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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1964

Page

10

Heights EUB Elects New Church Officials

Heights EUB Church held annual elections naming Louis Hussell as school superintendent and Clyde Asbury as assistant. Other posts filled included Lay leader Thomas Bumgarner and various church and parsonage trustees. In the program council meeting that evening Lois Harris became Sunday School secretary and Wanda Waugh treasurer among other appointments.

Presbyterian Church Roy McCoy Louis Hussell Clyde Asbury Thomas Bumgarner Charles Foglesong Charles Cottrill Roy Blessing Hale Blessing Thomas Bailey Russell Newton Loraine Wilcoxen Wanda Waugh Virginia Rayburn Clarice Foglesong Carl Lynch, II Lois Harris Janet Capehart Louis Hassell Howard Yeager Paul Bennett Pauline Pullins Robert Crump Aida Morrison Flossie Musgrave G. R. Newton Charlene Chapman Filena Lynch Howard Lee Bennett Vada Crump

Hit Skip Driver Fined and Jailed in Gallipolis

Gallipolis Municipal Court fined and jailed several drivers in casual city cases. David W Powell, 59, was fined 25 dollars and costs for hit and run and 25 dollars plus two days in jail for driving while suspended. Randall Simpson, 18, Gallipolis, paid 50 dollars with 25 suspended for issuing a bad check. Other cases included speeding bonds forfeited by Gerald Truesdell and licenses penalties for intoxication and traffic violations in the area.

Gallipolis William H. Sowers David W. Powell Powell Randall Simpson Simpson Claude Maynard Gerald M.truesdell Eureka Thomas C Miller Patriot Estell Mink Gerald Meeks Gallipolis Ferry Don Rainey Point Pleasant

Costa Ricans Favor Two-Wheeled Motos in Travel Notes

Carol Miller, an International Farm Youth Exchange delegate, reports Costa Ricans prefer motos, describing travel modes in Costa Rica. Miller, a Rio Grande High School and Ohio State University alumna, spends six months in Central America.

Gallipolis Costa Rica Carol Miller International Farm Miss Miller J. Dale Miller Rio Grande Rio Grande High School Ohio State University

Famed Duo Piano Team To Perform In Tri-County Concert

Duo pianists Whittmore and Lowe, acclaimed for two piano performances with major orchestras, will appear at Gallia Academy High School auditorium at 8 p.m. Friday as the Tri-County Community Concert Association presents its second concert of the season.

Tri-County Gallipolis Whittmore Lowe Gallia Academy High Tri-County Community Concert Association Arthur Whittmore Jack Lowe New York Philharmonic Philadelphia Orchestra Boston Symphony Philharmonia of London Chicago Cleveland San Francisco O. H. Carder Holy Land Mason County Association of Appalachian Power

Sharon Rollins Named Pioneer 4-H Club Leader

Sharon Rollins was elected president of the Letart Pioneer 4-H Club at a recent meeting. New officers include Freddy Brinker as vice president, Pat Zebrosky as secretary, Bonnie Donohue as treasurer, with Marlene Roush and Donald Roush as game leaders, Joyce Kethly and Danny Taylor as song leaders, and Leo Roush as reporter. The club will meet on the second Monday of each month.

Point Pleasant Sharon Rollins Letart Pioneer Freddy Brinker Pat Zebrosky Bonnie Donohue Marlene Roush Donald Roush Joyce Kethly Danny Taylor Leo Roush

Clinic Tonight in Point Pleasant at Byrne Clinic

The Mason County Cancer Society sponsors a detection clinic tonight at 7 p m at the Byrne Clinic in Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Mason County The Mason County Cancer Society Byrne Clinic

Dams and Canal Locks Show Varied Readings Across Ohio River System

Channel gauges at Gallipolis Greenup Meldahl and Kanawha Falls report crest levels and roller dam status on the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. Movable dams are raised. boat movements are logged at Gallipolis and Kanawha River locks with vessel names and times indicating ongoing river traffic.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Meldahl Kanawha Falls Hinton Agg Agge Point Pleasan Kanawha River Sill Ohio River Huntington Peggy Downey Teather Herdman Dixie Star Reliable Rosemary Southern Kanawha London Seniet Winfield Thelma Ann Jerry Bosworth Lucy Jane Lucas W. H. Shaver Jr den Comes Alice Wm Lock John Osler Hood Pens Lock A. J. Patten A.m Pennsylvania Tock Vulcan John Yomete Ie Buckeye Eran Oliver C. Shearer Faes Orno Memphis Sephor

Bobcat Pins Awarded Cub Scouts in Gallipolis

Twenty nine new members received Bobcat pins Monday night at Grace Methodist Church during Cub Pack 203's monthly meeting sponsored by the church. Howard B. Saunders, new Cubmaster, led the presentation along with awards for Wolf and Bear badges and several den and pack committee recognitions. Pack 203 will march in the Christmas shopping season parade next Monday night in Gallipolis.

