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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1966

Page

12

Abele Seeks Appeals Judge Post in 4th District

Homer E. Abele of McArthur announces as a Republican candidate for judge of the 4th District Court of Appeals. The former con man has a long record in law and public service, including time in the Highway Patrol, state legislature, and Congress, with active family involvement across Vinton County and the district.

McArthur Homer E Pete” Abele 4Th District Court of Appeals Abele Federal District Court United States Supreme Court Vinton County Bar Association Vinton County Law Library Board Vinton State Highway Patrol Army Air Force Patrol

Lena Bunce Appointed Administratrix in Ohio Estate

Lena Bunce of Middleport Meigs County Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of Wendell Bunce deceased. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated December 28 1965 by Probate Judge F H O'Brien.

Lena Bunce Middleport Ohio Wendell Bunce Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Said County

Athens City Council Resolution to appropriate street land

Resolution declares intent to appropriate fee simple interest for Stimson Avenue improvement in Athens Ohio. Describes a parcel at Inlet 834 and Outlet 162 with bearings along State and Kern Streets and a wall line of a filling station. Notice to owners to be served as required. Effective upon legal approval.

Athens Ohio Stimson Avenue City of Athens City Athens County State Street Kern Street Kern and State Streets Harry B. Crewson Patricia B. Betz Raymond Shepard

Report of Condition for The Tri County Bank Coolville Ohio

The Tri County Bank of Coolville Ohio closes 1965 with assets of 3.42 million dollars and total deposits of 3.30 million. The report shows cash and government obligations, loans of 1.92 million, and capital accounts totaling 192,441.

TRI County Bank United States Memoranova G. B. Courtney G. B Courtney Athens U. S F.H.L.B Federal Insurance Reserve State of Ohio Athens County Dale E. Stoltz Athens County Savings and Loan Company Ohio

Ambiguous Financial Figures Reported in OCR Fragment

The extracted numbers show multiple monetary values and a lone 737 figure in an OCR fragment. No clear event, organization, or date is evident to establish a definite news item or subject.

Obituaries: Fowler Sayre Goff Adams Bolen and Chesterhill

Obituaries from Fowler Athens Point Pleasant and surrounding areas note the deaths of Mrs Steven Mizicko 88 of Fowler Mrs Bertha E Sayre 87 of Putnam County Delbert Goff 73 of Athens George W Adams 86 of Point Pleasant Nancy E Bolen 73 of Athens and Effie M Burt 85 of Chesterhill. Survivors include spouses children and many grandchildren with services and burial details listed for each.

Point Pleasant Bertha E. Sayre Putnam County

Foley 85 dies at home in West Columbia

William E Foley 85 died Friday at the home of Mrs Charles Wheeler. Survived by two sons William H and Charles W. five daughters Eve Bell Kauff Eva Lemley Hazel Rife Matilda Mary and Elizabeth Young. a half sister and half brother. grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wife Nancy preceded him. Member of Middleport First Baptist Church retired railroad section worker. Services at 2 p.m. Monday at Rawlings Coats Funeral Home with Rev Donald Boone officiating. Burial in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday.

Athens Nancy E. Bolen Franklin Ave Athens County David and Mary Lonas First Methodist Church E. Lois Matheny Richard E Atlanta Bert Lonas Canton Ethel Beasley Parkersburg Eva. Farley Chyton Ben F Hughes Funeral Home John W. Seay West Union Street West Columbia Willard Edward Foley Charles Wheeler William H Columbus Charles W Rutland Eve Bell Kauff Eva Lemley Hazel Rife Middleport Matilda Mary Duncan Falls Elizabeth Young John Kauff Robert Grogan Toledo Nancy

Walter Chase of Middleport Dies in Columbus Hospital

Walter Chase formerly of Middleport died at Doctors Hospital Columbus. He was a brother of Harold Chase and survived by son Harold Harley and daughter Mrs. Mitchell Shank of Columbus. Funeral services were held Thursday in Baltimore with Mrs. Shirley Mills and Mrs. Harold Ebersbach in attendance.

