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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1968

Page

3

Four Hurt In Vinton County Traffic Accidents

Four persons were injured in two crashes on Route 50 in Vinton County over the weekend. In the first incident three people were taken to Chillicothe hospital after a two car crash west of McArthur involving Clyde Maxwell and Paul R Payneter with Mary Paynter riding as a passenger. Maxwell was cited for conditional speed. In the second crash five miles west of McArthur Wilbur H Ellis and Samuel Wilt Jr collided after Ellis hit a guardrail. Ellis was cited for conditional speed and complained of injuries.

Vinton County State Highway Patrol Chillicothe Clyde Maxwell Londonderry Paul R. Paynter Albany Mary Paynter Maxwell Paynter Auto McArthur Wilbur H. Ellis Zaleski Samuel Wilt, Jr Londonder

Christmas Dinner Observed by Nelsonville York Grange

Nelsonville York Grange No. 2436 held its annual Christmas dinner Saturday at the Grange Hall Oak Grove. The event directed by Mrs Betty Cagg and Mrs Frances Stage featured evergreen decorations a lighted tree a candlelight service and gift exchange. The next meeting is set for January 2 with dues payable for the first half of 1969.

Nelsonville York

Two Drivers Cited in Weekend City Police Report

Hazel W. Coon 77 of Nelsonville was cited for improper backing after striking Wilson K. Adair 17 of 6314 N Walnut St on Front Street. Gary E. Coal 18 of Lancaster was cited for improper plates on W Hunter Street. Ed Summel reported a hit and run in the A P parking lot causing about 150 dollars in damage.

Hazel W. Coon Nelsonville Front Street Wilson K. Adair Walnut St Gary E. Coal Lancaster W. Hunter Street Ed Summel A&p

Women Vote Gift To Church Christmas Party

Sixteen members of Christ mas Golden Rule Class at First United Methodist Church gathered at the home of Mrs. Orlando Howson for a Christmas party. The group voted a church gift and planned a personal project for a shut-in, with contests directed by Mrs. Ashby and Mrs. Steenrod and prizes awarded to several members.

Nelsonville First United Methodist Church Orlando Howson Poplar Street Helen Brown Evelyn Siddle Wanda Jones Bertha Ashby Lucille Steenrod

Mount St Mary Hospital Notes Summary

Mount St Mary Hospital notes list births and dismissals including a daughter for Dean Edward and others from Logan Nelsonville Glouster and Columbus. A Nelsonville arrest notes Lee L Poling charged with intoxication pleaded guilty fined 19 dollars and costs. The Netherlands has about 4200 miles of railroads.

Nelsonville Lee L. Poling Front St Logan

Steppe's Opens New Offices Doubling Space in Columbus Road Building

Steppe's Beau ticians opened a new second floor adding 3,410 square feet and housing executive offices, a graphics room, a stage and a wet booth unit for clinics. Basil Rutter said the firm now operates 200 salons in 23 states with plans to open 30 more next year and to launch cosmetology schools in multiple states to supply staff for its growing network.

Steppe Beauticians, Inc Basil Rutter Columbus Road Athens Claude and Blanche Steppe Mr. Steppe Rutter Claudine Rob S. Court St Security Palmer Columbus High St Lazarus’ Store Pennsylvania Harrisburg Colorado Denver Arizona Phoenix Florida Indianapolis Steppes Steppe’s Raymond Shepard

Dikes Save Much of Netherlands From Regular Flooding

The article notes that without the dikes about 40 percent of The Netherlands would be underwater part of the year, highlighting coastal protection and flood defense roles.

Netherlands

Willard, Giants Boxer, Dies at 86 in Los Angeles

Jess Willard, the heavyweight boxing star known as The Great White Hope, dies at age 86 in Los Angeles after a career exposing racial rivalries in the sport.

Los Angeles Jess Willard Jack Johnson

10 Teens Capped In Logan With Hospital Ceremony

Logan capping ceremony at Hocking Valley Community Hospital honored ten teen aides for 20 hours or more of service. Rev. Leonard Ferguson led the invocation and Alex Buerhaus presented red roses. Patients watched the Christmas tree lighting as the Sing Out Logan group performed.

Logan Hocking Valley Community Hospital Leonard Ferguson Alex Buerhaus Barbara Leonard Joyce Myers Nancy McBroom Carol Sniff Barbara Bartlett Debbie Walls Angela Davis Debby Inboden Terri Jewell Mary Wright Cindy Lightfoot Lynn Bryan Suzy Smith Barb Willers Chrissy Sayers

Netherlands Forest Coverage Question

A reading notes that less than eight percent of the Netherlands is covered by forest. The statistic highlights limited woodland and potential implications for conservation and land use.

Netherlands

Mason Dixon Survey Ends After Four Years Of Work

The English surveyors astronomers Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon completed four years of arduous work during the summers and falls of 1767, marking the end of their frontier boundary expedition.

Charles Mason Jeremiah Dixon

Wool Carding and Spinning Start in Europe in 1798 Belgium

The first wool carding and spinning machines were introduced in Europe in 1798 in Belgium marking an early step in mechanized textile production.

Europe Belgium

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