Hocking County OKs James Building demolition and vehicle bids
Commissioners awarded Kiener Wrecking and Excavating a 11 700 bid to demolish the James Building beside the courthouse. Northeast Garage won 13 243 for two dump trucks with a 60 day delivery plan and tilting fiberglass fronts for 300 more. A Dodge sedan for county executives was bought for 2 505. Total bills approved 15 749 19 with multiple smaller payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lovell
Logan
Hocking County
James Building
Kiener Wrecking and Excavating Co
Moxahala
American Demolition Co
Pittsburgh
B&b Wrecking and Excavating Co
Cleveland
Northeast Garage
County Highway Department
Belville Motor Car, Inc
Marion Riggs Ford, Inc
Highway Department
Dodge
Tansky Auto
David Arledge
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
Meigs Store Robbed Four Men Jailed in County Line Heist
Four men were arrested in Athens and Meigs counties after an armed robbery at Facemeyer Carry-Out near the Meigs County line on SR 681. Two suspects Riley Tippie and Lawrence Clark face charges. two others, Fred McWilliams and William Phelps, are jailed as investigations continue. A female employee Doris Fox reported a sawed off shotgun and cash and checks taken before the suspects fled in a brown Chevrolet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens County
Facemeyer
Meigs County
Athens County Sheriff's Department
Meigs Sheriff's Department
Albany-Chase
Riley Junior Tippie
Columbus
Lawrence William Clark
Tippie
Clark
Fred Allen McWilliams
Athens
William Henry Phelps
Albany
Doris Fox
Eigs County Sheriff's Department
Area Deaths Stir Rural Ohio Obituaries and Burials
Multiple notices from Chauncey Athens Logan Point Pleasant and Brookville report deaths of Ralph L. Coe 54 Henry M Keefer 90 Anna Bateman 72 Hollis V Stalder 64 and Thomas Edward Hartley 6. Clergy and funeral details include services at Johnson Funeral Home Crow-Hassell Jagers and Sons Hay and Powell with interments planned in Green Lawn New Straitsville Bethel and Salem Cemeteries. Surviving family members and funeral arrangements are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Ralph L. Coe
Monroe Street
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Hocking County
Oscar
Bessie Coe
Athens Mental Health Center
Paramathia Lodge F&am
Nelsonville
Marguerite Wingett
Columbus
Rob
Chuck
Johnson Funeral Home
Fred Crabtree
Green Lawn Cemetery
Point Pleasant
Henry M. Keefer
Leon
Floyd Keefer
Lincoln Ave
Mason County
Robert
Anna Graham Keefer
Okey
Floyd
Henry Jr
Harold
Ernest
Earl
Letart
Everett
James
Raymond
Elza
Amanda) Stover
Lawrence Keefer
Martha Jane Casto Keefer
Crow-Hassell Funeral Home
Kenneth Durst
O. H. Carder
Bethel Cemetery
Logan
Anna Bateman
New Straitsville
Detroit
Zenith Carburetor Co
Ohio
David
Sarah Sheren Rush
Augusta Slatzer
Texas
Charles
Leonard-Lyke
New Straitsville Cemetery
Athens
Hollis V. Stalder
Angel Ridge
Printer Pressman Union
Meigs County Beagle Club
Dorothy Russell Stalder
New Carlisle
Sam
Ralph
Rose) Barker
Burg
Bessie) Johnston
Fort Myers
Fla
Ruth
Jagers and Sons
James Grooms
J. A. Long
Paramathia Lodge
Brookville
Thomas Edward Hartley
John Edward
Carolyn Mullins Hartley
Wellston
John Edward Jr
Neecy
Ann Marie
Rachel
Jeffrey
Luther Hartley
William Mullins
Berlin Crossroads
Hay and Powell
Wolfe Creek Pike
Salem Cemtery
Donald Hartley
Children’s Hospital
Citizens Ticket Wins Hartford Local Elections
Hartford voters elected the Citizens Ticket at city hall. Elected officials include Charles Black as mayor Phillip Purcell recorder Vernon Grinstead Donnie Fields Carroll Knight (incumbents) and councilmen Rupert Howard Arthur Gibbs Buddy Gibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Citizens
City Hall
Charles Black
Phillip Purcell
Vernon Grinstead
Donnie Fields
Carroll Knight
Rupert Howard
Arthur
Buddy) Gibbs
three charges after wreck in athens involving tom bolin
An Akron man, 23 year old Tom Bolin, was cited by Athens police on three charges after a traffic accident on Central Avenue. Bolin drove left of center and struck a parked car owned by Lawrence Pierce. He faced driving while intoxicated driving left of center and public intoxication. He was taken to O Bleness Memorial Hospital for facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Tom Bolin
