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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1963

Page

7

Board Hears Protests Of Woods Delegation

Mason County school board, led by Superintendent Milton Burdette, hears three delegations on summer use of school grounds, classroom policies, and potential school closures. The meeting also approved pilot life insurance for students and hired several new staff including financial clerk Hildreth Armstrong and secretary Kathleen McDermitt.

Kenneth Fout Fout Atty Cecil Dean Wood School Cologne Union School James Andrews John Brunicardi Gallipolis Brunicardi Ohio University Burdette Hildreth Armstrong Kathleen McDermitt Jean Taylor Carol Shadle State Department Hugh Barr Edison Prunity Warren Keefer Tommy Roach Arron Bright Mack Howard Leo Benson

Hartford Men Fined for Intoxication and Traffic Offenses

Three Hartford men Frank Lester Gibbs Robert Worth and James Roush pleaded guilty to intoxication and were fined ten dollars plus costs each before Justice A M Goodwin. Donald R Carruther Gallipolis and Rea Ruth Williamson South Side were fined ten dollars and costs for speeding. James M Simpkins Point Pleasant was fined ten dollars and costs for driving left of center. Jon Louis Sillers Loudenville was fined ten dollars and costs for failure to keep vehicle under control.

Point Pleasant Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Frank Lester Gibbs Robert Worth James Roush Hartford Donald R. Carruther Gallipolis Rea Ruth Williamson South Side James M. Simpkins Jon Louis Sillers Loudenville

Local families visit and host relatives across states

Kveer Kyger and Joe Rupe family members from Indianapolis spent time with relatives in the area. Ohio visitors include Miss Ortha Roush from Dayton and Miss Sandra Mulford visiting Ohio University. Tex and Columbus residents and service members joined kin at various gatherings, including Ft. Bragg and Womack Army Hospital.

Sheppard Field Tex Claude Rupe Clarence Cecil Lewis Columbus Chester Ward Walter Rife Harlon Athey Pfc Lark Napier Womack Army Hospital Ft. Bragg N. C Napier Robert Cadwell Dayton Phyllis Dennis Fish New Cumberland Marvin Ralph Deffie Swisher Ladies Aid Little Kyger

Point Pleasant to Appeal Ruling Restoring Patrolman Miller

Mayor Virgil Siders said Point Pleasant will appeal a police civil service commission ruling that reinstated Patrolman Stephen Miller to duty effective Saturday midnight. The Mason County Circuit Court will hear the appeal. The commission, including H A Johnson Homer Lowe and Raymond J Workman, ordered reinstatement after Miller faced suspension for criticizing the administration and living outside city limits. Patrolman Miller duties include walking a beat.

Point Pleasant Virgil Siders Police Civil Service Commission Ptl Stephen Miller Mason County Circuit Court Civil Service Commission Siders Miller H. A. Johnson Homer Lowe Raymond J. Workman

Point Pleasant Leader Graduates From Management Institute

Cecil Derrick, managing director of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, completed a three year course in principles of organization management. The final session ran June 24 28 at Michigan State University with earlier instruction at UNC Chapel Hill. The institutes are sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of the United States and cover management principles advanced studies and a graduate academy of organization management.

Point Pleasant Cecil Derrick The Chamber of Commerce of the United States Principles of Management Advanced Management Studies Graduate Academy of Organization Management

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and City News

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes report the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Harmon of Rutland. Admissions list John Wedge and various discharges including Mrs. Dewey Long Sr. and others from Gallipolis Ferry and nearby towns. Celebrity news notes U Thant’s London departure denying NY call girl ring allegations en route to Hungary and Bulgaria.

Dewey Long Gallipolis Ferry Charles Wilson Gallipolis David Yates Buffalo Neil Wilson Point Pleasant Gene Osler Mason and Son Russell Meadows London U Thant United Nations Amsterdam Hungary Bulgaria New York

Parade Set for Mason County Fair in Point Pleasant

An opening day parade will kick off Mason County Fair in Point Pleasant on August 7 at 5 p.m. local time. Bands from Mason and nearby counties, floats, antique cars, and horses will lead the parade. youth groups and civic groups are urged to join, with contact through Paul Wood of the fire department.

