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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1973

Page

6

Mason Sadie Elias 80 former Mason telephone worker dies

Sadie Elias of Mason aged 80 died Monday at Pleasant Valley Hospital. She was a former Mason telephone company employee and is survived by three sisters and two brothers. Services Thursday 130 p.m. at Foglesong Funeral Home, with burial in Mason Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Wednesday.

Mason Sadie Elias Pleasant Valley Hospital David Margaret Harper Elias Telephone Company Tony Akron Dave Elmer Jennie) Martin Point Pleasant Orval Clara) Redman Ralph Margaret) Pickens Foglesong Funeral Home Clarence McCloud Mason Memorial Cemetery McCoy and Moore Vinton

Funeral for Hoy H. Roush Held at Foglesong

Hoy H. Roush 67 of Mason died Monday at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Funeral Wednesday 1:30 p.m. at Foglesong Funeral Home with Tom Clarke and Richard McCleery officiating. Burial in Graham Cemetery. Roush, a retired carpenter, is survived by Virginia Lee Roush a son Robert E. Roush Mason. two daughters Carol Proffitt Mason and Etta Richardson New Haven. two sisters Ora McCully Wheeling and Mary Harris. three brothers Harry Caledonia Paul Point Pleasant and Robert Letart Route. six grandchildren. Visitation at Foglesong Tuesday 2–4 p.m. and 7–9 p.m.

Mason Hoy H. Roush Veterans Memorial Hospital Foglesong Tom Clarke Richard McCleery Graham Cemetery Roush Broad Run Park and Etta Roush Roush Virginia Lee Roush Robert E. Roush James Carol) Proffitt David Etta) Richardson New Haven Ora McCully Mary Harris Wheeling Harry Caledonia Ohio Paul Point Pleasant Robert Letart

Four Injured in Gallia County Three Vehicle Collision

Four people were injured in a three car crash Saturday at 4 40 PM on Route 2 at Gallipolis Ferry. Earl Martin 36 of Gallipolis rear ended Samuel Holliday 57 of Point Pleasant, pushing into a parked car owned by Donald Walker of Gallipolis. Dorothy E Clench 53 and Virginia M Clonch 12 were treated at Holzer Medical Center. Samuel Holliday and Earl Martin were hospitalized at Pleasant Valley. Holliday cited for vehicle control.

Point Pleasant Gallipolis Mason County Sheriff's Department Earl Martin Samuel Holliday Martin Donald Walker Holzer Medical Center Dorothy E. Clench Virginia M. Clonch Holliday Pleasant Valley Hospital

Will Honor Vinton Band Banquet in McArthur

An awards banquet for Vinton County High School Band members will be held Saturday evening at McArthur Elementary School. Next week the band will visit Wilton Hamden Zaleski and McArthur elementary schools to promote instrumental playing.

Mcarthur Vinton County Wilton Hamden Zaleski

Jackson Driver Cited After Car Overturns on Highway

Jackson man William H. Cochran aged 20 was cited for excessive speed after his car overturned on the Appalachian Highway west of Route 327. Passenger Stephen D. Long aged 18 sustained minor injuries. vehicle demolished.

Wellston Jackson State Highway Patrol William H. Cochran

Mason County Deeds And Transfers Summary

Deed transfers list numerous parcels in Mason County including Waggener Lewis and Robinson Districts. Transfers move ownership to individuals and couples such as Emma Zak Robert Quillen Hartley Hartley Selby Warner Neal Harmaon Cummings Farley Holley Lee Berkley Williamson Young Lowman Stephens Buskirk from multiple grantors.

J. L Della Whittington Emma Zak Donald C Thelma D. James Robert W Norma J. Quillen Cornstalk Land Company Inc Cooper Vitus Ethel Hartley Jr Robert O Erma Nne Aeath Selby Lewis Steve G Nancy M. Warner Lorn J Thelma Faye Campbell Clendenin Clayton Connie Stewart Barbara Jo Thomas D.cobb Faye Neal Helen B Walter H. Harmaon Ida B. Cummings Donzella Park John Mary Farley Cooper Melvin Norma Holley Hannan William E Linda S. Lee Paul L Bethelene D. Berkley

Rev Stanton Smith Appointed Director of Lancaster Camp Grounds

The Rev. F. Stanton Smith, pastor in Meigs County, was appointed by Bishop F. Gerald Ensley to direct Lancaster Camp Grounds in Fairfield County. He succeeds the late Rev. Paul E. Lindsey and will lead the camp’s centennial institution as a key West Ohio Conference site hosting chautauqua programs, retreats, and church gatherings. Smith, native of Licking County, is a Newark High School graduate with studies at Ohio University and Garrett Biblical Institute. He and wife Nancy have two sons and a daughter.

