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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1961

Page

5

Commissioners Select Banks For Depositories

Logan county commissioners designated Citizens Bank of Logan Farmers and Merchants Bank and Salt Creek Valley Bank Laurelville as depositories for inactive and active county funds. They also approved travel expense payments for several officials and administrators and adopted a 5000 supplemental appropriation to the tuberculosis fund. They accepted a plat for Section 6 Mideaway Hills in Marion Township and ordered 20424.35 paid from the auto gasoline fund for road materials.

Logan Board of Commissioners Hocking County Citizens Bank of Logan Farmers and Merchants Bank Salt Creek Valley Bank, of Laurelville Columbus Harley Meyer Otto Shaw Walter North Thomas van Buren Ohio Association of County Commissioners Mideaway Hills Marion Township

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Admissions

List of births including a daughter for Mr and Mrs Foughty and a son for Mr and Mrs Harris Athens. Admissions include Robert L Barnett Nelsonville Flossie Morman Nelsonville Juanita Hartley Corning Route 1 Vesta Farley New Lexington Catherine Johnson Nelsonville Kathy Williams New Straitsville Thelma Shackert Franklin Furnace Harry E Thompson Dean Charles Marks and daughter Nelsonville Mary Lopez Millfield Louvernie Halley New Rose Carson Glouster Route 3 Joseph Huntley New Plymouth Janet Sue McDowell Carbondale Marta Foughty. Blood used two units.

Robert L. Barnett Nelsonville Flossie Morman Juanita Hartley Corning Vesta Farley New Lexington Catherine Johnson Kathy Williams New Straitsville Thelma Shackert Franklin Furnace Harry E. Thompson Deanville Charles Marks William Tippie Jacksonville Mary Lopez Millfield Louvernie Halley Rose Carson Glouster Joseph Huntley New Plymouth Jean Justus Logan Janet Sue McDowell Carbondale Robert Foughty Marta

Glouster Pvt Glanemann Trains At Fort Knox

Glouster Route 1 private Haddis W. Glanemann son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Glanemann undergoes eight weeks of basic training with the Third Training Regiment at Fort Knox Kentucky The course ends December 23 after which an eight week advanced training follows for the Modern Army soldier.

Glouster Haddis W. Glanemann Ernest Glanemann United States Army Training Center Armor Fort Knox Glanemann

Sinnott Named Deputy Recorder in Hocking County

Mrs. Patricia Sinnott, a three year recorder’s office typist, announced by Mrs. Esther Carpenter, becomes deputy recorder. She succeeds Mrs. Gladys Gerken, now secretary of the First Methodist Church.

Vote Recount Set for Vinton County Carry-Out Beer Issue

A recount is scheduled for next week by the Vinton county board of elections. Five members led by James T. Nier posted bond to recount votes in Wilkesville East and West precincts on Issue One, the 6 percent beer carry-out measure defeated 117 to 114. Officials note possible misleading wording despite law interpretation supporting defeat.

Board of Election

Escapee Gillespie Nabbed by FBI in Chicago

Bernard Gillespie, an escapee from Hocking Honor Camp who fled on November 21, 1960, was arrested in Chicago by the FBI and faces return to Ohio for a 10 to 25 year armed robbery term. He was serving parole after a 1958 First National Bank of New Bremen robbery conviction.

Logan Hocking Chicago FBI Ohio Bernard K. Gillespie Elmhurst Gillespie First National Bank of New Bremen

Col. F. O. Schmidt Dies in San Francisco

Col. F O Schmidt United States Army Retired husband of Nelsonville native Helen Goodspeed died Tuesday after an extended illness in Letterman General Hospital San Francisco. Born in Baltimore Maryland he was married to Nelsonville native Helen Goodspeed sister of Mrs Roy A Morris. Services were held Wednesday at St Matthew's Episcopal Church in San Mateo California.

Nelsonville Letterman General Hospital San Francisco F. 0. Schmidt U. S. Army Schmidt Baltimore Helen Goodspeed Roy A. Morris High St St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church San Mateo Calif

Girl Scouts Meet At St Johns Hall For Armistice Day Parade

Girl Scouts of Troop 8 met in St Johns School hall Tuesday. Leader thanked scouts who marched in the Armistice Day parade Saturday. The Nibble Box was furnished by Julie Johnson. Next week the girls begin a Christmas project.

LOGAN Girl Scouts St. John’s School Hall Julie Johnson

PTA Bake Sale Slated for Saturday Morning

Chauncey PTA will hold a bake sale Saturday morning at 9 oclock to raise funds.

