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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 06, 1963

Page

7

Annual Swartz Reunion Comes Together in Woode Grove

The Swartz family reunion gathered in Woode Grove with 114 attendees. Desmond Swartz chairing. Desmond aged 89 the eldest present and Kelly Darlene Pullins the youngest at three months. Long-distance visitors included Cecil Swartz of New Kensington PA. Alonzo Blosser donated a gym set for the playground and plans arose for a cement floor and enclosure of the shelter house.

Alfred Hobart Swartz Charles D. Woode J. D. Carr G. E Ward Swartz Roscoe Orr J. R. Baker Ores Swartz R. E. Burson Paul R. Fiske Alonzo Blosser Robert Amon Harold Kimes Linnie B. Heck Athens Emmett Hawk Hemlock Grove Harry Ross Albany Merle Hawk Zara Hawk Shade Martin Dorst Clarence Swartz Guysville Gerald Swartz Vickie Sherry Marietta Cecil Swartz New Kensington C. E. Woode Charles Carr Douglas Marcia Teresa Sonia Tuppers Plains Addie Hawk Long Bottom Vere Swartz Chester C. D. Swartz Edith Carleton Lottridge Hazel Cramer Fred Barnhart Gladys Ray Groveport Dora O’brien Otto Swartz Mike Williams Belpre Dale Kuhn Michael Tamara Little Hocking Lorena Amon Marilyn Jean Thelma Travis John Susie Logan Coy Hawk Reedsville Harold Swartz Williamstown W. Va Richard Swartz Ravenna

Probate Court Notice of Accounts in Athens County

Athens County Ohio Probate Court suspends hearing on listed estates until October 7 1963 for Irene B Fisher Effie Chapman Edith Foraker Mary Humphreys Homer Gall Jr Mary Ellen Millhoan Michel Molehan Jessie Osborne John C McIntyre Jr W W A Katie Parsons Freeman Riley Helen Slaughter Foster Cornwell J B Vanity Jr W G Tewksbury Irene Thompson L G Worstell Guardian cases and others Interested parties may file written exceptions before five days prior to hearing Judge Harold F Task Chief Deputy Clerk Sandra Lou Vaughan.

Athens County Ohio Irene B. Fisher Charles Bobo Effie Chapman Robert KE. Graham Edith J. Foraker Henry Holderman Edith E. Foraker Mary Holderman Mary J. Humphreys Edward T. Humphreys Homer B. Gall, Jr James F. Wickendall Mary Ellen Millhoan William Marshall Millhoan Michelel Molehan Aaron McGrath Jessie M. Osborne Guy E. Osborne John C. McIntyre, Jr W.W.A Katie Parsons Freeman J. Riley, Jr Freeman J. Riley Helen M. Slaughter Ralph H. Slaughter Foster B. Cornwell Jennie Siigley J. B. Vanity, Jr John Christopher Swart Wv. G. Tewksbury A. Fk. Tewksbury Mary Jane Krivesti Irene M. Thompson L. G. Worstell, Jr Virginia Hicks Carsey Donald Green Sally Dishong Grace Millard Locke

Probate Court notices inventories and appraisements

Athens County Ohio Probate Court suspends hearing on inventories and appraisements for several estates including Bolton Burt Cartwright Grace Hall Johnson Millikan Washburn Whitlatch. Interested parties may file exceptions before five days prior to the new hearing date September 28 at 9 AM. Judge Harold J. Rose.

Athens County Ohio William Bolton Fred Oscar Burt Ernest E. Cartwright William Roy Grace Lucille Hager Linnie L. Hall Linnie Hall Homer E. Johnson Charles C. Millikan Mabel G. Washburn Francis Mable Washburn Thomas C. Whitlatch

Garden Club Plans Park Project

Middleport garden club met at Mrs. Harry Moore's home with assistant hostess Mrs. Betty Cline. Devotions by Mrs. John Werner included a prayer poem. Civic chair Mrs. Bruce Lloyd led plans to beautify the Municipal Park. Officers to be installed in October: Edward Burkett president Thelma Pratt vice president Betty Cline secretary Edgar Pratt treasurer.

Middleport Edgar Reynolds Edward Burkett Thelma Pratt Betty Cline Edgar Pratt

Middleport Class Elects New Student Officers

The Middleport High School student government was elected with seniors choosing Roger Roush as president Judith Wildermuth as vice president Karen Bachner as secretary Lillian Slaven as treasurer and Charles Swackhammer as executive officer. Juniors elected Mich Lloyd president Richard Wilson vice president Martha Nicholson secretary Joy Boggs treasurer Suzanne Bradbury and Christine Bailey as executive officer. Sophomores chose Dee Slavin as president Kenneth Harris as vice president Connie Cooke as secretary Angela Fink as treasurer and Christine Bailey as executive officer.

