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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1961
Page
5
A nostalgic column notes trundle beds reappearing as space saving furniture for family homes. It contrasts modern kids climbing upper berths with older safe sleep practices, and reflects on changing visits and rising road wear from heavy trucks.
Mrs. Pearle Mae Bensonhaver, 67, died at 1 p.m. Sunday at her Washington Township home after a long illness. She was the widow of David A. Bensonhaver, who died in 1945. A native of Ritchie County West Virginia, she had lived in Hocking County 35 years and belonged to St Matthew Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons Herschel and David Jr., a stepson Earl Bensonhaver of Logan, a stepdaughter Miss Lucinda Bensonhaver of Seattle, and two step-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St Matthew Lutheran Church, with Rev. Willard O. Drefke officiating. Burial in Ewing Cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Monday at Heinlein Funeral Home.
Fire under a Woodrow Wilson owned auto on Robbins Road was put out by Fireman Tom Riley at about 7 p m Sunday A backfire through the carburetor started a blaze in the air filter Wilson partially smothered the flames before Riley arrived The car was at the corner of Canal and Hocking Streets.
The American Legion Post 229 will hold a meeting at 7 45 p m Monday at the Legion War Memorial Building. The post nears its 1962 membership quota as Vice Cmdr George Blimes urges members to renew promptly.
Edward Le Masters of Columbus forfeited a $20 bond posted after being cited for failing to stop at the Canal and West Washington Street intersection. The action was recorded by local authorities.
Gerald Forbes thanks York Township voters for the Nov 7 election for trustee, says the vote was encouraging and he will try again.
The Kansas City Steers overturn a slow start to win five straight, dominating the Los Angeles Jets 100 to 85 as they solidify status as Western Division contenders. The Jets fall to second place while Pittsburgh dominates San Francisco 101 to 85.
Glouster Troop 72 elected Larry Grubbs as scribe Keith Trace leader of the Alligator Patrol William Parham III patrol leader of the Flying Eagle Patrol and Pat Dew James Williams as assistant patrol leaders The troop meets Mondays at 6 30 pm at the Glouster Youth Center Scouts rode to a Bowling Green Ohio University game and thanked transportation providers Paul Meade Ellis Dew and Robert Trace Attendees at an Ohio University and Western Michigan game included Paul McAllister Leroy Grubbs Larry Grubbs and Lewis Grubbs
Trimble Lodge 557 will hold a stated meeting at 7:30 this evening. Worshipful Master is Harry Sayer.
Glouster Band Boosters will meet Tuesday at 7 30 in the high school band room to discuss upcoming events and support for the marching band.
Post 72 will meet tonight at 7 30 p m in the Glouster Youth Center to discuss upcoming activities and community service plans.
The Nelsonville Elementary PTA will sponsor a skating party at Dow's skating rink Friday evening. The event aims to provide a fun community activity for students and families.
Hospital notes list numerous admissions and newborns including Mrs Gladys Kempton Jacksonville and baby Clara Warren New Straits plus transfers and local births across Athens Nelsonville Chauncey and Murray City with blood usage noted at 1 unit.
Former Nelsonville man Airman First Class James Stanley serves with the orientation group of the Air Force missile and space suit display at John C. Baker Center on the university campus. Stanley, a 1952 Nelsonville High School graduate, has been with the display group about a year and helps erect exhibits including the Hound Dog air to surface missile and a metallic gravitation suit similar to that used by astronauts.
Fire destroyed the contents and heavily damaged the home of Minor Johnston in Hemlock while he was away. Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department battled the blaze around 10:30 p.m. insurance covered the contents. the cause was not known though defective wiring was suspected. Lights flickered for about an hour and power was off for roughly the same period.
Dallas report alleges the American Football League conducted a secret six round draft by telephone before the official Dec. 2 date, in possible violation of NCAA rules and an agreement with the American Football Coaches Association. Commissioner Joe Foss will review the claims.
Last rites for Mrs. Sue Berry 81 of Akron Ohio will be Tuesday at 11 a m at Crow funeral home Rev Roy McCoy to officiate She was born in Gallipolis daughter of the late Jackson and Susan Plants and widow of Morris Berry Surviving are two sisters Mrs Clarence Hall Sr Point Pleasant and Mrs Ollie Bush Mason City and one brother Harrison Plants Medina Friends may call after 7 p m Monday Burial will be in Suncrest Cemetery.
Circle Five of the First Methodist Church will hold a meeting at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Frank Jackson on E Columbus Street with Mrs. Gilbert Johnson leading the program.
LaFayette Louisiana Doug Sanders, after winning the Cajun Classic with $2000 for first, said Arnold Palmer remains a formidable foe as he eyes overtaking Palmer in the final three tours of 1961. Sanders could move into second in earnings on the PGA circuit.
Nelsonville Fire Department and volunteers string Christmas lights and overhead ornaments in the city center. After a power test, burned out bulbs will be replaced. Lights are to burn next weekend per Fire Chief Clarence Hall. A Nativity scene and choir figures will be set up this week.
Della Ann Nihiser 72 died at 8 a m Monday at her home 696 Third Street after years of ill health. A native of Hocking County daughter of Daniel J and Edna Kitchen Keck she belonged to the First EUB Church. Survived by husband David E Nihiser two daughters Helen Gribble and Geraldine Fetherofl three sisters and a brother four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Arrangements by Heinlein funeral home.
A concise note identifies Brittany as a region whose population traces its origins to Celtic ancestors. It highlights cultural and historic links to Celtic heritage within northwest France.
Troop 66 Boy Scouts will gather at the K of P Building in Nelsonville at 7 30 p m Tuesday. Re registering scouts should pay dues. new members bring 50 cent registration. Scouts seek uniforms and any usable old uniforms are requested. Instruction in first aid and outdoor skills has been provided by Scoutmaster Keith Butt and assistants.
GLOUSTER Bethel 56 Inter national Order of Jobs Daughters holds semi annual inspection at 7 30 PM at the Masonic Hall Glouster Don na Sweeney Honor Queen presides Grand Guardian Mrs Helen Wertz inspectors officer invite Eastern Stars and Masons with refreshments to follow
Merle Simmons, 40, of Adams Street, remained in critical condition Monday at Mount St Mary Hospital after being rushed there Saturday night from the Majestic Theater when he collapsed following a reported medical incident.
A 1962 Rambler Ad argues the Rambler Classic remains the best value among three compact midsize rivals. It notes Rambler’s six foot tall seating, unitized construction, 102 advancements, and price drops while Ford Fairlane and Chevrolet Chevy II introduce competing models.
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