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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1963

Page

11

Rainbow Girls hold 32nd Ohio Grand Assembly at Ohio University

Logan delegation attended the 32nd Ohio Grand Assembly of Rainbow Girls August 15 to 18 in Grover Center at Ohio University. Attendees included Mrs Otto Lyke mother advisor Karen Hutchinson worthy advisor Sherry Poston associate worthy advisor Beverly Leonard charity Marilyn Lange faith and Margo Myers service Hostesses for Sunday services were Yvette Keck Benny Berry and Karen Hutchinson Minnie L Bowen chaired vocal judging for competitive choirs The Wellston choir won first place.

Logan Ohio Grover Center Ohio University Otto Lyke Karen Hutchinson Sherry Poston Beverly Leonard Marilyn Lange Faith Margo Myers Yvette Keck Benny Berry Minnie L. Bowen Wellston

Appointment of Willard Durst as Executor in Meigs County

Notice announces the appointment of Willard Durst Sr of Pomeroy Ohio as executor of the estate of George H Durst deceased of Meigs County Ohio. Dated August 21 1963 Brin Judge of the Probate Court.

Willard Durst Pomeroy Ohio George H. Durst Meigs County SY Brin

Hocking Valley Bank of Athens Granted Authority to Operate

Ohio Superintendent of Banks certifies that The Hocking Valley Bank of Athens Company may commence business as a commercial bank savings bank and a special plan bank in Athens Ohio. The certificate is issued under the authority of August 1 1963 with official seal and signature.

State OF Ohio Division OF Banks Hocking Aly Bank OF Athens Hocking Valley Bank OF Athens Athens Athens County Columbus

Athens bids sought for 24 ton truck chassis and packer body

The Director of Public Service in Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for a 24 ton cab over engine truck chassis and a 20 cubic yard packer body. Bids due August 30 1963 at 12 00 noon in the City Building. A 10 percent bid bond or certified check required with each bid. The city may reject any bid. Milton Nuzum Director of Public Service Safety City of Athens Ohio.

Milton Nuzum Public Service Safety City of Athens Ohio

Athens ordinance authorizes garbage truck purchase

Ordinance 0-33-68 empowers the Athens Ohio Public Service Safety Director to contract for a 214 ton cab over engine garbage truck with a packer body after bidding. Declared an emergency for public health and safety. effective upon mayoral approval. Dated August 14 1963.

Public Service-Safety Athens Ohio State OF Public Service Safety Director of Public Service Safety

Certificate of Compliance for Combined Insurance Company of America

The Superintendent of Insurance of Ohio certifies that Combined Insurance Company of America of Chicago Illinois has complied with Ohio laws and is authorized to transact insurance in the current year. The 1982 annual statement shows assets 42,047,949.52. liabilities 71,349,661.02. net assets 20,698,?. capital 5,000,000. surplus 15,?. income 47,900,815.00. expenses 41,583,939.83. Document dated July 8 in Columbus Ohio bearing seal of William R Morris, Superintendent.

State of Ohio Department of Insurance Superintendent of Insurance State of Ohio Combined Insurance Company OF America of Chicago State of Ilinois Columbus Ohio William R Morris Suendent Insurance of

West American Insurance Company finances shown in Ohio

The State of Ohio Department of Insurance certifies West American Insurance Company of Los Angeles California to transact business on the mutual plan. Its assets amount to 12 72.20198 with liabilities of 9 052,573 27 and net assets of 53319 628.71. Expenditures are 1 150 000.00 and policies in force 216 962 87. The certificate is signed by Superintendent William R Morris in Columbus on July 1, 1963.

State of Ohio Columbus Ohio William R Morris Oh!o

State of On Department certifies Pennsylvanita Life Insurance Co

The State of Ohio Superintendent of Insurance certifies that Pennsylvania Life Insurance Company of Philadelphia is authorized to transact insurance in the current year. The 1962 financial statement shows admitted assets of 28,275,903.49, net assets 12,757,000, surplus 7,085,927, and income 8,929,942.12 with expenditures 7,? at the Columbus seal dated July 1983.

