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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1970

Page

6

Pinewood Derby Winners Shine for Cub Scouts

Logan reports 130 parents and scouts at Trinity United Methodist Church for Cub Scout Pack 236 Pinewood Derby. Gary Chapman wins with dad crafts. Jim Burns finishes runner up. Judges include Gene Sparks Ed Dartnell and Gene Morgan. Spark retires as cubmaster. Paul Geiger named successor. Pack sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church.

Logan Pinewood Gene Sparks Ed Dartnell Gene Morgan Spark Paul Geiger Trinity United Methodist Church Ruth Wilkinson Cub Pack Gary Chapman David Jim Burns Leonard

One Fined One Jailed for Payment in City Court

In Mayor Wadley’s Court Chauncey a man was fined $48.80 for disturbing the peace and resisting arrest. Marshal John Villars filed the charges. John Willison was ordered to Athens County jail for nonpayment of a $33.80 fine and costs. He had promised to pay after appearing in court last month.

Chauncey Charles Wadley Jack Lewis Nelsonville John Villars John Willison Athens County Wadley Willison

Trimble Masonic Lodge Sets First Meeting at New Temple

Trimble Mason ic Lodge No. 557 will meet in the new temple at Congress and Valley Streets in Trimble. Entered Apprentice degree to be conferred for one candidate with all members urged to attend and refreshments after. Members registering will have names inscribed on a plaque in the corner stone. Also notes a separate fundraising mage sale in Nelsonville by Blue and Gold Ladies Association at Eagles Hall on Friday and Saturday at 9 a.m.

Trimble Nelsonville The Blue and Gold Ladies Association Nelsonville Eagles Hall Washington Street

Drunk Drivers Jailed and Fined in Mayor's Court

Nelsonville Charles Wesley Kerns 43 of Lorain pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated after arrest Saturday night. He was fined 150 dollars plus costs, sentenced to three days in city jail, and received a 30 day license suspension. Other cases include Bobby Joe Williams Lancaster fined 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace.

Nelsonville Charles Wesley Kerns 28Th St Lorain Costa Bobby Joe Williams George St Lancaster Marie Quest Columbus Street

Queen Esther Class to Meet at Home of Mrs Kunzman

The Queen Esther Class of First United Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 17 30 at W Franklin Street. Hostesses include Mrs Richard Hoskins Mrs Thurman Hellyer and Mrs Tom Higgins Devo tions leader is Mrs Terry Tignor Don Fink will lead the program Members plan the annual style show details discussed at the gathering.

First United Methodist Church Richard Kunzman W. Franklin Street Richard Hoskins Thurman Hellyer Tom Higgins Terry Tignor Don Fink

York Grange Meeting and Retta Howe Class Schedule

A regular York Grange No. 2436 meeting is set for Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Grange Hall Oak Grove. The Retta Howe Class holds its first meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the church social room.

York Grange No. 2436 Grange Oak Grove Retta Howe First United Methodist Church

Parked Pickup Struck In Nelsonville Hit and Run Probe

In Nelsonville police investigate a hit and run after Chris Wolfe Sr. reports his 1967 pickup was struck on the left side by an unknown vehicle while parked on W. Columbus Street between 4 p.m. Friday and 1 a.m. Saturday. In Gallia County a 16 year old driver Mildred Harris of Vinton skidded on Jackson Road, struck an embankment, and rolled over.

Nelsonville Chris Wolfe Sr W. Columbus Street Gallipolis The Highway Patrol Post Jackson Road Gallia County Mildred Harris Vinton

Theft items taken from state employee car and home

Mason County Sheriff’s Department investigates theft from Walton Beattie, state road supervisor, Route 87. Stolen items include car chains jumper cables gasoline and a tool box with about 150 dollars of tools. The theft occurred after 7 30 p m Sunday.

Point Pleasant Mason County Sheriff's Department Walton Beattie Mason County Beattie

Pomeroy Man Fined Twice in Village Court

John Landaker of Pomeroy was fined $5 and costs on two charges when he appeared before Mayor Charles Legar. One fine was suspended for failing to transfer a license, while the fine for driving an unsafe vehicle was upheld.

Pomeroy John Landaker Charles Legar

Hospital Patient Nelsonville Sandi Forbes Succeeds Surgery

Sandi Forbes daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Forbes of E Poplar Street underwent major surgery Friday at Lancaster Fairfield Hospital in Lancaster. Condition reported satisfactory. Room 319. Rothwell Club members unable to attend next meeting should send regrets to Helen Dennison by Wednesday noon. Chit Chat Club meeting postponed until February 10.

Nelsonville Sandi Forbes Ed Forbes E. Poplar Street Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Lancaster Rothwell Club Helen Dennison Chit Chat Club

Eva I. Davis Dies County Civic Leader

Eva I. Davis, 78, of 106 E Columbus St Nelsonville, died Saturday night at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville after several days as a patient. Born in York Two Athens County, she was prominent in civic health and youth services and was the daughter of the late Twibill and Mary Katzenbach Power.

Nelsonville Eva I. Davis E. Columbus St Mount St. Mary Hospital York Two Athens County Twibill Mary Katzenbach Power

Nell Birch 83 of Gallipolis dies at home

Nell Elizabeth Birch 83 of 2023 Chat ham Ave Gallipolis died unexpectedly Saturday at home. Retired Ohio Bell chief operator with 27 years service. Survived by husband Vernal G daughter Virginia Evans sister Justine Cromely grandson and two great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday Miller Funeral Home Gallipolis burial Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Monday.

