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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1966

Page

11

Club Hears Customs Talk At Rothwell Meeting

Mrs. E. D. Eddy presented a program on customs of other countries at the Rothwell Club in the Hotel Gordon. Members signed cards for two hospitalized members and a salad course was served. The next meeting is October 20 with Mrs. J. F. Williams as hostess.

Eddey Earl Morris Merril Ogg C. A. Sweeney H. W. Wagner C. L Whaley J. E. Williams David Cox J. FE. Willams

Chauncey Church of Christ to Hold Sunday Service

The Rev. Paul Johnson of Chauncey Church of Christ will lead a service at the Athens County Home on Sunday at 6:30 p.m. The event is announced by Chauncey Church of Christ.

Chauncey Church of Christ Paul Johnson Athens County

Snow Fork Knights Join Valley Lodge 169

Active members of the former Snow Fork Lodge in Murray City join Valley Lodge 169 after Snow Fork surrendered its charter to the Ohio Domain of the Pythian Order. The transfer occurred at a regular Wednesday meeting of Valley Lodge.

Nelsonville Snow Fork Lodge Knights of Pythias Murray City Valley Lodge 169 Ohio Pythian Order

Camp Fire Girls Meet Before Hike To Union Furnace Farm

Group Three of the Camp Fire Girls will gather at Miss Deble Johnson’s home 195 Fayette Street at 10 30 am Saturday prior to a hike to the Presbyterian Farm Union Furnace.

Nelsonville Deble Johnson Fayette St Presbyterian Farm Union Furnace

York Nelsonville Consolidation Enrollment Estimated At 2 150

York and Nelsonville city schools officials explain a proposed consolidation would keep current buildings. Elementary students would attend Murray City Buchtel Poston and Nelsonville schools while older students move to the existing Nelsonville junior high and York senior high. Total enrollment is estimated at 2 150.

Nelsonville York Local Murray City Buchtel, Poston Nelsonvile Nelsonville High School York High School

Dinner Party For Loyal Pals At Middleport Church

Mrs Aud rey Frost and others hosted a Loyal Pals dinner for Middleport Church of Christ members and guests. Devotional theme yesterday today and tomorrow featured. readings included a poem One Day at a Time. Mrs Susan Rawlings concluded with the poem. A church building program update was read and cards honored Rev Fred L Gardner on his birthday. Gardner, retired in Johnson City Tenn, sent warm thanks. Miss Hawley spoke on the twelve tribes of Israel. traveling prize went to Miss Roush and hostesses prize to Mrs Frost.

Middleport Audrey Frost Frances Roush Pearl Reynolds Mildred Hawley Middleport Church of Christ Donald Hicks Douglas Susan Rawlings Fred L Gardner Gardner Johnson City Tenn Israel Miss Hawley Miss Roush Frost

Mount St. Mary Hospital BIRTHS

Mount St. Mary Hospital reports new arrivals and admissions including a son born to Mr and Mrs Gary Bennett of Malta Route 3 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Thomas Fletcher of Athens Route 5. Admitted are Charles Sheppard Briggsdale Terry Sherman Stockport Route 2 Ray Rupe New Straitsville Route 1 Clyde Singer Glouster Miss Brenda Rutter The Plains Bernard Wagner Buchtel Mrs Rita Bullock Nelsonville Mrs Olive L Burritt Albany Route 1 Mrs Flossie Moore Rockbridge Route 1 Mrs Dolores Lobdell Athens James Love James Davis Tom Schultz Mrs Mary J West Mrs Lucille Sayre Lawrence Weaver David Lloyd Jack Hill yer Mrs Loretta Roberts Mrs Estella Sawyers.

