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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1961

Page

3

County Cancer Society Elects New Officers

Athens County Unit of the American Cancer Society elected officers at its annual meeting in Nelsonville. Dr. Edward A. Sprague is president with Paul Farley and Francis D. White as vice presidents, Mrs. Ward Miller secretary, and Mrs. Clyde Hines treasurer. The unit reports a balance of 4815.74 and notes the crusade raised over 9000, with half staying local for service and education.

Athens County American Cancer Society Edward A. Sprague Nelsonville Paul Farley Francis D. White Ward Miller Clyde Hines Warren Hope John Risch

Navy ROTC Tests Open for 16th Annual National Exam

Applications are available for the 16th annual national competitive examination for the Regular Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps. Eligible high school seniors and graduates may take the test December 9. Applications due by November 17 at high schools or local Navy recruiting stations.

Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps Navy Vadm W. R. Smedberg Naval Personnel NROTC Naval Academy Civilian College Marine Corps

Doanville Driver Cited After Route 216 Crash

A three car crash on Route 216 north of Athens County left no injuries. State Patrol reports Clarence W. Warren of Doanville was cited for conditional speed after his southbound vehicle collided with Abner J. Rose of McArthur and James E. Roseberry of Columbus.

State Highway Patrol Athens County Hocking County Clarence W. Warren Doanville Abner J. Rose McArthur James E. Roseberry Columbus

Nelsonville Couple Fined in Athens County Court

Edna Standall age 50 and James Standall age 56 were each fined $35 and costs after their arrest by the State Highway Patrol in Athens County Court. Edna was cited for driving without a license and James for permitting an unlicensed driver to operate his car.

Nelsonville Athens State Highway Patrol Edna Standall James Standall

Bigoleavy Rites Saturday

Funeral services are planned for Keith D. Bigley 24 formerly of Franklin Ave. found dead Saturday in Long Beach California coroner ruled death by own action Graduate of Ohio University taught industrial arts in public schools relatives may call Thursday noon Hughes funeral home services Friday 1 30 p.m. Rev Alan Jones West Union Street Cemetery burial.

Keith D. Bigley Franklin Ave Long Beach Calif Bigley Los Angeles County Ohio University Hughes Funeral Alan Jones Marietta Presbyterian Church West Union Street Cemetery

Woman Hurt In Fall From Step Ladder

Mrs. Elsie Phillips, 55, of 71 Morris Ave, was taken to Sheltering Arms Hospital at 8 34 a.m. Wednesday after a fall from a step ladder while working at Perkins Hall East Green. She is an Ohio University employee and suffered a possible back injury.

Fire Department Elsie Phillips Morris Ave Sheltering Arms Hospital

Forfeit Bonds in Municipal Court Tuesday

Two drivers cited by city police forfeited bonds in Municipal Court Tuesday. George Pete Ashcraft, 33, of 19 W. State St., driving without an operator's license, posted 16 dollars. Francis Hayes, 26, Athens Route 1, illegal muffler, posted 9 dollars.

George Pete Ashcraft State St Francis Hayes Athens

Shermer Is Fined For Running Red Light

Bernice P. Shermer of Athens Route 5 was found guilty in Municipal Court on Wednesday for running a red light. She pleaded no contest and was fined $5 plus costs.

Bernice P. Shermer Athens

Loyal Women Class to Meet at Glouster Church

The Loyal Women's Class of the Glouster Church of Christ will meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the church social rooms. Mrs Evelyn Davis and Mrs Sophia Nagle are in charge of the social hour.

Glouster Glouster Church of Christ Evelyn Davis Sophia Nagle

Fly Rod Bass Report Dominates Lake Burr Oak Fishing

Fly rod bass catches lead Lake Burr Oak reports with A. E. Godfrey taking thirty bass in one day and multiple anglers reporting heavy bluegill hauls. Other notable catches include 20 large bluegills by Clyde Drum and 40 bluegills by Mike Bailey, plus several bass and bluegill entries across docks 1 and 4. Dam engineer notes 448 cars, 90 degree high, 52 degree low, rainfall 0.13 inch, lake elevation 720.98 and water at 74 degrees.

Glouster A. E. Godfrey Clyde Drum Somerset Mike Bailey Willard Reed Portersville Joseph Spewick New Lexington Robert Wiliams Frank Cunningham Chauncey William Bill) Mingus

Mrs. Wyatt Rites Held in Coshocton

Mrs. Lloyd S. Wyatt of Coshocton died Friday after an extended illness. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Church. Surviving are her husband Lloyd S. Wyatt of New Haven Florida, two children Sue Ann and Lloyd Lee Wyatt, her mother Mrs. Louise Lorenz, a sister Mrs. Max Williams, two brothers William Lorenz and Edward Lorenz. Funeral services were held Monday at Dawson funeral home Coshocton. Burial was in Coshocton Memorial Cemetery.

Coshocton Coshocton Memorial Cemetery

Mrs Price Hosts Euchre Club At Home

GLOUSTER The Monday Night Euchre Club met at Mrs John Price s home with two tables playing. Mrs Price won high score, Mrs Grace Zimmers was second, and Mrs Margaret Tothlow took third. Lunch served to eight attendees and two guests. Next gathering set for Sept 25 with Mrs Margaret Toth as hostess.

Glouster John Price

District FHA Board Meeting and Reception Planned

The Fall Board meeting and reception for the District FHA will be at The Plains High School on September 14 at 6 30 p m. An election for treasurer and recreation leader will take place and members will vote on by laws. Officer training will be provided at this meeting.

Glouster FHA the Plains High School

Club Session Set Glouster Past Chiefs Meet

The Past Chiefs Club will meet Thursday evening at 7 30 in the K of P Hall with Mrs Nell Lawson as hostess.

Glouster Chiefs Club K of P Nell Lawson

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County Cancer Society Richard Huling Paul Fontaine Ermel Chesser Marvin Phillips Speed High St Broad St East State Street Athens, Ohio SEARS Our Marcille Pontious Sears Catalog Logan Warren the Security Bank P.O. D. Savings Accounts Lake Burr Godfrey Godfreys Mrs. Godfrey Max Emmett G. C. Bryan Jacksonville Henry Stalling Raphael Snowden Mrs. Watt Mrs. Price Pepto Bismol BAYER Altma Terry Vyter I . Ee Jha Craeke Altmans Little Boys Tan E. L-Matic
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