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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1969

Page

5

Lancaster Man Jailed After Car Strikes Pole

A two pm Sunday collision on Canal Street left a utility pole damaged and led to drunken driving charges against Victor E. Wetzel 25 of Lancaster. Wetzel drove a 1965 sedan owned by Kenneth Grant Logan to appear in the Nelsonville Mayor's Court.

Nelsonville Canal Street Victor E. Wetzel Lancaster Wetzel Kenneth Grant E. Main St Logan Jack Johnson Virginia Holdcraft Johnson George Holdcraft Frank J. Kukura Young Stown Wayne E. Keiffer Myers Street William Meyers Hocking Street Fred Lynn Bean Walled Lake Mich

Three Accidents On Route 124 Investigated In Meigs County

Sheriff Robert Hartenbach reports three weekend accidents in Meigs County. Milton Cleland 22 Racine rolled over on Route 124 after a rough spot. no injuries or citations. Charles Staats 18 New Haven W V struck a guard rail on Route 143, injuring himself and a passenger. Staats cited for leaving right half. Jerry Owens 21 Mr Vernon collided with B F Quisenberry 82 Syracuse on Route 124 near Minersville. no injuries or citations. Sheriff also arrested Max Coy Marietta for disturbing the peace. The First Baptist Church Mason will present The Shepherds Live Again Christmas program Sunday at 6 p.m.. director Mrs Harold Cunningham. Public invited.

Pomeroy Meigs County Robert Hartenbach Milton Cleland Racine Charles Staats New Haven W. Va Staats Darrell Edwards Minersville Jerry Owens Vernon B. F. Quisenberry Syracuse Max Coy Marietta Coy First Baptist Church Mason The Shepherds Live Again Harold Cunningham

Garden Club Hears Story Of Christmas

The December meeting of the New Haven Garden Club was at the Quillen Memorial Building. Mrs. Lee Gibbs presented The Man Who Owned the Stable. Hostesses Mrs. Howard Wagenhals and Miss Selah Jane Powell led devotions. The club voted to give a $5 cash prize to the lighting contest sponsored by the New Haven Woman's Club. A gift exchange occurred during the social hour.

New Haven

Grant Awarded to Tri-County Action Corp in Logan

The U S Office of Economic Opportunity notified Congressman Clarence E Miller of a 250687 grant to Tri County Action Corporation in Logan for program administration neighborhood centers and opportunities for 15027 elderly residents across Athens Hocking and Perry counties.

Logan U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity Clarence E. Miller Tri-County Action Corporation Athens Hocking Perry

Skidding Car Hits Vehicle Near Florence Avenue

Logan City police investigated a Sunday hit and run after Albert P. Ganoey failed to stop at a Florence Avenue stop sign. His car slid down a hill, struck Paul J. Moore’s parked vehicle, and blocked both lanes before he moved it and spoke with officers. No citation was issued due to weather conditions.

Logan — City James Johnson Walhending Ave Albert P. Ganoey Betty Ave Florence Avenue Walhending Avenue Paul J. Moore Florence Ave Moore Ganoey Johnson Ganocy

Car Stolen and Home Burglarized in Logan

Logan City police investigate a stolen car report and a residence break in. Daniel H. Parkinson reported his auto taken from a parking lot on E Front Street with keys inside and the gas tank full. David Daubenmier said a rear door was pried open and a coffee jar with money was taken from his home.

Daniel H. Parkinson Nelsonville E. Front Street David Daubenmier Pottery St

Mason Bank Hosts Dinner for Staff and Guests

NEW HAVEN The Mason County Bank held a buffet dinner Tuesday evening at Pleasant Point Resort attended by the bank’s employees, directors, and numerous guests including Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ord and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Layne, James Layne, and other local residents.

Harry Layne Lloyd Roush A. K. McClung Thomas Grinstead Ottie Roush Howard Burris Harold Zerkle James Brown

Six Drivers Fined in Hocking County Court

Judge James Stilwell fined six traffic violators and forfeited 12 bonds in Hocking County Court. Names include Norma Huffnagel and Florence Notestine from Logan, John Poling, Richard Dyer, Harry Moore, and George Huffnagle, with fines ranging from $5 to $20 and various costs. Bond forfeitures listed for multiple Logan and surrounding-area residents for offenses such as speeding and improper passing.

Logan James Stilwell Hocking Norma F. Huffnagle John W. Poling Richard C. Dyer Reynoldsburg Florence E. Notestine Harry S. Moore Gore George M. Huffnagle Roger R. McNeely Diane Carol Porter Findley Patrick Michael Davison Columbus Paul Phillips Laurelville Wallace H. Culley Marietta James D. Auer Trimble Russell Babbs Raymond Welch Athens Ernest D. Edger

Friendly Neighbors Club Holds Christmas Dinner Event

The Friendly Neighbors' Club held a Christmas dinner at Mrs. Meriam Hoffman's home. A noon meal was followed by organ music and readings. A gift exchange and secret pals drew names. Plans for the year’s meetings were made, with the next gathering set for January 21 at Mrs. Beatrice Rhinehart's home in Pomeroy.

Pomeroy Friendly Neighbors Meriam Hoffman Beatrice Rhinehart

Hocking Valley Hospital Admits and Transfers

Hocking Valley Community Hospital admitted Mrs. Ernest Foltz and Mrs. Pearl Nutt of Logan. Discharged were Master Randal Levering, Mrs. Betty Farley, Mrs. Roy Huff ines, Mrs. Ruby Bowen, the Rev. Albert Edwards, Mrs. George Davis, William Guess and Mrs. Thomas Saunders. Transfers to Brown Veterans Hospital Dayton included Harold Green and Henry I. Spencer.

Ernest Foltz Pearl Nutt Logan Randal Levering Betty Farley Roy Huffines Ruby Bowen Albert Edwards George Davis William Guess Thomas Saunders Brown Veterans Hospital Dayton Harold Green Henry I. Spencer

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