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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1964

Page

6

Miss Hoff man to Be Bride of Robert Cline

Bridal shower at Mrs. Ferrell Wamsley home honored Miss Shirley Hoffman bride elect of Robert Cline. Co host Miss Devens Cline. game prizes awarded to several guests. Attendees included Mrs. Sam Juniper Mrs. Orville Likens Mrs. Donald Berkley and many others from Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Ferrell Wamsley Sand Hill Rd Devens Cline Shirley Hoffman Robert Cline Ida Mae Sutton Howard Johnson Barbara Duncan Kay Rollins George Knapp Miss Hoffman Sam Juniper Orville Likens Donald Berkley Paul Chapman Ed Grimes Lloyd Cline Gala Halstead Hobart de Weese Betty Roach Nancy Legg Dottie Berkley Catherine Stephens Cora Lowe Robert Doeffinger Bob Roberts Raymond Thornton Annetta DeWeese Rose Lowe William Moody Arlene Jordan William Woomer Richard Thomas Ernest Handley Robert Rollins Eileen Clenc Granville Edmonds Iva Wells Anita Rollins Wanda Edmonds Ruth Roach Alice Roach Edith Jordan Eddie McDermitt John MceDermitt

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births Admitted and Dismissals

Births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Paul Rupe of Crown City. Admissions list Mrs John Miller of Gallipolis Ferry and several others at Pleasant Valley Hospital. Dismissals include George Lanier and family, plus Rocky Sturgeon and Randy Litchfield among others.

Paul Rupe Crown City John Miller Gallipolis Ferry Lester Ronald White Gallipolis Elmo Adkins Grimms Landing William Bush William H. Grimm Letart Nellie R. Smith Mason George Lanier South Side James Bentz Syracuse Ohio Rocky Sturgeon Randy Litchfield Apple Grove Roy Allen Oldaker

Mountain Climbers Plan St Patrick's Day Skating Party

The Mountain Climbers 4-H Club will sponsor a St. Patrick's Day skating party at the 22nd Street Roller Rink on March 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. The event is open to the public with prizes awarded for attendance and for the 4-H club with the most members present. A Pat Pa trick and Rosie O Grady will reign during the evening.

Point Pleasant 4-H 22Nd Street Pat Patrick Rosie O’grady

Boy Scout Fund Drive Begins Soon in New Haven

New Haven Community Chairman John Wolfe announced the annual Boy Scout Fund Drive for the Tri-State Council of Boy Scouts of America. The drive runs Thursday March 5 to Saturday March 14 with a kickoff at 7 p.m. at the Alex Quillen Memorial Building where donor cards will be distributed to solicitors.

New Haven John Wolfe Tri-State Council of Boy Scouts of America Alex Quillen Harry Darnell Jack Needs Pete Burris Bill Howard Bill Russell Carroll Adams, Jr Frank Young John Morgan Kay Weaver Lois Thayer Dolores Sullivan Bob Johnston Robert Dye James Cunningham Danny Workman Neil Haymaker Jack Frey Paul Rickard Bill Gibbs Tom Hoffman Charles Jewell Fran Reichert Ed Cunningham Bob Curtis Ken Ridge

Committee Members Appointed for Point Pleasant Chamber

Charles Lanham announces 1964 standing chamber committees with members across executive, industrial development, membership, finance, nominating, special activities, city beautification, historical date, merchants, recreation, industrial relations, city planning, educational program, citizens advisory, planning commission, housing authority, urban renewal, public information, code compliance, street improvement, city hall program, special problems, and city park.

Point Pleasant Charles Lanham Robert Siler Kathryn Moore Dottie Campbell L. L. Caldwell G. A. Biggs Nelson A. Park O. C. Hall Seldon Flemming William Buffington Citizens Advisory Committee L. G. Mohr Planning Commission Housing Authority Urban Renewal Authority Vitus Hartley, Jr Lindsey Hedrick Lionel Smith Louis Hassell City Park Woody Mace

Forgery Charges Named for Gallia Man and Narrows

Gallia County Sheriffs Department arrested Ray Rubenstahl 43 of Gallipolis on two forgery charges tied to $12 and $15 checks drawn on the Ohio Valley Bank. Clyde E Sheets 52 of Crown City Route 2 was also arrested on intoxication charges with a municipal court appearance planned. In New Haven Ohio Mr and Mrs Marvin Johnson announce the birth of a daughter Teresa Lynn on Feb 17 at Pleasant Valley Hospital.

