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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1960

Page

12

Minister Plans Holy Land Trip and World Church Delegation

The Rev. Ted Faulconer of First Christian Church receives a three-week loaned extension for a summer visit to the Holy Land and to serve as delegate to a world Christian Churches convention in Edinburgh. His itinerary includes 17 nations from Portugal to Ireland, departing June 25 from New York and returning in early August.

Nelsonville Ted Faulconer Holy Land First Christian Church Faulconer Christ Ter World Convention of Christian Churches Edinburgh Scotland New York Lisbon Portugal Madrid Spain Rome Italy Athens Greece Cairo Egypt Lebanon Syria Jordan Israel Istanbul Turkey Vienna Austria Munich Germany Switzerland Paris France London England Dublin Ireland

Cunningham Rites Planned

Funeral services are planned Thursday afternoon for Sherman Lloyd Cunningham 22 of Deanville found dead in his parked car with death ruled a self inflicted carbon monoxide tragedy. Survived by wife Wanda and children Regina Marie and Sherman Lloyd Jr along with four sisters and seven brothers. Friends may call after Wednesday noon at Johnson funeral home Nelsonville with services Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.

Nelsonville Sherman Lloyd Cunningham Deanville L. A. Hamilton Isabel Cunningham Everett Cunningham Wanda Regina Marie Sherman Lloyd, Jr Margie Kiems Audrey Adams Corning Pauline Sharon Cunningham Doanville Perley Robert Clarence Elbert Charles Baltimore Aaron Gordon John Grafton Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Divorce notice in Athens County court

Lillian Rides petitions for divorce from Norman Rides in the Court of Common Pleas of Athens County Ohio on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. The defendant last resided at 2156 Hazen Street Jackson Heights Long Island New York and must respond after June 15. Rowland and Rowland represent the plaintiff. May 3 publication.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Lillian Rides Normen Rides Norman Rides Hazen Street Jackson Heights Long Island New York Ohio Lillian Rowland

Notice of Estate Proceedings in Ohio Probate Court

Martha Malone, Administratrix of Charles Malone Sr. estate, petitions Athens County Ohio Probate Court April 22 1960 alleging insufficient assets to cover debts and administration costs. Real property described as three tract holdings in Trimble Township and surrounding regions with coal rights reserved and oil and gas rights noted. The notice names William H Malone of Route 1 Jefferson PA as interested party and sets date for response by June 1960.

William H. Malone Route 1 Jefferson Pennsylvania Martha Malone Charles Malone Trimble County of Athens State of Ohio Ohio Company Usua Organ County Charles Baker, Jr Athens County Administratria

Funeral Rites Are Changed for William Smathers

Funeral arrangements for William Smathers 89 of Buchtel have changed. Services are set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Buchtel Methodist Church with Rev Carl Wetherall officiating and burial in Buchtel Cemetery. Friends may visit at his son Bert Smathers residence in Buchtel.

Nelsonville William Smathers Buchtel Buchtel Methodist Church Carl Wetherall Bert Smathers

Wednesday Club Meets At Steenrod Residence

Nelsonville Mrs Helen Steenrod hosted the Wednesday Night Club at her home last week. Prize winners were Ella Steenrod Evelyn Pollock and Eileen Bishop. Refreshments were served to Lucille Steenrod Rachel Hillen Grace Lax Mae Streets Ila Mallon Bess Bland and Addie Neikirk. The next meeting will be in the home of Addie Neikirk.

Nelsonville Helen Steenrod Ella Steenrod Evenlyn Pollock Eileen Bishop Lucille Steenrod Rachel Hillen Grace Lax Mae Streets Ila Mallon Bess Bland Addie Neikirk

First Christian Unit States Family Night in Nelsonville

Family Night at the First Christian Church in Nelsonville is set for Wednesday at 6 p m. A potluck dinner will be served with attendees asked to bring a covered dish and their own table service. After the meal a study course titled What is the Christian Church and What Do We Believe will be conducted.

Nelsonville First Christian Church

May Term Opens in Gallia County Court

For the first time in years the January term juries were not summoned. Miss Marjorie Rinehart, clerk of courts, reports the May term officially began Monday, May 2 in Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

Gallipolis Petiit Gallia County

Student ill after school at Washington Elementary

Larry Hardesty a Washington Elementary School student became ill on the playground Monday afternoon. Dr J Gordon Gilbert treated him and he was taken home by ambulance. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Chester Hardesty of Portsmouth Road.

Gallipolis Larry Hardesty Washington Elementary School J. Gordon Gibert Chester Hardesty Portsmouth Road

Commission To Meet In Nelsonville Wednesday Evening

Nelsonville recreation commission will gather Wednesday at 7 p.m. as announced by secretary Bessie Ball. The meeting seeks community input on local recreation programs and facilities.

Nelsonville City Recreation Commission Bessie Ball

Mrs Wilda Figgins Undergoes Eye Surgery

Mrs Wilda Figgins underwent eye surgery at Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus in room 535.

Nelsonville Wilda Figgins Mt. Carmel Hospital Columbus

Nobles Hot Rod Club Plans Tuesday Meeting

Nelsonville report says the Nobles Hot Rod Club will meet Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Knights of Pythias Hall. Membership of any absent member will be cancelled.

