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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1967

Page

5

Notice of Appointment Executors of Walter Gomertsfelder Estate

Notice records Don B. Gomertsfelder and Robert H. Gomerts felder of Rt 2aye Hill Athens Ohio and 2691 York Road Columbus Ohio named executors of Walter Gomertsfelder deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated March 20 1967. Harold J. Rose Probate Judge.

Don B. Gomertsfelder Robert H. Gomertsfelder Hill Athens Ohio York Road Columbus Walter 5. Gomertsfelder Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Wm. Parker Walker J. B. Jones Torch Janette Buck Gordon Roseville Arthur Thompson

Settlement of Accounts in Meigs County Probate Court

In the matter of settlement of accounts in Meigs County Ohio four first and final accounts filed by fiduciaries are set for hearing on the Sunday of May 1967. William F Harris Administractor of Howard A Harris Edward Warner Zeph Chapman Helen K Wippel. Exceptions must be filed at least five days before the hearing. John Bacon Probate Judge Meigs County Ohio.

Meigs County Ohio William F. Harris Howard A. Harris Juanita Gibbs Edward Warner Gypsie Mae Chapman Zeph B. Chapman Dale Wippel Helen K. Wippel John Bacon

Slater Assigned to Route in Athens and Surrounds

Ed Slater of 155 E State St began this week as route salesman for Pennington bread in Athens The Plains and Chauncey. He joins the Washington Court House based company after two months in the area. Slater spent seven years with Keck Distributing and prior thirteen years with a bread firm.

Ed Slater E. State St Pennington Bread Athens the Plains Chauncey Washington Court House Slater Keck Distributing Co

High School Student Faints In Gym Class

John Fletcher, 15, of 12 Central Ave, fainted during a run in Athens High School gymnasium Wednesday morning. He had chest pains but recovered before the fire department emergency squad arrived and was advised to seek medical care.

John Fletcher Central Ave Athens High School Fire Department Wade Dalton W. Carpenter St Sheltering Arms Hospital

Driver Cited After Crash Near Logan

Highway patrolmen investigated a one car accident at 2 a m on Route 664 north of Logan in Hocking County. William F. Brown 18 of New Straitsville lost control on a wet curve and the car rolled down an embankment. He was cited to appear in Hocking County Court on a charge of conditional speed.

Logan Hocking County William F. Brown New Straitsville

New Charges Filed Against OU Student

Ohio University graduate student and part time instructor Frederick Vandova Glover, 24, of Athens Route 4, faces three new affidavits after already being bound to the grand jury on two charges. He is charged with breaking and entering a Stringtown house on S. Canaan Road, destruction of property valued at 800 dollars, and trespassing. the house is owned by Freda Cochran. City police arrested him Tuesday night. he posted bonds totaling 585 dollars and has an appearance in County Court Friday morning. He had been bound over on concealed weapon and burglary charges, to which he has pled not guilty.

Rutland Robert Clair Rumfield Bidwell Meigs General Hospital Langsville Congregational Church Star Grange Meigs County Rutland Township Lelia Maxine Dyer Martin Funeral Home Chester Lemley Miles Cemetery Ohio University Sheriff’s Department Frederick Vandova_ Glover Athens Stringtown S. Canaan Road Freda Cochran Glover

Carpenters Seek New Contract in Marietta Talks

A Marietta meeting aimed at progressing toward a settlement in Mid-Ohio Valley District Council carpenter contract talks. Roscoe Shields said Tuesday’s session followed by hopes for progress today and a possible agreement this week. Fifteen local contractors have signed temporary contracts as the union contract expired last Friday. Two major and two smaller firms have not signed, with any settlement retroactive to April 1.

