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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1969

Page

7

Meigs County Meigs Christmas Flower Show Honors Winners

Three hundred six entries were judged at Pomeroy Elementary School for the annual Meigs County Christmas Flower Show. Winners include Mrs. Reid Young chairing, with numerous top honors across sections I and II, junior divisions, artistic arrangements, non competitive florists displays, and educational collections. Judging by Mrs. Earl Bender of Marietta, the show continued through Sunday.

Meigs Pomeroy Meigs County Reid Young Bob Thompson Pearl Mora Robert Lewis Donald Mora Robert Thompson Perry Mora Homer Holter Robert Roma Nease Judith Snowden Fred Thompson Brenda Bolin Woods Forlorn Earl Dean Howard Nolan Edison Hollon Victor Hysell James Carpenter Gretta Simpson Winding Trail Rutland Friendly Gardeners Merry Gardeners 4-H Club Wilma Terrell Mae Lambert Earl Bender Marietta Saturds

Six Directors Named To Chamber In Point Pleasant

Six new members join the Point Pleasant Mason County Chamber of Commerce board after Friday night elections. New directors include Linzie Hedrick of Appalachian Power, Charles Lanham of Citizens National Bank, Dick Ord of Mason County Bank, Clyde Borey of Union Carbide, T Rudy Friar of Stauffer Chemical, and Emil Martin of Peoples Bank. Existing terms include Calvin Smith of Pantasote and Jerry Butcher of Goodyear Tire and Rubber.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant-Mason County Emil Martin The Peoples Bank Calvin Smith Pantasote Jerry Butcher O Goodyear Tire and Rub

Letart Homemakers Club Plans Christmas Dinner Exchange

NEW HAVEN The Letart Homemakers Club met at Mrs. Ray Friend’s home. Mrs. Dayton Durst led devotions. Members formed Secret Sisters for the year and drew names for the Christmas gift exchange. They will dine at Bob Evans Steak House on Dec 9 and then return to Mrs. Friend’s home for the gift exchange. Chairmen named Scrap Book Mrs. Curtis Hunt Budget Mrs. Ray Friend and Mrs. Ray Friend. Mrs. Durst and Mrs. Friend honored for birthdays. Door prize won by Mrs. Lewis Sayre.

New Haven Letart Homemakers Club Ray Friend Dayton Durst Bob Evans Curtis Hunt

One Car Crash Investigated Near Route 87

Sheriff departments investigated a one car accident Saturday at 8:48 p.m. on Route 87 near the Jackson Mason line. William P. Sharp of Ripley drove off the road and landed in a hollow after about 71 paces, causing medium vehicle damage with no arrests.

Point Pleasant Mason and Jackson County

Radio Club Sets Meeting On Tuesday

SYRACUSE The Tri County Citizens Band Radio Club met recently to discuss Re Act and plan a skating party at a later date. The next meeting is set for Tuesday with all members urged to attend to arrange the annual Christmas party. Attendees should bring light refreshments. pop and coffee will be served.

Syracuse Tri County Citizens Band

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits List of Patients

The Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list admitted patients including Robert Kimes Anna Biffle Leon Ronald Plumiey Lena Mae Williamson Mrs Charles McDaniel William Bowles James LeMaster Larry Lemaster Mrs Charles Johnson Mrs Archie Lamp Paul Newsome Chester LePort Christa Cobb Rose Marie Wilson Mrs Filmore Hudwell all of Point Pleasant Also Thomas Wilson Taylor Fridley Marvin Miller Eva Ellen Miller Lou Griffith Sue Sweeney Mrs George Horak Kellen McAllister Jack Randolph Mrs Ronald Wickline and son.

Robert Kimes West Columbia Anna Biffle Leon Ronald Plumiey Glenwood Oscar Graham Letart Lena Mae Williamson Charles McDaniel William Bowles James T. Lemaster Larry Lemaster Charles Johnson Archie Lamp Paul Newsome Chester Leport Christa Cobb Rose Marie Wilson Filmore Hudwell Point Pleasant Thomas Wilson Taylor Fridley Marvin Miller James Brewer Eva Ellen Miller Lou Griffith Sue Sweeney George Horak Kellen McAllister Jack Randolph Ronald Wickline

One Vehicle Crash Cited Driver in Mason County

A one car crash Friday at 10 45 p m on Ashton Upton Road left Therman E Chapman 21 Glenwood off the road into a ditch after the car traveled 150 feet into a bank and overturned. Damages were 500 with no injuries and Chapman cited for improper plates by the Mason County sheriff's department.

