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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1968

Page

3

Area Death Notices from Point Pleasant and Surrounding Areas

Multiple obituaries from Point Pleasant and nearby towns note deaths of Paul Golinski 78 of Point Pleasant Route 2 World War I veteran and retired German postal worker who died at home, Robert McCulloch 85 of Point Pleasant and John K Stephenson in Jackson, plus Harley Callahan 73 of Ewington and other local residents with funeral details and burial plans.

Middleport John K. Stephenson Jackson Sperry

Court Notice and Divorce Petition in Athens County Ohio

Linda Irwin filed for divorce from Robert B Irwin in the Athens County Court of Common Pleas on November 2 1968. The notice lists addresses in Glouster Ohio and APO San Francisco with executor appointment for M Ethel Moore estate and four month creditor filing window.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Linda Irwin Robert B Irwin Company A APO San Francico California Robert B. Irwin Glouster Rowland, Bridgewater & Robe Attorneys WHS

Thomas Shasteen Pomeroy Dies In Auto Crash

Thomas Shasteen Pomeroy resident and Vietnam veteran, 23, was killed in a late Monday crash while en route to Waynesville North Carolina. He was a member of the Pomeroy American Legion post Trinity United Church of Christ and survived by his parents a sister two brothers and a grandmother. Services set for Friday at 1 p.m. at Ewing Funeral Home with burial at Beech Grove Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday and Friday before the service.

Point Pleasant Robert McCulloch Ripley Road Pleasant Valley Hospital Mason County John Maria Noble McCulloch Iva Blanche Kincaid McCulloch Ruby Carder Francis Eugene James Ivan McCulloch Lewis C. McCulloch Dwight Denny Carder Chapman-Wilcoxen Earl Perkins Internment Suncrest Cemetery Vinton Harley Clifford Callahan Ewington Holzer Hospital Jonathan Mary Merrill Callahan Blue Ridge Mary Connelly Callahan James C. Callahan J. P. Callahan Tecumseh, Mich Gurney Browning Logan Leon Casto Columbus Hattie Tipton Gusta Edwards Gaily Patterson Lola Patterson Bonnie Patterson Blue Ridge, Ga Luther Callahan Lester Callahan McCoy Cloyd Graves Vinton Memorial Park Coolville Howard A. Bond Guysville St. Joseph Parkersburg W. Va Carthage Two Thomas and Allie Buff Bond Bond Mamie Crippen Bond Garrett Charles Ronald William Jimmy Garner Frost Phor Norma) Nelson Carl Hazel) Pinnell Grafton Ralph Judith Ann) Brunty Daniel Clarice) Gonzales Aurora Iil Ivan Lancaster Clyde White Funeral Home Guy White Wyers Cemetery Mary Magdalene Krannitz Warner Ave Hocking Valley Community Hospital Catherine Miller Schrader Joseph Francis Krannitz James Mary Margaret Whitla Lucille Kunkler Joan Kunkler Betty Roop Ann Kilb St. John’s Catholic Church Charles P. Foy Oak Grove Cemetery Roberts Funeral Home Funeral Pomeroy Thomas Shasteen Waynesville N. C

Dover Township Seeks Bid for 1957 Fire Truck Front Mount Pump

Dover Township Trustees Athens County invite bids by 9 0 o'clock a.m. December 7, 1968 for a cab and chassis to be fitted as specified. Red 27,000 lb GVW, 170–175 in wheelbase, V8 390 cu in, front 9,000 lb axle, 5,000 lb springs, heavy frame, 50,000 psi reinforcement, 2 speed rear 27,000 lb, 7 to 1 to 7.3 to 1, dual batteries 100 Ah, 12 V, 105 A alternator, 20 gal tank, 20 in wheels, 6 tires, front and rear brakes 15 in, dual w. c. mirrors, heater, wipers, turn signals, and extensive pump equipment for a 750 GPM @150 PSI front mount pump with accessory hoses, reels, ladders, lights, siren, and related gear. Bids on cab and chassis from local truck dealers. fitting specifications include American Marsh Waterous or Hale Cen trifugal geared up front mount pump, 750 GPM, designed for freezing protection, and other gear. Trade-in 1957 fire truck with front mount pump. Right to reject any bid reserved.

