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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1962

Page

11

Mission program highlighted by WSCS meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Heath Methodist Church conducted a missions program on Monday. Speaker Dr. Lester Roush of Racine is announced for Sunday worship, with family night plans for Rev. Raymon Konkright’s move to Ironton and a June 27 WSCS Class 12 picnic at Grace French residence.

Middleport Women’s Society of Christian Service Heath Methodist Church Jack Bechtle Emerson Jones Sarah Bechtle Sandra Brewington David Entsminger C. M. Hennesy Frieda Faehnle Lester Roush Racine Raymon Konkright Ironton 0. P. Klein Nellie Zerkle Fachnle WSCS Grace French

Larry Badgley Graduates From Ohio University

Larry Ralph Badgley of Tup pers Plains earned a BS in Commerce from Ohio University. He will join the Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue and attend Cincinnati training. Attending were his parents Mrs. and Mr. Ralph Badgley, his fiancée Miss Betty Young, and relatives from Letart Falls Racine Woodsfield and Columbus.

Tuppers Plains Larry Ralph Badgley Ralph Badgley Ohio University Federal Bureau of Internal Revenue Cincinnati Betty Young Columbus Darrell Badgley Letart Falls Billy Hill Racine Brian Simpson Woodsfield Karen 3Adgley

Daughtery Hill Vows Spoken In May 26 Wedding

Beverly Kay Daughtery wed Airman Keith Hill in a Belle Meade EUB Church ceremony officiated by Rev. Jack Higgins. The gown featured white lace and chiffon, with a satin pillbox headpiece. Keith Hill is stationed at Shaw AFB, and the couple plans to live in Sumter, South Carolina.

Point Pleasant Hiram Daughtery Birch Ave Beverly Kay Keith Hill Lewis Hill Charleston Rd Hill Bellemeade Eub Jack Higgins Rex Garrison Kenneth Krebs Toni Daughtery David Lanham Tim Daughtery Pat Wilson William H. Bardin, Jr Warren Hurley Kenneth Kramer Uate Point Pleasant High School GAA Airman Hill Shaw Air Force Base South Carolina Sumter S.C

Mason Native Dies At 60

Mrs May Schunover aged 60, born in Mason County, died in Los Angeles California Tuesday night. She lived in Columbus for years and is survived by eight children three sisters and a brother. Funeral arrangements are pending at Cook and Son funeral home in Columbus.

Point Pleasant May Schunover Los Angeles Cal Columbus Mason County John Adaline Walker Retha Shuler Bonnie Goodman Ruth Spivy Arch Chapman Iowa City Cook and Son Funeral Home

Pleasant Valley Hospital Birth and Discharge Notes

Births announce a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Bur dette Leon. Discharges include Keith Shinn Randy Rice and the MacKnight twins. Admitted patients listed include Mrs. Harry Miller Point Pleasant Mrs. Ronald Bur dette Leon Katie Beht Pomeroy Lester Lee Buckhannon.

Ronald Burdette Leon Harry Miller Point Pleasant Katie Beht Pomeroy Lester Lee Buckhannon Keith Shinn Randy Rice Gallipolis MacKnight Twins New Haven

Davis to Retire From Middleport Post Office Service

Davis will retire June 30 from the position of custodian and laborer at the Middleport Post Office. He has more than 20 years of federal service and received a letter of appreciation from Postmaster E. M. Allensworth and a fishing rod from colleagues.

Middleport Floyd E Davis Fisher St Davis E. M. Allensworth

Youth Fair Adds Dog and Horse Classes At Mason County Fair

Mason County Farm Youth Fair directors met at the Vo-Ag Building to plan the July 25 26 27 event at the high school auditorium. A new class for dogs and horses will join existing exhibits with cash prizes. Rules will be ready by June 30. Businesses may contact William Gregory or Cecil Derrick at the Chamber of Commerce for exhibitor information.

