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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1962

Page

7

West Virginia Roads Still Snowbound

Mason County schools transportation chief Keefer said all buses were not back in operation due to last Thursday night’s snow drifts, with secondary roads still blocked. State Police Sgt Van Devender warned that main highways remain dangerous after the weekend storm, urging slow, careful driving as road crews work day and night and tire chain sales rise.

Point Pleasant Warren Keefer Mason County S. P. Vandevender

Five Make All A's At Wahama High

Wahama High School principal Clyde Foley announces the second six week honor roll. The A students include Duane Van Meter and Tommy Russell among juniors and several sophomores. B average lists feature numerous seniors juniors and sophomores with many named individuals across grades. Freshmen also show B averages with multiple named students.

Point Pleasant Clyde Foley Wahama High School Duane van Meter Tommy Russell Patricia Thompson Dixie Turnbull Leah Ann Miller Nancy Aboline Daniel Artis John Call Dale Grimm Arlene Roush Sandra Sayre Beverly Staats Claudia Zerkle Sharon Brown Gay Cartwright Becky

Local TV Listings Schedule Night Huntington to Charleston

Broad listing of network programs across WSAZ WLW WTVN WCHS WBNS and WHTN stations for Monday and Tuesday evenings including You Asked It Price Is Right Gunshots? Read as: multiple times for news weather and variety shows with cartoons and talk programs.

TV Previews for Channel Lineup Tonight

Channel 3 4 7:30 It is a Man's World shows a rough day for Wes Macauley. Irene shocks him during an aptitude test. 8:30 The Tunnel covers Berlin Wall escape route with 59 refugees rescued. 10 p.m. David Brinkley’s Journal reports on Air Force crews and Hiroshima scenes. 8:30 The Rifleman Gun Shy has a friend killed. Mark contemplates leaving home. 10 p.m. Ben Casey I hear American Singing features a reckless car salesman. 9 p.m. Danny Thomas Shaw Charley and Bunny avoid Rusty until Uncle Tonoose arrives. 9:30 Andy Griffith Show Barney and Floyd fall in with escapees. 10 p.m. The New Loretta Young Show Christine attacks a theater manager after her son is admitted to an adults-only film.

NBC News Laramie Empire Dick Powell Chet Huntley Daily Word Wtvn-Tv ABC Columbus Steve Allen Stoney Burke Dr Brothers Ben Casey Ernie Ford Casper Rocky Jane Wyman Discovery Camouflage Hunt McGraw Rincord Hawaiian Eye Dr. Brothers Wchs-Tv CBS Charleston Phil Silvers Nanny Thomas Andy Griffith Loretta Young Stump CBS News Lucy Show Frontier Circus Bud Starcher Jack Latanne Capt Kangaree Lucy Real McCoys Pate Gladys Guiding Light Rough Riders Cannonball Red Skelton Jack Benny Garry Moore Wbns-Tv Lorette Young Danny Thomas Dee Bride Search Tomore Flippe News N Wes Macauley Chance Irene Berlin Wall East Germany David Brinkley Air Force Japan Hiroshima Mark Lucas Danny Thomas Shaw Charley Bunny Harper Rusty Uncle Tonoose Barney Fife Floyd Barber Cristine

TV Guide Schedule Highlights for Monday and Tuesday

Channel 4 features Blackbeard the Pirate Part 1 at 5 15 p m. Channel 10 airs Marry Mel at 11 20 p m and From Hell to Heaven in the morning. Channel 13 offers True to Life at 11 20 p m. Tuesday includes Blackbeard the Pirate Part 5 at 3 15 p m and The Reluctant Widow at 9 30 a m with Duffy's Tavern at 11 20 p m and Adventure in Diamonds at 11 20 p m.

Jane Wyman Ernie Ford Bat Masterson Amos 'N Andy Mel Hell Heaven

Mason Area Deer Hunters Bag 18 Bucks

Mason County conservation officer Miles Darst reports 18 deer killed in a six day buck only season ending Saturday. He notes this is not an official count as some deer may be checked in Jackson or Putnam Counties.

Point Pleasant Miles Darst Mason County Darst Jackson Putnam Ralph Wilkinson Leon David Shinn P. A. Sayre Neil Sayre Cottageville Keefer’s Raymond Runyan Carl H. Owens Milton Pure Oil William Camp Clifton McClintock Wildlife Station Jackson County

Storys Run By GLENNA SHULER

Mr and Mrs J M Conkle hosted visits from Ashville and Charleston guests including the Haffey and Conkle families Recent movers include Dewey Wills from Union City and Oxyer family from Old Kyger Also several groups visited the Squire Taylor and Marvin Rupe households Point Pleasant officers arrested George Davis and Roy Turner both 25 and 23 on intoxication charges

Glenna Shuler J. M. Conkle James Haffey Ashville Mattie Hoffman Leon W. Va Squire Taylor Dewey Wills Kathy Gregg Lana Union City N. J Wayne Oxyer Kim Kyger James Conkle Steward Taylor Akron Homer Whittington Point Pleasant Eddie Mayes Jerry Haner Gallipolis William Taylor Kevin Todd Columbus Rob Taylor John Porter Cuyahoga Falls Melvin Coen George Davis Roy Turner

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

A list of names associated with Pleasant Valley Hospital notes includes Mrs. Lawrence McDaniel of Point Pleasant and daughter Mrs. James Brown of Lakin, Raymond Lieving of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Robert Beech of New Haven, Mrs. Earl Stalnaker of Elyria Ohio, William Ristich of St. Albany, Mrs. Thomas Saunders of Crown City and son, Delinda Potts of South Side, Frederick Baltzer of Columbus, Mrs. J. B. Worsham of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Robert Gilland of New Haven and son, and Mrs. Robert Mayes of Ravenswood.

