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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1961

Page

12

Joint Rotary Meeting Hosts Anns Dinner at Wahama High

New Haven Bend Rotary and Pomeroy Middleport Rotary hosted a joint dinner in the Wahama High School dining room for Rotary Anns. About 90 attendees heard guest speaker Mrs. Hanley Morgan, Huntington businessman and Rotarian, a former Mason County resident.

New Haven — Bend Pomeroy- Middleport Rotary Anns Wahama High School Hartford Methodist Church Hanley Morgan Huntington Morgan Mason County Don Stivers Cash Bahr Dick Owen H. E. Hubbard George Meinhart Emmet Schuler Ray Pickens Ted Reed Jr Wendell Gerlach Carroll Norris John Werner Charles

Public Auction of Glouster Real Estate in Athens County

In pursuance of an order of sale in a chancery action, the Sheriff will auction a Glouster village parcel in Athens County on January 19, 1961 at 1 30 PM. The property lies in Fraction 6 and the village of Glouster, bounded by William Kistler land and the T and O C Railroad right of way, with 30 foot strip exception and mineral rights excluded. Appraised at 2009 dollars, minimum bid two thirds of that amount. Cash only. Harold E Shields Sheriff. Deputy June Gibson. Attorney Cester B Cornwell.

Phe Prudential Insurance Comany of America a _ corporation Laintiff John William Pettit Athens Ohio Trimbletown Glouster William Kistler Barbour and Braun Minta Steel Tinkle Township Athens County Omo Harold E. Shields June Gibson Athens Coser Ester B. Cornwell

Probate Notice in Athens County Ohio Estates Case

Lawrence Craig and others named as minors are parties in a probate petition filed December 23, 1960 by Rosemary Craig administrator of the estate. The filing seeks debts payment, appointment of an executor, and sale of the decedent’s undivided one half interest in a described Ohio land tract to satisfy obligations. The named individuals are summoned as defendants and must answer.

Clarence Vance Mose Vance May Avenue Yuma Arizona Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Ruth M. Vance Foster B. Cornwell Carrie D. Larch Lena Finsterwald Betty Hall Alice Ternent Linda Randt Harold J. Rose PS Vt Lawrence Craig Elk Street Buffalo 10 Newra Lawrence Creig Fathe Tissarick Craig Elsie Eliza- Cra Wale Barbara Charlotte Chaise Linda Lou Craig Aldens Illinois Yon Craig Rosemary Craig Athens State of Stevenson Burke Jacob N. Well Ohio Company Mson Run Rayer

Annual Fere st Church Meeting Attracts 70 Attendees

More than 70 people attended Christ Episcopal Church annual congregational meeting and dinner at the parish house in Point Pleasant. Rev. Jerome D. Rodgers presided. James Hampton, Jerome Williamson, H V Wainright, and Sam Nichols were elected to a three year vestry term.

Point Pleasant Christ Episcopal Church Jerome D. Rodgers Howard Price James Hampton Jerome Williamson H. V. Wainright Sam Nichols Milton L. Miller Homer S. Smith Edward Jackson E. B. Jones Carroll Casto George Hervey George Service Guild Harold Somerville

Jury Awards 4000 Dollars to Mrs Bright in Car Crash Suit

A circuit court verdict awarded Mrs Reba Bright 4000 dollars against James Thompson for a December 20 1959 collision on State Route 2 near Gallipolis Ferry. Margaret Hoschar settled for 400 in a separate suit against Cecil Wamsley over a January 11 1959 crash on Routes 2 and 35. A third suit, Marie Fridley against Cecil McDaniel et al, resulted in no damages awarded.

Point Pleasant Reba Bright James Thompson Gallipolis Ferry Margaret Hoschar Cecil Wamsley Marie Fridley Cecil McDaniel Als

Condition Of Mishap Victim Is Improving

POINT PLEASANT The condition of Pete Russell 31 West Columbia who was injured in a slate fall at the Leiving Mine Friday has improved. About 1800 pounds of slate struck part of his body and he suffered a broken leg back injuries and other minor injuries. He is married with two children. His brother Donald Russell also was injured in the slate fall with a crushed hand. Russell is a patient at Holzer Hospital.

