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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1969

Page

11

Young Republicans Hear Praise From State Auditor

State Auditor Roger Cloud addressed the 16th Congressional District Federation of Young Republican Clubs at Patrick's Steak House in Nelsonville. He praised the party auxiliaries and noted rising welfare costs with 1965 67 totaling 442 million and 1967 69 at 894 million while urging job placement to cut welfare costs and support vocational schools.

Nelsonville Roger Cloud 16Th Congressional District Federation of Young Republican Clubs Patrick's Cloud Republican Party Republican Club James David Booth Federation Homer Pete) Abele McArthur Fourth District Court of Appeals Paul Matia Cleveland Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs Eleanor Crow Logan Shirley Beegle Pomeroy Young Republican William Morgan Perry County Janice Wolfe Columbus Ohio League of YR Ralph Triplett Washington William Keslar Muskingum Robert Strang Newark Nelsonville Tar Club Hooenbaugh Judge Abele

Lights and Sewer Issues Tabled by Nelsonville Council

Nelsonville Utility Chairman Carl Young reported progress on street light upgrades in three city areas with relocations and additions on Ashton Ave North St and Rhine St He also noted a broken Church St sewer line near the George Arnold property emitting sewage and asked for repairs The mayor said the sewer was privately installed and not city responsibility. the issue was referred to the Service Safety Director for action

Nelsonville Carl Young Ashton Ave North St Myers St Rhine St Young Church St George Arnold Service Safety Earl Hilleary

Cleaning system plan discussed by Nelsonville officials

Mayor Earl Hilleary and sweeper operator Clarence Keplar outlined a new cleaning system for city streets at the May council session. Estimated cost 2900 dollars, plus nuts bolts and labor. Parking on one side of streets was proposed to aid sweeping with a study by the Street Committee.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Clarence Keplar Keplar Hilleary

Nelsonville Studies Trailer Ordinance Revisions

The judiciary committee led by Chairman Don Kern reviews an ordinance on house trailer locations and regulations. They will study coding and zoning measures with Planning Commission before submitting recommendations to the city council, noting state codes currently govern trailer courts.

Nelsonville Judiciary Committee Don Kern Kern Committee Planning Commission

Mrs Brown Is Honored At Shower

Mrs Ralph M Brown of Nelsonville Route 2 was honored at a shower Tuesday night hosted by Mrs Duane L Roberts of Nelsonville Route 1. Guests joined in games and contests with refreshments served to a list of attendees. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Young, Mrs Lanner, Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Nelson.

10Th District Jim Brown Crooksville Jody Lee Nelsonville Ralph M. Brown Duane L. Roberts Fred Kirkendall Jack Thompson D-H. Woodard Weldon Brown Joe Christian Linda Christian Walter Lanner Edward Nelson Clarence Wingman Nye Wingman Homer © Nail, Sr Carlin Carpenter Elvin Bean Charles Snake Robert Riley Fayue Young Mrs Young Lanner Carpenter Nelson Clarence Robson Jack Ingram Muriel Cushc Roger Beatty Larry Hoffman Barney Jacobs

Vinton County High Names 1969 Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Earl Cecil Jr. is named valedictorian of Vinton County High School class of 1969. Robert Bullock earns salutatorian honors. Cecil is a Scout leader and athlete headed to Ohio University as chemistry honors student. Bullock is an Eagle Scout and four-year class officer, entering Ohio University pre medical track.

Cecil Bullock Vinton County McArthur Earl Cecil Jr Earl Cecil Vinton County High School Earl Boys’ State Republican Club Ohio University Robert Bullock Richard E. Bullock Western Michigan University Kalamazoo National Science Foundation

Area Death Notices

Martha A Neikirk 87 of 524 Jackson St Nelsonville died Thursday night at Mount St Mary Hospital after six weeks as a patient. Survived by sister Muriel Nichols and many nieces and nephews. Services Sunday 1 p.m. Johnson Funeral Home. Burial Green Lawn Cemetery. CIRCLEVILLE Frank Le Roy 77 former Athens resident died Wednesday at home in Stoutsville. Survived by wife Goldie son Jack two daughters and four grandchildren. Services Saturday 1 30 p.m. Defenbaugh Funeral Home. Burial Stoutsville Cemetery.