Marietta Carpenters of the Mid-Ohio Valley District Council Roscoe Shields Athens Area

Jackson Man Is Awarded Bronze Star

Captain James S. Waggener of Jackson received the Bronze Star from the U S Air Force at Torrejon Air Base Spain for meritorious service as an air controller in Vietnam His award cited exceptional knowledge and many successful missions and his voluntary aid in building an air base He is a former Point Pleasant resident and son of Mr and Mrs J S Waggener of Columbus

Point Pleasant James S. Waggener Jackson U.S. Air Force Torrejon Spain Vietnam Waggener J. S. Waggener Blenheim Road Columbus

March Building Brisk As 15 Permits Obtained

Local construction shows March vigor with 15 permits issued valued at 346,890. Pi Beta Phi sorority plans a 184,120 remodeling at 6 S College St and Logan Federal Savings and Loan a 104,000 branch at 898 E State St with Karl Construction as general contractor. Other permits include residences at Sebring Building Center and Harold C Reade plus multiple storefront and small projects across Court and Pomeroy roads, Longview Heights, and Eden Place.

Service Director Pi Beta Phi S. College St Logan Federal Savings and Loan E. State St. Karl Construction Chester Sebring Building Center Highland Avenue Harold C. Reade Eden Place Park Hills Harris Furniture N. Court St George Golding Raymond Shepard Euclid Dr Wade Tom Woolworth’s Court Street FE. K. Grimes N. Shannon Ave Earl F. Mathews Eagles Court Carpenter Milton E Zella Ploghoft Longview Heights Cecil H. Cox Pomeroy Road Keith Hawk Gibb’s George Billy Townsend Pt

Unfruitful River Search Continues For Missing German

Dragging operations persisted in the Ohio River near the Silver Bridge for 33 year old Billy German of Point Pleasant believed drowned during an apparent river dare. His companion Russell Robbins reached the West Virginia shore. Ernest Fetty of O-Kan Harbour attempted to throw a line but German disappeared before help arrived. Fire Department and Coast Guard conduct the search. HEMLOCK An OATSE meeting is set for 730 p m April 21 at Miller High School for non teaching staff in the Southern Local School District.

Point Pleasant Ohio River Billy German Silver Bridge Russell Robbins Robbins West Virginia Ernest Fetty O-Kan German Hemlock Miller High School

Koufax Career Shutouts Highlight Legendary Pitcher

Sandy Koufax pitched 40 National League shutouts in his storied career, a record of dominant stretch work and elite control that cemented his status among baseball greats.

Sandy Koufax

Nelsonville TB Clinic Announces Schedule

Nelsonville’s outpatient clinic at the Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital will open for a full day on Wednesdays and morning hours on Fridays. Appointments are required for both days. Contact local health departments or the hospital to schedule.

Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital

OU Teachers To Meet At Bromley Hall

Dr. Archie E. Allen will speak Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Bromley Hall cafeteria under sponsorship of the Ohio University Federation of Teachers. He is a sociology instructor at Henry Ford Community College and a visiting lecturer at Wayne State University. A discussion will follow.

Archie E. Allen Bromley Hall Ohio University Federation of Teachers Allen Henry Ford Community College Wayne State University Michigan Michigan Federation In American Federation of Teachers Henry Ford College America AFT

Eastern High Band Prepares For Spring

Eastern High School Band Boosters plan tag day on April 14 with a marching route through Tuppers Plains Reedsville and Chester. A spring concert on April 28 will recognize cadet band members for perfect attendance and award medals. An April 29 banquet and a May cadet band party follow, with dinners planned for April 13 and April 20 meetings. Food committee members and garden clubs are named.

Tuppers Plains Reedsville Chester Meigs County Education Association Eastern Local Teachers Association Earl Dean David Koblentz Donald Mora

Nelsonville Gun Club details and divorce ruling

The Hocking Gun Club reviewed range site committee reports and financing plans at a Legion Building session. President Warner Midkiff said the club will sponsor a junior group and shooting teams once the parent body is organized. Bertha M. Johnson was granted divorce from John W. Johnson by Common Pleas Court, with guilt of gross neglect noted in a cross petition. a prior listing was corrected.

Nelsonville Hock- Hocking Legion Building Warner Midkiff Bertha M. Johnson John W. Johnson Common Pleas Court

Markets Cincinnati and Columbus grain prices report

Cincinnati market notes show cattle and calves steady to slow with steers and heifers uneven. prime calves and hogs offered with varied prices. Columbus reports Ohio Dept of Agriculture cash grain prices for No 2 red wheat No 2 yellow corn No 2 oats and No 1 soybeans with narrow ranges and small changes.

Cincinnati USDA Columbus, Ohio Ohio

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