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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1968

Page

3

Area Obituaries Outline Three Local Deaths

Corinne Wildermuth of Dayton former Pomeroy resident dies after long illness in Miami Valley Hospital. Survived by two daughters, one son, six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Ewing Chapel with burial in Beech Grove Cemetery. Isaac Radcliffe 78 Rutland dies. retired mail carrier. Survives wife Nannie, two daughters, five grandchildren, four great grandchildren. Ruth Pearson Wells 59 Hawthorne Calif. formerly Point Pleasant dies unexpectedly. survivors include husband Ernest and four daughters plus sixteen grandchildren. Crow-Hassell Funeral Home in Point Pleasant to announce arrangements.

Dayton Corinne wWildermuth Pomeroy Miami Valley Hospital Wildermuth George G. Wildermuth Willard M. Ashworth Kent Arlin J. Beadle Charles F. Wildermuth Grace Episcopal Church Coshocton Ewing Chapel Albert Mackenzie St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Gallipolis Beech Grove Rutland Isaac Fern Radcliffe Nelson Road Veterans Memorial Hospital Carpenter Post Office Carpenter Charles Kate Radcliffe Nannie Wayne Turner Warren Hoffman Dexter Frank Albany Martin Funeral Home Chester Lemsey School Lot Point Pleasant Ruth Pearson Wells Hawthorne Calif Mason County Stella Rodgers Pearson King William H. Pearson Dickey Chapel Northup Ernest Wells Donald R. Wells Katherine Metzger Cheshire Marvin Skages Middleport James Ratcliff Katherine Sheets Newark Elizabeth Ifill Crow-Hassell Funeral Home

Presbyterian Youth Fellowship Planned at First Church

Nelsonville church announces formation of a youth fellowship for seventh to ninth graders who are members of First Presbyterian Church. Advisors are Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tye and Mr and Mrs Larry Flowers. A weiner roast is planned for Sunday night with a 5 20 p.m. church meeting, then a trip to the Presbyterian farm for refreshments provided by the church committee.

Nelsonville First Presbyterian Church Kenneth Tye Larry Flowers Presbyterian Farm

Shots Fired At Wiseman Service Center In Point Pleasant

Police report a 22 caliber projectile fired from across the street damaged the Wiseman Service Center at Sixth and Viand Streets. Inside were employee Larry Harmon and his wife, with Harry Stover at the pumps. no suspect seen. Salvation Army clothing day set for Tuesday 1 to 3 p.m. at 92 West Union Street.

Point Pleasant Wiseman Sixth Viand Streets Larry Harmon Harry Stover Salvation Army Union St

Nelsonville Bloodmobile Cancelled for 1968 Visit

The Nelsonville Red Cross bloodmobile visit for 1968 is canceled due to uncontrollable circumstances. Athens center donations are available Monday 11 AM to 5 PM and Tuesday 10 AM to 4 PM at the Church of the Good Shepherd with parking provided.

Nelsonville Red Cross Athens County Athens Athens Center Church of the Good Shepherd University Terrace Charles McVey

Wiggins Confirmed U N Ambassador. Denny Nasher Named Reps

Senate confirms J R Wiggins former Washington Post editor as U S ambassador to the United Nations succeeding George W Ball. Voice vote also confirms Denny Nasher and Raymond Nasher as representatives and Warner as alternate. In Ohio and beyond cattle hog and sheep reports follow with local visits noted.

Washington Senate Johnson J. R. Wiggins Washington Post U.S United Nations Wiggins George W. Ball Hubert H. Humphrey Brewster C. Denny General Assembly Raymond D. Nasher Texas Marvin L. Warner Ohio

Special Bus Service for GOP Ox Roast Saturday

Special bus service to the Republican ox roast at Athens County fairgrounds and the Ohio University Toledo game will start 11 45 am from downtown with regular fares. A 11 43 am bus goes to the fairgrounds, and a 1 pm return to Peden Stadium is planned.

