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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1969

Page

9

Two Point School Heads Sue Smith For Defamation

Two Point Pleasant High School administrators sue I Brooks Smith Mason County schools superintendent for 100000 in defamation damages. Withers seeks 110000 including 25000 punitive. Chambers seeks 80000 including 25000. Cases allege written and spoken statements harmed reputations and caused distress before the 196970 school year.

Two Point School Sue Smith Point Pleasant I. Brooks Smith Mason County Smith Withers Chambers Edward Green Huntington Green, Ketchum, Baker and Pauley West Virginia Board of Education

Twelve Jurors Drawn to Report in Point Pleasant

Circuit Clerk Howard Schultz announced that twelve additional jurors were selected and will join the panel on Monday at 9 30 am. The pool includes Carolyn Roush Mason Gordon Jackson Joseph Tavan Apple Grove Millard Wallis South Side Louise Ferrell Elma McGinnis Point Pleasant Audrey Hoffman Gilbert Barnette Route 2 Henry Forth Fraziers Bottom Fred Spencer Mason Ray Crank Henderson.

Point Pleasant Howard Schultz Carolyn S. Roush Mason Gordon Jackson Joseph Tavan Apple Grove Millard Wallis South Side Louise Ferrell Camp Conleys Elma McGinnis J. H Caufman Henderson Audrey Hoffman Gilbert Barnette Letart Henry Forth Fraziers Bottom Fred Spencer Ray Crank

Local Residents Visit Relatives Across States

New Haven residents and guests travel widely with family connections in Parkersburg Charleston Harrisburg Mason Pittsburgh Detroit Cleveland Gambier and Salt Point. The news notes visits include Roush and Batey families, Terry Hall’s clan, McComb kin, and Dr. T. R. Vance relations among others.

Jess Maynard Maynard Marie Chaffins Mason Donald Bumgardner Robert Johnston Moundsville Johnstons New Haven James McComb Jimmie Pittsburgh Donald I. Roush Sheryl Walter Taylor Columbus Dorsey Lee Roush Detroit Mich Rebecca Lynn R. R. Vance Vance L. I. Vance Poplar Branch N. C T. R. Vance Salt Point N. Y B. J. Howard Larry LeMasters Steven Michael Cleveland Gordon Johnson Gambier, Ohio Dr. Johnson Harold Johnson

Melodious Millinery Featured At Mason County Luncheon

Mason County Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual spring luncheon at the 4H Recreation Center in South Side. The event showcased a hat show with songs represented in headpieces and a clothing style show with multiple awards for children, casual costumes, cotton dresses, and evening wear.

Point Pleasant Mason County South Side Gus R. Douglass Robert Roach West Virginia Hills Jane Johnson Angela McCausland Jo Pickens Derose Denia Stevens Larry Roach R. H. Escue Otis Litchfield Orville Litchfield T. F. Deframe James Capehart Hubert Forbus William Grainstead Leslie Bennet Lyle McCormick Lois Young Lewis Allen Dewitt Browning Paul Wagner Jack Fruth Charlotte Critchfield Julia Lowery

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Summary

Pleasant Valley Hospital notes list individuals including Paula Dyer Northup James Bail Pliny Mrs Charles Carson Pomeroy Larry Meadows Randy Powers Laura Donovew Ida Bennett from Gallipolis Ferry.

Paula Dyer Northup James Bail Randy Powers Laura Donovew Ida Bennett

Pomeroy Squad Aids Minnie Neutzling After 11 PM Call

The Pomeroy emergency squad responded at 11 10 p m to assist Minnie Neutz ling of 10314 Laural Street. She was transported to Meigs General Hospital for treatment.

Pomeroy Minnie Neutzling Laural St Meigs General Hospital

Bank files to collect on promissory note in Mason County

Mason County Bank sues Archie Kimes Jr and Marie Kimes of West Columbia in Circuit Court seeking a judgment for 906.20 on an unpaid promissory note.

Point Pleasant Mason County Bank Archie Kimes, Jr Marie Kimes West Columbia

Point Pleasant Driver Hits Parked Car on Route 33

Thelma Filson, 43, of Point Pleasant struck a parked car owned by Leroy Simpkins of West Columbia on Route 33 in Mason. Damages were $500 with no injuries reported.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Mason Thelma Filson Leroy Simpkins West Columbia

After Dinner on the Green Peer

After dinner on the green, officials held a community gathering to discuss local affairs and plan a neighborhood event. Residents shared concerns and proposed projects for the upcoming season, with leaders outlining next steps and timelines.

