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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1962

Page

4

Mrs. Christina Dowler Dies in Indiana at 47

Services for Christina Tucker Dowler 47 of Selma Indiana will be at New Marshfield Methodist Church at 2 30 p m Saturday. She died Wednesday at Ball Hospital Muncie Ind daughter of Harley Peck of Albany and the late Berge Peck. Survivors include her husband Ralph Dowler father and several Peck siblings. Burial in New Marshfield cemetery. Friends may call at Warren funeral home until noon Saturday.

Nelsonville Christina Tucker Dowler Selma Ind New Marshfield Methodist Church Dowler Ball Hospital Muncie Albany Harley Peck Berge Peck Ralph Dowler Donald Peck Kansas City Lawrence Peck Amesville Wayne Peck Carpenter Otto Peck Reynoldsburg Eva M. Goodin New Marshfield Cemetery Warren Funeral Home

Expression Of Opinion Is Discussed At Salisbury PTA

Pomeroy meeting held Tuesday night as parents split into groups under moderators Mrs. Geneva Joachim Miss Rosalee Story and Mrs. Maxine Arnold. Mrs. Opha Offutt presided as an announcement was made of the Meigs County PTA Council session on February 1 at Bradbury School.

Pomeroy Salisbury PTA Geneva Joachim Rosalee Story Maxine Arnold William Bartels Opha Offutt Meigs County PTA Council Bradbury School Miss Story William Radford Larry Sheets David Grueser James Will Clara Humphrey Story Edgar Abbott

Forage School Set At Coolville

POMEROY Meigs County farmers are invited to attend a forage school next Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Carthage Troy High School in Coolville. C E Blakeslee county agricultural agent announced. Highlights include talks by C D McGrew extension dairy specialist Orlo Musgrave extension agronomist William Schung extension engineer J D Bicker exension engineer Don Gheres Washington County extension agent moderator on panel discussion.

Pomeroy Meigs County Carthage-Troy Coolville C. E. Blakeslee C. D. McGrew Orlo Musgrave William Schung J. D. Bicker Don Gheres Washington County

Officers Installed At Federated Church

POMEROY Three new church council officers will be ordained and installed Sunday at the Federated Church. The trio, elected for four year terms, are Albert Woodard Presbyterian elder and Richard Rosenbaum and Mrs Fred Leifheit as E and R deacons.

Pomeroy Federated Church Albert Woodard Presbyterian Richard Rosenbaum Fred Leifheit

Lewis announce birth of son David Alan in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Robert J Lewis of Pomeroy announce the birth of a son David Alan Sunday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis They have a daughter Carol Ann age five Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph McKenzie of Racine

Pomeroy Robert J. Lewis David Alan Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Lewis Carol Ann Ralph McKenzie Racine

George D Gribble Receives Mason Honor in Logan

George D Gribble of Logan was named Knight of the York Cross of Honour, honoring a Mason who led the four York Rite bodies. He completed the final requirement as commander of Logan Commandery after serving as worshipful master of Mingo Lodge high priest of Logan Chapter RAM and master of Hock-Hocking Council RSM.

Logan George D. Gribble York Cross of Honour Gribble Logan Commandery Mingo Lodge Logan Chapter RAM Hock-Hocking Council R&sm

Auxiliary Presidents Entertained in Midport

Mrs. George Hackett Sr hosted the meeting of the Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of Drew Webster Post 39 Ameri can Legion. Mrs. Jed Webster Sr led prayers, get well cards were sent, a Valentine gift planned for Mrs. Elizabeth Loop, games and a Bible quiz were enjoyed, and a salad course was served.

Middleport George Hackett Sr Drew Webster American Legion Jed Webster Sr George Mowrey J. M. Thornton Pearl Hysell Elizabeth Loop Dayton Paul Casci Harry Houdashelt Casci Frank Cheesebrew Mowrey Ralph Gilmore

Drivers Tell Of Accident In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a minor collision occurred at the Public Square and E Washington Street at 9 10 p m Tuesday. Joseph R Watkins 17 of 7 Ring Street Athens reported his northbound car stopped at a light and backed slightly into the vehicle ahead. Wilbur L Wallace 17 of 367 Fort Street reported damage to his car. Watkins sustained tail light and rear gravel pan damage while Wallace suffered damage to headlight rims and the front of the hood.

