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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1962

Page

7

Four Car Crash on Route 33 Injures Two

A Sunday night four car collision on Route 33 near Point Pleasant involved three Ohio drivers and a Mason County motorist. Richard Poulin 21 of Pomeroy reported pulling out from a drive in and stopping to avoid another vehicle, triggering the chain reaction. Mary Euler 20 of Racine sustained facial cuts and concussions while passenger Saradelle Rees 20 required stitches. Clifford Morris 19 Harrisonville Charles McDaniel 23 Mason and Mary Euler were in the other vehicles.

Point Pleasant Ohio Mason County Richard Poulin Pomeroy Sheriff's Department Clifford Lee Morris Harrisonville Charles McDaniel Mason Mary E. Euler Racine Miss Euler Saradelle Rees

Divorce Granted in Mason County Custody Granted

The court of Mason County grants divorce to Mary Louise Brown and Dana T. Brown Jr. They receive custody of their one child. The couple married in June 1958.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mary Louise Brown Dana T. Brown, Jr

Calf-Killing Car Crash Near Point Pleasant

Jackie McCallister of South Charleston struck and killed a calf owned by Aleden Wallis of South Side on Sunday. The calf was valued at 75 dollars and damages to the car totaled 65 dollars.

Point Pleasant Jackie McCallister South Charleston Aleden Wallis South Side

Vacation Plans of McGhee Family in County

Mr. and Mrs. Walter McGhee of San Bernardino California are spending their vacation with Mr. and Mrs. Wade Evans of Rio Grande, M and Mrs. B. B. Mathews and sons of Gallipolis, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Evans and daughter of Vinton, and other relatives in the county.

Vinton Walter McGhee San Bernadino Calif Wade Evans Rio Grande B. B. Mathews Gallipolis Daniel Evans County

Television Listings Skimmed For Errors In Schedule

The Messenger notes it is not responsible for TV listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. Tuesday Evening highlights Huntington programs include Mr. D A New Breed News Your Song Weather ABC News Pony Express Weather Bugs Bunny Movie and Bach Father with various time slots.

The Messenger Asnet Dick Powell Jim Cain NAC Locay Ann Souther Trust Ernie Ford Jan Murray Toda L. Young Jane Wyman ABC News NBC News Pioneers News Hiway Patr McGraw Bunny Jorial Bac Father

TV Previews Tonight Highlights Various Dramas and Comedies

A rundown of tonight's TV slate features The Confederate Express at 7:30 p.m. with Matt Grundy challenging Slim and Jess over a stolen 15 000. Dick Powell Show at 9 p.m. Seeds of April stars Gene Barry's girlfriend murdered with Nina Foch Keenan Wynn and Beverly Garland. Cain's Hundred at 10 p.m. Comeback uncovers boxing corruption. Bachelor Father at 8 p.m. Peter's Punctured Wedding deals with a forced match contract. The New Breed at 8:30 p.m. Death of a Ghost follows Lt Adams on a hit and run case. Alcoa Premiere at 10 p.m. Second Chance features a turncoat returning to bronco riding. Dobie Gillis at 8:30 p.m. Chatsworth Osborne Jr reshapes Dobie into a man of character. Comedy Spot at 9 p.m. covers Octavius and I. Death Valley Days at 9:30 p.m. Pete Kitchen's Wedding Night centers on a stubborn rancher and Apache conflict and his fiance.

