Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1962

Page

8

Aide Training Program Completed at Pleasant Valley Hospital

In Point Pleasant the area vocational program backed by the Mason County Board of Education and Pleasant Valley Hospital finished an 80 hour aide training class number three. Clifford Dunn, vocational coordinator, notes Christine Fruth completed class one, with Kathleen C. Marnhout and Marybelle Hershman guiding bedside care training. Carl Cline presented certificates to graduates.

Point Pleasant The Division of Vocational Education Mason County Clifford Dunn Christine Fruth R. N Kathleen C. Marnhout Marybelle Hershman Mabel Ury Marybell Hersman Carl Cline Pleasant Valley Hospital

Syracuse News Notes Highlights Local Visits and Health Updates

Syracuse notes include Agnes White and son James Robert visiting in New Haven Heights West Virginia, eye surgery recovery for Mrs Royal Thomas at Mt. Carmel Columbus, and a string of weekend visits among families from Lancaster Akron Cleveland Leesburg Minersville Parkersburg and Elyria.

Syracuse Agnes White James Robert Jesse Harrell New Haven Heights W. Va Royal Thomas Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus Thomas Clark Jr Lancaster Thomas Clark Sr Dick Winebrenner Richard Duckworth Portland Charles White Texanna Jeffrey Durst Middleport Charles Blake Charlotte Akron Cleveland W. C. Blake Tuppers Plains Ada Slack R. S. White Raymond Salser Richard Michael Elyria Will Thomas Joe White Minersville Alice Flanagan Sam

Mason County Land Transfers Involving Numerous Districts

Kermit and Nancy Sheline transfer Arbuckle real estate to Paul F Greenlee. M D and Agnes Hanshaw transfer Lewis District property to Otto and Freda Rodgers. Several other transfers include Williamson Thompson, Grimm to Curry, Turner Lisle to James Johnson, Katie Ohlinger to New Haven Builders, Hughes to Chapman, McDaniel to Gillispie, Board of Education to Wallis, Rairden to Union Carbide, Winden to Duncan, Deal to Boston, and Mason Realty to William Filson.

Kermit Nancy Sheline Arbuckle Paul F. Greenlee M. D Agnes Hanshaw Lewis Otto Freda Rodgers Alva Irene Williamson Carl Vada Thompson Oscar Grimm Cooper District R. E Agnes Curry Caroline Turner Katherine Lisle Waggoner James Darlene Johnson Katie Ohlinger Graham New Haven Builders Inc John Stella Hughes Hannan Robert and Mary Chapman Laura McDaniel Haskell Doris Gillispie Board of Education Clendenin B. C. Wallis George Wretha Rairden Union Union Carbide G. A Kitrell Winden Gilbert Duncan Elmer and Willie Deal Charles Deal Ives Carrie King Cooper Albert and Ira Boston Mason Realty Real Estate William Filson

Appointment of Homer B. Gall Jr as Administrator

Homer B. Gall Jr of 9 Washington Street Athens Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Millard H Douglas deceased of Athens Ohio County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Dated Sunday of March 1962 Probate Judge Harold J Rose Athens County Ohio

Homer B. Gall, Jr Washington Street Athens Ohio Millard H. Douglas City of Athens Athens County Harold J. Rose Said

Local Families Connected Across Ohio and West Virginia

Letart Falls residents Earl Shank and Henry Phelps took Clyde Hartley to University Hospital in Columbus for admission. Several relatives visited patients at Meigs General in Pomeroy and a Methodist Church funeral was held for Randy Norris.

E. C. Shank Vienna W. Va Earl Shank Floyd Chapman Columbus Mildred Chapman Kenneth Russell Antiquity Ward Foster Sheryl Charlie Foster Albert Hill Racine Nina Wagner Gayle Watts Texas Athens Doris Adams Washington, D. C Randy Norris Tom Norris Jerry Hill Morrisvale St. Clair Miller Mr. Miller Mr. Hill Hill

Social visits and guests fill Long Bottom area

Long Bottom and nearby towns report a flurry of social calls and overnight visits. Families including Bissell, Smith, White, Babcock, Pierce, Newell, and Massner hosted relatives and friends from Mason, Chillicothe, Reno, Reedsville, Parkersburg, Waverly, and Athens with birthdays and weekend gatherings noted.

Long Bottom Joseph Bissell David Smith Harold Holter Joseph Bissell, Jr Mason Romney White Chillicothe Harold Newlun Oscar Babcock Dorsey Larkins Riley Pigott Zern Pierce Robert White Reno David Yates Wayne Prince Sam Wilson Hockingport Fred Larkins J. R. Hauber Portland Dale Barr Reedsville Hobart Newell John Newell Jessie Newell Mary Cameron Francis Case Robert Condor Bashan Harold Newtun John Carter Parkersburg A. J. Carter Robert Gray Barlow Charles Massner Frank Beach Middleport Joe Bissell Thurman Babcock Richard van Meter Waverly Patricia A. C. Stewart Hank Holter Hanson Holter Foust Run Otie Swan Elmwood Utah Tuppers Plains Tresa Lisa Riggs Athens Vera Weber Leone Babcock Edna Hall

Beech Grove Cabins Burglarized. No Major Loss Reported

Two cabins on Beech Grove Hollow Road were broken into and damaged. Maynard Mantle and Ralph Vickers, both of Columbus, reported the burglaries to Sheriff Harold Steele. little value was taken despite property damage.

