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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1964

Page

10

Appointment of Rex Dailey creditors notice Athens Ohio

Notice that Rex Dailey of 25 Hooper Street Athens is deceased and creditors must file claims by June 10 1964 with Harold J Roscoe Judge. City of Athens ordinance authorizes engineering services with Evans Mechwart Hambleton Tilton for Graham Street grading and paving plans and specs.

the Messenger Athens Ohio Rex Dailey Hooper St Je Dailey H St Harold J. Roscoe Said

Youth Wins Kart Race Ohio Title

Stephen Clark aged 13 from Point Pleasant won the Ohio state kart championship and the overall title at Dayton. He previously held state junior division titles in North Carolina and West Virginia. Clark is a ninth grade student at Point Pleasant Junior High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Clark.

Point Pleasant Stephen Clark Dayton Ohio Stephen North Carolina West Virginia Point Pleasant Junior High School Forrest Clark Parish Ave

Athens Ohio Sealed bids for spiral stairway at Sewage Plant

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for furnishing and installing a spiral stairway at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids due by 12 noon Tuesday in the City Building. Bid must include full names and a 10 percent bond or certified check. The director reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Ordinance authorizes Athens contract for spiral staircase

Ordinance No. 6-38-64 directs the Director of Public Service Safety of Athens Ohio to contract for purchase and installation of a spiral stairway at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Bids advertised as required by law. The ordinance takes effect at the earliest legal date. Harry B. Crewson presides. attested by the Mayor.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio State OF

Athens approves contract for South Green urban renewal project counsel

Ordinance approves and authorizes the mayor to execute a three party contract with Squire Sanders Dempsey for project counsel services in planning the South Green Urban Renewal Project No. R-63 in Athens Ohio. Emergency measure to take effect immediately upon council passage.

Athens Ohio Aire, Sanders & Dempsey South Green Squire Housing and Home Finance Agency Project Council City OF Athens State OF Ire, Sanders & Dempsey Cleve Projjct Ounsel Igans A B. Crewson

Cheshire Notes Residents Visit Nearby Cities

Ralph Rife spent the weekend with family while employed in Cleveland. Mrs. Raymond Clark and son Eugene visited in Cincinnati. Mr. and Mrs. O L Hoff man returned from Floreffe Pa for Mrs Hoffman's nephew Kenneth Sayre's commencement. Bill Musgrave and sons Dan and Harry visited Charles Hern. Ronnie Cornelius killed a four and a half foot snake in Janice Lucas's home. Nora Olinger of Canton visited sister Nina Amos. Eugene spent a week in Cincinnati. Debbie Wood returned from Akron. Jackie Cornelius visiting Lancaster.

Cheshire Ralph Rife Rife Cleveland Raymond Clark Eugene Cincinnati O. L. Hoffman Jackson Floreffe Nora Olinger Canton Nina Amos Debbie Wood Akron Jackie Cornelius Lancaster

Notice of Appointment of Executors in Athens Ohio

Two probate notices show Don ald K. Barstow named executor of William FE Davis estate and Edith G. Grim named executrix of George W. Grim estate both in Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months with the fiduciaries. dates noted in June 1964 before Probate Judge Harold J. Rose.

Donald K. Barstow Mill Street Athens Ohio Willam FE. Davis the Plains Acra Arade Harold J. Rose Said County Edith G. Grim George W. Grim Athens County Harold J. K Geof

Executor Appointed in Etta M. Roush Estate Meigs County

Notice declares Manning D Webster of Pomeroy Ohio appointed executor of the estate of Etta M Roush deceased Meigs County Ohio. Dated June 10 1964 in Meigs County Probate Court by Judge F H O'Brien.