Nelsonville Martha A. Neikirk Jackson St Mount St. Mary Hospital Circleville Frank LeRoy Athens Stoutsville Goldie Jack Grove City Myra Ellen LeRoy Pasadena Calif Jeanne Hamill Philadelphia

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Allen

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Elizabeth Allen of the serving arms hospital will be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at Meek Funeral Home Senecaville. The Rev Louise Rogers will officiate. Burial will follow in Buffalo Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Johnson Funeral Home Roy Ballard Green Lawn Cemetery Defenbaugh Circleville Eugene Flowers Stoutsville Cemetery Athens Mary Elizabeth Allen Tering Arms Hospital Meek Senecaville Louise Rogers Buffalo Cemetery

Mrs. Iva Ward Former Middleport Resident Dies

Mrs. Iva Miller Ward of Columbus former Middleport resident died early Friday morning. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home in Middleport.

Middleport Iva Miller Ward Columbus Rawlings-Coats Funeral Home

Legion Poppy Sale Planned by Nelsonville Auxiliary

Glenford Dugan Post 229 American Legion will sell poppies Saturday in Nelsonville. Mayor Hilleary proclaims Friday and Saturday Buddy Poppy Days. Proceeds fund Auxiliary Unit child welfare and Veterans rehabilitation services. Mrs June Watkins says contributions aid veterans making poppies and hospitalized care.

Nelsonville Glenford Dugan The American Legion Earl Hilleary Buddy Auxiliary Unit Funds For Child Welfare Veterans Rehabilitation Services June Watkins

Mount St Mary Hospital Births and Admits List

Birth announcements note Mr and Mrs Peter Heidtman of Athens welcomed a daughter. Admitted patients include Mrs Beverly Morgan of Stockport and Master Hansi Roberts of Gloucester Route 3, Miss Norma Willis of Chauncey, Harry Evans of Nelsonville, Charles Mahoan of Gloucester, Mrs Nancy Williams of Trimble, and several others. Additional entries mention Mrs Larry Bycofski and son, Mrs Katherine Polley, Charles Handa, John Tolson, Miss Cheryl Thompson, Mrs Hazel Jenkins, Miss Angela Ackison, and Mrs Sarah Remy.

Beverly Morgan Stockport Hansi Roberts Glouster Norma Willis Chauncey Harry Evans Nelsonville Charles Mahoan Nancy Williams Trimble Larry Bycofski Katherine Polley Charles Handa John Tolson Chery Thompson Hazel Jenkins Angela Ackison Sarah Remy

Hocking Valley Hospital Announces Logan Newborns

Logan couples welcome a son named Logan at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Recipients include Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Smith and Miss Gloria Waltz among Logan residents. Other mentions list Mrs. Lloyd Beck Mrs. FE Myrtle Funk and Mrs. Beatrice Carnes of New Straitsville and Mrs. Larry Nye with Dennis McCune dismissed.

Gloria Waltz Lloyd Beck Myrtle Funk Logan Beatrice Carnes New Straitsville Dennis McCune Larry Nye

Athens Marine Killed in Vietnam Marine Lance Cpl Larry Spaulding

Larry Eu gene Spaulding 20 of 97 N Congress Lt Athens was killed Monday in Vietnam from small arms fire. A graduate of Athens High School he entered service May 7 1968 and left for Vietnam Oct 24 1968. Survived by parents Bernard and Judith Ann sister and brother plus grandparents. Funeral arrangements by Hughes Funeral Home to be announced.

Lance Cpl Larry Eugene Spaulding N. Congress Vietnam Marine Corps Columbus Corporal Spaulding Athens High School Academy of the New Church Bryn Athryn Athens The Order of DeMolay Lane League Pony League American Legion Bernard B. Spaulding Sr Bernard Jr Judith Ann Muriel Spaulding Guy A Spaulding Chauncey

Trinity United Methodist Church Children’s Day Program

Logan readers are invited to Trinity United Methodist Church 105 W Hunter St for the annual Children’s Day on Sunday at 7 p.m. Elementary pageant When Roses Bloom features named child performers and groups. Preschool songs and recitations accompany the 10 15 a.m. worship with the Children’s Choir and two anthems. Offering supports global mission work.

Jesus Mike Hartsock Chidren

Sixth Grade Performs At Grange Hall

Eighteen students from Poston Elementary School sixth grade and instructor Jack Osborne visited York Grange No. 2436 at Grange Hall Oak Grove. They performed square dancing and a bamboo pole dance with background explanations by Osborne. Jackie Osborne and Eddie Mikkiff attended, with refreshments served after the program led by Mrs Betty Cagg.