Dick Powell Gene Barry Nina Foch Keenan Wynn Beverly Garland Cain Underworld Peter Bentley Gregg Peter Tong the New Breed Adams Alcoa

TV Guide Tuesday and Wednesday Highlights by Channel

Channel schedules list films and time slots across channels 4 Andy Hardy etc . The guide notes Undercurrent Part II Sorrowful Jones Annabelle Takes a Tour Ziegfeld Beast of the City Big Bluff Body Snatchers Till We Meet Again Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost with multiple 11 20 p m and 5 00 p m entries across Channel 4 8 10 13 for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Andy Hardy Annabelle Takes A

Hartford Bible Class Plans August Church Festival

Hartford Mr and Mrs A Keith McClung hosted the July meeting of the Hartford Baptist Church Adult Bible Class and teachers. Plans included a festival on the church lawn from 5 to 7 August 4 and a Sunday School picnic on August 26. A flower calendar idea was discussed and refreshments were shared with numerous members. The August gathering will be at the home of Mr and Mrs Earl Hoffman.

Hartford Keith McClung Hartford Baptist Church W. C. Hoover Christine Carol and Paul Howard Wagenhals Mark Ward Arthur Roush A. D. Smith Harry L. Dyer Steve Howard John Kearns, Jr Hugo Juhling Earl Hoffman J. M. Crump

Six Teens Pay Fines in JP Court

Six teen persons appeared before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin and paid fines. William J. Gilbert Alfred Pool Jack W. Ewing Claude Eblin Guy Howard Swain Russell Dabney William R. Brumfield Paul McDaniel Sarah Roush Maxine Watson John Davis Richard Theiss Ronnie F. Hill Ralph Frazier and Richard Vanmatre are listed as paying $10 and costs for speeding following too close lack of proper control no operator’s license and intoxication respectively.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin William J. Gilbert Alfred Pool Jack W. Ewing Claude Eblin Guy Howard Swain Russell Dabney William R. Brumfield Paul McDaniel Sarah Roush Maxine Watson John Davis Richard Theiss Ronnie F. Hill Ralph Frazier Richard Vanmatre

Service Milestone for Ripley Power Clerk

Freda Marie Simmons a general clerk sr in the Ripley office of Appalachian Power Company marks fifteen years of service. She joined Charleston District Accounting in 1947 and rose to sr bookkeeper before transferring to Point Pleasant in 1956.

Point Pleasant Freda Marie Simmons Ripley Appalachian Power Company L. D. Balding Marie Charleston District Simmons Ripley High School Charleston School of Commerce

Notice of Filing and Hearing on Inventory in Probate Court

The probate court of Meigs County Ohio will hold a hearing on the inventory and appraisement of the estate of John Wells deceased of Lebanon Township. The filing occurred July 13 1962 and the hearing is set for July 27 1962 at 10 00 AM. Exceptions may be filed by interested parties five days before the date set.

Meigs County Said County Wells Court Brig Said H O'Brien Louise Thompson

Max Brown Awarded God and Country by St. Paul Lutheran

Max Brown, Life Scout at St. Paul Lutheran Church New Haven, received the Pro Deo Et Patria God and Country award from Pastor Jack T Welch after nearly two years of service. The citation notes his qualifications including Bible knowledge, church attendance and youth group participation, a missionary project delivering Sunday school supplies to Liberia, 150 hours of service, church history writing, and a new Sunday school member recruitment.

Point Pleasant St. Paul Lutheran Church New Haven Jack T. Welch Max Brown Post Max Liberia Jack Frey Frances Brown

Regional Demonstration Council Meeting Set in Mason County

Mason County homemakers host the annual regional meeting of the West Virginia Home Demonstration Council at the 4-H Camp on Thursday. Miss Gertrude Humpreys of West Virginia University will headline the morning session. Also on the program.

Point Pleasant Mason County West Virginia Home Demonstration Council Gertrude Humpreys West Virginia University

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Homemakers Meeting

Birth announcements list numerous families in Gallia Meigs Jackson and surrounding areas. A Mason County Homemakers meeting will be led by Mrs E C Ferrell and Mrs Eleanor Glenn with a noon covered dish meal and 9 30 a m registration. Counties participating include Jackson Boone Kanawha Mason Putnam Cabell Wayne Mingo McDowell Logan Lincoln and Wyoming. All Mason County Homemakers clubs invited.

