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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1957

Page

7

Point Pleasant Mental Health Group Hears Bateman Talk

The Mason County Mental Health Association heard Dr. Mildred Bateman recount mental health history and quote Dr. John P. Gray on community involvement. Plans for National Mental Health Week include films at local high schools and a May 3 program with Dr. Thelma Owens and recovered patients.

Mental Health Bateman Mildred Bateman Wahama High School Thelma V. Owens Owens Clinic Chandler

New Haven PTA Chief Is Re-Elected

Mrs. John Morgan was re-elected president of the New Haven PTA at a recent meeting with officers Mrs. O. J. Bostic as vice president Mrs. Ralph Gibbs Jr secretary Mrs. Everet Roush treasurer and Mrs. Ada Clark historian The group will sponsor a War and Peace film at Haven Theater with a bake sale as a money making project They opposed the recent capitation tax and reports covered county PTA council and a lecture on The Shy Child while sidewalk work progressed

New Haven John Morgan PTA 0. J. Bostic Ralph Gibbs, Jr Everet Roush Ada Clark Haven Theater Goldve Hart PTA Council

Boy Hit By Cyclist Near Grandparents Home

A two year old boy was treated for bruises cuts and head injuries after a bicycle rider motorcycle, Chester Workman 18, of Park Drive struck him Monday evening near the home of the child's grandparents in Point Pleasant. Workman was arrested by patrolman Randell Jidden and charged with hazardous driving. He posted 1500 bond and awaits arraignment before Justice A M Goodwin.

Point Pleasant Chester Workman Park Drive Michael Whalen Harry Harden Workman Rancel Jiiden Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin

Baptism at Trinity Methodist Church Names Four Children

The Rev. Alvin C. Young baptized four children on Easter Sunday at Trinity Methodist Church in Pleasant. Recipients were Susan Annette Hogsett, Gregory Wayne Wamsley, Matthew Blair Koush, and David Michael Kayser, all children of local families.

Choir Delivers Easter Cantata at Trinity Methodist

A choral Easter cantata directed by C. L. Head at Trinity Methodist Church featured Miss Marjorie Waldie on organ. Soloists included Mary Hellems George Kooken Marlene Bumgardner and a duet by Mrs Roush and Mrs Crow. choir members listed include Connie Davis Rebecca White Kar en White and many others.

Point Pleasant C. L. Head Trinity Methodist Church Marjorie Waldie Mary Hellems George Kooken Jesus Risen King Marlene Bumgardner Chester Roush Gene Crow Bumgardner Gary Bane Vicki Sue Stevens Mary Lou Garland Helen Poffenbarger William Duncan Clyde McLane E. W. Stevens Ann Bartlett Sanda Cappellari Richard Stratzman Leo Bias Norman Foss Joseph Johnson Kooken

Spring Luncheon Set By Mason County Demonstration Clubs

The Mason County Home Demonstration Clubs plan a May 1 spring luncheon at the County 4-H Club Camp South Side with Mrs. Jessie Lenley West Virginia University guest speaker and Lucia Montoya an international exchange student from South America also speaking. Illahee and Anne Bailey clubs hostesses and Mrs. John Gill presides. Local hospital and visiting notes follow for Point Pleasant area residents and relatives.

Mason County Home Demonstration Clubs South Side Jessie Lenley West Virginia University Lucia Montoya South America Illahee

Point Pleasant Junior High eighth grade basketball champions named

In Point Pleasant, Dor othy Mitchell's eighth grade homeroom team won the championship over Mrs Wetherholt's home room. Players Kris Lambert, David Lanham, Richard Esque, Joe Jordan, John Mitchell, Eddie Mayes, Eugene Lanier, Bill Kelly and Robert Lowe. Coaches were Jack Lewis and Howard Miller. Seventh grade title went to Mrs Sayre's homeroom with Jay Supple, Jimmy Woods, Eddie Woomer, Bob Gardner, Billy Jo Sturgeon and Bobby Johnson.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Junior High School Dorothy Mitchell Kris Lambert David Lanham Richard Esque Joe Jordan John Mitchell Eddie Mayes Eugene Lanier Bill Kelly Robert Lowe Jack Lewis Howard Miller

John M Couch 76 Dies in California

John M Couch 76 of Santa Barbara Calif native of Mason County died Friday of a heart attack. He moved to California at 19 and was buried there. Survived by siblings J B Sogikark Dr and Mrs Raymond Gibson of Point Pleasant and Mrs C E McCulloch of Winfield Road.

