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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1953

Page

7

Point Grad Is Candidate For Queen at Alabama Mississippi Game

Patricia Ann Yeager of 2117 Mt. Vernon Ave. is Alpha Xi Delta’s homecoming queen candidate for the Alabama Mississippi football game October 24 at Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa. A U of A pre-law student and Alpha Tau pledge, she is Point Pleasant High School 1953 graduate active in drama Thespians and clubs. Grandparents listed.

Point Pleasant Patricia Ann Yeager Howard Yeager Mt. Vernon Ave Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Denny Stadium Tuscaloosa Ala Miss Yeager University of Alabama Alpha Tau Alpha Xi Delta Point Pleasant High School Bein The Thespians the Dramatic Club Junior Classical League Future Teachers of America Home Economics Group Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church

Budget to be studied by Point Pleasant church

A congregational meeting of the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant is set for October 25 to discuss and possibly approve a new $16,000 church budget. It is described as the largest in the church’s history, drafted by the stewardship committee led by Peter H. Steenbergen Jr. The budget allocates $3,500 for benevolences, with committee members L. W. Getty, H. A. Johnson, H. P. Hatch, and William A. Woolfitt representing the session and deacons. The congregation will elect three trustees, three elders, and five deacons.

Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church Peter H. Steenbergen John W. Largent L. W. Getty H. A. Johnson H. P. Hatch William A. Woolfitt

Powers Receives First Lieutenant’s Bars in Trieste

Lt. Arnett C. Powers Jr. has earned first lieutenant’s bars as reported by the Blue Devil, with a photo on page one. The ceremony was at Marmore Castle where Powers serves as castle commander and custodian of the Trieste United States Troops welfare fund. His father lives in Huntington. he is the nephew of Mrs. Co. G. Billups and brother of Mrs. Daniel Simmons.

Point Pleasant Arnett C. Powers, Jr United States Trieste Lieutenant Powers Maramre Castle Powers Trust United States Troops Huntington Co. G. Billups Daniel Simmons Park, Drive

Hereford Sale Date Changed at Jacksons Mill

Hereford breeders announce a new date for the registered Hereford heifer show and sale at the state 4-H Camp Jacksons Mill. The event now takes place Thursday November 5 with the show starting at 9 am and the sale at 1 pm. A total of 120 calves comprising 60 junior and 60 senior animals will be offered.

Point Pleasant Jackson’s Mill Roger E. Roberts West Virginia Hereford Breeders Association

Miss Lutton Completes Basic Marine Training

Sally Lou Lutton daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Lutton 2101 Lincoln Ave completed basic training with the Third Recruit Training Battalion U S Marine Corps at Parris Island SC She earned the rating of woman Marine private first class and will report soon to Cherry Point NC for assignment The former high school graduate was employed at the State Theater prior to enlisting

Point Pleasant Sally Lou Lutton Samuel Lutton Lincoln Ave U.S. Marine Corps Parris Island 8. C Cherry Point N. C Miss Sutton Marine Corps

Pastor To Speak Of Laymen's Work At Trinity Church

Rev John W Largent Jr pastor of the Presbyterian Church will address the Methodist Men on The Lay Man s Responsibilities To Himself and His Church at Trinity Church dining room Tuesday evening The dinner meeting will be presided over by Attorney C J Hyer president

Point Pleasant Trinity Church John W. Largent, Jr Presbyterian Church C. J. Hyer

Classroom Teachers To Meet Monday In Point Pleasant

Mason County Classroom Teachers will hold a meeting Monday at 7:30 p.m. at Henderson Grade School. President Mrs. Garrett Green will preside and the program will be led by the human and international relations committee with Mrs. Dixie Irvin.

Point Pleasant Mason County Henderson Garrett Green Dixie Irvin Central Pta Central School PTA

Farm Bureau Plans Thursday Farm Policy Meeting

Lyle Austin announces a Farm Bureau gathering at the courthouse Thursday at 8 pm to formulate farm policies and conduct a farmers opinion poll. The event was moved from last Friday.

Point Pleasant Lyle Austin Farm Bureau

Stevens announce birth of son in Point Pleasant

Mr and Mrs Ted Stevens of Main St announce the birth of a son on Sunday at 12 40 a.m. at the Kana wha Medical Clinic Grandparents are Mr and Mrs B E Stevens of Gallipolis Ferry and Mrs Albert Lanary New Iberia La

Point Pleasant Ted Stevens Main St Kanawha Medical Clinic B. E. Stevens Gallipolis Ferry Albert Lanary New Iberia

Local Social Notes Highlight Area Church and Club Activities

Pt Pleasant Social Notes report church meetings on Tuesday at 1 30 pm and gatherings at homes, plus charity drives by St Monica Guild of Christmond Musgrave collecting toys clothing and canned food for Ida Stanley to distribute countywide. Readers note anniversaries, PTA meetings, 4-H clubs, and club hostesses across community groups and schools.

Ren Ray St. Monica Guild of Christmond Musgrave Lincoln Church Episcopal Ida Stanley

Chauncey Area Personal Notices and City Updates

Chauncey-Dover- Belpre football game attendance and Ohio University homecoming guests mark a weekend in Chauncey. Several residents visit famil y in Columbus and Cleveland for events and an ice show. Court notices announce administratorship roles and hearings for estates in Athens County with details on claims and deadlines. Public parole hearing notice lists a convicted inmate awaiting pardon consideration.

