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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1965

Page

10

Athens County Ohio Probate And Township Notices

Public notices include notices of appointment and filing in Meigs and Athens Counties Ohio. Probate hearings on inventory and appraisement for the estate of Offman deceased and executor or administrator appointments are listed along with annual financial reports for townships and legal notices in Common Pleas Court Betty Lou Bearint and a divorce filing by Thomas Bearint against Betty Lou Bearint.

Yeate Court Meigs County State of Ohio Crovrye Offman Chester Os A Grace Martin Cheer John C. Bacon Common Pleas Court Athens County Betty Lou Bearint Franklin Street Bristol Rhode Island Thomas Bearint

Campaign to fund Camp Kootaga improvements in West Virginia

Nelsonville and Athens County residents watch a drive by Kootaga area council and Boy Scouts to raise 275000 for Camp Kootaga on the Hughes River 20 miles south of Parkersburg. If funded, new buildings training areas and a pool will be added plus upgrades at Peach Ridge weekend sites.

Nelsonville Athens County Kootaga Peach Ridge Athens

Dental health program educates Hocking second graders

Health officials led an Ohio Department of Health dental education program at Green Two School in Hocking County for 29 second graders on February 16 and 17. A similar session is planned for Laurelville School second graders March 2 to 4. Dr. H. M. Boocks emphasized six year molars and five key dental health rules.

Logan H. M. Boocks Hocking County James P. Henahan Ohio Department of Health Green Two Laurelville Boocks

Appointment of Ralph Smith as Administrator with Will Annexed

Ralph Smith of Chauncey Ohio named administrator with the will annexed of the estate of John Clinton Smith late of Chauncey Athens County Ohio creditors must file claims within four months Dated this 8th day of February Harold J Rose Probate Judge of Athens County Ohio

J. B. Taney Athens Ohio Alythens Ne County Rae Ralph Smith Chauncey John Clinton Smith Athens County

Nelsonville Church Groups Plan Monday Meetings and Sale

Nelsonville area church groups schedule Monday gatherings. Group One at Pleasantview Ave hosts Miss Jennie Sanders with program by Mrs. Hilleary and devotions by Mrs. Lancaster followed by a white elephant sale. Group Two meets at 115 Madison St with Mrs. Dix Powell in charge and Mrs. Stewart on devotions. First Methodist WSCS at 7 30 features Mrs. Toerner book review I Found God in Soviet Russia and instrumental music. Hostess Circle Oakley Betts Circle Three. Nelsonville High School 1955 graduates gather at 246 W Columbus St at 7 30 to discuss reunion plans.

CWF First Christian Church Jennie Sanders Pleasantview Ave John Bateman Earl Hilleary Belle Lancaster John Clouston Madison St Dix Powell Clarence Stewart First Methodist Church WSCS A. ‘J. Toerner Logan God Soviet Russia Oakley-Betts Nelsonville High School Columbus St

Chauncey Scout Banquet At Parish House Saturday

Chauncey Blue and Gold Banquet for Pack 78 takes place Saturday at 6 30 p m at the Parish House. Each scout should bring his own table service. The Loyal Workers Class of Millfield Christian Church meets with Mrs Bert Koz ma Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The Murray City Eagles dance at the Eagles hall Saturday 9 30 p m to 12 30 a m with round and square dancing and music by Glen Dale Robson and his band.

Chauncey Cub Scout Pack Millfield Christian Church Bert Kozma Eagles Nelsonville Murray City Eagles Hall Glen Dale Robson

Hocking Valley jobless rate drops in Athens County

Unemployment totals in the Hocking Valley fell by 33 last week to 966. In Athens County initial claims dropped from 39 to 25 while continued claims declined from 413 to 394. Logan offices report openings for several positions including nurse aide and bookkeeper. interested persons may visit 30 S. Spring St. or call EV 5-5609.

