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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1961

Page

10

Rate Increase Bill Passes Ist Reading In Nelsonville

Nelsonville city council approved on first reading an ordinance setting new rates for Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co. for standard residential and small secondary service. The measure would raise rates outside Franklin County and requires three readings before final passage.

Nelsonville Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Carl Howard Carl Young John Brooks W. G. Friedrich Columbus Franklin County Commercial Brooks Ohio Public Utilities Commission Williams Utility Commission Power Company Council Utilities Committee Old Town House Walnut Street Matt Adkins Violet Hollenbaugh Ordi

Prison inmate eligible for parole hearing in October 1961

Shayne Kelly, number 62763, an inmate at Lebanon Correction Institution in Lebanon Ohio, admitted from Athens County after a forgery conviction, serving 1 to age term in Case No 5014. The Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission will hear the case on or after October 1961. Frank Wyatt, Parole and Record Clerk.

Lebanon Ohio Shayne Kelly Lebanon Correction Institution Athens County J. PD Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Frank Wyatt

Prisoner Boothe Eligible for Parole Hearing

Sherrill W. Boothe 62739 confined at Lebanon Correctional Institution Ohio admitted from Athens County convicted October 1960 of breaking and entering and larceny involving destruction of property serving 3 to 29 years Case No 11749-11750 eligible for a hearing before the Ohio Board of Parole and Parole Commission on or after October 1964. Frank Wyatt Parole and Record Clerk. 9-5-20tw

Lebanon Ohio Sherrill W. Boothe Lebanon Correctional Institution Athens County Larce C-S & Mal C-S Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Frank Wyatt

Notice of Hearing for Parole in Lebanon Ohio

William J. Phillips No. 62780, confined at Lebanon Correctional Institution admitted from Athens, charged with Cutting W I to Wound serving 1 to 20 years. Case No 11745 eligible for parole on or after October 1961. Parole and Bacard Clerk. $5-260tw.

Lebanon Ohio William J. Phillips Lebanon Correctional Institution Athens County Ohio Pardon and Parole Ohio Pardon and Parole Commission Frank Wyatt

Notice to bidders for sale of Blanche Koons home Trimble Ohio

Sealed bids for the frame house and lot on Maple Street in Trimble Ohio, former residence of Blanche Koons, are due by Sept 23 1961. Cash settlement required at deed delivery. The right to reject all bids is reserved. Bids opened at noon at the residence. post‑opening top bidders may exceed the highest sealed bid. Property may be inspected via Edward Koons in Trimble after 5 p.m.

Finley Colhimbus Street Somerset Ohio Maple Street Trimble Blanche Koons Edward Koons

Sears Roebuck Sues Miller Couple Over Mortgage Lien

Sears Roebuck and Company seeks 1411.41 from Garth R Miller and Luella L Miller and asserts a 1.98 acre Athens County Ohio property lien with coal rights carved out. The case also names R Brown and N Brown and McArthur Savings as plaintiffs or defendants, with a court date set for October 7, 1961.

McArthur Savings & Loan Company McArthur, Ohio Garth R Miller Luella L. Miller Roger Brown Nancy Brown Sears Roebuck and Company Garth R. Miller Luella L Miller Marathon Florida Leslie G. Johnson Seare Roebuck and Company Corporation Court of Common Pleas Athens County Ohio Athens Walter Smith Flossie Smith Elizabeth Shafer H. J. Bust Ann N. Courtney Zina A. Courtney Blanch Verity Edward Johnson Sears, Roebuck and Company Garth Riller

Glouster Area Man Jailed for Vehicle Tampering

Kenneth A. Fierce, 21, of Glouster Route 2, was fined 50 dollars and costs and sentenced to 30 days in county jail after pleading guilty to tampering with a motor vehicle. He was found in Charles O'Hare's car parked before Hilleary's Shoe Shop. wires torn and a lighter found inside. Police arrested him Sunday morning.

