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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1960

Page

16

National 4-H Center in Washington Debt Free

The National 4-H Center at 7100 Connecticut Avenue Washington is debt free after funding from 4-H members Ford Foundation Danforth Foundation rentals and other income. The center hosts delegates to the National 4-H Conference and serves as a leadership citizenship training hub for 4-H members and IFYE programs. Ohio plans a commemorative room honoring A B Graham and William H Palmer with club member support sought.

Ington D. C Eisenhower Chevy Chase Junior College Ford Foundation Danforth Foundation National Washington, D. C States Friends of 4-H Ohio Sembly Albert B. Graham William H. Palmer A. B. Graham Springfield Clark County College of Agriculture Ohio State University Palmer Billy Palmer

Area Development Appointments at C&S Ohio Electric

Willis C. Welch named director of area development for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. He will supervise all community and industrial development across 23 counties in central and southern Ohio. A. L. Lowry named assistant director. he previously served as industrial editor for Goodyear Atomic Corp.

Columbus Willis C. Welch Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co R. J. Grueser Welch The Electric Company Ohio Grueser A. L. Lowry Tennessee Tennessee Polytechnic Institute Lowry Goodyear Atomic Corp Waverly University of Tennessee

Cross Rites Are Sunday

Mrs. W. B. Cross of Racine died Thursday night at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis. Survived by husband and brother Jerry Jaceaud of East Liverpool. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Dorcas Bethany Church. Calling hours at Ewing Funeral Home until noon Sunday. Burial in Letart Falls Cemetery.

Pomeroy W. B. Cross Racine Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Jerry Jaceaud East Liverpool Dorcas Bethany Church Ewing Funeral Home Letart Falls Cemetery

Bidding invited for 1960 pumper and tanker vessels in Athens County

Sealed bids addressed to the York Township Clerk in Nelsonville Ohio are due by 7 00 P M March 22 1960 for a 1960 pumper and a 1960 tanker as described in file specifications Each bid must show all interested parties include a bid bond or 10 percent certified check The county reserves the right to reject all bids or select the best bids and waive minor irregularities Also notices on two divorce and probate actions appear with hearings set and parcels described including a 1500 widow purchase at appraised value and a minor David Love case with a February 23 1960 update date

Freeman Ghee America Ghee Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Town Trimbie Township Freeeman Ghee Edward Oskey Catheryne Oskey Foster B. Cornwell East State U.S. A Athens Wnder Sach City State of Siew Exia City Ohto Department of Highways Timento Highways Ohio Department of Highways Aotorman Emer Yeas Easure Hove Er . Lands York Township Poplar St Nelsonville David Love U.S. Air Force Base Thule Greenland Jean W. Love William H. Love City of County of Townsend Place Jacobs Drive W. Love H. Love

Mr. Gress Dies At 67 In Pomeroy

Frank FE Gress 67 died at his daughter’s home following a long illness. A World War I veteran and Disabled American Veterans member, he belonged to the Second Ward Fire Department. Survived by wife Lillian, two sons Frank Jr and Richard, two daughters, ten grandchildren, and siblings. Rosary Sunday at 2 p.m. and funeral Monday 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Burial in Sacred Heart cemetery.

Chauncey Personal News Residents Visit McCune Family

Mrs Gertie McCune of Sand Ridge hosted several visits including Mr and Mrs Bill McCune and family Herman, David, and Hughie McCune plus guests from Athens Hooper Ridge and Truetown. Other visitors included Hubert Nye student at Columbus Business University and family.

Bill McCune Herman McCune David Hughie McCune Gertie McCune Sand Ridge Carlos Rutter Hubert Nye Columbus Business University Columbus Patty Donnie Truetown Nye’s Bill Gaskalla Billy Charles Jacksonville Harry Linscott Sara Nye Hooper Ridge Robert McCune Athens John McCune Millersburg

Club to Meet Pomeroy at Laurel Cliff Home

The Laurel Cliff Better Health Club will hold a meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. James Gilmore with Mrs. William Strausbaugh as co host.

Pomeroy Laurel Cliff Better Health Club James Gilmore William Strausbaugh

Scout-o-Rama tickets go to Pomeroy Pack 248

Mothers of Pomeroy Den 248 Cub Scouts announced today they have tickets for the annual scout-o-rama.

Pomeroy — den Mothers of Pomeroy Pack 248 Cub Scouts

Transition from radio to newspaper ties Gallipolis editor

John E. Halliday recounts leaving WJEH radio for the Gallipolis Daily Tribune after his 52nd birthday. He salutes colleagues, lists staff roles, and notes his ongoing local highlights and upcoming events at Holzer Hospital while sharing letters from fellow state senators about a March 14 dedication and other commitments.

Ohio Commission On Interstate Cooperation Kansas City Des Moines Gallipolis Chamber of Commerce Audible WJEH Gallipolis Daily Tribune Gallia County John E. Halliday Kentucky England Marianne Campbell FCC Eddie Atkins Steve Allen Melba Thornton Henry Doss Sam Neal Wilbur F. Wamsley Bel Mae Farley Mary Ellen Reeder Uncle Jim The Tribune Ohio Harold W. Wetherholt Oldham County Dwight Wetherholt Hobart Wilson, Jr Athens Messenger John W. Webb Jack Gilbert Roy Cross Charlie Reamer Gordon K. Bush Ted W. Brown Columbus Dispatch Gallipolis Holzer Hospital

Canasta Club Celebrates Birthdays in Social Night

Mrs Michael Hackett hosted a Canasta Club gathering in Middleport Tuesday evening with guests Mrs Robert Burkett and Mrs Gene Harris. Winners were Mrs Edna French and Mrs Robert Schmoll along with the two guests. other players included Mrs William Childs Mrs Charles A Bradbury and Mrs Donald Mills. Birthday anniversaries for Mrs Bradbury and Mrs French were noted by secret pals during social hour. A dessert course followed.

Middleport Robert Burkett Gene Harris Michael Hackett Canasta Club Edna French Robert Schmoll William Childs Charles A. Bradbury Donald Mills

Prayer Meeting at Rev Helen Tatman Home

A cottage prayer meeting is scheduled at the home of the Rev Helen Tatman this Friday at 7 30 p m Residents are invited to join in the evening of worship and reflection hosted by the local church community.

Helen Tatman

Church of Christ Men Prep Primary Room Paint Job

Millfield church volunteers plan to paint the Primary Room this Friday at 6 30 p m. Nine notes indicate the group, with church members taking the lead in the project.

Chauncey Church of Christ Millfield

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