Middleport Middleport High School Roger Roush Judith Wildermuth Karen Bachner Lillian Slaven Charles Swackhammer Mich] Lloyd Richard Wilson Martha Nicholson Joy Boggs Suzanne Bradbury Dee Slavin Kenneth Harris Connie Cooke Angela Fink Christine Bailey

Open House Set At Point Pleasant Junior High

Point Pleasant Junior High principal Blessing announced an open house Sunday from 2 30 to 4 p m at the building The new school’s administrative wing is under construction This year only the ninth grade is taught there with an enrollment of 304 students

Point Pleasant Manford Blessing Point Pleasant Junior High School Blessing

WSCS Studies Asia At September Meet

Members of the WSCS of Trinity Methodist Church met at the church for a September session led by Mrs. John R. Kauff on maturing church work in Southern Asia. Mrs. Robert Cole led devotionals and Rebecca Circle served refreshments to 26 members.

Point Pleasant WSCS Trinity Methodist Church John R. Kauff Asia Robert Cole Rebecca Circle

Notice of Filing and Hearing on Estate Inventory

Probate notice announces an inventory and appraisement of Milton M. Spires deceased of Rutland County. Hearing set for September 11 1963 at 10 o’clock before the court. exceptions due five days prior. Judge F H O’Brien seals the document with Deputy Clerk Ann Voris.

State of Ohio Milton M. Spires Rutland

Local Families Visit Oak Hill Area Members

Middlewort personals describe visits by Mr. and Mrs. Russell Roush and son Eric of Oak Hill, plus Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roush and Mr. Dwight Hysell. The Roushs’ teacher, Mr. Roush, enters his third year at Oak Hill High School.

Russell Roush Eric Oak Hill Alfred Roush Dwight Hysell Roush Oak Hill High School Karl Owen Paul Winebrenner Jack Bowman Susan Columbus Stephen Bailey Natalie Chambers Lot S. Third St Baileys Brownell Ave Estella Walburn Crooksville

Will Found Among Papers In Columbus Probate

Homer Jaccaud home made will discovered among his papers after administrator appointment. Will admitted to probate. estate to wife Ruth Jaccaud of Columbus. Widow filed wrongful death action in Franklin County with Otis Buchannan as attorney.

Pomeroy Columbus Homer Jaccaud Jaccaud Racine Ruth Jaccaud Battles Ave Franklin County Otis Buchannan

Lions Asked To Attend Conference In Charleston

Lawrence Plants president of Point Pleasant Lions Club urges members to attend the fall conference in Charleston Saturday. The program begins with workshops at 2 p.m. A banquet and dance for Lions and their ladies follow. A club representative will meet with the Mason County Fair Board. The club backs the Light for Light light bulb sale statewide September 25 to 27. Frank Scholz chairs the sale with John Long handling advanced sales. Guests include Lowell Cook and William Hockenberry. The next board meeting is at Plants home Thursday.

Point Pleasant Lawrence Plants Lion’s Club Charleston Lions Plants Mason County Fair Board Lions Clubs Frank Scholz John Long Lowell Cook C. H. Johnson William Hockenberry Walter Stein Board of Directors

Vinton Family Vacation Travels and Notices

Mr and Mrs Perry Albert and children returned to Indianapolis after two weeks with the Knox family in Vinton. They toured Logan West Virginia and visited Haldor Alberts in Jackson. Michael and Sharon also spent time with grandparents before going home with their parents. Director on Vacation at Rio Grande College and Garden Club meeting announced. Marriage license recorded for George W Vaughn and Pauline M Zirkle.

Herbert Riggs Paul Theiss Paula Mickey Williams Syracuse Crooksville Chet Haddox Melody Suitland L. E. Triplett Herman Haddox Fred Schroath Clarksburg W. Va Edward Johnson Debbie David Robert Springer Janice Zirkle Findlay Marietta Springer Marietta College Ernest Covert Portsmouth Lucille Mayes Polly John Lyons Zanesville Bernard Schramm Wayne Burton Christine Stephen Newport R. I Arnold Dodson Burton United States Navy Middleport Thelma Howard Forrest Bachtel Pfc Bill Fink Ft. Bragg N. C Roger Fink Ft. Knox Owen Fink Danny Lee Smith Alabama Harold Woodgerd Albany Della Ervin Vinton Perry Albert Indianapolis B. H. Knox Alberts Knox Logan Haldor Albert Jackson Michael Sharon Knox’s

Miss Zirkle Honored With Household Shower

Mrs. Robert Tewksbury and Mrs. Carol Bachtel hosted a personal shower for Miss Pauline Zirkle, bride elect of George Vaughan, at the Federated Church. Guests played games with prizes to several listed attendees and a dessert course served with Mrs. Bachtel and Mrs. Tewksbury assisting.

Middleport Robert Tewksbury Carol Bachtel Pauline Zirkle George Vaughan Federated Church Jack Welsh Anna Howell Harold Hubbard Sr J. J. Davis P. K. Russell Bachtel Tewksbury Eber Lewis Arthur Skinner Dave Farmer Nellie Tewksbury E. M. Wood Dale Walburn Jack Bachner Lee Smith L. W. Mce Comas Fred Hibbs Everett Foreman James Sauders James Simpson Will Reynolds Forrest Bachtel

Takes Own Car Faces Theft Count

North Carolina man James Ray Marion 25 reported his Asheboro address as 900 Lee St took his car from Blaetriars Co. lot after it was repaired and left for sale. A warrant issued for Marion’s arrest for larceny.

