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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1962

Page

22

Point Pleasant Man Held For Grand Jury

Raymond E. Galdwell and others faced fines of 10 dollars plus costs on traffic device defacing charges before Justice A M Goodwin. Ernest Leroy Wamsley of Point Pleasant was held for grand jury on grand larceny. Frank Young Jr paid 25 dollars for reckless driving. Other citations included illegal plates 10 dollar fines, intoxication 10 dollars, speeding 10 dollars, and inspection sticker 15 dollars.

Point Pleasant Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Raymond E. Galdwell Harrisburg William Hatfield Gallipolis Ferry Brvan Frank Young, Jr Mason Douglas Camp West Columbia Jimmy A. Douglas Leon Ewas Leonard C. Allen Mt. Alto Robert E. Foglesong James Davis Burning Springs Ohio Charles Toles Point William Lewis Heath Litchfield Clifford Hart Chattum Salem Larry A. Roush Letart

Supervisors Named for Western Soil District Board

Mrs. Trene Sommer announced unofficial returns naming Jesse Brown and Edward Bumgarner to the Mason County Western Soil Conservation District board. Defeated nominee was Paul D. White. Bumgarner had filled the unexpired Otis Randolph term. Brown and Bumgarner are Upper Flats dairy farmers. Three year terms begin with the new board in Mason Jackson and Putnam counties. Voters with land over three acres in Mason County could vote at five polling places on Oct 2.

Point Pleasant Trene Sommer Western Soil Conservation District Jesse Brown Edward Bumgarner Board of Supervisors Paul D. White Brown Garner Upper Flats Bumgarner Otis Randolph Mason Jackson Putnam Counties

Mrs Stewart Speaks at Trinity WSCS Meeting

Alva T. Stewart spoke as secretary of Christian Social Relations for the West Virginia conference of Wheeling during the Trinity Church WSCS gathering. The session opened with a meditation by Mrs J H Carpenter and business led by President Mrs Eunice B Beller. Plans announced include a Beech Hill gathering Oct 31 and a United Council of Church Women meeting Nov 2 at the Trinity Church Chapel followed by a Dec 6 church bazaar.

Point Pleasant Alva T. Stewart Women’s Society of Christian Service West Virginia Wheeling WSCS Trinity Church J. H. Carpenter Eunice B. Beller Trinity Wscs Beech Hill Church United Council of Church Women Trinity Church Chapel Martha Circle William Buffington C. A. Roush C. L. Head Dorcas

Hoffman announces birth of Mary Lynn in Huntington

Mr and Mrs Samuel W Hoffman announce the birth of their first child Mary Lynn on September 27 at St Marys Hospital Huntington. Maternal grandparents are Mrs Mary Berry Mason and Charles A Berry Charleston. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Robert Hoffman Letart. Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs B F Beard Mason and Mr and Mrs James Hoffman Letart. West Virginia. Sgt Paul Vandevender showed a safety movie to Rotary Club members at their dinner in Moose Home. Dr Jack A Buxton presided. Next week program arranged by Jack Kososki.

Mason Samuel W. Hoffman Mary Lynn St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Mary Berry Charles A. Berry Charleston Robert Hoffman Letart B. F. Beard James Hoffman Point Pleasant West Virginia Paul Vandevender Rotary Club Moose Home Jack A. Buxton Jack Kososki

Church Service Guild Plans Welfare and Clothing Efforts

The Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church met for a luncheon in the Appalachian auditorium and discussed gifts for welfare children, sewing clothes for United Church Women to send to South East Asia, and coordinating World Community Day activities on November 2 at Trinity Methodist Church. Deacon Charles Pitzer spoke of Barnna bus homes in Pittsburgh and the guild study group includes St. Monica’s and Bruce Chapel members.

Point Pleasant Service Guild of Christ Episcopal Church Appalachian Auditorium Gail Faires Welfare Department United Church Women South East Asia Lucy Moreland United Church Trinity Methodist Church Chapel Charles Pitzer United Church Women’s Meeting Barnnabus Brotherhood Pittsburgh Guild

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges Brief

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Forshee of Gallipolis Ferry. Discharges include Harry N. Rhodes of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Kenneth Higley of Bidwell, and daughter Mrs. Brian Rollins of Leon.

