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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1963
Page
7
Fire at Chauncey village water works garage caused about 2000 dollars in damages to a welding truck and the garage. The blaze started from a defective trouble light igniting gasoline in the truck at 2 45 p m. Volunteers extinguished the flames but the truck was ruined and the garage damaged. Service remained uninterrupted.
Interlude of local social notes highlights Rev and Mrs Gilbert Courtney with family visiting Michigan for five to six weeks, then returning to Chauncey. Other gatherings include Antle and Cecil Antle in Columbus, family visits between Chauncey and Columbus, and guests in Lancaster and Botkins, reflecting community ties and travel among residents.
CHAUNCEY Mr and Mrs Cecil Antle report the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fritz Hohman Wilma Wemmer in Columbus born March 2 named Marilee Jaye. She has three siblings Greg ory Jeffrey Susan and two brothers. Grandparents Mr and Mrs J F Hohman Zanesville and Jess Wemmer Columbus great grandfather John Antle Concord. In New Lexington Crooksville man Charles Harry Heisler 41 pled guilty in Federal Court Columbus to sending obscene literature through the mail and was committed for further study with maximum five year sentence.
Trimble FHA chapter selected Maureen Savage Dorothy Roman Patty Brewer Connie Johnston and Dessie Dial to represent and vote at the state FHA convention in Columbus March 15 16. Patty Brewer will join the chorus and Dorothy Roman will run for state FHA office. They depart Friday morning with adviser Mrs Patricia Johnson. Jacksonville Mothers Club meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at Ohio Fuel Gas Co Athens for a Betty Newton demonstration.
Glouster and nearby residents faced multiple charges over the weekend as listed by Mayor Thom as Williams Jr. Robert Tucker of Glouster was cited for driving while intoxicated with a $133.80 fine and three days in jail. Jerry Hickman of Nelsonville faced three counts including intoxication and indecent exposure with various fines and a ten day jail term. Deliah Dixon of Glouster charged with fighting in public place. Bessie Burns of Glouster cited for contempt of court. Carl Hettrick of Corning charged with intoxication. Hoyt S Williams of Glouster charged with speeding with bond forfeiture of $10.
Prime time lines from 7:30 to 10:30 feature Laramie, Empire, Combat, Hawaiian Eye, The Untouchables, The Lloyd Bridges Show, and Red Skelton Hour with guest stars Marilyn Maxwell and Jackie Coogan. Channel listings include Jolson Story and El Alamein on Channel 4, Jump Into Hell on Channel 10, The Paleface on Channel 13, plus Wednesday lineups rosters.
The listing presents a night of varied programs from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. including What's New, Master Class, Desegregation, Writers of Today, Turn of the Century, Astronomy of You, American Economy and Blessings of Liberty across multiple time slots and titles.
Chauncey Cub Scout Pack 78 held its annual Blue and Gold banquet at the Church of Christ parish house. Lt. Col. David G. Smith of Ohio University spoke on scouting’s future as Ralph Brown announced awards to Webelo and Bear badge recipients. Den Three won the attendance trophy with a Rocket themed display. den mothers and chiefs were named for Dens One to Three.
Glouster Bishopville F&AM 470 meets Thursday at 8 p.m. Past Chiefs' Club gathers at 7:30 p.m. with Mrs. Mary Johnston. Glouster Garden Club to meet at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Frnest Vernon’s Front Street home with Mrs. Gerald Knoderer as co host.
Mrs Edward Ley hosted a bridge club at New St Glouster with two tables in play. High scorer was Mrs Carl Whaley, followed by Mrs Ernest Vernon and Mrs Norbert Johnston. Guests included Mrs Phyllis Dillon and others. Local visitors Charles Hyde and Elton Campbell visited Glouster on Friday.
Mr and Mrs John Amnah announce the birth of a son born March 3 in Norfolk Virginia. He is named Edward Keith. Grandparents are Mrs Winifield Amnah and Logan and Mr and Mrs Victor Sayre of Concord. Great grandfather is John Antle of Concord. Chanuncey There will be a Band Boosters meeting in the Band Room Tuesday at 7 30 p.m.
Chauncey-Dover Future Homemakers of America girls prepare for the state FHA meeting in Columbus Friday and Saturday. Delegates voting are Linda Davis Anita O Neil and Judy Swain with Vicki Grant in the state chorus. They will stay on the Ohio State University campus. A April 5 record hop in the high school gym centers FHA Week activities.
Chauncey residents are asked to place flood debris in front of their homes on Friday and Saturday for free city cleanup. The council street committee announced that village trucks and workers will collect the debris with no charge to residents.
Mayor Charles Wadley announced Chauncey village dogs must be confined to chains and pens and chickens kept on their lots in an ordinance to be enforced starting March 11.
The Chauncey Chauncey PTA will sell hot dogs Wednesday at midday. The Chauncey Esther Class of Chauncey Methodist Church will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. to work on their project.
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