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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1968

Page

10

Area Death Notices from Gallipolis and Surrounding Areas

Obituaries list James Howard Jones 74 of Gallipolis who died at Gallipolis Medical Clinic. Survived by Lola Edler Jones and two daughters. Services at First Church of God in Gallipolis with burial in Pine Street Cemetery. Also noted are Keith Brill 34 of Broadwell, Eliza Jane Stutler 70 of Point Pleasant, Blanche Shinn Russell 86 of Medina, and Bessie Moore 83 of Athens with funeral details and family survivors.

Gallipolis James Howard Jones Gallipolis Medical Clinic Bessie Orvns Upper Sandusky Ellis Hern Bucyrus Church of God Garfield Avenue Jones L. E. Foudy Pine Street Miller Funeral Home

More Pacts Awarded for Bridge

Charleston West Virginia has awarded three more contracts for phases of the Ohio River bridge at Henderson. Allied Structural Steel Co will build the Ohio abutment and Pier One for 124328.30 and furnish superstructure steel for 5266450. Al Johnson Construction Co of Minneapolis will build Piers Two and Three at a total cost of 1332160. Gov Hulett Smiths office said bids for an approach from the West Virginia side will be opened Tuesday. The bridge is to replace the fallen Silver Bridge at Point Pleasant and is slated for completion next year. Mrs Alice Shumway has returned home after visiting her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Crutcher Baltimore. Wahneta Rapp has entered Riverside Methodist Hospital for observation and treatment of a back injury. Her room is 507.

Charleston West Virginia Ohio River Henderson Allied Structural Steel Co Hammond Ind Ohio al Johnson Construction Co Minneapolis Alice Shumway William Crutcher Baltimore Glouster — Wahneta Rapp Riverside Methodist Hospital

Sheltering Arms Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

Worthy Dicken of Athens and Mrs Leona Glass of Chauncey admitted to Sheltering Arms Hospital. Dismissals include Mrs George Sheldon Mrs Robert Rutter and daughter and Scott McComas. Mrs Cecil Harrison hosted Past Chiefs Club at Main Street with readings and a mystery prize awarded to Mrs Thomas Reese followed by refreshments.

Worthy Dicken Athens Leona Glass Chauncey George Sheldon Robert Rutter Scott McComas Glouster Cecil Harrison Chiefs Club Main Street Thomas Reese

Hears Program on Comparative Religions by WSCS

GLOUSTER The Women's Society of Christian Service of the United Methodist Church met in the church social rooms with hostesses Mrs Essa Cairelli and Mrs Venus Elliott. Mrs Harold Wagner presented a program on Comparative Religions covering Judaism Islam Hinduism and Buddhism with readings from each faith. Mrs Richard Guinther presided as plans were made for an early fall rummage sale. The hostesses served refreshments to members and one guest Mrs Earl Parks.

Glouster Women’s Society of Christian Service United Methodist Church Essa Cairelli Venus Elliott Harold Wagner Richard Guinther Earl Parks

Cincinnati Market Summary of Livestock Prices

USDA reported steady to mixed cattle and hog prices in Cincinnati. Steers 950 to 1050 pounds 25.75 to 26.50 yield. heifers 750 to 850 pounds 25.00. cows 18.00 to 19.75. bulls 21.50 to 23.50. Calves 30.00 to 38.00, hogs firm to 25 higher with 190 to 250 pounds at 21.75 to 22.00. Slaughter lambs 26.00 to 28.00, ewes 5.00 to 8.00.

Cincinnati USDA

Sisson is son receives BS degree at Ohio University

POMEROY and Athens report Alfred Sisson, son of Mr and Mrs Leland Sisson, earned a BS in Elementary Education at Ohio University and will teach in Galion City Schools. He belonged to the marching and concert bands and joined Kappa Kappa Psi while a student. Other brief items note Grace Episcopal Church picnic at Camp in Winton with many attendees and new births at Holzer Hospital, plus a missionary meeting at Old Straitsville Baptist Church featuring Heaven Bound Singers.

