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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1966

Page

5

Logan Board hires new junior high social studies teacher

Logan school board at a special meeting approved the contract of Janice Boudinot a Purdu e University graduate to teach history and geography at the junior high. The board also filled a vacancy and made personnel changes including new boiler operator and custodian appointments and approved handbooks.

Logan Logan School Board Janice Boudinot Purdue University Ruth Ann Genevieve Krebs Dorothy Beougher Verna Rheinscheld Central School C. C. Chute

Logan Board Attorney Seeks Dismissal of Petition

City Solicitor James Sitwell files with the Fourth District Court of Appeals to strike an amended petition filed Aug. 18 by Green Two citizens seeking a writ of mandamus to force Logan School Board to open five elementary schools. The board argues the matter settled when the original petition was dismissed Aug. 8 and no rule allows an amended petition.

Logan Logan City School Board James Sitwell Fourth District Court of Appeals Green Two

Vinton and Pomeroy Notes of Visits and Reunions

Local social notes report visits among families in Vinton and nearby towns. Kenneth Nelson and Chester White paired with Hartsook and Mac Cothill families in Columbus and Wellston while others visited relatives in Florida and Columbus. Pomeroy hosts a Roush descendant reunion at Vernon School with basket lunch and officers named. several local youths listed with ages and hometowns.

Eleanor White Vinton Kenneth Nelson Carpenter E. E. Hartsook Chester White Mary Mac Cothill Langesville Claude Swick Wellston Don Swick Conkle Columbus Millard Hartsook Florida Essie Hartsook

Driver Cited For Speeding After Mishap

Logan James C. Mc Nichols age 22 of Laurelville Route 2 was cited by the Hocking County Sheriff for excessive speed after an accident on Route 324 at 12 10 p m Sunday He said he was northbound on a curve when a southbound car in a narrow bridge struck the railing then went off the road into a power pole causing a total loss to the auto.

Logan James C. McNichols Laurelville Hocking County

Fellowship Circle Plans Burr Oak Lake Pot Luck Picnic

The Methodist WSCS group announced a pot luck picnic to be held at Burr Oak Lake. In Columbus, Mrs EBernadeth Standish and Jo Ellen Woods visited Mr and Mrs Richard Powell and family. John Theisen Jr of Columbus visited his parents Mr and Mrs John Theisen. Mr and Mrs Darlyle Turner announce the birth of son Troy Scott at Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville.

Corning Methodist WSCS Burr Oak Lake Ebernadeth Standish Jo Ellen Woods Richard Powell Columbus John Theisen Jr Mrs John Theisen Darlyle Turner Troy Scott Good Samaritan Hospital Zanesville Laurelville Richard Biery Janet Reid East George Reid Virgie Cox Thompson Lot Sherman and Shriner Streets Gael Jinks Jeff Joyce Parma Ola Jinks Hugh Poling Mike Dan DeLong Sharon Cindy Christy Cedar Point Eldon Fox Richard Fox Circleville Gary Hovatter Douglas Fox

Legion Post Euchre Tournament Set for 8 P.M.

Nelsonville reports a Legion War Memorial Building euchre tournament at 8 p.m. Wednesday led by Post Commander Don Brady open to all interested players.

Nelsonville

Laurelville Social Notes and Getaways Include Florida Trip

Laurelville residents share wedding trip returns and weekend visits with family. Mrs. McNeal wins a Florida vacation from the Retail Merchants Association while visiting Columbus. Happy Hollow homecoming set with church services, Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and lunch to follow.

Tiffin McNeal Eddie Beecher Jane Columbus Nelsonville Happy Hollow Virgene Thomas

Allen Family Reunion at Buckeye Lake

The Allen family from Nelsonville gathered at Buckeye Lake on Sunday to celebrate Harley and Pearl Allen birthdays. Attendees included numerous relatives from London, Nelsonville, Carbon Hill and nearby areas, plus honored guests. Rick Wolf departed for military service on Wednesday.

Nelsonville Harley Allen Buckeye Lake Harley Pearl Allen Katrina Karen Kyle Junior Mary Wolf) Pyett Floyd Allen Mike Steve Danny Scott Harley Wade Kenneth Dane Ronnie Linda Carbon Hill Rick Wolf William Wolf

West School 16th Reunion Sees 135 Attendees From Wide Area

Nelsonville report says 135 former West School pupils gathered for the 16th annual reunion at the school yard behind the old Nelsonville elementary building. Longest distance traveled was Lawrence Lancaster of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Officers elected included President Kathleen Saltz Hartley and Vice President Violet Wolfe Hollenbaugh.

West School Ohio Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania Florida Nebraska Nelsonville Lawrence Lancaster Plattsmouth Neb Ida Simms McCollum Jim Ray Delaware Ray

Hocking Nurses Report Polio and Immunizations Totals

Hocking County health department nurses administered 57 Sabin oral polio doses during the week ending August 27. They also gave 8 diphtheria and whooping cough tetanus immunizations, 15 diphtheria tetanus shots, 15 diphtheria tetanus combinations, and one typhoid shot.

Logan Hocking County

Nelsonville Meeting Schedule and Local Notices

The Nelsonville Senior Citizens Club meets at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Little House with a potluck lunch. Logan and Murray City clubs plan a joint picnic at Rachel Macher Park in Logan. The First Methodist Church choir rehearses at 7 p m Thursday. York Grange 2436 holds its regular meeting at 8 p m Thursday at the Grange Hall Oak Grove.

