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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1961

Page

8

Miss Nibert Joins National Dairy Princess Contest

Miss Sharon Lynn Nibert 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs W Forrest Nibert Apple Grove West Virginia dairy princess 1961 flies to Chicago to compete in the national dairy princess pageant. She has won a $500 wardrobe modeling course and expense paid trip and will be crowned Wednesday. Nibert is a 1961 Point Pleasant High School honor graduate active in 4 H Revettes Future Teachers of America and National Honor Society. She will enter West Virginia University after return.

Point Pleasant Sharon Lynn Nibert W. Forrest Nibert Apple Grove West Virginia Chicago Ill Nibert S. B. Wells Parkersburg Miss Nibert Point Pleasant High School Revettes Future Teachers of America National Honor Society West Virginia University

Boys Will Be Eagle Scouts at Local Churches

Three local boys Walton Fisher Richard Wilson and Bob Hutchinson will receive Eagle Scout honors this Sunday morning. Fisher and Wilson will be honored at Main Street Baptist Church with Rev Kenneth W Chandler officiating Hutchinson will be honored at the Presbyterian Church with Rev Gaston Boyle Jr. as pastor The court of honor includes W C Dickson MGM district chairman Carl Murray Jr district advance chairman Carl Dileher district commissioner and Robert Siler district executive.

Point Pleasant Walton Fisher George O. Fisher Richard Wilson A. F. Wilson Main Street Baptist Church Kenneth W. Chandler Bob Hutchinson John C. Hutchinson Presbyterian Church Gaston Boyle, Jr Court of Honor W. C. Dickson MGM District Carl Murray, Jr Carl Dileher Robert Siler

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admissions

Births announce a daughter to Mr and Mrs Corbett Patterson of Syracuse. a son to Mr and Mrs James Fields of Letart. a son to Mr and Mrs Eugene Layton of Point Pleasant. Admitted include Stanley Doss of Henderson Lilly Keefer of Point Pleasant and Andrew Bowble of Ravenswood. Discharged are Mrs Jessie Starcher of Bidwell and Harry Daugherty of Henderson.

Corbett Patterson Syracuse James Fields Letart Eugene Layton Point Pleasant Stanley Doss Henderson Lilly Keefer Andrew Bowble Ravenswood

Caldwell couple welcomed a daughter in Crown City

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs James A Caldwell of Crown City. The birth was announced for Mrs James A Caldwell of Crown City Mrs Gladys Runyon of Kenova and Mrs Vernon Lee of Kanauga and their families.

James A. Caldwell Crown City Gladys Runyon Kenova Vernon Lee Kanauga

Four Fail To Appear At Court In Point Pleasant

Four defendants ordered arrested after failing to appear in court Wednesday were taken into custody by the sheriff and brought to court Thursday morning. Lloyd Franklin Powers of Ashton, indicted on arson for a garage apartment fire, requested a mental health examination with his attorney J. G. F. Johnson. the court noted Powers is on bond and may proceed. Also in court were John Alvin Byus and Charles Junior Byus indicted for theft of copper wire and Samuel Odd Night indicted for possession of moonshine whiskey. All must return at 9:30 a.m. September 14.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Lloyd Franklin Powers Ashton Atty J. G. F. Johnson Powers Atty. Johnson Lillian Perry Glenwood John Alvin Byus Charles Junior Byus Samuel Odd Night

Pigeon Causes Air Conditioning Outage at Kroger

A pigeon flew into the Kroger Grocery air conditioning unit in Point Pleasant, breaking a component and leaving the store without cooling until repairs. The unit was expected to be repaired by Friday with service officials stating the system would be back in operation.

Kroger

Mason County Land Transfers

Listings show multiple real estate transfers in Mason County across Lewis Clendenin and Graham districts. Transfers include James and Nora Lewis to E W Stevens. Clarice C Knapp to Robert Tillis. Gretchen Yeager to Frank Filson. Agnes Matheny to Frank Filson. Eliza Jane Hunt to E Bartow Jones. Eugene Long Inez Leham to Rachel Long. Richard Young to Lola Young. Richard Staats to Garnett Reynolds. Harry Schwab to Catherine Stewart. Mason Realty Co to William Filson. Clyde McDermitt to Jean Abbott. Beulah McNeill Oma Stover Cora Morgan trustees of Aracama Club. Grace Weaver to Rupert Kent. Harry Layne to William Marshall. Geraldine Layne to William Marshall.

