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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1965

Page

10

Hiring Of Hocking Poverty Secretary Is Puzzle

Logan a CAP panel questions the hiring of Mrs Cecile Berry as antipoverty secretary. Grant Malone, the CAP director, refused to confirm official hiring despite indicating Berry was working on a trial basis. The six month federal grant funds the director and secretary salaries while four of ten committee members supported the hire. Berry said she has no immediate action plans.

Hocking County Antipoverty Action Office Cecil Betty Lou) Berry Community Action Program Messenger Newsphoto Hocking Poverty Logan Hocking County Antipoverty Grant Malone CAP Berry Malone Frank Watters Brady Waugh Mrs. Berry Watters Waugh Young Cal Don G. Young Roberta Ann Bobbie Washington County University of Colorado Ohio State

Hocking County Plans Fast Track for Regional Development

Logan William Mc Kinley of the Institute for Regional Development at Ohio University told the Hocking County Planning Commission that the county set a record for rapid planning after appointment to office. The commission, formed March 11, seeks $22 125 in federal funds for a $29 500 county plan to be done by the institute, with 25 percent county cost. The plan aims for completion in 24 months, with costs spread over three years.

Logan William McKinley The Institute For Regional Development At Ohio University Hocking County Planning Commission Ohio Hocking Commission County Commissioners McKinley Commission Institute

Four Wells In Hocking Produce Gas and Oil

Ohio Oil and Gas Association scout report details four wells in Hocking county. Hall Brothers on Robert Nihizer land yields 120000 cubic feet gas and 30 barrels oil. Waverly Oil Works Co on Falls Gore Two land produces 30 barrels oil and 150000 feet gas. Oxford Oil Co on J F Walter land reports 40 barrels oil and 200000 feet gas. Anderson Investment Co on Vernon Schellhase farm yields 10 barrels oil and 25000 feet gas.

LOGAN Hocking County Ohio Oil and Gas Association Hall Brothers Robert Nihizer Falls Two Falls Gore Waverly Oil Works Co Hocking Valley Products Co J.F. Walter Oxford Oil Co Anderson Investment Co Vernon R. Schellhase Washington

Chauncey Personal Notices and Local Reunions

Social notes show feasts and visits among families including Danford Kerr Chercony Baker and Sis son. weekend guest Eddie Martin. Fink reunion at Ash Cave State Park with basket dinner. visits by Ogg Fairley Shields and Dunkle family. Paul Ross and Clifford Martin honored hosts as May Dunkle descendants held a Lexington gathering.

Charles Danford Merle Danford Trimble Mary Kerr Bedford James Chercony Mansfield Richard Julie May Dunkle Lexington Paul Ross Clarence Freddie Julie

Burr Oak Tidings Bass Report Shows Big Catches Local anglers report several bass over four pounds at Burr Oak Lake

Large bass are being reported at Burr Oak Lake including a 5.25 pound fish by Jack Wilson and a 5 pound catch by Mick Hinton. Other anglers from Athens Jackson and Glouster describe multiple two to four pounders. Bluegill catches exceed 100 for the White family and cottages rise around the lake as Burr Oak Lodge nears construction. Temperatures reach 85 high and 43 low with lake elevation 720.83 and water 72 degrees.

Glouster Burr Oak Lake Richard Essex Athens Jack Wilson Jackson Mick Hinton Bennie White Westhafer Rd Vandalia Charles Tominson Lake Burr Oak Ohio Cotter Bishopville Lake Burr Oak Lodge

McGrath in Exercise in Germany during field training

McGrath 23, a New Straitsville native and York High School 1960 graduate, is in field training in Germany. He previously worked at Bowman Shoe Co. in Logan. Sgt Roy E. Phillips, 38, from South Bloomingville Route 1, was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and is stationed in Germany.

New Straitsville Floyd W. McGrath Genevieve E. Smith Germany McGrath York High School Bowman Shoe Co Logan South Bloomingville Roy E. Phillips William Ested Phillips

Schedule Of Cases Revealed In Logan Hocking Court

Logan Hocking County Common Pleas Court releases the August and September case schedule. Pre trial motions and demurrers list multiple docket times across August 23 and 24 with cases from Day vs Aetna Life Insurance Co to Household Finance vs Swartz. September entries include Cook vs Wagner Casto vs Hall Geiger vs Harris and others with dates September 13 through 29.

Logan — Hocking County Common Pleas Day Aetna Life Insurance Co Bell Rochester & Lamp Central Oil Field Supply Sharp Doty Wilkinson Knotts Sigler Donahey Miller Et al Aurand BUC Stilson Industrial Commission Household Finance Swartz Cook Wagner Casto Hall Geiger Harris Courter Johns-Manville Wend Swinner Hillsboro Bank

Baseball standings and results cross leagues

American League notes show Minnesota leading at 66 38 with Baltimore 16 43 and Cleveland 59 43. Detroit Chicago New York Los Angeles and Minnesota’s upcoming schedule include doubleheaders and twi night games. National League results list Los Angeles Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis New York and Chicago with Monday night results and upcoming matchups.

