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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1963

Page

10

Week in Washington winners named from Mason County schools

Four Mason County high school students earned Week in Washington contest honors announced by Congressman Ken Heckler. Point Pleasant's Marilyn Smith and Richard Wilson, Wahama's William Capehart, and Fraziers Bottom’s Rebecca Lee Riddle were named winners, with alternates Julia Blain Emma Sue Kincaid John Paul McConshay and Robert Carlisle listed.

Point Pleasant Ken Heckler Mason County Washington Point Pleasant High School Marilyn Smith Lionel Smith Mcussman Future Homemakers of America Girls Athletic Association Thespians and French Club Richard Wilson A. F. Wilson Park Dr William L. Capehart W. B. Capehart New Haven Rebecca Lee Riddle Willian F. Riddle Fraziers Bottom Hannan DAR

Mason County Land Transfers Shift Local Real Estate

Several property transfers are recorded across Mason County districts including Clenden Hannin Cologne Lewis Union Cooper Arbuckle and Arbuckle districts. Transfers list multiple pairs of grantees and grantors with no sale prices noted. A church school appears upcoming at Mason Methodist Church June 10 to 14 under Mrs Mabel Morgan.

Cora Paul Caulk Ora Walter Boettcher Mamie Massey Lenora Herbert Little Clendenin Harold Bessie Supple C. C Lydia Hugh Hannin Lawrence Mildred Young Bobby Scyle Herdman Oleg and Ardella Herdman David Della Herdman Mary Carl Neal Cologne Laoa Herdman James and Julia Crump Lewis Mason — Church Mason Methodist Church Mabel Morgan

New Haven Club Awards Pupils for Saving Stamps

The New Haven Junior Woman's Club met at Mrs. Wayne Cape hart's Ravenswood home and voted to give $1 to the student from each school with the most Saving Stamps in the year. Next term Saving Stamps will be sold at schools on the first and last Mondays. Awards included participation honor ribbon advertising and a second place for Salk Institute.

New Haven Wayne Capehart Ravenswood Paul VanMetre Salk Institute

St. Pauls Vacation School Set For June in New Haven

St. Pauls Lutheran Church announces a Vacation School from June 3 to 8, 9 a.m. to noon. Director is Rev. Jack Welch. Teachers include Mrs. William Powell Jr. and Mrs. Robert Layne in Nursery, multiple staff for Kindergarten and Primary levels, Junior groups, and Senior High, with Mrs. Marion Ohlinger providing refreshments.

New Haven St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Jack Welch William Powell, Jr Robert Layne Phil Batey Donald Bumgardner Everett Roush William MacFarland Rolard Karr Phl Burris Paul Roush John Fry Jack Hesson William Powell, Sr Carroll Adams, Jr William Russell Edwin Roush David Roush Marion Ohlinger

New Haven PTA Reviews Year End Progress

New Haven PTA held its final meeting of the year at the school. Officers installed for the new year were president Mrs Jack Needs vice president Mrs Harry Darnell and treasurer Mrs Bill Howard. The group reported purchases for the school and repaired playground equipment and sent a donation to the Mason County Retarded Children Society summer camp.

New Haven PTA John Brabham Bill Howard Jack Needs Mason County Retarded Children Society Stella Mercer Burrell Dawson John Morgan Harry Darnell Eugene Hesson Harry Staats Harold Zerkle

Driver Loses Control in Route 33 Crash at Brinker Hollow

Trooper H C Beverly reports a one car accident on Route 33 at Brinker Hollow at 11 30 am Thursday with no injuries and 400 dollars property damage. The driver Michael Joseph Schroeck 16 Columbus says a car coming opposite crowded him off the highway. He lost control, skidded, crossed the road, hit an embankment and overturned. Two passengers were in the car owned by Theodore A Schroeck Columbus.

Point Pleasant H. C. Beverly Brinker Hollow Michael Joseph Schroeck Columbus

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Births include a son to Mr and Mrs Roy E Hall Leon. Admitted were Charles Bush Jr Gallipolis Atha G Rayburn Point Pleasant Mrs Roy E Hall Leon and Mrs William C Jeffers South Side. Discharged were Mrs Clemma Pore Ashton Mrs Ronald Bonecutter and son Gallipolis Ferry.

Roy E. Hall Leon Charles Bush, Jr Gallipolis Atha G. Rayburn Point Pleasant William C. Jeffers South Side Clemma Pore Ashton Ronald Bonecutter Gallipolis Ferry

Point Pleasant Couple Are Grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. Vallie Toney Jr of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Vanessa Ann Tuesday morning at Riverside Methodist Hospital. The mother is former Georgeanna Thompson of Point Pleasant. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Vallie Toney of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Vallie Toney Columbus Vanessa Ann Riverside Methodist Hospital Georgeanna Thompson

Legion Meets Plans for July 4 Events in New Haven

The American Legion Auxiliary Post 140 met at the Legion Hall in New Haven to plan Dr. Bryant Day events on July 4 at New Haven Elementary School Grounds and a Lions Club dinner. Mrs. Everett Roush won the door prize.