Point Pleasant Pete Russell West Columbia Leiving Clayton Russell Donald Russell Russell Holzer Hospital

Cottage Fire Causes $300 Damage in Point Pleasant

A Sunday fire at a cottage owned by Dr. E A Schaekel Mason caused about 300 dollars in damage. Neighbors reported seeing a fire started in the fireplace which spread to the mantle wall and rafters before the Mason fire department extinguished it.

Point Pleasant E. A. Schaekel Mason

Point Clinic Admits Mae McCarty at Point Pleasant

Mrs Mae McCarty is admitted to the Point Pleasant clinic. Discharged are Mrs Willard Nibert and daughter from Kananga and Mrs Rachel Ball from Letart.

Mae McCarty Point Pleasant Willard Nibert Kananga Rachel Ball Letart

Services For Youth Edward Gibbs Rites Wednesday

Funeral services for Edward Ellwood Gibbs six of Camp Conley will be held Wednesday at 2 p m at Bellemeade EUB Church with Rev Jack C Higgins officiating. He died Sunday at Morgan town from cancer after six weeks illness. He was born February 22 1954 in Point Pleasant son of Richard and Opal Gibbs. Survivors include one brother Rickie at home and maternal grandparents Edward and Opal Cheesebrew of Camp Conley. Friends may call at Crow Funeral Home.

Point Pleasant Edward Ellwood Gibbs Camp Conley Bellemeade Eub Church Jack C. Higgins Edward Ordnance School West Virginia Medical Center Morgantown Richard Opal Cheesebrew Gibbs Rickie Edward Cheesebrew Crow Funeral Home

Doctor to speak on heart disease at Point Pleasant club

Dr Dan Glassman will address the Point Pleasant Senior Women's Club Friday at 7 45 p m at Moose Home on Where We Stand in Our Fight Against Heart Disease The health and safety department with Mrs George Hervey as chair and Mrs Chester A Roush as co chair leads the program Mrs Belva Farley will sing and Mrs William C Filson will preside Numerous program committee members are listed.

Point Pleasant Dan Glassman Moose Home Glassman Department of Health and Safety George Hervey Chester A. Roush Belva Farley William C. Filson Clarence Fisher Donald Getty J. G. F. Johnson C. G. Jones E. E. Massie Raymond Musgrave Howard Price J. S. Rhoades D. W. Rothgeb George Sprenger Walter Stigall Dana Wright

Two Held For Grand Jury In Theft Case

Two Mason Countians James Raymond Hoffman 22 of Bear Hollow Ridge and Charles Emory Rayburn 20 of Rayburn Road waived to the grand jury after arraignment on breaking and entering Casto Grocery and theft charges. They confessed to 21 other break ins in the county over six months. Arrested at their homes early Saturday. Bond set at 2000 each. neither bonded and remanded to county jail to await May grand jury action.

Point Pleasant James Raymond Hoffman Bear Wollow Ridge Charles Emory Rayburn Rayburn Road Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin Casto

Icy Spot Triggers Two Car Crash on Route 2

Two vehicle collision on Route 2 south of Point Pleasant due to an icy patch. Holley E. Berford, 69, of Point Pleasant, skidded on a curve and sideswiped northbound vehicle driven by Charles E. Meadows, 55, of Fraziers Bottom. Minor damage. no injuries reported.

Point Pleasant Sheriff's Department Holley E. Berford Charles E. Meadows Fraziers Bottom

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Names Patients and Places

List of patients at Pleasant Valley Hospital includes Paul L. Chadwell of Pomeroy Otto M. Powell of Gallipolis Ida Mae Fowler of South Side Betty Love of Point Pleasant Lizzie Upton of Leon Bertha J. Workman of Ravenswood Nina Vaughan of Point Pleasant Estel Robinson of Letart Betty Ann Carpenter of Racine

Paul L. Chadwell Pomeroy Otto M. Powell Gallipolis Ida Mae Fowler South Side Betty Love Point Pleasant Lizzie Upton Leon Bertha J. Workman Ravenswood Nina Vaughan Estel Robinson Letart Betty Ann Carpenter Racine

Murray City Honor Roll Announced

Murray City Elementary announces its honor roll with students listed by grade level. Names include Connie Campbell Joanne Canter Nona Canter Donna Giffin Judy Russell Ter ri Wagner Alan Bookman Brent Collins Jerald Jack Kenneth Matheny James McDonald Charles McLaughlin Donald Peacock Tony Six Jeffrey Withem Pauline Hashman Brenda Mitchell and many others across first through eighth grades.

