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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1965

Page

14

Area Death Notices Show Local Losses Across Counties

Multiple obituaries from Gallipolis and surrounding towns list Mrs Leota Green 88 of Texas Road Gal lipolis dying at South Vienna Nursing Home and Mrs Carrie Wells funeral set at Waugh Halley Wood in Gallipolis. John Harrison 57 Clifton found dead by self inflicted gunshot at home with WWII veteran status and restaurant owner for Clifton. Ida Rhoades Marks 92 Little Hocking dies after extended illness at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital with large surviving family. Vira Wandling 91 Logan dies at Hocking Valley Hospital. services planned at Heinlein funeral home with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. Funeral notices for McCoy Spencer Foglesong and Tick Ridge Church reflect ongoing regional losses.

Gallipolis Leota Green Texas Rd South Vienna Nursing Home Mason County Robert and Cordelia Hill Nott Carrie Wells Waugh-Halley- Wood Charles Lusher Mound Hill Cemetery Kathryn Knopp Harrison Donnie Harrison Point Pleasant Mary Waiburn Middleport Emma Ruble Vienna W. Va Opal Saylor Layton Okla Foglesong Funeral Home Marvin Frame Kirkland Memorial Gardens Belpre Ida Rhoades Marks Little Hocking Camden Clark Memorial Hospital Logan Vira Alice Wandling Motherwell Ave Hocking Valley Hospital Parley Wandling Fred Dicia) Ingmire Temperance Mich Charles Gray Washington Alza Gray Hileah Fia Bessie Mowery New Plymouth Lewis Martha Brown Sniff Starr Twp Hocking County Alfred Gray Wandling P. O. Householder Oak Grove Cemetery

Appointment of Executor for Calvert Estate in Meigs County

C C Duckler of Pomeroy Ohio is appointed executor of the estate of Effie D Calvert deceased in Meigs County. Judge F H O'Brien of the Meigs County Probate Court dated August 3. Publication August 8.

C. C. Duckler Pomeroy Ohio Effie D. Calvert Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Divorce petition filed in Athens County Common Pleas

John M. Patterson files for divorce from Ruth Patterson on grounds of wilful absence in Cause No. 23717. The hearing is set for on or after October 1, 1965. Ruth Patterson cannot be served in Ohio. Attorney Michael Molchan represents the plaintiff.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Ruth Patterson 20Th Street St. Petersburg Florida John M. Patterson Michael Molchan

Ashcraft Divorce Action Filed in Athens County Court

Howard Ashcraft files for divorce from Mildred Holmes Ashcraft on wilful absence in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio. Hearing set for September 24 1965. Lavelle and Vanity, Attorneys at Law, The Security Building Athens Ohio.

Mildred Holmes Ashcraft Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Howard Ashcraft Lavelle & Vanity Attorneys At Law the Security Building Athens

Notice of Petition to Sell Real Estate in Altman Estate

Michael Molchan as Administrator of John J. Altman deceased filed in Athens County Probate Court on July 6 1965 a petition to sell Lot 149 in the Village of Jacksonville Athens County Ohio to pay debts. Defendants named include Loraine Linn Van Maier Altman James Altman Donald Altman and unknown heirs and executors. answer due by September 13 1965.

Loraine Linn van Maier Altman James Altman Donald Altman John L. Altman William Altman Daniel V. Altman Michael Molchan John J. Altman Athens County Ohio Jacksonville State of Recorder’s Office Joan L. Altman

Three Seek Queen Title

NELSONVILLE three more contestants enter the Little Miss Parade of the Hills pageant Linda Jo Whitlatch Dennie Whitlatch Mary B Maurer Lori Sams are listed with escorts and sponsors in Cortland era notices Funeral details for Logan Gleason and Norma Kisor include burial arrangements and surviving relatives from Athens area families.

Nelsonville Linda Jo Whitlatch William Whitlatch Poplar St Dennie Whitlatch Sanborn Vending Co

Platforms Erected For Parade Of Hills

Erection of festival week platforms began Thursday under Raymond Raine with coach Robert Sheskey and local high school boys moving materials to the Kroger parking lot. City workers are constructing the stand.

