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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1962

Page

2

New Marshfield News Highlights Weekend Visitors

Local items note funeral services for Mary Starkey in Carpenter attended by Norman B. Saylor and others. Several families from Athens Mansfield Newark Barberton and Barberton and Libby Montana visit Saylor Carter Jones Gabriel households with trips to Columbus Lee Mass Brandon Park and a Brandon picnic.

Evia Carter New Marshfield Norman B. Saylor David Pinney Clifton Swain Athens Mary Starkey Carpenter Blaine Hunter Linda Maurice Guthrie Libby Mont N. B. Saylor Duane Saylor Mansfield Marion J

Mayor Fines Six Men In Logan Court

Mayor Delmar Freeman heard six cases Sunday. Donald Stevens and Ray Dalton Smith were fined for fighting and disturbing the peace at the Wooden Shoe Bar. Robert J. Williams and Charles L. Frazier paid fines for offenses on city streets. George Morse was fined for drunkenness. James Holdren was fined for foul language after a trial.

Logan Delmar Freeman Donald Stevens Rockbridge Ray Dalton Smith Gore Robert J. Williams Bremen Charles L. Frazier Main St George Morse Wooden Shoe Bar & Grill Charles Huffines James Holdren E. Second St

Skyline Lanes to Close for Lane Surfacing

Skyline Lanes will close Monday through Thursday for lane resurfacing as preparation for the season. Bowling resumes Friday with league play slated to begin September 3. Sponsors are urged to line up teams now per manager Erma Wright.

Gallipolis Skyline Erma Wright

Local Residents Share Visits and Weekend Gatherings

Racine and area residents hosted and visited relatives from Akron Vin cent Chesapeake Greenup Ky and Columbus. Notable gatherings included a family picnic at Beegle home Portland a birthday party for Hazel McKelvey and weekend visits by Mor ris Watter son Humes and others across Portland Centerville Point Pleasant and Parkersburg.

Wolf Pen Social Notices Highlight Local Visits

Dining guests at Mr and Mrs Harley Han ing Flatwood include Everett Lambert Cecil Gillogly with Stevie and Carlo Jo Athens. Afternoon visitors Mrs Kenneth Grover Joy. Other callers from West Columbia and Middleport attend and a barbecue is served. Leon Shumate visits Mansfield relatives while J B Hatfield family travels Madison. Eileen Veney stays with Howard Russell.

Naomi Smith Wolf Pen Harley Haning Flatwood Everett Lambert Cecil Gillogly Stevie Carlo Jo Athens Kenneth Grover Joy Joseph Johnson Mack Jones Roberta Ruth Bonnie Johnnie West Columbia W. Va James W. Johnson Jamie Sue Middleport Betty Hamm Wilma Righthouse Leon Shumate Mansfield Clarence Shumate Janet Gloria J. B. Hatfield Joe Joe Hatfield Nancy Madison Harold Gillogly Vicki Sue Lincoln Russell H. A. Elam Barrett Jack Elam H. A. Donahew Eileen Veney Columbus Howard Russell

Wilkesville Social Note Highlights Local Visits and Grange Inspection

Clara Phillips reports on the Vinton County Pomona Grange fifth degree conferred with Meigs County inspectors. The Wilkesville fish fry by volunteer firemen was a success. Visitors include Carroll Kessel and daughter from Columbus, Lena Wallace Marion with the Grays, and multiple guests from Vandalia, Painesville, and Washington D C.

Clara Phillips Wilkesville McCoy Frank Gray Raymond Long Jimmie Mary Kay Washington D. C Melvin Ball Sara Hartman Painesville Clovis Strausbaugh Pielgard Hansen Vandalia Joe Strong Hansen Wilton High School

Two Walkaways Are Found Sunday Night

Gallipolis State Institute patients Geraldine Gallo and Pauline Morrison were found by State Highway Patrol on Glen Summit Road after about 24 hours of freedom. Sgt. Pierce D. McCreedy and Patrolman R. E. Martine returned them to the institute.