Lawrence McDaniel Point Pleasant James Brown Lakin Raymond Lieving Robert Beech New Haven Earl Stalnaker Elyria Ohio William Ristich St. Albany Thomas Saunders Crown City James Watterson, Jr Apple Grove Delinda Potts South Side Frederick Baltzer Columbus J. B. Worsham Point Pleaaant Robert Gilland

Milking Time Efficiency Highlighted by WV Expert

POINT PLEASANT William L Northern a West Virginia University extension dairy specialist says milking efficiency hinges on cows per milking unit per hour rather than total herd milking time He warns machines left on too long injure udders and too short a milking leaves cows incompletely milked His rule of thumb multiplies units by actual milking minutes and divides by cows to yield minute unit time per cow with under six minutes per cow deemed efficient.

William L. Northern State Extension West Virginia University Northern Northern Said

4 H Officer Training School Set for December 15

The 4 H officers training school, postponed last Saturday, is rescheduled for 9 30 p m December 15 at Point Pleasant Junior High School with Miss Mildred Fizer as guest speaker. All officers of the clubs are urged to attend. Mrs Virgil Burris Sr hosts Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club Tuesday at 1 30 p m with a gift exchange during the social hour.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Juniior High School Mildred Fizer Virgil Burris, Sr Anne Bailey Farm Women's Club

Hutchinson Returns Home After Fractured Arm

John H Hutchinson of Main St fell at his home on December 2 and fractured his arm before being discharged from Holzer Hospital.

Point Pleasant John H. Hutchinson Main St Holzer Hospital

Mrs Roush To Conduct Club Meet

Chester A. Roush chairs Point Pleasant Women’s Club music and art Dec 14 7 45 p m at Presbyterian Church social room narrating America Sings as History Is Made Junior High chorus directed by C L Head performs male church quartet and Mrs Carl Gardner instrumental Selection Tu Endie Wei Garden Club displays Christmas flowers committee includes numerous listed members

Point Pleasant Chester A. Roush Point Pleasant Women’s Club Presbyterian Church Roush America C. L. Head Carl Gardner William Van‘horn D. L. ‘Cottrill Ted Susselman C. W. Thompson Fred Franklin Earl Arnett Gene Crow Clifford Durst Stanley Epling William C. Filson J. G. F. Johnson Laula Lewis C. R. Schurman D. W. Rothgeb Rhoda Shaw L. C. Somerville

Recent Visits of Portland Residents Highlight Local Social Scene

Portland residents and relatives travel and host across towns and states. Notable visits include the Schuler and Steele families in Portland with Panama Canal Zone and Columbus connections, and many others from Akron Great Bend Pt Pleasant Marietta Reedsville Spiller Spiller involvement.

Portland Paul Schuler Roy M. Steele Panama Canal Zone James Mitchel Tommy James Poling Terry Columbus Ralph McDade Akron Russell Sutton Earl Phillips Great Bend William Donahew Everett Sutton Pleasant Doris Sayre Spiller C. E. Johnson van McDade Harold Johnson Reedsville Earl Wells Wilma Greg Michigan Leona Shaffer John Vienna Charles Hilton Billy McKelvey Marietta William McKelvey

Point Pleasant C&P Names New Managers

Robert G. Butcher of Parkersburg becomes manager of the Point Pleasant office of Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Co. Frank Clendenin says Robert Beckett will head the Whitesville office after serving as local manager since 1956. Beckett, active in civic life and former Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce president, will leave Point Pleasant duties. Butcher, 35, started with C P in 1948 in Parkersburg and is married with five children.

Point Pleasant Robert G. Butcher Parkersburg Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone Co Frank Clendenin Ravenswood Robert Beckett Woody W. Smith Whitesville Butcher Sarah Suter Beckett

Point Pleasant Couple Injured In Two Car Crash

Phyllis Ann Stevens 22 sustained both legs broken after a collision with her husband Jack Stevens 23 at Route 2 and Crab Creek Road. Albert Stevens 63 of Gallipolis Ferry was cited for failure to yield. Damage estimated at 1500 dollars.