Gallipolis Grace Methodist Church Howard B. Saunders Timothy Perry Randy Rice Daryl Lee Martin Michael Dayton Robert Gordon Larry R. Dailey Mike Curry Dowell W. Saunders John H. Saunders Robert D Pack David Robinson Wesel New Tom Perry Den 7 Den 4 Den 3 Den 1 Pack 203 John S. Rodgers

Jones Gains Vote In His House Race

POINT PLEASANT Republican Brerry Jones gained one vote on Monday in the Mason County recount. He leads Claude Swann 127 in the House of Delegates race as 21 of 41 precincts have been recounted. Counts resume Wednesday at 9 a.m., with Precinct No. 25 Glenwood the latest of the first 95 recounted.

Point Pleasant Brerry Jones Mason County Election Board Jones Claude Swann House of Delegates Glenwood

Parents Win Praise Of Teachers In Gallipolis

Gallipolis city administrators and teachers thank about 880 parents for attending three Thursday conferences. The sessions allowed in classroom meetings to discuss each child’s progress and future cooperation between home and school.

Gallipolis Katherine Williams

Sorority Dinner Held by Lambda Chi Omega Members

Gamma Chapter members hosted a turkey dinner at Krodel Park clubhouse on Saturday. A progressive dinner was planned starting with a social hour at Mrs Mary Pullins home, then dinner at Mrs W C Gilmour, dessert at Mrs Carroll Kennedy, and gift exchange on Dec 7. Guests included Mr and Mrs Syd Roach of Athens and Mr and Mrs Dave Denham.

Point Pleasant Gamma Chapter Lambda Chi Omega Sorority Krodel Park Mary Pullins W. C. Gilmour Carroll Kennedy Syd Roach Athens Dave Denham

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes and Burns Incident

Pleasants Valley Hospital notes list patients including Mrs Lora Parsons Leon John L Lambert and Dana Keefer from Point Pleasant. Clarence Mulford 42 of Cheshire was admitted to Holzer Hospital with first degree burns to the face after a flash explosion while attempting to light an oil furnace. condition listed as good.

Lora Parsons Leon John L. Lambert Point Pleasant Dana Keefer Cheshire Gallipolis Clarence Mulford Holzer Hospital

Junior Women's Club Sets Saturday Dance

The Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club will sponsor a top batters ball at the National Guard Armory with Joe Childers and his orchestra. Dance is semi formal and proceeds go to the club’s charity work. Decorating committee includes Mrs. Carter as chair and other members. Civil action filed in Mason County Circuit Court by Whole Service Inc. against Orville Farley for 492.02 with interest and costs for goods sold around February 25 1964.

Costa Rica San Jose U. S Point Pleasant National Guard Armory Joe Childers William Carter William Wood Robert Cruickshank Dennis Marks John Wiseman Mason County Circuit Court Whole Service, Inc Orville Farley Jefferson Ave

Safety film shown to North Gallia High drivers ed class

Gallipolis police officer J D Wogan presented the film Mechanized Death to students at North Gallia High School as part of a driver education session. He led a Q and A period following the screening.

Gallipolis J. D. Wogan North Gallia High School

Child Hurt In Crash In Gallia County

Two year old David Paul Ward suffered a nose bump when a car driven by Ella Fife rear ended a truck on Old Chillicothe Road. The incident occurred as Fife attempted to move forward after the truck paused.

Gallipolis David Paul Ward Old Chillicothe Rd Route 588 Ella Irene Fife Gallipolis Route 1

CIC Incorporation Papers Are Signed

The Gallipolis area development board signed articles of incorporation for the Community Improvement Corporation of Gallia County. Ted W. Brown to file with the Secretary of State. Attorney John E. Halliday leads legal work. Membership, $5 per year, open to Gallipolis and Gallia County residents. General meeting December 7 at the Lafayette Hotel to explain the CIC. Dues payable to Gilbert C. Beard at Commercial and Savings Bank. voting rights attach to paid members.