Gallipolis Nell Elizabeth Birch Chatham Ave Charles F Sarah Elizabeth Williams Cromely Ohio Bell Telephone Co Vernal G Ben Virginia) Evans Jackson Justine Cromely Tiffin George Lynch Miller Funeral Home Joseph C. Chapman Pine Street

Ex-Point Pleasant Mayor Hutchinson Dies in Texas

John Clay Hutchinson 54 of Kingsville Texas former Point Pleasant mayor 1949 to 1951 died unexpectedly Saturday at Kleberg Hospital He was a WWII veteran and held several Masonic and civic memberships His sons Joseph Clay and John Lockwood Hutchinson survive with one son George Robert killed in Vietnam Funeral plans announced by Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Christopher Columbus Bellamy Pleasant Valley Hospital Grace Rowe Bellamy Louisa, v John Clay Hutchinson Kingsville Texas Kleberg Hospital John H Fannie L. Hite Hutchinson Point Pleasant High School Presbyterian College Clinton S. C Colgate University Celanese Corp Hutchinson Celanese Sylvania Presbyterian Church Minturn Lodge F&am Royal Arch Masons Franklin Commandary Knights Templar American Legion Post Beni Ked Crow-Hassell Funeral Home Funeral

Athens Woman Flora Watson Dies After Illness

Mrs Flora Armbruster Watson 38 of Perry Florida died Saturday night after a long illness. She was Ohio University graduate, daughter of Mrs A H Armbruster now in Naples Florida, and the late Prof A H Armbruster dean of the College of Commerce. Survived by husband T W Watson and three daughters Heather Sally Karen and son Bruce all at home. Funeral services planned in Florida with arrangements incomplete. Family requests flowers omitted.

Huntington W. Va Frank Wolfe Barboursville Nelsonville Clara Taylor Mary Shannon Elizabeth Smith Edna Dean Ironton James Charles John Jackson Avenue Wesleyan Church Athens Flora Armbruster Watson Pine Tree Rd Perry Fla A. H. Armbruster Naples College of Commerce Ohio University Watson T. W. Watson Heather Sally Karen Bruce Florida

Ivah Ihle obituary death notice in Pomeroy

Vida El nora Ihle 82 of Pomeroy Route 3 died Sunday at Holzer Medical Center she was a longtime insurance agent and Grace Episcopal Church member services Tuesday 1 pm at Grace Episcopal Church burial Beech Grove Cemetery calling hours 6 to 9 pm Monday at Ewing Funeral Home Pomeroy Ara Myers 86 died Sunday Syracuse Nursing surviving son Donald of Pomeroy grandson William Canton grandchildren Mrs Sue Ann Stromp Canton and Mrs Nola Young Long Bottom three great grandchildren one niece and one day at 1 pm Ewing Funeral Home Pomeroy burial Sandhill Cemetery Long Bottom

Athens County Tuberculosis and Health Association Nelsonville West Union Street Athens Vinton William G. Pelfrey Center Point Oak Hill Oakwood Hospital Dearborn Mich Michigan Greenup County Edward Rose Hackworth Pelfrey Center Point Free Will Baptist Church Elizabeth Bertha Slader Grace Plymale Lincoln Park Rena Channell Bell Rock Harvey James Columbus McCoy Marian Williams Fairview Cemetery Point Pleasant David Michael McCarty Roy Linda Nibert McCarty Harland Nibert Gallipolis Ferry Mary Nibert Luther McCarty Ashton Hazel Gillispie Mohr-Stevens Funeral Home Wyoma Gallipolis Inez Mae Nedro Bond Manor Ironton Nellie Gus Amsbury Pomeroy Vida Elnora Ihle Holzer Medical Center Christopher Ella Ihle Grace Episcopal Church of Grace Episcopal Beech Grove Cemetery Ewing Funeral Home Ara Myers Syracuse Donald William Sue Ann Stromp Canton Nola Young Long Bottom Ewing Freeland Norris Sandhill Cemetery

Death of H. C. Dawkins Former Huntington Restaurateur

Word reached here of the death of H. C. Dawkins, 60, of Florida former Huntington West Virginia restaurant owner and father of Mrs. Kenneth Thompson of New Haven. He died Saturday at Tiger Lake Florida of an apparent heart attack. The body will return to Beard Mortuary in Huntington.

Point Pleasant H. C. Dawkins Florida Huntington W. Va Kenneth Thompson New Haven Dawkins Tiger Lake Fla Beard Mortuary

West Virginia Plans Meeting of Teachers

A regional meeting to discuss teacher preparation licensure and standards will be held at the West Virginia Education Association auditorium in Charleston on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Representatives will report on student teaching center progress licensure of general and special supervisors and supervising teachers changes in temporary licenses and permit regulations and implementation of standards in September 1970.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Education Association Charleston State of Education

Chauncey Marshal Warns Pet Owners

Chauncey Marshal John Villars reports multiple complaints about dogs and cats running loose. He warns pets must be confined to the owner's property or they will be picked up and taken to the dog pound, with charges to follow.

Chauncey John Villars

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