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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1962

Page

2

First Frost Hits Athens Area Farmers Warned

The first frost of the season hit Athens early Friday dropping to 32 degrees at 8:30 am with a warming trend expected as the cold air mass moves east. Kenneth Ackerman cautioned frost caused little damage to matured crops but warned alfalfa and clover should not be pastured for a day. immature corn should be stored in silos. An Albany area farmer reported a white landscape and a thin ice coating on a water trough.

Athens U.S C. S Kenneth Ackerman Albany George Bean Ackerman Hamley Run Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Poston

Coed Hit By Auto Near Ohio University

An Ohio University student, Eugena Taphorn, 20, was struck on East State Street near the medical building as she left a university bus at about 3 20 p m Thursday. She was taken to Hudson Health Center with possible injuries to her left hip and right ankle. The driver, Hence Jones 40, said he was following the bus when she stepped into the path of his car.

Ohio University Jones Miss Taphorn

Middleport Girl Trudy Kloes Dies at 14 in Gallipolis

Trudy Lynn Kloes aged 14 died Friday at Holzer Hospital Gallipolis after a lingering illness. She was the daughter of Raymond and Mrs. Kloes and sister of Paula Rae and Marianne Kloes. Grandparents include Mrs. Gertrude Kloes and Harley DeVol. Friends may call at Rawlings Coates funeral home as arrangements are completed.

Middleport Trudy Lynn Kloes Holzer Hospital Gallipolis Raymond Kloes Paula Rae Marianne Gertrude Kloes Harley DeVol Columbus Rawlings - Coates

Ohio University President’s Convocation Tuesday

Ohio University will hold its annual President's Convocation Tuesday at 10 10 a.m. in Memorial Auditorium. President Vernon R Alden will be introduced by Bob Ankrom and the event will be open to the public and broadcast on WOUB. The academic processional precedes the convocation with performances by the Ohio University Singers and Band.

Ohio University Vernon R. Alden Bob Ankrom WOUB

Ex-Resident Clyde Shaver 85 Dies in Albany Nursing Home

Clyde Shaver 85 former Richland Ave and The Plains resident died Thursday afternoon at Angel of Mercy Nursing Home Albany after years of poor health. Born in Syracuse he was son of John Wesley and Myra Shaver last of six siblings. Survived by son Lloyd Marion daughter Lucille Sapp Athens 14 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren. Services Sunday 1 p.m. Hughes Funeral Home Rev. Earl C. Bowser. burial Wells Cemetery Downington.

Clyde Shaver Richland Ave the Plains Angel of Mercy Albany Syracuse John Wesley Myra Shaver Grayson Stove Athens Kate Carlos Lloyd Marion Lucille Sapp Hughes Funeral Home Earl C. Bowser Wells Cemetery Downington

Juvenile Drivers Fined and License Suspensions Imposed

Two youths, Robert Lee Kasler 17 and Edward O. Kincade 16, were fined $5 and costs each for excessive speeding by Judge Harold J. Rose and received 30 day license suspensions. Kasler is of Nelsonville Route 1 and Kincade of Albany Route 3.

Harold J. Rose Robert Lee Kasler Robert W. Kasler Nelsonville Edward O. Kincade Erwin Kincade Albany

AHS Band Tag Day Set for Saturday in Athens

Athens High School band will hold its annual tag day all day Saturday to raise funds for new instruments and band trips. The band performs tonight at the AHS Nelsonville football game with a fanfare, Touchdown Parade, a three stage rocket, and a Square counter march.

Athens Ohio University AHS - Nelsonville

Lisle Rites Set Monday in Columbus

Nellie W Lisle 75 of 452 Vermont Pl Columbus died Thursday at University Hospital former Athens resident daughter of William and Elizabeth Walters member of Fourth Avenue Christian Church and Railroad Wives Auxiliary widow of Robert Lisle survived by brother Earl Walters Detroit and three sisters Ada Passen Evelyn Burge Detroit and Wanda Martin Athens services Monday 2 pm at Feil funeral home 225 King Ave burial Union Cemetery Columbus call at funeral home.