Pleasant Valley Hospital David Forshee Gallipolis Ferry Harry N. Rhodes Point Pleasant Kenneth Higley Bidwell Brian Rollins Leon

Surprise Farewell Party For Mrs Diehl At St Josephs

A surprise farewell was hosted for Mrs Bess Diehl by the Altar Society of St Josephs Catholic Church at her Mason home. She received a Mass Book as a going away gift before moving to Wheeling. Attendees included Mrs Jack Frey Mrs Ed Baldwin Mrs Elizabeth Chisler Mrs Clara Roush Mrs Harry Young Mrs Emma Ryan Mrs Edward Ryan Mrs Sarah Tedesco Mrs Shirley Kay Mrs Mary Nagle Mrs Katherine McGowan Mrs Russell Barton and daughter Judy Miss Frederick Swartz Brenda Nolloge.

Last Day To Register For Mason County Vote

Monday is the final date to register to vote for the November 6 election in Mason County. County Clerk L. W. Getty says extra hours are offered Friday 8 30 am to 4 pm, Saturday 8 30 am to 4 pm, and Monday 8 30 am to 8 pm for new registrants or those moved to another precinct. Parking is available at the county courthouse lot. Miss Linda Newton Bever ly Burris and Barbara Wood join Gallipolis Business College night classes.

Point Pleasant Fortcoming L. W. Getty Mason County County Clerks Office Linda Newton Beverly Burris Barbara Wood Gallipolis Business College

Plans For Mason County Centennial Queen Contest

The centennial queen committee met at Gene Ball's Restaurant with Mrs. Donald F. Roush presiding. Seven Miss Mason County candidates will dine October 19 at 7 p.m. in the Gold Room and later appear at the Mason County Fair to be crowned.

Point Pleasant Gene Ball Donald F. Roush Mason County Gold Room Phillis Zickefoose New Haven Suzanne Wolpert Joan Oliver Clifton Malinda Hervey Sue Deal Garnet Dabney Donna Sturgeon Ashton Harmon Park Charleston

DAR Group Meeting Set with Guest Speaker

Dwight P. Cruickshanks of Parkersburg, state chairman of national defense, will speak at the October meeting of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter DAR. The gathering is Friday at 3 p.m. at Mansion House, with a 2 p.m. board of management session. Hostesses include Mrs. Homer Martin Sr and others.

Point Pleasant Dwight P. Cruickshanks Parkersburg National Defense Charles Lewis Daughters of American Revolution Mansion House Board of Managements Homer Martin, Sr J. Marion Foglesong Elmer Ebersbach Raymond Musgrave Harry Godfrey Erma Barnette Chester A. Roush Blanche Armstrong

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Jane Parker Dot Mrs. Stewart Samuel W. Hoffmans Rotary Point Pleasant High School Susie Somerville W. L. Somerville Brenda Roseberry James Roseberry Leota Higgins Tom Higgins Billy Krebs Mabel Krebs Henderson Steve Bragg Morris Bragg George Shell Church Service Guild St. Monica’s Guild Bruce Chapel Guild William Meade S. D. Jeffries J. J. Lovell Carolina Lumber and Supply CO. S B&o Point Pleasant, W. Va City of Channel TWA Grand Hotel Louvre Cathedral of Notre Dame Paris-by Lido Vin Uaa Maak Paris London Park Lane Hotel Tower of London Guildhall National Gallery Science Museum St. James's Park Hyde Park the Palladium TWA Jet Fabulous Waldorf-Astoria Rockettes Radio City Music Hall New York City Betty Crocker American Gas Association Taga Togen GES Good Mousekeeping Good Housekeeping Blue Flame Magic de Norge Roper THE Ohio Fuel Gas Company Queen Committee Quillen Roush O. C. Campbell Jack Flesher James McComb Harold Ridenour DAR
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