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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1969

Page

20

John L. Lewis Dead at 89 Leader of United Mine Workers

John L. Lewis, longtime labor leader and president emeritus of the United Mine Workers, died Wednesday night in Washington at age 89. His career included major battles with presidents and labor rivals, leaving a lasting impact on workers’ rights and union power.

Washington John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Apon United States West Frankfort CIO Atlantic City Lewis West Virginia University L. S Franklin D. Roosevelt Harrisburg Harry S. Truman

Perry County sales tax rise locals lead in April increase

Perry County ranked 29th in the state for April sales tax growth under State Treasurer John D. Herbert. The month showed a $2,598 rise to $18,108 from $15,509 in 1968, with fiscal year totals July 1 to April 30 at $262,086 versus $196,120 last year.

Perry County John D. Herbert Phillip Davenport John Harrier Caryl A Daniel Zanesville Perry Davenport Harner Miss Daniel Robert Edward Behn Logan Route 2 Perry Court State Patrol

Social visits and family gatherings across multiple households

Kinfolk from Masseillon, Columbus, Philo and Wellston spent weekends and days with relatives including Ancil Prunty, Cecil Lewis, Arthur Rupe, Wayne Oxyer, Wayne Sisson, and Perry Bradbury. Tours included Baton Rouge and Gulf of Mexico visits. gatherings featured Linda Sisson and birthdays observed for Joe Roush.

Cecil Lewis Columbus Arthur Rupe Willard Oxyer Maryland Wayne Oxyer Frank Simms Philo Perry Bradbury James Conkle South Conkle Gene Miley Baton Rouge Gulf of Mexico

Public AA Meeting Tonight at Christ Episcopal Church

A special Alcoholics Anonymous meeting open to the public will be held tonight at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House on Main. The session aims to help those seeking to understand alcoholism, as stated by a representative of the group. Also included is a market report listing weekly sales for steers hogs and sheep with price ranges.

Point Pleasant Alcoholics Anonymous Christ Episcopal Church Parish House Alcoholics Group Conner Cotter Toby

Area Death Notices From Nelsonville to Pomeroy

The notice cluster reports several deaths from Nelsonville to Pomeroy. Viola Keplar of 131 Frank St. Nelsonville died at Mount St. Mary Hospital. Albert Sheridan Dunn of Ewington died in a Route 160 two car crash. Arthur Taylor of Glouster died at Cistle Nursing Home. Eileen Wilson Settle of Waverly died at Pike County Hospital. John W. Lee Jr. of Pomeroy died fishing on the Muskingum River. Funeral arrangements and survivors are listed for each.

Nelsonville Viola Keplar Frank St Mount St. Mary Hospital Henry Ellen Davis North American Benefit Association Andrew Doris Dake Eileen Matheny Columbus Mary Lou Moloney Clarence Earl Holbrook-Atkins Beaver Letart W. Va Perry Bertha Zerkle Hoffman Middleport Baptist Church Hoffman Hobson Yards Middleport New York Central Railroad Pearl Fred William Gallipolis Vernon Bertha) Bing Pomeroy Otto Jackson Dunbar Zora Owens Cuyahoga Falls Gladys Huntington Desi Sules Rawlings- Coats Charles Simons Middleport Hill Ewington Albert Sheridan Dunn Route 160 Jane Isson Dunn Jean Ballard Amanda Mary Collins Miami Fla Betty Fisher Gallipolis Ferry Wanda Tackett Kentucky Sharon Barbara Carolyn Glenn Williamsport Albert Kenneth Dallas David Mary Anderson Charlotte Long Apple Grove Robert James Dunn Orville Dunn Glouster Arthur Taylor Cistle Millersburg Hazel McClelland McConnelsville Harry St. Clairsville Paul Jennie Oakley Glouster Church of Christ Don Seevers Ghustier van Fossen Waverly Eileen Wilson Settle Pike County Hospital Nelsonville High School Ohio University Settle Waverly Presbyterian Church American Association of University Women Ohio Educational Association Waverly High School Richard Stephanie H. E. Wilson Logan Jack Boyer Funeral Home Lloyd Evans John W. Lee Jr Lowell Muskingum River Mabel Margaret McCall Donna Rollins Baltimore Junior Virgol Leo Racine Louie Gary Charles Elyria Minnie Kaptina Carrie St. Clair Pickerington Ewing Funeral Home Rock Springs

Visits From Mansfield and Columbus Residents Crowd Straitsville

Carrie Nutter from Mansfield and many couples from Columbus and other cities visited here. Families from Cleveland Wapakoneta Dearborn and Logan joined local residents for social guests and extended kin visits.

