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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1973

Page

20

Murray City foot bridge replacement and Murray recreation plans

Hocking County commissioners discussed replacing the Snowfork Creek foot bridge in Murray City and using recreation funds for a fenced area with playground equipment and a baseball diamond. They also reviewed closing Road 348 in Green Two, heard budget notes, and received updates on hospital delinquent accounts and county radio units.

Murray Bridge George Lovell Logan Murray City Green Two Hocking Don Swyers Snowfork Creek Swyers Sunday Creek Coal Co

Corrigan Named Manager of Logan Trailer Sales

Corrigan, longtime City Loan and Savings Co. employee, named manager of Logan Trailer Sales Inc. He has worked in Chillicothe Waverly Logan Nelsonville Columbus and Athens. He led Nelsonville Parade of the Hills in 1962 1963 and served as Nelsonville Rotary Club president. He and wife Mary will move to Logan with three children.

Logan Charles Corrigan Logan Trailer Sales, Inc City Loan and Savings Co Corrigan Chillicothe Waverly Nelsonville Columbus Athens Mary Jerri Shearer Peggy Bean Reynoldsburg Larry Corrigan Ohio University

Tri County FFA Awards At Nelsonville Banquet

Tri-County Joint Vocational School FFA held its annual banquet at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge. Members received various awards including Biff Krebs for Sales and Service, Sharon Hart for ornamental horticulture, Ron Huffins for extemporaneous speaking, Mark Arrowsmith for prepared speaking, Fred Pennington for forestry, Tim Coakley for soil and water management, Don Johnson for livestock production, and Denise Dawley as star chapter member. An overall 300 cases were sold by FAA members.

Nelsonville Tri- County Joint Vocational School Future Farmers of America Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Biff Krebs Freddy Justice Sharon Hart Ron Huffins Tri-County Mark Arrowsmith Fred Pennington Tim Coakley Don Johnson Scholastic FAA Denise Dawley FFA

Injury Reported In Wreck At Canal And Monroe

Police reported one injury in an intersection crash at Canal and Monroe. Driver Robert Smith from Belpre crossed left of center and struck a utility pole damaging the car. passenger Letha Atkinson of Parkersburg suffered head injuries and was taken to Mount Saint Marys Hospital. Smith faces mayor's court on April 28.

Nelsonville Canal Monroe Streets Robert Smith Florence St Belpre Letha Atkinson Parkersburg Mount Saint Mary’s Hospital Emergency Medical Service Smith Canal Street

Mount St. Mary Hospital Notes

Nellie Monroe and Wendell Nelson of Nelsonville with Norbert Johnston of Glouster, Junior Dowler of Athens Route 2, Jack Andrews of Glouster Route 3. Flossie Morman transferred to University Hospital Columbus. David Ellis, Lorena Seel, Sarah McCune, Oakley Farmer, Bessie Sherman, Weldon Grath listed.

Nellie Monroe Wendell Nelson Nelsonville Norbert Johnston Glouster Junior Dowler Athens Jack Andrews Flossie Morman University Hospital, Columbus David Ellis Lorena Seel Sarah McCune Oakley Farmer Bessie Sherman Weldon Grath

Wellston Lions host district officers dinner meeting

The Wellston Lions Club welcomed Lions International dignitaries and local officers at a Coach House dinner. Ed Palmer presided while Richard Turner and Merrill Hartle spoke on the world’s largest service group and local club activities including Halloween parade Easter egg hunt and bloodmobile May 2. Five new members were inducted and Rio Grande College vocalists performed after the meeting.

Wellston Wellston Lions Club Coach House Ed Palmer Lew Davis Wkov Radio Lions International Richard Dick) Turner Jackson Gallipolis Lions Merrill Hartle Piketon Hartle Goodyear Atomic Pike County Lions Club Bundy Presbyterian Fellowship Hall Lake Wellston State Department of Natural Resources Robert Wood Rich Harold Massie Southern Ohio Coal Co Guy Waldron Trumbull Corp William Dunn Wellston Junior Greg Yates McNally- Pittsburg Manufacturing Co Rio Grande College

Woman Charged After Wreck in Nelsonville

Ruth Hatfield of Route 1 Nelsonville was charged with improper changing of lanes after a collision on Poplar Street. She said she tried to park beside a car owned by Jesse Hiles at 570 Poplar St and struck the left rear fender with her right front. She must appear in Nelsonville Mayors Court on April 28.