Nelsonville Public Square E. Washington St Joseph R. Watkins Ring St Athens E. Washington Watkins Wilbur L. Wallace Fort St Watkins Car Wallace

Births and admissions at Mount St. Mary Hospital notes

Births include a son to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rutter Glouster Route 1 and admissions list Willis Loper New Plymouth Route 1 Dora Reed Shawnee Route George Demchak Glouster Miss Karen Evans Nelsonville Pete Hatem New Straitsville George Mudrie Glouster Nola Bishop Nelsonville Genevieve Robinson Glouster Wanda Lynch Gore Anna McManaway Trimble Jack Hudwell Athens Route 1 Discharges list Edward Harry Glouster Route Gloria Hiles New Lexington Route 2 Kathy Cribfield Nelsonville James Smith Nelsonville Thomas Buckley Stewart Christine Fain New Lexington Jack May and son Logan Blood used 5 units.

George Demchak Glouster Karen Evans Nelsonville Pete Hatem New Straitsville George Mudrie Nola Bishop Genevieve Robinson Glous Wanda Lynch Gore Anna McManaway Trimble Jack Hudwell Athens Gloria Hiles New Lexington Kathy Cribfield James Smith Thomas Buckley Stewart Christine Fain Jack May Logan

Civil Service Tests Set For Feb 2 In Logan

Logan civil service commission will supervise examinations for police patrolmen and water works engineers on February 2 to form an eligibility list for appointments. The police department needs two patrolmen after resignations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, Logan residents for a year, 21 to 31 years old, weigh at least 160 pounds, stand 5 feet 8 inches or taller, be in good health and character. Applications are available at police headquarters. Physicals follow the tests for successful candidates. waterworks engineer applicants must hold a stationary engineer's license.

Logan Logan Civil Service Commission Police Department Stanley Nutter Ralph Brandon U.S

Two Named To Represent Association

Northwestern Local School District representatives were elected to the Meigs County Education Association council. Roger Roush was chosen for a two year term and Nellie Vale for a one year term. Amendments to the association constitution were discussed and plans for the school year outlined.

Middleport Northwestern Meigs County Education Association Roger Roush Nellie Vale Association Leda M. Kraeuter Rutland High School

Straitsville Resident Dies in Perry County Home Death

Charles Wood Andrews 43 of New Straitsville died Thursday at the Perry County Home. Born in Hocking County to Clyde and Clara Rush Andrews, he is survived by a daughter in El Paso Texas, his mother Mrs. Clara Wiseman of Arizona, and a brother Clyde of Cleveland. Visitation after 6 p.m. Saturday. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at Humphrey funeral home with Rev. Joe Walburn officiating. Burial in New Straitsville cemetery.

Charles Woodrow Andrews New Straitsville Perry County Hocking County Clyde Clara Rush Andrews Albert Paul el Paso Tex Clara Wiseman Arizona Cleveland Humphrey Funeral Home Joe Walburn

Committee Plans Supper at Salisbury

A special committee meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Salisbury Elementary School will finalize plans for a community jitney supper to aid the Pomeroy Emergency Squad with new equipment. Residents may donate via Mrs. Maxine Arnold or Mrs. Richard Karr Sr. A white elephant sale and homemade items will be sold.

Pomeroy Salisbury Maxine Arnold Richard Karr

Sinnott Divorce Action Seeks Custody in Common Pleas

Marvalee Sinnott files for divorce from Joe E. Sinnott in Common Pleas Court alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty. Answer and cross petition filed. petition cites neglect and custody of a minor child. original filing dated December 5, 1961.

Logan Calendar Offers Local Events Friday Through Sunday

Friday features a fish fry at VFW hall and a DAR chapter gathering at Elsie Martin home with dessert. Also on Friday Les Amies Class at First Methodist Church and Queen Vashti Lodge meet after a 6 30 potluck. Saturday hosts dances at Antioch Grange and Miller Chapel programs with refreshments. Sunday Presbyterian Couple's Club meets at Westminster House with a space aviation film.

Worthington Dar Elsie Martin Kerwood Martin First Methodist Church Antioch Grange Hall Vickery Buckeye Rangers Grange Miller Chapel Presbyterian Couple’s Club

Dora J. Reed Dies At 77 In Nelsonville Hospital

Dora J. Reed 77 of McCuneville died Thursday in Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville born in Hocking County daughter of Jacob and Elvira Stitt Kieffer. Survived by husband Silas a daughter Edna MacEachen Shawnee two sons Ralph McCuneville Donald Columbus 11 grandchildren 12 great grandchildren and one sister Mrs Clifford Bennett Mount Pleasant Mich. Friends may call at Humphrey funeral home Friday after 6 pm funeral Sunday 2 pm Rev Edward Sadler officiating burial New Straitsville cemetery.

