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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1968

Page

6

Candidates Speak At Party Dinner in Point Pleasant

A Young Democrats meeting in Point Pleasant drew about 75 cars despite a snowstorm as Chauncey Browning Jr. arrived from Raleigh County to discuss his bid for state attorney general. Gubernatorial hopeful James M. Sprouse urged party unity and defended the Constitution while endorsing education, consumer protection, and anti fraud policies. Local candidates introduced included Sen. Randolph A. Taylor, David Karr, James Thompson, Troy Huffman, Morriss Bray, Orville Stroh, Jean Burdett, James Burgess, Reed Doolittle, Bill Withers, Paul Thomas Jr., Peter Sommer, and Dayton Raynes.

Sprouse Homer Smith Randolph A. Taylor David Karr State Senate James Thompson Mason and Putnam Troy Huffman Morriss Bray Orville Stroh Jean Burdett James Burgess Reed Doolittle Bill Withers Paul Thomas Jr Peter Sommer Dayton Raynes

Television Schedule Scramble From Columbus Stations

A fragmented list outlines a dense daily TV and radio lineup with show titles and times across Columbus stations. Programs span news, children's classics, game shows, dramas, and 1960s era broadcasts featuring Captain Kangaroo, The Fugitive, The Tonight Show era personalities, soap operas, and variety acts.

Television Schedule Fragments and Station Listings

A fragmentary TV guide lists NBC CBS and ABC programs with time slots, color indicators, and station affiliations. It notes EST timing for all games and programs and includes a disclaimer about potential schedule errors when stations with inconsistent listings do not provide correct information.

Ob Kan Coin Club Meeting At Appalachian Power Auditorium

Ob Kan coin club schedules a regular meeting Monday at the Appalachian Power Company auditorium with a social hour and trading session beginning at 6 30 p.m. Members plan to exchange coins and discuss numismatic topics during the session.

Ob Kan Coin Club Rium

Shakespeare and Rock Music Heard at Meigs Latin Club

The Meigs Latin Club in Pomeroy held its March meeting at Pomeroy High School auditorium. James Hazelton read Julius Caesar’s funeral speech in honor of the Ides of March. The Acoustice performed rock style selections. A Meigs Annual photo session preceded the business portion. Refreshments were provided by a team of volunteers.

Pomeroy Latina Circulo Meigs Pomeroy High School Roger Gilmore James Hazelton Mark Anthony Julius Caesar Caesar B.C Acoustice John Lohse Max Folmer Pam Neutzling Celine McGowan Cheryl McLaughlin Sherry Blackston Janice Eastman Kathy Abbott Marlene Goodwin Rutland

Movie Guide for Monday and Tuesday Evening Listings

A compact guide lists film lineups for Monday and Tuesday evenings with showtimes, titles, and starring cast. Notable entries include His Steves O Keffe and The Warrior and the Slave Girl with actors Burt Lancaster Joan Collins and Gloria Maria Conde, plus classics like Ride a Crooked Trail and The Big Heat featuring Audie Murphy Henry Fonda Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame.

Audie Murphy Henry Fonda Anne Baxter Dan Oduryea Herbourg Catharine Benevie Nine Castelnueve Brian Keith Efrem Aig Spirit of Culver Jackie Cooper Prankie Bartholomew Glenn Ford Gloria Graheme Lee Marvin

Class Of '67 Provides Signs Chairs For Gym

Point Pleasant High School celebrates its Class of 1967 for improving school life. A large sign on the front lawn proclaims the school and white letters display activities. The class funded two hundred tan metal chairs printed Senior Class 67 for gym use and future seniors.

Point Pleasant High School

Holzer Hospital News and Local Births Set at Point Pleasant Banquet

A long list of births announced from Holzer Hospital includes many named families in Vinton Gallipolis Racine Bidwell Wellston and Patriot. A separate item notes Big Black Backers Inc sponsoring an Air Sports Banquet Friday at 6 30 p.m. at the new Point Pleasant Junior High School.

