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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1969

Page

9

Area Death Notices and Obituaries From Local Farms

Multiple notices report the deaths and funeral plans across Ohio towns. John Lawson Tubbs of Logan, a World War II era veteran and construction worker, dies at 40 with services set at Leonard Funeral Home. Jeffery Wayne Koenig, two days old, honored in Koenig-Massar Cemetery services at Tuppers Plains. Francis R. Miller dies from tractor accident injuries with Caldwell church services planned. Curtis Franklin Merritt, 41, Ironton, dead on arrival after heart attack, with Miller Funeral Home handling arrangements.

Logan John Lawson Tubbs N. Culver St Lancaster Fairfield Hospital Hocking County Francis Anna Smyers Tubbs W. L. Johnson Construction Co VFW Margie John Roger Terry Hugh Sheila Leann Christina Kay Harry Longdale Calif June Harper Circleville Leonard Funeral Home Lester Roth Strawn Cemetery Tuppers Plains Koenig-Massar Jeffery Wayne Koenig Arthur Dale Koenig Pleasant Valley Hospital Point Pleasant Caldwell Francis R. Miller St. Mary’s Catholic Church Fulda J. J. Donaldson Estadt Funeral Home Gallipolis Curtis Franklin Merritt Ironton Ironton Hospital Addison and Rosa Lewis Merritt James Paul Ashland Jennie Lou Emma Lou Janie Arthur Bristol R. I Rosa K. Frost Pittsburgh Marie Hogan Sacramento Barbara Taylor Ewington Miller Funeral Home

Katzenbach Reunion Held in Glouster Memorial Park

The Katzenbach family reunion took place Sunday in Memorial Park Glouster with a 1 p.m. basket dinner. Attendees from multiple Ohio locales including Athens Columbus Zanesville Cincinnati Worthington and Dayton gathered along with many spouses and children. Plans were discussed for next year’s gathering and hospital cards were signed.

Glouster Katzenbach Memorial Park George Daugherty Jerry Waldeck Scott Gerald Swart Frank Daugherty William Burch Leonard Hartman Jake Katzenbach Clyde Cornell Greg Debra Athens John Smith Ida Smith Albany Marion Mullins Ray Alfred Lewis Homer Knight William Northrop Willard Dunn Ed Hammers Jim Royer al Lewis Zanesville Alvin McKibben Anna Chivie Ruth Spence Erna Bond Columbus Max Katzenbach Worthington Barbara Hendrix Cincinnati Evelyn Sowers Springfield Donna Keller Wanda Ployer Catherine Leffler Raymond Schoonover Fred McDaniel George Katzenbach Ward Swart Henry Swart Raymond Atkins Harvey Chalfan Belva Tommy Herbert Schoonover Dayton

Lakin Bull Wins Grand Champion at State Fair

Lakin State Hospital Holstein herd earned top honors with a senior yearling bull as Grand Champion of all ages. The same entry led West Virginia Holsteins at the All-American Dairy Show in Harrisburg September. Farm manager Leslie Rayburn and son Danny handled the animals at Lewisburg.

Point Pleasant Lakin State Hospital West Virginia Pennsylvania Harrisburg Leslie Rayburn Lakin Danny Lewisburg

Club Women To Sponsor Garage Sale In Point Pleasant

The Home Life Department of Point Pleasant Junior Women s Club will sponsor a garage sale Friday from 9 to 5 at 2613 Garfield Ave the home of Mrs Billy Don Daniel chairwoman. Items include household goods glassware and hardware with clothing not offered.

Point Pleasant Point Pleasant Junior Women’s Club Garfield Ave Billy Don Daniel

Local church groups set Thursday night meetings

The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ and the Busy Bee Class of First Baptist in Middleport plan Thursday gatherings at 7 30 p.m. due to district events. The Meigs Chapter DAR will meet Friday at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Parish House in Pomeroy to hear a Constitution program and plan the year with hostesses Mrs. Neigler and Mrs. Foster. Riverview School PTA postpones to Thursday at 7 30 p.m. because of other Eastern School District meetings.

