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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1962

Page

2

Water and street issues outlined for Athens Rotary

Mayor Ray Shepard and service safety director Milton Nuzum spoke to Rotary on Athens water supply, proposed rate increases, and a study to boost capacity. They updated on off street parking plans, street repairs, and finances showing 30 miles of streets supported by 100000 in 1948 versus 5 miles with 120000 in 1962.

Athens Rotary Club Ray Shepard Milton Nuzum Berry Hall Nuzum

County drops dog owner arrest over roaming animal

Athens area residents pressed for action after sheep were claimed killed by a dog with a license issue. Commissioners conferred with the prosecutor and voted to drop the matter since the dog had a tag.

Athens Area John Sheridan

Ex-Resident Dies At 68 In Columbus

Corbin A. Norris 68 former Athens County resident died Sunday night at Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus after years of ill health. He was a World War I veteran and retired coal miner born in Beebe. Survivors include wife Sylvia son Donald Lee two daughters and several stepdaughters and siblings. Funeral at 1 p.m. Thursday at Poston Methodist Church with burial Hilltop Cemetery Millfield. visitation at Hughes funeral home after Wednesday noon.

Corbin A. Norris Athens County Riverside Methodist Hospital Columbus Beebe Sylvia Donald Lee Sylvia Ann Millfield Eva Hawk Wilma Morrie Albany Ruth Evener Carrie Jane Mick Johnstown Ann Ervin New Lexington Katherine Jones Kentucky Otis Stewart Jerome Poston Methodist Church Gilbert Courtney Hilltop Cemetery Hughes Funeral Home

Five men cited for traffic violations forfeit bonds in court

Five men cited by city police for traffic violations forfeited bonds in municipal court Monday. Forfeiting 11 dollar bonds were Thomas M. Nolan 22 of 20 Utah Pl improper rights David Leif Guthery 21 of 300 E State and Marion Wood 39 of 25 Elliott St both traffic light violations. Other bonds were posted by Oscar Dillinger 61 of Athens Route 4 improper right turn 31 dollars and Ernest Lawson Lee 27 of Columbus unsafe operation 45 dollars.

Thomas M. Nolan Utah Pl David Leif Guthery E. State Marion Wood Elliott St Oscar Dillinger Athens Ernest Lawson Lee Columbus

Riggs to Attend Cincinnati Meeting

Marion R. Riggs of Ray Riggs Inc Athens will serve as one of 15 delegates to the Lincoln Mercury district salesmen council in Cincinnati March 15 and 16. The group and their wives will attend a banquet in Cincinnati March 17 with other salesmen from southern Ohio Kentucky Indiana West Virginia and Virginia honored for sales achievements.

Marion R. Riggs Ray Riggs, Inc Athens Lincoln-Mercury Cincinnati Ohio Kentucky Indiana West Virginia Virginia

Glouster Group Meeting Notices and Local Visits

The Orpha Class of Glouster Methodist Church will meet at Mrs. Willis Blower’s home Thursday at 7 30 p.m. The United Mine Workers Auxiliary meets tonight at Eagles Hall at 7 30. The Pythian Sisters meet Wednesday at 7 30 at K of P Hall. Columbus visitors include Mr and Mrs William Border and daughter in Millfield. Chauncey PTA to sell hot dogs at the school Wednesday.

Orpha Glouster Methodist Church Willis Blower United Mine Workers of America Auxiliary Eagles Hall Pythian Sisters K of P William Border Columbus Walter Border Millfield Jack Coffman Nelsonville Mr. Coffman E. D. Coffman Chauncey Andy Kranyik Corning Mr. Kranyik Mary Dew Chauncey Elementary PTA

72 Named To Glouster Honor Roll

Glouster Schools list 72 pupils honored for the fourth six weeks period. Seniors include Karen Dugan Jeannie Gatchel Paul Harrison Janie Mc Gee Marilyn Richards. Juniors Paul McAllister Danny McClelland Diana Russell. Sophomores Connie Ahle Phil Colbert Barbara Guinther Carol Well John Markley Rodney Riley. Freshmen Joyce Andrews Denny Cunningham Loretta Hughes Donald McDonald Carl Arnoldorf Paula Skipper Billie Jo Stephenson. Eighth Grade Stephen Alder man Byron Cartwright Beverly Conway Terry Dugan Robert Fultz Larry Grubbs David Sprott Delores Fultz Kathy Funk Margie Guffey Monna Russell Mary Diane Savel Gretchen Verian. Seventh Grade Jacqualyn Andrews Patrick Dew Pamela Gamwell Jack Losey David Morrison Paul Richards Susan Alderman Dale Spencer Brenda Trace. Sixth Grade Ralphetta Cowan Linda Grubbs Madalena Gyure Patricia Hall Jeffery Norris Barbara Roback Geneva Limerly. Fifth Grade Darrell Dugan Jan Cunningham Jeannie Dew Ellen Faires Deborah Lowery Judy Lunsford Mary Richards Janet Six Paul Roberts John Savel. Fourth Grade Lindsay Alderiman Skip Dennison Kenneth Humphrey Charles Holmes David King John Lewis Linda McAllister Stanley Richards Deborah Shust Catherine Vernon Leslie Westfall Timothy Wyait.

