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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1962

Page

10

Drawing Jurors in Gallia County Ohio for Municipal Court

Notice announces jurors will be publicly drawn on January 30 1962 at 9 00 am at the Gallia County Commissioners office Gallipolis Ohio for matters tried in the Municipal Court Daniel Notter Commissioner of Jurors Gertrude R. Carman Deputy Commissioner of Jurors Also contains school district financial data and tax figures for the period ending December 31 1961 including general fund balances receipts and expenditures and foundation program details with several line items for revenues and deductions

Gallia County Ohio Gallipolis Daniel Notter Gertrude R. Carman Athens P. O the Plains Isara Emma Cade Board of Education County Board of Education Ohio University Papwee Ek Eee Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Bartlett Wesleyan Methodist Church South Ohio Bern Athens Ohio Company Purchase Bethel Wesleyan Methodist Church City Loan and Savings Company Guy Hill Ruth Hill State of Berntown Old State Road Flora M. Hanning Stacey E. Hanning Tick Ridge Road Harold E. Shields Lavelle & Quanity Lee Township Albany Edna B Whiteman Pyeen Ucna COE Bee Een Cae District Board of Health

Logan Assembly 202 Social Order Installed

Logan Assembly No. 202 Social Order of the Beauceant was installed at the Masonic Temple with Knights Templar and ladies as guests. The 1962 officers were installed led by Mrs Malvern Wilson with Mrs Joseph Phillips as oracle and other officers listed. Refreshments followed the ceremony served by Knights Templar under O. O. Stephenson and others.

Logan Masonic Temple Knights Templar Joseph Warner Lehman Albert Seabright Charles Struble James Rees Don Taylor Hubert Mender James Waldron Neal Shaw Harry Reeves Allie Brimner Harry Shaw Harry Hammon

Harold Parkers Welcome Daughter Jhonda Ann

Mr and Mrs Harold Parker announce the birth of their daughter Jhonda Ann on January 11 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Grandparents are Ralph Parker Chester and John Arbaugh Tuupers Plains, the Parkers also have a son David Harold.

South Point Harold Parker Jhonda Ann Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Ralph Parker Chester John Arbaugh Tuppers Plains Parkers David Harold

McDaniel to Head Hocking County School Board

Wilbur McDaniel will serve as president and Howard Earnhart as vice president of the Hocking County School Board for 1962. John Spencer of Laurelville joins the board replacing Lloyd Whisler who retired after eight years. The board meets at 8 p.m. on the second Thursday monthly and all members plan to attend the Southeastern Ohio School Boards Association meeting on January 26.

LOGAN Wilbur McDaniel Hocking County Howard Earnhart James Frey John Spencer Laurelville Lloyd Whisler Frey Southeastern Ohio School Boards Association

Ninth birthday party for Becky Houdashelt observed

Becky Houdashelt celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday at her parents home Mr. and Mrs. Gene Houdashelt. Mrs. Houdashelt and Louise Zirkle organized the event with party hats masks and blowouts. Guests included Kathy Gorby Linda Rupe Amy Hamm Debbie Harbrecht Twila Clatworthy Phyllis and Effie Blazewicz Bronwyn Dailey Betty Gayle Campbell and Randy Houdashelt.

Pomferoy Becky Houdashelt Gene Houdashelt Houdashelt Louise Zirkle Kathy Gorby Linda Rupe Amy Hamm Debbie Harbrecht Twila Clatworthy Phyllis Effie Blazewicz Bronwyn Dailey Betty Gayle Campbell Randy Houdashelt

Edwards announce birth of Rebecca Kay in Gallipolis

Mr and Mrs Pearl Edwards announce the birth of a daughter Rebecca Kay on January 17 at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Pearl Edwards of Cheshire and Mr and Mrs George Folmer of Pomeroy with great grandparents E H Cunningham of Hartford West Virginia and Nora Bobo of Cheshire.

Pearl Edwards Middleport Rebecca Kay Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Cheshire George Folmer Pomeroy E. H. Cunningham Hartford W. Va Nora Bobo

Mrs William Smith honored at Rutland housewarming shower

Mrs William Smith was guest of honor at a housewarming shower at the Rutland American Legion Hall. Hostesses were Mrs Yvonne Tackett and Mrs Lillie Smith. Prizes went to Mrs Ronald Smith of Columbus, Mrs Mildred Grate, Mrs Jean Parker, and Mrs Joan May. door prize to Mrs Carroll Smith.