Shawnee Dora J. Reed McCuneville Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Hocking County Jacob Elvira Stitt Kieffer Silas Edna MacEachen Ralph Donald Columbus Clifford Bennett Mount Pleasant Mich Humphrey Funeral Home Edward Sadler New Straitsville Cemetery

Police Shoot Stray Dog After Attack in Nelsonville

A stray dog that attacked six year old Joe Bob Leffler was destroyed by Nelsonville police after an intensive search. The dog’s head was sent for rabies testing with initial results negative and later confirmation planned in Columbus.

Nelsonville Joe Bob Leffler Billy J. Leffler High St Southeast Ohio Health Center Columbus

Gay Nineties Fellowship Night At St Matthew

St Matthew Lutheran Church Fellowship Group met Sunday in the education unit for a Gay Nineties themed evening with corn bread and bean supper, contests, and songs. Rev Willard F Drefke spoke on two biblical destructions Jerusalem and Sodom Gomorrah. Arrangements were by Mr and Mrs Ted Dupler Mr and Mrs Ronald Rheinscheld and Mr and Mrs Jack Druyer.

Logan St. Matthew Lutheran Church Church Educational Unit Willard F. Drefke Jerusalem Sodom and Gomorrah Ted Dupler Ronald Rheinscheld Jack Druyer

Logan Trade Club Elects 1962 Officers

Logan Trade Club officers were elected for 1962 with Arthur M. Gasser named president, succeeding Don Braun. Burr Nixon was re-elected executive secretary. Directors named include Gerald Baird Max Davidson John Saving B G Greenman Duane Shipley Grant Byrnes Gasser Claude Chrisman. The meeting followed the annual dinner in Brandts Mecca Room with Robert Bangham as speaker.

Logan Logan Trade Club Arthur M. Gasser Don Braun Burr Nixon Trade Club Brandts Mecca Gerald Baird Max Davidson John Saving B. G. Greenman Duane Shipley Grant Byrnes Gasser Claude Chrisman Robert Bangham Wilmington

Dr. Ackers Re-Elected President at Logan Savings

Dr C F Ackers was re elected president of the Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association at a directors meeting on Wednesday night following a shareholders meeting. Rolland Bright and Bruce E Fickel were elected directors for three years. Other officers re elected included Leonard vice president Weltner vice president Fickel secretary treasurer Dale Shultz assistant secretary and Miss Margaret Spano assistant treasurer. Tellers Earl Later and Mrs Janie Shaw were re appointed.

Logan C. F. Ackers Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association Rolland Bright Bruce E. Fickel Walter Leonard Dr. Ackers W. Denzil Weltner Leonard Weltner Fickel Dale Shultz

Hocking Dairy Group Annual Meeting Scheduled

Hocking County Dairy Herd Improvement Association will hold its annual meeting next Monday night at the Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association Community Room. Wayne Ball reports from Central Ohio Breeding and Logan Route 2 technician Joe Campbell will speak. officers will be elected and Rolland Wilson will discuss public relations. The 8 p m session also covers seiche and lake water motion.

Logan Hocking County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Logan Federal Savings and Loan Association Wayne Ball Hcdhia Richard Kelloge Central Ohio Breeding Association Joe Campbell Logan Route 2 Hocking County Rolland Wilson General Telephone System

Two Perry County Men In Training Overseas

Three Perry County men completed eight weeks of advanced training at Fort Knox Kentucky and continued overseas deployment. Thomas V McGreevy now serves with the 317th Engineer Battalion in Germany. Sammy J Zinn, a military policeman with the 1st Cavalry Division, is in Korea at Joint Security Area. David R Harley finished armor training at Fort Knox and learned to operate the 90 millimeter gun and drive a medium tank. All are New Lexington or Crooksville High School graduates.

Perry County Fort Knox Army Thomas V. McGreevy Goldie M. McGreevy New Lexington 317Th Germany McGreevy Sammy J. Zinn Crooksville Korea 1St Cavalry Division Nelly Zinn China St Harley and McGreevy Zinn Crooksville High School

Alcohol Topic of Program at Fairview Church Meeting

Fourteen members attended the January meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Fairview Methodist Church. Mrs Lowell Karshner led the program on Alcohol and Christian Responsibility with scripture from Psalms and Romans.

