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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1967

Page

6

Airman Helps Historic Atlantic Helicopter Crossing

Airman 1st Class Charles E. Holstein Jr of Point Pleasant served as auto-pilot repairman aboard HC-130 refueling the two HH-3 Sea King helicopters in the first nonstop Atlantic crossing. The flight, bound for Paris to coincide with the Paris Air Show, mirrored Lindbergh on a contemporary route.

Charles E. Holstein Jr Mary E. Holstein Point Pleasant Atlantic Holstein Europe United States Vietnam New York Paris Charles A. Lindberg

Fat Overweight Galaxon Fat Loss Guarantee Ad

An OTC product called Galaxon promises fat loss with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. It emphasizes easy swallowing, no prescription, a $3.00 price, and returns to a druggist for a full refund. Credit: Full Wal Green Drug at 21 South Court St with mail orders offered.

Walgreen South Court St

MYF Officers Named at Trinity Methodist Church

New officers of the MYF of Trinity Methodist Church were elected Sunday at the church meeting. Terry Lanham was named president, Larry Jackson vice president, Jan Taylor treasurer, Diane Fisher secretary, and Sarah Flowers reporter. A telephone committee was appointed with Linda McKinney Denise Fisher and Connie Carte.

Point Pleasant MYF Trinity Methodist Church Terry Lanham Larry Jackson Jan Taylor Diane Fisher Sarah Flowers Linda McKinney Denise Fisher Connie Carte

Palmer Grad Joins Staff At Clinic in Point Pleasant

Dr. David Thomas, 25, a Chesh ire native and Palmer College of Chiropractic graduate from Davenport, joins Taylor Chiropractice Clinic at 715 Main St. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Thomas of Cheshire. He graduated Kgger Creek High School in 1962 and will do part time undergraduate work at Rio Grande College this fall.

Point Pleasant David Thomas Cheshire Taylor Chiropractice Clinic Main St Thomas Marvin Thomas Kgger Creek High School Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport Palmer Clinic Rio Grande College

Deficiency Shows Up In Senate

SANTA FE New Mexico State Senate discussed construction and maintenance deficiencies of the Capitol Building. Rep. John Mershon cited broken doors locks chairs and clocks and elevator failures. Sen. C B Trujillo was locked in a stuck elevator and released by State Police. POINT PLEASANT Elmer Black 66 Pliny Route 1 arrested Wednesday night on intoxication charge.

Santa FE N. M New Point Pleasant Elmer Black Sheriff’s Department

Former DAR President to Speak at Cedar Lakes Camp

Mrs. Robert V. H. Duncan honorary president general of the National Society DAR will address Our American Heritage Week campers at Cedar Lakes on Thursday July 13 at 4 p.m. She observes the program for high school girls in West Virginia during her former DAR presidency. Duncan, born Marion Moncure Duncan in Alexander Virginia, is an insurance broker who heads the insurance department of her husband’s real estate company. She joined DAR in 1932 and held multiple state and national offices including president general 1962-65.

Robert V. H. Duncan National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Cedar Lakes Duncan West Virginia National Society DAR Alexander Robinson Ida Moncure Marion Moncure Duncan College of William and Mary George Washington University Temple Business and John Alexander Chapter Virginia Dar

Spirits Up More Sellers In Business

CHICAGO P Production of beer wine and distilled spirits is rising along with retail beer and liquor dealers in the nation. Beer output rose over 1.7 million barrels above 1965 levels to 109 million. Wine and whiskey production climbed to 234.5 million and 140 million gallons respectively. Retail beer dealers increased to 141,526 and liquor dealers to 282,222 in 1966, up from 1965.

Chicago —P U.S. Treasury Commerce Clearing House

Births at Holzer Hospital News

Birth announcements list Mr and Mrs Paul Tyree Point Pleasant a daughter Mr and Mrs Henry Click Jackson a daughter Mr and Mrs Daniel Dyson Jackson a daughter Admitted and dismissed lists include numerous patients with full names and residences across Point Pleasant Jackson Gallipolis Wellston Huntington and other towns, reflecting hospital activity.