Manning D. Webster Pomeroy Ohio Etta M. Roush Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Bid Notice for Sewer Cleaner Purchase in Athens Ohio

The City Building office invites bids until 12:00 noon on Tuesday July 7 1964 for a sewer cleaner to serve Athens Ohio. Bids must include names of all interested parties and a 10 percent bond. Bond guarantees contract if bid is accepted. rejected bids will have checks returned.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Milton Nuzum Public Service City of

Athens ordinance authorizes sewer cleaner purchase

Ordinance 6-44-64 authorizes the Director of Public Service-Safety of Athens Ohio to enter a contract for the purchase of a sewer cleaner in accordance with specifications on file. Bids will be advertised as required by law. The earliest period allowed is June 1964. Approved.

Athens Ohio State OF Harry B. Crewson Raymond Shepard

Athens ordinance authorizes Fahye Clarke as financial advisor

Ordinance 0-95-64 directs the Safety Director of Athens Ohio to contract Fahye Clarke as financial advisor to assist in financing improvements to the sewage treatment plant. The ordinance appears under council signatures including Cre B. Pr ident and Hawk eermend Shepard.

Fahye-Clarke Athens State OF Ohio Fahye- Clarke

Esther Circle gathers for program and social events

Racine notes record the Esther Circle meeting at Mrs. Ethel Smith home with readings on Salvation Means Broken Walls led by Mrs. Emma Salser. White Cross layette dedication for Granville Women’s Conference. WSCS of Methodist Church held worship discussion chaired by Mrs. Mina Lewis and social hour hosted by Mrs. Critt Bradford. Birthday observed for Mrs. Maggie Harris. Various visits and travel notes follow including Rose mary Evans’ education degree, campers at Camp Arrow Head, and numerous weekend visits across nearby towns.

Racine Esther Circle Ethel Smith Emma _ Salser Laura Bell Blanche Watterson Frances Wilcoxen Ara Morris Gretta Simpson Smith White Cross Granville WSCS Mina Lewis Critt Bradford Maggie Harris Kate Ellis Anna New York Milton Wolfe Grover Salser Frances Foster Ronald Salser Lancaster Rio Grande College Rosemary Evans Diane Salser Sherry Blake Johnstown Rio Grande Bob Birch Monica Lyn Bellevue Isabel Simpson Columbus Lillian Johnson San Pedro Calif Jake Holman, Jr Tom Diddle Camp Arrow Head Kay Holman Minnie Holman Middleport Jake Holman Ora Archer Lester Bailey Morning Star Ethel Wheeler Grey Sayre Mason Inn Reithmiller Ed Ihle Harry Hill Tuscon Arizona Robert Vandell Meadow Bridge W. Va C. L. O’connor Bert Grimm Letart Ed Simpson Henry Roush Mildred John Fisher Akron Roush Owen Watson Ben Turner Barbara Jean Roush Bob Knightstep Alicia Lavinia Simpson George Strobush Sue Ann Jefferson Wis Fred Cadle

Voting Irregularities Questioned in Mason Precinct 32

Mason County grand jury heard questions Monday about alleged election irregularities from the May 11 primary. Officials Reba Lines and others appeared, with Judge James Thompson noting irregularities in registers and ballot handling. Drew Hatfield’s recount gain over Earl C. Mohr Jr was discussed, and a full precinct recount was considered.

Point Pleasant Mason County Grand Jury Reba Lines Roy Blessing Danna Chase Stanley Waldie Charles Musgrave Charles A. Fry Maxine Clendenin Howard Brown Drew Hatfield James Thompson Gallipolis Ferry Earl C. Mohr Mohr Hatfield

Four men fined after Ranch House brawl in Gallipolis

Kenneth O. Green 38 of Crown City forfeited a $100 bond in municipal court on disturbing the peace charges from the June 14 Ranch House fight. Carl Daniels 19 and Oral R. Bevan 30 of Crown City were fined $50 and costs for disturbing the peace. both pleaded innocent to assault and battery and destruction of property. Bateman’s destruction charges dropped. other cases disposed last Saturday with pending charges to be reviewed at a later term.

Gallipolis Kenneth O. Green Crown City Ranch House William H. Sowers Green Robert W. Bateman Bidwell Edra Dean Southard Bateman Sowers Sheriff's Department Carl Daniels Oral R. Bevan Daniels Bevan

One Candidate Fails to File Expenses in Gallia County

In Gallia County May primary filings only James A. Boggs missed the expense report deadline. Boggs, a Republican and former county commissioner, faced a four way race for county commissioner. The rule bars filing candidates from reentering for five years.

