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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1962

Page

8

Becky White Is Honored At May Shower

A bridal shower for Miss Becky White bride-elect of John Charles Musgrave was hosted by Mrs. John P. Sayre with co-hostesses Mrs. Clayton Pullins and Mrs. Herbert F. Sayre at 104 Park Drive Point Pleasant. Decorations featured white and pink flowers, Iris centerpieces, and two white wedding bells. Guests listed include Dana Durst Hale Blessing Eads Musgrave and many others who attended and gave gifts.

Point Pleasant Becky White John Charles Musgrave John P. Sayre Park Drive Clayton Pullins Herbert F. Sayre Dana Durst Hale Blessing J. Oral Eads C. E. Musgrave Pillsbury R. F. Musgrave Otto Rodgers Ernest Hesson Carl Parsons Paul Smith Charles White Miss White James Lewis Roy Blessing Ronald White Norman Simpkins Dave O'Neal J. W. Ambrose George O. Fisher J. A. Ingerick Erma Barnette Mabel Yeager

New PTA Group Forms at Wahama High School

A new PTA organization starts at Wahama High School in Mason City with Okey Howard Jr. as president and officers including Mrs. Maxine Lathey vice president, Mrs. Ruth Ryan recording secretary, and Mrs. Vernal Johnson treasurer. Committees named. no regular meeting date yet. September set for next regular meeting.

Mason City PTA Wahama High School Mason Paul Powell New Haven Okey Howard, Jr Maxine Lathey Ruth Ryan Gerald Rood Vernal Johnson Maxine Miller James Deaton

Parents Fined By Justice

POINT PLEASANT Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Fetty Jr were fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin for failing to send their children to school. Other fined 10 and costs included Carl Herman Wilson for unsafe lead on the highway Owen Eugene Stephens for intoxication Lawrence Allred and Stanley Frazier for speeding and Henry Reitmire for permitting an unlicensed person to drive.

Point Pleasant Ernest Fetty, Jr Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Carl Herman Wilson Owen Eugene Stephens Lawrence Allred Stanley Frazier Henry Reitmire

Mason PTA Elects Officers and Plans Leadership Training

At Mason Grade School PTA meeting officers were elected: President Mrs Lieving, Vice President Charlie Carr, Secretary Miss Helen Blennar, and Treasurer Mrs Emogene Crow. They announced the Mason County Leadership Training Camp at the school June 15 at 10 a.m. Gary Green and Danny Mitchell named Honor Patrol Boys. The Huntington Automobile Club awards include a trip to Camden. Billy Zuspan awarded funds to attend Junior Leadership Camp at Camp Arrowhead in June.

MASON Mason Grade School PTA Lieving Charlie Carr Helen Blennar Emogene Crow Camden Dennis Tullot Billy Zuspan Camp Arrowhead Billy

Sunshine Class Elects Sunshine Class Officers at Masoga Church

The Sunshine Class of Masoga Methodist Church met in the church social room and re elected Katherine Reynolds as president Pearl Roush as vice president Emily Burgess as secretary and Lilah Zerkle as treasurer The group plans to sell church picture plates as its next project Final details are not yet set Mrs Hazel Smith and Mrs Joyce Carson hosted the meeting and Mrs Carson opened with devotions from Our Home magazine.

Mason Sunshine Masoga

Mrs Stout Elected President of Mason County Association for Retarded Children

In Point Pleasant the Mason County Association for Retarded Children installed new officers at a meeting in the Appalachian Auditorium. Elected officials include Mrs C P Stout as president and Mrs William Longstaff as vice president, with Mrs Sheridan McLerran secretary and Mrs Richard Henderson treasurer. Directors are Carl Scott Mrs W H Reebel and Campbell Stevens. The program featured five special education teachers who discussed classroom progress and the belief that these children can learn with time. Teachers on the panel were Donald Carr, Mrs Jack McNeely, Mrs Gaston Boyle, John S Armstrong, Michael Whalen, and Ida Eastburn. Plans were made to search for a building for a possible rehabilitation workshop in the Point Pleasant area. twenty eight members attended.

Point Pleasant Mason County Association For Appalachian Auditorium C. P. Stout William Longstaff Sheridan McLerran Richard Henderson Carl Scott W. H. Reebel Campbell Stevens Donald Carr Jack McNeely Ordnance Gaston Boyle Presbyterian Church John S. Armstrong Michael Whalen Hannan Ida Eastburn

Heights EUB Church To Hold May Business Meeting

Heights Evangelical United Brethren Church officers will conduct the May business meeting Tuesday at 8 p.m. The Rev. Roy McCoy announced the schedule includes a Wednesday study of James Chapter 5 at 7 p.m. A separate young peoples service follows.

EUB Church Council James Young Peoples

Hogsett Sailor Gets Mediterranean Duty

Hogsett Steven P is a radarman apprentice in the US Navy and son of Mr and Mrs Herman K Theiss. He serves aboard the USS York County for a five month Sixth Fleet deployment in the Mediterranean. The ship, from Norfolk Virginia, will take part in landing exercises during the Mediterranean operational training and is slated to return to Norfolk in early October.