Chauncey PTA

Clergymen Lyle Brown to Lead Concord Church Service

The Rev. Lyle Brown of Columbus will conduct services at Concord Church this Sunday at 2 30 p m. The event is announced for parishioners and local residents to attend.

Chauncey Lyle Brown Columbus Concord Church

Lehman Son Stationed in Hawaii Amid Army Training

Rev and Mrs Jacob Lehman of New Straits ville announce their son Maynard F Lehman is stationed in Hawaii as Pvt E2 RA15642155 Detachment Army Medical Services US Army Hospital APO 438 San Francisco CA He completed eight weeks of Military Police training at Ft Gordon GA and began service in April with basic training at Ft Knox KY.

Gridders Will Watch OSU Dinner Set

Nelsonville High School varsity football players will join the Nelsonville Athletic Association for the Ohio State Oregon game Saturday. Students meet at 8:30 a.m. at the high school and eat lunch in Columbus before the game. The association’s meeting included final banquet plans for Little League and Junior High players. donations are due by Monday. Girl Scouts will serve and mothers on the committee will prepare dinner. Mrs Clyde Harold leads the committee.

Nelsonville Nelsonville High School Nelsonville Athletic Association Columbus Cole Kinneer Girl Scouts Troop 9 Clyde Harold

Holiday Light Work Begun in Logan for Christmas Display

Logan begins its annual refurbishment of the citys famed lighted decorations with bulbs replaced and garlands refreshed. Prisoners from the Hocking County jail work under Sheriff Paul Hartman to prep the display ahead of Thanksgiving.

Logan Hocking County Paul Hartman

Trimble Man Cited After High St Crash

A minor auto collision occurred at 5 p.m. Thursday on S High St. Douglas Davis of Trimble struck the rear of Jeff Morrison as he turned into his driveway at 32 High St. Each car had slight damage. Officer Paul McAllister cited Davis for failure to stop within assured clear distance.

Glouster S. High St Douglas Davis Trimble Jeff Morrison High St Paul McAllister Davis

Faith and Life film shown at First Presbyterian Church

A film strip titled Faith and Life will be shown at 9 30 a m Sunday in the teen age department of the First Presbyterian Church. Published by the Lutheran Church the film is the first of a four part series for the youth department. James G Knight is the department superintendent.

Nelsonville Faith and Life First Presbyterian Church The Lutheran Church James G. Knight

Gospel Harmony Boys to Perform at Union Furnace Church

Huntington West Virginia gospel group Gospel Harmony Boys will headline a Sunday 2 pm sing at Union Furnace EUB Church. The event is sponsored by the Young Adult Fellowship.

Union Furnace Gospel Harmony Boys Huntington W. Va EUB The Young Adult Fellowship

Games Party Sunday at St Patrick's Parish Hall

Nelsonville event, the Men’s Society of St Patrick’s parish will sponsor a games party at the Parish Hall in Buchtel at 7 p m Sunday. The public is invited.

Nelsonville Men’s Society of St. Patrick's Parish Buchtel

Bond Forfeiture in Nelsonville Driver Cited for Speed

Eddie Russell Snyder of Fleming forfeited a $25 bond after a Canal Street speeding citation for driving 50 miles per hour.

Nelsonville Eddie Russell Snyder Fleming Canal St

Dobbins Seeks Recount in Hamden Village Election

The Vinton County Board of Elections will recount votes in Hamden North and South precincts Saturday at 7 p.m. The recount follows Gerald Dobbins request after losing the Hamden Village mayor race to Vale Cottrill by 12 votes. Official results showed minor changes including Jack Howell’s gains in McArthur Northwest and Cottrill’s mayoral total adjustment to 239.

McArthur Vinton Council McArthur Northwest Hamden South Vale Cottrill Board of Elections George Booth

Glouster juniors stage Spring Fever comedy Friday

Glouster High School junior class presents the comedy Spring Fever tonight at 8 in the auditorium. The action unfolds in Mrs Spangler rooming house living room at Brookfield College on the eve of commencement. Cast includes Danny McClelland and Paul McCallister with Mrs Spangler for the production directed by Mrs Betty Rose.

Glouster Glouster High School Elaine Parks Mrs. Spangler Joan Roback Anne Purcell Teresa Hunter Vivian George Larry Brockett Henry Pur

Man Fined For Killing Illegal Game

Roy Davis 21 of South Bloomingville Route 1 was fined 25 dollars and costs for possession of illegal game after authorities found a dead rabbit two high power rifles and a large portable headlight in his car on Goose Creek road. His companion Elbert Stevens pled guilty and paid 25 dollars plus 5 for the muffler violation.

