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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1962

Page

13

Mason County Hay and Silage Show Set at Experiment Station

Mason County farmers are invited to the fourth annual Hay and Silage Show at the Ohio Valley Experiment Station in Point Pleasant from January 16 to 18. The Mason County Agricultural Council organizes the event with talks on soil surveys and weather, exhibit judging, and ribbon and plaque prizes for top hay and silage.

Mason County Experiment Station Point Pleasant Ohio Valley Experiment Station Mason County Agricultural Council Robert Kletzley State Department of Natural Resources McClintic Wildlife Station Cornstalk Hunting Reserve Jim Carson Dick Groundhofer Treas Dleton Soil Conservation Service Cliff Dunn Lowell Cook Loag Point Pleasant High School Edward Bumgarner Western Soil Conservation District Glen Smith Vo Ag Wahama High School Clifford Carson Mason County Dairyman Bill Smith Gallia Bob Kletzler Glendon P. Burton Area Soil Conservation Mason Charles Sherow Jim Combs Wzaz-Tv Melvin Johnson West Virginia University GAL William Edward Green Edward Calvin Green Fae Eloise Forgoress Athens County Ohio Edward Via Green Jone F. Newcomb

Meigs Memorial Hospital Reports Embleton Satisfactory

Robert Embleton, 60, Hartford businessman, listed satisfactory after a two car crash in Mason Friday night. He suffered chest injuries, a severe cheek cut, and abrasions when his car collided with a vehicle driven by Robert S. Stout, 37, of Syracuse Ohio, who had minor injuries.

Point Pleasant Robert Embleton Hartford Meigs Memorial Hospital Mason Embleton Robert S. Stout Syracuse Ohio Stout

Satisfactory condition after Route 62 collision injures Rickard

John Bill Rickard, 72, of Clifton is listed in satisfactory condition at Holzer Hospital after a two vehicle crash on Route 62. Harold Bland, driving a McDermitt Coal Co. coal truck from West Columbia, sideswiped him. the truck overturned, its front wheels severed, with Rickard suffering broken ribs and a head wound.

Point Pleasant John Bill) Rickard Clifton Route Holzer Hospital Rickard Harold Bland West Columbia McDermitt Coal Co

Davis West Virginia Alpine Festival Planned for 1963

Davis and Thomas with Blackwater Falls State Park to host the first centennial West Virginia Alpine Festival in late January 1963. Events span Davis, Thomas and the park with churches urged to bell ring at midnight January 1 to mark the state's 100th birthday.

Point Pleasant Tucker County West Virginia Davis W. Va Hulbert C. Smith Davis and Thomas Blackwater Falls State Park Centennial Commission

Christmas Services at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

Forty people attended the Christmas service at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Sunday morning. A program by the junior and primary departments was led by Mrs. Donald Russell and Mrs. David Shaner with Santa Claus visiting. Various local families visited relatives during the holidays and shared Christmas gatherings.

Taylor Ridge Taylor Ridge Church of Christ Donald Russell David Shaner Santa Clause

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admission and Discharges

Admitted were William T. Lloyd of Cottage Ville, Mrs. Asa Bevan of Crown City, and Robert W. Oliver Jr. of Hogsett. Discharged is Becky Jeffers. Also listed is Mrs. Bonnie Casto of Point Pleasant in Buffalo.

William T. Lloyd Cottageville Asa Bevan Crown City Robert W. Oliver, Jr Hogsett Becky Jeffers Buffalo Bonnie Casto Point Pleasant

Future Events Announced in Mason County Dairy Circle

William Gregory, Mason County farm agent, lists upcoming dairy events. Jan 3 4 tests using DHIA records at the Point Pleasant Board of Education building. those seeking info on DHIA use in herd management may attend. Feb 5 Western District Holstein breeders annual meeting. details TBA. Feb 26 28 West Virginia dairy short course at Jackson Mill.

