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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1962

Page

12

State Commerce Agency Shapes Calendar For 1962

The West Virginia Commerce Department outlines its 1962 calendar with plans for an intensive information campaign statewide and follow up on the wood utilization conference. It aims to boost industrial employment by 10 000 by July 1 1962 and includes junior achievement programs and a West Virginia Day at the Seattle World’s Fair.

Point Pleasant State Department of Commerce W. W. Barron Commerce Hulett C. Smith Commerce Department Department Commis Smith

Miss Davis Announces Engagement To Lancaster

Mrs. L. K. Davis of 2111 Mt. Vernon Ave announces the engagement of her daughter Connie Jo Davis to George Raymond Lancaster son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Lancaster of 204 Central Ave South Charleston. Both are WVU students with music and engineering affiliations. a late summer wedding is planned.

Connie Jo George Raymond Lancaster George A. Lancaster Central Avenue South Charleston Miss Davis Point Pleasant High School West Virginia University Mu Phi Epsilon Lancaster Kappa Sigma Social Fraternity Phi Mu Amha Sinponia South Charleston High School G. R. Newton Mt. Vernon Ave

Public Probate Notices and Silage Show Rules

A compilation of Probate Court notices from Meigs and Morgan counties includes inventory hearings for Harold A. Moore and Mary E. Shepard estates, public sale details for property in Glouster, and appointment notices for executors and administrators. Also listed are 1962 stockholders meeting, and Mason County Hay and Silage Show rules with classes for alfalfa, clover, grass, and corn silage.

Morgan County Ohio Ralph Sloan Mary E. Shepard Deceas.d Donna Mae Sloan Ralph Slow Mary FE Shepard Court House McConnellville Athens Glouster T. C. Wright Sedalia Recorder's Office Athens County Athens County Records Spring Street Donovan Lowe Point Pleasant Mason County Ohio Valley Experiment Station

Bartlett Wesleyan Church Trustees seek mortgage authority

In Athens County court, the Bartlett Wesleyan Methodist Church and the South Ohio Conference seek permission to mortgage church property in Bern Township, Athens County Ohio. The described parcel lies along the township road, bounded by sections and a church boundary, with a hearing set in four weeks from publication.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Bartlett Wesleyan Methodist Church South Ohio Bern Athens Ohio Ohio Company Purchase Bethel Wesleyan Methodist Church

Notes Of Thanks Help Keep Christmas Alive

Wanda R. Stemple urges prompt thank you notes after Christmas to acknowledge gifts and ease debt. She advises updating addresses, filing memos for next year, and gathering gift ideas. A neighborly plate of cookies after Christmas keeps the spirit alive year round.

Notice of Hearing for Parole and Salesman License

Notice lists parole hearing for Eugene Esley White inmate at Ohio Penitentiary Columbus eligible after March 6 1920. Also cites Harley Wallace applying January 2 1962 for Ohio securities salesman license for Elmer F Jones Realtor Athens Ohio. action not to be taken for at least seven days.

Eugene Esley White Ohio Columbus Athens County F. W. Mills Inc. R. C Harley Wallace High Street Chauncey Elmer F. Jones Athens

Point Pleasant Personal Guests Share Holiday Weekend

Mr and Mrs Joe Reed of Morgantown and other Point Pleasant residents spent the holiday weekend visiting relatives in Morgantown Kanawha St and Columbus. Guests included Dr and Mrs Leon Thompson Proctorville Mr and Mrs Tom Walters Mason Blvd Mr and Mrs Maurice Mayes Henderson and families.

Joe Reed Morgantown Kyle Perry Kanawha St Leon Thompson Proctorville Tom Walters Mason Blvd Maurice Mayes Henderson Lyle Austin Dick Austin Hogsett James Call Point Pleasant Kenneth Pridemore Camp Conley Teddy Mayes West Virginia University Ralph Tackett Milton Atty David V. Walters Main Brent Mason Tackett Tackett Charles Greene Earl Yakey Columbus Mervin Chapman Bobby Joe Chapman Kim Marsha Greg

Firemen Close Year With 80th Run Of 1961

Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department made their 80th run of the year Sunday evening at 8 p m their last for 1961. They responded to the C C Lewis farm on Route 62 to extinguish a car fire caused by gas ignited by the starter. Damage was estimated at 50 dollars.

