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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1965

Page

6

Mason Mayor Raynes Re-elected In Narrow Victory

In Mason, Dayton Raynes was re-elected mayor for a second term as 405 voters cast ballots. Incumbent Woodrow Foreman lost by one vote to Walter Werry, while Progressive ticket winners included Charles Yeaher Donald Cook George Carson Robert Wilson and Recorder Robert Capehart.

Mason Dayton Raynes Raynes Woodrow Foreman Walter Werry Charles Yeaher Donald Cook George Carson Robert K. Wilson

Hobert Wilson Named Lions Club President

Hobart Wilson Jr was elected president of the Gallipolis Lions Club at a bi monthly meeting in the Riverboat Room Holdover directors Ed Stewart and Dr Gene Abels remain On new officers are Charles M Neal and Dr James A Kemp Officers will be installed July 6 A 45 minute recording featuring Dr Murray Banks was played and 12 local merchants joined the flag project Twenty nine members and one guest Herman L Dillon attended the meeting

Gallipolis Hobart Wilson Jr Gallipolis Lions Club Scar’s Eddie Cottrell James N. M. Davis Robert W Cobb Robert du Bois Richard Brown Lowell Call Odie O'Donnell Murray Banks Claude Daniels Flag Project

April Auto Sales Drop In Gallia

Gallia County dealers sold 71 fewer motor vehicles in May than April with 91 new passenger cars, 16 new trucks, 154 used cars and 11 used trucks, totaling 280 sales. Minor items include six new and one used trailer and one new motorcycle.

Gallipolis Gallia County Office of Clerk of Courts Marjorie Rinehart

4 H Electric Tour Set for June 15 in Gallia County

4 H Extension Agent Ivan Archer plans an area electric tour in Gallia County on June 15. The day starts at 9 45 a m at the Kyger Creek power plant with a 10 a m tour, lunch at Kyger Creek park, then a 1 30 p m visit to Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op in GallPolis and ends by 3 p m Reservations due by June 8 with Ivan Archer. Henderson city election June 23. candidates must announce by June 11.

Gallipolis Ivan Archer Jackson Gallia Coun Kyger Creek Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op Henderson

Keefer Retains His Post

LEON The town of Leon held its municipal election Tuesday with Warren Keefer re elected mayor receiving 32 votes Edna Burdet te recorder 33 votes and Juanita Burdette treasurer 34 votes. These candidates were unopposed. Three incumbent council members were re elected Lyda Smith 29 votes Edger Kirker 24 votes and W B Jiiden 21 votes. Others elected were Warren Stewart 27 votes and Dallas Durst 21 votes. Defeated were Ernest Rairden 12 votes James E Beavor Sr 15 votes Sherman Graham 15 votes and Lois Shinn 6 votes.

Leon Warren Keefer Edna Burdette Juanita Burdette Lyda Smith Edger Kirker W. B. Jiiden Warren Stewart Dallas Durst

Jurors Cant Agree In Mason Civil Suit

Mason county jurors heard evidence in New Haven Builders vs Dwight and Sylvia Sayre a civil action that ended in a hung jury with $1950 claimed for house purchase. The jury foreman was George Rairden and the panel included Wallace Smith Jr and others.

Point Pleasant Mason County New Haven Dwight Sylvia Sayre George Rairden Foreman Wallace Smith, Jr C. A. Barnett Walter O. Eads, Jr Lilly Fay Lanham Wilmer C. Rowsey Mary Hyre Mary L. Ke

Rebecca Shinn Honored At Point Bridal Shower

Miss Rebecca Anna Shinn bride elect of Vernon Keefer was feted at a Point shower hosted by Carroll Shinn residence. Hosts included Mrs. George Cottrill and others with a long guest list of family friends and community members.

Point Pleasant Rebecca Anna Shinn Vernon Keefer Carroll Shinn George Cottrill Milton Burdette Herman Shinn Kathryn Beaver Guy Burdette Harold Bowman George Rairden John Burdette Gus R. Douglass Mary Lee Douglass

Seniors Honor 4-H Graduates Katherine Thomas Reginald Hart

Miss Katherine Thomas and Reginald T Hart win outstanding 4-H graduating senior awards from the Mason Home Demonstration Council. Thomas receives the award from Mrs Wallie Toney at Leon Route 2 parents listed. Hart accepts from Mrs Harry Staats at Wahama High School. California's San Joaquin Valley produces about 85 percent of the world's raisins.

