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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

8

AAUW Panel Views Campus Problems On Campus

Point Pleasant program chairmen presented a film about The New Academic Community New Look On Campus. A four member high school panel discussed problems facing students today and urged youth involvement to improve race relations and community matters.

Point Pleasant American Association of University Women Nelson Park Lawrence Mohr Earl Withrow Point Pleasant High School John Calandros Nina Smith Jennifer Littlepage Randy Northup Grant Stanley John Watterson Josephine Lyons Cary H. Rayburn Charles Lanham Gary Brown Fred Richmond AAUW Jackson's Mill

Eastern Star Installs Officers In McArthur

Mrs. Howard Nunnemaker led Sereno Chapter in McArthur through a reverent installation with officers Grace Nunnemaker Robert Rinehart Genevieve Atkinson and many chapter members from local lodges. Distinguishing guests included Marie Richards Connie Curl Katherine Shenefield Mary Kay Stambaugh and Laveta Morrow among others. Waneda Rose Glen Peters Juanita Largent and staff were installed as Worthy Matron Worthy Patron associate roles and key offices.

Nunnemaker McArthur Sereno Grace Nunnemaker Robert Rinehart Genevieve Atkinson Zaleski Mona Betty Cottrill Mildred Shoemaker Hamden Mildred Burroughs Joyce Fout Juanita McNickle W. M Wilkesville Mary Jane Grant Logan Sentinel Eoward Nannemaker Marie Richards Connie Curl Katherine Shenefield Mary Kay Stambaugh Laveta Morrow Cheshire Vinton Gallipolis Morning Star Venus Worthington Harrisville Robert Morris Gerry Frye Waneda Rose Glen Peters Juanita Largent James K. Largent Lavita Morrow Mary Emma Manning Glenna Jarvis Margaret Hulbert John Jarvis Nancy McKibben Marshall Alice Ogle Dorothy Kinnison Adah Helen Hart Ruth Thelma Scott Esther Bernice Wortman Martha Virginia Reynolds Electa Sadie Blanton Warder Neil Scott

Local residents host furloughs births visits and theater tribute

Carpenter Pfc James Fauber visits Ft Bliss family members include Richard and Janet Fauber and Charlie Stevens group. Gary Wright wedding shower. Aaron Lee Stansbury born Jan 7 at Sheltering Arms. Pathways to Progress dinner honors OSU centennial and forecasts future extension work. WLWC Shoenling All Night Theater brings Groucho Marx vibes with Lenny Lager gag across 2 to 6 am Sunday.

Carpenter James Fauber Ft. Bliss Tex M. Edna Fauber Richard Fauber Columbus Janet Schmittauer Athens Charlie Stevens Londonderry Robert Mattox Edwin Mattox Belle W. Va Eva Mattox Mattox Opal Howells Sybil Pryor Jerry Stansbury Aaron Lee Sheltering Arms Hospital Chester Price Dale Stansbury Reba Clay Jordan Jackson Ohio State University College of Agriculture Kenneth Ellis Gary Wright Cheryl Ellis Leah Gaston Albany Fern Gillogly Cecil Gillogly Carl Crabtree Sons Anna Parker Cleveland Groucho Marx WLWC Jerry Beck Lenny Lager

New Haven Guests Depart After Holiday Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pomeroy and children left for Las Vegas New Mexico after a holiday stay with Mrs. Pomeroy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Roush. Other visitors included Sheldon Pomeroy and his wife from Boston and Lloyd Roush with Rev. and Mrs. John Barringer in Burtonville Maryland. Dr. and Mrs. Donald Berry Montgomery and daughter from Greely Colorado visited the Roushes’ family.

Madolyn Vance New Haven Fred Pomeroy Las Vegas N. M Donald F. Roush Roushes Sheldon Boston Mass Lloyd Roush John Barringer Stephen Burtonville Donald Berry Montgomery Greely Greely, Cole Cliff Roush

New Pastor Chosen for Point Pleasant Church

Point Pleasant welcomes Rev. Rufus Cromartie of South Carolina as pastor of First Presbyterian Church. He will deliver his first sermon on February 1. Pomeroy police arrest Cody Boothe, 19, for speeding and he faces village court before Mayor Charles LeGar.