Gallipolis Willa Saunders Gallia County

Owner of Hotel Injured In Lime Dust Crash

Dale C. Gilkey proprietor of the Queen Bee Hotel, 900 Second Ave., suffered a head laceration in a two car collision on Route 160 two miles north of Route 35. Matthew Burns, 57, faces a failure to stop charge and will appear in court Saturday.

Gallipolis Dale C. Gilkey Second Ave Queen Bee Route State Highway Patrol Matthew Burns Bidwell Burns Gilkey

Donor Six Gallon Club Expected At Bloodmobile

The tri state bloodmobile visits Gallipolis at Grace Methodist Church from noon to 6 p.m. J Dean Kisel has donated 47 pints and will be eligible for the six gallon club. Others named include Elisabeth Arnold and James Dailey among 26 eligible for the gallon club and 10 for the two gallon club.

Gallipolis J. Dean Kisel Lower River Rd Gallia County Elisabeth Arnold Gilbert B. Bush Willard Call James Dailey Vernie Dean Robert A. Dennison Tim Evans Marion Ford Richard Hurwitz Jane Ann Johnson Elizabeth N. Manning Marie Morrison Marlin Pitchford Ross R. Roush Delphia Steele Walter F. Walker Etta Mae Webster Lena Williams Sharon Davis Alma Wallace Lloyd Blazer Raymond Lane James H. Croye Ralph H. Lusher Russell Scott Dan J. Webster Nelson Gardner Tri-State Grace Methodist Church

Charleston Man Geis Jail Term For Shoplifting

Okey Canterbury of Charleston was sentenced to 15 days in jail and fined 10 dollars plus costs for shoplifting and also fined 10 dollars for a drunk charge. Howard Killingsworth of Point Pleasant paid 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Edna Caldwell of Point Pleasant was cited for intoxication, fined 10 dollars and costs and sentenced to 10 days in jail. Joe Beaver of Leon was ordered to bond 300 dollars on a peace warrant for 30 days. Charles Henry Cobb of Point Pleasant paid 10 dollars and costs for driving without registration.

Point Pleasant Okey Canterbury Charleston Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin Howard Killingsworth Charles Meadows Apple Grove Edna Caldwell Epa Rollins Letart Fanny Ellen Perry Joe Beaver Leon Charles Henry Cobb

Four Go To Blood Program

Four Gallipolis residents attend the Tri-State Blood Center convention at the Hotel Frederick Huntington. Delegates include Mrs. Charlotte Cremeens and Mrs. Julie Evans with other participants Pat Dobbins and Richard Hurwitz. The program features a Red Cross tour, luncheon, annual regional center reports, and a talk on plastic blood containers.

Gallipolis

Wellston Man Fined After Speed Check

In Gallipolis Municipal Court Howard E. McCone 29 Wellston was fined 20 dollars and costs for speeding as part of a state patrol air speed check. Six motorists were cited with others fined 10 dollars and costs for speed. James P. Skidmore 18 Bidwell paid 5 dollars and costs for an improper left turn. Harvey Lee Barker 28 St. Albans forfeited a 27.50 bond for passing on the right.

Gallipolis Howard E. McCone Wellston William H. Sowers Harold H. Gregory Ronald D. Hutchinson Dayton Inez B. Henson Hamlin W. Va Robert W. Fabbre Thomasville N. C Thomas C. Johnson Winston Salem James P. Skidmore Bidwell Harvey Lee Barker St. Albans

Kyger Creek School Hires Three New Teachers

Kyger Creek School board accepted the resignation of Miss Ruth Thomas who taught French and English at the high school. The district added three new teachers: Mrs Georgianna Jenkins of Rio Grande and Mrs Freda Lowery as elementary instructors, and Orion Smith of Middleport to teach high school science.