Gary Bennett Malta Thomas Fletcher Athens Charles Sheppard Briggsdale Terry Sherman Stockport Ray Rupe New Straitsville Clyde Singer Glouster Brenda Rutter the Plains Bernard Wagner Buchtel Rita Bullock Nelsonville Olive L. Burritt Albany Flossie Moore Rockbridge Dolores Lobdell James Love James Davis Tom Schultz Mary J. West Lucille Sayre Lawrence Weaver David Lloyd Jack Hillyer Loretta Roberts Estella Sawyers

Manning Klees family dinner honors Kent birthday

Middleport report notes Mr. and Mrs. Manning Klees hosted a family dinner Thursday for Kent Klees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smart, Mr. and Mrs. George Hackett Jr., and children Linda, Bill, Dennis, Melanie, Lynn, and Lori Kloes, along with Mrs. Stella Kloes of Pomeroy.

Middleport Manning Klees Kent Paul Smart George Hackett Jr Linda Bill Dennis Melanie Lynn Lori Kloes Stella Kloes Pomeroy

Fisher Services Held for Mrs. William Fisher

Funeral services for Mrs. William Fisher were conducted at Ew ing Funeral Home with Rev. Wendell Stutler and Jerry Masters. Grandsons Michael, Thomas, Dr. James, Ted, Gordon and William Fisher served as pallbearers. Attendees listed from multiple towns included Norman Fisher, Thomas Fisher, Cincinnati visitors, Steubenville, Columbus, Belpre, Lynch, and Jeromesville relatives. Burial followed at Beech Grove Cemetery.

Pomeroy William Fisher Ewing Funeral Home Wendell Stutler Jerry Masters Micahel Thomas James Ted Gordon Norman Fisher Thomas Fisher Senacaville Ted Fisher James Fisher Cincinnati Jack Jones Steubenville Earl Parker Edward J. Noon William Parker Mary Kay Columbus Belpre Kenneth Farley Chelyn W. Va Eddie Abraham Lansing Mich Burrell Dawson James Roush Dorothy Roush New Haven Tommy Jeromesville Beech Grove Cemetery

Rutland High selects staff for Nor' Wester yearbook

Middleport reports Rutland High School announces the Nor wester yearbook staff featuring Dennis Weber Charles Scott Barbara Williams Darlene Smith Bonnie Grate Roger Davis Melva Johnston Dixie Wamsley Lori Godby Debbie Turner Sabra Canaday Allen Gibson Chris Napper Sherry Matson Glenda Johnson Nancy Knotts Chester King Debbie Smith Faculty advisors Leda Mae Kraueter Mary Chapman. Also notes color photos this year. Nelsonville Eagles District Four meeting Sunday at 2 p.m. speaker Dale Wolfe and clubs from multiple towns.

Middleport Nor’wester Rutland High School Dennis Weber Charles Scott Barbara Williams Darlene Smith Bonnie Grate Roger Davis Melva Johnston Dixie Wamsley Lori Godby Debbie Turner Sabra Canaday Allen Gibson Chris Napper Sherry Matson Glenda Johnson Nancy Knotts Chester King Debbie Smith Leda Mae Kraueter Mary Chapman

Maxwell and relatives visit in Columbus and Ohio towns

Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Maxwell spent several days in Columbus as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rush. Mrs. Walter Hess and Mrs. Honor Gorsuch accompanied by Mrs. Frank Skinner and daughter Melody and Mrs. Helen Sams visited Toledo and Pontiac with relatives and friends. Jane, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lamborn of Walnut Hills, visited Columbus.

N. R. Maxwell Columbus Robert Rush Walter Hess Honor Gorsuch Frank Skinner Melody Helen Sams Athens Toledo Pontiac Mich Harold Lamborn Walnut Hills Jane

Hospital Guilds to Meet at Two Locations

Nelsonville notes two Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild meetings on Monday at 7 30. Twig Three convenes with Mrs Victor Oakley at Pinegrove Dr and Miss Treva Shaw leads the business session. Twig Five meets at Miss Regina Whyte's High Street home.

