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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1965

Page

21

Leon Baptist Church Hosts Herdman Burns Wedding

Linda Lou Herdman of Leon married James Franklin Burns of Point Pleasant in a June 12 ceremony at Leon Baptist Church. Rev. Leonard Underwood officiated as groom Burns and bride Herdman joined before family and friends. The couple, both graduates, plan to reside in Worthington after a northern honeymoon trip.

Point Pleasant Leon Baptist Church Linda Lou Herdman Alpha Herdman Leon James Franklin Burns Harley Burns Point Pleasant Leonard Underwood Edna Burdette Dennis Weaver Herbert E. Burdette

Point Pleasant Youth Joins West Virginia All State Band

Billy Blaine of Point Pleasant, son of Mr and Mrs Bill Blaine of Hogsett, participates in a West Virginia All State Band tour with Point Pleasant High School music group. The tour began in Cleveland on Tuesday night with a Cincinnati and Northwestern University Purdue University concert schedule.

Point Pleasant Billy Blaine Bill Blaine Hogse’t West Virginia Billy Clende Cincinnati Northwestern University Purdue University

Two Charged In Gallipolis After Mishap

Gallia County Ohio. State Highway Patrol investigated a minor traffic mishap on Route 35 near Route 160 at 12 15 p m Friday. No injuries. Alan N. Roush 18 Bidwell Route 2 cited for defective rear view mirror. Edna B. Rapp 57 Summersville West Virginia posted 27 50 bond for passing without audible signal.

Gallipolis State Highway Patrol Alan N. Roush Bidwell Edna B. Rapp Summersville Roush

River Traffic and Dam Status Report for Ohio River District

Gauges show Gallipolis 12.2 and 11.9 with rollers. Montgom ery 16.2 and 11.0. Greenup 11-9 and 12.8. Meldahl 12.0 and 13.2 with rollers. Dams on Skana wha River at sill. Ohio River merva ble dams up. Numerous boats listed with up and down movements on Gallipolis, Kanawha, and Ohio locks throughout day.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Skanawha Sill Ohio River Huntington Vulcan Whayne H Shearer Tom Tom Stevenson Lady Mignon OVEC Buckeye State Elisha Woods Reliable L. Fiore Inca Captain Howder William H. Zimmer Kanawha Marmet Lucy Jake Lucas Semet W. H. Shaver Jr Winfield Linda Chotin R. H. Bosworth II Lynn B Jefferson Andrew_ P. Calhoun Peggy Downey Robert FE. Reed Crise Jr Lock Chippewa Charles K Queen City Jerry Bosworth Polly Wog Barbara Gay Helen R Luther Herdman National Meldahl Locks Little George Cotton Queen Mama Lere Oleander

To Be Continued Next Year COE Program Is Successful

Gallia Academy High School reports strong COE results for 1964 65 with 25 of 32 students placed in offices 11 gaining permanent jobs. Four scholars join the National Honor Society and two FBI assignments highlight the year. Next year 24 students are to enroll with plans for early placement.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy Cooperative COE Elsie Lusk Lusk Sta Ted GAHS Federal Bureau of Investigation Washington, D. C

Gallia 4-H Offers Wide Summer Activities for Youth

Gallia County 4-H programs offer many summer activities for youths with parts in national, state, and local events. Participants include Donna Mitchell and Ricky Altizer at the National 4-H Center in Washington. Sandra Kail at Camp Ohio. Margaret Karlsson visiting from Sweden. and many teens attending camps, leadership meetings, and judging events through July and August.

Carter Donna Mitchell Ricky Altizer Washington Sandra Kail Cheshire Camp Ohio Utica Margaret Karlsson Sweden John Payne Vinton Gallia County Lake Alma Wooster Susan Winters Patty Lanier Jerry Woodard Jimmie Slone John Shaver Canter’s Cave Jackson Washington School Rimfa England Northup Rio Grande

Miss Sally Redman Weds Michael Bailey in Trinity Church

Miss Sally Redman daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles William Redman and Michael Hayden Bailey son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Bailey were married Saturday night at Trinity Methodist Church. Rev C S Thompson officiated at 6 30 p.m. A reception followed at the bride’s home with wedding cake and summer flowers. The couple departed for a northern wedding trip. the bride wore a blue suit with orchid from her bouquet.

