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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1961

Page

8

Wahama Alumni Elects Officers At Banquet

The Wahama High School alumni banquet and dance was held with a 6:30 p.m. dinner. James Stewart welcomed attendees and Tom Scally served as toastmaster. Officers for next year were James Stewart president John Hoffman vice president Jo Ann Justice secretary and Elizabeth Boston treasurer.

Ruth Scarberry June Spencer Roush Margaret Kincade James Stewart John Hoffman Jo Ann Justice Elizabeth Boston

Point Pleasant Band Invited to Buckhannon Strawberry Festival

The Point Pleasant High School band with eighty members will attend the Strawberry Festival in Buckhannon on June 9 10. Saul Fischer festival chairman confirmed the invitation and arranged housing and meals for the two day visit. The group will march in the fireman’s parade Friday at 8 p.m. and the grand feature parade Saturday at 2 p.m. Chaperoned by parents and teachers the band has held two hour rehearsals through next week.

Point Pleasant Buckhannon Saul Fischer Point Pleasant High

Night Art Classes Continue At Point Pleasant High

Mason County adult education offers summer art instruction at Point Pleasant Senior High School. The 15 week course runs Tuesdays 6 to 9 pm with Jack Park as instructor. No tuition, small registration fee, registration Monday 7 to 9 pm plus counseling for applicants.

Point Pleasant Mason County Jack Park

Social visiting highlights across Salem area families

The report lists guests and travel among multiple families in Salem Center and nearby towns. Names include Floyd Davis Annetta McMurray Clair Edmundson Mary Overly Edwin Davis Robert Overly Denny Folley Effie Baker R O Strong Roger Strong Earl Strong Owen Hoffman Lauren Hoffman Marvin Wilson Pamela Wilson Lizzie Caton George Martin Margaret Brewer Bill Garnes Bernad Garnes Delton Garnes Ross Edwards and Bill Edwards. Travel notes cite visits to Columbus Fort Gay Parker Run Jackson West Virginia California Hawaii and Hawaii.

R. O. Strong Roger Cleveland Earl Strong Denny Stephen Folley Wilkesville Owen Hoffman Lauren Hoffman Marvin Wilson Pamela Fort Gay W. Va Hoosier Wilson Wilsons Stuart Brewer Fort Knox Margaret Brewer Parker Run Lizzie Caton George Martin Jackson

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list new arrivals and discharges. Admitted include Mrs. George Crabtree Oak Hill Mrs. Everett Biffle Leon Mrs. Clara Musgrave Point Pleasant Mrs. Roy Casto Ravenswood and others. Discharged: Mrs. Herbert Dodrill Vinton and daughter. Twins of Mr and Mrs Harold Winnings New Haven.

George Crabtree Oak Hill Everett Biffle Leon Clara Musgrave Point Pleasant Roy Casto Ravenswood Herbert Dodrill Vinton Harold Winnings New Haven Leon Harmon Gallipolis Mabel Gordon Cheshire Gary Wilson Mason

Shooting Match Planned by Lions at Sand Hill Gun Club

The Lion's Club sponsors a shooting match at the gun club seven miles east of Point Pleasant on Sand Hill Road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Shells are provided. Prizes include hams and merchandise. Proceeds support uniforms for a Little League team.

Point Pleasant Lion’s Club Sand Hill Road

Key Club Members Help With Pool Opening

Key Club members assisted in preparing Shawnee Swimming Pool for opening sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. A new four inch pool drain was installed at the bottom by the city while Kiwanis members added a new fence and made other improvements. Assistants included Danny Johnson Lewis McDaniel Bill Hanshaw Charles Bechtle Tom Ross James King Bob Rea Billy Joe Sturgeon Richard Wilson and Brookie Holmestein.

Point Pleasant Shawnee Kiwanis Club Danny Johnson Lewis McDaniel Bill Hanshaw Charles Bechtle Tom Ross James King Bob Rea Billy Joe Sturgeon Richard Wilson Brookie Holstein

Point Clinic Admission Notes Shift to Local Patients

Local brief lists admites include Mrs Shirley Lively at St Al bans Miss Garnet Dabney at Point Robert Nowlin and South Side Mrs Owen Litchfield at Point Alfred Lines and Leon Gary Lee Matheny at Leon.