Rutland William Smith Donna Grate Ronald Smith Columbus Mildred Grate Jean Parker Joan May Carroll Smith Maxine Grimm Smith Glenna Fetty Stella Searles Anna Buck Marjorie Grogan Sue Ann Bonnie Miller Lydia Smith Debbie Janice Becky Smith Mary Sparks Maude Sellards Alberta Brewer Mary Larkin Reva Snowden Lin da Grimm Rose Carson Dixie Eloise Carson Esther Black Darlene Smith Kathleen Tillis Sandra Ellen Tucker Violet Grate Chloe Fink Kathleen Fink Joan Wise Ruth Cheadle Don Miller Betty Dill Coda Slanter Pearl Little Myrtle Donahue

Jaycee-Ettes Hold Meeting and Prize Winners

Final plans for future club projects were completed at the Jaycee-Ettes meeting at the Campbell home on North St co hosted by Mrs Ray Campbell and Mrs Leland Williams. Prize winners were Mrs John Saving and Mrs Don Farrow with a travel prize awarded to Mrs Saving. Attendees included Mrs Ray Price Mrs George Bardain Mrs Don Sinnott Mrs Charles Eaton Mrs John Goodlve Mrs William Harwood Mrs Dean Edwards Mrs Saving Mrs Farrow and the hostesses. Mrs Sinnott and Mrs Price will entertain in February at the Sinnott home.

Ray Price George Bardain Don Sinnott Charles Eaton John Goodlve William Harwood Dean Edwards Saving Farrow Sinnott Price

Dawleys Welcome Second Daughter Patricia in January

Mr and Mrs Neil Dawley of Logan Route 3 welcomed their second daughter Patricia born at Grant Hospital Columbus on January 17. The Dawleys already have a daughter Denise. Grandmothers listed include Mrs Sol Stoughton Mrs Myrtle Boyle and Mrs Daisy Ferrenburg all of Logan.

Logan Neil Dawley Patricia Grant Hospital Columbus Denise Sol Stoughton Myrtle Boyle Daisy Ferrenburg

Racine Past Officers Dinner Held by Eastern Star Group

POMEROY The annual dinner meeting of the Past Officers Club of Racine Chapter 134 Order of Eastern Star was held at Crow's Steak House. Winter floral arrangements adorned the tables. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wingett Mr. and Mrs. Bert Grimm Mr. and Mrs. Edward Simpson Mr. and Mrs. William Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Dale Hill Mrs. Helen Johnson Mrs. Hazel Cleland Mrs. Ruth Barnitz Mrs. Harriet Neigler and Jimmy Bobby and Eddie Stewart.

Pomeroy Officers Club of Racine Order of Eastern Star Crow's Steak House Ernest Wingett Bert Grimm Edward Simpson William Stewart Dale Hill Helen Johnson Hazel Cleland Ruth Barnitz Harriet Neigler Jimmy Bobby Eddie Stewart

Kelley Will Probated in Laurelville Will

Edith L. Kelley of Laurelville died, her will admitted to probate in Hocking County. All property goes to Edgar D. Kelley who is named executor without bond. Appraisers listed include Frank L. Mantor, O. Stephenson, and Joseph Hartman. Parking meters in Middleport brought in 162 dollars in receipts last week per Police Chief Herbert Gilkey.

Logan Edith L. Kelley Laurelville Hocking County Edgar D. Kelley Ida A. Meyer Frank L. Mantor Middleport Herbert Gilkey

Heigles Host To Goodwell Farm Group Event

Mr. and Mrs. Porter Heigle hosted the Goodwill Farm Bureau Council meeting at their home with 14 members and six guests. The topic Ohio's Future in Land and Water Resources was led by Mrs. D. H. Woodard. The business session was led by Mrs. Heigle. Miss Helen Heigle sang Just A Closer Walk with Thee and read A Winter Token. Guests included Mrs. Charles Heigle, Mrs. Marvelon Sinnott and son Bradley, Linda Rauber, Diane Armstrong and Miss Heigle.

Logan Porter Heigle Goodwill Farm Bureau Council Ohio D. H. Woodard Heigle Helen Heigle

Local Notes from Point Pleasant and Nearby

Mr and Mrs Jack Cartwright and daughter Gay visited Point Pleasant recently. Mrs Doris Eads and Mrs Mildred Brumley of Point Pleasant visited their mother Mrs Etta Young. Mr and Mrs James Roush were visiting in Middleport. Ben O Roush and sons Ronnie and Leonard spent Sunday with Charles Roush and family of Point Pleasant. Ben O Roush and Ralph Cartwright were in Charleston on business. Edgar Arnott of Middleport attended Bible Study Class Tuesday evening. Mrs Dale Priddy and Timmy Debra and Garry visited her parents Mr and Mrs Ben O Roush. Grover Neville and son Jimmie of Point Pleasant visited here. Benjamin F Roush and children of Volga visited her parents and attended the funeral of her late aunt Florence.

Doris Eads Mildred Brumley Point Pleasant Etta Young James Roush Middleport Ben O. Roush Ronnie and Leonard Charles Roush Ralph Cartwright Charleston Edgar Arnott Dale Priddy Timmy Debra Garry Grover Neville Jimmie Benjamin F. Roush Volga W. Va Florence

Dog License Totals Reported by Logan-Hocking Auditor

Logan-Hocking County auditor Carl Engle reports 2400 dog licenses issued so far this year with a deadline for tags past last Saturday. He notes nearly 3000 licenses issued in 1961.