Athens
Central Avenue
Bolin
W. State Street
Lawrence W. Pierce
Central Ave
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
Fire Department
Fruit Outlook Uncertain After Cold Snap Says Ag Agent
Athens County extension agent Ken S Ackerman says damage to fruit crops from recent weather cannot be assessed yet. Orchard operators on higher locations report little harm from Thursday night freezing, but Ackerman notes cumulative effects from poor pollination and fertilization require several warm sunny days to judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken S. Ackerman
Athens County Cooperative Extension
Ackerman
Telephone Cables Installed in Logan Growth Project
General Telephone Co of Ohio announced a $29,500 buried cable project in the Logan exchange to upgrade service for future growth. Michael A. Castaldi Jr. said the Route 374 installation covers the Cliffs Subdivision and will replace parts of existing facilities for maintenance. The buried cable aims to minimize outages and preserve landscape while serving 7,467 phones in 308 square miles of Hocking and Vinton Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Logan Exchange
General Telephone Co
Ohio
Michael A. Castaldi Jr
Logan Commercial
Cliffs
Castaldi
Hocking
Vinton
Baptism Planned at New Haven United Methodist Church
The Rev. William DeMoss will baptize individuals and receive new members during the 9:45 a.m. worship at New Haven United Methodist Church on Palm Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Cohn Seeks Unified Athens in City Council Bid
Norman H. Cohn Republican candidate for councilman at large urged unity between the university and city. Speaking before Pi Beta Phi at Ohio University he outlined a busy campaign with coffee socials and speaking events. Campaign staff and volunteers were announced with John Good as chairman and Ira Brasch as deputy administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman H. Cohn
Athens
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Ohio University
Cohn
Dohn
John Good
Dena Winokur
Max E. Shively
Walter M. Brasch
Jim Golding
Scott Barren
Harry Sova
Darryl Ross
Ira Brasch
Rich Baker
Edward Newman
Phyllis Shively
Good
Fire causes loss at 36 Roy Ave home
The Plains Volunteer Fire Department reports a second floor fire at 36 Roy Ave caused by an electric blanket in Donald Erwin’s home. Lt. Clyde D. Baker said eight volunteers responded at 12 10 a.m. to confine damage to beds, clothing, and limited smoke in the two second floor bedrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Ave
Plains Volunteer Fire Department
Clyde D. Baker
Donald Erwin
Erwin
Baker
Murray City Eagles Dance at Eagles Hall
Murray City Eagles host a members and guests dance at Eagles Hall on Saturday with Zieler Brothers performing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event invites all members to enjoy music and dancing at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray City
Murray City Eagles
Eagles Hall
Zieler Brothers
Daning
Chamber Addresses Growth and Air Quality Debate
Gills, a 39 year veteran of the electric power industry, urged Ohio lawmakers and environmentalists to accept interim air quality control techniques to avoid shutdowns. He noted Ohio Power’s practice of high smoke stacks as effective against ground deposits, and spoke to an audience including State Sen. Harry Armstrong and State Reps. Buzz Ball and Oakley Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Power
Harry Armstrong
Buzz Ball
Oakley Collins
Marion
Gills
Appalachian Power Co
Virginia
Ohio Power Co
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
Canton Chamber of Commerce
Virginia State
C of C
Donald Barrett
Ohio University
Claude Sowle
Stanley Mechem
Y Unity Singers
YWCA
Lancaster
O'Bleness Memorial Hospital Notes
Visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. with maternity hours 2 30 3 30 and 7 to 8 p.m. Two visitors per patient hour allowed in maternity. No visitors under 16 in pediatrics or maternity. Births listed include Sandra Tedrow and others from Athens New Marshfield Nelsonville The Plains McArthur Millfield Glouster and more. Dismissals include Garnett M Whan Miner McAllister and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Tedrow
David Black
Carrie Smith
Athens
Bonnie Staton
John Smith
Nelsonville
Wilbur Powell
the Plains
Charles Woodrum
McArthur
Esther Shields
Millfield
Bessie Thompson
Glouster
Teen transported to hospital after 1:30 a.m. EMS call
Emergency Medical Service responded at 1:30 a.m. to 738 Warner Ave for Miss Robin L. Colburn, 16, who was ill and was taken to Hocking Valley Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOGAN
Warner Ave
Robin L. Colburn
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
People's League Presents Free Movie Night in Nelsonville
The People's Rights and Benefits League will host a free community film night at 232 Fort St in Nelsonville featuring Johnny Appleseed A Legend of the Frontier Life Slapstick and There Was Light with Happy Harrio the Clown. Refreshments will be sold and youth volunteers will assist. The event kicks off a new weekly program supporting low income residents across Hocking Athens and Perry counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Happy Harrio the Clown
People’s Rights and Benefits League
Pr&bl
Johnny Appleseed
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Charlie Chase
Monty Banks
Fatty Arbuckle
Larry Lemon
Andy Clyde
Young Citizens Club
Fort St
League
Community Action Program
Hocking
Athens
Perry
Nelsonville Man Cited In Mishap
Oliver R. Bishop of Nelsonville was cited for driving while intoxicated after a two car collision on Canal Street. He struck a parked truck owned by Donald T. Frank of 105 East Columbus Avenue. Moderate damage occurred to both vehicles. Bishop faces Mayor's Court Saturday.
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Nelsonville
Oliver R. Bishop
Canal Street
Bishop
Donald T. Frank
East Columbus Street
Glouster Club Hears Article on Dr LeFever
The Glouster Rothwell Club met at the Hotel Gordon with 13 members. Mrs. Harold Vaughn hosted. Mrs. T. A. Noon read a Glouster Press full-page article on Dr. Errett LeFever, a longtime Glouster physician and state legislator, published December 1946. Members offered memories of the late doctor over a Easter-themed salad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Glouster Rothwell Club
Gordon
Harold Vaughn
T. A. Noon
Errett LeFever
Mount St Mary Hospital Admits Local Residents
Mount St Mary Hospital notes admissions of Clifford Stephenson John A Spencer both from New Straitsville and Mrs Rose Millican Mrs Rush Dean James Stapleton all from Nelsonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Clifford Stephenson
John A. Spencer
New Straitsville
Rose Millican
Rush Dean
James Stapleton
Nelsonville
Eastern Star Chapter Plans Sunday Initiatory Practice
Nelsonville activity notes the Order of the Eastern Star Eudora Chapter No. 72 meeting at the Temple Sunday at 2 p.m. to rehearse initiatory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Order of the Eastern Star
Eudora
Temple
Future Farmers Install Officers
The Future Farmers of America district banquet in Nelsonville installed new officers and awarded chapters. Speaker Mike Wise of Hannan Trace urged members to strive for excellence, ending with a poem titled Man. New district officers include President Dave Brian, Vice President David Barrett, Secretary Mark Harden, Treasurer Debbie Perry, Reporter Larry Knipe, and Sentinel Larry Speakman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Future Farmers of America
FFA
Hocking Valley Motor Lodge
Tri-County Joint Vocational High School
Mike Wise
Hannan Trace
Ohio State University
Dave Brian
Gallipolis
David
Class Plans For Easter Services