New Haven American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Dr. Bryant Lion’s Club Everett Roush

Brotherhood of EUB Church meeting and conference talk

In New Haven the Brotherhood of the EUB Church met in the Social Rooms with Carl Gibbs presenting the program. Luther Smith district president led a discussion on the EUB Men's Conference. Fourteen members attended and refreshments were served. Radio Free Europe from Munich, Germany operates 28 transmitters.

New Haven Brotherhood of the EUB Church Carl Gibbs Luther Smith EUB Radio Free Europe Munich Germany

Elections Set for Mason City Building Vote Day

Mason voters go to the City Building on June 4 from 7 30 a m to 7 30 p m DST to choose mayor and council members. Citizens ticket lists Dayton C Raynes William Elias Howard Johnson George Carson Donald Cook Willis Dudding. Independent ticket names Earl Henry Donie McFarland Henry Reitmire George Tripp George Zuspan Denver B Meadows. Progressive ticket names Olston Wright for mayor with Harry C Schwab Olin Wolf B F Beard Fred Spencer and Charles D Yeager as councilmen.

MASON Citizens Dayton C. Raynes William Elias Howard Johnson George Carson Donald Cook Willis Dudding Earl Henry Donie McFarland Henry Reitmire George Tripp George Zuspan Denver B. Meadows Olston Wright Harry C. Schwab Olin Wolf B. F. Beard Fred Spencer Charles D. Yeager John Kearns Hartford Baptist Harry Grimm Lottie Johnson Mason Eub Ralph Pickens W. R. Proffitt J. A. Chattin Roy Burgess Frances Stewart Willie Brown Helen Stewart Hattie Cook Clara Roush W. H. Foglesong T. van Matre Dennis Johnson John Rottgen Lilah Zerkle Richard Wright L. E. Thomas Lena L. Gibbs Lorene Harless Russell Barton Wayne Green Carol Proffitt Mason Methodist Ray Fox Clifton Methodist

May Fellowship Day Brings Together Eight Area Churches

Eight churches in the Mason bench area gathered at Mason Methodist Church for the May Fellowship Day program. Officers elected for the coming year include president Mrs. Howard Wagenhals and treasurer Mrs. Harry L. Dyer, with other officers and many representatives listed from area congregations.

MASON Bench Mason Methodist Church Ottie Roush Lillian Grimm Lottie Johnson James McKnight Howard Wagenhals Thurl Stone Harry L. Dyer J. V. McGrew Ottie

Miller Earns Fifteen Years With Appalachian Power

Robert D. Miller, a lineman in the Point Pleasant District of Appalachian Power Co., marks 15 years of service. He began as a junior meter reader in 1948, became a senior meter reader in 1951, and progressed to lineman A by February 24, 1958. He is a 1945 Point Pleasant High School graduate, active in civic life, married to Janet Staley, with four sons, living on Garfield Ave in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Robert D. Miller Appalachian Power Co Miller Point Pleasant High School Janet Staley Garfield Ave

New Haven Pool To Open For Memorial Day

Donald F. Roush, chairman of the New Haven Recreation Foundation, announced preparations for the opening of the New Haven swimming pool on Memorial Day. Season rates include family tickets at 15 dollars plus 1 dollar per child, 25 swim tickets for children under 13 at 4 dollars, and 25 tickets for adults at 7 dollars. Daily rates are 25 cents for children under 13 and 50 cents for adults, with season tickets available at the pool.

New Haven Donald F. Roush

No Changes Made In Official Count

POINT PLEASANT the official count of the votes in Saturday's municipal election took place Thursday night. No change from unofficial tallies. Taking seats July 1 will be Virgil Siders as mayor and council members including A E Thomas clerk and others listed such as Tom Reynolds James Craddock Ted Stevens Arlin Hall Charles Cottrill Charles Fowler Carl Murray Tom Holland Hiram Daugherty Louis Rossi J S Duncan and Ernest Handley.

Point Pleasant Virgil Siders A. E. Thomas Tom Reynolds James Craddock Ted Stevens Arlin Hall Charles Cottrill Charles Fowler Carl Murray Tom Holland Hiram Daugherty Louis Rossi J. S. Duncan Ernest Handley

Mrs Brown Receives Club Gift at Allen Cottage

Mrs Marion Allen hosted a potluck dinner at the Allen country cottage for 12 Junior Tourist Club members. Mrs Eugene Brown, graduate of Ohio University in June, was given a club gift and will teach next fall at West Elementary.

