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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1961

Page

10

Logan's Eagles top Hocking Valley toss with early lead

Logan's Eagles beat Nelsonville 14 4 as Ed Lendenski earns his fourth win and John Nelson homers and doubles. Buchtel 4 1 over Athens Bees to seize second place. Gandalf Ford 14 runs over Nelsonville. Corning 98 over Jacksonville in non league.

Logan Eagles Hocking Valley Buchtel Bees Athens Eagles Murray City Plantsville HWA Jacksonville Corning Gandalf Fords Columbus Nelsonville Merchants Nelsonville Chillicothe Lancaster Hocking Ed Lendenski Neil Hawk John Nelson Danny Wright Bill Wright Gandalf Ford Farris Marvin Stufflebean Canter Harmeyer Clendenin

Probate Court Seeks Settlements in Meigs County

Accounts and vouchers for several estates in Meigs County Probate Court are set for hearing on July 19 1961. The cases involve Benjamin K. Smith Joe P Evans Sidney Franklin Congreve Frank Gibson Mildred M Stanley Bernie Gilkey Fred White S E Showalter and others with guardianship and executor actions. Public notice warns interested parties to file exceptions at least five days before hearing.

Meigs County Ohio Milk Lucille Smith Benjamin K. Smith Carmen E. Evans Joe P Ina B. Massar Sidney Franklin Congreve Lana O. Gibson Frank Gibson Parl E. Stanley Mildred M. Stanley Bernard Gilkey Bernie Gilkey Edison Hobstetter Fred White Forrest C. Showalter S. E. Showalter F. H. O’brien

Visitors and wedding shower mark busy week in local families

Residents from Harrisonville West Columbia Syracuse Athens and Columbus visited relatives in the Wolf Pen area. Pfc Joseph Johnson of Fort Bragg and Everett Ray Johnson of Ohio State University were guests. A bridal shower honored Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson with many relatives attending and serving refreshments.

Clinton Gilkey Harrisonville Daisy Knapp West Columbia Harold Gillogly Vicki Lincoln Russell Pfc Joseph Johnson Fort Bragg N. C Everett Ray Johnson Ohio State University James Johnson Zorra Jones J. C. Wyatt Sam Wyatt Joe Hatfield Charley Smith Alice Robeson Robert Bailey James Reeves Howard Thoma John Sargent Guy Jack Warner Marjorie Wilber Haning Henry Wells Gene Evans Kay Nelda Wise Mack Jones Lois Roberta Bonnie Johnny

Appointment of executrix for Frank Gilham estate

Mary E. Gilham of Route 1 Athens Ohio is named executrix of the estate of Frank Gilham deceased. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated June 14 1961 in Athens County Ohio by Probate Judge Harold J Rose.

Mary E. Gilham Route 1 Athens Ohio Frank Gilham Aone Township Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County

Notice in probate court of Athens County Ohio

In re estate of Frank X Rauch deceased executor Frank X Rauch Jr filed in this court an authenticated copy of Letters Testamentary from Pinellas County Florida. Creditors with liens on the Florida land must file sworn claims in six months or be barred. Harold J Rose probate judge.

Athens County Ohio Athens Frank X. Rauch Frank X. Rauch, Jr St. Petersburg Florida Pinellas County Harold J. Rose

Rutland Social Notes Highlight Local Gatherings

Rutland circle of WSCS Methodist Church met at the Fleming home with eleven members and one guest. Two new members joined Audrey Hayes and Norentha Flem. Several families visited relatives, and hospital visits and upcoming surgeries were noted including Betty Jane Sprouse’s discharge and planned plastic surgery.

Hattie McKenzie Ben Harvey Betty Grimm Salem Everett McCaskey Carlos Oliver Everett Hutton Carpenter R. D Betty Jane Sprouse Columbus Children’s Hospital Calvin Sprouse Barbara Young Columbus Childrens Hospital

Steubenville Woman Rescued After Near Drowning at Burr Oak Beach

Lulu Wayne, 25, of Steubenville nearly drowned at Burr Oak Beach hill in Lake Burr Oak Sunday. Lifeguard Terry White of Athens performed mouth to mouth resuscitation with help from fellow lifeguard Earich Angle of Glouster. Wayne was revived and hospitalized twice in Nelsonville and Zanesville before returning home.

Glouster Steubenville Lake Burr Oak Beach Lulu Wayne Terry White Athens Burr Oak Earich Angle

Local families gather for visits and church news

Mason residents hosted relatives and friends over the weekend. The Rev. Richard Wright was reassigned to Mason Methodist for another year after returning from the annual conference. The McBride family plans a summer visit with Mrs Proffitt in Philadelphia.

Bernice Spaulding Grand Chapter of Order of Eastern Star Frani Young Amber Warner Harrisonville Dana Hoffman Delbert Gates Mason City W. Va Prall Salem St Thomas Carver Point Pleasant Mt. Alto Harvey Erlewine Joetta Giles Smith Eleanor Chuck Wilson Barbara Gallipolis Ralph Warner Mason Richard Wright Mason Methodist Church Eugene Rayburn Herman Ross Ray Proffitt Nancy Philadelphia Robert McBride McBride Proffitt Parkersburg Howard van Matre Luther Tucker Clifton Columbus Ohio Nina Tucker Emily Burgess Martinsburg

Hickman 58 Dies in Mount St Mary Hospital

Everett Hickman 58 of New Straitsville died Monday morning in Mount St Mary Hospital after two months as patient. A coal miner and native of New Straitsville he was the son of the late James and Mary Ann Hickman. Surviving are five sisters Violet Gosney Garnet Monks Dorothy Wallace Ruth Wright Edna Mae Spencer and two brothers Harley and Richard. Johnson funeral home Nelsonville arranging. Friends may call after Tuesday noon.

New Straitsville Everett Hickman Mount St. Mary Hospital James Mary Ann Hickman Violet Gosney Garnet Monks Nelsonville Dorothy Wallace Madison Ruth Wright Edna Mae Spencer Logan Harley Richard Nelson

Stella Davis 62 Dies in Columbus Hospital

Stella Davis 62 of 616 Poplar Street Nelsonville died Sunday at University Hospital Columbus shortly after admission. Born in Hocking County she was daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Wallace. Survived by son John Jersey City NJ sister Mrs Frank Shivers Nelsonville and two grandchildren one daughter preceded her in death.

Nelsonville Stella Davis Poplar St University Hospital, Columbus Hocking County Thomas and Mary Wallace John Jersey City N.J Frank Shivers Johnson Funeral Home

Meigs County Land Transfers Prompt Deed Notices

Eddie Lou Howery and Pearl Howery transfer one acre in Columbia Two to Merlin Teets and Ida Teets. James Weber and Katie Weber transfer a lot in Middleport to John Kokovitch and Celia Kokovitch. A V Howell as administrator of Mercellus A Howell deceased transfers a lot in Pomeroy to Martin and Mary McAngus.

Eddie Lou Howery Pearl Howery Merlin Teets Ida Teets Columbia James Weber Katie Weber John Kokovitch Celia Kokovitch Middleport A. V. Howell Mercellus A. Howell Martin Mary McAngus Pomeroy

Athens Rich Bacon Stars in East West Ohio All Star Split

Rich Bacon went 1 for 5 for the East in the opening 12 inning game in Columbus as Athens first baseman. The West won 32 in extra innings and took the series 3-2 after a 2-0 win in game two. Bacon played first base all game without an error.

Athens Rich Bacon Columbus Bacon

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