F. Stanton Smith Meigs County United Methodist Church F. Gerald Ensley Lancaster Camp Grounds Fairfield County Paul E. Lindsey Licking County Smith Newark High School Ohio University Garrett Biblical Institute Nancy Forest Paul Nancy Jane Lancaster West Ohio Ohio

Thompson Dismisses Nine Cases at Mason County Court

Mason County Circuit Court led by Judge James Lee Thompson dismissed nine cases on Friday, including three contempt actions involving Ruth Bonecutter and others and six divorce filings such as Kinzel Lee Roush versus Marvin Clayton Roush and Sheila Hevenin versus Dennis Thevenin.

Point Pleasant Mason County James Lee Thompson Ruth Bonecutter Samuel Bonecutter Lawrence L. Patterson Rose Marie Patterson Judith Ann Abbott William Harold Abbott Kinzel Lee Roush Marvin Clayton Roush Shelia Hevenin Dennis Thevenin Robert E. Fruth Bonnie June Fruth Shirley Ann Woodall Martin Randall Woodall Brenda Sue Wilson Thomas Michael Wilson Betty Ann Eynon John Dayton Eynon

Jewells Honored At Picnic Near Glouster

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Jewell were honored at a family picnic and bridal shower held at the Fabian farm near Glouster. Attendees included multiple relatives and friends listed by name.

Glouster Ronnie Jewell Jewells Fabian Farm Lester Champlier Charles Champlier Frank Jewell Frank E. Jewell John Vaido Tom Jewell Dennis Davis Denny Zenith Jewell Monk Gary Vaughan Faye Nott Emma Jean Bycofski Eleanor Patterson Doug Cookie Patterson Butchie Louis Vaughan Ida Mae Stoneburner Gilbert Bingman Guy Vaughn Bernice Lowery

Dupler Honored With Shower In Nelsonville

Angela Dupler was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs Phil Evans in Nelsonville. Co hostess Greta Jennice. Dupler bride elect of Terry Welch. Attendees included Sherry Evans Wahnetta Jennice Mary Jennice Nancy Christian Regina Warren and others. Prizes went to Sherry Evans and Florence Clifford.

Nelsonville Angela Dupler Phil Evans Greta Jennice Miss Dupler Terry Welch Sherry Evans Wahnetta Jennice Mary Jennice Nancy Christian Regina Warren Mary McKnight Florence Clifford Nancy Rogers Greta Jannice Nadine Evans Helen Dupler

Banquet and Slides Set At First United Presbyterian

Syracuse church hosts a mother-daughter banquet with slides of the Holy Land. Star Class plans for the May meeting were reviewed. Ruth Zavitz led the program, with Myla Hudson as June hostess. Mrs. Hat tie Zavitz of Michigan attended as a guest.

Syracuse Holy Land First United Presbyterian Church Church Frankie Mumaw Ruth Zavitz Zavitz Myla Hudson Rachel McBride Hattie Zavitz Michigan

Crooks Welcome Son as Visiting Family Members

Recent guests of Mr and Mrs Walter Crooks included their son Lt Commander Gene Crooks wife and two sons John and Mark from Washington DC. Lt Crooks continues dentistry studies at Bethesda Hospital. A family dinner followed with Mr and Mrs Daniel Thomas their children and Mr and Mrs Edward Crooks and children also present.

Middleport Walter Crooks Gene Crooks John Mark Washington, D.C Crooks Bethesda Hospital Daniel Thomas Edward Crooks

Electrical brownouts predicted in American cities

Experts forecast rising electrical brownouts over the next decade as cities face voltage reductions that strain motors, dim TV pictures, and cause lights to fade.

Club Members Awarded Prizes At New Me Club Meet

In Gallipolis three members of the New Me Club performed tricks. Cindy Leyoc crowned queen. two others tied for best pig. Linda Wells led games with Evelyn Wells, Barbara Wells, Cindy Leyoc, Carol Leyoc, Thelma Lance, Connie Putnam, Ruth Putnam winners. Carol Leyoc won the door prize. In Middleport the Clothing Bank at the Church of Christ closes after Tuesday and will reopen June 5 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Gallipolis New Me Cindy Leyoc Linda Wells Evelyn Barbara Wells Cindy Carol Leyoc Thelma Lance Connie Ruth Putnam Middleport

Mrs Meade Hosts Glouster Church Club Meeting

GLOUSTER WSCS of the United Methodist Church met at Mrs. Paul Meade’s home. Joy Boyer spoke on England and Church Women in England, answering questions. Plans were finalized for a May 22 celebration with Jacksonville and Trimble churches as guests.

