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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1960

Page

12

Mason County primary results tabulated in Point Pleasant

Mason County vote canvass set to begin Friday after unofficial results from Tuesday's primary. Republican Atty. Jack Johnson led in the Fourth Senatorial district with about 1800 margin, carrying Mason County with 1879 votes and facing Lawrence Hill in the general. Democratic nominee Joe Burdett led Mason for secretary of state with 2665. Carl Weimer will oppose him.

Point Pleasant Mason County Atty Jack Johnson Mason Jackson Putnam Clay Roane Johnson Lawrence Hill Hurricane Randall Taylor Joe Burdett William Berchett Huntington Carl Weimer Charleston Burdett Clifford Carder House of Delegates Bright McCausland Henderson George Sayre New Haven Edward Rickard Letart Roy Hill West Columbia Raymond F. Musgrave 29Th Judicial Circuit James Thompson Clyde McDermitt Drew Hatfield Gallipolis Ferry James G. Ellis Earl E. Henry

Four-H leaders plan awards and state conference

Mason County 4-H members will meet at St Josephs Parish Hall Mason to choose Teeps Memorial Scholarship recipient and set membership recommendations The meeting precedes the Mason County 4-H Leaders Association monthly session A state volunteer 4-H club leaders conference themed In Our Hands will be held at Jacksons Mill May 30 to June 4 with about 300 leaders and instructors attending.

Ing Mason County St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Mason Pur Teeps West Virginia St. Joseph Parish Jackson's Mill C. P. Dorsey West Virginia University Dorsey

Point Pleasant Lions Club marks 12th anniversary dinner

The Point Pleasant Lions Club celebrated its 12th anniversary with a dinner meeting. Guests included District Governor H. J. Witty and Cabinet Secretary Walter Smith. Tom Holland installed new officers and presented perfect attendance pins to 12 members.

Point Pleasant Lions Club Lions District H. J. Witty Lions Cabinet Walter Smith A. B. Caldwell Tom Holland Bill Field Walter Rice Dallas Hall Phyllis Miller Walter Steinbrecher Witry West Virginia The Lions James Wiggins Lion Witty Myrl Coakley Jim Darby Earl Deal Bill Johnson Bernard Morgan Louis Mueller George Roberts Louis Rossi John Spiggle Dorothy Johnson Lions Auxiliary

Flies Hamper Fun Hurt Health Warns On Fly Control

An old public health note warns that flies spread diseases including dysentery typhoid tuberculosis and the common cold. It urges cleanup of manure breeding sites, repairs to toilets, screening doors and windows and the use of sprays traps and sticky papers to reduce fly contact.

Schaus Delivers Banquet Talk Encouraging Big Life Goals

West Virginia University coach Fred A. Schaus addressed about 108 attendees at the Point Pleasant Rotary banquet in the Moose Home. He urged students to set high life goals regardless of their future role and to strive to be the best in any chosen field while valuing community support.

Point Pleasant Fred A. Schaus West Virginia University Rotary

Two Students Win Week In Washington

Point Pleasant juniors Jerry Howard Lawson and Natalie Waugh win the 1960 Mason County Week in Washington contest. An independent panel selected 22 winners from the Fourth District to tour Washington on expense paid trips and work in Rep. Hechler is office. Alternates are Jeanne Jordan Sheldon Roush Janet Eshenaur. Natalie aims for journalism. Jerry aspires to law.

Point Pleasant Jerry Howard Lawson Natalie Waugh Mason County Washington Ken Hechler D-Wva Rep Hechler John Sherman Cooper Rky Gale McGee D-Wye Fred Schwengel Iowa John Brademas Dind Jerry Natalie Congressional District Rep. Hechler Congress Jeanine Jordan Sheldon Franklin Roush Wahama Janet Eshhenaur S. E. Waugh Jefferson Ave R. H. Lawson Mossman Circle

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Ella Mitchell of Lakin Marlene Johnson of Henderson Jack Elliott of Point Pleasant James Dunlap of Point Pleasant Robert Hart of New Haven Vivian Finley of Pomeroy Tine A Hart of Patriot Ohio James Hager of Point Pleasant Laurence Sterne noted in the 1760s that there are worse occupations than feeling a woman's pulse.

Ella Mitchell Lakin Marlene Johnson Henderson Jack Elliott Point Pleasant James Dunlap Robert Hart New Haven Vivian Finley Pomeroy Tine A. Hart Patriot Ohio James Hager Laurence Sterne

Man Charged After Attempted Break In at Central Grade School

Shirley Earl Wright of Point Pleasant was arrested by Officer Rancel Jividen on a warrant for breaking and entering Central Grade School. Wright was caught leaving the building but escaped. A separate break in at Central School over the weekend netted about $50 from the office.

Point Pleasant Shirley Earl Wright Rancel Jividen Wright Central Grade School Jividen Central School

Women's Rayon Tricot Gowns In Multiple Colors

Ladies can choose Waltz length or full length gowns in pink blue maize and coral. Made of rayon tricot with nylonized finish for longer wear. Sizes Med Large Ex Large available.

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Athens Messenger Hubert Humphrey Richwood W. Va Johnson Pde- Nasinn Hill Ers Liv Washington, D. C J. O. Knapp Agricultural Extension Service West West Virginia 4-H Club AES Elvis J. Stahr, Jr Grant A. Shrum National 4-H Club Foundation Mountain State Roy M. Kottman College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Home Economics Mildred Fizer WVU Puerto Rico Robert Brent Koontz Marshall County Lowell McKinster Braxton County Betty Neil Smith Roane County Reva Nicodemus Jefferson County Koontz Miss Nicodemus Ed W. Allen Federal Extension Service U. S. Department of Agriculture Knapp Marvel Behn Boone Griff Durbin Charles A. Roberts F. A. Morrison James Ferrell Barbee Rothgeb Stanley Waldie Napoleon Sturgeon Mark Harshbarger Lewis Charley Harmon Ray McClure Justice of the Peace Goodwin Harshbarger Schaus Atty. Carroll Casto Lawrence G. Mohr Robert Shertzer Point Pleasant High School Jack Rogers John Bill Pack Dick Horton Horton Kiwanis Club Pleasant Valley Hospital Man Women's New Spring Butcher Wink Rogers Birdseye Dot Elberfelds
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