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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1965
Page
13
Mason County Fair Association will sponsor the Sweepstake Award at the 1965 Mason County Fair August 11 to 14. Only Mason County families may compete, with a large rotating loving cup for display and a permanent small cup for the winning family. Entries due by 10 a.m. August 14. awards presented Saturday night.
NEW HAVEN The Women's Missionary Society of the New Haven Church of God met at the home of Mrs. Nellie Dudding. Devotions were led by Mrs. Willis Davis Jr. and prayers led by Mrs. Fred Stewart. The secretary and treasurer reports were approved. The stewardship topic was given by Mrs. Iva Capehart who also read a letter about the Aug. 2 state prayer retreat at Cross Lanes West Virginia. Missionary Day is set for Aug. 5 with Rev. James Royster guest speaker.
Community items report new arrivals including a son for Mr and Mrs Basil T Halley of Gallipolis Route 2. The picnic for the girls softball league is planned for Aug 3 at Camden Park with a parents meeting set. Camp New Haven notes list attendees from New Haven Church of God and a counselor. County tours were canceled for lack of interest. New lodge officers will be installed in the Odd Fellows Lodge. A 7000 mile western trip is noted for the Bush, Taylor and related families. Montgomery Ward opens a catalog store in Gallipolis and Chamber of Commerce discusses downtown parking and Sidewalk Days on Aug 6–7.
Gallipolis Municipal Judge William Sowers postponed the preliminary hearing set for Wednesday. A C Neal, probation officer for Mason and Putnam counties, faces an assault with a deadly weapon charge. New Delhi reports 11 000 Indian scientists work abroad due to low wages and poor conditions at home.
Mr and Mrs Richard Eggleton of Bidwell welcome a daughter Kathy Jo Tucker of Addison is listed. Mrs Robert Bush of Gallipolis is discharged.
An all day Neighborhood Youth Corps social meeting announced by AFDCN coordinator John H Sleeman will be Wednesday Aug 4 starting 9 a m at West Virginia State College auditorium. Gov Hulett Smith State Road Commissioner Burl Sawyers and Washington reps expected. Activities include athletics and swimming. Lunch 51 cents or bring own. Bus transportation provided.
The ancient Roman Baths of Diocletian covered more than 10 acres. The note compares the emperor entering for a rubbing to a marathon swim, reflecting on the grand scale and feats of antiquity.
Point Pleasant church outlines a Christian Living Week from August 2 to 6 with activities for all ages. Preschool children 4 to 6 join art sessions, elementary grades study God’s Church is Everywhere, and senior youth cover worship introductions and The Compassionate Christ.
Nibert 76 of Point Pleasant was held to the grand jury on two counts after arraignment in Justice of the Peace Court. He faces charges of illegal sale of whisky and possession of whisky. Bond set at 1500 was not posted and he remained jailed. Police raided his home early Sunday and found 14 pints of whisky and 24 fifths of wine.
Ralph Sayre reports a custodial training conference in Mason County with 29 custodians. The program, sponsored by the State Department of Education with the Mason County Board of Education, covered floor maintenance classroom cleaning and washroom sanitation. Custodian certificates were awarded.
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