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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1960

Page

7

Farm Pond Clinic Planned at Waterloo

Officials from nine Southeast Ohio counties will attend an inter agency farm pond management clinic at the Waterloo Wildlife Station. Everett Ridge says the event, sponsored by the wildlife agency the Extension Service and the Soil Conservation Service, covers fish vegetation and pond fertilization with demonstrations and guidance for stocking ponds. Free fish are available to pond owners through the three agencies.

Southeastern Ohio Counties Waterloo Wildlife Station Everett Ridge Division of Wildlife Wildlife Agency Agriculture Extension Service Soil Conservation Service Athens Hocking Vinton Jackson Lawrence Meigs Gallia Morgan Washington Ridge Wildlife Division Extension Service Soil Conservation Officers

Athens Pastor Ordained at 96th Summer Conference

Lee Lewis Jr pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Athens was ordained to the full gospel ministry during the 96th annual summer conference in Mount Vernon. Presiding was Donald Hunter, Ohio Conference president. Lewis trained at Washington Missionary College and served as auditor for the state conference and as associate pastor in Toledo and Youngstown. His ministry covers Glouster Bartlett and Pomeroy. he is married to Edith Gesler with four children.

Lee Lewis, Jr Seventh-day Adventist Church Mount Vernon Presiding Don Lewis Hamilton Washington Missionary College Takoma Park Athens State Conference Toledo Youngstown Glouster Bartlett Pomeroy Edith Marie Gesler Richard Carole Sharon Deanna

Meigs Area Resident Hurt In Collision

A Syracuse woman, Grace Weese, 52, suffered a wrenching back injury as a passenger in a two car crash at routes 50 and 7 near Coolville. Jack S Weese, 19, and Robert Cotton Sr., 63, were involved. Cotton was cited for stopping sign violation and posted 21 bond for Municipal Court today.

Meigs Area Syracuse Coolville Grace Weese Jack S. Weese Weese Robert Cotton, Sr Lawrenceburg Ind

Pastor Couple to Return as Leaders in Athens County Church

Dr. and Mrs. R D Brown ex pastors of Athens Pilgrim Holiness Church will return to Athens County July 16 to lead the New Marshfield Pilgrim Holiness Church after five years in the Kentucky Conference. Their son Rev David Brown previously pastoring at New Marshfield will begin evangelistic work.

R. D. Brown Athens

Driver Fined After City Auto Collision

Fred S. Cooper of Millfield Route 1 was fined ten dollars and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to failing to stop for a red light. Police cited him after his car collided at the intersection of East State Street and Shannon Avenue Friday morning.

Fred S. Cooper Millfield Cooper E. State St Shannon Ave

Benefit Dinner Planned by VFW in New Marshfield

A public dinner featuring cornbread and beans will be held from 4 to 8 pm Saturday at the VFW kitchen. Sponsored by William Frank Post 8804, the event aims to fund youth activities and remodel the post home, according to Arthur Sickels, commander.

New Marshfield William Frank Post VFW Arthur Sickels

Burgess Cited for Intoxication in Municipal Court

William S. Burgess of Washington D C was cited by city police for intoxication. He pleaded guilty and the fine of 25 dollars plus costs was imposed Tuesday in Municipal Court.

William S. Burgess Washington, D. C

Henry Stiers Fined for Intoxication in Municipal Court

Henry Stiers aged 61 of 210 Highland Ave was fined 25 dollars and costs in Municipal Court after pleading guilty to intoxication. The charge was filed by city police.

Henry Stiers Highland Ave

City Council Sets July Meeting Time

The city council holds its first regular July meeting on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., postponed from July 4. The session will address municipal matters and public policy.

Athens Countians and Military Service Exits Noted at June

Official military releases from Selective Service show 19 Athens area service members discharged in June. Nine Air Force veterans listed include Edward R. Pawlusiak and Bill J. Gower of Athens and others from Athens Nelsonville Glouster Trimble The Plains Stewart Guysville. Army releases cover seven names including Paul W. Dotson Athens and Ronald E. Golden Athens. Navy discharges list Robert J. Davis Athens Larry L. Conway Glouster and Herbert J. Huddy Nelsonville.

