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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1958

Page

3

18 Attend Conference For DAR At Huntington

Eighteen members of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution attended the state DAR conference at the Hotel Frederick in Huntington this weekend. Attendees listed include Mrs. W. R. Proffitt chapter regent and Mrs. J. G. F. Johnson who chaired the state officers dinner in the Crystal room.

Point Pleasant Charles Lewis Daughters of the American Revolution DAR Frederick Huntington W. R. Proffitt Edward Biddle Milton Miller Chester Roush J. G. F. Johnson Keith McClung J. A. Rodgers Hershel Henderson Charles Proffitt Eldridge Sauer Wendell Smith Carl Smith John Collins Louis Bateson D. G. Wilfong William Meade Crystal Chester A. Roush

Deputy Sheriff and Wife Return From Indiana

Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. D. M. Harshbarger returned Saturday after a week visiting their son and daughter in Indianapolis and their daughter and son in Fort Wayne, with Betty Harshbarger also noted.

Indiana Point Pleasant D. M. Harshbarger John Harshbarger Indianapolis Richard Barton Betty Harshbarger Fort Wayne Ind

One Man Is Jailed After False Alarm Warrant

Homer Rainey of First Street was jailed in Mason County on a city warrant for turning in a false fire alarm. He was taken into custody Saturday night at Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Mason County Homer Rainey First St

False Teeth Relief Ad Promises Comfort and Odor Control

Advertisement touts PAL powder as an alkaline non acid sprinkle for dentures to improve fixation and reduce odor. Claims “checks plate odor breath” and promises firmer, more comfortable false teeth with no souring effects.

Eight U S Combat Commands Redesignated for Nuclear War Readiness

The Defense secretary will direct eight U S combat commands through the Joint Chiefs of Staff under a new streamlining law passed August 6. Three commands are not yet operational with dates set for September 15 in Europe, December 1 in the Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean, and January 1 in the Caribbean. Top commanders are listed.

U.S Defense Secretary Joint Chiefs of Staff European Atlantic Mediterranean Caribbean

Miller Named Trustee of Battelle Memorial Institute

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. president Harry B. Miller was appointed to the Battelle Memorial Institute board of trustees in Columbus.

Columbus Harry B. Miller The Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Battelle Memorial Institute

Governor Underwood to Speak at Mason County Courthouse Dedication

Bartow Jones announced that Gov. Cecil Underwood will speak at the Mason County Courthouse dedication on Saturday October 25 at 1 30 p m The committee includes Walter M Windsor E J Somerville Raymond Musgrave Mayor B W Krodel William Bardin Carroll Casto and Sheriff Earl Mohr.

Point Pleasant E. Bartow Jones Mason County Cecil Underwood Underwood Walter M. Windsor E. J. Somerville Raymond Musgrave B. W. Krodel William Bardin Carroll Casto Earl Mohr

Miss Frankie Litchfield Crowned Sack Queen at Witch es Rock

More than 275 attended the Tri County Canteen Council dance at the Moose Home in Point Pleasant. Miss Frankie Litchfield was crowned 1958 Sack Queen after appearing on the Hal Murphy Club 13 show. The event featured a slave auction, a People Are Funny take-off, apple bobbing, and dance contests won by Beverly Cullip and Jerry Walker. Hal Murphy plans to attend the next council dance with future appearances by Dick Reid and Dick Clark.

Point Pleasant Tri- County Canteen Council Frankie Litchfield Miss Litchfield Hal Murphy Tri-County Canteen Council Murphy Council Dick Reid Charleston Dick Clark J. A. Shinn Earl Queen Gallipolis Will Saunders Edward Preston Cheshire Leo Savage

Saturday Fire Destroys Home of George W McDaniel

The home of George W. McDaniel on Herman Drive was destroyed by a midnight Saturday fire. McDaniel slept through the blaze and escaped unharmed. Firefighters faced water shortages and slow progress, with the cause presumed a defective flue. Six rooms were lost with damages around 3000 dollars.

Point Pleasant George W. McDaniel Herman Dr McDaniel

Local Lions Club Set To Hear District Governor Guest

Robert Upton of Paden City district governor will speak at the Point Pleasant Lions Club meeting Monday evening at the Moose Home. Floyd Taylor chairs. guests include Paul Bennett, Don Smith, and Myr Coakley. The annual fruit cake sale is planned with cakes arriving in early November for door to door sale. Lawrence Plants and William Johnson co chair the cake sales with James Gaskins, John Withers and Howard Jennings assisting.

Point Pleasant Robert Upton Paden City The Lion’s Club Moose Home Floyd Taylor Paul Bennett South Charleston Don Smith Spencer Myr Coakley Lawrence Plants William Johnson James Gaskins John Withers Howard Jennings

Congressmen Speak at Republican Women Coffee Hour

Congressman Dr Will E Neal and Mrs E Wyatt Payne of Huntington spoke at a Republican women’s coffee hour in POINT PLEASANT. Mrs C P Stout introduced them as Christine Johnson played organ music and the Moose Home was decorated for fall and Halloween. Over 75 people attended with Mrs Earl Mohr and Mrs Raymond Musgrave presiding.

Point Pleasant Will E. Neal E. Wyatt Payne Huntington Moose Home C. P. Stout Christine Johnson Moose Earl Mohr Raymond Musgrave Fannie Pratt Odgen Stevens S. C. Wilhelm

Science Shrinks Piles Without Surgery With New Remedy

New healing substance Bio-Dyne discovers shrinking hemorrhoids while stopping itch and relieving pain without surgery. Cases show actual reduction and patients saying piles are no longer a problem. Preparation H suppository or ointment available with money back guarantee.

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