License Plates Mailed as WV DMV Prepares Changeover

West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles will mail about 620 000 class A license plate applications today for delivery by Monday. New plates needed on cars by July 1. This mailing precedes a five year distribution system set to begin. licenses from July 1 are issued for six to 14 months with prorated fees.

Charleston West Virginia John Gates Moore Gates

Charity Ball Profits Benefit Point Pleasant Hospital

Mrs. Leonard Krebs, chairman, announced the annual Charity Ball profits will be donated to Point Pleasant Hospital. The event raised funds to support hospital services and patient care initiatives.

Point Pleasant Leonard Krebs

Court Grants Divorces and Docket Actions

Circuit Court granted divorces to Carlton Eugene Jenkins and Marsha Joan Huddleston with custody awarded to Mrs. Huddleston for their two children. Two civil actions were compromised and dismissed. The article also notes a charity ball profit used for Pleasant Valley Hospital and lists sponsors and supporters. Point Pleasant High School set a junior-senior prom at the National Guard Armory with guest invitations and admission details.

Point Pleasant Circuit Court James Thomas Carlton Eugene Jenkins Lillian Ellen Jenkins Marsha Joan Huddleston Thomas Huddleston Huddleston Pleasant Valley Hospital Hospital Krebs James Gibeaut James Craddock Emil Romans Jack Parsons John Caudill Manford Bauer Dale Beam Point Pleasant High School National Guard Armory

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Mason County Circuit Court Charles Withers Charles Chambers By Madolyn Vance Donald F. Roush St. Joseph's Hospital Parkersburg Ralph Batey West Virginia Tech Montgomery Phil Batey Batey Clifford Yost Ethel Riddle Harrisburg Terry Hall Newport, R. I Forrest Gribble Belle Glenville C. B. Thompson Edith Fox Otis Randolph Marvin Chapman Fred Daugherty Claude Knapp Pleasant Anne Bailey Avalanche Leon Wohelo Haven Club Jerricho Club Pocahontas Club Clara Williams Dorothy Cartwright Evelyn Stewart Elsie Roach A. L. Sprouse Mable Johnson Billy Casto Freda Lucas Aaron Fowler David Zirkle Russell Maynard James Holley Don Thompson Ottie Roush George Carson Bumgarner W. P. New Deeann Pickins, Jo Ann Som Keith Thornton Delman Roberts Lester Foreman Harry Vickers Dorothy Chek Tom Norris Mike Norris Sharon Dilley Louise McCausland Helen Cossin Joyce Harris Janice Veazey Maxine Seafler Donald Thompson Donald Haynes Guy Burdette Charley Buckle A. E. Sommer Hattie Jordan Kathleen Oliver Laurence Lewis Linda Steele Anna Louise Grinstead Iva Capehart Alma Marshall Helen Fell Emory Hart Oak Thomas Earl Perkins Wilson Tyler Jesse Maynard Riley Fry Herbert Doss Sam Holley Bernard Leiving T. B. Roush Charles Yonker Jay Keister John Thomas Charles Thompson Frances Stone Della Sauer William Voight J. B. Couch Lois Durst Margaret Shell Gail Stephens Derosa Danita Stephens John Meadows Hale Blessing Joyce Burris Ruth Arrington Rupert Rice James Staats Virgil W. Siders C. E. MacCullouch A. P. Roush Paul Randolph Orlando Wallis Lillian Greenlee Jean Forbes Harold Lewis Lieule Roush Walter Speer Drama Reiker Harry Staats Ronald Rickard Velma Roush Clarence Thomas Virgil Scantilin Irene Sayre Lola Greenlee Bessie Sayre Edith Berkley Gus R. Douglass, Jr C. R. Jordan Anita H Bowie Mary Hyre Bob Rogers Dallas Joan Varian Jess Donald Whitelock John Thabet Charles Roberts Ber A & P Grocery Tiny's Food Land Pennyfare Kroger’s Johnson's Grocery Valley Bell Dairy Mason County Insurance Freeman’s Nursery Cabula Aaron Boonsue Kenneth Byrne John Grubb Essie Bardin C. W. Thompson Point
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