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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1965

Page

7

Four Men Still Trapped In Mine After Fire

Rescue workers search the Clinchfield Mars coal mine near Sardis West Virginia for four men trapped since Saturday night by a fire. Three others died from smoke and lack of oxygen. a chalk message read Couldn't get across signed by the missing men. Relatives stay at the entrance as crews and clergy wait for news.

Sardis W. Va West Virginia Ipweary Clell Leedy Bluefield Robert Savage Rosemont Isaac Moats Moatsville Andy Kuruscz Galloway Clinchfield Coal Co Mars

Woman Hurt In Sunday 2 Car Crash

One person injured in a Route 17 collision near Point Pleasant as Florence D. Ely of Charleston complained of a stomach injury and was taken to a Charleston hospital after her car, while passing another, was sideswiped by John S. Bolash of Toledo. Ely’s vehicle went over an embankment and was demolished. The sheriff’s department also investigated another Route 17 incident in which David Good of St. Albans rear ended Billy Ray Chambers of St. Albans who was turning off the highway. Good was arrested for failure to have vehicle under control.

Point Pleasant Florence D. Ely Charleston Ely John S. Bolash Toledo Billy Ray Chambers St. Albans Good

Holzer Hospital News Admits Wide List of Patients

The Holzer Hospital announces new admissions including Mr. and Mrs. William Long Evans a son and numerous patients from Ashland Point Pleasant Jackson Gallipolis and other towns. Also listed are dismissals including Bennie Baisden George Casto Jasper Oliver Hershel Pancake Sr and others.

William Long, Evans John Clair Ashland Jesse Fads Point Pleasant Mary Hale Vinton Edward Fitzpatrick Ravenswood Geraldine Self Chillicothe Paul R. Fiske Athens Fred C. Kemper Anna Ingles Jackson Edward Rainer Rio Grande Fern Sheets Clifford Thomas Ironton Ronald Davis Wellston Peter McCarty Ewington Nancy J. Harrison Gallipolis Malcolm Davis Darla Angel Jack Hart Pomeroy William Neal Long Evans Paul Davies Baird Bidwell Claude van- Matre West Columbia William Reiker Jr Henderson Michael Putney Blucher Scaggs Carol F. Pierce Langsville Jesse Starcher Ethel Jones Middleport

Point Pleasant to Collect for UNICEF Saturday Evening

The Point Pleasant Ministerial Association sponsors UNICEF collections this Saturday from 6 to 8 pm. Various churches and youth groups will conduct the drives under the direction of the Commission on Christian Social Concerns at Trinity Methodist Church.

Commission On Christian Social Concerns Trinity Methodist Church

Weekend Police Probe Delivers Seven Accidents in Gallipolis

Gallipolis police investigated seven weekend accidents with no injuries reported. Drivers named include Charles Reynolds and Thomas Leport in a Cedar Street crash, Doris Willis cited for failure to yield on Fourth Avenue, and other rear end and city street collisions. Arrests were made for traffic light violations, following distance, intoxication, and disorderly conduct.

Gallipolis Charles C. Reynolds Thomas M. Leport Henderson Cedar St Doris Ann Willis Oak Hill Fourth Ave Terry A. Shaer Maxine Aldridge Mason Court Street Dana D. Garber Vinton Frank A. Young Jr Spruce St Winnie Wetherholt Barry W. Long William M. Barr Fourth and Spruce Sts Ruth Eleanor Bellville Northup Olive St Virginia Swisher Point Pleasant Ruby Louise Minor Jackson Edward J. Swish

Beard Contest Winners Named for Gallipolis Anniversary

Winners in the Gallipolis beard growing contest for the 175th anniversary were announced Saturday. Eddie Edelblute won first for best full beard. Bobby Clark won the funniest beard. Woodrow Bennett was picked for scraggiest beard. Dr. Harry King took chin whiskers, Joe Jenkins the most original style, Jeep Holley the mustache only, and Lawrence Greer had the longest beard.

Gallipolis Eddie Edelblute Bobby Clark Woodrow Bennett Harry King Joe Jenkins Jeep Holley Lawrence Greer

Convention Plans Set

Mrs. C. L. Head hosted Gamma Chapter Lambda Chi Omega Sorority for a State Convention planning meeting in Parkersburg set for October 22 to 24. Public affairs and education duties were assigned to Mrs. Lonnie Safford with Mrs. Carroll Kennedy and Mrs. Eustace Wilson, plus mental health committee work with Mrs. Doris Fitzsimmons.

