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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1965

Page

12

Choo Choo Merger Faces Justice Department Push

The Justice Department urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to reject the Pennsylvan ia and New York Central merger and instead back four major network systems. DOJ argued the merger harms public interest and competition, proposing conditions and divestitures involving New Haven, Erie Lackawanna, D& H, Boston & Maine, and Pittsburgh & Lake Erie.

Washington Justice Department Interstate Commerce Commission Pennsylvania New York Central ICC Joseph J. Saunders Saunders Commission Condi Penn Central New Haven Erie Lackawanna Delaware & Hudson Boston & Maine Norfolk & Western Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Chesapeake & Ohio Baltimore & Ohio NYC

Point Pleasant Honors Six on Honor Roll A and RB

Point Pleasant High School announces the first six weeks honor rolls for the 1965 66 school year. The A honor roll includes senior and junior boys and girls across Kerry Jarrell Frederick Schultz David Shoemaker Cheryl Blankenship Susan Darst Cheryl Monroe Norah McNeall Sandra Reynolds Shirley Robinette Brenda Stee l Wanda Wilson Michael Blessing Alan Fisher Donna Darst Ginger Denny Dorothy Esque Geraldine Keefer Gretchen Kooken Mickie Yester Lynda Hall Paula Shinn. The RB honor roll lists many senior and junior boys and girls including Gary Atkinson Tracy Bailey Paula Brake Elizabeth Burcham Nancy Burton Judith Crank Linda Daniel Toni Daugherty Katherine Duncan Sarah Dunn Peggy Errett Ruth Fout Karen Frazier Eva Gill Judy Greenlee Natalie Hall Nikki Hatfield Marjorie Head Judy Holmes Linda Humphrey Reba Keefer Dianna King Joyce Krebs Marjorie Kreos Diana Long Mary Ann Meadows Sue Messick Carol McGraw Linda Neal Mary Neal Becky Nelson Carol Nijbert Nancy Niert Linda Pullins Shirley Pyles Janet Reynolds Catherine Rhodes Anna Rogar Sharon Lee Sheila Smith Burma Staats Linda Staub Diana Stevens Linda Stewart Kathleen Stover Linda Thomas Connie Woomer and many sophomores and juniors across fields.

Point Pleasant L.M Wilcox Point Pleasant High School Kerry Jarrell Frederick Schultz David Shoemaker Cheryl Blankenship Susan Darst Cheryl Monroe Norah McNeall Sandra Reynolds Shirley Robinette Brenda Vicki Steel Sharon _ Sturgeon Wanda Wilson Michael Blessing Alan Fisher Donna Darst Ginger Denny Dorothy _ Esque Geraldine Keefer Gretchen Kooken Mickie Yester Stephen Clark Joshua Deweese Leland Lieving Lynda Hall Paula Shinn Gary Atkinson Tracy Bailey Gary Barton Dennis Beam William Blaine Poe Burdette Keith Crotty Ronald Derrick John Flowers C.D. Hill Freday Hudson Warren Knapp Stephen Lockhart Michael Mearge Harold Musgrave William McCormick John Nibert Nelson Park Thomas Prilins David Rawson Diana Stevens Linda Stewart Kathleen Stover Linda Thomas Connie Woomer Larry Derenge Scotty Icard Allen Kayser Thomas Knapp John Knoll Scotty Matthews Michael Neal Charles Pullins Gregory Selby Joseph Taylor John Thaxton Robert Tillis Diana Barss Mary Martha Buffington Carol Connolly Lois Cook Lucille Dabney Janie Dunhan Lydia Durst Jan Emrick Diane Friar Mary Esther Grubb Nancy Halstead Carol Kegley Virginia Lewis Linda Lilly Garnet Mearge Nancy Morgan Carol Morse Linda Mowery Mary Sue McCormick Jo Ann McGuffin Nikki Nibert Nancy Patterson Catherine Phillips Polly Pickens Diana Queen Sandra Redman Catherine Stephens Dianna Stewart Ramona Weikle Alaine Whittington Marie Williamson Rebecca Withrow Beverly Wolfe Vivian Wolfingbarger David Atkinson William Artrip William Barker Billy Barton Barry Cast Carlene Barner Joanne Bonecotte Cathy Campbell Rebecca Carroll Ann Casey Patricia Cassell Jean Crawford Cathe Dean Theresa Donahue Barbara Dunlap Linda Gerlach Mary Jane Getty Marsha Gilley Kathy Harlow Martha Hesson Judy Harlow Susan Jordan Terry Keister Nora Kincaid Kathey Legg Shirley Likens Rebecca Matheny Kay Mowery Regina McCartney Cynthia McGraw Anne McMellon Brenda Nicely Kay Pendleton Sandra Price Vicki Rainey Charlene Randolph Deborah Robinson Robin Rohrbough Vickie Scherer Debra Shearer Darlene Shifler Linda Starkey Judy Stover Mary Kathleen Wiggins Marissa Williams Tondalaya Wise Betty Wolfe

Town Council Adopts Two Ordinances

Hartford town council at its October meeting adopted two ordinances. One bans loitering and disturbances after midnight with fines from 5 to 25 dollars. The other prohibits riding bicycles or toy motor vehicles on sidewalks and streets, restricting use to the park with parent fines from 5 dollars.

