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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1962

Page

7

Lee Family Reunion Held At Bidwell

The 12th annual Lee descendants reunion gathered at the Chester Lee home in Bidwell. Cecil Lee arranged lawn flowers, the oldest guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carpenter, youngest was Jonathan Evans, and Cecil Lee and Norman, Okla., residents traveled farthest. Officers elected: Chester Lee president, Kenneth Evans vice president, Neva Lee Warneke secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for Aug 18, 1963 at Chester Lee.

Gallipolis Andrew Lee Chester Lee Bidwell Ernest Carpenter Jonathan Jenny) Evans Cecil Lee Norman Okla Harold Lee Kenneth Evans Gretchen Lynn Lee David Thomas Bostic Jonathan Blaine Evans Neva Lee Warneke Heather Gretchen Davey Andy Becky Jo Huntington Ind Hayden Evans Heidi Johnny Don Bostic David Columbus Carl Parker McArthur Nellie Blackford Wellston Paul Saunders Paula Patty Chestora

Gallipolis Chamber Seeks New Half Year Members

The Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce membership committee started a campaign for new half year memberships at 12.50 each, deadline September 7, with a two team contest led by Robert A. Boudinot and Earl Durham. The group aims to boost lagging numbers from 121 to a higher total.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Robert A. Boudinot Earl Durham

Wirt County Native Richmond Dies at Holzer Hospital

Jacob Willard Richmond 63 of Gallipolis died at 10 45 a m Wednesday in Holzer Hospital after three months as a patient He was born in Wirt County West Virginia son of the late John and Ella Richmond He is survived by his wife a son Donald Richmond of Willoughby six surviving siblings and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be at 2 30 p m Friday at Miller's Home for Funerals with Rev Cecil Mayle pastor of Garfield Ave Church of God officiating Burial will be in Centenary Cemetery Friends may call after 7 p m Thursday at the funeral home

Gallipolis Jacob Willard Richmond Fourth Ave Holzer Hospital Richmond Donald Richmond Willoughby Wirt County W. Va John Ella McCoy Richmond Marvin Raymond Smith Richmond Massillon Curley Dutch

Kiwanis Camp Meal Highlights Local Club Outing

Twenty one Kiwanians and one guest shared a kettle of beans and a full meal at the Kiwanis Youth Camp in Rio Grande. Dick Hurwitz attended as a guest of L Claude Miller as the group relaxed after weekly dinners at Tyes Restaurant.

Gallipolis Kiwanis Rio Grande Dick Hurwitz L. Claude Miller Tye Paul E. Watson Bob Houck Burhl D. Hood Charlie Bush Casey McKenzie

Gallia County Election Board Sets Sept 7 Meeting

The Gallia County Board of Elections will meet at 1 p.m. Friday Sept. 7 to review bids and set the contract for printing 51,095 ballots for the November 6 election. Clerk Mildred Stevens said she has copies of the blue law amendment and has sent ballots to three printers. The plan calls for 12,140 ballots per major category with 47,195 regular votes and 3,900 absentee ballots planned to cover all categories.

Gallipolis Gallia County

Funeral services held for Andy Dillon 61

Funeral services for Andy Dillon 61 Thurman Route 1 were held at his home at 7 30 p m with Rev William A Antis officiating. Committal will be at 2 p m Friday at Vinton Memorial Park with Rev Johnny Banks directing. The article notes North Africa as the hottest area in the world.

Gallipolis Andy Dillon Thurman William A. Antis Johnny Banks Vinton Memorial Park

Hospital Notes Report Births And Admits At Holzer

A list from Holzer Hospital notes two new daughters born to Maurice L. Elkins and James H. Hutchison in Ravenswood and Ravenswood. The admissions include Nannie E. Baird of Bidwell Route 1, Frank L. Denney of Rio Grande, Jebez C. Long and Maudice L. Elkins of Gallipolis and Ravenswood, Virgil F. Adkins Letart Route 2, James H. Hutchison Ravenswood, Timothy A. Clifford Middleport, Donna Sue Ribe and Shirley M. Schartiger Middleport, Drewey M. Saunders Huntington, Ray W. Perkins Ripley, with others listed.

Nannie E. Baird Bidwell Frank L. Denney Rio Grande Jebez C. Long Gallipolis Edwin E. Higgins Virgil F. Adkins Letart James H. Hutchison Ravenswood Timothy A. Clifford Middleport Donna Sue Rive Shirley M. Schartiger Maudice L. Elkins Drewey M. Saunders Huntington Ray W. Perkins Ripley Carrie

Dismissals in Wellston case list of names

The record lists individuals including M. Reese of Wellston and others named to be dismissed. A note mentions blood used on Wednesday totaling five pints.

Plans Set for Gallipolis Fellowship Service

Gallipolis Christ Temple on Route 35 near Bulaville Road will host a 7:45 p m Friday fellowship service featuring singing and speakers from across the state. Pastor Elder A K Frum urges public attendance as a prelude to fall plant care tips from the Society of American Florists advising buying plants now to acclimate them to home conditions.

Gallipolis Gallipolis Christ Temple Route 35 Bulaville Road A. K. Frum Society of American Florists

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