The Sunbeam Class of Oakdale Church of Christ met at the church with President Pearl Loomis in charge. Plans include an Easter Sunrise Communion Service on April 22 at 6 30 a.m. followed by breakfast after the 9 30 a.m. Bible School hour. An Easter egg hunt for primary children and a cantata by the choir directed by Mrs Harvey Terry. Memorials for flowers are requested to be at the church by April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Sunbeam
Oakdale Church of Christ
Pearl Loomis
Harvey Terry
Logan Band to Compete in State High School Contest
Logan High School Concert Band travels to Northland High School auditorium Columbus for the State High School Band contest hosted by the Ohio Music Education Association. Buses depart at 11 a.m. return about 5 p.m. The band performs at 1 30 p.m. with public invited. Ratings cover one required selection two chosen numbers and sight reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Ohio Music Education Association
Northland High School
Columbus
Hocking Valley Community Hospital Names Transfer List
A list from Hocking Valley Community Hospital includes Harold Daubinmire Sugar Grove Pearl Stump Miss Robin Colburn Michael Blair Dale Sigler Mrs Albert Sheets Mrs Hubert Taulbee and Mrs Winifred Engle all of Logan plus Miss Debbie Turner John Cox Ray Burns Joseph Hartman Mrs Lilly McCombs and transfer to the Long Term Care Unit Miss Viola Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Daubinmire
Sugar Grove
Pearl Stump
Robin Colburn
Michael Blair
Dale Sigler
Albert Sheets
Hubert Taulbee
Winifred Engle
Logan
Debbie Turner
John Cox
Ray Burns
Joseph Hartman
Lilly McCombs
Viola Weaver
Burr Oak Hosts April Meetings and Social Events
Burr Oak Lodge will host multiple groups through April including Columbus and Southern Electric Co with 21 members, Nationwide Insurance with 35, and Pennsville Methodist Church with 20 at 7:30 p.m. A United Telephone conference for 30, Progressive Study Club dinner for 16, and Ohio Highway Safety two day meetings for 15 follow. An Athens Instructional Resource Center luncheon April 26, plus an April 28 anniversary party and a 75-person wedding reception. Pilgrim Hill Grange from Chesterhill reserves a dinner for 30 on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Burr Oak Lodge
Columbus and Southern Electric Co
Nationwide Insurance Co
Pennsville Methodist Church
United Telephone Co
Progressive Study Club of
Ohio Department of Highway Safety
Instructional Resource Center of
Athens
Pilgrim Hill Grange
Chesterhill
Circle GLOUSTER Oakdale Friendship Circle Meets at Brunt Home
The Oakdale Friendship Circle met at Donna Mae Brunt’s home with Linda Hooper in charge. Members sang America, recited the Lords Prayer, and notes were read including the secretary and treasurer reports. Virginia Moore and Geneva Jewell won contests and the door prize. Thelma House attended as a guest. May meeting set for Della Loomis’s home with Peggy Lunsford and Donna Brunton organizing contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Oakdale
Thelma House
Powhatten Point
Della Loomis
Peggy Lunsford
Donna Brunton
Jacksonville VFW Post 9866 Election May 6
Nomination and election of officers are planned when the Jacksonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9866 meets May 6 at 2 p.m. The Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Jacksonville Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Ladies Auxiliary
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Hocking Commissioners OK
George Mara
J. J. Tolliver and Sons
J&r Auto Parts
Bob's Auto Wrecking
Kenneth Michel
Jack Cummins
Ohio Valley Health Services Foundation, Inc
Cummins
Economic Development Administration
Robert Ricketts
Ricketts
John Cherry
New Plymouth
Earl and Erwin Blacksone
Marjory McCormick
Meigs
Henry Keefer
Hollis Stalder
Thomas Hartley
Citizens Ticket
Hartford Victor
Dan Dry
Kristina Wein
Natalie Young
Jeff Turner
Frank Turner
Route 681
Dennis Gross
New Marshfield
Garnett M. Whan
Miner McAllister
Michael Kovlan
Edward Greer
Gray Webb
John McDonald
Orville Caster
Lela Todd
Ralph Longstreth
Charles Holland
John Midkiff
Adrian Harmony
People’s League
Edwin Pyke
Tion
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Dr. LeFever
Burr Oak
VFW
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