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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1968

Page

9

Flag display etiquette and memorial customs discussed

The article explains proper flag display practices for homes and businesses, noting special days in May such as Mothers Day and Memorial Day. It describes half mast rules, local cemetery observances at Green Lawn, and proposed but unadopted public-square customs for honoring veterans, including Vietnam veterans, with flags at half mast during funerals.

United States of America Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Camp Fire United States Green Lawn Cemetery Green Lawn Don Wolfe Veterans Post Nelsonville

Traffic Fines Are Levied

Logan Fabio Hurtado aged 25 of Athens was fined 10 dollars with costs and a suspended fine by Mayor Merrill B Haney Thursday night Otto Tles 51 of Nelsonville was fined 10 dollars with 5 dollars suspended on an assured clear distance citation Roger McNeely 19 of Enterprise was fined 10 dollars with costs for using alleys as a thoroughfare Mark Van Duren 63 of Logan forfeited 30 dollar bond for failure to yield right of way Also forfeiting bonds Eugene Underwood 34 of Pompey for assured clear distance 20 dollars James Emrick 21 of Athens improper backing 20 dollars Jerry Cottrill 19 of Columbus obstruction on street 20 dollars James Spicer 19 of Logan speed 35 dollars.

Logan Fabio Hurtado Athens Merrill B. Haney Otto Tles Nelsonville Roger McNeely Enterprise Mark van Duren Eugene Underwood Pomeroy James Emrick Jerry Cottrill Columbus James Spicer

Names Listed in Dismissal Case During Local Proceedings

A roster of individuals including Mrs Betty Stufflebean Miss Judy Campbell Mrs Norma J Evans Mrs Helen Peacok and others from Nelsonville Athens Glouster and Logan is recorded as dismissed alongside several other party names such as Mrs James Taylor and daughter Mrs Frederick Weghorst and son Mrs Dorothy Graham Miss Carolyn Bailey Mrs Linda Skidmore and Miss Rita Wilson.

Betty Stufflebean Logan Michael Reeves Nelsonville John Johnson Judy Campbell Malta Norma J. Evans Helen Peacock Glouster Larry L. Monk June Snyder Athens Mary Friel James Taylor Frederick Weghorst Dorothy Graham Carolyn Bailey Linda Skidmore Rita Wilson

Nelsonville Eagles Aerie 391 Meeting Tuesday

The Nelsonville Eagles Aerie 391 will meet on Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Eagles Hall on Washington Street for the nomination of officers for the new term.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Eagles Aerie 391 Eagles Hall Washington Street

Glass Plant Tour Slated

Logan Hocking County Extension Homemakers Council sponsors a tour to Viking and Fenton Glassware Co on Tuesday May 14. Chartered buses depart Logan Scenic Lanes at 7 a.m. and return at 7 p.m. Tickets cost 5.75 dollars, covering transportation and insurance. Lunch stop at a Marietta cafeteria at noon. Remaining 17 tickets sold on a first come first served basis.

Logan — Hocking County Extension Homemakers Council Viking and Fenton Glassware Co Logan Marietta

Van Curen Returns To Commission Post

Commissioners meet at full strength as Thomas Van Curen returns by ambulance from Doctors Hospital Columbus for Thursday session. He drives from home to Logan for the session but skips the road tour and afternoon deliberations. Nelsonville area arum sale scheduled at Deanville Chapel on May 2.

van Curen Logan — Hocking Thomas van Curen Doctors Hospital Columbus Logan Nelsonville Deanville Chapel

Youth Rally To Be Held At First Methodist Church

Nelsonville Methodist Youth Fellowship hosts the Logan Nelsonville Sub District Youth Rally Sunday 2 30 to 4 p m at First Methodist Church Chillicothe District Gateway Quartet from Logan will sing with group singing worship and fellowship Elections for sub district officers and a Youth School of Missions presentation will take place A 25 cent membership fee applies and Nelsonville members are asked to bring homemade cookies for refreshments

Nelsonville

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits Five Patients

Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Ervin Waddell Mrs Paul Blosser Logan Mrs Robert Robb Mrs Gerald Tope and son Irvin Chil cote Mrs Margaret Bohnen kamp for treatment or observation.

Hocking Valley Community Hospital Ervin Waddell Paul Blosser Logan Robert Robb Gerald Tope Irvin Chilcote Margaret Bohnenkamp

County Commissioners mark 150th anniversary by adopting praise

The commissioners observed the 150th anniversary of the first county meeting held April 25 1818 by adopting a resolution praising county officials for a century and a half of public service. They inspected roads and drainage, noted overloaded timber and mineral transport damage, and discussed insurance and bonds with several local and regional entities.

Logan Hocking Hocking County Goat Run Calvin Howard St. Clair West Logan Frank Watters Buchtel Eugene Kinnison Paul Hartman Clyde O. Underwood Hartman Underwood

Keynes Brothers Obtain Zoning Certificate for Twin Silos

A zoning certificate was issued Thursday to Keynes Brothers grain dealers for 30000 to construct twin grain storage silos.

Logan Keynes Brothers

Commissioners Place Limits On Five Bridges

New load and speed limits were set by Hocking County commissioners for five bridges. Three bridges on Route 174, Route 178, and Route 249 allow 10 mph and 12 tons, enabling school buses and loaded dump trucks. Two poor conditions bridges on Route 261 and Route 118 restrict traffic to one auto and three tons.

LOGAN Hocking County Creamery Hill Salt Creek Sams Creek Queer Creek Clyde O. Underwood Thomas Road Hocking River Rockbridge

Nelsonville Garden Club Open Meeting Highlights

The Nelsonville Presbyterian Church hosted the garden club open meeting with fifty members and guests in attendance. Hostesses Mrs. Gertrude Snackenburg and Mrs. Hazel Mellinger welcomed attendees as Ed ward L. Pitner presented an illustrated talk titled Through The Year With Wildflowers, followed by a social hour and spring flower arrangements on display.

Nelsonville Presbyterian Church

Circle Five Meets At Methodist Church

Mrs. Gar net Schoonover hosted Circle Five at First Methodist Church in Nelsonville with Mrs. Bessie Ball and Mrs. Pearl Williams assisting. The program titled Time of Hope God s Promise To Man. Circle Leader Mrs Ball led a brief business session and the May meeting date will be announced.

Nelsonville Garnet Schoonover Poplar Street Circle Five First Methodist Church Bessie Ball Pearl Williams

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