State of Department of Insurance Ohio Pennsyivanita Liff Insurance Company Philadelphia Pennsylvania Nave Beer Aoita Columbus William R Morris

Auxiliary Hears Girls State Talk in Logan

The August meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary at the legion hall included a potluck. Freda Ellinger reported on Girls State activities while Erma Powers shared details from the Ohio state convention in Cleveland. Mrs. Hall announced CARE contribution and a national citation for Logan. The fall convention is set for Sept. 30 in Lancaster. The group will meet Sept. 16 at the legion home.

Barton S. Hall Freda Ellinger Business and Professional Women’s Club Erma Powers Cleveland Hall Eighth Ohio Logan Lancaster Legion Home

Miracles Topic Studied by Local Christian Culture Class

Mrs. Clarence Schempp led the Christian Culture Class at the EUB Church educational unit Monday evening with the topic miracles. Mrs. John Keller read the theme while prayers were offered by Mrs. Jennie Martin Mrs. Harry Sweazy and Mrs. Schempp. Closing prayer followed. Mrs. Sweazy played piano for the singing and lunch for 20 members was served by Mrs. J R Hankinson Mrs. John Burgess and Mrs. Maude Hack.

Visitors share weekend at local homes and kin

The report lists numerous visits by Robert Taylor family and connections from Virginia Kentucky West Virginia Ohio and Indiana. Guests include Mr and Mrs Jo Higgins Lawrenceburg Indiana Mr and Mrs Tony Taylor Pomeroy and other relatives. El Capitan on the Texas plains features a sheer 8078 foot cliff rise.

Segt Robert Taylor Virginia Robert Conkle Mike Shelia Cindy Ruth Willis Middleport Jo Higgins Lawrenceburg Ind Kentucky West Virginia Robert Rupe Columbus Earl Taylor Terri Hall Tony Taylor Ezra Phillips James Haffey Ashville J. M. Conkle Alex Shuler Thei Shively Roy Rife Mary McIintyre Guysville Ross Shuler Rutland el Capitan Texas Plains

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

Mrs. David Cox of Logan admitted to Hocking Valley Hospital. Mrs. Robert Hatfield of Logan discharged from the same facility.

Family Visits Logan Couple

Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Glidden in Logan include their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Chaney and Sharon Chaney. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Chaney and children Danny Mary Beth Julie Ann. and other relatives from Cincinnati Kalamazoo Bremen Columbus Lancaster.

Logan O. C. Glidden E. Second St Frank E. Chaney Sharon Robert E. Chaney Danny Mary Beth Julie Ann Rodney C. Church Shirley Chaney Kelly Cincinnati Claude A Glidden Randy Nancy Hunting Kalamazoo Mich Paul Glidden Bremen Charles Short Lancaster Jerry McCullough Jerry Columbus Vernon Glidden Ter Nancy Richard Stalder Debbie Christie Marcia Laura Dayton Leslie Kittle Mabel Sayre Millfield Paul Altier Marilyn Albany Harry Love Sue Mary Willard Willard Simonton Ann Coney Island Noah Monsour Cleveland Monsour L. D. Muzio Melvin Hoar Raymond Columbus Dan Johnson Hoars Bill Scott Chris Mike Jeff Terri Garden City Martha Rizer Rhoda Oliver Clarence Oliver Donald Douglas Keith Pam Timmy Lorene Purnell William Whity Robert Williams Washington, D.C Francis Coon the Plains Charles Shields Williams Shields Formosa Mr Williams Air Force

Alfred BY MRS HELEN WOODE ALFRED REUNION

Alfred and family from Sugar Grove attended the Campbell Family Reunion at St Marys West Virginia. Wilma Atherton visited Linda Henderson and Linda Henderson hosted Kathy Miller from Deltaville. The 49th Channell Reunion will be held September 1 in the grove of the Free Will Baptist Church Petrea Jackson County.

Alfred Tom Yost Delbert Yost Sugar Grove Campbell St. Mary’s W. Va Wilma Jean Atherton Clarence Henderson Linda Wilber Parker Eric Eddie Martha Flo Tucson Ariz G. L. Michaels Chester Paul Buckley Kimes McConnelsville Kathy Miller Deltaville Linda Henderson

Camp Ground Reunion Brings Freeman Brashares Family

Logan reports the Freeman Brashares and William Hockman descendants held a Lancaster Camp Ground family reunion honoring Chicago Bishop Brashares and Inglewood Calif Reverend Steady. The Bishop led the memorial service while about 50 relatives attended a picnic supper. Hostesses Mrs. J. F. Brashares and Mrs. N. J. Stoody directed the program and meal with several listed family members assisting.

Logan Freeman Brashares William Hockman Lancaster Camp Ground Charles Brashares Chicago Henry Steady Inglewood Calif J. F. Brashares N. J. Stoody

Baby Shower Held For Mrs Allison in Logan

Mrs Graham Swaim and Sandy Beougher hosted a baby shower Monday evening at the Swaim home for Mrs Billie Jo Allison. Prizes from games went to Mrs Jean Hood and Mrs Shelby Fiddler who presented them to the honoree. guests included numerous local women and the hostesses.

Laurel Valley Grange Potluck and Programs Friday

Community events list for Friday includes Laurel Valley Grange at 7 30 p m with a potluck program and inspection. Marion Grange hosts a rummage sale at 171 E Main St from 5 to 9 p m with a continuation Saturday at 9 30 a m.

Laurel Valley Grange Marion Grange Main St Laurel Run J. C. Penney Co

Dedicatory Service Held at Trimble Methodist Church

The Trimble WSCS held its annual dedicatory and pledge service in the church social rooms on Wednesday evening. Miss Merle Danford and Mrs. Beulah Johnson read selections, with Mrs. Sadie Morrison leading worship using Psalms 90. Refreshments followed. the September meeting location will be announced later.

Trimble WSCS

Local visits and property moves noted in community column

Jonna by Mrs C Baker reports Mr and Mrs Herman Grossnickle visiting Russell Barr and son in Vienna. Mr and Mrs Dain Baker move from Arthur Heiney property to John Cubbison near Whites Chapel. Mr and Mrs Lewis Morris with children from Mineral Wells and Mrs Lucille Peel with Cora from Parkersburg visit Clearmont Harris. Meteorite remarks describe visibility in desert areas with arid climate and slow erosion, aiding survival.

Joppa Herman Grossnickle Russell Barr Vienna Dain Baker Arthur Heiney John Cubbison Whites Chapel Lewis Morris Mineral Wells Lucille Peel Cora Parkersburg Clearmont Harris

Plains VFW Auxiliary plans district meeting and costumes

THE PLAINS The Plains VFW Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs Harold Alton to arrange attendance at the district meeting in New Marshfield next month. Members will bring a Halloween costume exchange to the September meeting. Bob Emrick and his son Jeffrey of Pittsfield Illinois visited at Mrs Dora Emrick’s home and with L T Munden on Madison Street. Visitors to Mrs Harold Shumway included Mrs Goldie Barry her son Oliver Barry and daughter Helen Barry of New Port Richey Florida and Mrs Chester Hook of Newark. Glouster three Athens County youths Ken Deveau Jerry Wade and Leroy Grubbs attended the National Order of Arrow Conference at the University of Illinois Champaign from Aug 20 23.

New Marshfield Roger Sapp Bob Emrick Jeffrey Pittsfield Ill Bob Dora Emrick L. T. Munden Madison St Illinois Harold Shumway Goldie Barry Oliver Barry Helen Barry New Port Richey Fla Chester Hook Newark Glouster Athens County National Order of Arrow University of Illinois Champaign Ken Deveau Athens Jerry Wade Chauncey Leroy Grubbs

Pilgrimage Attendees at Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation

Mrs. Frank Horvath and Mrs. Thomas Marcinko attended the pilgrimage at the Shrine of Our Lady of Consolation in Carey recently. Burlingham Church to hold a homecoming August 25 with an afternoon speaker.

the Plains Frank Horvath Thomas Marcinko Our Lady of Consolation Carey Burlingham

Bass Bite Leads Burr Oak fishing results in 1963 standings

Harold Vaughn Glouster reports Robert Nelson of Athens caught a six pound eleven ounce bass, placing him second behind Mrs. Hanson B. Martin who holds first with a seven pound bass. The piece notes other catches by William Hahoney, Jack Edwards, and Bert Hellyer, with bluegills abundant and camping busy around the lake.