Nelsonville Mount St. Mary Hospital Twig Three Victor Oakley Pinegrove Treva Shaw Twig Five Regina Whyte High St

Notable Names in Veterans Memorial Hospital Notes

Veterans Memorial Hospital records list Lena Owens Mona Wolfe Denver Roush Virginia Pierce James Thomas Lovercia Evans Alvin Norris Frankie Wells Robert Grant Randall Butcher Vina Louisby Charles McGrath from Lena Middleport Portland Letart Portland Letart W Va.

Lena Owens Middleport Mona Wolfe Portland Denver Roush Letart W. Va Virginia Pierce James Thomas Lovercia Evans Alvin Norris Frankie Wells Robert Grant Randall Butcher Vina Louisby Charles McGrath

Buses Pass Inspection in Mason County

Mason County school transportation superintendent Keefer reports that Mason County buses passed safety checks by Nationwide Insurance Co inspector Dale Wortman. All buses checked were operating effectively. Nelsonville item notes Steven Lee Mender enlisting in the Navy and graduating Nelsonville High in 1966.

Ren Keefer Mason County School Transportation Mason County Nationwide Insurance Co Dale Wortman Nelsonville Steven Lee Mender Roland D. Menden Church St Navy Columbus Nelsonville High School Mender Great Lakes, Ii

Murray City Pall Festival Continues

NELSONVILLE the annual fall festival at St Phillip Neri Catholic Church Murray City will run until 11 p.m. Saturday with a roast beef dinner 4 to 7 p.m. and a games party 8 to 11 p.m. Sandwiches and coffee will be sold during the evening.

Nelsonville St. Phillip Neri Catholic Church Murray City

Cub Scout Den Meets At Riley Home In CHAUNCEY

CHAUNCEY Den 2 of Cub Scout Pack 78 met at Mrs Janet Riley’s home with David Chesak leading the promise. A bean and knife race was won by Billy Gretz Robert McCune and Terry Bailey. Meetings set for Mondays at 4 p.m.

Chauncey Den Cub Scout Janet Riley David Chesak Billy Gretz Robert McCune Terry Bailey

Gas Blaze Controlled At Corning

A leaking gas line exploded beneath a supply room at Altier Brothers Inc in Corning causing minor damage. Fire units from the Corning Volunteer Fire Department responded with 10 men at 3:55 p.m. under Chief Robert Parsons. The blaze was quickly controlled.

Corning Altier Brothers, Inc Wrenville Rd Clarence Dunwoody Corning Volunteer Fire Department Robert Parsons

Mrs. Lackey Honored With Maple Street Baby Shower

Mrs. Amy Beth Patton Lackey received a stork shower at the home of Mrs. Ray White on Maple Street. Hostesses were Mrs. White and Mrs. Bill Love. Prizes were awarded to Norma Nesser, Linda Hooper, Bonnie Cominsky, and Florence Ogg.

Glouster Amy Beth Patton Lackey Ray White Maple St White Bill Love Norma Nesser Linda Hooper Bonnie Cominsky Florence Ogg Norma Love Louise Zimmer Marilyn Holbert Marjorie Kestner Norma Messer Carolin Grandy Grace Mundrie Teresa Moore Barbara Cox Dianne Bryson Evelyn Patton Bonnie Morris Betty Grinstead Helen Stephenson Norma Carter Maude Howard Mary Stonsel Mary Hooper JoAnn McAfoose Dorothy Andrachek Irene Williams Debbie Teddie Bev Love Mary Leah Laurie Patton Marcia Lyn Monica Lee Bryson Cathy Cox Billie Love Laurei Love

Chili Supper Planned by Millfield Church Group

The Loyal Workers Class of Millfield Christian Church will sponsor a chili supper Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. Homemade pies will be served. Tickets are available from class members or from Mrs Homer Omen or Mrs Carl Moody.

