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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1961

Page

12

New Haven Women's Club Plans Holiday Bazaar

The New Haven Women's Club met at the Memorial Building on October 24 with Mrs John Morgan as president. They discussed the annual holiday bazaar set for December 1 and 2 at City Building, chaired by Mrs Kermit Ford, who announced Santa would visit December 2 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for children's photos.

N. Haven New Haven R. G. Green Huntington Paul Scally Billy Ray Ward Hampton Charleston W. Va Vogue E. L. Stein Chester Campbell Susan Jones Appalachian Power Company Green Toomy Flinn Charles Dodd Louis Karschnik Jess Abel Donald F. Roush Karl Wiles Campbell Don Bailey Ford Morgan Paul Powell Scally Ray Ward Miss Jones Karen Green

Farm service official to speak at Perry Soil Conservation banquet

NEW LEXINGTON T P Tom Christen farm service director at WGAR Cleveland and manager of farm sales for Standard Oil Co will be the main speaker at the 17th annual Perry Soil Conservation district banquet at 7 p m November 9 at Junction City school.

New Lexington T. P Tom) Christen WGAR Cleveland Standard Oil Co Perry Soil Conservation District Junction City

Notice of Appointments in Ohio Estates

Multiple probate notices from Meigs and Athens counties in 1961 appoint executors and administrators for estates. Mabel L. Wolfe named administratrix of Bentz Wolfe with address 260 West Main Street Pomeroy. Bernice V. Neely named executrix of Hester V. Neely. Lena Lortz Jaquith and Dean Kasier named co executors of Ortle E. Lortz. Norma N. Rosser named executrix of Owen E. Rosser. Dates and judge confirmations listed.

Mabel L. Wolfe West Main Street Pomeroy Ohio Bentz Wolfe Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Bernice V. Neely Athens R.F.D. No. 1 Hester V. Neely Athens County Harold J. Rose Said County Lena Lortz Jaquith Geers Ave Columbus Dean Kasier Amesville Ortle E. Lortz Normany. Rosser University Terrace Athens Owen E. Rosser

Kirby Monument Company Retires From Ohio Operations

On October 2, 1961 Kirby Monument Company a West Virginia corporation authorized to do business in Ohio retired from business in the state by resolution of its Executive Committee. A certificate of retirement was filed with the Ohio Secretary of State in Columbus. Directors Haynes R. Kirby and Katie Lee Kirby.

Kirby Monument Company West Virginia Ohio Columbus Haynes R. Kirby Katie Lee Kirby

Quiet Title Suit Over 3 Acre Athens County Property

Fred W. Wheaton sues Emma M McLead Ivan L McLead and others to quiet title to Farm Lot No. 87 Section 8 Town 8 Range 14 Ohio River Survey in Athens County Ohio. Petition seeks to bar competing claims and clear title with a date to answer by November 25 1961.

Court OF Common Fleas Athens County Ohio Fred W. Wheaton Emma M. MclLead Ivan L. McLead T W. Gold Mary E. Gold Leon M. Gold Dorothy Go Rarmond Jacob Cuckler Magdalene Duckler Dora Smith Oris Khugene Clys Juanita EK Clyse Owen W. Kennedy Freda E. Kennedy Chester W. Wiseman John KR. Hanning J. W. Whaley T. O Kincade Ohio Fuel Supply Company Sinclair Refining Company Maine Emma M. Mclead T. W. Gold Mary FE. Gold Leon M. Gold Dorothy Gold Raymond C. Gold John R. Hanning Mary E. Gold Leon M. Gold Raymond Gold Magdalene Cuckler Jacko Cuckler Paintiff Court of Common Pleas Athens Lot No. 2 Ant Inacob Cuckler Wheaton, Fene Tene J. Jones, JR

H. W. Love Dies At 77 In Nelsonville

Howard Wesley Love 77 retired coal miner of Corning died Tuesday at Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville after a long illness. Survived by wife, one daughter Doris Dew of Corning, two sons Virgil of Columbus Hershel of Sandusky, a brother Thomas of Toledo, a sister Roxie Bulstrom Glouster Route 3, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife two sons and two daughters. Wiley funeral home Glouster to handle arrangements.

New Haven M Y F Halloween Party At Church

The New Haven Methodist Church M Y F group led by Frank Thompson and Bill Howard held a Halloween party in the church basement on Tuesday. Activities included a scavenger hunt and bobbing for apples with Jackie Aldrich and Charles Divers winning costumes prizes. Attendees included Danny Eaton, Jerry and Jean Morgan, Charlene Dodd, Sheri Hartley, Mary and Ershe Biffle, Barbara and Dianne Hostie, Roberta Parsons, Wilma Grimm, and many others.

