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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

Page

14

Community Group Plans Glouster Homecoming and Industry Probe

Glouster residents plan a July 2 3 4 homecoming with entertainment bands and games. Ken Neville volunteers as advertising solicitor. The industrial committee reviewed steps to attract a small plant with state officials and a Columbus tape briefing. Mayor Thomas Williams said state requirements should be clarified soon for a potential plant in the village.

Glouster Industrial Committee Community Association Ken Neville Trimble Two Columbus Thomas Williams

Burr Oak pipeline opening draws near

The actual cost may top 887000, with officials saying the line should pay for itself in 20 years. Seven area communities with under 7000 residents await completion as Lake Burr Oak and the pipeline boost flood control and attract industry. Neil Butt of Newark named superintendent as the Public Works Department upgrades capacity from one to five million gallons daily. Crews flush, disinfect, and test lines and electrical facilities while delays shift impact to nearby towns. Some village leaders seek lower water rates and note funding hurdles for local distribution projects.

William Said Department of Natural Resources Burr Oak Neil Butt Newark Public Works Department Williams Glouster Jacksonville Shawnee

Local families host relatives from near and far Weekend visits span multiple states

Racine and Columbus guests joined by extended kin as families hosted visitors from Akron Rochester N Y Long Beach California Sarasota Fla and Cincinnati. Dinners and reunions included Harrisonville school event with Jividen family and a Florida and Ohio visitor mix among many relatives.

Social Visit Roundup Notables and Ohio Guests

Syracuse residents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Duck worth hosted Mrs. LaDonna Lewis of Rittman and others. Mr. and Mrs. Herman London visited London’s sister and brother-in-law in Nitro West Virginia. Addie Wilson of Wilmington visited sister Mrs. James Quick. Guests of Mrs. R. B. Sellers included Lawrence Sellers of Columbus, Lear Carson and son, and Esther Winning of Detroit. Thomas Clark Jr. of Lancaster stayed with Mr. Clark's parents. Thomas Clark Sr. and Orville Capehart of Cleveland spent days with Clifford Williams.

Herman London Mr London Mrs George Hood Nitro W. Va Addie Wilson Wilmington James Quick R. B. Sellers Lawrence Sellers Columbus Lear Carson and Son Esther Winning Detroit Mich Thomas Clark Jr Lancaster Mr. Clark Thomas Clark Sr Orville Capehart Cleveland Clifford Williams

Glouster Personal Notes Details Visitors and Navy Sergeant

William A Campbell spent a few days with his wife and family at Hollister while stationed with the U S Navy in Norfolk Virginia. Other guests included Earl Campbell and son from Millfield Irvin Bennett of Zanesville James Ervin and son from New Straitsville Alvin Thompson of Harpster Ohio and Thomas Williams family welcomed Hoyt Williams and son from Dayton Ohio and Francis E Raver and family of Carroll Ohio.

William A. Campbell Hollister Campbell U. S. Navy Norfolk Earl Campbell Millfield Route 1 Irvin Bennett Zanesville James Ervin New Straitsville Alvin Thompson Harpster Ohio Thomas Williams Hoyt Williams Dayton Francis E. Raver Carroll, Ohio Earl Townley

New Lexington Chamber Elects Officers in Perry County

Verne Sorohan became president with Garry Walters as vice president and John M. Stanton as secretary treasurer. County records show Ohio Power Co. paid $50,584.01 in taxes for the first half of 1960, while a 69-year-old woman died May 19 from Rocky Mountain Spotted fever in Perry County.

New Lexington Ohio Power Co Perry County Eva M. Bradley

Club Picnic Set July 11 for Daughters of St. George

The Daughters of St. George Club met at Kate Vaughn's home with 11 members and two guests Ola Eddy and Terri K. Phillips. President Mary Cheney announced a picnic July 11 at Memorial Park at 4 p.m. Bring a covered dish and your own table service. Readings were given, Mrs. Weltha Williams won the mystery prize, bingo followed, and Terri Kay Phillips assisted with lunch.

Glouster Daughters of St. George Club Kate Vaughn Mary Cheney Ola Eddy Terri K. Phillips Memorial Park Weltha Williams Terri Kay Phillips

Gooding Rites Are Scheduled Saturday

Funeral services for Leonard R. Gooding 79 of Trimble will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Wiley funeral home with Rev. J. A. Long officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Trimble Lodge 557 F and AM will hold services tonight at 8 at the funeral home for viewing.