Chauncey Loyal Workers Class Millfield Christian Church Homer Omen Carl Moody

Divorce action in Athens County court

Claudette Young seeks divorce from Robert Young on neglect and cruelty grounds. She requests custody of minor children, support, alimony, and division of real estate. Hearing set for November 18 after filing September 20, 1968 with attorneys Rowland Bridgewater & Robe in Athens Ohio.

Vic Claudette Youngs Robert Young Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Rose Claudette Young Rowland, Bridgewater & Robe Security Athens

Notice of Appointment of Executor for Estate of Everett W White

Hal H. Rowland of Athens Ohio is appointed executor of the Everett W White estate, deceased, of Hockingport Athens County Ohio. Creditors must file claims within four months with the fiduciary, dated this 71st day of September, before Harold J Rose probate judge.

Hal H. Rowland Athens Ohio Everett W. White Hockingport Athens County Pates

Mil A Martin Named Executrix of Local Estate

Notice announces Mil dred A Martin of 4 Central Avenue Athens Ohio appointed Executrix of the Estate of Myron F T Martin deceased in Athens City Athens County Ohio. Four months dated September 21 1966. Harold J Rose appears.

Fatricia Dunfee Appointed Executrix in Meigs County

Fatricia Dunfee of Little Hocking Ohio has been duly appointed executrix of the estate of Lee Wallace deceased in Meigs County Ohio. Judge H O'Brien of the probate court Meigs County signs the notice.

Fatricia Dunfee Little Hocking Ohio Lee Wallace Meigs County H. O’brien

Beaty Executrix Named For Carol L Beaty Estate

Notice states Alice Ernestine Beaty of 80 North Can Iess Street Athens Ohio is appointed Executrix of the estate of Carol L Beaty deceased of Athens Township Athens County Ohio. Four months. Dated this Sunday of October 1956 10 7.

Alice Ernestine Beaty North Caniess Street Athens Ohio Carol L. Beaty C. L. Beaty Athens Township Athens County Ohio

Births and estate notices from Hocking County region

In Logan a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Jenks. Others listed include Mrs. Nelson L. Jackson and Mrs. Thomas Travis. Dismissals include Raymond Jones and several relatives. Sealed bids for the John Walter Breeze estate lot in Deanville are due by Oct 15 1946 with minimum cash and right to reject bids reserved. Edward S Hobe and Rowland Bridgewater & Rebe represent the estate in Athens Ohio.

Edward &. Robe John Walter Breeze Deanville Athena County Ohio Gale

Athens Ohio invites sealed bids for radio equipment

The Director of Public Safety in Athens Ohio calls for sealed bids by 12:86 noon Friday October 21 1966 for three mobile radio units two remote units one intercon one microphone desk type with specifications on file. Bids must list all bidders and include 10 percent bond or certified check as security. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids.

Director of Public Safety Athens Onio Thomas Chesser Public Safety City of Ohio Otw Board of Education Tri-County Joint Vocational School District West Washington Street Nelsonville Peoples Bank Wieg Board OF Education Tri-County Joint Vocationa School District Joseph Beshora

Executrix Appointed in Athens Ohio Probate Case

Jeanie Jones of 0 Franklin Ave Athens Ohio is named Executrix of Fannie Be Jones deceased in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Dated October 6 1966 Harold Rose. Notch of Petitions for Transfer of funds in Meigs County case seeks transfer of 2000.50 from General Fund to Road Fund hearing set October 15 1968. Wright James Nicholson Warley Haley Board of Trustees Rutland Township.

Jeanie A. Jones Ranklin Ave Athens Ohio Fannie BE Jones Athens County Court of Common Pleas Meigs County Sal Court Wright James Nicholson Warley Haley Board of Trustees Rutland Township

Probate Inventories and Appraisements filed in Athens County

The probate court lists inventories and appraisements for numerous decedents including Bert K. Angle Joseph Laker Elizabeth Burleigh Anna Conway Bursten Duran Richard Foster Hease M. Gorstene Daniel F E Johnson Joseph Dale Nicewanger Millie Riley Joseph W Sheakey Harry L Summerfield Everett W White. Hearing suspended for notice by publication with exceptions due by October 4 1966. Any interested party may file exceptions prior to five days before the hearing.

