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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1966
Page
11
Members of the UMWA Auxiliary attended a Christmas dinner Tuesday night at the Burr Oak Restaurant and a party at the Eagles Hall. Lucille Witem received a mystery prize. Elected for the coming year were Mildred Cevolla president Neal Morris vice president LaDonna McClelland secretary and Kate Parks treasurer. Next meeting set for Jan 10.
Enthusiasts are gathering barbed wire pieces as collectible artifacts. Dealers note regional interest rising with vintage fencing styles and historic farm tools appealing to niche collectors.
The Past Chiefs' Club held its annual Christmas party in GLOUSTER at the K of P Hall. Fifteen members attended a dinner. game prizes went to Mary Johnston and Grace Zimmer. Cards were signed for shut ins Louise Zimmer Weltha Williams and Bessie Thompson. January meeting will be with Mary Johnston.
About 55 million Americans ride bicycles. Wisconsin recently established the first crogs state bikeway where cyclists can pedal in safety.
Mrs. Weltha Williams has learned of Mrs. Vickie Marshall Skipper’s safe arrival in Puerto Rico where she joined her husband Bryant R. Skipper, a U.S. Navy sailor. They will reside there for several months. Williams is Skipper’s great grandmother.
Betty L. Moore of Route 1 Guysville Ohio is appointed Administrator of the Estate of Joseph N Moore deceased of Lodi Township Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Probate Judge Harold J Ros signs on December 14 1936 in Athens County Ohio.
Notice states Wilma Nell Hoak of 38 West State Street Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Glenn R Hoak deceased late of ae Township Athens County for four months Dated December 14 1966 Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County Ohio 12 16
Notice states Oscar B. Heck of R. D. 4 Athens Ohio is appointed administrator of Nora Marie Heck deceased of Athens City Athens County Ohio. Dated December 21 1966.
Mag e Winebrenner of Syracuse Ohio is named Executrix of Roy Winebrenner deceased of Syracuse Meigs County Ohio. The appointment is dated December 14 in the year of the note and counts four months under probate rules. Judge 4 H. O'Brien Obate stands as probate judge for the county.
Frank W. Porter Jr of 2183 Union Avenue Pomeroy Ohio is named executor of the Edna L. Craig estate in Middleport Meigs County. Probate judge F H O'Brien dated December 20 19, with notice issued December 23. An Athens Ohio city ordinance authorizes a water department materials contract for 1967 purchase including cast iron waterline pipe lengths and class specifications.
Notice names Don ald A. Rosenbaum of 71 N Smithville Rd Dayton Ohio and Danny M Rosenbaum of 241 Croswell Rd Columbus Ohio as executors of Arthur H Rosenbaum deceased of Pomeroy Meigs County Ohio. Dated December 20 38 at Meigs County Ohio.
Wilma Higgenbotham via Rena LeMaster files for divorce from Robert F. Higgenbotham in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio on grounds of gross neglect and wilful absence. Hearing set for after December 30 1966 with costs and attorney fees requested. Rowland Bridgewater Robe attorneys for the plaintiff.
Ordinance No. 0-78-66 of the City of Athens Ohio authorizes entering a contract for purchase of asphaltic concrete premix 1000 tons and bituminous materials including 25000 gallons of asphaltic emulsion RS-1 RS-2. Bids to be advertised as required by law. Signed by Harry B Crewson and attested by city official.
Notice that on the 117th day of October 1966 the administrator filed a petition in the Probate Court of Athens County Ohio alleging the decedent died seized in fee simple of Lot Nos 368 and 369 in the Township of Athens and that the estate is insufficient to pay debts and administer costs. The notice names May Belle Bass, Juanita Presson, Walter Ek Breshears, and Clara Rosetta Baker with listed addresses in Wilmer Texas St Louis Missouri and Santa Rosa California.
A deed notice reserves coal oil gas and other minerals under specified lands and grants mining rights. The petition seeks sale of the premises to pay debts. Defendants are named and must answer by January 20, 067, per Homer S. Gall Jr. administrator of Elizabeth Burleigh estate.
Michael Molehan of 6% 8 Court Street Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Albert W Knappenberger deceased late of Athens County Ohio. Notice dated December 12 1966 in Probate Jitles of the county. Gerald A Mollica of 19 West Washington Albany Athens County is named in notice dated December 21 23.
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