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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1966

Page

7

Parole System Changes Improve Ohio Violator Handling

Ohio's Adult Parole Authority reports more violators remain on parole instead of returning to prison. Denton credits the revised policy with fewer returns and a smaller prison population, while noting recruitment and supervision challenges amid modest pay compared with other states.

Columbus Ohio George Denton Denton Parole Authority New York Wisconsin Michigan

Federal Judge Names Referee in Pleasant Point Resort Suit

U S District Judge Sidney Christie appointed Huntington lawyer George S. Wallace Jr as special master to hear evidence in a creditor's suit against Pleasant Point Resort four miles north of Point Pleasant. Wallace has 45 days to hear the case, set creditor priorities and propose a settlement. The resort owes about 1.75 million dollars and was closed by the SBA which loaned over 1 million for construction. The suit, filed by H G Austen and Sons Inc, seeks 217098 for construction work. Cecil Williams, elected president of the resort's board, calls a March 22 stockholders meeting to discuss finances.

Point Pleasant George S. Wallace Jr Huntington U. S Sidney Christie Pleasant Point Christie Wallace Small Business Administration SBA H. G. Austen and Sons, Inc Cecil Williams

Workshops On Planning Set At Rio

Gallia county and nearby counties are invited to a March series of planning workshops at Rio Grande College. Ralph W. Moore will lead Tuesday sessions at 7 30 p m on Elements of a Plan Will Planning Benefit Your Community What Kind of Type of Planning Commission Best Fits the Needs of Your Community Financing a Plan and Duties and Responsibilities of a Planning Commission.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Ralph W. Moore Ohio Cooperative Extension Service Gallia Jackson Lawrence Meigs Vinton Planning Commission

Four Arrests Recorded At Mason County Jail

Four arrests were recorded at Mason County Jail on Sunday. Walton Blaine De vault of Route 1 was charged with intoxication by the sheriff's department. Gary Bowen, 21, of Apple Grove, faced intoxication, assault and destruction of property charges. Harry Kozee, 46, of Middleport, and Wanda Sahgent of Apple Grove were charged with intoxication by city police.

Point Pleasant Mason County Walton Blaine Devault Leon Gary Bowen Apple Grove Harry Kozee Middle Port Wanda Sahgent

Construction Worker Injured At Gallipolis Eureka Dam

John Hammar of Leewood West Virginia employed by O F Shearer Co was injured when a guideline snapped and struck his left leg at the Gallipolis Eureka dam He was taken to Pleasant Valley Hospital for treatment and later released.

Point Pleasant John Hammar Leewood W.va O. F. Shearer Co Gallipolis Eureka Dam Hammar Pleasant Valley Hospital

Two Drivers Injured In Mason Crash

A two car crash at the Letart and Sand Hill roads and Route 33 intersection in Mason caused minor injuries and about 1800 dollars in damage. Gilbert Lovejoy 35 of Nitro and William Johnson 56 of Gallipolis were the drivers. Johnson was cited for failure to yield the right of way.

Point Pleasant Letart Sand Hill Gilbert Lovejoy Nitro William Johnson Gallipolis Sand Hill Road Johnson Sheriff's Department

Mason County Land Transfers From Local Entries

M. F. Feazell and Mildred L. Feazell transfer real estate in Union District to Union Carbide Corp. Toyle A. Wright and Isa belle W. Wright transfer property in Robinson District to Earl Sayre Jr. and Hannah J. Sayre. Okey R. Killingsworth and Judy Mae Killingsworth transfer land in Waggen er District to Ralph B. Green and Rosie M. Green. Willey T. Minton and Merle Minton convey in Lewis District to John P. Samsell Jr. and Perry A. Samsell. Mamie E. Cook and John W. Cook transfer property in Clendenin District to Johnetta Jones. John McDaniel and Laura McDaniel to Howard McDaniel Sr. and Margie McDaniel plus Howard McDaniel Jr. in Waggener District. Johnny Wallace and Leona Wallace transfer real estate in Hannan District to Serena Wallace. James S. Snead and Mary Snead to Walter W. Donahue and Katherine Donahue in Robinson District. Clyde McDermitt and Kathleen McDermitt to Raymon Randolph in Coop District.

Toyle A. Wright Isabelle W. Wright Earl Sayre Jr Hannah J. Sayre Robinson Okey R. Killingsworth Judy Mae Killingsworth Ralph B. Green Rosie M. Green Waggener Willey T. Minton Merle Minton John P. Samsell Jr Perry A. Samsell Lewis Mamie E. Cook John W. Cook Johnetta Jones Clendenin John McDaniel Laura McDaniel Howard McDaniel Sr Margie McDaniel Howard McDaniel Jr Johnny Wallace Leona Wallace Serena Wallace Hannan James S. Snead Mary Snead Walter W. Donahue Katherine Donahue Clyde McDermitt Kathleen McDermitt Raymon Randolph Cooper

Hospital To Train Psychiatric Aides in Mason County

Lakin State Hospital in Mason County will train 20 unemployed persons as psychiatric aides with a $16,637 grant approved Friday by the U S Labor Department.

