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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1961

Page

10

Point Pleasant Presents Wild About Harry Comedy

The Point Pleasant High School junior class stages a three act comedy Wild About Harry on December 5 in the school auditorium. Directed by Mrs. Violet Gerlach the cast features Omar Bradley as Harry Hart with Marvin Austin Judy Shinn Pam Anthony and others in supporting roles. Student directors and committees assist. reserved seats $1 adult 75 cents student 50 cents.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant High School About Harry Violet Gerlach Harry Hart Omar Bradley Harry Sandy Baxter Marvin Austin Miss Fay Judy Shinn Linda Martin Sarah Hart Mickie Pam Anthony Johnny Wamsley Squeaky Pluto Tommy Ross Lana Morrow Sadie Harris Steve Bragg Roger Farrow Vernon Plants Gerlach Yvonne Davis Karen Burdette Martha Brumley Sonny Harmon Dottie Knoll Judy Wood June Keener Sandy Thornton Ruth Sturgeon Connie Cottrill Sandi Crank Carol Somerville Leota Higgins Janie Crump Cheryl Burgess Sandra Hesson Patti Bright Danny Johnson Bill Hanshaw Harold Harmon Donald Shinn George Shell Larry Absten Don Pullins Karen Hanes Kay Gygax Jane Sterne Ushers Anna Mae Durst Dottie McGuffin Carolyn Wilson Camille Dennis Jo Ann Mace Judy Endicott

Point Pleasant Jr High Honors Eight and Seventh Graders

Point Pleasant Junior High releases first nine weeks honor roll. Principal Manford Blessing names 71 eighth graders and 61 seventh graders as A and B honors, listing individual students by grade.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Junior High School Manford Blessing Trudy Carroll Susan Durst Rebecca Mayes Cheryl Monroe Sharon Sturgeon Brenda Steele Vickie Steele Tracy Bailey James Brown Elizabeth Burcham Milton Poe Burdette

Bidwell Club Hosts Thanksgiving Meet and Post Office Move

Doris Snedegar hosted the Bidwell Ivy Club meeting with a Thanksgiving potluck for 16 members. Nancy McCallister spoke. WSCS turkey dinner at the Methodist Church last Tuesday. The new Bidwell U S Post Office is now open with Elizabeth as postmistress.

Bidwell Doris Snedegar Bidwell Ivy Club Nancy McCallister Lloyd Erwin Huntington Jimmie Emma Lawless Anthony Murray Julia McGhee Nell Kraus Gary L. Sanger Springfield U. S Elizabeth Paul Saunders Harry Phillips Dana Wickline WSCS Methodist Church Lessley Rutan Columbus Sherman Rutan Tom Rutan Poca W. Va Gallipolis Roma Maze Edith Langdon Jim Ernest Carpenter James Jacobs Dayton Jacobs Elizabeth Dennett J. L. Rutan Chester Ward Florida

Coffman Family Thanksgiving Visit to McArthur

Mr and Mrs Paul R Coffman and daughter Colette of Springfield Missouri spent Thanksgiving with his mother Mrs Emeline Coffman in McArthur and shared family time during the holiday season.

Mr. and Mrs Paul R. Coffman Colette Springfield Emeline Coff

Marriage Licenses Listed for Four Couples in West Virginia and Ohio

Edwin Ray Roush 18 of Letart weds Shirley Mae Roush 17 of New Haven. James Wiley Elliott 26 of St Marys W Va weds Rachel Elaine Sayre 24 of New Haven. Philip Henry Werry 21 of Pompey and Karen Sue Stewart 18 of Mason. George Dean Burnegrdner 21 in the Armed Forces weds Peggy Dee Anderson 18 of Mason.

Edwin Ray Roush Letart Shirley Mae Roush New Haven James Wiley Elliott St. Marys W. Va Rachel Elaine Sayre Philip Henry Werry Pomeroy Karen Sue Stewart Mason George Dean Burnegrdner Armed Forces Peggy Dee Anderson

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions

A daughter to Mr and Mrs William Johnson Syracuse. A daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Pyatt Ravenswood. A son to Mr and Mrs Elsworth Staats New Haven. Admission William Given Point Pleasant Mrs Elsworth Staats New Haven. William McElfresh Jackson Mrs Pirl Cunningham New Discharged Pat Kerrigan Parkersburg William Brownley Ravenswood.