Hogsett Steven P. Theiss USN Herman K. Theiss W. Va York County Norfolk Sixth Fleet Mediterranean Amphibious Squadron Six Point Pleasant Robert L. Daniel R. L. Daniel Jefferson Ave Walworth County Norfol

Second Child Born To James Call Family

Mr and Mrs James H Call of Park Dr announce the birth of their second child Becky Lou. She was born Monday at 2 40 p m at Holzer Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs H T Call of Point Pleasant and Mr and Mrs Maurice Mayes Henderson. Great grandmothers are Mrs Grace Duradin Baltimore and Mrs James Call Clarksburg.

Point Pleasant James H. Call Park Dr Becky Lou Holzer Hospital H. T. Call Maurice Mayes Henderson Grace Duradin Baltimore James Call Clarksburg

Vinson Sentenced for Forgery in West Virginia Case

Garbett Sadler Vinson Jr. received a sentence of one to ten years for forgery in circuit court. He faces federal probation violation charges and will be turned over to federal authorities to serve 419 days before beginning his state term.

Point Pleasant Garett Sadler Vinson, Jr West Virginia

Point Clinic Births and Dismissals Include Local Admits

Point Clinic notes list a daudter for Mr and Mrs Hugh Woods Hogsett. Admitted Mrs Hugh Woods Hogsett and Mrs Elizabeth Lanier. South Side Mrs Alice Gleason Point Pleasant Mrs Svyl via Long Ashton. Dismissed William Jackson Gallipolis. Gallia County Junior Fair Board to meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Gallia County courthouse. Mrs Robert S Ball is committee chair. New Haven Methodist Senior Youth Fellowship hosted Mason YF group with a wiener roast at New Haven Park.

Hugh Woods Hogsett Elizabeth Lanier South Side Alice Gleason Point Pleasant Svylvia Long Ashton William Jackson Gallipo New Haven New Haven Methodist Senior Youth Fellowship Mason New Haven Park

Robert Daniel Serves Aboard USS Walworth In Med

Point Pleasant notice reports Robert L. Daniel fireman apprentice USN, son of Mr and Mrs R L Daniel of 2229 Jefferson Ave Point Pleasant, serving aboard the tank landing ship USS Walworth home port Norfolk Virginia, expected in early October.

Gallipolis boy dies after collapse at home

A 13-year-old Gallia County student, Charles Edward Linkous, collapsed while playing on Patriot Northup Road and died at 7 p.m. Monday. He attended Gallia Academy High School earlier that day and appeared healthy. the cause is being investigated as a possible unseen rheumatic heart. Survivors include his parents Paris and Agnes Linkous, four siblings, a grandmother, and arrangements are to be announced by Miller Funeral Home.

Gallipolis Patriot-Northup Rd Charles Edward Linkous Gallia Academy High School Donald R. Warehime Gallia County Charles Holzer Hospital Paris Agnes Miller Linkous Wayne Betty) Canadaye Northup Stobby Linkous Chicago Bill Barbara) Radcliff Roger Dell Linkous Anna Miller Griffithsville W. Va Miller Funeral Home

Deer Killed After Two-Vehicle Road Collision Near Gallipolis Ferry

An adult buck was struck by vehicles driven by John S. Stump of Grantsville and Charles Denny of Apple Grove on Route 2 near Frank Yester residence, Gallipolis Ferry. Stump’s car sustained $200 damage, Denny’s $10, none reported for injuries.

Point Pleasant Frank Yester Gallipolis Ferry John S. Stump Grantsville Charles Denny Apple Grove Stump Denny

Slow Down and Live Program Launched For Summer

West Virginia State Police under Col. W. E. Burchett invites all individuals businesses and organizations to join the 1962 nationwide Slow Down and Live effort. The campaign runs Memorial Day through Labor Day to curb fatal five speed violations and promote daylight driving lights as a safety reminder.

W. E. Burchett West Virginia Burchett

Nationwide Ohio Auto Policy Adds Non Cancelable Benefit

Nationwide in Columbus introduces a non cancelable provision for liability and medical expense coverages in Ohio policies. Cited reasons for term revocation are non payment of premium fraud and driving while intoxicated. Also offers Family Compensation Coverage and discounts that may exceed 20 percent savings. Nationwide boasts over 90 percent renewal rate and long standing Ohio roots since 1926.

Nationwide Ohio Nationwide Insurance of Columbus Mutual Auto Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co

Nationwide Drive-In Claims Stations Cut Repair Time

Nationwide operates over 1 500 claimsmen across the U.S. and Canada with Drive-In Claims stations in major cities. Auto claims are often paid within 24 hours of proof of loss, and two thirds within 72 hours. In Ohio the stations cover Akron Canton Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Lorain Mansfield Toledo Warren Youngstown with more planned.

U.S Canada Nationwide Ohio Akron Canton Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dayton Lorain Mansfield Toledo Warren Youngstown

Century Policy Delivers Broad Auto Coverage Nationwide

Nationwide's Century auto policy offers the most complete protection with low cost. It includes collision, liability, expanded Comprehensive Family Liability, and Family Compensation Coverage with disability and medical benefits. Call your local Nationwide agent for a feature-by-feature explanation.

United States Nationwide Century Auto

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