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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1961

Page

7

Dr C L Brown Named County Health Post Leader

Dr C L Brown is named to the county health post. He attended Point Pleasant schools and earned a BS from West Virginia University, an MD from the Medical School of Louisville, and did postgraduate work in surgery and pathology. He served in the U S Army and held leadership roles in local medical societies. He is married to Melba Postlewaite and has four children.

Brown Point Pleasant West Virginia University Medical School Louisville Madison General Hospital Madison W. Va Veterans Hospital United States Army Army Hospital Fort Polk Mason County Medical Society American Medical Association West Virginia Medical Association Melba Postlewaite

Commissioners Recommend $1312 Award for Power Co Right of Way

Five court appraisers evaluated a 100 foot by 5837 foot right of way for Appalachian Power Co. and recommended the defendants receive 1312 dollars. Named defendants include Frances Moore Bland Arilla Moore Bland Theodoric E Bland Charles Bland Jr Mai Moore and the Federal Land Bank of Baltimore. Appraisers were Robert Huffman Floyd Erwin D L Hatfield J I Miller and Lumeul Ruttencutter.

Point Pleasant Appalachian Power Co Frances Moore Bland Arilla Moore Bland Theodoric E. Bland Charles Bland, Jr Mai Moore Federal Land Bank of Baltimore Robert Huffman Floyd Erwin D. L. Hatfield J. I. Miller Lumeul Ruttencutter

Will Observe Veterans Day in Monongah County

Plans for the annual Veterans Day observance on November 11 were made at the Monday Ameri can Legion Auxiliary meeting led by Unit 23 president Mrs. Beryle Redman. The group voted to buy kitchen glasses and refinish table tops at a work session, with refreshments served to several members.

Point Pleasant American Legion Auxiliary Beryle Redman Unit 23 Redmen Ellen Deweese Frances Grimm Isabelle Greer Kerr Blain Olive Wood Norman Jackson Betty Wood Margaret McKinney Mildred Garrett

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Births

A hospital column lists new arrivals and admissions including Mr and Mrs Edward Lewis Oak Hill a daughter Mrs Max Hanning Henderson Mrs Scott Knotts Mason George Staats Hartford Mrs John Kell Hartford Mrs Edward Lewis Oak Hill Luther Cochran Point Pleasant Mrs Mary Jane Hill Leon Linda Puntney Point Pleasant Frankie Grimm New Haven Mrs Charles Mount Spencer James Woodall Point Pleasant Mrs Harry Rhodes Point Pleasant and daughter Mrs Robert Bragg Point Pleasant Miss Anita Rollins Leon.

Scott Knotts Mason George Staats Hartford John Kell Edward Lewis Oak Hill Luther Cochran Point Pleasant Mary Jane Hill Leon Linda Puntney Frankie Grimm New Haven Charles Mount Spencer James Woodall Harry Rhodes Robert Bragg Anita Rollins

20th Accident In October Investigated In Point Pleasant

State Police Sgt Vandendenver investigated the 20th October accident at 4 30 p m on Jerrico Road. Charles Jones of Point Pleasant Route 2 was cited for driving left of center and no operator license. Jones sideswiped Edgar Biffle of Leon Route. Estimated damage 200 dollars. No injuries.

Point Pleasant S. P. Vandedenver Jerrico Road Charles Jones Jones Edgar Biffle Leon

Last Rites Held for Okey Sprouse in West Columbia

Last rites for Okey Sprouse aged 53 of West Columbia were conducted today at Stevens funeral home by Rev. Mack Bennett Jr. Burial followed at Lone Oak Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Okey Sprouse West Columbia Stevens Mack Bennett, Jr Lone Oak

Keel Laying Ceremony Planned for Coast and Geodetic Vessel Peirce

Marietta Manufacturing in Point Pleasant to host keel laying for the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey vessel Peirce. Gov Barron, Coast and Geodetic officials, Senators Byrd and Randolph, and Rep Hechler invited. Ceremony Monday at 1 p.m. with public access and Point Pleasant High School band under James Andrews.

Point Pleasant Marietta Manufacturing Company U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Peirce Marietta Coast and Geodetic Section Department of Commerce Byrd and Randolph Ken Hechler James Andrews

Miss Good to Wed Kenneth Roush in November

Miss Martha Good bride elect of All-C Kenneth Ray Roush received a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Dale Roush at her home. The couple plans to marry November 4 at Heights EUB Church at 2 p m. Prizes went to Mrs. George Hesson and Miss Good with a door prize to Mrs. William Chase. Additional attendees included Mrs. Samuel Johnson Mrs. Don Alley Mrs. Eber Neigler Mrs. Oakley Faudree Mrs. John McNeill and Mrs. Kenneth Roush.

Point Pleasant Martha Good All-C Kenneth Ray Roush Dale Roush Miss Good Roush the Heights Eub George Hesson William Chase Samuel Johnson Don Alley Eber Neigler Oakley Faudree John McNeill Kenneth Roush

Parade Backing Perry County Hospital Issue Planned

A Sunday 1 30 p m parade in New Lexington supports the Perry County hospital issue to be voted on for the third time in November. Local business firms are being contacted for floats displays and at least one band will participate. Arrangements are led by Mrs James Stalter and Mrs Garry Walters heads of the New Lexington Business and Professional Women's Hospital Committee.