Point Pleasant Big Black Backers, Inc Point Pleasant Junior High

Youth Hurt In Accident Near Kgger Creek Bridge

James White, 17, son of Mr and Mrs Edgar White, injured when his car hit an icy spot and struck a bridge on old Route 7 at Kgger Creek. He was admitted to Holzer Hospital for a left leg contusion. Mrs Everett Halley, 57, of Gallipolis Route 1, admitted to Holzer Hospital after tripping on a rug and fracturing her hip.

Gallipolis James White Edgar White Kgger Creek Holzer Hospital Everett Halley

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions

Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gum of Pomeroy welcome a son. Admissions include Mrs. Dale Gum and many others from Apple Grove Leon Gallipolis Ferry Point Pleasant Weston Ka nanga and nearby communities. Names listed: Mrs. Mamie Weaver, Mrs. Sharon Pursley, Mrs. C. R. Schurman, Mrs. Ida Given, Ira Potts, Roy Goodwin, Mrs. Willard Jeffers, George Bates, Mrs. Frank Capehart Jr., Mrs. Clarence Harmon, Jack Mallette, Mrs. William Burris and daughter Lillian Beaver, Mrs. Frank Holcomb, Mrs. Roy Brinker, Mrs. Robert Ritchie.

Bertha Bagget Harry Betz Jane Bloomer Charles Bodimer Clinton Boyd Edward Coffey Howard Grace Clifford Daniel Edward Durst Sampson Hall J. Edith Jiden Clara Litchfield Chester Leaper William Littleton Ray McGuire Clarence McCade Charles R. Rodgers Jr Charles Stewart Paul Taylor Daniel Walton Gertrude Warner Terry Waugh Christy Bletner Kyle Boster Mary Carter Jack Church Fred Facemire Sr Carolyn Foster Frank Fugaterms Shirley Goble Glenn Goble Jack Grimes Robert Henley Luther Hunt Martha Howell Kate Morgan Henry Older Michael Orr Bobby Gordon Betty Stapleton Harlen Stover Eric Thomas Mary Beth Long Buell Matthews Homer Williamson Dale Gum Pomeroy Lester Fooce Apple Grove Homer Theiss Leon Charles Henry Gallipolis Ferry Mamie Weaver Buffalo William Bartley Point Pleasant Sharon Pursley C. R. Schurman Ida Given Weston Ira Potts Roy Goodwin Kananga Willard Jeffers George Bates Frank Capehart Jr Clarence Harmon Jack Mallette William Burris Lillian Beaver Frank Holcomb Roy Brinker Robert Ritchie

Communication System May Be Best In State

Mason County may soon have the finest communication system in the state according to Civil Defense director Andy Wilson. The seven days a week radio network would connect all units during disasters once approved by state and local agencies. Four people remain missing from the December 15 Silver Bridge collapse as operations resume next weekend if weather permits.

Point Pleasant Mason County Andy Wilson Civil Defense Department of Natural Resources Department of Public Safety State Road Department Mason County Sheriff's Department Point Pleasant and State Police State Department of Civil Defense Silver Bridge Wilson

Road Litter Displayed By Busy Fours

Busy Fours 4 H Club displayed a large truck filled with litter at Citizens National Bank parking lot Saturday. The litter from an eight mile Route 87 stretch was gathered by 56 participants, mainly beer cans, in observance of National Wildlife Week. The club plans a tree planting ceremony on April 12 with Dogwood trees ordered and Dale Wheeler, state conservation essay winner, scheduled to speak.

Point Pleasant Citizens National Bank Dale Wheeler

St Louis Woman Spoiled by Bank Windfall

A St Louis woman, Mrs. Raymond Goebel, found her savings balance misread after a mistaken deposit turned into a windfall. An account number 67 155 showed a balance of 67 265, creating a temporary wealth surprise she described as fun.

