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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1969

Page

3

Middleport Alumni Banquet Honors 1969 Park Scholar

Teresa Casci won the Susan G. Park Memorial Scholarship at the Middleport Alumni Banquet. She plans to study elementary education at Ohio University and was active in multiple clubs. The event included a business meeting with officers elected for 1970 and a dance with prizes from local sponsors.

Middleport Teresa Casci Paul Casci Susan G. Park Casci Sacred Heart Parish Meigs High School Oho University Girl's Athletic Association Future Teachers of America Glee

Rutland Alumni Banquet Elects New Officers

About 400 alumni and guests attended Rutland High School for the 40th Rutland Alumni Banquet. Carol Snowden was chosen president for the 1970 banquet along with Wal ter France as vice president Edna Maerwick as secretary and Gloria Cross as treasurer. The Rev Amos Tillis gave the invocation after class roll calls and James Venarri reflected on old times. The Ambassadors provided music for dancing from 9 p.m. to midnight.

Texanna White Gail Stumbo Hovatter Jane Harris Miller Jean Searls Craig Fred Lewis Cherole Blake Burdette Nancy Haddox Morris Judy Sauer Crooks Nan Washington Moore Franklin Ginther Rutland Rutland High School Mickey Williams Carol Snowden Walter France Edna Maerwick Gloria Cross John Werner John Colwell David Wiseman Mickey Wiliams John Brogan Ann Thomas Debra Smith Amos Tillis Rutland Community Church James Venarri Kathryn Shenefield Tillis

Patrol Notes Three Weekend Accidents Reported in Gallia County

State Patrol logged three minor weekend accidents in Gallia County with no injuries. At 3:20 p.m. Saturday on Route 20 near Route 160, Warren Estes and Arthur Brooks collided head on with moderate damage. A doe was struck on Route 689 at 9:40 p.m. Saturday by Goldie Townsend, causing moderate vehicle damage. At 5:05 p.m. Saturday on Route 17 near Route 160, Blachard Hardgrove and Sam Clench collided in a blind curve with both cars moderately damaged. In Pomeroy, Harold Violet was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital after a fall at the Mabel Google residence.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Route Gallia County Warren A. Estes Springfield Arthur C. Brooks Bidwell Goldie Townsend Athens Blachard Hardgrove Sam B. Clench

Wahama Junior and Senior Bands Present Spring Concert

The Wahama Junior and Senior Bands hosted their annual spring concert at the high school auditorium on Friday May 27. Director Mr. Gerald Simmons led the performances featuring pieces by John D. Stewart Clare Grundman Clifton Williams Caesar Giovannini Leroy Anderson Camille De Nardis Teichard Evans and J P Sousa with trumpet solos by Jim Artis Brent Clark and Ralph Sayre.

Point Pleasant Wahama Senor Gerald Simmons John D. Stewart Clare Grundman Clfton Williams Jose Padilla Colonel Bogey Kenneth J. Alford Caesar Giovannini AAA Leroy Anderson Jim Artis Brent Clark Ralph Sayre Camille de Nardis Spain Teichard’ Evans Admiral Benbow

Miss Becky Lewis Given Bridal Shower Honor in Point Pleasant

Miss Becky Lewis of Point Pleasant received a wedding shower Saturday at the New Haven Library. Bride elect of Ronnie Stein of New Haven, she was hosted by Mrs. Paul Powell Mrs. William Russell Mrs. Charles Smith and Mrs. Jack Flesher. Guests included numerous local residents and family members.

Point Pleasant Becky Lewis New Haven Lewis Ronnie Stein Paul Powell William Russell Charles ‘Smith Jack Flesher Grace Weaver Eugene Hester George Ingels Robert Gilmore Becky Robert McGlothlin Sherry Harry Layne Adrian Lathey Judy Lloyd Roush Roy Jones Harold Bumgarner Tom Hoffman Willam Marshall Dixie Bileivns Herman Layne Nancy Hill Donald Lowery Barbara Connie Lewis J. W. McGrew Edwin Stein Donald F. Roush John Wolf Odessa Swartz Addie Norris Donna Wolf Alice Wolf James N. Roush Harold Lewis William Lewis Otha Lieving Phil Batey

Quiet Memorial Day Weekend From Pomeroy Sheriff

Meigs County sheriff Robert C. Hartenbach reported a quiet weekend over the Memorial Day holiday. The report notes no major incidents or arrests. The piece also provides a brief etymology of kidnapping tracing the term to 17th century colonial practice.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert C. Hartenbach

Athey to Retire After 42 Years With Central Operating

Clayton A. Athey, shift operating engineer at the Philip Sporn Plant, retired June 1 after 42 years with Central Operating Co. Born in Williamson West Virginia, he started as a laborer at Windsor Plant and rose to control operator then shift operating engineer. He plans swimming, hunting, fishing and Florida visits with wife Iva. They have four children and will stay in New Haven.

New Haven Clayton A. Athey Philip Sporn Central Operating Co Athey Williamstown W. Va Windsor Beech Bottom Power Co Power W. V Florida The United Methodist Church Masonic Lodge Ohio Power Co. and Central Operating Co. Veterans Association Iva Harry Clayton Eugene Richard Judy

Meigs Girl Is Honored With Party

Syracuse residents celebrated Donna Marie Hub bard turning six with a birthday party at Mrs. Donald Hub bard home. Guests from Gallipolis Letart Falls Racine Pomeroy Racine and nearby areas attended along with local family members and friends.