Nelsonville Raymond Raine Robert Sheskey Kroger

Indiana Driver Pleads Guilty in Nelsonville Court

In Nelsonville, Eugene Hill of Fort Wayne pleaded guilty to altering an Ohio license and was fined 25 dollars plus costs in Mayor William Hoff man’s court. Opal M. Hettinger forfeited a 20 dollar bond for passing in a hazardous zone.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Ohio Eugene Hill Fort Wayne Ind Opal M. Hettinger Adelphi

Senior Club Reservations Requested for Picnic and Meeting

Nelsonville Senior Citizens held a cook-out and picnic at the city park. The next meeting is set for 7 30 p m August 24 in City Council chambers with officer elections planned. Members attending the picnic with the Logan Club should call Mrs Dora Calentine or Jay Powell for transportation and reservations by Saturday.

Nelsonville Jay Powell Logan Club Dora Calentine

Friday the 13th Birthday Adds Luck to Dawley Tale

Edward H. Dawley of Carbon Hill bursts the superstition myth on Friday the 13th though he notes the date comes once a year and often on a Friday. The 62 year old district representative for the Ohio Department of Liqued Control cites his wife Verna Mae two children and four grandchildren as reasons to feel lucky and recalls Navy service when asked about the omen.

Edward H. Dawley Carbon Hill Dawley Verna Mae Edward L Nelsonville Dorothy Christy McConnelsville Don Alice Dawlye

Alfred Church Notes Reflect Summer Visits and Fellowship

The Membership and Evangelism Commission met at the church on Aug. 10. Meals and outings marked community life as families and relatives visited and joined events across Tuppers Plains and nearby towns. The WSCS plans a meeting Aug. 17 with Genevieve Guthrie leading a program.

Helen Woode Alfred Alma _ Doss Florida Paul Buckley Ricky Teressa Columbus Cedar Point Bufalo N. Y Canada Niagara Falls Florence Sturm Millstone W. Va Dismore Boyles Pomeroy Gordon Caldwell Tuppers Plains Charles Beth Yost Sugar Grove Harry Guthrie Tom Yost Warren Bentz Millfield Vere Swartz Scalla Follrod Harold and Ruth Mt. Sterling Clara Follrod Nina Robinson Linnie Gaul Oris Gaul Clarence Atherton Mr. Atherton Arthur Atherton Wilma Jean Emma Findling Earl Person Huntington Barnett WSCS Nellie Parker Genevieve Guthrie Olivier Bailey Bailey Frances Bailey Elmwood Nursing Home Norma Dean John O’brien Arcadia Nursing Home

Middleport Fire Department Attends Ohio Conference in Cincinnati

Seven members of the Middleport Fire Department headed to a weekend conference of the Ohio State Fireman's Association at the Netherland Hilton Hotel in Cincinnati. Fire chief Russell Mills led delegates including Robert Byer alternate and Gerald Anthony, Raymond Kloes, Howard Dailey, Richard Karr, and David Ohlinger.

Middleport Middleport Fire Department Ohio State Fireman’s Association Netherland - Hilton Hotel Cincinnati Russell Mills Robert Byer Gerald Anthony Raymond Kloes Howard Dailey Richard Karr David Ohlinger

Middleport Personal Notes and Local Events

Middleport area residents share visits with Bryn Athyn and Columbus relatives. Joe Reichman plans to attend Ohio State University summer class, returning for senior year at Middleport High. American Legion Post 229 hosts cold melons during Parade of the Hills week at the Legion War Memorial Building. Wrestling matches move to Saturday at 8:30 p.m. at the high school field. Jacksonville WSCS annual picnic set for Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Memorial Park with potluck and self-provided service.

