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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

5

Perry County Divorce Roundup and Will Notices

Robert H Simpson of Corning seeks divorce from Grace Simpson citing neglect and a proposed property settlement. Mary Ebersbach divorces Howard Ebersbach for neglect and cruelty, with a separation agreement on debts and child custody. Sharon Shaw divorces Frederick Shaw for neglect and cruelty, with a property settlement. Jean Ann Bashore suit against William Bashore dismissed at plaintiff’s request. Samuel Abram seeks divorce from Myrtle Abram with custody and household goods, citing neglect. Nina Hammer seeks divorce from Jerry Hammer for neglect and cruelty and restoration of maiden name. Teresa Riggs granted divorce from Hobart Riggs for neglect and cruelty with custody of a son. Mary J Hammer’s will Leaves estate to husband, then $100 each to two churches and remainder to Roseville Masonic lodge. Albert Sowers’s will leaves everything to wife Adda. Marriage licenses issued for Wesley McCauley and Beatrice Dumott. Lester Bell and Nancy Wahl. Earl Pride and Mary Lear. William Fortner and Alice Cannon.

Robert H. Simpson Corning Grace Simpson Mary Ebersbach Howard Ebersbach Sharon Sue Shaw Frederick Shaw Jean Ann Bashore Thornville William Bashore Samuel Abram New Lexington Myrtle Abram Trimble Nina Hammer Crooksville Jerry Hammer Mary J. Hammer Roseville Paul

Phelps announce birth of daughter Brenda Lee

Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Phelps announce the birth of a daughter, Brenda Lee, born May 9 at Holzer Hospital. Grandparents include Mrs. Thomas Eynon, Mrs. Lawrence Whitlatch, Henry Phelps, and Raymond Hayes. Great-grandparents named Leora Schart, Mr. and Mrs. Carson Hayes, and Mrs. Nanna Null.

Syracuse Ronnie Phelps Holzer Hospital Brenda Lee Thomas Eynon Lawrence Whitlatch Henry Phelps Letart Falls Raymond Hayes Point Pleasant Leora Schart Pomeroy Carson Hayes Nanna Null Parkersburg W. Va

Esther Class Meets In Church Parsonage

In Nelsonville the Esth er Class of the First Christian Church met at the parsonage for its monthly business meeting and a dinner. Hostess Rev. Ted Faulconer and Mrs. Faulconer were assisted by Mrs. Goldie Herrold and Mrs. Grace Jones. The class president Mrs. Anna Lowery presided. Reports were given by Mrs. Velma Pritchard amid attendance by members including Mrs. Edna Scott and others.

Nelsonville Esther First Christian Church Ted Faulconer Goldie Herrold Grace Jones Anna Lowery Velma Pritchard Edna Scott Maude Evans Elizabeth Perkins Otto Tharp

Eastern Star Holds Annual Inspection at Masonic Temple

Shawnee Bluebell Chapter 151 of the Order of Eastern Star held its annual inspection led by Lois Craig deputy grand matron District 27 at the Masonic Temple. 45 members and 53 visitors attended. honored guest Bertha Huffman and reps from 11 chapters observed candlelight initiation and the theme I Would Be True.

Bluebell Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Lois Craig Margaret Ashbaugh Bert Ridenour Bertha Huffman New Lexington Ashbaugh

Woman Cited After Mishap in Nelsonville Court

Mrs Ida B Davis Brooks of Fifth Street Jacksonville was fined 20 dollars and costs in Mayor Hillearys Court for improper starting from a parked position after a collision on Watkins Street. George Godenshwager 64 of Madison Street was involved. no injuries reported. Fred Smith forfeited a 20 dollar bond for passing a school bus in another case.

Nelsonville Ida B. Davis Brooks Fifth St Jacksonville Hilleary Brooks Watkins St George Godenschwager Madison St Godenschwager Keller and Weltner, Inc Chestnut and Watkins Watkins

Two Ideas for the Cook

Cooking tips describe an old fashioned roast rub with flour salt pepper and paprika to brown the meat. A quick lunch suggests quartered hot hard cooked eggs on buttered toast with mushroom sauce and parsley or paprika for color.

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