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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1961

Page

7

Boy Struck by Auto in Logan Leaves Teen in Critical Condition

Nine year old David Armstrong of Logan Route 2 was hit by a car driven by 18 year old Jack Kornmiller on Route 664 near Logan. He was evacuated to Children’s Hospital in Columbus in critical condition. The accident occurred as David chased a batted ball with two other boys nearby.

Logan Childrens Hospital Columbus David Armstrong Robert Armstrong Jack Kornmiller Paul Hartman Charles Congreve Danny Rex Adams David Kornmiller Hartman Dorothy Thomp Logan Route 1

Mrs Ogg Hosts Rothwell Club Meeting in Glouster

Mrs Merrill Ogg hosted the Rothwell Club gathering with Mrs Norbert Johnston absent and Mrs Roger Kittle in charge. Dues were collected for the Mental Health Association and Mrs C A Pride led the program with books titled The Charm of Britain given to members.

Evert Eddy Roger Kittle Earl Morris T. A. Noon C. A. Pride Charles Sweeny E. H. Taylor Joseph Wolf W. A. Craft C. A. Bingman Carl Whaley H. F. Kittle New Methodist Hospital Riverside Dr Columbus

K of P Tonight Glouster Meet

K of P Lodge in Glouster holds a 7 30 p m meeting in the K of P Hall tonight.

Sealed bids sought for police cruiser equipment Athens Ohio

The City of Athens Ohio invites bids by the Director of Public Safety for one 1961 four door police cruiser and trades in a 1957 Chevrolet sedan. Bids due May 15 1961 with ten percent bond or certified check. The city may reject any bid. ARTHUR COON Director of Public Service Safety.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio

Birthday Party Held in Jacksonville Methodist Church

Jacksonville WSCS held a birthday party in the church auditorium with Vice President Wahneta Exenhamper presiding. Bernice Bartels led the program as twelve MYF girls representing months managed tables and poems about each month were read. Contests led by Arlene Davis and Maxine Linscott entertained forty one members and guests.

Jacksonville WSCS Methodist Church Wahneta Exenhamper Bernice Bartels MYF Arlene Davis Maxine Linscott Elizabeth Davis Margaret Hammond

Trimble High School End Of Year Calendar 1960 61

The Trimble Township High School calendar lists events from May 1 Kiwanis senior dinner to May 28 band concert. Highlights include May 2 all star banquet May 12 prom at Lake Hope Lodge May 17 scholarship dinner May 21 baccalaureate and graduation May 24 eighth grade commencement and May 26 final term end.

Trimble Trimble Township High School Glouster Rutland Lake Hope Lodge Trimble High School

Hemlock Grove Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Homer Midkiff of Huron spent Saturday night with his parents. The Bernard and Stockton families welcomed visitors. Dwight Logan and son joined others to help the Baileys celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in Columbus. Dorsel Smith flew to Florida to be with grandchildren Mark and Jean Folk as Evelyn Folk remains hospitalized. Clara Paulsen and Alta Nelson also visited, while Nelson recovers. Kimberlee Grueser spent Monday with her grandparents George and ? Heines.

Hemlock Grove Homer Midkiff Huron Porter Midkiff Daniel Bernard Stanford Stockton Dwight Logan George Logan Dorsel Smith Ralph Smith Bob Sharon Ronnie Don Betzing Jan Columbus William Baileys Florida Mark Jean Folk Paul Evelyn) Folk Clara Paulsen Alta Nelson Nelson Kimberlee Grueser George Heines Minnie Ward Irvin Bowersock Lizzie Reynolds Ester Bennett Charles Ward Daryl Mitchell Johnnie Newark Lawrence Ward Hebron Charles Hughes Shawnee George Ward Mark Rest Center McConnellsville Jay Chapmen Millfield Karen and Drake Bill Drake Hew and James New Straitsville Thomas Erwin Dayton Myrtle Barnes John Snyder Sr Newton Erwin Lester Sorrell Alan Mary Kay Ted Dixon Randy Logan Eugene Smith Newwark Ed Smith Pearl Williams Frank Williams Pearl Lantz Roseville Sylvia Sweazy Wilbert Sanborn Jack Bookman Gregg, Vannessia Jelen Orbiston Reba

Funeral services for Cashis Judson scheduled in Glouster

Funeral services for Cashis Judson, 75, who died Friday evening in Athens, are set for 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Norbert W. Johnston funeral home in Glouster with Rev. Lawrence Gardner of McConnelsville officiating. Burial will follow at Taylor Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Glouster Cashis Judson Athens Norbert W. Johnston Lawrence Gardner McConnelsville Taylor Ridge

Meeting Cancelled and Executrix Appointment Notice

The May meeting for WSCS of Glouster Methodist Church is cancelled. Cora F. West of Route 1 Albany Ohio is appointed Executrix of the Estate of John W. West deceased late of Lee Township Athens County Ohio. Respondent must file within four months. Harold J. Rose 424 Sotw.

