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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1962

Page

5

Carbon Hill Native Harvey Dyer Minner Dies at 79

Harvey Dyer Minner 79 a Carbon Hill native died Monday at Beechwald Nursing Home Columbus He lived at 263 Jackson St Columbus He was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen a retired Chesapeake and Ohio Railway engineer He is survived by two daughters Mrs Norman Smith and Mrs James Stedman both of Columbus a nephew Dr William Rhodes Columbus a niece Mrs Alva Johnson Nelsonville and a grandchild His wife predeceased him Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at Leach and Son funeral home E Main St at Parkview Columbus Burial will be Green Lawn Cemetery about 3 p.m. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday

Nelsonville Harvey Dyer Minner Carbon Hill Beechwald Nursing Home Columbus Jackson St Minner Brotherhood of Locomotive Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Norman Smith James Stedman William Rhodes Alva Johnson Leach and Son Funeral E. Main St Parkview Green Lawn

Nelsonville Residents Share Summer Travel and Visits

Local notices list residents returning from trips and visiting relatives across Ohio and beyond. Names include Hubert Barber and family from Pleasantview Ave on Muskingum River vacation. Ruth Matheny visiting Columbus relatives. Raymond Huff and family with Thelma Bateman. Danny Keyes moving to Lancaster. Clyde Harold and Robert Ritz at Lake Alma. Alva Ritz returning from Dayton and Cincinnati. Richard Moore and Brent visiting Lima Urbana. Roger and Altmyer family guests from Long Island. Willis Hickman visiting his mother in Worthington. Rita Sanborn in Middletown Indiana. Susan Emerson visiting Grandmother in Pine City Minnesota. Dr. Robert Sowers visiting from Lakewood California. Sowers family hosts Wellston visitors. Maude Whyte visiting Athens then returning home.

Hubert Barber Dane Scotty Jay Pleasantview Ave Muskingum River Beverly Ruth Matheny Madison St Columbus Raymond Huff Larry Thelma Bateman Matheny Bateman Danny Keyes Leslie Mary Margaret Jessie Sheppard St Lancaster Clyde Harold Robert Ritz Lake Alma Alva Ritz Bob Robert Armbruster Dayton Armbrusters Cincinnati Stewart and Long Island N. Y Willis Hickman Worthington William Evans W. Washington St Rita Sanborn Adams Street Middletown Ind Jackie Slick Susan Emerson Pine City Minn Harriette Sayers Robert Sowers Lakewood Calif Clarence Sowers Jack Sowers Monroe St Sowers Albert Gibson Wellston Maude Whyte Athens Don Fisk

Television schedule notices for The Messenger listings

The Messenger disclaims responsibility for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. Bold items indicate color programs. Monday evening shows include You Ask It, The Price is Right, Thacker, 87 Precinct, Weather, Threshold, News and NBC News, Mr. Magoo, Natl Velvet, Tonight with various half hour and quarter hour slots.

Thacker NBC News Mr. Magoo Velvet Farm Ann Southern Jan Murray Sherook Malone Oung Price Right Steamboat Tru Dick Powell Jim Tha Cain L. You Dr. Malone Toda Daddy Jack Denton Hell Laramie

TV Previews Schedule Highlights 7 to 10 P.M.

Television guide lists Wyatt Earp siege story at 7 p m with Hugh O Brian in the title role. 9 p m features The Square Cop with 87th Precinct and a veteran officer. 10 p m The Gentle Persuaders examines Quaker history narrated by Drew Pearson. Also Cheyenne Storm Center 7 p m and Surfside 6 Old School Tie at 9 p m. Ben Casey 8 p m M Squad 8 p m Father Knows Best 8 30 p m and Hennesey at 10 p m.

Whtn-Tv ABC Huntington Ben Casey Judge Bean Ernie Ford Jane Wyman ABC News Bach Father Wyatt Earp Little Alamo Curly Brocius Wells-Fargo Hugh O'Brian Gentle Persuaders America Drew Pearson Religious Society of Friends Cheyenne—“Storm Center Cheyenne Bodie Surfside Dave Miami Beach Casey Harry Clarr Harry Lee Marvin Paul Newlan Paul Burke Bud Hennesey Mickey Rooney Jackie Cooper Roscoe Karns Abby Dalton Henry Kulky

Jackson prisoners held in Mason County report

A man and two women arrested by Jackson County officials Saturday night were housed at the Mason County jail for the night before being returned to Jackson County Sunday. Rose Marie Dean of Mt. Alto faced no operators license charges while Kenny Hughes and Lucille Mullens of Cottageville faced intoxication charges.

