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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1968

Page

8

Bonnie and Clyde Continues Winning Film Run Worldwide

Hollywood AP veteran Bob Thomas notes Bonnie and Clyde remains a triumph with Academy voters. Faye Dunaway says the cast knew they were onto something special as the film influences fashion, music, crime trends, and even bank robberies. The Bonnie Look drives maxi skirts and berets while men adopt Clyde fedoras and wide lapels. The film boosts records and soundtracks, aided by Georgie Fame and others, amid international versions and parodies.

Hollywood Motion Picture Academy Faye Dunaway Atlantic City Bronx N.Y FBI The Wall Street Journal Theodora van Runkle Clyde London Paris

Sunrise Seminar Time Guide From a TV Schedule Mashup

A fragmented daytime schedule lists shows such as The Bible Answers, Today Show, CBS News with Joe Bentie, Cartoon programs, Paul Dixon, Kitty Korniest, General Hospital, Doctors Housecall, The Days of Our Lives, McHale's Navy, Perry Mason and Batman among others. The page mixes times and program blocks for Wednesday daylight viewing with multiple channel cues and host names.

the Bible Answers CBS News Joe Bentie

Television listings summary for WSAZ and partners

Program schedules from WSAZ and partner stations list daily shows and color indicators. Times are Eastern Standard for all stations including NBC ABC CBS and local channels with notes on affiliations and network feeds. The Messenger notes it cannot guarantee accuracy if stations omit schedule data.

Bridge Funds Dispersed To Families

A Silver Bridge Disaster Fund Committee meeting in the city council chambers approved distributing about $5,000 donated to aid families affected by the disaster. The committee publicly thanked all contributors and noted more funds will be needed for unforeseen costs and dependent children. Gifts may be sent to Joe Buffington, secretary.

Point Pleasant Silver Bridge Disaster Fund Committee Joe Buffington

Green Giants Chosen As Club Name

The Jolly Green Giants 4-H Club name was selected by seven members at Mrs Donald Karr s home with Mrs Marvin Milliran as assistant advisor. Officers and projects were elected and members were asked to bring a new member to the next meeting at Diane Milliron s home on April 12.

Green Giants Pomeroy Jolly Green Giants Donald Karr Marvin Milliran Diane Milliron

Movie Guide Tuesday Evening Lineup

A local guide lists cinema showings with times and cast including With a Song in My Heart starring Susan Htayword and David Wayne at 7 pm and Blood on His Sword featuring Jean Marais and Rosanna Schiaffino at 11:90 pm, plus other classics across 7 to 11 pm Jackson area cinema listings.

Susan Htayword David Wayne Lion William Heln Trevor Mowerd Capucine Cary Grant Deborah Kerr Robert Mitchum Burning Hills Natalie Wood Tab Hunter Jean Marais Rosanna Schiaffino Jim Errol Flynn Alexis Smith Ivy Joan Fontaine Patric Knowles Herbert Marshall Cedric Hardwick Crimson Kimona Victor Shaw Glen Colbert Tarzan the Magnificent Gordon Scott John Mahoney Wicked Arlene Ochs Herbert Maraholl Phil Os Ance Ursus Ed Furry Rosanne Schiaffine John Wayne Gig Young Galt Russell

Meetings In Meigs The Syracuse Third Wednes day Homemakers Club

The Syracuse area Homemakers Club meets on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Paula Morarity's home with Virginia Salser presenting Meals in Minutes. Plans for the May annual trip are discussed. noon lunch served. members bring table service.

Syracuse Paula Morarity Virginia Salser

Two Draw Fines For Assault Battery

Two men were arraigned before Justice of Peace J. B Colley Monday and fined 11 dollars and costs on each charge. Harold Duncan of Henderson was fined on one assault and battery charge and James Duncan of Gallipolis Ferry was fined on two counts of assault and battery. Kenneth Dwight Seely, 20, of Fort Myers Florida, Ellen Frances Grimm, 20, of Mason, Denver Lewis Gibbs, 26, of Letart and Sharon Ann Yeager, 20, of Letart were also noted in the proceedings.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace J Colley Harold Duncan Henderson James Duncan Gallipolis Ferry Kenneth Dwight Seely Fort Myers Fla Ellen Frances Grimm Mason, Denver Lewis Gibbs Letart Sharon Ann Yeager

School Bus Wreck Injures No One In Mason County

A Mason County school bus carrying about 70 passengers collided with a northbound car at Route 33 and the Mason Pomeroy bridge intersection Monday. No students were hurt. Driver George Carson said the crash occurred as the other vehicle turned in front of him on a green light. Wayne Manns, 22, of Branchland, the car driver, sustained a head cut and was arrested for failing to have his vehicle under control. The Manns car also hit a parked car owned by Ohio Valley Electric Co. Damage est. $1200. The bus completed its run to Wahama High School.

