Scout Recognition Dinner Awards Silver Beaver in Kootaga Area
The Kootaga Area Council held its 42nd annual recognition dinner at Baker Center where 344 attendees including district representatives and Athens County leaders received awards. John E. Dolibois urged value of scouting while several leaders earned certificates and training credits.
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Kootaga Area
John E. Dolibois
Miami University
Blennerhasset
Little Kanawha
Washington
Athens County
Hock-Hocking
Coker
Robert Henderson
Parkersburg
W. Va
Robert K. Park
Ravenswood
National Council
Kootaga
Athens
Floyd Brown
Amline
William Spencer Kline
D. D. Montoya
Harold Beenbaugh
Raymond Carmichael
Robert Byers
Glouster
Wilbur C. Conkey
Albany
Robert L. Lent
Nelsonville
Frank L. Grubbs
Victor W. Clark
Coolville
John Coker
Clarke Daily
Lake Burr Oak Bass Sharpest Week Yet Says Anglers
Austin Wiley of Glouster caught a 6 pounds 14 ounce bass, the week’s top entry, 23½ inches long. Gerald Willis and Robert Simpkins of Millfield landed seven large bass, largest 5 pounds 5 ounces. Hartley weighed 5 pounds 7 ounces for second, Hanson B. Martin and Hartley combined for nine bass with the day’s biggest at 30 pounds. Over 20 large bass reported this week at Lake Burr Oak.
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Glouster
Gerald Willis
Robert Simpkins
Millfield
Willis
Lake Burr Oak
Hartley
Hanson B. Martin
Barn Burns at Lewis Bosworth Farm near Bishopville
Fire destroyed a 40 by 60 foot barn on the Lewis Bosworth farm one mile east of Bishopville causing about 1500 dollars in damages. Fire officials say the cause is undetermined and the M and M Volunteer Fire Department of McConnellville prevented spread to nearby buildings including the home.
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Bishopville
Lewis Bosworth
M. & M. Volunteer Fire Department
McConnellville
Howard Conkle
Funeral services for John M. Ferguson in Chauncey
John M. Ferguson 54 former Chauncey resident died Saturday evening in Homestead Florida. Services set for Thursday 1 PM at Pilgrim Holiness Church Chauncey with Rev. Charles Hook officiating. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call after noon Wednesday until 11 AM Thursday at Norbert W Johnston funeral home Glouster.
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Glouster
John M. Ferguson
Chauncey
Homestead
Fla
Pilgrim Holiness Church
Charles Hook
Green Lawn Cemetery
Norbert W. Johnston
Union and civic groups schedule meetings this week
The United Mine Workers of Amelia Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Eagles Hall with potluck refreshments. Pythian Sisters gather Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in K of P Hall. Loyal Order of Moose convenes Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in Moose Hall. Catholic Women's Club meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the parish hall with Mrs. Mark Rothery as hostess.
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United Mine Workers of Amelia Auxiliary
Eagles Hall
Pythian Sisters
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
Catholic Womens Club
Mark Rothery
Diane Dixon Honored On Seventh Birthday
Diane Dixon daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Dix of Walnut Hill celebrated her seventh birthday with a party hosted by her mother and Mrs Irene Walton. Guests included Terry Jewell Lola Ann Zimmer Jean Cunningham Lynn Gamwell Van Cardaras Martha Andrews Kathy Dixon Debbie Walton Dirk Walton Billy Blower and Ronnie Docie.
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Glouster
Diane Dixon
Bill Dixson
Walnut Hill
Mrs. Dixon
Irene Walton
Terry Jewell
Lola Ann Zimmer
Jean Cunningham
Lynn Gamwell
van Cardaras
Martha Andrews
Kathy Dixon
Debbie
Dirk Walton
Billy Blower
Ronnie Docie
Chauncey Personal Notices and Local Visits
Chauncey residents list recent visitors including Mrs Lucille Showalter and family from Warren Illinois. Paul Steinmetz and relatives from Athens. Dale Gillespie and Robert Gillespie from Ironton. Ronald Way and Judy Kimletts from Chauncey. Lois Simpson and Jeannie Sedgwick visiting Columbus. Loyal Women’s Class meets at Parrish house 1:30 p.m. Thursday with devotions by Mrs S L Darst and program directed by Mrs Harry Fritz.
