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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1950

Page

2

Dr Elmer Lowry to dedicate first District IV tree farm

Dr Elmer F Lowry of Ashton Mason County will dedicate the first tree farm in Conservation District IV Thursday at 11 am. The 16 acre site features a young plantation of several species and will receive a state tree farm marker. The event includes a luncheon, band performance, and remarks by WVU forestry professor Dr Rudolph Marcus.

Point Pleasant State Conservation Commission Elmer F. Lowry Ashton Mason County Lowry West Virginia Fayette County U. S. Navy American Forestry Association Tennessee Ripley Jackson County United States Washington College of Forestry

Conference Plans Set for Rural Youth Conference

Ohio West Virginia rural youth plans for a second annual event at Jackson's 4j] in early November draw County Agent W. C. Roberts to Douglas Roush's Union Community garage and Sayre's Store Arbuckle for preconference talks. He seeks delegate preparations, a play festival, and special talents. The conference runs November 3 4 and 5.

Point Pleasant Ohio-West Virginia Jackson W. C. Roberts Douglas Roush Union Community New Haven Sayre Arbuckle

One UN Flag Per Club Is Goal Set by Agents

County agents Ruth Ann Hogsett and Kenneth Bragg announce a drive to sew one United Nations flag for each 4-H and Farm Women's Club in the county for display on United Nations Day October 24. J. O. Knapp of the West Virginia Agricultural Extension Service issued the request, with clubs forming sewing groups of two per club and possible sectional collaborations.

Point Pleasant United Nations Ruth Ann Hogsett Kenneth Bragg J. O. Knapp West Virginia Agricultural Extension Service Miss Hogsett Mr. Bragg Betsy Ross

Young fireman feted before Marine Corps active duty

Pt Pleasant social note reports 29 firemen and wives hosted Paul Woods at the firehouse 8 PM Saturday to bid him farewell as he prepares for active Marine Corps duty Monday. Also listed are guests and local residents with brief personal notes on recent activities and visits.

Fire Department Vernon Miller Paul Woods Marine Corps Woods Roy Jackson Otto Shobe J. ©. Parsons

Mrs Bobby Joe Chapman Honored With Miscellaneous Shower

Mrs Fred Vance hosted a miscellaneous shower for newlywed Mrs Bobby Joe Chapman on Saturday evening at 28 Main Street. The guest list included Mrs J N Glass Mrs Eugene Chapman Mrs Walter Summer and many others.

Bobby Joe Chapman Fred Vance Main St J. N. Glass Eugene Chapman Walter Summer Mervin Chapman Wirt Perry P. H. Bradshaw Howard Wartenburg William Gygax Raymond Gibson D. Rexrode Hazel Siders Hilda Bradshaw Mary

Rebekah Lodge Met At SA Hall Tonight

Rebekah Lodge 2 held a meeting at 7 30 p m in their SA hall with members in attendance and discussion on lodge activities.

Will Rebekah Lodge

Friendship Circle Hostessed by Alma Woods in Heights

The Friendship Circle of the Heights EUB Church was entertained Friday evening by Mrs. Alma Woods at 2225 Jefferson Ave. Refreshments were served to eight guests. The circle will meet Friday at 7:23 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Joseph Jewell, 2206 Jefferson Ave.

Friendship Circle of the Heights EUB Church Alma Woods Jefferson Ave F. H. Capehart George Tillis Hale Blessing T. L. Morrison Mac Sayre Otis Smith Joseph Jewell Marcus Meftaniel

Mrs Warner Returns Home From Week With Relatives

Mrs. Ernest Warner returns home to 2202 Jefferson Ave after a week visit with her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs George Jewell.

Ernest Warner Jefferson Ave Hag George Jewell

Mason County Program Planned by Station WLW

Station WLW in Cincinnati plans a Mason County tribute on a Sunday afternoon this fall. The Farm Salute Hour would feature Mason County agriculture, famous families, and industrial development, based on information from County Agent W. C. Roberts. The program would air at 1 30 p m Sundays.

Point Pleasant WLW Cincinnati Mason County W. C. Roberts B. M. Matteson Mr. Roberts

Runaways Believed In Town Near Point Pleasant

Two Point Pleasant boys Dick Neville nine and Ray Cremeans fourteen ran away on Friday. They were last seen at Silver Bridge noon and were thought to be somewhere in town Sunday night after roaming about fifty miles south. Authorities traced visits to an aunt near Saltrock and a bus terminal sighting in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Dick Neville John Neville Second St Ray Cremeans Silver Bridge Neville Cremeans Saltrock Harry

Local Visitors and Family Visits Reported in Nelsonville and Athens

Residents and guests from Nelsonville Athens and surrounding areas are listed visiting or staying with families including Mr and Mrs Wilfred White and the Parsons and James households. Several sightseeing trips hospital visits in Sheltering Arms and Memorial hospital, with notes on a surgical recovery and multiple relatives from Athens Mari etta and Detroit.

