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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1964

Page

9

Area Death Notices Link Coolville and Nearby

Area death notices report George A. Cunningham 88 of Torch died after two week illness in Greene Memorial Hospital Xenia He survived by two sons Bernard and Willard and daughter Audrey four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Services set Tuesday 2 p.m. at White Funeral Home burial at Rockland Cemetery. Lou ise Kontner Walbridge former Nelsonville resident died Sunday at St Charles Hospital survived by daughter Richard Roth son Donald E three brothers and six grandchildren. Thurman Ray Adkins 28 Glouster Route 3 died Saturday in University Hospital Columbus funeral 1 p.m. Tuesday Beach Grove Cemetery. Mary Peoples Leifheit 84 former Pomeroy resident died Saturday in Mansfield survived by two sons two brothers one grandson five great grandchildren funeral 2 p.m. Tuesday Ewing Funeral Home. Esta F Hamilton died Monday Holzer Hospital survived by son Harry E Hamilton arrangements to be announced.

Coolville George A. Cunningham Torch Greene Memorial Hospital Xenia Bernard E Willard E Dayton Audrey M. Bretz Athens Charles Berea White Funeral Home Far! Russell Rockland Cemetery Nelsonville Louise Kontner Walbridge St. Charles Hospital Athens County Dan Lillie Linscott Richard Roth Donald E Toledo Tom Williams Donald Betts Eber Linscott Earl Linscott Jacksonville Fred Linscott Bedford Donald Craig Funeral Home Glouster Thurman Ray Adkins University Hospital Columbus Norbert W. Johnston Beach Grove Pomeroy Mary Peoples Leifheit Mansfield Leifheit United Methodist Church Capitol City Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary Bentley Edgar Edward Sauer Veterans Hospital Ewing Funeral Home C. Melvin Alkire Gallipolis Esta F Hamilton James T. Hamilton Second Ave Holzer Hospital Harry E. Hamilton Cedar St Heinlein Funeral Home Funeral Oak Grove Cemetery Lucille Larry Logan Lavinia Ramey Clifford New Marshfield Homer Naomi Stiff Murray City Violetta Elliott Leonard Funeral Home New Straitsville Paul Hartman Woods James H Francis Snider Woods Logan Clay Products Co Iles Gertrude Schmeltzer Edward East Dearborn Mich Wilbur George Baum Funeral Home

Track Records Unaccepted by IAAF at Tokyo Olympics

The IAAF did not recognize recent marks by John Pennel in pole vault and Bob Hayes in the 100 yard dash as world records because they were set on asphalt. A spokesman said the performances would be reviewed at the October Tokyo conference during the Olympics. The report lists several local social visits and family gatherings in Belpre, South Point, Athens, and nearby towns.

London John Pennel Bob Hayes International Amateur Athletic Federation Federation Pennel Hayes IAAF Tokyo

Indians Hire Kent State Expert For 1964 Conditioning

The Cleveland Indians appointDr Lawrence Golding a physiology professor from Kent State University to head a new conditioning program aimed at reducing muscle injuries. Golding will test players in Tucson Arizona between Feb 28 and March 8 measuring stamina strength fat reaction time and flexibility to build individual conditioning plans.

Cleveland Cleveland, Indians Kent State University Lawrence Golding Pittsburgh Pirates Golding Tucson Ariz

Perry County Court Notes Highlights Marriages and Real Estate

Marriage licenses issued to Ronald Peterson and Nancy Staggers. Charles Newsom and Roseann Reed. Donald Brown and Janet Watkins. David Blair and Mary Mattick. Lawrence and Belle Watson. Ralph Spires and Susan Norton. Real estate transfers include Paul Russell to Helen Russell and Annis Campbell to Midland Oil Co. plus a right of way for The Literary Society of St Josephs. The number 8 from Joe Weatherly’s car is retired from NASCAR for rest of 1964.