Hartford William Kelly

Births and admissions logged at Holzer Hospital

A list of births shows Mr and Mrs Charles M Taylor Ashton a daughter and several other newborns to local families. Admissions include William D Kennedy Ironton Elza Deeds Bidwell Scott Alan Janey Gallipolis McKinley Hunter Proctorville and multiple named patients and spouses across the region.

Charles M. Taylor Ashton Paul F. Heinzman Henderson Roy Donald Setzing Pomeroy William D. Kennedy Ironton Elza Deeds Bidwell Scott Alan Janey Gallipolis McKinley Hunter Proctorville Edrodean Southard Anthony Atkinson Point Pleasant Tammie Luck Ravenswood Clyde E. Williams Ashland Ruth Stanley James Myers Vinton W. Richard Brown Galipolis

Girl Scout Outing at Route 385 Farm

Girl Scout Troop 64 met Monday at Andy Wilson's Route 385 farm for an outing. Angel Patrol led by Barbara Wilcoxen includes Susan Cromkey Sharon Gual Saybra Stowers and Carol Handley. Little Dipper Patrol led by Kathy Goodman Jeannie Hall Ann Doolittle Vana Boardman Cathy Crump Brenda Layton attended. Eagle Beaver Patrol led by Pam Wheeler includes Artha Cottrill Gretchen Wilson Mary Allinder Kay Siders Valarie Rayburn. Also present were Mrs John Towner Mrs Charles H Johnson Mrs Nelson-Rayburn and Mrs George Crump.

Point Pleasant Andy Wilson Angel Patrol Barbara Wilcoxen Susan Cromkey Sharon Gual Saybra Stowers Carol Handley the Little Dipper Kathy Goodman Jeannie Hall Ann Doolittle Vana Boardman Cathy Crump Brenda Layton Pam Wheeler Eagle Beaver Patrol Artha Cottrill Gretchen Wilson Mary Allinder Kay Siders Valarie Rayburn John Towner Charles H Johnson Nelson — Rayburn George Crump

Child Hurt By Ashtray In Gallipolis Home

Gallia County news reports 22 month old Scott Alan Janey son of Julius and Mrs Janey of 91 Garfield Ave Gallipolis injured at home Thursday morning while carrying an ashtray. The tray broke causing a tendon laceration in the right ring finger. He is at Holzer Hospital.

Gallipolis Scott Alan Janey Julius Janey Garfield Ave Holzer Hospital

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes

Hospital notes mention Roxanna Douglas Leon and Mrs Oliver Mitchell Millwood James Hughes Ashton Ronnie McCartney West Columbia Mrs James P Kefer Letart discussed Mrs Robert Casey Henderson.

Roxanna Douglas Leon Oliver Mitchell Millwood James Hughes Ashton Ronnie McCartney West Columbia James P. Keefer Letart

Letart Woman Bitten By Copperhead Snake

Mrs James P Keefer of Letart was bitten by a copperhead as she stepped toward her car in her garage Thursday evening. She is treated at Pleasant Valley Hospital. The snake was killed.

Point Pleasant James P. Keefer Letart Pleasant Valley Hospital

Plymouth Pennys Mayflower II Goes Into Winter Storage

The Penny Mayflower II, a duplicate of the Pilgrims ship, will be closed to the public after Sunday and towed to Boston several days later officials said.

Plymouth Mass Boston

Mason Textbook Committees Appointed in Point Pleasant

Mason County Board of Education met and approved textbook committees for English and writing with names including Gary Conley Esther Mac Knight Lucy Bulmer Bernice Anderson and Jessie Ruth Hunter. They also named music staff Audry Warner Marie Cautlip Zella White Sally Darst and Jessie Ruth Hunter and approved band booster requests for two buses to Huntington with driver requirement.

Point Pleasant Mason County Board of Education Gary Conley Esther MacKnight Lucy Bulmer Bernice Anderson Jessie Ruth Hunter Audrey Warner Marie Cautlip Zella White Sally Darst Jessie Joseph Cook Donald Humphrey Huntington Huntington East John Matheny Point Pleasant High

Supreme Court urged to rule on voting rights law

The federal government asks the Supreme Court to declare key provisions of the 11 week old voting rights law constitutional and to hear the case directly. Justice Department seeks original jurisdiction to bypass district courts to ensure a ruling before 1966 primaries in Alabama Mississippi and Louisiana.

Washington —P Supreme Court Justice Department Alabama Louisiana Missippi Atty Nicholas Katzenbach U. S Baton Rouge Jack Gremillion Texas Tidel Katzenbach Thurgood Marshall Mississippi

Hurricane Betsy Fund Sought By Trinity Church

Reverend C S Thompson of Trinity Methodist Church announces a hurricane Betsy relief fund collection at the church to support recovery efforts.

