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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1958

Page

12

October Birth Report Lists 13 Boys Five Girls

The October birth report from Hocking County shows 18 births, with 13 boys and five girls. Most were born at Hocking Valley Hospital. the rest occurred at family homes.

Van Atta Rites Today

E R Ernie Van Atta 76 of 289 E Second St died Saturday after a long illness at Hocking Valley Hospital. A Perry County native, he was a retired Logan Pottery Co salesman and member of First EUB Church and Mingo Lodge 171 FAM. Survived by brothers Frank and Ed and sister Laura Jane Butts. Funeral at Leonard Funeral Home at 2 p m Monday with Rev D S Dunkle officiating. Burial Oak Grove Cemetery.

First Eub Church Mingo Lodge F&am Frank van Atta Logan Ed van Atta Columbus Laura Jane Butts Athens Leonard Funeral Home D. S. Dunkle Oak Grove Cemetery

The Plains Driver Fined

Otha J. Coon 41 of The Plains was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor Francis Myers for crashing a red light at Front and Depot Streets after an early Saturday arrest. Floyd R. Conner 51 of Logan Route 1 was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication at a W Main Street restaurant, arrested at 5 a.m. Sunday. Harold D. Carpenter 22 of Gore Route 1 was cited for speeding on Zanesville Avenue, and Roger A. Black 21 of Lima was cited for running a red light at Front and Depot at 3:44 a.m. Sunday. Two others are to be arraigned before Mayor Myers.

Logan Otha J. Coon the Plains Francis Myers Coon Front Depot Sts Floyd R. Conner Harold D. Carpenter Gore Route 1 Zanesville Ave Roger A. Black Lima Front and Depot

Two Juvenile Defendants Heared for Cabin Burglary

Logan township youths ages 14 and 12 admitted stealing firearms and items valued around 500 dollars from C. B. Beard's cabin on Harble Ridge Road November 1. A shotgun remains unrecovered. The 14 year old got probation and Juvenile Diagnostic Center evaluation. the 12 year old also received probation.

Two Youths Committed To County Jail

Two youths were committed to the county jail after hearings in Murray City mayor's court. Charles L. Lee 19 of Athens Route 2 and Robert L. Koon 18 of Haydenville were fined $10 and costs each for drinking from an open bottle on a Murray City street and jailed for non payment of fines.

Logan Murray City Charles L. Lee Athens Robert L. Koon Haydenville Andrew Verba

Automobile Collision Damages Two Cars in Logan

A Sunday afternoon crash on Harble Ridge Road near Griffith Kline road caused extensive left side damage to both cars driven by Lester L. Roth 35 of Logan Route 2 and Richard M. LeMaster 17 of Logan Route 1. No injuries were reported. Deputy John Wells investigated after Roth stopped to avoid the other car and LeMaster skidded into a ditch.

Logan Harble Ridge Griffith-Kline Road Lester L. Roth Richard M. LeMaster John Wells LeMaster

Second Deer Is Killed In County

Mason County records a second deer killed on county roads in a week when an unknown trailer-tractor driver struck a deer on State Route 2 near Mt. Oliver Church. Conservation Officer Miles Darst took the animal, destined for Mason County schools hot lunch program, weighing 70 pounds and not legal gun deer season game due to antler size.

Point Pleasant Mason County Mt. Oliver Church Miles Darst John Hudson Randall Hunter Huntington Carl Meadows

Stewart Rites Are Tuesday

Last rites for Mrs. Edna Grace Stewart 41 Bellemeade will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Heights EFUB Church with Rev. Jack Higs officiating. She died Friday in Marymont Hospital Cleve land after a six week stay following a car wreck on the Ohio Turnpike. Her survivors include Osborne Stewart husband, Larry son, Loraine McBrayer daughter, Goff Pernell father, three brothers Bertie Robert Edward and a sister Lilly Ford. Burial will be Suncrest Cemetery.

Point Pleasant Edna Grace Stewart Bellemeade the Heights EFUB Jack Higsins Stewart Marymont Hospital Cleveland Smithsburg W. Va EUB Goff Pernell Grace Simms Pernell Osborne Stewart Larry Loraine McBrayer Bertie Pernell Weirton Robert Pernell Detroit Edward Pernell Wheeling Lilly Ford Chicago David Lee McBrayer Stevens Funeral Suncrest Cemetery

Campaign costs reveal Burroughs spent on peanuts

Santa Fe New Mexico reports Governor-Elect John Burroughs a peanut processor from Portales ran a pricey campaign with total expenses of 836 dollars. Peanuts accounted for 750 dollars as advertising while the rest covered other costs.

Santa FE N. M John Burroughs Burroughs Portales

Athens County Land Transfers Report

Charles Elliot transfers 70 acres in Alexander to Clair D. Stansbury of Columbus. Ruth E. Lehmeiser sells 39 acres in Lodi to L. A. Howard. Victor Hudnall transfers 3.40 acres in Athens to Hollie M. Hudnall.

