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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1960

Page

8

Justice of Peace Fines 16 Persons

Sixteen people were arraigned before Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin. Individuals faced fines for drunkenness, driving under the influence, improper passing, speeding, and assault with bond and jail terms. Notable cases include Charles Bates on assault and battery with a $1500 bond, and Leon ard B. Taylor fined $50 with license revocation and six months jail for DUI. Garland Oldaker was held to the grand jury for brandishing a deadly weapon.

Joe H. Forbes William Leport Jr James A. Bailey Hugh Reiker Ing. Montague Adkins Charles Bates Bates Leonard B. Taylor Garland Oldaker George Washington Head Jr

Out Of Town Relatives Attend Musgrave Funeral

Relatives and friends gathered from multiple states for the funeral of George C. Musgrave in Point Pleasant. Attendees included Billy Love Greenfield Indiana Jimmy B. Love Winchester Indiana Mrs Mabel Casto Warren Ohio and many others from Ohio Kentucky West Virginia and Washington DC.

Point Pleasant George C. Musgrave Billy Love Greenfield Ind Jimmy B. Love Winchester Mabel Casto Warren Ohio Larry Baker Shelly Stephannie Baker Marietta Byron Walters Lora J. C. Walters New Matamoras Jerome van Meter Beckley Joe Allinder Cabin Creek Lamarr Rogers Bonnie Washington, D. C Robert Musgrave, III Ashland Patty Carney Charleston James Curtis Musgrave Mildred Nelson Huntington Gertie Young Hurricane Sadie Lathey Cincinnati G. C. Everett Mick Rooney Bob Kuster Bill Witsell Moody Holbrook Carl Dunn Hugh Stillman G. P. Phitchard J. C. Hanberger David Pharr Leo Bias Leroy Bolding E. C. Fleming

Bass Catching Thrives At Lake Burr Oak Contest Leaders Named

Harold Vaughn reports busy Lake Burr Oak with thousands visiting for bass season. Top catches include Austin Wiley 5 lb 3 oz, Clarence Warner 5 lb 0 oz, Hanson B Martin 5 lb 14 oz, Earl White 5 lb, Herbert McKee 5 lb 10 oz, Alex Docie 4 lb 11 oz. Over 50 bass entered Dock No. 1 at Bishopville. weekend totals show Edwards 15 bass and Cominsky 3 large bass. Weather and dam data noted: 706 cars at the dam last week. highs 87 and low 46. rainfall 1.05 inches. water at 73 degrees.

Glouster Burr Oak Austin Wiley Clarence Warner Athens Hanson B. Martin Earl White Herbert McKee Alex Docie Don Aughe Dayton Frank Cunningham Chauncey James Cominsky Jacksonville Jack Edwards Bishopville A. E. Godfrey Jim Cominsky Noel Eveland

Miss Kay Liles Weds Airman in Glouster Church Parsonage

Miss Kay Liles daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Liles of Glouster Route 3 married A2c Lawrence W McClelland the son of Mrs Eva McClelland and the late Lawrence McClelland July 5 at 7 30 p m in the Church of Christ parsonage Rev Dan Teater officiated Attendants included Virginia McClelland and Donald Matthews A small reception followed at the home of Mrs Eva McClelland in Columbus attendees listed with relatives and family members.

Glouster Kay Liles Kenneth Liles Lawrence W. McClelland Eva McClelland Lawrence McClelland Church of Christ Parsonage Dan Teater Virginia McClelland Donald Matthews Robert L. McClelland Columbus W. R. Balderson Jr Toni Hill London W. R. Balderson Rebecca Balderson R. B. Tettemer Trenton N. J T. D. McAfoose Tal Jr Charles Ralph Moore Logan Harry Aberts Lester Chris Carroll Thomas Aberts Cheryl Ann Patty Jo Susan Canal Winchester Edward Aberts Pauline Myers Cleveland Greensburg Washington, D. C Gwen Harvey Trimble Chicago Mary Jo Gaskalla Vandercook School of Music Gwen Bernard Harvey John Gaskalla Westerville Hal Zug

Farm Tractor Worth 3200 Destroyed by Fire

Charley Wallis of Gallipolis Ferry lost a 3200 farm tractor on the Mai Moore farm at Hogsett when a gasoline line leaked onto the motor and fire swept through. Local firefighters responded Monday afternoon but could not save the vehicle.

Charley Wallis Gallipolis Mai Moore Hogsett

Appointment of Administrators for Ohio estates

Notice records Robert Laughlin of Athens County appointed Administrator with will annexed of Harry W. Laughlin estate with four month claims period. Dated July 22, 1960 by Probate Judge Harold J. Rose. Also notices Faye Irene Sprague appointed administratrix of Charlies H. estate with four month claims period. Dated July 22, 1960 by Probate Judge Harold J. Rose.