Leonard R. Gooding Trimble Wiley Funeral Home J. A. Long Maplewood Cemetery Trimble Lodge F&am

Shifflett Family Sells Home. Hoons Buy Mansfield Property

The John Shifflett family has purchased a new home in Mansfield. Mr and Mrs Gregory Hoons have purchased the Shifflett property.

Pacific Coast League Scores Summary

Spokane defeats San Diego 6 to 3 Seattle edges Salt Lake 1 to 0 Sacramento beats Portland 9 to 1 Vancouver wins 6 to 0 Tacoma overdesigned scores not present.

Spokane San Diego Seattle Salt Lake Sacramento Portland Vancouver Tacoma

Major League stars spark doubleheader sweep over Orioles and Giants

Frank Bolling and the Tigers drove in five runs with two homers and a double across two games to open the doubleheader 7 5 and seal a 7 4 win in game two with a fifth in inning rally. Bill Henry of the Reds earned a 7 4 victory over the Giants with 1 2 innings of perfect relief, fanning Willie McCovey and Willie Kirkland to end the eighth.

Frank Bolling Tigers Orioles Bill Henry Reds Giants Willie McCovey Willie Kirkland

Miami Wins 33 MAC Titles in 14-Year Run

In 14 years, Miami University has captured 33 Mid-American Conference championships and tied for three others. Track and cross country account for 19 titles. baseball and wrestling have not yet won a championship.

Miami University

International League scores hushed by late innings bursts

Havana defeated Toronto 5 to 2 in 13 innings while Columbus beat Buffalo 7 to 2. Montreal edged Miami 2 to 0 and Richmond downed Rochester 5 to 4 in a night of league play.

Havana Toronto Columbus Buffalo Montreal Miami Richmond Rochester

William H. Gress Dies at 83 in Longdale

William H. Gress of Longdale Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy died Thursday age 83. A charter member of the Knights of Pythias and Hartford Banner Lodge he lived in New Haven with his wife Alta M. and son Willie S. A son, a grandson and a brother survive. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Foglesong Funeral Home with burial in Graham Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon.

William H. Gress Longdale Meigs General Hospital Pomeroy Gress Knights of Pythias Lodge Hartford Banner Lodge Mason Peter and Mary Reuter Gress Alta M Willie S James W Edward S. Gress New Haven Foglesong Funeral Home Robert Dille Graham Cemetery

Mrs. McLain Dies At 86 In Sherrodsville

Dora Shellhamer McLain 86 former resident of New Straitsville died Wednesday evening in Sherrodsville. She is survived by son Albert Zanesville. five daughters Mary McDonald East Rochester Anna Dobbins Marjorie Thompson Lenore McCarty Columbus Florence Clark Marietta. sister Anna Mahaffey Sherrodsville. brothers George Columbus Giles Shawnee Morgan Zanesville. Visitation at Humphrey funeral home after 6 tonight. Funeral Saturday 2 p.m. New Straitsville Cemetery.

Shawnee Dora Shellhamar McLain New Straitsville Sherrodsville Albert Zanesville Mary McDonald East Rochester Anna Dobbins Marjorie Thompson Lenora McCarty Columbus Florence Clark Marietta Anna Mahaffey George McCarty Giles McCarty Morgan McCarty Humphrey Funeral Home New Straitsville Cemetery

Perry County court actions include divorces and civil suits

Florence Marie Slatzer wins custody after divorce from Austin Slat zer. Paul E Pettit seeks divorce from Louise Pettit with house and debts settlement. Bearfield Education funds reallocated to general fund. Flautt appeal over Route 13 land value. Evans Reamer sues New York Central Railroad for 720 plus interest over damaged fire bombs. Louella Sims Spring seeks divorce custody alimony and fees. Lloyd Gottke seeks divorce and custody. Shelton Motors sues Dorman Law for 255.88. Ralph and Lila Allen win an injunction over Bearfield Two acres. Anna Marie Dorsey seeks divorce custody support. Sally Dicken granted divorce for gross neglect.

Florence Marie Slatzer Austin W. Slatzer New Straitsville Paul E. Pettit Thornville Louise Pettit New York City Somerset Thorn Evans Reamer and Machine Co New York Central Railroad Pine Bluff Arsenal Arkansas Consignee Louella Sims Spring Crooksville Harry E. Spring Lloyd Gottke Joann Gottke New Lexington Shelton Motors, Inc Dorman Law Roseville Anna Marie Dorsey John Albert Dorsey Sally Dicken Gladys Brown Danny Dicken

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