Minnesota Baltimore Cleveland WSTR Detroit Chicago New York Los Angeles Boston Kansas City Washington Il Pet GB Cincinnati Milwaukee San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh St. Louis Houston Lorweaker Philadelpee

Non-Partisan Ballot List Grows With Two Days Left

In Hocking County the final two days of filing for the 1965 nonpartisan ballot saw 47 names. The Messenger lists 41 filing for township trustee or school board posts. There are 13 seats open across city, county, West Hocking, Laurelville and Starr Washington boards. Seven candidates filed over the weekend. two seek board posts, bringing board nominees to six for 13 positions. Lee H. Carpenter filed for West Hocking and James J. Hixenbaugh for Starr Washington. Five new trustee entrants include Howard N. Anderson, Perry Township, Laurelville Route 2. Willard L. Dutcher, Starr Township New Plymouth Route 1. Louie C. Lowes, Carbon Hill Ward Township. Rolland Bailey, Rockbridge Route 1 Good Hope Township. McKinley Hansen, Laurel Township Rockbridge Route 1. Irvin Frasure withdrew from Marion Township trustee race May 6, becoming the second filer to bow out of the nonpartisan election.

LOGAN Hocking County S Messenger City County West Hocking Laurelville Starr-Washington Lee H. Carpenter Rockbridge West Hocking Board James J. Hixenbaugh New Plymouth Starr-Washington Board Howard N. Anderson Perry Township Willard L. Dutcher Starr Township Lou Ie C. Lowes Carbon Hill Ward Township Rolland Bailey Good Hope McKinley Hansen Laurel Township Irvin Frasure Marion Township Frasure

Oil Owners Treat Cars Like Camels

Saudi Arabia's oil wealth funds shiny cars but drivers treat them as camels. When breakdowns occur, drivers curse and give a kick near the gas tank before calling a tow truck. Taxis and bikes feature flashy tapestry upholstery and tasselled drapes reminiscent of camel caravans.

Riyadh Saudi Arabia Detroit

Park In Lancaster Hosts Todd Reunion

Laurel Run notes the Todd family gathering at Rising Park in Lancaster honoring the late Henry and Hattie Todd. A large group shared a basket dinner including James Oliver Mike Oliver William Oliver Clem Thompson Dare Skiver Steven Kelvington Joyce Jim Clarence Woodard Grace Sturgill and many Todds spouses and grandchildren.

Laurel Henry Hattie Todd Rising Park Lancaster James Oliver Mike William Oliver Clem Thompson Dare Skiver Steven James Kelvington Joyce Jim Clarence Woodard Keith Kenny Lee Woodard Grace Sturgill Marie McGinnis

Logan Couple Wed At St Matthew Lutheran Church

Avriel Dean Everett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Spencer of Logan, married James Orland Stim mel of Logan at 4 pm July 24 at St Matthew Lutheran Church with Rev Willard Croft officiating. The bride wore a burgundy suit with navy accessories and received cymbidiums and orange delight roses. reception followed at the bride’s summer home.

Logan Melvin Spencer Avriel Dean Everett James Orland Stimmel James Stimmel St. Matthew Lutheran Church Williard Croft Emerson Spencer Iron St Kenneth Thomas New Straitsville Dana Green Logan Route 2 Verna Kline Rockbridge

Busy Schedule For Women Golfers This Week

Logan-Hocking Hills Country Club women golfers face a packed slate with the seventh annual President's Cup at the course next Sunday. A 10 player team enters the Women’s Southeastern Ohio Tournament in Marietta this Friday. Next Tuesday the Hocking Hills Women's Golf Association invitational will be held.

Logan—Hocking Hills Country Club Marietta Hocking Hills

Alterations In Zoning On Agenda In Logan City

Logan City Planning Commission will meet at 7 30 p m Friday to discuss west end zoning changes. An August meeting briefly reviewed rezoning of W Hunter Street between Wood and Warner for highway business use at the request of Dr J E Rauch Sr and Jr to allow a clinic. Mayor Moorehead said broader rezoning of areas on W Hunter from Furnace to Warner and Main Street from Hunter Main to Gallagher Ave is also under consideration to extend existing business zoning. one protest was received via letter from a resident.

Logan Logan City Planning Commission West End W. Hunter St Wood Warner Sts J. E. Rauch Sr J. E. Rauch Jr Jack Moorehead Moorehead Main Hunter Sts

Chauncey Church Choirs and Meetings Schedule

Chauncey Church of Christ adult choir meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. Millfield Christian Church Loyal Workers Class at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday with a junior choir at 5:30 p.m. and Chi Rho at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Trimble Church of Christ official board Thursday and adult choir at 7 p.m.

Chauncey Church of Christ Adult Choir Millfield Christian Church Loyal Workers Chauncey Church of Christ Chi Rho Millfield Christian Church Trimble Church of Christ

Driver Injured In Hocking County Mishap

William Darrell Wolfe 18 of Nelsonville was injured when his car left Route County Rd 82 west of Route 664 and struck a bank at 3 30 p m He suffered a chin laceration and received treatment from a local physician.

Logan William Darrell Wolfe Nelsonville Hocking County State Highway Patrol Wolfe

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