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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1961

Page

10

final move nears for WVU farm youth exchange participant

Haymond Luzadder describes nearing the end of his six month German experience as part of West Virginia's 1961 farm youth exchange. He details last-week activities, TV and radio in Germany, themed programs, and his anticipation of returning home.

Haymond Butch’’ Luzadder Germany West Virginia Washington IFYE Pop Deutschland Mike Nelson Deutsche Fernsehen America AFN Armed Forces Network Switzerland Austria Hungary

Miss Brown to Enter State Wool Outfit Contest

Miss Sharon Brown of Letart, a 4 H Club member and winner of the Mason County wool style revue, will compete in the West Virginia Wool Growers Association state wool outfit contest at Jackson's Mill on Oct 31. One entrant per county. preliminary 9 a.m. contest followed by a 2 45 p.m. public style show judged by Lavina Franck and Ruth Jones.

Point Pleasant Sharon Brown Letart Vernon Star-Dusters Mason County West Virginia Wool Growers’ Association Jackson’s Mill Ruth K. Jones West Virginia University Lavina Franck WVU

Leon Couples Carl Dunham and Ruth Boswell Mentioned

Carl Edward Dunham of Leon and Ruth Marie Boswell of Leon are identified together in a notice or notice-like record. The item records their names tied to a local event or civil matter.

Carl Edward Dunham Leon Ruth Marie Boswell

Notice in Common Pleas real estate quiet-title action

Fred W. Wheaton files in Athens County Common Pleas to quiet title to Farm Lot 37 in Athens Township Ohio River Survey, seeking to bar claims of Emma M McLead Ivan L McLead T W Gold Mary E Gold Leon M Gold Dorothy Gold and others. Defendants must answer by November 25 1961 or face default.

Mith Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Fred W. Wheaton Emma M. McLead Ivan Ll. McLead T. W. Gold Mary E. Gold Leon M. Gold Dorothy Gold Jacob Cuckle Magdalene Duckler Dora Smith Fugenelyse Titanita Owen W Emma M Mctiwad Ivan Wa. McLead Raymond ©. Gold John R. Hanning Emma M. Mc Court of Common Pleas Athens Ohio River Survey Jacob Cuckler Lot No. 1 Lot No. 2 Nered W. Wheaton Ee J. Jones, JR

Quillin Family News From Point Pleasant Area

Former Point Pleasant resident F W Quillin of 4160 Belle Visita Drive St Petersburg Beach Florida was released Saturday from Mound Park Hospital after a slight stroke. He is married to Nellie Quillin formerly of Point Pleasant. Mrs C H Quillin, his mother in law, visiting from Rocky Mount South Carolina, and Ben Somerville of Point Pleasant also spent the weekend with the family.

Point Pleasant F. W.quillie Quillin Belle Visita Drive St. Petersburg Beach Fla Mound Park Quillin Ben Somerville

Pleasant Valley Hospital births and estate notices

Births in Point Pleasant include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Harley Fetty. Admits list includes Mrs Thomas Gasper Mary Robert H Stewart Mrs W T Rice Paul Vanmatre Mrs Clyde Stuck Mrs E E Franklin Eldon Vanscoy Vernon Ray Plants. Probate notices appoint administratrix Mabel L Wolfe of Pomeroy and co executors Lena Lortz Jaquith and Dean Kasler for Myrtle E Lortz. Executrix Norma V Rosser named for Owen E Rosser.

Thomas Gasper Mary Robert H. Stewart Mason W. T. Rice Cottageville Paul Vanmatre Clyde Stuck Ray Ohio E. E. Franklin Point Pleasant Lena Lortz Jaquith Geers Ave Columbus Dean Kasler Amesville Myrtle E. Lortz Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Zoning Hearing on Variance for Motel in Athens Ohio

Roscoe Shields seeks a variance of the zoning ordinance for Lot 8069 in Joneswood Addition Athens Ohio to build a motel. Hearing before the Board of Zoning Appeals at 7 30 p m on Wednesday October 25 1941 in City Hall Council Chambers Athens. E J Taylor chairman.

