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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1968

Page

11

Area Death Notices in Gallia County Ohio

Gallipolis and surrounding areas report multiple deaths including Mrs. Letha Sheets 75 of Gallipolis who died at Holzer Hospital after six days as a long illness. services at Mercersville Baptist Church with burial in Ridgelawn cemetery. Other obituaries include Mrs. Mary Kin kade Finsterwald 75 of Athens died in Lexington Kentucky at her son Charles Finsterwald’s home. Blanche Bean 80 of Guysville died at home after a long illness. Thomas H. Schenz 66 of Athens died in Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. services forthcoming with military rites for the latter at Memory Gardens. Family survivors span several states with churches and funeral homes listed.

Gallipolis Letha Sheets Holzer Hospital Myron E. Sheets Fairborn Marion D. Sheets Cleveland W. J Rosalie) Whitesell Alamogordo N.M Willie M. Church Eureka Newt Myrtle) Radekin Emmet Church Murray E. Church Mercerville Donald Alma) Johnson Alliance George Frances) Lenoir Sheets Guyan Township Bethlehem Baptist Church Mercersville Baptist Church Ridgelawn Cemetery Waugh - Halley - Wood Athens Mary Kinkade Finsterwald West State St Charles Lexington Nelsonville Lillian Kinkade First Christian Church Ester Charles Finsterwald Robert Charles Jr Lexington, Ky Smith Kinkade Madison, W. Va Guysville Blanche Bean David Emma Biggins Copeland Kenneth Virginia) Quinn Grove City Bean Edd Olive) Timmons Doren Grace) Brill Clarice Cunningham Poole Wilma) Minear Stewart Luther Ramsey Bean Cemetery Jagers and Sons Funeral Home Thomas H. Schenz N. Lancaster St Mount St. Mary Hospital Buchtel Henry Alice Susar Gillis Schenz Athens County C. D. Shafer Wholesale Grocery Company Buchtel Methodist Church K. T. Crossen American Legion Walter Huntington W. Va Judy Huddy Walter Dix Schenz Germany

Court notice of sale of church trust real estate in Verity

Walter N Johnson as trustee for the Reorganized Church seeks court authority to sell a described portion of Lot 103 in Emaline Matheny's Addition to Verity Township Athens County Ohio. Deed references and conditions are listed. Hearing set for 9:00 AM November 2, 1968. Attorneys Rowland Bridgewater & Robe represent the petitioner.

Court OF Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Walter N. Johnson Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Walter N Johnson Athens Emaline Matheny Verity Harper Matheny Johnson Coal Mining Company Recorders Office Crow Meigs County William D. Childs Weber F. Holt

Notice to bidders for Federal Hocking High School furniture

Sealed bids for furniture and loose equipment for Project 90 at Federal Hocking High School, Stewart Ohio, are due 12:00 noon EST October 29, 1968. Plans by Kellam and Foley Architects, deposits required, bonds and insurance certified, right to reject bids reserved.

State of Ohio Federal Hocking School District Board of Education Superintendent of Schools Stewart Federal Hocking High School Kellam & Foley Architects and Planners West First Avenue Columbus Superintendent of Public Instruction Ohio Departments Building South Front Street Columbus Builders Exchange F. W. Dodge Corporation Department of Insurance State Board of Education

Lassen Volcanic Park Named California's Smallest National Park

The article notes Lassen Volcanic National Park in California covers 106934 acres and was established in 1916, marking it as the state's smallest national park.

California Lassen Volcanic National Park

Probate Court Advertises Inventories and Appraisements

The Athens County Ohio Probate Court announces inventories and appraisements filed for multiple estates. Hearing suspended for notice by publication until November 4, 1968 at 9 00 AM. Exceptions may be filed prior to five days before the hearing date. Judge Harold J. Rose. Chief Deputy Clerk Sandra L. Vaughan. October 18.

Troy Township Athens County Ohio Town Hall Coolville Ford Svarage Wilma Dunfee Etta Bockus Harold J. Rose Sandra L. Vaughan

Heart Fund Leader Kenneth Leikari dies at 43

Kenneth Arvi Leikari 43 of 926 23rd St Point Pleasant prominent Boy Scout worker and Heart Fund leader died after a heart attack He chaired Mason County Heart Fund drive 1968 and served on West Virginia Heart Fund Association board He advised Explorer Post 261 at Main Street Baptist Church and helped Tri-State scouts reach Philmont Ranch He is survived by wife Ann Michael Pamela Ann Kristen Lisa and father Nikko Leikari Funeral services planned for 11 a.m. Saturday at Mohr Stevens Funeral Home

Point Pleasant Kenneth Arvi Leikari 23Rd St Heart Fund Pleasant Valley Hospital Leikari Mason County Heart Fund West Virginia Heart Fund Association Explorer Post 261 Main Street Silver Bridge National Council of the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Ranch New Mexico Fort Madison Iowa Nikko Arvi Leikari Gertrude Ruppi Leikari

NOT PLAYTHINGS In Japan dolls are not a play thing

In Japan dolls are not playthings. They serve as festival figures and a Japanese bride often takes her doll collection to her new home as part of wedding customs.

Japan

Lena Castor of Middleport dies after illness

Lena L Donahue Castor 60 of Middleport died in Holzer Hospital after three weeks illness. Widow of Dr Gordon T Castor veterinarian of Point Pleasant who died in 1966. Born Cottageville W Va Aug 14 1908. Survived by two sons Robert L Castor Cedar Rapids IA Guy F Castor in US Air Force Lompoc CA, two daughters Lola Thompson Chula Vista CA and Marcia Hawk Middleport, one sister Ruth Aeling Minerva. Services Sunday 2 p.m. at Mohr Stevens Funeral Home. Burial Kirkland Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Friday.