Karshner Coakley Harold Crawford Paul Dalton Donald Myers Esther Smith God Herman Farmer

Five Hocking Draftees Inducted Into Service

Five Hocking County selectees left Logan for induction into the armed forces. They reported to the Fort Hayes induction center in Columbus as part of the January draft call. Names include Gary L. Hilton Ronald E. Cummins Larry M. Davis Ross A. Nice Gail E. Woltz.

Logan Hocking County Ft. Hayes Columbus Gary L. Hilton Ronald E. Cummins Larry M. Davis Ross A. Nice Union Furnace Gail E. Woltz Rockbridge

Community Chest Meeting Set for Hocking County Trustees

Logan Ohio area report says the Community Chest of Hocking County will meet next Monday night at 7 30 in the Ohio Power Co assembly room to elect officers and conduct business. Executive director Jacob A Keller urges all trustees to attend.

Logan — Organization The Community Chest of Hocking County Jacob A. Keller Ohio Power Co

Installation of Logan Street Light Upgrade Begins

Ohio Power Co crews started installing new boulevard street light standards in downtown Logan on Main St. Each of 20 standards will hold 43 000 lumen enclosed fluorescent lamps with GE Power Groove tubes. Additional fixtures on Market St and E Main will use 23 000 lumen units and wooden poles. The project replaces 30 year old globed steel lights and was approved last year by city council.

Logan Ohio Power Co Main St General Electric Market St Second Humter E. Main Walnut St Spring St Hunter Main High St N. Market St

Berea Class Elects New Officers at January Meeting

Mrs. William Winder read Isaiah chapter 64 as the Berea Class of Union Furnace Presbyterian Church elected new officers for the season. Officers are Mrs. Wayne Kennard president, Mrs. Rudolph Sutton vice president, Mrs. Howard White secretary, and Mrs. Robert Redd treasurer. Seven members attended as Bathsheba and Rizbath were discussed in Bible study.

Logan Robert Redd Berea Union Furnace Presbyterian Church Howard White Wayne Kennard Rudolph Sutton White Redd William Winder

Logan Legion Auxiliary Meets Highlights Civil Defense Talk

Mrs. Lawrence Adcock presented a Civil Defense paper at the Logan Unit 78 meeting held at the Logan Clay Products Co. recreation hall. Auxiliary president Mrs. Clarence Thompson spoke on legislation and led the business session. The mid winter conference is set for February 24 at the Neil House in Columbus with two members planning to attend. New coin containers for the May poppy sale were purchased. Eleven members attended the meeting and social hour.

Logan Lawrence Adcock Logan Unit 78 American Legion Auxiliary Logan Clay Products Co Clarence Thompson Neil House Columbus

Hospital First To Rule For Osteopaths

Logan Hocking Valley Hospital in Ohio becomes one of the first in the state to grant equal staff privileges to osteopaths and medical doctors. Previously the county’s sole hospital employed only MDs, sending osteopath patients 50 miles away for hospitalization. The move follows a state medical council ruling that counties decide ethical staff integration.

Logan — Hocking Valley Hospital Ohio Hocking County Doctors’ Hospital Columbus State Medical Council Ohio State Medical Association Medical Association

Alvis Rites On Saturday

Edward Alvis 81 of 837 Third St. dies in Hocking Valley Hospital after admission Wednesday night. Survived by wife Dessie, son James Alvis of Logan, daughter Mrs. Lou Mannering, Jackson, and step-daughter Mrs. Bertha OHara, Columbus. Visitation at Leonard funeral home. services set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday with Rev. D S Dunkle officiating.

Logan Edward Alvis Third St Hocking Valley Hospital Hocking County Alvis Dessie James Alvis Lou Mannering Jackson Bertha O'Hara Columbus Leonard Funeral Home

Commissioners Hold Routine Meeting in Logan County

Logan County commissioners approved payments totaling 2085 from the county general fund 4872.70 from the auto gasoline fund 77.30 from the dog and kennel fund and 3838.75 from the tuberculosis fund during a short routine session.

Logan

Miss Ann Nimon Leads at Ohio University

Logan Ohio University student Miss Ann Nimon daughter of Mr and Mrs F Jay Nimon of 20 W Front St serves as floor chairman at Lindley Hall Athens She is junior class president Westminster Foundation vice president of Phi Chi Delta service sorority and treasurer of Tau Beta Sigma band honorary She performs with both marching and concert bands.

Logan Ann Nimon F. Jay Nimon Front St Lindley Hall Ohio University Athens

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