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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1974

Page

6

Wallwork named VP of operations for two mining firms

Geary W. Wallwork former manager of coal mining at AEP Service near Salem Center is appointed vice president of operations for Florence and Helen Mining Cos. and related tasks for Meigs Mines Nos. 1 and 2. The firms are North American Coal Co. subsidiaries.

Geary W. Wallwork American Electric Power Service Salem Center Sward Wallwork Meigs James M. Gavin Cheshire Florence and Helen Mining Cos James H. Hurley North American Coal Co Cleveland Kittanning Lehigh University University of Pittsburgh Bethlehem Mines Corp

Middleport Personal Notices Highlight Doolittles and McComas Family Visits

Mr and Mrs George Doolittle and family of Berea visited her parents the Lamberts at Royal Oak Park during camping. Krista and Connie Doolittle stayed with grandparents for days. Sgt Edward Lee McComas USMC and family visited L W McComas in Ohio before his Japan assignment. The family toured Spokane Worlds Fair and plan to reside in Crete Nebraska during the deployment. Previously they lived in Santa Ana California.

George Doolittle Berea Glenn Lambert Royal Oak Park Krista Connie Doolittle Jesse Lake West Jefferson Leo Kennedy Karen Sprouse Terry Vernon Weber Donna Duane Dallas Myrtle Beach S. C Edward Lee McComas U. S. Marine Corps Dianne Patricia Michael McComas L. W. McComas Japan Sergeant McComas Spokane Ohio Crete Neb

Judge Awards Funds in Mason County Circuit Court

James Lee Thompson awarded Thomas Field and Co. $12 368 62 in a suit against Thomas Lewis and Delbert Alton. Citizens National Bank won $859 21 against Douglas and Paula Camp and $264 19 against Gene and Mary Walter. Two divorces finalized Mildred Gillespie and Gilbert Gillespie John Lester McCarty and Lois Ann McCarty.

Point Pleasant James Lee Thompson Mason County Thomas Field and Co Thomas, Lewis Delbert Alton Citizens National Bank Douglas Paula Camp Gene Mary Walter Mildred Gillespie Gilbert Gillespie John Lester McCarty Lois Ann McCarty

Meeting on New Uniforms for Miller High Band

Miller High School Band Boosters discuss new uniforms and funding at a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the band room. Students not yet measured should report Tuesday at 8 a m. uniforms will be ordered that day.

Hemlock Miller High School

Rotarian of the Year honors for Jack Burdette at Point Pleasant

Retired U.S. Corps of Engineers legal counsel and Mason County Bi Centennial coordinator Jack Burdette was named Rotarian of the Year at a Rotary Club dinner at the Red Carpet Inn. Ted Mullenberg of West Virginia State College spoke and introduced students aiding a city recreation plan. Other briefs note travel to Delaware and Minnesota visits, plus a Middleport picnic.

Point Pleasant Jack Burdette U.S. Corp of Mason County Rotary Club Red Carpet Inn Ted Mullenberg West Virginia State College

Glouster Youths Attend Christian Service Camp

Seven area youths from Bishopville Glouster and Oakdale Churches of Christ attended the Christian Service Camp at Darwin. Kelly Vaughn of Oakdale was named a runner up in the King and Queen contest. twenty seven campers and workers from Glouster Church attended as camp for senior youth opened Sunday afternoon.

Blouster Churches of Christ At Darwin Bishopville Glouster Church

Apple Grove Station Approved for Mason County Firehouse

Mason County Court approved construction plans for a fire station at Apple Grove serving the county's southern end. Discussion also covered a Farm Museum at the Mason County Fairgrounds and a youth center project with a Leon delegation.

Point Pleasant Mason County Apple Grove Mason County Fairgrounds Leon

Two Mason Farmers Honored at State FFA Convention

Two Mason County residents receive top honors at the State Future Farmers of America Convention at Jacksons Mills. Tom Douglass, son of the Agricultural Commissioner, named West Virginia Star Farmer and awarded $125 by Monongahela Power Co. He runs a 400 acre fourth generation farm with his father. Pete Sommer, 375 acre Southside farmer, titled Established Farmer of 1974, earns $150 with his wife and four children active in church and community. Sommer is a Point Pleasant High School graduate and former FFA member.

Point Pleasant Mason County Future Farmers of America Jackson's Mills Weston Tom Douglass Gus Douglass Grimm's Landing West Virginia Monongahela Power Co Therogram Pete Sommer Southside Sommer Point Pleasant High School FFA

Ordination Timing Criticized By Bishop

In Cincinnati the Rt. Rev. John M. Krumm of Southern Ohio condemns a plan by three bishops to ordain 11 women on July 29. He supports movement toward women’s ordination but rejects the action as invalid at this time.

Cincinnati John M. Krumm Episcopal Church Ohio Krumm Southern House of Bishops Episcopal Church Publishing Co Witness Robert L. DeWitt DeWitt

Gospel Singers Plan Concert by Huntington Group

The Royal Messengers from Huntington West Virginia will perform sacred music at 9 30 a m Sunday in the First Church of God Athens Ohio 200 Columbus Road The open concert aims to appeal to all ages and is free to the public.

Royal Messengers Huntington W. Va Church of God Columbus Road Athens Huntington Group

Homecoming Planned By McDougal Church

McDougal United Methodist Church in Athens County schedules its annual homecoming on Sunday August 4 with 11 am services led by Pastor Robert McGee followed by a basket lunch and afternoon program. Rev Freeland Norris leads a hymn sing at 2 pm at Carpenter Baptist Church open to the public.

McDougal United Methodist Church Athens County Jeanne M. Watkins Robert McGee Freeland Norris Carpenter Baptist Church

Local Athens area business directory listing various shops and services

A dense listing of businesses in Athens and surrounding towns including insurance Grange Mutual, D and D Equipment, cleaning services, poultry, appliance retailers, restaurants, medical, banking, car dealers, lumber, mobile homes, inns, automotive, furniture, beauty salons, and more. The compilation provides names, addresses, and phone numbers for numerous firms such as Ray Cuckler Insurance, Massey Ferguson dealer, Miller's Poultry, Jones Buick Olds Cadillac, Nelsonville Lumber, University Inn, Kentuck y Fried Chicken, and others. This snapshot reflects a mid 20th century local commerce directory style.

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