Point Pleasant Crab Creek Phyllis Ann Stevens Jack Stevens Phyllis Holzer Hospital Stevens Robert L. Blair Albert Stevens Gallipolis

Circles Plan Meetings at Trinity Church in Point Pleasant

Three circles of the Trinity Methodist Church schedule meetings on Tuesday. Martha Circle gathers at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs Buffington's Jefferson Avenue home. Dorcas Circle meets at 2 p.m. at Mrs Martin's Mt Vernon Avenue home. Rebecca Circle assembles at 6:30 p.m. at the church for a potluck dinner.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church Martha Circle William Buffington Jefferson Ave Dorcas Elmer Martin Mt. Vernon Ave Rebecca Circle

Ewinston Guests and Family Visits Noted in Local Notices

A series of social visits are recorded: Ewinston hosts Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Amery and Miss Trudy Johnston. Eugene Johnston and family welcome Everett, Gene, George, and baby. Dale McMillin and mother host multiple families. Circleville gatherings include Mrs. Lizzie Caton’s visitors and many relatives. Patty Ashburn and Bonita Johnston celebrate fifth birthdays. Birthday reminders for Delores Amey and Belinda Johnson appear. Also notes that adult ostriches weigh up to 300 pounds and graze like horses.

Glen Caton Eugene Johnston Peggy Davis Circleville Cata Tracey Butch Linda Jean Nancy Spires Patty Ashburn Bonita Johnston Delores Amey Belinda Johnson

Where The Waters Mingle Was a Point Pleasant Play Enacted

The junior class of Point Pleasant High School performed Where The Waters Mingle a three act drama by Rob ert St Clair on Friday night directed by Mrs Violet Gerlach Danny Crutchfield led as Clayton Gill with supporting roles by Marilyn Smith Beaulah Shertzer and others The production featured a large student crew with Aud rey Smith Nancy Uhl Frances Kooken Alison Littlepage and Charles Keefer in key roles and Francis Kooken providing a piano interlude. intermission showcased a band and junior chorus identical to the article’s cast and crew details.

Robert St. Clair Point Pleasant High School Violet Gerlach Danny Crutchfield Clayton Gill Jim Ayers Beaulah Shertzer Jim Clayton Sheila Sears Marilyn Smith Koneda Derrick Carol Gill Bonnie Barker Edward Ayers Gary Bresenham Llyn Graham Opal Rose Susan Snell Emma Sue Kincaid Fritz Cole Joe Antal Danny Gary Adler Robert Harcourt Greg Fowler Expressman Eddie Audrey Smith Nancy Uhl Frances Kooken Alison Littlepage Charles Keefer Rebecca Shinn Dottie Miller Vicki Wright Carolyn McCoy Lillian Toles Margaret Crawford Phyllis Matheny Lynn Fitzsimons Sharon Pickens Barbara Pugh Ginger Cheesebrew Brenda Logan Etta Rainey Beau Shertzer Linda Herdman Carolyn Miller Donna Keister Betty Love Joyce Donahue Coraletta Bonecutter Terry Hall Ricky David Philip Ball Jeanie Casto Janet Daniels Judy Wallace Betty Terry Bernice Thomas Dinana Villars John McConshay Darrell Asbury Joyce Stewart Susan Wilson Vickie Weikle Julie Blain Vickie Wheeler Charles Durst Robert Carlisle Gary Stone Russell Bowcott Brady Turley Charles Benedict Marilyn Hoskins Patty Stone Richard Neal Ronna Erwin Connie Waugh Emma Sarst Connie Dean Mike Lewis Gerlach Judson Brake Charles Chambers J. M. Foglesong Helen Stewart Richard Horston James Andrews

Birthday Party Held for Third Birthday in Camp Conley

Ken nah Pridemore celebrated her third birthday Friday with a Christmas themed party hosted by her parents Ken neth O. Pridemore and his wife at Camp Conley. Guests included Brant and Teresa Queen and many family friends. Decorations featured balloons and candy canes, with refreshments served.

Point Pleasant Kennah Pridemore Kenneth O. Pridemore Camp Conley Brant and Teresa Queen Owen Queen Margaret Hoffman Barbara Jean and Shawn Alice Ann Lathey James Call Lance Candice Jo Rebecca Marsha Chapman Nancy Mayes Junia Jo Bradshaw Toddy Mayes

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Virginia Wahama High Carol Fields Judith Finicum Roy Dale Grimm Kathleen Hesson Alice Johnson Dana Johnson Dana Lewis William Mattox Glenndolyn Ord Gordon Powell Marilyn Stanley Angela Zerkle Linda Clark Mary Foster Kathy Higginbotham Glenna Johnson Karla Kearns Richard Pfiffner Franz Reichert Marlene Roush Gary Stewart Randy van Meter James Young Messenger Wsaz-Tv NBC Huntington Thacker Huck Hound Farm Ann Sothern Merv Griffin Dr. Malone Daddy Hollywood Yogi Bear Jim Thacker Peter Gunn Wlw-C Viewpoint Deddy Jack Denton Whtn-Tv Crne TV Movie Guide Mason Area Deer Hunters Thailand U.S. Army 35Th Infantry Korat Hawaii Joint Task Force 116 Pleasant Valley Hospital Thomas Workman Officer Training Mrs. Roush Wilma Wells Ewinston E. C. Johnson Pram Brigitte Bardot Marcello Mastroianni I Eastman Party Bette Davis Ana Joan Crawford Gallipolis, Ohio
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