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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1963

Page

5

Swinging Footbridge Keeps Kids Close to Home at Chauncey

Marian Reeder recalls the 75 year old swinging footbridge over Sunday Creek near Chauncey linking Hollis and family to school and a landmark home built in 1861. The Cunningham children grew up crossing the 100 foot span, with families and veterans among neighbors, while costs of upkeep and winter maintenance highlighted the close community life.

Marian Reeder Sunday Creek Hollis Cunningham Chauncey Cunningham Reuben Davis Mrs. Cunningham Frank Lands Kenneth Lands Athens Jack Steubenville Terry Frederick Millfield Robert Glouster David Air Force Base Lackland Texas June Charles Pancake Nelsonville Sharon Paul Williams Atlanta John Ralph Dean Frederick Cunningham Navy Marines David Lands Edward Linscott Eileen Lands McDougal Cunninghams Route 13

Large bluegill catches reported at Lake Burr Oak

Bluegills 8 to 10 inches abundant with dozens of anglers named including Harold W Vaughn Robert Williams and James Howard and Dewey Franklin. Notable catches include a 7 pound 6 ounce bass and a 16 year old boy's big morning catch. Park manager Art Smith notes camping area full with 39 units turned away and calls for more beach and camping space.

Robert Williams Bishopville Marvin L. Phillips Baltimore Russell Spohn Somerset Willard R. Peterman Thornville Ohio Harold M. Burger Columbus Canal Winchester William Bill) Hayes James Howard Dewey Franklin Art Smith Lake Burr Oak

Traffic Fines From Municipal Court And County Court

Andy Hollingshead of Chilli cothe faces a $25 fine and costs for an illegally blocking Shafer Street. Harold Gene Singleton 34 of Napier W Va charged with reckless operation and fined $15 and costs. Jacksonville announces the birth of Patricia Lynn Kuhne on June 10 at Mount St Mary Hospital with grandparents Wilber Johnson Trimble and Ethel Kuhne Jacksonville.

Andy Hollingshead Chillicothe Shafer St Harold Gene Singleton Napier W. Va State Jacksonville Loren Kuhne Patricia Lynn Mount St. Mary Hospital Wilber Johnson Trimble Ethel Kuhne

Thompson Family Reunion Held In Glouster

The Thompson reunion took place June 23 at the IOw Club in Zanesville with many relatives in attendance including Frederick Thompson of Glouster. Mr. and Mrs. John Cunningham and children. Kent Thompson and family of Cuyahoga Falls. Barbara Forgrave of Newark. the Post and Harn families of Newark. and others from Stow Akron and Staw. The gathering included extended family such as Jane Thompson Sta w and Mary Savil of Glouster.

Glouster Thompson IOW Club Zanesville Frederick Thompson John Cunningham Dennis Jan Jean Jill Kent Thompson William Janice Cuyahoga Falls Barbara Forgrave Kathy Candy Cindy Terri Newark Naomi Post Danzel Post Paula Bruce Paul Patty Robert Post Christopher Victoria Shirley Baumgartner David Becky Robert Harn Paul Finley Karen Stow Edward Manchester Cheryl Cynthia James Thompson Jane Staw Wayne Thompson Akron Thomas Pappas Westerville Margaret Manchester Mary Savil

Bond sales total in Athens County May figures cited

The treasury department reports May savings bond sales in Athens County reached 57 767 dollars. The five month total amounts to 317 628 dollars across Series E and HUSS, per the department announcement.

Athens County Treasury Department

Battelle University joint program helps researchers manage funds

Battelle Memorial Institute and Ohio University announce a joint Research and Research Management Program October 6 19 to aid scientists and engineers across the United States in balancing financial and scientific factors. Maximillian Brinkman explains the goal is more effective economical and efficient use of research funds with top instructors and guest speakers including Donald Power.

Battelle Memorial Institute of Columbus Ohio University Battelle Maximillian N. Brinkman Ohio United States Donald C. Power General Telephone & Electronics Corporation

Suit Filed Over July 25 1961 Auto Accident

Everett Holmes of Glouster Route 1 files in Common Pleas Court against Kenneth Eugene Barnhart of Glouster seeking 550 for damages from an automobile accident on July 25 1961.

Everett Holmes Glouster Common Pleas Court Kenneth Eugene Barnhart

Road Work Bids Sought for Burr Oak State Park Project

The Ohio Department of Highways invites bids for resurfacing 1.57 miles of roads and parking areas at Burr Oak State Park and for 6.39 miles of resurfacing in Morgan County Penn and Marion Townships. Bids due by July 16 at 10 am.

Burr Oak State Park Ohio Department of Highways Penn and Marion Morgan County

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