McArthur Roy Davis Davis Elbert Stevens G. E. Sharp Stevens

Murrays Host Anniversary Dinner In Union Furnace Family

Mr and Mrs Fred Murray of South Logan hosted a Sunday dinner marking the 54th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Ernest Murray of Union Furnace Their elder son James Murray of Upper Arlington celebrated a birthday Also joining were Mrs James Murray Mr and Mrs Willard Hall and daughter Linda Michael Murray the younger son Born attendance from Midland Place and other relatives.

Bridge Group Meets at Market Street Home

Logan Mrs J R Hanki the hostess for Monday Night Duplicate Club at her N Market Street home. Bridge honors were claimed by Mrs Edward Kemper with Mrs E W Tschappat second high. Guest players included Mrs Frank Mee Broom Mrs James M Brown and Mrs Melrose Harbaugh. Mrs Lawrence Hack will entertain the group in two weeks.

Minister's Father Dies in Episcopal Line

Friends of the Rev and Mrs Ogden Ludlow formerly rector of the Nelsonville Episcopal Church report the death of Bishop Theodore Russell Ludlow aged 78. He served as suffragan bishop of the Episcopal diocese of Newark New Jersey for 17 years before retiring in 1953.

Nelsonville Ogden Ludlow Episcopal Church New Milford Ludlow Theodore Russell Ludlow Episcopal Diocese Newark N.J

Special Meeting at Morris Town Church Friday Evening

There will be a special meeting at the Morris town Church Friday evening at 7 30 p m. Guest speaker for the evening will be Rev W L King of Finnleyville Pa.

Chauncey Morristown W. L. King Finnleyville

Jacksonville Eagles Dance Saturday Night

The Jacksonville Eagles sponsor a dance this Saturday from 9 to 12 with music provided by Demchak and his orchestra. The event invites community members to enjoy an evening of live entertainment and dancing.

Jacksonville Jacksonville Eagles Demchak

Red Men Plan Thanksgiving Dinner in Nelsonville

Thanksgiving dinner for all Red Men and their families will be served at the Red Men's Hall on Sunday afternoon in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville Red Men’s Hall

Hocking Valley Births Reported at Local Hospital

The Hocking Valley hospital notes three newborns as Mr and Mrs Herbert Burson McArthur welcome a son. Mr and Mrs Donald Stimson Logan greet a son. Mr and Mrs Joseph Trietmaier Rockbridge welcome a son. Admitted include Donald Smith Adelphi for medical and Mrs Warren Wilson Logan Route 2 for surgery.

Herbert Burson McArthur Donald Stimson Logan Joseph Trietmaier Rockbridge Cal Warren Wilson Logan Route 2

Tea Given For Leaders

Logan New Girl Scout leaders were introduced at a tea hosted by Mrs. Arthur Prey at Glenwood Drive. Miss Peggy Cummins led introductions with guests greeted by Mrs. George Crow and Mrs. Oakey Hammond. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Sayers and Mrs. Arlie Brimmer at the tea table.

Airman Ballis Stationed at Sheppard AFB Texas

Airman Third Class Emmett F. Ballis son of Raymond Ballis of Glouster Ohio is assigned to Sheppard Air Force Base Texas after completing the Air Force technical training course for aircraft engine mechanics He studied mechanics focusing on inspection and maintenance of reciprocating aircraft engines and is a Corning High School graduate.

Glouster Emmett F. Ballis Raymond Ballise R.F.D. 1 Ohio Sheppard Afb Tex United States Air Force Ballis Corning

Glouster FHA Plans Saturday Pizza Sale

Glouster High School’s FHA chapter will sell pizza Saturday in the home economics room from 4 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit Leban on, the FHA national project. Orders may be placed by FHA members and delivery will be available.

Glouster FHA Glouster High School Lebanon

Nelsonville Fire Crews Contain House Laundry Fire

Nelsonville firemen responded to Darrell Covert's residence at 188 Adams Street Thursday around 2 30 p m to extinguish a blaze in a washing machine.

Nelsonville Darrell Covert Adams St

Songfest Sunday at Chauncey Church of Christ

Methodist and Christian churches invite choirs to a Sunday 7 p.m. songfest at Chauncey Church of Christ. Any area choir is welcome to participate.

Jacksonville Chauncey Church of Christ

Charge Dismissed Against Guy Millholland at Star Grill

The Ohio Board of Liquor Control dismissed charges against Guy Millholland of Star Grill in Buchtel, ending the case without further action. The decision absolves the named proprietor and shields the establishment from sanctions related to the disputed conduct.