Nelsonville Ruth Hatfield Hatfield

Bunny Ball Promenades at Trimble Elementary in Glouster

Bunny Ball a semi formal dance hosted by Glouster Jobs Daughters last Saturday at Trimble Elementary School Gym featured music by the Cyclones. The International Order of Jobs Daughters meets first and third Mondays at 7 30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. A car wash benefit at Huds Service Station is planned for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Glouster Garden Club will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Harold Strohmeyers Main Street home.

Glouster Glouster Jobs Daughters Trimble Cyclones International Order of Jobs Daughters Masonic Temple Jobs Daughters Huds Harold Strohmeyer Main Street

Five Fined By Mayor In Logan

Logan results from the mayor's court show five persons fined and two bonds forfeited. The fined individuals include Wayne E. Green, Betty A. McNeely, Paul J. Acker, Ronald W. Sigler, and Mary K. Fox with fines ranging from 10 to 15 dollars plus costs. Forfeitures of 30 dollars each were posted by Gary E. Boals and Carol S. Gebhart for stop sign and speeding violations.

Logan M. B. Haney Wayne E. Green Betty A. McNeely E. Second St Paul J. Acker West St Ronald W. Sigler Mary K. Fox N. Orchard St Gary E. Boals Carol S. Gebhart Ravenna

Three Cabins Entered Reported in Hocking County

Logan Ohio Hocking County Sheriff reports three cabin break ins with items stolen. Charlie Geil 1321 Church St says tools and a railroad lantern were taken from his Old McArthur Road cabin. Hobart Steel on Laurel Run at State Route 56 reports a television set and an antique pistol missing. John C Lasick of Columbus reports a Polaroid camera a shotgun and a 22 caliber pistol stolen from a Waltz Road cabin. All cases under investigation.

Logan Hocking County

Free Movie Saturday in Nelsonville Easter observance

Officials from People's Rights and Benefits League report success of last Saturdays free film showing. This Saturday at 7 30 p m in their hall 232 Fort St Nelsonville the program includes Skinny and Fatty The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and U S Route 1 with guest clown Happy Harrio.

Nelsonville People’s Rights and Benefits League Fort St Japan Sleepy Hollow Scabod Crane Maine Florida Happy Harrio the Clown Young Citizens Club Nelsonville - Buchtel - Murray Edwin Pyke League Pyke Harry Smith Dena Kirkendall Florence Kasler Ruth Kennedy

Baptists Plan Smorgasbord in Nelsonville

The First Baptist Church of Nelsonville sponsors a smorgasbord on April 28 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge. Tickets are sold by church members. For information contact Marcia Conrad or Goldie Brunston.

Nelsonville First Baptist Church of Hocking Valley Motor Lodge Marcia Conrad Goldie Brunston

Clean-Up To Begin On Monday In Nelsonville

Nelsonville city trucks will start Monday for the annual spring clean-up run by the Nelsonville Garden Club. Safety Director Paul Altier outlined routes with areas: Monday west end from Columbus and Madison streets, Tuesday central city and north end, Wednesday east end. Residents should place trash at the curb in boxes bags or other suitable containers.

Nelsonville Paul Altier Columbus Madison Streets North End

Appointment of Administratrix in Inez Easler estate

Betty K Poffenbarger of Alexander Street Athens Ohio appointed Administratrix of the Estate of Inez Easler deceased in Athens County. Creditors must file claims within four months. Also Dover Township Trustees invite bids by May 11 1973 at noon for one new Galion 450 motor grader with trade-in, terms pending available funds. Bid terms and specifications available from Clerk Jane Hanning.

Betty K Poffenbarger Alexander Street Athens Ohio Inez Easler Athens County Ohio Lowell B. Howard Dover Township Board of Trustees Jane Hanning Millfield

Notice of Probate and Public Auction in Athens County

Legal notices in Athens Ohio announce Jackky White as ancillary administrator of L. R. Reese estate with suit to sell real estate to pay debts. The same issue lists a sheriff sale of real estate in Athens City to satisfy a claim against Donald K. Barstow et al with sale set for May 19 1973 at 10:00 AM and price minimum of $28,000.

Legal Notice Court OF Common Pligas Probate Athens County Ohio Jackky White L. R. Reese Lyman G Reese Coolville Don Sivert Cheslea Marquit Lo G Reese Leota Reese Donald K. Barstow Court House Athens Athens, State of Inlet No. 2 Mill St Martha J. Day W. B Lawrence Luella Fr. Moore Martha J Day Martha J. Wolfe Paul &. Brown Lawrence Grey

Petition for public road in Trimble Township Ohio

Freeholders petition Athens County Commissioners to establish a public road in Trimble Township Section 16 starting about 400 yards north of Glouster and running east 300 yards. North side property owned by Helen Everett Holmes. south side property owned by Mary Williams McKee. Viewing set April 23 1973 at 2 30 p m and hearing April 30 1973 at 10 30 a m in County Commissioners office. Ruth H Seaman Clerk.