Katherine Thomas Reginald T. Hart Mason Home Demonstration Council Thomas Wallie Toney Edwin Thomas Leon Hart James Hart Letart Harry Staats Wahama California San Joaquin Valley

Rio Grande College awards degrees to area residents

Rio Grande College granted BA degrees to Richard A. North Donald Dale Rankin and others from Gallipolis Pomeroy and surrounding areas. BS degrees went to a large list including John Michael Allen Gallipolis John Edward Bower Rio Grande Darlene Corbin Carmichael Gallipolis and many more. Two-year cadet teaching certificates were awarded to Ernest Franklin Clayton Bidwell and Helen Virginia Krumlauf Logan.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Richard A. North Gallipolis Donald Dale Rankin John Michael Allen John Edward Bower Darlene Corbin Carmichael Sondra Kay Drake Pomeroy George David Childers Point Pleasant Betty Sue Hartsook Vinton Merle Eugene Hoover New Lexington Melvin Luster McDaniel New Plymouth Fannie Marie Harmon Wheeler Metcalf John Lewis Mora Benjamin Eugene Norris Richard Duane Nell

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples in Gallia County

Roger Lee Puckett 19 a Gallipolis baker and Linda Sue Halley 22 of Crown City cash ier obtain license. Dennis Craig Harris 19 of Gallipolis barber and Patricia Diane Williams 22 of Gallipolis clerk-typist secure license.

Roger Lee Puckett Gallipolis Baker Linda Sue Halley Crown City Cashier Dennis Craig Harris Barber Patricia Diane Williams Hugh P. Lynch, Jr Patricia J. Wilkie Dale Franklin Chapman Cheshire Nancy Jane Litchfield Kananga Roger E. Halley Doris J. Hively Robert Carl Hall Oak Hill Cynthia Ann Chambers Patriot

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits List Of Patients

A hospital admission notice lists John Leary Leon Mrs John Kaleel Lucille Christian Mrs William Roush Charles Hersko Mrs Homer MacMillan John Keith Spencer Mrs Joseph Duff Mrs Arthur Matheny Evans and son Mrs Wilkey Tucker Lois Ann Ellis Hogsett as admitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital.

John Leary Leon John Kaleel Point Pleasant Lucille Christian Buffalo William Roush New Haven Charles Hersko Homer MacMillen Bidwell Ohio John Keith Spencer Joseph Duff Arthur Matheny Evans, and Son Wilkey Tucker Grimms Landing Lois Ann Ellis Hogsett

Colt Contest Entry Blanks Are Ready

County 4-H members may obtain entry blanks for the Ohio Quarter Horse Colt Contest at the county extension office. Contestants must be 10 to 19 on Jan. 1, 1965, with parental approval and a horse care plan. Final judging will occur at the Ohio State Fair by the Ohio Quarter Horse Association committee. The colt winner will be presented at the state fair.

Gallipolis Gallia County Bud Carter County Extension Ohio Quarter Horse Association

Episcopal Rector Addresses Mason County Group

The Rev Albert MacKenzie rector of St Peter's Episcopal Gallipolis spoke to the Mason County Association for Retarded Children at the Appalachia Power auditorium Camp Kindlich on the current annual camp set for July 12 18 Community members groups or businesses may donate bedding clothing recreation equipment or cash by contacting Mrs William Long staff at 675 3547

Point Pleasant Albert MacKenzie St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Gallipolis Mason County Association For Appalachia Kindlich William Longstaff

Trinity Church Adopts 9 A.M. Summer Services

The Rev. C. S. Thompson announces summer hours at Trinity Methodist Church with services at 9 a.m. and Sunday School at 10 a.m. through the season. Calendar lists vacation church school, briefing session, and meetings each week. Names and ages of local residents appear in the roster.

Wellston Man Cited In Mishap

James R. Frisby of Wellston Route 2 was cited for failure to stop within the assured clear distance after a two vehicle crash at 97 Garfield Ave. The 4:25 p.m. collision with William A Henry of Bidwell Route 2 caused minor damage. Frisby posted a $27.50 bond for appearance.

Gallipolis James R. Frisby Wellston Garfield Ave William A Henry Bidwell Frisby Henry

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Robert Capehart William Elias Donie McFarland Peoples Coun Cilmen Charles Smith Earl E. Henry Howard Johnson William Zuspan Hobert Wilson Lions Club Gallia Keefer Post Ernest Rairden James E. Beaver, Sr Sherman Graham Lois Shinn Allstate Finance Corp. of Charleston Herbert C Mary Ann Richard Petit Jury Point Royal Crown Go RC Save Your RC Cola Pleasant Valley Hospital Trinity Church A&p Jane Parker Ann Page Rly Montmorency Jane Parker Danish M. Page Frenen A& P Elbow Macaroni 2 Sultana Brand Worthmore Pt. Bdl Atiged
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