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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1961

Page

3

West Virginians Held On Burglary Tool Count

Two West Virginia men, Jesse Franklin Starcher and Hollie Victor Starcher, were bound over to the grand jury on burglary tool charges with $1000 bond each after pleading innocent in Municipal Court. Starcher received six days in jail for driving while intoxicated and was fined. Hollie Starcher was fined for intoxication.

West Virginia Sion Jesse Franklin Starcher New England W. Va State Highway Patrol Vinton Athens Starcher Hollie Victor Starcher Warner Hollie Starcher Ohio Jesse Starcher

Leader Club Plans Trip To Logan

Athens County Junior Leader ship Club will go to Logan Wednesday evening for an exchange meeting with the Hocking County Junior Leadership Club. The program includes slides and a talk on campus life at Ohio State University by Bob Rannells from OSU. The group departs from Athens County fairgrounds at 7 15 p.m. using three automobiles for transport.

Athens County Junior Leadership Club Logan Hocking County Junior Leadership Club Ohio State University Don Davis Athens County Fairgrounds Davis

96 Attend 4H Camps in Athens County

A total of 96 Athens County 4H youths attended the annual Athens Vinton Hocking junior and senior 4H camp near Hollow State Forest in July. Don De vis county extension agent reports the camps ran July 10 14 with crafts swimming nature classes.

Athens County Athens, Vinton-Hocking Hollow State Forest Don Devis

Ohio Fire Chiefs Meet in Cincinnati Convention

Fire Chief Charles Dalton attends a three day Ohio Fire Chiefs conference in Cincinnati. The program features Cincinnati fire department demonstrations, reviews of major Ohio fires, lie detector showcases, and a discussion of radiation hazards.

Charles Dalton Ohio Fire Chiefs Cincinnati

Athens Council 15 R and SM to Meet Wednesday

Athens council 15 R and SM will convene at 7 30 p m Wednesday in the Masonic Temple, announced Ralph W Clark master.

Athens Council R&sm Masonic Temple Ralph W. Clark

Col Harold O Linscott Dies Former ONG Officer

Funeral services for Col Harold O Linscott 51 Athens native and former National Guardsman will be held Wednesday in Columbus. He died Saturday at his Columbus home where he served as Chief of Staff of the Ohio Defense Corps. Survived by wife Bernice two daughters Depha Linscott and Barbara Dorr four sisters and four others. Burial at Columbus Sunset cemetery.

Harold O. Linscott Athens National Columbus Ohio Defense Corps Colonel Linscott Guard Bernice Depha Linscott Barbara Dorr Cutts Roberts Selby Gardmern Edson Hawk Bessie Linscott Linscott Columbus Masonic Lodge Southway American Legion Post Noble L. Allen Funeral Home Elliott Ave Columbus Sunset Cemetery

Broadwell Native Mrs. Driggs Dies at 75

Ethel L. Driggs 75 lifelong Broadwell resident died early Monday at her home. Born in Athens County she was the daughter of Jess and Margaret Wilson McDonald and a member of Kilvert Church of God. Arrangements are being completed by Fawcett Stone Funeral Home of Chesterhill.

Ethel L. Driggs Broadwell Athens County She Jess and Margaret Wilson McDonald The Kilvert Church of God Fawcett-Stone Funeral Home Chesterhill

Father Of Athens Man Dies At Age 90

Funeral services were held in Utica for Harry B. Evans 90 father of Dr. John J. Evans 54 of Athens. He celebrated his 90th birthday in Athens last April 6. Dr and Mrs Evans and their son John returned from Martinsburg after being summoned when the elder Evans died.

Athens Utica Harry B. Evans John J. Evans Graham Drive Evans John Martinsburg

Two Rifles and Shotgun Stolen At Marshfield

A gun theft in Marshfield involved two rifles and a shotgun. Gilham reported the weapons were taken sometime last week from a building that was not locked.

Marshfield Gilham

Divorce Granted To Zelda Mae White From Wendell

Zelda Mae White has been granted a divorce from Wendell. The couple married on June 19, 1987.

