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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1962
Page
7
Twenty five members of the Hocking County Junior Leadership 4 H Clubs elected as 4 H Camp Counselors. Training at Tar Hollow State Park June 23 to 25 covers cabin duties recreation grafts flag ceremonies and vesper programs. Junior camp July 13 to 17 senior camp June 29 to July 4 optional 10 year olds July 17 to 19. Registration 2 to 4 pm opening day. Costs junior $10 senior $12 50 10 year old $7 50.
Mason residents record a steady stream of visitors Mrs Katherine Reynolds hosts include Mrs Carol Shinn and son of Leon Mrs R C King and son of Henderson and Mrs Mary Knapp of York also seen were Mrs Alma Turner and daughter Nelson Reynolds stationed at Fort Polk La visited family in Mason James Cape Heart Columbus spent time with his father Frank Harris Sr and Mrs Keith McClung plus their son from Fort Meade Md praised for recent week with Clyde family.
Local society notes list numerous visits and gatherings from Crooksville to Lancaster and Columbus. People including Edith Penman, Bess Davis, Frank Spicer, Charles Kemper, and many others are mentioned visiting relatives, attending weddings, graduations, and family picnics. Military and college events include Raymond Cundiff at Fort Polk and Barbara Tripp earning an elementary education certificate.
Doroth y Patricia Aurand of Logan and Gary L Ballinger of Logan Route 2 were cited for failing to maintain an assured clear distance after rear end collisions on W Hunter St. each to appear in mayor s court. Also notices of Nelsonville band boosters and emblem club meetings scheduled Tuesday evening.
Earl V. Atkins 78 of Harrisonville died Sunday night at Meigs General Hospital. He belonged to Harrisonville Masonic Lodge 411 and Harrisonville Grange. Survivors include two sons Eugene and Virgil Rutland, three grandchildren, and a great grandson. Funeral at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Harrisonville Church with Rev. Howard Ruppelt. burial Wells Cemetery Downington. Masonic rites at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Ewing Funeral Home.
Mrs. Carole Ruth Root 25 of Coolville died at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda Maryland after a long illness. She was a Carthage Troy High School graduate, daughter of Alva and Frances Harper, married to Ted Root of Jonesville Virginia in 1958. Surviving: husband, parents, sister Shirley Griffin of Parkersburg. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm at White Funeral Home with burial in Coolville Cemetery. Friends may call.
A list from Mount St. Mary Hospital records births and admissions including Mr and Mrs Richard McDonald of Buchtel with a son. Numerous patients and relatives from Nelsonville Athens Glouster New Lexington Logan and other nearby towns are listed as admitted or noted with names and routes. Blood used six units.
A two car collision occurred on Canal Street between Watkins and Monroe at 1:13 p m. Saturday. Louise Calder 58 of Belpre rear ended by Charles Kennard 51 of Nelsonville Route 1. Kennard injured his right front area lacerated eye. Calder and passenger Beverly Calder 15 reported neck pains. Police investigate traffic fault remains undetermined.
Tycoon Leake and Aubra Smith learned their daughter Glena and Garland Boston are in Alvin Texas. John Black Burn and family visit indefinitely with son Ed ward Blackburn. Cairo and Fink hosts and guests mingle with Spires and Hartsook families as Brubakers host travelers. Martha Jo Wilfong’s bridal shower at Ratliff home honors her upcoming June 10 marriage to Jack Maynard.
Mr and Mrs Jon Roger Barber of Jacksonville announce the birth of a daughter May 27 at Mount St Mary Hospital. The Barbers also have a son Bart. Grandparents are Arville and Mrs Miller of Jacksonville and Ralph and Mrs Barber of Murray City. Great grandparents are Fred Miller of Jacksonville and Emma Shaffer of Murray City.
Miss Ardith Hart of Athens visited brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs William Hart Sunday. The Rev Earl Cowen was rushed Saturday to Holzer Hospital for a heart issue. Mr and Mrs Stanton Graham of Wyandotte Mich visited Mrs Graham's mother Mrs Lizzie Blackwell and her family in Athens. Other guests at the Blackwell home Sunday included Mrs Glenna Colburn from Lancaster.
William R. Weston, 22, of 222 Marietta Ave., was arrested after a Saturday raid by the Department of Liquor Control and the Alcohol Tax Division. A small still and a large mash container were found at his residence, and he was sent to Columbus for a U S District Commission hearing.
Logan obituary for Delia Jane Bishop 87 who died at a Springfield nursing home. Born Gibisonville daughter of Washington Jefferson Collison and Catherine Jeffer son. Widow of George R. Bishop she lived most of her life in Logan. Survived by daughter Mary Kate Evans and sons George and A D Bishop plus 12 great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Heinlein Funeral Home Rev R B Wilson officiating burial Oak Grove Cemetery.
Nelsonville Inc izing incoming officers of Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will be installed by Post Commander C Stanley Mechem at 8 p m today at the Legion War Memorial Building The Rev John Lloyd Evans a post member will speak at the special program Members their wives and auxiliary members are invited to attend the open meeting
Thirteen traffic cases were heard by Hocking County Judge Vaughn Collins on Saturday following State Highway Patrol charges. Four defendants were tried in absentia and four forfeited bond. Thomas C. Joyce, 19, of Logan was among those listed in the report.
Logan police brought seven cases before Mayor Delmar Freeman over the weekend. Defendants include Stanley A. Spencer who was fined 150 dollars and jailed three days for driving under the influence, Thomas D. Lewis fined 10 dollars for reckless operation and improper plates, and others cited for reckless operation speeding intoxication and stopping violations. Several defendants appeared in absentia, receiving fines and costs or bonds as noted.
Ellen L Arnold pleaded guilty in Mayor Hoffman's court to unsafe operation and driving without a license. She was fined $10 and costs on each charge. Thomas Polley was fined $10 for failure to yield. Shirley Withrow cited for DWI pleaded guilty and jailed three days after a $10 fine. Jerry Rose pleaded guilty to intoxication with a $10 fine and costs.
Hocking Valley notes list patients admitted for medical care including Mrs Nellie Scott in Logan and Carl F Brandt in Logan plus John M McAteer Nelsonville and John L Coakley medical. Discharged include Mrs Daisy Canan Logan Mrs Thomas Dexter New Plymouth Route 1 and others in Logan Millersport McArthur and Nelsonville with names such as Charles R Clark and D E Starr and daughter.
Mrs. Clemma Kincade, 86, of Coolville died Saturday evening after a long illness. She was born near Morgantown, WV and lived in the Coolville area 40 years. Survived by two stepsons Carl Coolville and Rarl Guysville, a brother Morgan Conner Morgantown, and a sister Chloe Wall Fairview WV. Funeral services set for Tuesday at 10:30 a.m with viewing at the funeral home.
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