The Philathea Society of the Middleport Church of Christ First Baptist Church Middleport Rio Grand Baptist Association Jonathan Meigs Daughters of the American Revolution Grace Episcopal Church Pomeroy Guy Neigler Edward Foster Riverview

Patrol Lists 2 Accidents

Ohio State Highway Patrol reported two traffic mishaps Monday in Gallia and Meigs Counties. Paul Wagner aged 59 of Gallipolis saw a stone hurled into his windshield by an unidentified car on Route 35 at 1 10 a.m. Clyde Quillen, 17 of Middleport, crashed on Route 7 hitting mail boxes and a guard rail, and was treated for bruises at Veterans Memorial Hospital by the Pomeroy Emergency Squad.

Gallipolis Ohio State Highway Patrol Gallia Meigs Paul Wagner Wagner Meigs County Clyde Quillen Middleport Quillen Veterans Memorial Hospital Pomeroy

Reception Set Sunday To Honor Couple

A reception to honor the Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Max Hall is planned for Sunday September 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Wilkes Grange Hall located one mile west of Wilkesville on Route 124. The Hall family hosted by their children will host the event.

Wilkesville Wilkes Grange Hall Max Hall

Police Nab Two Claimed Intoxicated

Elza Massie 38 of Chillicothe Route 5 and Buddy Joe Shepherd 34 of Bluefield were arrested on drunkenness charges. The Sheriff's Department investigates a theft of a 22‑caliber pistol from Luther Minor's home in Vinton.

Gallipolis Elza Massie Chillicothe

Eastern Star Plans Auction at Battle Days

Point Pleasant Chapter No. 75 of the Order of the Eastern Star will auction items on Saturday Oct 11 on the courthouse lawn during Battle Days. Dignitaries and movie stars have donated items, with Col Jasper L Jay Casto as auctioneer and Mary Casto and David Frazier serving as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron.

Point Pleasant Order of the Eastern Star Nixon Agnew Robert Byrd Jennings Randolph Johnny Carson Joey Bishop Minnie Pearl Jasper L. “Jay” Casto Patricia Patterson Edith Simkins Maudie Chadwick Evelyn Kapp Emily Frazier Jay Casto Mary Casto David Frazier

Two Gallipolis Churches Burglarized After 4 P.M.

Police report two Gallipolis churches were burglarized after 4 p.m. Monday. Grace Methodist Church lost a typewriter and a sound projector while Gallipolis Presbyterian Church was robbed of a motion picture projector and a typewriter. Both crimes were discovered around 5 p.m. and involved forced entry to offices.

Grace Methodist Church Gallipolis Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Grace Church

Methodist Collection To Aid Flood Victims

The Heights United Methodist Church plans a Tuesday 7 30 p m admin board meeting led by the Rev Charles Frum to discuss church matters and a Gulf Virginia flood relief appeal. An offering was taken Sunday across West Virginia churches with many losses from floods. Laymen are reminded of the Laymen institute at Jackson's Mill Weston September 19 21. Marriage apply Roger L Stobart Linda C Grimm. Divorce filed John R Motley Dolly J Motley.

Point Pleasant Heights United Methodist Church Charles Frum Frum J. Frederick Wertz United Methodist West Virginia Gulf Area Virginia Heights Church Jackson's Mill Weston

Pee Wee Football Rosters Unveiled by Local Teams

Monday meeting by Pee Wee coaches and Trimble Township Jaycees listed rosters for the season. Teams include Myers Restaurant, W S Sanitation, Burr Oak Restaurant, and Glouster Press with names of players and coaches. All teams schedule practices at Memorial Park Tuesday at 5 p.m. helmets and shoulder pads required. game schedule to be announced.

Glouster Pee Wee Trimble Township Jaycee Burr Oak _ Restaurant Paul Barrett Leonard Johnson Steve Richards Terry Duncan Bobby Jago Teddy Love Bryan Christman David Roback Kevin Hall Pat Kolbe Ted Campbell Kim Keirns Ron McElfresh Tim Lenniger Kelly Swartz Raymond Burch Ray Hogsett James Dorton Glouster Press Bill Koons Dick Docie Robert Gillispie David Swartz Mike Coffman Memorial Park

Removal of Central School and Airport Grant Details

Mason County Court awarded D H Turman Corp a 4000 contract to tear down the old Central School at Sixth and Viand in Point Pleasant within 90 days and move necessary trees. The court also received 69590.60 from the FAA as part of a 174754.84 grant to widen the Mason County airport runway to 75 feet and extend it 400 feet for Lear jets, with construction due this fall.

