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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1963

Page

6

Bishop Presides At Dedication Of Christ Church

The Rt Rev Wilburn C Campbell consecrated Christ Episcopal Church in Point Pleasant and delivered a sermon on a church that lives by three duties missions obedience and sharing He urged support for mountain churches and care for the congregation after a 1962 fire that gutted the building built anew from the same design and with a cornerstone laid in 1922 The dedication included visiting clergy and a reception in the parish house with church women in leadership roles

Point Pleasant Wilburn C. Campbell D. D Diocese of West Virginia Christ Episcopal Church Campbell Church of England United States Chris Tian Charles A. Pitzer Everett Sutton Edward C. Jackson S. C. Wilhelm William Meade

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Mr and Mrs Paul Rainey Apple Grove welcome a son. Admitted are Richard Casto Leon Russel Selby Apple Grove Joseph Thomas Jr Columbus Wade Morrison Letart. Discharged are Christy Howell Gallipolis Mrs Arthur Jackson Leon and daughter Mrs Al Russell Vinton John Hoffman Letart Arthur Baird Hogsett.

Paul Rainey Apple Grove Richard Casto Leon Russell Selby Joseph Thomas, Jr Columbus Wade Morrison Letart Christy Howell Gallipolis Arthur Jackson al Russell Vinton John Hoffman Arthur Baird Hogsett

Attendant Named For Point Pleasant Queen

Miss Janet Long chosen as sophomores attendant of Point Pleasant queen's court for homecoming on September 27. Senior candidates were selected last week. Parade starts 1 p m from the high school through downtown. Queen crowned at halftime of the Logan game by principal Benjamin Franklin. Senior class sponsors the homecoming and dance after the game. The Erie Canal opened in 1825.

Point Pleasant Janet Long Benjamin Franklin

Seven Plan To Attend Eastern Star Session

Seven members of Chapter 75 Order of Eastern Star plan to attend the grand chapter session in Clarksburg on October 25. Attending are Mrs Leona Wells Mr and Mrs Jack Workman Mrs Janet te Capehart Mrs Lottie Wilfong Mrs Leona Brock and Mrs Inez Wilson. Mrs Clayton Pullins will host the Cheerio Club at Windsor Court Thursday at 8 p m. Charles Edward Rife 22 of Middleport and Deloris Ellen Greene 18 of Hartford are noted.

Order of Eastern Star The Eastern Star Clarksburg Leona Wells Jack Workman Janette Capehart Lottie Wilfong Leona Brock Inez Wilson Point Pleasant Clayton Pullins Windsor Court Cheerio Club Charles Edward Rife Middleport Deloris Ellen Greene Hartford

Past Patrons Honored by OES Chapter in Point Pleasant

Chapter 75 of the Order of Eastern Star in Point Pleasant honored past matrons and patrons at a Monday night meeting in the Masonic Temple. Among those recognized were Mrs. Lavenia ONeal and Mrs. Lottie Wilfong with Wilfong also named grand representative to Massachusetts. Attendees included Mrs. Irma Workman who led the refreshment committee.

Point Pleasant Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lavenia O’neal Lottie Wilfong Elsie B. Rodgers Esther Thomas Vailie Toney Edith Simpkins Valley Toney Hallah Roush Bessie Musgrave Ruth Batey Ona B. Dyer Jennie Stone Eunice Jiiden Charles Chapman Guandotte Ottie Forsythe Gauley Bridge Lois Jean Monroe Marie Chapman Roma Holland Irma Workman

Ex-Point Minister Returns to Visit Beloved Church

Rev. W. C. Bowie and his wife Anita Hite Bowie attended the Christ Episcopal Church dedication in Clarksburg last night. The former rector of Christ Episcopal in Point Pleasant and newspaperman was confirmed ordained married and served as rector there. Now he leads Clarksburg Episcopal Church and is married to Anita Hite of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant W. C. Bowie Clarksburg Christ Episcopal Church Bowie Clarksburg Episcopal Church Anita Hite

Program Will Be Explained by WVU Demonstration Hostess

Arnett Roush of Bellemeade will host a Tuesday 8 p m meeting for women to learn about the home demonstration program sponsored by West Virginia University. Wanda Stemple will discuss adult education features and show materials and club-made articles. Contact Mrs. Roush at 280 J or Miss Stemple at 207 for more information.

Point Pleasant Arnett Roush Bellemeade West Virginia University Wanda Stemple Mason County Extension Home

Two Civil Actions Filed in Circuit Clerk Office

Two civil actions seek damages for vehicle accidents. Leo Clark sues Edwin C. Roush for 407.65 arising from a July 1 crash at 28th Street Point Pleasant. Dayton Shinnish sues Rural Doxol Gas Co and L Hood for 809.50 over a Smith Church Road collision.

Point Pleasant Circuit Clerk’s Office Leo Clark Edwin C. Roush Letart 28Th St Dayton Shinnish Doxol Gas Co L. Hood Hood Doxol Smith Church Rd

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