Pomeroy North Carolina James Ray Marion Lee St Asheboro N. C Rocksprings Fairground Blaetriars Co Marion

Pomeroy Meigs County CourtTotals August Collections

POMEROY Meigs County Court Judge Frank Porter presiding reports August collections totaled 1028.70. Disbursements allocated to the state 60.75 sheriff 162 fines and costs to the county general fund 506.03 automobile license and gas fund 88.80 and law library 211.12.

Pomeroy Meigs County Frank Porter

Divorce action filed for third time in Pomeroy Court

Freda Swan files in Common Pleas Court for custody of six children seven years to six weeks old and seeks divorce child support and alimony from Ralph Swan charging extreme cruelty after paying costs in two prior actions. The report also notes emergency squad call in Clifton and a new Point Pleasant dance studio opening and Girl Scout welcome event.

Pomeroy Freda Swan Ralph Swan Middleport Common Pleas Court Point Pleasant Richard McDonald McDonald Studios Dance of

Three Retired Middleport Teachers Honored at Luncheon

Three Middleport educators Miss Mildred Hawley Mrs Nan Moore and Mrs Ruth Euler were honored at a noon Monday luncheon at the Martin Restaurant. Hawley served 37 years in Middleport and led the new elementary elementary school since 1957 Euler spent 24 years in Racine and eight in other districts Moore taught 36 years in Middleport. The event included remarks by Superintendent L W McComas and gifts of jewelry from president Flossie Allensworth.

Middleport Martin Mildred Hawley Nan Moore Ruth Euler Hawley Meigs County Moore Euler Racine Flossie Allensworth L. W. McComas Allensworth Dorothy Anthony Sara Rupe Helen Maag Bernice Carpenter Ray Pickens Taylor Daisy Blakeslee Earl Knight Henry Null Alfred Scarberry McComas Carl Wolfe Romeo Williams Betsy Horky Anna Welsh Sharon Taylor Tom Kelly

Court Clerk Reports Auto Title Office August Totals

Evelyn Locke, Clerk of Courts, reports August activities in the Auto Title Office. Titles 669 dollars 669. Notations of Lien 270 dollars 162. Memorandums of Title 158 dollars 79. Cancellations 208 no charge. Affidavits 403 dollars 215. Duplicate certificates 16 dollars 16. Total 1141. County 892.75. State 248.25.

Pomeroy Evelyn Locke

Four OES Members Receive Twenty Five Year Pins

Middleport Evangeline chapter 172 Order of Eastern Stars met at the Masonic Temple with Mrs. Etta Norton as worthy matron in Mrs. Rosemary Lyons absence. Four members were awarded twenty five year pins and plans announced for a rummage sale October 4 and 5.

Middleport Evangeline Chapter Order of Eastern Stars Masonic Temple Etta Mae Norton Rosemary Lyons Edith Russell Norton L. W. McComas B. F. Parmalee Frances Brewington John Vroman Pauline Gallagher Lillian Steiff Hallie Nellie Zerkle

Meat Market Opens in Middleport on North Second Avenue

Middleport announces The City Meat Market by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Poulson opening Monday in the Davis building formerly the McCoy Hat Shop. The shop on North Second Avenue will offer home butchered fresh meats and hours 9 to 6 daily except Friday and Saturday 9 to 8. In Racine a fire department run to Louie Sayre’s Vine Street home at 11 pm Wednesday stopped a TV fire with the set carried outside.

Middleport City Meat Market Lloyd Poulson North Second Avenue Davis Building McCoy Hat Pomeroy Racine Louie Sayre Vine St

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Swartz Woode Grove Carleton Millard Swartz Terry Sandra Coolville W. T. Diley Virgil Diley Pickerington Marvin Pullins Kelly William Swartz H. E. Barnhart Leroy Harold Petty Emma Swartz Fred Swartz Roy Swartz Arthur Swartz Harry Swartz Canal Milo Rhodes Meigs Memorial Hospital Orville Rhodes Harold F. Task Sandra Lou Vaughan Harold J. Rose Cadillac Oldsmobile Pomeroy, Ohio Garden Club Rutland—Rutland Roosters Jays Kenny Hysell Miles Kusec Rutland High School Rutland-Middleport F. H. O'Brien Ann Voris Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Corp Insurance Margeen Holter Elkhorn Wis Margeen Gene Holter Colorado Plan Candy Sale Frances Darst The Women of the Moose Moose Home Evelyn Bauer Point Service Krodel Park Improvements Walter Rice Raliegh Rio Grande J. Sherman Porter Rio Grande College Porter Middleport Garden Club Max Roller Meigs George W. Vaughn Pauline M. Zirkle Doris Lee Clifton Girl Krodel Park Sanborn OES Bochner's Ings Company the Farmer’s Bank Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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