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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1959

Page

2

Court petitions to sell real estate in Athens Ohio

The First Pilgrim Holiness Church of Athens Ohio seeks court approval to sell Lots 1440 and 1441 in Blackwood's Addition to Athens City. The petition, Case No 22121, will be heard four weeks after the first publication. Attorneys Bolin and Walker represent petitioners.

Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio First Pilgrim Holiness Church of Athens Blackwood Bolin Walker

Notice of application for electric rate increases in Ohio

Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company filed November 8 1959 with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio for authority to raise and modify residential and general service rates outside Franklin County. The plan proposes deleting old schedules PACO 1 R-11 R-10 R-S-R and R-N-R and introducing new tiered charges including block kwh rates and demand charges, with separate plans for residential and general service small secondary medium secondary and commercial service, aiming to ensure a reasonable return on property and to take effect as soon as practicable.

Public Utilities Commission OF Ohio Revised Code of Ohio Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company Franklin County Nelsonville Pomeroy West Union Bainbridge Delaware Knox Licking Madison and Pickaway Madison Township Fayette County Miniccee Fie Wwe Cll Public Utilities Commission of Ohio Cmpany Foac Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company A. M. Miller

Linda Davis Crowned Homecoming Queen at Rio Grande

Rio Grande College selects Linda Davis of Gallipolis as homecoming queen for the game against Malone College. Attendants Hilda Corbin and Judy Cheatwood, both sophomores, join in festivities including a pep rally, the first Rio Grande pep band appearance, a 5:45 p.m. banquet, crown between halves, and a Community Hall dance.

Gallipolis Rio Grande College Linda Davis Rio Grande Redmen Malone College Hilda Corbin Judy Cheatwood Oak Hill O.S.E.A Davis Rio Omega Samba C.C.A Zeta Chi Corbin Rio

Lester Hostess To Garden Club Meeting

Chauncey Garden Club met at Mrs Roy Lester home for November. President Mrs S L Durst led the session. Members shared corn or gourd for a Thanksgiving centerpiece and signed hospital cards for Mrs Joe Bowman and Mrs Andy Kostival. Plans for Nativity at Garden Center with Mrs Carroll Tippett as chairman. The Victor Ries Fellowship Fund funded at one dollar per member for 17 members. Christmas arrangements for Athens County Home to be delivered Dec 19. Mrs Roger Boling and Mrs S L Darst commented on regional officers meeting at Ohio University Student Center. Mrs Boling oversaw three dozen fruit cakes for sale. Mrs Dow Bridgewater presented mystery package and program on Effective Welcome for The Birds. Christ mas Madonna arrangement by Mrs Dow Bridgewater for regional meeting. Club surprised Mrs George Wilton with a shower. Miss Lois Simpson accompanied Mrs Walton to the Lester home. Mrs Ray Rorick helped serve refreshments. Christmas meeting with Mrs Earl Bridgewater on Dec 16.

Chauncey Chauncey Garden Club Roy Lester S. L. Durst Joe Bowman Andy Kostival Garden Center Roger Boling S. L. Darst Ohio University Student Center Dow Bridgewater Hollis Stalder George Wilton Lois Simpson Walton Lester Ray Rorick Earl Bridgewater

Wemmer Dies in Columbus at 58

Mrs Faye Wemmer 58 of Columbus formerly Athens County resident died Tuesday at her home. Survived by husband Jess three daughters and three sons, 12 grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral 2 p.m. Friday Concord Church with burial in nearby cemetery. Burial site details noted.

Chauncey Faye Wemmer Athens County Columbus John Antle Hester Antle Jess Verna Stupski William Hohman Imogene Temple Marion John Paul George Jacksonville Hazel Stone Botkins Betty Sayre Millfield Wilbur Antle Brendt Cecil Antle Concord Church Mulkins Friends Victor Sayre

Thanksgiving Hospitality Across Ohio Families

Chauncey Robert Smith hosted a Thanksgiving dinner with guests from Columbus Dayton Belford and The Plains. The Longs hosted Thanksgiving guests from Dayton and Columbus. Eugene Leffler and Clara Leffler hosted Friday dinner with Leffler relatives. E D Coffman celebrated the 56th anniversary of S E Border with afternoon guests Jack Coffman and others.

Chauncey Robert Smith Athens Melvin Hoar Columbus Russell Johnson Dan Johnson Hoar James A. Long Walter M. Gillispie Bonnie Beth David Marcella Long Dayton George W. Long Victor Leffler Carolyn William and Belford Ohio Clara Leffler Eugene Leffler The Plains E. D. Coffman

Local Visitors Stay With Barnhouses In Obetz

Mr and Mrs Clifford Fink and their son David of Nelsonville visited Columbus on Friday and were hosted by Mr and Mrs Virgil Barnhouse in Obetz for the day.

Clifford Fink David Columbus Virgil Barnhouse Obetz

River Gauges and Dam Readings Across Ohio Valley

Gauges show rising and falling water levels at Gallipolis Marmet and Winfield with dams and rollers. Ohio River boat movements list multiple locks and vessels with up or down readings, including Louisana, Fred W. Olcoit, Northern, Cherrystone, Atlas, Ranger and more. Kanawha and Gallipolis tributaries recorded movements through the day.