W. G. Davis Claudia Gwen Manchester Chauncey-Dover- Belpre Ohio University Ruth Simpson Columbus Myrtle Simpson Lois Mary Jane Howard Chauncey George Fisher Mont Brown Willoughby Cleveland Arthur Sapp Edward Schoonover Schoonovers California Sapp Baron Sapp Alma Wiley Russell William Russell Robert Haning Glouster Emma Kennedy Ronnie Roger Gerry Lancaster Robert Gamwell Pamela Forrest Kelly Bill Martha Rusell Alfred Haning Rhoda Oliver Scott Detroit George Hunter Athens Athens County Ohio Frances Gilgore John F Newcomb Ruth Oldfield Oak Street William H Oldfield John F. Newcomb Said County

Demonstration Agent Will Receive Honor at Buffalo Meeting

Virginia M. Parsons of Ohio County will be honored among 37 states at the National Home Demonstration Agents Association annual meeting in Buffalo New York October 28 to 30. Parsons, former Mason County agent 1945 to 1947, now leads the West Virginia Women Extension Workers Association, began as a 4-H Club agent in Greenbrier County in 1939 and later served in Ohio County since 1947.

Point Pleasant Virginia M. Parsons Ohio County National Home Demonstration Agents Association Buffalo Gertrude Humphreys State Teadher West Virginia University Miss Parsons Mason County West Virginia Women Extension Workers Association Greenbrier County

Ike's Rail Car May Be Retired

Washington reports the presidential rail car may be mothballed to save money. President Eisenhower, preferring air travel, has used the Car No. 1 formerly known as the Ferdinand Magellan only once in three rail trips since his January 20 inauguration.

Washington Eisenhower Ferdinand Magellan

FHA Elects New Officers Chauncey Dover High School

Chauncey Dover High School Future Homemakers of America elected officers for the 1953 54 school year. Officers include Joan Fiske president Patty Staten vice president Betty Tavan secretary Barbara Hanming treasurer Lenora Kimletz news reporter Willadene Kelzenburg song leader Odna Arbell historian Olive McMasters parliamentarian Patty Tavan recreation leader Martha James program chairman. Mrs Jennie Jackson is class adviser.

Chauncey Home‘makers of America Chauncey_ Dover High School Joan Fiske Patty ‘Staten Betty Tavan Barbara Hanming Lenora Kimletz Willadene Kelzenburg Odna Arbell Olive McMasters Patty Tavan Martha James Jennie Jackson

Weekend visits span Leon and surrounding areas

Mrs. Kenneth Kharker and family in Huntington hosted a gathering with Kenneth and his sister-in-law. Various relatives visited Leon locals including Mrs. Ethel Pritt in Point Pleasant and Mrs. Charles Casto of Charleston. Others traveling through included families from Nitro and Gauley Bridge, with several children noted. Wayne Graham, Leon first grader, sprained his arm playing at school and was treated locally. he is the son of Sherman Graham and Mrs. Edna Hay.

William Woolfitt Park Drive Ohio Kay Woolfitt Jacqueline Jewell Charleston P Fats Joseph Jewell Jefferson Ve George Jewell New Haven Ernest Warner Louise Roush Huntington Clyde Brown Kanawha St Casby Meadows, Jr Holzer Circle 5 Women Hospital Presbyterian Church Ed Kirker Billy of Lean Kenneth Kharker Charles Casto Ethel Pritt Point Pleasant Leon E. John Morgan Jerry Jean New Havven Ray Crookham Robert Hull Patty Linda Danny Glenn Ferris Keith Thomas Gauley Bridge Melvin Carson Buffalo E. S. Rairden Hoy Greenlee R. W Ae Tee Ae Beavers Emnolds Minerva Childers Ary Craig Point Clinic Rene D.sa Hay Man Pear. Hey Sherman Graham

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Point Grad Hereford Miss Lutton Russell Johnson David Judy Worthy Miller Anna Maze Reynolds Bruce Clarice Nibert Austin Johnson J. L. Presley Ripley Four O'Clock Club Miller Russell Nevis Johnson William Meade Presley Anne Bailey Club A. O. Smith Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club Jefferson Blvd Girard Fowler Kimbrel G. F. Kimbrel Viand St Clayton Pullins Windsor | Court Circle 2 Women's Society of World Service of Heights EUB Church North Pta North Point Pleasant Pta E. E. Mitchell Gallipolig Ferry Harry Godfrey Sand Hill Road Friendship Circle of the Heights Eub Church Jefferson ‘Ave Anne Bailey Farm Women’s Club WSWS of the Heights Evangelical United Breth John Saunders Daniel Saunders Mary Iden William Thomson Aaron Thomson Phil Thomson Charlies Thomson Lucretia Jay Chico Birthissel Ida Burgess Setim Stiles Laclla Js Walter Humphrey Ohio Penitentiary Saided Jammary Clara Webb Harry Selim Siles Luella Stiles Lion Sion R G. Fogle Arhe Court OF Common Pleas Potter-Webb Bobbie L. Porter Taft Ave Canton Harry Webb Selim Stiles John H. Porter John Wt. Porte Bolle J . H. Sams Aider Hig C E Kerry Ike FHA Warren Stewart Kermit Little Nancy Harold Dunbar Oley Little Alfred Boles Pearl Stalnaker Nitro Grant Beaver Woodall Mrs. Woodrow Beaver Wlary Fairmont Consumer Service Imperial of the Fairmont-Imperial Guernsey Masso East State Street Athens, Ohio
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