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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1961

Page

10

Rogers Second In State FFA Contest

Rogers placed second in the State FFA contest and earned a $60 award. Wayne is president of the Point Pleasant chapter and received coaching from Mrs. Helen Sterrett and Clifford Dunn. Also named to state offices were Bill Barker as secretary and Robert Watterson as state reporter.

West Virginia Wayne Point Pleasant FFA Helen Sterrett Clifford Dunn Rogers Mason County Bill Barker William A. Barker Robert Watterson Hannan High School Barker Malcolm Thomas William Gill Gallipolis Ferry Lanny Williamson South Side

First Group Finds Body In Charleston Area Rescue Effort

Captain Gwen Roseberry of the 664th Finance Co. says a second guardsmen group is deployed to Charleston to assist a 19 man unit. Sgt. Horace Miller leads the unit as thirty guardsmen return from Thursday night. Donna Wooten, 27, found dead in the Ohio River at Greenup after her family washed away in floodwaters.

Point Pleasant Gwen Roseberry 664Th Offinance Co West Virginia National Guard Charleston Horace Miller Donna Wooten Ohio River Greenup Kanawha River Wooten Mr. Wooten

Annual Picnic Held By Trinity Methodist Church

Trinity Methodist Church held its annual church picnic Sunday at the Hickory Chapel home of Senator and Mrs. J. G. F. Johnson. The Rev. L. Curtis Saville opened with an invocation and a picnic dinner was served. Numerous registering guests included families from local churches and residents of Easley and nearby areas.

Point Pleasant Trinity Methodist Church J. G. F. Johnson Hickory Chapel L. Curtis Saville Saville Carl Lanham J. H. Carpenter B. W. Lembing Raymond Bentley Angus Robbins

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Note Fragments

Fragmentary hospital notes mention individuals such as Mrs Devon Henthorne of Ripley and Mrs Joey Roush of Letert with unclear context and incomplete details. The readable text lists names and locations without a cohesive event or outcome.

Devon Henthorne Ripley Bk Baceton

Driver Cited After Wreck in Henderson

Charles E. Abbott of Point Pleasant was cited for failure to keep his vehicle under control after a Saturday collision in Henderson. Abbott, driving Charlies W. Leonard's car, lost control on a corner, crossed the sidewalk, and struck William E. Mayes' parked car, pushing it into a garage door. Total damages were about $950 to the garage and vehicles.

Point Pleasant Charles E. Abbott Sheriff's Department Henderson Abbott Charlies W. Leonard William E. Mayes Mayes

Car and Station Wagon Crash at City Intersection

Omar Bradley aged 16 from Athens drove a station wagon owned by William Gygax of Dix- San Addition and turned from Jackson Ave into a southbound car driven by Lewis Sutton of Point Pleasant at the intersection of City of Sand Hill Rd and 28th St. Property damage estimated at 400 dollars with no injuries reported.

Point Pleasant Sand Hill Rd 28Th St Omar Bradley Athens William Gygax Dix- San Addition Jackson Ave Lewis Sutton

Two Sentenced for Breaking and Entering

Two individuals were sentenced to prison for breaking and entering. Each received a term ranging from one to fifteen years.

Ohio Driver Posts Bond for Drunken Driving Charge

Joe M. Marion 43 of Marietta posted bond for a hearing before Justice of Peace A M Goodwin after being arrested Saturday night on a drunk driving charge. Dewey Keaton 68 of Apple Grove also posted bond for a hearing on intoxication. Edward R. Caynor 30 of Point Pleasant was arrested on a drunk charge and posted bond. Albert Neal of Henderson and Marshall Nibert 27 of Apple Grove were cited or charged with drunkenness.

Point Pleasant Joe M. Marion Marietta Ohio Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Sheriff's Department Goodwin Dewey Keaton Apple Grove Edward R. Caynor Albert Neal Henderson Marshall Nibert

Canoe Expedition Planned by Tri-State Scouts

Ex plorers of the Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council plan a canoe expedition to northern Wisconsin August 8 to 17 with Roger Farrow Jr. and Franz Richert among the enrolled explorers. Base is Boulder Junction WI. council still accepts a few more explorers. details at the council office.

Point Pleasant Tri-State Area Boy Scout Council North Woods Wisconsin Roger Farrow, Jr Marietta Manufacturing Co Franz Richert New Haven Lions Club Boulder Junction Wis Upper Michigan Philip Weber Council Activities Committee Council

Local visitors and relatives called in from Elyria Newark and Logan

Mr and Mrs Earl Lantz of Elyria visited at their home here. Relatives in Logan have been visiting recently. William Jewett is a patient at the local COsee PS hospital. Mire Cherie Wotterns and her children from Newark visited relatives here recently.

Mrs. Earl Lantz of Elyria Logan William Jewett Eee Ene Cosee Her Cherie Wotterns Newark

Circle Meeting Set At Mrs Blanken Home

Members of the Martha Circle will meet Tuesday at 6 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs J A Blanken. The event is part of the Circle’s regular schedule in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Martha Circle J. A. Blankeniheee Boe

Visitation Notes From Miss Forrest Nanna's Home Visitors

Recent visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harbarger of Barberton and others from Cincinnati Reynoldsburg Johnson City Golf Course Rd New Plymouth Keokuk Iowa Constantine Mich Colon Mich Prattsville Columbus and Albany. A Sunday picnic at the Hawk home drew many relatives and neighbors from the area.

New Marshfield Forrest Nanna Frank Harbarger Barberton Carl Fultz Jill Cincinnati Robert Cramer Reynoldsburg Harry Carter Johnson City Earl Carmichael Golf Course Mary Chesser New Plymouth Dan Hoskins Keokuk Iowa Tina Coe Prattsville Mary Llewellyn Coe Dearth Charles Pierce Rexford Columbus Charles Hawk Lloyd Babcock Colon Mich Kenny Thomas Kay Elliott Kathy Leel Albany Rusty Dinsmoor Judy Carmen Laird Llewellyn Virginia Martin Kevin Ardith Llewellyn Phil Llewellyn Patty Llewell

Tuesday Rites Set For Mrs. Bertha Shumway

Funeral services for 80 year old Mrs. Bertha Shumway, former Reedsville resident, will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at Reno Christian Church. Burial follows in Chester Cemetery. She died Friday in St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg after living in Akron. Friends may call at White funeral home Coolville.

Shumway Reedsville Bertha Shumway Reno Christian Church Chester Cemetery

Good used car bargains emerge in daily ads

A used car can offer value with features like low mileage and good tires. Readers are advised to watch the daily column ads for potential bargains and favorable engine condition.

Cincinnati Market Reports Mixed Livestock Prices Across Categories

AP market summary shows thin activity with cattle steers 21.00 to 23.25 per lb and heifers around 21.00 to 23.00, cows 12.50 to 15.50, bulls 18.00 to 19.00, stockers 16.00 to 23.00, hogs around 18.50 to 19.00 for No 1 and 2, sows 13.25, lambs 15.00 to 18.50 with feeder lambs 10.00 to 11.00, prices varying by weight and grade.

Cincinnati — Onlin USDA Sana Utility Sandard

Festival Held Friday in Point Pleasant

A local event in Point Pleasant featured judging at a festival on Friday where activity centered on metal work and wares. Participants from nearby areas showcased wares and engaged with judges to determine placement and awards.

Point Pleasant Sen. J. Coysiete Bey Gioom Grogee Baron

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