Bernice M. Fiscus S. May Avenue Athens Ohio Glenn W. Fiscus Athens County Harold J Said Wilbur Smith Route 1 Stewart Alfred Smith Amesville William D. Wildes Mabel Wildes Harold J. Rose Cora F. West Albany John W. West Lee Township

O Connor named administrator of Meigs County estate

Notice announces Edward P. O Connor of Racine Ohio appointed administrator of the estate of Juliana V O Connor late of Chester Township Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated April 12 1961 by the Probate Court Judge of Ohio Meigs County.

Edward P. O'Connor Racine Ohio Juliana V. O'Connor Chester Twp Meigs County Frotaie Court

Miss Clara Dicken Dies at 79 in Logan

Clara Dicken 79 a lifelong Logan resident died at 4 45 am Sunday at her home 636 Zanesville Ave after a brief illness She was daughter of James and Ella Wright Dicken Survived only by a sister Mrs Ethelyn Ruble Friends may call at Roberts funeral home until 9 am Tuesday A Requiem High Mass will be held at St John s Catholic Church Rev Fr Charles P Foy officiating Burial in Oak Grove Cemetery Rosary at funeral home Monday 8 pm

Logan Clara Dicken Zanesville Ave Dicken James Ella Wright Dicken Ethelyn Ruble Roberts St. John’s Catholic Church Charles P. Foy Oak Grove Cemetery

Drive Ends Early at Glouster Tag Drive

The Glouster Schools tag drive ends at 9 p.m. May 9 instead of May 12. Bags will be counted and credited by class. The School Enterprise Co. collects bags on May 10. Profits go to a general fund for all grades with prizes for most pounds of rags by room and by building.

Glouster School Enterprise Co Madison Monroe

Hocking Valley Hospital Notes Dismissals Listed

Notices list four patients discharged from Hocking Valley Hospital including Mrs. Frances Holdren Mrs. George Rihl Mrs. William Spangler and Grover C Strawn with their addresses and routes noted.

Frances Holdren Bay George Rihl Laurelville William Spangler Columbus Grover C. Strawn Logan

Catholic Women Glouster Meeting Notice

The Catholic Women's Club will meet at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the church hall. Hostesses will be Mrs Helen Romanowski and Mrs Elizabeth Roback.

Glouster Catholic Womens Club Church Hall Helen Romanowski Elizabeth Roback

First Dinner Held By Club

TRIMBLE The first Vocational Industrial Club banquet was held at Hollister School. French Wolfe presented associate membership certificates to T. C. Porter and Frank Poches. Honorary certificates were given to Clifton Kloh and C. C. Christman who spoke on auto mechanics and his Big Ten experience. Attending were board members John Mecum Dwight Karns Rodney Linscott John Mingus and others.

Trimble Hollister School French Wolfe T. C. Porter Frank Poches Clifton Kloh C. C. Christman Ford Hack Logan Christman Big Ten John Mecum Dwight Karns Rodney Linscott John Mingus Robert Talbert Ronald Smith William Winstersteen Richard Blackford

Trimble Honor Roll For Five Six Weeks

TRIMBLE The Trimble Town ship High School honor roll for the fifth six week grading period lists students earning a grade of B or better. Freshmen Sue Ann Wyatt Cheryl Davis Jamie Fleming Jane Dial Pat Clifford Bill Mesaros. Sophomores Bill Brunton Marianna Phelps Donald Culp Harvey Strausbaugh Verna Sharp Jeffery Johnson Isaac Nott Carolyn Dunlevy. Juniors Robert Mingus Ronald Snyder Jo Ellen Sayre Edwin Skinner. vocational Paul Sarina. seniors Marie Dunlevy Carolyn Hanley Jill Morrison Shirlie Karns Linda Funk Lucy Swartz Norma Roback.

Trimble Trimble Township Sue Ann Wyatt Cheryl Davis Jamie Fleming Jane Dial Pat Clifford Bill Mesaros Bill Brunton Marianna Phelps Donald Culp Harvey Strausbaugh Verna Sharp Jeffery Johnson Isaac Nott Carolyn Dunlevy Robert Mingus Ronald Snyder Jo Ellen Sayre Edwin Skinner Paul Sarina Marie Dunlevy Carolyn Hanley Jill Morrison Shirlie Karns Linda Funk Lucy Swartz Norma Roback

Methodist Board and Training Meet Tuesday in Jacksonville

The Jackson ville Methodist Church will hold a training class at 6 30 p m on Tuesday and its official board will convene the same day at 7 30 p m at the church in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Methodist Church

Meeting Tonight of Glouster Junior Progressive Club

The Glouster Junior Progressive Study Club will meet at 8 tonight at the home of Mrs. Terry Holbert. Mrs. Richard Morris will lead the program.

