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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1969

Page

7

Area Death Notices Fr. Anthony J. Nickel Dies

The Rev. Fr. Anthony J. Nickel, 75, pastor of Holy Cross Catholic Church Glouster for 18 years, died after major surgery in Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus. Ordained 1922 in Columbus, he served at several parishes and was active in Glouster Kiwanis. Funeral details announced and Bishop Massie to officiate. Burial Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

Glouster Anthony J. Nickel Holy Cross Catholic Church Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Pittsburgh John J. Hartley Father Nickel St. Fedilis College Duquesne University St. Vincents Seminary Pennsylvania St. Johns Seminary Little Rock Ark Holy Cross, Columbus Our Lady of Mercy Carrollton St. Michael Carlisle St. Henry Harrietsville Holy Cross Glouster Kiwanis Club van Fossen Holy Cross Church John King Massie Steubenville Queen of Heaven Cemetery

Wilkesville man Frank Dailey 83 dies suddenly

Frank Dailey 83 of Wilkesville died Monday after collapsing outside his home. A broommaker in the family business, he was the son of John and Almira Burnhammer Dailey. Surviving: two sons Edward Wilkesville and Harold Coalton. three daughters Francis Cline Middleport Emma Fox Pomeroy Irene Countryman Greenfield. 19 grandchildren. Two wives and two daughters preceded him. Services Thursday 2 pm at Radcliff EUB Church with Rev Orville Exline. Burial Radcliff Cemetery. Friends may call Strong and Son Funeral Home after Tuesday evening.

Wilkesville Frank Dailey John and Almira Burnhammer Dailey Edward Harold Coalton Francis Cline Middleport Emma Fox Pomeroy Irene Countryman Greenfield Radcliff Eub Orville Radcliff Cemetery Strong and Son Funeral

Love Reunion Held At Krodel Park in Point Pleasant

The annual Love reunion gathered at Krodel Park with attendees from Charleston Plain City Norfolk Columbus Pomeroy Magnolia Can ton Henderson Letart Cheshire Point Pleasant and more. Next year’s reunion is planned for the third Sunday in July.

Point Pleasant Krodel Park Osie Roush Lloyd Roush William Love Anne Mae Brown Charleston Everett Love Candy Pyles Johnny Plain City Lillian McDonald Norfolk Jim Lambert Pomeroy Lonnie Bowling Magnolia Charles Bowling Canton Robert Love Ella Mae Northrup Columbus George Love Sandy Pyles Sandra Danny Henderson Shirley Mickey Cottrill Letart Robert Conkle Mike Sheila Cindy Cheshire Jack Pyles Jacquie Pam Larry Pyles la Donna L. D Charles Pyles Ted Stevens Cathy Eric McKinney

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births Noted

Mount St. Mary Hospital reports births for several families including Mr. and Mrs. Sikorski and Mr. and Mrs. Cox with newborn daughters. Other listings note infants and parents from Nelsonville Logan Chauncey and nearby areas.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Joseph Sikorski Glouster Jerry Cox Logan

Terry Lee Robson Arrives In Germany

Army Pfc. Terry Lee Robson of Murray City has arrived in Frankfurt Germany for military assignment after a furlough with wife Connie Jean Jordan and relatives. His wife plans to join him in December following the birth of their first child. Homecoming plans for Monday Longstreth Carbon Hill are set for Aug 30 through Sept 1 with program details to be announced.

Nelsonville Terry Lee Robson Connie Jean Jordan Glen Dale Robson Murray City Frankfurt Germany Robson Longstreth Carbon Hill

Infant dies from chicken pox in Columbus hospital

Michael J. England 13 month old son of John and Margie Bowers England of New Marshfield died Saturday at Children’s Hospital Columbus from chicken pox complications. Survived by parents two sisters maternal grandmother and paternal grandparents an infant brother. services held Tuesday at White Funeral Home Coolville with Rev. Guy White officiating burial in Coolville Cemetery.

New Marshfield Michael James England John Margie Bowers England Children’s Hospital Columbus Tammia Kaye Rebecca Denise Gladys Bowers Guysville Harold England Stewart John Edward White Funeral Home Coolville Guy White Coolville Cemetery

Two Jailed For Loitering In Nelsonville Arrests

Betty Decker of Chestnut Street and Eddie Maffin of Franklin Street were arrested for loitering and held in city jail for hearings before May or Earl Hilleary. Flotilla Farley of Carbondale was jailed Friday night on intoxication and disturbance charges. Chapman Woodson of High Street was arrested for assault and battery and ordered to appear in Nelsonville Mayor’s court August 15.

