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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1961

Page

5

Farm Youth Exchangee Reflects German Life Philosophy

Haymond Luzadder recounts eight weeks in Germany with the International Farm Youth Exchange. He notes a work life balance with Sunday rest, long range planning, and a focus on present needs. He observes disciplined yet nongreedy farmers, family leadership, and daily egg-egg production analysis.

Farm Youth Exchangee Germany Haymond Butch Luzadder West Virginia International Farm Youth Exchangee

Annual Picnic At Cedar Lakes Draws 199 Attendees

The Appalachian Power Company picnic was held July 23 at Cedar Lakes FFA FHA camp near Ripley with 199 employees, spouses, children and guests. Prizes were awarded in sack and foot races, and Diane Crump won the skillet throwing contest. Adult prizes went to Mildred Jewell, Vivian Tillis and Paul A. Sayre. children prizes to Vicki Langford, Joey Crum and Nancy Hurt.

Point Pleasant Appalachian Power Company Cedar Lakes Ffa-Fha Ripley Diane Crump J. R. Crump Mildred Jewell C. W. Jewell New Haven Vivian Tillis R. D. Tillis Paul A. Sayre Vicki Langford W. B. Langford Joey Crum J. E. Crum Nancy Hurt L. D. Balding

OES Class Hears Instruction At Masonic Hall

Mrs. Gussie Caldorph of Charleston led a school of instruction for the new officers of Chapter 75 of the Order of Eastern Star at the Masonic temple in Point Pleasant. Mrs. Wallie Toney presided as worthy matron with a gathering of members and guests, followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Ethel Rainey.

Point Pleasant Gussie Caldorph Charleston Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Wallie Toney Ethel Rainey Thelma Blaine Ednad Burdette Frank Marie Chapman Shirley Bane Esther Thomas Katherine Willis Gary Bane Bernelda Tinsley

Hidden Valley Club Board Sets Meeting at 8 PM

Hidden Valley country club board will meet at 8 p m Wednesday at Appalachian Power Company. Plans for the club’s opening were outlined, with a nine hole course, swimming pool, and clubhouse on 197 acres off Sand Hill road.

Ing Hidden Valley Country Club Appalachian Power Company Paul Somerville, Jr Sand Hill Road

Guardsmen Return From Charleston Duty After Flood Response

Twenty six thousand four hundred sixty fourth Ord nance Co soldiers of the West Virginia National Guard returned from emergency duty in Charleston where they aided in transporting food and flood victims to hospitals for typhoid shots and moved workers to hard hit areas. Lt. Roger Schuhle led the first unit and also headed the second group reporting many volunteers assisted and praises their effort while other guard units were released Tuesday night.

Point Pleasant 3664Th Ordnance Co West Virginia National Guard Charleston Roger Schuhle Schuhle

Girls State Delegate Gives Report at Mason County Meeting

Miss Judy Noble, Rhododendron Girls State representative, reported at the Mason County Unit 23 American Legion Auxiliary meeting. Plans were made for an annual Legion pic nic with date to be announced. Unit president Mrs. William F. E. Redman and vice president elect Mrs. A. W. McKinney will attend the Charleston department convention this weekend as delegates. Alternate delegates named were Mildred Garrett and Mrs. Kerr Jackson. Mrs. Redman sewed refreshments for the gathering and a list of participating members was noted.

Point Pleasant Judy Noble Mason County American Legion Auxiliary Legion William FE. Redman A. W. McKinney Department Charleston Mildred Garrett Kerr Jackson Redman Katherine Terry Grace Moser Orpha O’connor Esther Thomas Zora Blaine Isabelle Greer Mary Choquette Olive Wood Ellen Deweese

Mrs Barnette Celebrates 92nd Birthday at Home

J L Barnette of North Main Street marked her 92nd birthday with a Sunday buffet at home. Former Arabell Lemaster she is the last living family member. Attending were daughter and family C M Mohl of Athens Ohio and Martha Barnette of Washington DC, son D C Barnette of Detroit, two other daughters J A Rodgers and Eunice Jiiden, Rev Wayne Ransom family, V A Ward and Don Ward with Sue, and Huntington and Point Pleasant friends who sent gifts and cards.

