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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1962

Page

12

Death Claims Hoblitzell 74 former major league player

R C Dick Hoblitzell 74 a former major league baseball player and club manager died in a Parkersburg hospital after a two week stay. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox and was a roommate of Babe Ruth. He returned to Wood County in 1932 to manage the family stock farm and later served as county commissioner and sheriff in Republican politics.

Parkersburg W. Va R. C Dick) Hoblitzell Hoblitzell Cincinnati Reds Boston Red Sox Sox Babe Ruth Boston Wood County

Partition Petition Filed in Athens County Court

On November 2, 1962, Charles Fade et al filed a partition petition in the Court of Common Pleas for Athens County Ohio naming Velma Hanning as defendant. The notice requires an answer by December 29. Kenneth G. Preston, Attorney at Law.

Court OF Common Athens County Court of Common Pleas Ohio Kenneth G. Preston Anna Pearl McVay Olland Jones Rolland Rowland, Bridgewater & Gray

Probate notices in Athens County Ohio 1962 land sales and estates

Notices announce multiple probate actions in Athens County Ohio. Administrators seek sale of real estate to pay debts for James F Kirkendall and Anna Pearl McVay estates. Trustees seek court permission to sell church land and related parcels for a new church. Also published is a suit involving Ohio Fuel Gas Company against Wittmer for damages and contract dissolution.

McArthur GI In Germany

Army Specialist 4 Eddie B. Akers son of Mr and Mrs Earl Akers McArthur Route 2 participated with the 3d Infantry Division 18th Artillery in Exercise Maine Rock a two week field training run in southern Germany. Akers is assigned to Battery A in Germany entered the Army in December 1960 and completed basic at Ft Knox Ky 25 year old Zaleski High School graduate 1955. He previously worked for J W Watson Co Columbus. His wife Carol accompanies him in Germany.

J. W. Watson Co Columbus Carol Germany

Horse Wins, Breeder Dies at Waterford Park Race Track

Lee H. Barton of Springfield Illinois collapsed and died after his horse Kings Bath won the second race at Waterford Park in Chester West Virginia. Barton was 57 and died en route to East Liverpool Ohio hospital.

Chester W. Va Illinois Waterford Park Lee H. Barton Springfield Barton Kings Bath Liverpool Ohio

Vinton County Court Notes

In Vinton County, the court handles divorces for Helen May Nier versus James F. Nier and Theodore Brooks versus Mabel Brooks. A license suspension filing by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles against Ralph Irelan has a hearing set for November 23. A divorce is granted to defendant in William C. Boring versus Haz el Boring. Norma Eberts versus Leonard Eberts is dismissed. Marriage licenses issued to James William Evans and Sandra Lou Johnson. G F Wrightsel and Gladys I Hill. William Griffis and Edouine Hawk.

Helen May Nier James F. Nier Theodore Brooks Mabel Brooks Bureau of Motor Vehicles Ralph Irelan James William Evans Wellston Sandra Lou Johnson Zaleski G. F. Wrightsel McArthur Gladys I. Hill William Griffis Hamden Eudoine Hawk

Beau Purple Seeks Horse of the Year Glory in Gallant Fox Handicap

Beau Purple, a late entry, may sharpen his Horse of the Year claim in the $75,000-added Gallant Fox Handicap at Aqueduct this Saturday. His main rivals Carry Back and Kelso are not racing. The 5 year old Beau Purple has defeated both Carry Back and Kelso in recent races.

Beau Purple Aqueduct Carry Back Kelso

Classified Cash Buyers Wanted for Christmas Items

A local request seeks cash buyers for usable items no longer needed. The appeal promises fast service, low cost, and quick results to ensure a cheerful Christmas.

O. Howie

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