Nelsonville Betty Decker Chestnut St Eddie Maffin Franklin Street Earl Hilleary Flotilla Farley Carbondale Chapman Woodson High St Georgiana Woodson

Chickens Reported Stolen in Gallipolis Area

Gallipolis reports show 35 chickens vanished from a chicken house between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday while the family was away. In separate cases, James Gillenwater, 24, Crown City, faces petit larceny for a bicycle theft. Barry Saunders, 22, Gallipolis Route, charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Gladys Morrison Gehring, 30 of Bidwell, charged with disturbing the peace.

Gallipolis Dave Beaver Sowards Ridge Sheriff's Department James Gillenwater Crown City Karen Woon Bear Run Barry Saunders Gladys Morrison Gehring Bidwell

Perry County Court Notes Divorces and Marriages Listed

Betlyn Saylor granted divorce from Wayne Saylor with property and goods awarded in New Lexington and maiden name restored. Dana Thompson wins custody of a child with $12 weekly support and car. household goods to defendant. James A Large cited for gross neglect and extreme cruelty in divorce from Mary Large. couple from Somerset with four children. custody sought. Marriage licenses issued to multiple couples in Ohio counties. Land transfers cover shares in Saltlick and adjacent townships with related heirs and deeds.

Betlyn Saylor Wayne Saylor New Lexington Leslie Dana Thompson Herbert Thompson James A. Large Mary Large Somerset Michael Edward Colvin Martha Ann Nixon New Straitsville Ernest H. Ungwede Ann Arbor Mich Elaine M. Eveland Charles H. Thompson Columbus Paulette Jane Ratliff New Leaington

Man Injured Drilling Wells Near Logan

Harold Snyder of Route 1 was injured at work drilling wells near Logan. He was hospitalized at Logan Hospital where doctors fear he has lost sight in one eye.

Glouster Harold Snyder Logan Logan Hospital

Key to Evolution on Mars: Ozone May Guide Life

Some scientists argue that ozone could be the key to evolution on Mars. The presence of this oxygen variant above craters or lowlands suggests oxygen molecules that may support life.

Mars

Two Slated To Receive Degrees At EKU Summer Commencement

In Richmond Kentucky two Messenger area residents are among 494 candidates set to receive degrees at Eastern Kentucky University's summer commencement. The 8 30 p m program in the Van Pe rsem Amphitheater features Dr Robert R Martin EKU president conferring degrees and an honorary doctor of laws on former U S Senator Thruston B Morton of Louisville. Lee Lemos of Athens will receive a bachelor of arts from the College of Arts and Sciences and Ransel Lincoln Chatfield of McArthur will receive a degree from the College of Education.

Richmond Messenger Eastern Kentucky University Robert R. Martin van Pearsem U. S Thruston B. Morton Louisville Lee Lemos Athens College of Arts and Sciences Ransel Lincoln Chatfield McArthur College of Education

Racine Happy Hus tler Sunday School and Funeral Notices

The Sunday School class at Wesleyan United Methodist Church held a potluck dinner with twelve members present and scripture read by Mrs. Lavinia Simpson. Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Younce were conducted at the Methodist Church with Rev. H. L. McDaniel officiating. many out of town relatives attended.

Racine Wesleyan United Methodist Church Methodist Parsonage Lavinia Simpson Sybil Miles Helen Younce Methodist Church H. L. McDaniel Guysville Elizabeth Swan Huntington Jonathan Lowe Carolyn Milton W. Va William N. Brammer Cleveland William Harting Linton Ind Leo Mitchell Orland Mitchell Parkersburg John Hivener W. E. Mitchell Connie Vienna John Hulbert C. C. Bradford Worthington Hugh Cairns Laurel and Gayle Tipp City Edna Pickens Gretta Simpson Lovey Sayre Darcy Potter Bryan Donald Bradford Detroit A. C. Bradford Lee Jackson Pickerington Jerry Powell Skyline Drive George Neigler Lewis Miller Cooville Frances Savage East Liverpool Harriett Neigler Mary Creek Pamela Corky Floyd Farra Jr Columbus Floyd Farra Margie Grimm Florence Adams Junction City Ronnie Grimm Roderick Grimm Russell Lee Manchester Lillian Lee

Water Bonds Debated but Costly for Nelsonville

Nelsonville council weighs funding the waterworks expansion with general obligation and revenue bonds. Engineers suggest possible deletions to cut costs while maintaining supply, and a plan to source federal funds via Sam Sharp Associates is explored. The report notes a tight city debt picture and potential future trash collection fee impacts from W and S Sanitation.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary W and Sanitation Co Utility of Finance Floyd G. Browne Squire, Sanders Dempsey James Shumaker Carl Young Utility Committee Finance Committee Glen Tharp Tharp Memorial Yerde Machine Products Nelsonville Development Association Judiciary Don Kern W and S Sanitation Woodrow Wilson Nelsonville Citizens Council Athens County Shafer Hilleary W and S

Man Seeks Workmen's Compensation in County Court

Arvil D. Wiblin of Albany Route 2 sues Athens County and the county highway department seeking access to the Ohio Workmen's Compensation Fund. The suit names Jay C. Flowers administrator and the Industrial Commission of Ohio. Wiblin alleges disabling injuries in May 1968 while employed by the county highway department and cites prior denial by the bureau.

