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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1961

Page

7

Evanston instructor promotes team teaching at Mason County workshop

Evanston educator Wanda Mitchell spoke at the Mason County Workshop on expanding creativity held at the junior high school. Mitchell, a team leader from Evanston Illinois, outlined the trump plan and the use of instructional TV and tape recordings to teach large groups.

Point Pleasant Mason County Wanda B. Mitchell Evanston, Ill Miss Mitchell West New York Ford Foundation United States National Association of Secondary Washington, D. C Illinois State Department Evanston Nadine Clark Stonewall Jackson High School Charleston

Holstein Breeders Meet At W. W. Brown Farm

About 65 Holstein breeders and friends gathered at W. W. Brown farm Letart West Virginia for the annual twilight meeting. Speakers included Jack Krause WV Holstein Association fieldman and Red Taylor WV Holstein Friesian secretary treasurer.

Point Pleasant Holstein Breeders Association W. W. Brown Letart W. Va Jack Krause Holstein Association Clark Red’ Taylor West Virginia Holstein Friesian Association Edsel Gainer Charles Lewis Dick Chitchester Clarksburg Krause Red” Taylor West Virginia Holstein Breeders Association Taylor

Meetings Listed For Women's Clubs In Point Pleasant

Wanda R. Stemple announces upcoming meetings for local women’s clubs in Point Pleasant. Pioneer Homemakers meet July 3 at 7 30 p m with Mrs B O Blain. Anne Bailey Club July 4 at 1 30 p m with Mrs Billy Casto. Rhododendron Club July 6 at 2 p m at the club house. Haven Homemakers July 6 at 7 30 p m with Mrs Jesse Maynard and Mrs Robert L Sayre.

Point Pleasant Wanda R. Stemple Pioneer Homemakers B. O. Blain Billy Casto Anne Bailey Jesse Maynard Robert L. Sayre Haven

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted Paul D. Bradbury Gallipolis Mrs Rex O'Brien Cheshire Martha Hannell Bidwell Charles F. Turner Gallipolis Route 1 Melody Ann White Point Pleasant Discharged Leroy Shamblin Poca Patrick Hill Bancroft W Va Mrs James Ohlinger Cheshire

Paul D. Bradbury Gallipolis Rex O’brien Cheshire Martha Hannell Bidwell Charles FE. Turner Melody Ann White Point Pleasant Leroy Shamblin Poca Patrick Hill Bancroft W. Va James Ohlinger

Rainey Family Reunion Set for July 2 at Harmon Park

The Rainey Reunion honoring Charlie and Mary Jane Eads and Martha Van Sickle Rainey will be held Sunday July 2 at 11 a.m. at Harmon Park in Point Pleasant. Relatives are invited and attendees should bring a picnic lunch.

Point Pleasant Rainey Harmon Park Charlie Mary Jane Eads Martha van Sickle Rainey

Gregory Is Youth Fair President At Mason County

William Gregory announced the 1961 Mason County Youth Fair board with Director Clifford Dunn as fair director and J S Scarberry as assistant. Officers include Gregory as president, Scarberry as vice president, Mrs Ray Crank secretary, and Mrs Grant Stanley treasurer. The fair runs July 27 28 29 at Point Pleasant High School.

Mason County Clifford Dunn J. S. Scarberry Gregory Scarberry Ray Crank Grant Stanley Point Pleasant High School

Point Clinic Names Patients in Notice

Miss Vivian Adkins of Buffalo West Virginia Bos. Mrs Louis Henry of Gallipolis Ohio Mrs Phyllis Leport and daughter of Henderson West Virginia Mrs Sandra Loomis of Point Pleasant West Virginia are listed in the clinic notice for medical appointments.

Phyllis Leport Henderson W. Va Sandra Loomis Point Pleasant

Certificates Presented At Presbyterian Bible School

The annual vacation Bible school at the Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant held closing exercises in the social rooms. Certificates of attendance were awarded to many children across kindergarten, primary, and junior departments, with list names and teachers and helpers noted for each group.

