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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1962

Page

7

York Grid Stadium Plans Discussed by York Board of Education

Nelsonville correspondents report York Local Board of Education and Athletic Boosters consider Shute pre stressed concrete stadium design for York High School. Architects Blum Jamison Sedeen of Newark and Shute Concrete Products would meet Friday to discuss three 30 foot sections seating 284 each at about 6000 per section with bids to follow.

Nelsonville Newark Blum, Jamison and Sedeen Shute Concrete Products, Inc Richmond Ind York Local Board of Education York High School William Forbes Shute Co Shute C. V. Christman Bert Barnes Edward Cagg

Need For Special Class Outlined By State Aide

Dr. Roderick Purcell of the Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction outlined a proposed school for mentally retarded children in Hocking County. He noted 72 of Ohio’s 88 counties already have classes, with 350 total. a three week spring trial could lead to a September class if self supporting and meeting standards, with state aid pending. For details contact Mrs Martin Sharret in Logan at EV 53360.

Logan Roderick Purcell Ohio Department of Mental Hygiene and Correction Hocking County Mental Health Association Hocking County Purcell Bureau of Mental Retardation Division of Mental Hygiene Martin Sharret

Scholarship Team Listed For Ohio University May Event

Fourteen Starr Washington students named to district state scholarship will compete at Ohio University on May 5. Names include David Stimson biology Larry McDaniel general science Myrtle Trowbridge chemistry and rest of list with English history Latin and bookkeeping. Logan Old Man's Cave camping sites expanded from 65 to 170 for tent camping to be ready by May 18.

Bill Kearns Carolyn Gainer Logan Old Man’s Cave Ohio Division of Parks

McCuneville Man Dies After Long Illness

George W. Ricketts 81 of McCuneville died Saturday at his home after a long illness. A Perry County native and retired miner, he was a 50 year member of Shawnee Masonic Lodge and held long memberships in related bodies at New Lexington. Survived by wife Clara two daughters Juanita Severance Columbus and Mary Kathleen Taylor Alexandria six grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus siblings. Masonic rites at Humphrey funeral home Shawnee at 8 p.m. Monday with service Tuesday at 2 p.m. Knights Templar escort burial in New Lexington Cemetery.

Mccuneville George W. Ricketts Perry County Benjamin and Ann Davis Ricketts Mr. Ricketts Shawnee Masonic Lodge New Lexington Clara Juanita Severance Columbus Mary Kathleen Taylor Alexandria William C. Ricketts Shawnee Jane Cochran Cleveland Lacey Baker Ida Griffith Anna Newman New Straitsville Bertha Garlinger Humphrey Funeral Home Edward Sadler Knights Templar New Lexington Cemetery

Birth at Hocking Valley Hospital

Mr and Mrs Charles Smith Logan welcome a daughter. Admitted listings include Miss Marsha Orr Logan medical Miss Sandra Clark Logan Route 2 medical Mrs Herman Bethal Logan Route 1 medical Gary Martin New Straitsville surgery Mrs Raymond Case Glouster Route 2 Mrs Ransom Casto Logan Mrs William Ervin Logan and Mrs James Hedges Laurelville Route 1 listed among medical admissions and notes.

Sandra Clark Logan Herman Bethal Gary Martin New Straitsville Ransom Casto William Ervin James Hedges Laurelville

Glouster Man Alfred Morris Dies at 78

Alfred Morris 78 of 23 Locust St Glouster died Monday morning at home after a long illness He was born in Montieur Pa a retired coal miner and member of Glouster Church of Christ Survived by wife Dena two sons Alfred B Thornville and Ernest Newport NC a daughter Elizabeth Colley Buckeye Lake one brother Levi St Petersburg Fla one sister Lena Hines Columbus seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren He was preceded in death by three sons and one daughter Funeral services Wednesday 2 pm Wiley funeral home Glouster Rev Merrill Allard officiating Burial Maplewood Cemetery Friends may call after 12 noon Tuesday

Locust St Glouster Montieur Dena Alfred B Thornville Ernest Newport, N. C Elizabeth Wiley Funeral Home Merrill Allard Maplewood Cemetery

Bennett Family Returns From Albuquerque Visit

Chesterhill Mr and Mrs Delbert Bennett and two children return from several weeks in Albuquerque New Mexico where Mr Bennett shows stomach ulcers improvement. Also Mrs Mary Nolan of Tabor Ridge comes home after weeks with Howard Nolan in Syracuse surgery recovery gradual. Others visit or recoverions noted for Levering Hartley Thomas Ewart Williams.