Board of Zoning Appeals City Athens Ohio Roscoe Shields Joneswood E. J. Taylor

Kirby Monument Company Retires From Ohio Business

On October 2 1961 Kirby Monument Company a West Virginia corporation authorized to do business in Ohio resolved to retire from the Ohio market and filed the certificate with the Ohio Secretary of State Columbus. Directors Haynes R Kirby and Katie See Kirby announce the action.

Kirby Monument Company West Virginia Ohio Columbus Haynes R. Kirby Katie See Kirby

Plans Set for 14th Annual 4-H Lamb and Beef Show

Groups plan the 14th annual state 4-H and FFA baby beef and market lamb show and sale at Jacksons Mill October 31 to November 2 as part of the 31st livestock roundup. About 75 baby beeves and 100 market lambs are expected with Mason County youths J. C. Williamson and Roger Wallis shown. The schedule features baby beef judging on November 1 at 9 a.m. market lamb judging at 3 p.m. events conclude with sale at 1 p.m. on Thursday.

Point Pleasant Jackson's Mill Joe Emch Cooperative Extension Service West Virginia University FFA Mason County J. C. Williamson Roger Wallis Southside

Williamson Service Set

Williamson Service Set Henry C Williamson 72 of South Side died at 8 10 am Monday after two months illness He was born in Leon son of Henry C Williamson and Lydia Roush Williamson He belonged to Leon Methodist Church Surviving wife Aida Mae Hoffman Williamson five sons Kenton Nitro William H Columbus William and Chester South Side John R Medina Hr two sisters Inez Stone Leon Flo Gearhart Barboursville six grandchildren one brother Eugene preceded him in death Funeral at Crow Funeral Home Wednesday 10 am Rev Robert Day Beech Hill Cemetery Friends may call after 3 pm Tuesday

Point Pleasant Henry C. Williamson South Side Leon Henry C Lydia Roush Williamson Flo Gearhart Barboursville Eugene Crow Funeral Home Robert Day Beech Hill Cemetery

Marine Kaylor Serves In Hawaiian Islands

Marine Cpl Quen ton E Kaylor son of Mrs Lilly Kaylor Letart West Virginia serves with Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron 161. The amphibious task force unit trains for Operation Silver Sword on Maui, beginning with a midnight assault at Maalaea Bay to provide realistic combat training in the Hawaiian Islands.

Maalaea Bay

Two Trucks Sideswipe On Route 2 Bridge

State police investigated a two vehicle crash at 10 Mile Creek bridge on Route 2 at 6:54 pm Monday. Both trucks, driven northbound by Glenn Yeager and Rothard Glade Cooper, sustained $400 in property damage with no injuries reported.

Point Pleasant C. L. Yost 10 Mile Creek Bridge Glenn Yeager Huntington Rothard Glade Cooper Alverda

Jury Finds Gillman Grimm Not Guilty in DWI Case

The jury in Gallia County Circuit Court acquitted Gillman George Grimm of Gallipolis Ferry on a driving while intoxicated charge after a 10 minute deliberation. Grimm was arrested May 24 1960 and indicted by the grand jury. The hearing occurred Monday.

Point Pleasant Gillman George Grimm Gallipolis Ferry Grimm

Company Transfers Former Point Man to Jacksonville

Mr and Mrs Dan Nickell of Point Pleasant plan a move to Jacksonville Florida after five years here Mr Nickell now works for General Motors in Jacksonville and Mrs Nickell formerly Edith Quillin accompanies him to the new posting.

Point Pleasant Dan Nickell Rocky Mount S. C Jacksonville Fla Nickell General Motor Co Edith Quillin

Inventor of Faceless Footgear Starts Not on a Shoe String

A cryptic remark hints at the origin story of the man who devised faceless footgear, suggesting a path far from a modest, shoestring start. The line implies an unconventional or ambitious beginnings behind a notable invention.