Point Pleasant C. S. Thompson Trinity Methodist Church

Concert Choice Offered In Tri County Area

Tri County Community Concert Association offers two Tuesday night concerts Don Shirley Trio at 8 p.m. in Lancaster High School and Roger Wagner Chorale at 8:15 p.m. in Zanesville Municipal Auditorium. Membership cards allow attendance at any concert within the area with access to 20 programs across 23 concerts within 100 miles.

Gallipolis Tri - County Community Concert Association Don Shirley Lancaster Shirley Zanesville Roger Wagner Zanesville Municipal Auditorium Fourth St Tri - County

Morrissey Nomination for Federal Judge Stalls in Congress

President Johnson’s pick for the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts appears dead for this session after Senator Kennedy moved to return the nomination to the Judiciary Committee. Moyers said the president supports Morrissey but will accept the Senate’s decision, leaving a possible rescission or recess appointment unclear. Dartmouth College to raise tuition by 125 this year and 150 next year, bringing total cost from 1800.

Washington Francis X. Morrissey Congress White House Johnson Edward M Kennedy D-Mass Senate Judiciary Committee Kennedy Morrissey Boston U.S. District Court Massachusetts Bill D. Moyers Moyers Mike Mansfield Montana Everett M. Dirksen Illinois Dirksen America Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Hanover N.H Dartmouth College Dartmouth

Marine Lt Johnson denounces antiwar demonstrators in Viet Nam letter

An angry Marine lieutenant in Vietnam writes that he has developed a hatred for demonstrators who carry idiotic placards and attack Marines. He targets students, professors, and callers of butchers and killers, and criticizes draft dodging while recalling harsh conditions in Chu Lai. The Maline Daily Dispatch prints the letter at his wife's request.

Viet Nam Leutenant University of Illinois Marine Corps Johnson

Four-Year Search Ends: Kidnap Victim Found in California

Linda Lee Ridings, 6, reported kidnapped in 1961, was found living with Ramona Doughtery, 41, a full blooded Indian, after four years on the migratory farm worker circuit. Doughtery confessed to kidnapping and taking the child to Oklahoma. Linda’s mother Barbara Ridings remains unlocated.

Santa Ana Calif Linda Lee Ridings Linda Ramona Doughtery Miss Doughtery Clarence Boyd Boyd Oklahoma Barbara Ridings Los Angeles Oklahoma City Midwest Los Angeles Police Department

County Educators Plan Fall Dinner Meeting

The county education association announces a fall dinner meeting on November 18 at 6 30 p.m. in the Rhododendron Room at Pleasant Point Resort inviting teachers, co op teachers, retired staff, principals and office personnel with reservations via Miss Zelda Knapp by November 15. New York Harvard University President Nathan M Pusey chairs a two year Episcopal study group examining how the Church can fit present social conditions.

Point Pleasant County Education Association Pleasant Point Resort Zelda Knapp New York Harvard University Nathan M. Pusey

North Viet Rail Lines Targeted by U S Bombs

U S bombing concentrates on railroad lines linking Hanoi with southern China to disrupt Chinese aid and communications. Jets hit tracks bridges and yards. officials say strikes target military targets and stop troops and arms flow into South Vietnam, countering LeMay’s criticism.

Washington U.S North Viet Nam Red China China Hanoi North Viet Nam South Viet Nam

Franklin County GOP Rebels Over Reapportionment Plan

Franklin County Republicans protested the Apportionment Board plan to redraw state legislative districts. Rep. Jacob A. Shawan warned Gov. Rhodes the plan could cost Franklin County Republicans up to four of seven House seats and one of two senators. The Columbus Dispatch noted County GOP Chairman William Schneider floated Rep. Thomas M. Herbert's challenge to Saxbe in next year’s GOP primary.

Columbus Franklin County GOP The Columbus Dispatch William Schneider Thomas M. Herbert Franklin Atty William B. Saxbe Saxbe Apportionment Board Schneider Herbert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Howard Graves William Westrate Holland, Mich Gerald Ford Robert Griffin Holzer Hospital News Glenn Adkins Forrest Bachtel Paul Fisher Jessie Horton James Hamilton Fred Kemper Homer Morgan Harold Nutter Jo Nutter Peggy Sue Nutter James Plants Edward Rainer Robert Rogers Jess Starcher Tilden Thacher Homer Stanley Claude van Matre Girl Scouts Robert Casey, Henderson Mason Textbook Ruth Hunter L. M. Wilcox Linda Beale Point Pleasant Senior High James Efaw Woods School Cynthia Waller Floyd Cole Point Pleasant Junior High Janet McCoy Wilson Mozell Dabney LEJ Stephanie Maline Daily Dispatch Chu Lai North Viet Noi Curtis E. LeMay Air Force LeMay Strategic Air Command Rhodes Roger Cloud Ted. W. Brown Shawan Cleveland
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