Point Pleasant J. L. Barnette North Main Street Arabell Lemaster C. M. Mohl Athens Ohio Martha Washington, D. C D. C. Barnette Detroit Mich J. A. Rodgers Eunice Jiiden Wayne Ransom Jean, Mary Donald Huntington V. A. Ward Don Ward Sue Barnette

Pleasant Valley Hospital Discharges Noted Names

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes discharge of Mrs. Virgie Snodgrass of Point Pleasant Mrs. William Seifried of Gallipolis and Jean Griffin of Point Pleasant.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Virgie Snodgrass Point Pleasant William Seifried Gallipolis Jean Griffin

Stewarts Welcome Son Terry Allen in Point Pleasant

Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Stewart announce the birth of their son Terry Allen at a Point Pleasant area hospital on July 23. Grandparents are Maurice Wickline, Crown City, and C. B. Stewart, Point Pleasant, with great-grandfather Samuel Myers, 88, noted as having eight great granddaughter relatives.

Point Pleasant B. P. Stewart Marietta Ohio Terry Allen Maurice Wickline Crown City C. B. Stewart Samuel Myers Mr. Myers

Point Clinic Births

Mr and Mrs Charles Everett Duncan of Gallipolis welcomed a son. Mrs Gladys Williamson and Loretta Knapp were admitted, along with Earl David Mattox of West Columbia.

Charles Everett Duncan Gallipolis Gladys Williamson South Loretta Knapp Leon Earl David Mattox West Columbia

Cow Milks Way Into 50 Ton Club

Reymann Golden Douglas Irene, a 12 year old Ayrshire cow at West Virginia University, has surpassed 50 tons of milk. Her lifetime: 101,758 pounds milk and 4161 pounds butterfat from 2828 days, about 36 pounds daily, highlighting Ayrshire longevity per officials.

Point Pleasant Reymann Golden Douglas Irene Reymann Memorial Ayrshires West Virginia University Golden Douglas Irene Ayrshire Ayrshire Breeders’ Association Brandon Vermont

Kiwanis To Hear Marlin Ballplayer

A Charleston Marlins baseball team representative will speak at the Kiwanis meeting. On August 3 a mouth to mouth resuscitation demonstration by 4-H members Mrs. Roger Wilson and Miss Janet McCoy will be part of a statewide life saving contest. Committee members Gene Crow Chester Roush and Bill Buffington will present a slate on Aug. 3. Board to elect officers on Aug. 24. Secretary treasurer appointed by the board.

Point Pleasant Charleston Marlin Kiwanis Club Roger Wilson Janet McCoy Or. Hall Gene Crow Chester Roush Bill Buffington

Turtle with 1939 initials found in Beverly home driveway

Beverly Beller found a dry land turtle on the Thompson property with initials B W M S or C B carved on its shell dated 1939. The shell bears a large dent and missing piece, suggesting it was run over and may be very old. Beller hopes someone recalls the carving and the turtle may be kept for a time.

Point Pleasant M.S James Thompson Sand Hill Rd Beverly Beller Beller

Liberia Declares English Official Language and Dollar Currency

The Republic of Liberia acknowledges English as the official governmental language and recognizes the U S dollar as legal tender.

Republic of Liberia U. S

TV Table Stolen From Blaine Home Monday

A television set and TV table were stolen from Mr and Mrs Kerr Blaine's Southside home Monday night when they were away. Trooper L C Yost reports the door was pried open to gain entry.

Blaine Point Pleasant Kerr Blaine Southside Blaines L. C. Yost

Mrs Bradshaw Treated After Mower Cut Toes

Alice Bradshaw of Jefferson Blvd. was treated at Holser Hospital Tuesday afternoon for severe toe cuts. She sustained the injuries when her foot slipped on a power mower and required stitches for three toes.

Point Pleasant Alice Bradshaw Jefferson Blvd Holser Hospital

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Bonn Land Berlin Pop Kenna Grange Kenna W. Va OES Masonic Hall Hidden Valley Board Long Beach Calif Asia North America Dalia Lion India Jacqueline Ori Belgium Elsie Klein Luxembourg Hermione Brown British Guiana Dolly Ma China Point Corvair Gorvair Chevrolet Denise McCluggage Starr Hammen Denise Starr Montreal Vancouver British Columbia Corvairs Europe Canada BOB Hess, Inc E. State ST Nelsonville Bob Hess Nelsonville, Inc Fayette ST Mrs. Barnette Stewarts Kiwanis Marlin Belks Mansible
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