Point Pleasant Rufus Cromartie South Carolina First Presbyterian Church of Cromartie Pomeroy Cody Boothe Charles Legar

Army Announces New Polies for Veterans Enlistment

Army changes reenlistment rules for veterans from other branches. Reenlist within one year, must show honorable discharge and meet standards. Reenlistment in Army at one grade lower than last service, max E-7. Contact Sgt. Maxwell in Athens for details.

Pomeroy Army Maxwell Athens Department of the Army Department of Defense N. Court St

Middleport Church Group Donates to Firemen Building Fund

The Hearth stone Class of Middleport First Baptist Church donated 100 to the Middleport Firemen's building fund during a meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Durst. Rev. Charles Simons announced evangelistic services on March 28 at Middleport Elementary School.

Middleport

Homemakers Council Postpones Weekly Meeting

The Homemakers Council postpones its meeting and training session planned for this week. The council will convene Tuesday at the courthouse annex with a 10 a.m. business session followed by a noon sack lunch and a 1 p.m. training session. Mrs. C. E. Erwin urges club leaders and officers to attend.

Point Pleasant C. E. Erwin

Circle Hears Report On Chinese Problems

MIDDLEPORT A study on modern China and its problems in world affairs was presented by Mrs. M L French for the Afternoon Circle of Heath United Methodist Church. Devotions on the New Year opened the meeting and plans were made for the annual Valentine project to aid shut ins. Birthdays were observed and refreshments served by hostesses.

Middleport China M. L. French Heath United Methodist Church Emerson Jones Norman Wayland Nual Valentine Shutins James Jiiden Rose McDade Perry Mitch

Manager Set for Business At Hospital

Dr Mildred Bateman head of the Department of Mental Health says a Weston State Hospital business manager Howard Henderson arrived Thursday to help set up administration procedures. Henderson was assigned since the hospital lacks a business manager for a month after Ward Webb moved to Colin Anderson Center at St Marys. Her plans for Henderson staying long term are not disclosed.

Point Pleasant Mildred Bateman Department of Mental Health Weston State Hospital

Hartford Unit To Sponsor Clothing Sale

Mrs Frances Swartz president of the Hartford Community Center announced the center is sponsoring a rummage sale January 31 in New Haven. Call 882-2067 or 675-2369 to donate clothing and have items picked up. The group meets Tuesdays to quilt and help with projects.

Point Pleasant Frances Swartz Hartford

Vinton Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits

Miss Karen Berrup of Pomeroy spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. James Snyder and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Chamberlain visited Chamberlain's mother Mrs. Charles Chamberlain in Columbus. Mr. and Mrs. David Hawks of Detroit returned home after a vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hawks and Randy. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ratliff visited Ratliff's mother Mrs. Gypsy Ratliff of Route 2.

Vinton Karen Berrup Pomeroy James Snyder Oscar Chamberlain Chamberlain Charles Chamberlain Columbus David Hawks Detroit Mich Edgar Hawks Randy Jack Ratliff Ratliff Gypsy Ratliff Route 2

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits Point Pleasant Patients

Admitted at Pleasant Valley Hospital are Donald MecDermitt Larry Martin Raymond Ward all of Point Pleasant along with Mrs Jeff McCallister of Apple Grove Marvin Flower and several others including Mrs George Horah Mrs Maurice Snodgrass Mrs Lewis Roush Mrs Thomas Jones Mrs Edith Hoffman Mrs Raymond Nibert Mrs Lil lian Stover and Mrs Evelyn Wiseman.

Donald MecDermitt Larry Martin Raymond Ward Point Pleasant Jeff McCallister Apple Grove Marvin Flower George Horah Maurice Snodgrass Lewis Roush Thomas Jones Edith Hoffman Raymond Nibert Lillian Stover Evelyn Wiseman

Tree Seedlings and Planting Methods From Forestry Service

John Looney of the West Virginia DNR advertises March planning for tree planting. Available seedlings include pines, larch, spruce, tulip poplar, oaks, walnuts, sycamore, and more with prices from 13 to 18 per thousand and 1.50 per 10 pounds for red oak and black walnut seed. Minimum order 500 seedlings, ASCS cost sharing aid, contact forestry staff at 23244 Main Street, Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant John Looney West Virginia Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division West Virginia Department of Natural Resources ASCS John F. Looney Service Forester Main Street

Waters to Represent Vanderbilt on GE College Bowl

Geoffery Waters of Columbus selected from 75 applicants to represent Vanderbilt University on the GE College Bowl airing Sunday at 6 30 p m on Channel 3. He is a senior history major on an Army scholarship and plans to translate Chinese before pursuing State Department work or network reporting. Middleport PTA meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Pearl Street Elementary with Rev Wilbur Perrin speaking on Children s Problems. Dad s night to feature double father attendance.

