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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1959

Page

12

Eight Fires Reported in Wayne National Forest This Spring

Wayne National Forest has seen eight fires this spring damaging about 95 acres. Causes include burning papers, discarded cigarettes, matches, and mine fires. two fires were charged to violators for costs. Wardens issue free permits for burning and urge caution. high schools viewed forest fire prevention films.

Wayne National Forest Ray W. Knudson National Forest Service Knudson National Forest Carlos Smith New Straitsville F. F. Johnston McCuneville Edward Blair Shawnee Walter Starr Gore Isaac Danison Kehota John Ayers Murray City Lester Briley Carbon Hill Charles Harris Longstreth Lester Mathias Maysville John Norris Diamond George McAfee Doanville Ben Wagner Buchtel Garrett Warren Deanville Dean Kennard Oak Grove Clifford Brown Kimberly Forest Service Shawnee New Straitsville Nelsonville Union Furnace

Chauncey Area Neighbors Visit Families Across Ohio

Chauncey, Wellston, Columbus, Lancaster, Painesville and Tampa residents visit relatives and friends over a weekend. Chauncey hosts Mrs Ruth Seiber and Mrs Mary Vercoe. Columbus visitors include the Hoars and Richard Butterworth family. Oak Grove Rest Home hosts Zona Sapp. Tampa plans a Florida trip.

Paul Vercoe Jeff Westerville Ruth Seiber James Leiber Chauncey Paul Burson Mary Vercoe Athens Melvin Hoar Marcia Raymond Columbus Dan Johnson Clifford Fink Otis Hudson Fink Warren Starkey Beth Deanie Ruth Henson Rickie Wellston Henson Arthur Sapp Jr S. E. Border Zona Sapp Oak Grove John Marcello Lancaster Mildred Reynolds Connie Kay Ben Neighbors Walter Gerald Sorrells Greg Roger Wilson Thomas Cruikshank Tommy Luther Cruikshank Ronnie Jim Stinger Tampa Fla Cruikshank Mrs. Stinger

Chesterhill Social Notes Highlight Local Family News

A daughter named Lisa Annette was born March 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Humphrey. The column notes Ellen Humphrey and Sue, updates on the Vernons health, Wintering in Florida, and social visits across Chesterhill. Also reported are hospital runs, birthdays, and a first birthday dinner for Bruce Bowman.

Chesterhill Paul Humphrey Lisa Annette Alan Humphrey Florence Wallace Humphreys Sue Babe Funk Columbus Jack Davis Malta Beatrice Millner Newark J. E. Vernon Vernon Vernons Clearwater Fla Elsie Bowman Merlyn McInturf Lancaster McInturf Arthur Stephens Stephen Orlando Fila Clyde Calendine Edith Smith Massillon City Hospital Bob Andoe Renovo Andoe Culver Drake George Andoe Drakes Charley Woodyard Marion Quigbaum Zanesville Quigbaum Good Samaritan Hospital Spurrier Ridge Elizabeth Smith Alta Hoon George Else Toledo Gail Kirk Mansfield J. V. Shook Debbie Stone Ohio University Don C. Stone Richard Worrall Cincinnati Mabel Worra John J. Harris Kenton Ridgeway Harris Tom Flowers Louisville John Harris Florence Bulen Bishopsville Clara Hallowell Delbert Bennett Todds Selby Hospital Marietta George Smith Baby Fred McGee Roseville Donald Drake Lucy Hart Minta Thomas Re- Charney Martin Zumbro University Hospital, Columbus Hart Anna Beard Louise Bud Dockary H. G. Davis Mina Nicewanger Dallas Niceswanger Crooksville Nicewanger Elmer Carter Union Two Hear Ringold Dean Shilling Carey Surrat Clarence Craig Frazersburg Bruce Bowman Dick Bowman

Vir. Hudson Dies Monday MIDDLEPORT

Wilson Hudson, 60, died suddenly at his Race Street home Monday night. A Clinton West Virginia Methodist Church member and Martin Restaurant employee, he is survived by brothers Bradford of Middleport and Harry of McKeesport, Pa, and sister Mrs. Edward Price of Cleveland. Parents precede him. Friends may call at Rawlings-Coats funeral home. funeral tentative for Thursday afternoon.

Middleport Wilson Hudson Race St Clinton W. Va Martin Restaurant Bradford Harry McKeesport Edward Price Cleveland Rawlings-Coats

Letart Falls Resident James A. Graham Dies at 83

James A. Graham 83 of Letart Township died Monday evening at home. Survived by wife Elizabeth at home, daughter Lena Money and sons Robert and Harvey of Columbus, brothers Perry and George of Bluefield W Va. Services 3 p.m. Thursday at Ewing funeral home. Burial in Letart Falls Cemetery.

Pomeroy James A. Graham Letart Township Elizabeth Lena Money Robert Harvey Columbus Perry George Bluefield W. Va Ewing Funeral Home Letart Falls

New Haven Garden Club Hosts Orchid Exhibit

A. W. Zimmermann presented slides on diverse U S locations. Mr and Mrs Zimmermann displayed exotic orchids and color photos of western and southern flora. The club approved a $5 donation for landscaping the clubhouse grounds and refreshments followed.

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Chauncey PTA Sells Hot Dogs in Home Ec Kitchen

Chauncey Women of the Chauncey Elementary PTA plan a Wednesday hot dog sale in the Home Ec kitchen. Louis Bromfield author and Ohio farm resident posted wooden arrows guiding readers to his farm home.