Zelda Mae White Wendell

Fire department squad called to Burleigh home

The emergency squad responded to the residence of Mr and Mrs Charles Burleigh at 92 N Shafer Street at 10 40 am Sunday. Their six occupants were reported without further details.

Fire Department Charles Burleigh N. Shafer

Athens Countys Auto Dealers Tie 1960 Pace in 1961 Half-Year

In six months of 1961 Athens County dealers sold 917 new cars versus 922 in 1960. Title office reports show 6225 titles registered this year against 6512 last year, with fee collections down to 9154.95 from 10187.40. June led with 175 new cars, followed by January 167 March 168 and May 161. Titles peaked in March at 1415, with 1120 in June. June also saw 706 used cars sold, up from May. Other June sales include 74 used trucks 76 station wagons 21 house trailers 17 motorcycles and one each of two motorbikes ambulance semi-trailer camp trailer tractor-trailer and jeep.

Athens County

Trimble Youth Merry Notes Hold First Meeting

The newly organized Trimble Youth Merry Notes met at Memorial Park with 21 attendees. Counselors were Mrs. Hilma Barrett, Mrs. Peggy Blower, and Mrs. Opal Sanders. Officers include Nancy Sanders president Verna Sharp vice president Della Chalfant secretary Susan Barrett treasurer. Regular meetings occur Wednesdays at 7 in the parish house.

Trimble Trimble Youth Merry Notes Memorial Park Hilma Barrett Peggy Blower Opal Sanders Nancy Sanders Verna Sharp Della Chalfant Susan Barrett

Area families share holiday visits across states

Mr and Mrs Max Williams of Clinton Michigan visited their relatives Monday to Friday with Mrs Wekha Williams and others. Lima Ohio guests stayed with Mrs Williams. Vacation guests from Smithers West Virginia included the Gia como and Giacomo families and Dan Gyure Jr. and W H Varney of Barberton Ohio. Additional visits featured Dennis James Madalena and Sandy James with Smithers relatives. Lewis and Dennis Beshara vacationed with their grandparents Michael Beshara and Betty. Lewis attends St Josephs Seminary Reneseelear. Julia Beshara visits St Rita camp Groveport Ohio.

Max Williams Clinton, Mich Wekha Williams C. W. Day Lima Ohio Williams Pete Gyure Albert Giacomo L. E. Giacomo Tas Giacomo Smithers W. Va Dan Gyure Jr W. H. Varney Barberton Dennis James Madalena Sandy James Lewis Beshara Dennis Beshara Edmund Beshara Massillin Michael Beshara Betty St. Joseph’s Seminary Reneseelear Julia Beshara Joseph Beshara St. Rita’s Camp Groveport

Program Planned at Trimble Methodist WSCS Hostess

Mrs. Gerace Sayre will host Trimble Methodist Church WSCS at her home Wednesday at 7 30 p m Paula Henderson will lead the program and Mrs Helen Willeke will lead devotions in a community church gathering.

Trimble Gerace Sayre Trimble Methodist Church WSCS Pauline Henderson Helen Willeke

Bible Study Class Starts at Jacksonville Methodist

The Rev. Lillian Wright announces a Bible study class at the Jacksonville Methodist Church. The sessions run every Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. and the public is invited to attend.

Jacksonville Lillian Wright Methodist Church

Director Guest Of Club At Meeting Glouster Garden Club Hosts District II Director

GLOUSTER Mrs Herman Humphrey regional director of the Association of Garden Clubs for District II was guest at the Glouster Garden Club meeting hosted by Mrs C E Haskins with Mrs Harold Vaughn as co host A tentative plan was made to send delegates to the state convention in Athens September 7 and 8 Papers were given by Mrs E H Taylor and Mrs W A Craft Familiar Untamed Animals and Our Feathered Friends The club will hold a picnic for its August meeting too

Glouster Herman Humphrey Association of Garden Clubs For District II Glouster Garden Club C. E. Haskins Harold Vaughn Wayne Wiley Athens E. H. Taylor W. A. Craft

Band Members Asked To Meet Instructor

Glouster High School band members are asked to meet with music instructor Miss Wolfe in the band room on Thursday. A lesson will be scheduled for the following week with times by instrument. Non members seeking summer lessons may come 1 to 2 p.m.

