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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1964

Page

3

Bids Submitted for Wahama and Area School Additions

Mason County School Board opened base bids for Wahama Junior High ground floor work and additions to New Haven Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary. Bidders were Person Construction Co., E. P. Leach, Phillip Dimaco, and Neighborgall Construction Co. Final tabulation and a Nov. 5 report will guide acceptance.

Point Pleasant Mason County School Board Wahama New Haven Sunnyside Person Construction Co Huntington E. P. Leach Phillip Dimaco Neighborgall Construction Co Dimaco Neighborgall Leach William R. Frampton Walter S. Donat Frampton

Izaak Walton League Plans Park Cleanup and Dinner

The Point Pleasant Ma son County Chapter met at Krodel Park Club House to finalize plans for a chicken dinner and set a tentative date to complete Krodel Park Lake work. They discussed draining, dredging, a water control system, a swimming area, a deep water well, and stocking 25 000 game fish next spring. A Sunday work party and a chicken barbeque on October 25 were announced to help cover costs.

Point Pleasant Mason County Izaak Walton League Krodel Park Park Lake Krodel Park Lake

Action Filed Demands Car of $1052 in Mason County

Commercial Credit Corp. files a civil action in Mason County against Burdell Neal seeking possession of a car and, if not recovered, judgment for $1052. Also Henderson seeks condemnation of 7.12 acres owned by Alex and Lorena McCausland for a proposed sewage system, with proceedings moved to Camden.

Point Pleasant Commercial Credit Corp Circuit Clerk’s Office Mason County Burdell Neal Henderson Alex and Lorena McCausland Camden

Women Plan World Day Observance in Point Pleasant

The United Church Women of Point Pleasant announce World Day on November 6 at 7 30 p m in the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall. Theme is nations in community and the group has studied peace in recent years. Mountain Climbers 4 H Club met at Mrs Mary Jo Blains home planning a Halloween party October 30 at Bruce Chapel Church.

Point Pleasant Fellowship Hall The Presbyterian Church United Church Women of Sherwood Costen United Church Women United Church 4-H Mary Jo Blain Bruce Chapel Church

Two-Car Collision Investigated on State Route 2

Sheriff's deputies investigated a two car crash at 5 p m on State Route 2 at Glenwood with no injuries and about 1100 in property damage Lorvene B Harshbarger 52 Huntington attempted to pass a southbound vehicle driven by Sammy Mayes 69 Glenwood who was moving left Harshbarger vehicle struck Mayes car then hit a concrete culvert and rolled over several times

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Glenwood Lorvene B. Harshbarger Huntington Sammy Mayes Harshbarger Mayes

Democrats Plan Election Rallies in Mason County

The Mason County Democrat Club sponsors rallies in Point Pleasant and New Haven. A Friday 7:30 p.m. event at Leon Grade School is followed by an October 21 rally at the New Haven Community Building, which will include a square dance.

Point Pleasant Leon New Haven Mason County Democrat Club

Miss Emick Elected By Junior Citizens

Ann Marie Emick was elected president of the Junior American Citizens Club of Mrs. Alton Jordan's fifth grade at Ord nance School. Camille Lowe became vice president with Dandra Burdette as secretary and Cindy Burdette as treasurer. Steve Knight is reporter and Brenda Farley song leader. A program committee includes Judy Rayburn Robert Walden Karen Dillon and John Seidel.

Point Pleasant Ann Marie Emick Junior American Citizens Club Alton Jordan Ordnance School Camille Lowe Dandra Burdette Cindy Burdette Steve Knight Brenda Farley Judy Rayburn Robert Walden Karen Dillon John Seidel

Busy Fours Elect Girls At Mountain Flower Meeting

Catherine Thomas was elected president of The Busy Fours 4 H club at Mountain Flower School. Dale Wheeler named vice president Sue Blenner secretary Kathy Sayre secretary Tommy Campbell reporter song leaders Ronnie and Denise Wedge game leaders Becky Blenner and Debbis Sayre. Eighteen new members enrolled and ten rejoined the club at the organizational meeting. Mrs Millard Sayre is the leader.