Meigs Syracuse Donald Hubbard Donna Marie Bran Brett Wit Gallipolis Melissa Yonker Leslie Roberts Micky Mugarage Letart Falls Kin Stiles Racine Marchelle Collins Kenny Wilt Pomeroy Darrin Calvin Bolin Tammy Harden Dennis Michael Willie Levacy Tony

Births in Pleasant Valley and Hocking Valley area

A list of births announced in Pleasant Valley and Hocking Valley including Leon and a daughter to the Marcums and Prices at various towns such as Gallipolis Ferry Point Pleasant Pomeroy Grimms Landing Letart Randoph and Langsville with multiple families named.

Harley Marcum Leon Harley Price Gallipolis Ferry Helen Gaskin Point Pleasant Elizabeth Horak Pomeroy Charles Herdman Grimms Landing Vicie Reynolds Osborn Stewart Jasper Eden Letart Douglas Price Jessie Richard Georges Bates Sherman Pack South Side James D. Council Langsville

Rubber Workers Vote Today On Goodyear Contract

Local 644 of the United Rubber Workers and the Goodyear Point Pleasant plant reached a tentative three year contract. Four hundred sixteen Goodyear employees will vote in two sessions at 10 am and 5 pm at the Carpenters Union Hall. Negotiators led by Samuel J. Juniper and Jack W. Roach face a wage and benefits package after talks since April with no work stoppage reported.

Point Pleasant United Rubber Workers Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Goodyear Carpenters Union Hall Pleasant Point Resort Samuel J. Juniper Jack W. Roach

Senior Class Presentations Highlight Point Pleasant Night

Point Pleasant High School hosts class night in the auditorium at 7 30 p m with senior poems read by Dallas Kayser and Joe Head. The class script is performed by Gary Park Dirk Jackson Pris cilla Fisher and Patty Herb. Awards at 9 30 a m. Graduation Days sung by Brenda Hartley Jim Jarrell Claudia Wilson and Allen Kerns with piano by Sar at Lewis and Debbie Cottrill. Senior personalities read by Lavenia Jackson and Margaret Withrow. Jim Wilson presides with Rick Handley as junior president.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Dallas Kayser Joe Head Gary Park Dirk Jackson Priscilla Fisher Patty Herb Pam Roush Jamie Wellman Brenda Hartley Jim Jarrell Claudia Wilson Allen Kerns Sarat Lewis Debbie Cottrill Lavenia Jackson Margaret Withrow Jim Wison Rick Handley

Chamber of Commerce to Meet Tuesday Evening

Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the chamber offices.

Chamber OF Commerce Point Pleasant

One Man Fined and Three Binds Forfeit in Pomeroy

In Pomeroy three bonds were forfeited and one defendant fined in a Saturday court session. Joseph Paugh of Mason faced a $200 fine for driving while intoxicated. Herman E. Waybright of Ripley owed $23.70, and Karen A. Bryant of Ypsilanti Michigan $15 for failing to stop within an assured clear distance. Guy E. Bing of Mid deport was fined $5 plus costs for squealing tires.

Charlies Joseph Paugh Mason Herman E. Waybright Ripley Karen A. Bryant Ypsalanti Mich

Four County Teen Camp Reservations Due

Meigs County 4H members must file camp reservations by Monday June 2 for Five County Teen Camp to be held June 15 through 20. The fee is 19 dollars with payment due by June 12. Reservations are via the extension office. Canters Cave Camp lies five miles north of Jackson on Route 45. Camp director is Mrs Jennifer Lohse Sheets and Bud Carter. Gallia County Agricultural Agent involved. POINT PLEASANT Mason County School Board meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss plans for the new vocational center.

Pomeroy Meigs County Canters Cave Jackson Jennifer Lohse Sheets Highland County Home Bud Carter Gallia County Point Pleasant Mason County School Board

Kuwait Oil Wealth and Global Standing

Kuwait, two thirds the size of Maryland, ranks sixth among world oil producers. Its crude reserves total about 10 billion tons or more, representing roughly 15 percent of global supply.

Kuwait Maryland

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Susan Park Robert Craig Charlotte Davidson Ann Angel Coreen Wilson Ruby Yeanger Vaughan Coleen Wilson Ohlinger Charles Wayland Phyllis Marie Seibert Clarice Jeanette Brown Nina Moore Gladys Fultz Josephine Hartinger Edith Laver Emma Grogan Genevieve Farmer Middleport High School Bill Willford Paul Patterson Bill Brown Willie Dyer Fred George Pearl Canaday Joan Wise Judy Snowden Janet Bolin Janet Morris Doris Thomas Adeline Snowden Marie Birchfield Avanell George Donna Nelson Joan Stewart Rutland Friendly Gardeners Rutland Garden Club Patrol Sunda Mabel Google Lincoln Hill Harold Violet Veterans Memorial Hospital Don Reed Bob Baur Complete Insurance Service Auto Casualty Fire - Bonds Life Reed and Baur Inc Miss Lewis A. Athey C. A. Athey Pleasant Valley Hocking Valley Gerald Hodges Pete Sturgeon Ernest Grimm Norville White Robert Casey Glen Logan Randy Randoph Mary Harris Ronald Woomer Edith Dent George Payne Anna Elkins Warren Hart Michael Toney James Day Watch Repair Service Court St. Athens Rubber Workers Plan Richard G Guy E. Bing Athens, Ohio Skai Athens National Bank the Bank National ‘Bank Our S. Court St Joan Green Albany Ohio
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