Hocking Valley Athens County Logan Homer Schein Ohio State Employment Service Hocking County Schein Athens S. Spring St

Family Not at Home Fire Destroys Nelsonville House

A Thursday afternoon blaze at 841 Chestnut St. Nelsonville devastated the Ervin home after a faulty wiring start in the upper level. Neighbors alerted responders at 3 55 p m. Chief Clarence Hall and Fireman Woodruff Johnson led a six-hose, six-engine operation amid snow and wind. Fireman Tom Riley was injured by a falling axe and treated at Mount St Mary Hospital.

Nelsonville Burns Ervin Chestnut St Clarence Hall Tom Riley Mount St. Mary Hospital Hall Johnson Paul Hall

Snowy Conditions Close Hocking Schools in Logan Area

All Hocking County and Logan city schools are closed due to Thursday heavy drifting snow and poor road conditions. Crews worked to restore roadways while police report no serious injuries and a minor two vehicle collision near Hunter Street with no charges.

Logan Hocking County Logan City Hocking

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Births list two boys for Mr and Mrs Vermaaten of New Straitville Route 1 and Mr and Mrs Sinnott of Logan Route 1. Admissions include Mrs Hatfield of Logan and Mrs Walker of New Straitsville Route 1. Dismissals note Mrs Mitchell of McArthur and Mrs Stewart Jr of Logan. Logan police cite John P Donovan for intoxication at 12 10 a m jailed pending hearing before Mayor Jack Moorehead.

Harry E. Vermaaten New Straitsville Harold Sinnott Logan Billy Hatfield Edgar Walker Kenneth A. Mitchell McArthur Joseph Stewart Jr John P. Donovan W. Main St Stone’s Grill Donovan Jack Moorehead

Mount St. Mary Hospital Birth Records Listing Dated Transfers

Mt. St. Mary Hospital notes births and transfers include multiple newborns to families in New Lexington Zaleski Logan Corning Nelsonville Athens and Jacksonville with several infants named and one transfer to Children's Hospital Columbus for further care a detailed citywide tally of newborns and parental affiliations listed.

Walter E. Bringardner New Lexington James E. Brooks Zaleski Thomas Bruce Trimbe Carolyn Ray Logan Patricia A. Nye Millfield Shelly Turner Corning Barbara Dickerson Nelsonville George Phillips Harold Johnson James Nicholson Glouster Donald Young Haydenville

Eagles Dance Night at Jacksonville Hall with Country Squires

The Jacksonville Eagles host a Saturday evening dance from 9 to 12 with guests. Music by the Country Squires features round and square dancing. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Mrs. George Campbell returns home from Dayton after two weeks visiting relatives and attending Rusty Higgins birthday party. Nelsonville class of 1935 plans May reunion in Logan at Mrs. Vera Coakley’s home.

Jacksonville Eagles Eagles Country Squires George Campbell Main St Dayton Russell Bruwer Hubert Guess George Higgins Rusty Higgins Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Logan Vera Coakley

Afternoon Circle Meets At Church

The Afternoon Circle met at Heath Methodist Church for a Genesis study. Mrs. M L French presented This Man and His World. Miss Bess Sanborn gave a meditation. The group voted to pay for church fire extinguishers and read thank you notes from shut ins.

Middleport Heath Methodist Church M. L. French C. M. Hennesy Bess Sanborn Valentine Norman Grant Meigs General Hospital Veterans Memorial Hospital Meigs County

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Read Names and Dismissals

Pleasant Valley hospital notes list Gary Lee Donahue and James Bragg from Point Pleasant and Gallipolis Ferry. Dismissals include Mrs. Lincoln Bush and daughter Mrs. Dan Childers of Point Pleasant with Yvonne Stewart and Minnie Peters from Gallipolis and Point Pleasant along with Okey Blankenship from Gallipolis Ferry.

