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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1957

Page

16

Appointment of Neta S Spaulding as Administratrix

Notice announces Neta S Spaulding of 26 Maple Street Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix with Will Annexed of the estate of Frank L Harvey deceased of Athens City. Creditors must file claims with fiduciary within four months. Dated June 3 1957 Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge.

Athens Messenger Neta Maple Street Athens Ohio Frank L. Harvey City of Athens Athens County Roger J. Jones Said County

Adoption Petition Involving Leslie Ann Wells

Probate Court of Athens County Ohio holds a hearing on July 26 1957 at 1 00 P M on a petition for the adoption of infant Wigglesworth born August 14 1955 in Jacksonville Florida. Notice to Ruby Wigglesworth whose residence is unknown. Roger J Jones Sr Probate Judge Lavelle and Vanity Attorneys for Petitioners.

Roger J. Jones Lavelle Vanity

Estate of Nancy C. Watson Sues for Sale of Athens Property

William A. Lavelle as administrator petitions Probate Court of Athens County Ohio for sale of In Lot No. 60 Campbell's Addition Athens to pay debts and costs. Named defendants must answer by July 11, 1957.

Graceargh Mt. Hope West Virginia Frankie Bonafacio Alderson Wayland Neighbors Brooks Grover Watson Baltimore Maryland Pearl Sears Harvey Harold Watson Shirley Watson Inkster Michigan William A. Lavelle Nancy C. Watson Athens County Ohio Athens Campbell Lavelle and Vanity

Eight Houses for Sale by Ohio University Auction

Sealed proposals due by 2:00 P M EST June 7 1957 at the Ohio University Purchasing Agent Athens for the sale and removal of eight houses and five out buildings as one lot on an as is where is basis. Structures must be removed by July 15 1957 with inspection windows from May 29 to June 7 1957. Bond of 200 dollars required. The university reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

Ohio University Athens Ohio East Union Street W. H. Herbert

Notice of Public Sale by Probate Court Athens County

Public auction set for July 6 1957 at 1 00 PM at premises on Rt 1 Stewart Ohio Broadwell. Three parcels described including three and two acre tracts with mineral and coal rights reserved. Appraised values listed. parcels reference various deeds volumes in Athens County Ohio. Included are notices of local church meeting and community news from Coolville and Broadwell areas.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Rt. 1 Stewart Broadwell Bern Athens State of William Burns Thomas M. Black Bern Township Lewis Hart Federal Creek H. T. McCune Tabate Gall, JR

Murray City Social Notes Show Local Visit Patterns

Murray City social notes recount a flurry of Memorial Day visits and family gatherings. Names include Dale Toothman, Betty Sabo, Bess Frazee, Wilbert Sanborn, Robyn and Dennis Herr, and many others visiting relatives in Newark Columbus Nelsonville and Circleville over the holiday.

Fifty years of Harrisonville Eastern Star marked by 300 attendees

About 300 members and guests attended Harrisonville Chapter Order of Eastern Star 50th anniversary and inspection at Harrison High School. Mrs. George W. Newell of Cincinnati, worthy grand matron, inspected. 50 year pins awarded to Bertha Harmon Bertha Rathburn Neta Long. numerous grand officers and guests listed. district officers and visiting matrons/patrons noted. dinner served prior to the meeting.

Harrisonville Order of Eastern Star Harrison High School George W. Newell Cincinnati Newell Bertha Harmon Bertha Rathburn Neta Long Roberta K. Mindling Beverly Marjorie Bean Newcomerstown Howard Johnson Columbus Earl Foster Granville Carl Weick Findlay Thomas Drake Ripley George Kinzey Wayne John Liber Alliance Adah Lee Noble Hudson Grand Ruth William Edwards Franklin Grand Esther Siegfried Starick Electa Wayne Wingett Shade Grand Warder Edwin Preston Leesville Neva Calendine Jessie Friend Alyce Jones Alma Thompson Marjorie Kuntzman Kathleen Abel Arkansas Jennie Deck Idaho Goldie Schmidt Kentucky Ada Devoll Oregon Mabel Tawney West Va Cora Webb Ruth Crumline Pauline Atkins Mabel Balding Mary Hughes Dist. No Bernice Winn Mary Meinhart Ruth Blake Jean Laura

Lifelong Meigs County Resident Dies at 89

Arminda Welker, 89, a lifelong Meigs County resident and Bedford Township native, died Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in Pomeroy. She was the daughter of Stephen and Clarissa Downard Smith. Burial will be in Carleton Cemetery. Funeral arrangements through Ewing Funeral Home are incomplete.

Pomeroy Arminda Welker Meigs County Bedford Township Stephen Clarissa Downard Smith Carleton Cemetery Ewing Funeral Home

Longshot Wins Featured Race at Lebanon Raceway

A 25-1 longshot named Homestretch King upset the Lebanon featured sixth race. The race drew 1369 wagers and total handle reached about $47,390.

Lebanon Leb Anon Raceway

Laurel Cliff Social Notes Show Region Guests

Laurel Cliff and Columbus households report visits from family and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Leifheit visit Mrs. Helen Leifheit. Belle Hilt returns home after visiting Ruth Wilson and Bud Hilt. Wyatt Schaefer and David of Mt. Vernon visit Norman and Mrs. Schaefer. Iva Powell attends Opal Davis party in Rose Hill. Walter Schriber of Bull Run visits Belle Hill. Tommy and Johnny Dewitte visit Lawrence and Mrs Smith. Milton and Mrs Hysell visit Ernest Powell and Orville Allen. They attend James Bradshaw funeral. Homer Russell family spend a week with Eva Tray. Robert Bowen and son Bobbie visit Gomer Bowen and Mrs. Bowen. Otho Aleshire moves to Middleport. Kenny Lunsford on leave from Navy visits parents in Columbus as Jay and Kay Renshaw host.

Laurel Cliff Sidney Leifheit Columbus Leifheit Helen Leifheit Belle Hilt Ruth Wilson Bud Hilt Wyatt Schaefer David Mt. Vernon Schaefer Norman Schaefer Iva Powell Opal Davis Rose Hill Walter Schriber Bull Run Belle Hill Tommy Johnny Dewitte Fairmont W. Va Lawrence A. Smith Milton Hysell Grove City Ernest Powell Orville Allen James Bradshaw Homer Russell Leonard Lunsford Olin Riff Charles Brown Jay Kay George Renshaw

Workers at Ludowici plant regain full shifts with raises

About 225 Ludowici Celadon Co. employees in New Lexington return to work after a 10 day idle period. They receive a five cent hourly increase now, two more cents in six months, plus three weeks vacation for workers with 15 years seniority and other benefits.

New Lexington Ludowici Celadon Co Junction City John Drumm Somerset David Thompson Chicago Paul Niswander New Lexington Methodist Church Bishop Baker University of Edinburgh Scotland Crooksville Junior Chamber of Commerce Ormand Allwine Jerry Fell James Cryder Larry Williams George Brannon Lee Kenny

Browns Sign Two Rookies From College Ranks

The Cleveland Browns announce the signing of two rookies, offensive guard Rudy Spitzenberger and halfback Charley Harris. Spitzenberger leaves the University of Houston with one year of eligibility unused, while Harris completes eligibility at the University of Georgia where he ran two 10 second 100 yard times for the track team this spring.

Cleveland Cleveland Browns Rudy Spitzenberger Charley Harris Spitzenberger University of Houston Harris University of Georgia

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