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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1962

Page

9

Scout-O-Rama sets attendance record in tri-county area

The Meigs Gallia Mason District Scout-O-Rama drew over 6000 attendees at the National Guard Armory.34 booths showcased circus acts world music and activities on presidents cooking camping fire safety and more. Winners included Troop 253 Alva Tulloch and Pack 256 D. McFarland with ticketsTop prize Danny Buckley Pack 211 Addison earned a movie camera.

Point Pleasant Meigs- Gallia-Mason National Guard Carl Murray, Jr Booth Alva Tulloch Ralph Saunder John Sauer Earl Durham Ralph Spencer Dick Young Gordon Fisher D. McFarland Lawrence Foreman Jack Frey David Simmons Joyce McCoy Robert Mill John Metzger Rev. W. Williams R. E. Wolf J. Thompson Marvin Bent Ray Grose John Krausen Don Alley G. A. Biggs Carl Herring James Saxton Danny Buckley Addison Gallia County Bill McCormick Larry Dodson Randy Fisher Mason County Randy Wallace Max Brown Eddie McDermitt Steve Goodwin Meigs County James Warner Dwight Logan, Jr Ricky Triplett Pomeroy Rock Springs Middleport Rutland New Haven Mason Gallipolis Cheshire Herb Bush H. A. Hutchins Ed Hudnall James Mahokey

Church Circles Meet Bible Discussion in Point Pleasant

The Women of the Presbyterian Church circles in Point Pleasant held Bible study on The Wise and Understanding Heart. Circle 1 met at the church for a potluck with hostesses and members listed. Circle 2, Circle 8, Circle 4, and Circle 5 met at homes or church with chairmen, hostesses, and numerous attendees.

Point Pleasant The Presbyterian Church Laura Lewis James Hall C. R. Schurman William C. Filson Richard Tatterson Earl Withrow Circle 5 Evelyn Hickman Robert Rice

Warick Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Diana Warick by Virginia Brown seeks divorce and custody of Robert Edward Warick from William Warick in Athens County Court. Petition filed March 9 1962. hearing set on or after April 23 1962. Rowland Rowland serve as attorneys.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Diana Warick Virginia Brown William Warick Robert Edward Warick Diana Varick Rowland Jerry W. Lanning London Correctional Institution London Ohio Pardon and Parole Lintaka Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Evy Herbert Kell Ronald K. Dean Kaywin A. Dean Cove Cathedral City California State OF Ohio Department OF Highways Columbus State Highway Director of Athens Hocking Meigs Morgan, Noble, Vinton Washington Hocking County Meigs County Morgan County Noble County Vinton County Washington County Highway Credit Examiner Department of Industrial Relations Department of Highways Preston

Divorce Petition with Property Maps in Athens County

Clarence H. Caldwell petitions for divorce from Mary E. Caldwell, cites gross neglect, seeks child custody and removal of dower rights. Describes three Athens County tracts total about 121.82 acres and an ingress easement, with hearing set for April 24, 1962.

Mary E. Caldwell Route 2 Guysville Ohio Clarence H. Caldwell Court of Common Pleas Athens County Athens State of Towit Carthage Rome Ohio River Survey Hocking River County of Rome Township Green Branch John Bean D. W. Cornel Mary Fiercle Carthage Township Daniel A. Parker James R. Clark Lavelle & Vanity

Point Youths Take First In Debate

Two Point Pleasant High School juniors, Steve Bragg and Ronald Jarrell, won first place in the Region 8 forensics debate at Marshall University Huntington on the Federal Aid to Education negative. They advance to the state contest March 29 in Morgantown. The event drew six teams with teacher Mrs. Edward Jackson noting other participants from the school.

Huntington Edward Jackson

Chris Fruth rites held in Mason County

Last rites were held for Chris Fruth 73 in Mason with Rev. Richard Wright officiating. Fruth died Saturday clearing brush from his orchid of a heart attack per county coroner Dr. Oliver Eschenauer. Surviving include wife Elizabeth two daughters three sons two brothers three sisters five children and two great grandchildren. Burial followed at Kirkland Memorial Gardens.

