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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1969

Page

13

Standardized School Health Forms Adopted in State

Dr. N H Dyer announces a new standardized school health form for use by all school systems and physicians in West Virginia. The form creates a cumulative record from grades 1-12, coordinated by the State Department of Health and Department of Education with support from the West Virginia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. More than 20 counties have requested the form. records stay in the principal's office and can be updated periodically. Also notes a new ABC bowling rule allowing one extra hole for balance or vent purposes.

State Department of Health Department of Education Dyer West Virginia American Academy of Pediatrics

Mason County Land Transfers Diversity in Property Shifts

Real estate transfers recorded across Mason County include Daisy Mitchell moving property in Waggener district to Thomas and Glenna Mitchell. Multiple transfers involve Lewis district, Hannan District, Cologne district, and Point Pleasant, with prices ranging up to $50,000 for Ogden Newspapers Inc. to Point Pleasant Register Co. Notable deeds include Charles and Mary Bush to Jack and Dixie Oliver for $13,000 and Mason Realty from Lewis District to Herman and Mary Stutler for $2,800.

Daisy Mitchell Waggener Thomas and Glenna Mitchell Edward and Aida Whitelock Lewis Robert Diane Bosworth Lawrence and Winifred Meadows Hannan William and Deke Sipes Odgen Newspapers, Inc Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Register Co Charles and Mary Bush Jack and Dixie Oliver Mason Realty Herman Mary Stutler Delebert Dollie Deweese Verner Ruth Deweese Marvin Christine Deweese Margaret Howard Biffle Everett Kenneth Mertie Deweese Cologne George and Hilda Thomas John and Anna Lee Smith

Point Pleasant Contests Seek Cute Children at Mason County Fair

The Little Miss Mason County and Little Mister Mason County contests return under the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club at the Mason County Fair on August 6. Entries must be Mason County residents born between August 6, 1961 and August 6, 1963. Co chairs are Mrs. Ray Musgrave and Mrs. Russell Holland. Winners and two runners up chosen by out of county judges. Contest in main show building 6 to 7 p.m. Register by newspaper ad or at the main show building from 4 p.m. that day.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mason County Fair Ray Musgrave Russell Holland

Work Placement Opportunities Rise in Point Pleasant Office

Jack L. Smith reports the Point Pleasant WV employment office served Mason Putnam and Jackson counties placing 34 people in June 1969. At month end 945 were registered for work including 282 females and 185 veterans with 306 new applications received 118 from females and 36 from veterans. NYC program began June 23 1969 in Mason County with 106 openings.

Point Pleasant Jack L. Smith West Virginia Parkersburg Huntington Smith Nyc Mason County Sixth St

Meigs 4-H Clubs Report Busy Meeting Schedule

Meigs County 4-H groups met at multiple locations with eight to fifteen members and several advisors. Demonstrations covered clipping animals and color to patterns, plus reports on feeding and fair preparations. Refreshments, recreation, and book arrangements accompanied gatherings at Forked Run Lake and homes of advisors.

Meigs Better Livestock Guernsey-Jersey Tony Carnahan Jim Carnahan Steve Nease Mark Mora Forked Run Lake Pat Bailey Glenda Benedum Alma Jane Pullins Harold Sauer W. R. Hayes Joy White Patty Dyer Regina Harrison Joppa Country Boys Janice Davis Madeline Buchanan Jolly Green Giants Christi Hess Sherri Kauff

Rev Miles to Speak at Good Shepherd UMC Fifth Anniversary

The Rev Denver L. Miles appointed associate director of the Program Council of the United Methodist Church will be guest speaker at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church for its fifth anniversary dedication on Sunday July 13. He will deliver the 9 45 a m sermon and brings a background at Marshall University United Seminary Charleston and leadership roles in West Virginia churches.

Point Pleasant Denver L. Miles United Methodist Church Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Miles Marshall University United Seminary Dayton Weekly Memorial Church Charleston First United Church Dunbar Evangelical United Brothern West Virginia United Methodist Conference Center

Denver barber builds shop from ocean liner years and radios

Fred Schmid opened a Denver barber shop in 1911 after six years at sea. A customer urged him to sell radios and he earned five dollars per sale. He later sold 29 refrigerators for profit, founding an appliance store across the street, and at 81 he still cuts hair while his wife runs the business.

Denver Fred Schmid Schmid

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