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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1964
Page
2
A Logan story reports renewed interest in reviving Hocking County Civil Defense. Citizens and officials discuss plans, training, and equipment needs, including shelters and monitoring units, as a county-wide program attempts to launch within six months.
The notice lists daily hours from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM with Thursday exceptions closing at noon. It states regular service Saturday included and specifies Thursday half-day closure. The source emphasizes standard weekday hours and altered Thursday schedule.
The Trimble Local Board of Education hired Mrs. Carol Lee Sarno for English at Athens High School, Mrs. Margaret Wilson for Athens kindergarten, and Mrs. Penelope Johnson as speech and hearing therapist. Ronald Essex was named high school principal and Virgil Grandy head basketball coach. The board accepted bids for coal, milk, and bread from Sycamore Coal Co, Hubert Nye, Easler's Dairy, and Grubbs' Bakery. A renewal of expiring operating levies will be placed on the ballot in November, and temporary appropriations were approved.
The annual Hocking County 4-H horse show is set for August 23 at the county fairgrounds. Halter classes begin at 11 a.m. with show classes to follow, featuring pony halter, clipped mane and tail, and full mane events. Events include horsemanship, races, musical chair, barrel race, egg and spoon, and a challenge trophy. No admission. refreshments served. sponsors not liable for accidents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Dunlevy hosted the Friendship Class of Chauncey Christian Church on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Walter Dresher gave devotions and Mrs. George Lash led prayer. A family night picnic is planned for August 25 at 6 p.m. at the George Lash home near Beaumont with color slides by W. G. Rogers.
A bee blamed for a three car crash on Route 33 west of Logan. Jack E. Popp, 42, McArthur Route 2, struck Judy P. Helber, 20, Logan Route 1, pushing her into James E. Barnhart, 50, Logan Route 1. Minor damage to all vehicles. Popp cited for following too closely.
The 45th annual reunion of Hapgood and Rebecca Wood Goddard descendants was held at Burr Oak State Park near Glouster. A noon basket dinner and entertainment by Buhla the Magician were featured. Officers for 1965 are President Richard M. Rudolph Vice President Gerald Henry and Secretary Treasurer Patty Shand.
Chauncey residents share family visits and travel updates. David Tippett, son of Mr and Mrs Neil Tippett, returned home Sunday after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Guy Brookins. Numerous relatives visited Chauncey residents including Mr and Mrs Clarence Sisson and Mrs Sisson's brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Ray Dunkle of New Lexington.
The Primary Department of the Church of Christ will host a picnic Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. at Memorial Park shelter house with refreshments provided. The UMWA Auxiliary schedules a picnic Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Memorial Park with members to bring a covered dish and utensils. meat and bread provided.
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