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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1961

Page

8

Perry County Marriage License Notices and Estates

Perry County court notices list ten marriages including Max Adelbert Shreves with Jo Ann McGreevey both of New Lexington and William F E Bosworth of Athens with Vivian Wardle of Corning. Estates include real property values and personal property holdings for several figures and estates. Common Pleas Court announces divorces for Maxine Dawson and Evelyn Howdyshell with alimony custody and protections.

Max Adelbert Shreves Jo Ann McGreevey New Lexington Common Pleas Maxine Dawson Crooksville Lester Dawson Evelyn Howdyshell Logan Route 4 Elmer Howdyshell

Chit Chat Club Plans Christmas Party and Care Packages

The Chit Chat Club met at Mrs. Karla Cominsky’s home Tuesday with Mrs. Carol Lasko co hosting. They voted to collect funds for care packages and set a December 19 Christmas party at Mrs. Jeannine Butts’s home with gift exchange and potluck. Entertainment was by Mrs. Cynthia Phillips and Mrs. Ruth Christman. prizes went to Mrs. Mina Vore and Mrs. Jody Moore. door prize to Mrs. Karla Cominsky.

Glouster Karla Cominsky Carol Lasko Jeannine Butts Vore Cynthia Phillips Ruth Christman Mina Vore Jody Moore Caryl Zimmer Barbara Cox Glenna Gamwell Jane Schoeman Angela Border

Bills Approved At Special Board Meeting In Glouster

Glouster Exempted Village Board of Education met in a special session to wind up bill payments and review year finances. Bills over $4000 were approved for payment. Miss Pauline Myers represented Monroe Building teachers requesting a water cooler for the upper floor and an elementary fund of $100 raised by teachers will be applied toward the balance.

Glouster Village Board of Education Pauline Myers Monroe

Millfield Methodist plans December gift exchange

The Adult Class plans a December meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Vincent on Friday evening. A gift exchange will be held as part of the program.

Chauncey Millfield Methodist Church Charles Vincent

Ewington Hosts Weekend Guests From Several Towns

Local residents welcomed many visitors including Alva DeVault Ralph Wiseman and Dan Sayre from Wilkesville plus guests from Albany Hebo W Va Gal llopolis and Wellston over the weekend. Also noted were visits by the Jenks families from Ashland Kentucky and Roanoke Virginia and calls from Mrs. Ward Morgan Center and Estil Johnson.

Guy and Anne Edmundson Alva DeVault Ralph Wiseman Dan Sayre Harry Peters Forrest Radcliffe Wilkesville Orville Davis Danville J. H. Grate Middleport Jim Trout Larry Blessing Bozart Albany Bonnie Johnston

Youth Rally in Portsmouth and Local Visits

Miss Sandra London led the Pomeroy Methodist Youth Fellowship to a Sunday Youth Rally in Portsmouth. Robert A. Harden spent the weekend in Marion with friends. Roger Hubbard of the U S Navy, stationed at Fort Sheltonham Maryland, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Carl Hubbard. Charles Wolfe has returned home from Meigs General Hospital in Pomeroy. Mrs Lige Shields is recuperating from a recent illness.

Sandra London Pomeroy Roger Hubbard U. S. Navy Ft. Sheltenham, Md Carl Hubbard Charles Wolfe Meigs General Hospital Lige Shields Syracuse Edna Shields Paul Beegle Mary Sullivan Charleston Andrew Cross Robert Wilson Cleveland Erma Wilson Charles Burri Jim Hunt Beverlee Clifford Hill Roger Theiss Racine Bert Gramm Ralph McKenzie Bob Lewis Jerry Hill Morrisvale W. Va St. Clair Miller Harold Henderson Alfred Bob Burnema Burl Ashley Sons Columbus Ralph Ashley Bob Ashley Joe Glenn Jacksonville Fla Dorothy Glenn Harry Hill Glenn Don Nease Holzer Hospital

First Christian Church Rehearsal for Christmas Play

Nelsonville notes the first rehearsal for the church youth Christmas play at 7 30 p m Thursday in the church social rooms The cast will be chosen at this rehearsal All who wish to participate are urged to attend

Nelsonville First Christian Church

Christmas Dinner Plan for Queen Esther Class

The Queen Esther Class of the First Methodist Church will serve a Christmas dinner at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the church social rooms. Reservations can be made by calling Mrs. Thomas Higgins through Friday of this week.

Nelsonville Queen Esther First Methodist Church Thomas Higgins

Bonds Forfeited In Municipal Court For Speeding

Forfeiture of $21 bonds occurred Tuesday in Municipal Court on State Highway Patrol speeding charges against John T. Store 21 of Athens and Harold Gant Jr. 28 of Parkersburg WV.