Athens Selective Service Air Force Edward R. Pawlusiak Bill J. Gower Richard W. Hall Harley E. Mohler Jon E. Huggins Stanley E. Windle Carl C. Calhoun Nelsonville Rex W. Sayre Trimble Richard L. Hunter Glouster Army Paul W. Dotson Ronald E. Golden Kenneth D. Garrett Cool

Army Inducts Three Youths From Athens

Three Athens youths left by bus for Columbus and were inducted into the Army at Ft. Hayes. Volunteers were David M. Wikh am and Logan C. Smith. Kenneth K. Reece was the third. Also inducted was Donald R. Lane Glouster who transferred to a Columbus board. The Gideon Society gave Bibles to departing members.

Athens Columbus Army Ft. Hayes David M. Wickham Logan C. Smith Selective Service Headquarters Kenneth K. Reece Donald R. Lane Glouster The Gideon Society

Trimble Board Seeks Renewal of Levy

The Trimble Local Board of Education approved renewing the 2.4 mill levy that expires this year and set the coming school year budget. Two new teachers were hired Irving McPhail band instructor and Mrs Paul Graham special education teacher at Hollister building. Maxine Linscott secretary was rehired.

Trimble

Man Hurt In Fall At Berry Claxton Hotel

Fire department emergency squad responded to the Berry Claxton Hotel at 9 40 p m to aid Dewey Depoy 21 of 30 E Carpenter Sr who fell on the sidewalk and suffered a chin laceration He was transported by ambulance to Sheltering Arms Hospital for treatment.

Fire Department Berry-Claxton Hotel Dewey Depoy E. Carpenter Sr Depoy Sheltering Arms Hospital

Rites Planned For Minister

Funeral services for the Rev. C. C. Lockwood a 63 year old retired Coolville lay minister are set for 1 p m Wednesday at the Peoria Ohio EUB Church Burial will be in Raymond Cemetery Masonic rites open to the public will be held Tuesday at 8 p m at the White funeral home Coolville Friends may call at the funeral home and at the Peoria church one hour before services The Rev Mr Lockwood died Sunday He long served at the Coolville Methodist Church

C. C. Lockwood Coolville Peoria Ohio White Funeral Home Mr. Lockwood Coolville Methodist Church

Births and admissions at Shelterings Arms Hospital

A birth is recorded for Mr and Mrs Carl Ross of New Marshfield Route 1 a daughter. Admissions include Dewey Depoy Athens Penny Borchart Athens Mrs John Rankin Guysville Route 1 Halbert McLeod New Marshfield Route 1 Mrs Ollie Baker Guysville and Mrs Elza Wyatt Athens. Dismissals include Mrs Wearthy Shank Athens.

Carl Ross New Marshfield Dewey Depoy Athens Penny Borchart John Rankin Guysville Halbert McLeod Ollie Baker Elza Wyatt Wearthy Shank

Fog Lifts in Athens as Sun Returns

A heavy fog eased under a bright sun in Athens on Tuesday. U S Observer C L Colmer logged a 9 30 a m temperature of 77 after a 63 morning low and a daily high of 81.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer

Athens County Plans Third Annual Children's Horse Show

Plans for the third annual Athens County Children's Horse Show were announced by Candy Mathews. The event for riders 18 and under will be at 1 p.m. July 24 at the county fair grounds. Proceeds go to the Children's Home, added to funds from prior shows used to buy playground equipment.

Athens County Candy Mathews

Talent Find Slated At County Fair

Al Finchum of the Athens County Farm Bureau announced a talent find at the Athens County Fair on August 11. Contestants register at 25 Kurtz Street Coop offices. two divisions juniors 13 to 16 and seniors 17 to 25. Each act limited to five minutes and five people. prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars. Winners may advance to an Ohio Farm Bureau regional contest.

Athens County al Finchum Athens Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Finchum

The Plains Firemen To Meet Wednesday

A state fire marshal representative will speak at The Plains Volunteer Fire Department Association meeting in the school auditorium on Wednesday at 7 30 p m to discuss training.

THE Plains State Fire Marshal’s Office Plains Volunteer Fire Department Association

Mother Dies In Mansfield England Mrs Polly Towers

Mrs Polly Towers mother of Mrs Thomas Llewellyn died in Mansfield England. Towers had visited the United States several times with the latest visit as recent as last summer.

New Marshfield Thomas Llewellyn Polly Towers Mansfield England

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