William Johnson Syracuse Robert Pyatt Ravenswood Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth William Given Point Pleasant Elsworth Staats New Pat Kerrigan Parkersburg William Brownley

Point Clinic Names Mrs Price and Layne to Panel

A local point clinic announces Paula Kay Layne of New Haven joins the panel alongside Mrs Marlin Price of Hogsett Mrs Mary Childers of Vinton Eddie Durst of Cottageville to serve in a community health role.

Marlin Price Hogsett Paula Kay Layne New Haven Mary Childers Vinton Eddie Durst Cottageville

Parsonage Dedicated In McArthur By First Christian Church

Dedication services for the new ranch style minister residence of the First Christian Church in McArthur were held recently. Rev. Frank F. Jones, the new pastor, officiated with W. K. Wallace presenting the parsonage to church use and giving the dedicatory address. Special music was provided by Barbara Hartley.

McArthur First Christian Church Frank F. Jones W. K. Wallace Jones Barbara Hartley

Mothers Club Plans Christmas Party in Mason

Mason Mothers Club held its Nov 16 meeting at Mrs. Jean Warner's home with co hosts. Lucille Swackhammer led opening devotions and reports were given by the secretary and treasurer. The group set a December 17 party at Mason Methodist Church from 3 to 5 p.m. chairmen were named for food gifts wrap decorations. A candy making demonstration followed and refreshments were served to members.

Mason Mason Mothers Club Jean Warner Ruth Ryan Charles Yeager Lucille Swackhammer Mason Methodist Church Sally Clark June Burns Betty Lish Eleanor Ewing Goodrun Schaekel Mary Thabet Frances Lieving Katherine McGowan Vera Dodson Martha Cook Betty Foreman

Gibbs Rites Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Winifred Gibbs, 60, Racine, Ohio, were held Tuesday at the Baptist Church of Racine with Rev. Arthur McCauley officiating. A retired school teacher born in Meigs County, she was the daughter of the late Lee and Maude Salser Gibbs. Surviving are son Gary L. Gibbs of Mason, brother Charles S. Gibbs of Pomeroy, and four grandchildren. Burial was in Letart Falls Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Winifred Gibbs Racine Ohio Baptist Church of Arthur McCauley Meigs County Lee and Maude Salser Gibbs Gary L. Gibbs Mason Charles S. Gibbs Pomeroy Letart Falls

Stewart By Bernice Rasmussen Stewart Visit Notes

Mrs Cassidy of Tuppers Plains visited with Mr and Mrs Lowell Mattlock at their home. The Mattlocks hosted weekend guests including Mr and Mrs Esmond Root and Mr and Mrs Ted Dean with children Rhea and Mike. Mrs Howell recovering from a dislocated shoulder spent time with Homer Howell and Gillian Taylor. Edward Rasmussen and son Randy visited Roy Wilcoxen Frost Route 1. Lee Van Dyke and children joined Thanksgiving with Harry Van Dyke and Frank James Broadwell.

Bernice Rasmussen Stewart Lowell Mattlock Mrs. Mattlock Cassidy Tuppers Plains Ted Dean Rhea Mike Esmond Root Roy Parsons Helen Howell Parson Gerald Strickler Marietta Homer Howell Big Run Gillian Taylor Howell Edward Rasmussen Randy Roy Wilcoxen Lee van Dyke Harry van Dyke Frank James Broadwell

Vinton County Court Appoints Admin In Estate Case

Estate of Caroline Chesser reports F. L. Newdick named as administrator with a bond set at $4000. Court notes reflect appointment under Ohio probate process in Vinton County.

Vinton County Court Caroline Chesser F. L. Newdick

Wrightsel Named to Jury Commission in McArthur

McArthur news reports Judge C W Smith appoints G F Wrightsel of McArthur to the Jury Commission to replace Levert Murdock who is vacationing in Florida He joins Charles Gray of Locust Grove as the second commissioner and will serve at the court’s pleasure.

Charles Gray Locust Grove

Health leader Wells elected treasurer in Ohio council

McARTHUR Howard M. Wells, a local businessman, was elected treasurer of the Ohio Rural Health Council at the fall meeting in Columbus. He serves in a leadership role for rural health initiatives and will oversee financial operations.

McArthur Howard M. Wells Ohio Rural Health Council Columbus

Admitted to Hospital After Farm Injury

Ma son Mason Bernard Cook was admitted to Pleasant Valley Hospital after an eye injury while working on farm machinery at his home.

Mason Bernard Cook Pleasant Valley Hospital

Financial Crisis Hits Vinton Welfare Funds

McARTHUR The Vinton County welfare department has exhausted its direct relief funds and owes 10000 for hospital bills. It seeks 7500 in advance from next year’s funds as Welfare Director Maude B. Lohr reports the department’s worst plight in history to the county commissioners.

