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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1973

Page

6

Rhodesia Topic of Church Group

The August meeting of the United Methodist Women of Glouster Church met at Mrs. Venus Elliott’s home. Devotions by Mrs. Cox reviewed Rhodesia article highlights. Plans for a Aug 16 picnic at Burr Oak Lake were approved with a committee led by Mrs. Meade. Refreshments served to 14 members and three guests including Edna Greenwood and Linda Greenwood.

Rhodesia Ruth Shryock Ralph Hines Harold Strohmeyer Response Paul Meade Cincinnati Burr Oak Lake Beach UMW Meade Cox Strohmeyer Richard Guinther

Shower Honors Bride Price in Glouster

Donna Jo Price was honored with a bridal shower hosted by sister-in-law Becky Price at her parents home. Guests enjoyed games and prizes, gifts were sent by several friends, and the event ended with cake and ice cream. Price is set to wed Randy Smith on August 25, 1973 at the United Methodist Church Glouster.

Tammy Antle LaDonna Weblin Lois Dean Barbara Dean Martha Andrews Mae Russell Ellen Kay Frank Eileen Dunlap Jamie Dunlap Barbara Hartley Joan Price Bonnie Smith Robin Smith Linda Dorten Charlyn Kay Hartley Elizabeth Bickley Florence Parker Brenda Dear

Class Picnic Is Thursday At Golden Rule Church

Nelsonville residents are invited to the Golden Rule Class picnic at 6 p.m. Thursday in the roadside park on Route 33 south of Nelsonville. Bring a covered dish and table service. Transportation help available from Mrs. Mildred Frank at 753-3035.

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Route Mildred Frank

Eight Riders Treated After Motorcycle Event Crash

Eight motorcyclists were treated at Mount St. Mary Hospital ER after a Moto Cross event at the Athens County Cycle Park near Doanville. One Nelsonville youth suffered a broken ankle, the others had minor injuries.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County Doanville

Mount St Mary Hospital Admits and Discharges

Admitted list includes Mrs. Lara McCaskey of Jacksonville, Master Michael Mourn of Nelsonville, Mrs. Hattie Shafer of Glouster Route 3, Miss Jessica Wolfe of Williamsown, W Va, Neasley Maxwell of Glouster. Dismissed patients include Mrs. Helen Carmichael, Mrs Mildred Hiles, Dick Standish, Ralph Perry, Frank Barnhart, Mrs. Mabel Sayers, Emerson Barstow, Mrs. Bertha Fouts.

Lara McCaskey Jacksonville Michael Mourn Nelsonville Hattie Shafer Glouster Jessica Wolfe Williamsown W. Va Neasley Maxwell Helen Carmichael Mildred Hiles Dick Standish Ralph Perry Frank Barnhart Mabel Sayers Emerson Barstow Bertha Fouts

Republican Financier Quits Job in Ohio County

Logan Charles Chuck Orwig of Lake Logan resigns as Republican finance chairman for Hocking County to chair the Governor Rhodes luncheon committee for the county. He may represent the committee with Ohio Oil and Gas Associations. Clarence Blosser says Wayne Sinsel will remain county finance co chair.

Logan Charles Chuck’ Orwig Lake Logan Hocking County Rhodes Orwig Ohio Oil and Gas Associations, Inc Clarence Blosser Wayne Sinsel

Glouster Personalities Visit and Family Travel Notes

Glouster households host guests at the Methodist parsonage on Main Street including Mrs Alyssa Howell family and Linda Greenwood of Oprington Kent England. The Hackett family from North Port Charlotte Florida and niece Kathy Hackett of Coudersport Pa visit Mrs White in Broad Street. Louise Vaughan and daughters travel to Columbus on business while Jerry Knoderer and Louella Brucker return home from North Carolina after visiting Knoderer parents.

