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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1963

Page

2

Three Hurt In Crash North Of Nelsonville

Three people were injured in a two car head on collision Saturday afternoon on Route 278 north of Nelsonville. Charles James 26 sustained forehead, leg and arm injuries. Charles Stufflebean 41 suffered possible broken legs and other injuries. John Lay 27 had a broken left leg and chest bruises. A passenger in Stufflebean’s car also injured. James cited for unsafe operation and set to appear February 9 in Athens County Court.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Charles James Charles Stufflebean John Lay Stufflebean James Athens County Court

Ohio Foresters to Meet in Columbus

Foresters from the Athens area are expected to attend a February 8 meeting of the Ohio Chapter of the Society of American Foresters at the Beech Maple Lodge of Blacklick Woods. Attendees include J. N. Byrd Willard H. Carmean Russell Walters Ray Knudson Ben Roach Ivan Sanders Earl Niewald and Glenn Gammon.

Athens Area Ohio Society of American Foresters Blacklick Woods J. N. Byrd Willard H. Carmean Russell Walters Ray Knudson Ben’ Roach Ivan Sanders Earl Niewald Glenn Gammon

The Blessings of Liberty ten part TV series

A 10 part television series on the American Bill of Rights titled The Blessings of Liberty will air on WOUB TV at 9 p m starting February 6. Produced by the University of Michigan television office the program traces current freedoms two centuries after their writing and airs on consecutive Wednesday nights. District Judge John Bolin arranged the presentation. The half hour installments cover Freedom of Speech Press Religion Rights of the Accused Fair Trial Equal Rights An Oath at St Edmunds Certain Unalienable Rights The Bill of Rights and A World of Rights.

University of Michigan Television Office Common Pleas John Bolin St. Edmunds

Meigs Farmer Dies At 67 In Columbus Heart Attack

ALBANY W Raymond Holcomb 67 of Point Rock Meigs County died of a heart attack Saturday in Columbus. A farmer and stock dealer, he lived in the area all his life and belonged to Laurel Grange and Wilkesville Masonic Lodge. Survived by his wife Maude four daughters a son 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild a brother two half sisters a step sister and a step brother. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Columbia Chapel with burial in Castor Cemetery. Masonic services are planned 8 p.m. Monday at the family home Point Rock where friends may call.

Albany W. Raymond Holcomb Point Rock Meigs County Columbus Calif Everett Carpenter Harold Crestline Neva Schubach New Martinsville W. Va Freda Kennedy Athens Fernie Alexander Ferry Turner Barberton Columbia Chapel Russell Woltz Castor Cemetery

Athens County Land Transfers

List of property transfers in Athens County including multiple lots in Athens Township Beal subdivision in Alexander Township and a mix of acreage in Athens Waterloo and Canaan Townships. Transfers include Johnsons Sapp Meek Cottingham Smith Gwinn Hibbard Riggs with parcels ranging from Lots 6 to 9 and 60 acres plus fractional acres.

John W. Johnson Virgil Johnson Ernest Johnson Athens Township Enola Radford Beal Garth Beal Fred Sapp Beal Alexander Township Denver Bricker Clarence L. Meek Athens County Waterloo Township Edward A. Cottingham John I. Jackson William Weston John Allen Smith Inlet Nelsonville Cecil Gwinn Charles Gaston Canaan Isabelle M. Hibbard Athens Cemetery Association City of Athens Ray M. Riggs Phyllis Riggs

Local Servicemen Graduations and Training Updates

Rudy L. Shaw has graduated from enlisted submarine school at Sumbarine Base New London Connecticut. Dale E. Lockhart begins nine weeks of basic recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Center. James Owens completed 11 days of training on the Army’s new personnel carrier in Dexheim Germany. John B. Rennard, 19, promoted to specialist four with the 8th Ordnance Battalion in Germany. Ralph E. Bowers reassigned to Otis AFB Massachusetts after technical training at Sheppard AFB Texas.

Rudy L. Shaw USN John W. Shaw Stewart St Athens Sumbarine New London Conn Dale E. Lockhart Glen Lockhart Coalville Great Lakes Lil Naval Center. Oe. Ie Pfe James Owens W. F. Owens Frost Route 1 Army Dexheim Germany 8Th Infantry Division John B. Rennard Benjamin V. Rennard New Marshfield Ralph E. Bowers Otis Afb, Mass Air Force Technical Sheppard Afb Tex Pomeroy High School

Area Resident Dies Sunday in Riverside Hospital

Roy Vineyard 58 of Little Hocking Route 1 died at 5 30 am Sunday after a brief illness. Born near Walton West Virginia he was son of Florence Smith Vineyard and the late Delaney Vineyard. He belonged to Carpenter Local 899 and the Methodist Church. He is survived by his mother Mary Katherine his wife not listed three sons two daughters a stepson and stepdaughter many grandchildren five brothers and five sisters. Funeral at Spencer funeral home Belpre Wednesday at 2 pm with burial in Arlington Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 4 pm Monday. Alaska has 1323 men per 1000 women Hawaii 1148 while Washington DC near 100 to 883.