Chris Fruth Mason Foglesong Funeral Richard Wright Fruth Mason County Oliver Eschenaur Elizabeth Fruth Christine Fruth Vera Kreimer Parkersburg Carl Buck) Fruth Robert Fruth Point Pleasant Ralph Fruth Henry Mike) Fruth Nora Loomis Helen Fruth Kathryn Nease

Legion Observes Birthday At Post 23 Dinner

Legion Post 23 marks 43rd birthday with guest speaker Pat McGovran former sheriff of Kanawha County and past department commander. Attendees include Joe Burdett Ripley Jack Spence Patrick Bevill Woody Williams and Huntington’s Medal of Honor veteran. Local officials and auxiliary members participate in a Irish themed evening.

Point Pleasant T. H Pat) McGovran American Legion Kanawha County Post 23 Legion St. Patrick’s Day Joe F. Burdett Charleston Post Jack Spence Ripley Patrick Beville Veterans Administration Woody Williams Huntington Frank Capehart, Jr Fred Gaul Lynn Fitzsimmons Virgil Siders Eric Boegl Bill Redman Bud Lee Hatfield Junior McKinney Kerr Blaine

Miss Pullins Engaged To John E Lauman In Ohio

Mr and Mrs Lester Pullins of 118 Park Dr announce the engagement of their daughter Shirley Jean to John E Lauman of 228 West Church St Xenia Ohio The wedding is set for April 14 at Trinity Methodist Church The Rev Kenneth W Chandler will officiate Shirley Jean Pullins a Point Pleasant High School graduate works for Ohio Bell in Dayton John E Lauman a Xenia High School graduate attended Bowling Green State University two years a Sigma Nu member works for the United States Government Postal Department

Trinity Methodist Church Kenneth Point Pleasant High School Ohio Bell Telephone Company Dayton Ohio Lauman Xenia High School Bowling Green State University Sigma Nu Fraternity United States Government Postal Department

Eastern High Plans Minstrel Show at Point Pleasant

Eastern High School Long Bottom Ohio directed by Mrs. Alice Nease will stage a minstrel show at Point Pleasant High School auditorium on March 26 at 8 08 p m The show sponsored by Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club features minstrel band numbers and special lighting Admission 75 cents adults 25 cents children under 12

Point Pleasant Eastern High School Long Bottom Ohio Alice Nease Point Pleasant High School

Births and Ad Listings From Point Clinic Notes

Mr and Mrs Francis Graham of Vinton welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs Harley Wells of Crown City report a daughter. Admissions include Charles Stover Jr of Letart. Other listings note Mrs Harley Wells Mrs Jona Stover and son Apple Grove Mrs Harold Stewart and son Gallipolis Tracy Dean Durst Leon Mrs Rebecca Roach Huntington. Classifieds offer surplus sale with land livestock machinery via LY 3 1242.

Francis Graham Vinton Harley Wells Crown City Charles Stover, Jr Letart Ohio Jona Stover Apple Grove Harold Stewart Gallipolis Tracy Dean Durst Leon Rebecca Roach Huntington

Eight Men Are Arrested in Weekend Roundup

Point Pleasant and surrounding area police report eight arrests for intoxication during the weekend. Individuals include Harry Erlewine of Point Pleasant Route 2 and W. T. Perry of Kanauga, plus Donald H. Forbus of Moundsville. Sheriff’s deputies detained Richard Lee Snowden of Cleveland, Ralph J. Williams of Wheeling, Cecil C. Cody of Cleveland, James Riddle of Milledgeville, and Ralph Marshall of Cottageville for parole violation and intoxication.

Point Pleasant Harry Erlewine W. T. Perry Kanauga Ohio Donald H. Forbus Moundsville Sheriff's Department Richard Lee Snowden Cleveland Ralph J. Williams Wheeling Cecil C. Cody James Riddle Milledgeville Ralph Marshall

Prepare now for U S Civil Service jobs in this area

From ages 18 to 52. Prepare now for civil service openings in this area during the next 12 months. Positions pay as high as 446.00 a month to start with security and advancement. Many jobs require little or no specialized education or experience. To qualify you must pass a test amid keen competition. Name Address.

U. S. Civil Service

Two Charges Filed Following Accident Near National Guard Armory

Carl L. Scott 42 of Lakin was charged by the sheriff with reckless driving and no operators license after a Saturday 4:15 p.m. one vehicle crash on Route 62 near the National Guard Armory. He was released on a 126.14 bond. Scott’s northbound car ran off the road, traveled 105 yards into a field, and spun to a stop.

Point Pleasant Carl L. Scott Lakin Sheriff's Department National Guard Scott

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