Ronald Peterson Zanesville Nancy Staggers Somerset Charles Newsom Plastic Works Cambridge Roseann Reed Crooksville Donald Brown Glouster Janet Watkins Corning David Blair Bremen Mary Mattick New Lexington Lawrence Watson Belle Watson Ralph Spires Susan Norton Paul Nan Russell Helen D. Russell Thorn Annis E. Campbell Midland Oil Co Hopewell The Literary Society of

Browns to Face Gallipolis Opponents in Feb 28 Exhibition

The Cleveland Browns will play basketball at 8 p.m. February 28 at Kyger Creek High School in Gallipolis. Players from the Gallipolis Independent Basketball League will form the opposition, with many local stars invited to participate. Harrison Dillard, team manager, will join the squad and said the trip is feasible despite players’ schedules. Tickets are $2 reserved and $1.50 general, available at multiple local outlets and from Kyger Creek seniors.

Gallipolis Cleveland Browns Kyger Creek High School Browns John Milhoan Jim Thomas Mike Morrison Carl Wolfe Bill Brown Chick Conley John Wooten Stan Szurick Ernie Green Kgger Creek Lee’s Barbershop Bob Saunders Quaker State Service Center Middleport Swisher & Lohse Drug Pomeroy Swearingen’s Sporting Goods Athens Kyger Creek

Francona Sidelined Three Weeks After Hernia Surgery

Cleveland Indians outfielder Tito Francona is in satisfactory condition after surgery performed by Dr. Vic Ippolito at Shaker Medical Center. He injured himself shoveling snow at home in New Brighton Pennsylvania and will miss at least three weeks as the team opens spring training in Tucson Arizona.

Cleveland Cleveland Indians Tito Francona Francona Vic Ippolito Shaker Medical Center New Brighton Tribe Tucson Ariz

Rutland Gathers Weekend Visitors from Nearby States

Mrs. Margaret Parsons hosted guests including J C Parsons of Point Pleasant and Cherry Point visitors Mrs. Charles Parsons and daughter. Several Eliot family members and neighbors from Mason West Virginia Gallipolis and Gallia County attended. Hampered by illness, others received updates on employment and a new baby.

Margaret Parsons J. C. Parsons Point Pleasant Charles Parsons Cherry Point S.C Lawrence Burris Mary Burris Mason W. Va David Wiseman Jane Rutland Jerry Miller Dunkirk Ind Wekend John Howell Howells Calvin Sprouse Tom Carver Springfield Catherine Bush Columbus Arthur Sprouse Moncoal Jimmy Pierce Middleport Bill Larkin Hannibal Cash Johnston Bradbury Frances Larkin Homer Parker Joan May Gallipolis Roy Snowden Carroll Snowden Robert Canaday Clarksburg Armco Steel Ashland Ross Shuler Holzer Hospital Robert Hill Billy Hill Dayton

Ashland Varsity Club To Hold 18th Annual Tournament

The Ashland College Varsity A Club Basketball Tournament will be held in the Ashland College Gym March 13 to 21. Teams seeking information should write to Dave Bogniard, 110 Vernon Avenue, Ashland, Ohio.

Ashland College Dave Bogniard Vernon Avenue Ashland Ohio

Orchard and feed store ads mix in rural page

An ad page lists Higgins Feed Store on Route 50 West with apples such as Jonathan Golden Delicious Rome and Winesap, plus Melrose and Romes. It promotes SOW RED CLOVER and mentions a Corley Sawmill and McGlaughlin Orchard at U.S. 50 W and 278 Junction.

Higgins Feed Store Jonathan McGlaughlin U.S. 50-W

Markets Cincinnati cattle and hogs steady in timid trade

USDA market report from Cincinnati shows cattle and calves largely steady with slow slaughter steer and heifer activity. Cows and bulls hold steady values. calves improve 1.00 to 2.00 higher for selected choices. Hogs steady to strong with barrows and gilts at 14.75 to 15.10 and sows 12.50 to 13.00. sheep firm on shorn lambs.

Cincinnati USDA

Reedsville Area Home Destroyed by Fire

A defective flue caused a Sunday fire on Route 681 that destroyed the frame home of Mrs. Winifred Barton two miles west of Reedsville. Olive Two fire department was alerted at 10 30 a m but arrived to find the blaze out of control. Chief C Ed Humphrey estimated the loss at about 5000. Barton found the fire in the kitchen and fled as smoke and flames grew. Firefighters said the fire had been burning for some time before discovery.