Middleport Walter Chase Doctor’s Hospital Columbus Chase Harold Chase Harold Harley Mitchell Shank Shirley Mills Harold Ebersbach Baltimore

Financing Commission Sells $100 Million in Bonds

Columbus Ohio The Financing Commission approved a plan to issue 100 million dollars in bonds after a three year Rhodes era effort and immediately found a buyer for the entire issue.

Columbus Ohio Ping Commission James A. Rhodes

Athens City School district bids for Electric Bookkeeping Machine

Sealed proposals will be received by the Athens City School district board in Ath ens Ohio until 12 00 o clock noon EST on rover 18 1966 and opened by the clerk. Instructions to bidders and specifications are on file at the clerk s office. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of the Board of Education Alice M Elliott Clerk 1 14 (4 otw)

Board of Education Athens City Athens Ohio Putnam Drive Rover Ard Alice M. Elliott

Chauncey Area Personal News and Local Wait Times

Mrs. Etta Hart, 91, former Chauncey resident, returned to Columbus after staying with her daughter Mrs. Carol Bean at Millfield Route 1. Martha Class of Millfield Christian church met at Mrs. Charles Lehman’s home. Next meeting with Mrs. Elizabeth Robinette on February 9. Mrs. Mabel Sisson of Trimble, daughter of Mrs. Robinette, returned home after three months in California.

Etta Hart Chauncey Carol Bean Millfield Columbus W. King Ave Martha Millfield Christian Church Charles Lehman Elizabeth Robinette Mabel Sisson of Trimbie California

Circle Meets Donates $100 To Church Kitchen

POMEROY Residents report at the Federated Church meeting that $100 was voted for Formica for the church kitchen. Officers elected include Mrs. Roy Seyfried president and Mrs. Allard Pratt vice president. March and April meetings canceled. February hostesses named.

Lester Fauber Marguerite Meyer

State wins land action over Route 7 project

Ohio State wins land appropriation case against Willard J. Mowery and others for Salisbury Two land. Defendants failed to appeal in time. State to pay Mowery 1500 dollars. In a separate Meigs County action, Lester and Virginia Hawk owe Elk Refining Co. 1858.37 plus interest.

Willard J. Mowery Salisbury Mowery Meigs County Common Pleas Court Lester Virginia F. Hawk Elk Refining Co Hawks

Appointment of Mary Brown as Administratrix in Ohio estate

Mary Brown of Route 3 Athens Ohio is named Administratrix of the estate of Charles D Brown deceased of Route 3 Athens Athens County Ohio. She must file claims within four months of December 20 in the probate office of Harold J Force of the county.

Mary Brown Athens Ohio Charles D. Brown Athens County

Notice In The Matter Of The Estate Of Otis F Crippen

Probate hearing set for February 14 1966 to admit the will filed December 29 1965 in Case No 26017 in Jefferson County Washington. Creditors must file sworn claims within six months or be barred. Harold J Rose Probate Judge Athens County Probate Court.

Otis F. Crippen Superior Court Jefferson County Washington

Four More Nabbed In Dope Ring

Columbus Akron drug sweep expands to suburbs. Edward O. Erickson Jr., son of a former Akron mayor, and Kent State student David A. King face narcotics or conspiracy charges. In Westerville Robert F. Vance, 24, a welfare worker, and his wife Charlene, 23, were arrested with two ounces of marijuana found at their home. Total arrests reach 16 since Monday.

Columbus Akron Columbus Akron Edward O. Erickson Jr Kent State University David A. King Kent Erickson KSU Westerville Robert F. Vance Ohio Welfare Department Charlene

Wildlife Topics At Glouster Garden Club Meeting

Mrs. David Cox and Mrs. Edward Kurtz hosted the Glouster Garden Club at the Cox home on Broad St. with Mrs. C. E. Haskins presiding. Mrs. Cox read a paper on wildlife and habitats, and Mrs. Francis McAllister spoke on plant care and indoor growing, including African violets. Members favored a fall county flower show and the February meeting will be with Mrs. Wagner and Mrs. Harold Strohmeyer.