Nnal The Presbyterian Church Kathy Groff Jeff Hilbert Barbara Kapp Julia Lee McComb Martha Mohr Mark Mohr Larry Filkins Barbara Clark Sharon Safford Paula Monroe Ricky Pickens Linda Adkins Terry Morrison Pam Music Sherry Woomer Karen McDermit Joe Mohr Billy Woomer Debbie Woomer Kathy Woomer Cindy Francis Donna Tatterson Rusty Woomer Linda McKinney Kathy Hall Margie Dennis Cathy Campbell Lynda Hall Rosanna Carey Joyce Carey Rebecca Goodwin Nora Jane Kincaid Mary Jance Getty Bill Dickson Greg Adkins Penny Dennis Blaine Mohr John Hilbert Marie Mohr S. Thomas Ross Paul Rairden Mel Clark Paul Bennett O. C. Hall Paul E. Monroe Nancy Rogers Sarah Franklin Camden Hogg William Cruickshanks James E. McComb

Langsville Social News Notes Relatives Visit

Mrs. Jack Bartrum visited with her daughter Mrs. Kay Benscooter in Sygnet. Ben Scooter is the former Lynn Bartrum from this area. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams and family from Norfolk Virginia spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. Max Edmundson and relatives. Mrs. Lou Nichols of Rutland returned home with the Williams after a two week visit. Mrs. Williams is the former Betty Nichols of Langsville and granddaughter of Mrs. Nichols.

Langsville Jack Bartrum Kay Benscooter Sygnet Ben- Scooter Lynn Bartrum Robert Williams Sandy Bobby Mr. Williams Norfolk Max Edmundson Lou Nichols Rutland Williams Betty Nichols Nichols

County Group Urges Completion of Route 33

The Blue and Gray Trail formed in May to push Route 33 completion through Jackson and Mason counties. Route 33 spans eight West Virginia counties. At a recent meeting J L Stewart of Mason and Lloyd Pennell of Jackson attended, with six of eight counties represented.

New Haven Jackson Mason Coun West Virginia J. L. Stewart Mason County Lloyd Pennell Jackson County

Soldier Click joins Army from Ravenswood in 1960

Click, a survivor in the artillery battery B in Karlorake, entered the Army in November 1960 and completed basic training at Fort Knox Kentucky. The 24 year old soldier, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Click of Mt Alto WV, is a 1956 graduate of Ravenswood High.

Click Karlorake Army Fort Knox Donald Click Mt. Alto, W. Va Ravenswood High School

Installation Held by Moose Women at Moose Home

The Point Pleasant Chapter 594 of the Women of the Moose held an installation of officers at the Moose home on Sunday afternoon. Installing officers were Dick Melrose, George Dusch and Wadear Thabet. Officers installed included senior regent Paulyne Bright and others. A potluck supper followed. numerous guests attended including Dick Melrose, Teddy Melrose, Herschel Huffman, and several family members.

Point Pleasant Women of the Moose Moose Dick Melrose George Dusch Wadear Thabet Teddy Melrose Herschel Huffman Aaron Bright Manford Bauer Archie Lamp George Lamp Jeanette Harmon Sharon Dashore Faye Ball Lillian Robbins Juliet Smith Daisy Durst Roberta Maynard Lillian McCoy Mabel Roush Phyllis Rogers Ben Tracy

Youth Falls 25 Feet. Injured In Park Incident

Charles E. Turner age 17 fell from a pine tree in Tu-Endie-Wei Park near Gallipolis. He suffered a fractured spine and facial lacerations and was taken by the fire department to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Doctors report his condition as satisfactory.

Point Pleasant Charles E. Turner Tressa Turner Georges Creek Gallipolis Fire Pleasant Valley Hospital Turner Tu-Endie-Wei

Arsenale of Venice Galley Production in the 16th Century

The Arsenale of Venice stood as the world’s premier shipyard. During 16th century wars it produced a galley each day, reflecting its remarkable industrial pace and strategic role.

Arsenale of Venice

E. C. Abbott Dies At 54 In Point Pleasant

Everett Charles Abbott 54 of Fifth Street Point Pleasant died Sunday evening at Pleasant Valley Hospital after admission. Lifelong resident, former Franklin Furniture worker. Survived by wife Cora Melba Abbott three sons Jerry Charles Harold, three daughters Barbara Elva May Georgia Ellen two sisters Eva Knapp and Mabel Jeffers two grandchildren. Body at Steven's funeral home with arrangements pending arrival of son in California.

Point Pleasant Everett Charles Abbott Fifth St Pleasant Valley Hospital Abbott Franklin Furniture Store Leon Charles Jenna Lee Leport Abbott Cora Melba Abbott Jerry North Carolina United States Marine Corps California Harold Barbara Elva May Georgia Ellen Eva Knapp Middleport Mabel Jeffers Columbus Ohio Steven

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