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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1964
Page
5
One hundred fifty names were drawn for the September term of the Hocking County Common Pleas Court jury. The first 25 will serve as grand jurors and the remaining 50 as petit jurors. Officials presiding were Clerk Thelma Keyes Sheriff Paul Hartman Judge Harley Meyer and Jury Commissioner Forrest O Wolf.
Logan Hocking County Superintendent James Frey announced two new hires for the coming school year Harold Barker will teach physical education and coach at Starr Washington High School and Phyllis Baker will teach band and music vocal at Starr Washington. Barker holds a bachelor’s from Morehead State College with five years of teaching experience including two in Gallia County. Baker has seven years of teaching in California Nebraska and England and is a Wayne State University graduate. Frey also clarified first grade entry rules six year olds on or before Oct. 1 and required birth certificates on the first day.
Miss Marilyn Williams and Buddy Williams of Detroit arrive in Glouster to vacation with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Milton Williams and aunt Mrs. Mary Nero in Athens. Donna Rogers of Columbus spends weekend with her parents on Broad Street. Mrs. Mary Ginnan of Main Street visits two weeks with her son and daughter in law in Columbus. The Jonas families of Dayton visit Mrs. Alta Jonas and Mrs. George Jonas with children Debbie, Linda, Dennis. Kate Vaughn returns home after five weeks visiting Cecil Harrison in Steubenville and Mindemoya Canada.
A family reunion in a Syracuse roadside park celebrated Mrs Anna Hudson's birthday. Attendees included relatives from Lancaste r Newark New Lexington Columbus Tiffin Pomeroy and Syracuse plus the honoree and her husband Alonzo Hudson.
Admissions include Ray F. Holcomb Logan Richard Anderson Rockbridge Route 2 and others. Births reported for Salmons and O'Hara families in McArthur. Robert Driscoll treated for a head cut from a fall at Old Man's Cave State Park and released. Chauncey Village Council to meet at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Despite heavy afternoon rain lasting to about 9 p.m. the 101st Meigs County Fair drew 1775 paid entrants. The Big Bend Minstrel Assn. concert earned 1065 in admissions Saturday night. Racing was cut in half as the track became muddy, with "Spen Sal" winning non winner pace, "Success Day" taking non winner trot, and "Vo Lac" prevailing in the non winner $10 000 pace.
Logan dairy is accused by Ohio officials of selling mislabelled homogenized or regular milk following a June 1 inspection. James Acker pleaded innocent Saturday and posted a $100 bond for a Hocking County grand jury hearing, while local health officials appeared unaware of the state case.
Logan police handled a disturbance at the Wooden Shoe Bar on West Main Street at 11 35 p.m. Saturday resulting in Clarence O Warren Jr cited for disturbing the peace and Norma J Wachenschwanz 35 cited for intoxication. Another report notes an accident on Mulberry Street near Front Street at 2 30 p.m. Sunday after Keith Kitchen 31 of 967 Mohican Avenue was rear ended by Mike Yates of Logan. Chauncey Dover Band Boosters to meet new director David Bowen and Mrs Bowen at a high school party Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Parents of band members invited.
Logan Cleridas announces Trinity Lutheran Sunday School sessions at 7:30 p.m. for older departments and 8:15 p.m. for younger. Logan High School FHA holds a 10 a.m. work session in Room 107. Heinlein Tenney hosts a picnic at Kachelmacher Park 5 p.m. Pocahontas picnic at Rach elmacher Park 6 p.m. Ewing Grange meets at 8 p.m. Antioch Grange inspection at 8 p.m.
Shirley S. Keister files for divorce from Ronnie Keister of Logan Route 3 on grounds of gross neglect and extreme cruelty. She seeks custody of minor children and both temporary and permanent alimony.
Logan reports seven people convicted in Hocking County Court for traffic infractions. Jean L. Baker paid ten dollars with suspended fines for running a stop sign. Bert Beddon faced ten dollars suspended for no muffler. Jack E. Popp, Albert Ledford, Cecil Lambert, Louis Valentine, and Robert Graham were fined with varying amounts and suspensions for offenses including following too closely, driving left of center, excessive speed, passing a stop at an intersection, and no operator’s license.
Mrs Dolorthy Johnson a foreign missionary from Waverly West Virginia will be guest speaker at the Middleport First Baptist Church on September 7. The Electa Circle of the B H Sanborn Missionary Society announced the visit at a meeting at the home of Mrs Eva Hartley. The program covered missions with themes Lest You Forget Missions Why and concluded with benediction by Mrs Paul Smart. Plans were made to serve at the September society meeting.
Syracuse Ladies Auxiliary of the Volunteer Fire Department met in village hall. Marie Rizer and Agnes White were named to the Sympathy Circle Committee to fill vacancies. Carrie Sinclair named assistant treasurer to replace June Sayre. Ada Slack and Myla Hudson hosted refreshments.
State Highway Patrol reports a two car crash on Laurel Two road west of Route 374 at 1 45 p m Sunday. Richard Anderson 26 of Rockbridge suffered forehead laceration and possible skull fracture. Patricia McGrady 28 Sugar Grove had severe forehead laceration and possible skull fracture. Richard McGrady 30 Sugar Grove was passenger in that car. Donald Anderson 25 Rockbridge driver of other vehicle had a facial injury and bruised arm. All transported to Hocking Valley Hospital.
GLOUSTER The Loyal Womens Class of the Church of Christ met Friday evening in the church social rooms with hostesses Mrs. Ola Eddy Mrs. Sophia Nagle and Mrs. Edith Andrews and Evelyn Davis presiding The group held a mock bake sale to raise funds making a profit of 25 75 Readings were given and refreshments were served to members and guests including Bonnie Kaiser Debbie Kaiser and Patty Mabrey
Logan Hocking County Sheriff’s Department investigates a break in at the Mid Way Service Station at Routes 180 and 33. The burglary occurred between 9 p.m. Saturday and early Sunday morning. Missing items include two headlights six cases of soft drinks chips cigarettes candy bars cigars and small cakes. Several leads are being pursued.
The Sheriff's Department investigated a two car collision at Route 33 and Hock-Hocking Road. Gloria Ackison, 20, Nelsonville Route 2, rear ended a stopped car driven by George L. Shafer, 60, Columbus. Ackison’s car was a total loss and she was cited for assured clear distance. Barbara Rose, 21, Lancaster, was fined 15 dollars and costs for fishing without a license. costs suspended, in Hocking County Court.
The Messenger notes it is not responsible for errors in program listings when stations fail to provide corrected schedules. Boldface type marks color programs.
Middleport residents report several changes. Mr and Mrs Bethel Cole relocated today from Lincoln Street to a newly bought home in Reynolds Addition Albany. The Jack Coleman family purchased Middleport property and will move there this week. Roy Coleman remains at Middleport High School to finish his senior year and plays snare drum in the band while active in church and youth fellowship. He hosted a slumber party with Wayne Davis David Oliver and Frank White. Mr and Mrs Edward Tewksbury and son Tommy from Wellston visited Mrs C E Tewksbury and J H Grate on Sunday.
A family picnic sponsored by Jacksonville WSCS is set for Thursday at 6 p.m. in Glouster Memorial Park with attendees to bring covered dishes and own table service. Meat and buns provided by sponsors. Marcellite Rebekah Lodge meets Friday evening at the IOOF Hall with refreshments by local ladies.
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