ST. Louis Raymond Goebel Chippewa Trust Co

Church Women Plan Meeting At St Peters Lutheran

POINT PLEASANT The St Peters Lutheran Church Women will meet 7 30 p m Tuesday at the church Rev Kenneth Show of Lakin State Hospital will appear on the program Mrs Emil Romans president will preside Mrs Kenneth L Roush will lead devotions Hostess will be Mrs Frank Sholz All ladies of the church are invited to attend the meeting

Point Pleasant St. Peters Lutheran Church Kenneth Show Lakin State Hospital Emil Romans Kenneth L. Roush Frank Sholz

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Chauncey Browning Jr Browning Raliegh County Shadle Bridge James M. Sprouse Republican Party United States of America Hulett Smith Messenger Television Guide Merv Griffin NBC News Chet Huntley David Brinkley CBS News Walter Cronkite Jeannie West the Riflemen Merlin the Magician Africa Coach West Rowan and Martins Laughty Rowan Martin Danny Thomas Andy Griffith NET Journal Robert Gouldt Carol Lawrence Carel Burnett Carol Burnett Joey Bishop Todey Show Sleepy Jeffers Captain Kangares Kartoon Kernel Jack Lolonne Captain Kangareo Kartoon Kernival Today Show The Joe Bentie Columbus Sporta Ernest Tubb Mike Douglas Paul Dixon Captain Kangaroo Lucis Toyshop Kartoan Karnival Secret Storm Wyatt Earp Snap Judgment Spook Beckman Dating Gare Caondid Comere Mayberry Mullins the Hollywood Squares Dick van Dyke B—News Club Edwin Newman the Fusitive Jackie Oblinger General Hospital McHales Navy Douglas Eowards News Mr. Cartoon Floyd Kalber George of Rawhide Perry Mason Mer Flippe the Avengers Center of the Earth McHale's Navy Bob Young Avengers Dennis the Menace Nancy Dickerson ABC News Mearlene Caecy Weether-Morkers Chet Duntley Devie Brinkfey Jeannie K Winston Churchill Feeus the Invaders CBS News Hour Wbns-Tv CBS Whtn-Tv ABC Huntington Wtap-Tv Nbc-Abc Parkersburg Whiz-Tv Zanesville Woub-Tv Ohio University Athens Meryv Griffin Newsby Lester Doyle Jerry Lewis Doktors Reo Skelter Wsaz-Tv NBC WLWC Wtvn-Tv Wchs-Tv Charleston Saleliile Coin Club Applachian Power Co. Audito Combined Service Middleport Ministerial Association Middeport Stadium Jaycees Movie Guide Steves O'Keffe Burt Lancaster Joan Don Taylor Sally Forest Bonnertine Keefe Brosselle Sally Forrest Lionel Barrymore Gloria Maria Conde Georges Marchal Stewart Granger Donna Reed Bendis David Jonster Walter Winchell Patti Page Varsity Richard Brooks Wanda Hale N.Y. Daily News Senate Ay Brems Gety Quincy Jones Egatesa Cah LiMo Lee Drs Ba Athena Theatre Shakespeare Holzer Hospital News Darrell Day Vinton Paul Knox Russell Nott Jr James Ables Racine Robert Trussell Bidwell Robert Hill Homer Rice Clyde Johnson Oak Hill Robert Hayes Wellston Edward Edinger Dorothy Long David Fugett Jackson Maxwell Field Coal Grove Everett Gettles Fred Northup Howard Shaver Rebecca Call Lloyd Myers Deidra Martin Henderson Clara Fraley Ellen Thornton Patriot William Mayes Ewington Richard Erwin Alva Martin Kathy Gothard Britton Barlow Pleasant Valley Hospital Duke Sez Duke Cleaners Point Pleasant, W. Va Ohio Gallipolis, Ohio Pomeroy, Ohio Robinson Truman Capote Dirk Bogarde Stanley Baker Joseph Losey Harold Pinter Pizza Hut Richland Ave
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