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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1968

Page

5

Chauncey Council Debates Indian Mound Dig Plans

Chauncey officials discuss opening an Indian mound atop the hill near the reservoir and cemetery site with owner permission required before digging. They approve fencing and a plaque, seek museum handoff of findings, and consider a deputy to aid the marshal amid vandalism and dump improvements. Nearby complaints about motorcycles prompt ongoing enforcement checks and a security light at the dump.

Chauncey Re Force Eugene Brundige Athens Sirus William Henry Main Street Brundige Mound

Real Estate Taxes Collected for First Half of 1867

Logan Hocking County reports 997 546 58 dollars in real estate taxes for the first half of 1867. Treasurer Ralph Moorehead notes 21 industries and utilities paid 349 044 11, led by Ohio Fuel Gas Co at 130 494 with Chesapeake and Ohio Railway 71 232 69 and Ohio Power Co at 25 090 7. Other sizable payments include Buckeye Pipeline 4 524 12 Carborundum 7 629 85 Coffman Stair 6 072 32 Columbia Gas 11 148 69 Columbus and Southern Electric 14 766 27 General Electric 9 883 19 General Telephone 14 987 24 Goodyear 10 971 45 South Central Power Moorehead says eight firms paid in full, led by Logan Clay Products 12 337 78.

Logan — Hocking County Ralph Moorehead Moorehead Ohio Fuel Gas Co Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Ohio Power Co Buckeye Pipeline Co Carborund Columbus and Southern Ohio | Electric Co General | Electric Co General Telephone Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co South Central Power Co

Glouster Meetings Postponed and Bond Vote Promoted

The Twig reports a weekly meeting postponed to next week. A public meeting will be Tuesday at 7 3 p.m in Hollister School to promote the May 7 bond election. Trimble Local School District board members will attend. Chapter 192 CES will hold inspection ceremonies Wednesday at 8 p.m in the Masonic Temple. A 6 30 p.m dinner is planned at the Hotel Gordon.

Hollister Trimble

Marriage Licenses Issued for Saunders and Anderson

Edgar Eugene Saunders, 55, of Logan and Mary Ellen Anderson, 40, of Logan were issued marriage licenses. Saunders lists Giants Wrecking Yard Akron as his residence and Ander son as a housekeeper.

Edgar Eugene Saunders Logan Giants Wrecking Yard Akron Mary Ellen Anderson

Corning Firemen Complete 36-Hour Training Stint

Fifteen Corning volunteer firefighters earned certificates after a 36 hour fire fighting training course. Instructor Vern Sorohan praised the group for their effort during a Sunday night ceremony at the town hall. Certificates were awarded to members including Robert Parsons Danny Moore Wilmer Ankrom Clarence Dumgoody Jr Ed Ferguson Jr Harold Keller and others.

Corning Auxiliary Department Robert Parsons Danny Moore Wilmer Ankrom Clarence Dumgoody Jr Ed Ferguson Jr Harold Keller Ed Seimer Albert O. Wesney David Rodgers Elmer Glanemann Lewis B. Owrey Sr Lewis B. Owrey Jr Glen W. Dayson John Wi

New Minister Beverly To Deliver First Sermon In Logan May 5

The Rev W Jack Beverly will deliver his first sermon as pastor at First Presbyterian Church Logan on May 6 He arrives from Sardinia and is a Ohio State University alumnus with a 1961 accounting degree and 1984 divinity degree from McCormick Theological Seminary He has led church mergers and area ministry planning and serves in several Brown County church and civic roles He is married to Martha Newton of Findlay with one son Bruce Andrew 13 months old Pulpit Nominating Committee members listed

Logan W. Jackson Beverly First Presbyterian Church Sardinia Beverly Chillicothe Oho State University Ohio State Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity McCormick Theological Seminary Chicago First Presbyterian Church Evans Mowrystown-Sardinia Area United Presbyterian Church Ares Brown and Adams County Presbytery of Scioto Presbytery General Council Martha Newton Findlay Bruce Andrew

Shower Fetes Bride-Elect In Nelsonville

A bridal shower honored Miss Lindal Blackford at a Nelsonville home. Hostesses included Mrs. Sally Bowers and Mrs. James Lyons. Blackford later wed James Sickels in an open church ceremony at First Methodist Church on April 33.

Nelsonville Elsonville Lindal Blackford Donald Edv Neulsonic Sally Bowers James Lyons Ss Blackford James Sickels First Methodist Church

Cancer Drive Plans Made At Meeting

CHAUNCEY The Chauncey MC Club met at the home of Mrs. Shirley Ross with her daughters Paula and Cheryl present. They completed plans for the cancer drive and held a brief business session. Mrs. Ross received a birthday gift from club sisters. Winners of games were Mrs. Leta Davis and Mrs. Janice Pennell. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Peg Senoan’s home after April 30.

