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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1977

Page

11

New Haven Legion To Hear Commander Gribben at Birthday Dinner

Jack T. Gribben of St. Albans Virginia will speak at Smith Capehart Post 140 American Legion annual birthday dinner Monday at 6 p.m. at the post home. Gribben, a Navy Korean War veteran, has 21 years of state public safety service and 22 years in the American Legion. He and his wife Helen have four children.

New Haven Jack T. Gribben St. Albans State Legion Virginia Smith- Capehart American Legion Gribben Wheeling Department of Public Safety West Virginia Northwestern University New York University Center For Safety Education University of Maryland Helen Harrison Gribben St. Francis of Assisi

Prayer Day Observed by Alfred United Methodist Women

The World Day of Prayer was observed at the home of Dan and Janet Moore Lottridge Ohio with opening prayer by Rev. Richard Thomas and a hymn What a Friend. Nellie Parker led the meeting naming Sarah Casey as missionary of the month and a birthday card was signed. The group prepared the April Prayer calendar and sent a $5 offering to Fair Chance. Thelma Henderson led the program with the theme Love In Action. The next meeting is April 9 at 8 pm with Janice Pullins and Helen Woods organizing an Easter program.

Alfred Alfred United Methodist Dan Janet Moore Lottridge Ohio Richard Thomas Nellie Parker Sarah Casey Rason W.va

Gallia County Man Cited in Point Pleasant Arrest

A Gallia County man Glenn David Smith aged 25 of Gallipolis Route 2 was arrested on Main Street in Point Pleasant about 3 a.m. Wednesday on two charges including possession of a controlled substance and intoxication and was to be arraigned.

Point Pleasant Gallia County James Gaskins Glenn David Smith Gallipolis

Garden Club reviews flower box book and shares club notes

Middleport Garden Club members discuss Peggy Mann's The Street of Flower Boxes noting how city children helped plant curb boxes in New York. The meeting at Mrs. Skinner's also welcomed guest Miss Nancy Reed and included plant displays and a salad course.

Middleport Judy Arnold Middleport Garden Club Arthur Skinner Peggy Mann New York City The New York Times

Eight youths cited for paint sniffing in Wellston

Police chief Dale Neil reports eight juveniles arrested in the past month for sniffing paint with five appearing in Jackson County Juvenile Court and three awaiting action. He warns of lung damage from toxic fumes. Separate cases include vandalism reports from Virginia Lambert and Max West with damaged vehicles and a tire deflation at Huston Nursing Home.

Wellston Dale Neil Jackson County Neil Virginia Lambert Rhode Island Avenue Rick Davis Minnesota Ave W. Broadway Huston Nursing Home

Mason Water System Improvements Outlined

The village plans a $239,000 water project funded by a federal grant including an eight inch line to Wahama High School and hydrants on every block. Mayor Taylor reports on Washington trip with the Mid-Ohio Valley Mayors Association and Byrd assurances of four billion dollars for district projects. An election is set for June 7 and petitions are due by May 18. Council approves opening the village park and tennis courts for spring and summer.

Wahama High School Taylor Washington Mid-Ohio Valley Mayors’ Association Robert Byrd West Virginia Lawrence Roush Kathryn Smith Ed Perry Charlotte Jenks Calvin Smith

Black Knight Revue Set for March at Point Pleasant High

Plans for the Black Knight Revue unfold in Point Pleasant with shows on March 18 and 19 in the high school auditorium. The theme Cabaret Celebration features the Swingin Squires Stage Band and a variety of acts including Sesame Street themed numbers for youngsters. Preschoolers admitted free while adults pay 1.50 and students 75 cents. tickets available at the door.

Point Pleasant Point Sesameth Gang

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