John T. Store Athens Harold Gant Jr Parkersburg W.va

Women to Lead Sunday Service at First Christian Church

Nelsonville notes an annual Women’s Day at the First Christian Church. Women of the congregation will conduct the morning worship with Mrs. Ralph Koker Jr Miss Verna Hand Mrs Don Taylor Mrs Ralph White and Mrs Charles Dierman Jr participating. Speaker is Mrs Alan Barnhill of Athens former president of the Christian Women’s Fellowship of the Athens Christian Church.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Ralph Koker, Jr Verna Hand Don Taylor Ralph White Charles Dierman, Jr Alan Barnhill Athens Christian Women’s Fellowship Athens Christian Church

Letart Falls Basketball Game and Local Visits Report

Letart Falls Letart Grade School basketball team played at Tuppers Plains Friday night. Numerous local residents and relatives, including the Hill and Shields families, visited, hosted, or joined Sunday dinners across Letart and nearby towns. Also noted are Jerry Hill visiting Morrisvale and Mrs. Don Nease hospitalized at Holzer Hospital.

Letart Tuppers Plains Clifford Hill Dale Hill June Ashley Erwin Gloeckner Herbert George Hill Virgil Roush

Nelsonville Couple Returns From Baltimore Visit

Nelsonville Mr. and Mrs. William R. Dixon returned from Baltimore Maryland where they were guests during Thanksgiving week of Mr. Dixon’s son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. William J. Dixon.

Nelsonville William R. Dixon Baltimore Mr. Dixon William J. Dixon Frances Wallace Ron Cline Hilliard

Martha Class Hosts Thanksgiving Dinner in Millfield

The Martha Class of the Christian Church held a Thanksgiving dinner at Miss Olive Brookins home with guests from Athens Chauncey and Gloucester. Attendees included Howard and Mark Brookins Grover Patton Charles Lehman Elizabeth Willis and many others. A bridge party followed with high score earned by Mrs Louis Muzio and second by Mrs Charles Sanders.

Class of the Christian Church Olive Brookins Howard Brookins Mark Brookins Athens Grover Patton Charles Lehman Charles Carr Elizabeth Robinett William Russell Anna Johnson John Theisen Miss Brookins Elizabeth Willis Louis Muzio Charles Sanders Clarence Sanders Sigmond Kozma Walter Border Robert Mulpas

Two Drivers Fined After Patrol Arrests

Two drivers were fined Tuesday in the Athens County Court after arrests by the State Highway Patrol. James Edward Burns, 33, Union Grove Wisconsin, was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving left of center. Alfred Stevens, 42, Dover, was fined 10 dollars and costs for improper parking.

Athens State Highway Patrol James Edward Burns Union Grove Wis Alfred Stevens Dover

Hold Story Hour Reaches Glouster Elementary Students

Fourth to sixth graders visit Glouster Library for story hour and book selection. Readings include The Man Who Bought A Dream and The Foolish Lad, with a Danish folk tale also featured.

Glouster Glouster Elementary School

Appointment of Elvira Barr as Administratrix

Elvira Barr of Langsville Ohio is appointed Administratrix of the estate of Leslie Phelps late of Rutland Township Meigs County Ohio deceased. Dated November 28 1961. F H O'Brien Judge of the Probate Court Meigs County Ohio. 11 30 30tw

Elvira Barr Langsville Ohio Leslie Phelps Rutland Township Meigs County F. H. O'Brien

Thanksgiving Day Guests Gather Across Chauncey and Nearby Towns

Chauncey Thanksgiving guests included families from Columbus The Plains Athens Nelsonville and Dayton. Listings name multiple households and relatives visiting or hosting such as Cunningham Meek Burchfield Stalder Lightfoot and associated spouses and children.

Jerry Jr Terry Dele Meek Patricia Lee Bobby Plains Blaine Grubb Jo- Anna Mike Athens Evelyn Burchfield Chauncey Ethel Smith Nelsonville Billie Yarger Ludington Ohio

Mrs. Dixie Nelson Dies in Arizona at 25

Nelsonville widow Dixie Nelson age 25 died Tuesday night in Tucson Arizona. Born in Carbondale she formerly worked at the Colonial and Spot restaurants in Nelsonville. She is survived by husband Everett two sons Ricky and Randy a daughter Donna her mother Mrs Lillian Doolittle of Logan and her father Glenn Hoak of Carbondale a sister Mrs Twila Huddy of McArthur four half brothers Ralph Cagg Robert and Richard Doolittle of Columbus and Kenneth Doolittle of Nelsonville and two half sisters Mrs Marvelene Smart and Mrs Sharon Boling of Nelsonville Funeral arrangements are being made by Johnson Funeral Home.