Murray City Connie Campbell Joanne Canter Nona Canter Donna Giffin Judy Russell Terri Wagner Alan Bookman Brent Collins Jerald Jack Kenneth Matheny James McDonald Charles McLaughlin Donald Peacock Tony Six Jeffrey Withem Pauline Hashman Brenda Mitchell Sandra Newsom Jody Russell Sandra Smith Delena Windle Gregory Bookman David Farley Jerry Kinnison Charles McCall Robert McDonald Trent Newman Alan Sorrell Danny Withem

Bills Okayed By Council in Point Pleasant Meeting

City council in Point Pleasant met 35 minutes to approve bills and refund Gary Minton $18 for sewage service he did not receive. A city finances report showed balances of water works $33,909.29 and sewage disposal $33,864.87 plus $35,134.40 state sinking fund, totaling $68,999.27.

Point Pleasant Gary Minton

Mrs George Ingels Honored At Shower

Mrs George Ingles was honored with a stork shower at the home of Mrs Mark Ward in New Haven. Bridge and canasta were played. prizes went to Mrs Paul Scally and Mrs Keith Arnold. Attendees included numerous local ladies and the guest of honor.

New Haven George Ingles Mark Ward Paul Scally Keith Arnold Nancy Scally R. G. Green James Hampton Paul Somerville Jr Paul Somerville Sr Edwin Roush Jack Frey Bessie Lykins Kermit Ford Howard Wagenhall Ray Ward George Ingler

Birthday Party Honors Young David Fear in New Haven

Mrs. Willard Fear hosted a birthday party for her son David Fear, age seven, in New Haven. Guests included David Morgan, Michael Sullivan, Sharon Rickard, Bruce Adams, Stephen Fear, Cary Fear, and the guest of honor David Fear as they played games and enjoyed refreshments.

New Haven Willard Fear David Morgan Michael Sullivan Sharon Rickard Bruce Adams Stephen Cary Fear David Fear

Group Holds Its Belated Yule Session

The American Lutheran Church Women met for a postponed December gathering at St. John Lutheran Church with 20 members and guests. Mrs. Sam Gordon led a Christmas story and New Year prayer, and gifts were given to the Rev Willard Drefke and family and Miss Nihiser.

Mr. Dricke Dick Blauser Catherine Betty Nihiser

York High announces six seniors with all A grades

Principal Clyde Byers reports six seniors on the York High honor roll with perfect A averages. Named are Sheila Robinette Carol McCulloch Betty Kennard Angela Sayre Can dice Spencer Ella Cox and additional seniors on the list include Harry Matheny Helen Campbell Janice Lanning Mary Hartley Bob Smathers Rose Tenn ihill Nancy Nixon Judy Wooten Erma Campbell and Wanda Peacock. Junior and sophomore honor students are also listed with several names.

Bob Calhoon Diane Dupler Pamela Robson Ralph Wetzel Charlotte Wright Junior Phillips Nora Carey Laura Hartman Jane Levins Patty Matheny Ramona Robson Dianne Anders Michale Sanborn Robert Sharb Donna Mount Mary Irvin Linda Kinnison Esther Huddy Jim Eckels Joan Hallett Brenda Douglas Carol Sue Davis Norma Dalton Sandra Bentley Alan Whitmore Mary Wray

Semi-Annual Tax Returns Due Jan. 31

Ohio vendors licensed in the state must file semi annual sales tax returns for July 1 to December 31, 1960 by January 21, 1961. An examiner will assist Hocking County vendors at the county courthouse on January 24. bring records to substantiate the report. Delinquent notices have been discontinued and penalties apply for late filings.

