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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1962

Page

5

Ansel Mosier Reunion Held in Lancaster

The 38th Ansel Mosier family reunion took place at Rising Park in Lancaster on August 5. A noon basket dinner preceded a business meeting led by Stan ton Palmer with minutes read by Freda Sweigart. Officers for the new year are Bernard Ansel president Marilyn Hartman secretary treasurer Gladys Derr and Emma Turner entertainment committee. Attendees from Logan area include Jesse Ansel Mr and Mrs Stanton Palmer Mr and Mrs Joe Hilton and sons Dick and Curtis Carol Davis Karen Brown Floyd Brown Mrs Serena Funk Mr and Mrs Harley Sheets Mr and Mrs Lester Sheets and sons Larry and Stevie Mr and Mrs William King and children Billie Jo Cristee Penny Miller Mr and Mrs John Corby and children Johnny and Kathy Mr and Mrs Harry McVey Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ellinger and son Kurtis.

Logan Ansel-Mosier Rising Park Lancaster Stanton Palmer Freda Sweigart Secre Tary Bernard Ansel Marilyn Hartman Gladys Derr Emma Turner Jesse Ansel Robert Ansel Joe Hilton Dick and Curtis Carol Davis Karen Brown Floyd Brown Serena Funk Harley Sheets Lester Sheets Larry Stevie William King Billie Jo Cristee Penny Miller John Corby Johnny Kathy Harry McVey Kenneth Ellinger Kurtis Logan and Vicinity

Pi Delta Pi Celebrates Anniversary in Nelsonville

Pi Delta Pi Valley Chapter 2 marked its first anniversary with a week long observance. Members planned a church service at 10:30 a.m. and a moonlight swim at the City Pool on August 18. Guests included Grand Vice Chancellor Thomas E Mills and other dignitaries who helped institute the chapter in August 1961.

Nelsonville — Valley Pi Delta Pi Knights of Pythias Methodist Charles Fick Wiltshire Kenneth Hess Springfield George H. Gangwere Youngstown Thomas Mills Gallipolis Junior Valley Chapter 2

Accident Investigated After One Car Crash on Route 328

Deputy Marvin Smart investigated a one vehicle collision on Route 328 at 4 14 p m in Logan Hocking County. The truck driven by Paul Everett Leach 26 Wellston struck a bridge in rain damage was minor. Leach cited in County Court for driving excessive for road conditions.

Logan—Hocking County Marvin Smart Paul Everett Leach Wellston Leach

GOP Meetings and Juvenile Court Actions Highlight Local News

Logan Patrick Elwood Baldwin 16 of Laurelville faced Hocking County Juvenile Court on delinquency and drunken driving charges, pleaded guilty, fined $10 and costs, and was ordered to report to the marshal and abstain from driving for three months. Donald Thurston 18 of South Bloomingville faced related charges. he pleaded guilty, fined $10 and costs. Union No. 3905 UMWA will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Nelsonville. The Hocking County GOP Dinner Aug 15 at Izaak Walton Clubhouse adds Robert Taft Jr. as speaker for James Rhodes. a public address system will be used. FHA York High School to present a style show at Athens County Fair Grange Hall, with models from Chauncey and Nelsonville clubs. A Rainbow party and wiener roast follow at city pool and park. Minor League results show Hawaii over Tacoma 9-4. Portland over San Diego 4-0. Vancouver 8 Salt Lake 5. Vancouver 2 Salt Lake 13. Seattle 8 Spokane 1.

Logan Patrick Elwood Baldwin Laurelville Hocking County Rhea Bangert Brown Huggins Alcohl Donald Thurston Bloomingville Izaak Walton Robert Taft Jr Ohio Robert Taft Cincinnati James A. Rhodes Republican Women’s Club McKinley Club Young Republican Club Nelsonville FHA York High School Grange Hall Athens County Fair Penny North Sharon McDonald Vicki Sullivan Sharon Cook Nanette Smith Chauncey Ruth Ann Kinneer York Club Order of Rainbow City Park

Mrs. Cora Spence 91 Dies in Newark Funeral set

Mrs. Cora Bowers Spence 91 died at the home of grandnephews Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Pricer in Newark at 5 p.m. Thursday after living five years in Newark. Born in Ewing Washington Township to Peter and Sarah Stiverson Sowers, she was first married to Hiram Rosser then John Spence. She had lived in Lake Worth Florida and Logan with sister Augusta Lanning. She was a member of Main St. Methodist Church Newark and the last survivor in a nine child family. Survives three grandnephews Wilbur Lanning Howard Ralston Clarence Bowers. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Heinlein funeral home with Rev. Cary Wilson officiating. burial Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call.