Stephen Alderman Byron Cartwright Beverly Conway Terry Dugan Robert Fultz Larry Grubbs David Sprott Delores Fultz Kathy Funk Margie Guffey Monna Russell Mary Diane Savel Gretchen Verian Jacqualyn Andrews Patrick Dew Pamela Gamwell Jack Losey David Morrison Paul Richards Susan Alderman Dale Spencer Brenda Trace Ralphetta Cowan Linda Grubbs Madalena Gyure

Weather notes show cloudy cold in Athens

Athens reports a cloudy cold day with a 9 30 a m temperature of 40 degrees up from a low by observer C L Colmer. The Hocking River rose to 11.1 feet and then receded to about 11.07 feet this morning.

Athens U.S C. L. Colmer Hocking River

R V Lewis Dies At 65 In Jacksonville Ohio

R V Lewis 65 of Jacksonville died Tuesday at home after a long illness. Born in Glouster he lived 40 years in Detroit before returning to Jacksonville a year ago. A World War I veteran, he belonged to Jacksonville Eagles and Glouster Sportsmen. Survived by mother in Lansing three children seven grandchildren two brothers and wife. Funeral arrangements by Wiley funeral home.

Glouster Russell V. Lewis Jacksonville Thomas Margaret Lewis Lewis Detroit Jacksonville Eagles Glouster Sportsmen’s Club Lansing Mich Geraldine Barnett William Robert California Morgan Lewis Mt. Clemens Clifford Mable Wiley Funeral Home

Weekend Visits and Celebrations Across Ohio Families

Glouster residents Mr and Mrs James Pastor and children visited Mrs Pastor’s mother Mrs Gladys Ivers and sister Mrs James Covella over the weekend for a birthday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs James Covella and children Tommy Lucinda and Walter Williams. Donald Price family spent the weekend in Columbus with Mr and Mrs Charles Comstock. Mrs Bernard McKinney of Zanesville visited her mother Mrs Neal Morris. Richard Howard and spouse celebrated 16th wedding anniversary at Kahiki Supper Club Columbus with guests Harold Lamborn Mrs Richard Guinther Byron Jane Mrs Rodney Linscott Kathy. The Easleys hosted relatives in Cridersville Ohio for weekend visit.

James Pastor Sammy Jackie Timmy Powellton West Virginia Bernard McKinney Zanesville Neal Morris Richard Howard Columbus Harold Lamborn Richard Guinther Byron Jane Rodney Linscott Kathy Cridersville Ohio James Easley

Norwood funeral held for James W Goerner

Funeral services were conducted Saturday in Norwood for James W Goerner who died at his home March 7. Survivors include his wife Elsie Mariner and two daughters Lois Ann and Mrs Thomas McConlogue. Attending were Lor en Cade and Mrs Cade plus Mrs E C Mariner and Mrs Earl Washburn.

Norwood James W. Goerner Elsie Mariner Lois Ann Thomas McConlogue Massapequa N. Y Loren Cade the Plains Cade Tom Earl Washburn Cades Carolyn University of Cincinnati College of Nursing and Health

New Officers Elected By OAPSE Athens County Chapter

The Athens County chapter of the Ohio Association of Public School Employes elected officers at York Local School. Robert Beckler is president, Berle Lowry vice president, Joan Burson secretary treasurer, James Mesehher treasurer, Leonard Breeze trustee, Violet Bryan trustee, with Ruth Duskey and Dorothy Conley named as delegates to the CAPSE convention in Cleveland on May 4 5. Harland Cagg and his wife were named alternates. A representative from Educator and Executive Associated Insurance Co spoke to the group.

Athens County The Ohio Association of Public School York Robert Beckler Berle Lowry Waterloo Joan Burson James Mesehher Ames-Bern Leonard Breeze Violet Bryan the Plains Ruth Duskey Dorothy Conley Cleveland Harland Cagg Associated Insurance Co

Saturday Is Not Holiday Driver Fined In Athens

An Athens area man believed Saturday afternoon was a legal holiday. He refused to pay a 25 cent parking fee and later a $2 summons. Police, Municipal Court, and a $9 appearance bond followed, which he forfeited after skipping court.

Athens Police Joseph Grogan Grogan

Ex Coolville Resident Lucy Chaffee Dies at 88

Lucy Ellen Chaffee 88 of East Liverpool died after a long illness. Born in Newberry she was a former Coolville resident and widow of George H. Chaffee. She leaves 11 children. Funeral and burial were in East Liverpool with relatives from Long Bottom Cincinnati and Columbus present.

Lucy Ellen Chaffee East Liverpool Newberry Coolville George H. Chaffee Charles A. Chaffee Long Bottom Charles H. Chaffee Cincinnati Jane and Judy Chaffee Paul Torrence Columbus

Resources Council To Name Committees

The Athens County Resources Development Council plans to name committees at its Thursday 1 p m meeting in the Coolville Masonic Temple dining room. Committees will review roads and transportation health requirements and nurse aide training. The group expects potential federal aid under the Area Redevelopment Act of 1961.

Athens County Resources Development Council Alton Hanning Coolvile Masonic Temple Hanning State Department of Industrial and Economic Development

Petition Dismissed in Alimony Suit Between Frances and William Lee

Common Pleas Court dis missed the suit of Frances Lee against William Lee on motion by plaintiff. The petition for alimony only was filed April 29 1959.

Common Pleas Court Frances Lee William Lee

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