Shirley Lively St. Albans Garnet Dabney Point Pleasant Robert Nowlin South Side Owen Litchfield Alfred Lines Leon Gary Lee Matheny

Minister Graduates With Honors At Marshall University

Rev. Robert Hurley will graduate with honors at Marshall University during the 124th commencement. He resides in Henderson and pastors several churches including Henderson Vaught Memorial Beech Hill Hickory Chapel and Leon Methodist. His daughter Judy was a Marshall freshman this year.

Point Pleasant Robert Hurley College of Arts and Science Marshall University Hurley Henderson Henderson, Vaught Memorial Beech Hill Hickory Chapel Leon Judy Marshall

Program Planned For Trinity Methodist WSCS Meeting

Mrs William H Bardin will lead the program when WSCS members of Trinity Methodist Church meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Martha Circle members chaired by Mrs C J Hyer will be hosts.

Point Pleasant William H. Bardin WSCS Trinity Methodist Church Martha Circle C. J. Hyer

Pleas ant Valley Hospital Auxiliary Installs Officers

Harry Flowers becomes president of the Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary at a hospital dining room meeting. Alva J. Williamson administers the installation. new officers include Mrs. Jack Fruth as vice president, Mrs. Shirley Danevich recording secretary, Mrs. Alma Turner corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Wayne Burdette secretary. The group votes to buy an oxygen analyzer a heated bassinet a steel cabinet for refreshments and to sponsor a Red Cross bloodmobile visit Monday at the hospital. Next meeting is June 19 at 8 p m in the Appalachian Auditorium.

Point Pleasant Harry Flowers Pleasant Valley Hospital Alva J. Williamson Jack Fruth Shirley Danevich Alma Turner Wayne Burdette Red Cross Appalachian Auditorium

Couple Plans German Trip to Reunite In Germany

Mr. and Mrs. Billy Bryant of Point Pleasant now in Florida will travel to Germany in August aboard the Brennan. They visit their son-in-law Pat Herod and daughter Bet ty Bryant in Weisbaden to meet granddaughter Mary Catherine. This marks their third trip to Germany and reconnects with relatives connected to a show boat past.

Point Pleasant Billy Bryant Florida Germany Brennan Pat Herod Jo Aleene Mary Catherine Weisbaden Herod Betty

Mason By Lavera Yeager Mason Moves To Florida

Mrs. Philip Van Vranken formerly Barbara Wilson of Mason moved to Lake Mary Florida to reside with her husband stationed at Sanford Naval Air Base. Mr and Mrs James Capehart visited her father Frank Harris in Mason over the weekend. The Gary Wilsons of Salem West Virginia announce the birth of daughter Melissa Jane on May 27 at Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant. Maternal grandparents are Garret and Mrs Steubenville Ohio paternal grandparents Bliss Wilson and Mrs Mason. The Wilsons have another child Gary Brent age two. Frank Harris left Charleston by plane for Miami and Puerto Rico to visit his son Allan in Navy service for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Ralph Warner and family of Mason visited Red House with his parents.

Mason Philip van Vranken Barbara Wilson Lake Mary Fla Orlando Sanford Naval Air Base Gary Wilson Salem, W. Va Melissa Jane Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant Garret Green Steubenville Bliss Wilson Wilsons Gary Brent Frank Harris Charleston Miami Puerto Rico Allan Navy Ralph Warner Red House William Swartz Harry Swartz Canal Winchester Charles D. Woode Sid O’brien Columbus Harry Guthrie Shade High School Doris Caldwell Wilbur Robinson Eastern High School Robert Robinson Ft. Knox William Shay Canton Ethel Mae Linthicum Tom Hayes Stewart John Humphrey Dayton George Guthrie Helen Findling Iva Findling Russell Dorr Whitlatch Richard Spencer and Son Boyles

Captain Bryant Recalls River Showboat Days at Kiwanis

Captain and Mrs. Billy Bryant spoke at the Kiwanis club in Point Pleasant about their showboat careers. Bryant sang several selections and recalled his English origin and family start in river entertainment. Guests included Dr Dan Glassman Leon Putz Buzz Smith Jack Burdett and O C Hall presided.