Nelsonville Nobles Hot Rod Club Knights of Pythias

Columbus Guests Visit Mrs Juhling Friends

Miss Helen Beeson and Miss Christine Garrison of Columbus were Saturday guests of Mrs. W. H. Juhling and other friends here.

Helen Beeson Christine Garrison Columbus W. H. Juhling

Parents Hear Teachers Outline School Program

Nelsonville parents heard Principal J K Kinneer present the school course offerings and eight period day while urging involvement in registration to reduce future class changes. Coach Robert Penrod discussed athletics, equipment costs, and booster support along with five filmed games each year. Music instructor Mary Jane McKinley described district and state judging, band classifications, and the All Boy Band selection.

Robert Penrod The Athletic Association Nelsonville Kinneer Mary Jane McKinley Evelyn Little

Five Fined for Highway Violations in Municipal Court

Gallia County five persons were fined in Municipal Court on State Highway Patrol charges. Nelson Howell and Thomas B. Miller each paid 10 dollars and costs for passing without the assured clear distance. Jim R. Sibley was fined 5 dollars for insecure load. Brady W. Knapp 10 dollars for intoxication. Robert A. Scott 5 dollars for defective muffler. Two others forfeited bonds for appearances.

Gallipolis William H. Jones Nelson Howell Blackfork Thomas B. Miller Pomeroy Jim R. Sibley Crown City Brady W. Knapp New Haven Robert A. Scott Harry Martin West Carrollton Raleigh S. Greer Winston Salem N. C

Bike Riders Warned In Nelsonville Clampdown

Mayor Earl Hilleary announced a two week deadline for youths to repair mufflers and bring motor bikes and Mo Peds in order. He warned unlicensed riders will be certified to Juvenile Court and a new rule requires riders to be at least 16 to obtain a license.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Hilleary

James Storer Rites Slated Wednesday

Services for James E. Storer 7 former Murray City resident will be held Wednesday at 1 p m in Johnson funeral home. Dr F M Wentz will officiate and burial will be in Green Lawn cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time. Dr Storer died Sunday in Mercy Hospital Canton after an extended illness.

Nelsonville James E. Storer Murray City Johnson Funeral Home F. M. Wentz Green Lawn Cemetery Friend Storer Mercy Hospital Canton

Judge Janes Handles 2 Intoxication Cases

Gallipolis man Norville Mc Coy 24 was fined 25 and costs after resisting officers during a drunken driving arrest. Crown City resident Richard Scarberry 55 also paid 10 and costs for intoxication as police arrested both men.

Gallipolis Norville McCoy William H. Janes Richard Scarberry Crown City

Gallia Academy clubs attend spring district conference

Twenty two members of Gallia Academy High School Hi Y and Tri Hi Y attended the annual spring district conference Monday evening at Oak Hill. They were accompanied by Tri Hi Y adviser Mrs Aven D Lusk and Hi Y adviser Joe Eachus.

Gallipolis Gallia Academy High School Oak Hill Aven D. Lusk Joe Eachus

Gallia County Issues First May Marriage License

Gallia County Probate Court issued the first May marriage license to Douglas A. Runyan and Doris Jean Frasher. Runyan is 25 of Gallipolis and Frasher 23 of Patriot, children of Smith B. and Burnetta Runyan and Edward and Bertha Akers Frasher.

Gallipolis Gallia County Douglas A. Runyan Doris Jean Frasher Smith B. and Burnetta Baker Runyan Edward and Bertha Akers Frasher

Library shows 74 films in April with 6888 viewers

Lawrence R. Huber, District Librarian, reports April film loan total of 74 titles shown 98 times to an audience of 6888, reflecting activity at the County District Library.

Gallipolis Gallia County Lawrence R. Huber

Mount St. Mary Hospital Birth Notices

A series of birth notices lists new daughters for families including Clifford Castle and Gary Ross, with names and residences across Athens Nelsonville New Lexington Logan Glouster and Union Furnace. Blood used Three pints.

Sandra Taylor Logan Virginia Ball Athens Nora Cagg Nelsonville Florence Saunders New Lexington Carol Sue Shark George Spangler Darrell Lehman Haydenville

Inoculations Rise At Weekly Free Clinic

Gallia County health nurses administered 131 polio inoculations at the weekly free clinic in the court house basement. They also gave 28 DPT shots, 31 smallpox vaccines, six tetravax and two typhoid shots, raising the year totals to 1596 polio, 363 DPT, and 31 smallpox vaccines.

Gallipolis Gallia Couny

Davis sentenced to five days for assault and battery

Elijah Herman Davis, 52, of Gallipolis Route 2, was fined $25 and costs and sentenced to five days in jail in Municipal Court after a dispute with a local taxi driver over a rate raise. Judge William H. Jones also ordered payment of a five dollar taxi bill.

Gallipolis Elijah Herman Davis Gallia County

Court Rules in Favor of Columbus Firm

Judge Robert M. Betz in Common Pleas Court ruled Lambert Jones Lumber Company of Columbus may recover $456.29 including 6 percent interest from Joe Dobbins of Bidwell Route 1. A separate case by Donald Haskins versus Emerson Reese was settled and dismissed at the defendant's costs.

Gallipolis Robert M. Betz Common Pleas Lambert Jones Lumber Company Columbus Joe Dobbins Bidwell Donald Haskins DBA Haskins Service Station Emerson Reese

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