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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1969

Page

21

Carla Crookham Wins Mason Fund Agricultural Scholarship

Carla Crookham, 18, daughter of Mrs Mary Freendt of West Columbia, earned the 1989 Agricultural Scholarship Fund Award at the Mason County Fair. The steer sale raised about 31.5 dollars per hundredweight, with proceeds supporting the scholarship and fair improvements. numerous local residents sold baby beef to various buyers including Citizens National Bank and Mason County Bank.

Point Pleasant Carla Crookham Mary Freendt West Columbia Mason County Fair E Bartow Jones Amy Dunn Clifford Dunn West Virginia University Mason County Oowens National Bank Susan Manley South Side Citzens National Bank Johnson's Market Two-River Motor City Ice and Fuel Mason County Insurance Muss Crookham Kathy Butler Glenwood Ohio Valley Bank Keith Roush New Haven Raymond Barnett Letart M. Epling Co Bryan Stover Ashton Point Chmc Becky Frye Appalachian Tire

Ruling Set By Friday On Mason School Board Suit

In Point Pleasant, Judge James Thompson heard the writ of mandamus filed by Charles Withers and Charles Chambers seeking reinstatement to their administrative posts at Point Pleasant High School. Attorneys argued over notice and transfers, with the prosecution contending the board and Superintendent Brooks Smith acted within their rights. A ruling was expected by Friday.

Mason School Board Point Pleasant Charles Withers Charles Chambers Mason County School Board James Thompson Withers Chambers Point Pleasant High School Brooks Smith Allomey Edward Greene Smuth Board of Education Thompson Smith Mike Shaw Supt Smith Shaw Sunnyside

Youth Imprisoned For Point Pleasant Kidnap

In Columbus, Douglas Melvin Short, 16, of Grenden, West Virginia, was sentenced to an indeterminate prison term after pleading guilty to interstate transportation of a motor vehicle and kidnapping knowledge. Judge Kinnear noted Short’s weak will but not viciousness and delayed juvenile proceedings to allow federal handling until his 21st birthday. Jerry Deal, 17, of Charleston faces federal charges for aiding the kidnapping of Paula K Thabet from Point Pleasant to Washington Court House.

Columbus Point Pleasant W. Va Beautcian Fnday US District Court Douglas Melvin Short Grendenn Joseph P. Kinneary Lold Short Jerry Deal Charleston YW. Va Paula K Thabet Washington Court House Thabet

Rummage Sale Set in Point Pleasant

The Mt Oye Community Group hosts a rummage sale on Saturday August 26 at the Mt Oye Community Center to raise funds for finishing the community center. The public is urged to support the local project.

Point Pleasant Mt Olye Mt Oye Community Center Toney

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits Brief List

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admitted Mrs Donald Humphrey Point Pleasant Charles Thornton Point Pleasant Larry Hiall Apple Grove Ralph Thomas Pont Pleasant Adfia Sayre Race Mrs George Love Saran St Clair Mrs Wayne Capehart Hennetta McLennan Mrs Gerald Warner

Pleasant Valley Hospital Donald Humphrey Point Pleasant Charles Thornton Larry Hiall Apple Grove Ralph Thomas Pont Pleasant Adfia Sayre George Love Saran St Clair Wayne Capehart Hennetta McLennan Gerald Warner

Church Postpones Meeting For Funeral At Bellemeade

Death at the church causes the Union Camp Ground Board to postpone its session. The 27 member board will convene at Bellemeade United Methodist Church on Sunday August 24 at 2 pm to hear reports on the Union Camp Meeting held recently. Funeral services for Otis Rainey are set for 2:30 pm Sunday at Bellemeade Church. After evening services Rev Garlow and wife plan a short vacation visiting relatives and camping.

Point Pleasant Union Campground Board Eugene Garlow Bellemeade United Methodist Church Bellemeade Church Union Camp Otis Rainey Garlow

Mason Market Hog Sale Breaks Records at Fair

Mason Market hog sale at the fair set a record with 2 145 pounds of swine sold for 1 969 83 total. Top bids reached 45 cents per pound for a 208 pound grand champion Hog, while other exhibitors saw prices from 41 to 50 cents per pound. Proceeds will fund fairgrounds improvements for 1978.

Mason Market Point Pleasant Shelton Mason'man Selact House South County Far Willie Livingston Leon Route 1 Grand Chamber West Virgina Shar‘otte Hoffman Letart Mason County Crysler Plymouth Jerry Casto City Ice Mike Lieving West Columbia Mason County Motors Tommy Campbell Leon Peoples Bank Dennie Casto Citizens National Bank Kevin Roush State Farm Insurance Paul Somerville John Fraendt Frat Pharmacy John Johnson Wedge Lumber

Jail Ends Contempt of Court in Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant Judge James Thompson sent Harry Lucas to jail for 10 days or a 9000 bond after a contempt ruling for failing to obey a court order to pay attorney fees. He will appear in Circuit Court on September 2. Divorce actions were discussed and several were denied or granted including custody and alimony arrangements.

Point Pleasant Harry Lucas Jai James Thompson Acton Jack K Smith Jacqueline R Smith Diana Lynn Smith James Michael Smith Karen Charlene Wantsity Dale Francis Wamsiey Zatta Ann Bush Bruce

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