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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1968

Page

20

Rockbridge Flooding Remedy Discussed by Officials

Hocking County commissioners and engineer Clyde C Underwood discussed remedy for a flooding problem in front of the Rockbridge post office and the approval of a subdivision plat at Buchtel. Underwood said a contractor would be engaged to fix the drainage, while the plat faced standard and road dedication requirements, with a two step process of owner dedication and commissioner acceptance. Names listed include Neil Dillon and multiple residents across Glouster, Murray City, Union Furnace, Logan, New Straitsville, Carbondale, and Nelsonville.

Underwood Forrest Moore Dillon

Worthman Welcomes Daughter at Hocking Valley Hospital

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Robert G Worthman of Logan at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Admitted were Mrs Ella Sheppard John Starner Debra Thompson Joseph Carmean Oscar Smith of New Straitsville and others including Mrs Joseph Spackey and Mrs Lucy Harvey Walter Voris. In Nelsonville the Junior High Band Mothers will sell homemade candy during intermission at the band concert Tuesday night at the junior high school.

Robert G. Worthman Logan Ella Sheppard John Starner Debra Thompson Joseph Carmean Oscar Smith New Straitsville Joseph Spackey Lucy Harvey Walter Voris Nelsonville

Poston PTA seeks levy support for Nelsonville York schools

At the Poston Elementary PTO April meeting in Nelsonville a seven mill tax levy proposed for May 7 ballot was discussed by Richard Hubbard and Roland Pierce. Officers were elected Carlisle Huddy president Dean Kennard vice president Mary Huddy secretary Connie McClain treasurer. The group praised PTO purchases and planned a combined band and music program for May.

Nelsonville Poston Carl Huddy Dean Kennard Mary Huddy Connie McClain Hedge Stenson PTO William Theisen Joe Andrews Nelsonville Elementary

Bridge Work Continues in Hocking County

Clyde QC Underwood told Hocking County Commissioners that Goose Creek bridge at South Bloomingville will be repaired in daytime with the span open to traffic morning and evening to minimize disruption. He said Bensonhaver bridge on Twp 293 has been completed.

Logan Hocking County Clyde QC Underwood Goose Creek South Bloomingville Bensonhaver

Nelsonville Rainbow Girls plan Sunday church observance

Nelsonville Assembly No 109 and Rainbow Advisory Board members will meet Sunday at 10 15 a m in front of First Christian Church to attend church services as part of a special observance.

Nelsonville Assembly Order of the Rainbow Girls The Rainbow Advisory Board First Christian Church

Local residents listed in hospital staff notices

Jesse Altman Walker age 57 of Logan Route 3 laborer at a brickyard and Nellie Gail Sparks age 57 of Logan in the dietary department at Mount St. Marys Hospital are named in a community labor and hospital staff notice.

Jesse Altman Walker Logan Rt Nellie Gail Sparks Logan Mount St. Mary’s Hospital

Logan Recreation hires summer pool staff

LOGAN The Recreation Commission of the City of Logan hired pool personnel at a special meeting Thursday night. George Stump was hired as assistant recreation director and pool manager, Audrey Townsend as assistant pool manager, with Chris Anderson named senior lifeguard, Chuck Kemper junior lifeguard, Mark Hurt as substitute lifeguard, Paula Hummel as ticket taker, Phyllis Martin as girls basket room attendant, and Jerry Huber as boys basket room attendant.

Logan Recreation Commission of the City of Harry Westfall George Stump Audrey Townsend Chris Anderson Chuck Kemper Mark Hurt Paula Hummel Phyllis Martin Jerry Huber

Pythians Plan Joint Party In Nelsonville Hall

Valley Lodge No 169 Knights of Pythias met at Pythian Hall to plan a joint Pythian Sisters and Knights party and potluck dinner scheduled for next Wednesday at 6 30 p.m Mrs Cora Hopstetter of Nelsonville left for Westerville to attend the wedding of Miss Lynda Marie Douglas daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Douglas former Nelsonville residents The wedding will be at Saint James Church Columbus with a reception following

Nelsonville Cora Hopstetter Westerville Lynda Marie Douglas Floyd, Douglas Saint James Church Columbus

Young Republicans Hear Roger Cloud in Nelsonville

In Nelsonville the Young Republican Club at First Presbyterian Church hosted State Auditor Roger Cloud who urged mobilizing youth in voting. He warned many in their 20s and seniors over 65 do not vote and could influence elections, noting actions by schools and governments affect every family.

Nelsonville Roger Cloud Young Republican Club First Presbyterian Church

Girl Hunts Mushrooms At Age 4

Lynn Bachus four-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Bachus of John Street is described as one of the area’s youngest mushroom hunters. Her three-year-old sister also joins the hunts but cannot yet identify mushrooms. Thursday morning the family searched for mushrooms and Lynn located a patch of 16.

Nelsonville Lynn Bachus Albert Bachus John Street Lynn

Alumni Banquet for Nelsonville York Graduates Planned

Nelsonville York Alumni Association holds its first banquet on May 25 at the Nelsonville Elks Hall with serving beginning at 7 30 p m. Senior students are organizing the event for the recently consolidated high school alumni.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York City Nelsonville-York Alumni Association Nelsonville Elks Hall

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