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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1960

Page

10

Point Pleasant Twirler Toddy Mayes Chooses WVU

Toddy Mayes 18 of Henderson has been selected as a twirler for West Virginia University's marching band. A 1960 Point Pleasant High School graduate, Mayes will be a freshman this fall studying pre medical technology and may earn a remission of fees after his first year. He has long been active in marching band positions and was first chair all state in baritone. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Maurcie Mayes of Henderson.

Mayes Henderson Lawrence Intravaia Bands of West Virginia Univer Sity Point Pleasant High School Teddy

West Virginia promotes farm vacations as Mountain Wonderland

West Virginians invite city visitors to farm vacations in 29 listed farms. A brochure from the Industrial and Publicity Commission and the Department of Agriculture details facilities and rates, with a farm vacation map. Visitors can choose rural or park nearby options and enjoy mountain scenery and hospitality.

West West Virginia Don Crislip Publicity Commission Agriculture Department Crislip Farm Vacation State Capitol Building Charleston

Workshop on Glass Painting by Avalanches Farm Club

NEW HAVEN The Avalan che Farm Women's Club held a glass painting workshop at Vernon Club house. Mrs. Roy Krebs conducted the session demonstrating glass painting. Attendees included Mrs. Albert Thompson and Jenny, Mrs. Leo Thompson and Patty, Mrs. C. B. Thompson and Mrs. Lyle McCormick, Mrs. Walter Brown, Mrs. Jack Reed, Mrs. Howard Roush, Mrs. Jess Roush, Mrs. Adrian Lathey and Judy, plus Mrs. Krebs and her daughter.

New Haven Avalanche Farm Women’s Club Vernon Clubshouse Roy Krebs Albert Thompson Jenny Leo Thompson Patty C. B. Thompson Lyle McCormick Walter Brown Jack Reed Howard Roush Jess Roush Adrian Lathey Judy Krebs

EUB Class Has Picnic

NEW HAVEN A picnic supper was enjoyed last week by the Win One class of the EUB Sunday School. The gathering was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bennett Haven Heights. Harry Miller led the vesper services with several families in attendance.

New Haven EUB Marvin Bennett Haven Heights Harry Miller Harold Bumgardner Gail Paul Rickard Harry Hoffman Judy Tom Hoffman Tommy Bennett

Lutheran Women Plan July Picnic at St. Peter’s Church

Members United Lutheran Church Women of St. Peter’s Lutheran met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Eugene. Mrs. Kurt Rutz led the program while Mrs. William Knight presided over the business session. Plans were made for a July picnic. Refreshments were served to the named members and guest Romana Desinta.

United Lutheran Church Women of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Eugene Glass Kurt Rutz William Knight Harold Knoll Eldon Wuech Joseph Keiser Frank Scholtz Kenneth Roush Romona Desinta

July Festival Planned by WSWS at EUB Church

Mrs Laura Elliott led the Bechtel WSWS group meeting at the EUB Church in New Haven and discussed Unity is our Job. Plans were announced for a festival on July 9 at 4 00 p m with a question period and member discussions on What The Bible Means To Me.

New Haven Laura Elliott Bechtel Wsws EUB Church

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes Birth and Discharges

A Point Pleasant couple Mr and Mrs Jerry Pigkens welcome a son. Paul Oran and Baker Stone are admitted from schools while Leon. John Lee Day discharged in Gallipolis.

Jerry Pigkens Point Pleasant Paul Oran Baker Stone Leon John Lee Day Gallipolis

Club To Hold Merchandise Shoot At Point Pleasant

The Gun Club sponsors a merchandise shoot Sunday at the club grounds seven miles from Point Pleasant. It will run from noon until 5 p.m. with public attendance invited.

Point Pleasant

Notice of Inventories and Appraisements Filed

The court reports inventories and appraisements filed in several estates including Marion Andrews, W. A. Copeland, Daniel Theodore Dalton, Minnie Durfee, Glen O. Staneart, Myrta E. , and Summit County property. Hearings are set for July 18, 1960 at 9 a.m. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior to the hearing. Harold J. Rose, Probate Judge. Beatrice Nanna, Chief Deputy Clerk.

Marion Andrews Marion Hook W. A. Copeland Daniel Theodore Dalton Minnie Durfee Glen O. Staneart Summit County Myrta E Ee Ie Harold J. Rose Beatrice Nanna

Fisher Named To Two Year Civil Service Post

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce directors met in a special session to elect a member to the new Civil Service Commission. Mayor Krodel requested the appointment be made before June 28 and announced to him. James T. Fisher was elected by a majority vote to a two year term starting July 1.

Point Pleasant

Club Sponsor Story Hour at Point Pleasant Library

Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club will sponsor a children's story hour each Saturday from 10 30 to 11 30 a m at the library on the first floor of the courthouse. The program targets children aged four to six with teachers Miss Sue Rhodes and Mrs Ruth Schools.