Chauncey Chauncey Elementary PTA Louis Bromfield Ohio

Mrs. Susan McCoy 73 dies at Glenwood

Mrs. Susan Young McCoy 73 of Glenwood dies at home after illness. Survived by two sons Earl and Jay W. McCoy and four daughters. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Christian Valley Church of Christ with Edward White officiating. Burial in McCoy cemetery. Friends may call at Mohr funeral home Tuesday evening and at the family home Wednesday morning.

Point Pleasant Susan Young McCoy Glenwood Thomas J. McCoy Napoleon and Laney Nance Young Moore's Chapel Methodist Church Christian Valley Church of Christ Edward White McCoy Cemetery Earl McCoy Hoggsett Jay W. McCoy Huntington Russell Templeton Sylvia McCoy S. W. Galloway Frances McCoy William Young W. E. Young Logan Ohio S. A. Young Somerset H. A. Young Pleasantville Maggie Sharp L. G. Mohr

Henry Kloes Dies at 91 in Pomeroy Funeral Planned

Henry Kloes 91 died Monday night. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Federated Church with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Survived by five sons Norman Albert Edward Herman and Harlan, and three sisters Anna Fisher Eva Zeisler Callie Klees. Wife Elizabeth died 1950. Friends may call at Ewing funeral home until noon Thursday.

Pomeroy Henry Kloes Federated Church Kloes Norman Albert Edward Youngstown Herman Athens Harlan London Anna Fisher Lorain Eva Zeisler Callie Klees Elizabeth Ewing Funeral Home Waldo J. Bartels Beech Grove

Mrs. Ollie Wilson 89 Dies in Point Pleasant

Mrs. Ollie Wilson aged 89, lifelong Point Pleasant resident and widow of Walker Wilson, died Monday after a long illness. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at L. G. Mohr Funeral Home with Rev. Robert Petty officiating. She leaves a sister Christina Lewis and one grandchild plus three great grandchildren. burial in Suncrest Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Ollie Wilson L. G Suncrest Cemetery

Sewing Circle Meets for Quilt Work and Meeting

The Wednesday Sewing Circle will assemble at Mrs. Mary Dew’s home on Jacobs Ave for an all day quilting session and its business meeting.

Chauncey Mary Dew Jacobs Ave

Bible Class Meeting At EUB Church In Syracuse

The adult Bible class of the EUB Church met at Mrs. Margaret Neuman's home with opening prayer by Benjamin Quisenberry and devotional by Hershel Diddle. Guests and family members shared refreshments and greetings amid visits from relatives in Ohio and West Virginia. local hospitalizations noted include Mrs. Freeland and Melvin Grimm.

Syracuse EUB Church Margaret Neuman Benjamin Quisenberry Hershel Diddle Neuman Edith Hood Edna Edwards Eileen Clark Sharon Hawley Raymond Krider Maurice Smith Rickey Ash Charlee Neuman

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Duce Vittorio Mussolini Benito Mussolini Predappio Italy Vittorio Chesterhill Social Notes McConnelsville John Talbott Worthington Lester Browers Thornville Donald Berger Beatrice Miller Carlos North Harrisville North West Virginia Hudson Syracuse News Bill Capehart Marvin Mr. Capehart Alice Capehart Eber Grindley Akron Mr. Grindley George Grindley Thomas Oldaker Letart Oldaker Raymond Wolfe C. H. Williams Thomas Williams Wayne Leona Winebrenner Ray Whaley Burlingham George Freeland Melvin Grimm Holzer Hospital George FE. Davis Memorial Hospital Gary Sellers Groveport Sellers Clara Sellers Ene Mary Proffit Racine Lige Shields Harold Patterson Patterson Clyde Patterson Ravenswood Rachel McBride Mayme Holmes Frankie Mumaw Howard Ruppelt Chillicothe William Duckworth Rittman Duckworth Albert Duckworth Archie Lee Charleston Mr. Lee Delbert Lee Oscar Wince Oscar Wincee Jr C. C. Cuckler William Sigler Cheshire Walde Spencer James Clark Cleves Clark Thomas Clark William Bartels St. Joseph Michigan Emmett Bartels Norman Goodwin Ada Slack Roger Cee Poerewre King Features Syndicate, Inc Auto Parts Acessories Rosenberg Auto Service Brown N. Court Ackerman's Fix General Household Repair Kenneth Joe Stalder Germany M. C. Stalder White's John Marshall Mt. St. Mary Hospital Carl Seiferth Electric Motor Service Union Dial W. O. Rose STRAW Maytag Guysville Dowler Janitrol Furnace Sales & Service L. E. White Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine, Ohio Harold Goddard Bartlett Platt Rambler Sales W. Union St Johns - Manville Henry West Roofing Co Depot St Athens Pharmacy Alfred R. Sheppard Millfield Mercury Mercomatic Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Lancaster St Chevrolet Can Finance Factory Fresh A Ist Ventura Vindales Nice Grange Insurance George W, Ford Baughman Insurance Albany Spevini Rapp Sherwin Williams Glidden Baker and Stauffer Dannie's Trailer Sales, Inc Cincinnati Livestock USDA U.S International Gail Watkins Parkette Drive the Messenger Fairview Drive Graham Tth Parkersburg Williams Berry Denver Young Washington John Lee Donald Benne Dial Vivian's Aviaries & Aquarium Norwood William Wade Haydenville Nolan Love Coolville Ridge Rd Dial Tedrow John Deere Jesse Reeves Sun Ehmer White's Mill Iorses Coolville Rosenberg’s S. Depot Street Michael & Son the Plains Rardin Brothers Athens Office Supply Kinneer Motors Plymouth Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge Jam Pinch O.K Hess Dodge Oldsmobile C. B. Nye CO Buick Ford Stimson & Palmer Athens, Ohio
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