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Marshfield Grange Meeting Highlights Safety Program

The New Marshfield Grange held a session with Worthy Master Bernard Ward presiding. Mary Katherine Ward led a safety program with Gertrude Andrews Lou Hawk and Mary Helen and Bernard Ward presenting. Refreshments were served by Mrs Ethel Elliott and Evin Carter.

New Marshfield Summit Grange Bernard Ward Mary Katherine Ward Gertrude Andrews Lou Hawk Mary Helen Ethel Elliott Evin Car

Cady Named Acting Superintendent in Glouster Schools

Glouster board appoints A. Cady as acting superintendent for the duration of Supt. Savel's indefinite leave. Cady will keep his role as principal, brings a 1923 Ohio University degree, graduate study at Ohio State, and a life teaching certificate. Previously led Corning MacLuny Perry County and East Akron schools.

Glouster F. A. Cady Glouster Schools Board of Education Cady John Savel Ohio University Ohio State Corning and MacLuny Perry County Springfield East Akron

Police Probe Wounding Of Glouster Man

Glouster police investigate a wounding after Bill Smith about 40 reported he was loading a .22 pistol when it discharged. The beam was struck by a ricocheted bullet, cutting his ear and penetrating the skull. He was treated and released at Mount St. Mary Hospital, Nelsonville.

Glouster Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Bill Smith High Street Rosie Rutter Smith

Mrs Colwell Dies At 88 In Point Pleasant

Nora Caldwell aged 88 formerly of Langsville died Tuesday at the home of her step-daughter Mrs Denver Kennedy in Point Pleasant. Survived by several step-children including Grace, Clarence Might, Verna Jack, Emily Sisson, Ruth Bryan, Rev J W Colwell, a sister Mrs Glenn Powell and a brother Clyde Price. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Rawlings Coats funeral home with burial in Miles Cemetery Rutland.

Middleport Nora Caldwell Langsville Denver Kennedy Point Pleasant Grace Grace California Clarence Might Rutland Verna Jack Newark Emily Sisson Ruth Bryan Marysville Tenn J. W. Colwell Crooksville Glenn Powell Gallipolis Clyde Price Cheshire Rawlings- Coats Funeral Home Miles

Clogged sewer line shuts Glouster schools

Acting Superintendent F A Cady reported two Glouster elementary buildings and the high school closed today due to a clogged sewer line. An Athens company cleared the lines and water and toilets were unavailable for the day. normal operations expected tomorrow.

F. A. Cady Athens Cady Madison Monroe

Wrights and kin visit during Rutland game weekend

Langsville residents host relatives from Wellston Huntington Chillicothe and Columbus over the weekend. The group attends the McArthur Rutland game at Rutland. David Pierce plays tackle for Rutland. The Wilcoxes reside in Chillicothe with grandson Jonathan Alan. Residents move into the Kendrix and Bruce Morris properties.

Carl Kennedy Thomas Kendrix Bruce Morris Carol Pierce Robert Pierce Sons Columbus Sandra Pierce Chillicothe David Pierce Rutland

Letsart Falls Community Notes Week Travel and Visits

Letart Falls brief notes record numerous local visits and travels. Bill Miller returned home from Pleasant Valley Hospital after a week as a patient. Several families hosted and visited relatives in Huntington Parkersburg Columbus and Cincinnati. Virginia Parkersburg and Sault St. Marie relocations noted.

Letart Falls Bill Miller Pleasant Valley Hospital Julian Hill Shirley Huntington W. Va Don Bell Lorna Lee Wood Rutland Ervin Gloeckner Albert Gloeckner Holzer Hospital C. A. Donohew Archie Donohew Bellville Frida Manuel Carrie Roush Bobby James Fife Debby Paul Sandra Middleport Francis Webb Paul Ervin Bashan Rd Dale Hill Mike Danny Jeff Donohew Darrell Norris Harold Roush Portland Patty Pape Parkersburg Hershel Roush Roy Donohew Greg Molly Donohew Pomeroy Scott Shank Sons Middlewort Earl Shank Floyd Cummins Florence Thornton Bob Roy Mildred Spencer Zanesville Millard Adams Cummins St. Clair Hill Maggie Dill Ollie Kelly Virginia Etta Shields Pete Shields Columbus Jim Hunt Louisa Sault St. Marie Michigan H. D. Webb Salem Center Orion Roush Velma Quillen OES Grand Chapter Cincinnati

Weekend Visits Span Several Counties

Chesterhill Mrs Edna Blystone of near Warren visits her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles Bailey and family. Sybie Funk and daughter Mickie of Camden W Va visit with Mrs Inez Carr. Mrs Helen Mills spends weekend with her son Jackie Rowland and family of Georgetown accompanied by Mrs Rowland s mother Mrs Nelle Le Master. Mr and Mrs Howard Calen and son Roger of Bristolville attend the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mrs Calendine s parents Mr and Mrs Austin Newburn of Elliott.