Gallipolis Gallia County Lafayette Hotel CIC Gilbert C. Beard Commercial and Savings Bank

Bride Elect Honored At Home Bridal Shower

Miss Roberta Kalleel bride elect of John Clendenin II was honored at her home with a bridal shower hosted by Frances Lantz and Norah Litchfield. The guest list includes numerous local women and friends such as Linda Arrington Faye Norman Patricia Dunfee Eleanor Wheeler Diane Queen and many others.

Point Pleasant Roberta Kalleel John Clendenin II Frances Lantz Norah Litchfield Linda Arrington Faye Norman Patricia Dunfee Eleanor Wheeler Diane Queen Hazel Norman Sybil Dennis Penny Nancy Morgan Maxine Nibert Ida Darion Daisy Douglass Judy Sauer Evelyn Bauer Sharon Cheesebrew Mary Stutler John Kalleel Juanita Blagg Norman Mazzie Judy Burdette Freda Epling Beulah Wanscoy Diane Barss Wanda McKinney Marsha Durst Debbie White Gail Bowen Westie Parsons Hazel Golden Betty Eideman Carrie Heath Jean Dean Carol Conley

Two Accused of Trespassing Reach Circuit Court

Donald Forshee and Frank Forshee of Gallipolis Ferry were certified to Circuit Court after arraignment for trespassing in a real estate rights dispute, on a complaint by Frank Long. Nelson Elroy De Vault of Leon Route 1 paid $25 fine for reckless driving. Charles Edward King of Point Pleasant and George Roy Barnette of Gallipolis paid $10 for speeding. Johnny Murphy of Point Pleasant Route 2 was found innocent of a peace warrant charge filed by G L Rice.

Donald Forshee Gallipolis Ferry Frank Forshee Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Sheriff's Department Frank Long Gallipolis Nelson Elroy Devault Leon Route 1 Charles Edward King Point Pleasant George Roy Barnette Johnny Murphy G. L. Rice

Mathematics Workshop Scheduled for Gallipolis

Katherine Williams reports that a $500 in-service elementary mathematics workshop will run ten weeks in spring. Meetings are two hours weekly in Washington School cafeteria with Dr. C D Augustine of Ohio University as instructor. County teachers should contact Pauline A. Rife to confirm dates once set.

Gallipolis Katherine Williams John Steele NDEA Washington School C. D’augustine Ohio University Gallia County Pauline A. Rife Williams D’augustine

County Nurse Explains Her Duties at PTA Meeting

Mrs. Carl Lynch Mason County nurse spoke on county health nurse duties at a North Point Pleasant School PTA gathering in the school recreation room. Neal Baker announced no December PTA meeting. Rev G B Moore led devotions. Miss Erman Barnett first grade won attendance prize. Margaret Francis third grade won second place.

Carl Lynch Mason County North Point Pleasant School PTA

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Heights EUB Women’s Society of World Service Star Route Charlies G. Winston Middleport Paul C. Yoder Charles L. Queen Circleville Burdell Edwards Paul Maxwell Clarksburg W. Va Gerald E. Hawkins Haywood Richard Lusetti Newark IFYE San Armon Athens Messenger Union ST Athens, Ohio Bobcat Cub Scouts Pat McKean David M. Thomas Donald Ferrell Ben-Gil Price Tom Morgan John Bagshaw Gary S. Short John Allison Ricky Boone John Gordon T. J. Robinson Bobby Stewart Den Nancy Bagshaw Merle Allison Wanda Burdette Joan Dayton Ruth Boster Barbara Morgan Pleasant Valley Hospital Brady Hughes Ashton Roy Jarrell Holzer Hospital News Donald E. Glenn Henderson, W. Va Donald J. Funk Ravenswood Ola _ Baird Richard Jewell Coalton Ed Blevins Ripley Richard K. Hardy Mary A. Danner Wellston Dewey Smith, Jr Ironton William C. Thorpe Syracuse David L. Parsons Frank Mullens Ewington Ethel Betzing Eric S. Fleming Raceland Jay Rees Racine Alvin E. Morris Pomeroy Clarence Mulford, Jr Lydia L. Bunce Susan K. Frazier Vernon Lee Kananga Carmel Jewett Clyde Day Audrey Wickline Clinton Sayre William Deere William Pottery Landon Smith James Ruth Isaac Sheets Kimberly Payne Kimberly Gooderham Terry L. McManus Cyndia Harris Lewis Riddle Robert Smith Paul Morton John Crist Richard Dewitt Roy Saunders William Mannering Timore and Ohio Railroad
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