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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1962

Page

2

York Schools Honor Roll Highlights Read Across Grades

York Local schools announce honor roll lists for nine through twelfth grades, with each class including multiple students such as Cheryl McQuaid Jackie Robinson Wayne Evans Linda Kinnison and Lynn Newman. Also listed are honor roll pupils from Murray City and York Elementary and Poston Elementary with multiple seventh and eighth graders named.

York Cheryl McQuaid Jackie Robinson Wayne Evans Linda Kinnison Lynn Newman Diane Anders Elta Cox Laura Hartman Jane Levins Patty Matheny Lewis Mollica C. V. Christman Penny Coe Joe Eckels Linda Sue Champ Joe Linton Cheryl O’neil Jack Perry Mark Sayre Linda Joy Sorrell Linda Sullivan Barbara Wray Robert Loudner Anne Wolfe Joy Rutherford Ruth McCollister Nanette Smith Nancy Wray Sally Rutherford Eddie Smith Larry Smith John McDonald Paul Turn Pat Klinebriel Sharon Cook Dale Devol Sally Dearing Don Calvert Phil Linton Dennis Mitchell Bob Courtney Billie Coe Geraldine Smathers Vicki Sullivan Ruth Taylor Rita Tigner Alan Whitmore Mary Wray Sharon McDonald Martha Reynolds Judy McCombs Ruth Ann Kinneer Lois Bell Irvin Sandy Bentley Jill Campbell Norma Dalton Joan Hallett Nancy Bauer Carol Sue Davis Jim Eckels Brenda Douglas Nora Carey Denver Conker Patty Dalton Jay Karshner Reta Klinebriel Junior Phillips Rom Larry Prater Arthur Andrade Martha McClain Cathy Cullison Larry Warren Donna Allen Carol Hewitt

Nelsonville D A Lodge installs new officers

Nelsonville D A Lodge met at the IOOF Hall to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were councilor Alice Brooks associate councilor Janice Ennis junior past councilor Louise Grace associate junior past councilor Mae Ennis vice councilor Pearl Bishop associate vice councilor Elizabeth Perkins conductor Shirley Dotson warden Phyllis Linton outside sentinel Mary Linton inside sentinel Bernadine Scott 18 month trustee Lillian Drake pianist Stella Wells. Lodge Deputy Margaret Kistler spoke on the order. Christmas dinner set for 6 p.m. Tuesday with a $1 gift exchange. members urged to phone Grace or Perkins to RSVP.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Daughters of America Lodge IOOF Alice Brooks Janice Ennis Louise Grace Mae Ennis Pearl Bishop Elizabeth Perkins Shirley Dotson Phyllis Linton Outside Sentinel Mary Linton Inside Sentinel Bernadine Scott Lillian Drake Stella Wells Lodge Margaret Kistler Grace

Knights of Pythias committeedonates to scouts

Nelsonville The athletic committee of Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias contributed 10 to the unit fund of Boy Scout Troop 66 to aid its outdoor program. The committee oversees plans for dances for local youths in Nelsonville and nearby areas sponsored by Valley Lodge.

Nelsonville Valley Lodge Knights of Pythias Boy Scout

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Transfers

Birth notices list numerous families from McArthur Glouster Nelsonville Athens and nearby towns announcing daughters and sons born at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Transfers include patient to University Hospital Columbus. Blood used five units.

Harold Wicker McArthur Thomas Stull Athens Glenn McClain Nelsonville Ted Mohney Buchtel Larry Carter New Plymouth Emma Phipp New Straitsville University Hospital Columbus Gerald Work Richard Everett Trimble David Vincent Jacksonville Regina Whyte Wilbur Kallies Glouster Jack Monk Chester Storts Corning Jean Price Peggy Wimsatt Logan Jennie Powers Margaret Lines Judith Covert

Two-Car Crash Injures Motorist Near Ath ens Hocking Line

A Summerfield woman suffered a bruised nose and knee after a collision on Route 33 when a car driven by Norman Morris struck a stalled vehicle driven by Gerald Blair of Nelsonville. The motorist received a conditional speeding citation in Hocking County Court.

Nelsonville Summerfield Athens-Hocking State Highway Patrol Norman Morris Gerald H. Blair Hocking County

Rolla S Perry dies at 72 in Stockport

Rolla S Perry 72 of Stockport Route 1 died Saturday night at home. Born in Washington County, he was a prominent Liberty area farmer. Survived by wife Bessie, son Charles B., three daughters Wava Boyd Ada Waite and Alice Faye Waite, brother Lyle Perry, sister Nellie Zumbro, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Fawcett Stone funeral home, Rev. Wesley Thatcher officiating. Burial Liberty Cemetery. viewing at the funeral home.