Edna Blystone Near Warren Charles Bailey Sybie Funk Mickie Camden W. Va Inez Carr Helen Mills Jackie Rowland Georgetown Rowland Nelle le Master Near Cutler Howard Calendine Roger Bristolville Calendine Austin Newburn Elliott

Elks Lodge to vote on sale of New Lexington property

Elks Lodge 30 New Lexington plans a Wednesday vote on selling the former McClintock garage at Brown and High streets to Ohio Fuel Gas Co for 11000. Ohio Fuel intends to construct a new office building on the site.

New Lexington Efelks Lodge Ohio Fuel Gas Company McClintock Brown and High Streets Ohio Fuel

Syracuse Visitors Share Day With Local Families

Syracuse visiting Mr and Mrs C H Williams of College Road included Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams and two children Mrs Edwards Mr and Mrs Millard Jones of Columbus Mr and Mrs Ronnie Phelps and children and Mrs Thomas Eynon who spent a day with Mrs Eynons mother Mrs Leora Schart of Pom eroy R D Rev Delbert S Mills of Columbus spent Tuesday night with Mr and Mrs Pearl McBride He also visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Clark and David Mills From here he went to Marietta to attend a meet.

C. H. Williams College Road Thomas Williams Edwards Millard Jones Columbus Ronnie Phelps Thomas Eynon Thomas Clark David Mills Marietta

OU Dean Joins Mount St Mary Hospital Board

Margaret Deppen dean of women at Ohio University Athens joins Mount St Mary Hospital Advisory Board Nelsonville announced by Margaret Noon New Lexington. Hospital Guild efforts raise 30000 dollars for hospital equipment and improvements.

New Lexington Margaret Deppen Ohio University Athens Mount St. Mary Hospital Nelsonville Margaret Noon Hospital Guild

Also Mentioned on This Page

Athens Messenger H. W. Love N. Marshfield Arthur Jones Mt. Gilead Walter Jones Allan Barber U.S. Marines Camp Pendleton Calif Gerald Beal Hazel Trout Kenneth McLain Robert Hawk Mr. Hawk Harry Hawk Norman Saylor Sr Duane Saylor Mansfield Helen Swaim John Jeff Dixie West Virgine Thomas Robinette Ridge Leo Dickerson June Nanette Yellow Springs Yellow Springs Recently Spent the Weekend With Mrs. Dickerson Macy Haught Mary Conkey Albany C. L. Jones Daisy Cavendish Bill Schall Beatrice Ziegler Ray Shaw I. A. Cady Ighta Blake Donnie Dale Wright Ed Cartwright Wellston John Dexter Children of Huntington Duane Barr Oakhill Barr Alph Barr F. W. Wilcox Robert Wilcox Jonathan Alan Wilcoxes Sherry Kenneth Longstreth Son Pomeroy Chesterhill Elks Lodge Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine One Athens Exterminating Co Harold Goddard Bartlett C. E. Sheridan Aud Phi Mu Auxiliary Aigeo Motor Sales E. State St Ph. LY Studebaker Platt’s Union St Cadillac Lins Scott Motors Volkswagen Trotwood House Travelo West Roofing Co Depot St Janitrol Ener Sales and Service L. E. White Sheet Metal White's DM. Goddard Sherwin Willams Co John van Meter Carbon Hill Lancaster Olive Parker Sneffen Meigs G. G. Snar Elim Street the Messenger Mayrales Indianapolis Indiana Central Technical Institute Hockingbeigs Vinton Florida Florida Sales Department C-O the Messenger John’s Oil Company Detroiter Detroiter Center Richardson Waverly Gail Watkins Charlies Conley Gore Auto Parts Acc'sories Uck Buck Auto Supply Mill E. State Sts Chevrolet Ralph Lightfritz Carbondale Tan Read BSA Billy Perry Motor Sales Hawk’s White's Shop Miller Sanitation Guysvile MO Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY Rose C-O Messenger Athens, Ohio C. B. Nye CO Stimson and Palmer Streets Syracuse Oldsmobile Kinnfer Motors Fayette Street Athens LY Archie Dailey & Sons 7Th St Skeete Shaw Jewelry and Loan Juliana St Paul Halleck Southeastern Driver Training School P.O. Box Vivian’s Aviaries and Aquarium Fair Ave Logan Pickett S. F. Martin Creola Robert Elliott Hooper Road White Hall Russell Beery Hampshire Keith Hanson Curtis Breeding Service Tom Spurlock Guernseys Jerseys Herbert Lowther Guysville Shade Garden Road New Hampshire Howard Flanders Call Dickson Rendering Co Marietta, Ohio Higgins Feed Store WHITE Sam Rutter Giouster Rardin Brothers Burroughs Electric Washington St A. O. Smith Permagias Strawn Plumbing N_ Court Sleeth Lumber Co Columbus Rd Landmark Farm Bureau Call LY Lennox Roy Byers Hill St P. C. Manly Grosvenor Street
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