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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1960
Page
10
Nelsonville council votes 5-1 to drop the city relief program near May 1 with a tentative county transfer plan. The agreement shifts indigent care to Athens County and Mount Saint Mary Hospital while city funds cover any shortfalls through year end.
Walter L. Gordon a 67 year old Lancaster businessman dies after a lengthy illness at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus funeral services set for Tuesday at St Mary Catholic Church. He led an electric company served on the State Central Committee of the Democrat Party and was director of Hocking Valley National Bank. Survived by two sisters Miss Anna and Miss Marie Gordon. Burial in St Mary Cemetery after viewing at 142 East Chestnut Street.
Glouster and surrounding areas report visits and illness updates including Ralph Love and family guests in Redtown, John McCreanor's return to Glouster, Jim Wolf in Bellaire for skin grafting, Grace Sayre's trip to Phoenix, and Gratia Pratt named administratrix of Marion Morris estate. Also legal notices include Athens probate appointment and public works bids for four water wells due April 11 1960.
Mount St. Mary Hospital records births with names from New Lexington Glouster Nelsonville and nearby towns. Notable entries include a son for Mr and Mrs Carl Ginnery and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Donald W Stanley, plus multiple admissions and transfers. Blood used 1 unit.
Two men charged with fighting and disturbing the peace were fined last week by Mayor Charles Williams. Clarence Mulpas of Jacksonville and William Stolze Jr of Columbus were assessed $18.80 each.
In the Trimble Two high school production one cast member, Lin da Funk who played Dot tie, was accidentally left out of the program, drawing a note of error from the local paper.
Kill Eagle Council 57 of Pocahontas will meet in the Red Men Hall Monday at 7 p m. The meeting is announced for local residents and members of the council.
Cosmotopolit an Club hosts at Mrs. Green's home as they discuss Lent and its role in daily life. Devo tions led by Mrs. Weaver, with secretary and treasurer reports and a brief business session. Topic on Needlepoints and tensions in women’s lives presented by Mrs. Steenrod, emphasizing meditation and faith.
Pomeroy personals list Mr and Mrs Wheeler Drake visiting their son in Wester George. Lou Ann and Kimberly McIntosh of Proctorville joined grandparents Mr and Mrs George Hoeflich. Gerald McIntosh preparing to move to Athens for The Messenger job. Ramora Boice vacationing from Western College for Women Oxford with her parents. David Boney Barton Campbell and Foley Manuel spent the weekend in Cincinnati with Boney's parents.
Scout Troop 72 organizes a scrap paper drive this Saturday in Glouster Trimble and Jackson, weather permitting. The event aims to collect recyclable paper from local residents and schools.
Mrs. Roy Lansbury underwent a tonsillectomy at Holzer Hospital in Gallipolis. Will Reynolds remains home ill. M. L. French enjoy a two week Florida vacation in Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. William Robson visiting Lima with her daughter. Mrs. Henry Watson of Point Pleasant attended Return Jonathan Meigs DAR charter day luncheon with relatives. Several families and students visit Springfield, Athens, and Ohio University for weekends and celebrations.
The mobile chest X-ray unit visited Trimble and Jacksonville areas, serving 157 residents. Assisting were Mrs. Medrith Jarvis Mrs. Thelma Fleming Mrs. Garnet Wicks and Mrs. Ruth Kloh.
Point Pleasant notices report Robert Taylor son of Mr and Mrs William Taylor has measles at home. Mary Jane Getty daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Getty is absent from Central Grade School with mumps. Both cases affect school attendance.
A meeting is set in the Scout Room Tuesday at 7 30 p m for boys interested in starting an Explorer Post. Boys should bring their fathers to this meeting if possible.
Glouster Mayor Thomas Williams Jr warns residents that all dogs must stay on their owner's property from April 1 to September 1 under city ordinance.
K T Carsey 82 died Saturday afternoon at his home on Glouster Route 3 Redtown. He was a former coal miner. Survived by son Jack Columbus. brothers Jeff and Dave Athens Route 2. sisters Mandy Curtis Coolville and Bessie Lomas Seattle. two grandchildren. Services Tuesday 1 p.m. at EUB Church Jacksonville with Rev L R Carmichael officiating. Burial Cord Concord Cemetery. Norbert Johnston funeral home handling arrangements.
GLOUSTER The Rothwell Club met at the home of Mrs. E H Tay lor on Fairlawn. President Mrs. Carl Whaley led a brief business session and Mrs Harold Wagner presented a program on Our American Deserts. Hostess served dessert to a list of members. Next meeting set for Thursday at Hotel Gordon at 2 pm.
Cub Scout Den 2 met Thursday evening at the home of their den mother Mrs. Joan Price. The meeting opened with the pledge and motto. After roll call, a story was read by Keith Trace with others providing sound effects. Den Chief Louis Grubbs led fitness games and activities.
Cattle 1,700 head calves 250 stockers and feeders poorly tested. Slaughter steers and heifers moderate but active with steady tone. cows slow. bulls and dealers steady. Hogs 3,100 head largely steady with mixed grades and 15 higher in early sales. Sheep 400 head slaughter lambs weak to 50 lower with limited prime offerings and steady ewes.
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