Harold Vaughn Glouster Robert Nelson Lancaster St Athens Nelson Hanson B. Martin Herbert McKee William Hahoney Columbus Jack Edwards Dayton Bert Hellyer Lancaster

Logan Man Charged With Speeding

Logan resident Patrick O Floyd 18 of 156 S Market St was arrested for speeding on Zanesville Ave clocked at 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. He will appear before Mayor Delmar Freeman Saturday night. In Mayor's Court Thursday Kenneth L Coakley and Gary L West were fined $10 and costs each on separate charges.

Logan Patrick O. Floyd S. Market St Zanesville Ave Delmar Freeman Kenneth Lee Coakley Gary Lee West Coakley Henrietta Ave W. Hunter St West Selma Ind E. Main St

Mrs Brown Hosts Entre Nous Club

Mrs Brown hosts the Entre Nous Club meeting at Mrs Roger Browns home with Mrs Robert Six presiding. Entertainment chair was Mrs Don Stotts and prizes awarded to Mrs Dale Goldsberry Mrs Ronald Dowler and Mrs Six. Hostess gift went to Mrs Gerald Johnson. September meeting at Mrs Dan Stotts home. Members asked to bring materials for Halloween.

Robert Six Don Stotts Dale Goldsberry Ronald Dowler Six Gerald Johnson Dan Stotts

Ezra Allen Jr 38 of Mason dies at Lakin Medical Center

Ezra Allen Jr a Mason resident and Jackson County native died Thursday evening at Lakin Medical Center. Survived by parents Ezra Sr and his wife four brothers and five sisters. Graveside service set Sunday at 3 p.m. at Hialbert Cemetery with viewing at Foglesong Funeral Home after Sunday noon.

Mason Ezra Allen, Jr Lakin Medical Center Jackson County Ezra Allen Ralph Delbert Columbus Ray U. S. Army Blaine Phoenix Ariz Irene Rhoades Pasadena Loraine Williamson Lancaster Ohio Geneva Dillon Wanda Sayre Cincinnati Juanita White Hialbert Cemetery Foglesong Funeral Home Graham Cemetery

Local Personal Notices Span Several Cities and Deaths

The column lists visits and guests across Cincinnati Columbus Albany Millfield Garden City and Steubenville with relatives and friends. It notes the death of I E Miller 92 Middleport retired store owner and funeral details and the death of Rodney Sprouse 57 of Ewington Route 1 with services planned in Ewington Church of Christ.

Middleport I. E. Miller Holzer Hospital Miller Sarah James Julia Barton Miller

Rainey Services Moved to Jordan Baptist Church

Arrangements for Mrs. Anna Rainey changed. Funeral services shift from Stevens funeral home to Jordan Baptist Church in Gallipolis Ferry. Saturday service remains at 2 p m.

Point Pleasant Anna Rainey Jordan Baptist Church Gallipolis Ferry Stevens

Logan Couple Mourn Loss Of Stillborn Daughter Susan Beth Cox

Logan infant Susan Beth Cox died Thursday afternoon after birth in Hocking Valley Hospital. Survived by her parents David Lee and Judith Huffines Cox. grandparents Merle Huffines Logan and John Cox Elizabethton. great grandparents Roy Huffines Dewey Ringhiser Logan and S D Cox Elizabethton. Funeral held Friday at 2 p.m. in Logan.

Logan Susan Beth Cox David Lee Judith Huffines Cox Hocking Valley Hospital Merle Huffines John Cox Elizabethton Tenn Roy Huffines Dewey Ringhiser S. D. Cox

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