Grange Hall Nelsonville Poston Jack Osborne York Grange Oak Grove Osborne

Refresher Course Given To Firemen

Logan city firemen, 20 regular and volunteer, take a 36 hour refresher basic firemanship course by the State Department of Vocational Education. Classes are at the department with trainer Skip Hammond. Fire Chief Robert Courter says firemen renew basics every three years.

Logan Logan City Fire Department State Department of Vocational Educaton Skip Hammond Pleasantville Robert Courter

Man Denies Guilt In Shootings arraigned in Gallia Court

William Stewart, 68 of Ewington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and wounding at municipal court. Bond set at 5000 and he remained jailed after failing to post. Deputies say he shot Clayton Snyder and James Sprouse of Ewington with a 22 caliber revolver just after midnight. both victims in fair condition at Holzer Medical Center.

Gallipolis William Stewart Ewington Stewart Clayton Snyder James Sprouse Gallia County Holzer Medical Center

Commission Is Received Gerald Vermillion Earns Air Force Commission

Gerald Vermillion of Baker Road received his Air Force commission after graduating as a second lieutenant from Lackland AFB in Texas. He is on leave with wife Donna and baby Troy before departing Sunday for Laredo AFB for pilot training. Vermillion is son of Mr and Mrs M Vermillion. Larry Jones of the Denver Rockets was AAC high scorer last season with 2133 points.

Gerald Vermillion Baker Road Air Force Lackland Afb Texas Donna Troy Laredo Afb Tex M. Vermillion Larry Jones Denver Rockets American Basketball Association

Second Annual Spring Banquet of McArthur Free Will Baptist Youth

McArthur Lake Hope Lodge hosted 37 teens and nine adults for the Second Annual Spring Banquet of the McArthur Free Will Baptist Youth Fellowship. A devotional period followed dinner. choruses performed and Ray Gartman sang two numbers. Youth director Jim Henderson gave awards to Ruby Parker and David Potter for faithful service. Rev Don Pegram delivered a talk titled Who Am I What Am I Doing Here Where Am I Going.

Jim Henderson Ruby Parker David Potter Don Pegram Sciotodale Free Will Baptist Church

Miss Wolfe Earns BA at Warren Wilson College

Miss Elyse Anne Wolfe daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald E Wolfe of Nelsonville Route 1 earned a bachelor of arts degree at Warren Wilson College commencement in the college chapel on May 9 She also received a Scholars Pin for academic achievement during Honors Night A York High School Buchtel graduate class of 1965. Pro football pioneer Dan Reeves helped relocate the Cleveland Rams to Los Angeles in 1946 and is now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame Canton Ohio.

Nelsonville Elyse Anne Wolfe Donald E. Wolfe Warren Wilson College Swannanoa N. K Wolfe Miss Wolfe York High School Buchtel Warren Wilson United Presbyterian Church Dan Reeves West Coast Cleveland Rams Los Angeles Reeves Canton Ohio

Proposed Relocation And Abandonment Of State Routes In Hocking Athens Area

Long public notice outlines proposed relocation and abandonment of multiple state routes US 33 US 2 US 39 and others in Starr and York Townships Hocking Athens and Nelsonville Ohio. It details classifications major highway status pending relocations and public hearing deadlines and submission dates with access to maps drawings and comments.

Appointment of Co Executors for John R Sprague Estate

Notice names Bernadine Main of 173 E Store St Athens and Edward A of Northwood Dr Athens as co executors of the John R Sprague estate at 33 Morris Ave Athens. Creditors must file claims with the probate office by the stated date. Dated May 30 100? Harold J Rose Probate Judge of Athens County.

Bernadine Main E. Store Sr Athens Edward A Northwood Drive Otvo We Beer John R Sprague Morris Avenue Athens County Harold J, Rose

Notice of Adminstration for the Estate of Medge A Roker

Notice informs that time L Shields of S979 Rena Price Dayten Otic has been appointed administrator of the estate of Medge A Roker deceased of Athens County. Creditors must file their claims with four months from May 1008 in writing. Filed by MAROLO J ROSE Probate Judge.

Rena Price Deyten Otic Athens County Witten Marolo J Rose Seid

Appointment of Executors for Estate of William O Pratt

Notice of appointment of Harold J Nose as executor of the estate of William O Pratt, deceased, Athens County. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary within four months. Dated April 28.

Appointment of Executor for Stelle Myers Estate in Athens County

Notice announces Richards and Myers of Guyeetne Oro appointed as Executors of the Stelle Myers estate in Lodi Town, Athens County, Ohio. Creditors must file claims with the fiduciary by April 2, 1968, under Probate Judge Harold J. Rose of Sold County. Amount shown includes $2.38.

