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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1969
Page
13
Obituaries list Lillie Nihiser of Logan and Sylvia Evans of Murray City among several local deaths. Services in Logan, Nelsonville, Glouster, Gallipolis, and Rutland are announced with burial plans and calling hours.
Athens Ohio obituary for Gerben Rypma 79 of 362 Richland Ave. who died Friday in Sheltering Arms Hospital. He immigrated from The Netherlands in 1909 became a citizen in 1929 and lived in Athens County since 1911. He ran a dairy farm, worked for Connett Greenhouses, then florist at Athens State Hospital, and for 12 years led Rypma Greenhouses. He belonged to multiple fraternal groups and the Ohio Florists Association. Survived by son Richard B., five grandchildren, five brothers, wife Sadie Saylor Rypma predeceased. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at Hughes Funeral Home. Burial West Union Street Cemetery. Friends may call after Saturday noon.
Family and neighbors gathered at Mrs. George Foster's home for an 88th birthday dinner. Attendees included siblings, in laws, and numerous local residents from Albany, Rutland, Columbus, Cleveland, and other towns. Also noted are weekend visits and a Rural Life service in Conotton with Harrison County Pomona Grange guest speaker Starkey.
Mrs Horace McElhinny remains a patient at Holzer Medical Center in Gallipolis. Lawrence Milhoan of Rutland is confined in the same hospital and in the intensive care unit. Mrs Forrest Bachtel plans a two week stay in Vienna West Virginia with her mother Mrs Dawson.
Haydenville soldier Private Robert Wesley Long 19 was killed in action in Vietnam on June 9 near Phu Bai Saigon. Engaged to Vera Morrison 17 he would have returned home in 36 days. He enlisted February 1968 served with the 27th Combat Engineers. Survived by parents and three brothers and a sister. Funeral plans incomplete.
Valley R. Campbell, 18, of Logan Route 4, was injured when his motorcycle collided with a truck on Route 93 two miles north of Logan. He was treated for a broken right leg and right ankle and knee injuries. The driver of the truck remains unidentified. The crash is under investigation.
The Meigs County Fish and Game Association will stage its annual trap shoot with a chicken barbecue at the Pomeroy Gun Club, rain or shine. Roy Armes says the event features 30 door prizes and has run for over 61 years. Proceeds fund wildlife restocking in Meigs County, including ring necked pheasants and quail releases.
Middleport Group II of the Women’s Association at the Middleport First United Presbyterian Church will hold a sale at the Big Bend Regatta. Proceeds fund SERRV, a national program for refugee rehabilitation vocations, with items such as brass bells Madonnas wood ivory jewelry beaded purses nativity sets dolls mother of pearl articles and wind chimes.
Pomeroy Redlegs defeated Middleport 17 to 16 in a Pee Wee League Tuesday contest. Grueser hit a homer and single for Pomeroy, Diener doubled, Marsh hit a homer and single, and Burt added a single. Middleport’s Hindy doubled and singled, Becker tripled, Little doubled, Hovatter tripled, Bareswilt and Lee added singles. Schnieder, Gunn and King pitched for Pomeroy while Becker, Little and Hovatter took the mound for Middleport.
Krista Hummel a 12-year-old Athens girl who received a liver transplant May 12 had a reunion with her seventh grade classmate Martha Niccols over the weekend at the University of Colorado Medical Center in Denver. Her father Dean Hummel saidKrista is progressing with slight signs of rejection controlled by doctors and remains hospitalized for about three more months due to back pain confinement.
Marvin Kelly was installed as commander of Feeney-Bennett Post 128 American Legion in Middleport. Officers named include Don Roach and Jacob Turner as vice commanders, Lewis Long as adjutant, Chester Erwin treasurer, Walter Bunce chaplain, Albert Roush service officer, and Sam Clark sergeant at arms. The ceremony was led by Maurice Ricketts from Junction City with district officers in attendance. Plans include a float in the Big Bend Regatta parade with the color guard leading the procession.
The Village of Chauncey issues a bid for a 1969 pickup truck with a 8 cylinder engine 4 speed transmission and heavy duty features including front and rear springs tires cooling system and rear recessed lights. The sale is to be conducted by the Mayor's office with a twelve clock deadline on a Saturday, with the village reserving the right to reject any or all bids.
Ohio Department of Highways to hold a public hearing at 10 AM June 20 1969 at the county vocational school near Nelsonville Ohio to consider relocation and establishment of a limited access highway on a portion of US 33 and the abandonment of parts of current routes with maps and drawings to be available for viewing and comment.
The text outlines proposed actions by the Director of Highways to abandon portions of State Routes including US 33 and US 3 in York Township Athens County and to relocate segments for a realigned State Route 7 Proposed extensions and reversion of portions of routes to the Athens County highway system. It details open traffic after relocation and final abandonment entries, and references involved townships cities and counties with specific termini and reconfiguration of routes in Nelsonville and surrounding areas.
Sale of real estate by the sheriff under an order of sale for Athens County in Dover Township near Mortman Road. Lot No 29 Gilbert Hortonings Second Subdivision River Lot No 1 Section 19 Town 10 14 plot details: assessed at 7800 dollars with minimum bid two thirds, sale day cash, sale conducted by Harold Shields with Graham and Graham as attorneys.
Notice of sale of real estate from the estate of Mornby Ate in Athens County Ohio. First tract 20 acres in Township Lad, with described riparian bounds and ravine features. second tract 3 acres of sand at north end of a deeded lot. Bids due June 30, 1989, at noon, cash in hand. Attorneys ROWLAND BRIDGEWATER & ROBE.
The probate court of Athens County Ohio publishes notices of inventories and appraisements filed for estates including Andrew J Hicks Jr, Wands L Martin, George Edward Nogie, and Fred H Wolfe. The notice calls for objections by publication and sets a June deadline with hearing at 9:00 AM.
A memorial note honors Adie Mac toomba with memories of loved ones and enduring affection. The message expresses sorrow at the loss and the promise that the beloved will always remain in hearts.
Advance orders are being taken for chicken dinner and bottecued chicken in celebration events. Call 949-3471 or 949-2015 before June 7 to reserve. specify complete dinner or chicken only. Lost and found items and prescription suggestions noted in the brief.
A. J. Clark sells his farm near Amesville Ohio listing livestock including 9 yearling steers 70 sheep 25 yearling ewes with lambs and 20 three year old ewes with lambs plus assorted antiques and household machinery. Terms cash lunch by Amesville Methodist Church. Not responsible for accidents. JR Clark owner Athens Ohio. Co. Sheridan Auditor Amesville Ohio.
Auction Saturday at 1 PM in Heightond Park Cirates Gool' Course Road location features cherry bedroom suites trundle bed dresser sewing machine 7 piece dining set appliances and a long list of furniture and goods. Cash terms and no accident liability oleh Col. Joe Hessler as auctioneer.
Auctioneer Harold Goddard offers the Cromsey estate including a Frigidaire refrigerator, dining set, TV, rugs, various tables and beds, dressers, vanities, bedding and related items. Executors James Hayes and Claire Berry listed. Terms note not responsible for accidents.
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