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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

2

June Jarvis Bridal Shower Honors Albany Bride Elect

June Jarvis of Albany, bride elect of James Lambert of Rutland, was honored at a Rutland Church of Christ bridal shower. Hostesses included Mrs Homer Parker and Mrs Bruce May with many guests listed among family and friends. Other notes mention births and hospital admissions in Point Pleasant and related areas.

Rutland June Jarvis Albany James Lambert Rutland Church of Christ Homer Parker Bruce May Andrs James Thomas Robert Snowden Roy Snowden Diewall Lambert Robert Canaday Raymond Lambert Pat Harmon Sherry Turner Debbie Smith Douglas Lambert Kenneth Davis Paul Iné Markins Thelma Michael Clyde Davis Janet Oasis Carlos Snowden Clane Taylor Andrew Lambert Ernest Lambert Harvey Erlewine John Tihs Mic! Hutchinson Nate Wise Edward ‘Thomas Russell Little Russell & Little Carl Morris Worley Reeves Beverly Thompson Charles King Purl van Meter Richard Grueser Vics Harold Sauer Edna Russell Weith Sutherland Bill Wilford Sam Robinson George White James White Charles Romane Lilly Imbaden Blaine Carter Jr

Firemen Hurt as Earl Day Home Burns in Gallipolis

Gallipolis firemen responded to a Friday morning blaze on Johnson's Ridge near George's Creek Road. The seven room Earl Day home was destroyed, with $10 000 in damages and $6 000 to contents. Three firemen suffered first degree burns: Harlton Boster and Pischkar. The cause is under investigation.

Gallipolis Earl Day Johnson's Ridge George's Creek Gallpoli Conents James Boster Joe Pischkar

Flood Control Unit Formed in Gallia County

Kyger Creek Flood Control Association held meetings at Kyger Lodge Hall in Cheshire selecting May 9 for the next gathering. About 40 people attended with Jack Pickens elected chairman and Elmer Spaulding vice chairman Fred Sisson secretary and Virgil Wamsley treasurer. The group focuses on farm land damaged by water and will seek federal aid for Kyger Creek flooding.

Kyper Creek Carl H. Myers Jack Pickens Elmer Spaulding Fred Sisson Virgil Wamsley

Meigs General Hospital Notes Summary

Billy Joe Brewer of Portland and Jennie Iryant of Rutland are mentioned in Meigs General Hospital notes. A reference to Nutty Philippines notes the Republic of the Philippines supplies half of all coconut products worldwide.

Billy Joe Brewer Portland Jennie Iryant Rutland Nutty Philippines Republic of the Philippines

Reception Honors OES Member in Point Pleasant

A reception at Mason Temple dining hall Point Pleasant honored Janett Capehart grand warder of the Grand Chapter of West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star. More than 13 guests from 30 chapters WV and Ohio registered. Attending were Tue Wilson worthy matron and Raymond Barley worthy patron of the local chapter along with visiting grand officers.

Point Pleasant Janett Capehart West Virginia Order of the Eastern Star Mason Temple Tues Wilson Amatron Raymond Barley Focal Huonoree Capehart Eva Bailey Barman Leona Brock Wilma Fisher Alig Madeline McNeeley

Holzer Hospital News Births and Admits Nationwide List

Mroo and Mrs Charles Towen Vinton report a son. Jein sens Mi and Mrs Tack Lee Pricr Bidwell welcome a son. Also listed are numerous patients and staff at Holzer Hospital including Hancy Jean Jeffers Vidille port E. Glenn Grahan Marcia Lynn Sheson V Wason Mrs Charles Zinn Jackson Mi Barbara Gardner Weils ton Malcom plus many others at various towns. CHARGERS MEET POINT PLEASANT The Choctaw Chargers 4H Club held a meeting at Martford Grade School presided by Jennifer Roush. Pop bottle caps were collected.

