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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1969

Page

2

Police Cruiser Hits Motorcycle in E Second Street Collision

Patrolman Michael R. Smith 23 of 36 E Hunter St collided with a motorcycle driven by Steve Davis 20 of 34 W Street at E Second and Homer Ave while escorting to Children’s Hospital. Davis suffered a fractured pelvis and bruises and was rushed to Hocking Valley Community Hospital. the motorcycle dragged 68 feet. A six year old pedestrian Mary Mount was taken to the hospital in shock. Witness Carlos McGomery said the siren was on and that the rider failed to stop at the Homer Second Street intersection.

Logan Children’s Hospital Michael R. Smith E. Hunter St Steve Davis E. Second Street Homer Avenue Davis Hocking Valley Hos Pital Smith Carlos McGomery E. Second Conrad Mary Mount Front Street Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Logan Motorist Fined For Speeding In Hocking County

Logan resident Logan-Robert F. Klienschmidt 23 was found guilty in Hocking County Court and fined $10 plus costs after he could not confirm under oath that he drove under 60 mph on Route 33 July 19. Multiple other drivers received fines for speeding and related violations. bond forfeitures included several individuals from Columbus, Logan, Athens, and surrounding areas.

Logan Robert F. Klienschmidt E. Main St Hocking County James Stilwell Stilwell Patricia J. Huth Grogan Ave Dencil Lee Rhodes Columbus Eddie Eugene Edwards Andre Charles Fontaine, Jr Richard Lee Metcalf Athens Zandra K. Sargent Fred Gilbert Flowers Belpre Robert E. Stanforth Mary Amy Gastin Keith A. Arnold Paul J. Matrka

Republican Ox Roast Draws 600 from 18 counties

The Republican Ox Roast at the Izaak Walton Club House drew about 600 attendees from 18 counties. Keynote speaker Danny Scholl urged perseverance, concluded with a song, and organizers noted a fundraiser netting over $200 while listing several speakers and officials from state and local GOP leadership.

Logan Danny Scholl Izaak Walton Club Clarence Blosser Hocking County GOP Clarence Miller Harry Armstrong John Herbert John S. Andrews Republican State Central and Executive Committee Oakey Collins del Reese Maxine Slaven John Tabor Young Republican Club John Bumgardner Jackson Beverly George Crow U.S. Army Reserve

Vandals Hit Bank Project on Main Street

Logan police report vandals entered the under construction Citizens Drive In Bank at 188 West Main Street on Friday. They climbed scaffolding and drilled holes in the acoustical ceiling and poured paint into adjacent boxes. Estimated damage 500 to 600 dollars, reported by Dan King Construction Co to Patrolman M. L. Smart.

Logan Citizens Drive W. Main St M. L. Smart Dan King Construction Co

Firemen Respond to Nutter Home Kitchen Blaze

Logan firefighters answered two alarms over the weekend and extinguished a kitchen fire caused by a grease flare up at Ernest Nutter's home 37 Friesner Ave. at 5 49 p m Saturday.

Logan — Logan Ernest Nutter Friesner Ave Lois Wolf Lebanon Isaac Walton Club

All Accused Plead Guilty Before Mayor

Six defendants pleaded guilty in Mayor Earl Hilleary's court Saturday night. Stuart Speelman, 57, of Nelsonville, was fined 200 dollars plus costs, sentenced to three days in city jail, and had his license suspended 30 days for drunken driving. Paul Joseph Thomas of Lincoln Park Michigan paid 10 dollars and costs for improper backing. Wilford John Sheets of Lake Hope Drive paid 10 dollars and costs for red light violation. Marion Kasler of Nelsonville Ralph Pierce of 497 High Street and Ira Burt Holland of Columbus each paid 10 dollars and costs on intoxication charges.

Nelsonville Earl Hilleary Stuart Speelman Paul Joseph Thomas Lincoln Park Mich Wilford John Sheets Lake Hope Drive Marion Kasler Ralph Pierce High St Ira Burt Holland Columbus

New Uniforms for Maidens in Salt Lake City

City officials order 17 meter maids to design a more feminine uniform. Mayor J Bracken Lee suggests outfits like airline stewardesses. Current ensemble is a dark blue with a conservative cut.

Salt Lake City J. Bracken Lee

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes and Local Births

Local hospital notes list new births for Knotts of Nelsonville, Malcolm of Glouster, Tolliver of Nelsonville, Bruce of Athens, Conner of Union Furnace, and other newborns. Admitted patients include Harley Worden Pauline Dishong Bessie Stephen son Doris Sheppard Kathy Bullock Lorenzo Huddy and others. Discharges include several named patients and Knotts Baby Boy transferred to Children's Hospital in Columbus. Also notices of American Legion meeting and York Grange gathering in local towns.

