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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1965

Page

5

Son of Roy Rogers dies in Germany at 18

Roy Rogers and Dale Evans learned their adopted son John David Sandy Rogers died Sunday at a U.S. Army dispensary in Frankfurt Germany. The 18 year old became ill after dining with friends Saturday and choked to death during a vomiting spasm. This is the third Rogers child to die. a 2 year old daughter Robin Elizabeth died in 1952 and a Korea orphan daughter Debbie 12 died in 1955 in a bus crash. The couple, who reside in Apple Valley California, run an inn and have six other children aged 13 to 22.

Hollywood Roy Rogers Dale Evans Pfe John David Sandy Rogers Frankfort Germany John Rogers Roy Dale Robin Elizabeth Debbie Korea Apple Valley Calif

Notables News Briefs From Around the World

Queen Salote of Tonga is named Dame Grand Cross in a historic honor by Queen Elizabeth II. Walter Guenther resigns as head of Neukoelln sanatorium and parliament member, amid medical study questions. Ella Fitzgerald seeks rest at Mt. Sinai after a Stanford show and ahead of Berkeley performance. Edward M. Kennedy notes Southeast Asia tour yields interest in peace and regional security. Vlad Kennedy and wife make a five day progress toward the United States from Southeast Asia.

Tonga South Sea Island Salote Elizabeth Walter Guenther West Berlin Neukoelln Socialist Party Ella Fitzgerald Mt. Sinai Hospital Hollywood Norman Grant Stanford University University of California At Berkeley U. S Edward M.kennedy D-Mass Southeast Asia Coun Vlad Kennedy United States South Viet Nam Thailand Laos Singapore Malaysia

Nelsonville Airman Puckett Promoted to A1C

Darrell G. Puckett son of Mrs Sybil L Puckett of 289 Fort St Nelsonville has been promoted to airman first class in the U S Air Force Airman Puckett is an aircraft instrument repairman at Charleston AFB South Carolina He is a graduate of Nelsonville High School His wife Sarah is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Bradley of Spartanburg South Carolina

Nelsonville Darrell G. Puckett Sybil L. Puckett Fort St U. S. Air Force Puckett Charleston Afb S. C Nelsonville High School Sarah Tom Bradley Spartanburg

Memorial Designed in Granite by Logan Monument Co

May we show you our wide selection of Logan Monument Co memorials crafted in enduring granite to honor a loved one with beauty everlasting. Master craftsmen dedicate themselves to inspired designs and quality lasting memorials.

Luci Johnson Seeks Parents’ Permission to Marry Nugent

Luci Johnson declined to discuss reports she sought her parents consent to marry Patrick Nugent. Nugent, 22, of Waukegan Illinois, said his private life is his own. The White House has not confirmed or denied the marriage report.

Washington Luci Johnson Patrick J. Nugent Nugent Waukegan Luci District Commissioner’s Advisory Council On Higher Education White House Georgetown University

Actress Rita Johnson Dies at 52 After Hemorrhage

Hollywood star Rita Johnson dies at County General Hospital from heart failure following a brain hemorrhage. The actress appeared in 22 films beginning in 1937.

Hollywood Rita Johnson County General Hospital Miss Johnson

40 Millionth Boy Scout Joins Movement

Nashville report notes 11 year old Peter Steitz of St Bartholomew Troop 177 named the 40 millionth boy to join the Boy Scouts of America since the movement began on February 8 1910.

Peter St. Bartholomew’s Boy Scout The Boy Scouts of America

Retiring Hamilton County Judge Hoy Resigns

Cincinnati based veteran judge Carson Hoy resigns from the Hamilton County Common Pleas Court effective December 31 citing health reasons. Hoy began political life as Mt Healthy mayor at age 24 and was elected to the bench in 1950 as a Republican, later being reelected twice. He is 62 and son of the late Willam E Hoy, known as Dummy Hoy, an auctioneer for the Reds.

Cincinnati Carson Hoy Hamilton County Cincinnati Reds

Chauncey Mayor Praises Youngsters After Halloween

Mayor Charles Wadley of Chauncey praised local youngsters for courtesy during Halloween. He noted one minor incident earlier but vandalism was minimal and curfew observance reduced trouble.

Chauncey Charles Wadley Wadley

Cadets Tour Dayton Base Air Force Museum

Eight Nelsonville Civil Air Patrol cadets and seniors toured Wright Patterson Air Force Base museum. They examined World War II aircraft jets missiles outside the building with Major and Mrs Byrd and others in attendance.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Air Force Museum Wright- Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Homer Byrd William Barber, Jr Tim Jacobs Vickiles Terry McDonald John Hartley Bill Whitlatch

Hauncey Personal Notices and Local Socials

Mrs. Jake Martin returns home after weeks visiting her children in Norwood and other Martins in Columbus. Miss Mabel Hughes of The Plains visits Aunt Mrs. Alice Shumway. Francis Howard hosts visitors from Akron Athens and Forsyth households. The Loyal Women’s Class of Millfield Christian Church meets at 7 30 p m at Anna Kozma’s home. Nelsonville resident Max R Wend reports headlights broken from his car near Dorr Run Rd.