Nellie W. Lisle Vermont Pl Columbus University Hospital Athens William Elizabeth Walters Fourth Avenue’ Christian Church Railroad Wives Auxiliary Robert Lisle Earl Walters Detroit Mich Ada Passen Evelyn Burge Wanda Martin Feil King Ave Union Cemetery

Man fined for stop sign violation in municipal court

Kenneth H. Malone 21 of Glouster was fined five dollars and costs after pleading guilty to a State Highway Patrol stop sign charge in Municipal Court. Mark Bruck Deitsch 53 of Columbus forfeited a 26 dollar bond on a speeding citation. Bake sale planned by Catholic Womens Club Saturday at the Sewer Store in Glouster starting at a.m.

Kenneth H. Malone Glouster Mark Bruck Deitsch Columbus Catholic Womens Club

United Appeal Advance Gifts Begin Drive 1963

The advance gifts committee for the 1963 United Appeal drive started soliciting Friday drumming up early support. Led by Robert Mathews the local auto dealer the committee will visit several individuals next week. The advance phase ends before the main campaign kicks off on Oct 1. Members include Dave Vaughn Frank Badorff George Rutkoskie Dick Mathews Carl Clifford and Joe Kelly.

United Appeal Bob Wren Drive Robert Mathews Dave Vaughn Frank Batdorff George Rutkoskie Dick Mathews Carl Clifford Joe Kelly Advance Gifts Ohio University Vernon Alden

Nell Simonson Dies At 65 On Union Street

Nell Simonson 65 of 197 West Union Street died Thursday in Mount Saint Mary Hospital after eight months as a patient. She was a member of St Pauls Catholic Church and veteransAuxiliary groups. Survived by two daughters Kathryn Mayles Lin Dickerson one grandchild. Funeral arrangements set with Jagers and Sons. services in Mobile Alabama Tuesday.

Nell Simonson W. Union St Mount St. Mary Hospital James Kathryn Carney Knight Simonson St. Paul’s Catholic Church American Legion Athens VFW Albany John Kathryn Mayles Lin Dickerson Houston Tex Jagers and Sons Mobile Ala

Plains Volunteer Firemen Complete Red Cross First Aid Course

Members of The Plains volunteer fire department have completed a Red Cross first aid course. A makeup night will be held Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. at the fire station for men who missed lessons. Miss Charlotte LaTourrette was the instructor.

The Plains Volunteer Fire Department Charlotte LaTourrette

Two Belpre Drivers Forfeit Bonds After Speeding Busts

In Athens County Court on Thursday two Belpre motorists pled guilty to speeding and each forfeited 15 dollars plus court costs. Named defendants are John B. Cornell 18 and Richard D. Brownrigg 21. Others listed include Jack Cline 29 of Lowell electrician Donna Plummer 21 Nelsonville registered nurse Donald Keith Williams 28 Athens brickmason and Frances Jean Seymour 25 Athens waitress.

Belpre Athens State Highway Patrol John B. Cornell Richard D. Brownrigg Jack Cline Lowell Donna Plummer Nelsonville Donald Keith Williams Brickmason Frances Jean Seymour

Births and Admissions at Shelterin g Arms Hospital

Births report a daughter for Mr and Mrs Jan Angle of Glouster and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Lee Woodruff of Athens Route 1. Admissions list Mrs Andy Brozak of Athens Edward Whaley of Racine Route 1 and Mrs L E Carpenter of Athens. Dismissals note Mrs Harry Conn of Athens and her daughter Janice Barrett of Athens Route 2.

