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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1963

Page

7

Wedding Plans Announced for Point Pleasant Couple

Mrs. Peg Adams of Millwood and R. L. Handley plan a June 2 wedding at 2 pm in Ravenswood First Methodist Church. Matron of honor is Mrs. Homer Reed. maid of honor is Mrs. Joseph Fasanelli. best man is Ernest Handley. ushers Roger Handley and Tommy Adams. Reception by Mrs. Mildred Bouton and Mrs. Winifred Kidwell.

Point Pleasant Peg Adams Millwood R. L. Handley First Methodist Church Ravenswood Homer Reed Joseph Fasanelli Charleston Lynda Nelson Donna King Ernest Handley Roger Handley Tommy Adams Jim Adams Mildred Bouton Portsmouth Winifred Kidwell Jackie Jones Millwood Methodist Church Kern House Kaiser Aluminum Adams

Vickie Wright Heads Point Cheerleaders

Vickie Wright will serve as captain of the Point cheerleaders for 1963 64. The squad was named Tuesday morning with juniors Sandra Shearer Barbara Adkins and Darlene Nibert returning and two new members Judy Holmes and Margaret Crawford. Advisor is Mrs Jane Smith.

Point Pleasant Vickie Wright Sandra Shearer Barbara Adkins Darlene Nibert Judy Holmes Margaret Crawford Jane Smith

Back Home After Visit

Mrs Charley White of Park Drive returned from Biloxi Mississippi where she visited her daughter Mrs Johnny Musgrave. She traveled back with Mrs Musgrave who will stay a few days with the Whites and Mrs Raymond Musgrave Camp Conley. Her husband stationed at Newburg New York will visit midweek and accompany his wife home. Musgrave recently transferred to Newburg from Biloxi.

Point Pleasant Charley White Park Dr Johnny Musgrave Biloxi Musgrave White Inlaw Atty Raymond Musgrave Camp Conley Newburg N. Y

Miss Dileher Nominated for WV State Student Nurses President

Carla Dileher a St Marys School of Nursing Huntington student has been chosen as a nominee for president of the West Virginia State Student Nurses Association. She will attend the state convention at Greenbrier in October where final elections are held. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl Dileher Point Pleasant she is a Point Pleasant High School graduate.

Point Pleasant Carla Dileher St. Mary’s School of Nursing Huntington West Virginia Student Nurses’ Association Greenbrier Carla Carl Dilcher Harry Dilcher Athens George Klinebrier Columbus Point Pleasant High School

Three Men Arrested After Monday Night Point Pleas Demonstration

POINT PLEASANT. Arrests made Monday night and recorded at the jail include Charles Watson 43 Kanaga on two counts of driving while intoxicated and lacking an operator's license. Gerald Pearson and Homer Curtis 25 Henderson were arrested on intoxication charges.

Point Pleasant Charles Watson Kananga Gerald Pearson Homer Curtis Henderson

Drew Hatfield Places 2nd In TPM Class

Drew Hatfield of Gallipolis Ferry finished second in the six-tenths-and-over class at the West Virginia Tobacco Production and Marketing Program. He earned 148 points, a $14.50 prize, and a blue ribbon behind winner Gur ley Saul of Alkoi Lincoln County. Mason County competitors included Homer Beckeleheimer, Frank Yester, Robert Baird, W. E. Kirk, Melvin Cobb, Russell McCoy, Henry Woody, Frauk Faulkner, and others with various ribbons and scores.

Point Pleasant Drew Hatfield Gallipolis Ferry West Virginia Hatfield Gurley Saul Alkoi Lincoln County Mason County Homer Beckeleheimer Fraziers Bottom Frank Yester Gallinolis Ferry Robert Baird W. E. Kirk Hogsett

Appalachian Promotes W. Woodyard to Heating Sales Engineer

W R Woodyard a commercial sales representative for Appalachian Power Co in Point Pleasant has been promoted and transferred to the division heating sales engineer role in the Charleston office effective June 1. He succeeds Paul E Pauley who moves to area supervisor Rai nnle area. Woodyard joined Appalachian in 1957 in the Charleston District and was at Point Pleasant since March 1 1962. A Beckley native he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and is married with three children. The family plans to move to Charleston.

