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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1968

Page

13

Late Derl Oberlin Honored By Hocking County CIC

Logan Ohio honors late Derl Oberlin a Logan attorney who died last year for service to the community and his role since CIC inception in 1962. The 1967 review notes two projects a $160000 Goodyear parking lot expansion and air handling upgrade aided by state lease of three acres of National Guard land financed by Farmers and Merchants Bank. A Lockheed Georgia concrete storage pad for $8100 financed by Logan Federal Savings and Loan was also completed. The CIC reports assets of $2,571,961.86 liabilities and surplus the same and cash balance of $4,732.

LOGAN Derl Oberlin Hocking County Community Improvement Corp Max D. Davidson CIC Mr. Oberlin Davidson Goodyear National Guard Farmers and Merchants Bank Lockheed-Georgia Logan Fed Eral Savings and Loan Association Lockheed Logan Board of Trade

Met-Par Manufacturing Opens in Nelsonville

A new concern Met-Par Manufacturing Incorporated opens in Nelsonville returning three former residents. Owners Robert G. King Harold L. Davis and Rollin G. Calhoon formerly worked with Sylvania Electric Products at the Veterans Industrial Memorial Building. The firm will produce production equipment and plans to hire locals after 60 to 90 days, operating temporarily at 655 Canal Street.

Metal Parts Manufacturing, Incorporated Sylvania Electric Products Veterans Industrial Memorial Pennsylvania Robert G. King Harold L. Davis Rollin G. Calhoon Calhoon Canal Street Abdella Sylvania

Meeting Set To Organize Democrats In Nelsonville

In Nelsonville a Democratic Women's Club organizational meeting is planned for Monday April 18 at 6 30 p m in the Elks Club Room. A potluck will be served and attendees should bring their own table service. Each candidate will give short speeches, club materials will be shown, and Lenore Sickels invites all interested to attend with Athens Area Democratic Women Club as guest.

Nelsonville Democratic Women’s Club Elks Club Lenore Sickels Athens Area

Thirteen Logan Teachers Attend Seven and Under Conference

Thirteen teachers from Logan City School District will attend the annual Seven and Under Conference today and Saturday at the Ohio University Inn in Athens. Sponsored by the Ohio Education Association and the Southeastern Ohio Education Association, the event opens with registration at 4 p.m. and a 6 p.m. banquet to start conference activities. Logan Education Association sponsors: Charlotte Burns, Carolyn Collier, Jo Horsky, Mona Poling, Kathy Morton, Gail Farmer, Erma Myers, Karen Fredin, Barbara Stream, Pat Canfield, Carol Reed, Estelle Murray, and Vickie McClain.

Logan Logan City Ohio University Inn Athens Ohio Education Association Southeastern Ohio Education Association The Logan Education Association Charlotte Burns Carolyn Collier Jo Horsky Mona Poling Kathy Morton Gail Farmer Erma Myers Karen Fredin Barbara Stream Pat Canfield Carol Reed Estelle Murray Vickie McClain

Logan City Tax Due Deadline Announces 6 Percent Penalty

Logan City Auditor Virginia Gano warns April 15 as tax filing deadline before a 6 percent penalty applies. One fourth of 1968 estimated tax due must be paid then. Logan Tax Department at 63 E Main St offers help with final returns. Nelsonville York Grange met at Grange Hall Oak Grove to plan May open house and invite members to next meeting led by Mrs Mabel Kennedy.

Logan Virginia Gano Logan Tax Department E. Main St Nelsonville York Grange Grange Hall Oak Grove Mabel Kennedy

Universary Singers To Che Concert

Ohio University singers perform tonight at Logan High School auditorium starting 8. The choral group has appeared across Ohio and will present Brahms Lowene Debussy Indian Suite pieces from Fanny and other numbers. Danny McDaniels of WLGN is a member. director is Miss Martha Wurtz. Ruth Mansing is the accompanist. Admission is $1.