Point Pleasant C. L. Head Park Lambda Chi Omega Parkersburg Lonnie Safford Carroll Kennedy Eustace Wilson Doris Fitzsimmons

1 H Members Are Honored At Banquet 1964 65 4 H

More than four hundred 4 H members and leaders attend the achievement banquet at the 4 H recreation center in South Side. Rev Albert McKenzie of St Peters Episcopal Church Gallipolis was guest speaker for the event. Gilbert Barnette presented ribbons and certificates to youths.

Point Pleasant 4-H South Side Albert McKenzie St. Peter's Episcopal Church of Gallipolis Gilbert Barnette

Pupils Tour Tu Endie Wei Park and Gal lipolis

Reynoldsburg High School history class 350 students visited Tu Endie Wei Park on Saturday then toured Gallipolis historical sites and watched the 175th Gallipolis anniversary parade. Park attendance tops 25 000 this year and remains open to December first.

Reynoldsburg Gallipolis

Soccer Results Spark Confusion Over Wrong Team Names

In Luton England a pub league match displayed a 20 to 1 score as a teetotalers team lost to a bold faced A team. The error raised questions about schedule accuracy and reporting.

Luton England

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Clinic Roster

A list of names associated with Pleasant Valley Hospital notes includes Peter Krautter Mason Mrs Thomas Hunt Point Pleasant Dora Searberry Leon Mrs Charles Nibert Gallipolis Ferry Mrs Robert E Casey Henderson Mrs Walter Liloyd Douglas Leon Charles Ellis Point Pleasant Mrs Norman Smith Frost Mrs Taylor Frinley Letart Mrs Donald Gillenwater Crown City Mrs Vernon Winters Buffalo Mrs Sherman Gerlach Buffalo George Koontz Henderson.

Peter Krautter Mason Thomas Hunt Point Pleasant Dora’ Searberry Leon Charles Nibert Gallipolis Ferry Robert E. Casey Henderson Walter Liloyd Douglas Leon Charles Ellis Norman Smith Frost Taylor Frinley Letart Donald Gillenwater Crown City Vernon Winters Buffalo Sherman Gerlach George Koontz

Vistas of Israel and Jazz on the Potomac Highlight WOUB Schedule

The WOUB schedule lists Monday evening features Vistas of Israel and Art in TarneL with readings from Pope and an Essay on Criticism. Jazz on the Potomac spotlights guests Chet Atkins Hank Garland and Homer and Jethro. Tuesday morning includes Background and a Center for Research on Conflict Resolution program.

Israel Alexander Pope Wus Chet Atkins Hank Garland Homer and Jethro Em Crernter

Trinity Church Plans Visitation Day Oct 24

A Day of Visitation is planned by Trinity Methodist with instruction sessions on Wednesday night led by Mr and Mrs C W Lanham. All members from groups A B and C are to attend for instruction and assignment. The Tony Fontane Story, a dramatic color production, opens October 24 at 7 30 pm at Trinity Methodist to climax the day.

Tony Fontane Trinity Methodist Church

PTA Festival Crown Draws Royalty at Beale School

Beale School PTA plans its Fall Festival on November 6 with WSAZ TV’s Mr Cartoon hosting events from 4 30 to 8 pm. He will crown the king and queen and student candidates from grades two through six are listed as finalists.

Point Pleasant Beale School PTA Cartoon Wsaz TV David Siders Angie Raike Tim Hancock Anna Warper David Meadows Cheryl Biffle Rade Keith Pearson Tina Sallaz Dennis Lambert Patricia Henry Bruce Nibert Beverly Spurlock

Community Meetings Schedule in Point Pleasant Area

Pioneer Farm Home Demonstration Club gathers at Mrs. C. E. Erwin’s South Side home Monday at 7 30 pm. Mason County Historical Society meets Monday at Leon Grade School. Pleasant Valley Hospital trustees hold a dinner meeting at 6 pm in the hospital dining room with Mrs. Sadie Bailes presiding at 7 30 pm. Point Pleasant Chapter 75 Order of Eastern Star meets at the Masonic Temple at 7 30 pm.

Pioneer Farm Home Demonstration Club C. E. Erwin South Side Mason County Historical Society Leon Pleasant Valley Hospital Hospital Sadie Bailes Point Pleasant Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

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