Point Pleasant Jackson County Mason County Ripley Rose Marie Dean Mt. Alto Kenny Hughes Lucille Mullens Cottageville

Mount St. Mary Hospital notes and local arrests

Birth announced for Nathan Loring at Mount St Mary Hospital with the Sturm family noted. Local arrests at Point Pleasant include George Greene and others for intoxication. Also listing admissions and discharges from Mount St Mary Hospital for numerous individuals in Athens, Nelsonville, and surrounding areas.

Wag ner and Duell Families Welcome Newborns

Hocking Valley Hospital reports the delivery of two sons to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Wagner of Laurelville Route 2 and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Duell of Logan. The notice lists multiple admissions and dismissals in the medical and surgical wards, including Henry Kunkler, Emma Bardain, Orla Fickel, Charles Romine, and others, with patient routes and towns.

Leroy Wagner Laurelville Ray Duell Logan Henry Kunkler Junction City Emma Bardain Orla Fickel Charles Romine Rutland Charles Chase Albany John Coomer New Straitsville George Warren Ruth Burgess Ralph Robinson Donald Conner Gore Donald Boals Union Furnace Lydia Brown Stacy Carpenter Rockbridge Paul Harrison Leslie Hoke

TV GUIDE DETAILS FOR CHANNEL LISTINGS AND AIRINGS

Listings show Channel 4 and Channel 10 airings with programs including Words and Music parts at 5:00 p.m. A Day at the Peees 1:10 a.m. Dr. Kildare's Wedding 11:20 p.m. Killer Ape and The Captain Is a Lady on TESDAY with partial line garble.

Dr. Kildare Tesday

Farm Fuel Refunds Set for West Virginia Farmers

West Virginia extension specialists remind farmers to file farm fuel refund claims for gasoline used off highways between July 1 and September 30. The 4 cent refund applies to farm use. Returning filers will get IRS report forms. others need Form 2240 from IRS or county agents, per IRS Publication 308 available in Parkersburg.

Point Pleasant West Virginia Internal Revenue Service IRS County Extension Parkersburg

Vacation Bible School Opens At Faith Church

Vacation Bible School began at Faith Gospel Church in Gallipolis Ferry with daily classes from 9 to 11 30 a m through August 10. The theme Patriots for Christ features sessions for all ages and an adult class at 7 30 p m taught by John Macknee, an Indian missionary.

Point Pleasant Faith Gospel

Check Charge Is Dismissed and Fines for Drivers

Nelsonville Frank McCall appeared before Mayor William Hoffman on bad check charges filed by Ruth North. The affidavit was dismissed on payment of costs and reimbursement of checks. Elmer D. Traugh was fined 15 dollars and costs for leaving the scene of an accident near Hillside Inn. Dale Malcom Kautz pleaded guilty to speeding 50 in a 35 zone on Canal Street. bond posted and fined 15 dollars with 10 dollars suspended.

Nelsonville Frank McCall William Hoffman Ruth North Elmer D. Traugh Laurel Run Hillside Inn Jefferson St Patric Nick Sanborn Traugh Lawrence A. McKinley Watkins Street Dale Malcom Kautz Pomeroy Canal St Ptrl Dale Townsend Kautz

Development Plans Sent for Hocking County Growth

Final draft of the Overall Economic Development Plan by the Hocking County Resource Development Council has been sent to the Area Redevelopment office in Washington DC for federal approval. Pending approval, the plan could unlock loans or grants for future development and has already triggered a $40,000 Area Development Act application to expand the Hocking River Basin Survey into recreational potential.

LOGAN Hocking County

Southeast Region Farm Bureau Youth Training School

Logan Tenth Hocking County youths join more than 100 southeastern Ohio youths at the Ohio University Farm Bureau Youth Training School July 29 through August 3. Mrs Golda Shaw staff dean of women. Attendees include Freda Ellinger Joyce Ruff Ann Sater Roberta Holloway Merl Beery Larry Ma sure James Jones Paul Tat man Rickie Stevens and Jerry Klinger. Students housed in Bush Hall Jefferson Hall hosts the sessions.

Bush Hall Jefferson Hall

West Virginia Dairy Cattle Show Plans State Meeting

21st annual West Virginia Dairy Cattle Show set for Aug 15-18 at Jacksons Mill with 4-H and FFA youths showing cattle and competing in showmanship. Judge Dr James Nichols of Pennsylvania State University to preside as official judge. The event marks a year of project work and exhibits across the group. Leonard Smith of New Haven listed in good condition after a crash near Hartford Route 33. He suffered scalp lacerations from an apparent highway departure and embankment drop. Local church hosts: Epiphany of Nelsonville and St Paul Episcopal of Logan held a Saturday picnic for 88 attendees at Nelsonville City Park with blessing by Rev. Raymond L. Sturm.