Pomeroy Leland Sisson Mary Kunzelman Athens Ohio University Alfred Fred) Sisson Galion City Galion Ohio Kappa Kappa Psi Pomeroy High School Grace Episcopal Church Episcopal Church Winton Charles Gibbs J. E. D. Hartinger A. R. Knight Roger Dillard Ted Reed John Pearson Leo Story Dale Dutton St. Peter's Episcopal Church Gallipolis Albert MacKenzie New Straitsville Old Straitsville Baptist Church Heaven Bound Singers of Columbus Charles Turner

Farewell Picnic Held For Departing Pastor

GLOUSTER The Hollister EUB Church held a farewell picnic in Glouster Park honoring their pastor and family the Rev and Mrs William Allison who will move to a new parsonage near Chillicothe A cake baked and decorated by Mrs Fred Carey was presented to the Aiisons Officers are to be nominated Friday at 8 p m for the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 37 The meeting is to be held Dan Glassman 49 of 806 26th St fell at her home Monday and fractured her right elbow She is a patient at Holzer Hospital Mrs Glassman is the wife of Dr Dan Glassman Crown City Man Hurt GALLIPOLIS Harry V Truesdell 79 Crown City slipped and fell in front of the Crown City Post Office Monday and fractured his left hip Nelsonville A thunderstorm hit Nelsonville at 6 50 p m Monday night dumping .72 inch of rain on the city in about 40 minutes Hail also was reported by officials at the water works.

Athens Bessie Moore Lower Plains Zion Baptist Church Harry Darrell Dayton Wendell the Plains Melvin Eddie Boyer Hughes Funeral Home Glouster Hollister EUB Glouster Park William Alison Chillicothe Home Street Point Pleasant Dan Glassman 26Th St Holzer Hospital Glassman Crown City Gallipolis Harry V. Truesdell Nelsonville

Two Held After Man Is Injured In Vinton Brawl

Gallia County deputies arrest Roscoe Ward and William Carpenter both of Vinton on assault with intent to kill charges after a Saturday brawl injuring Dean Isaac of Vinton. Isaac suffered a skull fracture and facial injuries. he is listed in fair condition at Cabell Huntington Hospital. Ward and Carpenter remain jailed and face municipal court arraignment Wednesday morning.

Gallipolis Roscoe Ward William Carpenter Vinton Gallia County

Chauncey Council Reviews Gas Rate Hike and Mosquito Device

Chauncey village council discussed a Columbia Gas of Ohio four year contract with initial monthly increases of 10 cents, then 34 cents for year two and three, and 24 cents in year four. They approved purchasing a movable insecticide apparatus for truck mounting, budgeted 200 dollars for a recreation program, and noted May fines totaling 216.40 with approved bills.

Chauncey Chauncey Village Columbia Gas of Ohio Co Council Gas Company Charles Wadley Marietta

Vaughn New President of Band Group

Trimble Local Band Boosters elected Richard Vaughn as president with Bill Parker as vice president, Mrs Mary Simons secretary, and Mrs June Bingman treasurer. The annual band banquet drew about 100 members and Mr and Mrs Richard Vaughn. Mrs Vaughn awarded trophies to seniors and all band members. Robert Simons and wife won a attendance contest trophy. A pop bottle drive was planned as a fundraiser with calls on June 27 for bottle donations.

Glouster Trimble Richard Vaughn Bill Parker Mary Simons June Bingman Vaughn Robert Simons

Chauncey Church Meeting At Mrs Roberts Home

Friendship class of Chauncey Christian Church meets at the home of Mrs Erma Roberts on Mill Street at 7 30 p m Wednesday and Millfield CYF gathers at 8 p m Wednesday.

Chauncey Christian Church Erma Roberts Mill Street Millfield Cyf

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