Point Pleasant Mason County D. H. Turman Corp Huntington Federal Aviation Administration

Chauncey Church Groups ScheduleWednesday Meetings

Chauncey Christian Church groups greet members with meetings at multiple locations this week. Activities include Millfield Choir at 7:30 p.m. at the Parish House and Chauncey Friendship Class at Erma Roberts home on Mill Street.

Chauncey Millfield Christian Church Chauncey Brownie Christian Church Taylor Ridge Millfield Chauncey Chi Rho Chauncey Junior Fellowship Loyal Women’s Class Chauncey Christian Church Nellie Blackford

Pleasant Valley Hospital Notes Admits and Dismissals

In Point Pleasant and nearby towns, list of admissions includes Teresa Roach Timothy Lee and Susan Martin. Dismissals feature Pearl Venson, Richard Woodyard, Julie Taylor and others. Also notes new births for Belvers and Plumley families.

Teresa Roach Point Pleasant Timothy Lee Gallipolis Ferry Lester Putney Robert Plumley Ashton Susan Martin West Columbia David Jeffries Buffalo Dana Haning Pomeroy Dorothy Blakley South Side Pearl Venson Dan McFarlen Richard Woodyard Robert Humphrey Charles Cole Julie Taylor Lonnie Mayes William Perry Joy Blake Charles Wilson Georgia McCoy

Glouster Personal Notes Include Visit to Columbus

Glouster residents Mr. and Mrs. William Stephenson spent days in Columbus visiting their son Jack Stephenson and family. They attended a Walnut Ridge High School football game where Jack is an assistant coach. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sisco of Detroit and Miss Donna Rogers of Columbus.

Glouster William Stephenson Columbus Jack Stephenson Inlaw Donald Williams Lisa Walnut Ridge High School Jack Mary Rogers Broad St Everett Sisco Detroit, Mich Donna Rogers Sisco H. A. Rogers

Meigs County Land Transfers

Meigs County property transfers list multiple decedents and living grantors. Names include John T Grueser Juanito P Gr ser and Bessie Ohlinger. Sophia Farley estate to Frank Farley Ruby Lambert. numerous parcels in Solem Two Rutland Letort Scipio and Olive townships transferring to family and local buyers including Lambert Williams Reeves and Boer.

John T. Grueser Juanito P. Greser Salisbury Bessie Ohlinger Clyda M Payne Sophia Farley Solem Frank Farley Ruby Lanbert Ruby Lambert Helen M. Williams Kenneth B. Williams Arlene Williams Low Ann Pauley Paul J. Powley Robert O. Williams Patricia Williams Linda Lou Austin Wayne Austin Solley Lambert Clarence A Lambert Cheryl Williams Rutland Robert O Williams Patricia E. Williams James Lester Fouber Pomeroy Freda Fouber Bert Boggs Ida May Beggs Olive Two Clifford Longenette Mary Longenette Kenna Knotts Kate Knotts Salem George Kelly Jewell Kelly Martha Jane Williams Sutton Two Mickey Wiliams Omer C. Dotson Leong F Dotson Olive Seshangatnic Power Co Victor L. Brown Kathryn €&. Brown Nona Betty J Fultz Letort Vernon Bing Ber- Bing George R. Rayburn Wanda R. Rayburn Harry E. Johnson Delores Maxine Johnson James Lester Fauvher Clyde W. Dilcher Lucelie Dilcher Scipio Eugenes W. Reeves Juanita M. Reeves Dan

Jury Finds Man Guilty Second Time

Gar land Jordan of Hartford was found guilty of a second offense for driving while intoxicated by a circuit court jury. He previously faced the same charge in January, ending in a hung jury. Special prosecutor S. D. Littlepage served, while Mike Shaw represented the defendant.

Point Pleasant Garland Atty. S

Judge Grants Three Divorces in Circuit Court

Circuit Judge James Thompson granted three divorces Monday and dismissed one. Leona Mae Halstead was granted a divorce from Donald Halstead with custody of the children and alimony. Alice Fay Roush received a divorce from Eldon Roush and custody of their child. Kimberly Ann Krebs was granted a divorce from James Krebs and her name restored to Loomis. Carolyn E. Erwin’s divorce from Charles Erwin was denied.