Kanawha River London Marmet Winfield Ohio Rover Gallipolis Louisiana Fred W. Olcoit C. V. Harner Northern Cherrystone Sycamore Atlas Aztec National Ranger City of

Washington Elementary Lists 142 On Honor Rolls Tuesday

Washington Elementary released its second six weeks honor roll listing 142 students, an increase of eight. Principal Evan H. Evans named 43 fourth graders, 41 third, 30 fifth, and 28 sixth graders, with 20 earning straight A grades, including students across all grades.

Gallipolis Washington Evan H. Evans Marlene Johnson Edith Nielson Karen Remita Gregory Smith Dora Brady Rebecca Harris Deborah North Brenda Jean Stewart Charlotte Swan Harry Amsbury April Brandeberry John Magnussen Gary Smith Robert Ford Roberta Elliott Debbie Leedy George Ely Charlene Rocchi Tom Gooch Kay Egner Martha Cornwell Mike Fenderbosch Gary Lyons Kathie Ferguson Jo Ann Neal Ginger Elicessor Debra Davis Nancy Lease Sue Ann Mackenzie Barbara Nibert Jamie Wellman Johnny Greene Eddie Springer

Kiwanis Committees Named for 1960 in Gallipolis Club

In the Lafayette Hotel last night Kiwanis President Elect John R Heiskell announced the 1960 committee chairmen for the Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Interclub Dr George W Davis Public and Business Affairs Carl Bias Finance Burril D Hood Reception Joe Fenderbosch Public Relations Fred K Read Boys and Girls Bill Mills Agriculture and Conservation Jim Porter Circle K Fred Boulc Key Club Chuck Collier Program and Vocation Guidance Buddy Preston Education Carroll K Singer Attendance and House Committee Paul E Watson The meeting included a showing of Bird Hunting by Kenny Morgan of McKnight Davies Hardware and the old and new boards met to plan the Christmas party set for Dec 16 at 6 30 PM.

Gallipolis Lafayette John R. Heiskell Gallipolis Kiwanis Club Carroll K. Singer Paul E. Wat Kiwanians Kenny Morgan McKnight- Davies Hardware

Girl Scout Court of Awards Planned in Gallipolis

Girl Scout Troop 201 with leaders Mrs. Ross H. Fleming and McMarland Martin will hold a Court of Awards at 2 Sunday afternoon in the First United Presbyterian Church. The 14 seventh grade scouts will receive Merit Badges they earned. parents and friends are invited.

Gallipolis Ross H. Fleming McMarland Martin First United Presbyterian Church

Dayton official Earl Hagerman found dead in South Carolina motel

Dayton finance director and city accountant Earl E. Hagerman age 67 was found dead from an apparent heart ailment in a Banberg South Carolina motel while en route to Florida for a vacation.

Dayton Ohio Earl E. Hagerman Banberg, S. C Florida

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Rio Grandy Rs. Lester Garden Club Jack T. Metcalf Sheltering Arms Hospital Jack Thorne Walter O'Rourke Donald Metcalf the Plains Ida Metcalf Dover Wemmer Gates Take Thomas S. Gates Jr White House Secretary of Defense Neil H. McElroy Smart Bowman Department Store Chauncey, Ohio Percyee Minani Children of Montgomery Kanawha Falls Hinton Pomeroy-Mason Point Pleasant Winfeld Bob Benter Salvay Ernestine Washington Elementary Joyce Myers Penny Saunders Joyce Canaday Brenda Amos Beth Bastiani Vincent Hill Ricki Mosely Cathy Sutter Susan Clarke Joan Ford Gail Saunders Kathy Mitchell Connie Whittington Roger Smith Tommy Brandeberry Nanette McKenzie John Rossignol Dean Kiesling Allan Boster Janice Burner Harry Griffin Vicki Haskins Barbara Layne Debbie Gatewood Diedra Keels Nina Perry Barbara Queen Estelle Runyon Christina Holzer Mike Thompson Michelle Price Mary Thornton Bruce Campbell Sandra Foster Mary Alice Morse Brenda Young Gary Davy Phillip Lane Jeffrey Rhodes Donna Atkins Nanette Frazier Susan Prose Verdonna Saunders Cheryl Rippey David Beaver Richard Houck Terry Briggs Kathryn Burke John Childers Meda Edelblute Linda Gloss Elaine Hauldren Duston Saunders Rebecca Steinbeck Robert Eddy Dorothy J. Eisel Robert D. Cook Ronald Hefner Joan Mayes Rebecca Wilson Thomas Sechrist Danny Davies Bruce Smith Sandra Bright Lowell Evans Gregory Howell Mike Northup Russ Willis Mary Phillips Larry Crawford Kevin Dennis Debbie Jackson Connie Diane Remita Hattie Casey Sandra Adkins Mike Brink Sheryl Roberts Donald Adkins Beverly Rusk Sharon Roberts Ronny Walker Wilma Thaxton David Blazer Karen Sue Burger Joann Smith Sam Bisnaugle Frank Jones Susan Sechrist Karen Wilson Marti Layne Stephanie Gibert Janet Robinson Harriet Carswell Kiwanis Ee AR W A Denier Jus Siz LAR Everett House Coats iLike Cuff RSA SI Sh Roa RSA A RTA RIAD BEARS Mara Sas Yses Ys SSR YAN Yee Pos Sarm Girl Scouts Court of Awards Tippett’s Market Chauncey Ohio Evereres Vuk
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