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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1967

Page

5

Obituaries for Welch Clark and Cornell in Ohio papers

Services set for Lillian Naomi Welch of Middleport at Rawlings-Coats with burial at Riverview Cemetery. Winona Pickens Clark of Racine, formerly Mason County, dies at 79 with services at Foglesong Funeral Home. Mrs John R Cornell formerly Minnie Sterrett dies in Bucyrus with burial at Lane Cemetery and services in Lancaster.

Middleport Lillian Naomi Welch S. Second Avenue Holzer Hospital Rawlings-Coats Max Donahue Riverview Cemetery Welch Jefferson County Thomas and Mary Brown Clint H. L. Welch Eleanor Welch Zeiher Jayne Arra Smith Kim Charleston W. Va Heath Methodist Church Evangeline Order of the Eastern Star Daughters of American Colonists Athens Middleport Literary Club Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home Racine Winona Pickens Clark Mason County Veterans Memorial Hospital Ezra and Sarah Kearns Pickens George A. Clark Vester Glenn Nable Rankin Pickens France Ray Roy Pickens Clifton Foglesong Funeral Home James Morrison Sr Graham Cemetery Point Pleasant John R. Cornell Minnie Sterrett James Frances Stevens Sterrett Henderson Bucyrus Mason Meigs Sheridan Funeral Home Lancaster Lane Cemetery

Markets Cincinnati and Columbus grain prices report

AP dispatch from Cincinnati and Columbus details cattle sales for 700 cattle and 150 calves with steers and heifers pricing across weight ranges, hogs and lambs trading steady to mixed, plus Ohio Dept of Agriculture grain prices for No 2 red wheat No 2 yellow corn No 2 oats and No 1 soybeans with small gains noted.

Cincinnati USDA Columbus, Ohio Ohio

Appointment of Administrator for Dowler Estate in Ohio

Notice announces Kossuth Dowler of Chauncey appointed Administrator of Eugene Dowler deceased of Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated July 14 1967 and issued by Harold J. Rose Probate Judge.

Kossuth Dowler Chauncey Eugene Dowler Athens County Ohio Harold J. Rose Said County

Alwilda Sorrell v Amos Sorrell in Athens County suit

In the Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Alwilda Sorrell plaintiff sues Amos Sorrell for alimony support of herself and minor child and costs including attorney fees. Defendant residence unknown must answer by August 5 or default entry will be made. Attorney Gerold A Mollico represents plaintiff with publication dates June 20 through July 25.

Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio Alwilda Sorrell Buchtel Amos Sorrell Alwilda Sorrell Court of Common Pleas

State Hospital Staff Union Meeting Set

Athens State Hospital officials plan a 10 a.m. Friday meeting with Local 1782 AFSCME to discuss hospital conditions. Attendees include Dr. Gordon Ogram, Eugene Bleigh, and Mrs. Alice James. union representatives include Ben Fortney and possibly Orin Henry. Union members previously requested removal of four staffers.

Athens State Hospital American Federation of State Afl-Cio Gordon Ogram Ogram Eugene Bleigh Alice James Ben Fortney Orin

Guidance Counselors At OU Seminar In Athens

Fifteen secondary school guidance counselors attend the first session of an Ohio University vocational guidance seminar at the Athens campus. Dr. Dean L. Hummel chairs the department overseeing the program with Wiley S. Garrett directing the workshop. Participants will study vocational guidance phases, roles of school personnel, and methods to aid guidance programs. A second seminar for a different group is set for July 24 to August 3 on the Athens campus with attendees from Athens and Morgan County schools.

Ohio University Athens Dean L. Hummel Department of Wiley S. Garrett Warren City Samuel J. Spencer Cyrus Criswell Garrett

Logan Desconale and kin visit Oklahoma City relatives

Logan Desconale and Mr and Mrs Emmit Kennedy and daughter Ruth Ann traveled to Oklahoma City to visit relatives Frank Kennedy Paula Carpenter and Esther Carpenter convalescing since St Anthonys Hospital Paula then flew to Bossier City La to visit sister Mrs J Anderson the former Rita Carpenter

Emmit Kennedy May Cheeseman Ruth Ann Oklahoma City Frank Kennedy Paula Carpenter St. Anthonys Hospital Esther Carpenter Bossier City J. ©. Anderson Rita Carpenter

Public Notice in Ohio Divorce Case Involving Rupe

Specialist Gerald Leon Rupe of RA 15697675 Receiving Processing Detachment U S Army Personnel Center Travis Air Force Base Fairfield California is named in a divorce petition filed July 5 1967 by Sandra D Rupe in Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio case 2432 seeking divorce on gross neglect and extreme cruelty and custody of their minor child. The defendant must answer by August 15 1967. Attorney James P Bally signs.

Gerald Leon Rupe U. S S. Army Personnel Center Travis Air Force Base Fairfield California Sandra D. Rupe Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Browrtiela James P. Bally

Congo to Hunt Mutinous Mercenaries With Paratroopers

The Congo plans a manhunt for mutinous white mercenaries aided by foreign African pilots and U S transports. About 150 Congolese paratroopers trained by Israel were flown in on C130s to Kisangani, where the mutineers and Katangan troops had fled. Ghana has sent pilots to fly Congo fighters, with requests for jets and more pilots, while Ethiopia may assist. The mutineers retreat to Maj Jean Schramm's plantation near Kisangani. estimates place 50-180 whites and 200-800 Katangans among them. The rebellion followed Tshombe’s kidnapping and Congo’s bid for his extradition. Congolese troops reoccupied Kisangani and Bukavu amid looting and unrest. the U S consul reports 30 Americans unaccounted for in the interior. Some residents barricaded. supply plane grounded.

