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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1954

Page

2

Eighteen Acts At Farm Youth Talent Show

Eighteen acts entertained about 600 at Mason County Farm Youth talent show at Harmon Field in POINT PLEASANT. Acts included Saxie Graham and his Stardusters, majorettes, a brother sister singing duo, a mixed medley, a soprano solo, a vocal trio, and various dance numbers led by master of ceremonies Haddox.

Point Pleasant Mason County Farm Harmon Field Chet Haddox Saxie” Graham Stardusters Hugh Graham Herbie Sayre John Sterrett Wayne Gammon John Sallaz Don Rainey Miss Marlene Bumgardner Glenn Miller Alabama Nancy Rogers Judy Dudding Haddox Mason County Liberace Jon Call George Peggy Joann Browning Suzanne Ryce Ryce

False Teeth Aid Powder Promises Comfort and Odor Control

An advertisement touts PASTEERTH non-acid powder to stabilize dentures. It claims the product prevents slipping and wobbling and reduces plate odor. Available at drug counters.

Farewell Reception Held for Pastor John W. Largent

About 200 to 250 church members and friends attended a farewell reception in the Presbyterian Church dining room as Rev. John W. Largent leaves after nearly three years to accept a pastorate in Tampa Florida. He and his wife Louella, daughter Helen, and son John were hosted with a buffet supper in the church basement. Attendees included Wallie Toney Mrs James McCombs LA Col O B Knipp and John Clay Hutchinson.

Point Pleasant John W. Largent Presbyterian Church Tampa Fila Sargent Louella Helen John Wallie Toney James McCombs Col. O. B. Knipp John Clay Hutchinson

New Addition Incorporated Into City Point Pleasant

The city marker was moved from 20th St to a site up the highway marking the final step in incorporating 13 more homes into Dix-San Addition. The addition began in the January circuit court term and is now under construction. Homes include those of Mrs. George McNeal and numerous local residents.

Point Pleasant 20Th St Ohio River Road Dix-San Dix- San George McNeal Harry Rhodes

Attorneys Attend W Va Bar Meeting in Elkins

Two Point Pleasant attorneys C J Hyer of Jericho Road and Lemuel A Littlepage of 126 English Road traveled to Elkins to attend the West Virginia State Bar annual meeting on Friday and Saturday. Both associates of Somerville Hyer and Littlepage were expected to participate on both days.

W. Va Point Pleasant C. J. Hyer Jerricho Rd Lemuel A. Littlepage English Rd Elkins West Virginia State Bar Hyer and Littlepage Somerville Somerville, Hyer and Littlepage Law Firm

Last Rites Held For Mrs Hensley in Point Pleasant

Last rites for Fanny Hensley of 907 Viand Street were set for Friday at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Rev John Largent Jr officiating. Burial will follow in Lone Oak Cemetery. She died Thursday morning after a long illness. Friends may call at Stevens Funeral Home.

Hensle Point Pleasant Fanny Hensley Viand St Stevens John Largent, Jr Lone Oak Cemetery Hensley

Huge Acorn Size Found on Guadalupe Island

A report notes acorns on Guadalupe Island, Mexico, reaching two inches in diameter. Guadalupe lies about 180 miles southwest of San Diego, California, marking its westernmost Mexican possession.

Guadalupe Island Mexico Guadalupe San Diego Calif

Democrats Plan Area Campaigns in Mason County Meeting

Democrats from Mason County met at the state road garage led by Joe F. Burdett to map pre election strategies. Attendee L. A Willard Jr. of Nitro discussed candidacy for state senator from the fourth district.

Point Pleasant Mason County Democrat Executive Committee State Road L. A Willard, Jr Nitro

Utah Ratified 71st Amendment on December 5 1933

Utah became the last state to ratify the 71st Amendment to the Constitution on December 5 1933, completing the necessary state approvals for the amendment's adoption.

Utah

Morrisdale man fined for hazardous driving

Harold Smith, 25, of Morrisdale West Virginia, was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice A M Goodwin yesterday after a hazardous driving charge. Smith was arrested by state police. Some animals can survive temporary temperatures as low as 100 degrees below zero.

Point Pleasant Burnie Harold Smith Morrisdale W. Va Wag Justice of the Pearce A

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