Robert Laughlin R.F.D Art Ohio Harry W. Laughlin Stewart Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Faye Irene Sprague Athens Charlies H

Brashear divorce petition filed in Athens County Ohio

Nellie June Brashear files for divorce from William J Brashear in the Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio alleging gross neglect of duty and extreme cruelty seeking custody and support for a minor. Hearing set for September 6 as noted by Rowland Bridgewater Gray attorneys on July 26.

Nellie June Brashear William J. Brashear North 40Th Street Milwaukee Wisconsin Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray

Keeney Divorce Case Filed in Athens County Court

Hazel Keeney seeks divorce from John Keeney in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She asks restoration of her maiden name and other relief. hearing set for after July 6 1960. attorneys Rowland Bridgewater & Gray.

Hazel Keeney John Keeney East Beo Street Columbus Ohio Court of Common Pleas Athens County Keeney Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray

Point Pleasant Social Notes

Miss Deborah Sayre of Clarksburg visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. John Oshel on Winfield Road. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Rothgeb of Main Street visit son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bell in Deland Florida. Lonnie Safford hosts a buffet for sister and husband Paul Eich of Lima Peru with guests including Fred Carmon H P Hatch Earl Deal Linda Hatch Harley Hartley Bill Safford Paul Rairden and C N Haddox.

Deborah Sayre Clarksburg John Oshel Winfield Road R. B. Rothgeb Main Street Jack Bell Deland, Fla Lonnie Safford

Motorcycle Crash Victim In Fair Condition

Mike Cottrill 16 of Ohio River road is listed in fair condition at Pleasant Valley Hospital after a Route 62 motorcycle crash. He was thrown from the bike when it was pulled by a car driven by Charles Jones 23 of Point Pleasant.

Point Pleasant Mike Cottrill Ohio River Road Pleasant Valley Hospital Charles Jones

Burdettes Announce Birth Of Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Burdette of Middleport Ohio announce the birth of their second child a daughter born July 18 at Holzer Hospital. Mrs Burdette is Cherole Blake daughter of Eddie and Mrs Blake. The Burdettes also have a daughter Kelly Jo age fourteen months. Grandparents include Mrs Mae Ingles a great grandmother and Mrs L S Blenner a great great grandmother.

Mason Newman Burdette Middleport Ohio Holzer Hospital

Fines in Mayor's Court for driving light and speed offenses

Robert Williams of Glouster Route 3 received a fourth warning for insufficient lights and was fined 10 dollars plus 18.80 costs. David Lee Ross of Athens was fined 20 dollars plus 28.80 costs for excessive speed after appearing in Mayor's Court.

Glouster Robert Williams David Lee Ross Athens

Spelling Corrected Name in Glouster Church Meeting

The corrected spelling confirms Frank Price as a trustee in Monday night’s article about the remodeling program at the Glouster Church of Christ.

Glouster Frank Price Glouster Church of Christ

Out Of State Man Forfeits Bond In Pleasants Case

Rayford Wheat of High Point North Carolina forfeited a $151.50 bond on four charges before Justice A M Goodwin. Wheat was arrested by State Police Sunday night and posted $107 bond plus $16 50 for two speedometer cables and $17 50 for speeding. He was driving a tractor trailer owned by S W Lines on Route 17 when the cables broke as he tried to stop.

Point Pleasant Rayford Wheat High Point N. C Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Wheat S. W. Lines

Trio Is Arrested for Loitering in Hartford

A group of three men James Juhling 22 James Green 22 and Marin Edwards 23 all of Hartford were arrested for loitering and disturbing the peace by Mayor Elberon Crites and City Patrolman Rairden. At Mason County jail eight friends followed them to protest the arrest but were expelled after a 15 minute discussion.

Point Pleasant Hartford Elberon Crites Rairden James Juhling James Green Marin Edwards Mason County State Sheriff's Department

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Discharges

Mr and Mrs John Albright of West Columbia welcomed a son. Admissions include Jessie Gilbert Ripley Mary Kelly Hartford Jamita Breshenham Point Pleasant Gayla Williamson Winfield Connie Williamson Winfield Opal Mercia New Haven Laietta Hill Gallipolis Ohio Discharges list Harry Staats Letart Rebecca Lee Holland Point Pleasant.