Point Pleasant C. C. Lewis

Gallia County Education Boards Elect Women as Vice Presidents

In Gallia County, two boards Swan Southwestern and Hannan Trace named women as vice presidents at Monday meetings. Southwestern chose Maxine Jones and Hannan Trace appointed Virginia S. Clarke, with Ray Baker as president at Southwestern and Roy Daniels as president at Hannan Trace.

Gallipolis Gallia County Ann Belville Ewing Campbell Clarke Raymond Carter Billy Halley Daniels J. E. Dick Cremeens John Myers Raccoon Board Will Scott Kyger Crook Raccoon Vinson S. Jarrell Sr Clarence H. Davis Myers Davis Jarrell Harland Wollborn Dave Williams Kgger Creek Ardell Smith Doris Roush Esther Gordon Dan Swisher Smith Ohio School Board Association

Church Class Entertained By Irvins

Dr and Mrs Carl Irvin hosted the Christian Builders class of St Paul Methodist Church for a Thursday evening gathering. Devotional was by Mr and Mrs Reece Nott. a report was given. songs were sung. games and refreshments followed. The January 25 meeting will be at the Nott home with Nancy Nott as co host.

Point Pleasant Carl Irvin Christian Builders St. Paul Methodist Church Reece Nott Irvin Robert Lewis Nancy Nott James Phillips Everett Grimm Melvin Boardman Donald Nott

Gregory Sisters Host New Year’s Eve Party in Bellemeade

A New Year’s Eve gathering was held Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Helena Gregory in Bellemeade. Hostesses Patty and Sandra Gregory and Sharon McCalister served refreshments. Attendees included Bobby Gregory Penny Dickens Roger Scarberry Jimmy Krebs and Evelyn Woods.

Point Pleasant Helena Gregory Bellemeade Patty Sandra Gregory Sharon McCalister Bobby Gregory Penny Dickens Roger Scarberry Jimmy Krebs Evelyn Woods

Two Post Bonds After Their Arrest

Two men arrested by the City Police posted a bond of 17.14 each and were released after their arrest. Harold W. Pearson 21 of Gallipolis Ferry faced two charges including no licenses and running a stop light. Charles Long 30 of Columbus faced improper registration and permitting an unlicensed person to drive.

Point Pleasant Harold W. Pearson Gallipolis Ferry Charles Long Columbus

St Monica's Guild to Meet at Christ Church Wednesday

The January meeting and luncheon of St. Monica's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in the church parish house. Hostesses are Mrs Samuel Jeffries Mrs George Hervey and Mrs W T Minton with Mrs Gail Faires presiding.

St. Monica

Permanent Ban Ends NAACP Operations in Alabama

A state circuit court judge in Montgomery has permanently lifted a five year old temporary injunction that barred the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People from operating in Alabama, ending the state action against the group.

Montgomery Ala National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Alabama

TAP Stuffs Envelopes Against Polio

The TAP group at a senior high school packed 3550 mailers for the March of Dimes drive. Teens Against Polio members including Kathy Blain Tina Bias Linda Martin Carolyn Wilson Lana Morrow Chary Burgess Dottie Knoll Janie Sterne Roger Farrow Ronald Jarrell and others filled envelopes with coin mailers and pamphlets under faculty sponsorship by Galen Steele and Charles Chambers.