Glouster WSCS United Methodist Church of Paul Meade Old Rugged Cross Enid Cox Joy Boyer England Jacksonville Trimble Pauline Gamwell Meade Trinda Wilson

Arts Festival Planned At Vinton High Friday

McARTHUR The Second Annual Festival of the Arts will be at Vinton County High School Gym Friday at 7 30 p m The program is a joint presentation by the music physical education art and English departments The concert band directed by George A Harizal will perform Bandology The Masterpiece themes from Thus Spoke Zarathustra and Sounds of the Three Dog Night The Sousa Band Award will honor a graduating senior The dance portion organized by Mrs Marjorie Helm features Shevawn Reffett and Rebecca Hubbell The art department headed by Ms Susan Thorton displays student work in the balcony The Drama Club presents The Sweater Emi ly Will and David Kaufman Jan Wright reads The Last Flower by James Thurber The Vocal Music Department directed by Mrs Virginia Atkinson concludes with This is a Great Country Fifty Nifty United States Brother Man Michael Row The Boat Ashore Pieces of April Dont Let the Good Life Pass You By Old Fashioned Love Song and a blues rock original by chorus members The Arion Award for outstanding ability in band and chorus will be presented.

John Phillip Sousa Band Marjorie Helm Shevawn Reffett Vinton County High School Vocal Music Virginia Atkinson United States Michael

Firemen Choose Officers In Point Pleasant

The Point Pleasant Fire Department elected its officers on Monday night. Melvin Johnson was named chief with Bob Rice as assistant chief Jim Roach and Charlie Wood as first lieutenants Greg Wright as second lieutenant Philip Ball as president Donnie Kapp as secretary and Johnny Wamsley as treasurer. The chief is chosen every two years.

Point Pleasant Melvin Johnson Bob Rice Jim Roach Charlie Wood Greg Wright Philip Ball Donnie Kapp Johnny Wamsley

Germany's Sachs Tops Public Opinion Polls as Socialite

Tuebeen gen Germany Gunther Sachs, millionaire playboy and Bardot ex husband, is named West Germanys most prominent socialite in a nationwide public opinion poll.

Tuebeingen Germany Gunther Sachs Brigitte Bardot West Germany

Burr Oak Lodge Hosts Varied May Meetings

Glendale area Burr Oak Lodge lists out of town groups using facilities in May. Meetings include Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co for 21. DPW with 85. Ohio Credit Union League for 31. Saturday Comics Bowling League for 34. YOHAT social for 50. Kappa Zeta social for 36. Antique Car Club dinner for 20. Border Dairy meeting for 14 with social. Educational TV 75 at social dinner. Senior Citizens from Cuyahoga Falls for 41 dinner. TLF Realty reservations for 25. a Athens wedding reception for 100. Progressive Study Club noon meeting May 15 with 16 reservations.

Glouster Burr Oak Lodge Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Department of Public Works Ohio Ohio Credit Union League Saturday Comics Bowling League Columbus Yohat of Kappa Zeta Crooksville Antique Car Club Newark Border Dairy of Cuyahoga Falls T.L.F. Realty Beachwood Athens Progressive Study Club of

Retired Teachers Hear 20 Singers in Nelsonville Program

Athens County Retired Teachers Association met at the Christian Church in Nelsonville for National Music Week events. Kathryn McCoy and Anna Baker led 20 Nelsonville Junior High School students in solos and chorus numbers as 55 members and one guest attended. Maynard McDaniel was remembered in a silent tribute. An SE director resignation from Mrs. Marjorie Snider was read due to ill health. The next meeting, a potluck picnic, is set for July 7 at 12:30 p.m. at City Park in Glouster.

Helen Dinsmoor Christine Danford Kathryn McCoy Anna Baker Nelsonville Danford Dinsmoor Maynard McDaniel Marjorie Snider New Lexington

Middleport Emergency Squad Handles Three Weekend Calls

The Middleport Emergency Squad answered three calls over the weekend. Pauline Russell of 238 Lincoln St was taken to Holzer Medical Center at 9 18 p.m Saturday for breathing trouble. Sunday 1 20 p.m George Luster of Bryan Place was taken to Veterans Memorial Hospital. At 3 33 p.m Mrs Swan of Shady Cove Road was treated at Veterans Memorial Hospital for severe abdominal pains.

Middleport Pauline Russell Lincoln St Holzer Medical Center George Luster Bryan Place Veterans Memorial Hospital Swan Shady Cove Road

Glouster and Pomeroy Personal News Briefs

Private William Love of Akron visits his grandmother Mrs. Rose Love in Oakdale and will return to Camp LeJeune after a 10 day leave. Mrs. Mary Griffin of Akron also visits. Chief Petty Officer Robert Lowery and family stay at their Oakdale mobile home. he heads to a Mediterranean cruise for eight months before 20 years of Navy service retirement. Richard Mitchum, 18, an escapee from Fairfield School for Boys, is jailed in Meigs County on auto larceny charges after a patrol stops him on Route 7 bypass with a car reported stolen from Pomeroy Motor Co.

Glouster William Love Akron Rose Love Oakdale Pvt Love Camp LeJuene N.C Mary Griffin Robert Lowery Darlene Mike Lowery Pomeroy Richard Mitchum Fairfield School For Boys Meigs County Mitchum State Highway Patrol Route 7 Pomeroy Motor Co

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