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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1964

Page

2

Carl Cook Appointed Mason Farm Agent in Mason County

Carl H. Cook, formerly of Boone County, is appointed county extension agent agricultural in Mason County effective Oct 1. He previously taught vocational agriculture in Monroe and Nicholas counties and served as Boone County agent for two years. Cook grew up in Roane County and holds a BS in agricultural education from West Virginia University. He and his wife reside at 2222 Jackson Ave Point Pleasant. A reception with Dr. Richard Slavin as speaker will be held Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Appalachian Auditorium.

Point Pleasant Carl H. Cook Boone County Mason County Monroe Nicholas Counties Monroe County Nicholas County Cook Roane County Walton High School West Virginia University Alpha Zeta Agricultural Alpha Tau Alpha Agricultural Education Evelyn Robert Jackson Ave Appalachian Auditorium Richard Slavin Appalachian Center Slavin

Engagement of Janet Marie Salem to Elridge Sauer

Mr and Mrs Michael Salem of Irvona Pennsylvania announce the engagement of their daughter Janet Marie Columbus to Elridge Thomas Sauer son of Mr and Mrs Elridge Sauer 2325 Jackson Ave Point Pleasant. Miss Salem a Beccaria Coalport High School and Gallipolis Business College graduate works in the Columbus capitol building. Mr Sauer a Point Pleasant High School graduate attended Marshall University works for the Department of Commerce and serves aboard the Coast and Geodetic Survey Ship USS Whiting. Wedding plans are incomplete.

Point Pleasant Michael Salem Irvona Janet Marie Columbus Elridge Thomas Sauer Elridge Sauer Jackson Ave Miss Salem Beccaria Coalport High School Gallipolis Business College Capitol Building Mr. Sauer Point Pleasant High School Marshall University Department of Commerce Coast and Geodetic Survey USS Whiting

Political Fuss Ends With Fight

A weekend political argument in Point Pleasant led to two men being arrested for fighting. Willie D. McCartney and Brian Rollins paid fines and costs and were released. Other incidents include Bob Carr seeking jail booking for a drunk charge at 6 am Saturday and Roy Lee Brannon charged with a worthless check and AWOL from the Army. Homer Austin was arrested for a drunk charge and released after paying fines.

Point Pleasant Willie D. McCartney Brian Rollins Goldwater Johnson State Bob Carr Roy Lee Brannon Spencer Homer Austin Henderson

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Stone

A birthday dinner at the Lafayette Hotel in Gallipolis honored Mrs. C. H. Stone of Lincoln Ave. Guests included Capt. and Mrs. C. H. Stone and daughters Jennifer Jean and Barbara Bess, along with Bertha Filson, James McComb and Julie Lee, Hilda Pinkston, J. B. Couch, and Mrs. C. C. Stone.

Point Pleasant Harry Roush Viand St C. H. Stone Lincoln Ave Lafayette Hotel Gallipolis Jennifer Jean Barbara Bess Bertha Filson James McComb Julie Lee Hilda Pinkston Charleston J. B

Nudist Camp Hit By Thieves In West Virginia

POINT PLEASANT The Wea Tan Nudist Club was broken into during the week of September 27 to October 4. Entry was gained by prying open a door and theft included table tennis equipment and other recreational items, according to the county Sheriff's Department.

Point Pleasant Sheriff’s Department Wea-Tan

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Mr and Mrs Robert Scar berry Letart welcomed a son. Admitted were Rachel Hunter Chester Ohio Mrs Minnis Spears Gallipolis Ferry and Irene Kelly Point Pleasant. Discharged were Kattie Robey Lakin Jerry King Akron Reginald Hart Letart and Joan and Peggy Rayburn Point Pleasant.

Robert Scarberry, Letart Rachel Hunter Chester Ohio Minnis Spears Gallipolis Ferry Irene Kelly Point Pleasant Kattie Robey Lakin Jerry King Akron Reginald Hart Letart Joan and Peggy Rayburn

Two-Car Collision Reported on Narrow Hesson Road

POINT PLEASANT The Sheriff's Department investigated a two car accident Saturday at 6 p.m. on Hesson Road with no injuries and 450 dollars property damage. Gordon Ball Jr of Ashton was westbound and Albert Taylor 39 of Ashton was eastbound when they collided. The Taylor vehicle was owned by Eddie F Burks of Ashton Route 2.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Hesson Road Gordon Ball, Jr Ashton Albert Taylor Taylor Eddie F. Burks

Park Lake Cleanup Progress At Krodel Park

Mason County Izaak Walton League members cleaned the 25 acre Krodel Park lake as part of a series of work details. The group thanks Virgil Wamsley Johnny Wamsley Ches hire Anderson Black Rock Charleston City of Point Pleasant Milton Burdette Gene Ball Restaurant for time and material. Plans include stocking 25 000 game fish trout possible next spring a drainage system boat dock fishing pier deep well for swimming facilities and completion by early next summer.

Point Pleasant Mason County Izaak Walton League Krodel Park Virgil Johnny Wamsley Cheshire Anderson Black Rock Charleston City of Milton Burdette Gene Ball

West Virginia Club to Host New Members Dinner

Mrs. Donald T. Harvey, associate director of the Junior Department at the West Virginia Federation of Women's Clubs, will be the principal speaker at the Point Pleasant Junior Women's Club annual new members dinner. The meeting is set for Tuesday evening.

Point Pleasant Donald T. Harvey West Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs Junior Women’s Club

Hop-To-It 4H Club Elects Hopson President

Hopson was elected president of the Hop-To-It 4H Club at a meeting hosted by Sidney and Billy Barker. Other officers include Billy Barker as vice president Sonya Williamson secretary Linda Shadle treasurer John Sommer reporter Susan Stanley game leader Mike Hopson Reed Blaine assistant game leaders Georgianna Sommer song leader and Jim Sommer parliamentarian Also named to initiation committee are Georgianna Sommer Jim Sommer John Sommer and Billy Barker New members listed include Darlene Williamson Georgianna Mc Causland Danny Williamson Sidney Barker Pam Sommer Debby Jones and Nancy Stanley Lyle Austin and his wife showed slides of their Egypt trip and the devotional was by a member.

Sidney Billy Barker Sonya Williamson Linda Shadle John Sommer Susan Stanley Mike Hopson Reed Blaine Georgianna Sommer Jim Sommer Darlene Williamson Georgianna McCausland Danny Williamson Sidney Barker Pam Sommer Debby Jones Nancy Stanley Lyle Austin Egypt

Young Democrats Plan Ladies Night In Mason County

The Young Democrat Club of Mason County will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the courthouse. Lawrence Plants, president, announces ladies night with Adene Wise, state vice president, as guest. County candidates and wives invited.

Point Pleasant Young Democrat Club Ma‘son County Lawrence Plants Adene Wise

Attorney to Speak On Legal Aspects of Nursing

Point Pleasant attorney S. D. Littlepage will discuss Legal Aspects of Nursing at the Registered Nurses Association meeting. The event is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in Pleasant Valley Hospital classroom with co hostesses Mrs John Lambert and Mrs Carl Lynch.

Nurses’ Meeting Point Pleasant S. D. Littlepage Registered Nurses’ Association Pleasant Valley Hospital John Lambert Carl Lynch

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