Probate Court Athens County Ohio Notorer 7 Dreelack A. M Bert K. Angle Richard ‘A Foster Ae Katate Hease M. Gorstene Daniel FE. Johnson Eatate Joseph Dale Nicewanger Pele Nicewanger Millie Ies Melley Kiley Nventory Sonvadcesent Uaie Joseph W. Sheakey Harry L. Summerfield Everett W. White Harald J. Rowse Sandra Lou Vaughan

Probate Court notices list multiple estate actions in Athens County

The Probate Court of Athens County Ohio publishes November 14 1966 deadline for filing exceptions to numerous first final and distributive accounts for estates of Martha Atkinson Frank Brewer William Connell Ruth Cole Eugene Davis Savas Demetrioun Charles Huddy Melinda Koon Gabriel Pincelli and others. Also sale notice for Tri County Joint Vocational School District tax anticipation notes of 30000 with bids due October 18 1966 and auction October 18 1966 at Nelsonville Ohio.

Athens County Ohio Juanita Nimon Martha A. Atkinson Tose Andrey Shaw Eugene Davis Aspasia Demetoun Savas Demetrioun Niford Pixon Edgar Dison Denna L. Haynes Galdie Huddy Charles Hud A.k James F. Shumaker Melinda Koon Willam Rowland Gabriel Pincelli Mildred Sickles Charles Herbert Robinson R. C Cook Dale Reed W.W.A Mary KB Stout Thord Log Orville Bibbe Hay Strickler Charles Gene Cherian Harry bLaiton Alton R. Hope Blanche L. DeWeese

Probate Court Notice for Leroy Crews Estate Hearing

The Inventory and Appraisement of the estate of Leroy Crews of Rutland Ohio was filed in the Probate Court New hearing date set for October 11 1966 at 11 00 A M Any person filing exceptions must do so at least five days before the hearing Judge John C Bacon acting judge and ex officio clerk Janet K Morris deputy clerk

State of Ohio Viai Leroy Crews Rutland John C. Bacon Said Court Janet Kb Morris

Notice of Heirship and Distribution in Ohio Probate

Kirle Bridgewater Jr as Administrator with will annexed petitions the Athens County Probate Court Ohio on September 2, 1966 to determine heirship of Zoe BE Sisler and direct distribution. Multiple listed heirs and executors are named as defendants and must answer by December 5, 1968.

Homer G. Danford Wheatland Sunland California Vance Danford Nancy B. Sisler P. O. Hox Terra Alta West Virginia Sandy McGuire C-O Erma McGuire Meadville Pennaventa Laura Edna Whited E. 49Th Street Tulsa Oklahoma Eva K. Bisier West Sue Harrison A. Bisler, Jr Nellie Bradford Covert Street Parkersburg Samuel T. Cochran Olive Avenue Long Beach Mia Lou Wood Sil Park Avenue Erie Pennsylvania Blanche Goetz Myrtle Street Erie Pennsylvania John C. Cochran Quinton Robert Cochran Martinsville Virginia Marnie Smith LNT Pennhurst Street Cumberland Maryland Olive Keefer Killimore City Hospital Lattimore Arjorie Steenken Daytona Venue Holly Hill Florida Betty James Janet Echard Cintula Jack Richard Wit Janeine Echard Vandermelen Constance Echard Merchando Clifton Kenneth Eehard J. Eehard “Doalland Pennhuret James Sisler S&s Ernest Sisler Star Era Alta Pearl Morris Wesley Road Keckville Stafford Sisler Eltham Road Kehimarama Aukland New Zealand Jerry J. Bisler Kirle Bridgewater, Jr Zoe BE. Sisler Athens State of Ohio Zoe FE Eric Bridgewater, Jr Zoe EB. Bisler

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