Jake Martin Millfield Eldon Martin Norwood Max Martin Edward Martin Charess Martin Faye Cramer Columbus Mabel Hughes the Plains Alice Shumway Francis Howard John Davidson Juanita Lookado Akron Charles H. Howard Athens James Hanson Don Forsyth Chauncey Loyal Womens Millfield Christian Church Anna Pearl Kozma Nelsonville Max R. Wend Dorr Run Rd Route

Local Administratrix Named for Ohio Estates

Mil dred Sickels of Route 7 New Marshfield Ohio is named Administratrix of the estate of Charles Herbert Robinson of New Marshfield Athens County Ohio Creditors must file claims within four months Harold J Rose Probate Judge October 15 1965 Margaret McColley of 431 Elm Street Groveport Ohio is named Administratrix of the estate of Clarence Williams of Chauncey Athens County Ohio Dated October 22 1965 Richard J Chambers of Middleport Ohio is named Executor of the estate of Henry K Koehler of Meigs County Ohio Dated October 15 1965 F H OBrien Judge of the Probate Court Meigs County Ohio

Mildred Sickels New Marshfield Ohio Charles Herbert Robinson Tate Athens County Margaret McColley Elm Street Groveport Clarence Williams Chauncey Richard J. Chambers Middleport Henry KE. Koehler Meigs County

Frost Ohio woman named executrix of Ada Wolfe estate

Notice announces Chris tine F Byron of Route 1 Frost Ohio appointed administratrix with the Will Annexed of Ada Gertrude Wolfe, deceased, late of Athens. Dated this 30th day of October.

Christine F. Byron Route 1 Frost Ohio Ada Gertrude Wolfe Athens Athens County Ohio

Notice to Taxpayers Athens County real estate returns open for inspection

Notice under Section 5715.17 that Athens County real estate tax returns for the current year are open for inspection at the County Auditor’s office in the Court House Athens Ohio. The Board of Revision notes limited changes to valuations including destroyed buildings added or sub divided land value adjustments. Hearing set for November 5 1965 at 10:00 A M in the County Court House Athens Ohio by Auditor J W Whaley.

Athens County Court House Athens Ohio Board of Revision County Board of Revision County Court House J. W. Whaley

Notice of Probate for W. E. Pryor Estate

Probate proceeding in Wood County West Virginia Case No 25952 concerns the will of E W Pryor filed October 20 1965 with hearing set for January 1966 at 10:00 AM in the county court. Creditors must file sworn claims within six months or be barred. Dated October 29 1965 in Athens County Probate Court.

EB. W. Pryor Parl D. Pryor W. Pryor Parkersburg West Virginia E. W. Pryor Wood County

Wounded in Viet Nam Wants to Return to Service

Sgt. Claude W. Spiva 23 wounded in an ambush by Viet Cong wants to return to Vietnam as soon as possible. His mother in Decatur GA opposes it though his enlistment ends in 14 months. Spiva says he can do more for the Army in Vietnam and urges troops to stay past the protests at home.

FT. Gordon Claude W. Spiva Viet Nam Spiva United States 1St Infantry Division U. S Southeast Asia

Nelsonville Meetings and Community Film Showings

The Nelsonville Athletic Association holds a 7 30 p m meeting at the high school Tuesday. Films of the Logan Nelsonville football game will be shown. The Senior Citizens Club meets Thursday at 7 p m at the Little House Myers Street.

Nelsonville Athletic Association Logan-Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club Little House Myers St

Johnson First To Cast Vote

President Johnson was the first to vote at his home polling place in Johnson City Texas w here he grew up accompanied by Mrs Johnson. The main ballot measure asked voters to approve a proposal by Gov Connally to extend the governor and state officials term length.

Johnson City Tex Johnson John Connally Afl-Cio Connally

Operation Boost services slated for Veterans Day

Nelsonville events mark Veterans Day with VFW Post 3467 led demonstrations urging public support for South Viet Nam. Citizens are asked to pause at 11 am for silent prayer as Commander-in-chief Andy Borg stresses broad American backing amid Viet Nam war protests. Local observances at Public Square accompany the nationwide patriotic push.

Nelsonville South Viet Nam James H. Dishoney Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW America Viet Nam Andy Borg Southeast Asia Nelsonville Veterans Organizations

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