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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1949

Page

3

Not Guilty Pleas Entered By Several Club Men

The court opened with not guilty pleas entered by several club men in a chancery matter. Lonnie Belle Moore was granted a divorce from Aubrey W. Moore and Dallas Donahue appeared for Olga Ull. Several cases likely to be continued to the next term. Real estate sale approved for $2500 to Kenneth P. Sturgear. Mary Elizabeth Neal granted divorce from Burdell Neal with child support set at 15 dollars weekly.

Sev- Lonnie Belle Moore Aubrey W. Moore Leek Dallas Donahue Olga Ullty Donahue Charles Ferr J. “Hyre Charles ‘Leport, Jr Mary Elizabeth Neal Grant Benjamin Kensler Burdell Neal Minnie Kensler Tina Kenneth P. Sturgear Thomas L. Howard Juanita B. Howard Mra Howard

Bids Planned On Sewer Diverting and City Council Actions

POINT PLEASANT Mason County officials discuss sewer diversion to run riverside, appoint Vernon Miller as acting chief amidst a reform plan and consider legal feasibility. Council votes to increase City Clerk Mann’s salary, witnesses an education access appeal from Kingtown residents, and notes varied local livestock and market prices. R. J. Bromley named local representative for People's Life Insurance Co. in Mason County.

Vuuor Pleasant Oint Pleasant Eal Vernon Miller Roy" Jackson Robert Mann City Kene Orneth Keener Farlier Liang Kingtown Board of Education Mann Point Pleasant R. J. Bromley Nest Columbia People’s "Life Insurance Co Mason County

Work Continues at Getral Coal Co. Tipple Project

Work is continued at the Getral Coal Co. Grahams Station plant as it advances the tipple and conveyor system and coal preparation facilities. Office Manager GW Wil notes the slope reached the lowest level needed, with further work required to ready the mine for production. Point Pleasant reports Mr and Mrs Vernon Miller moving from River Street to Mt Vernon. Fleas Dont Bother Me I M Dusted with PULVEX DDT Leon Man Point Pi.

Ee Pee Erent Eee Coal’ Co Graharm Station Philip Sporn Wil Point Pleasant Pite Vernon Miller River St Mt. Vernon Leon Man Point Pi

Open House Celebrates Christ Church Rector’s Anniversary

A Sunday evening open house at the rectory honored Rev Robert Findlay Thomas on the third anniversary of his rectorship. Mrs Thomas hosted guests with a floral display of gladioli roses and clematis among others, a tea table, and musical interludes by Dr Dan Glassman and Miss Nancy Vaught.

Point Pleasant Robert Findlay Thomas Joan Ruth Christ Church Pariah Thomas Lovell Feade Don_Dairs Harold E Somerville Tuliet Smith Marilyn Putz Marilyn Casley Andlizabeth Purdum Anna Belle Yarbrough Martha Vaught Pegsy Hatton Lynn Smith Arma Son Dunn Sandra Sue Jones Dan Glassman Nancy” Vaught Frederick F. Valentine, Jr Timothy Ravenswood Floya Wright Tallahassee Fin G Howard Eleanor Schick Gibbons Vivian Goulder Margaret Mann Tommy Kirk Mary Frances Blain Shirley Gilmour Vivian

Mrs. Radekin Honored by Laurel Grange for 80 Years

Estella Radekin received a Golden Sheaf certificate at Laurel Grange honoring her 80 years of Grange membership. The Ni onas Grange issued the certificate. She began Grange activity at 14 and has 48 years as a State member and 22 years national member.

Point Rock Ahe Estella Radekin Laurel Grange Earl Starkey Nionas’ Grange Radekin Pomona Grange Pomona

Three Men Fined For Intoxication In Point Pleasant

Three men Loyd Messick George Yester and Carl McDermitt pleaded guilty to intoxication in Point Pleasant and were fined 10 25 and 5 dollars respectively plus costs Paul Mounts of Huntington also pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated and paid 30 dollars and costs Set D Wilfong arrested Mounts Saturday Also noted Mrs Roush will accompany her daughter Mara Lee to Morgantown to enroll as a freshman at West Virginia University for Academic study

Point Pleasant Loyd Messick George Yester Carl McDermitt Paul Mounts Huntington Intentm Ented Set D. Wilfong Mounts Roush Mara Lee Morgantown West Vit~ Iinin University

Fire at Leach residence halted by family effort

A fire alarm rang at 11 15 Monday near Viand Street in the SX block burning a table. Firefighters were cancelled by phone before arrival. the family contained the blaze.

Point Pleasant Leach Viand St

Local families and visitors during Labor Day weekend

Ohio residents and relatives from Pomeroy Marietta Belpre Syracuse and Youngstown visited relatives across the region over Labor Day. Notable names include Orr McElbee Carpenter Bent Morarity Mekitresa and Christopher with trips to Parkersburg Marietta Syracuse and Akron noted.

Paul Off Parkersburg Lonnie Christopher Lily Belle Eddie Leslie Marietta Jake Rose Belpre Edward White Ralph Ballard Akron Mary McKay

Huntington area church ladies meet for CS service

Members of the Huntington District gather for a foray of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Barbour Wille Methodist Church. Delegates from Trinity Methodist Church are listed among attendees with numerous local residents noted as visiting or hosting over the weekend.

Huntington Woman's Society of Christian Service Barbour Wille Methodist Church Seson Trinity Methodist Church Pat Fe Thom Chester Rouse Ice Dallas G. Wilsong Wirt Perry Mire J.B. Louch Raymond Glibson Henry Stone Me Ge Grow Norman’ Foss Slitford Judd, Jr Andy Mra Holly Shamblin

Reunion Held for Walker Robbins at Henderson Home

The Walker-Robbins Reunion gathered Sunday at Frances Clark's Henderson home with a cafeteria meal. Rev. L D Teard opened the program and presided as Hugh Walker was reelected president. Charles Clark named vice president, Mrs Frenen Casey secretary, and Mrs Wirt Robbing treasurer.

Walker-Robbins Frances Clark Henderson LD. Teard Hugh Walker Charles Clark Frenen Casey

You Can Win Contest Prizes From Cleanser Pillsbury Offer

An OCR readout describes a sweepstakes offering large prize funds and multiple prizes across brands like Ford and Pillsbury. It mentions percentages and numbers and promises a share of winnings for respondents who copy content and follow steps.

Forde Toring Pmen Ford Care Pillsbury

Stomach Gas Takes Joy From Life Ad Offers Remedy

A dated advertisement promotes a three week course sold by Athens Pharmacy claiming to restore vitality, increase red blood cell production, and improve energy. It targets miserable people and promises renewed vigor for men and women.

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