Gallipolis Gallipolis State Institute State Highway Patrol Glen Summit Road Pierce D. McCreedy R. E. Martine Geraldine Gallo Navarre Pauline Morrison Vinton

Justice Department Probes Sentinel Purchase

The antitrust division is investigating the purchase of the Milwaukee Sentinel by the Journal Co. publisher of the Milwaukee Journal. US Attorney James B. Brennan disclosed the probe on Friday.

Milwaukee Wis The Milwaukee Sentinel the Journal Co Milwaukee Journal Antitrust Division Justice Department James B. Brennan

Bandits Kill Eight in Raid on Colombian Farm

Authorities reported eight people killed Friday in a raid on an isolated farm in Huila near Bogota. The attack occurred as bandits struck the rural area 200 miles southwest of the capital.

Bogota Colombia Huila

Apple Grove Family Picnic At Howard Robinson Home

Mr and Mrs Howard Robinson hosted a Sunday family picnic at their Apple Grove home. Attending were Harold Calender Washington Court House Marlene Fisher Molly and Larry Clara Mae Sargent Rickey Stephanie Radford Pete Shields Earl Robinson and others. The Ford families visited Columbus with Don Day and family. Ronnie and Mary remained for a week.

Apple Grove Howard Robinson Harold Calender Washington Court House Marlene Fisher Molly Larry Clara Mae Sargent Rickey Stephanie Radford Pete Shields Earl Robinson Sherman Ford Ronnie Ford Columbus Don Day Ronnie Mary

Weekend Guests and Family Visits Reported

Mason Miss Marilyn Swartz, a nursing student at Parkersburg St Josephs Hospital, hosted weekend guest Miss Carol Coleman of Parkersburg. Mrs Harold Swartz of Mason visited cousin Mrs Ray Palmer in Columbus. Mrs Hester Rayburn of Mason returned home after days in New Brunswick New Jersey with her son.

Marilyn Swartz Parkersburg St. Joseph’s Hospital Carol Coleman Harold Swartz Mason Ray Palmer Columbus Hester Rayburn of New Brunswick N. J

Shawnee Couple Mark 56th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Chester Thompson will observe their 56th wedding anniversary on August 6. They moved to Shawnee in 1912 when Mr Thompson worked for the New York Central Railroad and later ran a confectionery for 34 years retiring in 1953. The Rev Milo Moore, former Shawnee Methodist pastor, is improving at his home in Vinton Route 1 after a serious illness.

Shawnee Chester Thompson Thompsons Thompson New York Central Railroad Milo Moore Shawnee Methodist Church Vinton

Eisenhower and Monnet Meet in Paris

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower began a six day Paris visit and spent the afternoon with Jean Monnet known as the father of united Europe. Accompanied by Mamie and two grandchildren they drove to Monnet's thatched home west of Paris for a private discussion.

Paris Dwight D. Eisenhower Jean Monnet Father United Europe Mamie Eisenhower Monnet

Two Men Arrested on Probation Violations in Gallipolis

Gallia County deputies arrested Donald Angel and James Saunders both of Gallipolis on probation violation charges Saturday. Logan D Predmore of Enterprise was cited for reckless operation by city police at 3:35 a.m. Sunday on East Main Street and will appear before Mayor Freeman. Saturday at 8 p.m.

Gallipolis Gallia County Donald Angel James Saunders Logan Lawrence D. Predmore Enterprise E. Main St Freeman

Rotary To Hear Stecker In Gal lipolis

Frederick Stecker of Columbus, governor of Rotary District 669, will visit the Gallipolis Rotary Club Tuesday evening at the Farmers Hotel. He will address members and meet with Harold Wiseman and other officials on Rotary administration and service projects as part of a global team led by Nitish Laharry of Calcutta. Stecker, Ohio State University executive director of university relations, is a former Rotary club president and was elected district governor for 1962 63 at the 53rd annual convention in Los Angeles.