Chesterhill Rolla S. Perry Stockport Washington County Charles Retta Smith Perry Liberty Bessie Charles B Wava Boyd Marietta Ada Waite Alice Faye Waite Lyle Perry Roseville Nellie Zumbro Fawcett-Stone Wesley Thatcher Liberty Cemetery

Shawnee Native Peyton Joins Secrest Staff in Washington

Ralph Peyton Jr of Shawnee has been named to the staff of Congressman elect Robert Secrest. He will report to Washington January 3 to organize Secrest's office. Peyton, a former aide to State Treasurer Joseph T. Ferguson, campaigned unsuccessfully for Perry County auditor. He is a 1951 Shawnee High School graduate.

Ralph Peyton, Jr Robert Secrest Washington, D.C Secrest Peyton Joseph T. Ferguson Perry County Shawnee High School

Former B&O Telegraphist Dies At 78 In Columbus

Frank Arnold Grate Zaleski 78, of Columbus Route 3, died Sunday. A longtime telegrapher for the B&O Railroad in Zaleski, she left a stepdaughter Myri Irma Bolen Wickline and three grandsons. Service Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Zaleski Church of the Nazarene. Burial in Elk Cemetery, McArthur. Weir Arend funeral home, Columbus, set viewings Tuesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Zaleski Frank Arnold Grate Columbus B&o Railroad Myri Irma Bolen Wickline Zaleski Church of the Nazarene Elk Cemetery McArthur Weir Arend Funeral Home High St

Bruce Child's Rites Held

Bruce Child, one year old son of Bennie and Jennie Bruce of Deanville, died at Mount St. Mary Hospital likely from pneumonia. He is survived by two sisters Sandra Kay and Audrey Lynn, grandparents Leonard Hill and Henry Bruce. Funeral services were Monday at Johnson Funeral Home conducted by Rev. J. Lloyd Evans with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Paul Freeman Bruce Bennie Jennie Bruce Deanville Mount St. Mary Hospital Sandra Kay Audrey Lynn Leonard Hill Henry Bruce Millfield Johnson Funeral J. Lloyd Evans Green Lawn Cemetery

City grader hits auto on Oak Street

Nelsonville reports a city grader clearing snow struck a parked car owned by Andrew W Ballard. The right front and rear doors and frame were dented, no citations were issued after investigation. In Somerset, Kurt L Stutler pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $10 plus costs.

Nelsonville Oak St Andrew W. Ballard Logan Somerset William Hoffman Kurt L. Stutler Summit St F. J. Abdella Canal St

Snow and Ice Keep City Streets Busy in Nelsonville

Street crews under Service Director Gerald Bentley cleared Public Square and most streets by Friday and Saturday. Calcium and sand were spread on hill streets and many intersections. Intermittent snow Sunday worsened driving but few accidents were reported. Bentley personally spread calcium on Canal Street Sunday night. Several vehicles remained stuck despite plowing.

Nelsonville Gerald Bentley Bentley Canal Street

J H Boothe Ex Orbiston Resident Dies

Nelsonville Ohio John H Boothe 89 a former Orbiston resident died Saturday at Odd Fellows Home Springfield where he had lived the last year and a half He worked as a stationary engineer at Orbiston mine and later at St Thomas Hospital Akron He visited Nelsonville yearly for the Parade of the Hills and stayed at the Dew Hotel Survived by two daughters a brother six grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren services at Johnson funeral home Tuesday at 1 30 p m officiated by Rev Charles Graham burial Green Lawn Cemetery

Nelsonville John H. Boothe Orbiston Odd Fellows Home Springfield Akron IOOF St. Thomas Hospital Dew German-American Club Turner Club Elizabeth Elizabeth Tissot Florence P. Rupe James Boothe California Johnson Funeral Home Charles Graham Green Lawn Cemetery

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Athens Ohio

Dame Sr B Cornwell of Cline ldg Athens Ohio is appointed Executor of the estate of Jennie Sigley of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within 12 months. Dated November 28 1962 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County Ohio.

