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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1969

Page

8

Five Chambers Lead City To A Bridge Wedding Event

The article details a large community effort led by Rush Krodel, Belva Farley, and Thelma Ellrott to organize a major bridge linking five sides. Gallia Academy and Point Pleasant High School bands practice for a hoped for ceremony amid uncertain spring weather.

Fie Ti Sistas Impos Ikers Rush Krodel Belva Farley Thelma Ellrott Five Chambers of Commerce Gallia Academy Point Pleasant Record Brosking

Mason Resource Committee Named

A large Mason County group was named to the Gr hanada Resource Con See G2 E02 and Development Pregvit panel. The list includes Belva Farley Alderson Paul Childers JJ Minton Ted Wall Jim Rachin Lowell Raymond Wedge Rush Krodel Charles Canham and P R Frine Fish and wildlife Robert Shertner Carl Siders and Alvert Roush. A meeting at the city building introduced RC&D concepts and outlined expected committee projects with strong local interest.

Mnure Bharat Belva Farley Alderson Paul Childers JJ Minton Huniin the Key Ted Wall Jim Rachin Aipes Lowell Tndcisyame Raymond Neuny Nortalian Rush Krodel Charles Canham P. R. Frine Robert Shertner Carl Siders Alvert Roush Lawrence Mohr James Hari Ary Rence Mes J Nibert George McCaustand Richard ‘Tau iPeasley Ayre Leonai Kiffle

Judge Grants Three Divorces Hospital Wins Three Judgments

Judge Thompson grants three divorces and orders custody to mothers in two cases. One divorce awards alimony in progress with monthly support to be set. Hospital incident wins three judgments against nonpaying party cited for contempt.

Hospital James Thompson Barkies Ehmon Lee Wamsleay Balsime Miriunt Jean Je “Marcum Fred Carl Marcum Pe Chikt Motherson County Hospital Inc Watnna Brimfield Efol Thompson James Art Buch Charles Fveri Harriche Ett Graham Acourt

Beulah Jones Around The Bend Christmas Joys

A reflective piece on simple, affordable Christmas joys. It contrasts past less costly celebrations with modern excess, urging readers to cherish family, neighbors, and faith. Emphasizes quiet activities like carols, Bible reading, shared meals, and thoughtful gifts over flashy splurges. Encourages taking time for reflection amid holiday bustle.

Dicken Scrooge Bethlehem Vietnam

Sheriff Huffman reports Mason County activity in November

Mason County Sheriff Troy Huffman said the department logged 7,460 miles, investigated 19 accidents with five injuries and 10 420 dollars in property damage. There were 14 road law arrests, 35 misdemeanor arrests, two felony arrests and 83 capias served. Ten burglary cases were investigated with 300 dollars in stolen property recovered. Eighty inmates were booked in November. Rutland PTA sets Monday meeting at 7 and 7:30 for a parent teacher discussion and regular session. elementary students will present a Christmas program, with refreshments by Mrs. Fred George.

Point Pleasant Troy Huffman Mason County Rutland Rutland Pta Fred George

Speech Hearing Plan OK'd For 7 Counties

A comprehensive speech and hearing program approved for Athens Gallia Hocking Lawrence Jackson Meigs Vinton counties funded through Appalachian funds and Ohio Valley Health Services. Dr William Grimm heads hearing and vision conservation with Ohio University overseeing administration by George Davis and Lucille Mossér. The plan hires technicians to screen all school children through 12th grade and refer suspected cases to public health nurses. Meigs County welcomes technician Gene Lyons in the county schools as pediatric osteological diagnostic clinics handle serious cases. The program aims to detect ear infections and hearing loss early to restore or preserve hearing using available resources.

Pomeroy Athens Gallia Hocking Lawrence Jackson Leigs Vinton Appalachian Funds Ohio Valley Health Services William Grimm Hearing Ohio University George Davis Lucille Mossér Ban Meigs County Selim, J. Blazewicz Gene Lyons

AAUW Meets Monday At Point Church

Judith Sheen Smyth a soprano from Marshall University will sing at the Point Pleasant Branch AAUW meeting Monday at 7 30 p m at Christ Episcopal Church. Accompanist Sandra Thornily Rogers of Huntington will also perform organ selections. The public is invited as guests. Floyd Miller 31 and Frank Read Columbus were arrested Friday night for driving while intoxicated.

Point Pleasant Judith Sheen Smyth Jyrk Marshall University American Association of University Women Christ Episcopal Church Sandra Thornily Rogers Huntington Association For the The United Methodist Church In West Virginia Floyd Miller Frank Read Columbus

Solid Waste Disposal Topic of Committee

The steering committee for the five county RC and D project area met in Putnam with Mason County officials present. Solid waste disposal was the main topic as James Hodges of Kanawha County spoke on solid waste management.

Point Pleasant RC & D Putnam Mason County D. B. Morgan L. W. Getty Edward Bumgamer Western Soil Conservation Service James Hodges Kanawha County

Wahama High Plans Tuesday Variety Show

Wahama High School students will stage a Tuesday 7 p.m. variety show in the high school auditorium. The Student Council sponsors acts by pupils including palladin rou ds, a Laugh In party scene by the new drama club directed by David Bennett. Cast members include Harriett Layne Gary Blackhurst Pam Young and others. Five cheerleaders perform a pom pom dance, and Becky Gilmore will present a tap routine trained over ten years in Point Pleasant and Pomeroy.

MASGN Wahama High School Rourds William ‘McWhorter Pam Roush Harriett Layne Gary Blackhurst Pam Young Diane Workman Irma Sawyers Bruce Husserl Marilyn Gibbs Denise Grinstead Sloria Young Idit Aulist David Bissell Julie Butis Becky Gilmore Cathy Foglesong David Bennett Wahama Cathy Weaver Chetti Hayes Regena Hesson Connie Haggerty Libby Brown Miss Gilmore Point Pleasant Susan Rice Gloria Buck Pomeroy Pasti Wil

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