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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1962
Page
5
Kenneth L. Smith announced a film showing at the Point Pleasant Kingdom Hall on N Main St for November 14 at 7 30 p m. The film portrays Jehovah's Witnesses worldwide activities with a running monologue by W R Wissman of New York in town for the assembly at the armory November 16 18.
The Rev L Curtis Saville of Trinity Methodist Church lists upcoming events in Point Pleasant. A Methodist Men's breakfast starts Sunday at 8 a m. worship at 10 30 a m with the sermon Happiness in Christ and anthem Will it be You. Youth Fellowship meets Sunday at 6 p m. Christian Workers School begins at 7 30 p m. participants meet in the chapel before it starts. No evening service this week. A TB and Health Association stuffing bee for Christmas seals is Monday at 9 a m in Friendship Hall. The Trinity membership and evangelism commission meets Monday at 7 30 p m. Carol choir rehearses Wednesday at 6 30 p m. chancel choir at 8 30 p m. A dinner for Mason County teachers is Thursday at 6 15 p m.
Birth notices list several newborns and parents connected to Pleasant Valley Hospital. Names include Mr and Mrs Richard Snodgrass of Gallipolis a daughter Jeffrey Allan Nott Point Pleasant Mrs Richard Snodgrass Gallipolis Harriett McGuffin Gallipolis Ferry David Beckner Jr Henderson Donald Webb Ashland Ky Alvan Weaver Hartford Mrs Lee Henry Gallipolis Ferry Robert Taylor Point Pleasant Lottie Barnette Elmwood.
Mason County schools outline a federal manpower development program beginning December 3 in Mason County. Courses include marine electrician pipe fitting and tool operation with 15 week duration and pay of 22 dollars weekly. Classes at Wahama and Point Pleasant High School will run day and night sessions, budget set at 46000 dollars, with 45 electricians 30 pipe fitters 20 tool operators and 20 loftsmen capacity.
The Rebecca Circle of the Mason Methodist Church WSCS met at the church. Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. Green hosted. A report on Christmas cards sales funded local WSCS projects. The December meeting will merge with Mary Circle on Dec 18.
Dr. Dan Glassman Mason County Health Officer will address the Point Pleasant Registered Nurses Club at 7:30 p.m. in the Pleasant Valley Hospital dining room. He will outline the county health department organization and functions.
Civil Defense director of West Virginia William Mathews will speak at the Veterans Day dinner for Post 23 of the American Legion and auxiliary in the Legion home dining room at 6 p.m. Saturday. Legion Commander Bill McKinney and auxiliary president Mrs. Margaret McKinney will preside, with June McKinzie and Bess Sheppard invited. Food will be furnished by Legion members and auxiliaries.
Army Pfc. Gene M. Swisher, 22, son of Mr and Mrs Charles R Swisher of Point Pleasant, joined troops from the 14th Armored Cavalry in MARNE ROCK a two week field exercise in Southern Germany. Swisher a tank gunner with Troop E 2d Reconnaissance Squadron based at Bad Kissingen entered the Army in 1961 and trained at Fort Knox arriving overseas in March. He is a Point Pleasant High School graduate.
John A. Wilson announces Bill Redman as director of Mason County Civil Defense police force. Redman, a World War II veteran and former American Legion commander, will organize and lead the force for emergency response.
Members of the Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship gathered at the group leaders Mrs. Sarah Spencer and Mrs. June Van Matre home for a post Halloween party. Activities included reading and acting out games and other recreation with many attendees and several guests listed.
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