Point Pleasant Billy Bryant Kiwanis Club Bryant England Captain Bryant Sherwood Costen Hollywood Dan Glassman Leon Putz Buzz Smith Jack Burdett Washington, D. C. O. C. Hall

Pleasant personals note visitors from Akron and nearby towns

Point Pleasant residents shared hosting duties as Mr and Mrs Everett Lutton welcomed Mr and Mrs Russell Lutton and children Sharon and Rush from Akron. Also visiting were Arliss Gruinn and daughter Anieka of Parkersburg Edith Carsey and son Mike of Athens and Ralph McDade of Portland.

Russell Lutton Sharon and Rush Akron Everett Lutton Vernon Ave Point Pleasant Ralph McDade Portland Lutton Arliss Gruinn Anieka Parkersburg Edith Carsey Mike Athens

Yearly Bible School Set at Trinity Methodist

POINT PLEASANT The annual vacation Bible School at Trinity Methodist Church begins Monday with classes from 9 to 11 30 a m daily. It closes June 11 with an open house from 7 to 8 p m for parents and friends to review student work. Kindergarten teachers are Mrs Ralph Crump Mrs Chester Wamsley and Mrs O B Meadows with Mrs C H Stone in charge of music. Primary teachers are Mrs Jack Fruth Mrs Gene Taylor Mrs Clair Cheuvront and Mrs C H Hyer, with Mrs Gene Crow directing the music. Junior high is taught by Mrs J B Couch and Mrs Louis Rossi.

Point Pleasant The Trinity Methodist Church Ralph Crump Chester Wamsley O. B. Meadows Jack Fruth Gene Taylor Clair Cheuvront C. H. Stone William Voight C. H. Hyer David Martin Gene Crow J. B. Couch Louis Rossi

Alfred Sunday School Elects Officers At Methodist Church

The Alfred Methodist Church Sunday School elected officers for each class. Names include Isola Taylor and Eleanor Boyles as teachers assistants for adult and young adults and Nellie Parker and Helen Woode as teachers assistants for other groups.

Alfred Alfred Methodist Church Isola Taylor Eleanor Boyles Nellie Parker Helen Woode Charles Taylor Terry Swartz Busy Bees Thelma Henderson Linnie Gaul Sunbeams Juanita Swartz Doris Dillinger Nina Robinson Alma Swartz Herman Taylor Susie Hawk Barbara Phillips Roll Call Sandra Swartz

Accident Victim in Trevtee in Fair Condition

A Trevtee crash victim, Byrd Jackson a 50 year old man from Gallipolis Ferry, is reported in fair condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Nikki Holley 17 of Point Pleasant and Mrs. Joseph Hammond of Pliny are listed in good condition. All were injured in the same Jefferson and 22nd Street accident.

Point Pleasant Byrd Jackson Gallipolis Ferry Pleasant Valley Hospital Nikki Holley Joseph Hammond Jefferson and 22Nd Sts

Divorce Orders Include Custody Rulings in Point Pleasant

Thomas J Bumgarner granted a divorce from Erma J Bumgarner with custody awarded of their two children. June Emily Woodall denied a divorce from Joe Edward Woodall by the court.

Point Pleasant Thomas J. Bumgarner Erma J. Bumgarner June Emily Woodall Joe Edward Woodall

Meigs Area Church Schedules Various Services

A long list of area churches outlines Sunday schools and worship times across Meigs County. Notable entries include Meigs Area Middleport Nazarene with services starting at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and evening events, plus multiple Free Methodist and Baptist churches listing morning worships, evangelistic meetings, and midweek prayer or Bible study sessions.