Point Pleasant William Gregory Mason County Board of Educational West Virginia Dairy Short Course Jackson Mill

Couple Married in New Straitsville Parish

Mrs Anna Frasure and William J Davis both of New Straitsville were married recently in the Methodist parsonage New Lexington with Rev Rhodeback officiating. The couple were attended by Mr and Mrs Harley Hickman. After a dinner in Logan they returned to their home on Central Rd. A stray note mentions Sr Chicago stating candy caramels are good bait for fish with a sweet tooth.

Gladys Lines New Straitsville Anna Frasure William J. Davis New Lexington Rhodeback Harley Hickman Logan Central Rd Gordon James Grace Eunice Donohue William Dane Murray City Joan Shaffer Chicago

Leo C Bias to Complete 25 Years in Local Office

POINT PLEASANT Leo C Bias district office supervisor Point Pleasant District of Appalachian Power Co will complete 25 years of service Dec 28. He started Dec 28 1937 as a helper in Huntington District meter department and rose through billing and clerk roles before becoming local office manager in Point Pleasant in 1954. Bias attended Marshall University served in the U S Navy 1943 1945 and is active in church and Band Boosters with a daughter Tina and son Randy.

Point Pleasant Leo C. Bias Appalachian Power Co Bias Huntington Beckley Marshall University U. S. Navy Trinity Methodist Church Tina Randy Chandler Dr

Local Ladies Aid Holds Christmas Parties and Visits

Letart and Oakgrove churches hosted Christmas gatherings with many attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brian, Curtis Young, Oakey Roush, Toby Myers, the Franks and various Brooks families. Several residents report visits, travels, and a small house fire incident. Notable names include John Icenhaur, Laura Gibbs, Taft Baston, Dan Wartenburger, C. E. Fry, Judy Fry, and Harold Baston among others. Events feature grab bag exchanges, family visits, and a deer hunting trip details mentioned.

Paula Laura Gibbs Taft Bastan Dan Bastan Dan Wartenburger Uhrichsville Iris Ball Naomia Yeager Verna Coleman Clarence Taylor Oakey Raush George Baston Harold Akron C. E. Fry John Icenhaur John Fry Judy Fry Douglas Gibbs Proebe Pickens Layne Pickens Taft Baston Charles Brian Toby Myers

Meigs Man Found Shot On Porch

POMEROY Joseph Dugan 51 of Rutland was found on his back porch at 1 05 am shot through the right temple with a .32 caliber revolver beside his body He was rushed to Meigs Memorial Hospital then Holzer Hospital in critical condition His wife and two children slept while two others watched TV. a fifth child Richard found him The sheriff said there was no sign of foul play Family says he was unemployed and despondent

Pomeroy Joseph Dugan Rutland Meigs Memorial Hospital Holzer Hospital Richard Dugan Sheriff’s Department

Ohio 1963 racing calendar shows few changes

Ohio Racing Commission tentatively approves 352 thoroughbred dates and 350 harness nights for 1963. Painesville Raceway gains Aug 16-Oct 7 at Northfield Park with Sept 19 dark for Little Brown Jug Day. Season allocations cover Beulah Park, Northfield, ThistleDown and River Downs among others.

Columbus Ohio State Racing Commission Painesville Raceway Northfield Park Delaware Northeast Ohio Ascot Park ThistleDown Randall Park Cranwood Park Standview Painesville Columbus Area Beulah Park Scieto Downs Mid-America Racing Association Cincinnati Area Cincinnati Turf Club River Downs Lebanon Hamilton Raceway Toledo Area Toledo Maumee Raceway Park

Orpha Party At Stephenson Home In Glouster

Mrs Helen Stevenson hosted the Orpha Class of the Methodist Church for their annual Christmas dinner and party. A turkey dinner was served and a gift exchange followed with readings and attendees including Mrs Knoderer and several other members.

Ethel Blower Kathy Wilson Ann Moody

Cincinnati Livestock Markets Report

USDA cattle and hog quotes from Cincinnati with steers and heifers at 1050 to 1100 pounds 28.00 28.50 per hundredweight. Cows and bulls steady. Hogs opened steady to 75 cents lower with barrows and gilts around 17.35 for 219 270 pounds and sows down to 13.00 14.00. Sheep slaughter classes steady. other sheep not tested.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA

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