Logan Ohio University Singers Logan High School Ohio Brahms Lowene Debussy Fanny Danny McDaniels WLGN Martha Wurtz University of St. Louis

Hocking Valley Hospital Birth and Admits List

Birth hospital noting Mrs Burford Pendleton of McArthur, a son. New admissions include Mrs Elmer M Kittle Glouster Burt Dial Trimble and others from Nelsonville. Dismissals list several families and individuals. Also Nelsonville Junior High MYF to sell candy and baked goods at 5 30 p m today for church summer camp funds. Names Irvin Chilcote Logan Walter Voris Logan John Struble Logan and others.

Burford Pendleton McArthur Elmer M. Kittle Glouster Burt Dial Trimble Janine Dowler Nelsonville James Harkless New Plymouth Daniel L. McKee MYF First Methodist Church Peoples Bank Public Square Irvin Chilcote Logan Walter Voris John Struble William Grove

Volunteer Pins Given At Meeting

LOGAN A luncheon meeting for Red Cross volunteers was held at Blossers Restaurant. Pins were awarded to 15 workers marking years of service in the blood program and at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Chillicothe. Recipients include Eva Mock 26 years, Isabelle McLain 22, Merle Primmer 20, James Baker 20, Herman Leonard 20, Jacob Keller 13, Wayne Snyder 12, Ronald Wollery 12, Sam Dillon 8, Carl Engle 8, Ray Poling 8, Charles Pritchard 8, James West 5, Linden Townsend 5, Keith Schultz 4, and Charles Rodd 1 year.

Veterans Administration Hospital Chillicothe Stacy Beougher Rockbridge Holy Land Eva Mock Isabelle McLain Merle Primmer James Baker Herman Leonard Jacob Keller Wayne Snyder

Memory, Justice, and Civil Rights Leaders Recalled

In a stark reflection on past assassinations and racial violence, the piece notes the killings of Medgar Evers in 1962 and the 1963 Montgomery children bombing. It recalls unresolved cases and the failure of “air-tight alibis” to deliver justice, urging patience amid continued struggle. It references the Chaney Goodman Schwerner case and a Meridian church funeral during the 1964 Civil Rights Summer.

Martin Luther King Montgomery Ala Medgar Evers America Ben Chaney Meridian Mississippi James Chaney Goodman and Schwerner

Cantata No Greater Love at First Methodist Church

In Nelsonville the cantata No Greater Love by John W. Peterson will be presented Sunday at 10 30 a m by a 30 voice choir at First Methodist Church Solo parts will be sung by Charles Evans Nicky Ogg Nancy Christian Jeff Hall Donald Kern Elmer Siddle Curtis Heintzelman and Dorothy Barber The children's choir will sing The Palms A baptism and reception of new members will follow The public is invited to attend.

Nelsonville John W. Peterson First Methodist Church Charles Evans Nicky Ogg Nancy Christian Jeff Hall Donald Kern Elmer Siddle Curtis Heintzelman Dorothy Barber

Two motorists post bonds in Nelsonville court

Douglas W. Helton of Columbus posted 60 dollars bond for appearance in Nelsonville Mayor Court on April 9 at 7 30 p.m. for fictitious license plates. Harold Wolfe of Tiffin posted 20 dollars bond for the same date and time for improper change of lanes.

Nelsonville Douglas W. Helton Vanderburg Avenue Columbus Harold Wolfe Portland Road Tiffin

Advisers Split In Outlook For Talks On Vietnam Peace

AP Special Correspondent John M. Hightower reports Washington sees a split among President Johnson's top advisers on prospects for a North Vietnam peace settlement. Optimists cite Hanoi setbacks and leadership changes. pessimists warn misjudgment by North Vietnam and a tougher U.S. stance.

John M. Hightower Washington Johnson North Vietnam Ho Chi Minh South Vietnam Robert 5. McNamara William C. Westmoreland U. S Vietnam Hanoi Walt W. Rostow Dean Rusk

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Hocking County Met-Par Manufacturing Mount St. Mary Hospital Richard Kline Charles Peyatt Danny Addington Howard Harper Lester Newlun Curtis Lupher Frank Speelman Annette Ahle Barbara Ahle Walter Spencer Ervin Keels Merle Hartman Thomas Wells Hocking Valley Community Hospital Howard Vernor Mary Cox Red Cross Blossers Restaurant Photography BY David W. Prince Hawaii U.S Johanson
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