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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1964

Page

5

Three Persons Injured in Eight Wrecks Reported

Logan city police and the Hocking County Sheriff's Department documented eight weekend traffic incidents. Bryant Hartman, 4, of 498 Zanesville Ave., sustained serious facial abrasions and a leg fracture, later moved to Mount St. Mary Hospital after initial care at Hocking Valley Hospital. The 8:08 p.m. Saturday crash at Zanesville and Carlin Aves involved a grandfather’s truck and Albert Thompson, 42, of New Lexington Route 1. no charges were filed. A Thornville couple, Elmer Kisor, 44, and Ruth Kisor, 53, were treated after a Route 664 collision. Kisor suffered a left clavicle fracture and was moved to Newark hospital. Ruth was released. James Bartow, 21, Haydenville, received a left-of-center citation for the same collision. Fred Karr, 55, backed into Bruce Thompson’s vehicle at Shake Shoppe lot on W Hunter St.. no charges filed. Donnie M. (text incomplete).

Logan Logan City Hocking County Albert W. Thompson New Lexington Thornville James F. Bartow Haydenville Kisor Hocking Valley Hospital Newark Ruth Kisor Bartow Fred H. Karr Laurelville Bruce R. Thompson New Straitsville Shake Shoppe W. Hunter St Donnie M

Major Davis to Teach Military Science at Louisiana State U

Major David I. Davis and family head from Germany to Baton Rouge where he will assume the post of associate professor of military science and tactics at the State University of Louisiana on August 31. Davis, his wife and two children will visit Nelsonville before moving to their new station.

Nelsonville L. A. Davis Elizabeth St David IE. Davis David Dawne United States Germany Davis Stuttgart United States Army State University of Louisiana Baton Rouge

Powell Suggests Emergency Water Line From Burr Oak

William F. Powell 92 proposes linking to Burr Oak supply near Murray City for emergency use. He argues it could be cheaper than other options and could be kept as standby while current sources remain usable. Council plans a special committee to review finances and potential levies.

Hocking Powell Murray City Burr Oak Council Ward Phillips

Boy Struck by Car While Darting Across Fort Street

Nelsonville report says Keith Farley four and a half years old son of Roy and Laura Farley of 57 W Franklin St was knocked down Saturday around 4 15 p m by a car driven by James Max Dewhurst 36 of 593 Jackson St in front of the Kroger Super Market on Fort St The boy was conscious briefly suffered cuts and bruises to his right leg back jaw injury and contusions He was treated at Mount St Mary Hospital then released home The driver was not at fault and police issued no citations

Nelsonville Keith Farley Roy Laura Farley W. Franklin St James Max Dewhurst Jackson St Kroger Fort St Dewhurst Mount St. Mary Hospital

Intoxication Fine Levied in Nelsonville Court

William F McCollister of Nelsonville Route 2 was fined ten dollars and costs after a Saturday arraignment before Mayor William Hoffman on intoxication charges. Arnold Mathena of Mason City Hill forfeited a twenty dollar bond for failing to appear on disturbing the peace by intoxication charges.

Nelsonville William F. McCollister William Hoffman McCollister Arnold Mathena Mason City Hill

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Transfers and Admitted Names

Mount St Mary Hospital lists admissions and transfers including Mr and Mrs Russell Adams a son Nelsonville Route 1 Mr and Mrs James Dixon a daughter Gouster Route 1 Mr and Mrs James Carter a daughter Gouster Route 1 plus numerous individuals admitted such as Mary Hartley Nelsonville Route 2 Edward Mason Nelsonville Mrs Linda Vickrey New Straitsville Master Dean Cottrill Nelsonville and others. Transfer noted: George Ward Mansfield transferred to Peoples Hospital Mansfield.

Russell K. Adams Nelsonville James E. Dixon Zaleski James Carter Gouster Mary Hartley Edward Mason Linda Vickrey New Straitsville Dean E. Cottrill Caddie Ingmire Union Furnace Barbara Sikorski Glouster William Sparks Logan Olive Smith Alma Woods Athens Charles Riffle McArthur George Ward Mansfield Kristie Auflick Mary Steele Junction City Lemon Columbus Bryant Hartman Doris Sanders Trimble James Lanning Luella Lopez New Plymouth William Ritchie John Lash Patricia Pairan Mary Bright Lillian Huntley Neva Kisor Solomon Harris Buchtel Anna Canter Murray City Esther Dickerson New Lexington Glenna Reese Mark Swaim Willa Ray

Four Nelsonville Players to compete in All-Star Bowl

Four Nelsonville High School football players David Pickett Charles Anderson Pat Bullock and Hubert Call will play August 8 in Parkersburg West Virginia in the first Ohio West Virginia All Star Bowl. Buckeye League All Stars sponsor the game and tickets are available in Nelsonville at Peoples Bank.

