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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1967

Page

15

Two Couples Wed Linda Lathey and Frank Capehart

Linda Lathey of Buckhannon wed Frank Capehart of Charleston in a double ring ceremony at Heights EUB Church Point Pleasant. The bride wore a pear satin gown with lace and seed pearls. attendants included Judith Lathey as maid of honor and bridesmaids Margaret Capehart Carolyn Bland Barbara Steele. The couple will reside in South Charleston and pursue further studies and work in education and construction.

Linda Andrina Lathey Florida St Buckhannon W. Va Adrian Lathey Vernon Road Letart Frank H. Capehart Charleston Frank H. Capehart Jr Park Dr Point Pleasant Robert Bumgarner First Eub Church Toledo Heights Eub Paul B. Powell Racine Judith Willene Lathey Margaret Capehart Meadowbrook Dr Carolyn Bland Barbara G. Steele Cowen William Capehart James Capehart Gerald

Mason Nuptials At St Joseph Church In W Va

Miss Judith Ann Athey and Airman 2 C Vance Raymond Dawson wed at St Joseph Church Mason West Virginia in an Oct 23 ceremony. Rev H A Ryan officiated with music by Mrs Robert Butcher and Mrs Robert Shertzer. They will reside in Washington after a wedding trip to Hawks Nest West Virginia.

St. Joseph Church Mason W. Va Judith Ann Athey Clayton Athey New Haven C. Vance Raymond Dawson Ray Dawson H. A. Ryan Robert Butcher Robert Shertzer Clayton Eugene Athey Chantilly Jo Ellen Athey Chesti. Pyatt of Karl Wiles Paul Scally William Chisler St. Joseph Parish Hall Dawson Wahama High School

Couple Exchanges Vows In Murray City Methodist Ceremony

Connie Campbell and Delbert McDonald wed Oct. 10 in a double ring ceremony at Murray City Methodist Church. Rev. J Gordon Sullivan officiated. The couple, both York High School graduates, live on Hack Street in Murray City. The bride works for The Western and Southern Life Insurance Co in Athens. The groom is employed by Elk Ford Co in Columbus. Best man was Scott Campbell of Fort Stewart Georgia. Matron of honor was Nancy Campbell. Reception followed at the bride’s parents home.

Connie Campbell Delbert McDonald Murray City Methodist Church J. Gordon Sullivan Virgil Campbell Ralph McDonald Murray City Nancy Campbell Scott Campbell Fort Stewart York High School Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Athens Elford Co Columbus Hack Street

Bean Salad Recipe Shared by Local Cook and Navy Wife

Martian Reader John Murphy, a Maple Street resident, shares his Five Beaner Bean Salad. Recipe includes two cans each of green wax red kidney and green lima beans plus garbanzos, celery, onion, vinegar sugar and oil. Daughter Jo Ann Murphy Poole edited a 15 nation cookbook.

John Murphy Maple St

Member Accepted By Police Order

Tu Endie Wei Lodge No 102 of Fraternal Order of Police met at Krodel Park Clubhouse. Charles E Ling erfelt of Point Pleasant was accepted as associate member and received a membership card and automobile emblem. A clubhouse for the order was discussed and a building committee was formed with Fred Taylor as president naming Wesley Spence Kenneth W Love Stephen L Miller and Harold Harmon. The order sponsors a weekly youth dance at Mason with Forest Caste as committee chairman.

Point Pleasant Fraternal Order of Police Krodel Park Charles E. Lingerfelt Lingerfelt Fred Taylor Wesley Spence Kenneth W. Love Stephen L. Miller Harold Harmon Order Mason Forest Caste

Long Bottom Scout Troop Being Formed

POMEROY Our Lady of Lorrete Church Long Bottom sponsors a boy scout troop inviting boys ages 11 to 14 with parental consent to join. Leaders: Charles Larson scoutmaster Maurice Gagnon assistant scoutmaster Randale Honaker committee chairman Larry Collins committee member. Write to Charles Larson Rt. 1 Box 7 Portland Ohio or call 843 2484. The Freewill Baptist Church rummage sale is at 72 W Union St. not 172 W Union St.

Pomeroy Our Lady of Lorette Church Long Bottom Charles Larson Maurice Gagnon William Durst Larry Collins Randale Honaker Rt. 1 Portland Ohio

At Large Councilmen Recommended By City Charter Revision Committee

POINT PLEASANT The City Charter Revision Committee chairman City Atty Ray Musgrave called the meeting very successful. They urged councilmen at large and by wards but did not decide seat split. Mayor term would rise to four years and salary $4000 from water funds with rest from other sources. Some offices to be appointed by mayor and approved by council: city attorney clerk treasurer police chief building inspector water works superintendent and floodwall sewers chief. Appointed posts would also include police court judge city engineer city physician health officer fire chief and recreation director. Elected: mayor council and councilmen at large. Residents need not be Point Pleasant locals for appointed offices, but elected officials must reside in city one year be registered voters and own property. Councilmen must live in their ward. A strong conflict of interest clause was discussed to bar business with any city official.

Point Pleasant Ray Musgrave Water Department

Service Guild Plans Christmas Bazaar At Church

A luncheon of the Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church discussed making items for the December 5 Christmas Bazaar in the church parish house. Hosts announced weekly sessions, and gifts will be given to needy families. Birthday celebrations were noted for member Mrs. Edward Biddle. Police report a 16-year-old intoxication arrest related to the local football game, with arraignment planned.

Point Pleasant Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Milton L. Miller S.C. Wilhelm Gail Faires Rush Krodel Edith Simkins Faires Robert Hite Huntington S. C. Wilhelm United Tank St. Barnabas Free Home St. Mancia’s Guild Lucille Wells Lacey Moreland Juliet Smith Edward Biddle

Accidents In County Reported Across October

In October the county sheriff investigated 17 accidents with eight injuries and 20300 dollars in property damage. Sheriff George Johnson reported 18 citations 36 misdemeanor arrests two felonies. Three break ins with 400 dollars stolen. 78 booked in jail 40 served court papers 13 of 18 justice warrants served. Two cars stolen recovered four prisoners sent to state pen. Deputies logged 9518 miles.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department George Johnson State Penitentiary

Point Doctor Receives General Practitioner Award

Point Pleasant osteopath Dr Roy W Eschenaur was named General Practitioner of the Year at a San Francisco banquet. The 60 year old physician has practiced 38 years in Point Pleasant and serves Pleasant Valley Hospital. He was honored by the American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, among ten specialty groups at the American Osteopathic Association convention. Dr Eschenaur and his wife expect to return from San Francisco today. he is known for civic involvement in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Roy W. Eschenaur San Francisco American College of General Practitioners American Osteopathic Association Eschenaur Pleasant Valley Hospital Eshhenaur

Hearing Set On Proposal For Gallipolis Dam Replacement

A public hearing is held today in Huntington on a U S Army Corps plan to replace the Gallipolis Locks and Dam with a new installation at Apple Grove, 12 miles south of Point Pleasant. The move was confirmed last Oct 6 and cited rising maintenance costs and inadequate locks. No cost estimate for the proposed dam has been released. Middleport personals note visits by Horace McFlhinny and family to Columbus and Mt. Carmel Hospital amid local funeral services for Mrs. Denver Thoma.

Point Pleasant Huntington Huntington District U. S. Engineers Gallipolis Apple Grove William F. Falck Gallpolis Middleport Horace McFlhinny Columbus Frank McGrothers Mt. Carmel Hospital Georgia McGrothers William ‘Turner Dayton Jacob Turner George Zeigler Chester Denver Thoma

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