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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1962
Page
14
The Mason County Farm Bureau directors held their regular meeting Saturday in Point Pleasant. Present were President George McCausland and Secretary-Treasurer W. E. [surname]. The report notes ongoing farm programs and county concerns discussed by the group.
On Saturday June 16 volunteers will help prepare the 4 H youth camp at South Side for the June 25 opening. County agent William Gregory said a good turnout will enable cleaning painting and general repairs.
The Mason County Farm Bureau discussed membership nearing 135 and emphasized growth for program effectiveness. A vote approved including the Blue Cross Blue Shield benefits rider by 87 to 11. A. E. Sommer was named as the county 4-H youth camp board representative, with plans for an educational booth at the Mason County Youth Fair July 25 26 27 at Point Pleasant High School. The next meeting is July 7.
Miss Judy Hurley a Marshall University student from Point Pleasant was named the recipient of a $1000 Barnett Foundation scholarship for a Point Pleasant High School graduate. The award, funded by Mrs Daisy Quarnstrom of Detroit and administered by Alpha Chapter Mason County, honors moral integrity initiative and responsibility.
The Concord Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. Ann Erwin’s South Side home with Mrs. Harry Miller presiding. Items included funding for last meeting ice cream, buying Bibles for high school graduates, paying yearbook materials, and supplying extra paper to Rev. Miller.
Pleasant Valley Hospital records list newborns and parents from New Haven Point Pleasant and surrounding towns. The section also notes real estate transfer: Anna Johnson’s Graham District property conveyed to Jerry and Phyllis Scott.
Harry Earlwine charged with petit larceny was sentenced to 30 days in jail by Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin. Earlwine pleaded...
Vacation Bible school classes started Monday at Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church with a dedication service. Daily sessions run 9 to 11 30 a m. A singing convention is planned next Sunday at 2 p m with public invited.
Arline Roush of Letart Mason County earns a West Virginia scholarship to the state conservation camp for youths aged 15 to 21. The 260 scholars will attend June 11 to 16 at Camp Caesar Webster County with classes in game management soil and water conservation and forestry in the mornings and outdoor activities in the afternoons. Arline represents the Hill Billie 4-H Club at the camp.
Point Pleasant High School Band and majorettes led the Firemen Parade at Buckhannon inaugurating the 21st annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival. Thirty five bands marched Saturday plus a two hour parade with 60 vintage cars, antique autos dating 1902 to 1938, and period attire. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone sponsored a float. Salem, West Virginia provided the queen. Other standout bands included Point Pleasant and Washington Irving.
Wanda Stemple of Mason County will attend the annual state conservation camp as a councilor and class instructor. The camp runs June 11 to 16 at Camp Caesar in Webster County with about 260 West Virginia youths aged 15 to 21 receiving scholarships. West Virginia Industrial Development Association plans a June 4 Ohio Valley tour via Clarksburg Phillips and Elkins.
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