John Albright West Columbia Jessie Gilbert Ripley Mary Kelly Hartford Jamita Breshenham Poin Gayla Williamson Winfield Connie Williamson Opal Mercia New Haven Laietta Hill Gallipolis Ohio Harry Staats Letart Rebecca Lee Holland Point Pleasant

Point Pleasant Clinic Notes

Noah Hudson of South Side and Mrs. Virginia Wright of Henderson list patients. Forest Lee of Point Pleasant, Mrs. Donna Kincaid and daughter of Ewington Ohio, Mrs. Cora Robinson and daughter of Letart are noted.

Noah Hudson South Side Virginia Wright Hender Forest Lee Point Pleasant Donna Kincaid Ewington Ohio Cora Robinson Letart

Harley Hall Tossed From U. S. Destroyer

Harley Hall 22, son of Mr and Mrs Everett Hall of near Somerset, was tossed from the upper deck of the USS Ammen into the sea in a collision off the West Coast. He had served in the Navy six years and word was received by his parents.

Somerset Harley Hall Everett Hall Ammen Navy

Professor Gail H. Butts Receives Fellowship

Crooksville resident and University of Nebraska art instructor Gail H. Butts will travel to Japan on a fellowship after nine years with the university.

Crooksville Gail H. Butts University of Nebraska Japan

Potluck Dinner and 4-H Judging at Perry County Fairgrounds

The Perry County Boots and Saddle 4-H Riding Club hosts a pot luck dinner at 1 p m Sunday at the Perry County fair grounds. The meal will be followed by the 4-H judging contest.

New Lexington Perry County Boots and Saddle Perry County Fairgrounds

Chauncey Area Personal News Dinners and Visits

Athletes and families from Athens Glouster Trimble and Columbus visited relatives across the Chauncey area. The report lists birthdays visitors vacations and weekend hosts including the Darst Sanders Brown and Howard families and church leaders.

Dentist Dies in California After Practicing in Ohio

Dr. Frank O. E. Stone of Los Angeles formerly practiced in Cincinnati and Akron Ohio before moving to California. He is survived by daughter Marion Vaughn of Studio City California brother C. C. Stone of Point Pleasant and sister Mrs E A Taylor of Dunbar. Funeral service to be held Wednesday at 9 30 am Forest Lawn Church Glendale California.

Point Pleasant Frank O. E. Stone Los Angeles Calif Stone California Cincinnati Akron Ohio J. H. Stone Will H. Stone Marion.Vaughn Studio City C. C. Stone E. A. Taylor Dunbar Forest Lawn Church Glendale

Kiwanis Family Picnic Set at Eckard Chapel Church

The Kiwanis family fellowship picnic is scheduled for 6 15 p m at Eckard Chapel Church. Dinner will be prepared by church ladies and reservations must be made by Wednesday noon by calling John C Hutchinson at 1000.

Point Pleasant Kiwanis Family Fellowship Eckard Chapel Church John C. Hutchinson

State funds arrive for county and townships distribution

State funds received by county auditor Clinton Watts will be distributed to local governments. Relief funds total 3917.11 dollars, gas tax for townships 11200 dollars, gas tax for county 20000 dollars, monthly sales tax distribution 3333.33 dollars, and Soil Conservation district funds 347.62 dollars.

New Lexington Clinton Watts Soil Conservation District

Fifteen Youths Go Skating at Trimble Church

Fifteen youths from the Trimble Christian Church (Disciples) went skating Thursday evening. They were accompanied by Peggy Blower Hilma Barrett Ocie Sharp Lucy Harvey and Coletta Davis.

Trimble Trimble Christian Church (Disciples Peggy Blower Hilma Barrett Ocie Sharp Lucy Harvey Coletta Davis

Point Man Arrested in Pleasants County Warrant

Jackie Lee Elliott of First Street was arrested on a peace warrant by Point Pleasant city police and the sheriff's department. The complaint was filed by his wife. He is to be arraigned before Justice of Peace A. M. Goodwin on Tuesday.

Lee Elliott First Street City Police and Sheriff's Department Justice of Peace A. M

Hartford Visitors and Guests Attend Local Events

Hartford social notes list Miss Lillian Brannan and Elmer Brannan of Beech Hill as guests of Mr and Mrs James M Crump. Harold Bum gardner and children of New Haven also visit the Crumps. Mrs Alice B Chapman leaves for an extended visit with the Haydens in Boston. Richard Bansman a Colgate Divinity School student in Rochester N Y preaches at the Baptist Church in Hartford.

