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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1961
Page
5
Anglers from Glouster to Nelsonville report walleye activity with a 24 inch five pound catch by Richard Vaughn. dock-one and dock-four crews log bass bluegill and walleye hits as boats run full and hunting and fishing seasons progress.
Kenneth W. Russell fire control technician third class USN serves aboard the heavy cruiser USS Newport News on a six month Sixth Fleet Mediterranean deployment. He is son of Mr and Mrs Lowell J Russell of Glouster and left USS Little Rock before visiting Naples, Italy. The ship carried the flag of Rear Admiral William B Sieglaff.
Mrs Melvin Yutzy of Logan Route entertained with a show for Mrs Marvin Ketcham at her Congo home. Guests included Mrs Nina Kayle Hemlock and others. Danny Toth of Chillicothe visited Mr and Mrs W A Eayle on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Richard McArtor of Columbus vacationed with his parents. Mr and Mrs William Congas and Eleanor of Plainesville spent Saturday with the Higgins and Dillard families.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Shonborn announce the engagement of their daughter Barbara to Charles Hartley son of William Hartley and Mrs. Roy Russell of Trimble. Barbara is a 1961 Glouster High School graduate. Charles is a 1960 J. T. High School graduate and serves in the Navy as a seaman on the U S S Intrepid. Wedding plans are incomplete.
Mrs J M Reeves of Wheeling West Virginia spent weeks with her daughters Dana Hoffman and others. Rev Claud Angle of Logan and several Athens residents visited Carrie Bahr and family. Howard Russell remains in Camden Clark Hospital room 310. Wayne Brickles Harold Massar and Larry Young attended the Meigs County Highway Department Picnic at Rock Springs county garage on Sunday.
A Browning dealer advertises over 1200 boxes of shotgun shells and multiple firearms in stock. New 12 gauge 3 inch magnum double barrel priced at 95 dollars. Also 20 gauge double barrel and Remington magnum pump gun in stock with various brands available. Several fine used guns remain.
Concord Church conducted its annual reunion on Sunday starting with 9 30 a m Sunday school led by Superintendent Dick Sayre. The Rev and Mrs Lyle Brown of Columbus attended. A basket dinner followed at noon then a program of songs readings and talks. A highlight was an old hymn sung by Mr and Mrs Roy Kasler Mr and Mrs Clyde Kasler Mrs Bessie Werner and Jeff Keirns. The Rev Lyle Brown preached the sermon.
The Chauncey Garden Club gathered at the Cottage Tea Room in Athens for a dinner meeting. Mrs. Roger Boling was chosen as gardener of the year.
Chauncey residents and neighbors visited relatives and friends across multiple towns. Notable visits included Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson and family to Athens and Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Earich with relatives in Columbus. Also listed are visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blosser and others, plus Mrs. Pauline Gilkey who underwent major surgery in Parkersburg Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kranvik of Chauncey announce the birth of their son John Michael born September 8 at Mount St Marvy Hospital Nelsonville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Mike Kranvik Chauncey and Mr. and Mrs Webster Keirns Athens. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs Wesley Keirns Millfield Route 1.
Alfred notes from HELEN WOODE report social calls across McConnelsville and nearby areas. Visits include Mr. and Mrs. Guthrie at O'Brien Cabin, Cook family illness, Mrs. Ella Weaver in a McConnelsville rest home, and Raymond Harper visiting his daughters Thelma Henderson and Osie Follrod. Hospital updates mention Mrs. Earl Davis undergoing major surgery at Memorial Hospital Marietta and Seldon White recovering from a car injury at Holzer Hospital.
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