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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1964

Page

5

Logan Hospital Bond Bid Fight Delays Final Decision

Logan County commissioners accepted bids on the new county hospital bonds but withheld final disposition awaiting Cincinnati bond attorneys input. The lowest rate vs highest premium created a tie and a $1,000 margin separated the top bids from McCloy Co and McDonald Co. Other bids ranged across Ohio Co Investors, Halsey Stuart, John Nuveen, Saunders Stiver, and Singer Dearne. Final decision expected soon.

Logan — Hocking County New County Hospital Cincinnati C. J. McCloy & Co McDonald & Co Cleveland Peck, Shaffer and Williams The Ohio Co Columbus Halsey Stuart John Nuveen Co Saunders, Stiver & Co Singer, Dearne & Scribner Union Trust Hocking Valley Hospital

Parade Plan Set for Hills Horse Show at Stadium

The Parade of the Hills committee finalized routing and positions for units in Nelsonville. The Buckeye Trail Riding Club will sponsor the western horse show at the high school athletic field with stadium seating and a refreshment stand to operate. Show starts 6 p.m. August 15, with junior parade August 17 and coronation parade August 20. Military leaves include Gary Hook Air Force Homer O Nail Jr Navy and John Matheny Navy visiting relatives. A fish fry for Elks Club members is announced for Friday night.

Jack’s Grill Buckeye Trail Riding Club O. B. Carpenter Nelsonville Gary Hook Air Force Elsie Weaver Homer O’nail, Jr Navy Homer O’nail Pleasantview Ave John Matheny Sylvia Matheny Poplar Sr The Elks Club Earl Worthington

City police patrolman exam announced by Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission announces an August 31 exam for city police patrolman. Applicants must be 21 to 31, meet weight and health standards, and have high school or military background preferred. Honest conduct and judgment are emphasized, with long service and ongoing training key to a respected force.

Civil Service Commission

Date Changed for Parade of the Hills Bike Event

Pandorian Club corrects date for the annual decorated bicycle parade during the Parade of the Hills. The contest and parade are set for August 19 with entrants assembling at 5 30 p m in front of the high school. Judging precedes a route along Fayette Monroe Columbus Cable Washington and past the Kroger lot review stand.

Nelsonville Pandorian Club Fayette Monroe E. Columbus St Cable Alley Washington Washington St Kroger

Legion Meeting Set by Nelsonville-Glenford Dugan Post 229

The American Legion post 229 will meet Monday at 7 45 p m at the Legion war memorial building. A finance report will be presented and delegates will review the recent Ohio Legion convention.

Legion Nelsonville Glenford Dugan American Legion Legion War Memorial Ohio Legion

Nelsonville receives pedestrian safety plaque

Nelsonville Police Chief Max Valkinburg accepted a plaque from Howard Griffen of the Automobile Association of Southern Ohio at the Nelsonville Lions Club meeting. The award honors five years with no pedestrian deaths through 1963 in cities under 10 000 population. Valkinburg warned 1964 began with more pedestrian dangers.

Nelsonville Max Valkinburg Howard Griffen Automobile Assn Ohio Nelsonville Lions Club Ethel’s Tea Room

Births and admissions at Hocking Valley Hospital

Births announce a girl for Mr and Mrs Harold Mc Gee of McArthur Route 2 and a girl for Mr and Mrs Linden O Smith Jr of Logan. Adams and dismissals include Adna Bail Creo la Velva Scott Logan and Deborah McKenzie Logan Route 2. James F Wright of Logan Route 1 treated for a forehead cut after a fall on a cement block.

Harold McGee McArthur Linden O. Smith Jr Logan John M. Hildabolt Millie King Adna Mae Bail Creola Velva Scott Deborah McKenzie Leonard Cozad James F. Wright Hocking Valley Hospital

Logan Police investigate hit and run and note writer

Esther Hedges reports her car struck on Hunter Street near the post office. A mysterious note identifies the alleged driver, but owners say the car was not in town Thursday. Investigation continues. Frank J. Poling fined $10 and costs for reckless operation by Mayor Moorehead after a Saturday citation.

Logan Esther Hedges West St Hunter St Frank J. Poling Bremen Jack Moorehead

Two Dances On Saturday in Nelsonville

Young people in the area have two dance venues on Saturday night. The Cobras band will play at the Knights of Pythias Hall and a record hop with a popular disc jockey will run at the American Legion Building. Both events run from 7 to 11 p m.

Nelsonville Knights of Pythias Cobras American Legion

Mount St Mary Hospital Birth Announcements

The Mount St Mary Hospital report lists numerous births including a son to Mr. and Mrs. James Cot trill of Nelsonville and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Harley Wilfong of Chesterhill Route 1. Other names include Dr. Ray F. Spring and several residents from Nelsonville Athens Logan and Crooksville. In Nelsonville, Donald Lee Miller of Parkersburg was cited for excess speed and ordered to appear at 7 30 p m Saturday, posted a 25 dollar bond.

James Cottrill Nelsonville Harley Wilfong Chesterhill Ray F. Spring Athens Patricia Paira Mae Holdren Logan Bertha A. Stalter New Lexington Steven D. Dickerson New Plymouth Mary France Belva Loeffler Barbara Bruce Mary Conkel Buchtel Jesse Smith Donald Lee Miller Parkersburg W. Va

Cardplayers dispersed by police outside Nelson Park

A group of boys playing cards on the sidewalk in front of Nelson Park at the Kroger Parking lot drew noise complaints and were dispersed by police around 12:20 a.m. Friday. Their cars remained parked on the Kroger lot as officers intervened.

Nelsonville Nelson Park Kroger

Logan Calendar Friday Night Events at a Glance

Hocking Grange hosts an eight o clock inspection with refreshments. Queen Vashti Rebekah Lodge No 533 holds its regular meeting at seven thirty in the evening.

Hocking Grange Queen Vashti Rebekah

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