New Straitsville Carrie Nutter Mansfield Dot Denney Ronald Smith Evelyn Tracey Columbus Howard Hammack Karen Donna Cleveland Arthur Cheetham Joe Coakley Grover Whitmer Owen Campbell Dearborn Clarence Harkless Jack Kemper Wapakoneta Harley Kemper Abraham Davis Rodger Snyder Bess Davis Richard Kemper Childre Charles Kemper Jr Charles Kemper Robert Blanken Logan Charles Hazelton Peggy Nellie Shuttleworth Ralph Dishon Lena Grandy Clinton Lottie Porter Dorothy Fitzgerald Sandy Thompson Walbridge Anna James

Social Visitors and Trips Highlight Albany Report

Albany residents host traveling relatives from California Alabama and Ohio during weekend visits. D. J. Webster of Whittier California joins Melva Radcliffe and Webber Wood on a local tour while Julia Cunningham returns to Alabama. Gary Withrow relocates to a new trailer on Virginia Avenue. Bata Mae Wolf visits 35 State Street grandparents.

Albany Fina Whiteman Lawrence Grodch Newark Walter Grigsby Alice Whiteman Ray Pargeon New Lexington Floren Brown D. J. We Whitier Calif Melva Radcliffe C‘tate Street J Crossen Athens Charles Radcliffe Los Angeles New York Webs Califora Julia Cunningham Edna Lasch Birmingh Ala Florence Brown Cuningham Alabama Las Virginia Avenue Bata Mae Wolf Columbus Howard Stout Sate St

Weekend visits and guests fill the area social calendar

A long list of residents and visitors are recorded visiting relatives or hosting guests. Names include Racine M Swift Columbus with Mrs Swift, Mr and Mrs Francis Morris, the Sharpnacks, Sayres, Adams, Cramier, and Roush families, along with travelers from Charleston Akron New Brighton and Gallipolis.

Robert Swift Columbus Charleston W. Va Henry Roush Thadd Elis Anna Lockport N.Y Graham Bill Stewart Athens Bob Roush Nancy Owen Watson Kim Taylor Leslie Gallipolis Frank Cleland Hobart Hayman Westerville Ray Hayman Philip Roberts Roberts Frances Roberts Albert Botkins Springfield Eva Pickens Doris Wolfe Herman Wolfe Wayne Sayre Janice Wolfe Donald Wolfe Ralph Blythe Newark Present Cross Dudley Wolf Kenneth Swart Akron James Swart

Appointment of Executor for Frances Creeks Deceased

Notice states SS an Crooks of Carrot Read Bend Athens OKe has been appointed Executor of the Estate of Frances Creeks Deceased, late of R O Athens Ohio Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file their claims with the fiduciary within four months from the date of June 1969. Probate Judge Horsld J Rose of Athens County.

Bend Athens Oke Frances R O. No. S Ohio Athens County Sid Dored Horsld J Rose Sod County

Appointment of Homer Goll Jr as Administrator of Tom Custard estate

Homer Goll Jr of 19 West Washington Street Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Tom Custard, deceased, of Athens County. Creditors must file claims with the court within a stated period. Dated June. Probate judge Harold J Rose signs the notice.

Homer Goll, Jr West Washington Street Athens Ohoe Tom Custard Athens County Harold J Rose Said County

Private Sale of Real Estate in Athens Ohio

Administrator of the estate of Liza Menifee offers the north half of Inlet No 22 Love's Addition Athens Ohio at 28 Smith Street for sealed bids. Minimum bid equals $15000 appraised value with cash terms and a $500 deposit if accepted. Bids due June 18 1969 1 00 PM in C E Berry law office Athens Ohio. Appointments to inspect by calling 593 3680.

Liza Menifee Athens C. E. Berry Cline Bldg Ohio C. £. Berry

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