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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1964

Page

8

Multiple area obituaries report deaths and services in Belpre and nearby towns

Obituaries detail death notices for Charles H Scott Belpre age 88 at Caradon City Memorial Hospital Parkersburg with services at Spencer funeral home Belpre. Byrd Kirker McMillin 88 Point Pleasant former store operator. Clifford L Downs 61 New Straitsville visiting sister Leona Nimon. George W Adams 92 Pliny Arcadia Nursing Home Coolville with family survivors. Charles C Long 86 Point Pleasant retired farmer Gallipolis Ferry with four daughters and two sons. Pauline Brown Osbourn 51 Cleveland former Jobs Hocking County resident, survived by mother and brother, services in Cleveland.

Belpre Charles H Washington Caradon Cit Memorial Hospital Parkersburg Athens County John and Matilda Baker Scott First Methodist Church of F&am Florence Fleming Jacquelin Church Weston W. Va David Clara Spencer Funeral Home Frank Crofoot Rockland Cemetery Point Pleasant Byrd Kirker McMillin Mt. Vernon Ave The Heights W. E. Yeager New Brighton Joseph Kirker Rehoboth Beach Del Nerces the Heights Eub Church Roy McCoy O. H. Carder Lone Oak Cemetery Crow-Hassell New Straitsville Clifford L. Downs Leona Nimon Mount St. Mary Hospital Florida Josephine Vendetta Wanda Buskirk Cleveland Joseph B. Downs Hollywood Fla Nellie Suitzer George W. Adams Pliny Arcadia Coolville John Eliza Fargo Adams Grayson South Side Harmony Baptist Church Jennie Hannis Adams Clyde Mildred Ball Adams Charles C. Long Gallipolis Chapman - Wilcoxen Garry Roach Mt. Carmel Hogsett Mason County Long Pleasant Valley Hospital Nellie Mesina Pennsylvania Zettie Hysell Thelma Taylor Gallipolis Ferry Belle Fadley Pittsburgh Earl Long Paducash Carroll Long Iva Berridge Flushing Ohio Daisy Stewart Feaster Long Shirley Long Mercers Bottom Nelsonville Pauline Brown Osbourn Jobs Hocking County 55Th St Floyd Campbell Ed Brown Joe Navy Melbourn Euclid Ave

Thompson couple announce birth of Pamela Sue in Columbus

Radcliff notices show Mr. and Mrs. Art Thompson of Columbus announce the birth of a daughter Pamela Sue. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Zinn with further relatives visiting and local Grange officers installed in Wilkes Grange on Oct. 14.

Radcliff Art Thompson Columbus Pamela Sue Vicki Paul Zinn Charles Trent Tammy Pamela Winton Grange Wilkes Grange McCoy Snavely Bob Smith Athens Pat Morris Grayson, Ky Ramon Morris Andrew Wiseman Woodville Frank Cottrill Olen Cooper Bob Overmyer Lindsey Wayne Cooper Fremont Gates California William Faulk Anna Clouse Lexington Okie Camp Jennie Burns S. D. Burns

Glouster Rebekah Lodge Earns Excellent Rating

Glouster Rebekah Lodge No. 401 met in IC OF Hall for an annual inspection with Virginia Moore presiding and Carol Ormiston as inspecting officer. The lodge received an excellent grade. The Rebekah Degree was conferred on Pauline Myers Joyce Lewis and Karla Cominsky. Gifts and corsages were exchanged with Herman Jones and Alma Howard. Visitors from Cutler and Athens attended. Next meeting set for November 7.

Glouster — Marcellite Rebekah Lodge No. 401 ICOF Virginia Moore Noble Grand Carol Ormiston District 45 Rebekah Pauline Myers Joyce Lewis Karla Cominsky Herman Jones Athens Ormiston Alma Howard Cutler

Infant Lincoln Dies at Birth in Mount St. Mary Hospital

Lincoln infant son of Lyman and Hazel Geraldine Blosser Lincoln died at birth at Mount St Mary Hospital Nelsonville. Survived by parents two brothers Lyman and Jimmy and sisters Shirley Dawn and Cindy all at home maternal grandparents William and Mrs Blosser New Straitsville paternal grandparents Lyman and Mrs Lincoln Massachusetts. Graveside rites held today in New Straitsville Cemetery.

New Straitsville Eric Lincoln Lyman Hazel Geraldine Blosser Lincoln Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Jimmy Shirley Dawn Cindy William Blosser Lyman Lincoln Massachusetts

George E. Nichols Sr. 96

George E. Nichols Sr. age 96 of New Marshfield Route 1 died Tuesday morning at Angel of Mercy Nursing Home Albany. Hughes Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Athens George E. Nichols, Sr New Marshfield Angel of Mercy Albany Hughes Funeral Home

Loyal Women of Church Host Halloween Themed Gathering

The Loyal Women's Class of the Church of Christ hosted the Berean Class in GLOUSTER with Mrs. Ed Davis welcoming and Mrs. Evelyn Vernon delivering the response. About 40 members and guests enjoyed group singing, readings, and two vocal solos, with autumn decor and refreshments served.