Point Pleasant Catherine Thomas Mountain Flower School Dale Wheeler Sue Blenner Kathy Sayre Tommy Campbell Ronnie Denise Wedge Becky Blenner Debbis Sayre Millard Sayre

White Cross work discussed by Main Street church group

Members of the Women's Missionary Society of Main Street Baptist Church met in the church social room to discuss their library. A program on White Cross work was written and presented by Mrs. A. F. Wilson. Hostesses were Mrs. G. O. Fisher and Mrs. Sam Price.

Point Pleasant Women’s Missionary Society of Main Street Baptist Church A. F. Wilson G. O. Fisher Sam Price

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Birth and Admissions

Birth: Mr and Mrs Charles Glea welcome a son Letart. Admitted: Trisha Blair Point Pleasant Mrs Thomas Arrington Bidwell Mrs William Marnhout Point Pleasant Mrs Kenneth King Pomeroy Clifton Brannon South Side Retha Newhart Reedy. Discharged: William Craige Point Pleasant Mrs Richard Gardner Leon Charles Watson Buffalo David Gordon Point Pleasant Larry Kapp Leon.

Trisha Blair Point Pleasant Thomas Arrington Bidwell William Marnhout Kenneth King Pomeroy Clifton Brannon South Side Retha Newhart Reedy William Craige Richard Gardner Leon Charles Watson Buffalo David Gordon Larry Kapp

Missionaries Taylor and Taylor Speak at Graham Church

Rev and Mrs William Taylor missionaries from Central America spoke at Graham Baptist Church on Thursday evening. They have served in central mission fields for over 25 years with Taylor as general secretary. Nine New Haven Woman's Club members attended the District Convention in Barboursville West Virginia.

Point Pleasant William Taylor Central America Graham Baptist Church Central Mission Fields Mr. Taylor New Haven

Point Pleasant Battle Markers Dedicated in Park Ceremony

Western Virginia Militia company left Point Pleasant on October 20, 1812 under Gen Joal Leftwich. L L Caldwell described the marker dedication at Tu Endie Wei Park as Mason County Historical Society hosted. Benjamin Franklin IV spoke on Battle of Point Pleasant landmarks. The West Virginia Historical Commission presented four markers. USD 1812 and NSCAR 1812 members attended along with local hosts and out of town guests from Huntington Charleston Hurricane and St Albans.

Point Pleasant Western Virginia Joal Leftwich L. L. Caldwell Tu-Endie-Wei Park Caldwell Mason County West Virginia Historical Commission Charles P. Harper West Virgnia

Apple Butter Sale By Bruce Chapel Guild

Bruce Chapel Episcopal Church Guild made apple butter on Wednesday for sale to raise funds. The event aims to support church programs and community outreach.

Bruce Chapel Episcopal Church

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Paul Wedge Board of Education Point Pleasant High School T. R. Stevens Harry Johnson Paul Stowers D. C. Atkinson Wedge Supt. Burdette Carroll Paxton Point Pleasant Senior High Violet Gerlach West Virginia Jackson’s Mill Burdette Bill Howard West Columbia Clifton School Tana Sue Simonton Mason Dale Childers League Plan Party Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Athens County Savings and Loan Columbus ST Nelsonville Miss Emick WMS White Cross Pleasant Valley Hospital Charles Gleason, Letart Graham Virginia Kuhn USD 1812 R. P. Burks First J. E. Ricketts Marjorie Templeton Col. Charles A. Henderson Chester A. Roush NSCAR Charles Lewis Laula Lewis Louis Bateson Robert Conley Charleston Virginia Dick Larry Courtright Hurricane Robert Niday St. Albans Altmans Ohio Rae Casey Jones
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