Glen Klippenstein Bryn Athyn Manning Webster Joe Reichman Columbus Lysle Meyer Ohio State University Middleport Nelsonville American Legion Post 229 Legion Post W. Columbus St Legion War Memorial Glouster Jacksonville Wscs Memorial Park

Home Demonstration Contributions Sought for Parade Window

In Nelsonville volunteers may deliver afghans quilts and other display items to the former Wolf's Furniture Store Saturday between 10 and 12 noon for the Parade of the Hills exhibit. Co chairmen for women’s activities are Mrs Beatrice Admason and Mrs Ralph White. Chairman for the exhibit is Mrs Violet Hollenbaugh.

Nelsonville Wolf's Furniture Beatrice Admason Ralph White Violet Hollenbaugh

Ken Ash to Attend Oldtimers Day in Nelsonville

Ken Ash of Anmore West Virginia will attend the annual Oldtimers Day events in Nelsonville. The Parade of the Hills kickoff includes former Reds pitcher Ash, with 1964 queen Carolyn McDonald Bookman and Hawaii crown winner Carol Devol expected to attend. The 2:30 p.m. game features Coker's Distributing vs Anchor Hocking, with Little Leaguers introduced and sky diving planned. An Oldtimers Dinner follows at the Eagles Hall at 5:30 p.m.

Nelsonville Ken Ash Anmore W. Va Crabtree Roy Carolyn McDonald

Anniversary at 60 Years for Frank and Au rilla Anderson

Frank Anderson 86 of Myers Street and his wife Au rilla Coakley will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary at home Sunday. They married August 16 1905 in New Lexington at Rev S L Tussing’s residence. He a retired Chesapeake and Ohio Railway yard conductor with 45 years service and two terms on the City Council. They have two children Charles of Nelsonville and Mrs Mary Curry of Columbus, seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Nelsonville Frank Anderson Myers St Anderson

C&SOE To Aid Meeting For National Youth Conference

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co will send 14 students and four teachers from a 25 county area to the National Youth Conference on the Atom in Chicago December 9 to 11. Nominees will be chosen from tests at Ohio State University after initial testing of more than 100 students. Sponsors include NSTA and Future Scientists of America.

Columbus Southern Ohio Electric Co Chicago Ohio State University Electric Company National Science Teachers Association The Future Scientists of America

Centennial Homecoming at Taylor Ridge Church of Christ

CHAUNCEY The Taylor Ridge Church of Christ will hold its annual homecoming and picnic on Sunday August 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Trimble Church of Christ plans a community sing at 7 30 p.m. Sunday.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge

Yeagers and Guests Attend Dinner at Mrs Yeager's Home

Letortj Letart West Virginia reports Clarence Yeager and family hosted a dinner for Mrs. Yeager and daughters Sharon and Beverly. Oakey Roush is improving after illness with visits from his daughters Dorothy Putman and Bettie Phimay. Cloud Blessing of Seattle visits Oakey Roush as Ladies Aid Society meets to quilt and clean the church basement.

Enthusiasm High Among Derby Drivers

Nelsonville area Cub Scout packs report high enthusiasm for the Pinewood Derby on August 22 with many entries expected. Cars built by cubs and parents from a block of wood will race on a 40 foot inclined track across the county.

Nelsonville

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes list new birth for Mr and Mrs William Smith from Glouster a son. Admissions include Mrs Gertrude Stocklen Nelsonville John Sanborn Carbon Hill Larry Hartman Logan Route 1 and Andrew Cominsky Glouster. Dismissals include Edward Whitmore Wellston and several others from Wellston Glouster Millfield and Athens.

Athens Norma Kisor New Marshfield Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville William Smith, Glouster Gertrude Stocklen John Sanborn Carbon Hill Larry Hartman Logan Ruth E. Tignor Solon Andrew Cominsky Glouster Edward Whitmore Wellston Diane Whitemore Terri Perkins Julia Kozma Millfield Margaret Rife Buchtel Bessie Bartley New Plymouth Grace Rutherford Hubert Bailey Elsie Walker Chauncey James

Savely Russell Rite Set for Sunday in Nelsonville

Joyce L. Savely will wed Rick Russell at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at First Methodist Church Nelsonville. A reception will follow the ceremony at the church campus.

Nelsonville Joyce L. Savely Rick Russell First Methodist Church

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