Eugene Dorothy Long Inez James Leham Clendenin District Rachel Long Clyde Kathleen McDermitt Robinson Jean Abbott Charles and Jewell Cottrill Lewis Beulah McNeill Oma Stover Cora Morgan Aracama Club Grace Weaver Graham Rupert and Frances Kent Harry and Geraldine Layne Wiliam Flora Marshall

Stockholders Will Hold Annual Meet

The Ripley Production Credit Association and the Federal Land Bank Association announce their annual stockholders meeting for September 21 at 7 p.m. at Cedar Lakes FFA FHA Camp two miles south of Ripley. Guest speaker Jim Comstock editor of the West Virginia Hillbilly. Dinner will be served and reports on progress will be presented with elections for two FLBA directors and one PCA director.

Point Pleasant Ripley Production Credit Association Federal Land Bank Association Cedar Lakes Ffa-Fha Ripley Jim Comstock West Virginia FLBA PCA

Hidden Acres Pheasant Season Opens October Second

Hidden Hunting Lodge on Jerry's Run Road near Route 2 opens pheasant season October 2. Grounds stock quail and pheasant and provide a lodge with dog boarding and quarters for dogs.

Point Pleasant Hidden Acres Jerry’s Run Road

Doss in Critical Condition After State Route 2 Crash

Stanley Doss, 21, of Henderson, remains in slightly improved condition after a one car crash Wednesday on State Route 2 south of Henderson. He suffered a brain concussion and is a patient at Pleasant Valley Hosp.

Point Pleasant Stanley Doss Henderson Doss Pleasant Valley Hos

Vocational School Land Buy Is OK'd

The State Board of Education approved transferring a 110 acre farm near Lakin to Mason County to be used as a vocational training center. The land, with several buildings, will support agriculture and industrial courses at high school and adult levels. Building plans depend on offered courses.

Point Pleasant State Board of Education Lakin Mason County Board of Education S. D. McMillen Division of Vocational Education

Storys Run weekend guests and visits around town

Miss Wanda Ox and Miss Dixie Kovacich joined Arlington guests in Washington DC and Virginia for a weekend visit with Mr and Mrs James Conkle and others. Numerous families from Charleston Findlay Columbus Huntington and Gallipolis hosted or visited relatives with social calls and a wiener roast at John Rhodes home.

Wanda Oxyer Washington, D. C Dixie Kovacich Arlington, Va Arnsted Arnold Gretchen Charleston W. Va Guy Lee Mark David Middleport James Conkle Pearly Gardners Findlay Stanley Clarence Searls Robert Rupe Columbus Erwin Swartz Thomas Fork William Frazier Fred Taylor Sr Arizona Olen Mamie Matthews Turkey Run Fred Taylor Marlin Rife Charles Young Allensville Charles Larue Washington, D. H Fred Austin Langsville Myrtle McFarland Danville Mrrtle Simpkins Storys Run Friendship Club Earl Taylor Ben Rupe Old Ryger Glenn Huntington Stanley Rupe Squire Taylor Garner Workman Ronnie Darius Underwood Kathy Gallipolis Elmer Ihle John Rhodes Bidwell Delbert Underwood W. W. Underwood

Physicians To See Film On Diagnosis

A 60 minute closed circuit television film on The Diagnosis and Management of Acute Abdominal Conditions will be shown during a Mason County Medical Society dinner meeting Monday at 6 p m. at Gene Ball's Restaurant. Delegates who attended the state Medical Society meeting at White Sulphur Springs will report during the business session.

Point Pleasant Mason County Medical Society Gene Ball State Medical Society White Sulphur Springs

Ladies Club Meeting in West Columbia

The Ladies Friendship Club of West Columbia met at Mrs. Shirley Priddy’s home. Door prize went to Mrs. Peggy Arnott. Attendees included Mrs. Charlotte Roush, Mrs. Helen Elias, Peachie and Russell Elias, Mrs. Alma Coleman, Mrs. Peggy Arnott, Mrs. Jamita Roush, and Mrs. Wanda Stewart. A family wiener roast was planned for New Haven park in September. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Alma Coleman’s home.

