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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1965

Page

3

Bryant History Discussed at Mason County Meeting

Mrs. Vivian Siders presented a program on the Bryant family at the Mason County Historical Society meeting held at Sunnyside School. L. L. Caldwell discussed William Jennings Bryan’s visit to Mason County to honor his grandparents. Dues of 2 dollars will be collected by Mrs. Juanita Burdette at the next meeting in Point Pleasant where new officers will be elected.

Point Pleasant Bryant Vivian Siders Mason County Historical Society Sunnyside School Juanita Burdette

Junior Fair Talent Fund Is Cancelled

A Gallia County Farm Bureau board meeting announced the Friday night August 6 talent contest at the Gallia County Junior Fair was canceled due to insufficient applicants. Director Paul Bower said the decision was to avoid a lack of participants and that the project may resume if there is interest in the future. The women’s committee announced a regional rally in late September at the Armory in Logan and flower arrangements by local members. A Bumgarner reunion is set for August 8 at New Haven Park with a noon picnic.

Gallipolis Gallia County Farm _ Bureau Board of Trustees Farm Bureau Talent Fund Paul Bower Bower Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Dan Notter Logan Farm Bureau

Ohio Senate moves bills amid delays and campus clash

The Ohio Senate approves pay raises for statewide officials and creates new courts while advancing a $9 million boost to the school foundation. It kills and later revives a branch campus plan amid friction with Chancellor Millett and contemplates reapportionment changes for both chambers with new district rules.

Columbus Ohio Senate Common Pleas House Franklin County House Education Committee House Finance Committee Cincinnati Millett King Nincompoops

4 H Style Review and Talent Contest at Krodel Park

Mason County 4 H hosts a July 28 style revue and talent contest at Krodel Park to select winners for the state wool contest style revue and talent event August 16 to 18 at Jackson's Mill. Sessions run 10 to 2:15 with registration, judging, training, and dressing for the competition.

Krodel Park Point Pleasant Mason County Jackson’s Mill

4 H Club Talent Contest and Prizes Listed

A list of names and addresses appears with dismissals for a Mason County 4-H event. The notice includes a review from 2:15 to 3 p.m. a style revue and talent contest at 3 p.m. a tea at 3:15 p.m. and winners announced. Participants for state honors must be 14 to 19 on Jan 1 1965 and have completed at least three years of 4-H home economics projects. Third and fourth year girls must wear their 4-H garment for judging. The winner will represent Mason County at the 4-H Roundup on Aug 16. No specific project required for eligibility.

Mason County

Kiwanis Hears Mason County Fair Report

Woodrow Mace spoke at the Kiwanis Club meeting about the upcoming Mason County Fair August 10 to 14 and the planned fair highlights. Joe Jordan led in the president’s absence with guest Pete Stauffer from Christ Episcopal Church in attendance.

Point Pleasant Woodrow Mace Mace Joe Jordan G. A. Biggs Pete Stauffer Christ Episcopal Church

Visitors rise at Tue-Endie-Wei Park and Mansion House

Records show 21 472 visitors to Tue-Endie-Wei Park and Mansion House this year with Mansion House open daily and Sundays. Last year from April 1 to December 2 over 22 000 visited the historical site. Mansion receptionists are Mrs Lottie Wilfong and Mrs Gertrude Bateson.

Point Pleasant Tue-Endie-Wei Park Lottie Wilfong Gertrude Bateson

Injured Man Improves After Farm Tractor Accident

Dick Austin Hogsett, injured May 24 when pinned under a farm tractor on his farm, shows improvement in St. Mary's Hospital Huntington. The Pleasant High School teacher is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hogsett Austin.

Point Pleasant Dick Austin Hogsett Austin St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Pleasant High School Lyle Austin

Burris Family Birth Announcement and Local 4-H Notes

Mr and Mrs John V Burris II announce the birth of a daughter Lana Renee at Holzer Hospital on July 9. Grandparents include Paul Fitzgerald West Columbia and John V Burris Sebring Florida and Dorothy Burris Schenectady NY. Great grandmothers are Mrs J R Chattin Clifton WV and Mrs May Van Matre West Columbia. American Leaders Lucky Star 4 H Clubs hosted a picnic at Good Shepherd EUB Church with several guests. Hillbillie 4 H Club to sponsor an ice cream social Saturday at 5 pm at White Flats community building to raise camp funds.

West Columbia John V. Burris II 4Th Street Point Pleasant Lana Renee Holzer Hospital Paul Fitzgerald John V. Burris Sebring Flo Dorothy Burris Schnectady N.Y J. R. Chattin Clifton W. Va May van Matre Lucky Star 4-H Good Shepherd Eub Church Donald Lockhart Sharon Richard Clench Tammy Lucille Murphy Hillbillie 4-H Club White Flats Camp Fund

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Births record a daughter for Mr and Mrs Milton Pearson of Gallipolis Ferry and a son for Mr and Mrs Carl Kinnard of Point Pleasant. Admits include Mrs Eva Nowlin Apple Grove Judy Martin Buffalo and several residents of Gallia County for hospital care. Gallia County reports 7 new nominating petitions for township trustee posts bringing total filings to 39 with names such as Anthony Murray T A Goolding Oakey Johnson Dale Mulford Don G Swick Harold M Russell and Sylvan H Gardner.

Milton Pearson Gallipolis Ferry Carl Kinniard Point Pleasant Eva Nowlin Apple Grove Judy Martin Buffalo Clarence Gill Letart Harry Bright Henderson Godfrey Moore Wallie Bauer, Jr Richard Mallhav Gallipolis Donald Workman Clarence Fisher Gallia County Anthony Murray T. A. Goolding Oakey Johnson Dale Mulford Don G. Swick Harold M. Russell Sylvan H. Gardner

Dangerous Weapon Charge Is Filed

GALLIPOLIS A C Neal Hurricane probation officer for Mason and Putnam counties was arrested on a warrant alleging assault with a dangerous weapon. Neal is free on $500 bond and is to appear before Judge William H. Sowers in Municipal Court Saturday at 1 15 p m. GALLIPOLIS city police reported several other arrests and a parking lot collision.

Gallipolis A. C. Neal Hurricane Mason Putnam Counties Neal William H. Sowers

Sheriff Probes Vandalism at Erma Wallace Farm

Gallia County Sheriff investigates vandalism at Erma Wallace’s farm on Lower River Road. Three concrete reservoir tops were broken and thrown into the water. Suspects are being pursued as the investigation continues.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Creston Church Group Plans Rummage Sale

The Ladies Aid Society of Cres ton EUB Church will hold an ice cream social and rummage sale at Mt. Flower Grade School on Route 87. Proceeds fund painting the church and buying an awning for the basement steps.

Point Pleasant Ladies Aid Society of Creston EUB Mt. Flower

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