Gallipolis Kyger Creek Ruth Thomas Thomas Georgianna Jenkins Rio Grande Freda Lowery Orion Smith Middleport

Pleasant Valley Hospital Birth and Admits

Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Click, Mr. Alto welcomed a son. Admitted Judy Martin, Point Pleasant and Mrs. Franklin Jones, Point Pleasant. Cynthia Jones, Buffalo and James Taylor, Point Pleasant were dismissed.

Nelson Click Alto Franklin Jones Point Pleasant Judy Martin Cynthia Jones Buffalo James Taylor

Local youths named in regional social notes and a hospital admission

Multiple pairs listed with ages and towns including Richwood Letart Leon Mason and Henderson. In Gallia Point Pleasant, Larry Wandling, 9, son of Mr and Mrs Glenneth Wandling, was admitted to Holzer Hospital at 9 30 p m after being struck on the jaw by a gate and suffered a fractured jaw.

Gallipolis Larry L. Wandling Glenneth W. Wandling Point Pleasant Holzer Hospital

Five Are Convicted In Gallipolis Municipal Court

Gallipolis police report five convictions Monday in Municipal Court. John L. Bradford, 21, Chicago, Illinois, paid bond of 17.50 for permitting an unlicensed person to operate a motor vehicle. Arthur Persinger, 47, Oneila Cousins, 34, and Harold E. Oliver, 46, all of Gallipolis, were fined 10 dollars plus costs for intoxication. Janice Myers, 20, Gallipolis, fined 10 dollars and costs for disorderly conduct. Lucius Burson and Terry Hansley, Gallia Academy High School coaches, visited the city to meet with the school superintendent and seek living quarters. Point Pleasant incident: Daisy Leota Deen, 40, Huntington, lost control of her vehicle in rain, crossing Route 2 two miles south of Point Pleasant. damage estimated at 200 dollars, no injuries.

Gallipolis John L. Bradford Chicago Ill Arthur Persinger Oneila Cousins Harold E. Oliver Janice Myers Lucius Burson Terry Hansley Gallia Academy High School Albert R. Durose Point Pleasant Daisy Leota Deen Huntington Sheriff's Department

Son Born to Families Across Several Towns

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard W. Thoma Jr. of Pomeroy. Also listed are newborns for Mrs. John E. Russell of Middleport, William E. Miller of Racine, Mrs. Mary W. Christ of Gallipolis, Harold R. Safford of Gallipolis, Sharon L. Smith of Clifton WV, Mrs. Ralph Litchfield of New Haven WV, Mrs. James Pratt of Rodney, Mrs. Alvin E. Roush of Clifton WV, Dale Lewis of Mason, Kenneth A. Racer of Gallipolis, Robert T. Wooten of Gallipolis Route 2, Robert K. McCormick of Weston Route 3, Russell L. Haner of Gallipolis, and Mrs. William B. Williams of Ashland KY.

John E. Russell Middleport William E. Miller Racine Mary W. Christ Gallipolis Harold R. Safford Sharon L. Smith Clifton W. Va Ralph 2 Litchfield New Haven James Pratt Rodney Alvin E. Roush Dale Lewis Mason Kenneth A. Racer Robert T. Wooten Gallip

Families Visit From Across Town and State

Wolf Pen residents Mr and Mrs Clinton Gilkey and family visited the Gilkys in Harrisonville. Longville guests Mr and Mrs Dave Knapp visited Charley D Smith family. Bellecenter visitors Mr and Mrs Atkinson and Hillard visitors Mr and Mrs Gerald Lair. Mrs Harley Johnson visited Ada Slack in Syracuse. W A Elam and son Jack visited Barrett W Va. Cpl Wallace Hatfield returned home on 40 day leave from Pearl Harbor to his parents Joe Hatfield and Nancy. Ronnie Milbournes family visits Joe Hatfield and Nancy in Columbus with Lesa Chris and twins Michael and Michelle Jean.