Kinshasa The Congo U.S Israel Kisangani Stanleyville Mercena Jean Schramm Moise Tshombe Algiers T. Frank Crigler Bukavu

Congress Moves Toward Antiriot Bill After Riots

Washington awaits action as Congress prepares a limited anti riot law to curb travel and use of interstate facilities to incite violence. Newark and Plainfield riots boost support, though Gov Hughes and Atty Gen Clark dispute charges of interstate conspiracy or insurrection. Senate debate looms.

Washington Congress House Senate Newark Plainfield N.J Richard J Hughes New Jersey Atty Ramsey Clark Justice Department

Hartford Soldier Killed in North Korean Attack

Pfc. John L. Gibbs, 22, of Hartford, serving with the 2nd Battalion 23rd Infantry, was killed in Seoul, North Korea. Gibbs, a Wahama High School graduate, died Saturday as North Korean troops crossed the DMZ killing three U.S. soldiers. Surviving are his parents, five brothers, and four sisters. Body expected in five days. funeral plans pending at the family home.

Hartford 23Rd Infantry Division Seoul Korea John L. Gibbs Charles and Louise Kearns Gibbs Ate Wahama High School Tom Hubert Denver Gary Garland Columbus David Warth Hubert Patterson Floyd Warth Donna Gibbs

Meigs County eyes retarded children's school plan

Meigs County Mental Health Association met at Trinity Church of Christ in Pomeroy to discuss establishing a school for mentally retarded children. James White of the Ohio Association of Retarded Children and Kenneth Sweeney of Columbus Hospital Federation spoke on steps and roles. An officers slate was elected, with Barbara Schuler in charge of administration. A .25 mill tax levy and state funds are planned to fund the project, with a classroom ready by September and August fund drive led by finance chair Thomas Kelly.

Pomeroy Meigs County Hospital Federation Meigs County Association For William Perrin Thomas Kelly Lulu Hampton Edward Kennedy Harold Brown Denver Weber Richard Hovatter Frank Titus Robert Craig Barbara Schuler Perrin Kelly

Shingler Elected Post Commander at Glenford Dugan Post

Clyde Shingler was elected Post Commander for 1967 68 at Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion in Nelsonville. Luther Skiver named trustee to complete a term. Don Brady installed officers. A second trustee election set for Aug. 21. Local social notes include families vacationing and pageant contestants returning from Sandusky.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Clyde Shingler Luther Skiver Don Brady Shingler Stephen Barber Calvin Lancaster Oliver Junior Bishop Eddie Kreslin Skiver Wilbur Mender

Seven Young Members Attend Meet at Denison University

Nelsonville Teen-Age Republican Club members attended the first state Teen-Age Republicans convention at Denison University in Columbus. Accompanied by advisers, they joined a panel on lowering the voting age to 19. Other youths from Chauncey prepared to attend a CYF Conference at Camp Christian Magnetic Springs.

Nelsonville Denison University Columbus Violet Hollenbaugh Lloyd Gibbons Jim Lee Susan Gibbons Miss Gibbons Debbie Davis Margie Davis Linda Runion Martha Gibbons Mary Ellen Gibbons Brenda Morman Chauncey Camp Christian

Little Miss Contest Rules For 1967 Nelsonville

Rules for entry into the Little Miss Parade of the Hills title are announced by the Little Queen's committee. Open to girls aged six by August 1 from the surrounding area, each entrant must have a sponsor and submit applications by August 10. Applications available at Belk-Simpson Athens Grange Insurance The Plains Hoffman Appliance Nelsonville Walters Juvenile Shop Logan. For more information contact Mrs Connie Whited at 753 2107.

Nelsonville Little Queen’s Belk-Simpson Athens Grange Insurance the Plains Hoffman Appliance Walters

Riding Club Members Go To Rainbow Lake

Meigs County report notes the Meigs Riding Club and guests trail rode from Burling ham to Rainbow Lake in Athens County, with a post-ride cookout and picnic. Participants include Joe Young Sr. and many others from Ohio and neighboring states, the route ending at the Jones farm. Also reported is a divorce action filed in Meigs County Common Pleas by Grace Vaughan against Walter Vaughan, involving custody of three minor children.

Pomeroy Meigs Riding Club Robert Jones Burlingham Rainbow Lake Athens County Lake Joe Young Sr Leo Kennedy Jr Judy Tony Phil Underwood Kathy Morgan Middleport Charlie Knapp Andy Linda van Meter

Civil Defense Chief Urged To Stay On

County commissioners met at the Court House in regular session with monthly bills approved. They did not accept the resignation of Civil Defense director Jim Price, urging him to reconsider and remain in place. Commissioners Charles Karr Robert Clark and Worden Ours attended.

Pomeroy Meigs County Court House Jim Price Price Charles Karr Robert Clark Worden Ours

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Lillian Welch Winona Clark Gerold A. Mollico State Hospital Carl R. Gaetano Alexander High School Martha Quisenberry E. Carpenter Sr Federal Hocking High School Clayton Smith Cable Lane Athens City Edward Perkins McConnelsville Morgan County High School Logan Desconale Monaco Prince Albert Prince Rainier Princess Grace By Arnold Zeitlin Everett M. Dirksen Senate Judiciary Committee Dirksen C. Shingler Pomeroy Personals Leo Crew Pam Todd Robin Myrtle Beach Gail Buck Gloria Sandusky Miss Buck David Ashley Paul Zirkle Logan Connie Whited Glouster Manita F. McNeelay Mick Gyurko Hammond, Ind Elizabeth LaFayette Huntington, W. Va Civil Defense Ashland Ashland Lp-Gas Modern Energy Fuel Ashland Oil & Refining Company Hwy Chillicothe
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