Point Pleasant Mason Paul Wood Fire Department

Olive Farm Woman's Club plans tour and programs

Reedsville notes that the Olive Farm Woman's Club met with Mrs. Ina Massar to plan a glass factory and cheese plant tour. Programs included Wedding Memories and Different Spices and their Origin. Aug meeting with Mrs Arn Myers. Birthday Club wiener roast at Forked Run State Park.

Reedsville Olive Farm Woman's Club Ina Massar Lillian Pickens Arn Myers Forked Run State Park Carl Barnhart Richard Borrie Barnhart Buckeye Lake Charles Ayers Joan Brandeberry Vircil Buckley Lee Wallace Robert Mixer Williamstown Robert Dunfee Little Hocking C. A. Barnett St. Petersburg Fla Harold Sauer Middleport Carl Weese Syracuse Denver Weber

Group Holds Installation of Officers

New officers of the Women of the Moose were installed Sunday at the Moose home by Moose Lodge No. 731. Installing regent Leo Choquette and chairman John Lee led the ceremony. Frances Durst became senior regent and other officers include Paulyne Bright, Roberta Maynard, Mary Choquette, Evelyn Bauer, Gladys Hart, Faye Ball, Helen Vickers, Virginia Lee, and Hope Wigal. A potluck dinner followed for members and out of town guests.

Point Pleasant Women of the Moose Moose Home The Moose Lodge Bill Kerwood Leo Choquette John Lee Manford Bauer Frances Durst Paulyne Bright, Jr Roberta Maynard Mary Choquette Evelyn Bauer Gladys Hart Faye Ball Argus Helen Vickers Virginia Lee Hope Wigal Sentinel Homer Vickers Manford Lynn Sammy Clifford Durst Bobby Emory Hart Jesse Maynard Landon Smith Barbara May Aaron Bright Charleston Johnnie Gannon Frank Craig

WEW NAMES HEAD CINCINNATI

Richard E. Ross of Parma is named commander of the Ohio Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars succeeding the previous head. The appointment reflects leadership changes within the state veterans organization based in Ohio.

Cincinnati Richard E. Ross Parma Ohio Department of Veterans of Foreign Wars

Dartmouth admits women undergraduates for first time

Dartmouth College, founded 1769, opened its doors to women undergraduates on Monday, marking a historic change after 194 years. The move integrates women into the student body, aligning with evolving campus policies.

Hanover N. H Dartmouth College

Farmers Day Scheduled At Station Mason County

Mason County farmers are invited to a Farmers Day at Ohio Valley Experiment Station on July 26. The program features broom grass feeding, alfalfa weed control, pasture management with varied grasses and fertilization, and fall alfalfa cutting effects. Local farmers may suggest demonstrations via the Mason County extension office or station manager Charley Sperow.

Point Pleasant Mason County Ohio Valley Experiment Station William Gregory Mason County Extension Office Charley Sperow

Showboat Rhododendron Heads to Point Pleasant for Centennial Tour

Centenary show boat Rhododendron arrives in Point Pleasant Friday and Saturday at the Fourth Street landing with two 9 p.m. performances. Captain Charley Stanley leads, Mayor Archie Henderson is first mate, and residents are urged to join the museum tours from 2 p.m. daily for 25 cents. Tickets cost $2 for adults and $1 for children, available at Hall’s Drug and Fruth’s Pharmacy.

Point Pleasant Walter M. Windsor Mason County Fourth St. Landing Hall’s Drug Fruth’s East Lynn Windsor Mrs Windsor Charley Stanley Archie Henry Henderson Stanley New York

Local Troop Transport Chief Serves During Kennedy Visit

Second Lt. Denny Wedge son of Mr and Mrs Paul Wedge of Park Drive was stationed at Hanau Germany with the 32nd Armored Division and led troop transportation during President Kennedy's visit there last week.

Ond Denny Wedge Paul Wedge Park Dr Hanau Germany 32Nd Armored Division President Kennedy

American Educational Medal Award honors Florida administrator

Mrs. Marolyn Brown supervisor of social studies in the Dade County school system Florida was named by the Freedom Foundation as a winner of the American Educational Medal Award. The award recognizes leadership in implementing programs that promote the freedom credo guiding American life. Mrs. Brown is a former Mason County teacher and sister of Paul and Charles Wedge of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Marolyn Brown Dade County Florida Freedom Foundation Brown Mason County Paul Charles Wedge

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