Middleport Geoffery Waters Ralph R. Waters Columbus Ind Vanderbilt University Channel 3 Waters Dale Walburn Robert G. Clark Sr Letart W. Va Pete Roush New Haven Elroy Kaylor Nashville, Tenn Bersus State Department Middleport Pta Pearl Street Wilbur Perrin Pomeroy

Foote Officer To Speak At Point Pleasant Chamber Dinner

Glenn A. Wilson Jr. of Foote Mineral Ferroalloy Division will address the 26th annual Point Pleasant Mason County Chamber of Commerce dinner on February 5 at 6 30 pm at Pleasant Point Resort. Vitus Hartley Jr. will preside, and the Point Pleasant High School chorus will perform. Reservations: Chamber office 675 1050.

Point Pleasant Glenn A. Wilson Jr Ferroalloy Foote Mineral Exton Mason County

Trucker in Hit and Run Near South Side

State Police report a hit and run on Route 35 at South Side at 5 45 p m. Wanda Kay and her 2 year old son were not hurt after a truck without lights struck their car and fled. A man named Cline Erwin, South Side, entered Andy's Restaurant after the incident and caused trouble, later sought by police on intoxication and disorderly conduct charges.

Point Pleasant South Side Henry Wanda) Kay John Henry Cline Erwin Andy Erwin Nellie Newell Kay

Clubwomen Urged To Use Car Belts

Health and Safety Department of the Point Pleasant Women's Club opened 1970 with a safety program at Appalachian Power auditorium. W C Gilmour of Appalachian Power Co spoke on Make Safety a Way Of Life stressing seat belt use despite fashion concerns and noting most accidents occur within 25 miles of home. New members were welcomed and donations approved for a talent show, Pearl Buck birthplace restoration, and scholarship funds.

Point Pleasant W. C. Gilmour The Appalachian Power Co Mary VanHorn Martha Mohr Jill Harbrecht Annagene Glassman Dan Glassman Jon Leighty Emil Romans Fine Arts Department West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Buck Hillsboro Camp Galahad Mason County TB Association Russell Bibbee Vernon Desweese Olin Hill

Bank Officers Promoted By Meigs Bank

POMEROY The Farmers Bank and Savings Company held its annual meeting at the bank on Wednesday. Theodore J. Reed Jr. reported the year as highly successful. The promotions included Thereon Johnson to executive vice president and Paul F. Kloes to vice president and cashier. Roger W. Hysell elected assistant cashier. Reed and Johnson reelected to the board along with Fred W. Crow Jr. and others.

Pomeroy Farmers Bank and Savings Company Theodore J. Reed Jr Thereon Johnson Paul FE. Kloes Roger W. Hysell Reed Joanne J. Russell Dorothy B. Will Reed and Johnson Fred W. Crow Jr Leslie F. Fultz C. Wayne Swisher Fred R. Carsey Jr Harold E. Smith E. Robert Scheelbase Richard C. Follrod

Middleport Personal Notices Include Death, Illness

Middleport notices report Mr Bernard Fultz and family called to Con voy Ohio Monday due to Roy Linn death. Mrs Alta Miller recuperating from a broken hip at daughter Albert Roush home. Mrs Miller will observe her 71st birthday Wednesday.

Bernard Fultz Convoy Ohio Roy Linn Alta Miller Albert Roush Middleport Miller

Michael Ward Injured In Fall At Ravenswood

Middleport residents visited Mrs. James Murray to learn her great grandson Michael Ward son of Richard and Mrs. Richard Ward Ravenswood is a patient in Jackson General Hospital Ripley West Virginia with a fractured leg. The nine year old boy broke his leg in two places while playing and is in room 205 at the Ripley hospital.

James Murray Bill Dow Ravenswood W. Va Murray Michael Ward Richard Ward Jackson General Hospital Ripley Michael Randolph Ward Mike

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