Board of Athens County Commissioners Athens County Ohio Trimble Township Glouster Corporation Helen Everett Holmes Mary Williams McKee Board of County Commissioners County Commissioners Court House Athens Ruth H. Seaman

Britton Divorce Case Notifies Albert Britton in Ohio

Case No CI-73-33 in Athens County Court lists Sandra Sue Britton as plaintiff seeking divorce custody of a minor child alimony and support. Defendant Albert Leon Britton last known c/o Catherine Britton Route 1 Stewart Ohio or residence unknown must answer within 28 days after final June 15 1973 publication.

Otio Hule Mary Mechem Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas Probate Athens Co Ohio Albert Leon Britton Catherine Britton Stewart Sandra Sue Britton Court of Common Pleas Athens County Marjorie Mitchell

Notice in re Estate of Roy Brandeberry

Common Pleas Court of Athens County notifies Ellen Looker of a February 20 1973 filing by Hughes Funeral Home to relieve from administration the estate of Roy Brandeberry. Hearing set for April 23 1973 at 10:00 a.m. before the Probate Division. Witness Harold J. Rose seal date March 30 1973.

Court OF Common Pleas OF Athens County Court of Common Pleas William Francis Clark Lowell B. Howard Beth A. Roberts Common Pleas Court Ohio Roy Brandeberry Roy E. Brandeberry Ellen Looker Cavalry Boulevard Richmond Virginia Hughes Funeral Home, Inc David H. Hughes Harold J. Rose

Athens invites bids for five city vehicles

The City of Athens Ohio invites sealed bids by April 27 1973 for five motor vehicles to serve Fire Chief Investigator Juvenile Officer Police Cruiser and City Official Staff. Each bid must include full company name and a 10 percent bid bond or certified check. Bond or check returned if bids are rejected or after contract execution. Phillip E Goldsberry.

Director of Public Service Safety Athens Ohio Ora Trautwein Associates Incor- Grae North High Street Orthington Phillip S. Goldsberry Phillip E. Goldsberry

Haydenville Auction At Lunds April Twenty First

Auctioneer Bill Brown posts a sale in Haydenville listing a recliner chair coffee table end table throw rugs carpet remnants metal kitchen cabinets AM FM radios six metal doors and assorted items. Not responsible for accidents.

B&w Ruby Glass Cambridge Glass Bill Brown

Wilkesville Ohio Household Auction Catalog Items

A Wilkesville Ohio listing details a large assortment of household goods and personal items for sale. The collection includes furniture such as two living room suites, a maple dinette set, chairs, tables, a dining room chair, beds and dressers, appliances like an air conditioner an electric range two refrigerators a console stereo with AM FM radio two TV antennas and additional kitchen and utility items. Firearm noted as British rifle 303 caliber in very good condition along with two National cash registers and a variety of miscellaneous objects.

Wilkesville Ohio Tyler Hussman

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the Messenger Fri Ui Cna George Mara John Bumgardner Highway Department Leonard Lehman Douglas Rice Earl Bowlby John Owens Lehman James Frey J. David Arledge Hocking Valley Community Hospital Don Young Boots and Saddles Young County Highway Department Bernard E. Bouman Ohio Environmental Protection Agency Haydenville Tri-County Ffa Manford Casto Keith Thomas Greg Shaner Sentinel Tim Person Ron Huffines Howard Anderson Mike Mantle Dave Frank Mike Wise Ohio Ffa Association Mount St. Mary Hospital Baptists Ruse Dve. Et al Globe American Casualty Company Homer B. Gall, Jr Mary E. Downs North College Street P.O Mary Downs Albany Orville Caster Downs Walker,mollica & Gall White U. S. 33 South Memory Gardens Max Taylor Karl White Elmwood Russell- Light Sheridan's Amesville Belpre Dairyette Washington Blvd Bill Wade Bradford Auction Co Critt Bradford Racine Ohio Auctioneers Association Kenneth Swain Darly Alban Gallipolis Oak Hill Ryoma Greenhouse Union ST Bromley Kerr Hunter Hardware Conway Diet Institute Lakeview Center Whites Mill Rt Athens, O West Pomeroy Recovery E. Main. Pomeroy Junction St. Rts J.D. Lunch Daniel Danny Sayre Earl White B & G Auction W. State St Freedam Athens Mental Health Center
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