E. C. Ferrell State Home Demonstration Council Eleanor Glenn Morgantown State Extension Home Jackson Boone Kanawha Mason Putnam Cabell Wayne Mingo McDowell Logan Lincoln Wyoming Mason County Homemakers Clubs

Woman Released From Point Hospital Correction

In Monday's Messenger a correction states Mrs Greta Sharp, not Creta Smith, was treated and released for injuries from a two car accident at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Mrs Sharp and husband Albert Sharp and five children were taken to the hospital. only Mrs Sharp received treatment. Shirley Henry 20 Kananga were returned to Mason County from Gallia on a bad check warrant signed by L J Casto of Evans Super Market. she waived extradition to return to Mason County.

Point Pleasant the Messenger Creta Smith Granville Smith Pleasant Valley Hospital Greta Sharp Shirley Henry Kananga Mason County Gallia L. J. Casto Evan’s Super Market Morris Bragg

Water System Discussed By Town Council

Hartford council reviewed a $100 000 Farm and Loan Association loan for a town water system. Four applicants for town marshal were named. the position was postponed. A tent for Rev Harry Ray Fry, a B and O crossing, street scraping, and a year end balance of 88 67 were noted. Attendees included Mayor Donald N Smith and several officials.

Hartford Farm and Loan Association Don Rairden Benny Fields Albert Oldaker Junior Hoscar Harry Ray Fry Donald N. Smith James M. Crump Mack Howard W. T. Stone A. K. McClung Okey Killingsworth

Woman Sues for 100000 After Route 35 Collision

Fan nie E. Douglas, through attorney Arden J. Curry, files a Mason County civil action seeking 100000 against Noah Dale Houck. Alleged Sept 10 1960 crash on U S Route 35 caused neck back spine and leg injuries and prevented business and activities. demands medical expenses and damages. Also listed is a separate promissory note suit for 421.30 with interest and costs by Bank of Ripley against Jesse and Nora Harrell.

Point Pleasant Fannie E. Douglas Atorney Arden J. Curry Charleston Mason County Circuit Clerks Office Noah Dale Houck Plantiff Bank of Ripley Jesse Nora Harrell New Haven

Mason County Land Transfers and Local Appointments

E Bartow and Nedra W Jones. John and Beulah Mc Neill in Lewis Dist to Richard and Judith Sauer. John Steele in Clendenin Dist to Maxine Nowlin. Jackuelin Hall and Lyda Redmond in Wag gener to John Benjamin Red mond. Vinton and Kathryn Cossin in Union Dist to Herbert R and Opal Cossin. Wayne Goodnight and Goldie Goodnight in Graham Dist to Robert E Platt. Mason Realty Co in Lewis Dist to William Filson. Local social notes on visiting relatives. Fort Polk guardsmen return after visit with families. July 24 deadline for reservations to the drama Honey in the Rock tour.

E. Bartow Nedra W. Jones John Beulah McNeill Lewis Dist Richard Judith E. Sauer John Steele Clendenin Dist Maxine Nowlin Jackuelin Hall Lyda Redmond Waggener John Benjamin Redmond Vinton Kathryn Cossin Union Dist Herbert R Opal Cossin Wayne Goodnight Goldie Goodnight Graham Dist Robert E. Platt Mason Realty Company William Filson

Farm Women's Club Holds July Meeting at Gallipolis Ferry

Illahee Farm Women's Club met at the homes of Mrs. Ernest Biffle and Mrs. Lettie Jennings with Mrs. C. P. Stout presiding. Devotions were by Mrs. W. H. Reebel. reports were approved. plans covered Beckley county tour August 7 to see Honey in the Rock and a regional meeting July 19 at the 4H Recreation Center. A picnic is set for July 29 at Cornstalk's hunting grounds and a lesson on medical cost followed by discussion.

Point Pleasant Illahee Lyle Austin Earl C. Mohr Beckley Farm Youth Fair Cornstalk

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