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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1971
Page
3
The Hocking County Historical Society reports a net flea market profit of 1066.61 dollars from a single day, its fourth annual event. Seventy four dealers and twelve antique autos joined in as the society aims to buy a downtown brick building to house county memorabilia. Floyd Hiles led the effort and praised the turnout.
In county court Monday four persons forfeited bonds and seven drivers were fined. Peter H. Philopoulos pleaded guilty to no operator's license and was fined $5. Peggy L. Edwards faced no operator's license charges and paid $25 plus costs. Michael L. Conley pleaded guilty to driving an unsafe vehicle and was fined $10 plus costs with the fine suspended. Jon Guinther pled guilty to speeding and paid $15 plus costs. Christine W. Bateman pleaded guilty to no operator's license and paid $10 plus costs with $5 suspended. Denver J. Cox received 30 days in jail, a one year license suspension, and $150 plus costs for DWI. Bonds forfeited include $23.50 for Edward E. Mayo, Lemont E. McKnight, and Robert W. Guseman. Larry M. Hawk forfeited $43.50 for speeding.
Nelsonville report notes Vernon Teel installed as Post commander for the year. Other officers include Kenneth Jones, Frank Hines, George Blimes, Calvin Lancaster, Rev. Lloyd Evans, John Wade. Trustees Luther Shivers with Steven Barber and Clyde Shingler. executive committee listed. Meeting set for Aug. 9 at 7:45 p.m. at the Post.
Mr and Mrs Fred Loudner of Nelsonville Route 2 welcome a son. Lena Wolfe and Ronald McKnight of Nelsonville report a birth. Sam Hartman of New Straitsville and Gertrude Jewell of Glouster are listed with births. Steven Allen of Nelsonville Route 2 Clyde Scott Jr Wellston and Joan Licht Athens. Lawrence M Smathers Nelsonville Route 1. Bess Rice transferred to Homestead Nursing Home Lancaster. Nancy Venrick and Max Bennett noted. Hazel Heller and Edgar Stedwell listed.
Nelsonville York School Board approved an $850,000 bond issue to be placed on the November 2 election ballot with a 1.9 mill levy. The plan finances remodeling of the Junior High as a middle school, with architect Earl C Hayes and firm Squire Sanders and Dempsey named as bond counsel.
In Logan the preliminary hearing for James G. Woodgeard charged with second degree murder in the July 10 Dick's Tavern case was held before Judge James Stilwell. About a dozen people attended, including seven subpoenas and three reporters, with witnesses including Deputy Tom Matthews and Deputy Bert Clay testifying. The defense contested arrest language and shell findings while the court bound Woodgeard over to the grand jury on a $15,000 bond.
Mrs. Mae Jones of Locust Street celebrated her birthday with a dinner at her home in Glouster. Attendees included her daughters Lois Neutzling and Delores Baughman with families, relatives from Heath and Greensburg, a caller from Madison Indiana, and a granddaughter Peggy Ann Pickerell who had a wedding shower for Bernard Goodin.
Logan city police investigated an altercation behind Eagle's Hall Saturday night and charged Otis W. Spiegler aged 57 of 62 Hill Street and Donald L. Whalen aged 30 US Marine Corps with disturbing the peace. Each posted 50 dollar bond and must appear in mayor's court on Saturday August 1.
Hocking Valley Community Hospital reports admissions including Mrs. Mabel Spencer of New Straitsville Mrs. John Cline and Everett Shaw of Logan along with Mrs. Nelson Page Roy Deible Robert Barron Mrs. Novella Linn Mrs. Normal O'Hara and her daughter.
Logan sheriff deputies investigated a minor mishap when a motorcyclist left the road into a ditch causing a Columbus woman Mary B. Lownie 50 to observe. A Columbus driver Llewellyn E. Hale 59 stopped and then rolled into her car. Hale said no collision occurred and no paint scratches were found. No injuries or citations resulted.
Police report counterfeit twenty dollar note received at Woodson Market on the West city limits. Investigation underway. York Grange No 2436 will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at Grange Hall Oak Grove with potluck. A song fest at Asbury United Methodist Church Route 278 is set for next Sunday with singers invited.
Scout Troop 67 members planned to attend a Thursday 7 30 p m meeting at First Christian Church to prepare for a weekend camp. Unit leader Vernon Teel said all boys intending to go must be present.
Athens County Veterans Service Officer C. J. Josten will be at City Hall on the first Thursday monthly and at the council chamber at 1 p.m. George Blimes, post adjutant of Glenford Dugan Post No 229, says locals may seek information or aid on claims at City Hall.
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