Logan — Hocking County Carl Engle Engles

Sled theft report and wartime figure held for crimes

Larry Green reported a sled theft from his garage at 172 Walnut St as heavy snow last week prompted others to report missing sleds. In Germany, former General Karl Wolff, 62, a noted 1945 peace figure, is held on suspicion of crimes against the Jewish people.

Logan Larry Green Walnut St Germany Karl Wolff

Callahan 88 Dies In New Straitsville

James Callahan 88 of New Straitsville died at noon Monday in New Lexington. He was a retired miner, son of Stephen and Margaret Burke Callahan, his wife Jennie having died earlier. Survived by six sisters and two brothers. Rosary Tuesday evening. funeral Mass Thursday at St. Augustine. burial Mount Calvary Cemetery.

New Straitsville James Callahan New Lexington Stephen Margaret Burke Callahan Jennie Ellen Spires William Fetsch Margaret Sesco Cincinnati Gertrude Byll Detroit Mich Alice Hardesty Long Beach Calif Clara Clement Columbus Steve Thomas Shawnee Humphrey Funeral Home St. Augustine Catholic Church Joseph Switalski Mount Calvary Cemetery

Services For Mrs Spence Are Thursday

Mrs Nelle B Spence 60 of 530 E Second St died at 8 pm Sunday at her daughter's home Mrs Marjorie Allberry 259 Wood St She was native of Hocking County widow of William T Spence and survived by six sons Jerry William Russell Larry Joe Eddie 25 grandchildren four daughters Leota Scarberry Jane Walker Jeanine Gast Allberry Funeral services at Leonard funeral home Thursday 2 pm Rev Roy Klingler officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery

Logan Nelle B. Spence Second St Marjorie Allberry Wood Street Jeff Jane Russell Nihiser Spence Hocking County William T. Spence Jerry William Russell Larry Joe Nelsonville Eddie United States Marines California Leota Scarberry Walbridge Jane Walker Jeanine Gast Allberry Leonard Funeral Home Funeral Roy Klingler Oak Grove Cemetery

Ash Enters Guilty Plea in Child Support Case

Clifford Ash, indicted by the January Grand Jury, pleaded guilty in Common Pleas Court before Judge Harley Meyer. He faced five counts of failure to provide for minor children and received a suspended sentence with $5 weekly support per child starting February 3, plus court costs and a $500 bond.

Gen. Lee Honored At Saturday Party

Eric Chambers hosted a birthday observance for the late Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Coal Street home of his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Chambers. A Confederate flag decorates the room, with attendees including James Reed Sally Williams Farrell Shuler Susie Parker Forrest Bachtel Carol Scott Tom Ball Celesta Ault and Linda Williams.

Middleport Eric Chambers Coal St Richard Chambers Robert E. Lee Lee James Reed Sally Williams Farrell Shuler Susie Parker Forrest Bachtel Carol Scott Tom Ball Celesta Ault Linda Williams

Jan Hauck Completes State Barber College

Jan Hauck completed training at the Ohio State Barber College in Middleport and will take the State Board exam on Feb 13. He plans to work at Becker Barber Shop in Middleport after licensure. he and his family have relocated to 304 Sycamore Street. Mrs Hauck works at Ohio University.

Middleport Jan Hauck Ohio State Barber College State Board of Barber Examiners Becker Hauck Brent Richard Pickens Sycamore Street Ohio University

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger THE Logan Assembly Zellen Martin Coolville Delbert J. Martin Harold J. Rose Said County State of Ohio Conn Harold Parkers Kay Varney Phillip Varney Meigs County Common Pleas Court AMNAH Nellie Amnah Jacob Keller Bruce Fickel N. M. Brown Meigs County Mr. and Mrs Pasquale Fuca Brooklyn, N. Y Jaycee-Ettes Dawleys Kelley Appraise Meyer Estate Heigles Goodwell Farm Group W. Columbia Helen E. Roush West Columbia Jack Cartwright Gay Mr. Callahan Straitsville Ash Gen. Lee State Barber College Pomeroy Personals Pat Thornton Marathon Shores Fla Joseph Kelly Frank H. Johnston Will Hellerman Messenger Kerr-Hunter Hardware Termite & Roach Service Athens Exterminating Company C. E. Sheridan Auct TUP Amesville Harold Goddard Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine, Ohio Hamley Run Conrad Collins Chauncey Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Platt's Rambler Union St Ed Hurley 13Th Street Parkersburg Monza Stand State Dannie Elear Travelhome Dannie’s Trailer Sales, Inc America USDA Plymouth E.state ST Jones Buick Jones Lot Chevrolet BUICK JONES East State ST Waverly Mobile Home Sales U. S Gail Watkins BSA Triumph HAWKS C. R. White B.s.a.zundappi Ducati-Norton Billy Perry Motor Sales Nels Trade Volkswagen
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