Richards& Myers Guyeetne Oro Stelle Myers Lodi Athens Covnty Oia Harold J Rose Sold County

SALE OF TIMBER BIDS FOR Gifford State Forest

Sealed bids for the 199 crop timber at Gifford State Forest in Bern Township Athens County will be received until 7 00 pm Monday June 6. Bid terms and full sale conditions available from Leonard Kerns Route 2 Chesteros Ave who lives on the property and can be reached by telephone. The Division of Forestry and Reclamation reserves the right to reject any bids.

Ohio Dvvision Porestry Gifford State Fores Bern Township Athens County Ore Leonard Kerns Chesterts Ove Siete Obie Yuserves Division of Forestry & Reclamation Stete Athens Otwo

Notice to Bidders and Probate Inventories in Athens County

Notice to bidders invites bids for school buses by the Athens City School District Athens Ohio with bids due May 26 1887 and opened by the clerk at 3 30 p m Eastern Daylight Time. Also listed are inventories and appraisements filed May 9 19eP for Clyde R Featherston Cort S Mansfield and proceedings before the Athens County Probate Court with objections due five days before hearing.

Athena City School Dirette Athens Ore Mandov Board of Educaten Perate Athens County Ohio Protate Court Towit Clyde R&r Featherston Cort S. Mansfield Heying Harold J Rose Sondra Li

Sale of Real Estate in Nelsonville Athens County Ohio

Public auction conducted by Sheriff EF Shields on May 22 1969 at 1 00 PM offers two real estate parcels in Nelsonville Ohio. The first comprises Lot 605 and adjacent parcels on Campbell Street with specific boundary lines and references to prior deeds. The second parcel covers off Lot 605 in Watkine Addition with exceptions noted. Premises appraised at 7500 dollars, minimum bid two thirds of appraisal. payment cash in hand day of sale.

Court House Athens Ohio Nelsonville Walter Welt Camebell Street Ley Athens County Watkine Willam Elizabeth Wright Welter Wott Dore M. Wott Lebb Harris Dore M. Phillies W. S Philips Arheos County Premvass Comveyett Seeman Barney Neiman Robert Neman John Carter Recorders Campbell Street Bend

Ohio Department of Highways Notice of Hearing

State of Ohio Department of Highways will hold a public hearing on June 2 1969 at 1000 AM local time at the Tri County Vocational School near Nelsonville Ohio. The hearing covers proposed relocation of State Route 67 and extension of Route 78 including abandonment of portions of Route 67 and related changes in Athens and Mocking counties with maps of proposed highway changes to be shown.

Eens Swe Resources Recreation Federal Agennaes Higheo Offier Muskingum Drive Morera Denertment Devision Mariette Ohvo State OF Ohio D Department OF Highways Columbus Ohio Director of Highways of Oho Wis Public Heart Stendard Nelsonville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dorothy Oakley Margie Forbes Ladel McFadden First Ward T. A. Hickman II Fourth Ward Forbes Service Safety Director Eudora Chapter No Order of the Eastern Star Masonic Temple Hocking Craig Earl Patterson General Electric Paulette Eileen Matheny Farmers and Merchants Bank Gerald Lee McNichols Louretville Old Linda Susan Noyior Loureville Kootaga Area Keith Batt Boy Scouts of America Batt Hock-Hocking First Christian Church John L. Dake Jack Stark Mrs. Brown Kentucky Frank Niekirk First United Methodist Church WSCS Women's Benefit Association Muriel Nichols Silver Springs Bernard and Myra LeRoy LeRoy Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Allen Services Mrs Iva Ward Legion Peter Heidtman Hocking Valley Community Hospital Charles R.smith Logan Athens Marine Victim Larry Spaulding Hughes Funeral Home Larry FE Spaulding Jackie Osborne Eddie Midkiff Betty Cagg Turing Steve Rewte Glenga Meching Mente Creserg Pont of Crosmeg Jess Heigh Tighwarys Ewlep Grote Hocking County Im Yore Journal OF the Diretor OF Highways Ardene Cownty Penn York Township Mane County West Corporation Sard York Townships Journal OF the Director OF Highways Isla Board of Education Sel Rosenberg Ace M Elvan Ohie Nelsonville Home and Savings Association Piginnit Robert D. Ranch Norman Rarich Hereia Shields James FP Arortey
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