Logan Marion Allen Allen Country Cottage Eugene Brown Ohio University Brown West Elementary School

Pageant Planned in West Virginia Centennial Week

West Virginia centennial events center in Martinsburg during the week of June 22 with two highlights the Panhandle Panorama pageant and a Parade of Progress.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Panhandle Martinsburg

Top Scholars Impress At Ohio University Scholarship Test

A 16 student scholarship team from Starr Washington High School earned 10 division and state certificates after the district state scholarship test at Ohio University on May 4. Winners include Roberta Delo, David Stivision, Jean Robinette, and Judy Cooke with multiple subjects. Other team members competed in English II Spanish II biology general science geometry algebra II algebra I world history English III senior social studies.

Union Furnace Ohio University Starr - Washington High School Roberta Elaine Delo David Stivision Jean Robinette Judy Cooke Jerry Brandon Jean Britton Walter Alfond Karolyn Redd Mike Kearns Larry McDaniel William Kearns Larry Masure Shirley Stevens Danny McDaniel Patricia Higgins

Miss Sater Honored At Logan Bridal Shower

Miss Carol Sater, bride elect of James O'Donnell, was guest of honor at a bridal shower in the Mecca Room of Brandts Restaurant. Logan guests included Mrs Lawrence Howard and Mrs Thomas Crowe along with several others from Ohio towns.

Logan Carol Sater Sondre Karen Howard Mecca Brandt Miss Sater James O'Donnell Lawrence Howard Thomas Crowe Dave Cox Pam Monk Terry Goss Ronald Hutchison Earl Later Robert Kennedy Gary Starner Darla Coakley Jean Ann Frazier Joe Bommer Madelyn Shull Columbus Robert Boling Lancaster Judy Wooley Athens

Hocking Valley Hospital Birth and Discharges

Mr and Mrs Kenneth Stim of Route 4 Logan welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Adis Hart of Route 1 Logan welcome a son Dallas Smart. Dee Mercer of South Bloomingville also listed. Dismissed: Boyd Reddick of Logan Mrs Dale Chesser and son of Dun aas.

Kenneth Stimson Logan Adis Hart Dallas Smart Dee Mercer South Bloomingville Boyd Reddick Dale Chesser Dunaas

Men Present Mothers Day Program at Miller Chapel Grange

Men of Miller Chapel Grange presented a Mothers Day themed program at the grange hall with Edwin Barker as chairman. Participants included Glen Ward Joe Funk Wendell Phillips Everett Klinger John Holdsworth and Gene Conkle.

LOGAN Miller Chapel Grange Grange Hall Edwin Barker Glen Ward Joe Funk Wendell Phillips Everett Klinger John Holdsworth Gene Conkle

Court Awards $400 To Plaintiff In Mason County

In Mason County Circuit Court, N. A. Crowder is awarded $400 against R. E. Taylor and Pauline Taylor. The court also awards $600 with 6 percent interest from November 1, 1962, in the case George Buffington vs. J. R. Allison. The misdemeanor case State vs. Murphy Goff is continued. Two settled civil actions are dismissed: Associate Discount Corp. vs. James Maynard and Charles Denny vs. Wesley Pearson Jr.

Point Pleasant Mason County N. A. Crowder R. E Pauline Taylor George Buffington J. R. Allison State Murphy Goff

Mrs Beck Honored by Ewing Grange as Mother of the Year

Logan Mrs Floyd Beck was named Mother of the Year at the Ewing Grange meeting a program honoring mothers. Youth participants included Nancy Beck Harland Ringhiser Denny Ringhiser Julia Beck Thelma Janie Beck Larry Margaret and Carolyn Mosure. Mrs Wallace Beck reported on the youth jamboree. Contributions approved for Boys Village and the youth fund with June 10 baking and sewing contests announced by Mrs Frank Mosure. Next meeting rescheduled due to school activities.

LOGAN Floyd Beck Ewing Grange Nancy Beck Harland Ringhiser Denny Ringhiser Julia Beck Thelma Janie Beck Larry Margaret Carolyn Mosure Wallace Beck Boys Village Youth Fund Frank Mosure Home Economic

Logan Calendar Rummage Sale and Banquet Events

Rummage sale runs 9:00 a m to 9:00 p m at Stage Coach Inn hosted by Smith Chapel family night group. United Bible Class meets 7:30 p m in Methodist Church dining room then attends Alders gate Day Prayer Vigil in chapel. Rummage sale continues 9:00 a m to 5:00 p m at Stage Coach Inn. South Bloomingville Alum ni banquet at 6:30 p m in the auditorium with steak dinner and entertainment.

Stage Coach Inn Smith Chapel Family Night Group United Bible Class Methodist Church Chapel South

Drivers Lose Licenses For Habitual Violations

Logan residents Donald Lee Turner and Timothy Lee Rose had their licenses suspended for one year from May 24, 1963 to May 24, 1964 by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. They appeared before Hocking County Common Pleas Judge Harley Meyer and were ruled habitual traffic violators after each accumulated 14 or more points in two years.