Nelsonville Dixie Nelson Tuscon Ariz Nelson Carbondale Colonial Spot Everett Ricky Randy Donna Lillian Doolittle Logan Glenn Hoak Twila Huddy McArthur Ralph Arnold Ralph Cagg Robert Richard Doolittle Columbus Kenneth Doolittle Marvelene Smart Sharon Boling

Appointment of Forrest P. Moore as administrator de bonis non

Forrest P. Moore of Logan Ohio is appointed administrator de bonis non of the estate of Maude M. Beck late of Meigs County Ohio deceased. This notice is dated November 14.

Forrest P. Moore Logan Ohio Maude M. Beck Meigs County

Public Divorce Petition Filed in Athens County Court

Willis I. Linton files for divorce from Ella Linton in Athens County Court of Common Pleas. Respond by December 20, 1961, or default judgment will be entered. Attorney R. J. Jones Jr. signs the notice.

Court OF Common Pleas Aon County Willis I. Linton Ella, Lointon Ella Linton Athens County Ohio Fila Linton

National Forest Timber for Sale in Ohio and Indiana

Sealed bids for timber on about 114 acres in Perry and Hocking counties are due by 11:00 a.m. January 2, 1962, at Bedford Indiana. Estimated volumes include 54.20 MBM white oak and 90.90 MBM red and black oak with minimum bids per MBM. deposits of 300 dollars required. District Ranger and Forest Supervisor contacts provide sale details and bid procedures.

National Forest Timber Forest Supervisor U.S. Forest Service Stone City National Bank Bedford Indiana Hocking County Perry County O.R.S Ohio Wayne National Forest Ray W. Knudson Athens Howard C. Cook

First Christian Church Group to Meet for Christmas Program

Group 1 CWF of the First Christian Church schedules a 7 30 p m meeting Monday at Miss Sigrid Love's home 39 Short St. to present a Christmas program led by Mrs Earl Hille ary calendars will be turned in at the gathering.

Nelsonville CWF The First Christian Church Sigrid Love Short St Earl Hilleary

Glouster Social Guests Visit Milhoan Family

Sunday guests at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Milhoan included Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hamilton and their children from Baltimore Ohio.

Charles Milhoan Gene Hamilton Baltimore, Ohio

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William FE. Bosworth Vivian Wardle Corning Jesse Wheeler Garnett Musick Daniel Giles Glenna Garvin Gerald Ralph Tucker Judith Kaye Downey Pearl FE. Woods Priscilla Wade New Straitsville Goldie Whaley Virgie Givens Monroe Twp Leo Radkoski Guy Lemity Eunice Baker Rea Baker Somerset Anna Porter Roseville Gertrude Green Jess Wheeler Rebecca Ashbaugh Folnberg Glousier Bowman's Bowman’s Dept. Store Chauncey, Ohio the Athens Messenger Cape Canaveral Navy Alan B. Shepard Jr Marine John H. Glenn Jr Malcolm Carpenter Shepard Ewington Paul Brown Reya Johnson Brenda Larry Martha Ward Kendra Mart Mullihan Hebo Leo Carter Gallipolis Bill Morgan Wellston Donald Metheney Carlos and Vicky Hamby Salem Center Lloyd Ashburn Samuel Jenks Ashland Hank Jenks Roanoke, Va Eugene Johnston Kenneth Ward Morgan Center Estil Johnson Robert A. Harden Marion Letart Falls Millfield William Theisen Bill Warren Chappalear Charles Richardson Fred Sanders Trimble C. N. Sanders Stoltz Rexall Drug Store Nelsonville, Ohio Family Weekly Rye Cunningham John Matheny Eieleen McWilliams Larry McWilliams al McKensey Kenneth Cunningham Evelyn Kenny Paul Cunningham Sandy Denise Diana Terry Cunningham Goldie McCune Richard Stalder Dayton Leathley Kittle Hollis Stalder Ted Lightfoot Howard Bobo Wilbur Riggs Tana Arizona Johnson Funeral Home Ernestine M. Foughty Route 1 Francis M. Robinson Ames Township Harold J. Rose Said County Meigs County Hospital Commission County Infirmary Mulberry Heights Meigs Memorial Hospital County Commissioners Court House P. O Theodore T. Reed, Jr Galore Store Glouster, Ohio Alochou Orson Berkshire Berkshires
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