Gary Lee Donahue Point Pleasant James Bragg Gallipolis Ferry William Gygax Lincoln Bush Hogsett Dan Childers Yvonne Stewart Gallipolis Minnie Peters Okey Blankenship

Silent Auction Planned By Class At Methodist Church

The Priscilla Class met Tuesday evening in the church social rooms with Mrs. Enid Cox presiding. A patriotic program featured readings by Myrtle Gorsuch, Venus Elliott, Viva Wagner, Glenna Reese and a vocal by Edith Winans. $135.95 was cleared from a recent public dinner. A silent auction was planned for the next meeting. Hostesses were Irene Sharlike, Viva Wagner and Glenna Reese. The March meeting will be with Sybil Kurtzman and her committee.

Irene Sharlike Viva Wagner Glenna Reese Sybil Kurtzman

Obituaries in Gallipolis area detail several deaths

Multiple obituaries list James M. Ellis Robert Saunders Earl E. Roush Mamie Smith Martha Henry Willard McLeod and related survivors and funeral plans. Deaths span Gallipolis Middport Clifton and Patriot with services, call times, and burial sites at Mercerville Salem Gravel Hill Mound Hill and local churches.

First Child Born To Murphy Couple

TUPPERS PLAINS Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy announce the birth of their first child, a daughter Pamela Sue, on Feb 23 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mavin Murphy and Mr. and Mrs. George N. Sargent. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Murphy, Glouster, Mr. and Mrs. J. Oris Grul, Chester, and P. A. Weber, Long Bottom.

Tuppers Plains Edward Murphy Pamela Sue Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Mavin Murphy Ee Plains George N. Sargent Chester George Murphy Glouster J. Oris Grul P. A. Weber Long Bottom

Daughter Is Born To The Baxters

Mr and Mrs Homer Baxter announce the birth of a daughter named Anna Marie on Thursday at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Great grandparents include Mrs Carl McNemar and Mrs Lena Baxter along with Mr and Mrs Joseph McNemar and Glenn Laye field.

Gallipolis Mamie Smith S. F. Smith Winifred Switzer State St Holzer Hospital Athens County Cyrus and Julia Hurley Martin Pomeroy Homer Baxter Mechanic St Anna Marie Carl McNemar Frazersburg Lena Baxter Hemlock Grove Joseph McNemar Parkersburg W. Va Glenn Layfield Cairo

Racine Emergency Squad Responds to Cummins Home Call

The Racine Emergency Squad aided George Cummins at her residence on Wednesday night. Cummins suffered neck and back pains and was transported to Meigs General Hospital where she was admitted as a medical patient.

Racine George Cummins Cummins Meigs General Hospital

New Haven Council Allocates 200 for Street Improvements

The Town Council approved 200 dollars for the street commissioner to improve town streets at a recent meeting. An ordinance proposing additional revenue would tax certain local businesses and occupations while excluding outside gross income. A rider to the Peddlers Ordinance limits sales hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. unless by appointment.

New Haven

Hartford Man In Larceny Case

Hartford man Andrew Stone of Hartford has been arrested by state police on a grand larceny charge for allegedly stealing 12% bushels of corn. The complaint was filed by David Lincolnnogger of Hurricane, and he is to be arraigned before Justice Edith Fox in Clifton Wednesday at 2 p.m. Also noted is a planning meeting for a Gallia County Council of Churches at Calvary Baptist Church in Rio Grande Monday at 7:30 p.m., with Mrs. William E. McCoy of Rio Grande as temporary chairman.

Gallipolis Willard T. McLeod Third Ave Holzer Hospital Perry Twp Emmett and Lana Jones McLeod Hazel Harrison Halsey McLeod Arlington William Mary) Burgoon Columbus Alexandria Waugh-Halley- Wood Donald Rankin Mound Hill Cemetery Hartford Carsel Andrew Stone David Lincolnnogger Hurricane Justice of the Peace Edith Fox Clifton Gallia County

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