Charles Elliot Alexander Clair D. Stansbury Columbus Ruth E. Lehmeiser L. A. Howard Lodi Victor Hudnall Hollie M. Hudnall Athens

Two Men Arrested On Hunting Charges in West Virginia

Miles Durst, a conservation officer, arrested Oris Pailey, 30, Hewett, and Richard B. Nida, 41, Malden, on hunting without permission and Sunday hunting charges. Both posted bonds and are to be arraigned before Justice of the Peace A. M. Goodwin.

Point Pleasant Miles Durst Oris Pauley Hewett W. Va Richard B. Nida Malden Justice Peace A. M. Goodwin

Chamber Head to Speak at Point Pleasant Dinner

John Say re managing director of the Point Pleasant Chamber of Commerce will address the Men of Presbyterian Church at their monthly dinner. Emory Monroe will preside and the meal starts at 6 15 p m served by a church circle with Mrs John C Hutchinson as chairwoman.

Point Pleasant John Sayre

Weekend arrests in Point Pleasant include Neal Brown Newton

Arrests over the weekend include Margaret Neal of Point Pleasant Roy Brown of Huntington and Adolph Newton of Hannibal all on drunk charges. Joe Denny of South Side was arrested for driving with no operator s license.

Point Pleasant Margaret Neal Roy Brown Huntington Adolph Newton Hannibal Joe Denny South Side

Point Pleasant Woman's Club Names 1959 Committees

Mrs. Eunice Beller announces department chairs for international affairs citizenship music art health safety American home child welfare literature gardens with detailed lists. Katie Doonan of WSAZ TV to speak on Christmas in the Home at Dec 12 meeting.

Eunice B. Beller Point Pleasant D. M. Harshbarger William Vanhorn Irene Sayre Robert Lawson Raymond Musgrave Walden Roush C. R. Schurman Roy Eschenauer W. C. Filson DG. Wilfong Otis Donald King Richard Newell FE. Bartow Jones Louis Bateman Katie Doonan Wsaz-Tv Miss Sayre Howard Yeager Harry Berkely Manford Blessing Rose’ Burford F. H. Capehart William Chase Sam Farley William Heslop Clyde MecDermitt G. E. Mitchell Louis Mueller Leon Putz Perry Sayre L.C. Somerville Evelyn Spence C. H. Withers Marvin Dawson Cochairman Howard Carder Edward Casey Walter Geilker Clifton Hatton George Hervey J. G. F. Johnson Alton Jordan John Kay John McNeill Wylie Minton Paul Rairden Chester Roush Harold Somerville D. G. Wilfong Howard Tully Christine Johnson American Home Department Charles White Charles Clark Gene Crow Elmer Ebersbach Earl Gibbs Mabel Gibbs Dan Glassman Harry Godfrey E. B. Jones J. S. Lloyd Homer Lowe, Sr Otis Rainey Mae Rhoades Albert Sauer B. L

Kindergarten Plans Discussed by Young Mothers Club

Mrs. John Wiseman presided at the Young Mothers Club meeting with theme Gift making. They discussed sponsoring a kindergarten and planned a December 18 Christmas party and February 14 Valentine dance. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Earl Seard Mrs. Richard Kinniard and Mrs. Bill Russell. Refreshments were served to a list of members.

Carl Sullivan Oliver Eshenaur I. A. Matchinski Roy Eshenaur Richard Thomas H. A. Barbee C. G. Bauerle John Brown Don Courright John Wiseman Young Mothers Club Earl Seard Richard Kinniard Bill Russell Robert Davis Fred Nibert George McClintoch Donald Rainey Paul Monroe Clarence Holland John Withers Howard Selby Dick Sauer Bobby Joe Chapman James Gaskins Donald Nott Charles Frye Clair Lee Cottrill

Friendship Night Set for Chapter 75 Eastern Star Meet

Friendship Night will be observed at Monday’s meeting of Chapter No. 75 Order of Eastern Star at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Temple. Mrs. Marie Chapman, worthy matron, will preside as area chapters receive invitations.

Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple Marie Chapman

Women of the Moose to Meet Tuesday Evening

The Women of the Moose convene Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Moose Home with Mrs. Wilma Melrose, regent, presiding, inviting all members to attend.

Charleston couple visits relatives in Akron and Henderson

Mr and Mrs Harry Ernst of Charleston spent the weekend with Mrs Ernsts parents Mr and Mrs Ray McLure on 30th Street. Mrs Ernst is the former Mary McLure. Mary Woody of Akron is visiting Mr and Mrs Godfrey Moore in Henderson.

Harry Ernst Charleston

Reedsville Driver Hurt In Accident

Argyle L. Deeter 29 of Reedsville Route 1 was cited for left of center after a head on collision with Spencer Buchanan 29 on Route 124 six miles south of the Washington County line. Deeter was treated at Camden Clark Hospital for a bruised hip back and knee abrasions and will appear in Coolville court Wednesday.