McArthur Beech Grove Hollow Road Harold Steele Maynard Mantle Ralph Vickers Columbus

Five Seniors Named On Hamden Honor Roll

Hamden High School honors five seniors on the fourth sixth week list: Patty Ward, Carolyn Mec Manus, Carol Eberts, Susan Fain, and Helen Huston. Juniors: Larry Newman, Sandra Ratliff, David McKnight, Glen Eberts. sophomores Wayne Young and Shelia Ward. freshmen Bonnie Phillips, Linda Cassill, Shirley Depue, Judy Frazee, Richard Halley, Edmund Maerker, and John Simmons.

Hamden Hamden High School Patty Ward Carolyn Mec-Manus Carol Eberts Susan Fain Helen Huston W. S. Kuhner Larry Newman Sandra Ratliff David McKnight Glen Eberts Wayne Young Shelia Ward Bonnie Phillips Linda Cassill Shirley Depue Judy Frazee Richard Halley Edmund Maerker John Simmons Judy Dobbins Becky Hollingshead Bob Hollingshead Marc Kuhner Vicki Patton David Rice Paula Riley Steve Tolbert Janice Ward Jerry Zinn Roy Depue Roxanne Ervin Randy Halley Paul Hembree Mike Kerby Juanita Sexton Brent Dixon Duane Craig Steve Eberts Terry McManus Mary Blackstone Betty Zinn James Jiide Sharon Riley Connie Salts Gerry Massie Johnie Belcher Sherry Gregory Linda Jividen Saundra Little Linda Reasor Janet Sexton

Meigs Gallia Project Bids Open Tuesday

The Ohio Department of Highways will open bids Tuesday in Columbus for Meigs and Gallia County projects as part of 50 statewide bids totaling 7 014 500 dollars. Meigs projects reconstruct four small structures on Routes 325 684 and 692 in Salem and Scipio Townships. Gallia project widens pavement and replaces a deficient bridge over White Oak Creek on Route 554 about four miles northeast of Route 160, covering .16 mile.

Ohio Department of Highways Meigs Gallia Columbus Meigs County Salem Scipio Gallia County White Oak Creek

Harrisonville social notes and guest visits crowd page

Mr and Mrs Dorsy Jordan announce a newborn son with Dana Turner as grandfather. A string of visitors includes Homer Lee, Nellie Tracy, Ava Gilkey and others across Harrisonville Carroll and Rio Grande. The piece ends with home projects recommending slip cover shower curtains for outdoor furniture to combat dampness.

Harrisonville Dorsy Jordan Pansy B. Turner Dana Turner Kenneth Lee Millersport Homer Lee Frank Halliday Pauline Atkins Nellie Tracy Heil French John Blackwood Donald H. D. Gilkey Jackie Rodney Dennis Joey Rio Grande Ava Gilkey Duane Stanley Stevie Dale Stanley Albany Norman Will Duane Halliday-Atkins-Jewell Halliday Ab Reeves Guy Bolin Margaret Douglas George Clark Fontelle Plumer Carroll Raleigh Gregory West Virginia Keith Markins Columbus Ray Wilson Mollie McGrath Don Gibson Portsmouth Minnie McGrath George Vandyke, Jr Jesse Douglas Athens Anne King Shuler Bud Douglas Clarence Douglas Rock Springs Cecil Bolin

Vinton Soil Conservation Banquet Set At Hamden

About 150 persons are expected for the 16th annual Vinton Soil Conservation District banquet at Hamden school auditorium. Dane Muteer will preside as master of ceremonies and Karl Maslowski will be guest speaker. Hamden PTA and Band Mothers will serve the ham dinner starting at 7 p.m. Tickets are available from the Soil Conservation Office or County Agriculture office.

Vinton Soil Conservation District Hamden School Hamden Vinton County Extension Dane Muteer McArthur Karl Maslowski Cincinnati Tom Rannells SCS Hamden Pta Soil Conservation Office County Agriculture Office

Families Attend Services and Share News in Local Notices

Alfred and Mrs. Tom Yost traveled to St Marys West Virginia for a relative's funeral. Clair Woode and Connie Sue visited Chester relatives. Nina Robinson and Harry Barnett joined the Follrods in Athens. Hobart Swartz family welcomed a new granddaughter in Williamstown. Reeves family moved into Ella Weaver house. Delbert Gaul has had the flu. Mabel Swartz of Athens visited Paul Buckley family.

