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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1961

Page

12

New Haven Lutheran Sunday School Holds Halloween Party

Children of the Lutheran Sunday School enjoyed a Halloween party on Wednesday with Mrs. Paul Roush and Mrs. Roland Karr in charge. They played games and relays, bobbing for apples, and refreshments were served to a long list of attendees including Linda and Jenna Miller and many Roushs and Johns ton family members.

Lutheran Sunday School Paul Roush Roland Karr Linda Jenna Miller Debby Becky Jackie Paugh Jay

Episcopal Church Guild Luncheon Held at Point Pleasant

The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant hosted a luncheon and meeting at the parish house with Mrs. Harvey Hutchins and others as hostesses. Devotions were led by Mrs. Harold Somerville followed by a moment of silent prayer for the late Mrs. George Overholt.

Point Pleasant Harvey Hutchins S. D. Littlepage Henry Wainright Service Guild Christ Episcopal Church Church Harold Somerville George Overholt Gail Faires Faires St. Mathews Episcopal Church Charleston F. W. Ingraham Milton L. Miller D. N. Connors United Church S. C. Wilhelm United Bank Henry Watson George Stantial Reba Beale

Hunter Is Fatally Shot Near Ravenswood

Gerald R. Dillon a 37 year old Ravenswood custodian was fatally shot while squirrel hunting about one mile from Ravenswood by his half brother Doyle Scar berry 17 of Ravenswood the shot fired accidentally struck him in the back Dillon died three hours later in Parkersburg hospital He was a World War II Navy veteran.

Point Pleasant Gerald R. Dillon Appalachian Power Ravenswood Curtis Harris Dillon Doyle Scarberry Parkersburg

Driver Arrested After Auto Wreck Near Point Pleasant

Elden G. Koontz, 28, of Henderson was arrested by the Sheriff on two counts for failing to control his car and for building a fire during fire season. His vehicle slid into a ditch on Route 17 causing about 300 dollars in damage, and a nearby fire was reported.

Point Pleasant Elden G. Koontz Henderson Sheriff's Department Koontz Route 17

Tracing the Mala Gasy Republic People and Origins

The 5.4 million Mala Gasy belong to more than twenty tribes with origins traced to early settlers crossing the Indian Ocean from Melanesia and Indonesia. The text notes Africans were imported as slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Malagasy Republic Indian Ocean Melanesia Indonesia

Wilson Rites Set for Point Pleasant Dredge Captain

Funeral services for James N. Wilson Sr. 75 of 209 Park Drive will be Friday at 12 30 p.m. at L G Mohr Funeral Home. The Rev Jack Higgins will officiate. A retired dredge boat captain, he died Wednesday at home after a long illness. Survived by Nell Harrison Wilson wife two sons James N Jr and William L both of Point Pleasant a daughter Mrs K S Lazenby Beckley two brothers Charles Wilson Point Pleasant Otto Wilson Huntington nine grandchildren. Burial Suncrest Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Point Pleasant James N. Wilson Park Drive L. G. Mohr Jack Higgins Mr. Wilson Gallipolis Ferry Henderson Joseph and Lidia Henderson Wilson Nell Harrison Wilson James N. Wilson, Jr William L. Wilson K. S. Lazenby Beckley Charles Wilson Otto Wilson Huntington Suncrest Cemetery

Mrs. Karr to Speak at DAR Civil Defense Meeting

Mrs. Irving Karr Jr. will speak on civil defense at the Colonel Charles Chapter DAR meeting in the Tu Endie Wei mansion at 3 p m on November 3. Mrs. W R Proffitt chairs the program. Mrs J G F Johnson presides. delegates will report on the state DAR convention. hostesses include Mrs I G Wolden and others.

Point Pleasant Irving Karr, Jr Colonel Charles Daughters of American Revolution Tu-Endie-Wei Park W. R. Proffitt J. G. F. Johnson DAR I. G. Wolden Hersel Henderson Cary H. Rayburn Eugene Sterrett W. R. Harless William Steenbergen Edward Biddle James Eads

Little Fined Fifty For Driving While Intoxicated

Harold Luther Little of Cheshire was fined 50 dollars and costs after appearing before Mayor Virgil Siders on a driving while intoxicated charge. His West Virginia driving privileges were suspended for six months.

Point Pleasant Harold Luther Little Cheshire Virgil Siders West Virginia

Rotary Club Discusses Federation Fund Plan

Robert Siler outlined a federation fund raising campaign at the Rotary Club meeting in Point Pleasant. The plan, already used in Logan and Huntington, aims to unify annual drives into one tri county campaign over about three years. About thirty members attended the lengthy session.

Point Pleasant Robert Siler Federation Logan Huntington

Mason Troop 45 Hosts Masked Halloween Party

Girl Scout Troop 45 of Mason held a basement party at Mason Methodist Church with Mrs. Ralph Warner and Mrs. Ray Proffitt as hostesses. The event featured a blindfolded walk a town ride and a haunted house tour before returning to the church for refreshments.

Charles Yeager MASON Girl Scout Troop 45 Mason Methodist Church Ralph Warner Ray Proffitt Brenda Burto Susan Surface Jane Burgess Nancy Profitt Diane Brownie Scout Troop 63 Evelyn Haley Ellen Foglesong Dan Varian Glenn Roush Celine McGowan Mary Haley Jane Surface Peggy Sayre Sally Yeager Cinda Foglesong Kathy Foglesong Becky Raynes Pam Roush Linda Perry Rise Surface Beverly Carson Vickie Crow Connie Gilliand Marilyn Cook Penny Burris Ceceilia Smith Vera Zuspan Shelia Lieving Carol Waldwin

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Mrs. and Mrs. Max Hanning of Henderson welcomed a daughter. Admitted were Mrs. Merrill Evans from Gallipolis and Mrs. Dallas Young of Point Pleasant. Discharged were Connie Lynn Webb of Ravenswood and Mrs. Otto Bostic of New Haven plus Mary Joe McCorry of Gallipolis.

Max Hanning Henderson Merrill Evans Gallipolis Dallas Young Point Pleasant

Arunta Tribesmen Of Central Australia Describe Appearance

The Arunta tribesmen in central Australia are described as lithe with well-proportioned bodies and chocolate-brown complexions, and flowing beards. They wear no clothing and build no shelters.

Australia

Lady Prime Minister Leads in Ceylon’s Turbulent Year

Colombo reports on Sirimavo Bandaranaike the world’s first woman prime minister as she faces a volatile budget, language crisis and Growing tensions. Her decisive yet limited power, reliance on a strong cabinet, and potential future bid for the presidency mark a pivotal first year in office.

Colomobo Ceylon Sirimavo Bandaranaike Indian Ocean Bandaranaike Sirimavo Ratwatte Colombo Sirimavo

World Community Day observed by Point Pleasant churches

United Church Women of Point Pleasant plan World Community Day at Trinity Methodist Church Friday at 7 30 p m Mrs Eunice B Beller to preside with Mrs Clarence Rainey directing a program featuring a quartet Linda Rogers Frankie Shinn Elizabeth Love and Emma Toms plus accompanist Janice Krebs Participating churches will contribute school items and clothing for Latin America The program topic is Freedom To[]

Point Pleasant United Church Women of Trinity Methodist Church Eunice B. Beller Clarence Rainey Bellemeade Eub Linda Rogers Frankie Shinn Elizabeth Love Emma Toms Janice Krebs Latin America

Local residents visit relatives over weekend

Bidwell and surrounding area social notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Evans and others to families in Pomeroy Monaca Columbus Gallipolis Woodsfield and Mount Gilead. Names include the Garlands Hayes Dennett Longdon Maze Southards Waugh McGhee Shoemaker Frederick Hull Dabney Chick Soles and Williams attending.

Amos Waugh Florida Julia McGhee Edith Longdon Roma Maze Gallipolis Roxie Shoemaker Columbus Bess Frederick Harlen Frederick Ef’rl Williams Andover Hill, Md William E. McMahon Woodsfield Robert Haskins Bulaville Rd C. A. Evans Gerald Hull Mount Gilead Dan Eachus Robert Dabney C. P. Frederick Thomas Chick Lester Soles

Driver Fined After State Highway Stop Sign Citation

David V. Mellett an 18 year old resident of 200 W State St was fined 5 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to a stop sign citation issued by the State Highway Patrol.

David V. Mellett State St State Highway Patrol

Probate Court and Marriage Notices in Perry Co

Perry County Court News lists probate estates for Roy C Rhodes of Crooksville with real estate worth 10000 and final accounts for Catherine Stobbs. Edith Neel estate shows 900 personal property 2000 real estate and 200 annual rent. Marriage licenses include Tharp Morgan, Reese Carr, Whitehouse Mills. Common Pleas records feature multiple divorce actions including Fuller Goodin Hiles Storts and a Workmen’s Compensation appeal by Eva Eberts against Bureau and Gem Coal Co.