Point Pleasant James Thompson Leona Mae Halstead Donald Larry Halstead Alice Fay Roush Eldon Ray Roush Kimberly Ann Krebs James Curtis Krebs Loomis Carolyn E. Erwin Charles K. Erwin

New Minister Is Assigned to Haydenville Webb's Churches

The Malta charge preacher Rev Phyliss Lemaster was named the new minister for Haydenville Webb's Churches succeeding Rev Michael Wright who was transferred to Kingston Ohio. Kenneth Sater and Rev Edna Hughes filled the pulpit as guest speakers. Rev Mrs Lemaster and her husband reside at the Haydenville parsonage.

Haydenville Phyliss Lemaster Malta Haydenville- Webb Michael Wright Kingston Ohio Kenneth Sater Logan Route 3 Edna Hughes Logan Lemaster

Also Mentioned on This Page

John L. Tubbs Jeffery Koenig Curtis F. Merritt Katzenbachs Hold WSCS Norma Guinther Charles Mercer Guinther Mabel LeFever Bonnie Wilson New Plymouth Asbury United Methodist Church Meigs Meetings Logan — City Brandt Main St Tommy Lane Charles Legar Eastern Star Methodist Roger L. Stobart Linda C. Grimm John R. Motley Mill St Dolly J. Motley Pee Wee's Randy Waldeck Charles Roberts Mike Vess Rolly Stutton David Parker Farley Brunton Danny McClelland Ladies Aid Vernice Smith Bertha Heffkin Granny’s Marena Schultz Helen Bulstrom Helen Stephenson Elsie Sawyer Beverly Shiffler Mary Tolliver Murrell Drake Betty Smith Jose Martinez Pirates Montreal Wayne Granger Reds San Francisco James Belvers Mason Roger Plumley David White Mrs. White J. W. Ates Casselbury, Fla H. J. Ritle Tony Allen Heath Randy Riley Rodney Riley Mabel Wolfe Bernice PF. Grueser Clyde Voncamey Oe von Onney Hisbury Earl. Shoffer Garhel L Shaffer Earl L. Shaffer Garhel L. Shoffer Alvin L. Barnett Mildred H. Barnett Carl E. Dotson Elizabeth J. Dotson Letart Vernon Bing Wendell Eblin Leona Eblin Henry Eblin Hester Eblin Edith M. Welch Anne E Russell Dec Donald Welch Edythe D. Calvert Glen Deeter Doris M. Deeter Dale L. Connolly Ernie Connolly Dele Connolly Donna Connolly Emme Will Smith Chester Herbert Bosmith Lawrence Martin Wilcoxen Frances Wilconen Lebanon Roy Allen Sayre Emileen Sayre Messenger Kincade Ralph Smith Earl Kincade Mabel Jeffers Carleton Dean Kosler Glouster Loteski McGlaughlin Orchard Lad Fruit Farm Co Rainbo Fruit Farm Area Amenville McClain Jonathan Grimes Nelsonville State Rt Lessenger Lawson's St. Rt Peaches Shippers Red Elbertas Wegner Fruit Farm Layman U.S. Sda Bohl Call A & M Ceramic Studio Mound Street T Plains Rutland Church of the Nazereve Loyd Grime Jr White's Mill Ri Winchester Remington Colt Smith and Wesson Johnson Road Athens, Ohio Kroger Park Bud Stover Gohonna Obie Joe Hessler C. E. Sheridan Earl R. White Ee la Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine Onlo Bob Parry Snelling Employment Service Kresge Ridg Lancaster Mr. Murdock Automobile Club OF SO Columbus Road Athens Car Wash Rt. BS Roach Proza Ping Center Y. Roach Plaza Center Burr Ock Tela Glouster Tom's Pizza Palence N. Court Lively N. McKinley Avenue Lakeview Porkette Drive Townhouse Grill Cook Hilltop N. Lancaster Warner's Second St. Pomeroy N. McKinley Toy Ladies Party Johnstown Woodbury Frisch Big Boy Union St Lyndon Johnson David Lovett Logan Federal Savings & Loan E. State St. Athens, Ohio M Auction Athens Fairgrounds Junior Fair Col Noel Buckeye Mart W. Hunter Phil Wildermuth Logan, Ohio
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