Alfred Tom Yost St. Marys W. Va Clair Woode Connie Sue Chester Chas. D. Woode Nina Robinson Clara Follrod Harry Barnett Billy Follrod Athens Hobart Swartz Williamstown Harold Swartz Charles Reeves Ella Weaver Delbert Gaul Mabel Swartz Paul Buckley

Vinton Hills Riding Club Inc Incorporated

A new non profit riding club named Vinton Hills Riding Club Inc is incorporated under Ohio law. Incorporators listed are Melvin Patterson Ervin Fee Emory Cox and John Sowers with McArthur Route 2 as statutory agent Attorney Frederick L Newdick filed the papers in Richland Two.

Allensville Vinton Hills

Judge Studies Clan Against Two Truckers

In Gallia County Municipal Court Judge William H. Jones heard evidence against three truck drivers charged by the State Highway Patrol with operating overloaded trucks under the Frost Law. Pleas of innocence were entered as the cases were put under advisement.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Gallia County State Highway Patrol Judge Jones Thomas D. Witiloe Crown City Marvin Ours Eureka John L. Carroll Mercerville

Sheriff Investigates Route 17 One Car Crash

Deputy Sheriff Robert Lee investigated a one car accident on Route 17 in Point Pleasant. He cited driver Danny Parsons of Nitro for failure to have his car under control after a tire came off the rim, causing the vehicle to hit a fence gate and damage estimated at $200.

Point Pleasant Robert Lee Route 17 Danny Parsons Nitro

Remarkable Life of Dr Ella Lupton 99 Longtime Gallipolis Physician

Dr Ella Lupton a 99 year old physician and pioneer in Gallia County history died after a life as a teacher physician and community leader She helped found the Gallia County Tuberculosis and Health Association served on the library board for five decades and led numerous civic groups including the Gallia County Teachers Association Medical Society and the Women's Christian Temperance Union Her career included training at Women's Medical College Philadelphia internships at Massachusetts General and South Framington's Prison and work at Toledo State Hospital She witnessed early electric transport and telephones and remained active in public health and education communities.

Page One Ella First United Presbyterian Church Gallipolis Business and Professional Women's Club Gallipolis Lupton Women's Medical College Philadelphia Massachusetts General Hospital South Framington’s Women's Prison Toledo State Hospital New York London Point Pleasant Fourth Ave Gallia County Library Board Ohio Library Board of Trustees Association Buckeye Christmas Seal Sale The Gallia County Teachers Association Gallia County Medical Society Women's Christian Temperance Union

New Driver License Examiner Appointed for Gallipolis

Gene Mather of Wellston replaces Ronald G. Lambert as Gallipolis driver license examiner. Mather, a state weights and measures field inspector, conducted preliminary exams with Tom Justice to 13 applicants and 12 received temporary learner permits. Road tests showed 6 applicants tested. 4 passed. Tests are held Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 42 Olive St.

Wellston Ronald G. Lambert Oak Hill Gallipolis Mather State Highway Patrol Tom Justice Jackson Patrol District 9 Headquarters Justice Olive St

Walker Heads Gallia County Resource Development Unit

Walker Vinton Route 1 was elected chair of the Gallia County Resource Development Committee at a meeting in Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op offices. Dan Notter and Mac Eddy were named vice chairman and secretary. Topics include a vocational school for adults and high school students and improving boating facilities at the Gallipolis waterfront. Next meeting set for 7:30 p.m. April 18 at Buckeye Co-Op offices.

Gallipolis Denver Walker Vinton Gallia County Buckeye Rural Electric Co-Op Lower Third Ave Dan Notter Patric Mac Eddy Lower River Rd

Couple to Present Washington Slides at Wood School PTA

Mr and Mrs Rod Brand of South Side will show slides of the Capitol building and grounds in Washington at the Wood School PTA meeting set for Thursday at 7 30 p m Gwen Ebert PTA president will preside. The public is invited to attend.

Point Pleasant Rod Brand South Side Capitol Building Washington Wood School PTA Gwen Ebert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Suzie Bowser Mary Hall Mary Miller Margaret Love Ruby Newell Rolando Brown Thelma Sayre Mildred McGuffin Bessie Hudson Emily Frazier Nina Shell Vada Morrison Bonnie McFarland Zelda Rainey Syracuse News Margaret Cottrill William Diddle Grace Osler Jim Bill Wayland Lance Margaret Hemsley Daisy Duckworth Evelyn Jones Carl Duckworth Coshocton Florida Victor Counts Elvira William Harden James Quick Don Cottrill Letart Falls Okey Wood Eugene Spillers Grove City Sam Arnold Bill Fisher Charles Salser Oris Hubbard Douglas Kapp Dayton Memorial Hospital Kapp George W. Romine Herman London Anita Watkins Minerville Earl Watkins Mrs Beech Grove Vinton Riding Club Sidney G. Jones, Sr Henderson Donald R. Blankenship Sheriff's Department Ella Lupton American Association of University Women Gene Mather Walker Julian Harvey Terry JO Duperrault Erle OY Stanley Suns Thal
Search Courier

Search the Athens Messenger Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Athens Messenger?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication