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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1968

Page

5

Unsuccessful Search For Four Missing Persons Continues

Mason County and Gallia County Civil Defense units continued their search for four missing individuals. No further details were provided about names or locations, but authorities urged residents to report any sightings or pertinent information.

Point Pleasant Mason County Gallia County Silver Bridge Col. W. K. Welker Civil Defense Key Club Gallia Academy High School Eureka Mason County Civil Defense Unit Andy Wilson W. K. Welker West Virginia

Seven New Members Join Lakin Hospital Auxiliary

A meeting of the Women's Volunteer Auxiliary of Lakin Hospital at the rehabilitation center welcomed seven new members. Each received a rules book and by laws of the auxiliary. Dr. Margaret T. Ross outlined volunteer work. The group discussed patient transportation, a new hair dryer for patient appearance, and sewing machines. The auxiliary voted to send birthday cards to patients. Next meeting set for March 19.

Point Pleasant Women’s Volunteer Auxiliary Lakin Hospital Margaret T. Ross

State By Laws OK'd By Democrat Women

Mason County Democratic Women's Organization met in the courthouse annex at 7 30 p m Friday night. Maxine Nibert read the state by laws which were approved. A dinner dance is planned for October with Irene Doolittle as chairman and Neil Kennedy as co chairmen. Juanita Ward to chair the April 25 dinner at 7 p m. Place to be announced. Officer elections next meeting to add to the current executive board. April 5 in jury room at 7 p m.

Point Pleasant Mason County Democratic Women’s Organization Maxine Nibert Irene Doolittle Neil Kennedy Juanita Ward

Three Charges Filed Against Lood Driver

A Gallia County crash on Route 7 Ka nang a left Carroll Delong 35 of Marietta injured. Lawrence L. Mayes 24 of Leon Route 2 was cited for no operator s license driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene. Bond set at 624. Delong passengers treated at Holzer Hospital. Jeffrey J. Miller 27 Gallipolis cited for excessive speed after a separate Mill Creek Road crash. minor injuries.

Gallipolis Leon Delong Holzer Hospital Janet Delong Cheryl Jeffrey J. Larry F. Miller Mill Creek Road Miller

Hospital Births and Admits List at Holzer Hospital

A long list records births at Holzer Hospital with names of parents and hometowns such as New Haven Gallipolis and Point Pleasant. The notice also lists admitted patients including Mabel Roush Racine and Sheri Ellis Gallipolis along with numerous other individuals.

Glen Roush New Haven Kermit Massie Jackson Stephen L. Harris Patriot William Armstrong Gallipolis Roy F. van Meter Racine John Robinson Point Pleasant Mabel Roush Terry Stumbo Wellston Sheri Ellis Jeffer Burger Cheshire Harry Simpkins Daniel George Middleport Martha Heid Ironton Tony McGuire Lawrence Fowler Chad Clark Oak Hill Walter Carpenter Lurther Spradlin Ray Robert Rickard Lem Craddolph Virginia Husted Robert Hendrick Letart Robert Chapman Edgar Thomas Pomeroy Roger Gordon Walter T. Lambert Vinton John L. Wedge

Decorations for Lambda Chi Omega Charity Dance

Members of the Lambda Chi Omega Sorority decorating committee met at Thel Hartley home to prepare for the annual dance on March 16 at the Moose Home. The Vagabonds provide music for a public event starting at 9 30 p m with a five dollar admission per couple. A pre-dance dinner will be hosted by sorority members and their husbands, and all profits go to charity.

Point Pleasant Lambda Chi Omega Thel Hartley

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Local Police Arrests

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list multiple births and discharges involving residents from Point Pleasant Oak Hill Milton and Gallipolis Ferry among others. In Gallipolis the city police report weekend arrests including Kenneth Turley 65 speeding James Sheets 56 intoxication and Hanley Gardner 42 assault and battery.

Michael Leach Point Pleasant John Calandros Oak Hill Randy Herdman Robertsburg Margaret Gardner Kitty Neville Gallipolis Ferry Charles Meadows Milton Lonnie Meadows Gallipolis Kenneth K. Turley James Vernon Sheets Dayton Hanley Gardner

Guild To Meet At Christ Church luncheon

The service guild of Christ Episcopal Church will meet Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the church parish house for a luncheon and meeting. Miss Juliet Smith will preside. Hostesses will be Mrs. Elza Martin, Mrs. Maxine Walters and Mrs. Mary Hyre.

Point Pleasant Christ Episcopal Church Juliet Smith Elza Martin Maxine Walters Mary Hyre

California Man Follows Doctors Advice For Treating Piles

Millbrae resident Mr C H Wahl, 68, credits Preparation H with soothing hemorrhoid pain and reducing swelling. He consulted doctors who favored continued use, noting rapid relief from pain, burning, and itching, and added that the ointment or suppository eases bowel movements and prevents further infection.

California Millbrae Cal C. H. Wahl

Call Again Keeps You In Control Of Your Purchases

A reflective piece discusses consumer choice and the power of rejections. It emphasizes that buyers pay with money and decide whether to keep or return items, with the slogan Call again acting as a reminder that shoppers hold influence over producers and sellers.

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Lood John Little and Son Hayden Hammond Jr Darrel Day Ernest Unroe Kenneth Trainer Robert Tolbert Harold Russell James Northup Paul Hembree Mabel Hayes Pleasant Valley Hospital Howard Brumley Homer Theiss Dallas Wright Samuel Griffith David Koblentz Griff Durgin Noah Callicoate William Browning Orren Bowser William Russell Alfred Scarberry Cindy K. Burton Walter Smithson John Lambert Floyd Mitchell Helen Barker William Oldaker Richard Austin Edward Dunlap America Athens
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