Dover Township Athens County W. C D. c American Marsh Waterous Jane Hanning Millfieid Orso

Mrs Groghan’s 101st Birthday Celebration in New Haven

Mrs Eileen Groghan of Cranegie Pennsylvania celebrated her 101st birthday at a party in New Haven. She received 121 birthday cards ten floral tributes a three tier cake a tea rose corsage and a telegram from President Lyndon B Johnson. She came to the United States from Ireland in 1893 and has three children John Mrs Mary Snyder and Mrs William Chisler.

New Haven Eileen Groghan Cranegie William Chisler United States Lyndon B. Johnson Groghan Ireland John Mary Snyder

New Haven Council OKs Library Site

New Haven Town Council approved leasing the old Methodist Church building for the proposed library. Librarian Mary Stein discussed plans and the council referred all lease legal matters to town attorney William Bardin. Helen Fields presided in the mayor’s absence. Community Development Corporation meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Civic Center. WSCS of the Methodist Church meets Thursday at 7 30 p.m. at Mildred Hines home. Ethel Blower co host. Mabel LeFever in charge.

New Haven Mary Stein William Bardin Helen Fields Community Development Corporation WSCS Mildred Hines Ethel Blower Mabel LeFever

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Admits

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Larry Jordan of Point Pleasant and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Bobby Foster of Pomeroy. Admitted: Mrs Larry Jordan Point Pleasant Mrs Bobby Foster Pomeroy and Mrs Alvin Myers Reedsville.

Pleasant Valley Hospital Larry Jordan Point Pleasant Bobby Foster Pomeroy Alvin Myers Reedsville

Executorship of Gerald Murray Kendal Franks Estate Named

Pauline Kensington Franks of 113 Franklin Avenue Athens Ohio is duly appointed executor of the estate of Gerald Murray Kendal Franks deceased of 113 Franklin Avenue Athens County Ohio dated November 27 1968 probate judge Harold J Rose signs for the county with notices on 12 3 12 10 and 12 17

Samuel B. Erskine Athens Ohio M Ethel Moore Ate Athens County Ohio Harold J. Rose Reid County Pauline Kensington Franks Franklin Avenue Athens Gerald Murray Kendal Franks Harold J Rose Said Lloyd Stanley Bolin S. Clinton Street Albany Edward W. Brooks Said County

Community Choirs and Youth Meetings Schedule

Tuesday 7 p.m. Adult Choir practice at Chauncey Christian Church. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. Chauncey Boy Scouts at Parish House. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Mill Field Choir practice at Millfield Christian Church. Wednesday 7:15 p.m. Mill Field Christian Youth Fellowship at church.

Chauncey Christian Church Chauncey Boy Scouts Millfield

Appointment of Eleanor Van Dyke as Administratrix

Eleanor Van Dyke of 125 Franklin Ave Athens Ohio is named Administratrix of the estate of Dorrise E Van Dyke deceased in Athens County Ohio. Dated November 27 1968.

Estate of Edward W. Brooks appoints executor

Lloyd Stanley Bolin of S Clinton Street Albany Ohio is named Executor of the Estate of Edward W Brooks deceased of Albany village Athens county.

Bus Crash Near Crooksville Kills Driver Injures Five Kids

Orville Hoover 59 died when a bus and a semi truck collided on Route 93 Perry County. Five child passengers were listed in satisfactory condition at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville. driver William McElfresh 41 of Roseville charged with vehicular homicide first degree and reckless operation. hearing set December 13.

New Lexington Perry Clayton School For Perry County

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