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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1969

Page

3

Bond Set For Counterfeiting In Columbus Case

Russell Smith and Theodore Jackson, both of Columbus, face $50,000 bonds each after being charged with passing counterfeit money on August 9 at the Knotty Pine Restaurant. They will appear before U S Commissioner Alphonse Cincione in Columbus Friday at 1 30 P M. A further $20 counterfeit bill was recovered by Patrolman Curtis Pooler at Farmers Bank in Pomeroy and is believed linked to a Pittsburgh circulation since 1968. For help spotting counterfeit money contact the Secret Service in Columbus or local police.

Logan — Bond Russell Smith Columbus Theodore Jackson Alphonse Cincione U. S Knotty Pine Nelsonville Curtis Pooler Marshall Pooler Farmers Bank and Savings Company Pomeroy Pittsburgh Secret Service

No Brakes Driver Says Were Fixed After Collision

Robert E. Wolfe 21 of Ewinston was cited by patrolman C. Hewlett for driving left of center on Route 33 at the Goodyear entrance. Wolfe said his brakes were fixed but failed to work, causing his car to strike Kenneth J. Tyo 38 of Nelsonville.

Logan Robert E. Wolfe Ewinston C. Hewlett Goodyear Wolfe Kenneth J. Tyo Nelsonville

Tri County Students Need Rooms in Nelsonville

Nelsonville residents asked to rent rooms to Tri County Technical Institute students for fall and winter terms. Contact Mrs Margie Forbes, director of student housing, 9 to 11 a.m. at 753-3514 extension 51, or after 4:30 p.m. at 753-2064.

Nelsonville Tri-County Technical Institute Margie Forbes Tri-County

Registration Scheduled For Pupils Nelsonville York District

Parents of children entering kindergarten or grades one through six must register at their respective schools. Nelsonville Elementary August 18–22 and August 29 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. York Elementary August 22 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Murray City and Poston Elementary August 22 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring birth certificate immunization records and last year's report card per Principal Robert Penrod.

Nelsonville York City York Murray City Poston Robert Penrod

Child Suffered Bruises In West Main Street Crash

Logan Beth Ann Conant aged four received neck bruises when a car failed to stop and struck a car waiting at a traffic light on West Main Street at Spring Street. Driver James A Elchert aged 40 of 176 Jennison Avenue was involved. Father John A Conant stated brakes failed and cited for failure to maintain assured clear distance.

Logan Beth Ann Conant West Main Street Spring Street James A. Elchert Jennison Avenue John A. Conant

Hocking Valley Birth Notice At Hocking Valley Community Hospital

Mr and Mrs David LeFever of Logan welcomed a son at Hocking Valley Community Hospital. Admitted were Fred Hemrick of New Straits ville Master Ross Anderson of Rockbridge and Mrs Joseph Brooker of Logan with James Sexton of Laurelville. Dismissals include Mrs Sinkler Morrison and Mrs Clarence Nihizer.

David LeFever Logan Fred Hemrick New Straitsville Ross Anderson Rockbridge Joseph Brooker James Sexton Laurelville

41 Girls Seek Miss Parade of the Hills Title

The Nelsonville Miss Parade of the Hills contest will feature 41 entrants led by contestants such as Linda Calentine Amesville Nancy Christian Carbon Hill Joyce Davis Buchtel Nancy Fisk Nelsonville Pam Lenigar Chauncey and Mary Kay Young New Marshfield. Additional contestants will be named on Sunday with the winners to be announced at 8 p.m. Monday after a noon luncheon and judging session.

Nelsonville Max Dewhurst Linda Calentine Amesville Nancy Christian Carbon Hill Joyce Davis Buchtel Nancy Fisk Pam Lenigar Chauncey Mary Kay Young New Marsh

Citizens Council urges district for county landfill control

Nelsonville Citizens Council representatives Everett Hewlett and Robert Auflick urged the Athens County Commissioners to establish a county sanitary district to regulate the landfill dump and set reasonable fees. They argued municipal or township landfills could meet legal and health standards, preventing excessive charges and keeping disposal convenient for residents with limited incomes.