Glouster Terry Holbert Richard Morris

Amos Potts Retires After Five Decades in Ceramic Engineering

Logan resident Amos Potts longtime ceramic engineer for Logan Clay Products Co retires after more than 50 years in the clay industry. A New Jersey native OSU graduate he taught at OSU and Iowa State and worked in Texas Indiana before joining New Straitsville Brick Co. in 1939. He designed plastic joint seals tested clays and insulation brick for kilns. Potts and his wife Helen have two daughters Esther Moon and Helen Palmer and a son Amos Potts Jr. He has served as city councilman Kiwanis member and Mason for decades and earned a 50 year pin from Ohio State University.

Ohio State University OSU Iowa State University Texas Indiana New Straitsville Brick Co Logan Logan Clay Products Co Potts Helen Esther Moon Los Angeles Calif Helen Palmer Michigan Amos Potts Jr Cincinnati Logan Kiwanis Club Acacia Fraternity

Cars Collide At Corner In Logan

Minor accident at the Second and Mulberry street intersection in Logan involved Dale C. Walker and Dr. Jan S. Matthews. Walker turned left and stopped to avoid a crash with a car hitting the light. Matthews rear ended Walker. Walker was unharmed. Matthews denied front end damage and was cited for failing to stop within an assured clear distance.

Logan Second and Mulberry Sts Dale C. Walker Jan S. Matthews Walker Mulberry Matthews Dr. Matthew

Television Series Theme For Meeting GLOUSTER Cub Pack 72

Glouster Cub Pack 72 met at the American Legion Hall. Randy McCoy earned a bobcat badge. A field trip to a Columbus airport for Armed Forces Day May 20 to view an air show was discussed. Den 4 performed a Mars Fantasy skit with rocket set pieces built by Mrs. Dave Winefordner. Participants included Leslie Westfall Jeff Norris Don Winefordner Rodney Hambel John Morris Billy Jo Quinn Myron Goldberg Arthur Withe m and den chief Greg Morris.

Glouster American Legion Hall Randy McCoy Columbus Armed Forces Cub Scout Round Table Den 4 Dave Winefordner Den Leslie Westfall Jeff Norris Don Winefordner Rodney Hambel John Morris Billy Jo Quinn Myron Goldberg Arthur Withem Greg Morris

Murray City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Parties

Mrs. Mary Sorrell hosted a seventh birthday party for son Alan with family and neighbors in Murray City. Numerous attendees from the area joined celebrations for Peggy Ann Smith’s three year old birthday and other gatherings. Local residents and visitors from Columbus Newark and Athens were listed among the many social calls and weekend visits.

Murray City Mary Sorrell Alan Linda Susie Wilson Sandra Smith Terri Wagner Mary Kay Kenneth Sorrell Theresa Connie Campbell Judy Jody Russell Dennis Wolfe Brent Collins Jeff Withem Jerry Thompson Garnet Wolfe Pat Dixon Randy Logan James Smith Peggy Ann Pamela Wright Debbie Collins Mary Kay Sorrell Linda Wilson Michelle Matheny Jane, Joe Tommy Smith Jimmie Hanna Mary Ellen Wright Rita Hanna

141 Students Honor Roll At Logan Junior High

Logan junior high reports 141 pupils named to the honor roll for the fifth grade period led by 14 students with perfect grades. The list includes grade levels 7 8 and 9 with numerous named students under principal J R Hankison.

Logan Logan Junior High School J. R. Hankison Linda Hall Linda Kienzle Marilyn Lange Beverly Leonard Penny Miller Bonnie Bell Susan Carmean Sandra Shaw Arch Taylor Robert Eaton Sally Fiberfeld Freda Ellinger Janie Holloway Carol Lehman

Woman Transferred From Hospital To Crest View Manor

Miss Mary Wellman of 187 S Springs St was moved Sunday from Hocking Valley Hospital to Crest View Manor on Lancaster Route 3. Crest View Manor lies near Lancaster Camp Grounds.

Logan Mary Wellman S. Sprinng St Hocking Valley Hospital Crest View Manor Lancaster Lancaster Camp Grounds

Sharffs Move To Newark

Mr and Mrs Sam Sharff of Logan plan a Thursday move to Newark at 925 Welshview Dr Their Logan ladies wear store will be managed by Mrs Donald Fink who has served as bookkeeper and credit manager for 12 years Donald Blauser has bought the Sharff residence at 176 Midland Pl Sharff will oversee buying for Sharffs Stores from Newark where offices and a warehouse are located

Logan Sam Sharff Newark Welshview Dr Donald Fink Donald Blauser Sharff Midland Pl Sharffs

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