Logan Ohio Hocking County Division of Hocking County Court House

Visitor Notes Across Cities Over the Holidays

Bobby Ray Roush visited Miss Shirley Pinnell in Taylor Michigan over the holidays. Mr and Mrs Bethel Vance were accompanied by granddaughter Barbara Vance to Akron over the weekend. Barbara recently spent three weeks with her grandparents.

New Haven Bobby Ray Roush Shirley Pinnell Taylor Mich Bethel Vance Barbara Vance Akron Barbara

Perry County drive tops 1200 for children’s home fund

New Lexington reports the Perry County Children’s Home drive surpassed 1200 dollars before Christmas. Volunteers organized the annual effort and collected donations from local residents and groups to support the home’s programs.

New Lexington Perry County

Cincinnati Livestock Market Report

USDA marked cattle and hogs at Cincinnati with 700 cattle and 200 calves traded. Slaughter steers and heifers and cows showed steady to active demand, with prices across weight ranges and several classes, including bulls, canners, and dealers, reported.

Cincinnati Livestock Cincinnati USDA Sais SS Freeresg Se

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lloyd Roush A. G. Mehlman Harry Miller Leann Miller Philip Wolpert J. L. Stewart E. L. Stein Don Foglesong Clyde Foley Russell Capehart Jess Abel Jack Flesher O. J. Bostic Rome Williamson Mel Clark Herman Layne Jack Welch Tom Reed John Ridgeway Athens County Savings and Loan Company P. G. Chapman Roger G. Pedigo Sarah A. Pedigo Common Pleas Court Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray Cherify Coun Ferest Mrs. Bright Pleasant Valley Hospital John M. Beckmann Nassau County New York Jones Beach Long Island N.Y Kathryn Withem Vicky Wolfe Melissa Darby Philip Pettit Florence Matheny Brenda Woodrum James Warren Theresa Campbell Jane Mitchell Mary Sorrell Penny Lonberger Sharon Peacock Susan Wilson Russell Gregg Wayne Campbell Rita Mitchell Karen Wolfe Jeffrey Kinnison Ramona Palmer Larry Wolfe Eva Grinstead Cheryl Lanning Susie Peacock Melody Darby Susan Irvin Pamela Mitchell Larry Brown Carol Canter Tommy Thomas Jackie Robinson Hugh Bateman Ellen Brooks Sharon Cook Dennis Robson Mona Warren Donnie Brooks Robert Brown Dennis Mitchell Nannette Smith George Ingels Lucy Harty Jagers Sons Jan Kish Lena S. Floyd Harold Goddard C. E. Sheridan Amensville Bradford Auction Co Bradford Racine ERM Groves Terrace Varsity Ber S. Court St Isi Edsel Hart Frost Stewart St Ford Rambler Platt's Rambler Union ST. LY Chevrolet Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Albany Volkswagen Dick Eisel Gamertsfelder Hall BUICK Gail Watkins Ae Arthur Randolph Guysville Shannon Firestone LY Ducati Billy Ory Muto Elsonville Hawk Ite Union Dial LY W. O. Rose Straw Electric Washington Street Miller Sanitation Janitrole L. E. White All Co Depot St Armstrong Furnace Sales & Service H. D. Martin, LY Grange Insurance Baughman Agency D. M. Goddard W. State Baker and Stauffer Sherwin-Wil Bapp Ee Tee Lynbrook Washington Avenue Albany Rest Home Simplex Sign Company Save SA Charlies F. Cook Cordell Avenue Columbus 11 Franklin, Licking Muskingum Guernsey Pickaway Fad Perry Ross Hocking Paul Dickey Bolingbrook Road Cleveland Oldsmobile Nelsonville Lot Nice Hess Nelsonville Airport ST. LY Fayette ST Salary &Touvell Singer Sewing Center Court Street Indianapolis U.S. Civil Service Lincoln Service Pekin American Motels, Inc P.O. Box 2 Steubenville Donald Pratt Lowe Vivian's Aviaries and Aquarium W. Fair Ave Lancaster Donald Woodyard Higgins Feed Store Richland A York Center White's Mill Donald Bennett Lee Bardin Brothers Royalite Athens Office Supply Sebring Building Center Columbus Rd South We Ohio Trading Co. LY Imperial C. B. Nye CO JUST Barstow
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