Nelsonville Little House Logan Murray City Rachelmacher Park First Methodist Church York Grange Grange

Vandals Tip Markers In Hocking Cemetery

In Hocking County Mount Zion Cemetery in Salt Creek Township 56 tombstones were toppled between August 22 and August 28. Relatives reerected eight stones. sheriff Paul Hartman said the incident was reported on Sunday.

Hocking Logan Mount Zion Cemetery Salt Creek Hocking County Paul Hartman Hartman

Glouster Welcomes New Coaches at Meet the Coach Night

About 75 people attend Memorial Park event as Brent Christman introduces Glouster High basketball coach Dick Grandy and football coach Joe Bokovitz wife and family present. Bokovitz says wife plans to teach first grade at Glouster School. Grandy gives talk and a covered dish supper follows.

Glouster Memorial Park Brent Christman Dick Grandy Glouster High Grandy Joe Bokovitz Bokovitz Glouster School Christman

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Discharges

John F. Miller of Gore Route admitted. Discharged: Herman Brown of South Bloomingville, Mrs. Royden Kollister of Logan, Mrs. Roger Allman and her son of Radcliff.

John F. Miller Gore Herman Brown South Bloomingville Royden Kollister Logan Roger Allman Radcliff

Extension Office Sells Fair and Review Tickets

Logan extension office sells membership fair tickets for 2 dollars and Farm Science Review tickets for 50 cents. The review is held in Columbus from September 21 to 23.

Logan— Hocking County Logan Columbus

Arts High at Mount St Mary area proposed

A citizens committee in Cleveland proposes a four year tax supported high school specializing in the performing arts. The school would draw students from across Cuyahoga County.

Cleveland ENS Cuyahoga County

Community Notices From Nelsonville and Surrounding Areas

A list of residents and households including Miss Mary Kathryn McArtor Columbus Frank Williams Nelsonville Mrs Virginia Whitmore Nelsonville Floyd Canter Murray City Mrs Ruth Todd Nelsonville Route 2 Mrs Jennie Byers Nelsonville Route 1 Orgentine Pincelli Albany Mrs Addie Friel Murray City Mrs Rosanna Alltop New Straitsville Mrs Betty Robson Murray City George Minner Athens Route 2 Mrs Lear Pack Nelsonville Mrs Hazel Six New Straitsville Mrs Emily Hardy Glouster Route 3.

Mary Kathryn McArtor Columbus Frank Williams Nelsonville Virginia Whitmore Floyd Canter Murray City Ruth Todd Jennie Byers Orgentine Pincelli Albany Addie Friel Rosanna Alltop New Straitsville Betty Robson George Minner Athens Lear Pack Hazel Six Emily Hardy Glouster

Riley Wins Marksmanship Award After Marine Training Graduation

Pvt Thomas P. Riley son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Riley Jr 319 Oak St Nelsonville has graduated from Marine Corps recruit training in San Diego He earned a marksmanship award as top scorer of his platoon on the firing range with a 235 out of 250.

Nelsonville Larry L. Stufflebean John Stufflebean San Diego Marine Base Thomas P. Riley Thomas Riley Jr Oak St Marine Corps San Diego Nelsonville High School Riley

Antique Car Enthusiasts Tour Includes Fair Display

Hocking Valley Historical Vehicles members toured state parks in August with 35 people in 11 cars leaving Logan at 2 p.m. for a Rock House picnic supper. They set final plans to display antique cars at the Hocking County Fair September 14 to 17 and will join two Labor Day parades. the September 18 meeting will be with Mr and Mrs George Bardain.

Logan Hocking Valley Rock House Hocking County

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Logan Board Board William Ewing E. P. Ewing Granville Cast Roush Pomeroy George Susanna Roush Vernon School New Haven W. Va John Ord John Fry Maxine A. Arnold John Lewis Dan McFarlen Point Pleasant Barbara Ann Plantz Dolis Martin McComas Hogsett Evelyn Juanita Nowlin Pliny Richard Glen Well Sara Kathryn Morarity Roy Charles Floyd Kelso Rose Mary Marcinko Tuppers Plains Clifton Ray Fraley Jr Mallory Carolyn Sue Greenlees Harrisonville Ffarnhan Barre Monument CO. Inc W. Main St Logan, Ohio Sears and Elberfeld Legion Post Sandra J. Poling Sugar Grove Donald L. Mowrey Warner Ave Church St Marine Paul Williams the Plains James Hollenbaugh Myrtle Christopher Waynesburg Dwight Kuhn Loretta Chillicothe Wayne ‘Williams Tim Williams Rebecca Chapman Walbridge Bob North Gors Isle Mich Donard North Loren North Fort St Ohio State University Telecommunications Center Wosu-Tv Celesta Hoy Betty Eppilito Franz Gabriel Hazel McNeal Lynn Summers Summers Radabaugh Near Whisler J. M. Beecher Hallsville NASA Allen Earl LaFollette Clifford Debbie Dwayne Thomas Serena London William Wolfe Esther David Carla Jean Darell Cathy Cheeseman Robert McDonald Gregory Gerald Todd Paul Allen Harry Campbell Kevis Mrs. Hollenbaugh William Mechem Inez Backus Wilson Hattie Sanders Hickman Evelyn Siddle PTA Lizzie Pidcock Nora Weiss Blanche Hardgrove Rose Cook Midge Bayless Roy Keplar Ralph Barber Cook Willis Wolfe Ference Cook Weiss Hollenbaugh Jiggleburg Dorr Floyd Shelton Leona Wells Hocking Valley Community Hospital Mount St. Mary Hospital THE First National Bank Nelsonville, Ohio George Bardain L.s.green Menthol Membe Onnie
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