Point Pleasant Sally Redman Charles William Redman Jackson Avenue Michael Hayden Bailey Arnold Bailey Staff Rd Trinity Methodist Church C. S. Thompson C. L Head C L. Head Gayla Jean Halstead Bill Rhodes Brody Wright Brownsville Fred Withers Creak Bailey

Holzer Hospital News Dismissals List

Discharged patients include Judith A. Dillon Point Pleasant Mrs Lowell E Lambert Jackson Joseph C Miller Jr Ravenswood Jo Ann Howell Gallipolis Route 1 Mrs George C Shrewsbury Ironton Mrs Ted B Dunnavant Oak Hill Charles T Daniel Gallipolis Mrs Tina Mash Point Pleasant Route 2 Mrs Emma L Perry Hamden John F Marks Jackson Clancy C Short Crown City Route 1 Mrs Worthy F Pearson Gallipolis Ferry W Va Mrs Willis W Nibert Gallipolis Ferry Route 1 Michael R Moore Point Pleasant Walter Williams Thomas Little Miss Genevieve Hall Roscoe Grayman Vester Walker Mrs George Frederick Mrs Maurice Veney Mrs Mary Diddle Matthew B Du Bois Gregory Walker Paul Kent Jr Kevin Webster Francis H Martin Teresa R Brown Yvonne Adkins Harvey Rainey Mrs Irene Haner Mrs Lonnie Woolum Mrs Ralph Downard Mrs Walter K Crooks.

Judith A. Dillon Point Pleasant Lowell E. Lambert Jackson Joseph C. Miller Yvonne Adkins Harvey Rainey Irene Haner Lonnie Woolum Ralph Downard Walter K. Crooks

Red Cross Seeks Blood During Visit Thursday

Gallia County Mrs. Robert McCarley of 2012 Chatham Ave. needs replacement pints after receiving 18 pints since December. She recently had surgery needing two pints. blood drive runs Thursday noon to 6 p.m. at Grace Methodist Church, with Red Cross officials appealing for local donors.

Red Cross Gallipolis Gallia County American Red Cross Robert McCarley Chatham Ave

Tribute In Camp Newspaper Honors Camp Youth

The MA-CO-CA camp paper at the older 4-H camp on South Side lists staff Libby Stewart Mar ty Buffington Della Lou Mc Daniel Sharon Wolfingbar ger Charles Randolph Marie Fowler David Phillips and Nolan Graham The Chiefs and Sagamores chosen include Jane Sterne Libby Stewart Seneca Norah McNeill Brenda Vicki Steele Cherokee Pam Buffington Ronnie Thompson Delaware Katherine Thomas Billy Parker Mingo Martha Hart Grace Getty Big Feet The first issue pays tribute to late Dan Love of the Happy Hustlers 4-H Club He was known for a quiet unassuming manner and helpful spirit There were 65 girls campers and 35 boys totaling 125 including workers The younger group will attend camp at the Recreation Center starting Monday.

Point Pleasant Ma-Co-Ca South Side Libby Stewart Marty Buffington Della Lou McDaniel Sharon Wolfingbarger Charles Randolph Marie Fowler David Phillips Nolan Graham Chiefs and Sagamores Jane Sterne Seneca Norah McNeill Brenda Vicki Steele Cherokee Pam Buffington Ronnie Thompson Delaware Katherine Thomas Billy Parker Mingo Martha Hart Grace Getty Big Feet Dan Love Happy Hustlers 4- H Club

Pullens Receives Diploma as Radiologic Technologist

Charles Buddy Pullins son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Pullins Windsor Court earned a diploma from the American Radiologic Technologists after training at St Joseph Hospital Parkersburg He now holds an X ray technologist position with Grant Hospital Columbus.

Point Pleasant Charles Buddy) Pullins Clayton Pullins Windsor Court American Radiologic Technologists St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Grant Hospital Columbus

Auxiliary Meeting Off Gallipolis Discontinues June July

The Women’s Auxiliary Lafayette Post 27 American Legion has discontinued all regular meetings during June and July. A Tuesday meeting was cancelled and the next meeting will be the last Tuesday in August. A special meeting may be called to handle pressing business.

Gallipolis Women's Auxiliary Lafayette Post 27 American Legion

Mrs. Graham Honored For Attendance At OSU Short Course

Gallia County woman Mrs. Glen Graham Northup received a five year attendance award at Ohio State University’s Home Maker Short Course held Tuesday through Thursday. Other attendees from Gallipolis included Mrs. Claude Evans Mrs. Nyle D. Borden and Mrs. Wayne Amsbury.

Gallipolis Glen Graham Northup Gallia County Ohio State University Claude Evans Nyle D. Borden Wayne Amsbury Columbus Noriie Higgins Cooperative Extension Service Lewis Persinger Charles Bane Norris L. Carter Maurice Thomas Pat Glass

Dairy Motor Damaged in Jefferson Avenue Fire

The fire department responded at 9 10 Friday evening to Valley Bell Dairy on Jefferson Ave. A large motor caught fire and was heavily damaged but the fire was out on arrival and contained to the motor.

Point Pleasant Valley Bell Jefferson Ave

Wal ke r Family Visits Hill Household

Mr and Mrs Larry Walker and their children from New Lexington visited Mr and Mrs Wallace Hill in a brief social call.