McArthur Vinton County Welfare Department State Welfare Department Maude B. Lohr Clinton Township Paul McWilliams Tinker

Class Will Fix Baskets At Mason Methodist

The Sunshine class of Mason Methodist Church met in the church basement with hostesses Mrs. Emily Burgess Mrs. Pearl Roush and Mrs. Francis Stewart. Mrs Burgess was elected secretary after the resignation and plans were made to prepare Christmas baskets with details to follow.

MASON Sunshine Mason Methodist Church Emily Burgess Pearl Roush Francis Stewart Gladys Thomas Evelyn Proffith Helen Stewart Katherine Reynolds Vivian Fry Mary Capeheart Mary Dudding

James Hite Rites Will Be Wednesday

James L. Hite 82 of Huntington died Sunday night in a Huntington hospital. He was brother of the late G. C. Hite and uncle of Mrs. Dana Bradshaw Mrs. Maurice Mayes and Robert Hite of Point Pleasant. Survived by wife Anna Bell Collins Hite one daughter three sons one sister and one brother. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 p m at a Huntington Methodist Church. Body at Chapman Funeral home.

James L. Hite Huntington G. C. Hite Dana Bradshaw Hite Huntington Hospital Anna Bell Collins Hite Huntington Methodist Church Chapman Funeral Home

Lakin State Hospital Choir Performs at Mason Methodist

The Lakin State Hospital Choir directed by Floyd Winston presented a gospel and spirituals program at Mason Methodist Church. Henry Orr sang a solo on the highlight piece Lord I Tried as the mixed group performed uplifting numbers.

Mason Methodist Church Lakin State Hospital Floyd Winston Lord Henry Orr Mr. Winston

Missing Columbus Girl Sought In McArthur

Sheriff Harold Steele and Deputy Homer Haburn search for Shirley Mitchell 14 of Columbus missing since Sunday morning claimed to be visiting relatives in Vinton County. She was seen in Vinton County where she has several relatives including both sets of grandparents.

Builders Highest Paid In Vinton County In 1960

McArthur report shows construction workers led Vinton County earnings at 115.49 dollars per week. Across 943 employees from 75 firms the average weekly pay was 74.83 dollars. Mining and quarrying employed 109, manufacturing 493, wholesale and retail 169, contract construction 93, transportation and utilities 25, finance 30, and services 20. Finance workers earned 78.21 and manufacturing 78.07 per week while mining averaged 52.32 and services 32.70.

Vinton County BUC Ohio

Riders Join State Group in West Virginia Association

Riders from Harman Field Stables join the West Virginia Horseman's Association at a Beckley banquet. Local members Rossi Moore Somerville Rossi Hudson admitteed. Class C status allows showing with 15 state branches. First show planned for May 26.

Point Pleasant Harmon Field Stables West Virginia Horseman’s Association Louis Rossi Kathryn Moore J. H. Somerville Lester Hudson State Association Beckley Hotel Beckley W. Va

Circle Will Sponsor Christmas Bazaar at Trinity Church

Martha Circle of Trinity Methodist Church sponsors the annual Christmas bazaar on Thursday from 10 a.m. in the church social rooms. Featured items include Indian brass bowls and candlesticks, sandalwood figures, rosewood elephants, scarves, filigree necklaces, and handwoven spreads. Mrs Grace Serrit is Martha Circle chair and bazaar general chairwoman.

Point Pleasant Martha Circle of The Trinity Methodist Church India Grace Serrit Martha Circle

Mason- Bob Stewart Admitted To Pleasant Valley Hospital

Bob Stewart of Mason was admitted as a medical patient to Pleasant Valley Hospital recently.

Mason Bob Stewart Pleasant Valley Hospital

Visitors rise at Zaleski Park amid Lake Hope growth

Zaleski state park near Lake Hope drew about 458000 visitors this summer, up from 445000 last year. Paid swimmers reached 42000, 6000 fishermen fished Lake Hope, and 19000 tents with 26000 using cabins and Laurel Lodge. Dam spillway repairs finished. lake level rose after a four foot cut. Weathered plans call for expanded camping facilities this winter.

Zaleski Lake Hope State Park Dick McDaniel Zaleski State Lake Hope McDaniel Laurel Lodge

Miss Stewart Is Honored At Shower

Miss Karen Stewart bride elect of Phillip Werry was honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Susie Grueser. Pink and white decor and prizes highlighted games won by Mrs. Louise Burger and Mrs. Judy King. A large guest list attended, with many sending gifts.