Glouster Glouster High School Miss Wolfe

Alien Yates Faces Trespass Warrant In Municipal Court

Alien Yates of The Plains forfeited a $21 bond after failing to appear in Municipal Court Friday to answer a trespassing warrant issued by Georgia Moore.

Yates The Plains Georgia Moore

Beaumont Road Petitioned For New Local Connection

A petition signed by 14 Beaumont area residents requests construction of a road between U S Route 33 and State Route 682. County commissioners will view the site soon and a hearing will be scheduled.

Beaumont Area W. H. Wakefield

SHELTERING ARMS HOSPITAL NOTES

Admitted Edmund Brown and several Athens residents including Mrs. Rowland Dais and John W. Ogg. A newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gotts of Athens. Dismissals include Mrs. Charles Beverage and others in the Athens area.

Richard Gotts Athens Edmund Brown Rowland Dais Pomeroy Frank Jones Shade John W. Ogg Florence Atkinson Harold Pierce

Ex-Resident Bean Promoted In South Florida District

Former Athens resident and agent for Western and Southern Life Insurance Co. Bean has been promoted to associate sales manager for the Daytona Beach district. Mr and Mrs Bean reside in Holly Hill Florida.

Orland Bean Athens The Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Daytona Beach, Fla Mrs. Bean Holly Hill Fla

Real Estate Transfers Estate of Haddon Dye to Fern Dye

Estate records show transfer of property formerly held by Haddon Dye to Fern H Dye. The deed lists ownership change within the Dye family, with no additional heirs or third party involvement indicated. Transfer appears to finalize a private intra-family real estate transfer.

Haddon Fern H. Ee

Multiple injuries from three-car mishaps on Route 50 and 7

Police investigated three Sunday and Monday crashes injuring youths Charles Dailey 19 of Parkersburg admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital with face chest and limb injuries John W Ogg 17 of Athens Route 1 earlier treated for facial and chest wounds and other bruises Derrell Chauncey Willey 16 of St Leasaeler 0 suffered a sprain Steven Chase 18 of 64 Columbia Ave received a left elbow cut after his car failed a curve on Pleasant Hill Road and overturned Chase was cited in Municipal Court for conditional speed.

Charles Dailey Parkersburg Sheltering Arms Hospital John W. Ogg Athens Ogg Meene Seesee Derrell Chauncey A Willey St. Leasaeler Steven Chase Columbia Ave Pleasant Hill Road Chase

Light Rain Falls in Athens and Rural Area

A light rain early Monday totaled one-tenth of an inch in Athens as observer C. L. Colmer reported. The 11 a.m. temperature reached 75 degrees, eight above the morning low, with Sunday’s high at 81. Rural Hamley Run noted a low of 62 after a 79 high yesterday, and a half inch of rain fell over the weekend.

Athens U. S C. L. Colmer Hamley Run

Village lot cleanup rules outlined by Albany mayor

Albany mayor J M Baughman reminds village lot owners to clean up their lots twice yearly. He notes the typical cleanup periods are June and August, with residents urged to prepare properties accordingly.

Albany J . M. Baughman

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Bob Rannells Houck & Reed Inc Insurance Service W. Union Dial LY N. Court ST Pri. LY Col. Linscott ONG Underwood Unies Ph. LY Eden PL East Athens Arthur Coon City Service W. J. Heck Co Zanesville L. Cross BIBLE Landmark Revenue Bond Hem Tn Oe Steel Nout Sons Seaweed Lamaresl Donald K. Barstow Houck & Reed, Inc Murphey Inc Agency Eeey Earl F. Mathews, Inc Peter B. Seel Joseph Seiple Ard Guirther Beaumont Charles Beverage Charles Wiener Curtis Yeager South Siicone Ene S. Court St. Athens Abbnans
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