Hartford Lillian Brannan Elmer Brannan Beech Hill James M. Crump Harold Bumgardner New Haven Alice B. Chapman Paul Hayden Boston Mass Ruchard Bansman The Baptist Church Bansman Colgate Divinity School Rochester N. Y

Businessman named to police civil service commission

Point Pleasant H A Johnson of Main Street a local businessman was appointed by Gov Cecil Underwood to the police civil service commission for a six year term The board also includes James T Fisher appointed by the Point Pleasant chamber of commerce and Jack Workman chosen by the Tu Endie Wei council of fratern al order of police

Point Pleasant H. A. Johnson Main Street Police Civil Service Commission Cecil Underwood James T. Fisher

Quarterly Conference Sunday at Jacksonville Methodist Church

The Chillicothe District Methodist Church will hold a Quarterly Conference Sunday July 31 at 3 p m at the Jacksonville Methodist Church. Members of the Jacksonville charge including Jacksonville Trimble Millfield and Chauncey are urged to attend. All church members are welcome. Discussion will be "Another or Same Parsonage."

Jacksonville Chillicothe The Methodist Church Stanley Jeffery Jacksonville Methodist Church Trimble Millfield Chauncey

Birthday celebration for Anna Shoemaker in New Lexington

Mrs. Anna Shoemaker of New Lexington Rt 2 celebrated her 80th birthday at home on July 25 with family and neighbors in attendance.

Na Shoemaker New Lexington

Wilson Clan Reunion Held in Point Pleasant

The Wilson family reunion took place at Harmon Park in Point Pleasant with new officers elected for the coming year. Mrs. Ralph Wilson was named president and Mrs. Carolyn Wilson secretary. Prizes went to Nathan Wilson as eldest man, Mrs. Cora Watson as eldest woman, and Mrs. Jesse Donahue and Mrs. Carolyn Wilson for most children present. Attendance included numerous Wilson relatives and associates from nearby towns.

Point Pleasant Wilson Harmon Park Ralph Wilson Carolyn Wilson Nathan Wilson Cora Watson Jesse Donahue

Glouster Personal News Highlights Local Visits

Recent visitors in Glouster include Mr. and Mrs. Daniel A. Pierce Athens and Mrs. Maxine Wade near Guysville. The Dennison sisters Helen and Ann return from Dayton. Families from The Plains The Plains, Trenton NJ and Long Island visit Glouster.

Clara Sheren William of Glouster Daniel A. Pierce Athens George Sherwood the Plains Maxine Wade Guysville Pierce Sherwood Wade

Chauncey UMWA Ladies Auxiliary Meet Set

The Ladies Auxiliary of the United Mine Workers of America will meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. with Mrs. Margaret Edwards.

Chauncey The UMWA Margaret Edwards

Mother Tips Troopers Lawmen Raid Smoker Seven Arrests Made

State Police and Mason County Sheriffs raided The Smoker at 416 Main St in Point Pleasant arresting seven people and confiscating over 300 dollars found on a gaming table. Owner Leo Calandro was fined 100 dollars plus costs for operating a gambling device. Six others including Matt K Lee Lester L Leonard John Andrew Smith Elmer Huddleston H C Staley and Ivan H Sheets were fined 10 dollars and costs each for gambling. One suspect escaped through the back door. Half the confiscated money goes to the county school fund and half to the Department of Public Safety.

Point Pleasant Main St State Police Mason County Sheriffs Department Leo Calandros Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Matt K. Lee Lester L. Leonard Henderson John Andrew Smith Kananga Elmer Huddleston H. C. Staley Ivan H. Sheets Gallipolis Department of Public Safety

Point Pleasant Women’s Club forms new year plan

Point Pleasant holds executive meeting at the home of newly elected president Mrs. T. J. Damron on English Road. Departments name chairs and co chairs for international affairs, American home, health and safety, citizenship, child welfare, gardens, literature, and more with special committees appointed. The club meets monthly October through May, with 15 to 20 members per department.

Point Pleasant W. S. Waldie D. M. Harshbarger James Shadle George Heater American Home Lawrence Mohr Grant Stanley Health and Safety George Shervey Walter Geilker Carl Lanham Camden Hogg Cochairman William Heston William Stover Carl Gardner William Vanhorn

Mason Club Swim Parity at Cheshire Pool

The Mason Mother's Club hosted a wiener roast and swimming party at the Koger Creek Swimming Pool near Cheshire. Attendees included Mrs. George Carson with Ed die Beverly and Dickie, and many other members plus children and guests.