Logan Cora Bowers Spence Robert H. Pricer Newark Ewing Washington Twp Peter and Sarah Stiverson Sowers Hiram Rosser John Spence Lakeworth Fla Augusta Lanning Main St. Methodist Church Wilbur Lanning Howard Ralston Clarence Bowers Heinlein Cary Wilson Green Lawn Cemetery

Entry Filed in Divorce Case Over Child Custody

Patricia Ruth Smith versus Richard L. Smith involves a motion to modify the divorce decree regarding minor children. Judge Harley Meyer ordered one child to stay with Betty Rizer and the other with Evelyn Crane, with the defendant to pay ten dollars weekly for each child.

District Meeting Set For Five Athens Churches

The Seventh Day Adventist Church of Athens will host a district meeting of five churches. A covered dish dinner follows Sabbath School and church services. The event will include a farewell sermon for Elder Lee Lewis and his family who are leaving Athens for New Haven Connecticut.

Chauncey Seventh Day Adventist Church of Athens Lee Lewis New Haven Conn

Eagles Dance at City Hall Lodge Hosts Saturday Night

A free dance for Eagles lodge members and guests will be held Saturday at the lodge hall. Music from 9 p m to 1 a m will be provided by Don Nelson and his orchestra. David Roberts, vice president, invites all district Eagle lodge members and their guests to attend.

Eagles Lodge Don Nelson David Roberts Eagle Lodge

Earl Huston Dies A155

Earl Austin Huston 55 died Thursday at a brother's home Logan Route 3 Marion Two after a year at a Veterans Hospital. A World War II veteran, he worked in railroads and sawmills. Survived by two brothers Homer and Ray Huston. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. Roberts funeral home burial Mount Tabor Cemetery Marion Two. Friends may call. Dorothy Rulosson of Cleveland has been the Brooks guests in Nelsonville.

Logan Earl Austin Huston Lewis Alfred Huston Marion Veterans’ Hospital Marion Twp Charles and Sloma Widner Huston Homer Huston Hocking Valley South Perry Ray Huston Lancaster

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Aug 1962

Hospital notes list new births for several families including Mr and Mrs Clark Dodds Nelsonville and Mr and Mrs James Bagent Logan Route 4. Admissions include Julius Vegso Jacksonville Mrs Ethel Sanborn Carbon Hill and others across Athens Nelsonville Logan Millfield New Lexington Glouster. Blood used four units.

Clark Dodds Nelsonville James Bagent Logan Julius Vegso Jacksonville Ethel Sanborn Carbon Hill Vesta Chapman Michael Krivuski Athens Edna Standall Anna Barnhart Deanville Edna Mingus W. E. Withem Clark Reed John Miller Viola McColley Millfield Kaethi Wolf Dianna Allen New Lexington Esther Howson New Marshfield Louise Green Albany William Burke Glouster Belle Lancaster William Newton Robert Martin Hatboro Clyde Singer

Mrs. Myrtle May Wonn Dies at 80 in Lancaster

Mrs. Myrtle May Wonn 80 died at Crestview Nursing Home Lancaster at 5 p.m. Thursday after two weeks as a patient. She was wife of Merritt Wonn Sr 53 Wilson Ave South Logan born Montpelier Ind daughter of Benjamin and Christina Johnson. She is survived by stepson Merritt Wenn Jr Columbus and stepdaughter Mrs Marion Allen Logan. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday Rev Dr R B Wilson officiating burial Forest Rose Cemetery Lancaster. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

Logan Myrtle May Wonn Crestview Lancaster Merritt Wonn Wilson Ave South Logan Montpelier Ind Benjamin Christina Johnson Merritt Wenn, Jr Columbus Marion Allen Heinlein R. B. Wilson Forest Rose Cemetery

Nelsonville Weekend Visitors Share Local Ties

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whitlatch of Columbus visited Nelsonville with Sharon Cope and Betty Cope, Mrs. Whitlatch's mother, along with other local relatives and friends during the past weekend.

Nelsonville Jack Whitlatch Sharon Cope Columbus

Sales advertising for ladies and kids footwear and garments

A local sale flyer lists regular prices and four for deals on nylon gowns baby doll pajamas slips skirts and briefs. Shoes include Smartaire dress pumps purses flats and children s sandals with many items reduced to low prices and odd lots available.

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