West Columbia the Ladies Friendship Club of Alma Coleman Peggy Arnott Jamita Roush New Haven Park

Darwin Social Notes Round Up From Darwins Busy Weekend

Mrs. Carol Jones hosted a Sunday gathering in Athens for Mr and Mrs Millard Clouse as they mark their 25th anniversary. Several families from Burlingham Parkersburg Mason and surrounding towns were noted visiting relatives and friends over the weekend in West Virginia and Ohio.

Burlingham - Darwin Carol Jones Leland Hess Athens Hess Millard Clouse

Bathmat Set Debuts in Black or Brown with Poodle-Tuft Style

New 2 piece Bathmat Set features nylon and rayon viscose pile marked Poodle-Tuft. Includes 24 by 36 inch mat and matching lid cover in ultramodern decorator colors.

Blanket Matches Sheets and Towels on Main Floor

A blanket matching the sheets pillow cases bath towels and wash cloths is available on the main floor.

Elberfelds Sells Saxophone Reeds and Lubricants

Elberfelds also offer Selmer lubricants and polishes for trombones saxophones trumpets clarinets and cork grease for wood wind instruments.

Elberfelds Selmer

Photographers of West Virginia to Attend Convention

Lonnie Safford of Victory Heights and his wife Doris will attend the 28th annual convention of the Professional Photographers of West Virginia in Huntington this Sunday through Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Lonnie Safford Victory Heights Doris Huntington

Marriage Licenses Granted in West Virginia and Ohio

Marriage licenses issued for multiple couples including Billy Ray Ohlinger and Dottie Jean Bush in West Columbia and Gallipolis Ferry, Frederick Rider and Verdie Isaac in Columbus and Vinton, Richard Beller and Ethel Keen er in Leon and Point Pleasant, Franklin Wolfe and Joann Brinker in Syracuse and Racine, Albert Workman and Loleida Oldaker Sayre in Red House and another missing residence.

Billy Ray Ohlinger West Columbia Dottie Jean Bush Gallipolis Ferry Frederick Clarence Rider

Athletic Boosters Meet West Columbia

Wa hama White Falcon Athletic Boosters met recently. Ralph Sayre introduced new football coaches John Grandstaff as head coach and Bob Oliver as assistant. Attendees included Oak Howard president John Searberry treasurer and secretary Miss Joe Harbor along with Bill Van Matre Clarence Tennet and several named members.

West Columbia Wahama White Falcon Ralph Sayre John Grandstaff Bob Oliver Oak Howard John Searberry Joe Harbor Bill van Matre Clarence Tennet Doris Younker Helen Roush Helen How

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Athens Messenger Eagle Scouts Pleasant Valley Hospital Jessie Starcher Harry Daugherty, Henderson Florsheim Mason County James and Nora Lewis Lewis District E. W and Mollie Stevens Clarice C. Knapp Robert and Vivian Tillis Stanley Yeager Waggoner District Frank Filson Agnes and Melvin Matheny Richard and Lola Young Eliza Jane Hunt E. Bartow Jones Ralph L. Staats Real Estate Clendenin Garnett V. Reynolds Harry Dorothy Schwab Mason Catherine Stewart Mason Realty Co William Fil TWA Harold Crowley Civil Aeronautics Board Charles Baker Kay New Boston Alex Shuler Ruth Rupe McDaniel Route 141 Phyllis Caldwell Ryger Martha Ann Shuler Rutland Bernard Connelly Shirley Priddy Pomeroy Mrs Te Roush Helen Elias Peachie and Russell Elias Wanda Stewart Lal J Phil Maid” Slirss Kirbury Orton Sale Blue Chambray Darwin Mrs. Earl Cowen James Hazelton Burlingham James Hazelton Sr Frank Burson Fred Burson Ilene Burson Clara Paulson Hemlock Grove Jim Smith Gene Gregg Panama Gregg Smith Clarence Story Kathleen Getter Lewisburg Wade Smith Robert Sloan Wayne Sloan Burlington Kenneth Welsh Helen Carper Helen Dias Bedford School G. G. Hart William Hart Lizzie Blackwell Peter Vandyke Stair Tra New Decorator Rose Arbor Fieldcrest Rockers France Phers Verdie Mae Isaac Vinton Richard Lester Beller Leon, and Ethel Frances Keen Franklin Arthur Wolfe Joann Lucille Brinker Racine Albert Clay Workman Red House Loleida Faye Oldaker Sayre Sean Webster's New Collegiate Dictionary Wagner
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