic dinner. Many relatives and friends from Hollister and nearby towns attended, including the Braglins, Burchetts, Glanenmans, and Thompson family members.

Des Aberts Cherylann Aberts Patty Jo Kay Aberts Lithopolis Reece Thompson Vernon Kennedy Shawnee Clifford McCade Somerset Ed Aberts Hollister William Adams Nelsonville David Thompson Annie Phelps Marianna Phelps Tewpie McGee

Corning Mourns Earl Roberts Death at 62

Earl Roberts, brother of Mrs. Iva Canoles, died at his Thornport home Friday at age 62, youngest of seven. Burial followed Monday in Lutheran Cemetery. Forty Hours devotions held at St Bernard’s Church. Local families and visitors are listed among recent Corning area connections.

Murray City Emily Davey Charles Mason Columbus Corning Martin Barnett East Fultonham Card Club Verda Weaver Clara Hern Clover Hill Ruth Harper Jesse Richardson

False Teeth Comforted by PASTEETH Powder

PASTEETH a pleasant alkaline powder holds false teeth more firmly for easier eating and speaking. Sprinkle on plates for no gummy taste and less odor. Get ASTEETH at any drug counter.

Mrs Reynolds hosts Sunshine Class gathering in Vinton

Mrs James Reynolds of Vinton entertained the Sunshine Class of the Methodist Church recently. Attendees included Mrs Helen Landis, Mrs Eleanor White, Mrs Mary Walker, Mrs Hazel Harmon and Mrs Elizabeth Cloud. Apple and pumpkin pie with whipped cream and tea were served.

Vinton James Reynolds Sunshine Methodist Church Helen Landis Eleanor White Mary Walker Hazel Harmon Elizabeth Cloud

Shirley Roberts Birthday Party Celebrated At Eight

Shirley Sue Roberts celebrated her eighth birthday with a party. Games were played and ice cream cake and a drink were served by the hostess Elea Nor White and co host Elea Nor White. Those present included Ery Betty Charles and Judy Lambert Leon Brown and Ruth Mc Carley.

Shirley Sue Roberts Eleanor White Ery Betty Charles Judy Lambert Leon Brown Ruth McCarley

Senior Class Sock Hop Highlights Vinton High Social

A sock hop sponsored by Vinton High School Senior Class featured Clarence Irwin of Northup as caller with records for dances and games. Junior Class staged an auditorium assembly led by John D. Davis. Dwight Weatherholt of the Gallipolis Tribune spoke on local history. Several families visited and hosted relatives across Vinton, Columbus, Marion, and Gallia County, with hospital and funeral notes noted for local residents.

Clase Vinton High School Clarence Irwin Northup John D. Davis Dwight Weatherholt Gallipolis Tribune Don Swick Harris Wellman Russell Columbus Elliott University Hospital Stanley Wood David Wood Pluma Quickle Sylvia Eggers S. E. Denney Jackson Eno Elmer Sherritt Vinton Jack Wood Bidwell Jo Ellen Wood Logan Jo Ellen Sherrit Walter Wood Pat Wood Ernest Welch Or Charles Spears Proctorville Barbara Welch Gallipolis E. H. Welch M. G. Ferguson Eleanor White Parthena Newman Karl Righter Newman Herbert Henry Thomas W. H. Thomas John Parsons Anthony Hamilton Piketon Newt Osborne B. G. Casto Elsie Oller Noah Chasteen Sam McClure Oak Hill Ben Casto Nancy Keffer Callie Lundy

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