Ralph Westbrook Donna Jean Marietta Frank Parsons Ella Ogg Delbert Ogg Athens William Young George Smith Carolyn Dana MacClannaham

Inspection Personnel Juggled at Point Pleasant Office

Vacations and marriage force a personnel shuffle at the local Merchant Marine inspection office in the post office. Mrs Josephine Burdette Young resigns to move with her husband Captain Charles Young. Lt Cmdr Edward R Doty returns from leave with his wife and daughter. family trip included Daytona Beach and Memphis. Lt Vernon Clifton on temporary duty returns to Cincinnati. James West returns to duty Sept 18. Tank barges, vessels, and licenses noted with several inspections and endorsements in Sept at various locations along the Ohio River and nearby facilities. One Moose meeting announced for Thursday afternoon.

Point Pleasant Merchant Marine Inspection Office Josephine Burdette Young Huntington Charles Young Youngs Edward R. Doty Florida Ann Daytona Beach Hollywood Doty Mrs. Doty Memphis, Tenn Liberty St Vernon Clifton Cincinnati James West Airo B. T. Clark W. WM. Clifton Carbide and Carbon Chemical Corp Ashland Oil and Refining Co U.S. Lock Ao&r Co Catlettsburg Adoser Co American Crane Bros Pittsburgh Marietta Manufacturing Co James No Creston W.va Geoffrey D. Moore Ohio Kanawha River William R. Zerkle Racine Emory C. Tucker Florence St Belpre Ohio River Harry N. Calloway

NT Club Meeting Set at 22 Republic Ave

Mrs. John Henry will host the NT Club at her home located at 22 Republic Ave on Friday at 7:00 p.m. The gathering invites members to discuss club activities and plan upcoming events.

Glouster John Henry Republic Ave

Hadacol Promises Relief for Vitamin Deficiency Sufferers

Mrs Delores Brown of Cincinnati Ohio endorses Hadacol targeting deficiency symptoms including indigestion sleeplessness and general malaise The ad claims rapid improvement after early use and credits doctors nationwide with recommending Hadacol It offers a trial size price of 1 25 and a large family size for 3 50 with a money back guarantee

Hadaco Advy The LeBlanc Corporation

Son Wounded in Korea Report Reaches Glouster Mother

Glouster Mrs. Johnny Andrews received a War Department telegram stating her son, Pie Robert L. Andrews, was wounded in Korea on Sept. 1. The wound is described as slight and he is confined in a Japanese hospital. Andrews had served in Japan about two years as of the war’s onset. His brother Cpl. Billy Andrews was also serving in Korea.

Glouster Johnny Andrews War Department Pie Robert L. Andrews Korea Pfe. Andrews Japan

Mrs Strohmeyer Hosts Orpha Class at Methodist Sunday School

Mrs Forrest Strohmeyer was hostess to the Orpah Class of the Methodist Sunday school at her home. Friday evening Mrs Adda Blower conducted devotional services. The hostess served lunch to members including Ida Mae Phillips Patty Snyder Florence Parker Edith Eveland Mary Rogers Grace Skinner Audrey Frazier Pauline Gamwell Adda Blower Loretta McGlaughlin Mabel LeFever Ethel Blower Doris Bodenbender and the hostess.

Mabel LeFever Ethel Blower Doris Bodenbender

Condition Serious Pearl Wal lace

Mrs. Pearl Wallace of Trimble, ill for weeks, after a hospital stay grew worse last week and was taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital on Friday. Her condition was reported as serious Sunday.

Glouster Pearl Wallace Trimble Mount St. Mary Hospital

Phyllis Marie Gayton to wed Robert E Reed in Richmond

Mr and Mrs John Gayton announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllis Marie to Robert E Reed of Columbus. The ceremony was performed by Rev Badgett at the First Baptist Church parsonage in Richmond Indiana on August 19 at 11 am. The bride works for Ohio Farm Bureau and is a Mifflin High School graduate. The groom works for F and R Lazarus and Co in Columbus.

Glouster John Gayton Denune Ave Columbus Phyllis Marie Robert E. Reed Badgett First Baptist Church Parsonage Richmond Ind Ohio Farm Bureau Mifflin High School

Frost Reported in Glouster Area Despite No Damage

Temperatures varied with frost sightings in exposed locations early Sunday. No damage occurred as many crops are still vulnerable with corn in late planted stages and gardens at risk if frost resumes. daytime highs reached near 70 while evening readings fell to 44.

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