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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1969
Page
7
A posed meditation on the Golden Rule applied to driving, work safety, and everyday actions. The speaker urges honesty, courteous conduct, and defensive driving to reduce accidents and injuries, noting responsibilities of drivers, engineers, medical staff, cooks, teachers, and all professionals. The message concludes with a restatement of the rule.
Hospital notes list new admissions including Earl Minton and William Warren, with patients from McArthur and Nelsonville, plus newborns Harold Robin and others. Dismissals include Mrs. Maurice Acker and daughter, Robert Withem, Judith Campbell, and Cheryl Whitmore.
Logan reports little court action as three bonds posted in Hocking County are forfeited. Micki L. Way of Parma, Michael W. Hamm of Ambhurst, and Stephen A. Curfman of Columbus each had speeding fines of 23.50 dollars.
Glouster residents hosted Thanksgiving Day guests including Elizabeth Guinter and families of Stephenson, Williams, and Leroy, with Libby Todd and Jack. The Whites hosted Mary Baker Wahnetta Lookado from The Plains, visiting the Masons of St. Clairsville. Norbert W Johnston and spouse returned home after a nine day vacation visiting Majorca Madrid Spain and Algiers.
The Presbyterian Women's Association plans a 7 30 p m meeting at the First Presbyterian Church with a theme We Gather In The House Of Our Lord led by Mrs Irene McKee and music by a chorus including Lu Evelyn Flowers. An installation will be conducted by Mrs Maxine Johnson. New Circle names will be drawn and Rhoda Circle will host in the social room with a Christmas gift table.
Mr and Mrs John E Carr hosted Starr United Methodist Church youth group with games and refreshments. WSCS bake and rummage sale in Logan raised over 200 dollars for the building fund. Various visits listed include Bennington Brookville Carter and McDaniel families with local kin.
Logan Ohio county reports a home near Marion School on County Road 72 owned by Mr and Mrs Robert Seibert burned at 1 15 am Sunday. Bremen Fire Department limited damage as Mrs Seibert awoke to smoke and Mr Seibert alerted responders. A Hocking County deputy sheriff investigated the scene.
Mrs Ed ith Hardgrove of Hamden visiting Haydenville friends and Miss Louise Ohlinger as overnight guest. Dinner guests include Mrs Genevieve Martin with Mr and Mrs James Karshner. Weekend visitors from Cincinnati and Columbus to the Vollmer and Danielson households. Church events include Christmas dinners and parties hosted by Past Noble Grands Club and Taylor Ridge Ladies Aid. Also notes of Miss Treva Shaw returning from Toledo and a 1845 Boston population fact.
Plans for the Annual Sleighbell Ball are finalized for December 13 at the Logan Armory. Twig Two, led by Mrs. David Derr, will sponsor with the Iggy Stabile Orchestra providing music. Tickets cost five dollars per couple and are sold at local shops or through Twig Two members.
Chauncey M. C. Club met at Ja nice Pennell home to celebrate her birthday and plan the Christmas supper for members and families on December 13 at the Chauncey Christian Church parish house. The group recently held its annual supper at the Ohio University Inn and will meet December 16 at Shirley Ross home with a gift exchange.
Richard D. Schrock of Columbus is named assistant administrator of Mount St. Mary Hospital in Nelsonville. He will oversee business office finances and personnel, serve in Sister Marietta's absence, and has worked with Mount St. Mary in an advisory role for 18 months. Schrock is a CPA with Lybrand Ross and Montgomery and has prior assignment at Mount St. Mary on a part time basis. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and Columbus Eastmoor High School and resides at 820 Mawhawk Ave., Columbus.
Mr and Mrs William DeLong of Logan welcome a daughter. Mrs Kathryn Lightfoot Mrs Walter Speegle and others of Logan also announce births including Karla Huston Bremen Noah Cavince Laurelville and Jackie Smith Jr Craten Tatman Blythe Swart and Harper Tatman listed among newborns at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan Ohio.
LOGAN Eberenbody of 40 Hill Street plans a yearly jet trip to California with a route through Franklin Park New Jersey. The 88 year old retiree hopes to spend Christmas with daughter and son in law Alfred Opdyke and their four children then travel to Palm Springs and Redlands to await a May return to Logan. Relatives in Redlands include daughter Brooks Rettig and two grandchildren.
The Logan Square Dance Club met at St. John School for December dances with eight couples. An upcoming February dance will be open to the public and tickets will be sold by club members.
Logan city firemen fought a three hour blaze Monday at the frame home of Mrs. Cora Shull on Pleasant Valley Road. A neighbor spotted the fire at 1 30 p m and 10 firefighters found the second story bedroom and attic engulfed. The fire caused extensive damage upstairs and to the roof and also harmed the first floor with heat and smoke. The cause was undetermined. The occupants were away in Columbus when the fire crews prepared to depart.
Southeastern Ohio School of Practical Nursing at Tri-County Technical Institute plans March 1970 class. Open to men and women ages 17 to 50 with high school education or tenth grade equivalency. Pre entrance tests Dec 9 and Feb 3, 1970. Financial aid available to those meet requirements. contact South Nursing, Nelsonville, 753 3514 ext 25.
The Auxilia ry of Glenford Dugan Post No 229 American Legion will gather at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Legion War Memorial Building to prepare gift boxes for servicemen stationed in Vietnam.
David Lee Canter of Lancaster Route 1 was cited Sunday by a Hocking County Deputy Sheriff after a speeding crash on Wildcat Hollow Road off Pleasant Valley Road. He lost control, skidded 179 feet, and overturned into a tree but was not injured. He faces charges of driving while suspended and excessive speed for road conditions.
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