Point Pleasant Sue Rhodes Ruth

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Highlights

Helen Cunningham and Point Anita Estep of Gallipolis listed among hospital notes. Mrs. Mary Petty and daughter of Rio Grande, Mrs. Christina Hayes of Jackson Ohio, and Hilda Wheeler of Point Pleasant also noted.

Helen Cunningham Point Pleasant Anita Estep Gallipolis Mary Petty Rio Grande Christina Hayes Jackson Ohio Hilda Wheeler

Record Hop Tonight at Moose Home

A record hop for youths aged 13 or older sponsored by the Young Mothers Club will be held Friday from 7 30 to 11 30 p m at the Moose home. Admission is 50 cents per person and the public is invited.

Young Mothers Club Moose

Jazz Concert in Park Features Two Bands in Huntington

A free Sunday night concert at Ritter Park Amphitheatre, Huntington, showcases two top tri state groups. The 16 piece Mel Gillispie Orchestra with Mary Ann Wells on vocals performs big band tunes, while Ray Ross' Combo plays swing and quieter jazz. Gillispie formed his group last fall after studying in New York and earning a Columbia master’s degree. Specialty arrangements are by Jim Caudill and Ed Lancaster. The show starts 8 p m on Sunday July 3.

Point Pleasant Tri-State Mel Gillispie Mary Ann Wells Ray Ross Gillispie Huntington New York Columbia Julliard School of Music Jim Caudill Ashland Ed Lancaster Ritter Park Amphitheatre

Powell speaks at United Church men dinner in New Haven

Paul Powell was guest speaker on Spiritual Education at a Lutheran Church dinner meeting of United Church men in New Haven. Donald Bumgardner and Bob Johnston were named co chairmen for the coming year's work. Attendees included Carroll Adams, Lloyd Roush, Bill Russell, Bill Powell, Jimmy Fry, Paul Roush, William McFarland, Harry Layne, Herman Layne, and Bob Johnston.

United Church Lutheran Church Mr. Powell Donald Bumgardner Bob Johnston Carroll Adams Lloyd Roush Bill Russell Bill Powell Jimmy Fry Paul Roush William McFarland Harry Layne Herman Layne

Fireman Extinguishes Car Fire Before Charleston Dept

In Charleston on Wednesday a car caught fire while J. C. Parsons spoke with a former Point Pleasant man. Parsons, carrying fire extinguishing gear in his car, quickly put out the blaze before Charleston firefighters arrived.

Point Pleasant Charleston J. C. Parsons Parsons

Women's Club Hears Doctor Scott Speak

New Haven Dr Scott of Lakin State Hospital spoke at a joint Pocahontas and Avalanche Farm Women s clubs meeting at White Church Clubhouse. The subject was Emotional Needs of Children. Hostesses were Mrs James Staats Mrs Rupert Rice Mrs Harry Staats and Mrs John Smith.

New Haven Scott Lakin State Hospital Pocahontas and Avalanche Farm Women’s Clubs White Church James Staats Rupert Rice Harry Staats John Smith

Vernon Star Dusters Sponsor July 2 Festival

The Vernon Star Dusters 4 H club will sponsor a festival on July 2 at the Vernon Clubhouse.

Vernon Star Dusters Vernon

Red Cross Pint Donors Named in Mason County Visit

Elizabeth Liter, executive secretary of the Mason County Red Cross, lists donors who gave a pint of blood during the Monday visit. The slate includes Edward Carey, John Allinder, Leonard Noble, Walter Donahue, Daniel Killingsworth, Kenneth Randolph, Emma Kapp, and many others.

Point Pleasant Elizabeth Liter Mason County The American Red Cross Edward Carey John C. Allinder Leonard Noble Walter Donahue Daniel Killingsworth Kenneth Randolph Harry Flowers Emma Kapp Richard Wilcoxen Gertrude Hall Charles E. White William Williams Glenneth Wandling Ronald White Carl Lanham Claude Pharr Carpenter Stevenson W. W. Pancake William F. Machir Bessie Sue Jones Kenneth Morris Cprus Leport George Johnson Charles Gore Ronald Walker

Also Mentioned on This Page

Toddy Mayes Maurcie the University Intravaia Eddie Smith Smith State Band He Is the Son of Mr. and Mrs Maurcie Mayes Punch Lana Turner Romanoff Hollywood Fred May Mike Connolly Vaca Clover Farm Kodak Verichrome U. S. Pat Rock of Ages Corporation Keller & Weltner Monument CO Lan John N. Eberst Athens Hocking Fairfield Counties W. Hunter St Logan WSWS Point Pleasant Clinic J. Fisher Story Hour Pleasant Valley Hospital Ross Bill Blankenship Blankenship Powell Paul Powell Elberfelds Pomeroy RCA Victor DuPont Red Cross Peterson Flippo Ann Reider Angelique Cologne Florida E. Carpenter St Stix Truckers Freezer
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