Gordon T. Castor Point Pleasant Cottageville W. Va Ellis Della Donahue Robert Lyle Castor Cedar Rapids Iowa Guy F. Castor U. S. Air Force Lompuc Calif Lola Thompson Chulva Vista Marcia Hawk Middleport Ruth Aeling Minerva Mohr Stevens Funeral Kirkland Memorial Gardens

Humphrey Services Planned for Blanche Humphrey

Funeral services for Blanche Humphrey 69 of 34 Braun St Glouster will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the William Humphrey residence Glouster Route 3 with Rev Roy Bookman officiating and burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Arrangements by Van Fossen Funeral Home. Mrs Humphrey died Wednesday morning at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville.

Warren Funeral Home Nelsonville Joe Maffett Greenlawn Cemetery Glouster Blanche Humphrey Braun St William Humphrey Roy Bookman Maplewood Humphrey van Fossen Mount St. Mary Hospital

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Steve Cook 18 of Lancaster and Joyce Jourdan 20 of Thornville. Donald Lice 25 of New Lexington and Janice K Bover 2) of Junction City Route 1. Melvin Ronalt Wood Molar 17 of Hemlock and Mary Ellen Heavener 16 of Crooksville Route ?. Larry Brown 21 of Junction City Route 1 and Linda Armstrong 18 of Junction City.

Steve Cook Lancaster Joyce Jourdan Thornville Donald Lice New Lexington Janice K. Bover Junction City Melvin Ronalt Wood Molar Hemlock Mary Ellen Heavener Crooksvile Larry Brown Linda Armstrong

Wolfe Denies Guilt Hearing Set Thursday

Barry Kim Wolfe pleaded innocent to sheriff charges alleging illegal narcotics use in a rental house tied to a student group party. He is free on $5,000 bond as preliminary hearings begin for 10 defendants in Municipal Court with more hearings planned through Friday.

Barry Kim Wolfe Ohio U Wolfe N. Congress St Guysville Route 1 Athens High School Boyd Williams

Public Sale Of Equipment And Supplies At Lumber Company

Public sale scheduled for Saturday October 19 at 10 am. Large shop equipment includes rip-saw, band saw, drill press, 5 hp three phase motor, hand tools, desks, chairs, scales, paint, lumber, doors, sash, and assorted items. Located at Point Pleasant Lumber Company. John McNeill, Auctioneer. Joe Buffington, clerk.

Point Pleasant Lumber Company John McNeill Joe Buffington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Letha Mary Finsterwald Mrs Thomas Schenz Rowland Bridgewater & Robe Federal Hocking Local Margie Marie Smith Athens, Ohio James C. Smith Roger J. Jones Director of Public Service Safety East Washington Street Dwight D. Robinson Boy Scout Heart Messenger John A. McDonald Sherman Brooks Raoinbo Fruit Farm Amesville Paul Wells Ladd's Rae Homer Linscott's McClain’s St. Rt the Plains St Allen Lara Parmiter Zaleski Buck Lake William Bennet Road T. W. Gaston Caonscan Cook's East End Eden Place Giouster Burr Oak Car Wash Browns Auction Service Hove New Marshfield Rutland Bradford Auction CO Critt Gradford Racine Harold Goddard Bartlett Ohio Beverly Ohio CE Sheridan Mill Nelsonville Bill Janes McConnelsville Pennsville Ohno P CO Jimmy W. Union Street Beautician Cathryn Columbus Street A. Bott Orange Townhouse Grill Southeastern Ohio Mental Health Center Porter Angelo W. Union Ee Beautician Kensel Beaulah Kahn Apts Athens Farm Miller Sanitation Stewart Ohio Wright Point & Hardware The Plains Singer Sales & Service State St Mahaffey Maytag Appliances Termite & Road Control Athens Exterminating Co ALT Electric Motor Service Woo St Dial Rose Area the Messenger S. E. Ohio Logan Ohio Second Ave Tullare Parkersbura West Virginia Albany Paust Pomeroy Brick Street Bath Lovely Home Call Ohio Ave Logan Bob Sebring Inc Central Realty Company Ohio Blenche G Cline Wm Lievellen Pleasant Hill Road Larry Conrath Continental Homes Richland Ave Ohio University Clifford Realty Congress Washington Streets Siemer Packing CO Corning Bath Lower Pomeeroy Don Pearcy Chic Beachwood Lake Estates Iilgins Chariles Russell Paul Hawk Stimson Euclid Don Slagle Risa Security Bank Charles Woodworth East Side Elmer Comptere Aura E Jones Carpenter S Santy Cape Cod Joan McAfooes Bob Finsterwald Phil Halbirt Miller’s Poultry Cali Dial Good News White's Mill Lena Castor Lena L. Donahue Castor Humphrey Services Joseph Vanity Jr Franklin Sheeter the Sheriff's Department Mautz Holsteins Zanesville Gaysport D.h.il.a Andreas Burton MecConnelsville Ohio University Airport Uncle Bob's Food King Third Street Manetta Glen Weber Steppe's Beauticians, Inc Parkersburg Tamilige Eazor Express, Inc Eazer Square Pittaburgh Messenger Action W. Union St
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