Mroo Charles Towen Vinton Jein Sens Mi Tack Lee Pricr Bidwell Hancy Jean Jeffers Vidilleport Glenn Grahan Northup Marcia Lynn Sheson W Ason Charles Zinn Jackson Mie Barbara Gardner Weils Ton Malcom Uinther Syrafure Clyde Brazier Hubert Sharp New Haven jRew Jennings Trenton Jr Mdgar Wolfe Widdleport Preston Foster Lloyd Lee Paint Pleasant Jack Smyth Wellston Lola Gooch Chargers Point Pleasant Martford Junnifer

Big Bend Minstrel Pageant dazzles with lively performances

The Big Bend Minstrel Pageant featured a dynamic show with Miss Roberta Kreeater Tore Let ters and Miss Kraeuter in vocal numbers, the Meigs High School Mixed Ensemble under Kraeuter, and dancers including Debbie Cron and Sheila Childs. Senior and junior performers showcased songs like That’s Entertainment and The Magic of Miss America, while staging and direction were led by Bel Heaguch and wardens.

Emma Todd Fae Bend Wiesteels Roberta Kreeater Sharles Hamm Bass Gunmer Nease Fel Enarus Tunis Pasig Pitt Jone Megavive Miss Amatensia Danciis Debbie Cron Shiela Childs Cate Pulte Nanes ‘Thompson Jenny Meachim Sally Rlubokar Hetty Toame Hubstetter Pam Trea Mass Karen Teriffith Wt - Sa Kraeuter Meigs High School Donna Weber Rutland High School Teanue Pela Maretta Big Bend Meludint Roberta Hemes Beulah Jyines Duwie Beusles Vines Lomey Kale Janser Waoteington Charles Yeate Rogert Hoeflich Margaret Neuman Pegant Fred Sisson Joe Struble Hidslan Big Berl Minstrel Mis Roberta Riaculet Vasaren Tulith Jono Lite Rio Grande College Impacts Ushers Usherelles Ake Hargraves Becky Siners Bil Fetty Keith Evans Denna Smith John Goodwin Ann Holfer Mary K Kenney Mike Bergan Twila Kart Bill Swan Maria Grueser Jasne Lee Joeflich Flower Gut Charles Yeago Rath, King Bill Wen Pomeroy

Scout Drive For Members Nears End

Boy Scout sustaining membership drive in Point Pleasant enters final phase with 80 percent of enrollment cards returned and funds totaling 1475 dollars. O Hall chairman reports the drive nearing last year’s level and credits numerous volunteers led by Lewin Aller Danny Loardman Bill Brady Whe Call Oka Carlson Charles Clarke and many others.

Point Pleasant O ' Hall Lewin Aller Danny Loardman Bill Brady Call Oka Carlson Charles Clarke Charles Cook Lyle Dunsmoor Charles Eshebaumn Hall Eugene Hanes Jack Harbert Gordon Harlow Pete Harmon Pay Harbrecht Clay Hinkle Warvey Hutchins Dan Johnson Robert Knaul Charles Lanham Ken Leihar Ed Martin Russell Priddy Jam Bob Roberts Otto Rohbough Sam Roush Rutherford Guy Sayre Wallace Smith Jr Jim Taxlar Dale Watterson Jim Wiggins O. H. Wickline Roger Wilson

Bookmobile Schedule For Pomeroy Meigs County Route

The Meigs County Bookmobile announces stops on Monday and Tuesday. Stops include Southern High School Racine Kindergarten Syracuse Elementary Millerstown Forest Run State Garage, and East Lefart areas with times ranging from 11:30 am to 7:49 pm on Monday and 9:45 am to 4:30 pm on Tuesday.

Pomeroy Meigs County Southern High School Southern Junior High Racine Syracuse Miersville Forest Run Lefart East Lefart

Outbuildings Destroyed Near Bowmans Run Residence

RACINE The Racine and Pomeroy fire departments rushed to the Owen Watson home on Route 124 at 5 40 pm Sunday where three outbuildings near the residence burned The crews saved the house Watson said he was cooking fish in an outbuilding and forgot about it The fire spread to two other structures before being brought under control

Racine Racine and Pomeroy Owen Watson Bowmans Run Watson

Meet Your Candidates Night in New Haven Planned

Point Pleasant reports a community Meet Your Candidates night set for Monday at 8 pm in New Haven at the Tall Union. The event, announced by the Mason County Democratic Women's Organization, aims to gather voters after dinner at Pleasant Point Resort. Weekend state police arrests include Donald Cheesebres 39 and Rolland Duffs Fisher 3 both charged with driving while intoxicated. others arrested are Larry Lee Roach 23 and Roy Cide McDade 40 for intoxication.