Robert Euler David Roush Mary Guinther Henry Werry Carolyn Rayburn Irma Dodson Georgia Boyer Patty Hondashelt Francis Johnson Judy Wehrung Beverly Roush Dee Anderson Anna King Lois Ann Gibbs Louise Gilmore Judy Hewetson Shelby Grindstead Sandra Burns Emma Jane Weaver Sally Bartels Shirley Wippel Helen Stewart Dorothy J. Russell

Hunters kill 30 deer near Monticello Utah

A party of eight hunters including two Vinton County men and six from California harvested 30 deer near Monticello Utah. Arch Herron killed a six point buck weighing 110 pounds dressed. Oscar Climer took three deer, one buck weighing 126 pounds and venison of 230 pounds. Arch Herron Jr. captured five deer with special permits. Mrs Climer and Mrs Herron accompanied their husbands.

McArthur Vinton County California Monticello Utah Arch Herron McArthur Rt. 2 Oscar Climer Dundas Lee Herron Rivera, Calif Mrs. Climer Mrs. Herron

Lions Hear Speech By District Governor

The Lions Club at Gene Ball restaurant heard Walter Smith district governor discuss club work. A report on the annual fruit cake sale progress was given with Walter Rice as sales chairman. Plans to sell centennial automobile tags to start upon arrival were discussed to fund sight conservation. Rev. Harold Knoll presided. a board meeting followed.

Gene Ball Walter Smith Walter Rice

Thanksgiving Service By Bend Area Youth at Mason Church

Young people from the Bend Area held a United Thanksgiving service last Wednesday evening at Mason Methodist Church. Special music featured the New Haven EUB Church choir and the Methodist Youth Choir. Barbara Bostic presented a solo and the boys quartet sang a special selection. The program was planned and presented by the youth.

Bend Area United Mason Methodist Church New Haven

Vale Cottrill Recount Confirms Hamden Mayor Victory

McARTHUR Vale Cottrill will remain Hamden's mayor for a new term after a Board of Elections recount of the November 7 vote. Cottrill lost one vote in Hamden North but kept an 11 vote plurality over Gerald Dobbins. Dobbins requested the recount. no change in his total. The board scheduled a separate recount of Wilkesville township wet-dry ballots for Tuesday at 7 p.m.

McArthur Vale Cottrill Hamden Board of Elections Hamden North Gerald Dobbins Dobbins Wilkesville Township

Magic Show Seen By Cubs

Mason Cub Scout Pack No 253 met at Mason Grade School Tuesday evening with Cub Scout Master Lawrence Toremon presiding. Den No 4 presented a skit Magic tied to the November theme, featuring John Zuspan Frank Zuspan Eddie Lish Norman Reynolds and David Tullough. A pack committee meeting was planned for Tuesday Nov 28 to finalize arrangements for the Induction Ceremony on Friday Dec 1 at 7 30 p.m. at the elementary school.

Mason Lawrence Toremon den No. 4 John and Frank Zuspan Eddie Lish Norman Reynolds David Tullough Pack

Nine fined in court at Point Pleasant

Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin arraigned Philip E. Pitt and Clyde L. Rayburn who were each fined 10 dollars and costs for failure to have vehicle under control. Others fined 10 dollars and costs included James N. Smith for over width, Ray L. Straight Daniel Blankenship Vernon E. Houchin Paul Luther Weaver Sr and Gordon Turley for speeding. Eugene R. Cossin 10 dollars and costs and committed to county jail in lieu of fine on intoxication.

Point Pleasant Philip E. Pitt Clyde L. Rayburn Justice of Peace A. M. Good James N. Smith Ray L. Straight Daniel Blankenship Vernon E. Houchin Paul Luther Weaver, Sr Gordon Turley Eugene R. Cossin

Statewide General Scholarship Test Participants

McARTHUR lists 43 students from Allensville Brown Zaleski Hamden McArthur and Wilton South who participated in the General Scholarship Tests for upper 40 percent high school seniors. The exam covered English History Mathematics Science Reading and Language.