Jan Angle Glouster Lee Woodruff Athens Andy Brozak Edward Whaley Racine L. E. Carpenter Harry Conn Janice Barrett

Boosters Report Drive and Local Club Notices

Receipts from the band booster membership drive and donations total 136.74 with members aided by volunteers including Mrs. John Cunningham Mrs. James Andrews Mrs. Richard Morris Miss LaDonna Wolfe and Bobby Eberts. After the drive band mothers served hot dogs and cake and a booster meeting followed to discuss fruit cake sales which were abandoned. Trimble Grange 1830 meets Saturday at 8 pm conferring Third and Fourth degrees with a potluck dinner. Trimble Church of Christ CWF members are taking jelly concentrate and fruit cake orders by phone.

Glouster — Trimble Grange Grange Hall CWF Trimble Church of Christ

Dunnette Rites Sunday

Funeral services for Henry Dunnette 73 a former Glouster resident who died Wednesday evening in Columbus will be Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Nor bert W Johnston funeral home with Rev Gene Winans officiating Burial will be in Glouster Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home after 7 p m Friday McCann Fredrick Post 414 American Legion will conduct military rites at the graveside Mr Dunnette was a World War I veteran a member of the McCann Frederick post and also of the Eagles Lodge

Glouster Henry Dunnette Columbus Norbert W. Johnston Gene Winans Glouster Cemetery McCann-Fredick Post American Legion Dunnette McCann Frederick Post Eagles Lodge

Home Group Plans Fall Trimble Township Meeting

Trimble Township Home Demonstration group met at Mrs. Carl Antle's home to outline the year's program. Officers elected include President Mrs. Antle and Vice President Mrs. Rusell with Secretary Treasurer Mrs. Penrod. An October topic is Nutrition for Teen Agers. In Glouster Holy Cross Church confirmed 82 adults and children as Bishop Massie led the ceremony with 11 priests assisting.

Glouster Trimble Township Carl Antle Trimble Heights Sidney T. Russell Holly Rogers John Penrod Athens Holy Cross Church John King Massie Steubenville

Assurance Given For Sabin Clinics Sunday

Athens County residents are urged to attend six Sunday Sabin oral vaccine clinics from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Type I vaccine will be dispensed with full clearance, while Type II is controversial. Locations include Albany, Athens Fair Ground, Ohio Fuel Gas Co building, Coolville, Gloucester, and Nelsonville.

Athens County Sabin Goff Dunfee Canada Athens Albany Athens — Fairground Ohio Fuel Gas Co Coolville Glouster Nelsonville

Glouster Faces Police Vacancies and Aid Request

Glouster officials report 12 applicants for the police department after officers quit. Mayor Williams seeks help from the sheriff and Athens post of the highway patrol, but hours pass without firm commitments. A patrol spokesman notes the patrol would limit duties to motor vehicle code violations.

Williams Athens Highway Patrol Harold Shields Glouster

Mrs. Fred C. Thomas Dies in Lewisburg

Mrs. Fred C. Thomas of 20 Brown Street Lewisburg Pennsylvania died after several years of illness. Her husband Fred C. Thomas a retired lieutenant colonel in the Army was born and raised in Glouster. Messages of sympathy were received by Miss Sabra Armstrong on Monday.

Glouster Sabra Armstrong Fred C. Thomas Brown St Lewisburg Fred

Neighbor's Fast Work Halts Fire

Quick action by neighbor Mrs. Elmer Lowry averted a serious fire at the home of Mrs. Sophia Nagle in Fairlawn. Lowry grabbed a garden hose and entered the dining area as smoke appeared. Glouster Fire Department arrived and the blaze was brought under control with extensive damage to the kitchenette and dining room. Origin of the fire is unknown.

Glouster Sophia Nagle Fairlawn Elmer Lowry Lowry

Glouster Key Club Plans Window Washing Fundraiser

Will Wash Windows Glouster Key Club members will wash windows or porches to raise funds for their trip to the State Convention. To hire a Key Clubber call 767-5384 or contact personally.

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