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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

8

Juniors Tap National Honor Society At Point Pleasant

At Point Pleasant High School a Tuesday assembly tapped 22 juniors into the National Honor Society. Officiating were Lloyd Lamp NHS president and Thespians president Steve Bragg. New members listed include Kathy Blain Tina Bias Ronald Dowell Sam McNeill Marvin Austin Jane Sterne Ronald Jarrell and Tom Ross.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School Lloyd Lamp National Honor Society Lewis McDaniel Sharon Pillsbury Billy Joe Sturgeon Judy Noble Pat Patterson III Kathy Blain Tina Bias Ronald Dowell Sam McNeill Marvin Austin Jane Sterne Ronald Jarrell Tom Ross Ned Jones Linda Martin Sandra Crank William Patterson Connie Cottrill Dottie Knoll Emil Huffman Thomas Reynolds Susie Somerville Harrett McGuffin Steve Bragg Patti Bright Cheryl Burgess Roger Farrow

Notice of Appointment and Public Auction Notices

Rodney Young of New Marshfield Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Elma Young with four months to file creditors claims. Harold E Shields, Sheriff, Athens County, announces a public sale of property in Rome Township Meigs and adjacent areas with specifics and bids.

Rodney Young New Marshfield Ohio Elma Young Athens County Harold Rose Oldiethera County George W. Mellett Dort Gallaway Rosemary Gallaway Athens Stout Rome St Rid Senaemy Guysville and New England Road Said Mary J MecGirr Franklin McGirr Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern Railroad Mary J. McGirr Francelia Winner Hocking River Ohio Company Guysville Rt. 50 Rome Township Harold E. Shields O. Lavelle & Vanity Attorneys J. B Vanity, Jr South Court Street Kate Shaver the Plains Harold L. Rose Said County Board of Trustees Chester Township Meirs County Chester Meigs County Meigs State of U. S. Kimes M. £. Ridenour Willis Frost

Motherhood Event At Concord Baptist Church

A reception honoring the mothers was held Friday evening at Concord Baptist Church. The Pioneer Farm Women's Club hosted the event. Pastor W. Herman Neill spoke on Motherhood and Mrs. Charles Rawson led devotions on an evening at home. A duet by Mrs. Harry Miller and Mrs. Ray Crank was presented followed by refreshments.

Point Pleasant Concord Baptist Church Pioneer Farm Women’s Club W. Herman Neill Church of Christ In Henderson Charles Rawson Harry Miller Ray Crank

Van Pleads Guilty To Forgery Charge

Gary Stewart indicted on two forgery counts entered a guilty plea to one count in Circuit Court. He will return Monday to plead on the second count with court appointed attorney Carroll Casto present. Patsy McCartney was granted a divorce from Robert McCartney.

Point Pleasant Gary Stewart Stewart Carroll Casto Patsy McCartney Robert McCartney

Farm Club Meeting Plans West Virginia Hospitality

Miss Wanda Stemple led a Pioneer Farm Women's Club lesson on extending West Virginia hospitality at Mrs. George Casto's Henderson home. The group, with 13 members present, set the June 12 international tea at the Appalachian Power Auditorium and discussed a Beckley trip to see Honey in the Rock.

Point Pleasant Wanda Stemple West Virginia Pioneer Farm Women's Club George Casto Henderson Madge Byus

Point Pleasant Seniors Buy Cyclorama for Stage

The seniors at Point Pleasant High School purchased a beige cyclorama for the auditorium stage. It cost about $900 and has already been hung.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School

Wahama High Names Class Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Dan ny Dodd is Wahama High School valedictorian and Nancy McDaniel is salutatorian. Principal Clyde Foley announced the honors. Commencement is set for May 28 in the high school auditorium with Rev. Richard Wright delivering the Baccalaureate address May 27 at 8 p.m.

Point Pleasant Danny Dodd Wahama High School Nancy McDaniel Clyde Foley Richard Wright

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits Note

Births report twin sons for Mr and Mrs John Mc Knight of New Haven. Admissions include Mrs John McKnight New Haven Mrs Paul Yoder Mrs A Ray Roush Point Pleasant Henry Roush Bidwell. Dismissals list Robert Crump Point Pleasant Isaac Waugh Apple Grove Mrs Vern Shoemaker Bidwell Mrs Ralph Anderson Point Pleasant Patricia Miller Gallipolis Ferrs.

John McKnight New Haven Paul Yoder A. Ray Roush Point Pleasant Henry Roush Bidwell Robert Crump Isaac Waugh Apple Grove Vern Shoemaker Ralph Anderson Patricia Miller Gallipolis

Homer Harvey patient at Holzer Hospital room 283

Homer Harvey age fourteen son of Mr and Mrs Edward Caynor residing at 2119 Mr Vernon Sr is admitted to Holzer Hospital in room 283. He attends Point Pleasant Junior High School.

Homer Harvey Edward Caynor Vernon Sr Holzer Hospital Homer Point Pleasant Junior High

Mrs Greer Is Honored At House Warming

Mrs Minta Greer was honored with a house warming Friday evening by Mrs Fred Daugherty Mrs Carl Jefferson and Mrs Homer Whittington. Refreshments were served. Attending were the Rev Donald Prince and children the Hiram Daugherty family and many neighbors.

Point Pleasant Minta’ Greer Fred Daugherty Carl Jefferson Homer Whittington Donald Prince Hiram Daugherty Robert Carr Andy Novoski Charles Stephenson Leo Daugherty Suetta Daugherty Lettie Austin Okey Thomas Kenneth Moore Lillian Miller Gay Casto Janice Daugherty Brenda Jefferson Roy Kincade Powell Reynolds Keith Thornton Leo Plants Loris Pullin Mildred Whittington

Mr and Mrs Roy Matheny Welcome Leon Son

Mr and Mrs Roy Matheny announce the birth of their son Leon. The couple joyfully welcomes the new arrival.

Mrs Roy Matheny Leon

Five Hens Crack Record With 1295 Eggs In Year

An African farmer claims a new hen record with five hens laying 1295 eggs in 356 days. The note calls the performance a cracking achievement.

Racine Social Notes and Ohio Miscellany

Racine social items list visits and illnesses among residents of Rio Grande Chillicothe Columbus Ravenswood and Akron with guests from Richmond Ky and Johnstown. Also notes May Day activities at Rio Grande College and a commodity distribution at Waldie Lumber Yard in Point Pleasant with required personal containers.

Racine Harry Pickens Sybil Miles Critt Bradford Helen Younce Margaret Houdashelt Rio Grande Jerry Powell Holzer Hospital George Neigler T. G. Hilldare Meigs General Hospital Clyde Evans Richmond Evans Esta Eaton Stanley Dow Ravenswood Charles Beegle Columbus Ira Beegle Ann Coe Will Jones Carol Sayre Pittsburgh Tom Wolfe Dave Huddleston Robert Euler Chillicothe Mary Euler Rio Grande College Henry Euler Cleveland Point Pleasant Waldie

Mason Marine Lance Cpl Shrimplin in Quick Kick Exercise

Lance Cpl James M Shrimplin USMC son of Mr and Mrs Gale F Shrimplin of Mason serves with the Second Marine Division. The unit participates in Exercise Quick Kick a joint training operation at Camp Lejeune North Carolina.

Mason Lance Cpl James M. Shrimplin USMC Gale F. Shrimplin Second Marine Division Camp Lejeune N.C

Extra Carton Offered by Pepsi Bottling Co of Athens

A promotional note indicates an extra carton is available today bottled by Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co of Athens under appointment from Pepsi-Cola Company New York.

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co Athens Pepsi-Cola Company New York

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