Washington — Lakin State Hospital Mason County U. S. Labor Department

Mason Sheriff Probes Three Minor Wrecks

Mason County Sheriff investigated three minor wrecks Sunday on Route 17 and local streets. George Kenneth Long 46 of Loudonville, Oakley Stover West Virginia, and Clarence Huffman 41 of Point Pleasant were involved with no injuries or citations. Jail arrests in the last 24 hours include Marvin Wamsley 37, B Edmonds 27, Homer Austin 48 for intoxication and a 16 year old charged with intoxication awaiting Juvenile Court action.

Point Pleasant Mason County Oakley Stover Pliny W. Va Route 17 Clarence Huffman Leon 22Nd St Wilman Higginbotham Jefferson Blvd Marvin L. Wamsley W. B. Edmonds Barboursville Homer Austin Henderson Roy Jackson McDade Sheriff's Department Oakley S. Stover

Remodeling of Building Is Underway in Point Pleasant

A remodeling and modernization project has begun on the old Park Theatre opposite the post office in Point Pleasant. The State Amusement Co. owns the building and plans about 13000 in improvements. Everett Sutton is the carpenter on the job, with completion expected in April. Leo Calandros may move the Smoker Lunch and Billiards into the site.

Point Pleasant Main St State Amusement Co Jackie Durst Everett Sutton Durst Leo Calandros

Pond Fishing Nets Million Dollar Alabama Revenue

Auburn University Extension Service reports farm pond fishing permits propelled Alabama to about 1 million dollars annually in income. Earl F. Kennamer notes that $1 million of the state's 3.4 million dollar bait business last year came from farm pond fishing.

Auburn Ala Alabama Auburn University Extension Service Extension Service Earl F. Kennamer

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Mrs Charles Pearson of Point Pleasant and Mr Charles Lee of Gallipolis Ferry welcome a daughter and a son respectively. Admitted include Herbert Myers and Michael Bruce and several other patients across Point Pleasant Gallipolis Ferry Harrisonville Hogsett and Hogsett area.

Charles Pearson Point Pleasant Charles Lee Gallipolis Ferry Herbert Myers Michael Bruce Hattie Kay Harrisonville Ronald Bostic Hogsett Steven Gaskin Eugene Ball

Raike Infant Named Andrew McCutcheon

A son was born to Mr and Mrs Ralph Raike Park Dr March 2 in Holzer Hospital The baby was named Andrew McCutcheon The Raikes have two other children Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert McCutcheon Webster Springs Mr and Mrs Ralph Raike McCulloch Rd

Point Pleasant Ralph Raike Park Dr Holzer Hospital Andrew McCutcheon Raike Robert McCutcheon Webster Sprines McCulloch Rd

Reedsville Notes From Local Garden Club And Auxiliary Events

The Ladies Auxiliary of Olive Township Fire Department plans April visit to WSAZTV Dialing for Dollars in Huntington. Eleven members and guest Patty Boring attended a meeting at Erika Boring’s home. An auction sale is planned for June and candy sales were reported complete. The Riverview Garden Club met at Bert Shumway’s home with “Roses” as the program topic, Dorsey Riebel and Mrs. Ernest Whitehead sharing rose garden stories and articles.

Lyle Balderson Reedsville Olive Township Fire Department Wsaztv Huntington W. Va Erika Boring Patty Boring Frances Reed Riverview Garden Club Bert Shumway Dorsey Riebel Ernest Whitehead

Long Bottom Visitors and Social Reminders

Long Bottom residents and nearby couples are noted for recent visits and dinners. Mr and Mrs John Bennett of Mr Olive visited Mr and Mrs Joe Bissill. Various guests included Hank Holter and Elma Holter plus Forest Run connections. The San Francisco Giants are mentioned in a Pirates themed game note.

David Smith Long Bottom John Bennett Olive Joe Bissill Hank Holter Elma Holter Forest Run David Holter Chester Dave Yates Charles Williams Little Hocking Fred Larkins Gertrude Warner Oak Hill Clarence Dean Columbus San Francisco Giants Pittsburgh Pirates

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By AL Goldberg Bly Pardon and Parole Commission Bureau of Probation and Parole Rio Mason M. F. Feazell Mildred L. Feazell Union Carbide Corp. Real Estate Union District Sharon Parsons Donald Nott Clodus Buck A. Roy Roush William Roberts Willard Wilson Athens Nelsonville Glouster California Novel Kroger Ibn Washington State
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