Nelsonville Kenneth A. Fierce Glouster Fierce Charles O'Hare Washington St Hilleary O'Hare Nick Sanborn Dale Townsend

Class Meeting Set at First Methodist Church Nelsonville

The Gold en Rule Sunday School class meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at 9% Myers St home of Mrs Marie Weiss. Assistant hostesses Mrs Jessie Duncan and Miss Phyllis Betts. Miss Bernice Cagg leads devotional services. Program leaders are Mrs Lavina McDonald and Miss Edna Hall. Roll call is Treasures of the Bible.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Marie Weiss Myers St Jessie Duncan Phyllis Betts Bernice Cagg Lavina McDonald Edna Hall

Nelsonville student enters St Francis School of Nursing

Ada Jane Little of 374 Madison Street entered the St Francis School of Nursing in Columbus last week. She is a member of Nelsonville High School’s 1961 class and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Little.

Nelsonville Ada Jane Little Madison St St. Francis School of Nursing Columbus Miss Little Nelsonville High School Herbert Little

Circle 3 Presbyterian Women to Meet at Dorothy Vorkes Home

Nelsonville note: Circle 3 of the Presbyterian Women’s Association will gather at 7 30 p m Thursday at the home of Miss Dorothy Vorkes 179 Washington St. The report notes the meeting location and time.

Nelsonville The Presbyterian Women’s Association

Birth at Mount St. Mary Hospital and admissions list

A birth to Mr and Mrs Lacie Brown of Athens a son. Admissions include Eva Spergin Shaw nee Sheldon Kittle Glouster Vernie Coleman McArthur Leon Keller New Lexington Michael Hook Nelsonville Route 1 Jack Eanes Wellston Anna Merz Buchtel Grace Hankerson Murray City Daisy Collins Nelsonville Route 2 Kenneth Williams Gore John Potter and son Glouster Gordon Todhunter and son Nelsonville Patience Wallace Glouster Ida Petty Creole Route Sanford White Carbondale Margaret Inman The Plains Stella Myers Glouster. Blood used 2 units.

Jack Eanes Wellston Anna Merz Buchtel Grace Hankerson Murray City Daisy Collins Nelsonville Kenneth C. Williams Gore

Wray Rites Announced for Clifton Resident

Services for Mrs. Tressie Agnes Wray 55 of Clifton will be held Wednesday at Evergreen Church of Christ Frazier Bottom with Rev. Lloyd Mitchell officiating. She died Monday at Pleasant Valley Hospital after illness. Surviving include husband Jesse Wray son Noah Lee Frazier four sisters and one brother and two grandchildren. Burial at Evergreen Cemetery Frazier Bottom with calling after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Point Pleasant Tressie Agnes Wray Clifton Evergreen Church of Christ Frazier Bottom Lloyd Mitchell Wray Pleasant Valley Hospital Washington County James and Laura Smith Young Jesse Wray Noah Lee Frazier Bettsville Icy V. Dunn Welleston Hetty Pauley Ruby Taylor Hurricane Keith Beaver Gallipolis Ivan Young Earl Mary Ellen Frazier Evergreen Cemetery

Vir. Brown Dies At 84 In Apple Grove

Vir. Brown 84 of Apple Grove a Spanish War veteran died Monday at Veterans Hospital Huntington He was born in Mason County a retired farmer and saw mill worker Survived by two sons John W Brown of California Hunter Brown Apple Grove a daughter Mrs Mary Dumas Cincinnati one stepson Edgar Callicoat Apple Grove six grandchildren and two great grandchildren Stevens Funeral Home will announce funeral arrangements.

Point Pleasant Worthy Brown Apple Grove Veterans Hospital Huntington James Brown Mason County John W. Brown California Hunter Brown Mary Dumas Cincinnati Edgar Callicoat Stevens Funeral Home

Rhorick Rites Are Friday

Funeral services for Charles D. Rhorick aged 62, formerly of Athens County, who died unexpectedly Sunday at his Toledo home, will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at the New Marshfield Methodist Church with Rev. Ewing Ross officiating. Burial follows in New Marshfield Cemetery. friends may call after 4 p m Wednesday at Hobart Steel residence Route 1 New Plymouth.

New Marshfield Charles D. Rhorick Athens County Toledo New Marshfield Methodist Church Ewing Ross Hobart Steel Route 1 New Plymouth

Weigs General Hospital Notes

Estel Collins Grace Ruschel and Harriet Rawlings are listed with Pomeroy addresses. Several patients are dismissed including Radcliff Hager Ed Howell Maxine Powell Neva Grimm Joe Russell Clarence Jones Clytie Terrell Donald Turner and Gregory Chute.