Logan Donald Lee Turner Timothy Lee Rose Bureau of Motor Vehicles Hocking County Common Pleas Harley Meyer

Fines Set for Two Men in Hocking County Cases

Two men faced fines after pleas before Hocking County Judge Vaughn Collins. James A. Price of Lancaster paid 15 dollars and costs with 10 dollars suspended for fishing without a license at Rockbridge Basin Good Hope Two, while Jerry L. Linscott of The Plains was fined 30 dollars and costs for speeding. The Mason County Association for Retarded Children meeting was postponed to May 31 at 8 p.m. in the Appalachian Power auditorium.

James A. Price Lancaster Rockbridge Basin Good Hope Jerry L. Linscott the Plains Point Pleasant Mason County Association For Appalachian Power

Spaghetti Dinner Planned by Spillman Church Women

Women of Spillman Methodist Church sponsor a spaghetti dinner at the church Friday at 5 p.m.Funds raised support church programs and missions. Proceeds will aid local outreach and church activities.

Point Pleasant

50th Anniversary To Be Observed

CORNING Mr and Mrs John J Embrey Route 1 Corning will observe their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house 2 to 5 p.m. hosted by their son Waldo Embrey at Drakes. The couple married May 28 1913 in New Lexington. They have a son Waldo and two grandchildren Caren and Danny. Mr Embrey is a New York Central Railroad inspector and both are active in the Methodist Church.

Corning John J. Embrey Waldo Embrey Drakes Embrey New Lexington E. F. Andre Waldo Caren Danny New York Central Railroad Methodist Church

Dayton Man Arrested For Gulf Service Station Burglary

Logan County records show 20 year old Raymond Raley of Dayton arraigned before Mayor Delmar Freeman on charges of breaking and entering Kuhn's Gulf Service Station. He pled guilty and was jailed under a $1000 bond awaiting grand jury. An employee reported seeing a intruder. police traced suspect to the alley near Market Street. Raley admitted burglary and revealed about $5 in quarters taken from the cash register.

Logan Thomas Raymond Raley Dayton Delmar Freeman Kuhn Gulf Service Main and Spring Sts Hocking County Gary Wyckoff Wyckoff Raley Elberfeld’s Market St

Senator Johnson condemns eight uniforms purchase

Sen J G F Johnson of Point Pleasant writes Charleston official Jack A Nichols condemning a $1700 eight uniforms buy for motor vehicles messengers. He cites non competitive bid, high costs, and calls for reducing license prices to ease taxpayer burden amid unemployment.

Point Pleasant J. G. F. Johnson Jack A. Nichols Charleston

Juveniles Charged In Home Burglary Case In Mason County

A Mason juvenile and two youths were charged with entering Otis Jeffer’s home and accessories. Bail set at 1000 dollars. Cases slated before Mason County grand jury in September term. All from Mason. in parents’ custody. Arrested by City Policeman Fred Taylor. Also: Vacation Bible School at Mason EUB Church June 3 to 14 directed by Lucille Smith from 9 to 11 a.m.

Mason Otis Jeffer Mason County Grand Jury Fred Taylor Mason — Vacation Bible School Mason Eub Lucille Smith

Three Students Win Kiwanis Citizenship Contest

Logan Kiwanis Club sponsors the Citizenship Contest with winners Eddie Penrod a sophomore first prize 15 dollars Charles Keller a seventh grader second prize 10 dollars and David Wood a freshman third prize 5 dollars.

LOGAN Kiwanis Logan Kiwanis Club Eddie Penrod C. C. Penrod South Logan Charles Keller David Wood W H. Wood Rockbridge

Marines Enlistments Headed to Recruit Training

Jack Harley Morrison and Roy Allen Hunter, both graduates of Shawnee New Straitsville High, will depart for recruit training in San Diego California at the end of May under the Buddy Program. Logan E West is sued for divorce by Norma Jean West in Hocking County Common Pleas Court on grounds of gross neglect seeking custody and alimony.

New Straitsville Marine Pyts Jack Harley Morrison Sinkler Wadie Morrison New Straitville Roy Allen Hunter Chester Pearl Hunter San Diego Calif Shawnee - New Straitsville Logan Jack E. West Norma Jean West Hocking County

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Ohio Capital Ruth Meyer Newton Mass Waltham (Mass.) Hospital Miss Meyer New Haven Club St. Paul’s Thank You Mrs. Jones the Athens Messenger Theodore A. Schroeck Pleasant Valley Hospital Legion Brotherhood R. D. Miller Mrs. Brown Tourist Club Hocking Valley Hospital Circuit Court Hocking Vaughn Collins State Highway Patrol Marvin Nungester John Embrey Burelar Sen. Johnson SET Marines
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