McArthur Allensville Lloyd E. Cyrus James Fee Donna Workman Ed Long Denno Seitz Phyllis Dozer Donna Williams Alva Graves Ronald Sowers Phyllis Short Rosemary Clary Brown-Zaleski Paula Jean Staneart Harold Pierce Hamden Ray Chancellor Helen Huston Ann Mullins Carolyn McManus Sharon Rose Patricia Ward Susan Fain Merrill Simmons Lloyd Chatfield Ted Atkinson Paulette Wrightsel Dick Tingley Alvin Harper Sherry Humphrey Gene Barnes Jim Holcomb David Ogle Drenille Conley Ann Crow Barbara Conway Bob Clark Becky Benedict Victor Wells Marian Wells Wilton South Carol Scheerschmidt John Eblin James Lond Gerald Huston James Kessler Beatrice Reed

Miss Rogers Honored With Bridal Shower in Point Pleasant

Miss Mary Ann Rogers bride elect of George Mansour was honored with a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Manford Bauer, Mrs. J. A. Ingerick and Mrs. Wanda McKinney on Pleasant Street. Corsages were given to the hostesses and a long guest list included relatives from Charleston Huntington and Toledo.

Point Pleasant Mary Ann Rogers Jack Rogers Pleasant St George Mansour Manford Bauer J. A. Ingerick Wanda McKinney Pleasant Street W. H. van Horn K. W. Robinson Karl Kebler Hattie Jordan C. R. Schurman Joseph Barr David Wright Emory Monroe Evelyn Spence Lula Jiiden Howard Carder Walden Roush Virgil Burris, Jr Richard Blazer Judy Jeff

World Church Council Topic For Presbyterian Women Talk

Mrs. Bess Boley Moore will speak on the World Council of Churches at the Presbyterian Women meeting in Point Church Tuesday at 7 30 p m The World Council is in session in New Delhi India providing the topic and focus for the address

Boley Moore Presbyterian Women Point Church Moore World Council of Churches New Delhi India

Harper Announces Candidacy for May Primary

Owen Harper of Harrison Two announces run for public office in the May 1962 primary. He serves as Harrison Township trustee and works as a truck driver.

McArthur Owen Harper Harrison Two Harper Harrison Township

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Kenton Sheline Mr. Squaffers Sam McNeill Glenna Logan Permila Susi Call San Burdette Sarah Dunn Peggy Lee Errett John David Flowers Dianne Grimm Richard Halstead Natalie Hall David Harrison Marjorie Head Bonnie Hervey Linda Humphrey John Hyre Kerry Jarrell Margie Krebs William McCormick Nora McNeill Michael Mearge Shirley Pyles Sandra Reynolds Anita Shirley Janet Shuler Linda Staub Diana Stevens Elizabeth Stewart William Tatterson Linda Thomas Nancy Walker Don Wiggins Wanda Wilson Melissa Williams Brody Wright Gary Barton William Blaine Cheryl Blankenship Paula Brake Margaret Buckalew Ronald Derrick Katherine Duncan Karen Frazier Della Gardner Nikki Hatfeld Judy Helms Nora Litchfield Janet Long Mary Meadows Linda Neal Carol Jane Nibert Nelson Park Chester Plants Christine Plants Mary Jane Price Sharon Putney Catherine Rhodes Robert Schwarts Charles Shodgrass Shelia Smith John Somme Virgil Watson Carolyn Woodrum Connie Dents Michael Bennett Charles Branson Lewis Chattin Diana Friar Jorianna Henry Woodrow Hudson Geraldine Keefer Gretchen Kooken Virginia Lewis Gwendoyn Lilly Diana McKinney Gloria Mayes Gene Moore Barnette Mearge Russ Moore Delores Parsons Nancy Patterson Steve Pearson Polly Pickens Diana Queen Sandra Redman Nancy Sayre Linda Sauer Lola Schwartz Ramona Weikle Karen Wilcoxen Linda Withers Charles Murray Man, McArthur Martin Hall Staats Haven William McElfresh Jackson Pirl Cunningham MacArthur Mothers Club Stewart G. F. Wrightsel Doris Day Hollywood Miss Day Rock Hudson Tony Randall Cary Grant Vinton Welfare Funds George Booth Allensville Consolidated Election Board James Hite Maurice Mayes Robert Vinton Co Circle Zaleski Park Maude Sprouse Gregg MacCartney Ellen Dillinger George Heines Robert Ball William Webster Joy Barlow Martha Atkins Emily Saunders Phyllis Wilcohen Shirley Graham Avery Nelson Theo C. Heines Thelma Rees Patti Davis Shirley Robie Madge Boggs Mary Janey Billy Jo Meadows Elsie Martin Point Pleasant— the Lion's Harold Knoll Board of Directors Moneer Monarch Life Ins. CO Quarrier Vale Cottrill Mason—Cub Scout Pack Miss Rogers World Church Council Mrs. Bess W. Washington St Athens Scotty Roberts Nelsonville
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