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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1960
Page
5
The 3664th Ordnance Company (DS) of Point Pleasant’s West Virginia National Guard conducted a two day field drill over the weekend. It tested equipment readiness and unit procedures in a realistic training environment.
Captain Roseberry reports the 3664th Ordnance Co conducted a three year review of combat conditions with 120 participants. The weekend exercise near the TNT plant area tested intelligence, repair, security and sanitation under observation by the 150th Cav Regiment air section.
Miss Palmaneda Butler, 18, of Glenwood captured the dairy princess crown at the regional contest in Charleston. Crowned at Watt Powell Park during the Dairy Association event, she beat runner up Judy Wilson. Both from Mason County, Butler advances to the state competition.
Mrs Samuel Nichols of Dix San Addition was honored with a luncheon and stork shower at the Lafayette Hotel. Magnolias and roses adorned the tables, a rose centerpiece graced the guest of honor’s table, and 54 people attended. Hosts included Mrs Edward Jackson Mrs Leo Calendros Mrs Walter Windsor Mrs James Shadle and Mrs Rush Krodel.
The State Road Commission began 3.2 miles of Jerrico Rd from Route 62 to Route 2 at Hickory Chapel and will soon start repairs on Crab Creek Rd as part of a new program. State workers have finished 2.4 miles of resurfacing on the Arbuckle-Dribble Rd using cement stone and calcium mix.
Timothy Mayes of London Ohio R C Freeman of Cheshire Ohio Mrs Larry Workman of Point Pleasant Mrs Ida Mash of Point Pleasant Plus another entry for Pleasant Valley Hospital notes admission of five patients in total.
In POINT PLEASANT seven teens were arraigned before Justice A M Goodwin. Eight of the group faced fines of ten dollars plus costs for intoxication. Individuals fined include Roy C Brown Herbert Burnette Thomas Marshall John R Henry Ralph Stevens Johnnie Murphy William Ferguson and Charles Leslie Wray. Additional fines: James H Selby twenty five dollars for intoxication Ferguson bond hearing set June twenty one on a non support warrant. George Bosley ten dollars for permitting four in front seat Asa Milligan ten for no inspection sticker Melvin Wray twenty for no valid operator license Joe Deny twenty for no operator license and no plates Norman Warden ten and John Cruff ten for speeding.
The body of Jimmy Vest of Corpus Christi Texas will be returned to Steven Funeral Home for funeral arrangements. Vest a Point Pleasant High School graduate and Coast Guard veteran of 15 years died of a heart attack at his home Monday night. He is survived by his father Harley West of Ranelle West Virginia and his foster parents Eli and Mrs Riser of Point Pleasant, a foster sister Mrs John Wiseman of Point Pleasant, and three sisters.
Dr. Randall A. Taylor of 715 Main St. was notified he won the Democratic nomination for the Fourth Senatorial District seat. He defeated Lawrence Hill and O L Stracher in the primary, with 4404 votes to 3647 and 4239 respectively, and will face Republican J G F Johnson in the general election covering Mason Putnam Jackson Roane and Clay counties.
A vacation Bible school closing ceremony was held Sunday morning at St Peters Lutheran Church led by Rev. Harold Knoll. Point Pleasant and Gallipolis students sang selections including The Whole Wide World for Jesus with organ by Johnora Lambert. Certificates with ribbons were given to students. teachers and assistants from local churches helped with the program.
The Mountain Music Festival runs June 23 to 25 in Glenville with old time instruments and folk performances. Organizers expect film coverage and regional interest with festival belles from across West Virginia. Events include street dances a bonanza of activities and pageantry at Glenville State College Auditorium.
Three couples filed for marriage licenses in the clerk system. Robert Russell Rimmey and Betty Ann Dunn of Apple Grove seek approval, as do Lincoln Webster Bush and Loretta Jane Siders of Henderson. Arthur Robinson Coleman Jr and Florence Oleda Hinkle from Milton also seek licenses.
Funeral services for John Shively of South Side set for Thursday at 2 p.m. at Crow Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Kinniard officiating. Shively, a farmer, died early Tuesday at his home. Burial in Viers Chapel Cemetery. friends may call at the funeral home.
The annual International Farm Women Club tea is planned for Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Appalachian Auditorium. Members of the Point Pleasant Women's Club and others have been invited.
A historical remark attributed to Benjamin Franklin describes a confirmed bachelor as resembling the odd half of a pair of scissors. The quote reflects Franklin's wit on marriage and social stereotypes of his era.
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