Point Firm Builds Bio New Resort

A new resort project in the Ohio Valley will involve Wright, a Mason County businessman and captain, as vice president of a firm linked to Ohio River Co. of Huntington. MARCUM serves as secretary treasurer and heads Commonwealth Securities Inc. The corporation plans a $1.85 million investment across motel, restaurant, shopping center, pool refinishing, and landscaping with construction to begin early spring and finish by 1963.

Wright The Ohio River Co Huntington Captain Wright Mason County Marcum Commonwealth Securities, Inc National Life Agency of West Virginia Charleston Life Insurance Service Corp Louisville Kentucky House of Representatives

York Grange Plans Open House and Installations

York Grange met Thursday evening with Mrs. Adda Maccombs presiding. Refreshments were arranged by Walter and Adda Maccombs, Warren Robinette, Elsie Weaver, Adrienne Hook, Bessie Warehime and Jessie Duncan. Officers will be installed and an open house set for Thursday at 8 p m.

Nelsonville York Grange Adda Maccombs Walter Maccombs Warren Robinette Elsie Weaver Adrienne Hook Bessie Warehime Jessie Duncan

Point Clinic Discharges Mrs Fetty and Family

Mrs. Charles Fetty and her son from Point Pleasant are discharged from the Point Clinic. Also discharged are Mrs. Robert Painter and her son, along with another unnamed client.

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Brown Vian Pleasant Valley Hospital Harley Fetty Eldon Vanscoy Vernon Ray Plants Mabel L. Wolfe West Main Street Pomeroy Bentz Wolfe Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Norma V. Rosser University Terrace Owen E. Rosser Hawaiian Islands Gillman Grimm Memoriam Emerson Burson Bradford Auction Co Bradford Cine “Thin C. E. Sheridan Auct Omnia Harold Goddard Bart Hazel Finsterwatd Auto Club Ben Gabriel New Marshfield Catalina Algeo Motor Sales E. State St. Ph. LY GMC Linscott Motors Gail Watkins Mercury Pment Co Platt’s Rambler Wo Union St Volkswagen Chevrolet Paul Niggemeyer Guysville Dannie Trailer Sales, Inc Logan Detroiter Detroiter Center Richardson Waverly King Fenton Call Landmark Call LY Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY W. O. Rose Adam Bors West Roofing Co Depot St L. E. White White’s Shop Ae Savings Age DM. Goddard Archie Dailey & Sons Locke Jack Juliana St Parkersburg McArthur Savings & Loan Co McArthur Lumbermen's Investment Corp Elmer F. Jones Columbus Road Sherwin Williams Co Vivian’s Aviaries & Aquarium W. Fair Ave Lancaster Leo A. Sheridan East 4Th St the Plains John van Meter Chihuahua Maude Young Racine Chauncey Corriedale Gay Johnston Ellenwood West of Albany Yorkshire Hampshire Carpenter Indianapolis Indiana Henry Phillips Glouster Club Tamworth Hampshire Herbert Sanger Stewart Yorkshire Arnesville Charles Jeffers C&e Richland Ave Messenger Classified Act Near Call Dickson Rendering Co Farietta, Ohio H. C. Buck Buck Lakes James Sager Cline Rca-Victor Firestone Shannon Firestone W. Union St Ph. LY Civil War Co. E Bell Call Athens Co Carmichael Banks Dugan Frost Jessie Whitman Hastings Road Glover Cabinet Shop LY STOUT Sleeth Lumber Co Columbus Rd Electric American Dial LY Carl Bowman Albany City Water Department A. C. Smith Permagias Strawn Plumbing N._ Court Nice Southern Ohio Trading Post Union St Cincinnate Livestock Cincinnati USDA Hutchison Lake Logan Road Auto Parts Tick Buck Auto Supply Mill E. State Sts White’s BSA Billy Perry Motor Sales Trade Ford Bio Ohio Valley Ohio State University OPEL Chrysler BUICK East State St Kinneer Motors Oldsmobile Kinneer Motor E. State St Best Buys Monterey Mercomatic Biscayne DODGE N. Court St Charles Fetty Robert Painter Pomeroy, and Son Rardin Brothers Athens Office Supply W. Washington Goodyear
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