Roy C. Rhodes Crooksville Catherine Stobbs G. Gene Jackson Edith Neel Thornville Linus Dittoe Somerset Connie June Fuller John Fuller Zanesville Dorothy J. Goodin New Lexington Jack Eugene Goodin Plaintiff Marlene Kay Hiles Junction City Franklin D. Hiles Kathleen Storts Everett Leroy Storts

Country Club Potluck Dinner for Hidden Valley Members

Husbands and wives of Hidden Valley Country Club are invited to a potluck dinner at 6 30 p m Saturday in the club house. Each guest brings a covered dish and table service. If not contacted call 766 or 1464. Entertainment includes bridge and canasta.

Point Pleasant Hidden Valley Country Club

Point Clinic Names Local Patients In Brief

Mrs. Pauline Lines of Point and her daughter, Mrs. Melvin Rollins of Leon, plus Mrs. Marvin Mash of Point Pleasant and her son, Shannon Northup of Gallipolis Ferry, are listed in the Point Clinic notices.

Mrs Pauline Lines Point Pleasant Melvin Rollins Leon Marvin Mash Shannon Northup Gallipolis

National Association Honors Brown Zaleski School Certificate

The Brown Zaleski school received an honor certificate from the National Educational Association for high professional spirit and enrolling 100 percent of the faculty in INEA.

Citizenship Club Hosts Halloween Program at Ord nance School

Jefferson Junior American Citizenship Club of Mrs J H Somerville's sixth grade met with Mike Harrison as president. The group recited the JAC prayer pledged to the flag and sang. Halloween program by Raymond Link John Barss John Rayburn George Williamson Mike Ward and Barbara Halstead. Kathy Harlow led roll call and read minutes. Miriam Long will direct next program.

Point Pleasant Jefferson Junior American Citizenship Club J. H. Somerville Ordnance School Mike Harrison Raymond Link John Barss John Rayburn George Williamson Mike Ward Barbara Halstead Kathy Harlow Miriam Long

World Community Day Planned At Meigs Church

WSCS holds regular meeting at the church with plans for the Week of Prayer and Self-Denial. The World Community Day program is set for Friday November 3 at 1 30 pm featuring LUcila Romero OU student from Uruguay. Refreshments were served to 10 members and three guests including Rev and Mrs Earl Cowan and Osie Follrod.

Robinson Thelma Henderson Nellie Parker Earl Cowan Osie Follrod United Church Women of Meigs County Lucila Romero Uruguay O. J. Evans Grand Blanc Mich Ocie Humphries Barberton Dinsmore Boyles

Three Arrested on Drunk Charges in Point Pleasant and Robertsburg

The sheriff's department arrested George Allen and Robert Carr, both of Point Pleasant, on drunk charges Wednesday. Clarence Hatcher of Robertsburg was arrested on a drunk charge by city police.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department George Allen Robert Carr Clarence Hatcher Robertsburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Haven Johnnie Ridgeway Vickie Nan David Barbara Johnston Melvin Fry Jane Roush Jill Timmy Skeeter Ohlinger Rita Bobby Neiswander Sherrill Linda Bumgardner Eddie Hays Carolyn Roush Greg Roush Harriett Layne Debbie Karr Bruce Adams Mark Cindy Roush Susan Grinstead Kathy Roush Janie Powell Raymond McFarland Nancy Hill Charles Eaton Union Monroe County Anne Howard St. Marys Oak Howard Jr Roy Capehart Thomas Capehart Bob Johnston Paris Johnston Bert Johnston Milton Stephens Shadyside Episcopal Church Guild Hunter Wilson Little Rotary Club Pleasant Valley Hospital Connie Lynn Webb Otto Bostic New Mary Joe McCorry Manhattan Ralph Lapp Atomic Authority Central Press By Henry S. Bradsher Widow Cleopatra W.R.D. Bandaranaike Felix Dias Bandaranaike T. B. Ilangarantne Mrs. Bandaranaike Sirimava Oxford Sirinavo Shimavo Sirimayo Bandaranaike Bidwell Charles Murray Probate Michael Tharp Hemlock Patricia Morgan Shawnee Kenneth Lee Reese Norma Carr Forest Allen Whitehouse Glenford Donna Sue Mills Roseville Common Pleas Court Eva Eberts Bureau of Workmen’s Compensa Tion Gem Coal Co Harvey Eberts Bureau Regional Board of Review Industrial Commission Country Club Bridge Citizenship Club Alfred Helen Woode WSCS Genevieve Guthrie Elberfelds Pomeroy Johns-Manville Carolina Lumber and Supply Company Opp B&o
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