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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1963

Page

9

Snow Tires and Chains Do Not Guarantee Safe Winter Travel

Colonel Burchett warned that snow tires and chains give no guarantee of safe speeds on snow or ice. Tests show braking distances and traction vary greatly by surface with reinforced chains offering the best performance. He urged drivers to slow down, maintain distance, and carry reinforced chains for severe conditions.

Point Pleasant W. E. Burchett West Virginia Burchett National Safety Council Safety Council

Niece Mary Ann Carpenter Celebrates Tenth Birthday

New Haven child Mary Ann Carpenter marked her tenth birthday as her family copes with long term illness and publicity for care. Doctors have not diagnosed a clear illness since age two, and she remains largely nonverbal and reliant on family aid for feeding and daily care while the household prays for relief.

Mary Ann Carpenter New Haven John A. Carpenter Mary Ann Mary

Eight All A Honor Roll Students Named at Point Pleasant Junior High

Point Pleasant Junior High School announces its first semester honor roll. Eighth grade A students include Michael Blessing Deborah Meadows Stephen Clark and others. B or better averages list Ronald Barton Shelia Beaver Judy Bright Patricia Carroll Karen Cremeans Donna Durst Janie Danham Lydia Durst and more. Seventh graders with A averages are listed alongside B or better seventh graders, with many names noted.

Point Pleasant Manford Blessing Point Pleasant Junior High School Michael Blessing Deborah Meadows Stephen Clark Lynda Hall Nedra Jones Robin Rohrbaugh Sherry Schneers Lindalu Telle Ronald Barton Shelia Beaver Judy Bright Patricia Carroll Karen Cremeans Donna

Church Guild Plans Christmas Bazaar at Christ Church

The St. Monica's guild is forming plans to co sponsor a Christmas bazaar. Luncheon decor featured a valentine theme. Volunteers for rummage sales include Mrs. D N Connors Mrs. Howard Price and others. Names listed include Mrs. Doddee Foran Mrs. Henry Wainright and Miss Juliet Smith. Persons named include George Richard Fields Auderia Jones Gene Carroll Osler and Patsy Louise Casto.

Point Pleasant Valentine Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Appalachian Power Walter Windsor St. Monica’s George Richard Fields Hartford Auderia Jones Stewart Mason Gene Carroll Osler Patsy Louise Casto

Taxi trio’s long ride ends with intoxication charges

Howard Richmond of Columbus and Portsmouth driver William Grooms were arrested for intoxication after a night of back and forth trips from Portsmouth to Columbus and Point Pleasant. Richmond allegedly borrowed $10 from Grooms to cover a $100 fare and fled. he later faced a $10 fine and 15 days in jail.

Point Pleasant Howard Richmond Columbus William Grooms Portsmouth Grooms Richmond Hurch Chillicothe Gallipolis

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Births

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list discharges including Anthony Childers of Vinton and entries for Beaver Kanauga Troy Ket hley Dewaunt Okio. Births noted for Leon area parents Harold Ridenour and Herbert Slone plus Billie Garrett and Terry Ferguson of Patriot. Notre Dame’s five 1962 home games drew 251,833 fans.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Beaver Kanauga Troy Kethley Dewaunt Okio Anthony Childers Vinton Harold Ridenour Leon Herbert Slone Billie Garrett Point Pleasant Terry Ferguson Herbert Notre Dame

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