New Lexington Perry County Hospital James Stalter Garry Walters

Club Sets Book Week For Children

The Junior Women's Club named the week of November 20 for children's book week. The local public library welcomes all children with fine books and records. The club sponsors a children's story hour each Saturday and a large Book Week poster by Mrs Kenneth Whited will be displayed in a local store window.

Point Pleasant Manford Bauer Kenneth Whited

Marriage Licenses Filed for Parsons Gordon and Danner

Everett Lee Parsons 32 and Annie Hester Gordon 21 both of Leon were issued marriage licenses as listed. the record also notes Arthur William Danner 65 in connection with the same notices.

Everett Lee Parsons Annie Hester Gordon Leon Arthur William Danner

Duck Hunter Drivers Fined By Goodwin

Samuel Edward Poisal appeared before Justice A M Goodwin on three counts and paid 16 dollars. Sidney Ray Jarrell faced two charges and paid 20 dollars. Several others paid fines for speeding and missing licenses. Thomas Buttrick held for grand jury on neglect of child. Bonds forfeited by Owens Leonard and Gilbert Pullins. Pullins faces six month license revocation.

Point Pleasant Samuel Edward Poisal Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Sidney Ray Jarrell Vernie Lee Roach George Diamond Ninian C. Dickerson Robert Forebee Letham Charles Conger Lawrence N. Ruff Thomas Buttrick Owens Leonard Gilbert E. Pullins

Kyger Creek Area Weekend Socials and Obituaries

Kyger residents attended the funeral of Mrs. Ethel Grover in Middleport where Rev. C. J. Lemley led services and burial followed at Gravel Hill cemetery. Mrs. Nellie Atheny of Erie visited her brother Clarence Grover as Arnold White and family joined. James Bradbury recently left for the U.S. Army.

Kyger Ethel Grover Middleport C. J. Lemley Gravel Hill Cemetery Nellie Atheny Erie Clarence Grover Arnold White Shelby Ohio D. L. Spires Millard Spaulding and Sons

Homemaker Club Meetings Announced for Mason County

Miss Wanda R. Stemple announces upcoming events for Mason County Homemakers clubs. The Leon group holds a cushion top workshop Monday at 7 p m at Leon Grade School. Pioneer Farm Homemakers meet at Mrs A E Sommer’s South Side home Monday at 7 30 p m. Anne Bailey Club hosts Mrs D C Purdy Tuesday at 1 30 p m. On Nov 8 Helping Hand meets at Mrs Homer Johnson’s home at 10 a m and Wohelo at Mrs J S Black’s home at 2 p m. Upland group gathers Nov 9 at 2 p m with Mrs Herbert Williams.

Point Pleasant Mason County Homemakers Club Wanda R. Stemple Leon Homemakers Leon Pioneer Farm Homemakers Club A. E. Sommer South Side D. C. Purdy Anne. Bailey Homer Johnson Wohelo J. S. Black Upland Herbert Williams

Driver Cited For Overwidth Of Truck In West Columbia Crash

James N. Smith 32 of Pomeroy Route 2 was cited for overwidth after his truck collided with Johnnie F. McDermitt 27 of Letart Route 2 on West Columbia Road Tuesday at 3 30 p m. Damage was estimated at 25 dollars.

Point Pleasant James N. Smith Pomeroy West Columbia Road Johnnie F. McDermitt Letart

Teenage Driver Cited After Striking Bus

SHARON LYNN MOSS 18 of Henderson cited by Tropped L C Yost for loss of control after her car hit a school bus on Route 17 at 8 30 a m Tuesday. Bus driver Robert O Wallace 44 of Pliny stopped to pick up passengers. No injuries. Damage about 200 dollars.

Point Pleasant Sharon Lynn Moss Henderson Tropped L. C. Yost Robert O. Wallace Pliny

Point Clinic Discharges Mrs. Moss and Son in Gallipolis

Mrs. Dallas Moss of Gallipolis Route 2 and her son were discharged from the Point Clinic. The brief item notes their release from the clinic.

Dallas Moss Gallipolis Route 2

Two Dayton Women Plan Weekend Visit With Parents

Point Pleasant personals note Miss Shirley Pullins and Miss Maria Lattanzi employed in Dayton will spend the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Pullins of Park Drive and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lattanzi of 122 English Road.

Shirley Pullins Maria Lattanzi Dayton Lester Pullins Park Drive Arthur Lattanzi English Road

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. L. Brown County Health Post Pleasant Valley Hospital Max Hanning, Hender Bigas Dept Space Executive Office of the President Bureau of the Budget David E. Bell Duck Hunter Goodwin Athens Dw A Dixie Rhymers Orange & Lemon Drink Vanity Fair Ry C Swift ZESTA Nents, Oarret Qosnck Libby Velveeta Nescafe Rollings Monarch KRAFT Kyger Creek Joe Rupe Emily Indianapolis Elizabeth Athey Homemaker Club Events
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