Point Pleasant Ashton Upton Therman E. Chapman Glenwood Mason County Sheriff's Department Chapman

One-Car Crash Near Router Service Station

Meigs County Sheriff reports a 2:35 a.m. Route 33 collision involving John Patterson 26 of Mason WV. His car left the road, struck a pole, and landed in a ditch. Patterson sustained scratches and bruises and was not jailed. Also, Halliichard Ross 25 of Brunswick and William McEwen 25 of Berea faced hunting violations for spotlighting a small game with a gun in a car.

Pomeroy Meigs Coury Sheriff's Department Router John Patterson Mason W. Va Patterson Meigs County Meigs County Sheriff Department Hall Iichard Ross Brunswick William McEwen Berea

Dinner Plans At Guiding Star Council Meeting

Syracuse notes a Guiding Star Council Daughters of America Lodge meeting planning a 67th anniversary Christmas dinner for December 11 at the hall. A potluck dinner will feature $1 gift exchanges, officer nominations for 1970, and a Christmas program. Kitchen committee Eileen Clark Thelma Grueser Edith Hood will plan the dinner. Clark and Leola Enoch will decorate and conduct the program. A silent auction followed, with birthday ice cream and cake.

Syracuse Guiding Star Council Daughters of America Lodge Eileen Clark Thelma Grueser Edith Hood Clark Leola Enoch

Christmas Party Plans by Past Matrons of Evangeline Chapter

The Past Matrons Club of Evangeline Chapter CES Middleport met at the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Robert King presided and announced committees for a Dec. 19 Christmas party at the hall. Committees covered refreshments decorations program invitations and memorials for shut-ins. A two dollar gift exchange will be featured.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter CES Masonic Temple Robert King John Lyons Jack Bechtle William King Emerson Jones Earl Knight Eugene Norton Guy Cowan Ann Thomas Delbert Mitchell Paul Winn James Clatworthy

Six Hurt In Two Car Crash On Route 35 West

Gallipolis six persons were injured in a Saturday two car collision on Route 35 near Route 160 and 38. Ronald Edwards 18 Wellston and Stanley Sobel 23 Gallipolis drove the cars involved. Harold Dailey 19 Coulton suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries and was listed in critical condition. Others injured included Homer Browning 19 Wellston, David Bowens 17 Wellston, Kathy King 14 Wellston. Edwards and Sobel were treated and released. Edwards cited for reckless operation. Sobel for no license.

Gallipolis Highway Patrol Ronald Edwards Wellston Stanley Sobel Sobel Edwards Harold Dailey Coulton Holzer Medical Center Homer Browning David Bowens Kathy King Waugh-Halley, Wood and Miller

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Gerald Minor Ruth Moore Roy Snowden Mildred Zeigler Harrie Marie Smith Homer Parker Judy Titus Cash Johnson Michael Fry C. J. Pennington Wyatt Chadwell Rose Reynolds Harold Lohse Pearl Reynolds Charles Bradbury Pauline Adkins Gerlach Minor Ruby Diehl Edison Hollon Fred Nease David Nease Edna Lee Belve Willard Etta Cullums Wilson Carpenter Joe Bolin Tom Stewart Dorothy Roller Charles Lewis Dwight Milhoan Edward Holter Maria Legar Teresa Brown Brent Wos Denise Dean Linda Hollon Letart Club Lewis Sayre Sheriff's Departments Pat Stevens Ker Co James Lewis Citizens National Bank Robert Butcher Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co James McComb Seldon Flemming Moore Stores Radio Club Pleasant Valley Hospital United Methodist Church Roush Achsah Miller Thelma Capehart Ray Weaver Cliff Roush the Ladies of Hartford William Crow Israel George Robert Crow R. C. Crow Letart and Grace Crow Florida Mason County William L. Plumley Ashton Leo F. Young Jr Roger Lee Plumley Roger Lee Scarberry Henry OD. McDaniel Genevieve Russell Duke Cleaners Ohio the First National Bank Nelsonville Virginia Neutzling Marie Hawkins King M. L. French Evelyn Lewis Joe Young Lincoln Heights Bill Price Agra Murray City Price Hocking Perry Gallia Morgan Athens First Baptist Church Racine Messengerland Che Greater Southeastern Ohio
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