Frank Knotts Nelsonville Okey Malcolm Glouster James Tolliver Tom Bruce Athens Harley Worden Pauline Dishong Bessie Stephenson Doris Sheppard Kathy Bullock Lorenzo D. Huddy James Swain Haydenville Marvenna Hagan Logan Robert Hugh Elizabeth Thornton Juanita Newman Barbara Newman Scott Waldeck Margaret Carter Pearl Chappelear Elizabeth Carter Maggie Crawford Wilford Durst Irene Largent Lana Young Elmer Goldsberry Mary Hunter Margaret Nogrady Dorothy Staley Dorothy Wells Daniel Hook Knotts Children’s Hospital Columbus

Chairmen Named for Parade of the Hills Festival

Nelsonville announces general committee leaders for the Parade of the Hills and related events beginning August 17. Myrven Davis is general chairman with Ladel McFadden as co chairman. multiple subcommittees include Queens Little queens Industrial Day Athletic Day Platform entertainment Parade Church Day and more led by named volunteers from local clubs.

Nelsonville Myrven Platform Entertainment Eugene Edwards Roy Davis Parade Edward Howe Paul Midkiffs Joe Keller Nelsonville Emblem Club Chris Wolfe Jr Myrven Davis David DeVore Jerry Figgins

Nelsonville Citizens Council Sets Monthly Meeting

The Nelsonville Citizens Council will hold a regular monthly session at 7 30 p m Monday in the Py thian Building second floor dining room on Washington Street. Chairman Everett Hewlett says the meeting is open to any Nelsonville resident to discuss city welfare and services and to file complaints or offer information.

Nelsonville

Hocking Valley Hospital Names Local Residents Listed

Logan residents listed as patients or affiliates at Hocking Valley Community Hospital include Master Kelly Wray Ralph Robinson Mrs. Howard Price Mrs. William Fowler Miss Mary Mount Steven Davis Miss Linda Cook Miss Jennifer McLaughlin Mrs. Lester Tol liver Master Christopher Prater Mrs. Louise Miller Miss Nancy Barros Sarly Leffler Mrs Charles Swick Carl Poling Mrs Richard Carpenter and son.

Kelly Wray Ralph Robinson Howard Price William Fowler Mary Mount Steven Davis Linda Cook Jennifer McLaughlin Lester Tolliver Christopher Prater Louise Miller Logan Nancy Barros Sarly Leffler Charles Swick Carl Poling Richard Carpenter and Son

Two Motorists Arrested By Nelsonville Police

Nelsonville police arrested two motorists on speeding charges during the weekend. Ruth Marie Perry, 20, of Athens was cited Friday and must appear Tuesday at 7 30 p m in Mayor s court. Denver W Miler, 19, of Belore was cited early Sunday and must appear Friday at 8 30 p m in Mayor s court.

Nelsonville Ruth Marie Perry South Court St Athens Denver W. Miler Belore Mayor’s Court

10 Charges Face Driver In Chase

James Raye Toombs a 21 year old Ridgewood New Jersey resident and Ohio University student faced 10 charges after a high speed chase in Nelsonville and Logan running up to 100 mph He was cited for speeding reckless operation driving left of center and traveling the wrong way on a one way street He posted 120 bond with Logan Police and faced additional fines in Nelsonville where Mayor Earl Hilleary assigned 100 in fines and costs after a guilty plea on four charges including a speeding charge at 90 mph in a 50 mph zone He also faces a court appearance in County Court this week to answer the sheriffs department charges.

Logan Logan Police Department James Raye Toombs Ridgewood N.J Nelsonville Toombs Ohio University Logan City Hocking County Sheriffs Front Culver Sheriffs Department Earl Hilleary

City crackdown on hamburger adulteration hits 12 diners

New York city consumer affairs commissioner Bess Myerson Grant announced that a dozen restaurants received summonses for adulterating hamburgers with starch soy flour or excess fats. The burgers should be pure chopped beef with fat content not over thirty percent. The crackdown will continue until eateries learn to avoid adulteration. Names linked to the action include Donald Eugene Myers Mona Elizabeth Dunkie Oscar William Cavin Jr and Barbara Jean Rose in related notices.

New York City Consumer Affairs Bess Myerson Grant Donald Eugene Myers Lancaster, Moneer, Retail Lumber Company Mona Elizabeth Dunkie Logan Oscar William Cavin Jr Columbus Barbara Jean Rose Lancaster Lancaster Glass

Preparation H claimed to shrink hemorrhoids fast

A New York Special reports science finds a medicine that relieves itching and pain while reducing hemorrhoids. Tests by doctors show cases of actual shrinkage using Preparation H in ointment or suppository form. It also soothes irritated tissue and helps prevent infection.

New York, N.Y

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