Glouster Church of Christ Church Ed Davis Evelyn Vernon C. E. Williams Bertha Carpenter Weltha Williams Ira Stansberry Sylvia Easler Russ Norris Francis McAllister H. H. Zimmer Kenneth Eberts Indiana Ovid Eberts Main St Wm. Christman Jr Mary Ginnan

Community meetings and events in Glouster area

The Trimble Home Makers meet Wednesday at 1 30 p m with Mrs William Bartels on Taylor Ridge for homemaking discussions. The junior choir at Jacksonville Methodist practices Wednesday at 4 p m. adult choir skips this week. Jacksonville PTO hosts a soup supper carnival Thursday at Jacksonville Elementary starting 5 p m. WSCS of Trimble Methodist meets Thursday 7 30 p m at Mrs Sadie Morrison's. Band Boosters meet Tuesday 7 30 p m in the band room. October Cub Scout Pack holds meeting at Glouster High School Auditorium with uniform inspection rocket derby and graduation. all boys must wear uniforms.

Trimble Two William Bartels Taylor Ridge Jacksonville Methodist Church Jacksonville Pto Jacksonville

Yearbook Staff Named At Glouster High School 1965

Glouster High School announces the 1965 yearbook staff. Seniors listed include Carolyn Vernon Dorothy Roman Cheryl Spencer Rita Kloh Loretta Hughes Ronald Bolin Denny Cunningham Gregory Sikorski William Gaskalla Ernest Porter. Co editors are Rita Kloh and Denny Cunningham. Advisor is Miss Le Fever.

Glouster Glouster High School Carolyn Vernon Dorothy Roman Cheryl Spencer Rita Kloh Loretta Hughes Ronald Bolin Denny Cunningham Gregory Sikorski William Gaskalla Ernest Porter le Fever

Powder Puff Football Game Set For Thursday Night

Glouster High School announces a Powder Puff football game at Glouster Stadium Thursday at 7 30 p m. Seniors and freshmen meet juniors and sophomores in a gridiron showcase on the GHS schedule.

GHS Girls Glouster Glouster Stadium

Gloucester Area Personal Notes From Readers

Glouster Social items list Roger Strohmeyer a Chelsea Mass corpsman on 10 day leave with parents Harold and family visits extend to Cincinnati guest Mrs. Jack Carlisle. Others host visiting relatives from Boston Columbus Newport RI and nearby towns in a roundup of local family trips and health updates.

Roger Strohmeyer Chelsea, Mass Harold Strohmeyer Gene Winans Jack Carlisle Cincinnati James Fitch S Sgt Robert Hague Boston Mass Glouchester Concord Ada Emrich Oakland Robert Navy Newport

Haydenville Women’s Society installs new officers

At the October meeting of the Women’s Society of Christian Service in Haydenville new officers were installed by Rev. Lewis Skiver. Mrs. Don Vollmer, president, led the business session as cards were signed for the Week of Prayer of Self Denial. Refreshments were served to members and guests after the service.

Bernice Carter Haydenville Women’s Society of Christian Service Genevieve Martin Homer Carter Lewis Skiver Womens’ Society Don Vollmer Skiver Vollmer Moore Ohlinger Harry Swain John Keplar Richard Laywell Ruby Hurley Nellie Band Ward Phillips Nelsonville Per McGathey Tom Gordon Don Weiss Logan

Hungarian Tomato Beef Soup With Caraway

Prepare 1% cup chopped green pepper and 1 teaspoon paprika in 2 tablespoons butter until pepper is tender. Stir in 1 can condensed tomato soup 1 water 1 cup cubed cooked beef and 4% teaspoon caraway seed. Simmer over low heat 5 minutes. Makes 3 to 4 servings.

Cars Crash Resulted In Barn Siting Near Logan

State Highway Patrol reports a two car crash on Route 664 nine miles south of Logan at 10 30 a m Monday. William Mercer 33 of South Bloomingville was cited for conditional speed after failing to negotiate a curve and colliding with Perry Imboden 62 of Logan Route 2. Mercer car left road struck a telephone pole and a wooden post before entering a barn.

Logan State William Edward Mercer South Bloomingville Perry Leon Imboden Mercer

Jaycees Donate Fifty Dollars To Boy Scout Drive

The Trimble area Jaycees voted to donate 25 to the Boy Scouts and to run the Boy Scout Drive Saturday. Members reported on a door to door candy sale with 400 bags sold and about 100 more to sell. Candy may be obtained by contacting any Jaycee.

Glouster Boy Scouts

Chauncey Personals Foliage Trips and Local Weddings

Social notes from Chauncey list overnight visits and weekend guests from Hiram Cleveland Bedford Brecksville Columbus Detroit and Beckley with gatherings for meals and a Oberlin Inn wedding reception for Miss Margaret Karr and Mr David Truman plus visits by the Bowman and Forsyth families and other local residents.