MASON Mason Mother's Club Kgger Creek Cheshire George Carson Eddie Beverly Dickie Kay Fred Thabet Joy Susan Jenny Lou Stanley Harbour Connie Danny Mike Martha Noble Mary L. Berry Sharon Charles Yeager Sally Marty Edward Ryan Pat Mike James Rita Paul Nease Doug Moore James Diehl Charlene JoEllen George Burns Cheryl Earl Clark Brent Barbara L. C. Roush T. B. McGowan Seline Tommy Joe Nagel Lester Zerkle Claudia Jennifer Donald Cook Deborah Marilyn Donetta Ralph E. Warner David

Paul Bunyan Contest at Perry County Fair

The Perry County fair in New Lexington will feature a Paul Bunyan elimination chain saw and chopping contest running August 3 to 6. Open to Ohio residents using standard logging tools, contestants must chop an eight inch square oak timber with no second chances. Joseph Howdy shell serves as chairman.

New Lexington Perry County Paul Bunyan Ohio Joseph Howdyshell

Lewis At Convention Alt Delegate For Ohio Delegation

New Lexington resident New Jersey Lewis and his wife Mrs. Lewis attend the Republican National convention where he serves as an alternate delegate and she helps host the Ohio delegation suite at the Conrad Hilton hotel.

New Lexington David J. Lewis

Woman escapes injury as car struck by train at crossing

Mrs. Bertha Le vision, 68, of Corning, escaped injury when her car was badly damaged after a Pennsylvania railroad freight train struck it at a crossing in Zanesville.

Corning Bertha Levion Pennsylvania Railroad Zanesville

Local Family Visits and Guests Across States

Mrs Ruth Kerring visits her mother Mrs Ernia Nelson while Darrel Rupe and Goldie Jii den wed recently. Visitors include Mrs Hoyt Kreton and granddaughter in Virginia, and Mr J E Radikin with Mrs Nellie Vale and son in Columbus. Chester Price stayed with daughter Mrs Cecil Throckmorton in Dayton. Gerald Collins and Columbus kin with G A Radikins, Wesley Bobo from Chillicothe, Connie Weyand from Columbus visiting grandmother Ginevia Foster. Nellie Vale and Margaret Goodwin pursue summer study.

Point Rock Ruth Kerring California Ernia Nelson Darrel Rupe Goldie Jiiden Hoyt Kreton Laura Kirbs Kreton Minnie Virginia J. E. Radikin Nellie Vale Columbus Chester Price Cecil Throckmorton Dayton Gerald Collins G. A. Radikins Wesley Bobo Chillicothe Connie Weyand Ginevia Foster Ohio University Margaret Goodwin Rio Grande

Reservations Sought For Retarded Classes In Perry County

More reservations are wanted for interviews with Charles Zartman a Springfield psychologist to assess classes for retarded children in Perry County. He will visit Somerset High School August 3 4 to interview children and reservations may be made by calling Mrs. Margaret Beard Somerset 3678.

New Lexington Perry County Charles Zartman Springfield Somerset High School Margaret Beard Somerset

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the Peace Marvin Devore Andrew Kiser Silverton R. Devault William McNeil Bell Sr Robert Daniel Boone Harold Vaughn K. Liles Burdettes Point Pleasant Clinic U. S Frank Sherman Janet County Bureau of Adoptions Shermans Frank Bernice Jack Gilbert George Strode Harley Lanning George Gabriel Charles Tribe Harry Trout Floyd Trout Virgil Trout Barberton Dan Burns Clarence Markins Pamela Canada Niagara Falls Earl Bumpas Mary Helen Sweeney Brenda Mary Lou Charles Sweeney Lona Bumpas Ona Fain Dallas Tex Sweeney Louanne Sanders Clarence Sanders Pearl Droz S. L. Darst H. T. Darst C. W. Darst Glouster Memorial Park Darst Brown William Brown Jr B. A. Awe William Gilkerson Ruth Ann Bonkowski Frances Janice Howard Don Forsyth Charles Howard Jim Hanson Point Jackie Wilson Clan Nate Wilson Hinton W. Va Dick McGhee William Thomas Hollywood Ill Ed Brady Carl Ray Wilson Fostoria Pete Doreff Newark Amos Sowell Edith Conley Lynn Newman Buchtel Jack O’neil Dick Hillis Cleo Wilson Russell Hodge Parkersburg Alma O'Neil Carl McDade Rock Legg Leon Franklin D. Nott Bill Donahue Jesse M. Donahue Sally Redman J. L. Morgan Nora Edwards Ralph Hill Jesse J. Donahue Garnette Donahue Willie McKinney Anna Baker James McKinney Kathy J. R. Higginbotham Maggie Wolfingbarger Richard Howard Joy and Rickey New York Helen Ann Dennison Thomas Dennison Jack John Popley Astoria Long Island Thomas Vaughns Harry Cheney Point Women’s Group Mason Club Lewis Economy Savings & Loan CO N. Court St Pomeroy Nelsonville
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