Gallipolis Frederick Stecker Columbus Rotary International Rotary Club Farmers Hotel Harold E. Wiseman Gallipolis Rotary Rotary Stecker Nitish C. Laharry Calcutta India Ohio State University Rotary Club of Columbus Los Angeles

Summer Visitors and Local Family News Across Ohio

Drakes Mrs Aletha Collings Columbus spent a day at her summer home. Mrs Pauline Guess Barberton weekend guest of sister Mrs George Drake. Mrs Wilda Call Bradenton Fla returned home after July with her father Sullivan Maxwell and relatives. Mr and Mrs John Stenson Columbus weekend at mother Isabelle Murray. Miss Jeane Dudash summer vacation at Ohio University. Captain Mrs Carl Drake two sons vacation with their parents George Drake and D C Maxwell in Corning. Mr and Mrs Ben Halsey Elyria weekend with Maxwell parents. Mrs Golden Drake and Mrs Sue Drake spent a day in Zanesville. Mr and Mrs Davie Maxwell Jr Zanesville dinner guests of D C Maxwell. Mrs John Relio daughter Mildred Parsons and grandsons Rodney and Tommie Maxwell vacation in Chicago visiting Richard Relio.

Ohio University Carl Drake George Drake D. C. Nelson Corning Ben Halsey Janet Elyria A. E. Maxwell Golden Drake Sue Drake Zanesville Davie Maxwell Jr D. C. Maxwell John Relio Mildred Parsons Rodney Tommie Maxwell Chicago Richard Relio

Boyles Family Relocation Mentioned In Ohio Move

Alfred and Mrs Dinsmore Boyles helped Mr and Mrs Phillip Boyles and family move from Parkersburg to Tuppers Plains. The Minneapolis Star and Tribune plans to resume publication Tuesday after a strike ended that halted the paper since April 12.

Dinsmore Boyles Phillip Boyles Parkersburg Tuppers Plains Minneapolis, Minn The Minneapolis Star and Tribune

Claims Drop In Counties

Gallia County reports 188 unemployment claimants and Meigs County 239 at week end. One year ago Gallia had 315 and Meigs 394 claimants. Initial claims were 29 in Gallia and 29 in Meigs with 159 and 210 continued claims respectively.

Gallipolis Gallia County Meigs County Frank W. Childers Ohio State Employment Service

Shaver Rites Are Tuesday

Gallia county funeral notice for Dora Gertrude Shaver 69. Services at Bulaville Christian Church Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Alfred Holley and Rev. E. C. Venz officiating. Burial in Rife Cemetery. Surviving are Ora Shaver husband. Earl and James Shaver sons. five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Born March 13 1893 Morgan Township. Married Oct 11 1910 in the courthouse. Body lies in state an hour before service. callers may come to the residence until 1 p.m.

Gallipolis Bulaville Christian Church Dora Gertrude Shaver Alfred Holley E. C. Venz Rife Ora Shaver Earl James Mrs. Shaver Court House Morgan Township Jesse Nancy Smith Swick

Stewart News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Bridal Shower

A flurry of social visits fills Stewart as Rex and Mrs O'Brien host and welcome friends from Circleville Pomeroy and Belpre. A July 17 bridal shower at Carl Tippie’s home honors Mr and Mrs Frank Tippie with many guests and gift givers from the community.

Patrol Court Actions In Gallipolis Saturday

Gallipolis Municipal Court heard patrol cases including Gary Stone 19 of Cheshire fined five dollars and costs for no operator's license. Anita Roop 21 of Lancaster bonded fifteen dollars forfeit for no license. James Howell Walker 22 of Gallipolis cited for speeding. Case to be disposed Monday.

Gary Stone Cheshire Harry Eddy Anita Roop Lancaster William Wilcox Zanesville William Lickert Charleston Harry L. Simpkins Braden Joseph Vicaro Bellville N. J James Howell Walker Gallipolis

River Traffic and Dam Conditions Across Kanawha Ohio Rivers

River gauges report crossings on Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup and Kanawha Falls with varying levels and a few up to 4% feet. dams on Kanawha River are described as all roller dams on the sill while Ohio River dams rise. Boat movements include London Sol vay Winfield Shearer Helen C V Harner Beck Kathleen K and other vessels with multiple up and down readings noticeable through 9 10 a.m. to 9 25 p.m.

