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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1971

Page

4

Wellston Council Approves Fire Alert and Police Radio

The Wellston City Council authorized 3444.60 for a fire department zone alert system and 1200 for a base police radio system funded by the Southeastern Ohio Council of Governments. They denied a 2500 repair request for the ladder truck and asked for an investigation into its damages.

Wellston City Wellston Southeastern Ohio Council of Governments Fire Department Council Clarence Mahle

Holl Horse Captures Feature at Muskingum County Fair

Town Leader, owned by Barton Holl of Logan and driven by Richard Brandt, won both heats of the 2-year-old pace at the Muskingum County Fair feature. Andy Hill, Cecil Hess and Terry Holton, and William J. and Richard Harkett placed second and show respectively. Town Leader paid 3.00 2.20 3.80 in heat one and 2.40 3.40 3.80 in heat two.

Zanesville Barton A. Holl Richard Brandt Logan Muskingum County Fair Andy Hill Cecil Hess Terry Holton William J W. J J. W. Norman Richard Harkett

Wellston Youth Hurt In Motorcycle Crash

Rick Leach aged 17 of Wellston sustained neck injuries after a Honda 160 crash behind the football field on Pennsylvania Avenue. He was taken by ambulance to a local doctor’s office. The accident occurred on loose gravel on an old railroad bed and is under investigation by the Wellston Police Department.

Wellston Rick Leach Pennsylvania Avenue Leach Steve Williams

Bonds To Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary

Nelsonville couple Mr and Mrs Simon Bond celebrate 60 years of marriage with an open house at their 418 Jackson Street home from 2 to 4 p m They were wed August 17 1911 in Logan by Justice of the Peace D K Lappen The Bonds reside in Nelsonville 46 years and belong to the Nelsonville Wesleyan Church They are joined by five daughters and two sons including Mrs Clarence Dean Mrs Dale Koon Mrs Carl Huddy Kathleen Bond Mrs Audrey Henthorn Ted Bond and Roy Bond all of Nelsonville Florida and Ohio respectively.

Nelsonville Simon Bond Bond Jackson St Logan Justice of the Peace D. K. Lappen Nelsonville-Wesleyan Church Clarence Lahoma) Dean Dale Gloria) Koon Carl Galena) Huddy Kathleen Bond Millard Audrey) Henthorn Ft. Myers Fla Ted Roy Bond Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Co Poston John McClain Jr McClain Malachy Sullivan C&soe Sullivan Buchtel

Lions Club Plans Parade of the Hills Book Sale

Nelsonville Lions Club members will canvass neighborhoods Friday at 6 p.m. to sell the Parade of the Hills booklet for 50 cents, with profits going to the Lions sight fund and a feature on the old West School.

Nelsonville Nelsonville Lions Club Lions Club Old West School Lions Sight Fund Lions

Mount St. Mary Hospital Birth Announcement

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hart of Millfield Route 1 welcomed a son. Dismissed are Mrs. Carl Stewart and daughter, Master Eldon Smith, and Mrs. Martha Williams, Mrs. Garnet Seckinger, Mrs. Shirley Flood, and Mrs. Thelma Withem.

Mount St. Mary Hospital Joe Hart Millfield Carl Stewart Eldon Smith Martha Williams Garnet Seckinger Shirley Flood Thelma Withem

Chesterhill Firm Low Bid on Big Sandy River Dredging

Huntington District of the U S Army Corps of Engineers says Price Dreging Co of Chesterhill submitted the low bid of 66360 for dredging about 3000 feet of the Big Sandy River near Kenova West Virginia The project calls for a 12 foot depth at normal pool and must be completed within 60 days after start.

Huntington W. Va Chesterhill Big Sandy Kenova Huntington District U. S. Corps of Engineers Price Dreging Co Mobile Dredging and Pumping Co Exton Crain Brothers Co Sewickley Big Sandy River Ohio River

Chillicothe Woman Sentenced for Fraud With Restitution

Linda Wanland of Chillicothe pleaded guilty in Hocking County Court to three fraud charges. Judge James Stilwell suspended 10 days in jail and a $25 fine on condition she repay $46.68 taken from Grandstaff's Grocery by cashing bad checks.

Logan Linda Wanland Chillicothe Hocking James Stilwell Grandstaff’s

Logan NSA group hosts social to explain activities

Logan chapter of the National Secretaries Association held a social hour at the Logan Federal Community Room to acquaint members with NSA aims. Attendees included Mrs. Rita Chapman and Mrs. Kathryn Whisler. Discussion covered chapter history, district structure, and secretary of the year honor. The next Logan meeting is a Sept. 2 dinner at Blosser's.

Logan National Secretaries Association Logan Federal Community Room NSA Rita Chapman Kathryn Whisler Pamela Mahaffey Mercia Phares Mary Dennis Lancaster Edith Strohm Strohm Gladys Ansel Ohio Great Lakes Carol Wears Peg Fuller Alyce Giles Renate Speaks Dorothy Evans Roundtown Circleville USA Freda Collins Sharon Walters Virginia Weidner Martha Judy Blosser’s

Athletic Day Program Set For Monday At Nelsonville High

The Parade of the Hills schedule includes a 1 pm track meet for all students at the high school field with bike and tricycle races for several age groups. Bob Richards and John Anderson oversee events. A 2–4 pm swimming party honors queen candidates, with awards at 4 pm and a 4:30–5:30 pm queen picnic at the shelter house.

Nelsonville

Commissioners View Dicken Area Alley for Public Access

Hocking County commissioners toured a platted but unopened alley in Dicken Addition to evaluate Chester Six's request to open the way for access to his property at the end, as he plans to build there. County Engineer George Mara urged completing alleys and streets on plats before approval to avoid such questions.

Logan Dicken Addition Hocking County Chester Six Six George Mara

Charter Will Be Presented Sunday

JACKSONVILLE The Ladies of the Eagles at Jacksonville are to be at the club room on Saturday at 1 p.m. for instructions for the charter. Sunday all members are to be present for the charter presentation at 1 p.m. with a dinner following. Families are welcome for the dinner. All are to wear dresses and slack suits. Dues for the year must be paid by Saturday.

Jacksonville Ladies of the Eagles

Jaycees Plan Fund Raising Projects at Hocking County Fair

Logan Jaycees announce three fund raising efforts for the Hocking County Fair September 15 to 18. A harness racing events program will be sold by a Jaycee committee. Broasted chicken and chips return, and a dunking machine will offer patrons a splashy challenge. Harold Brown and John Wells lead the committee repairing the dunking device.

LOGAN Logan Jaycees Hocking County Jaycee Jaycees Harold Brown John Wells

Guidance counselor to meet Nelsonville York High students

Principal Robert Sheskey announced that Charles Knowles the guidance counselor will be at Nelsonville York Senior High School from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Students may visit in person or call to discuss schedule changes.

Nelsonville Nelsonville-York Charles Knowles Robert Sheskey

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Messenger George Lovell James and Hull General Telephone Co Facturing Co Dan H. Lockard Planning Commission Lake Wellston Burr Ken Gallant Columbia Gas Co Nixon Gallant Logan Nsa Bill Carter Bob Richards John Anderson Shelter House Dicken Area Buckeye Boys Route 50 Athens, Ohio
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