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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1961

Page

4

High School Presents Christmas Concert at 3 P M

The Athens high school choir and glee clubs perform a Christmas program Sunday at 3 p m in the high school auditorium. Soloists include Richard Brandt Mary Jo Rut ter and Thomas Blume with Drew Rolston David Miller and Fritz Rabb. Directors are Minnie Louise Brown and Theresa Turner with student accompanists Vickie Orndoff and Carol Lehman.

Liine King Wencelas Drew Rolston David Miller Fritz Rabb Minnie Louise Brown Theresa Turner Vickie Orndoff Carol Lehman

Free Matinee for Glouster Children at Palace Theater

All school children from the Trimble Two area are invited to a free movie Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Palace Theater in Glouster. Candy and fruit will be provided. Sponsored by the Glouster Kiwanis Club and George Wilson of the Palace Theater. Participating schools include Jacksonville Elementary Trimble Hollister and Glouster.

Trimble Two Palace Theater Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club George Wilson Jacksonville Elementary Trimble, Hollister

One-Car Crash Near Hocking Honor Camp

Justice officials report a one car crash on Route 374 two miles south of Hocking Honor Camp. John L. Watson, 36, of Laurelville Route 2, escaped injuries after skidding on a slippery curve, spinning twice, and stopping against a tree. Moderate vehicle damage was recorded.

LOGAN Laurelville

Mrs Amnah Dies After Insecticide Poisoning in Logan

Nellie M Amnah 37 died at 9 20 am Thursday at 375 S Mulberry St after drinking concentrated insecticide. Coroner Dr Owen F Yaw ruled death by self action. Survived by husband John E Amnah mother sister son Monte and four brothers. Funeral at Leonard Funeral Home 2 pm Monday. Rev Willard O Drefke to officiate. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

Nah S. Mulberry St Hocking County William Helber Helber John E. Amnah Amnah Monte Amnah Carl Helber Logan Clarence Helber Wyandotte Mich Robert Helber Odessa Tex Raymond Helber Waveline Rutter

Couple to mark golden wedding anniversary in Haydenville

Mr. and Mrs. John Hooper of Haydenville will observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday December 17 with an open house in the Haydenville Methodist Church Little Room from 2 to 5 pm. He is a licensed minister not active recently and formerly worked at the Natco plant. They have no children.

Haydenville John Hooper Haydenville Methodist Church Hooper Natco

Commissioners Hold Regular Meeting in Logan County

Logan Hocking County commissioners met for their regular session to approve two items. They authorized an $68 animal claim to Howard E Chambers and ordered payment of bills totaling $2,186.33 from general funds, $5,373.56 from auto gasoline funds, and $335.73 from the dog and kennel fund.

Logan—Hocking County Howard E. Chambers

Chauncey Garden Club Elects Officers for 1961 62

Chauncey Garden Club elected officers for the 1961 62 year led by president Mrs Roger Bolin and first vice president Mrs Hollis Stalder. Other officers include secretary Mrs Ralph Brown and treasurer Mrs Russell Staley with chairmen named for publicity program nominating ways and means scrapbook librarian and membership.

Chauncey Chaunncey Garden Club Roger Bolin Hollis Stalder Andy Kostival Ralph Brown Russell Staley Carroll Tippett Roy Lester Clyde Jordan Erle Bridgewater

Local Family Visits Highlight Colum bus Weekend

Corning residents Mr and Mrs Cecil Woods and others visited Richard Powell and family and Jim Woods in Columbus last weekend. WSCS held a Christmas meeting in the church basement after a buffet. Mae Gossman of Zanesville visited her daughter. MYF plans Christmas caroling Friday followed by a party. PTO schedules a Christmas program for December 18 and Family Night at the Methodist Church on Thursday.

WSCS Mae Gossman Zanesville James Stickhorn MYF PTO Methodist Church

Kiwanians Sell Christmas Trees in Glouster Lot

The Glouster Kiwanis Club sells Christmas trees on the lot beside the Moose Hall. Members will be at the lot today and next week to assist buyers. Proceeds benefit child welfare and underprivileged children in Trimble Township.

Glouster Glouster Kiwanis Club Moose Hall Trimble Township

Jacksonville Eagles host Saturday dance with Demchak band

The Jacksonville Eagles sponsor a Saturday night dance from 9 p.m. to 12 at the local hall featuring music by the Demchak band.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Demchak Band

Funeral arrangements for Kermit J. Berry 47

Kermit J. Berry 47 formerly of Logan died of a heart attack Wednesday in Ashland Kentucky while living in Columbus. Survived by four sons Ronald Harvey Kenneth and Kermit Berry Jr. two daughters Laura Ann and Jean Kathryn Berry two brothers William and Ben Berry three sisters Mabel Sword Laura Hackney Thelma Mercer. Friends may call at Leonard funeral home with services at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery Columbus.

Logan Kermit J. Berry Ashland Berry Columbus Louisa Scott Virginia Justice Berry Ronald Berry Gore Route 1 Harvey Kenneth Kermit Berry Jr Laura Ann Jean Kathryn Berry William Berry Ben Berry Trimble Mabel Sword Laura Hackney Thelma Mercer Arizona Leonard Funeral Home Peter Simmons Forest Lawn Cemetery

Unemployment Rises Across Athens and Hocking Counties

The Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation reports week ending December 9 shows 822 claimants newly unemployed or on layoff, with 67 new Logan claims and 73 Athens, plus 335 and 347 continued in each county. Extended federal benefits add 185, bringing total insured to 1007 with 515 in Athens and 492 in Hocking.