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Lucille Showalter
Charles Showalter Jr
Charlotte
Kenny
Pearl Showalter
Warren
Ill
Lester Showalter
Peggy
Crooksville
Jerry Schoonover
Jerry
Pamela
Melody
Dayton
Nellie Dowler
Nelsonville
Octa Kincade
Port Clinton
Fred Nelson
Jim
John
Francis Miller
Joe
Jean
Butchie
Ricky
Chauncey
Paul Steinmetz
Rusty
Randy
Athens
Parrish House
S. L. Darst
Harry Fritz
Dale Gillespie
Irenton
Robert Gillespie
Mark and
Brent
Ronald Way
Fawn
Perry
Chris
Judy Kimletts
Lois Simpson
William Abdella
Sharon
Jeannie Sedgwick
Columbus
Ames Bern Senior Delivers State Oration on Freedom
Ames Bern High School senior Gary Rise presented an oration to Kiwanis detailing the role of real men in freedom, citing Samuel Adams and astronauts Alan Shepard Virgil Grissom and John Glenn. Dean E J Taylor introduced Rise and spoke on SAR dues and grave restoration work in Athens County. Ohio University candidates Mishty and Boley earned leadership and oratory honors at the Circle K convention in Youngstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Rise
Ames Bern
Kiwanis
Mansfield
Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution
Bise
Samuel Adams
America
Great Britain
Adams
Alan Shepard
Virgil Grissom
John Glenn
Rise
E. J. Taylor
Ohio University
Dean Taylor
SAR
Athens County
Norine Business Announcements
Kiwanian
David Vaughan
Jim Mishty
Circle K
Youngstown
Steve Boley
Columbus
Recreational Meeting Set in Amesville for Athens County
A 7:30 p m meeting at the Amesville Grange Hall will discuss recreational and tourist possibilities for Athens County. Paul Sherlock of the State Division of Industrial and Economic Development will speak, with Rev. Lloyd Evans chairing and George King coordinating Amesville efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Amesville
Athens County Resource Development Council
Paul Sherlock
State Division of Industrial and Economic Development
Lloyd Evans
Nelsonville
George King
Chest X ray unit to visit Chauncey town hall
The Chest X ray unit will be at Chauncey town hall Wednesday from 1 to 4 PM and 5 to 8 PM. Residents without transportation should contact Mrs. Peg Schoonover. A special Chauncey Church of God meeting will be held nightly at 7:30 PM this week with evangelist Rev. Arthur Miller of Germantown.
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Chauncey
Ladies Aid of
The
Methodist Church
Mary Dew
Town Hall
Peg Schoonover
Chauncey Church of
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Bert Allbaugh Jr
Dale W. Kyle
Robert Guinn
Paul Russell
Paul Koons
Trimble
Donald Anderson
Catharine Mullins
Mary Graham
the Plains
Dolibois
Jerry Liberatore
Port Malabar
Cape Canaveral
U.S
Cont
Port Malabar, Inc
Elmer F. Jones
Columbus Road
Elmer Jones
Florida
Evangelist
Judy Williams
Athens Pharmacy
Aings
Ly G
LY 1892
Economy Savings & Loan CO
N. Court St
Lynnwood
Pomeroy
Logan
Lake Burr Oak News
Austin Wiley
Harold W. Vaughn
Bass
Ferguson
Ladies Aid
PTA
Glouster Meetings
Barre Guild
W. Main Street
Logan Monument Co
Logan, Ohio
Ames Bern Senior
Honely
Ray Douglas
Douglas Rambler
W. Union Ph. LY
Gsa Ata Dade Amt
BL Eee
Quick’s Drug Store
West Union Street
Ohio
the Electric Co
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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