Point Pleasant Mason County Farm Youth Fair Vo-Ag William Gregory Cecil Derrick Chamber of Commerce The Extension Service

Meigs County Land Transfers Highlight Numerous Parcel Deals

A series of property transfers reported in Meigs County includes Lloyd Harris and Susie Harris transferring to Charles H. Theiss and Bonnie F. Theiss parcels in Lebanon Township. Wilbur L. Imboden to FE. E. Hayman and Gladys Hayman a lot in Minersville. Valley Lumber and Supply Co to William Basham and Mary E. Basham an acre in Rutland. Brooks Summerfield and Evelyn Summerfield to Vance and Violet Willhone parcels in Olive Township. Carrie Payne to James Albert Singer a lot in Middleport. Mildred Gregory to Forrest M. White and Martha A White parcels in Columbia Township. Susan E. Hartinger and James V. Hartinger to Clyda Allensworth lots in Middleport. Edith R. Riffle deceased to Roy W. Riffle. Guy Morris and Melvin R. Riffle transfer certificate in Salisbury Township. J B O'Brien and Roberta C. O'Brien to William W. Chafin and Madeline Chafin a jot in Pomeroy. Luther Coleman and Pearl Coleman to John Sheets Jr. lots in Salisbury Township. Augusta Lokant to Edward P. Duffy and Janet Mae Duffy lots in Pomeroy. Joyce K. Harris Circle George W. Circle. Janice Harris Gibbs and Frederick W. Gibbs Jr to Lloyd O. Harris and Susie M. Harris parcels.

Brooks Summerfield Evelyn Summerfield Vance Violet Willhone Olive Township Carrie Payne James Albert Singer Middleport Mildred Gregory Forrest M. White Martha A White Columbia Township Susan E. Hartinger James V. Hartinger Clyda Allensworth Edith R. Riffle Roy W. Riffle Guy Morris Melvin R. Riffle Salisbury Township J. B. O’brien Roberta C. O’brien William W. Chafin Madeline Chafin Pomeroy Luther Coleman Pearl Coleman John Sheets Augusta Lokant Edward P. Duffy Janet Mae Duffy Joyce K. Harris George W Janice Harris Gibbs Frederick W Gibbs, Jr Lloyd O. Harris Susie M. Harris Lebanon Township

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Bud Wilson Birthday

Mrs Villa Carl hosted a Monday dinner party for the birthday anniversary of her daughter Mrs Bud Wilson. Attending were Mrs William Strauss Mrs Robert Eastman Mrs Charles Biffle Mrs Faye Pratt Mrs Tracy Whaley Mrs Gladys Duckler Miss Carla Wilson and Miss Coleen Wilson.

Middleport Villa Carl Bud Wilson William Strauss Robert Eastman Charles Biffle Faye Pratt Tracy Whaley Gladys Duckler Carla Wilson Coleen Wilson

Weekend Guests Visit and Local News Highlights

Middlenoert residents welcomed weekend visitors including Jack Lloyd and family from Belpre, and Oscar Bastiani with children from Gallipolis. Mary Rindersmith of Canal Fulton visited, Denver Rice underwent surgery in Gallipolis, and a nephew’s wedding brought Patrick Mehragon and Sally West together.

Bruce Lloyd Michi Jack Lloyd Jody Cheri Dayton James Lloyd Kathy Nick Bruce Belpre Oscar Bastiani Wendy John Gallipolis O. M. Martin Westerville J. B. Mayes Frank Cheesebrew C. E. Young Florida Raymon Konkright Covington, Ky Glenn Lambert Lincoln St Willis Anthony

Golf Club To Host Sunday Handicap Medal Play

Pomeroy Golf Club off Route 7 near Pomeroy will host a one day handicap medal play tournament all day Sunday. Alda Jeffers chairs the tournament committee and eighteen holes will determine the flights. A 50 cent entry fee covers refreshments.

Pomeroy Pomeroy Golf Club Route 7 Alda Jeffers

Rutland Board Accepts Withee Resignation

Rutland Northwestern Local School District Board of Education met in special session to accept the resignation of Charles Withee as high school mathematics teacher.