Mason County Mason-Pomeroy Bridge George Carson Mason Wayne Edward Manns Branchland W. Va Manns Paul K. Russell Middleport Ohio Valley Electric Co Wahama High School

Cut-Ups Approve Chip Sale In Chester

The Chester Court House Cut-Ups 4 H Club met at Chester Methodist Church with advisors Mrs. Donald Mora and Mrs. Earl Dean. Twelve members discussed foods and sewing project requirements and approved a potato chip sale and planned a cookout. Joyce Myers and Linda Baer directed recreation. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Mora and daughter Rhea. The next meeting is set for April 22 at Mrs Earl Deans home.

Chester Court House Chester Methodist Church Donald Mora Earl Dean Joyce Myers Linda Baer Rhea

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes Admits Several Patients

Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes lists admissions from Mary Shamblin of Pomeroy Alan Shield of Letart W V Norman Bliss of Kananga Randy Oliver of Rutland Virginia Grogan of Middleport Vera Nieri of Middleport Lottie Sheffield of Syracuse Bernice Nicholson of Cressa Jenkins George Nincinsky. Middleport Dr and Mrs John Harley and son Jim of Springfield visited Sunday with Mrs James Harley. They went to Athens for a dinner given by Mrs Margaret Davis on East State St with Anne and Frances Harley Ohio University students and Mr Rad Martin among others.

Mary Shamblin Pomeroy Alan Shield Letart W. Va Norman Bliss Kananga Randy Oliver Rutland Virginia Grogan Middleport Vera Nieri Lottie Sheffield Syracuse John Harley Jim Springfield James Harley Athens Anne Frances Harley Ohio University Rad Martin Margaret Davis East State St

Women Have Place In Politics Speaker Tells Mason GOP Women

Mason County club hears Jo Ann Spears urge women to back suffrage history and early political involvement. She cites Susan B Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton, supports lowering the voting age, and urges women to share leadership burdens during tense times. A Meet Your Candidate dinner is planned April 26 at Point Pleasant Junior High with county and state candidates attending.

Point Pleasant Jo Ann Spears Wayne County Young Republican Club State GOP Mason County Women's Republican Club Susan B. Anthony Elizabeth Cad Stanton Spears Point Pleasant Junior High School Ohio River Road Louise Musgrave R. W. Eschenaur Musgrave Gail Faires L. W. Getty Lydia Garland Raymond Musgrave Jo Johnson Irne McGrew Josephine Lyons Bessie Supple Marge Rickard J. G. F. Johnson Mabel Gerlach Patty Burdette Etta Sue Sturgeon William Bardin Jr S. C. Wilhelm Mabel Marsh Jack Mailette C. G. Baurele Milton L. Miller Ted Whitelock Robert Johnson Lucy Moreland

Group Seeks Entry In Regional Center in West Virginia

In Point Pleasant, the Mason County Mental Health Planning Committee announced that Mason County may join Lincoln Cabell and Wayne counties in the Southwestern Regional Mental Health Center at Huntington. The county court must approve transferring local funds. a staff grant for the center was approved effective July 1 1968. A day care center for mentally retarded children will open at Christ Episcopal Church parish house from 9 am to 3 pm with positions open for associate supervisor aides and cooks starting April 22 with a workshop for new staff.

Point Pleasant Gaston Boyle Mason County Mental Health Planning Committee Mason County Lincoln Cabell Wayne Counties Huntington Boyles Donald Kingery Heen Sommer Jean Mercadante Kenneth Show Kathleen Marnhout Kenneth Byrne Mary Lynch Ida Stanley Belva Farley Julius McCloud Margaret Ross Mercadante Christ Episcopal Church Parish House Ruth Anderson Charleston West Virginia

EUB Youth To Attend Area Meet

Heights EUB Church youths head to Union Church near New Haven for the Point Pleasant Youth Fellowship District meeting tonight at 7:30. Win One Class members meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A WSWS panel briefing on April 23 meets at the church to study materials, with ten members invited to share. Easter services include a lily cross honoring departed members, a youth fellowship gift, and altar flowers from Mr and Mrs William Blessing of North Springfield Virginia for his parents Roy and Mrs Blessing.

Point Pleasant — Heights EUB Union Church New Haven Point Pleasant Win WSWS Heights Eub Youth Fellowship William Blessing North Springfield Roy Blessing

Alumni Meeting Urges Pomeroy High Grads Attendance

Pomeroy High School alumni are urged to attend a meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at Pomeroy City Hall. All Meigs County graduates should join to plan banquet letters and menu, hostess and host duties, and ticket sales. Tickets available at New York Clothing and BBW Hardware. Music by ACMETs of Parkersburg. Dancing 9 p m to 1 a m. Paul Casci, class of 1934, alumni president. Includes brief note on McKinley Bryan front porch campaign reference.