Chauncey Chauncey MC Club Shirley Ross Leta Davis Janice Pennell Peg Senoan

iGLOUSTER Meeting Notices From Local Church Civic Center

The Friseilla Class of the Methodist perch will meet Tuesday at 7 59 pm in the church social rooms with Mrs. Blanche McAfooes and her committee. The Community Development Corporation will hold a special meeting Wednesday in the Civic Center.

Methodist Perch Blanche McAfooes Community Development Corporation

Vocal Music Concert Set At School

Logan High School presents a formal concert featuring the choir girls glee club and girls ensemble in the auditorium Friday at 7 p.m. Members and their accompanists are listed along with directors Miss Minnis Louise Bowen and Theresa Brandt. Admission 1.00 for adults and .50 for students.

Logan Logan High School Susie Smith Elinda Freeman Cathy Stewart Kathy Oberlin Candy Stimson Cathy Glenn Karen Rheinscheid Linda Johnson Paula Hummel Janie Miller Anita Stevens Melodee Risch Marsha Russell Chor Lynette Gibson Girls Glee Club Patricia Zanner Ohio University Miss Minnis Louise: Bowen Theresa Brandt

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes

Hospital notes list births and dismissals including families such as Dzilis Voits and Wevhorst in Logan and Nelsonville, and individuals like James L. Taylor of Nelsonville. The assortment includes names from Athens and New Straitsville areas with several Route designations and a series of dismissals.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Dzilis Voits Cam Fred Wevhorst Logan George Post Corning Airs James L. Taylor Nelsonville William Blosser New Straitsville Oakley Farmer Venus Pitts Alice Wood Linda Skidmore Athens Walter Carsey Dorothy Graham New Strattsville Gladys Hostetter Grace Miller Malta Robert K. Dinsmoore New Marshfield Raymond J. Venrick Nelsonvile Audrey M

Circle Two Members Hear Scripture Read

Nelsonville report shows Circle Two of the First Methodist Church gathered with Mrs. Carl Duskey hosting. Mrs. Joseph Wallace read St John chapter 18 and an article Christ Is Risen by Carnet Ann Schultz. Refreshments served for 10 q2 members. Mrs. Jeanette Grim helped. Seaman Steven Mender visits his parents at 17 Church St after 15 months aboard the Navy in the Western Pacific. Endora Chapter No 72 officers hold 8 p.m. practice at the Masonic Hall.

Nelsonville Carl] Duskey Circle Two First Methodist Joseph Wallace St. John Carnet Ann Schultz Jeanette Grim Steven Mender Roland Mender Church St Navarro Western Pacific Endora Masonic Hall

Canteen Repairs To Require $500 For Logan Teen Center

At the Logan TRAP meeting the local committee reported minimum repairs of $500 are needed to render the county garage usable as a Teen Canteen. A petition to the county commissioners will be presented Thursday morning to seek permission to use the building. TRAP funds, including $456.74 from Leaders of Tomorrow and $25 from the Auxiliary Police, may cover the repairs if approved.

Logan Logan Trap Methodist Church TRAP Leaders of Tomorrow Worthington Park Wellston Merril Haney Rhea B. Brown Roy Keleh Ed Johnston Union Furnace Laurelville

Zoologist Speaks At Glouster Kiwanis Meeting

Dr. Weldon Witters of Ohio University lectured Glouster Kiwanis on radiation uses from military to medical. He demonstrated a Geiger counter and noted common items carry some radiation. A Glouster High School Key Club delegation announced an upcoming Cleveland convention. Norman Westfall cited a letter from United Telephone Co. offering a pay station on the public square.

Glouster Weldon Witters Zoological Department Ohio University William White Key Club Glouster High School Cleveland Norman Westfall Wm. D. Gay United Telephone Co Ohio Glousier

Achievement Day Slated In McArthur

The Vinton County Homemakers Achievement Day will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The program features Tom Stickley, who visited Ecuador with the International Farm Youth Exchange and has lived in Lebanon. All homemakers of the county are invited, and each should bring a sack lunch. Coffee will be served.

Twig S Spring Antique Sale Promised in Logan

A spring social and antique sale sponsored by Twig UC of Mocking Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary will run May 2 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Westminster House Presbyterian Church Market and Hunter Streets Logan. Admission is 50 cents. a food table will be offered noon and evening. Items include antique glass china silver jewelry and other articles.