Nelsonville High School Parkersburg W. Va David Pickett Charles Anderson Pat Bullock Hubert Call Buckeye League All-Stars Peoples Bank Nelsonville

Man Held For Hearing After Wreck

Nelsonville police arrested Wayne Carsey 52 The Plains on DWI charges after a two car collision at Canal Hocking streets. He faced a hearing before Mayor William Hoffman and was cited for conditional speed. Jolly 52 Circleville reported damage to his 1963 sedan with no injuries.

Nelsonville Wayne Carsey the Plains William Hoffman Canal- Hocking St Carsey Canal Edwin W. Jolly N. Court St Circleville

Hocking Valley Hospital Dismissals Noted

Dismissals listed include Mrs. Bertha Brown of McArthur and Walter H. Carr of Logan among others. Other entries name Jerry L. Brooks Logan Route 4 Cline Holcomb McArthur Thomas J. Robinson McArthur Alva Ducher Circleville and Bradford T. Phares Logan plus Mrs Ronald May and daughter Logan.

Bertha Brown McArthur Walter H. Carr Logan Jerry L. Brooks Cline Holcomb Thomas J. Robinson Alva N. Ducher Circleville Bradford T. Phares Ronald May

Two Men Found Guilty In Local Court Fined

NELSONVILLE Mayor William Hoffman's court Saturday night Paul Andrew Miller Route 3 pleaded guilty to a stop sign violation and was fined 10 dollars plus costs. Richard A. Anders Nelsonville pleaded innocent to driving without lights and was found guilty, fined 5 dollars plus costs.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Paul Andrew Miller Logan Richard A. Anders Hoffman

Nelsonville Residents Attend Columbus Show and Vacation Trips

Nelsonville readers report Mr and Mrs Don Taylor and daughter Janie along with Miss Lucretia Jo Hall on a Columbus trip to see Tea House of the August Moon starring Henry Morgan. Elsewhere Mr and Mrs Max Hoskins left for a two week Daytona Beach Florida vacation. Mr and Mrs Dean State and two daughters of Scott Sr spend the week at Cedar Point.

Don Taylor Janie Lucretia Jo Hall E. Washington St Columbus Tea House Henry Morgan Max Hoskins Mill St Daytona Beach Fla Dean State Scott Sr Cedar Point

Dog Barks Warn Family, Fire Destroys Garage

A garage behind the Everett Hewlett residence on Railroad Street was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon. Fire units arrived at 2:30 p.m. and removed a small tractor before flames spread. Damage included a garden cultivator, gasolene mower, motors, tools, and equipment. The blaze likely started when spray paint cans heated in an incinerator ignited nearby materials. The Hewlett family was inside. a dog alerted them. No hydrants exist south of the C and O railroad line and insurance did not cover the loss.

Nelsonville Everett Hewlett Railroad St Hewlett C&o

Man Faces Three Counts After Nelsonville Incident

Virgil Mathena of Nelsonville, 32, was arrested Saturday night on disturbing the peace by intoxication, interference with a police officer, and assault and battery. He pleaded guilty to intoxication, not guilty to the other charges, fined $10 and costs on the intoxication charge, and ordered to appear Monday at 7 30 p m before Mayor William Hoffman for the remaining charges.

Nelsonville Rex Donald Reeves Albany Virgil Mathena William Hoffman

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Major Davis Louisiana CUB Pack Den Poston Elementary School Rachel E. Yates Clements Raymond G. Tucker Zanesville Ave N. Spring St Tucker Spring St Cecil Berry Mound St Christine Backus Rockbridge Eugene Mohler Logan Route 3 William F Billy” Powell Fayette St. Powell Standard Oil Co Ohio Robinson Pomeroy, Ohio Insurance Department Athens Messenger Athens Ohio Messenger Insurance Columbus Mutual Life Insurance Company Columbus Ohio Carce Cones Greyhounds New Holland Fulton Thompson Tractor Sales and Service Spring Ave Walter Bartholomew Sylvia Dye Estella Dunbenmier Ethel Kishler Alice Wetc Enterprise America Theodore Potts Messenger Messenger Accident
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