Columbus Ohio Board of Liquor Control Guy Millholland Star Grill Buchtel

Mrs. Nellie Adcock Funeral Planned in Logan

Nellie E. Adcock 79 of 794 E Second St died Thursday at Hocking Valley Hospital after a cerebral hemorrhage. She leaves four sons Herbert Aaron Joseph James, three daughters, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Services by Rev J Carl Plummer and Dr R B Wilson at Leonard funeral home 2 p m Saturday. entombment Oak Grove Mausoleum.

Frank Adcock Burnt Prairie Ill Hocking County Logan Adcock First Methodist Church Pythian Sisters Women’s Relief Corps Herbert Adcock Zanesville Aaron Joseph James Leo Goodrich Columbus M. P. O'Dell Bay Village Henry Costell Maple Heights Leonard Funeral Home J. Carl Plummer R. B. Wilson Oak Grove

Logan Calendar for Friday and Saturday Events

Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge meet at 7 30 p m with postponed Thanksgiving and birthday supper. Les Amies Class at Methodist Church at 7 30 p m bring sales stamps. Hocking Grange potluck at grange hall 6 30 p m open meeting bring table service. Girl Scout calendar sale Saturday pick up 9 30 a m to 4 30 p m bake sale 9 a m Firestone store by Young Homemakers and South Logan Lassies 4 H club.

Vashti Rebekah Lodge Methodist Church Hocking Grange Grange Hall Firestone Young Homemakers South Logan Lassies

Ex Prisoner Of War Tells Her Experiences

Miss Helen Pond of Dunedin Florida spoke to the Hocking Valley Dietetic Association about her life as a dietitian in a Tokyo hospital before and during World War II and her experiences as a prisoner of war and the camp liberation. The meeting at Glenview Party House included reports from several members who recently attended the American Dietetic Association convention in St Louis and plans to tour Wright Patterson Air Force Base next spring.

Jane Debuse Jean Vance Francis Roberts The American Dietetic Association St. Louis Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Dayton Vivian Roberts Ohio University Lorraine Dahlke Food Service Jacqueline Gerald Mabel Bishop Ohio University Dietitians Woodena Hanning Southeastern Ohio Tuberculosis Hospital Nelsonville Southeast District Ohio Department of Health Frances Mathias Logan Juniata College Pennsylvania Margaret Frost Sheltering Arms Hospital Athens Audrey Deibler Esther Myers Sterling Anderson Hocking Valley Hospital

State Men Inspect County Wells

State officials and a county oil producers committee surveyed Hocking County wells on Thursday to assess salt brine pollution. They examined dikes and brine basins for seepage or runoff affecting streams and residents, after a midday gathering at Blossers banquet room.

Logan Hocking County Blossers Banquet Room

Woman Struck by Truck in Logan Injuries Brief

Logan police cited William M. Goss for faulty brakes after his pickup struck Shelva McKinley 25 crossing Main Street Market. McKinley was treated for bruised knees and a chin laceration and was not seriously injured.

Logan Hocking County Main St Shelva McKinley William M. Goss Rockbride Goss Main Market St

Pfc Norman Bickley Serves In Germany

Pfc Ian C Bickley of Glouster Ohio serves in Germany with the 54th Engineer Battalion in Company C Wildflecken. Entered service in November 1960 and trained at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri. A Murray City High School graduate.

Glouster Ian C. Bickley Pryce P. Bickley Ohio 54Th Engineer Germany Bickley Wildflecken Fort Leonard Wood Murray City High School

Wycuff Rites Set Saturday

Mrs Anna Wycuff of Dorr Run died Thursday morning at Mount St Mary Hospital. Born in Athens County she was daughter of Isaac and Christina Stufflebean. Survived by four daughters, one son, three sisters, two brothers, 38 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Services by Rev John Lloyd at Johnson funeral home Saturday 1 p.m. Burial Green Lawn cemetery.

Nelsonville Anna Wycuff Dorr Mount St. Mary Hospital Athens County Isaac and Christina Stufflebean David Wycuff Marjorie Hickman Martha McCollister Grace Hall Elizabeth Simonton Lawrence Wycuff Gertrude Johnson Electa Jeffries Bessie Stufflebean Chauncey Fred Edward Stufflebean John Lloyd. Evans Johnson Funeral Home Green Lawn Cemetery

Private Rites Slated For Clair Wemmer

Funeral services for Clair Wemmer 46 of Jacksonville are set for Saturday at 2 p m at Wiley funeral home with Rev. Merrill Allard officiating. Burial will follow at Hooper Ridge Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time.

Glouster Wiley Funeral Home Clair Wemmer Jacksonville Merrill Allard Hooper Ridge

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