Point Pleasant New Haven Tnied Donald Cheesebres Rolland Duffs Fisher Ails Larry Lee Roach Pont

Bexley Coed Wins Beauty Contest Pageant Triumph

Miss Ischaefer represented Ohio University in a talent filled pageant with contestants from Marietta Canal Winchester and Athens. Judges included local officials and pageant organizers. Winners and finalists performed dances songs and instrumental numbers showcasing broader talent across Pomeroy and surrounding communities.

Lila Mitch Uhl Bla Ph Gloria Jean Jones Marietta Betty Rawlings Barbara Ann Massaro Canfield Mame Mass Diane Lynn Fritz Cleveland Carla Jane Morris Rebecca Jane Nease Pomeroy

May Fellowship Day Held In Middleport

The May Fellowship Day event, hosted by the County Council of Church Women United, convened at First Baptist Church in Middleport. Officers were announced for World Community Day in November, with a panel discussion and missions offering supporting global programs.

Middleport Counci Church Women United First Baptist Church JE Foster Pomeroy Baptist Church Sach Fielding Hawkins Jacob Turner Elizabeth Slavin Richard Owen Dwight Wallace Maria Stephenson Carl Grueser Lela Mel Ben Kutzling Foster Thomas Young J . Roedel Ielude Russell Watson Richard Gwen David Entsminger

Southern Levy Entries Announced for Grade School Contest

Winners announced for the Southern Levy contest with students from Second to Sixth Grade named. Prizes include places for each grade and a weather balloon project in school colors urging levy support. balloon to be released election day.

Racine Mall Levy Barbara Theiss Joy Neigler Larry Fisher Scott Wolfe Kevin Willford Weese Molly Fisher Stephen Farra Lourr Rhoda South

Election Scheduled When Guild Meets

POINT PLEASANT St Monica's Guild of Christ Episcopal Church will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday at 8 pm at the parish house. Hostesses for the evening are Mrs Robert Brounh and Mrs Robert Knoll. An election of officers will take place and all members are urged to attend this last meeting of the year.

Point Pleasant St Moniica’s Guild of Christ Ats Parrish House Robert Brouwh Robert Knoll

Veterans Memorial Hospital Births and Dismissals

Notes from Veterans Memorial Hospital list births and dismissals including a daughter to Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rockhill of Reedsville and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Charles Rife of Wellston, with multiple names tied to Pomeroy Racine Mason Wellston and surrounding areas. The report mentions Walter Arnold Myrtle Simkins Mary Sisk and others among residents and staff.

Kenneth Rockhill Reedsville Charles Rife Welllston Charles Manioy Pomeroy Walter Arnold Mare

PTA To Meet Riverview PTY Wall Meet Monday

The Riverview PTA to hold a meeting Monday at 7 38 pm in the school with seventh and eighth graders performing music and officers to be installed. In Racine the emergency squad brought Billy Joe Brewer 19 to Meigs General Hospital early Sunday for medical care. he is the son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Brewer.

Riverview Pty Wall Racine Billy Joe Brewer Portland Meigs General Hospital Ralph Brewer

Three Injured In Two Vehicle Collision Near Point Pleasant

At the Routes 2 and 38 intersection three people were injured when two cars collided on a Sunday afternoon. Elias Witt from Piqua and Karen Ann Wicks of Chloe were taken to area hospitals with head, facial, and limb injuries. Gracie Badgell of Chloe suffered a shoulder injury. The Whitt car was northbound on Route 2 and struck the Hicks vehicle traveling west on Route 2. Whitt was cited for failure to yield right of way.

Point Pleasant Frank Bonecutter Have Po Hol Zer Elias Witt Piqua Robert Whitt Cleveland Pleasant Valley Hospital Karen Ann Wicks Gracie Badgell Chloe Merit Jackson General Ho Icar Noth Whit Sheriffs Department Steenbergen Hill Wanda Faye Shafer Charleston Charles V.fowler Apple Grove Cila Thomas L. O’brien Ralph E. Latchfield Traven Litchfield

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