Wilbur Boyer Mrs. Boyer Alyssa Howell Methodist Parsonage Main Street Howell Keith Greenwood Linda Oprington Kent England D. W. Hackett North Port Charlotte, Fla Kathy Hackett Coudersport Jerry Knoderer Louella Brucker Lancaster North Carolina

Births at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr. and Mrs. Gary Hedges of Logan welcome a son and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Saunders of Logan welcome a daughter. Other Logan residents include Robert Settlage Charles Lehman and Donna Gainer. Nelsonville Rockbridge Lancaster and Clifford Souders appear among those listed.

Gary Hedges Logan Frank Saunders Robert Settlage Charles Lehman Donna Gainer John Hickman Howard Zlatkind Nelsonville George Drake Rockbridge Daniel Lathey Lancaster Elsie Preisgens Clifford Souders William Simonton Scott Justice Stanley Norris David Clark Harold Kockersperger John Choate John Vickrey Kris Gabriel Robert Hart Mary Glass

Dedication Service Set for Nelsonville Church

First Christian Church plans dedication on Sept 2 for its remodeled sanctuary. Dr Herald B Monroe regional pastor and executive secretary of the Ohio Society of Christian Churches will be the speaker, announced pastor Dr William Wells.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Herald B. Monroe Ohio Society of Christian Churches William Wells

Parking ban on Braun Street in village upgrade plan

Ralph Hines village administrator announced the north side parking will be eliminated for one week between Madison Street and the railroad tracks to improve the street surface. Local officials aim to enhance roadway conditions and traffic flow during the project.

Glouster Ralph Hines Braun Street Madison

Vinton Hearings Slated After School Break In

Four suspects, two juveniles, face hearings in Vinton County Court and Juvenile Court Tuesday for a breading and entering at Allensville Junior High School. Jeffrey Harris 18 and Roger Pritchard 19 are free on bond. intruders stole soda and 75 cents and damaged a school bus. The welfare office break in Saturday left a partially opened safe and documents. Police Chief Homer Haybrun and the Ohio Bureau of Investigation investigate.

Sheriff's Office County Welfare Office McArthur Homer Haybrun Ohio Bureau of Investigation

Logan County Title Office Receipts Reported

The Logan Title Office under Miss Thelma Keyes reports receipts totaling 2489.50 with 1952.25 to the county and 537.25 to the state. Ninety eight six titles issued include resale 240 used retail 193 used casual 347 and new 178. Mortgages filed 393 and cancelled 288. Inspection fees 48 split 4 to county 44 to state. Boat fees 41 split 31 to county 10 to state.

Logan Thelma Keyes Hocking County

Firemen Find Only Pizza

McArthur volunteers respond to a smoke bomb report at Dick's Pizza Shop between High and Main Streets. Firefighters find no fire as workers finish cleanup and say they knew nothing about the alarm. The incident was reported to the Vinton County Sheriff’s Department at 11 24 p m.

McArthur Dick's Pizza Shop Vinton County Sheriff's Department McArthur Volunteer Fire Department

Twig Five To Meet At Mount St Mary Hospital Guild

Twig Five of Mount St Mary Hospital Guild will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the conference room of the hospital. Members are asked to bring articles for a white elephant sale.

Nelsonville Twig Five Mount St. Mary Hospital

Keplar Named New Vinton Deputy

Charles Keplar a former McArthur police officer from W Market St is appointed deputy sheriff by McClure to fill the vacancy caused by Dick Zimmerman’s resignation.

Charles Keplar New Vinton McArthur W. Market St Vinton County Delno McClure Keplar Dick Zimmerman

Nelsonville Men Waive Hearings On Public Intoxication

Four Nelsonville men arrested on public intoxication charges waived hearings before the Nelsonville mayor's court. Eddie Maffin Sr Lewis Edward Platt Roger Newman and Gilbert Maffin all paid fines of 10 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville Eddie Maffin Sr Lewis Edward Platt Roger Newman Gilbert Maffin

OCSEA Chapter Holds Annual Picnic in Nelsonville Park

The Nelsonville Ohio Civil Service Employer Association chapter held its annual picnic at Nelsonville City Park. After dinner, members joined games. attendees included Walter Sheets and many listed members and spouses.