TAP Kathy Blain Tina Bias Linda Martin Carolyn Wilson Lana Morrow Chary Burgess Dottie Knoll Janie Sterne Roger Farrow Ronald Jarrell Martin Crawford Danny Johnson Koneda Derrick Pam Anthony

Three Hurt In Accident At New Haven

Three people were injured in a two car crash at 5 15 p m Saturday evening in New Haven One driver James Juhling suffered a bump to the forehead and knee The station wagons owner Robert Worth Jr of Hartford lacerations to the face Frank Imboden of Hartford had a facial cut Juhling was southbound and turning left when an oncoming car driven by 16 year old Charles Yonker of Hartford and owned by Harry Miller collided with the station wagon

Point Pleasant New Haven James Juhling Robert Worth, Jr Hartford Frank Imboden Juhling Charles Yonker Harry Miller

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

A list of births at Pleasant Valley Hospital includes Edward Ihle and spouse with a daughter from Ravenswood. Derry Adams with a son from Kananga. Carl Simpkins with a daughter from Point Pleasant. Larry Harrison with a son from Gallipolis. Allen Emerson with a son from Point Pleasant. Jack Duffy with a son from Pomeroy. Discharges include Jimmy Cheek and son from Gallipolis. R H Greene from New Haven. Robert Adkins from Ripley. Douglas Singer with a son from Point Pleasant. Marlin Baker from Patriot. John Wamsley with a daughter from Point Pleasant.

Edward Ihle Ravenswood Derry Adams Kananga Carl Simpkins Point Pleasant Larry Harrison Gallipolis Allen Emerson Jack Duffy Pomeroy Robert Adkins Ripley Douglas Singer Marlin Baker Patriot John Wamsley

Point Clinic Admitted Names List

A list of patients admitted to Point Clinic includes Judy Long of Delaware O, Vicki Green from Gallipolis, John Sullivan of Hartford, Elizabeth Simpkins of Point Pleasant, Danny Hazelett and James Hazelett of Apple Grove, and Kenneth Vickers of Mason.

Judy Long Delaware Vicki Green Gallipolis John Sullivan Hartford Elizabeth Simpkins Point Pleasant Danny Hazelett Apple Grove James Hazelett Kenneth Vickers Mason

Also Mentioned on This Page

State Commerce Agency Sioner Smith Miss Davis’ Bethrothal K. Davis Meigs County Oho State of Harold A. Moore F. . O'Brien Ann Baker Alan K. Fox Morris Avenue Harper C. Pendry Iate Harold «. Rusk Said Athens County Savings and Loan Company P. G. Chapman Irene DeWeese Route 2 Russell McHarg Poshai Harold J. Rose Said County Mildred K. Meadows Calvin E. Meadows F. H. O'Brien Robert E. Betz Pearl Betz Lavelle & Yani Attorneys For Wanda R. Stemple Roy Decker Lynn E. Houck Adrian Mich Brooklyn Irvins Gregory Sisters St. Monica’s Guild Galen Steele Charles Chambers Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Mark Allen Davis Syracuse James Kirker Leon Hugh Elias West Columbia Richard Ross Buffa Lavena Rainey Letart Jimmy Cheek Gallipolis and Son R. H. Greene New Hav Messenger Cc. E. Sheridan Amesville Harold G Goddard Bartlett Bradford Auction Co Bradford Acine Termite & Road Service Athens Exterminating Company Tiene Catalina Vista Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Ph. LY Ford Platt’s Rambler Union St Austin-Healey Sprite Linscott Motors Nelsonville Sol Rosenberg Willys Gail Watkins King Features Syndicate, Inc Dannie Trailer Sales, Inc Logan, Ohtio Waverly U.S. No South Waverly, Ohio Malone Farm Coolville Liberty O.U Auto Parts Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA Fejeleoa Shannon Firestone W. Union ST IAL GMC Rambler Chevrolet Belaire Plymouth Belvedere Dr. Sed H-H S-S Bos Hess C. R. White Hawk's B.s.a.zundapp J Ducati Norton Billy Perry Motor Sales Nels Call Landmark Call LY Electric Motor Service W. Union Vial LY W. O. Rose Baker and Stauffer Southern Ohio Trading Co W. Union St. LY L. E. White Elis West Roofing Co Depot St Phone LY Russell D. M. Goddard W. State Grange Insurance Nick Vacolas George W. Ford Agency Saan John van Meter Sherwin Williams Co Cadillac East State ST
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