Gallipolis Gallia County Sheriff's Department Clyde E. Sheets Crown City New Haven Marvin Johnson Racine Ohio Pleasant Valley Hospital Teresa Lynn Johnson Jean Grinstead

Third Child Born To George Wolfe in South U S Naval Hospital

Beaufort South Carolina Mrs George Wolfe announced the birth of their third child Laura Kay born February 29 at 9 19 a m in the U S Naval Hospital The infant joins siblings Michelle Renee and Jackie Dale with Kay Wood former Gallipolis mother as the child’s mother The Wolfe grandparents are Mr and Mrs Manchester Wolfe Letart Falls and the Wood grandparents Mr and Mrs N R Wood Gallipolis Ferry

Point Pleasant George Wolfe Beaufort S.C U. S. Naval Hospital Laura Kay Kay Wood Gallipolis Ferry N. R. Wood Manchester Wolfe Letart Falls Oshie Harbour Gallipolis Eter Wolfe Ethel Larson Michelle Renee Jackie Dale

Initiation and Inspections Planned by Lambda Chi Omega

Lambda Chi Omega members will complete plans for inspection by national inspector Miss Donna Bucher and initiation of new members. A dinner and dance follow at the home of Mrs. Lonnie Safford. The initiation ceremony is set for March 21 at 1 p.m. in Appalachian auditorium. A progressive dinner travels to Ohio River Rd, Mt. Vernon Ave, Mason Blvd, ending with a Moose Club dance at 9 p.m.

Point Pleasant Lambda Chi Omega Donna Bucher Lonnie Safford Appalachian Auditorium Frank Haught Ohio River Rd W. C. Gilmour Mt. Vernon Ave Vitus Hartley, Jr Mason Blvd Moose Home The Twilighters

Two Minor Accidents Reported In Gallipolis Patrol Log

Police report two vehicle accidents in Gallipolis with no injuries or charges. At Fourth Ave and Pine St Delbert Hanna and Joe Naylon Thomas collided after turns. at Third Ave and State St Doris Davis failed to stop and hit George White. Damages described as minor. lists of measured dam readings and river gauges follow along with marriage license note for Lawrence Curfman and Vivian Ralph.

Gallipolis Delbert R. Hanna Bidwell Joe Naylon Thomas Columbus Fourth Ave Pine St Fourth Pine Thomas George White Kananga Doris Davis Tuppers Plains Third Ave State St

Mrs Pillsbury Chosen President Of WSWS Heights Church

Mrs H C Pillsbury becomes president of the Women's Society of World Service at Heights EUB Church in Point Pleasant. New officers include vice president Hale Blessing secretary Clayton Pullins and treasurer Roy Blessing with projects aiding Me Curdy School in Mexico and Otterbein Home in Ohio.

Point Pleasant Carl Gerlach Women’s Society of World Service of Heights EUB Church Lois Harris Stephen Noble Gerlach A. O. Smith H. C. Pillsbury Hale Blessing Clayton Pullins Roy Blessing Ina Waugh Ora Higgins

Point Pleasant Chamber Plans Shopping Survey and Sign Rename

The Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce board votes to partner with the Junior Women’s Club on a downtown shopper questionnaire and to study why county residents spend only 31 cents per dollar. They plan new individual membership cards and a street doorway sign announcing Point Pleasant and Mason County Chamber of Commerce. Belva Farley asked to contact local oil distributors about a training program for station attendants.

Point Pleasant

Woman Hit By Auto In Mason

Mrs. Nellie R. Smith, 65, Mason, was injured when she walked into a northbound car on Route 33 near Mason town limits. She was listed in good condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital. The driver was Mrs. Helen Abel, 42, New Haven.

Point Pleasant Nellie R. Smith Mason Route Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason County

Births at Holzer Hospital Sharpen Community Ties

A daughter to Mr and Mrs Tony M Kauffer Ashton West Virginia Route 1 and two sons to Mr and Mrs Edwain H Clarke New Haven and Mr and Mrs Ronald D Smith Pomeroy are listed among recent Holzer Hospital births. Multiple admissions follow with numerous names including Mrs Orville Parker Vin ton Route 1 and others from Gallipolis Point Pleasant and nearby towns.

Holzer Hospital News Tony M. Kauffer Ashton W. Va Edwain H. Clarke New Haven Ronald D. Smith Pomeroy Orville Parker Vinton David B. Garthee Jackson Robert G. Beegle Portland Calvin Harper Kitts Hill John E. Wildman Ravenswe Richard C. Johnson Mason Ralph R. Kerwood Gallipolis Harry P. Smith Samuel D. Swain South Point John Vance Bob R. Brooks Ripiey Ernest E. Null Nellie Bowen Point Pleasant Raymond A

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