Glouster David Cox Edward Kurtzman Glouster Garden Club Cox Broad St C. E. Haskins W. A. Craft Francis McAllister Wagner Harold Strohmeyer

Mrs. Lacey Honored For Ten Years With Choir

A Middleport celebration honored Mrs. Clarence Lacey for a decade directing the First Baptist Church Choir. Gifts of jewelry were presented. Mrs. Smart named president and Mrs. Beulah White secretary treasurer as three month meetings were decided.

Middleport Clarence Lacey Middleport First Tary Paul Smart Manning Klees Mills Lillian McGhee L. D. Diles Frances Beards Donald Boone Jerry Pullen Stephanie Pullen Pearl Hoffman Larry Gladwell Gerald Anthony David Jeannie Boone Mare Anite Fultz

Karr Files Petition For Meigs County Commission Post

Karr, a Republican from Pomeroy, filed a petition for Meigs County Commission seeking a full four year term. Two commissioners will be elected this year with a partial term open due to the death of Avery Nelson. Robert Clark currently serves until the election. The election office hours are 1 to 4 p m daily, with a filing deadline at 4 p m on Feb 2 for the May primary.

Pomeroy Charles R. Karr Meigs County Board of Elections Karr Meigs County Commission Meigs Avery Nelson Robert Clark Harrisonville Nelson County Board of Elections

Piano Gift Boosts Glouster School PTO

Approximately 35 members attended the Glouster PTO meeting with Mrs. Gladys Dixon presiding. Mrs. Rings' room won a $2 prize for most mothers present. Mrs. Chadwell of Truetown donated a piano to the group and another is expected soon. They plan a magic show at 2 p.m. Thursday. Lighting in Mary Curry's classroom was improved. Next meeting February 10 features George Sasser leading a Q and A.

Glouster Glouster Pto Gladys Dixon Rings Chadwell Truetown Mary Curry

Award Goes To Former Area Man

Chauncey S Set Dewey E Hunter son of Mr and Mrs Dewey P Hunter Ath ens Route 3 has been awarded an Air Force commendation medal He has won two Airman of the Quarter awards as well as an Airman of the Month designation during his career He is a graduate of Chauncey Dover High School and is stationed at Walker AFB NM He and his family reside at Roswell NM

Abele Vinton County San Francisco Bob Taft Chicago Fairfield County Terry Ohio University Groveport Franklin County Peter Burke McArthur Andy R. W. Cooper Chauncey—S-Set Dewey E. Hunter Dewey P. Hunter Athens Route 3 Chauncey-Dover High School Walker Afb N. M Roswell N.M

Churches To Install Officers On Sunday

Chauncey officers install at Taylor Ridge Christian Church Sunday at 10 a m and at Millfield Christian Church at 11 a m with Rev J A Long officiating. Trimble Church of Christ CYF meets Sunday with evening worship at 7 30 p m.

Chauncey Taylor Ridge Christian Church Millfield Christian Church J. A. Long Trimble Church of Christ Cyf

Vinton County Auto Sales and Court Totals for 1965

McArthur Vinton County dealers sold 851 new autos and trucks in 1965 with 474 by Vinton residents. The clerk of courts issued 4219 motor vehicle titles and collected 120 637 13 dollars overall. Tax receipts to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles totaled 67 820 30. Common Pleas records show 82 new cases in 1965 with 14 divorces granted. 44 cases disposed and 69 civil plus nine criminal cases pending.

McArthur Vinton County Nancy Climer Vinton Margie H. Climer

Control Point Sought In Broken Main

Nelsonville water department workers hunted Thursday morning for a shut-off valve to stop water flow into a four inch main to Dorr Run so they could repair a broken line. City line superintendent Raymond Smith remains at home since his release from Mount St Mary. Clarence Kelley asked Columbia Gas for electronic detectors to locate the control point as thousands of gallons feed Dorr Run Creek.