Logan Twig UC Mocking Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary Westminister House the Presbyterian Church

Chauncey Meeting Schedule and Fire Chief Returns

Chauncey events list includes Chauncey Brownie Trep at 3 39 p m and Millfield Choir at 7 p m with Millfield CYF 7 30 p m followed by Mass at Chauncey Catholic Mission. Nelsonville fire chief resumes duty after 10 days off to work on a summer home near Stockport and the nearby trailer where he resides.

Chauncey Brownie Pi. Millfield Choir Millfield Chauncey Catholic Mission Nelsonville Clarence Hall Stockport

Forfeit Bond Hocking County Traffic Court Hears Cases

County Court Judge James Stilwell heard fifteen traffic cases Saturday and Monday with twenty five bonds forfeited. Defendants faced fines and costs for offenses ranging from speeding and improper passing to no operators license and defective headlights. Several bonds were forfeited for charges including driving left of center and parking on a highway. Additionally, military dispatch notes report Ralph James arriving in Viet Nam and local clergy mark Fr Charles Walsh's birthday.

LOGAN James Stilwell Patricia A. Torres Athens Cheryl R. Sanders Circleville John G. Krogulecki Frank G.gold Jr New Lexington Robert §. Tschudy Everett O. Waddell Mary Rea A Larry Gwen Lawrence Bourne New Straitsville Edward Anthony O’grady Columbus Tim Jay Good Jack W. Griffin Arthur H. Reed Wellston Earl Edward Mirgon Sugar Grave Mary Stephen Michael Bishop Akron Matthews E. Klenovic Nelsonville Gregory Earl Cashman Plymouth Michael FE Cleveland Carl W. Kaniman Westerville Martha B. Layton Elyria Clifford S. Fernald Zenia Edward Brinkman Hubert Keith Mutchler Robert A. Singer Charles L. Claybourn Lancaster

Trimble PTO Backs School Levy

A Trimble Loral PTO special meeting at Hollister School approved a 6.2 mill bond for a new elementary school. Plans include house to house canvassing, a distribution letter, and free transportation and babysitting to volunteers, with weekly Tuesday meetings through May 7.

Trimble PTO Glouster Trimble Loral Pto Hollister Robert Kolbe

Birth at Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs Gerald Tope of Logan welcome a son. Admitted are Henry Derr Bradley Smith Logan Mrs Martin B Roop Rockbridge Mrs Iven Rieder Haydenville Miss Debra Thompson and Mrs Bertha Brown.

Gerald Tope Logan Henry Derr Bradley Smith Martin B. Roop Rockbridge Iven Rieder Haydenville Debra ‘Thompson Bertha Brown

Open House to Discuss School Grades Planned

Nelsonville Junior High parents invited to an open house at the school Thursday from 7 to 8 2 p.m to discuss their children’s grades with teachers. Report cards will be issued Wednesday.

Nelsonville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ohio State Museum Youth Corps Underwood Engineering Kel Par Ford Logan Clay Products Co General Hocking Brick Co Natco Corp. National Supply Co Smead Paper Co Liam Wallace Co Ae and Western Union Fie Glouster Meetings Corning Firemen Vern Sorohan Trade and Industrial Vocational Education Service State Ete of Education Sorohan Hope Homes, Inc Lake Hope Drive State Route 278 Brown County Ministerial Association Anti-Poverty County Redevelopment Council Brown County Mental Health Association Logan Church Dean Collison Harry FE. Shaw Shirley West Lena Mack Minnie Louise Bowen Cindy Lightfoot Evans Hand W. Jackson Beyemly Joe Bruce Willames Barbara i Jack Sickels Eran Woodruff Jonson Robert Ekford Merle Towson Iglouster Meetings Trates Grace Judson Arthur Galbraith Billie Lancaster Paula Sherman Thomas Kidd Fred Conner Mary Keplar Lewis Everett Alberta Hanning Missie Bay Kiwanis McArthur Twig S Hocking County Court Spence Richard Sheward Larry Reid South Blooming Villa Douglas &. Kammerer Batavia John F. Bush New Plymouth Carolyn Steinbrik Day Buchtel Glenn E. Wollett William J. Ben‘kert III Greenville Vietnam Spec Ralph James Hubert James Madison St Viet Hoa Fort Lewis Wash San Francisco Cal Charles L. Walsh Holy Cross Catholic Church Father Walsh Son T Morton House Grand Rapids Mich Kolbe Hocking Valley Community Hospital Karla Cook Ben N. Cook
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