Reedsville Winifred Barton Here Olive Two C. Ed Humphrey

Shawnee Family Moves Tied to Navy Service

Mrs Elizabeth Wilcox returns home after visiting son and daughter in law the Rev and Mrs Edsel Wilcox and family in Athens. Mrs Clarence Colvin and sons leave for Virginia Beach to join husband Ensign Clarence Colvin with the navy. Accompanying them were Mr and Mrs W Wilson Hughes.

Shawnee Elizabeth Wilcox Edsel Wilcox Athens Clarence Colvin Virginia Beach Navy W. Wilson Hughes

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George Cunningham He Was Born Ritchie County, W. Va Son of Absolom and Heldah Cunningham Adkins Services Mary Leifheit Mrs Esta Hamilton Mrs. Dain McGhee Lawrence T. Byrd Lawrence _ T. Byrd Zanesville Ave Hocking Valley Hospital Mr. Byrd Elmer and Esther Camp Byrd Jobs Byrd Charles W. Woods G. K. Iles Mary Ann Collins James Collins Ewington Strong Funeral Home Wilkesville Tuppers Plains Bull Welch Ruth Smith Lucille Lorentz Belpre Maxine Chapman Harold Parker South Point John Arbaugh Way Clark Clark Pamela Balser Lawrence Balser Pamela Ruth Ann Baker Ronnie Golden Gladys Gray Chester Shirley Swan Long Bottom R. K. Rowan Bernice Hoffman Charles Betzing Dana Hoffman Harry Guthrie Alfred Betzings Betzing Indians Kent Perry County Joe Weatherly Senate Rules Committee Washington Bobby Baker William R. Armstrong Baker Jose A. Benitez Pacific Trust Territories Benitez Ashland Varsity Club Cis the Messenger Ladonarj Sessssee Real Estate Ees Miller's Poultry Allen James G. Wingo Elliott St Athens, Ohio Sunnyvale Nursery Rt. 13 Blair Office Service S. Court Athens Pharmacy Spencer Farm Marguerite Sandah St. Court St D. M. Goddard W. State Biehl Safety Service Columbus Rd Bob Hess Reeder’s Granite Insurance Wharton Auger Company Baughman Agency Albany Bal! Insurance Cline Pharmacy Flowers Pharmacy Alten Foundry and Machine Works, Inc Wheeling St Lancaster Sportsman Bar & Grill Geo. F. Jarvis W. Main St Logan, Ohio P.O. Box Parkersburg Fuller Brush Co Financial Institution P. Box Lerning Richland Ave Photography Paramount Studio Washington St Betts Plumbing Supply Morris Travel Auto Club of Southern Ohio S. Court St Washburn Travel Center MYERS Everpore BIEHL Elmer F. Jones Juliana Parkersburg West Copper Plumbing Company Residential and Commercial Plurra Amesville Thompson's TV Service Admiral Dealer Bradford Auction CO Rnte Bradford Racin Harold Goddard Bartlett von Schrader O Rose Prop Electric Motor Service Unio Dial LY Rutland Furniture Rutland, Ohio Magnavox Parks Music Jimmy W. Union St Colville Maud Young Racine, Ohio Dolan Fairview Drive-in Ehrler Hatchery Chestnut Sherwin Williams Court St Terry Harvey York Hamp Orange Church Lottridge Victor Athens Office Supply Watkins Farm Supply Belleforraine Ford Ferguson Coen Tractor Sales Dougan Ford Tractor Farmall Meigs Equipment Co Toy Arboughs Equipment Co Albany Junction John Deere Gallaway Equipment CO Stmsor Ave LY Athens Armature and Machine Works Athens Oil Co. LY Bardin Brothers Meigs Gallia Pomeroy WY TED Grindley & Associates Rosenberg's Goodyear Sutton - McKinstry Collins &Young Vance Leach N. Court St LY Coe Harris N. Court St Wallace Furniture Chauncey Drexel Lawson Sebring Building Center Chesterill First Dwight Triipp Athens Tile and Marble W. Union Cussins and Fearn Co Stokes Furniture Gilbert Simonton Nelsonvil Orme Pomeroy Landmark Cartharine Hoy
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