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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1965

Page

3

Peace Corps Volunteer Recalls Ivory Coast Experience

Oberlin College hosted 29 Peace Corps trainees as Pearle Hartley of North Lima shared her 21 month service in M ibahi akron Ivory Coast. She described distrust from villagers initially and her focus on nutrition education and improving village conditions despite slow progress.

Oberlin Peace Corps Ivory Coast Africa Pearle Hartley North Lima Miss Hartley Oberlin College Kent State University M’bahiakron

Buckeye News Briefs Highlight Local Explosions and Crashes

Reports from Ohio detail a mysterious blast at a golf range snack bar killing an unidentified man, a plane crash injuring James Michaels in Wheeling, and a shooting on Columbus East Side. Akron fire damage tied to a burglary, Wickliffe truck bombing sent shock waves through the area.

Columbus ST. Clairsville James Michaels Wheeling W. Va Michaels Alderman Harris Moss

Floral Arts Judged At Mason County Fair

The Mason County Fair floral arts display featured over 300 exhibits judged Friday. Top show prize went to L C Roush for the space capsule arrangement. Little Miss Mason County was Julie Ann Henry and Little Mister Mason County was Pete Roush. Style show winners included June Bumgarner and Susan Durst among others. Sweepstake prize went to Mrs. Mary Stoerts for 72 exhibits.

Mason County L. C. Roush West Columbia Julie Ann Henry Brookie Henry Birch Ave Point Pleasant Pete Roush Marvin Roush New Haven June Bumgarner Susan Durst Coats Susan Johnson Peggy Bumgarner Jo Thompson Sandra Pickens Judy Lathey Eleanor Roush Eva Ann Gill Cheryl Burns Leah Ann Miller Margaret Buckalew Mary Stoendt

Pet Peeves and Personal Health Advice

A brief column advises readers to relax and analyze their own habits for grudges and annoyances. It suggests considering the other person’s perspective and, if physical issues arise, visiting a doctor. Walgreens at 15 South Court Street, Athens, promotes prescription fills and a health focused message.

Walgreen South Court Street Athens

Louise Plans Reorganization

A Mason County Red Cross organizational meeting is set for 7 30 Monday in the courthouse. All Mason County chapter members and interested persons are urged to attend. A member is on probation for six months for missing their blood quota and all county citizens are urged to support the Red Cross.

Point Pleasant Mason County Red Cross Mason County Red Cross

Young Democrats to Name Delegates at County Meeting

A Young Democrats Club gathering led by Lawrence Plants will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Carpenter's Union Hall on Jackson Ave to finalize plans for the state convention and select delegates.

Point Pleasant Young Democrats Club Lawrence Plants Carpenter’s Union Hall Jackson Ave Young Democrats

Holzer Hospital News Admits and Dismissals List

A list from Holzer Hospital records admissions and discharges. Names including Harold Chapman, William Butcher, Charles Jordan, James Acree, and many others appear with patient status and locations such as Dexter Belpre Gallipolis Ferry and Middleport. The note also lists numerous discharged patients following various conditions and family connections.

Harold Chapman Milton William Butcher Cheshire Charles Edward Jordan Gallipolis Ferry James R. Acree Middleport Horsel Justice Dexter William Dewey Miller Belpre Willard Wisecup Oak Hill Dale Rothgeb Gallipolis Earl Cremeans Northup Theodore R. Quick Marion William Workman Point Pleasant Charles Jordan William Lee Frye Rutland George Steve Christo Charleston Lewis A. Schmidt Alan Marbrey Jackson Sharor Roush Elliott Corder Ray Earl E. Edwards Letart Orville Napper Pomeroy Kenneth C. Vance Jeffrey Webster Raymond Cole William Roy Trace Wellston Bobby Gordon Charles W. Brandeberry Coolville Sammy 0. Stout Albany Glouster William L. McBrayer

Miss Duncan and Arrington Wed In Nazarene Church

Miss Linda Lou Duncan daughter of Mrs. Dale A. Duncan Sr. and Paul Douglas Arrington son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Arrington wed August 8 at 1 30 p m in the First Church of the Nazarene The Rev H A Wilcox officiated Mrs J S Duncan aunt of the bride gave the wedding music The bride wore Chantilly lace over white satin with a petal crown veil and carried a white Bible with rosebuds The groom is a Cheshire native and Air Force member Mrs Duncan and the couple’s families attended the ceremony leaving for a wedding trip in a yellow and white suit worn by the bride

Point Pleasant Linda Lou Duncan Dale A. Duncan Madison Ave H. A. Wilcox J. S. Duncan Richard Duncan Kathy Duncan Pete Hall Cheshire Point Pleasant High School Cheshire High School Air Force Eagle Air Force Base Fla Arrington

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Local Marriage Licenses

Births reported for families in Bruce Ohio Leon Gallipolis Apple Grove and Point Pleasant with parents Romie Mays Charles Parsons Robert O'Dell and others listed. Marriage licenses granted for Garry Wilson Rusk and Julie Ann Rouse and Lewis Curtis Clench and Reba Katherine Myers in Henderson and Gallia County areas.

Romie Mays Bruce, Ohio Charles Parsons Leon Robert O’dell Gallipolis John Bates Henderson Romie Mays Brice Margaret Siders Robert Byer Kent Shawver Diane Long Apple Grove Robert O'Dell Garry Wilson Rusk Julie Ann Rouse Addison Lewis Curtis Clench Reba Katherine Myers Gallipolis Ferry

Kennedy Lauds LBJ At Milwaukee Dinner

Senator Robert F. Kennedy praised Lyndon B. Johnson as the best man to carry on JFKs programs in Medicare schooling civil rights and anti poverty efforts. He spoke at a $50 plate testimonial dinner for Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Patrick Lucey who planned to seek the Democratic nomination for governor.

Milwaukee Wis Robert F. Kennedy Dn.y Lyndon B. Johnson John F. Kennedy Wisconsin Hubert H. Humphrey Kennedy Lyndon Johnson Sen Patrick J. Lucey

Head Start ends at eight Mason County centers

Mason County closes the Head Start program in eight child development centers after an eight week run. Pupils learned cooperation and adaptation through daily plans and field trips to Winfield zoological park Tu Endie Wei park and other local sites. The program may resume next summer if teachers and space permit. parents should contact schools during pre school enrollment.

Point Pleasant Winfield O-Kan Mason County

Blue Ribbon Winners At Mason County Fair Named

Mason County 4H Club announced blue ribbon winners across all fair divisions. Winners include entries in Pack a Lunch, It’s Fun to Sew, Food Preservation, Recreation, horticulture, and animals such as horses and rabbits, with numerous named participants from Mason County.

Mason Fair Mason County

More Time Extended For Point Pleasant Softball Playoff

Deadline for the Point Pleasant open slow pitch softball tournament has been extended to August 21. Four more teams are needed to fill the field. interested teams should contact Wallace Smith Jr. at 1409 Ohio St., Point Pleasant, or call 675-4319. Entry is 20 dollars for registered teams and 25 dollars for non registered teams.

Point Pleasant Wallace Smith, Jr Ohio St

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne, used as Preparation H, shrinks hemorrhoids, stops itching, and relieves pain without surgery. Cases show actual shrinkage and praise from sufferers. available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

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