Delbert Bennett Todds Albuquerque N. M Mr. Bennett Mary Nolan Tabor Ridge Inlaw Howard Nolan Syracuse James Roberts Mt. Vernon Ives Hartley Charles Thomas Clair San Diego Calif Ralph Tempe Ariz Frank S. Ewart

Three Drivers Fined One Jailed in Logan Weekend

Logan police fined three motorists and jailed one after weekend incidents. Norman L. O Harra 18 pleaded guilty to making unnecessary noise and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Thomas O Holbrook 22 was fined 50 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless operation when he struck a water hydrant and yard on FE Front St. Luther W Perrine 41 was fined 150 dollars and costs and jailed three days for driving under the influence and 10 dollars plus costs for driving without an operator's license. Harold B Murphy 32 was cited for reckless operation and must appear in mayor's court Saturday night.

Logan Norman L. O’harra Thomas O. Holbrook Columbus Delmar Freeman Front St Luther W. Perrine Rockbridge Freeman E. Front St Harold B. Murphy

Driver Cited After Wreck at Madison and Franklin

Nelsonville report cites Donald E. Mitchell 26 Shawnee for stop sign violation after a two car crash at Madison and Franklin at 8 30 p m Saturday. Mitchell east on Franklin failed to stop, colliding with Richard F E Barber 19 Murray City traveling north on Madison. Mitchell to appear in Mayor Hoffman’s court at 7 30 p m Saturday.

Nelsonville Donald E. Mitchell Shawnee Madison and Franklin Sts Mitchell Franklin Madison St Richard FE Barber Murray City William Hoffman

Nelsonville court finds Wilfong innocent. Runyon fined

Harley Wilfong of Fayette Street was found innocent of assault and battery in Mayor Hoffman's court. Harrison Runyon of Patton Street was found guilty of speeding fifty miles per hour in a thirty five mph zone on Factory Road, fined ten dollars and costs after pleading innocent. The mothers of Explorer Post 70 moved their celebrity auction date from May 8 to May 4.

Nelsonville Harley Wilfong Fayette St William Hoffman Joyce Wilfong Harrison Runyon Patton St Factory Rd Mothers of Explorer Post 70

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Admissions List

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list numerous admissions from Glouster Nelsonville The Plains Murray City New Straitsville and nearby towns including Mr and Mrs Charles F xline a daughter and several men and women such as Louis Johnson Phoenix Hayes William Williamson Mrs Mary Ellen Kempton Mrs Julia Anne Potts Thomas Frank McCullough Harmon Huntley Mrs Sherrell Pedigo and others with many newborns and family mentions.

Louis Johnson Buchtel Phoenix Hayes Murray City William Williamson New Straitsville Mary Ellen Kempton Jacksonville Julia Anne Potts Nelsonville John Thomas Sherrell Pedigo Clarence O'Neil Joseph Richards Philo Clifford Stephenson Goldie Herrold William Dishong

Carter Assigned To 19th Infantry in Germany

Pvt Verne N Carter son of Mr and Mrs Verne C Carter Circleville Route 4 arrived in Germany and is assigned to the 19th Infantry. The 23 year old 1956 Clear Creek High School graduate Stoutsville now lives with his wife Sharon on Logan Route 1.

Logan Pvt. Verne N. Carter Verne C. Carter Circleville Germany 19Th Infantry Soldier Clear Creek High School Stoutsville Sharon

Young airman observed by Kennedy during Norfolk visit

Marvin E. Young of Carbondale airman in Attack Squadron 62 served with the Atlantic Fleet in Norfolk during a two day visit April 13 14. President John F Kennedy observed the event. Casey Stengel former Yankees manager now leads the Mets who have struggled at season start.

Carbondale Marvin E. Young USN William H. Young John F. Kennedy Norfolk Casey Stengel Yankees Mets Glouster David F. Carter John F. Carter Barton Atlantic Fleet

Trimble Park Board Plans Improvements and Caretaker Hire

Trimble Two Memorial Park Board elected Paul McdAllister as president Frank Grubbs as vice president Ralph Hines as secretary treasurer and Robert Collins rehired as caretaker effective immediately. Bills approved cover repairs to riding mower and backboard at the basketball court. Grubbs and McAllister will supervise Scouts cleaning debris left by high water. Public cooperation urged to dispose of refuse, especially glass, in proper containers due to hazards to children. Tentative improvements include resurfacing the park entrance turn-around adding gravel drive, painting shelter house tables and installing electric lights in storage, basketball and volleyball areas.

