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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1962

Page

9

Elderly Gallipolis Ferry Man Found Dead at Home

Burton Conn, an elder resident of Gallipolis Ferry, was found dead Sunday morning by a neighbor. Coroner Dr. Oliver Eschenaur said death was due to natural causes and that Conn had been dead about 24 hours. The sheriff’s department is contacting his family. L. G. Mohr funeral home will announce arrangements.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Oliver Eschenaur Burton Conn Florida U. S. Navy Charleston Sheriff's Department L. G. Mohr Funeral Home

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits

Birth notices list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis of Middleport and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Bingham of Middleport. Admissions include Mrs. Dewey Sargent of Henderson, Mrs. Dwight McLaughlin of Radcliff, Frank Roush of Point Pleasant, and others. Discharges include Mrs. Billy Mitchell of Gallipolis and several Point Pleasant residents.

William Lewis Middleport Bruce Bingham Dwight McLaughlin Radcliff Frank Roush Point Pleasant Billy Mitchell Gallipolis Howard Nolan Syracuse Mathew Hanshaw Jimmy Miller Ray McClure Lassie Ellis Ripley Russell Ferguson West Columbia Orman Hall

Local Family Visits Highlight Summer Gatherings

Kyger Seaman and Mrs. Gordon Altland of Florida visit Mrs. Altland's parents Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Clark and family. Elizabeth Barnett of Point Pleasant visits Clyde Barnett and family. Robert Caldwell returns to GSI after vacation. Ray Clark guests of L. L. Clark. Robert Wood and Bobby of Canal Winchester and Keith Bradbury of Columbus visit Perry Bradbury and family.

Kyger Seaman Gordon Altland Neva Clark Florida Ray Clark L. L. Clark Robert Wood Bobby Canal Winchester Keith Bradbury Columbus Perry Bradbury

Point Pleasant Women to Hear Mrs George Plants at Trinity Church

Mrs George Plants of Point Pleasant will be the guest speaker when the Women's Society of Christian Service meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Trinity Methodist Church. Mrs Eunice B Beller will preside at the meeting. An executive meeting will be held at 7 p m prior to the regular gathering.

Point Pleasant George Plants Women’s Society of Christian Service Trinity Methodist Church Eunice B. Beller

Point Pleasant Couple Honored With Family Birthday Dinner

Connie Jo and Larry Carpenter of New Haven were honored by their parents with a Sunday birthday dinner at their home. Their birthday is March 7. Attendees included Mrs. Anna Plymale, Sharon McAlister, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Hyre, Nellie Plymale, Clinton Sayre of Point Pleasant, and Steve and Mary Ann Carpenter of New Haven.

Point Pleasant Connie Jo Larry Carpenter New Haven Anna Plymale Sharon McAlister W. S. Hyre Nellie Plymale Clinton Sayre Steve Mary Ann Carpenter

Teen held on B and E charge turned to parole officers

A 14 year old boy held on a breaking and entering and theft charge was turned over to Meigs County parole officers after entering the home of Reed Thomas at 1600 Jefferson and being arraigned Friday.

Point Pleasant Meigs County Reed Thomas Jefferson

Drakes And Sunshine Spreaders Club Hold March Meeting

The Sunshine Spreaders Club met at Mrs. Agnes Swaro’s home with fourteen members present. Miss Cora Williams won the Sunshine box and Mrs. Olena Drake the door prize. A bake sale is planned at D C Maxwells grocery on Saturday March 3. Hemlock Grove group attended the Perry County Grange banquet at Junction City Elementary School with a turkey dinner and songs led by Russell Boring.

Russell Boring Bexley High School H. E. Starkey State Grange Boring Hemlock Grange Tom Wilson New Lexington Katherine McArtor Margorie Stockhorn Margaret Higgins Jesse Lehman Hemlock Louis Montell Sam Montell Shawnee Isabelle Murray Lahoma Jenkins Pearl Butsko Joan Edwards Congo Ruby Snowden Mary Towner Chrystal Hensler Garnet Myers Corning George Drake Raphael Ness Olema Drake Clarence

Five Arrests Recorded in Point Pleasant Area

Two Mason County men Edward McDaniel from Henderson and Everett R King 36 of Point Pleasant were booked and released on bond. Also arrested by the Sheriff’s Department were Homer Austin 44 of Henderson and William Reed of Hartford on intoxication charges. State Police arrested Jenny Bumgardner 23 of Pome roy on a drunkenness charge.

Point Pleasant Mason County Edward McDaniel Henderson Everett R. King Sheriff's Department Homer Austin William Reed Hartford Jenny Bumgardner Pomeroy

Wheel ing to Gain 300 Jobs From $145000 Loan

Gov. Wally Barron announced that the Industrial Development Authority approved a $145 000 loan to support a new plant in Wheeling. The facility is expected to employ about 300 people.

Point Pleasant Wally Barron Industrial Development Authority Wheeling

Point Pleasant Students Named to All State Band

Two Point Pleasant High School students Don Head and Freddie Gaul earned spots in the West Virginia All-State Band out of 250-plus students from 35 high schools. Pamela Buffington was named an alternate for the clarinet section, with the 80-member band set to perform March 23-24 in Charleston. Freddie Gaul, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Gaul, is a freshman and first chair baritone sax. Don Head, a senior, is in the clarinet section.

Point Pleasant Don Head Freddie Gaul Pamela Buffington West Virginia West Virginia University Music Educators of Charleston Freddie Fred Gaul First St Don C. L. Head Park Drive

MGM Scout District Meets Tuesday Night

The MGM district of the Boy Scouts of America will hold its annual business meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Appalachian Power auditorium in Point Pleasant. District chairman Wilbur C Dickson announced reports will cover goals events and plans for the coming year. New officers and at large committee representatives will be elected.

Point Pleasant MGM District Boy Scouts of America Appalachian Power Auditorium Wilbur C. Dickson

Notice of Appointments and Hearings in Athens County

Several public notices from Athens and nearby counties include the appointment of Earl L White as administrator of Julia A White estate with four month creditor claims, a Parole Commission hearing for Charles R Robinson, juror drawings for Hocking County, and a divorce petition filed by Ronald K Dean against Kaywin A Dean with service deadline set.

Earl L. White Spring Street Athens Athens County Ohio Julia A. White Charles R. Robinson Columbus Pardon and Parole Commission F. W. Mills Parole and Record Clerk Court OF Common Pleas Ronald K. Dean R. J. Jones, Jr

Casto Speaks Before University Women

Atty Carroll Casto Mason County representative to the House will speak at the Point Pleasant Branch of University Women meeting Monday He will discuss recent legislation Mrs Edward Jackson will preside at the business session Hostesses include Mrs Grant Stanley Mrs Cary H Rayburn Mrs Otis Randolph and Mrs Preston Anderson

Point Pleasant Carroll Casto Mason County House of Delegates University Women Edward Jackson Grant Stanley Cary H. Rayburn Otis Randolph Preston Anderson

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