Robert Hite Viand St Vaught Point Pleasant Frank Carpenter Bellemeade Mrs Frank Carpenter, Jr Springfield Ohio John M. Couch Santa Barbara Calif Mason County Couch John R Kate S. Day Couch California J. B SoGikark Raymond Gibson Highland Ave C. E. McCulloch Winfield Rd

Point Pleasantmarriage licenses issued in county clerk office

County Clerk issued marriage licenses in Point Pleasant to Orville Sturgeon and Teddy Dunn, Janet Higginbotham. Harry Mayes and Iva McDaniel. William Nibert and Judith Harless. Harold Robinson and Betty Mayes.

Point Pleasant Orville Sturgeon Teddy Lee Dunn West and Maud Devore Dunn Janet Delores Higginbotham Carroll and Elma Tucker Higginbotham Harry Lee Mayes Frank and Frances Mayes Iva Mc Daniel William Earl Nibert William Henry Edith Thelma Crawford Nibert Judith Carol Hairless Robert and Helen McKinney Harless Jones Harold E. Robinson James and Catherine Conkle Robinson Betty R. Maves Forrest and Daisy Gillespie Mayes

Special Board of Education Meeting in Point Pleasant

A special meeting of the Point Pleasant Board of Education will be held Thursday evening at the Board of Education office.

Point Pleasant Board of Education

Fatal electric shocks peak in summer in the United States

Electric shock deaths exceed 1000 annually in the United States with a summer peak. More than two fifths of fatalities occur in June July and August, highlighting heightened risk during these months.

United States

Scout Benefit Horse Show in Point Pleasant May 18

Scout Benefit Horse Show set for May 18 at the Horse Show Grounds Point Pleasant to raise funds for two boys to attend the National Scout Jamboree in Gettysburg and a two week summer camp at Camp Arrowhead near Huntington Judge Chuck Schultz of Flemingsburg Ky Ringmaster Walter Windsor of Point Pleasant There are 13 events with trophies for first place and ribbons to top four entrants Entry fee is 1 in all but lead in class where no fee applies and all entrants receive a ribbon Safety disclaimer excludes liability for accidents before during or after the show

Horse Show Point Pleasant Gettysburg Camp Arrowhead Huntington Chuck Schultz Flemingsburg Walter M. Windsor Track Committee Scout Troop

Pony show events listed for classes and gait categories

The Athens Messenger outlines a pony show schedule with classes for ponies under and over 48 inches, and ranges up to 56 inches. Equitation, English and pleasure, western and walking events, three gaited, western pleasure, five gaited, parade and musical chairs are included.

Star Dust Prom Set at Point Pleasant Junior High

The Star Dust Prom at Point Pleasant Junior High will be held May 3 in the school gym from 8 to 12. The Keynoters from Middleport will provide music for dancing. Tickets cost 1 dollar single, 1 dollar per couple, and 50 cents for each additional person.

Point Pleasant Middleport

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Mental Health Associations Mason County Mental Health Association John P. Gray New York State Asylum John Kirk Kirk Mae Ruth Benjamin Lakin State Hospital The Mental Health Association West Virginia Mental Health Association National Mental Health Association Kenneth Chandler Point Pleasant High School Assembly A. A. Angle Sheldon Roush Gene Hester Suzanne Wolpert Patty Curry Sharon Sayre Phyllis Batey Greyhound Union Bus Station Fast State St Electric Coavairys Souiran Cho Electric Casper College Casper Wyo Walter Bailey Bailey Pirle Edgar Harmon Ed Harmon Holzer Hospital Helen Vinson Linda Sue Mary Lou Charleston John D. Rogers W.H. Vaught Somerville W. Va Marlene Thompson Ohio University Gary Bumgardner Jefferson Blvd Edward Jackson Philadelphia Garnet Warner Arliss Casto James Richard Humphrey Daytona Beach Ola Carl Gerlach Windsor Court John Couch Scout Horse Athens Messenger Vance-Leach W. State Street Athens, Ohio Doc America All the Family ABC Network American Motors Platt's Motor Sales & Service Union St Athens
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