Athens County Common Pleas Court Workmen's Compensation Fund Arvil D. Wiblin Albany Jay C. Flowers Bureau of Workmen's Compensation Industrial Commission of Ohio Withlin Bureau

Temperature Dips to 55 Degrees as Summer Low

U.S. observer C. L Colmer reported 55 degrees overnight the lowest so far this summer. At 8:30 a.m. the temperature was 60 degrees with highs of 84 expected Monday. The Hocking River fell after peaking at 9.11 feet Sunday night following weekend rains.

C. L Colmer U.S Colmer Hocking

Divorces Filed in Guernsey County Irs Old Papers Summary

Petitions list multiple divorce actions including Carl E Walker versus Lucy M Walker and Norma Jean Hammond versus James Hammond. Cross petitions cite gross neglect and extreme cruelty. Custody and support sought in several cases. locations include Glouster Newark Chauncey Chillicothe and The Plains.

Carl E. Walker N. Congress Lucy M. Walker First St. the Plains Norma Jean Hammond Mill St Glouster James Hammond Mill St. Chauncey Margaret Vore Orley Vore

Nelsonville Council Rejects Emergency Purchase Bid

Nelsonville council votes five to two against an emergency proposal to hire a accounting machine for the water department. The measure failed as only a three fourths majority was required. The council also moved a liquor license transfer for Elks Lodge 543 and approved a recreation levy. A $5,000 water fund payment to Floyd G Browne and Associates was tabled after an auditor noted a $6,600 prepayment.

Nelsonville Water Department Kern John Brooks State Liquor Board Elks Lodge No Elks’ Lodge Hocking Street Patrick’s Floyd G. Browne Tigner Council

Point Personals Update From Local Residents

Miss Connie Blas daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Wood of Jefferson Avenue is spending two weeks in Nayamon Puerto Rico and will return Saturday to resume X-ray technician studies at St Marys Hospital Huntington. Miss Alva Eckard a former Mason County resident now in Washington DC visits relatives in Sand Hill Road and is sister of Horton Eckard Beale School principal. Mrs Cecil B Dean and daughter Cathy of Dix-San Addition plan to return this weekend from Florida after a month visiting relatives.

Connie Blas Robert Wood Jefferson Avenue Nayamon Puerto Rico U. S St. Mary’s Hospital Huntington Alva Eckard Mason County Washington, D. C Oran Sand Hill Road Horton Eckard Beale School Cecil B. Dean Cathy Dix-San Addition Florida

Man Bound To Jury On Car Fire Count

A Glouster Route 3 man pled guilty in Municipal Court to burning a motor vehicle. Richard Lee Kasler was bound to the Athens County grand jury under $3,000 bond. A vehicle theft charge was dismissed but expected to be refiled. The 1969 pickup truck owned by Athens Masonry Construction was valued at $2,500.

Glouster Route 3 Richard Lee Kasler Athens County Grand Jury Franklin Sheeter Kasler Athens Masonry Construction

Driver Accused on DWI Violation

Charges of driving while intoxicated and unsafe operation were continued in Municipal Court this morning against Andrew Nisley, 19, of Warren Road. The cases were continued until Friday and Nisley was freed on bond after an arrest early Sunday on Richland Avenue in Athens. Sea shells are the hard coverings fashioned by 50,000 species of marine mollusks.

Andrew Nisley Warren Road Nisley Richland Avenue Athens

Society flea market raises funds for Logan history museum

The Hocking County Historical Society netted over 200 from the Antique Show and Flea Market at the fairgrounds Saturday. Dealers from Toledo Ironton Columbus Glouster New Straitsville Johnstown Bremen Lancaster Grove City and nearby areas displayed wares to a large crowd despite rain. The bake sale drew more than last year and a used book stand will be an annual flea market feature. Clinton Poling chaired the event with George Billings as co chair. Mrs C Clinton Poling led refreshments and James Frey ran the used book sale. Wayne Timberlake donated his time as auctioneer in the sheep barn.

Logan Hocking County Clinton Poling George Billings Cochairman C. Clinton Poling James Frey Wayne Timberlake

Nelsonville Considers Day Nursery Jurisdiction

Safety Director Earl Baker reported a request for information on establishing and operating a day nursery in Nelsonville, asking whether the city has jurisdiction. Police Chief Max Valkinburg noted state laws now regulate day nurseries strictly. Don Kern raised the issue of the Public Square flag missing on July 4, and suggested the police back a Scout color guard to ensure display when Scouts are away.

