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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1955

Page

18

Hospital Fund Head Hits Countians Interest Lack

POUT PLEASANT Mason county campaign leaders report a lack of local interest in a hospital fund. Despite inviting groups and agencies, turnout was small and outside influences were blamed for apathy. A second meeting may be called as organizers seek more workers and commitments from local industries and businesses.

Gallipolis Holzer Hospital Smith Aig Jeffort Tose Alwayn Cameraig John Mano

Lions Camp Progress Highlighted For West Virginia Youth

West Virginia Lions clubs heard Bailey describe camp work aiding youth and conservation. The program covered roads lakes and buildings at the state owned site, with about 1000 participants once planned. Trees planted, some harvested for funding, and camp support for adults and youth noted. Sight conservation funds approved eye exams and fittings for two girls lacking glasses in the county.

West Virginia Pagan Ernie West Virgina Bat Ie Salley al

Bloodmobile visit yields many donors at Oak Church event

Lovell chaired the day's bloodmobile drive at Sonata Church reaching a two gallon goal with donors including Mrs Fuse Oshel and Mrs Mae Plants. Officials from Appalachian and Navy Yard contributed among numerous individuals listed. luncheon was provided by Church of Christ women with Jolined volunteers aiding. Sheriff Roberts supplied labor for loading and unloading the unit.

Lovell Fuse Oshel Mae Plants James E. Johnson Navy Yard Oma Smith Katie Hart Mildred Murray Aris Langdon Milton Burdette Helen Donovan Frank McDermitt Hoy J. Jones Wilbur Charlotte Rice Virginia Krebs Clara Wood Sally Glenn Richard $. Barton Myrtle Thomas Rx Ma Allen. Clark James Burgess John C. Allinger Ian Boston Gildie Thomas Sam Boston Clarence Yeager Katherin A. Hudson P.E Skidmore Frederick Pres Ohn Russell Hoffman Thomas Olley Mabel W. Gitte Henry D. Watson Margaret Amburtey Roy Amburtey Jessie L. Dillinghham Inex Oller Dorothy Murphy Qudith Ray Rus Gunel Women of the Church of Christ Frank Bruestle Audrey Bailey Paul Pickens John Ailinder Minor Escu John Brown Dale Wil ° Fong Wallace Burdette Robert Liter John Allinder F. E. Skidmore George Bertha Harmon J. G. Volcet Valley Bell Broughton Dairies Gallipolis Toe Co Roberts

Legion Chooses Bonecutter To Head Board

At the regular American Legion Post IS meeting 18 Legionnaires elected Bonecutter as chair of the board of directors. Plans were begun for the Veterans Day Dinner in November and the yearly post membership drive was organized with two teams named led by Hiram Daugherty and Paul Thomas. Team members include Fruth Crow Blain Wilson Clay and Robert Mary.

Bonecutter American Legion Post Post Hiram Daugherty Paul Thomas Dai Fruth Crow Blain Wilson Clay Robert Mary Mulligan De‘seene Daugherty

Second Son Born at Homer Hospital in Point Pleasant

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sullivan announce the birth of their second son Sunday at Homer Hospital. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. W. Sullivan of West Columbia and Mrs. J. O. Gaskins of Washington Ave. Also noted are a marriage license service and local events this week including Odell Pickens and Jane Katherine Spears, with community talent.

Point Pleasant Aire Herbert Sullivan Ette Homer Hospital Co. W. Sullivan West Columbia J. O Gaskins Washington Ave Mr. Gasing Odell Pickens Eschereniap Cine Jane Katherine Spears Reve

W B Cline Dies at 82 in Pleasant

Wesley Brent Cline 2 of near Gallpals Ferry died early Monday at Holzer Hospital after a stroke. A retired Mason County farmer born in Doddridge County in 1872, he was survived by his wife Rosa Patterson three sons Homer M Gang and Bry and a daughter Billa Young. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Church with Rev Russell Cline officiating burial in church cemetery. May call at Lawrence G Mohr Funeral home until 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Vint Pleasant Wesley Brent Cline Gallpals Ferry Holzer Hospital Cline Mason ‘County Doddridge County William A Byrd Haskins Cline Rosa Patterson Gang of South Charleston Homer M Marysville Bry Kimo Src Billa Young Columbus Pleasant ‘Church Russell Cline Lawrence G. Mohr

Social Notes From Point Pleasant Echo Recent Visits and Candor

Residents and visitors are listed visiting and returning home across Point Pleasant and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Ray Crookham Mrs Allen Thomas Mrs Millard Crookham and daughter Hilda Mrs Robinson and daughter Daly from Gallipolis Donna Smith Mr and Mrs Byron Qudding Judy from Lincoln Ave Mr and Mrs Harold Wellington Mr and Mrs Donald Powell Mr and Mrs Jed Graham Toronto Ohio Sunday guests Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry John Carpenter and children Stevie Larry Connie Jo Mary Ann Newildren Pamela Mrs Donald Brown Donna Lynn St Albans Mrs Billy King and Karen Arouchie visited with Mrs Warren Stewart Leon and others.

Air Byron Qudding Judy Lincoln Ave Harold Wellington Donald Powell Jed Graham Toronto Ohio Elmer Plymale Gallipolis Ferry John Carpenter Stevie Larry Connie Jo Mary Ann New Ildren Pamela Donald Brown Donna Lynn St .Albans Billy King Ily Karen Arouchie Warren Stewart Leon

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