Rutland Charles Withee Northwestern Local School District Board of Education

Weekend Visitors and Travel in the Area

S. O. Buckalew of Quincy West Virginia visits with sisters Flaura Kapp of Ohio River Xd. and Emory Proffitt of Main St. Buckalew, a former Mason County employee, is recovering from a heart attack. Also visiting are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stephenson in Greer Rd and Wallace Burdette's family from Viand Street after trips to Richmond and Washington.

S. O. Buckalew Quincy W. Va Flaura Kapp Ohio River Emory Proffitt Main St Buckalew Mason County New York Central Railroad Charles Everett Stephenson Columbus Charles Stephenson Greer Rd Wallace Burdette Viand St Richmond Washington, D. C Blackwater Falls Elaine Rouse Julie Cheshire White Plains N. Y Rouse Walter Kehm D. G. Wilfong Jr Charlottesville, Va D. G. Wilfong Burdette Addition

Chester Vacation Bible School Starts Next Tuesday

The Chester community vacation Bible school runs for two weeks from 9 to 11 am with nursery for four year olds by July 1 and younger children with mothers assisting. Classes cover nursery to junior at Chester Grade School, teens at Chester Methodist Church, and adults at Nazarene Church. A closing program is set for 8 pm Friday June 29.

Chester Chester Methodist Church First Church of the Nazarene

Farm Club Meeting Led by Pioneer Farm Women

Alex McCausland hosted the Pioneer Farm Women's Club at her home on Monday evening. Mrs. Madge Byus presided over the business session. Treasurer Mrs. Ray Crank reported $425 in pennies collected for Pennies for Friendship. George Casto presented a Fathers Day devotional and C E McCullough led the interior design lesson. The regional meeting is set for July 19 at the 4-H recreation center with Mason County Homemakers Club as hosts.

Point Pleasant Alex McCausland Pioneer Farm Women’s Club Madge Byus Ray Crank George Casto C. E. McCullough Mason County Homemakers Club

Point Clinic Names Local Residents for Health Drive

The article lists individuals including Lanna Bowles Roberts Fred Frizzle Reedsville Billy Dishman Point Pleasant Sue Ann Livingston Evans Mrs Wilbert Coleman Pli ny Mrs Thomas Campbell Rio Grande as participants in a community health clinic initiative.

Lanna Bowles Robertsburg Fred Frizzle Reedsville Billy Dishman Point Pleasant Sue Ann Livingston Evans Wilbert Coleman Pliny Thomas Campbell Rio Grande

Ray Boyd Speaks At Middleport Women’s Club Meeting

Owens-Illinois Columbus division manager Ray Boyd gave a talk on glass making processes at the Middleport Business and Professional Women meeting in the Masonic Temple. He screened the film Glasstown U S A and received a club gift. Jean Lama and Pearl Reynolds reported on the state convention and two state federation awards were presented to the Middleport club. A wheelchair fund donation came from Miss Farie Erlewine. The 16th anniversary cake was served after dinner. Four candles representing federations were lit and the club’s new brochure and candy favorites were distributed. Farm monthly wage rates rose $3 to an average of $203 in 1961.

Middleport Ray Boyd Columbus Owens-Illinois Glass Co Masonic Temple Boyd Glasstown U. S A Jean Lama Pearl Reynolds Middleport Club Heart

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Larry Badgley Tom Boy Mason Pleasant Valley Hospital B&ldive Ross A Ent Cael Pepi Meigs County Lloyd Harris Susie Harris Charles H. Theiss Bonnie F. Theiss Wilbur L Frances Imboden FE. E. Hayman Gladys Hayman Minersville Valley Lumber and Supply Co William Basham Mary E. Basham Carol Sue Somerville Woodrow Wilson Ned Jones Brenda Roseberry Connie Cottrill Marvin Austin Pamela Anthony Middlenoert Oldsmobile Lark Bob Burson Athens Meigs Counties Metropolitan Motors E. Main Pomeroy, Ohio Bible School Fea Tures Father Will Women’s Farie Erlewine Dominion Ebersbach Hardware Ohio Sparta O.C Marietta Intex Yale General Electric Fulton Thompson Tractor Sales & Service Spring Avenue Panel Products Inc
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