Nelsonville Dorr Run Creek

Delmar Darst Critical After Surgery

Delmar Darst of Cheshire is in critical condition after surgery at Meigs General Hospital last week. His parents Mr and Mrs Ray Darst of Tarpon Springs Florida sister Mrs Ann Biron of Chicago IL and Hobart Darst of Dayton are listed as visitors along with Kenneth Darst at his Middleport home and Mrs C P Williams of Middleport.

Middleport Delmar Darst Cheshire Meigs General Hospital Ray Darst Tarpan Springs Fla Ann Biron Chicago Hobart Darst Dayton Kenneth Darst Veterans’ Hospital C. P. Williams Darst Hobart Daniels Columbus

Burton Rites Draw Many From Near and Far

Funeral services for Ernest Burton were held Tuesday at the Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home led by Rev. Chester Lemley. Attendees included extended family from Millersport Detroit Bucyrus Nevada Cheshire Youngstown and Columbus along with local relatives. Nelsonville news includes military family notes as Sgt. Ronald Lauderback and wife Connie sail from New York Jan 9 aboard USS Buckner to Kaiser Slautern Germany for a three year post.

Middleport Ernest Burton Rawlings - Coats Chester Lemley Elmer Burton William Burton Howard Erlewine Columbus Eugene Burton Dayton James Grover Detroit Mich Bovis Minor Millersport Leveret Roush Youngstown John Grover Fred Rowalt Bucyrus Jack Light Judy Wheeler Dallas Scott Nevada Ivan Grover Cheshire Nelsonville Ronald Connie Nichols) Lauderback Natalie Lynn Larry New York Kaiser Salutern Germany Lauderback Dominican Republic Joe Wallace Wilbur Wolfe Walter Staley Chauncey

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Messenger Ohio General Assembly Ohio State University Law College Congress Post Office and Civil Service Interior and Insular Affairs House Senate Pete’ Abele Coolville THE Athens County Savings & Loan Company OF Dale E. Shultz Mae Herron O. G. Houck Roy Davis David H. Hughes Athens County Savings and Loan Co C. G. Houck Roy O. Davis Steven Mizicko Fowler Edward L. Mizicko Livingston St St. Cyril and Methodius Church Jednota Lodge of Steven Mrs. Mizicko Was Leovec Czechoslovakia St. Vincent de Paul’s Church Vienna All Souls Cemetery Champion Two She Mason County Anthony and Nancy Gaines Jiiden George W. Sayre Sayre Grandview Baptist Church Mabel Walker Orange Calif Lanuna Bowles Leon Amelia Davis Mason Pearl Barnes Upland Delcie Painter Dunbar Mildred Sayre Ray W Red House John East Liverpool Russell Ripley Glenn Harmon Liberty Audrey Shinn R. C. Jiiden Harold Jiiden Leroy Meadows Church Raynes Funeral Home Buffalo Delbert Goff Elliott St Calhoun County W. Va Crooksville Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Zanesville Browning and Baines Coffee Co Washington, D. C St. Paul’s Catholic Church Margaret Marguerite Tucker Virginia Dorward Hurl Basil Newark Emory Zanesville Della Brown Bertha Pennington South Zanesville Dovie Stracher Pearl Posey Docie Blair Georgia Ripley Pomona Francis Maloney Mount Calvary Cemetery George Adams George W. Adams Holzer Hospital Pliny Mildred Adams Ball Adams Hambrick Methodist Church Thomas Mildred West Hannis Clyde, Pliny Jess Hannis Salineville Mohr- Stevens Harry Miller C. S. Thompson Nancy Bolen Effie M. Burt Chesterhill Stockport Betty Bills Bartlett Burt Palmer Twp Benajah Mary Plumley Morris Orra Burt Oak Hill Thelma McKelvey Miami Fawcett Stone Funeral Home Earl Snyder Bartlett Cemetery Funeral William E. Foley Financing Commission Rudy Redek Fort Pitt Tunnel Pittsburgh Mrs. Hart Circle Women’s Guild Bill Perrin Louis Reibel Reibel Georgia Williamson Harold J Harold J. Rose Garden Club Lacey Commission Post George Sasser Broken Main Burton
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