Little Hocking Roy Vineyard Riverside Methodist Hospital Walton W. Va Florence Smith Delaney Vineyard Carpenter’s Parkersburg Methodist Church Mary Katherine Columbus Robert Cleveland C. W Bill Darsel W Wooster Louise Lyons Albany Maxine Cramer Coolville Russell Patterson Sturgis S.D Grace Rosaline Belbey Danville N. J Hubert Reedsville James Tice Fla Dale Tallmadge Raymond Grant Clayton Ohio Helen Damewood Syracuse Florida

Two Cases Settled Dismissed By Court

Two cases have been settled and dismissed by the Common Pleas Court. The Brown versus Young, administrator, and Berry-Claxton Hotel suit was resolved by agreement. The Williams versus Williams and related parties suit was also dismissed.

Common Pleas Court George E. Brown James L. Young Bureau of Workmen’s Compensation Industrial Commission of Ohio Jack Claxton Berry-Claxton Hotel Flossie J. Williams James Orland Williams Clarence Emmett Williams Margaret Louise Taylor

High School Publication Workshop Sets June at Ohio University

More than 1600 high school editors and advisers are expected at the eighteenth annual High School Publications Workshop at Ohio University June 23 to 29. Dr. L. J. Hartin notes 1669 students from 387 schools in 13 states attended last year.

Ohio University School of Journalism L. J. Hartin School of Journalism

Outdoor fishing hacks and gear tips from Idea Exchange

Tips for salmon egg tricks using foam replicas to stay on fast water. Jar lids stay rust free with vaseline and brine wipedown. Use window sash weight as a canoe anchor for compact storage. Surface popper bass lure and legs for extra hits. Foam cheek pad to raise sight line. Six Styrofoam lure holders to organize gear and check stock at a glance.

Francis Rites Are Set For Wednesday

Francis Norman P. Francis of 441 Beech Street Middleport died Monday morning at his home. A West Virginia native, he moved to Middleport in 1955 and retired as a boilermaker for the New York Central Railroad. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railway Boilermakers and Spellman Methodist Church. Survived by two daughters, five sons, a brother, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Yoolasone funeral home with burial in Suncrest Cemetery. calling hours begin Tuesday at noon.

Point Pleasant George P. Francis Beech St Middleport West Virginia New York Central Railroad Brotherhood of Railway Boilermakers Spellman Methodist Church West Columbia Waggener District School Board May Wilbur Charles Mason Charleston Marie Francis Marion Ralph William Lawrence Pomeroy Carl William H Yoolasone Richard Wright Suncrest

Fort Frye tops Belpre in scoring duel 71 52

Fort Frye led 19 35 51 71 to Belpre 10 22 34 52 with reserves Fort Frye 34 Belpre 28. Hiller 12, Ullman 10, Stewart 18 led the Fort Frye attack while Knotts 18 and Sprague 5 paced Belpre.

Fort Frye Hiller Ullman Stewart Bates Boback Hilton Massey Cossman Belpre Garrett Prather Knotts Sprague Smith Ruble Marker

Stockport Tops Chesterhill in Basketball Showdown

Stockport defeats Chesterhill 105 to 45 as Harkins 8-4-20 and Wallace 7-4-18 lead the scoring. Chesterhill led 11 25 36 45 while Stockport built a 31 56 83 105 comeback with strong team play.

Stockport Harkins Hanson Groach Brown Weber Wallace Gifford Minton White Powell Chesterhill Kirkbride Minard Shook Massey Bower Norris

Two Juries Excused by Common Pleas Court

The current term of Common Pleas Court excused two jurors Dora Cunningham for lack of physical ability and Jeanette Smith for statutory exemption.

Common Pleas Court Dora Cunningham Jeanette Smith

Bond Forfeitures Municipal Court

Dale Delbert Young 29 Nelsonville Route 1 forfeits bond for conditional speed violation recorded by State Highway Patrol. Amount is $26.

Dale Delbert Young Nelsonville State Highway Patrol

Perry v Perry Custody and Support Ruling

Marian Louise Perry is awarded custody of the child with Billy Robert Perry as the defendant, citing gross neglect. The court orders child support as part of the custody decision.

Marian Louise Perry Billy Robert Perry

Barbara Conley Sues for Restoration of Maiden Name

Barbara Conley sues Ralph Conley alleging extreme cruelty and seeks restoration of her maiden name Barbara Burley.

Barbara Conley Ralph Conley Barbara Burley

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