Point Pleasant W R. Woodyard Appalachian Power Co Charleston Paul E. Pauley Rainelle Woodyard Appalachian Beckley Virginia Polytechnic Institute Rathnor Lane

Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary installs new officers

New officers were installed at a Pleasant Valley Hospital Auxiliary awards dinner at Gene Ball’s restaurant. Ethel Collier became president with Mary Ann Buxton as first vice president and Beryle Redman as second vice president and membership chair.

Point Pleasant Pleasant Valley Hospital Gene Ball Ethel Collier Mary Ann Buxton Beryle Redman Maxine Bellos Doris Bailey Carl Cline Olive Wood Lillian Wilson Collier Susan Jones Woody Mace Geneva Humphrey W. S. Waldie J. A. Rodgers Bellos Redman Vickie McKinney Judy Wallace Billy Sturgeon Linda Humphrey Allison Littlepage Linda Henry Ronnan Irwin Linda Daniel Dorothy Knoll Ann Greer

Point Pleasant Kindergarten Graduation Held Friday

Mea dowbrook kindergarten held its graduation exercises Friday with a program titled Things We Do Know. Diplomas were awarded to James Russell Gaskins Stephen Ray Singer Robbins Singer Debra Lynn Barnette Candie Jo Call Eva Maria Duncan Steven Gaskins Mark Gibson Stephen Holland William Van Buren.

Point Pleasant Meadowbrook James Russell Gaskins Stephen Ray Singer Robbins Singer Debra Lynn Barnette Candie Jo Call Eva Maria Duncan Steven Gaskins Mark Gibson Stephen Holland William van Buren

Exhibitors Urged to Select Entries for Mason County Fair

With two months to go before the Mason County Fair, exhibitors are urged to select and prepare entries. County agricultural agent William Gregory says fair success depends on exhibit quality and quantity. The cooperative extension office offers guidance on choosing and presenting farm produce for exhibition.

Point Pleasant Mason County William Gregory Gregory Cooperative Extension Office

Park Board Examines Money Need

Krodel Park board met at the park club house to reactivate committees and to urge a monthly water bill assessment for Krodel and Harmon Park development. Boxes will be placed in the club house for donations, with Walter Rice and Mayor Virgil B. Siders as contacts.

Point Pleasant Krodel Park Board Park Club House Krodel Park Harmon Park Walter Rice Virgil B. Siders

Point Pleasant senior wins Propeller Club essay prize

Alice Williamson, Point Pleasant High School senior, won the Propeller Club contest with an essay on Americans Ships in the Expanded Trade Program. She received a wrist watch from club president Raymond Bryan at a Henry Clay Hotel dinner, with her parents and teacher present. She belongs to several clubs and attends Beech Hill Methodist Church where she leads the girls club.

Point Pleasant Alice Williamson Point Pleasant High School Propeller Club United States Library Club Future Nurses Club Beech Hill Methodist Church Telstar Carol Taylor William Thomas William Sturgeon

Pleasant Valley Hospital Admissions and Discharges

Admitted list includes Arthur Sayre Evans Mrs. Gerald Pearson Henderson Mrs. Eddie Mayes Point Pleasant Mrs. Sammy Lee Cheesebrew Point Pleasant. Discharged includes Mrs. Willard Holcomb Point Pleasant Mrs. Clarence Bonecutter Gallipolis Ferry.

Arthur Sayre Evans Gerald Pearson Henderson Eddie Mayes Point Pleasant Sammy Lee Cheesebrew Willard Holcomb Clarence Bonecutter Gallipolis Ferry

Past Matrons Hold Meeting in Point Pleasant

The Past Matrons Club of Chapter 75, Order of Eastern Star, gathered at Mrs. Esther Thomas’s home with Mrs. Marie Chapman as co-hostess. Five members and guest Mrs. Mary Swiger enjoyed games and refreshments.

Point Pleasant Order of Eastern Star Esther Thomas Jefferson Ave Marie Chapman Mary Swiger

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