Gilbert Courtney Hunter Beckelhymer Corinne Christine Carolyn Hiram C. F. Danford Merle Danford Cleveland Area Miss Danford Mary Kerr Bedford Danford Gladys Pickering Brecksville Columbus Don Surlock Brooksville Arville Height

Wilkesville Notes Highlight Local Social Yon

Clara Phillips reports Pomona Grange and Wilkes grange members attending Pomona Grange at Green Valley. Mrs Lena Cray visited Columbus with her son Dale Cray family. Eugene Campbell attended 65th wedding anniversary of Charles Campbell Sr in Ironton. Local church activities include a Sunday School weiner roast. Snavely and Charles Snavely joined Mutual Insurance Co. meeting in Jackson. Various visits from Beckley, Bobbingtons, Cahoon, and Shilling noted.

Clara Phillips Wilkesville Pomona Grange Wilkes Grange Green Valley James Nier Springfield Columbus Lena Cray Dale Cray Eugene Campbell Charles Campbell Ironton Campbells Presbyterian Sunday School Amos Lowe Eva Gray Verna Cottrill Lana Jean Lowe Berta Watts Middleport Allie Cahoon McCoy

York High School Names Girls Ensemble Members

Miss Mollie Jackson vocal music teacher announces the York High School girls ensemble. First sopranos Carol Hewitt Peggy Christian Beverly Severine. Second sopranos Linda Sorrell Susan Irvin Patty Sanborn. Altos Jane Matheny Vivian Hartman Elaine Matheny. The group will perform at school and community functions.

League Plans Trap Shoot at Connett Club Grounds

Fish and Game Conservation League met to plan a trap shoot at the Connett Club grounds on October 18 starting at 1 p.m. Ten members cleared the area and set up ranges. An archery range is being laid out for members, with archery fans eligible for club membership. Three ranges archery rifle target and trap shoot have been established.

Nelsonville Fish and Game Conservation League Connett Club

Miss Hughes Elected President of FHA

The Glouster High School FHA elected Loretta Hughes president with Dessie Dial as vice president Trinda Meade secretary Dorothy Roman treasurer Nancy Sanders news reporter Pam Gamwell historian and Susan Alderman parliamentarian. They planned the FHA Fall Rally at Athens High School Tuesday 6 30 to 8 30 p m. Chauncey-Dover yearbooks on sale for 3 call S L Darst or Don Anderson. Residents Dora Calentine Howard Beveridge and Henry Hazelton to spend weekend at the Calentine cottage on the Muskingum River.

Glouster High School FHA Loretta Hughes Dessie Dial Trinda Meade Dorothy Roman Nancy Sanders Pam Gamwell Susan Alderman Athens High School Nelsonville Dora Calentine Jackson St Howard Beveridge Marion Henry Hazelton New Lexington Calentine Muskingum River

Caldwell fined for reckless operation in Lancaster

Caldwell 21 of Logan was fined 10 dollars and costs by Mayor Jack Moorehead for reckless operation. Charges were filed by Frank Ricketts Jr. of Logan.

Logan Douglas Caldwell Lancaster Jack Moorehead Caldwell Frank Ricketts Jr

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes Dismissals and Blood Used

Mount St Mary Hospital records list patient notes including names such as Charles Jackson Louise Hans ford Louella Walters and others from Millfield New Straits ville Athens and nearby towns. Dismissals include Mary Hedges Emma Scar berry Mary Mechem Riley McClelland James Crawford Irene Martin. Blood used totals seven units.

Charles Jackson Millfield Louise S. Hansford Louella Walters New Straitsville Charles E. Courtney Carbon Hill Clifford Downs Patricia Foreman Athens Mary Hedges Emma Scarberry Glouster Mary Mechem Nelsonville Riley McClelland Rutland James Crawford Corning Irene Martin New Marshfield

Also Mentioned on This Page

Charles H. Scott Mrs. Byrd McMillin Trevey Funeral Home Pauline B. Osbourn By Gladys Pierce Ohio 65 Health Insurance Association East Long Street Health Insurance Association Dept E. Long Street Glouster Rebekah Lodge Lincoln New Straitsville Cemetery George E. Nichols E. State ST House of Commons Ottawa Ont Creditiste Lucien Plourde Quebec West British Canada French Canada Grace Judson Charles Caldwell Harry Dehman Santford Evans Guysville James Judson Stella McDonald Bishopville Victor Norris N. Hague Ave Jaycees Boy Scout Paul Rome Bombay India Chauncey Morristown Rhoda Oliver Clarence Jess Scott Detroit Michigan Clarence Staley Mike J. W. Bowman J. R. Hamrick Beckley Bowman Merrill Little Christy Hillsboro Emma Collins Crooksville Luella Preston Blanche Gossman John Harris Collins William Forsyth Chagrin Falls Don Forsyth Terry Billy Johnnie Danny Jay Carsey Rachel Bodkins Wilkesville News Earl Beckley of York Girls Miss Hughes Chauncey-Dover S. L. Darst Don Anderson Barre Mar Monument CO W. Main St Logan, Ohio
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