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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1969

Page

10

Goodyear Names W B Spann To New Tire Yarn Plant

William B Spann Jr transferred from Point Pleasant to Scottsboro Alabama to head Goodyear's new Tire Yarn plant under construction. Spann, a 1956 graduate of Auburn Polytechnic Institute with a chemical engineering degree, has led Fiber Forming and Polyester Yarn Development at Point Pleasant. He and wife Virginia and children Sandra Lee and Bill will relocate next summer. plant expected to start with about 200 workers to meet rising polyester cord demand.

Point Pleasant William Ben) Spann Jr Goodyear Scottsboro Ala Alabama Polytechnic Institute Spann Akron Birmingham Virginia Sandra Lee Bill Maple Drive Gallipolis Spanns Wiil

Point Pleasant Women Convene on Religion In The Home

Pro gram with Mrs. Henry Esch and Mrs. Jack Bachard drew over 100 attendees of the Point Pleasant Women's Club at Pleasant Point Resort. Mrs. Mary VanHorn welcomed guests and noted the club's 3rd year and Point Pleasant's 195th battle anniversary while urging service to humanity as posters highlight Volunteers Make A Difference and Individual Involvement.

Point Pleasant Henry Esch Jack Bachard Joseph Antal Eunice Beller Willard Coates Charles Cottrill Gene Crow Gail Faires T. R. Friar J. C. Gingrich Ora Higgins J. A. Ingerick Hoyt Jmden J. G. F. Johnson Homer Lowe Milton L. Miller Patricia Morgan Grant Stanley Bonnie Waldie W. S. Waldie Billellman Les Williamson Wecome Mary VanHorn Federation

Southern High School Honors Roll Showcases Top Students

Racine Southern High School releases the first six weeks honor roll. Seniors named include Al kire Bose Brewer Childress Codner Cross Drake Ervin Hill Holman Law rence Manual Mas lenka Maynard McMillan Neighter Norris Pyles Russell Sayre Smith Stobart Wilcoxen Wine brenner Wolfe. Juniors feature Ashley Congo Hamm Bass Buck Cross Donovan Ervin Hart Hart Idle LaValley Middieswart Nease Nease Norris Powell Rose Sayre Shain Snodgrass Hill. Sophomores listed include Arnold Ash Boyd Bradford Burke Cross Feichinger Frank Grueser Hart Theiss Tucker Turner Wheeler Witt Wines. Freshmen on the honor roll include Donahew Holman Ihle Lipscomb Manuel Miller Nease Rees Roberts Wilcoxen.

Racine — Southern High School Jan al Kire Peggy Bose Jeff Brewer Bill Childress Bill Codner Donna Cross Shirley Drake Rhonda Ervin Kathy Hill Brenda Holman Melvin Lawrence Joan Manual Trudy Maslenka Julia Maynard Debra McMillan Shirlee Neighter Gary Norris Sharon Pyles Sharon Russell Cathy Sayre Mark Smith Beverly Stobart Dot Gary Michael Loretta Middleswart Nancy Ours Jennie Potts Melissa Proffitt Alan Pugh Doug Rees Kenny Shuler Rich Snider Beth Ann Theiss Becky Tucker Virginia Turner Debra West William Wheeler Rick Witt Jackie Wines Gregg Donahew Rodney Holman Nick Ihle Randy Lipscomb Donna Manuel Bill Miller Mike Nease Rodney Neigler Debra Nelson Janie Rees Judy Roberts Larry Wilcoxen

Mason County Farm Bureau Elects Stanley President

Hobart Stanley of Point Pleasant elected president of the Mason County Farm Bureau at an organizational meeting. James Lewis named vice president and J A Farrell secretary treasurer. Board members include Stanley Arbuckle District D L Hatfield Dale Nibert Forrest Nibert Emory Roush Sammy Hoffmann Clarence Yeager and James H Lewis. Dues raised to 20 dollars with 2 to American Farm Bureau 9 to West Virginia Farm Bureau and 9 to Mason County Bureau. A new farm family accident policy begins 1970. An auto insurance policy through Farm Family Mutual is offered. Annual dinner set for Oct 25 at Point Pleasant Junior High School. 1970 membership drive to begin then.