Athens County U.S 10Th District Clarence E. Miller Gerald Hann Vianna Ann) Algeo Earl Lowry Olive Rose Jack White Edward Vandyke Buckeye Jim Archer Russell Archer Guysville Gop Athens County Fairgrounds Ohio University-Toledo Charles White Athens Transist White Fairgrounds Peden Stadium

Four-County Vocational High School Plan Discussed

Officials from Gallia Meigs Vinton and Lawrence Counties met at Rio Grande College with Dr. Alphus Christensen and Gallipolis Superintendent Albert Dur ose to prepare resolutions of intent for a multi county vocational high school. They urged local boards to act quickly while noting state aid could cover 70 to 75 percent of construction costs and that districts may join for courses not locally available.

Rio Grande Rio Grande College Gallia Meigs Vinton Lawrence Alphus R. Christensen Albert Durose Gallipolis Meigs County Robert Bowen C. O. Tower State Department of Education Tower

Kathleen Palmer Charged with Auto Theft Denied Plea

Kathleen Mary Logan Palmer of Lancaster Street was arrested by city police on September 7 for auto theft and pleaded not guilty in Mayor's Court. She posted a $1,000 bond and was bound over to the grand jury on Thursday. The filing was by Clarence R. Beougher of Logan.

Logan Kathleen Mary Palmer Lancaster St Lancaster Clarence R. Beougher

Happy Hustlers Sunday School Dinner in Racine

The Racine Sunday School class of United Methodist Church held a dinner in the social rooms with Mrs. Crit Bradford leading devotions after. The gathering included visits from Rev Cleveland's return from Pleasant Valley Hospital and relatives stay with local families.

Racine Happy Hustlers United Methodist Church Paul McMurray Columbus MceMurray Ae Revo Arthur Cleland Cleland Pleasant Valley Hospital Wrigit’ Roush Chillicothe Henry Roush Laury Wolfe Myr Elton Kravater Norman Hoover Cincinnati Harry Wiltshire

New Deputy Dog Warden Named at Athens County Society

Athens County Humane Society announces William Matheny as deputy dog warden and agent during the fall meeting at Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. New board members include William Rose Mrs John Baldwin Mrs Jerome Fenuske Mrs Thomas Wolfe Mr and Mrs Orland Ely Miss Hazel Roach Miss Ada Kennedy and Mrs Victor Whitehouse.

Athens County Humane Society William Matheny Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co William Rose John Baldwin Jerome Fenuske Thomas Wolfe Orland Ely Hazel Roach Ada Kennedy Victor Whitehouse

LeMay Not On Ballots In Athens County

Athens County Director William Howe states Marvin Griffin’s name will appear on the ballot instead of Curtis LeMay amid a Wallace campaign effort. The item notes voters’ uncertainty as the election approaches and mentions other candidates and a treaty tie context.

Curtis LeMay George Wallace Athens County Wiliam Howe Marvin Griffin Howe LeMay

Answer Filed by Midget Motors Corp in Columbus Case

Midget Motors Corp Campbell St filed an answer in Common Pleas Court denying a $2,933 claim from Commercial Motor Freight Columbus. The firm admits debt exists but disputes the amount.

Midget Motors Corp Campbell St Common Pleas Commercial Motor Freight Columbus

Burglary Report Shakes Local Dog Kennel

Nesauan of arch sum moned Depety Snerdd De Warr Walker reported a morning break in at his dog kennel. A thief pilfered a heaule from the premises. Authorities are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby surveillance.

Roc. Nesauan Arch Depety Snerdd de Warr Walker

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Corinne Wildermuth Isaac F. Radcliffe Presbyterian Fellowship The NeLsonviLle Home and Savings Association Savings and Loan Eglumbus ‘$T Melsonville U.N. Post USDA Harry Stage Walnut Street Clarence Stage Canal Street Jackson Mich Harold Robinson Toledo Elizabeth Murray Marion John Deere Gallaway I and U.S. 10Th District Clarence FE. Miller Fox Green Valley Boys W. Union Street Executive Committee Mrs. Francis Morris the Messenger Weber Dow Erty and Liability Compa F. Mathews Earl A Hooper John J. Lavelle N. Court St Clifftex Glen Mr. Nick By Farah
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