Sr B. Cornwell Cline John E. Halliday Gallipolis Ohio George Edward Eichinger Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Notice of Appointment for Rivers Estate

Vir nia L. Rivers of Chauncey Ship appointed Deputrix of the Estate of lin Guy Rivers aka Frank Rivers deceased of Chauncey Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file within four months. Dated Nov 23 1962. Probate Judge Harold J. Rose. 11-26-30tw.

Virnia L. Rivers Chauncey Ship Guy Rivers Frank Rivers Chauncey Athens County Ohio Harold J. Rose Said

Probate and ordinance notices from Meigs and Athens counties

Notices show executors and administrators named for estates in Meigs and Athens counties including Ruby Guinther, John E Halliday, Benton Fish, and Hazel R Fish. An Athens city ordinance authorizes purchase of heavy equipment and confirms a subdivision plat by John Dowler. Sheriff sale advertised for Amesville real estate with a 1962 sale date.

John Dowler Farhills Athens Ohio Fred W. Weber O. G. Houck Raymond Shepard Public Service Safety State Public Service-Safety Hnio Athens City Ath Ohio Tae Ean Attest Q. G. Houck Ray Nona Shepard

Boy Scout Troop 66 to Meet Tuesday in Pythian Building

Nelsonville reports Boy Scout Troop 66 will meet Tuesday from 7 to 8 30 p.m. in the Pythian Building. All members to be reregsitered are asked to attend. New candidates will be considered. applications to the unit leader. New members Bruce Keeney and James Blair join the troop. Senior Patrol Leader Vernon Teel leads.

Nelsonville Pythian Tom Pyle Bruce Keeney James Blair Vernon Teel

Light Pole Cracked After Truck Skids Near City Hall

Nelsonville report says a truck driven by Eugene T. McGonagle 46 Water St New Lexington parked on Fayette St opposite City Hall swung while moving and cracked the boulevard light pole at its base. The Perry Distributing Co truck had minor damage. pole removed by Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. No citation issued.

Nelsonville Eugene T. McGonagle Water St New Lexington Fayette St City Hall Boulevard Perry Distributing Co Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co

Training Complete for Chauncey Kempton at Great Lakes

Chauncey Foster J. Kempton son of Mrs. Treva Kempton of Millfield Route 1 completed recruit training on November 30 at the Naval Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois.

Woody Nelsonville Richard L. Woody Everett Woody Jackson St Naval Training Center Great Lakes Chauncey Foster J. Kempton Treva Kempton Millfield Ill

Auction Notice of Real Estate in Athens County Ohio

Public auction for parcels 78 80 and 81 in Gubicente Addition Athens Township Athens County Ohio at the East door of the Courthouse Athens on Thursday December 1:30 PM. Estate appraised at 24000 cash only. Sheriff Harold E E and Attorney C James F Shumaker handle sale details.

Athens Ames Owit Patterson Amenville Athens County Ohio Amesville Harold BE. Shields Nelsonvile Save Gavile Tricia A. Rose Gelandand Cou State of Gubicente Athena County Las Hooper St Harold E&e. Elem

Athens City to Issue Bonds for Eden Place Improvements

Ordinance authorizes issuing bonds totaling 300000 to fund Eden Place improvements from East State Street to Dalton Avenue. Bonds dated Nov 1 1962 at 3 percent interest, payable semiannually, mature 1964–1973 with annual installments. Tax levy pledged for interest and principal, with funds held in a separate sinking fund. Emergency clause for retirement of notes.

Athens Ohio Eden Place Marais Sherein State of Seoo East State Street Dalton Avenue Helen Place Improvement United States of America Athens National Bank Pverty Athens County Fred W. Weber Keteata G. Houck Raymond Shepard

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York Schools Dofa Homer Vasteeth Court ST. Athens K of P Christmas Club Court St Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Larry Schoeman William J. Taylor Richard Byrd Andy Hall John L. Schwarzel Wilbur Swisher James O’nail Addie Maccombs Gwendolyn Jolley Nancy Smith Madge Bunthoff Ruth McDaniel Union Furnace Nancy Young New Marshfield Sylvia Thomas Eva Bradley Karen Wallace Kathleen Jones Marga Pletcher State Board Alice Kelson Allen Hartz Andy Bari Detroit Angus Gatherum William Ellenburg Hartz Bari Rolla Perry Santa Smith B&o Bruce Child Bell-ans Oranceburg N. Y J. H. Boothe Ruby Guinther Lincoln Heights Pomeroy Benton Fish Hazel R Fish Boy Scouts Gary Crosby Paris Wonigmery Ci
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