Paul Tyree Point Pleasant Henry Click Jackson Daniel Dyson Cornell Fitzpatrick Mason Michael W. Austin Henderson Paul Roeser Huntington Lester Ball Pedro Danny Minshall Gallipolis Emzie Brumfield Glenwood Ernest Bahr Longbottom Wilmer Halfhill Middleport Holly Friend Charles Woodard Keith Thornton Luther Miller Noah Dulaney Paul F. Marr Racine Nellie Ball Wellston Elsie Condee Eddie Ferguson Patriot Judy Ann Malone Paul William McCoy Barbara Jean Moore Miami Fla Charles Landrum Charles Wood Henry Click Jr Rufus Dupre Sheri Ellis John E. Sallar

Sheriff George Johnson Reports June Activities

Sheriff George Johnson reported the department’s June activities. The force traveled 7,087 miles, investigated 14 accidents causing 10 injuries and $9,575 in property damage, issued 15 road citations, and made 39 misdemeanor arrests. It received 17 warrants with 10 served, investigated two burglaries, served $50 in court papers, recovered three stolen properties, transferred 86 prisoners and one mental patient, and booked 74 in jail.

Police Investigate Minor Two Car Mishap at City Intersection

City police investigated a minor two car mishap at Viand and Sixth Streets at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday. Leon R. Parker 31 of Spencer hit the rear of Kermit Brown 22 of Gallipolis Route 2. No injuries and only minor damage were reported.

Point Pleasant Viand and Sixth Streets Leon R. Parker Spencer Kermit Brown Gallipolis

Education Program Underway at Christ Episcopal Church

Point Pleasant reports the summer Christian Education Program will run through July 14 at the church from 6 30 to 8 30 p m. The adult course focuses on Marriage enrichment. Children’s teachers include Louise Conners Roberta Hite Lucille Wells Panteloukas Hammack Blizard and aides James Wellman John Calandros Roger Johnson Mark Johnson Jenny Littlepage Debbie Chandler.

Point Pleasant Christ Episcopal Church Louise Conners Roberta Hite Lucille Wells Peter Panteloukas Susan Hammack Cheryl Huck Blizzard James Wellman John Calandros Roger Johnson Mark Johnson Jenny Littlepage Debbie Chandler

Youth Injured When Bike Strikes Auto at Sand Hill Road

Paul W. McCoy, 15, of Point Pleasant, suffered a possible abdominal injury Friday after his bicycle collided with a station wagon on Sand Hill Road. He was taken to Holzer Hospital. son of Mr and Mrs Richard G Thomas of 2307 Jefferson Blvd.

Point Pleasant Paul W. McCoy Sand Hill Road Holzer Hospital Richard G. Thomas Jefferson Blvd

Point Pleasant inmate held on delinquency charge

Roy Higginbotham of Point Pleasant Route 2 who had been at Lakin State Hospital for a mental examination has been returned to the Mason County Jail. He pleaded guilty to an indictment of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and his sentence date was set for July 28. Paul R. Somerville Jr. filed a civil action in the circuit clerk's office against Richard and Margie A. Grinstead of New Haven on a promissory note of $10 540.

Point Pleasant Roy Higginbotham Lakin State Hospital Mason County Paul R. Somerville Jr Circuit Clerk’s Office Richard and Margie A

Thornton Family Reunion At Krodel Park Clubhouse

A Thornton family reunion was held at Krodel Park Clubhouse with many relatives gathering from Newark Glenferris Obetz Point Pleasant Pratt W Va Boomer Charleston Sunbury Ravenswood and Columbus. Attendees included Ray Hall Marilyn James Thelma Debbie Fannie Wilson Clyde Keefer D A Knapp Everett Wedge Randy Connie and others listed by residence.

Point Pleasant Thornton Krodel Park Ray Hall Marilyn James Newark Thelma Debbie Fannie Wilson Glenferris William Biffle Columbus Warren Knapp Tammy Obetz Clyde Keefer D. A. Knapp Leon Everett Wedge Randy Connie Ray Thornton Jim Sharon Lionel Keefer Dana D. L. Greenlee Roger McCoy Lester Thornton Vickie Lynn Eric Pratt W. Va Sylvia Knighton Charleston Maude Mattix Boomer Eugene Odean Stephens Belinda Gaslin Jennifer Vera

Two Marriage Licenses Issued in Pomeroy and New Haven

David Henry Zirkle aged 25 of Pome roy and Ann Maynard Hayes aged 24 of New Haven obtained a marriage license. Jimmie Glen King aged 34 of Pome roy and Shirley Ann Lewis aged 32 of Pomeroy also secured a license.

David Henry Zirkle Pomeroy Ann Maynard Hayes New Haven Jimmie Glen King Shirley Ann Lewis

Doctors quit smoking drop in smoking by doctors

A Chicago survey finds 52 percent of American doctors do not smoke, with many quitting after evidence links cigarettes to lung cancer. A new nicotine reducing tablet helped under 2 percent still smoke among 150,000 users, and the Anti-Tobacco Center of America offers free information by postcard to Dept. 525-1, 366 Fifth Avenue, New York.

Chicago Anti-Tobacco Center of America Dept Fifth Avenue New York

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