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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1969

Page

20

Postmen Seek Safer Busier Mailbox Design

Mason County Postmasters Association met at Toe Endw Wet Manor with Leon Postmaster Stephen Moores presiding. They reported on the Executive Seminar held April 27 29 at West Virginia University. Attendees included Mim Margaret Lamber Ashton Blaine Mobr Galpolis Ferry Stephen Moore Lenn Nalumat. Discussion covered Mailbox Improvement Week May 19 44 to raise awareness for weatherproof heated clearly identified mailboxes bearing carrier or customer names and box numbers. A slogan National mailbox safety was proposed with the theme A Family Is Judged By The Mailbox I Keeps Mow Da You Rate.

Point Pleasant Mason County National Mail

Point Police Report Two Car Mishaps

Point Pleasant police report two afternoon accidents. At 3:20 at Seventh and Viand Streets a car driven by David H. Baker 36 Evans WV struck a parked car occupied by Boman McDowell 56 causing 250 dollars in damage Baker cited for driving while intoxicated. At 4:00 a car driven by Robert J Sherizer 18 Pat Micscost separately pinned his brakes but slid on wet pavement into the rear of a car driven by James Carter Jarrell 17 Point Pleasant causing 400 dollars in damage with no injuries and no citation noted.

Point Pleasant Seventh and Viand Sts David H. Baker Evans W. Va Bman McDowell Baker Robert J Sherizer Pat Micscost James Carter Jarrell

PTA Seeks Flashers At Junction

Bradbury PTA discussed installing dashers lights at Route 5 and Route 7 junction to protect children on bus routes. A committee led by William King will consult parents, Rutland PTA help sought, and annual school picnic set for May 25 at Portland Park. New officers installed include Mrs Robert Thomas as president and James Prov lince as treasurer.

Bradbury Bradbury Pta Wiliam King James Wickline Robert Thomas Violet Miller Rutland Pta Portland Park Wa‘liar King Marvin Miliron James Provlince Reis Lm Lyst

FOP Monthly Meeting Discusses Membership and Conference

The Tus Endie-Wer Lodge No 102 FOP held its regular monthly meeting at Kroder Park Clubhouse. President Wesley Spence opened the session with prayers by John Casto and remarks by acting VP Stephen Miter. An applicant from the city police John Pelfrey was approved for membership to be initiated next month.

Point Pleasant Tus Endie- Wer Lodge Order of Police Kroder Park Chubhouse Wesley Spence John Casto Stephen Miter John Pelfrey Lousville Stephen Muller Charles* Ebert Dolph Hull Earl McCarty Wade Rolins Wilem [ Myers

Wahama High School Band Wins Top Ratings in New Haven

Wahama High School Band led by Gerald Stimmon s earned top ratings Friday in concert scoring A grades for tone technique intent ion ensemble effect and interpretation from Judge David W Hughes The same judge gave marching A for music playing and steps with uniform B for alignment and spacing on Saturday in New Haven

New Haven Wahama High School Gerald Stmmons David W. Hughes

Mason County Mental Health Association Forms Board

Newly formed Mason County Mental Health Association met May 7 at the Court House. Ted T Johison and Value Toney led the proceedings. a board of directors was elected, bylaws approved, and a temporary executive committee named. Officers include Mrs. Carrie Ward president, Howard Cole vice president, A E Thomas treasurer, and Vivian Fridley secretary. A nominating committee was chosen to select a permanent board by July 1.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mental Health Association Court House Ted T Johison State Mental Health Association Value Toney Mason County Group Carrie Ward Howard Cole A. E. Thomas Vivian Fridley Tom Fisher Johnn Ewing Dana Rayburn Jack Smith Nimrod Fridley Charles L. Brown W . Baxter Employment Security Office Vale Toney

Health Nurses Report Aid To 161 Patients In April

Mason County Health Nurses report April activity listing patient categories including cancer and diabetes, 161 patients aided, 180 immunizations given for diphtheria tetanus whooping cough polio measles and smallpox, plus 43 school visits and health education films.

Health Point Pleasant Mason County Sharon Brinker Vicki Keefer Mary Lynch

Hospital Open Today at Point Pleasant Lax State Hospital Day

Lax State Hospital in Point Pleasant marks its annual Hospital Day with a 1 p.m. registration and a lawn program from 1 39 to 2 30 p m weather permitting. The event includes pledge to the flag by Lakin Scout Troop and speeches by hospital staff and guests, plus tours guided by a long list of hospital volunteers and staff. A separate Youth Fellowship party at Mason Albright United Methodist Church raised funds with games, prizes, and refreshments for chaperones. Urban areas note that about 50 percent of Protestants in the United States live in cities.

Point Pleasant Lax State Hospital Lakin Scout Troop Earl Persons Good United Methodiet Church Kenneth Hare Hopaital Sueais Mary Kae W Ada Franklin James Beeneene Koxinas MASON Mason Albright United Methodist Church John Dillon Allan Stewart Barbara Lewis Mia Charlotte Jenks Harriet Walsh United States

DAR Heraldry Expert to Represent Chapter at Heritage Week Camp

Miss Linda Shadie will represent the chapter at the American Heritage Week Camp sponsored by the West Virginia DAR at Cedar Lakes. Attending as a state representative will be Miss Joannz Kauff, Junior President of the Fort Randolph Society, with Miss Debbie Cottrll invited as a junior counselor. Mrs. Chester A. Roush announced the plans and introduced accompanying chapter members for the event.

Chester A. Roush Linda Shadie Cedar Lakes Roush Joannz Kauff Fort W. Ray Prottit

State Police Investigate Accidents in West Virginia

West Virginia State Police investigated two accidents on Thursday afternoon. Virginia R. Roush, 4, of Mason, lost control on Route 62 near West Columbia in rain and was cited for failure to have the vehicle under control. A second crash on Route 62 near Clifton involved a Royal Crown Bottling Co truck backing into a station wagon driven by William G. Van Meter, 47, with no injuries. driver Clarence Weddle, 28, Clifton, cited for improper backing.

Point Pleasant West Virginia West Columbia Virgnia R. Roush Mason Clifton Royal Crown Ratting Co Middleport Clarence Weddle Mulberry Ave Pomeroy William G. van Meter Weddle

Mason Grads Ticket Sales Announced for Alumni Banquet

Mason Grads ticket sale announced for the Mason Alumni Banquet with tickets on sale Monday. Event May 31 includes a 6 p.m. dinner and dance by the Bob Herndon Combo starting at 7 p.m. Reservations by May 28. tickets sold at multiple local stores across New Raven Mason Clifton Point Pleasant Middleport Pomeroy.

MASON Weeld Bob Herndon New Raven Miller's Grocery Mason County Bank B&b Dorothy Russell Clifton Williams Point Pleasant People's

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