Nelsonville Earl Baker Max Valkinburg United States Don Kern

Meigs County Land Transfers Summary

Meigs County records show transfers including multiple parcels in Lebanon Scipio Syracuse and Middleport. Notable actions include parcels and lots conveyed to individuals such as Charles Hal Russell Hell Earl Betts Manning Webster James Daniels and Donald Gosney among others and mineral rights conveyed to William Harris.

Robert Hortenbach Clyde Moll Lebanon Charles Hal Russell Hell Harold Curtis Filer Marilyn Filer Scipio Earl Betts Garner Betts Ralph Burson Leona Burton Middleport Jack W. Carsey Neel €. Dorsey Archie Lee June Lee Syracuse M. Cole Dovie Cole Chester Manning Webster Doris Sermpson Orange J. B. O Brien Jones Daniels James Daniels Laura Greene Willam Charles Greene Darrel Collins Rts Donald Gosney Ruth Gosney Anna Ryther Mere

Free Moonlight Swim Opens Parade of the Hills Festival

Nelsonville marks the 1969 Parade of the Hills Festival with a free moonlight swim Sunday from 8 to 10 p.m. at the city pool, announced by the City Recreation Commission.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission

James Dean Recuperating After Major Surgery

Nelsonville Army Sgt. James M. Dean recovering from major surgery performed Aug. 5 at Fort Benning Georgia. Dean served in Vietnam and will recuperate at home with his wife Mary Jane Watkins and their young son. Parents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Dean of Glouster. Military address listed.

Nelsonville — Army James M. Dean Mary Jane Watkins Nelsonville Fort Benning Georgia Dean Vietnam Ralph Dean Glouster 38Th Infantry Martin Army Hospital

Evans Farm Notes Profit Declines Despite Higher Hog Costs

Bob Evans Farms Inc reports a 2 percent sales rise for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending July 2, with net income of 174 019 dollars or 30 cents a share. This compares to 232 165 dollars or 41 cents last year, blamed on sharp hog price increases. Directors approve a regular dividend of 12.5 cents per share payable Sept 2 to holders of record Aug 15.

Columbus Bob Evans Farms, Inc Ohio Michigan Ermerson E. Evans

Hayes Young Reunion Held At Old School

The 45th Hayes-Young family and Holliday School reunion was held Sunday at the old Holliday School Ground near Burlingham. A basket dinner followed a business session with officers retained: Hollie Hayes president Dale Arnold vice president Audra Hayes secretary treasurer. The program listed committees and speakers, with gifts to the eldest Emerson Hayes and youngest Susan Arnold. Guests traveled from multiple towns including Silver Grove Kentucky Albany Pomeroy Shade Coolville Long Bottom Logan Junction City and Athens.

Burlingham Hayes-Young Hollie Hayes Dale Arnold Audra Hayes Joyce Sauters Rhea Douglas Patty Arnold Mary K. Josten Garoldene Boyd Christine Sauters Sharon Swindell Martha Hayes Theresa Eastman Frank Cheesebrew Leo Goodwin Fern Cheesebrew Charles D. Wilde Clifford Hayes Russell Bainum Kim Stevers Mary Bainum Coleen Dougan Lynette Craig Tami Dougan Emerson Hayes Susan Arnold Clinton Douglas Pomeroy Charles D. Woode Coolvile D. L. Brickles Ronald Dougan Harold Hayes James W. Boyd Paula Swindell Shade John Hayes Long Bottom Margaret Sharp Logan Junction City Gregory Middleport P. R. Gildey Clifton Vw, Va Ned Swindell Camille Columbus Lucile Holden Edna Hawk Vernon Douglas Athens

Notice of Appointment and Public Notices in Athens County

Multiple probate notices appoint executors and administratrices in Athens County Ohio. Kathryn Decker and Mabel Sayers are named fiduciaries for estates with four month creditor claim periods. Additional notices announce salesman license applications by David Landers and Orville Weissman and a divorce action involving Edward Russell and Ronde Marie Russell in Athens County Court.

Kathryn Decker W. Union Street Athens Ohio Robert W. Decker Tate J. Rose Said Mabel Savers Jackson Street Nelsonville Athens County Minnie Kittle Millfield Mabel Sayers Leslie Kittle Jate Oho Harold J. Rose Sold County Inc R C Cii David Landers Angela Drive Ojo Division of Securities Columbus Channing Company, Inc Bertie Creek Michigan John David Lundberg Secrons Inc. R Orville C.F Orville C. F. Weissman Ronde Marie Russell Colonial Heights Virginia Edward Russell Court of Common Pleas Richard Russell Jones & Ball Attorney's

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