OCSEA Nelsonville Nelsoth Chapter Ohio Civil Service Employer Association

Judge Fines Four In Hocking County Court

Judge James Stilwell fined four and forfeited 22 bonds in Hocking County Court. Fined were Heston Scarberry for driving without a license, Edward N. Cagg and Denny J. Griffin for speeding, and Dale E. Liller Jr for excessive speed. Bonds forfeited include 19 residents charged with swimming in prohibited areas or yielding violations, with additional speeding for several others.

Logan James Stilwell Hocking Heston Scarberry Rockbridge Edward N. Cagg Nelsonville Denny J. Griffin West St Dale E. Liller, Jr Ravenna

Area death notices and services across Ohio state towns

The notice column reports deaths and funeral details for Logan, Wellston, Nelsonville, Columbus, Canton and nearby communities. Names include Herbert Smith Leonard of Dayton, Erma Jean Harper of Chillicothe area, James Emory Henderson of Nelsonville, Hilda G. White of Columbus, and Dorothy Goodson of Canton. Arrangements vary with no visiting hours for some. services set at Roberts Funeral Home Logan. Johnson Funeral Home Nelsonville. Egan Ryan Columbus. Farmer and Clevenger Canton.

Logan Herbert Smith Leonard Dayton Hocking Valley Community Hospital Woodfield Edna Bowman Leonard Walter Pauline) Ott Warner Ave Ott James F Jean) Zehring Winter Park Fla Russell Wells Roswell Gretchen) G. Hall Hartford Conn A. G. Hudson II Victory Chapter Royal Arch Masons The Valley Lodge of Rees Council Reed Commandery Knights Templar Antioch Temple

SEOMS Squad Responds to Four Calls Saturday and Sunday

The Nelsonville Southeast Ohio Emergency Medical Services unit handled four calls over the weekend. John Hickman was transported to Hocking Valley Community Hospital for illness. Garry Reiss was injured in a motorcycle accident and taken to Mount St. Mary Hospital. Mrs. Hattie Shafter and Frank Pickett were also transported to Mount St. Mary Hospital for illnesses.

Nelsonville Southeast Glouster Hattie Shafter Mount St. Mary Hospital Dew Hotel Frank Pickett

Bishopville Missionary Society Meeting Held at Church

Mrs Keith Cramer and Mrs Florence Bulen hosted the Bishopville Society meeting in the church social rooms. Officers were elected during the business session. Refreshments served to 11 members one guest Mrs Wilma Stage and three attending children.

Bishopville Keith Cramer Florence Bulen Bishopville Missionary Society Wilma Stage

Funeral Services for Archie Red Markins Held Tuesday

Archie Red Markins 63 of Dayton died Friday in Miami Valley Hospital. A Glouster coal miner and World War II veteran he is survived by four sisters and one brother with services at Van Fossen Funeral Home Tuesday at 1 p.m. burial in Maplewood Cemetery. The family will receive visitors today.

Glouster van Fossen Archie Red) Markins S. Ludlow Dayton Markins Miami Valley Hospital West Virginia James and Maude Holdren Markins Mildred Whaley Lois Wade Barberton Adie Allen Lancaster Sadie Thiele Englewood Harvey Lorain Don Seevers Maplewood Cemetery

Gillespie Rites Set for Chesterhill Man

Horace Bert Gillespie 60 of Stockport Route 1 died 4 45 p m Saturday at home after an apparent heart attack. Born in Malta he was a Rockwell North American employee and World War II veteran. Survived by wife Dorothy Thornton Gillespie two daughters Virginia Williams Bremen Ky and Anna Marie Gillespie and son Robert Gillespie a sister Edith Reed. Funeral services Wednesday at 1 p m at Fawcett Stone Funeral Home with Brother Elmer Sparrow officiating burial in MacConnellville Cemetery. Visitation 7 9 p m Tuesday at the funeral home.