Reedsville State Highway Patrol Washington County Argyle L. Deeter Spencer Buchanan Deeter Buchanan Camden Clark Hospital Parkersburg John Aiken Coolville

Parents Night Set at Pleasant High School

Mrs. Howard Garland, president of the Pleasant High School PTA, will preside at the meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m in the high school. After the business session, Parents Night lets parents tour classrooms with student escorts. Refreshments will be served in the home economics building under Mrs. Judson Brake and Miss Sue Legg.

Point Pleasant Howard Garland the Pleasant High School Pta Judson Brake Sue Legg

Past Resident Dies Saturday In Michigan

Alice Burdett Orr 47 of Evanston Illinois formerly of Mason County died Saturday at 10 p m in a Michigan hospital after surgery She was a Point Pleasant High School graduate and Rollins College alumna She leaves husband Harry Orr two children and brothers Joe and Jack Burdett with services in Evanston to be held Tuesday flowers omitted donations to Second Presbyterian Church Evanston preferred Burial in Evanston cemetery

Point Pleasant Alice Burdett Orr Michigan Ave Evanston Ill Mason County Orr Pr. T. Burdett Ohio River Rd Joe Burdett Point Pleasant High School Marshall College Rollins College Winter Park Jack Burdett Washington, D. C

Ministerial Association Plans Annual Service

Point Pleasant churches organize the union Thanksgiving service for November 26 at 7 30 p m in the Church of Christ in Christian Union on Main Street. Dr C H Hillman of Trinity Methodist Church will deliver the message An Act of Thanksgiving. Rev Jack Higgins notes a special musical program and invites all city church members to attend.

Point Pleasant Church of Christ In Christian Union Main St C. H. Hillman Trinity Methodist Church Jack Higgins

Break-ins at three area high schools stymied

Point Pleasant, Wahama, and Ravenswood high schools faced similar break in attempts Saturday night into safes. In Point Pleasant Jividen found a broken door and glass at 6 am Sunday. safes remained locked. Wahama also saw a broken front door handle. Ravenswood reported similar entry pattern with glass broken but no safe access.

Point Pleasant Mason Jackson Rancel Jividen Wahama High School Ravenswood High School Point Pleasant High School Wahama

Adventist Minister John Knox Dies in Santa Cruz

The Rev. John Knox, 73, a well known Seventh Day Adventist minister and lecturer, died Thursday night in Santa Cruz California.

Santa Cruz Calif John Knox

Also Mentioned on This Page

Leroy Wyckoff Robert E. Smith Union Furnace William F. Crutcher Sugar Grove Lawrence E. Holzschuh Laurelville David G. Laubensheimer Robert Wolfe Ralph S. Graham Alva E. Stufflebean Herbert FE. Sparks Earnest L. Hutchison William J. Rafferty Earl W. Bowlby Jerry H. Dupler Lloyd E. Beck Marion E. Good Athens County Chamber Head Bruce Harlow Ginn Edward Altadena Ted Bruce Michigan Ministerial Association Mildred Stevens Bailey George P. Rutan Matawan County of Monmouth State of New Jersey Harold J. Rose Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine, Ohio Harold Goddard Barnett James Rogaski Sr Emory Rogaski Chauncey Victor Sayre Jacksonville Thomas Young Ohio Mercury Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Union St Plymouth Belvedere Call Frank Lee Vere Ridge Kaiser Coon Hunter William Ryan Pontiac Ray Russell East Millfield Schultz Great Lakes Call Wellston GMC L.W.B Sam Pailet Cincinnati Eges f.C.b U.S USDA Atlas Marlette Elear Detroiter Escar General Hallmark Schult Prairie Schooner Logan, Ohto Studebaker Gail Watkins Equipment Co Landis Gulf Service Auto Service BUY Unico Athens County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Amesville Brown’s Pure Oil North Court Zundapp Hercules J. B Co. B. Are.co. Stimson and Palmer Phone Cushman & N Sehwinn and Evans White's Bike Shop Elmer W. Sutton Mahaffey Motor Service Central Ave Electric Motor Service Union Dial Rose Michael & Son The Plains Armstrong Furnace Sales & Service H. D. Martin C. R. White L. E. White West Roofing Co Depot St D. M. Goddard Grange Insurance Baughman Insurance Agency Albany Ulton Rapp America Sherwin Williams the Messenger Hilltop Restaurant Jet Industries Rawleigh Dealer N. Athens Rawleigh’s Dept Richmond, Va Sinclair Belpre J. P. Huling Marietta Frontier Patent Medicine & Sundries P.O Middleport FORD W. Carpenter Kinneer Motors Chrysler Windsor Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge BUICK Century Bob Hess DODGE Delray Oldsmobile Hydra- Matic
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