Middleport Church of the Nazarene Hysell Run Free Methodist Danville Pilgrim Holiness Laurel Cliff Baptist Jehovah's Witnesses Carpenter Baptist Rutland First Baptist Harrisonville Presbyterian Sunday School Zion Church of Christ—Bible School Rutland Church of the Nazarene Columbia Chapel Christian Bible School Rutland Church of Christ Bible School Dexter Church of Christ Bible School Forest Run Baptist Langsville Congregational School Baptist Training Union Pomeroy Church of Christ Kingsbury Church Christian Church Alfred Methodist Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Eden United Brethren In Christ Christian Endeavor Racine Christian Science Society Middleport Church of Christ In Christian Union Syracuse First United Presbyterian Heath Methodist Lottridge EUB Carleton Interdenominational Kingsbury Rd Pomeroy Seventh-Day Adventist Butternutt St. Dav Hall Bradford Shade Valley Pastoral Unity of Christian Churches Long Bottom Tuppers Plains Orange Hemlock Grove Hemlock _Grove

Local Church Schedules Across Town

Chauncey Church of Christ and nearby congregations publish Sunday and weekday services. Listings include Chauncey Chauncey Millfield Trimble Taylor Ridge Morristown Concord and Pilgrim Holiness schedules with times for worship Bible study Sunday school and prayer meetings.

Church of Christ Kenneth Sedgwick Millfield Taylor Ridge J. A. Long Trimble Chauncey George Drach Chauncey Methodist Methodist Pilgrim Holiness Church of God Morristown Holiness Concord

Sunday church schedule roundup for Pt Pleasant and surroundings

Local church listings show morning worship times across Pt Pleasant and neighboring towns. Sunday school usually at 9:30 to 9:45 am with service lines including midweek prayer, evening services on select Sundays, and Watchtower study times for Jehovah’s Witnesses.

Sunday church schedule and worship services listed

Nelsonville Khaberly Chapel and multiple churches share weekly timetables including Sunday school times from 9 30 a m to 2 p m and worship sessions at 7 39 p m 7 45 p m 10 30 a m and 3 p m across locations such as Wylie Chapel Liberty Hill Nazarene First Methodist First Christian First Presbyterian and United Presbyterian along Route 278 and surrounding towns.

Khaberly Apostolic Gospel Wylie Chapel Ame Sabhbath Carbon Hill Liberty Hill

Area Church Schedules Show Weekend Worship Times

A listing of local church services across Glouster and surrounding towns. Details include Sunday schools at 9:30 a.m. and worship services in the morning and evening, with midweek prayer meetings and Bible studies on various days. Names of congregations such as Glouster First Baptist and Nazarene Church appear with service times.

Area church schedules and worship times listed

A local listing compiles Sunday school and worship times for multiple churches including Logan South Haydenville Church of God Haydenville Methodist Charge and others. Entries cover service hours prayer meetings Bible study choir rehearsals and youth activities across Zion United and several Lutheran and EUB congregations.

Trinity Lutheran Walther League Meeting of Trustees St. Matthew Lutheran Luther League Scout St. John Lutheran Church of the Nazarene First United Presbyterian Sunday Church Phillis Schmid United Presbyterian Harrington First Methodist — Church

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services Across Gallia County

Gallipolis area churches publish a Sunday timetable with multiple services. Gallipolis Assembly of God holds Sunday school at 9 45, morning worship at 11, and an evening prayer service at 7 30. Rio Grande and Bidwell Church of God list morning services, while First Church of God and Triedstone Baptist show variations of Sunday worship and prayer meetings. St Peters Episcopal notes a family service at 10 30 and evening prayer at 6 30.

Bath School Nazarene Heights Main Street Baptist St. Peter’s Lutheran Christ Episcopal Holy Communion Sun Warren First Church of God Presbyterian Eighth and Main St Assembly of God Rio Grande Bidwell Church of God Garfield Ave Gallipolis Third Ave Triedstone Baptist St. Peter's Episcopal Second Ave Episcopal Young

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