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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1969
Page
11
Point Pleasant event by the Conservation Department featured John Casto of the McClintic Wildlife Station detailing a 2,451 acre refuge in Mason County. He traced development since World War II, noted 38 ponds opened for fishing in 1950, and that hunting is by permit with small game and deer allowed during season.
The Junior BYF of Main Street Baptist Church led by Mr and Mrs Wayne Abbott held a wiener roast at TNT park. Carl Hicks led devotions. The group voted to co sponsor a Mason County teaching concert for children with Mrs R David Stephens in charge of fine arts. The club adopted the red rose as its flower. Mrs Leland Henry II and Mrs John Burris were named co chairmen for the club dance on November 29.
Members of the Women's Society of Christian Service at Christ United Methodist Church of Mason invite women from Albright and Clifton churches to the annual United Methodist Women observance. A 7 pm quiet meditation precedes a 7:30 pm program. The call supports mission study and special offerings to aid world and national projects, under the National Board of Missions. The 1969 theme Let the Earth Bring Forth reflects feeding the hungry and teaching sustainable food sources.
Eighteen regional educators and businessmen met at Rio Grande College to form a task force researching Southeastern Ohio education needs. Participants from Rio Grande College and nearby counties discussed current services and possible future developments, with participation from Gallia and Jackson counties and Ohio University officials.
Mrs. Ruby Cappellari was elected president of the Women's Golf Association of Hidden Valley Country Club. Other officers include Alice Marie Seard as vice president Hilda Mae Gygax secretary and Letilla Morgan treasurer. An awards banquet is planned for Saturday at the Moose home with Thelma Gilwicks in charge of decorations and Jean Bardin as general chairman.
Mason mayor Dayton Raynes announced a curfew through October 30 to curb pranks by youths under 18. The curfew begins Thursday at 6 30 p m with the fire siren. Trick or treat hour is October 30 from 6 30 to 7 30 p m.
Point Pleasant notice that the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Women will postpone their regular meeting to 7 30 p m on Nov 4 at 134 English Road home of Mrs Frank Scholz Mrs Emil Ormans vice president presides Program chairman Mrs Dale Roush topic Crosses and Symbols
Commander Ray Tucker of the VFW Mason post announced a shooting match will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Cedar Hollow near Mason. Prizes include turkey ham and bacon with proceeds funding a new building on recently purchased property from Carl Bletner.
Charleston officials list coal mine inspector examinations in Charleston on December 12 and 13. Applicants must contact the West Virginia Department of Mines in room 151 E, State Capitol, Charleston for forms and details. Completed apps due by midnight December 3.
Rainbow Assembly No. 23 at the Masonic Temple installed Lili Marie Blain as Worthy Advisor and Diane Fisher as Worthy Associate Advisor. Roberta Heib Teresa Williams and many others were installed into roles with Diana Barss leading the ceremony.
Hospital notes list patients discharged or to be discharged including William O Miller Henderson Guy Bush Gallipolis Ferry and a sequence of names: Mrs Sheldon Durst Mrs Pearl McDermitt Ronnie Live ly Mrs Clyde Kinniard Mrs Victor Young Mrs Glen Rice Mrs Charles Martin and son Mrs Leonora Upton Mrs Ed Harmon.
Ruth Deal entertained Gamma Chapter of Lambda Chi Omega at her home. Kay Minnich national inspector from Huntington will inspect next Tuesday. A dinner at Gene Ball's Restaurant preceded the ritual. Attendees included Mr and Mrs William Gilmour Mr and Mrs Rodney Puillins Mrs Eustace Wilson Mrs Ethel Hartley and Mrs William Johnson.
Appalachian Regional Commission grants $1 million to cover cost overruns in Holzer Medical Center Gal lipolis construction. Original 1968 grant was 3.5 million for a 230 bed hospital and 25 bed unit. Total project cost about 19.6 million with 4.5 million ARC, 2.2 million Hill Burton funds, and remaining from bonds and gifts. The notices also mention Mason County Farm Bureau dinner in Point Pleasant.
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