Point Pleasant Mountain State Jackson’s Mill West Virginia James Nichols Pennsylvania State University FFA Leonard Smith New Haven Holzer Hospital Hartford Smith Nelsonville Church of the Epiphany St. Paul Episcopal Church Logan Shelter House Nelsonville City Park Nelsonville Church Raymond L. Sturm

Health Contribution Basis For Selection

Logan interviews will be held in the Hocking County extension office to select 4H representatives who contributed most toward community health improvement. Winners in junior and senior divisions will be named. seniors may compete at the Ohio State Fair in August.

Logan Hocking County Bill Melvin

Straitsville Woman Dies in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Bea trice L. Wright 57 of New Straitsville Route 1 died Saturday evening at Mount St. Mary Hospital after being taken there for treatment. Survived by husband William three daughters three brothers and four sisters and nine grandchildren. Funeral at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the residence with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Beatrice L. Wright New Straitsville Mount St. Mary Hospital Hocking County James Hulda Lantz William Betty Kinnison Joan Quinn Glouster Janet Lowry Newark William Lantz Canton Pearl Lantz Roseville Donald Lantz Murray City Juanita Dishong Bessie Wright Logan Ruth Johnson Columbus Emogene Lantz Denton Ill Green Lawn Cemetery

Pleasant Valley Hospital Births and Families

Pleasant Valley notes list multiple birth announcements and family connections from Point Pleasant and surrounding towns. Names include Richard Bell er Melvin Perry Sayre Knapp Beller Perry Sayre and others, with mothers and locations such as Letart Mason Clifton Hartford Henderson Columbus and Gallipolis.

Richard Beller Point Pleasant Melvin Perry Guy Nelson Sayre Albert Knapp Mason Delton Sayre Letart Rosie Thaxton Leon Charles Miller Clifton Dorothy Comer Alice Bletner Ronald Coleman Shirley

Baseball Schedule Highlights Pony League and Local Contests

The Messenger lists this week’s Pony League games with ro tary and district matchups plus Little and Pee Wee League fixtures. Nelsonville’s Coker and All Stars squads are among the Pee Wee and Minor Leagues rosters, featuring 15 players led by Joe Grace and Bob Crawford.

Nelsonville Rotary Deed’s Dairy Mechanicsburg Buchtel Mechems Waterloo Wednes Fosters Saltz Ins Coker Nelsonville Lumber Co All Stars Waverly Wellston Electric Co United Shoe Sohio Volunteer Fire Steve Levering Jerry Polley Allan Johnson Brooks Bobby Lineback Bobby Joseph Mike Steele Tim Pancake Jeff Traugh Phil Ennis

Driver Cited After Crash Near Leon

John L Stewart 17 of Point Pleasant was cited for failure to have his vehicle under control after his car sideswiped a vehicle driven by Harvey Morgan 23 of Leon on Route 35 near Leon at 1 20 a m The Morgan car struck the guard rail Damage to the Stewart car was about 250 dollars Morgan s 1955 model car was demolished Ray G Stewart 411 First St Point Pleasant owns the Stewart vehicle

Point Pleasant Johnny L. Stewart Mason County Stewart Ray G. Stewart First St Morgan

Antique Auto Owners Tour to Parkersburg Picnic

Ath ens County Antique Automobile Association toured to Parkersburg and enjoyed a picnic at North Bend State Park. Attendees included Dale Channel and family The Plains Milford Barker Larry Barker Harold Wright Dick McDonald and others. Cub Scout Pack 64 with Gilbert Stalter held an evening of fishing and a wiener roast at Waterloo Experimental Station viewing wildlife in the Waterloo forest.

Nelsonville Athens County Antique Automobile Association Parkersburg North Bend State Park Dale Channel the Plains Milford Barker Larry Barker Athens Harold Wright Dick McDonald CUB Scouts Cub Gilbert Stalter Waterloo Experimental Station Waterloo Forest

Logan Man Arrested On Drunk Charge

Logan resident Logan Russell Bell twenty was fined 35 dollars and costs and sentenced to ten days in Hocking County jail by Mayor Delmar Free man on charges filed by city police. He was arrested at 815 p.m. Saturday in an alley behind Stones Grill for drunkenness and resisted arrest, later being forcibly placed in a cell. He received 10 dollars and costs on the drunkenness charge and 25 dollars and costs plus ten days on resisting arrest.

Logan Russell Bell Hocking County Delmar Freeman Bell Stones Grill

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