Logan Athens Hocking Ohio Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Athens County

Christmas Programs At EUB Church In Corning

The Corning EUB Church children’s department presents a Christmas program Sunday December 17 at 9 30 p.m. The youth choir directed by Lahoma Jenkins will perform a Christmas Cantata Tuesday December 19 at 7 p.m. WSCS and EUB men organize. refreshments follow. No service on Wednesday December 24 due to the high school concert.

Corning Children’s Department EUB Lahoma Jenkins WSCS

Logan visitors share evening with Weltner family

Logan residents Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weltner of Reynoldsburg visited at the home of Weltner brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Denzil Weltner on W Main Street. The group attended Masonic Lodge inspection and meeting. Harry Westfall of Logan High School is reported progressing after surgery at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. He entered on Monday and is in room 835.

Robert Weltner Faith James Reynoldsburg Logan Weltner Denzil Weltner W. Main St Weltner Brothers Masonic Lodge Harry Bell S. Market St Harry Westfall Logan High School Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Marriage Licenses in Logan and Gibisonville Records

Edward Lenden ski, 29, a teacher from Logan wed Bea trice Carolyn Oliver, 19, a Logan receptionist. Lawrence Gillespie, 24, a mechanic from Gibisonville, married Wua nita Perrine, 16, of Gibisonville. Frederick Bryan, 28, a route supervisor from Lancaster, joined Alice Stevens, 29, at home in Logan.

Logan Edward Lendenski Beatrice Carolyn Oliver Lawrence G. Gillespie Gibisonville Wuanita J. Perrine Frederick H. Bryan Lancaster Alice L. Stevens

Glouster High Plans Spaghetti Supper Saturday

The junior class at Glouster High School hosts a spaghetti supper in the school lunch room. The public is invited to dine from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Class advisor is Mr Hal Leck.

Glouster Glouster High School Mr. Halleck

Chauncey Church of Christ Plans Christmas Program

The Chauncey Church of Christ Young People and pastor Rev. J. A. Long will present their annual Christmas program Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Athens County Home.

Chauncey Chauncey Church of Christ Young People J. A. Long Athens County

Births at Hocking Valley Hospital Report

The Hocking Valley Hospital notes list a birth to Mr and Mrs John Jenkins of Logan Route 2 a daughter. Additional admissions include Miss Susan Elberfeld Logan Route 1 medical Herman DeVore New Straits ville Route 1 surgery Mrs Esther Henson Laurel Pearl Thomas Rockbridge Mrs Freeman Conley Laurel ville Route 2 and daughter C B Bode Adelphi Mrs Everett Burcham Lancaster ville Route 1 and Mrs Walter Hiles Logan Route 2.

John Jenkins Logan Route 2 Herman DeVore New Straitsville Esther Henson Laurelville Pearl Thomas Rockbridge Freeman Conley C. B. Bode Adelphi Everett Burcham Lancaster Walter Hiles Logan

Legion auxiliary collection for needy families in Glouster

Residents are urged to bring used toys and clothing in good condition to the American Legion Hall before Wednesday for distribution to needy families by the American Legion Auxiliary.

Glouster American Legion Hall American Legion Auxiliary

Free Parking Planned For Bargain Day

Community Development Corp met to offer free parking on Bargain Day. William Golding and Carl Pico pledged support with meters and sacks for covers. Mayor Thomas Williams chaired and formed a committee to approach organizations for Youth Center support. A nominating panel was named for January officer elections.

Glouster Glouster Community Development Corp William Golding Carl Pico Williams Wagner, Pico, Wiley and Kittle

Jolly Stitchers Club Celebrates First Year

GLOUSTER The Jolly Stitchers Club marked its first anniversary with a gathering at Mrs. Aaron Wade’s home. Members enjoyed sewing and a gift exchange as Mrs. Wade was named secretary-treasurer for 1962, replacing Mrs. Neal Wyatt. Refreshments followed for several members including Mrs. Wyatt and Mrs. Skinner. The next meeting is set for January 10 at Mrs. Skinner’s home.

Glouster Jolly Stitchers Club Aaron Wade Wade Neal Wyatt Wyatt Mahala Moody Frances Triplett Mary Skinner Libby Craig

Birthday Dinner for Ruth Simpson in Columbus

A birthday dinner honoring Miss Ruth Simpson of Columbus was held at the home of her mother and sister, Mrs Miyte Simpson and Miss Lois Simpson, with attendees including Mrs Minnie Willis and Mr Harley Lanning. Nearby, Mr R V Bolton of Hamden was funeralized, and visitors from Columbus and Millfield were noted among local families.

Ruth Simpson Columbus Miyte Simpson Lois Simpson Minnie Willis Harley Lanning Edward Mingus Christy Hazel Mills Millfield R. V. Bolton Hamden George Walton Miss Simpson Clarence Havens Washington, D. H Paul McKinney I. Wooten Little Hocking Wilma Gilbert Sam Marshall Parkersburg Dean Cole Sugar Creek

Prayer Meeting Set in Chauncey at Mrs McKinney Home

Morristown Cottage Prayer Meeting scheduled for Friday at 7 30 p m will be held at the home of Mrs Andrew McKinney. Mrs Iva Searles will be in charge.

Chauncey Morristown Cottage Andrew McKinney Iva Searles

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