Point Pleasant Hobart Stanley South Side Mason County Farm Bureau James Lewis J. A. Farrell Stanley Arbucke D. L. Hatfied Dale Nibert Clendenin Forrest Nibert Hannan Emory Roush Sammy Hoffman Graham Clarence Yeager Cooper James H. Lewis Lewis American Farm Bureau West Virginia Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Lyle L. Austin Lou Stout West Virginia

Roots of Prejudice program at Pomeroy Methodist WSCS

WSCS of the Pomeroy United Methodist Church featured Grace Campbell leading The Roots of Prejudice. A discussion followed and members said schools are doing much to discourage prejudice in children. 34 sick calls reported. Call to Prayer and Self Denial set for Oct 30 at the Pomeroy church. plans discussed for a bazaar and soup sale to be held on Election Day. Refreshments served by Mrs. Ruth Tompkins and Mrs. Robert Warner.

Pomeroy Grace Campbell WSCS Pomeroy United Ruth Tompkins Robert Warner

Final Check On Maps Due In Meigs County

Meigs County maps for the 4 H Plat Book are returned for final checking before publication. Property owners may inspect the plats at the Extension Office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by appointment every evening. Saturday hours 9 a.m. to noon. After verification, owners will be alphabetized by Rockford Map Publishing Co. with publication expected in the coming months.

Pomeroy Meigs County C. E. Blakeslee Rockford Map Publishing Co

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Admitted: The Rev. Charles Rogers, Lewis Faudree, Debbie Schwartz all of Point Pleasant, and Mrs. Sidney Durst of Portland Ohio. Dismissed: Larry Martin, Mrs. Howard Pullin, William Hurt, Mrs. Allen Davidson and daughter.

Charles Rogers Lewis Faudree Debbie Schwartz Point Pleasant Sidney Durst Portland Ohio Larry Martin Howard Pullin William Hurt Allen Davidson

Middleport Church of Christ names nominating committee

Hearthstone Class of the Middleport Church of Christ selects a nominating committee of Allen Hughes Noreen McNeil and Freda Hood. The group plans an oyster supper for next month and Mrs France Smart reports on books for the church library. Devolutions were led by Mrs Mary Hughes.

Middleport Paul Smart Hearthstone St Peter Sayre

Durst Family Gathers For Celebrations

A Gallipolis family dinner honored several birthday members. Guests included Francis Overturf Elisha Wititoe David Watkins Middleport Paul Overturf Butch Melodie William Harman Lisa Jo Mitch Jan Fanchon Overturf James Dowling Joey Jimmy Homer Wititoe Oak Hill Florence Bunch and the Durst children Mary Ann Judy Julie.

Meigs Meetings and Homecoming Schedule

The JOF Class of Pomeroy United Methodist Church meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Ma sonic Temple basement Middleport. Dempsey Meigs Chapter Z D meets Monday 7 30 p m at the temple basement. Southern Athletic Boosters meet Monday 7 30 p m at the high school. Morning Star United Methodist Church holds a morning homecoming Sunday with Sunday School 9 15 a m worship 1 15 p m basket dinner 12 noon program 1 30 p m Rev William Alison in charge.

Pomeroy Morning Star United Methodist Church William Alison

Transfers of Mason County Real Estate Chains

A series of property transfers in Mason County list multiple pairs moving real estate in districts such as Lewis Cooper Waggener and Clendenin. Notable transactions include $125 300 for Hannen District to Pred and Stanley Brothers Inc and $33 500 for Paint Pleasant to Russell Gwyn Bibbee.

