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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1967
Page
5
West Virginia's welfare department will start a new pharmacy program for residents 65 and over lacking funds for chronic illness medicines. Funded by a 1.1 million state appropriation, the program aims to aid 15,000 to 20,000 elderly annually, extending drug access to those not on public assistance. Existing recipients already qualify under regular medical aid.
A hospital news column lists multiple births and names from Gallipolis Bidwell Point Pleasant Ripley Harrisonville New Haven Buffalo Grimms Landing Ironton Jackson Leon and Mason. A vaccination clinic in Mason normally held on the first Tuesday of each month will not be held on July 4.
Sixteen members from Hidden Valley Country Club joined the Invitational Golf Tournament at Gallipolis, where 67 women from area clubs competed. Mary Stein won gross in the second flight and Jean Jewell captured longest drive on hole seven, with several Hidden Valley players listed among attendees.
Mason Chapter No. 157 installed Jean Cartwright as worthy matron on Wednesday night. Installing officer was Mrs. Jamet Cape hart with units chaired by past matrons of Point Pleasant Chapter No. 75. Officers include Earl Ewing as worthy patron June Litchfield associate patron Lee Litchfield associate patron Maxine Aldridge secretary Raymond Workman treasurer Nellie Casto conductor Verlie Workman associate conductress Lucille Swackhammer organist Nancy Van Meter chaplain Margie Bocock marshal Margie Cartwright Adah Zelma Kaylor Ruth Betty Rickard Esther Joy Freeman Martha Garnet Burdette warder Oscar Casto sentinel. Trustees are Raymond Workman Ralph Cartwright and Lee Litchfield.
The Dunlavy family reunion took place Sunday at 2000 Jefferson Blvd hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Frye. Honored guest was Mrs. C. G. Whittington of South Gate California. Attendees included J. Dunlavy Chauncey family, Leonard Dunlavy and family Vandalia, Richard Bias and sons, Mrs. James Dunlavy Milton, Alice Icard and sons Point Pleasant, and Charles A. Frye and daughter Point Pleasant.
A list of residents from Point Pleasant and nearby towns appears, naming Mrs. Olin Rice Mrs. Osborne Stewart James Tomlin Mrs. Carl Treadway Mrs. Charles Zuspan Mrs. W. H. Henderer Mrs. Shannon Holcomb Mrs. Dolph Hill Mrs. Dennis Holley Mrs. James R. Hoffman and a son Mrs. George Knapp and daughter.
Mrs W H Henderer of Charleston remains in fair condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital with internal injuries from a two car crash on Route 17 Wednesday. State police investigated the collision that also left four others with minor injuries.
Christ Episcopal Church hosts a summer education program from July 5 through July 14. The lineup covers kindergarten with God's Wonderful World and first through fourth grades with In the Beginning God and God's Trustworthy Plan.
The record 4.9 billion appropriation bill to fund state operations for two years moves to Gov. Rhodes as heated debate among Minority Democrats and some Republicans over Aid to Dependent Children continues. The bill keeps ADC at about 83 percent of standards with state and counties sharing costs, and includes an 18 to 23 percent boost in matching funds for higher benefits under a 90-10 structure. Senators and representatives pressed tax expansion talks meanwhile.
Garry Duff of Columbus pleaded not guilty at arraignment in Judge Robert Betz’s Municipal Court. He was held to the grand jury and bond was set at 1000 dollars.
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