Larry Walker New Lexington Wallace Hill

Ven Change Pleas Before Judge Betz

Two men indicted in May term changed their pleas to guilty before Common Pleas Judge Robert M. Betz. James M. Montgomery pleaded guilty to abandoning a pregnant woman and non support, Ora K. Lucas to non support. Trials were reset for Montgomery June 24 and June 28 and for Lucas June 17. both are in Gallia County jail as probation officer investigates.

Gallipolis Common Pleas Robert M. Betz James M. Montgomery Scottown Ora KE. Lucas Montgomery Lucas Gallia County Paul Parkins

Bethany Bible Class Hosts Picnic at Krodel Park

Bethany Bible Class of Main Street Baptist Church held a picnic at Krodel Park with attendees including Rev and Mrs Gilbert Moore, numerous couples, and young adults from Point Pleasant Leon Wyandotte and Wyandotte Michigan. Kingdom Quartet members from the Parkersburg area will sing at Heights EUB Church Sunday evening with services at 7 p.m.

Point Pleasant Bethany Bible Main Street Baptist Church Krodel Park Gilbert Moore Diane David Judson Brake Lawrence Crotty Charles Roberts Sam Price Debbie Walter Selby George Roberts O. L. Randolph Macie Braem William McKinney A. F. Wilson Kingdom Quartet Parkersburg the Heights EUB Charles Frum

Miss Malloy and Jackson Wed in Cincinnati Wedding

Miss Carol Ann Malloy and Jason Ed ward Jackson exchanged vows at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Terrace Park Cincinnati with Rev. Kenneth E. Clarke officiating. Attendants included Janet Jones Kathleen Stiess Robbie Leach and Janet Eschenaur. The couple plans to reside in Ashland Kentucky after a southern wedding trip.

Point Pleasant St. Thomas Episcopal Church Terrace Park Carol Ann Malloy William Kettler Cincinnati Jason Edward Jackson Ashland Edward C. Jackson Jefferson Blvd Kenneth E. Clarke Phil W. Casper God My Shepherd Sam William H. Kettler Janet Jones Kathleen Stiess Robbie Leach Janet Eschenaur Larry Joe Barr John Anderson Huntington James Hodges Jerry Hoffman Jerry Weiss Columbus Rick Kettler Barther Dirk Jackson Jackson University Cincinnati College of Education Chi Omega Sorority Cincinnati University of the College of Arts Scence Delta Tau Delta Armco Steel

Beef Cattle Field Day Scheduled at Ohio station

Beef cattle field day at the South East Substation Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Carpenter opens Wednesday at 13 45 EST. A high frequency sound wave will noninvasively assess loin muscle and back fat in live cattle. Wagon tours showcase current research with Ohio State University and Wooster Station specialists present. County agents guide tours and highlight forage and field crop work.

Gallipolis South East Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Carpenter Don L. Davis Ohio — State University Columbus Wooster Carpenter Station

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Births reported for Mr and Mrs Don Roath of West Columbia a daughter and Mr and Mrs Kermit Higginbotham of Robertsburg a son. Admissions include Ronald Stapleton Vanceburg Ky Mica Sutton Point Pleasant L T Whittington Arbuckle and Mrs Wilbur Beerbower Gallipolis Ferry.

Don Roath West Columbia Kermit Higginbotham Robertsburg Ronald Stapleton Vanceburg Mica Sutton Point Pleasant L. T. Whittington Arbuckle

Firemen Halts Blaze In Auto

Seven Gallipolis volunteer firemen and one truck answered an alarm at 8 p m Friday to extinguish a fire in a car owned by Glenville McGuire on Gallipolis Route 2 at the intersection of Fourth Ave and State St. The fire was under control on arrival. McGuire covered the burning carburetor with wet rugs from nearby resident Garrett Kerns. Firemen finished with a carbon dioxide extinguisher. a backfire in the carburetor was blamed.

Gallipolis Glenville McGuire Fourth Ave State St McGuire Garrett Kerns

Also Mentioned on This Page

Herdman. Burns Union Lawrence Davy Linda Stewart Dallas Durst Leon Marilyn Smith Bonnie Barker Carolyn Barnette New Haven Delores Davy Dianne Davy Ohio Deborah Davy H. A. Burns, Jr Carl E Kimberling Larry Gregory Taper John Burns Donald Davy Scott Atkins Worthington John W. Burdette Teddy Poe Vernon Keefer Barberton H. A. Burns Jr Asa Atkins Burns Point Pleasant High School Western Electric Co Park Blvd James F. Burns Gallia Bud Carter Miss Redman Michael Bailey Trinity Church Robert Greer Kenneth Moore Richard Giles Holzer Hospital News Sheldon F. Boyd Wellston Pullens Mrs. Graham Betz Bethany Bible Class Mason Licenses Wendell Alford Fauver Fay Annalee Biffle Roger Clark Olaf Lincoln Thomas, Jr Wyandotte, Mich Ida Ann Casto Pleasant Valley Hospital Wilbur Beerbower Gallipolis Ferry the Peace Corps Ane
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