Nelsonville Everett Hewlett Robert Auflick Citizens Council Hewlett

Dix Powell To Direct Food Booth Operation

NELSONVILLE The First Christian Church food booth on the Public Square at Hocking Street operates under Dix Powell as general chairman with Ray Foughty and Frank North as co chairs. The booth offers circus waffles doughnuts pizzas and a mystery snack during Parade of the Hills week. Barbecue chicken is slated for Thursday and Saturday nights and a bake sale for Thursday morning. Group dinners at the Fort Street church require appointments and proceeds fund the new chapel.

Nelsonville First Christian Church Hocking Street Dix Powell Ray Foughty Frank North Powell Fort Street

Logan Library Hosts Summer Reading Circle Party

A party for all children who joined the Summer Reading Circle and completed eight books will be held Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Logan Hocking County District Library. Certificates will be presented and refreshments served.

Logan Logan-Hocking County District Library

Local Birth Announcements List Readies Families Across Ohio

A long list of birth announcements includes Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey L. Baker of Glouster a daughter, Mrs. Letha Silcott, Miss Nedra Smith, and others in Logan Nelsonville The Plains Jacksons Corning Albany and surrounding routes and towns.

Jeffrey L. Baker Glouster Letha Silcott Nedra Smith Callie Richards Logan Betty McMillan Robert E. Swart Lena Young Richard Gibson Marie Weiss Nelsonville Frank Korvath the Plains Diane L. Powell Shirley Clemons Roman Phillips Jacksonville Ella Ramsey Corning Jo Anne Mahaffey Albany

Lions Club Sells Parade Booklets for Charity

Nelsonville parade booklets go on sale Friday on the Public Square by Lions Club members. Proceeds support the Lions Save A Light Fund. Nelsonville hosts a Women's Society of Christian Service training for officers next Wednesday from 9 30 a m to 3 p m at the Lancaster Camp.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Women’s Society of Christian Service Lancaster Camp Grounds

Rev Nelson to preach in Seattle during assembly

The Rev Richard J Nelson of First Christian Church attends the General Assembly of the Disciples of Christ in Seattle Washington as a voting representative. The program features mass communion, noted speakers, and dialogue on world issues. Nelson will preach at Seaview United Methodist Church as part of ministers filling Seattle pulpits.

Nelsonville Richard J. Nelson First Christian Church General Assembly of the Christian Church Disciples of Christ Seattle Wash Nelson Seaview United

Ticket Plans For Logan Final Meeting At Hocking County Fair

The Hocking County Fair Board set ticket sales for the opening fair on Sept 10. Kiwanis at the gate will sell tickets. auxiliary police handle parking. Membership tickets cost 2.50 and admit anytime, with free parking and voting rights. under 12 free. school kids free until 4 pm Friday. junior exhibitors 50 cents. adult exhibitors and concessionaires 1. No free passes this year. Entries accepted Sept 4 to Sept 6 4 30 pm. Directors up for renewal include Mary Phillips

Logan Hocking County Kiwanis Club Fair

Parade of the Hills setup on Kroger lot in Nelsonville

The presentation platform for Parade of the Hills programs and the Queens coronation has been erected on the Kroger parking lot at the north end of Nelsonville Public Square.

Nelsonville Kroger

Trial Set In License Case

Logan A trial date has been set for George Fetheroll and Pearl Mays who pleaded not guilty to failure to return operator's license in County Court before Judge James Stilwell Thursday. Each is out on 250 bond until August 26 at 9 30 a.m.

Logan George Fetheroll Pearl Mays James Stilwell

Contributions Sought for Food Booth at Parade of the Hills

Nelsonville committee asks for contributions to fund food booths run by First Methodist Church during the Parade of the Hills. Mrs. Joanna Evans serves as general chairman.

Nelsonville First Methodist Church Hills Joanna Evans

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PIC PAC Bob and Andy Pic 'n’Pac Richland Ave Hocking Valley Community Hospital Sinkler Morrison Clarence Nihizer Richland Avenue Athens Nancy Christian PAM Senigar Commission James Edwards Jack White John Cline Mount St. Mary Hospital James R. Fee Frederick Mohler Ted Dane Thomas Schultz Arlene Taylor Mary A. Fuller Wahnetta Russell Lettershop Lions Club Iis Rev Earl F. Mathews Insurance Lear Earl A Hoope John J. Lavelle N. Court St Ohio Farah Bankamericard Gop Security
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