Pomeroy Pomeroy High School Pomeroy City Hall Meigs County New York BBW Hardware Acmets Parkersburg Paul Casci Alumni Association

Youths spot UFO over Point Pleasant sky

Two 14 year old Cleveland youths KEITH SCARBERRY and JUSTIN CLARK reported a white tailed object in the sky over 39th Street at 10 p m Monday night. They said they were paralyzed with fright for a few seconds before the object suddenly disappeared.

Point Pleasant Cleveland 39Th Street Keith Scarberry Justin Clark

Court Cases Heard in Pomeroy and Nearby Sentences

Court cases in Pomeroy include Robert Arnold and Kenneth Cox with $5 and $25 costs for assured clear distance and assault. Kenneth Gilkey faces $50 and costs for reckless operation, Edwin Clark of Fairfax forfeited an $18 bond for passing on a double yellow line, and James Laudermilt, 21, was arrested for no operator's license by Pomeroy police. Also notes the average weight of a St Bernard dog may range from 165 to 180 pounds.

Pomeroy Robert Arnold Kenneth Cox Kenneth Gilkey Edwin Clark Fairfax St. Bernard

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Births and Dismissals

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes a birth for Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Saxton of Buffalo a daughter and entries for Mrs. Lester Mounts Bidwell Terrance Hill Point Pleasant. Dismissals include George Roberts Kenneth As bury James Leonard and Virginia Cook.

Thomas Saxton Buffalo Lester Mounts Bidwell Terrance Hill Point Pleasant George Roberts Kenneth Asbury James Leonard Virginia Cook

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bonnie and Clyde Bob Thomas San Francisco Greenwich Village United States Warner Bros Seven Arts Flatt and Scruggs Mitch Murray Peter Callander Georgie Fame England France Brigitte Bardot RCA Victor Bonnie Billie Jean Parker Mel Torme Merle Haggard Messenger Television Guide Merv Griffin Flippe NET Journal David Brink Griffin OC News Walter Cronkite Lester Doyle Rui the Rifleman 2 Brother Buzz Jeannie Garrison Jerry Lewis National Geographic Series Etrum Jerry Lewi Vent Ickes Ief Reep Skelton NET Festival iMovie Good Morning World the Invaders Virginia Graham News Gordon Parks Doctor's Mousecat Joey Bishop Columbus Sleepy Jeffers Tocey Show Jock LaLlonne Kongaree Kartoor Kornivel Paul Dixon Dollers Captain Kongaree Luet’s Tovshog Kartoon Kornivel Neows Club Dreem House Jackie Oblinger General Hospital McHale's Navy Doctors Gilligan's Usland Mike Courgies Newlywee Casper Datine Core Rawhice Perry Mason Mr. Ea Early Silton Fuippo McTholes Dream House Mike Douglas Luci’s Toyshop Wyatt Earp Wells Farge NBC Jncy Dickerson Nick Clooney Beverly Hillbillies Nick Cavett Donna Reep En Perseroity Dick Cavett Andy of Mayberry Mullins Love of Lite Fc Peuores Dick van Dyke ABC News Marlene Sanders Bewes Ohio Medical Education Network Guiding Sight NBC News Edwin Newman Mike Dee Shey Edge Floyd Kolber Rowhite McHala Young Dennis the Menace the Judge Teen Beat BC News Huntley Devie Brink Merlin the Magician Hell Julie Andrews Green Acres Wsaz-Tv WLWC Wtvn-Tv ABC Wchs-Tv CBS Wbns-Tv Whtn-Tv Wtap-Tv Nbc-Abc Whiz-Tv Zjanesville Woub-Tv Winner's Circle the Virginian Jonathan Winters Cleec Twllight Tao Oncken Erin Movie Guide Meigs Eleanor Child Conservation League of Oscar’s Gallipolis Fire Island Bobby Ehlers Veterans Memorial Hospital Bernice Nicholson Cressa Jenkins George Nincinsky William McKinley William Jennings Bryan McKinley Canton Ohio Katharine Hepburn William Rose Spencer Tracy Stanley Sidney Poitier Kramer , Katharine Hepburn Guess Technicolor Athena Theatre James Laudermilt ST. Bernard's Pleasant Valley Hospital Mike Nichols Joseph E Levine Lawrence Turman Varsity Theatre Politico Advertisement Gov George C. Wallace Wallace Mont Ale Seymore Trammeil China Pd. Pol, Ady. By
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