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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1969

Page

12

Motions Quashed Indictment Upheld in Kanawha Court

Judge James Lee Thompson denied a motion to quash the Bates indictment for contributing in Point Pleasant. June 9 trial set for Bates. another motion to quash Steele indictment in Apple Grove denied with trial date June 2. Civil actions Kanawha Valley Bank v Doss and Wills v Howard were dismissed.

Point Pleasant James Lee Thompson George Bates Thompson Bates Tral Harvey

Modernize For Profit Nest Egg Home Upgrading Guide

The guide outlines buying rundown property, modernizing it, and either moving in, renting, or selling for profit. It highlights doing work on weekends, using economical materials like Royalcore panels, and notes 16 color options. The piece stresses steady, incremental upgrades as a path to wealth.

John Concord Masonite Corporation Concord Royalcore

Somerville to Enter Priesthood in Georgia

The Rev. Ben Somerville II formerly of Point Pleasant and vicar of two Georgia Episcopal Churches will be ordained a priest at Grace Episcopal Church Gainsville Georgia on Saturday. Steve Somerville brother in law travels from Point Pleasant to attend and serve as crucifer. Somerville son of Mr and Mrs Ben L Somerville of New York is married to Mary Ann Somerville of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Ben Somerville Grace Episcopal Church Gainsville Steve Somerville Somerville Mr. Somerville Ben L. Somerville New York Donald Waldie William Somerville Mary Ann Somerville Harold Somerville

Best of Broadway by Grande Chorale at Rio Grande College

The Grande Chorale of Rio Grande College presents The Best of Broadway under Merlyn Ross and Edward Roark tonight in Community Hall. The program features classics from Oklahoma to The Sound of Music with cast members including Eddie Roark Patsy Schuldt Dave Anderson Dorothy Riepenhoff and more.

Rio Grande Grande Chorale Rio Grande College Merlyn Ross Edward Roark Gallipolis Community Hall Oklahoma the Sound of Music Brigadoon Aquarius Eddie Roark Charlie Brown Patsy Schuldt Lucy Dave Anderson Snoopy Dorothy Riepenhoff Peppermint Patty Mike Mulford Linus Walter Brown Schroeder Jackie Marshall Pig Pen

Meeting Set For Retired Mason County Teachers

A luncheon meeting of the Mason County Retired Teachers Association will be held Saturday at Tu Endie Wei Manor Kennedy Avenue. New officers will be elected. President Mrs. Garnet Kimberling said the luncheon will be served at 12 30 p.m.

Mason County Garnet Kimberling

Property Transfers Made In Mason County and Nearby Districts

A rundown of numerous property transfers across Mason County and surrounding districts lists buyers and new owners such as James and Annabelle, Geraldine, Herbert and Mary Ann Richards, Lewis and Mary Sher, and many others. Amounts range from $2.00 to $19,000, with parcels in Grover, Clendenin, Lewis, Henson, Cooper, Arbuptie, Union, and Robnson districts transferring to multiple couples and individuals.

Tieyd Mary Merth Herman Geraldine Torre Herbert Mary Ann Richards Mary Lowes Lewis Alles Mary Sher Dererhy Sayre Berry Sayre Lee Esterban Thee Powlette Cooper Disievet John Pauline Toy Lowewn Lime Co Sue Crawford Mollie Amelia Moler Seine Wroyd Voon Shank Dore'd Frances Corto Wiltom Alma Velma Newberry Rec Lawrence Leta Newberry Calvin Louvre Keefer Robnson Robert and Mary Elia Moyes Donald and Naorw Ohlinger Hannon District Rondel Glenna Davis James Nore Lewis Reo Entote Gertrwde

Family Hosts Old-Fashion Picnic-Dinner at Point Pleasant

A group of friends and relatives gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Hersel Lee Herdman's home for an old-fashioned barbecue dinner on Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs. Sarah Hoffman, the King and Swartz families, the Oldaker and Roush families, and others with children present.

Point Pleasant Hersel Lee Herdman Sarah Hoffman H. R King Ted L. Swartz Rodney Jan Teddy Peary Oldaker Timmy Oldaker Danny Roush Garry King Peggy King Karen Sue Doug

Protestants Protest Stamp Image of Catholic Cathedral

London reports militant Protestant groups protest a stamp issued in May showing a drawing of Liverpool's Catholic Cathedral alongside Queen Elizabeth II, head of the Church of England. The new architecture series includes Anglican cathedrals Durham York Minster St Pauls Canterbury and Presbyterian St Giles Edinburgh.

London Church of England Liverpool Durham York St. Paul's Canterbury St. Giles Edinburgh

Spring Luncheon Planned by Mason County Home Clubs

Audrey J. Emery announces the annual spring luncheon for the Home Demonstrations Clubs of Mason County on May 22 at the 4H Recreation Center South Side. Registration at 9 15 a m with business from 10 to 1 a m includes a style show 11 to 12 and a pot luck luncheon at 12 30. A memorial service for 1968 deceased members will be held in the afternoon.

Point Pleasant Audrey J. Emery Mason County South Side

Clergy Trainees Learn Dockworker Life in London

Twenty trainee clergymen from various denominations work with London dockworkers and stay in their homes to understand their problems. A spokesman for the South London Industrial Mission says many student priests have little exposure to this world and the exercise broadens their outlook.

London South London

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