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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1962

Page

9

Mason Democrats Hear U S Official Speak

About 400 people attended a Mason County Young Democratic Club rally featuring James M. Quigley assistant secretary of health education and welfare who urged voting and cited unemployment relief and area redevelopment programs. He was introduced by Rep Ken Hechler with local officials and candidates named and a dinner following at the National Guard Armory.

Point Pleasant James M. Quigley Young Democratic Club Mason County Quigley Democratic Party Ken Hechler Joe F. Burdett Dick Kyle Curtis Wilson John Kelly John Johnson Gus R. Douglass Paul Crabtree Washington E. L. Montgomery Belva Farley Alex Cruickshanks, Jr Kathryn Moore Tommy Taylor Margaret Stanley Young Democrat Club Homer Smith Democrat Party Smith J. H. Somerville A. E. Thomas National Guard

George McCausland Named President of Farm Bureau

George McCausland of South Side was re elected president of the Mason County Farm Bureau at the annual dinner at Ordnance School. J S Scarberry of Letart was named vice president and W E Kirk and Mrs. Lawrence Scarberry were re elected secretary treasurer and executive secretary respectively. Committee lists and guest speakers were noted along with 150 attendees served by the 4 H leaders association.

George McCausland Farm Bureau Point Pleasant South Side Mason County Farm Bureau Ordnance School J. S. Scarberry Letart W. E. Kirk Lawrence Scarberry Herbert Henderson Arbuckle Lyle Austin Clendenin Gerald Rood Graham Otis Randolph Cooper Wallie Toney Dana Durst Lewis J. A. Farrell Marcus Weaver Robinson John W. Watterson Hannan E. C. Carson Waggener Ancil Tucker Union Paul Nay Harrison County Legisla Hogsett John T. Johnson Lawrence Searberry Ilene Sommer Bill Gregory Wanda Stemple J. S. Searberry J. A. Ferrell Albert Roush Clarence Blessing 4-H Leaders Association

Apple Grove Man Fined

Wesley E. Ball Jr., 23, of Apple Grove, fined $50 and costs for driving while intoxicated. His license was suspended six months and he served 24 hours in jail after arraignment before Justice of the Peace A M Goodwin. He attempted to pass on Route 33 in Mason at 12 10 a m Saturday and struck William Sayre 20 of Letart. Ball fled the scene and later crashed in a ditch near the Vanadium Plant. Damages estimated at $550.

Point Pleasant Wesley E. Ball, Jr Apple Grove Sheriff's Department Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Ball Route Mason William Sayre Letart Sayre

Benjamin Franklin Junior Citizenship Club Installation

Installation held Friday at Ord nance School with Mrs. Melvin Jarrell in charge. New officers include Keith Biggs president Denise Friar vice president Randy Lowe secretary Pete Somerville treasurer Kathy Bellos song leader Norris Bumgarner flag bearer Sharon McAlister reporter. Jarrell reviewed a book and explained the club history and rules. A Daniel Boone skit was presented by the program committee Patricia Morgan Charles Staats Ronald Kapp and Brucello Chadwick.

Point Pleasant Melvin Jarrell Ordnance School Benjamin Franklin Junior Citizenship Club Keith Biggs Denise Friar Randy Lowe Pete Somerville Kathy Bellos Norris Bumgarner Sharon McAlister The West Patricia Morgan Charles Staats Ronald Kapp Brucello Chadwick

Leaflet drive promotes student safety in county schools

Sheriff Griff Durbin reports distribution of over 5000 safety leaflets to Lewis District elementary schools with plans to reach all districts within 10 days under guidance from J Edgar Hoover of the FBI. Deputy Robert Lee resigns after one year to join Sherman Construction. the piece notes 19 million dairy cows nationwide and a note on molds and mildews aiding soil formation.

Point Pleasant Griff Durbin J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation Durbin Lewis Robert Lee Burdette Addition Lee Sherman Construction

October Luncheon of Service Guild Held at Appalachian

The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church schedules its October luncheon and meeting for Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Appalachian Auditorium. Mrs. Gail Faires will preside. Hostesses are Mrs. Homer Martin Sr., Mrs. J. J. Lovell, and Mrs. S. D. Jeffries.

Point Pleasant Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Appalachian Auditorium Gail Faires Homer Martin, Sr J. J. Lovell S. D. Jeffries

Rally Set At Church In Community Series

Rally announced for Leon Baptist Church Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Cologne and Union Districts. Speakers include Rev Robert Day and Miss Ethel Riddle. The Citizens Committee for Defeat of the liquor control amendment leads the event with future rallies planned for Oct 11 at Eckard Chapel and a Nov 1 finale with singers and speakers.

Point Pleasant Cologne Union Leon Baptist Church Citizens Committee Robert Day Ethel Riddle Eckard Chapel Evangelical United Brethren Church Salt Rock Channel 3

Point Boys Finish First At West Virginia Vocational Meet

The three day West Virginia University competition drew 325 high school vocational agriculture students from 36 schools ending Saturday. Petersburg High School won the sweepstakes by placing first in three events. Winners advance to the national contest next year: University High School Morgantown in livestock judging, Troy High School in poultry, and Point Pleasant High School in dairy cattle and farm crops.

Point Pleasant West Virginia University Petersburg High School West Virginia University High School of Morgantown Troy High School Point Pleasant High School

Civil actions dismissed and judgments entered in Point Pleasant

In Point Pleasant the case of James C. Wallace vs City of Point Pleasant ended with a voluntary non suit and dismissal. Separately, Seal Test Foods National Dairy Products vs Regal Foods Inc and R W Jackson resulted in a judgment for $5157.01 with interest. Another judgment for $91.65 was entered in Ashland Oil and Refining Co vs George M Zuspan.

Point Pleasant James C. Wallace City of Sealtest Foods National Dairy Products Regal Foods, Inc R. W. Jackson Ashland Oil and Refining Co George M. Zuspan

Three Arrests By Sheriff In Point Pleasant District

Three Point Pleasant youths were arrested on grand larceny warrants by the sheriff's department. William V. Coger 18 and Ernest Leroy Wamsley 21, with Wamsley on probation for breaking and entering, jailed for probation violation. Coger posted 1500 bond for a hearing. The juvenile, 16, was also taken into custody. State police arrested Otho Patterson 28 Mason for probation violation. Weekend city police arrests included James Campbell Point Pleasant Charles Toles 18 Point Pleasant for driving while intoxicated and Frank Young Jr 31 Mason for reckless driving.

Point Pleasant Sheriff’s Department William V. Coger Ernest Leroy Wamsley Wamsley Cogar Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Otho Patterson Mason James Campbell Charles Toles Lucian Lester Ferguson Frank Young, Jr

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes births and admissions

Mrs. Kenneth Higley of Bidwell and Mr and Mrs. George McCoy of Point Pleasant welcomed daughters. Admissions include Mrs. Higley Bidwell Mrs. Green Bidwell Samuel McClary Evans Irene Keefer Point Pleasant and several others from Bidwell Point Pleasant Henderson Racine Leon and Ashville Glover.

Kenneth Higlley Bidwell George McCoy Point Pleasant Kenneth Higley Harold Green Samuel McClary Evans W.va Brian Rollins Leon Irene Keefer George Lawson Racine Deliah Steele Kenneth Robie Dale Wood Ashville Glover Henderson Charles Sheline

Science Shrinks Piles With New Non Surgical Method

An advertisement touts a non surgical cure for piles using Bio Dyne now sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form. It claims remarkable relief and statements that piles no longer trouble users, available at all drug counters.

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