Hermon Margaret Anita Hoschar Lewis Adam Anna Schmitt H. M Elizabeth Rollins Cooper Delbert Beatrice Rollins Juanita Gary Griffith Cologne W. E. Beaver Mary Leu Dr. L. Cohoun Hannen Pred Stanley Brothers, Inc Donald and Lois Bumgarner Graham Donald Ohlinger John Laura McDaniel Waggener Thames Edith Kearns Nessel Dalton Owes Vernon Facemyer Homer Nellie Oldaker Roy Mattox Jackson Coal and Mining Co Wwer Donald Alma Worth Scott Ada Bennett Uri Edsel Sylvia Yost Wayne Dulcia Love Waggerer James Minnie Bland Brereton C. Jones E. Bartow Nedra Jones Ernest Lorena Blake Clovis Mary Doerfer Carl and Wade Thompson Paint Pleasant Russell Gwyn Bibbee William and Ella Gaskins Clendenin Sherman Rose Fowler Tim A Lera Jewell Elsa Roach Lowman Lime, Inc Gra Pams Peatras Glen Barbara N. P Lucille Swackhamer Waepeee Gaynell Livingston Daisy Weaver Ada Hood Albert Weaver Thomas Betty Weaver New Haven Greene and Circle Inc Ivan and Helen Myers Robert and Corrie Nibert Grimm Union Dewey and Beatrice Adkins

Gailia County Rural Water System bids near start

Cheshire The $2 million Gailia County Rural Water System begins with bid openings Wednesday at the Cheshire association office. The project includes 112 miles of line, three wells, a treatment plant, seven reservoirs, and a loan of $2,113,000 from the Farmers Home Administration.

Cheshire Gailia County Association Kanauga Ohio River Route 7 Farmers Home Administration The Water Association Ishmael Gillespie Merrill McCormick Walter Neal Robert Burchett

Halloween Plans Made For Middleport Party

Plans for the annual Middleport community Halloween party chair Albert Roush with Bennett Post as organizer. The event set for October 30 at 7 p m in the high school stadium pending school approval. Prizes for categories include most original prettiest ugliest and funniest with ranges for children up to first grade one to six grades and six grade and up. Favors for costumes and donuts and soft drinks will be served. Judges to be announced.

Middleport Ty Feeney Bennett Post Albert Roush

Pomeroy Squad Aids Man Hurt At Work

Pomeroy emergency squad responded at 8 49 a m Thursday to Dexter where a Leading Creek Watershed crew was working. Wayne Turner of Rutland was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital for a back injury at work.

Pomeroy Dexter Wayne Turner Rutland Veterans Memorial Hospital

Mrs Marion Ayers Returns Home From Visit

Mrs Marion Ayers of West Palm Beach Florida has returned home after spending weeks with her mother Mrs Mae Cotton who was a patient at Pleasant Valley Hospital and is now recuperating at the home of Mrs L H Silvers Mrs Cotton will relocate to Florida next month to make her home.

Marion Ayers West Palm Beach Fla Mae Cotton Pleasant Valley Hospital L. H. Silvers Cotton Florida

Car hits fence in Gallia County incident

William Porter, 39, of Crown City, failed to negotiate a curve on Clay Chapel Yellow Town Road in Gallia County at 10 30 p m Wednesday. The car skidded off the road struck an embankment and hit a fence. Porter left the scene then returned. he was not injured and no citation was issued.

Gallipolis William Porter Crown City Clay Chapel Gallia County Highway Patrol

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W.B. Spann William Spann JR Tiene L. Sommer Selective Service Armed Forces Ray FE. Chattin Robert M. Neal John S. Lee Southern High School V. D. Edwards Agency Pomeroy County Farm Bureau the First National Bank Nelsonville Durst Meigs Meetings Mason County of Sieco, Inc Columbus Indiana Meics Gloria Cross Wahama Queen of Wahama High School Day Schaekel EB. A. Schaekel Regena Hesson Eugene Hesson Charlene Weaver Charles A. Weaver Carolyn Roush Nannie Fox Sally Yeager Charles Yeager Sherry Workman Gyle E. Workman Pomeroy Squad Deville Sedan DE Ville Calais Coupe Deville Marr & van Zandt Cadillac Oldsmobile GMAC Pomeroy Ohio Sheraton MAIN Pomeroy, Ohio
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