Chesterhill Horace Bert Gillespie Stockport Malta Herbert Alberta Wort Gillespie Rockwell-North American Company Newark Dorothy Thornton Gillespie Virginia Williams Bremen Anna Marie Gillespie

Bookmobile Adds New Titles to Regional Library Service

Meigs Jackson Vinton Counties Bookmobile receives a shipment of new books including government publications, language guides, sports and hobbies, history, crafts, cooking, and reference works. Notable titles cover coins, sailing, electronics, architecture, and acting.

Pomeroy Meigs- Jackson-Vinton Counties Modern Dictionary of Electronics Heloise United States Africa Brewer's Dictionary of Phrase and Sportsman's Encyclopedia Hunter's Almanac Morro Castle

Capito Enters First Full-Time Law Class at WNEC

John Kk. Capito of Athens is admitted to the first full-time class at Western New England College School of Law. He was chosen from about 800 applicants and 2,000 inquiries and will begin classes on September 4 in Springfield Massachusetts.

Springfield Mass John Kk. Capito Athens Western New England College School of Law

Democratic Club Will Meet Wednesday in Zanesville Area

The 10th District Democratic Action Club will meet Wednesday at the Holiday Inn off I 71 east of Zanesville. A 6 30 p.m. dinner will precede the 8 p.m. meeting.

10Th District Democratic Action Club Holiday Inn Zanesville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gayla Beougher Bridget Lewis Kathy Bulstrom Tammy Gwilym Marianne Brown New Lexington Jayne Wade Gallipolis Louise Vaughan Vicki Davis Sandra Vaughan Columbus Vinton Twig Walter Sheets Sam Moscato Venus Dane Margie Kirkendall Lucille Goss Rose McGathey John Ackison Jeff Ackison Dorothy Richardson Gloria Whitlatch Derrick Whitlatch Thelma McMannis Eleanor Hammond Kathy McCollough Karen McCullough Loretta Robert D. Rhyan Myron F. Dennis Spring St William L. Konkler Willis Dale Poling Charles E. Mettler North St Rodger M. van Sickle Delaware Larry R. Hobbs Orville L. Lyons, Jr Carroll E. Corns Canal Winchester Larry L. Nye New Straitsville Jimmy LD. Barton Ashville Dorothy D. Smith Leonard L. Mohler Charles L. McLaughlin Murray City Carlos F. Thompson the Plains Richard Lee Owens Parkersburg Thomas D. Crow Belpre Kenneth L. McNichols Circleville Madelynn J. Burnett Herbert Leonard Erma J. Harper Wellston Erma Jean Harper Meadow Drive Chillicothe Jenkins Robert Davis Ridgewood Cemetery Robert Barbara Harper Ralph Margaret Perkins Lenora Reed Josephine Evans Hamilton Cancer-Leukemia Research Fund Ohio State University Development Fund James Henderson James Emory Henderson Scott St Elisha and Marah Richardson Henderson Hollister Pilgrim Holiness Church Arthur Hubert Howard Pennell Chauncey Harry Pennell Warsaw Margaret Woodrum Helen Wititoe Lillie Mae Ainsley Longstreth Ella Johnson Funeral Home Fred Crabtree Green Lawn Cemetery Hilda G. White St. Elizabeth Church Harrington Dr Buchtel John J. White Sr Joanna Sheaf Harold Eileen) Fike John Brice St. Joseph Egan-Ryan Funeral Home Dorothy Goodson Canton 35Th St. NW Amherst N.Y Zaleski Edward and Florence Johnson Goodson Hartville Stark County Christ United Presbyterian Church Women's Guild Shutins Ohio University Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Sigma Alpha Ieta Music Sorority Theron R Ted Jerry Eleanor A Edward Hershey Painesville George Worthington Farmer and Clevenger Funeral Cleveland Ave George Parkinson Forest Hill Cemetery SEOMS Archie Markins Horace Gillespie John Capito Democratic Club
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