Gallipolis Montgomery Greenup Kanawha Falls Ainton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Kanawha River Ohio River London Solvay Bingo Sam Houston Calhoun Wayne Deana Bosworth

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Admits Five Patients

Five patients admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital including Mrs. Harry Henshaw of Nelsonville, Mrs. Wave line Woods of Logan, Mrs. Patricia Bowen of Forest, Mr. Joe Williams of New Straitsville, all for medical conditions. Amanda Driver cited in Logan for driving while intoxicated at 10 32 p m after weaving on Route 33. case to be before Hocking County Judge Vaughn Collins Monday.

Harry Henshaw Nelsonville Waveline Woods Logan Patricia Bowen Forest Joe Williams New Straitsville Amanda Arthur Raymond Graham Hocking County Vaughn Collins

Hamley Run News Highlights Local Activity and Births

Hamley Run 4H Club prepares Athens County Fair exhibits while F W Young buys a John Deere baler. Old 18 inch gas line replacement shifts from horse haul to modern automated construction. Birth announced at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville for George Young's first son. grandparents named. Others: Conrad Zimmerman joins Beasley and Mathews Garage. oil scouts seek leases. multiple visits and home improvements noted.

G. G. Young Hamley Run F. W. Young Dowler Ridge Five Points Grass Creek Cleveland George Young Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Guy

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Local Births and Dismissals

A hospital notes list births at Mount St. Mary including a son for the Mc Connell family Nelsonville Route 1 and a daughter for the Williams Shawnee couple, among others. Dismissals include Stanley Barnhart and son Carbondale and several other patients returning home. Logan man Michael J Mator cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance. He will appear before Mayor Delmar Freeman Saturday at 8 p.m.

Stanley Barnhart Carbondale Richard Goodwillie Logan Joe Rutter Glouster Thomas Moore Athens Maynard LeMay New Marshfield Emery Lantz Trimble Donald Woodyard Albany Mary Treadway New Straitsville Wahalla Miller Shawnee William Watts Evelyn Reed Corning Danny Nichols Londonderry Lavina Morrison Nannie Sorrell Murray City Nancy Simmons Nelsonville Ruth Bonkowski Carl Cox Helen Mechem Lillian Lee Mary Freer Anna Tolliver Buchtel Michael J. Mantor Delmar Freeman

City arrests listed in six months of 1962

Logan City police records show 197 arrests in the first half of 1962, with 205 for the same period in 1961. Monthly totals include January 22, February 19, March 32, April 45, May 38, June 26, plus 15 juvenile arrests. Charges ranged from intoxication to grand larceny and miscellaneous offenses.

Logan Roy Kelch

Mass for Mrs Elizabeth Hicks Sweeney Schedules in Nelsonville

Funeral mass for Mrs. Elizabeth Hicks Sweeney 51 former Nelsonville resident will be at St Andrew’s Church at 10 a m Tuesday Fr Roger Brisgal to officiate Rosary at 8:30 p m Monday at Johnson funeral home Burial in Asbury Cemetery Also note Guy F Bookman of Buchtel fined 15 dollars plus costs for driving 65 mph in a 50 mph zone on Fourth Street in Mayor Hoffman’s court

Nelsonville Elizabeth Hicks Sweeney Elizabeth N. J Roger Brisgal St. Andrew’s Church Johnson Funeral Home Asbury Cemetery Guy F. Bookman Buchtel Hoffman Fourth St

Ladies Auxiliary Attends VFW Post Meeting in Nelsonville

Ten members of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 3467 attended the regular Nelsonville meeting Wednesday. The session included a business discussion followed by a potluck and social hour. Carl Duskey of 544 Chestnut St was admitted to Lancaster Fairfield Hospital as a surgical patient. room number 124.

Nelsonville Ladies Auxiliary VFW Carl Duskey Chestnut St Lancaster Fairfield Hospital

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