Robert Collins Frank Grubbs Paul McAllis Ter

Easter Weekend Socials Reach Across Towns in Ohio

Glouster families and friends gathered for Easter services and a large family weekend at the Russell home honoring MSgt. C. D. Page of Charleston S C who sails to Tripoli Libya for a three year tour. Judy Kittle nurse in Cincinnati and FBI agent Art Jauchius Jr returned for visits.

Sidney T. Russell C. D. Page Charleston S. C Page Tripoli Libya Africa Art Jauchius, Jr Glouster FBI Washington Arthur K. Jauchius, Sr

Ex-Glouster Man dies in Akron home

Ell a Antle 47 of Glouster area died unexpectedly Sunday evening at his Akron residence. Survived by wife Betty Jane mother Mrs Elva Antle Columbus and grandmother Mrs Sherd Worden Akron. Funeral 2 p m Wednesday Woodyard East Side Chapel Columbus.

Akron Betty Jane Elva Antle Columbus Sherd Worden Woodyard East Side Chapel

Also Mentioned on This Page

York Terry Bunting Bunting Cagg Forbes Cincinnati Crosley Field University of Cincinnati Nelsonville City John R. Simon York School York Alumni Association Charles E Parks State Chemical Sales Co Parks Flo Lauderback Helen Robinette State Industrial Commission Poston Harry Hewitt Christman Robinette First National Bank of Ohio Logans Caive -In Newman Eee Honey Poitier Elvis Presley Tuesday Weld Millie Perkins Hope Lange Mickey Rooney Buddy Hackett Ducky Athens Ohio Liys al ‘Aut Newman i Georg Rodgers and Hammerstein Nem Stenas Grrett Jose Ferrer Pat Boone Bobby Darin Pamela Tiffin Ann Margret Tom Ewell Alice Faye Cleopatra Missola New York Barbara Foster Claudette Ackrish Frank Mantor Max Davidson Logan Sears, Roebuck Co Mantor Davidson Kenneth Crawford Thomas Jennings Donald Eggleston Ronald Woolery Belford Harbarger Hocking Valley Hospital Charles Smith, Logan Marsha Orr Mrs. Raymond Case, Glouster Alfred Morris Alfred and Lena Zimmer Morris of the Glouster Church of Christ Colley Buckeye Lake Levi St. Petersburg Chesterhill Emmett Levering Corning Hettie Woodward Fred R. Williams Mount ST. Mary Hospital Charles Fxline William Tootle Thomas Frank McCullough Virginia Imhoff Lancaster Mrs Daisy McClelland, Glous Brenda Dorton Donna Bateman Susan Mitchell la Donna Shumway Carol Lightfoot George Fitzer Millfield Robert Marshall Michael Marshall Lena Bailey Chauncey Pearl McDonald New Marshfield Gwen Mayles Dwight Price Mildred Six Mary Ellen Hartman Ruth Harper Lawrence Reeves Violet Guess Freda Mitchell Carter Jek Young Trimble Park Board Ernest Vernon Kate Vaughn Mary Johnston Bishopville Helen Kittle Roger Kittle Helen Jewish Hospital Mr. Rue Margaret Stephenson Charles Guinther Jack Stephenson Libby Jackie West Jefferson Stephenson West Jefferson School Miss Stephenson William Stephenson Ellis Antle Glouster Area His Ralph Antle Pythian Sisters K of P Catholic Ladies Study Club Frank Darling Hocking Clayton Earl Rose Nancy Kaye Devol Ch Hong Onom Paris City Metro Goldwyn Mayer Julian Blaustein Glenn Ford Ingrid Thulin Charles Boyer Lee J. Cobb Paul Henreid Athens — LY Met/o-Goldwyn-Mayer Aim Hutton Paula Prentiss Jack Carter Wnellance Flauor Surance Athens Donald K. Barstow D. M. Goddard Houck & Reed, Inc Murphey Ins. Agency Nelsonville, Ohio Earl F. Mathews, Inc. and C. M. Gill and Co Dwight H Rtherford Peter B Lee Joseph Seiple Glouster, Ohio Richard Guinther
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