Estel Collins Pomeroy Grace Ruschel Harriet Rawlings Radcliff Hager Ed Howell Mrs. Maxine Powell Neva Grimm Joe Russell Clarence Jones Clytie Terrell Donald Turner Gregory Chute

Election of officers at Racine Grange meeting

Officers will be elected at 8 Wednesday evening when the Racine Grange meets at the hall.

Pomeroy Racine Grange

Auxiliary Meets Nelsonville at VFW Post Home

The Auxiliary of VFW Post 3467 met Wednesday evening at Riverside Drive post home. They observed the birthday of auxiliary president Mrs Edna Reynolds.

Nelsonville VFW Riverside Dr Edna Reynolds

Rummage Sale at Buchtel Methodist Church

The W S C S of the Buchtel Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale in the Hyde Building on West Washington Street Nelsonville from 3 30 to 8 p m Friday and 9 a m to 12 noon Saturday.

Buchtel W.S.C.S Buchtel Methodist Church Hyde Building Washington St Nelsonville

Norma's Beauty Salon Closes in Nelsonville Until Sept 26

Norma's Beauty Salon in Nelsonville will be closed until September 26. The notice states the temporary shutdown with no additional details on services or reasons.

Nelsonville Norma

Williams and Gibson Granted Marriage License

William J. Williams aged 26 of Pomeroy and Coral Faye Gibson aged 22 of Rutland were issued a marriage license.

William J. Williams Roy Coral Faye Gibson

Nelsonville York Grange Ice Cream Social Planned

Nelsonville York Grange No. 2436 will host an ice cream social at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Grange Hall on Kimberly Carbondale Road. The event is open to the public.

Nelsonville—York Grange Hall Kimberly-Carbondale Rd

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Utility Committee Evan Williams James Aon Cheshire Ary M. Swisher Middleport Meigs County F. H. O'Brien Hubert M Hill Rutland Jessie Lanning Rutland Town Ted Probate County Young Courtney and Shafer Nance Marietta Road Valkinburg Ward Phillips Nancy Skomp Arizona Glouster Area Mount ST. Mary Hospital Lacie Brown Admissions Eva J. Spergin Shaw Sheldon Kittle, Glouster Vernie Coleman, McArthur Leon C. Keller New Lexington Michael Hook John Potter and_ son Gordon Todhunter and Son Patience Wallace, Glouster Mrs. Ida Petty Sanford White Carbondale Margaret Inman the Plains Stella Myers Chevrolet Athens Landmark Farm Bureau Central Avenue Billy Perry Motor Sales Rt. 1 White Electric Motor Service Union Dial LY Rose E. F. Williams Raymond Misner West Roofing Co Depot St Automobile Club Insurance Co Berry Lobby HMAN M. Goddard W. State Sherwin-Williams Co John van Meter Messenger LOXON E. Sheridan Anne Harold Goddard Termite Control- Marietta Chemical Products Co WEE. Dicken W. Union Street Bradford Auction Co Bradford, Racine Archie J. Wright Carl Hazel Finsterwald Auto Club Bock Auto Supply Late Models Inc Detroiter Skyline Waverly US 23 FORD E. State Westfall Athens Messenger Jimanott's W. Uniog St Garfield Ave DE Soto East State St DODGE Matador Kinneer Motors E. Carpenter St Seneca Goliath Plymouth Mercury Monterey Montclair Lincoln Lincoln-Mercury North Court Street Wray Rites Dr. Hardtop Algeo Motor Sales E. State St Ph. LY Platt’s Rambler W. Union St Pioneer Don Gabriel Townsend Brown King Indiana Dannie’s Dannie Blake Walter Reed Julia Starlin Wright's Restaurant Route 50 West Mayflower Indianapolis Ind N. L. Russell E. State Street Elizabeth Dickerson Mineral Weigs General Hospital Universal Equipment Operators School Columbus, Ohio N. Court W. H. Shamel Maplewood Juliana St Parkersburg West Virginia Maud Young Racine AKC Lewis Miller Tuppers Plains Vivian’s Aviaries and Aquarium W. Fair Ave Lancaster Shropshire Rams Lester Duff Shade E. L. Keirns Hooper Ridge Fleming Road Higgins Feed Dickson Rendering Co Ote Etta Albany Don Rattrell Rosenberg Lee Bardin Brothers Building Materials Athens Office Supply Gail Watkins Cincinnate Livestock Cincinnati USDA
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