Wolf Pen Clinton Gilkey Harrisonville Lincoln Russell Dave Knapp Longville Charley D. Smith Clinton Atkinson Bellecenter Gerald Lair Hillard Harley Johnson Tammy Cheryl Ada Slack Syracuse W. A. Elam Barrett W. Va Thei Jack Elam Wallace Hatfield U. S. Marine Corps Joe Hatfield Nancy Pearl Harbor Ronnie Milbourne Lesa Chris Michael Michelle Jean Columbus Wallace

Kanawha Man Sentenced 1-10 Years for Forgery

Scotty Skruggs of Charleston received a prison term of not less than one year nor more than ten years after pleading guilty to forgery in May. He will receive credit for time served. Homer Lemon Miller and Helen Donovan received three years probation after pleading guilty to separate charges. A divorce between Barbara Louise Harper and George Edwin Harper was dismissed after reconciliation. A local family trip covered 3500 miles through eleven states ending with Fort Hood Texas and Saigon Viet Nam assignment news. Warren J. McKeever was granted a divorce from Janet F. McKeever in Circuit Court.

Point Pleasant Scotty Skruggs Charleston James Thompson Skruggs Homer Lemon Miller Pomeroy Helen Donovan Cout Miller Mrs. Donovan Barbara Louise Harper George Edwin Harper Goffrey D. Moore Gene Lyle Fort Lee Virginia David Phair Clifford Shaver South Carolina Fort Hood Tex Vaughan Calif Saigon Viet Nam Moore

Three Suits Filed in Gallia County Court

The D and S Recovery Service of Gallipolis has filed three petitions in Gallia County Common Pleas Court seeking judgments. One targets Leroy and Brendan Gibson of Vinton Route 1 for 1508.30 dollars. Others target Melvin B. and Ruth Green of Gallopolis Route 1 for 328.08 dollars and Dorsil and Eula McCoy of Addison for 341.90 dollars. All suits seek court costs and interest on unpaid principal.

Gallipolis D and S Recovery Service Gallia County

Visit on Rio Grande Campus Ties Local Families

Mrs Charles E Davis widow of a former Rio Grande College president returned to Lima after visiting her mother in law Edith Schellenger and twin sister Mrs Harold Gahm Jackson. Davis Schellenger Gahm and Mrs Ernest Frederick Big Rapids Michigan and Mrs Frederick's three grandchildren visited the campus Monday.

Rio Grande Charles E. Davis Rio Grande College Lima Edith Schellenger Harold Gahm Jackson Davis Schellenger Gahm Ernest Frederick Big Rapids Mich Frederick

Mrs Dabney Elected Moore's Chapel Circle President

Morell Dabney was elected president of the Moore s Chapel Church Circle at a meeting at Mrs Dabney s home. Pauline McCallister became vice president with Sharon Barnett as secretary Judy Gillispie treasurer Janice Blake and Barbara Mayes as game leaders Rebecca Dabney reporter Barbara Mayes led the program. Twenty one members attended and plans for a supper were discussed.

Point Pleasant Morell Dabney Moore's Chapel Lispie Janice Blake Barbara Mayes Rebecca Dabney

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nance Gewaee Safety Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton & Tilton Graham Street Hawk Raymond Shepard Mager Stu Safety City of Mrs Bert Hern B. Hawk Eermend Shepard Senate Washington Thomas J. Reese Wilmington Del U.S Mrs. Francis Morris Larry Wayne Lavender Edith Fox Miles Darst Two Gallon Club John Bane Leslie Bruckner Fred Greenlee William Kuhn John C. Markley John O'Dell James Orr Virginia Unree John C. Saxton Virginia Bane Geis Kyger Pleasant Valley Hospital Clifford Gerald Cutlip, Jr Richwood Mabel Marie Jewell Thomas Lewis Sayre Della Loucase Stone Donald Leroy Martin Effie Irene Siders Henderson James Kay Dudding Lois Jean Johnson Coaches Holzer Hospital News Howard W. Thoma Jr Wolf By Naomi Smith Warren J. McKeever Janet F. McKeever Mrs. Dabney Church Circle
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