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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1955

Page

5

Point Pleasant Scouts Drive Aims for Two Thousand Dollars

The annual Boy Scout fund drive in Point Pleasant reports $790 collected so far with $150 more promised. About 40 campaign workers attended a Rotary Club breakfast and gathered advance drive cards. Auditor M C Clark said totals reflect a small percentage of workers and several cards remain unassigned.

Eaeaumma Point Pleasant Magon-Callae Meigs Rotary Club Moose M.C. Clark Clark

Celebration Date Set For Rt 2 Opening

A Ravenswood ceremony marks the reopening of Route 2 with a luncheon and VIP attendance planned. Commence with a large outdoor event near Ravenswood High School, weather permitting, or in the gym if rain. Dignitaries from state and local offices expected. Master of ceremonies John Hoblitne of Parkersburg.

Ravens Ravenswood Com-Wood Jenswood Parkersburg Marland Point Pleasant of Commerce Virgil W. Siders Virgil Mast Okey’ P Son Surl Sawyers Kaiser Alumi Num Ford Morrow Clement John Hobltne Huntington

Auto Drivers Uncertain Over Bus Safety, Says Irvin

John P. Irvin of the Southern Ohio Automobile Club warns motorists pose the main danger to school bus safety. He cites 9 bit loading and unloading and drivers who often fail to see children, urging year round vigilance and strict driver procedures.

John. P. Irvin Southern Ohio Automobile ‘Club Irvin Ohio AAA

Point Pleasant Band Guides Cheshire School Majorettes

Point Pleasant High School head drum majorette Carol Heiskell trains Cheshire High School majorettes. She began last summer and meets weekly, noting rapid progress in baton twirling and snappy stepping. The Cheshire band was formed this year. Bertha Prince files for divorce from Ollie Prince charging cruelty. Married August 22 1947 no children listed.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Carol Heiskell Cheshire High School Bertha Prince Bertha Rebecca Prince Ollie Clarence Prince

PTA Meeting and Community Notices From Local Totals

Fragmented OCR article notes PTA gathering with refreshments donated by Webgea Refreshment and a new president planned to present a program in November. Mrs Berkley Wright hosted Calvin cake and candy, with attendees including Ralph Walker and Dana Raike.

Xanauga Appron Amily PTA Maeter Iovcon Peng Mtortow Pope Berkley Wright Calvin Lasse Deer Rea End Mant Homer Sowards Srs Ralph Walker Aga Ueeena Fes Mire Dana Raike Hugh Asbory Chet Elie ‘Taylor Hunting Bop Black

Day and Simms Families Welcome Newborn Sons

A son to Mr and Mrs Clyde Day of Gallipolis. A son to Mr and Mrs James Simms of Gallipolis. Admitted Mrs Virginia Castle of Letart for a tonsilectomy. Mrs Charles Rice of Letart also listed in the clinic notes.

Clyde Day Gallipolis James Simms Virginia Castle Letart Charles Rice

Mrs. Harrison Dies at 70 in Vinton County

Obituary notes the death of Mrs. Harrison at age 70. Services planned for Thursday at 2 pm in the Foglesong Funeral Home Mason with Rev. Robert Styers officiating. Burial at Oud Fellows Cemetery. Numerous family and local residents referenced among visitors and funeral arrangements.

Per Rennan Daueh Ralph Stewart Vien Raymond Walburn Mideper Young Mason Robert Styers Middleport Oud Fellows Cemetery

Pleasant Society Meeting Reports Recreation and Library Plans

The Pt. Pleasant Society met at Mary Lousion’s home with reports from lipolis Ferry members. New officers were installed and plans discussed include a library fund of 280 dollars, a spring festival, and a party. The meeting also covered a talk on recreation and Women of Presbyterian Church activities, with 25 attendees at the Trinity Methodist Men’s group dinner.

Mary Lousion Jane Charles Wayne Garland Lipolis Wheeling Rancis Binin Janice Jordan Crow Fin Virgil Jimmy Mitchell Rog Toney Fred Nor- Siders Oregon Chgon Ehimi North Point Pleasant Mar-Land Pre‘ming Furtherler Pat Henry Teachers Association Betty Spears Howard Women of Presbyterian Church Mason County Board of Educa Jimmy Mitchel Tion Nelson Peter Steenburgen, Jr Carol Lee Grimm Trinity Methodist Janice Pegon Jane Joe Dorean Gill Jimmy Johnny Mitchel Carol Lee Grimm Robert Hayes Bisin Agen Mort Presbyterian Siders Lester Jorda

Amazing new home remedy for painful piles

A claim highlights a new home treatment to reduce swelling and relieve pain from piles. The message promotes self care and emphasizes dramatic results without clinical guidance. Beware of unverified medical advice and seek professional care for persistent symptoms.

Vanadium Gives 7500 For Hospital Fund

Vanadium Corporation of America donated 7500 to Mason County Hospital fund in a ceremony led by Curt Adler. The pledge boosted totals to about 11000 with later employee contributions from the New Haven Vanadium Plant. The fund aims to reach 350000, to be matched by Hill Burton funds to build a 52 bed hospital on company property in Victory.

Vanadium of America Mason’ County Hospital Fund New Haven Curt Adler Corporation Jack A.imple Esterday Buxton Federal Hill-Burton Jmoney Victory

Missionary Work and Community News Across Coolville

The column reports a gathering at Miss Leona Chapman home with Mrs E M Daugherty assisting and Mrs J H Chapman leading a Korea focused program. It notes Helen Macleod Service Bund at Mrs Nutlam Cook home with new officers Norma Brantenberry president Marjorie Davis vice president Helen Shapman secretary and Meriam Dibbee treasurer. Other items include a birth announced in Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg Oct 13 with grandparents listed, a surprise birthday for Jetta Thorn hosted by Mrs EH Root, Sunday School and WSCS activities, visits by Mrs Ray Dunfee to Michigan and Detroit relatives, and social visits involving Mrs Kincade and families. It closes with a note that Carthage Troy Local FLA will meet Oct 24 for a school program and a line about the whippoorwill’s call.

Carl Sineade Glendon Webb Camden-Clark Hospital Parkersburg LH. Deeter Earl Webb EH. Root Jetta Thorn Cag WSCS Ray Dunfee May Otto Royal Oaks Mich Land Thelma Balaims Detroit Raymond Ward Columbus Villa Kincade Kincade Hope Walden Carl Lockhhart Charleston W. Va Mary Reed John Cowan Summit Staton Cora Coleman Reeds Wille Reed

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